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. Region number The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region MULTI-FORMAT PLAYBACK number or “ALL”.
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Caution for AC Mains Lead Safety precaution (For The United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland) Placement (“EB” area code model only) Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive For your safety, please read the following text carefully. WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER vibration.
Discs that can be played Commercial discs Recorded discs ( : Available, : Not available) – Disc Recorded on a DVD Disc Indicated in these Recorded on a personal computer, etc. Remarks video recorder, etc. instructions by Logo Finalizing ...
(Simple Profile) video system/G.726 audio “.ASF” Note about using a DualDisc MPEG4 DVD-R/RW system] recorded with the Panasonic SD multi “.asf” The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet the technical specifications CD-R/RW cameras or DVD video recorders with this unit.
( page 17, “VIDEO” menu). The United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland Panasonic televisions with 625 (576)/50i · 50p, 525 (480)/60i . 60p input terminals are progressive compatible. Back of the unit...
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Enjoying higher quality audio and video (HDMI connection) ( Page 26, Glossary) 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 With HDMI compatible television With HDMI compatible amplifier...
STEP 1 Connection Enjoying surround sound Connect the AC mains lead last COAXIAL IN FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM AND REPUBLIC OF IRELAND ONLY Amplifier with a built-in decoder or a READ THE CAUTION FOR AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 3 BEFORE CONNECTION. decoder-amplifier combination Coaxial cable •...
Basic play Open the disc tray. Power ON. Remote control sensor OPEN/CLOSE Start play. Load the disc. • Load double-sided discs so Stop the label for the side you want to play is facing up. Search Skip (during play) Slow-motion (during pause) •...
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Basic play Frame-by-frame forward direction only DVD-VR (during pause) DVD-VR DVD-V Select Return to On-screen item previous screen select Register DVD-V Shows a disc top menu. DVD-VR Plays the programs ( page 12). DVD-V Disc menu Shows a disc menu. DVD-VR Plays a playlist (...
Changing the play sequences Program play Random play (up to 30 items) (except (except DVD-VR DVD-VR JPEG MPEG4 JPEG MPEG4 DivX DivX Discs that contain both video (DivX/MPEG4) and other format (WMA/MP3/JPEG) Discs that contain both video (DivX/MPEG4) and other format (WMA/MP3/JPEG) contents only contents only While the “PLAYBACK MENU”...
Using navigation menus Playing audio (WMA/MP3), picture (JPEG) and video (DivX/MPEG4) discs JPEG MPEG4 DivX Select the picture in thumbnails menu Discs that contain both video (DivX/MPEG4) and other JPEG PLAYBACK MENU format (WMA/MP3/JPEG) contents only 1. While pictures are being displayed, press [TOP MP3, WMA, JPEG AUDIO/PICTURE While the “PLAYBACK MENU”...
Convenient functions Displaying current playback condition Changing picture mode (Discs with pictures) (Quick On Screen Display) Press [PICTURE MODE] to select the picture quality Press [QUICK OSD]. NORMAL for movie viewing. Press [e r] to change e.g. NORMAL: Normal images. current/elapsed play time.
Convenient functions Changing soundtracks Transfer mode (Discs with pictures) (with multiple soundtracks) DVD-V DivX With COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connection DVD-VR AUTO1 If you have set “VIDEO OUT (I/P)” to “PROGRESSIVE” e.g. DivX DivX DVD-V ( page 17, “VIDEO” menu). Press [AUDIO] to select the soundtrack. 1: MP3 160kbps 44.1kHz 2ch Press [TRANSFER MODE] to select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit the type of material.
Using On-Screen Menus Select Select Press. Each time you press the button: Register Register (Disc/Play) On-Screen Menu 1 Press to exit. (Video) On-Screen Menu 2 Select the item. Make the settings. (Audio) On-Screen Menu 3 On-Screen Menu 4 (HDMI) Exit Note Press [FUNCTIONS] will display only “On-Screen Menu 4”...
Using On-Screen Menus On-Screen Menu 3 (Audio) On-Screen Menu 4 (HDMI) DIALOGUE ( page 14, Dialogue enhancer) HDMI STATUS Indicates various information when connected with ENHANCER HDMI AV OUT terminal ( below, Confirming HDMI RE-MASTER Discs recorded with multi DVD-V DVD-VR information).
Changing the player settings Select Select Select Shows Select the Select the Make the Press to Setup menu. item. settings. exit. menu. Register Register 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.
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Changing the player settings “AUDIO” menu AUDIO OUT ON: Audio output is from HDMI AV OUT terminal. OFF: Audio output is not from HDMI AV OUT terminal. SETTING STATE Display the current setting of the items below RGB RANGE STANDARD PCM OUTPUT UP TO 48kHz: When connected to equipment compatible...
About DivX subtitles text display Language code list The United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland You can display subtitles text recorded onto the DivX video disc on this unit. Abkhazian: 6566 Hebrew: 7387 Samoan: 8377 This function has no relation to the subtitles specified in DivX standard specifications Afar: 6565 Hindi:...
Troubleshooting guide Specific operation impossible or incorrect 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, It takes time before •...
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Picture incorrect Sound incorrect Picture distorted. • Ensure that the unit is not connected through a video Sound distorted. • Set Advanced surround to “OFF”. (13) cassette recorder. (6) • Noise may occur when playing WMA files. • Make sure that progressive output has not been selected •...
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Troubleshooting guide Unit displays Television displays “ERR H ” • Trouble may have occurred. Turn the unit off and then back • Trouble may have occurred. The number following “ERR H” depends on the status of the unit. Turn the unit off and then to ON.
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers linked operations of All connected equipment compatible with VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” including this this unit, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or receiver under “HDAVI Control”. You can unit automatically turns off when you switch the television off.
About DivX VOD contents VIERA Link “HDAVI Control ” DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content is encrypted for copyright protection. In order to Using the Playback Disc play DivX VOD content on this unit, you first need to register the unit. Follow the online instructions for purchasing DivX VOD content to enter the unit’s Using the Playback Disc, you can operate search backward, search forward, stop, etc., registration code and register the unit.
4:2:0) output level: 0.7 Vp-p (75 Ω) 5 MPEG4 data recorded with the Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders Output terminal: Pin jack (Y: green, P : blue, P : red) (1 system) Conforming to SD VIDEO specifications (ASF standard)/MPEG4 (Simple Profile) RGB video output: video system/G.726 audio system...
Glossary DivX DivX is a popular media technology created by DivX, Inc. DivX media files contain Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic highly compressed video with high visual quality that maintains a relatively small file Equipment (private households) size.
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This product may receive radio interference caused CAUTION! by mobile telephones during use. If such interference THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. is apparent, please increase separation between the USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR product and the mobile telephone. PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
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