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[DVD-LS50]

Operating Instructions

Portable DVD/CD Player

Model No. DVD-LS50

DVD-LS55

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 keep

this manual for future reference.

Region number

The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels

containing the region number or “ALL”.

Example: For the United Kingdom and

Continental Europe

Operations in these instructions are described

mainly with the main unit, but you can do the

operations on the remote control if the remote

controls are the same (➜ back cover)

Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these

operating instructions are of DVD-LS50.

Region Number

For the United Kingdom and

Continental Europe

For Asia 3

For Australia and N.Z. 4

For Russia 5

2 ALL

Table of contents

Caution for AC Mains Lead . . . . . . . . .2

Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Discs that can be played . . . . . . . . . . .5

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Useful functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Changing the play sequences. . . . . .12

RAM disc play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Playing a HighMAT

CD . . . . . . . . . .13

Playing data discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Using the contents screen to find

a track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Operating with GUI screens . . . . . . .16

Changing the player settings . . . . . .19

Using this unit with other equipment

. . .21

Battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Using a car adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

FM transmitter

[DVD-LS55] [For]Asia] . . . .24

Creating files on a computer. . . . . . .25

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Frequently asked questions . . . . . . .27

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . .28

Useful function guide. . . . . Back cover

[Note[

“EB” on the packaging indicates the

United Kingdom.

Preparations

1 Attaching the battery . . . . . . . . . . 6

2 Recharging the battery. . . . . . . . . 6

3 The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

4 Adjusting the LCD angle . . . . . . . 7

Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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Summary of content (32 pages)

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7424-1B_p1.fm 1 ページ２００４年５月１９日水曜日午後１時１０分 ® Operating Instructions Portable DVD/CD Player Model No. DVD-LS50 DVD-LS55 [DVD-LS50] 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 keep this manual for future reference. Table of contents Caution for AC Mains Lead . . . . . . . . .2 Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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7424-1B_p2-35.fm 2 ページ２００４年５月１２日水曜日午後６時１８分 Caution for AC Mains Lead (For United Kingdom) Caution for AC Mains Lead (“EB” 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.
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ページ２００４年５月１２日 CAUTION! 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.
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7424-1B_p2-35.fm 4 ページ２００４年５月１２日水曜日午後６時１８分 Precautions Precautions Batteries 1.Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) ≥Use this unit to recharge the battery pack. ≥Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified player. ≥Do not use the player outside if it is snowing or raining. (The battery pack is not waterproof.) ≥Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals. ≥Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects.
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7424-1B_p2-35.fm 5 ページ２００４年５月１２日水曜日午後６時１８分 Discs that can be played This operating instruction manual uses the following icons such as [RAM]. [JPEG] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [DVD-V] ≥ Recorded with DVD video recorders, DVD video cameras, personal computers, etc. ≥ Remove discs from their cartridges before use. ≥ Recorded with Panasonic DVDVideo recorders. ≥ To play JPEG files, select “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu (➜ page 18). Played on this unit in 2 channels.
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7424-1B_p2-35.fm 6 ページ２００４年５月１９日水曜日午後１時２３分 Accessories Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. The included AC mains lead and AC adaptor are for use with this unit only. Do not use them with other equipment.
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424-1B_p2-35.fm 7 ページ２００４年５月１２日水曜日午後６時１８分 3 The remote control Insert the button-type battery (included) Bottom 3 Preparations 1 2 _ facing up Lithium battery: CR2025 Range of use 30˚ 30˚ Aim at the sensor. Maximum range is up to 7 m. 4 Adjusting the LCD angle Standard Open the LCD Free Compact Clicks! Slide When moving the unit : Close the LCD. Don’t hold by the LCD.
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7424-1B_p2-35.fm 8 ページ２００４年５月１２日水曜日午後６時１８分 Play 1 Open the lid. Play OPEN Headphone terminals [Ë] 3.5 mm Stereo 2 Insert a disc and close the lid. Click into place 3 For two sided discs, insert the side you want to play with the label facing up. For DVD-RAM, remove the disc from the cartridge. Press and hold. ON 4 Adjust the volume. 㧙 VOL 㧗 The unit turns on and play begins.
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ページ TOP MENU MENU ２００４年５月１２日水曜日午後６時１８分 Top menu [DVD-A] [DVD-V] Direct navigator [RAM] (➜ page 13) Menu [DVD-V] Playlist play [RAM] (➜ page 13) Navigation menu [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] (➜ page 14) Return Returns to the previous screen. [VCD] (with PBC) Returns to the menu. Search Turn the shuttle dial. Release the shuttle dial to return to normal play. Slow play Turn the shuttle dial while paused. Press [1, ON] to return to normal play. [VCD] [5] only.
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7424-1B_p2-35.fm 10 ページ２００４年５月１２日水曜日午後６時１８分 Useful functions Repeat play §Can only be used with discs that show the elapsed time display. For JPEG, you can use even if there is no elapsed time display. REPEAT Press to select the content to repeat. Menu Repeat Off Audio [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] (For discs recorded with multiple audio) AUDIO Audio (Remote control) Useful functions Menu Press to change. 1 [RAM] [VCD] You can use this button to select “L”, “R” or “L R”.
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7424-1B_p2-35.fm 11 ページ２００４年５月１９日水曜日午後１時２６分 Selecting how to show 4:3 aspect pictures on the LCD MONITOR MODE NORMAL: FULL: ZOOM: OFF: Normal Stretched horizontally Stretched vertically and horizontally No picture ≥ If you are not using the LCD on this unit, select “OFF” to conserve power. (The [Í] indicator flashes) ≥ The LCD turns off automatically if you close it. 1 PICTURE MODE 2 Use [34] to select the item, and [2 1] to change the setting.
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7424-1B_p2-35.fm 12 ページ２００４年５月１２日水曜日午後６時１８分 Changing the play sequences [Remote\control\only] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] While stopped PLAY MODE All group ([DVD-A])> Program > Random ^==== Normal play !===n Press to change. ≥ Disable HighMAT disc play to use random and program play. Select “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu. (➜ page 18). ≥ To exit the all group, program or random mode, press [PLAY MODE] several times while stopped.
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7424-1B_p2-35.fm 13 ページ２００４年５月１２日水曜日午後６時１８分 RAM disc play [RAM] §You cannot edit titles or playlists on this unit. Selecting programs to play (DIRECT NAVIGATOR) 1 TOP MENU 2 Direct Navigator ENTER No. Date 1 2 3 4 5 11/ 1(WED) 1/ 1 (MON) 2/ 2 (TUE) 3/ 3 (WED) 4/10(THU) 0 On 0:05 AM 1:05 PM 2:21 PM 3:37 PM 11:05 AM ≥ You can also use the Contents Title numbered buttons on the remote control (➜ page 9). ≥ Use [1] to show the contents of the program.
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7424-1B_p2-35.fm 14 ページ２００４年５月１９日水曜日午後１時２６分 Playing data discs [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] You can play JPEG files on DVD-RAM or play HighMAT discs without using the HighMAT function (➜ page 18, “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu). Using playback menus (except JPEG files on DVD-RAM) While the menu is displayed Use [34] to select “All”, “Audio”, or “Picture” and press [ENTER]. ENTER To display/exit the screen Press [TOP MENU].
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7424-1B_p2-35.fm 15 ページ２００４年５月１２日水曜日午後６時１８分 Using the submenu While the navigation menu (➜ see left) is displayed. 1 2 DISPLAY Use [34] to select the submenu (➜ see below) and press [ENTER].
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7424-1B_p2-35.fm 16 ページ２００４年５月１２日水曜日午後６時１８分 Operating with GUI screens 1 DISPLAY Press once. 2 ENTER 1 Use [34] to select the menu. 2 Use [1] to go to the next menu and [34] to set. ≥ Use [2] to go to the previous menu ≥ Items shown differ depending on the type of software. ≥ There are items which you can select using the numbered buttons and [ENTER] on the remote control. ≥ If the setting does not change, press [ENTER]. ≥ To finish, press [RETURN].
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7424-1B_p2-35.fm 17 ページ２００４年５月１２日水曜日午後６時１８分 Repeat (➜ page 10) A-B Repeat To repeat a specified section Press [ENTER] at the starting and ending points. Press again to cancel. Marker To mark up to 5 positions to play again [ENTER] (The unit is now ready to accept markers.
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7424-1B_p2-35.fm 18 ページ２００４年５月１９日水曜日午後１時２７分 Operating with GUI screens Operating with GUI screens Other Menu Setup (➜ page 19) Play as DVD-Video or Play as DVD-Audio ≥ While stopped, select “Play as DVD-Video” to play DVD-Video Play as DVD-VR Play as HighMAT or Play as Data Disc ≥ While stopped, select “Play as Data Disc” to play JPEG files on contents on DVD-Audio. DVD-RAM or to play a HighMAT disc without using the HighMAT function.
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7424-1B_p2-35.fm 19 ページ２００４年５月１９日水曜日午後１時２７分 Changing the player settings ≥ Referring to pages 19 to 21, change as required. ≥ Underlined items are the factory presets. The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. 1 Press [3 4 2 1] to select the menu, item, content and press [ENTER].
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7424-1B_p2-35.fm 20 ページ２００４年５月１９日水曜日午後１時２７分 Changing the player settings Video 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.
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7424-1B_p2-35.fm 21 ページ２００４年５月１９日水曜日午後１時２８分 Display ≥ English ≥Français ≥Deutsch ≥Italiano ≥Español ≥ Português ≥Svenska ≥Nederlands Menu Language On-Screen Messages [For[Asia] ≥ English ≥Français ≥Español ≥ On ≥Off Others ≥ Enable: Plays as HighMAT ≥ Disable: Plays as WMA/MP3/JPEG HighMAT Selects the play method for HighMAT discs ≥ Yes: The password screen is shown if “Ratings” (➜ page 19) Re-initialize Setting This returns all values in the Setup menus to the default settings. are set.
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7424-1B_p2-35.fm 22 ページ２００４年５月１９日水曜日午後１時１９分 Using this unit with other equipment Television connections Connect the video output from this unit directly to the television. VIDEO IN AUDIO IN Television Using this unit with other equipment Red 22 RQT7424 White Black Yellow Use only one of the two cables.
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7424-1B_p2-35.fm 23 ページ２００４年５月１９日水曜日午後１時２０分 Battery pack Checking the remaining battery charge When the unit is on (➜ page 8) and powered by the battery pack. Press [DISPLAY] 3 times to check on the LCD (Displays for a few seconds). (Appears automatically when there is a Recharge few minutes of charge remaining.) Approximate play times (Hours) Play (at room temperature using headphones) LCD brightness level LCD Off j5 0 (factory preset) i5 CGR-H701 2.5 2 1.
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7424-1B_p2-35.fm 24 ページ２００４年５月１２日水曜日午後６時１８分 FM transmitter [DVD-LS55] [For[Asia[ You can enjoy listening to discs through your FM radio channel (e.g. car stereo) by transmitting audio signals from this unit. 1 Press to switch the FM transmitter on. FM-TM ON/OFF On position FM-TM ON/OFF (Left side of this unit) FM transmitter DC IN 9 2 ON 3 㧙 VOL 㧗 V % Play. Adjust the volume using this unit. ≥ No sound is heard from this unit.
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7424-1B_p2-35.fm 25 ページ２００４年５月１２日水曜日午後６時１８分 Creating files on a computer [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] Folders and files created on a computer are displayed as group names and track/picture names on this unit. Root Titling 001 group 001 001 track.wma 002 track.wma 003 track.wma 002 group 003 group 001 track.wma 002 track.wma 003 track.wma 004 track.wma 001 track.wma 002 track.wma 003 track.wma Add a number prefix (for ease of ordering) Extension 001track .wma (or .WMA) MP3 file extension .mp3 (.
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7424-1B_p2-35.fm 27 ページ２００４年５月１９日水曜日午後１時２１分 Frequently asked questions Reference pages are shown in parentheses. What kind of equipment is necessary to enjoy 5.1ch audio? Connect to an AV amplifier with a built-in decoder that has 5.1ch audio output terminals. (21) [DVD-A]: This unit plays DVD-Audio in 2 channels. You cannot play multi channel surround sound.
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7424-1B_p2-35.fm 28 ページ２００４年５月１２日水曜日午後６時１８分 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, consult your dealer for instructions. The following do not indicate malfunction. ≥Sound from the AC adaptor during recharging. ≥The battery pack warming up when recharging or during use.
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7424-1B_p2-35.fm 29 ページ２００４年５月１９日水曜日午後１時２１分 Operation No response when any buttons pressed. ≥ Some discs prohibit certain operations. ≥ If there is no response at all, the unit may have been affected by lightning or static electricity. Turn the unit off and on again. Alternatively, turn the unit off, disconnect the power source (AC or battery pack), reconnect the power and turn the unit on again. Play fails to start or stops soon after starting.
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7424-1B_p2-35.fm 30 ページ２００４年５月１９日水曜日午後１時２２分 Troubleshooting guide Picture The LCD is dark. ≥ Adjust the brightness. (11) Picture distorted. ≥ Some disruption is normal during SEARCH. Menu not displayed correctly. ≥ Restore the zoom ratio to k1.00. (17) ≥ Set the “Subtitle Position” to 0. (17) Auto zoom function does not work well. ≥ Turn off TV’s zoom function. ≥ Use the other preset aspect ratios or manual adjustment.
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7424-1B_p2-35.fm 31 ページ２００４年５月１２日 ]NORSK] 水曜日午後６時１８分 ]SUOMI] ADVARSEL! VAROITUS! DETTE PRODUKTET ANVENDER EN LASER. BETJENING AV KONTROLLER, JUSTERINGER ELLER ANDRE INNGREP ENN DE SOM ER BESKREVET I DENNE BRUKSANVISNING, KAN FØRE TIL FARLIG BESTRÅLING. DEKSLER MÅ IKKE ÅPNES, OG FORSØK ALDRI Å REPARERE APPARATET PÅ EGENHÅND. ALT SERVICE OG REPARASJONSARBEID MÅ UTFØRES AV KVALIFISERT PERSONELL.
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