Getting started The illustration shows DVD-S53 for the U.S.A. and Canada. Operating Instructions DVD/CD PLAYER Model No. DVD-S53/DVD-S533 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. MULTI-FORMAT PLAYBACK If you have any questions, contact 1-800-211-PANA (7262) in the U.S.A. or 1-800-561-5505 in Canada.
Table of contents Accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers when asking for replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of January 2007. These may be subject to change.) Table of contents/Accessories Getting started Accessories .................................................................................................2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................4 Product Service ...........................................
local sal. THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, • DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H) IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE RQTC0128 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS/Product Service Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 4 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings.
Discs that can be played Recorded discs (: Available, −: Not available) Indicated in these instructions by DVD-V Video CD Disc Remarks Logo DVD-RAM High quality movie and music discs VCD Including SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107) CD Music discs Recorded on a DVD video recorder, etc. DVD-V 2 DVD-VR 4 Recorded on a personal computer, etc.
Discs that can be played Tips for making data discs Format Disc Discs that can be played/Maintenance WMA MP3 JPEG CD-R/RW DVD-RAM “.MP3” DVD-R/RW “.mp3” CD-R/RW “.JPG” DVD-RAM “.jpg” DVD-R/RW “.JPEG” CD-R/RW “.jpeg” DVD-RAM MPEG4 DVD-R/RW CD-R/RW “.ASF” “.asf” “.DIVX” DVD-RAM “.divx” DVD-R/RW “.AVI” CD-R/RW “.avi” RQTC0128 DivX Extension Reference • You cannot play WMA files that are copy protected. • This unit is not compatible with Multiple Bit Rate “.
STEP 1 Connection Connection to a television • • • • Do not place the unit on amplifiers or equipment that may become hot. The heat can damage the unit. Do not connect through the video cassette recorder. Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not display properly. Turn off all equipment before connection and read the appropriate operating instructions. Connect the terminals of the same color.
STEP 1 Connection Enjoying higher quality audio and video (HDMI connection) ( Page 25, 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. Connection With HDMI compatible television To enjoy digital high-definition video and high quality audio with a single cable.
Enjoying surround sound Connect the AC power supply cord last COAXIAL IN AC power supply cord (included) Coaxial cable • You cannot use DTS Digital Surround decoders not suited to DVD. To household AC outlet AC IN Conserving power This unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off (1 W). To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug it from the household AC outlet.
Basic play Power ON. POWER Remote control sensor Open the disc tray. POWER Load the disc. Basic play • Load double-sided discs so the label for the side you want to play is facing up. OPEN/CLOSE Start play. Stop Search (during play) Slow-motion (during pause) Skip • Press [u i] to skip titles, chapters, tracks, etc. • DVD-VR Can also skip to the markers. • Up to 5 steps • Press [q] (PLAY) to restart play. VCD • Slow-motion: Forward direction only. MPEG4 DivX Slow-motion: Does not work.
Frame-by-frame DVD-VR (during pause) DVD-VR VCD forward direction only DVD-V VCD Select Return to previous screen On-screen item select Register DVD-V Shows a disc top menu. DVD-VR Plays the programs ( page 13). DVD-V Disc menu DVD-VR Plays a playlist ( page 13). VCD with playback control Shows a disc menu. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Main unit display Information screen JPEG DVD-V DVD-VR CD VCD e.g. To select 12: [ ≧ 10] [1] [2] WMA MP3 JPEG MPEG4 DivX e.g.
Changing the play sequences 1. Program play (up to 30 items) Random play (except DVD-VR ) (except DVD-VR ) WMA MP3 JPEG MPEG4 DivX Discs that contain both video (DivX/MPEG4) and other format (WMA/MP3/JPEG) contents only 1. While the “PLAYBACK MENU” is displayed Press [e r] to select “AUDIO/PICTURE” or “VIDEO” and press [ENTER]. While the “PLAYBACK MENU” is displayed Press [e r] to select “AUDIO/PICTURE” or “VIDEO” and press [ENTER].
Playing audio (WMA/MP3), picture (JPEG) and video (DivX/MPEG4) discs WMA 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” and press [ENTER]. Select the picture in thumbnails menu PLAYBACK MENU MP3, WMA, JPEG DivX, MPEG4 AUDIO/PICTURE VIDEO Press [e r w q] to select the picture and press [ENTER]. • Press [i] to skip forward page by page.
Convenient functions Displaying current playback condition (Quick On Screen Display) Changing picture mode (Discs with pictures) Press [QUICK OSD]. e.g. CD Current playback number T Press [e r] to change current/elapsed play time. 1 TIME 0 : 05 Press [PICTURE MODE] to select the picture quality for movie viewing. Play mode ---: Normal Play PGM: Program Play RND: Random Play Current position Playback condition Press [e r] to change play speed – from “0.6” to “1.4” (in 0.
Transfer mode (Discs with pictures) DVD-V DivX (with multiple soundtracks) With COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connection VCD e.g. DivX Press [AUDIO] to select the soundtrack. 1: MP3 160kbps 44.1kHz 2ch DVD-VR VCD You can use this button to select “L”, “R”, “L4R” or “L R”. • When the tray is opened, the setting will return to AUTO1.
Using On-Screen Menus 1 2 3 Select Press. 4 Select Each time you press the button: Register Register On-Screen Menu 1 (Disc/Play) On-Screen Menu 2 (Video) Select the item. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Make the settings. Press to exit. On-Screen Menu 3 (Audio) 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.
On-Screen Menu 2 (Video) PICTURE MODE ( page 14, Changing picture mode) ZOOM ( page 15, Zoom) DNR ( page 15, Reducing noise in pictures) TRANSFER MODE ( page 15, Transfer mode) SOURCE SELECT DivX (depends on disc) When you select “AUTO” the constructing method of the DivX contents is automatically distinguished and output. If the picture is distorted, select “INTERLACE” or “PROGRESSIVE” depending on which constructing method was used when the contents were recorded to disc.
Using On-Screen Menus On-Screen Menu 4 (HDMI) HDMI STATUS Indicates various information when connected with HDMI AV OUT terminal ( below, Confirming HDMI information). Confirming HDMI information e.g. DVD-V HDMI - INFORMATION Using On-Screen Menus HD ENHANCER VIDEO FORMAT COLOR SPACE CONNECTED STATE CONNECTED Connection status AUDIO STREAM PCM page 15, Changing soundtracks MAX CHANNEL 2 ch Shows the maximum channel number of the connected equipments.
Changing the player settings 2 3 Select 4 Select Select the menu. 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. “DISC” menu SETTING STATE AUDIO Choose the audio language. SUBTITLE Choose the subtitle language. MENUS Choose the language for disc menus. RATINGS Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play.
Changing the player settings “AUDIO” menu RQTC0128 Changing the player settings SETTING STATE PCM OUTPUT Check the digital input limitations of the equipment you connect using COAXIAL terminal and select the maximum sampling frequency of PCM digital output.
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Troubleshooting guide Specific operation impossible or incorrect Picture incorrect It takes time before play starts. Picture distorted. MP3 DivX Troubleshooting guide The program functions do not work. Menu doesn’t appear. VCD with playback control Play doesn’t start. • 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. • This is normal on DivX video.
ion 9) B. to e ng annot “ERR H ” stands for a number. • Set Advanced surround to “OFF”. (14) • Noise may occur when playing WMA files. • With HDMI AV OUT connections, audio may not be output from other terminals in the way that was set. No sound. • Turn the volume up. • DivX Audio may not be output due to how files were created. • Audio may not be heard when more than 4 devices are connected with HDMI cables. Reduce the number of connected devices.
RQTC0128 About DivX VOD contents/EZ SyncTM “HDAVI ControlTM” About DivX VOD contents DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content is encrypted for copyright protection. In order to play DivX VOD content on this unit, you first need to register the unit. Follow the on-line instructions for purchasing DivX VOD content to enter the unit’s registration code and register the unit. For more information about DivX VOD, visit www.divx.com/vod.
cally s unit on the ote ync Sync Down-mixing This is a process of remixing the multi-channel audio (surround sound) on some discs into two channels. When you want to listen to the audio on a DVD with a 5.1 channel digital surround track through your television speakers, the down-mixed audio will be output. Film and video DVD-Videos are recorded using either film or video. This unit can determine which type has been used, then uses the most suitable method of progressive output.
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Limited Warranty Coverage Panasonic DVD Player Limited Warranty RQTC0128 Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA) Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY 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.
Referencia rápida en español Conexiones Cómo disfrutar de una mejor calidad de sonido e imagen (conexión HDMI) Conexión a un televisor Televisor Referencia rápida en español AUDIO IN R L HDMI IN VIDEO IN HDMI IN Cable de audio/vídeo (incluido) Cable HDMI HDMI OUT HDMI IN Parte posterior Parte posterior RQTC0128 Conecte el cable de alimentación de CA en último lugar Cable de alimentación de CA (incluido) A la toma de corriente CA doméstica AC IN 28 DVD-S53 (RQTC0128-2P)_P_PC_PX.
Reproducción básica Cuadro a cuadro 1 (durante la pausa) POWER DVD-VR OPEN/CLOSE (aparato principal) VCD en sentido de avance solamente VCD (aparato principal) 2 DVD-VR DVD-V Abra la bandeja del disco. Vuelta a la pantalla anterior Seleccionar Selección de elementos en la pantalla Registrar 3 Cargue el disco. DVD-VR Reproduce los programas. Inicie la reproducción. DVD-V Menú del disco Muestra el menú de un disco.
Referencia rápida en español Utilización de los menús en pantalla Pulse. 1 Cada vez que se pulsa el botón: Menú en pantalla 4 (Disco/Reproducción) Menú en pantalla 2 (Vídeo) Menú en pantalla 3 (Audio) Menú en pantalla 4 (HDMI) (Salida) Seleccionar Referencia rápida en español 2 Seleccione el elemento. 3 Registrar 4 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Haga los ajustes. Para iniciar un elemento específico Pulse [e r] para seleccionar una opción, seguido de [ENTER], o pulse los botones numéricos.
Muestra el menú de configuración. 2 3 Seleccionar Seleccionar 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Registrar Seleccione el menú. Seleccione el elemento. Menú “DISPLAY” 4 Registrar Haga los ajustes. SETTING STATE Pulse para salir. LANGUAGE “HDMI” menu SETTING STATE • Los ajustes permanecen intactos aunque usted ponga el aparato en el modo de espera. • Los elementos subrayados son los preajustados de fábrica.
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