Panasonic DVD-S54S Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

DVD/CD PLAYER
DVD-S54
Model No.
Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this
product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future
reference.
If you have any questions, contact 1-800-211-PANA (7262) in the U.S.A. or
1-800-561-5505 in Canada.
For the U.S.A.: The warranty can be found on page 26.
For Canada: The warranty can be found on page 27.
La referencia rápida en español se puede encontrar en la página 28 a
29.
Region number
The player plays DVD-Video marked with
labels containing the region number "1" or
"ALL".
P
PC
Example:
1
1
2
ALL
4
MULTI-FORMAT PLAYBACK
See page 5 for details
As an ENERGY STAR
Panasonic has determined that this
product meets the ENERGY STAR
guidelines for energy efficiency.
1
For Canada only: The word "Participant" is used in place of
the word "Partner".
®
1
Partner
,
®
RQTC0152-P

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    For Canada only: The word “Participant” is used in place of the word “Partner”. MULTI-FORMAT PLAYBACK See page 5 for details ® As an ENERGY STAR Partner Panasonic has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR ® guidelines for energy efficiency. RQTC0152-P...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Getting started Accessories ...2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...4 Product Service ...4 Discs that can be played ...5 Maintenance ...6 STEP 1 Connection ...7 STEP 2 The remote control ...9 STEP 3 QUICK SETUP ...9 Operations Basic play ...10 Changing the play sequences ...12 Program play ...
  • Page 3 (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Telephone No.: 1-800-211-7262...
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    For product information or assistance with product operation: In the U.S.A., refer to the “Customer Services Directory” on page 26. 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...
  • Page 5: Discs That Can Be Played

    Discs that can be played Commercial discs Disc Indicated in these instructions by Logo DVD-Video DVD-V Video CD Discs that cannot be played Blu-ray, HD DVD, DVD-Audio, Version 1.0 of DVD-RW, DVD-ROM, CD- ROM, CDV, CD-G, SACD, Photo CD, DVD-RAM that cannot be removed from their cartridge, 2.6-GB and 5.2-GB DVD-RAM, PAL discs and “Chaoji VCD”...
  • Page 6: Maintenance

    • You can play MPEG4 data [conforming to SD VIDEO specifications (ASF standard)/MPEG4 DVD-RAM (Simple Profile) video system/G.726 audio “.ASF” system] recorded with the Panasonic SD multi DVD-R/RW MPEG4 “.asf” CD-R/RW cameras or DVD video recorders with this unit. •...
  • Page 7: Step 1 Connection

    ( page 18, “VIDEO” menu). To enjoy progressive video • • • All Panasonic televisions with 480p input connectors are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television. With COMPONENT VIDEO IN Not used Connect to a progressive output compatible television.
  • Page 8 STEP 1 Connection Enjoying higher quality audio and video (HDMI connection) (  By connecting to an HDMI compatible high-definition television, video recordings can be converted to, and output as, high-definition video (1080p,1080i). You can also enjoy surround sound by connecting to an HDMI compatible amplifier with multi-channel output terminals. With HDMI compatible television To enjoy digital high-definition video and high quality audio with a single cable.
  • Page 9: Step 2 The Remote Control

    Enjoying surround sound  Amplifier with a built-in decoder or a decoder-amplifier combination • You cannot use DTS Digital Surround decoders incompatible with DVD. Set “AUDIO OUT” to “OFF” ( page 19, “HDMI” menu), and change “PCM OUTPUT”, “DOLBY DIGITAL” and “DTS”...
  • Page 10: Basic Play

    Basic play Power ON. Load the disc. • Load double-sided discs so the label for the side you want to play is facing up. Skip • Press [u i] to skip titles, chapters, tracks, etc. • Can also skip to the markers. DVD-VR Stop The position is memorized when “RESUME STOP”...
  • Page 11 Frame-by-frame DVD-VR (during pause) DVD-VR DVD-V Return to On-screen item previous screen select DVD-V Shows a disc top menu. DVD-VR Plays the programs ( page 13). DVD-V Disc menu Shows a disc menu. DVD-VR Plays a playlist ( page 13). with playback control Shows a disc menu.
  • Page 12: Changing The Play Sequences

    Changing the play sequences Program play (up to 30 items) (except DVD-VR MP3 JPEG MPEG4 DivX Discs that contain both video (DivX/MPEG4) and other format (WMA/MP3/JPEG) contents only While the “PLAYBACK MENU” is displayed Press [e r] to select MP3, WMA, JPEG “AUDIO/PICTURE”...
  • Page 13: Using Navigation Menus

    Using navigation menus Playing audio (WMA/MP3), picture (JPEG) and video (DivX/MPEG4) discs MP3 JPEG MPEG4 DivX Discs that contain both video (DivX/MPEG4) and other format (WMA/MP3/JPEG) contents only While the “PLAYBACK MENU” is displayed Press [e r] to select “AUDIO/PICTURE” or “VIDEO”...
  • Page 14: Convenient Functions

    Convenient functions Displaying current playback condition (Quick On Screen Display) Press [QUICK OSD]. Press [e r] to change e.g. current/elapsed play time. Current playback number TIME Current position Playback condition • To exit the screen, press [QUICK OSD]. Enjoying advanced surround Motion pictures with 2 or more channels Enjoy a surround-like effect when using 2 front speakers.
  • Page 15: Changing Soundtracks/Dialogue Enhancer/Skipping About One Minute Forward/Reducing Noise In Pictures/Transfer Mode/Zoom

    Changing soundtracks (with multiple soundtracks) DVD-V DivX DVD-VR DVD-V DivX Press [AUDIO] to select the soundtrack. DVD-VR VCD You can use this button to select “L”, “R”, “L4R” or “L R”. Dialogue enhancer (Dolby Digital, DTS, 3-channel or over, with the dialogue DVD-V recorded in the center channel) DivX...
  • Page 16: Using On-Screen Menus

    Using On-Screen Menus Press. Each time you press the button: On-Screen Menu 1 (Disc/Play) (Video) On-Screen Menu 2 (Audio) On-Screen Menu 3 On-Screen Menu 4 (HDMI) Exit Note Press [FUNCTIONS] will display only “On-Screen Menu 4” during “nodISC” or when the disc tray is opened. Items shown differ depending on the type of software.
  • Page 17: On-Screen Menu 3/On-Screen Menu 4

    On-Screen Menu 3 (Audio) DIALOGUE ( page 15, Dialogue enhancer) ENHANCER RE-MASTER DVD-V DVD-VR CD channels 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. 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.
  • Page 18: Changing The Player Settings

    Changing the player settings Select Shows Setup menu. Register • The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. • Underlined items are the factory preset. The QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area. “DISC”...
  • Page 19 VIDEO OUT (I/P) INTERLACE PROGRESSIVE Select “PROGRESSIVE” When you select “PROGRESSIVE”, a message screen will only if connecting to appear. a progressive output • For progressive output, press [e] and then press [OK]. compatible television. • Press [RETURN] to cancel. “AUDIO”...
  • Page 20: Glossary

    Language code list Abkhazian: 6566 Hebrew: Afar: 6565 Hindi: Afrikaans: 6570 Hungarian: Albanian: 8381 Icelandic: Ameharic: 6577 Indonesian: Arabic: 6582 Interlingua: Armenian: 7289 Irish: Assamese: 6583 Italian: Aymara: 6589 Japanese: Azerbaijani: 6590 Javanese: Bashkir: 6665 Kannada: Basque: 6985 Kashmiri: Bengali; Bangla: 6678 Kazakh: Bhutani:...
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to “Customer Services Directory” on page 26 if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to “Product information”...
  • Page 22 Troubleshooting guide Picture incorrect Picture distorted. • Ensure that the unit is not connected through a video cassette recorder. (7) • Make sure that progressive output has not been selected when the connected television is not progressive compatible. Press and hold [RETURN] until the picture displays correctly. The settings will return to “INTERLACE”.
  • Page 23: About Divx Vod Contents

    Television displays “ERR H ” • Trouble may have occurred. The number following “ERR H” depends on the status of the unit. Turn the unit off and then  stands for a back to ON. Alternatively, turn the unit off, disconnect the AC number.
  • Page 24: Viera Link "Hdavi Control

    VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this unit, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or receiver under “HDAVI Control”. You can use this function by connecting the equipment with the HDMI cable. See the operating instructions for connected equipment for operational details.
  • Page 25 Easy control only with VIERA remote control If you connect this unit to the TV that has “HDAVI Control 2” function with an HDMI cable, you can operate this unit using the following buttons on the TV remote control. [e r w q], [OK], [RETURN], [EXIT], [SUB MENU] and the colored buttons. •...
  • Page 26: Limited Warranty (Only For U.s.a.)

    One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (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 (“Limited Warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new...
  • Page 27: Limited Warranty (Only For Canada)

    Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA) Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to replace the product for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase. Panasonic Portable / Clock Radio (without Tape, CD, MD)
  • Page 28: Referencia Rápida En Español (Spanish Quick Reference)

    Referencia rápida en español Conexiones  Conexión a un televisor Televisor Cable de audio/vídeo (incluido) Parte posterior Conecte el cable de alimentación de CA en último lugar  Cable de alimentación de CA (incluido) A la toma de corriente CA doméstica ...
  • Page 29 Reproducción básica POWER (aparato principal) OPEN/CLOSE (aparato principal) Cargue el disco. (aparato principal) La posición se memoriza cuando “RESUME STOP” aparece en la pantalla del televisor. Parada • Pulse [q] (PLAY) para continuar. (Reanudar la reproducción) • Pulse [g] para cancelar la posición. Pausa •...
  • Page 30: Specifications

    4 Hz to 20 kHz Picture resolution: between 160×120 and 6144×4096 115 dB pixels (Sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0) 100 dB MPEG4 data recorded with the Panasonic SD multi 5 0.003 % cameras or DVD video recorders Conforming to SD VIDEO specifications (ASF Pin jack standard)/MPEG4 (Simple Profile) video system/...
  • Page 31 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. “DTS” is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc. and “DTS 2.0 + Digital Out” is a trademark of DTS, lnc. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S.
  • Page 32: Main Feature Index

    Program/random play (12) Selects the method of progressive output conversion (15) For the U.S.A. Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 http://www.panasonic.com © 2008 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

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