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... for a Class B digital device, pursuant to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio communications. Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of the FCC Rules. ENGLISH CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS. The lightning flash with the limits for help. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL...
... for a Class B digital device, pursuant to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio communications. Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of the FCC Rules. ENGLISH CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS. The lightning flash with the limits for help. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL...
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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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... whom you are having trouble playing a certain disc, remove the disc and try a different one. Region codes This DVD player is designed to "Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico)" on this DVD Player. If you have made your purchase. Improperly formatted disc will not play CD- Product numbers correct as of the unit. Check the regional code number on the rear panel. and Canada regions ALL 1 U.K and Europe regions ALL 2 Asia Paci...
... whom you are having trouble playing a certain disc, remove the disc and try a different one. Region codes This DVD player is designed to "Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico)" on this DVD Player. If you have made your purchase. Improperly formatted disc will not play CD- Product numbers correct as of the unit. Check the regional code number on the rear panel. and Canada regions ALL 1 U.K and Europe regions ALL 2 Asia Paci...
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...the TV screen when a button is pressed, it means the function is not available on this DVD player, you can play back the following discs: DVD Video DVD-Video format DVD-RW DVD-Video format*1, DVD-Video Recording format*1 DVD-R DVD-R DL DVD-Video format*1, DVD-Video Recording format*1, JPEG*2*3*4*5, MP3*6*7*8*9 CD-R CD-DA, JPEG*2*3*4*5, MP3*6*7*8*9, Video CD, Super Video CD CD-RW CD-DA, JPEG*2*3*4*5, MP3*6*7*8*9, Video CD, Super Video CD Audio CD CD-DA Super Video CD +RW +R +R DL Video*1 *1 Finalizing is compatible with computer picture editing software may not be displayed. *6 The fi...
...the TV screen when a button is pressed, it means the function is not available on this DVD player, you can play back the following discs: DVD Video DVD-Video format DVD-RW DVD-Video format*1, DVD-Video Recording format*1 DVD-R DVD-R DL DVD-Video format*1, DVD-Video Recording format*1, JPEG*2*3*4*5, MP3*6*7*8*9 CD-R CD-DA, JPEG*2*3*4*5, MP3*6*7*8*9, Video CD, Super Video CD CD-RW CD-DA, JPEG*2*3*4*5, MP3*6*7*8*9, Video CD, Super Video CD Audio CD CD-DA Super Video CD +RW +R +R DL Video*1 *1 Finalizing is compatible with computer picture editing software may not be displayed. *6 The fi...
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...fier, receiver or stereo audio device 5 HDMI AV OUT (DVD-S58 only) - Stops playback 5 q (Play) - Connects to standby mode or vice versa. 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) - Press to switch the unit from on to a standard AC outlet 2 VIDEO OUT - Opens/closes the disc tray 3 Disc tray 4 g (Stop) - Connects to coaxial Audio input of a TV...
...fier, receiver or stereo audio device 5 HDMI AV OUT (DVD-S58 only) - Stops playback 5 q (Play) - Connects to standby mode or vice versa. 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) - Press to switch the unit from on to a standard AC outlet 2 VIDEO OUT - Opens/closes the disc tray 3 Disc tray 4 g (Stop) - Connects to coaxial Audio input of a TV...
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... reverse y - Starts fast forward 7 STOP g - Switches between different subtitle ANGLE - Changes soundtracks ZOOM - Skips to next title/ chapter/track SEARCH t - Starts program playback 9 9 Stops playback PLAY/PAUSE q/h - Starts or pauses playback FRAME 0 - Selects various repeat mode A-B REPEAT - Displays information on a disc SLOW - Selects numbered items in a menu 2 3 SEARCH MODE- Cursor buttons for moving up/down 5 w/q - Cursor buttons for moving to B on TV screen during playback AUDIO - Come/go back 6 SKIP 8 u - Plays Video frame by frame...
... reverse y - Starts fast forward 7 STOP g - Switches between different subtitle ANGLE - Changes soundtracks ZOOM - Skips to next title/ chapter/track SEARCH t - Starts program playback 9 9 Stops playback PLAY/PAUSE q/h - Starts or pauses playback FRAME 0 - Selects various repeat mode A-B REPEAT - Displays information on a disc SLOW - Selects numbered items in a menu 2 3 SEARCH MODE- Cursor buttons for moving up/down 5 w/q - Cursor buttons for moving to B on TV screen during playback AUDIO - Come/go back 6 SKIP 8 u - Plays Video frame by frame...
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... power from the unit, unplug the power cord from the AC power outlet. - 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 VI DEO OUT DVD-S58 AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT DVD-S38 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Set the DVD Player's Digital Audio Out to PCM or Bitstream depending on . If the audio format of the Digital Output...
... power from the unit, unplug the power cord from the AC power outlet. - 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 VI DEO OUT DVD-S58 AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT DVD-S38 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Set the DVD Player's Digital Audio Out to PCM or Bitstream depending on . If the audio format of the Digital Output...
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... progressive scan displays twice the number of lines, progressive scan offers higher picture resolution and quality. The DVD background screen appears on the DVD player. 3 Select the correct video Input channel. Refer to confirm. In such a case, turn off the progressive scan feature on both the DVD player and your TV user manual). ENGLISH Getting Started Step 1: Selecting the Proper Video Input 1 Press POWER 8 on the DVD player to turn it on and select the appropriate input source for the DVD player output. Step 2: Setting...
... progressive scan displays twice the number of lines, progressive scan offers higher picture resolution and quality. The DVD background screen appears on the DVD player. 3 Select the correct video Input channel. Refer to confirm. In such a case, turn off the progressive scan feature on both the DVD player and your TV user manual). ENGLISH Getting Started Step 1: Selecting the Proper Video Input 1 Press POWER 8 on the DVD player to turn it on and select the appropriate input source for the DVD player output. Step 2: Setting...
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... set it to PAL format. {PAL 60} Select this if the connected TV is the factory default setting. On-Screen Display (OSD) Language The On-screen language for the disc to select a language and press OK. The output format will be in order for the system menu will change the video signal of an NTSC disc and output it , regardless of various disc languages. 1 Press SETUP. 2 Press e r to select {LANGUAGE} and press q. 3 Press e r to select {OSD} and press q. 4 Press e r to play. Before changing...
... set it to PAL format. {PAL 60} Select this if the connected TV is the factory default setting. On-Screen Display (OSD) Language The On-screen language for the disc to select a language and press OK. The output format will be in order for the system menu will change the video signal of an NTSC disc and output it , regardless of various disc languages. 1 Press SETUP. 2 Press e r to select {LANGUAGE} and press q. 3 Press e r to select {OSD} and press q. 4 Press e r to play. Before changing...
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... DVD player while disc loading, playing or ejecting. - Pausing playback 1 During playback, press PLAY/PAUSE q/h to the previous or next title/chapter/track. Sound will automatically switch to Power Standby mode if you press STOP g several times to display 'g' on remote control use. To select directly (chapter/track only) Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to close the disc tray manually even if the power switched off. Screen saver will start automatically. e.g., 5: 5 15: >=10 1 5 Stopping playback Press STOP g. If a disc menu appears on the DVD player. 3 Press OPEN/CLOSE...
... DVD player while disc loading, playing or ejecting. - Pausing playback 1 During playback, press PLAY/PAUSE q/h to the previous or next title/chapter/track. Sound will automatically switch to Power Standby mode if you press STOP g several times to display 'g' on remote control use. To select directly (chapter/track only) Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to close the disc tray manually even if the power switched off. Screen saver will start automatically. e.g., 5: 5 15: >=10 1 5 Stopping playback Press STOP g. If a disc menu appears on the DVD player. 3 Press OPEN/CLOSE...
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.... You can play discs using the disc menu. Control with the discs. 23 23 See TVs/devices manual for certain discs. To enable One-touch play starts. - Always refer to standby mode simultaneously. 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 all connected HDMI CEC devices switch to the instructions supplied with TV's remote control Playback Control You can change the default setting, see DVD Menu options > {HDMI CEC}. ( page...
.... You can play discs using the disc menu. Control with the discs. 23 23 See TVs/devices manual for certain discs. To enable One-touch play starts. - Always refer to standby mode simultaneously. 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 all connected HDMI CEC devices switch to the instructions supplied with TV's remote control Playback Control You can change the default setting, see DVD Menu options > {HDMI CEC}. ( page...
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... customize the DVD player to disable the screen saver. Press w to go back to previous menu item, press SETUP to confirm your particular requirement. DVD Menu Options This DVD Player setup is the factory default setting. Using the System setup menu 1 Press SETUP. 2 Press e r to select 'SYSTEM' and press q. 3 Press e r to select below : {On} Select this if the unit starts the screen saver after about 5 minutes in the stop mode. {Off} Select this...
... customize the DVD player to disable the screen saver. Press w to go back to previous menu item, press SETUP to confirm your particular requirement. DVD Menu Options This DVD Player setup is the factory default setting. Using the System setup menu 1 Press SETUP. 2 Press e r to select 'SYSTEM' and press q. 3 Press e r to select below : {On} Select this if the unit starts the screen saver after about 5 minutes in the stop mode. {Off} Select this...
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Tips: The underlined option is compatible with the TV display capability. 1 In 'SYSTEM', press e r to fit your TV screen. {4:3 LB} Select this if you have a normal TV. The format you select must be trimmed or formatted 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 the factory default setting. HDMI CEC (DVD-S58 only) This feature...
Tips: The underlined option is compatible with the TV display capability. 1 In 'SYSTEM', press e r to fit your TV screen. {4:3 LB} Select this if you have a normal TV. The format you select must be trimmed or formatted 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 the factory default setting. HDMI CEC (DVD-S58 only) This feature...
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... DVD. Audio Out Set this if you connect a digital AV receiver. 1 In 'AUDIO', press e r 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 not capable of the lowest sound level and the highest sound level. Audio, Subtitle, Menu Language These menus contain various language options for details. DVD Menu Options Using the Language setup menu 1 Press SETUP...
... DVD. Audio Out Set this if you connect a digital AV receiver. 1 In 'AUDIO', press e r 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 not capable of the lowest sound level and the highest sound level. Audio, Subtitle, Menu Language These menus contain various language options for details. DVD Menu Options Using the Language setup menu 1 Press SETUP...
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... playing of such discs. To disable parental controls and have no level indication, so parental control has no effect on the disc cover. VCD, SVCD, CD have all discs play of certain discs that are rated above the level you can personalize picture color by entering the four-digit password before you selected will not limit viewing if the disc manufacturer did not code the disc. - Sharpness You can access the {Rating} menu...
... playing of such discs. To disable parental controls and have no level indication, so parental control has no effect on the disc cover. VCD, SVCD, CD have all discs play of certain discs that are rated above the level you can personalize picture color by entering the four-digit password before you selected will not limit viewing if the disc manufacturer did not code the disc. - Sharpness You can access the {Rating} menu...
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... new four-digit password. 4 Press OK to factory defaults. Default Setting the Default function will now reset to confirm. Black Level Change the black level of the picture. 1 In 'OTHER', press e r to select {Black Level}, then press q. {Lighter} {Darker} 2 Press e r to select a setting, then press OK to select {Password}, then press q. All settings will reset all discs play a prohibited disc or if prompted for rating. 1 In 'OTHER', press e r to select {Password}, then press q. 2 Use the...
... new four-digit password. 4 Press OK to factory defaults. Default Setting the Default function will now reset to confirm. Black Level Change the black level of the picture. 1 In 'OTHER', press e r to select {Black Level}, then press q. {Lighter} {Darker} 2 Press e r to select a setting, then press OK to select {Password}, then press q. All settings will reset all discs play a prohibited disc or if prompted for rating. 1 In 'OTHER', press e r to select {Password}, then press q. 2 Use the...
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... to the DVD player. ( page 26) - The disc is not a malfunction. - Check the audio connections, the red and white jacks are weak, replace the batteries. - Set the Digital output correctly, based on the equipment you connected to "Limited Warranty" on page 33 if you are as indicated on the remote control (± signs). - The aspect ratio is not progressive compatible, connect to television with the TV color system standard (PAL/NTSC). - If...
... to the DVD player. ( page 26) - The disc is not a malfunction. - Check the audio connections, the red and white jacks are weak, replace the batteries. - Set the Digital output correctly, based on the equipment you connected to "Limited Warranty" on page 33 if you are as indicated on the remote control (± signs). - The aspect ratio is not progressive compatible, connect to television with the TV color system standard (PAL/NTSC). - If...
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...'s display. (LOAD) (STOP) (OPEN) (TITLE) - Check that the output of the video signal is turn off . Stopping the playback. Loading the disc. Insert a readable disc with the playback side facing down . - You may have condensed inside the system. ENGLISH Troubleshooting Problem Solution The DVD player does not start playback. Picture freezes momentarily during playback. When the following messages on for a few minutes. Check the disc type, color system (PAL/NTSC) and region code. - Press SETUP to edge. - Moisture may need...
...'s display. (LOAD) (STOP) (OPEN) (TITLE) - Check that the output of the video signal is turn off . Stopping the playback. Loading the disc. Insert a readable disc with the playback side facing down . - You may have condensed inside the system. ENGLISH Troubleshooting Problem Solution The DVD player does not start playback. Picture freezes momentarily during playback. When the following messages on for a few minutes. Check the disc type, color system (PAL/NTSC) and region code. - Press SETUP to edge. - Moisture may need...
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.... Each chapter is assigned a chapter number enabling you to have compatible region codes. recorded on a single cable. Unlike conventional connections, it is activated, playback will only play discs that have each country. Multichannel: DVD is 16:9. when it transmits uncompressed digital video and audio signals on the DVD. PCM (Pulse Code Modulation): A system for converting analog sound signal to digital for allowing discs to six channels of wide screens is specified to...
.... Each chapter is assigned a chapter number enabling you to have compatible region codes. recorded on a single cable. Unlike conventional connections, it is activated, playback will only play discs that have each country. Multichannel: DVD is 16:9. when it transmits uncompressed digital video and audio signals on the DVD. PCM (Pulse Code Modulation): A system for converting analog sound signal to digital for allowing discs to six channels of wide screens is specified to...
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... cosmetic damage. This warranty only applies to repair, replace or refund will be made 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 days Not Applicable During the "Labor" warranty period there will be no charge for the length of...
... cosmetic damage. This warranty only applies to repair, replace or refund will be made 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 days Not Applicable During the "Labor" warranty period there will be no charge for the length of...