DVD / CD Player DVD-S48 DVD-S68 Reference Operations Model No. Getting started Operating Instructions DVD-S68 Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. (DVD-S68 only) Model number suffix “EB” denotes UK model. EB GN GA GJ GC GF GW DVD-S68̲S48̲EB-En.
Caution for AC Mains Lead (For the United Kingdom, Ireland, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Africa) (“EB” or “GC” area code model only) For your safety, please read the following text carefully. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Safety precautions CAUTION Unit • This unit utilizes a laser. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. • This unit may receive radio interference caused by mobile telephones during use. If such interference occurs, please increase separation between this unit and the mobile telephone. • (For the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand) This unit is intended for use in moderate climates.
Table of contents Getting started Caution for AC Mains Lead ............................... 2 Safety precautions ............................................ 3 WARNING ...................................................... 3 CAUTION ....................................................... 3 General Information .......................................... 4 Accessories .................................................... 4 Inserting the batteries ..................................... 5 Region codes ............
*5 Inserting the batteries Insert so the poles (+ and –) match those in the remote control.
Connections FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM, IRELAND, SAUDI ARABIA, KUWAIT AND AFRICA ONLY READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 2 BEFORE CONNECTION. DVD-S48 VIDEO OUT Before making any connections we suggest you temporarily disconnect all the units from AC power. • Do not place the unit on amplifiers/receivers or equipment that may become hot. The heat can damage the unit. • Do not connect video signals through a video recorder. Due to copy guard protection the picture may not be displayed properly.
DVD-S68 VIDEO OUT HDMI Getting started AUDIO IN R L VIDEO IN HDMI IN Audio/Video cable (supplied) HDMI cable AV OUT VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AV OUT AUDIO OUT • Connect terminals of the same color.
Control guide ュリヴヱロモヺ ヰヱユワ ヤロヰヴユ ヒ ビ ピ フ ブ プ ヘ ベ ペ パ ヒパ 1 2 4 ヴユモンヤラチヮヰュユ ヵヰヱチヮユワヶ ヮユワヶ ヴユヵヶヱ ンユヵヶンワ ヴユモンヤラ ヴレリヱ ヴヵヰヱ ヱロモヺ ヱモヶヴユ ョンモヮユ ンユヱユモヵ モノャチンユヱユモヵ ヴロヰヸ ヤモワヤユロ ヴヶャヵリヵロユ ンモワュヰヮバモワヨロユ モヶュリヰ ・ヰヰヮ ヱンヰヨンモヮ 1 3 ヶヴャ ヶヴャチンユヤ 4 5 6 8 1 5 VQT3L81 7 8 44 1 Standby/on switch ^, 8 Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power. DISPLAY Displays information on TV screen during playback.
Stopping playback Press STOP g. Î The stopped position is memorized. Resume play function Press PLAY/PAUSE q/h to restart from this position. Î The position is cleared if the tray is opened or you press STOP g several times to display ‘g’ on TV’s display. NOTE Regarding DivX VOD content that can only be played a set number of times • Some DivX VOD content can only be played a set number of times. When you play this content, the remaining number of plays is displayed.
USB REC HDMI CEC protocol You can copy audio files (CD-DA) from a CD on a USB device into MP3 format. 1 Connect the USB device. 2 Play an audio CD. 3 During play, press USB REC. 4 Press w q to select “YES”, and press OK. (DVD-S68 only) The DVD player supports HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) protocol. Panasonic does not guarantee 100 % interoperability with all HDMI CEC devices. • Set “HDMI CEC” to “On” (Î page 11).
Changing the player settings NTSC ⇒ Video signal from PAL disc playback will be output in NTSC format. PAL ⇒ Video signal from NTSC disc playback will be output in PAL format. PAL60 ⇒ Video signal from NTSC disc playback will be output in PAL60 format. Auto ⇒ Video output signal will be set automatically to suit the connected TV. Screen Saver ⇒ This setting enables the Screen Saver to activate. Screen saver will start automatically if the media playback is stopped for about 5 minutes.
Changing the player settings AUDIO Audio Out (DVD-S68 only) ⇒ This sets the audio output method when connected to the “HDMI AV OUT” terminal. Bitstream ⇒ When the connected equipment is supporting Dolby Digital PCM ⇒ When the connected equipment is not supporting Dolby Digital Dynamic Range ⇒ Adjusts for clarity even when the volume is low through compressing the range of the lowest sound level and the highest sound level. VIDEO Brightness ⇒ This adjusts the brightness.
Specifications Specifications Reference Operations Specifications are subject to change without notice. Changing the player settings Dimensions (W x D x H): [DVD-S48] 360 mm x 209 mm x 38 mm [DVD-S68] 430 mm x 209 mm x 38 mm Mass: [DVD-S48] Approx. 1.4 kg [DVD-S68] Approx. 1.6 kg VQT3L81 Signal system: PAL/NTSC Operating temperature range: +5 °C to +35 °C Operating humidity range: 20 % to 80 % RH (no condensation) Video output: Output level: 1.
Troubleshooting Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you still need assistance, consult your dealer for instructions. To reset Images from this DVD player do not appear on the television. You forget your password. ⇒ Reset the DVD player to the factory defaults. 1) Press 8 on the DVD player to turn it on. 2) Press OPEN/CLOSE ; to open the disc tray. 3) Press and hold g and q on the DVD player at the same time for more than 5 seconds with the tray open.
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Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.
