DVD/VIDEO CD/CD PLAYER Operating Instructions Model No. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. DVD-RP56 º Region number supported by this unit Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and software according to where they are sold. ³The region number of this unit is “1”. ³You can play DVDs marked with labels containing “1” or “ALL”. See page 3 for details. [For\U.S.A.
Dear customer Getting started Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. CAUTION! DANGER - VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. - VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. 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.
Table of contents Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Disc information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . Disc handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connection to a television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting TV screen type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the safety precautions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. Getting started Safety 1. Power source—Connect the unit to a power source of the type described in these instructions or as marked on the unit. 2. Polarization—The unit is equipped with a polarized power plug where one blade is wider than the other.
Disc handling Do not use irregularly shaped discs, such as heart-shaped. (These can damage the unit.) The remote control Batteries R6, AA 1 º How to hold a disc Do not touch the recorded surface. ³Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control. ³Do not use rechargeable type batteries. Do not; º If the surface is dirty Wipe it with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
Connection to a television This page explains how to connect the unit to a television and set it up so you hear the audio through the television’s speakers. Connections and procedures that enable you to enjoy more powerful sounds are described beginning on page 23. [Before\connection] ³Disconnect the AC power supply cord. ³Refer to the television’s operating instructions.
Selecting TV screen type POWER Í OPEN/CLOSE PAUSE PLAY ∫ ; 1 SKIP : Change the setting to suit your television. SLOW / SEARCH 9 6 TOP MENU 3·4·5 Remote control only < STOP 5 The menu language is set to English, but you can change it to French or Spanish (á page 21, Display–Menu Language). English is used in the examples. MENU ENTER RETURN DISPLAY RETURN PLAY MODE SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE REPEAT MODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 S10 A-B REPEAT V.S.S.
Control reference guide 1 ? 1 2 3456 7 8 9 :; < = RANDOM OPEN/CLOSE Getting started POWER ONE TOUCH CINEMA MEMORY ADVANCED SURROUND BASS PLUS DIALOGUE ENHANCER CINEMA V.S.S. PROGRESSIVE OUT @ 9 B C D E F POWER Í OPEN/CLOSE < STOP PAUSE PLAY ∫ ; 1 SKIP : SLOW / SEARCH 9 6 TOP MENU 5 MENU > ? @ A K L ENTER DISPLAY RETURN PLAY MODE SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE REPEAT MODE G H 3 I 8 A J 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 S10 M N A-B REPEAT V.S.S.
Basic play 2 [DVD] [VCD] [CD] RANDOM OPEN/CLOSE Preparation Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television to suit the connections for the player. PROGRESSIVE OUT POWER BASS PLUS DIALOGUE ENHANCER CINEMA V.S.S. 1 ∫; 1 4 PROGRESSIVE OUT POWER Í 1 ∫ OPEN/CLOSE < STOP PAUSE PLAY ∫ ; 1 SKIP :, 9 : SLOW / SEARCH 9 6 TOP MENU 2 4 MENU º To stop play ENTER RETURN DISPLAY Press [º] (á page 10, Resume function).
Basic play RANDOM OPEN/CLOSE A » PROGRESSIVE OUT POWER ONE TOUCH CINEMA MEMORY ADVANCED SURROUND BASS PLUS [CD] DIALOGUE ENHANCER CINEMA V.S.S. ∫ POWER Í ∫ PAUSE PLAY ∫ ; 1 Discs recorded using MP3 differ to CDs in the following ways. ³Structure of the disc (example) = ³Starting play from a selected chapter Press the numbered buttons and press [ENTER]. Example: Chapter 23: [2] á [3] á [ENTER] (Pressing [S10] is unnecessary.) ³Repeat play You can use chapter repeat or title repeat.
Basic play Shuttle dial :, 9 RANDOM OPEN/CLOSE 6, 5 ONE TOUCH CINEMA MEMORY ADVANCED SURROUND BASS PLUS A » Skipping chapters or tracks [DVD] [VCD] [CD] During play or while paused PROGRESSIVE OUT POWER DIALOGUE ENHANCER CINEMA Press [:] or [9]. V.S.S. ³Each press increases the number of skips. B » ; 1 POWER Í OPEN/CLOSE < ; PAUSE ∫ ; SKIP :, 9 PLAY : 1 1 Press [2] or [1]. 6, 5 The frame changes each time you press the buttons.
Repeat play [DVD] [VCD] [CD] Remote control only POWER Í ∫ OPEN/CLOSE < STOP PAUSE ∫ ; SKIP : PLAY 1 1 SLOW / SEARCH 9 6 TOP MENU MENU ENTER RETURN PLAY MODE SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE REPEAT MODE REPEAT MODE 1·2 Repeat play During play MENU DISPLAY A » 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 S10 A-B REPEAT Numbered buttons V.S.S. Press [REPEAT MODE].
Changing the play sequence 1 RANDOM OPEN/CLOSE [VCD] [CD] PROGRESSIVE OUT POWER BASS PLUS DIALOGUE ENHANCER CINEMA A » V.S.S. POWER Í OPEN/CLOSE < STOP PAUSE PLAY ∫ ; 1 SKIP : SLOW / SEARCH 9 6 TOP MENU 3, 4, 2, 1 ENTER 5 2 3·2 Remote control only You can select up to 32 tracks to play in the order you choose. 1 6, 5 ENTER 2 RETURN PLAY MODE SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE 1·1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 S10 A-B REPEAT 2 V.S.S.
Increasing your enjoyment of movies ADVANCED SURROUND (V.S.S.) You can easily control the following features, used for increasing your enjoyment of movies, with the buttons on the main unit. RANDOM OPEN/CLOSE PROGRESSIVE OUT POWER ONE TOUCH CINEMA MEMORY ADVANCED SURROUND BASS PLUS ³ADVANCED SURROUND (V.S.S.) ³BASS PLUS ³DIALOGUE ENHANCER ³CINEMA ³ONE TOUCH CINEMA MEMORY The one touch cinema memory allows you to reselect the settings you made for the above features with a single button press.
Increasing your enjoyment of movies Main unit only DIALOGUE ENHANCER CINEMA A » RANDOM OPEN/CLOSE [DVD] (Dolby Digital, 3-channel or over, where the dialogue is recorded in the center channel) PROGRESSIVE OUT POWER BASS PLUS DIALOGUE ENHANCER CINEMA This mode makes the dialogue in movies easier to hear. V.S.S. Press [DIALOGUE ENHANCER]. ONE TOUCH CINEMA MEMORY Each time you press the button: ON: Indicator on the FL display lights up.
POWER Í OPEN/CLOSE < STOP PAUSE PLAY ∫ ; 1 SKIP : Changing soundtracks, subtitle languages and angles SLOW / SEARCH 9 6 TOP MENU [DVD] 5 MENU Remote control only 3, 4, 2, 1 ENTER SUBTITLE Some DVDs have multiple soundtracks, subtitle languages and camera angles, and you can change these during play. RETURN DISPLAY PLAY MODE SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE ANGLE REPEAT MODE AUDIO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 S10 A » A-B REPEAT Numbered buttons V.S.S.
Using On-Screen Menu Icons [DVD] [VCD] [CD] POWER Í OPEN/CLOSE PAUSE PLAY ∫ ; 1 SKIP : On-Screen Menu Icons are menus that contain information about the disc or unit. These menus allow you to perform operations by changing this information.
Using On-Screen Menu Icons Icons for disc information e.g. DVD T C 2 2 Î Digital 1 ENG 3/2.1 ch 1 : 46 : 50 Icon ON 1 ENG [A] Audio/Subtitle language Content ENG: FRA: DEU: ITA: ESP: NLD: [DVD] Title number [VCD] [CD] Track number T 2 [DVD] Chapter number C 2 Advanced operations [DVD] Time (select a position to start play by specifying a time with the numbered buttons) [VCD] [CD] Changing the time display [>Track elapsed time l ;: l Track remaining time l ;: {--.
Icons for unit information AB Video menu ––– OFF Icon 1 2 3 ✱✱ Content A-B repeat (á page 12) [ENTER] (start point) á [ENTER] (finish point) To cancel: [ENTER] AB Repeat play (á page 12) [DVD] C (Chapter) ,.T (Title) ,. OFF ^--------------------------------------------J [VCD] [CD] T(Track) ,. A (All) ,.
TOP MENU 2·3·4 Changing initial settings MENU ENTER RETURN DISPLAY RETURN PLAY MODE SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE Remote control only REPEAT MODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 S10 Change the settings to suit your preferences and to suit the unit to the environment in which it is being used. These settings are retained in memory until they are changed, even if the unit is turned off. A-B REPEAT V.S.S.
Summary of initial settings This chart shows the initial settings for this unit. See page 20 for details on menu operation. ³Underlined items are the factory presets. ³The menu and on-screen message language has been factory preset to English. You can change the language by going to “Menu Language” in the Display menu. Disc [DVD] (á [Remarks] below) Video [DVD] [VCD] Audio Display Others Items Options Audio Choose the preferred audio language.
Changing initial settings Entering a password Digital output [DVD] Refer also to “Common procedures” (á page 20) and the Disc menu in “Summary of initial settings” (á page 21). [DVD] Refer also to “Common procedures” (á page 20) and the Audio menu in “Summary of initial settings” (á page 21). When setting ratings (When the level is 8) PCM Down Conversion The password screen is shown when you select levels 0 to 7.
Home Theater –Enjoying more powerful sound This unit can play Dolby Digital, but only in two channels. This unit does not have a DTS decoder. You must connect a unit with a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder to enjoy surround sound. Use analog connection to enjoy audio recorded with high sampling frequencies (over 48 kHz). To protect the rights of the producers of this kind of material, this audio will be down-sampled to 48 kHz if you use digital connection. To enjoy 5.
Home Theater–Enjoying more powerful sound B » Connecting an analog amplifier or system component C » Connecting a digital amplifier or system component Audio cable White (L) Red (R) Back of the unit DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (PCM/BITSTREAM) AUDIO OUT Back of the unit VIDEO S VIDEO OUT OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (PCM/BITSTREAM) L AUDIO OUT VIDEO S VIDEO OUT OUT L OPTICAL OPTICAL R SUBWOOFER R SUBWOOFER Optical digital audio cable Do not bend when connecting.
Glossary Bitstream I/P/B This is the digital form of multiple channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 channel) before it is decoded into its various channels. MPEG 2, the video compression standard adopted for use with DVDVideo, codes frames using these 3 picture types. I: Intra coded picture (I-picture) This is the standard picture and is a complete picture in itself. This means it has the best picture quality and is the best to use when adjusting the picture.
Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the below 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: In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or e-mail consumerproducts@panasonic.com, or web site (http://www.panasonic.com). In Canada, contact Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, web site (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre closest to you.
Picture Picture distorted during search. ³The picture will be somewhat distorted at times: This is normal. No picture. ³Ensure that the equipment is connected properly. 6 ³Make sure the television is on. ³Ensure the television’s video input setting (e.g., VIDEO 1) is correct. ³The unit does not output video signals from the VIDEO OUT and S VIDEO OUT terminals when the “PROGRESSIVE OUT” indicator is on. Press [PROGRESSIVE OUT] to turn progressive out off.
Servicenter List (U.S.A.) For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer Locations, and all Customer Service inquiries please contact: 1-800-211-PANA (7262), MondayFriday 9 am9 pm; SaturdaySunday 9 am7 pm, EST. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your nearest servicenter by visiting our Web Site.
Limited Warranty (U.S.A.) Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.
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Guía de referencia rápida en español Conexión a un televisor Televisor A la toma de CA del hogar (CA 120V, 60Hz) AUDIO VIDEO IN IN L R (Rojo)(Blanco)(Amarillo) Cable de alimentación de CA (suministrado) Cable de audio/vídeo (suministrado) 1 Pulse [ACTION] para visualizar los menús. 2 Pulse [2, 1] para seleccionar la lengüeta Video. 3 Pulse [3, 4] para seleccionar “Pantalla de la TV” y pulse [ENTER]. 4 Pulse [3, 4] para seleccionar el elemento y pulse [ENTER].
Specifications Signal system: Operating temperature range: Operating humidity range: NTSC i5 to i35 oC (i41 to i95 oF) 5 to 90 % RH (no condensation) Discs played: (1) DVD-Video (2) CD-Audio (CD-DA) (3) Video CD (4) CD-R/CD-RW (CD-DA, Video CD formatted discs) 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.