PANASONIC/QUASAR/TECHNICS QUALIFYING PRODUCTS PRODUCT CATEGORY ENERGY STAR QUALIFIED

TELEVISIONS

TOTAL MODELS REGISTERED: 60
2006 MODELS IN GREEN 2005 MODELS IN BLUE 2004 MODELS IN RED TH-37PX60U, TH-42PX60U, TH-50PX60U, TH-42PD60U TH-42-PX600U, TH-50PX600U, TH-42PX6U, TH-50PX6U, TH-42PD60X, TH-50PX60X, TH-58PX60U, TH-58PX600U TH-37PH9UK, TH-42PS9UK, TH-42PH9UK, TH-50PH9UK, TH-42PS9XK, TH-42PH9XK, TH-50PH9XK TC-23LX60, TC-26LX60, TC-26LX60C, TC-26LX600, TC-26LE60, TC-32LX60, TC-32LX60C, TC-32LX600, TC-32LE60 TC-32LX50, TC-26LX50, TC-26LE55 PT-52LCX66, PT-56LCX66, CT-26WX15 CT-27HL15N, CT-30WX15N, CT-32HL15N, CT-34WX15N, CT-27HL15UN, CT-27HC15N, CT-27HC15UN, CT-30WX15UN, CT-30WC15N, CT-32HL15UN CT-34WX15UN, CT-30WC15UN PT-61LCX66, PT-56LCX16-B
PT-43LC14, PT-50LC14, PT-47X54J,

PT-60LC14

PT-47WX54J, PT47WX34J

PT-50DL54J, PT-60DL54J

PT-53X54J,

PT-53TW54J, PT-53WX54J

VCRs includes DVD/VCR combos
TOTAL MODELS REGISTERED: 4

2005 MODELS IN BLUE

PV-V4525 PV-D4745S, PV-D4745, PV-4735S

TV/VCR COMBO UNITS

includes TV/DVD/VCR & TV/DVD combos TOTAL MODELS REGISTERED: 9
2006 MODELS IN GREEN 2005 MODELS IN BLUE
PV-DF2036M PV-DR2714, PV-DF205, PV-DF2735, PV-27DF25, PV-DF275, PV-27DF5, PV-DF2035, PV-20DF25

HOME AUDIO & DVD

TOTAL MODELS REGISTERED: 42
DVD-S422, DVD-S97, DVD-S52, DVD-S42, DVD-LS91, DVD-LX97, DVD-LX110 DVD-S77, DVD-S49, SC-PM23, SC-PM53, SC-PM91D, SC-AK640, SC-AK333, SC-PM41, DVD-S29, DVD-S26, SC-PM321, SC-PM533 SC-PM31,

DVD-S1

SC-PM21, SC-PM 17SD, SC-PM13
SC-AK343, SC-AK340, SC-AK240
SA-XR57, SA-XR700 SA-XR55 SC-HT940, SC-HT744, SC-HT743, SC-HT740, SC-HT40 SC-HT15, SC-HT16, SC-HT17, SC-HT680, SC-HT730, SC-HT930 SC-HT933

TELEPHONY PRODUCTS

TOTAL MODELS REGISTERED: 52
KX-TG2620, KX-TG5621, KX-TG5632, KX-TG5634, KX-TGA573 KX-TG2420, KX-TG2422, KX-TG5421, KX-TG5456, KX-TG5439, KX-TG5566, KX-TGA550,
KX-TG2621, KX-TG5631, KX-TG5636, KX-TG5761,
KX-TG2631, KX-TG5651, KX-TG5652, KX-TG5776,
KX-TG2622, KX-TG2632, KX-TG5671, KX-TG5622, KX-TG5623, KX-TG5633, KX-TGTGA570, KX-TGA571,
KX-TG2421, KX-TG2431, KX-TG2441, KX-TG2432, KX-TG5421, KX-TG5428, KX-TG5428, KX-TG5431, KX-TG5438, KX-TG5471, KX-TG5480, KX-TG5422, KX-TG5452, KX-TG5423, KX-TG5433, KX-TG5571, KX-TG5576, KX-TGA551, KX-TGA552
KX-TG2480, KX-TG-5432, KX-TG5451 KX-TG5432, KX-TG5561,

ROOM AIR CONDITIONERS

TOTAL REGISTERED MODELS: 7
CW-XC55HU, CW-XC65HU, CW-XC85HU, CW-XC105HU, CW-XC125HU, CW-XC145HU, CW-XC185HU

MULTI-FUNCTION DEVICES

TOTAL REGISTERED MODELS: 22
2006 MODELS IN GREEN 2004 MODELS IN RED 2003 MODELS IN ORANGE
KX-FLM651, KX-FLB801, KX-FLB811

KX-FLB756

DP-1520, DP-1820, DP-2330, DP-3030, DP-3530, DP-4530, DP-3060 DP-262, DP-C322 DP-2310, DP-3010, DP-3520, DP-4520, DP-6020, DP-321, DP-401 DP-2500, DP-3200

COPIERS

TOTAL REGISTERED MODELS: 3
FP-D355, FP-D455, FP-D605

FACSIMILE MACHINES

INCLUDES PRINTER/FAX COMBOS
KX-FG5642C, KX-FP205, KX-FP215 KX-FG6550, KX-FPG378 KX-FP145,
TOTAL REGISTERED MODELS: 6
2006 MODELS IN GREEN 2005 MODELS IN BLUE 2004 MODELS IN RED

PRINTERS

TOTAL REGISTERED MODELS: 9
2006 MODELS IN GREEN 2003 MODELS IN ORANGE

KX-PX1,

KX-PX10
KX-CL500, KX-CL510, KX-P7310, KX-P7305 DP-CL21MD, DP-CL21PD, DP-CL21

LAPTOP/NOTEBOOK COMPUTERS
TOTAL REGISTERED MODELS: 28
2006 MODELS IN GREEN 2004 MODELS IN RED
CF-18NHH series, CF-18KHH series, CF-18KDH series, CF-29L3L series, CF-29LNQ series, CF-29NQQ series, CF-29L3Q series, CF-29N3B series, CF-51MCM series, CF-Y4 series, CF-W4 series, CF-T4H series,CF-29N5B series CF-51A series, CF-51B series, CF-50M series, CF-29F series, CF-29C series, CF-29E series, CF-29F series, CF-29HT series, CF-29HN series, CF-18B series, CF-18D series, CF-18LJ series, CF-18F series, CF-18HC series, CF-CF-T2 series

SCANNERS

TOTAL REGISTERED MODELS: 17
KV-S1020, KV-S1025 KV-S3065L, KV-S3065CW, KV-S7065C KV-S2065W, KV-S6055W, KV-S7065C, KV-S2065L, KV-S6050W, KV-S2046C, KV-S2045C, KV-S3065L, KV-3065CW KV-S2026C, KV-2026CU, KV-2025C
COMPACT FLUORESCENT LAMPS
TOTAL MODELS REGISTERED: 14
2006 MODELS IN GREEN 2005 MODELS IN BLUE 2003 MODELS IN ORANGE
EFD13E28, EFG13E28 EFA14E28PAN, EFA14E50PAN, EFD14E28PAN, EFG1-E28PAN, EFG15E28PAN, EGF23E28PAN, EFT15E28PAN, EFT20E28PAN, EFT-28E28PAN EFG8E28, EFU11E28, EFU14E28, EFU18E28, EFR23E28FR30

VENTILATION FANS

TOTAL MODELS REGISTERED:20
FV-08VKM1, FV-08VKS1, FV-05VF2, FV-08VF2, FV-11VF2, FV-05VFL2, FV-08VFL2, FV-11VFL2, FV-05FS1, FV-08VS1, FV-08VSL1 FV-05VQ3, FV-08VQ3, FV-08VQL4, FV-11VQ3, FV-11VQL4, FV-15VQ4, FV-15VQL4 FV-05VF1, FV-07VF1, FV-09VF1, FV-07VQL3, FV-08VQL3 FV-11VQL3, FV-05VFL1, FV-07VFL1, FV-09VFL1
TOTAL ENERGY STAR REGISTERED MODELS: 299 Updated July 13, 2006

The illustration shows DVD-S29 for U.S.A. and Canada.

Operating Instructions

DVD/CD PLAYER

Model No.

MULTI-FORMAT PLAYBACK

DVD-RAM

recorded with DVD video recorders etc.

DVD-S29/DVD-S26

Video & Still pictures (JPEG)

DVD-Video/Video CD/CD

If you have any questions contact

Movie, Music etc.

In the U.S.A.: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) In Canada: 1-800-561-5505

DVD-R/DVD-RW/+R/+RW

Video (played as DVD-Video)
recorded and finalized with DVD video recorders etc.
recorded and finalized with personal computers etc.
Music (WMA/MP3) & Still pictures (JPEG)
See page 5 for details. For U.S.A.: The warranty can be found on page 20. For Canada: The warranty can be found on page 21. La referencia rpida en espaol se puede encontrar en la pgina 22, 23.
Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are DVD-S29 for U.S.A. and Canada.

RQT8218-P

Reference

CD-R/CD-RW

Operations

sold on the market

Getting started

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.

Accessories

(Only for U.S.A.) To order accessories, refer to Accessory Purchases on page 20. (For other areas) To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase. Use numbers when asking for replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of April 2005. These may be subject to change.)

Table of contents

Table of contents/Accessories
Accessories. 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS/Product Service. 4 Discs that can be played. 5
STEP 1 Connection to a television. 6 STEP 2 The remote control. 7 STEP 3 QUICK SETUP. 7 Operations
Basic play. 8 Convenient functions. 9
Displaying current playback condition (Quick On Screen Display)/ Reviewing titles/programs to play (Advanced Disc Review)/ Enjoying clear sound (Sound Enhancement).9 Recalling recommended audio/video setting (AV Enhancer)/ Enjoying virtual surround (Advanced Surround)/ Picture Mode/Changing play speed/ Skipping a minute forward/Zoom/Starting play from a selected group.10 Changing soundtracks/Changing subtitles/Angle select/Still picture rotation/ Quick replay/Program/Random play.11
Remote control AC power supply cord [U.S.A.\and\Canada] \Others] 1 Audio/video cable 2 Remote control batteries [Except\U.S.A.\and\Canada] 1 Power plug adaptor
(EUR7631100R) (K2CB2CB00016) (RJA0019-2X) (K2KA6BA00004)

(K2DA42E00001)

[Note]
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 SERIAL NUMBER

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS/Product Service

Product Service

1. Damage requiring serviceThe 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 (e) The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged. 2. ServicingDo not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in these operating instructions. Refer all other servicing to authorized servicing personnel. 3. Replacement partsWhen parts need 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 fire, electric shock, or other hazards. 4. Safety checkAfter repairs or service, ask the servicer 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., refer to Customer Services Directory on page 20. 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.

Discs that can be played

Operations in these instructions are described mainly with the formats. The icons such as [RAM] show the formats. DVD-RAM [RAM] [JPEG] [RAM] Recorded with devices using Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format (a unified video recording standard), such as DVD video recorders, DVD video cameras, personal computers, etc. [JPEG] Recorded using the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) Standard Version 1.0. To play JPEG files, select Play as Data Disc ( page 15, Other Menu). DVD-Video [DVD-V] Example: Discs marked with the labels containing the region ALL number 1 or ALL

Handling precautions

Do not attach labels or stickers to discs (This may cause disc warping, rendering it unusable). Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing instrument. Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent. Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers. Do not use the following discs: Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels (rented discs etc). Discs that are badly warped or cracked. Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart shapes.
Tips for making WMA/MP3 and JPEG discs (For CD-R/CD-RW)
DVD-R (DVD-Video)/DVD-RW (DVD-Video) [DVD-V] Discs recorded and finalized on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras iR (Video)/iRW (Video) [DVD-V] Discs recorded and finalized on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras Video CD [VCD] Including SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107)

Press [ZOOM] to select the preset aspect ratio or Auto. (Just Fit Zoom)

Just Fit Zoom

Picture Mode [RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD] [JPEG]
Press [PICTURE MODE] to select the picture quality for movie viewing.
Fine adjustments (Manual Zoom) Press [21] while the menu is displayed.(Press and hold to alter faster.) from k1.00 to k1.60 (in 0.01 units), from k1.60 to k2.00 (in 0.02 units)

Functions Normal

Starting play from a selected group [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
Normal images Picture Mode Mellows images and enhances detail in dark scenes. Cinema2: Sharpens images and enhances detail in dark scenes. Animation: Suitable for animation Dynamic: Enhances the contrast for powerful images. Normal: Cinema1:
A folder on WMA/MP3 and JPEG discs is treated as a Group.
1 While stopped, press [GROUP]. 2 Press [3 4] or the numbered buttons to select a group and press [ENTER].

Functions Group Search 1

Changing soundtracks
[DVD-V] (with multiple soundtracks) [RAM] [VCD]
Quick replay (Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed)

(Except iR/iRW)

Press [AUDIO] to select the soundtrack.
[RAM] [VCD] You can use this button to select L, R or LR. Audio [DVD-V] (Karaoke discs) Press [21] to select On or Off of vocals. Read the discs instructions for details.

Functions 1

Press [QUICK REPLAY] to skip back a few seconds.

PLAY MODE

Program/Random play [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]

Signal type/data

LPCM/ Digital/DTS/MPEG: Signal type kHz (Sampling frequency)/bit/ch (Number of channels) Example: 3/2.1ch.1: Low frequency effect (not displayed if there is no signal) 0: No surround 1: Mono surround 2: Stereo surround (left/right) 1: Center 2: Front leftiFront right 3: Front leftiFront rightiCenter
While stopped, press [PLAY MODE].
Program ---) Random---) Off (Normal play) ^-------------------------------------------b
Disable HighMAT disc play to use random and program play. Select Play as Data Disc in Other Menu ( page 15).
Program play (up to 32 items)
1 Press the numbered buttons to select the items ( page 9, Enter number).
Repeat this step to program other items. e.g. [DVD-V]
Choose a title and chapter. No. Title Chapter Time 1 Play 1 Clear Clear all
[RAM] (On/Off only with discs that contain subtitle on/off information) [DVD-V] [VCD]

2 Press [1] (PLAY).

Selecting all the items (on the disc or in the title or group) Press [ENTER] and [3 4] to select ALL, then press [ENTER] again to register. Changing the program Press [3 4] to select an item. To change an item, repeat step 1. To clear an item, press [CANCEL] (or select Clear and press [ENTER]). Press [ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page by page.
Press [SUBTITLE] to select the subtitle language.

On iR/iRW, a subtitle number may be shown for subtitles that are not displayed. To clear/display the subtitles Press [2 1] to select On or Off. [RAM]

Functions Subtitle Off

Press [SUBTITLE] to select On or Off.
Subtitle on/off information cannot be recorded using Panasonic DVD Recorders.

ANGLE/PAGE

Angle select [DVD-V] (with multiple angles) Still picture rotation [JPEG]

e.g. [DVD-V]

Clearing the whole program Select Clear all 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-V] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] Press the numbered buttons to select a group or a title ( page 9, Enter number). 2 Press [1] (PLAY).
To exit the program or random mode Press [PLAY MODE] several times while stopped.
Random Playback Press PLAY to start

Choose a title. Title 1

0 ~ 9 to select PLAY to start
Press [ANGLE/PAGE] to select the angle or rotate the still picture.
Changing subtitles [DVD-V] (with subtitles) [VCD] (SVCD only)

Using navigation menus

Playing WMA/MP3/JPEG discs [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
You can play JPEG files on DVD-RAM or play HighMAT discs without using the HighMAT function ( page 15, Play as Data Disc in Other Menu).
Playing items in order (Playback Menu)
While the menu is displayed

Using the submenu

Playback Menu All Audio Picture Total 434 Total 7 Total 427
Press [3 4] to select All, Audio or Picture WMA/MP3/JPEG WMA/MP3 and press [ENTER].
To display/exit the screen, press [TOP MENU]. JPEG
1 Press [MENU]. 2 Press [FUNCTIONS]. 3 Press [3 4] to select an item and press [ENTER].
Multi List Tree Thumbnail Next group Previous group All Audio Picture Help display Find
Groups and content Content only Groups only Thumbnail images [JPEG] To the next group To the previous group WMA/MP3 and JPEG WMA/MP3 only JPEG only To switch between guide messages and the elapsed play time indicator To search by a content or group title ( see below)

to select and press

Playing from the selected item (Navigation Menu) 1 Press [MENU]. 2 Press [3421] to select the group and press [ENTER]. 3 To play content in the group in order Press [ENTER]. To start play from the selected content Press [34] to select and press [ENTER].
Group and content number currently playing
Navigation Menu 002 My favoriteJapanese 001 Lady Starfish Perfume 001 My favoriteMy favoriteBrazilian 002 Chinese 003 Czech 004 Hungarian 005 Japanese 006 Mexican 007 Philippine 008 Swedish 009 Piano 010 Vocal Group 005/023

FUNCTIONS

Searching by a content or group title

1 Press [MENU].

Press [2 1] to highlight a group title to search a group, or a content title to search its content.

:JPEG :WMA/MP3

001 Lady Starfish 002 Metal Glue 003 Life on Jupiter 004 Starperson
2 Press [FUNCTIONS]. 3 Press [3 4] to select Find and press [ENTER]. 4 Press [3 4] to select a character and press [ENTER].

Content 0001/0004

RETURN to exit

to display the sub menu

Number currently selected

Content

Press [ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page by page. To listen to WMA/MP3 while showing a JPEG image on the screen Select a JPEG first, and then select WMA/MP3. (The opposite order is not effective.) To exit the screen, press [MENU].
Repeat to enter another character. Lower case is also searched. Press [6 5] to skip between A, E, I, O and U. Press [2] to erase a character. Erase the asterisk () to search for the titles starting with that character.
5 Press [1] to select Find and press [ENTER].
The search result screen appears.
6 Press [3 4] to select the content or group and press [ENTER].

Playing CD [CD]

DIRECT NAVIGATOR PLAY LIST

Playing RAM discs [RAM]

Titles appear with CD text playback.

e.g. CD text

CD Text Disc Title: All By Artist Disc Artist: Pink Island Track Title: Long John Platinum Track Artist: SHIPWRECKED 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Ashley at Prom City Penguin Formura one Soccer Baseball Neanderthal Cartoons Trilobites White Dwarf Discovery
1 Press [MENU]. 2 Press [3 4] to select the track and press [ENTER].
Press [ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page by page. To exit the screen, press [MENU].
Titles appear only if you have entered them. You cannot edit play lists and titles.

Playing the programs

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. 2 Press [3 4] or the numbered buttons to select the program.
Press [ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page by page. To select a 2-digit number e.g. 23: [S10] [2] [3] Press [1] to show the contents of the program.

Direct Navigator

to select and press ENTER
Press [FUNCTIONS] to switch between guide messages and the elapsed play time indicator.
Date 11/ 1(WED) 1/ 1 (MON) 2/ 2 (TUE) 3/ 3 (WED) 4/10(THU)

9 to select

On 0:05 AM 1:05 PM 2:21 PM 3:37 PM 11:05 AM
Title Monday feature Auto action Cinema Music Baseball

Contents

TOP MENU MENU
Playing HighMATTM discs [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]

3 Press [ENTER].

to exit
Press [3421] to select then press [ENTER].
Menu: Takes you to the next menu which shows play lists or another menu. Play list: Play starts.
Playing a play list (Only when the disc contains a play list)
1 Press [PLAY LIST]. 2 Press [3 4] or the numbered buttons to select the play list.

Press [ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page by page. To select a 2-digit number e.g. 23: [S10] [2] [3]

Playlist No. 9 10

Date 11/1 1/ 1 2/ 2 3/ 3 4/10 4/11 4/ 15 4/ 17 4/ 20 4/22
Length 0:00:01 0:01:20 1:10:04 0:10:20 0:00:01 0:00:01 0:01:10 0:13:22 0:05:30 0:07:29
Title City Penguin Ashley at Prom Formula one Soccer Baseball City Penguin Ashley at Prom Formula one Soccer Baseball
To return to the menu screen, press [TOP MENU] then press [RETURN] several times. To change the menu background, press [FUNCTIONS]. The background changes to the one recorded on the disc. To display/exit the screen, press [TOP MENU].
9 to select and press ENTER

Selecting from the list

1 During play, press [MENU]. 2 Press [2] then [3 4] to switch among Playlist, Group and Content lists. 3 Press [1] then [3 4] to select an item and press [ENTER].
Playlist All By Artist No. Content title 1 Few times in summer 2 Less and less 7 And when I was born Quatre gymnopedies You've made me sad

Pink Island

Playlist Group Content

to select

ENTER to play
I can't quit him Evening glory 8 Wheeling spin 9 Velvet Cuppermine 10 Ziggy starfish

Using On-Screen Menus

Select Go to the next menu
Register Return to the previous menu

Press. Main menus

Program, Group, Title Chapter, Track Playlist, Content

Select the menu.

Make the settings. Other Settings
Items shown differ depending on the type of software.
To start from a specific item
( page 10, Changing play speed) Play Speed AV Enhancer ( page 10, Recalling recommended audio/video setting)
Audio Thumbnail Subtitle Marker (VR) Angle Rotate Picture Slideshow Other Settings
To skip incrementally or decrementally (Time Slip for play only) 1. Press [ENTER] twice to show Time Slip indicator. 2. Press [3 4] to select the time and press [ENTER]. Press and hold [3 4] to alter faster. To start from a specific time (Time Search) To change remaining/elapsed time display ( page 11, Changing soundtracks) To display the current bitrate or sampling frequency To show thumbnail images ( page 11, Changing subtitles) To recall a marker recorded on DVD-Video recorders ( page 11, Angle select) ( page 11, Still picture rotation) To turn on/off slideshow To change the slideshow timing (030 sec) ( right)

Play Menu

(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed, [JPEG] The Repeat and Marker functions can be used.)

Repeat A-B Repeat

Select an item to be repeated. To repeat a specified section Press [ENTER] at the starting and ending points. Press [ENTER] again to cancel. [RAM] (still picture part): Does not work. To mark up to 5 positions to play again Press [ENTER] (The unit is now ready to accept markers.) To mark a position: [ENTER] (at the desired point) To mark another position: [2 1] to select [ENTER] To recall a marker: [2 1] [ENTER] To erase a marker: [2 1] [CANCEL] This feature doesnt work during program and random play. Markers you add clear when you open the disc tray or switch the unit to standby. ( page 9, Reviewing titles/programs to play)

Marker

Except [RAM]

Except iR/iRW

Picture Menu
Picture Mode ( page 10, Picture Mode)
480i (interlace) ,------. 480p (progressive) Video Output When you select 480p and a confirmation screen appears, select Yes only if connecting to a progressive output compatible Mode television. If you have chosen 480p ( above), select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit the type of material.

Other Menu

( page 16, Changing the player settings) Setup Play as DVD-VR Select Play as Data Disc to play JPEG files on DVD-RAM or Play as HighMAT to play a HighMAT disc without using the HighMAT function. or Play as Data Disc

Transfer Mode

Auto1 (normal): Detects 24 frame-per-second film content and appropriately converts it. Auto2: Compatible with 30 frame-per-second film content in addition to 24 frame-per-second film content. Video: Select when using Auto1 and Auto2, and the video content is distorted.

Audio Menu

Advanced Surround ( page 10, Enjoying virtual surround)
To make the dialogue in movies easier to hear Dialogue [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital, DTS, 3-channel or over, with the dialogue recorded in the center channel) Enhancer On ,------. Off Sound Enhancement ( page 9, Enjoying clear sound) With AUDIO OUT connections ( page 6) Switch on if sound is distorted. Attenuator On ,------. Off
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. DTS and DTS 2.0 i Digital Out are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, lnc. Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, and 4,819,098, licensed for limited viewing uses only.

Display Menu

Information Subtitle Position Subtitle Brightness
Off, Date, Details 0 to s60 (in 2 units) Auto, 0 to s7
MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia. HighMAT and the HighMAT logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
To select how to show images made for 4:3 aspect screens on a 16:9 aspect television Normal: Laterally stretches images. Auto: The standard setting is Shrink. However this 4:3 Aspect automatically changes to Zoom with a letterbox picture. Shrink: Images appear in the center of the screen. Zoom: Expands to 4:3 aspect ratio. Just Fit Zoom ( page 10, Zoom) Manual Zoom ( page 10, Zoom)

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.
GUI See-through Off, On, Auto GUI Brightness s3 to r3
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method 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.
Changing the player settings

Go right

Shows Setup menu.

Select the tab.

Select the item. Video tab

Make the settings.

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 tab

Audio Choose the audio language. Subtitle Choose the subtitle language. Menus Choose the language for disc menus. Advanced Disc Review Select how to review ( page 9). Ratings Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play. Follow the onscreen instructions. French English Other2 Automatic3 English Other2 Spanish Original1
TV Aspect Choose the setting to suit your television and preference.
4:3 Pan&Scan: Regular aspect television (4:3) The sides of the widescreen picture are cut off so it fills the screen (unless prohibited by the disc). 4:3 Letterbox: Regular aspect television (4:3) Widescreen picture is shown in the letterbox style. 16:9: Widescreen television (16:9) Standard (Direct View TV) CRT Projector LCD TV/Projector Projection TV Plasma TV 0ms 20ms 40ms 60ms 80ms 100ms

French

Spanish
English French Spanish Other2 Changing the menu language from QUICK SETUP also changes this setting. Intro Mode: Reviews each title/program. Interval Mode: Reviews each 10 minutes.
Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected) 8 No Limit 1 to Lock All: To prevent play of discs without ratings levels. When setting a ratings level, a password screen is shown. Follow the on-screen instructions. Do not forget your password. A message screen will be shown if a DVD-Video exceeding the ratings level is inserted in the unit. Follow the on-screen instructions.
TV Type Select to suit the type of television. Time Delay When connected with an AV amplifier and Plasma display, adjust if you notice the audio is out of sync with the video. 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.

Automatic Field: The picture is not blurred, but picture quality is lower. Frame: Overall quality is high, but the picture may appear blurred. Lighter: When connected through VIDEO OUT or S VIDEO OUT. Darker: When connected through COMPONENT VIDEO OUT.

Audio tab

PCM Digital Output Check the digital input limitations of the equipment you connect using COAXIAL terminal and select the maximum sampling frequency of PCM digital output. Dolby Digital With COAXIAL connections ( page 7) DTS Digital Surround With COAXIAL connections ( page 7) Up to 48 kHz: When connected to equipment compatible with 44.1 or 48 kHz Up to 96 kHz: When connected to equipment compatible with 88.2 or 96 kHz Signals from copy-protected discs are converted to 48 or 44.1 kHz. Some equipment cannot handle sampling frequencies of 88.2 kHz, even if they can handle 96 kHz. Read your equipments operating instructions for details. Bitstream PCM Select Bitstream when the equipment can decode the bitstream (digital form of multichannel data). Otherwise, select PCM. (If the bitstream is output to the equipment without a decoder, high levels of noise can be output and may damage your speakers and hearing.)
The original language designed on the disc is selected. Input a code number referring to the table ( below). If the language selected for Audio is not available, subtitles appear in that language (If available on the disc).

Language code list

Abkhazian: Afar: Afrikaans: Albanian: Ameharic: Arabic: Armenian: Assamese: Aymara: Azerbaijani: Bashkir: Basque: Bengali; Bangla: Bhutani: Bihari: Breton: Bulgarian: Burmese: Byelorussian: Cambodian: Catalan: Chinese: Corsican: Croatian: Czech: Danish: Dutch: English: Esperanto: Estonian: Faroese: Fiji: Finnish: French: Frisian: Galician: Georgian: German: Greek: Greenlandic: Guarani: Gujarati: Hausa: Hebrew: Hindi: Hungarian: Icelandic: Indonesian: Interlingua: Irish: Italian: Japanese: Javanese: Kannada: Kashmiri: Kazakh: Kirghiz: Korean: Kurdish: Laotian: Latin: Latvian, Lettish: Lingala: Lithuanian: Macedonian: Malagasy: Malay: Malayalam: Maltese: Maori: Marathi: Moldavian: Mongolian: Nauru: Nepali: Norwegian: Oriya: Pashto, Pushto: Persian: Polish: Portuguese: Punjabi: Quechua: Rhaeto-Romance: Romanian: Russian: Samoan: Sanskrit: Scots Gaelic: Serbian: Serbo-Croatian: Shona: Sindhi: Singhalese: Slovak: Slovenian: Somali: Spanish: Sundanese: Swahili: Swedish: Tagalog: Tajik: Tamil: Tatar: Telugu: Thai: Tibetan: Tigrinya: Tonga: Turkish: Turkmen: Twi: Ukrainian: Urdu: Uzbek: Vietnamese: Volapk: Welsh: Wolof: Xhosa: Yiddish: Yoruba: Zulu: 8979 9085

Bitstream

Display tab
Menu Language On-Screen Messages English On Franais Off Espaol

Others tab

FL Dimmer Changes the brightness of the units display. Auto Power Off Bright Dim Auto: The display is dimmed, but brightens only when you perform some operations. On: The unit switches to standby mode after about 30 minutes in the stop mode. Off Yes No Yes: The password screen is shown if Ratings ( page 16) are set. Please enter the same password. After INI on the display disappears, turn the unit off and on again. No
QUICK SETUP Re-initialize Setting This returns all values in the Setup menus to the default settings.
Dynamic Range Compression

Off On:

Adjusts for clarity even when the volume is low through compressing the range of the lowest sound level and the highest sound level. Convenient for late night viewing. (Only works with Dolby Digital)

Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to the Customer Services Directory on page 20 if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to the Product information on page 4 if you reside in Canada. In other areas, consult your dealer for instructions. (Reference pages are shown in parentheses.)
No power. The unit is automatically switched to the standby mode. Insert the AC power supply cord securely into the household AC outlet. (7) When Auto Power Off is set to On, the unit automatically switches to standby after approximately 30 minutes in the stop mode. (17) Subtitle position is wrong. No subtitles. The subtitles overlap closed captions recorded on discs. In A-B repeat, point B is automatically set. Repeat play is automatically canceled.
Adjust the position. (Subtitle Position in Display Menu) (15) Display the subtitles. (11) Clear the subtitles. (11)

No operation

No response when any buttons pressed. This unit cannot play discs other than the ones listed in these operating instructions. (5) The unit may not be operating properly due to lightning, static electricity or some other external factor. Turn the unit off and then back to ON. Alternatively, turn the unit off, disconnect the AC power supply cord, and then reconnect it. Condensation has formed: Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to evaporate. Check that the batteries are installed correctly. (7) The batteries are depleted: Replace them with new ones. (7) Point the remote control at the remote control sensor and operate. (8) Check the video or audio connection. (6, 7) Check the power or input setting of the connected equipment. Check that the DVD-RAM has something recorded on it. While stopped, press and hold [QUICK OSD] [DVD-S29] or [ADVANCED DISC REVIEW] [DVD-S26] and [;] on the unit and then also press and hold [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the unit until Initialized disappears from the television. Turn the unit off and on again. All settings will return to the default values.

The end of an item becomes point B when it is reached.
A-B repeat is canceled when you press [QUICK REPLAY]. Repeat play may be canceled when you press [CM SKIP] or [ADVANCED DISC REVIEW].

Picture incorrect

Picture distorted. Ensure that the unit is not connected through a video cassette recorder. (6) Make sure that progressive output has not been selected when the connected television is not progressive compatible. Press and hold [CANCEL] until the picture displays correctly. The settings will return to 480i. Change TV Aspect in Video tab. (16) Use the television to change the aspect. If your television does not have that function, change 4:3 Aspect in Display Menu. (15) Change the Zoom setting. (10) PAL discs cannot be played.
No response when remote control buttons pressed. No picture or sound.
You have forgotten your ratings password. Reset all the settings to Factory Preset.
Picture size doesnt fit the screen.
Specific operation impossible or incorrect
It takes time before play starts. [MP3] The program and random play functions do not work. [DVD-V] Menu doesnt appear. [VCD] with playback control Play may take time to begin when an MP3 track has still picture data. Even after the track starts, the correct play time will not be displayed, however this is normal. These functions do not work with some DVD-Videos.
Press [] twice and then press [1] (PLAY).
The television may display incorrectly or colors appear faded. Menu not displayed correctly. Auto zoom function does not work well.
Restore the zoom ratio to a1.00. (10) Set Subtitle Position in Display Menu to 0. (15) Set 4:3 Aspect in Display Menu to Normal. (15) Turn off TVs zoom function. Use the other preset aspect ratios or manual adjustment. (10) Zoom function may not work well, especially in dark scenes and may not work depending on the type of disc.

Progressive video

There is ghosting when progressive output is on. Pictures not in progressive output. Closed captions not displayed. This problem is caused by the editing method or material used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlace output. Change Video Output Mode in Picture Menu to 480i. (15) If the unit is connected to the television through VIDEO OUT or S VIDEO OUT, output will be interlace. When progressive output is on, closed captions will not be displayed.

Unit displays

noPLAy You inserted a disc the unit cannot play; insert one it can. (5) You inserted a blank disc. You inserted a disc that has not been finalized. (5) The disc may be dirty. (21) Trouble may have occurred. The number following H depends on the status of the unit. Turn the unit off and then back to ON. Alternatively, turn the unit off, disconnect the AC power supply cord, and then reconnect it. If the service numbers fail to clear, note the service number and contact a qualified service person. You havent inserted a disc: Insert one. You havent inserted the disc correctly: Insert it correctly. (8)

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http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
You may also contact us directly at: 1-800-211-PANA (7262), Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST.
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855

Accessory Purchases

Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at:
http://www.pasc.panasonic.com
or, send your request by E-mail to:
npcparts@us.panasonic.com
You may also contact us directly at: 1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday Friday 9 am to 8 pm, EST.) Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032 (We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605-1277

Service in Puerto Rico

Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantera, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Phone (787)750-4300, Fax (787)768-2910 F1104
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA) PANASONIC/TECHNICS PRODUCTLIMITED WARRANTY
Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect, or at its option, replace the product for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.
Technics Audio Product Panasonic Audio & DVD Product Accessories including rechargeable batteries
One (1) year, parts and labour One (1) year, parts and labour Ninety (90) days
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been improperly installed, subjected to usage for which the product was not designed, misused or abused, damaged during shipping, or which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the reliability or detracts from the performance, nor does it cover any product which is used commercially. Dry cell batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty. This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase is required before warranty service is performed. THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable. WARRANTY SERVICE For product operation and information assistance, please contact your Dealer or our Customer Care Centre at: Telephone #: (905) 624-5505 Fax #: (905) 238-2360 Web: www.panasonic.ca For product repairs, please contact one of the following: Your Dealer who will inform you of an authorized Servicentre nearest you. Our Customer Care Centre at (905) 624-5505 or www.panasonic.ca A Panasonic Factory Servicentre listed below:

Richmond, British Columbia Panasonic Canada Inc. 12111 Riverside Way Richmond, BC V6W 1K8 Tel: (604) 278-4211 Fax: (604) 278-5627
Calgary, Alberta Panasonic Canada Inc. 6835-8th St. N. E. Calgary, AB T2E 7H7 Tel: (403) 295-3955 Fax: (403) 274-5493
Mississauga, Ontario Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Dr. Mississauga, ON L4W 2T3 Tel: (905) 624-8447 Fax: (905) 238-2418
Lachine, Qubec Panasonic Canada Inc. 3075, rue Louis A. Amos Lachine, QC H8T 1C4 Tel: (514) 633-8684 Fax: (514) 633-8020
IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton. Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase.

Maintenance

Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth
Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit. Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came with the cloth carefully. Cleaning of the lens is generally not necessary although this depends on the operating environment. Do not use commercially available lens cleaners as they may cause malfunction.

Clean discs

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA)/Maintenance
Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3

Specifications

Signal system: NTSC Operating temperature range: i5 to i35 oC (i41 to i95 xF) Operating humidity range: 5 to 90 % RH (no condensation) Discs played [8 cm (3 z) or 12 cm (5 z)]: (1) DVD (DVD-Video) (2) DVD-RAM (DVD-VR, JPEG4, 5) (3) DVD-R/RW (DVD-Video) (4) iR/RW (Video) (5) CD, CD-R/RW [CD-DA, Video-CD, SVCD1, MP32, 5, WMA3, 5, JPEG4, 5, HighMAT Level 2 (Audio and Image)] Video output: Output level: 1 Vp-p (75 ) Output connector: Pin jack Number of connectors: 1 system S-video output: Y output level: 1 Vp-p (75 ) C output level: 0.286 Vp-p (75 ) Output connector: S terminal Number of connectors: 1 system (480p/480i) Component video output: Y output level: 1 Vp-p (75 ) 0.7 Vp-p (75 ) PB output level: PR output level: 0.7 Vp-p (75 ) Output connector: Pin jack (Y: green, PB: blue, PR: 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 Audio performance: (1) Frequency response: DVD (linear audio): 4 Hz22 kHz (48 kHz sampling) 4 Hz44 kHz (96 kHz sampling) 4 Hz20 kHz CD Audio: (2) S/N ratio: CD Audio: 115 dB (3) Dynamic range: DVD (linear audio): 100 dB CD Audio: 98 dB (4) Total harmonic distortion: CD Audio: 0.0025 % Digital audio output: Coaxial digital output: Pin jack