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The illustration shows DVD-S29 for U.S.A. and Canada.
MULTI-FORMAT PLAYBACK
Operating Instructions
DVD-RAM
DVD/CD PLAYER
recorded with DVD video recorders etc.
Model No. DVD-S29/DVD-S26
Video & Still pictures (JPEG)
DVD-Video/Video CD/CD
sold on the market
Movie, Music etc.
If you have any questions contact
DVD-R/DVD-RW/+R/+RW
In the U.S.A.: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
recorded and finalized with DVD video recorders etc.
In Canada: 1-800-561-5505
Video (played as DVD-Video)
CD-R/
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Accessories Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this (Only for U.S.A.) To order accessories, refer to “Accessory product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future Purchases” on page 20. reference. (For other areas) To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase. Use numbers when asking for replacement parts. Table of contents (Product numbers correct as of April 2005.
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Except for U.S.A. and Canada CAUTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN CLASS 1 HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR LASER PRODUCT YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT (Inside of product) DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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. 1) Read these instructions. 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, 2) Keep these instructions. convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 3) Heed all warnings. 11) On
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Discs that can be played Operations in these instructions are described mainly with the formats. The icons such ∫ Handling precautions as [RAM] show the formats. ≥ 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. DVD-RAM [RAM] [JPEG] ≥ Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity prevention ≥ [RAM] Recorded with devices using Version 1.
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STEP 1 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. Television With COMPONENT VIDEO IN With VIDEO IN or S VIDEO IN AUDIO IN AUDIO IN VIDEO or S VIDEO COMPON
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∫ Enjoying multi-channel surround sound ∫ Connect the AC power supply cord last AC power supply cord (included) Y PB L Amplifier with a built-in To household AC outlet Coaxial cable L decoder or a decoder- R PR AC IN amplifier combination Conserving power R This unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off Please connect directly to y TV. COAXIAL IN (1 W). To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug it from the household AC outlet. Change “PCM
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Basic play 1Power ON. 2Open the disc tray. Stop Pause Remote control sensor [DVD-S29] Displaying current playback condition ➜ page 9 3Load the disc. 4Start play. ≥ Load double-sided discs so the label for the side you want to play is facing up. ≥[RAM] Remove discs from their cartridges before use. [DVD-S26] Reviewing titles/programs to play ➜ page 9 QUICK OSD FL SELECT OPEN/CLOSE Repeat play 2 1 ADVANCED AV ADVANCED ≥ Select “Repeat” or “A-B Repeat” (➜ page 14, Play Menu). DISC REVIEW ENHANC
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Convenient functions [DVD-S29] Displaying current playback condition QUICK OSD Group skip ENTER [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] Quick On Screen Display (Main unit) Press [QUICK OSD]. ≥ [VCD] forward direction only Frame-by-frame e.g. [DVD-V] Elapsed play time ENTER Current playback number (during pause) [RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD] Title 1 Chapter 1 Time 0 : 00 : 22 Select Playback condition Return to Program Playback RETURN On-screen ENTER previous item select Play mode Current position screen Register ≥ To e
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Convenient functions Recalling recommended audio/video setting PLAY SPEED AV Changing play speed [RAM] [DVD-V] ENHANCER AV Enhancer During play, press [PLAY SPEED] to select Functions By pressing just one button the disc type is automatically determined “Fast”, “Normal” or “Slow”. Functions Play Speed x1.4 Normal and the best audio and video settings are configured. Fine adjustments Fast Press [AV ENHANCER] to select “On”. AV Enhancer On While the menu is displayed Slow ≥ This may not wor
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Changing soundtracks AUDIO QUICK REPLAY Quick replay (Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed) [DVD-V] (with multiple soundtracks) [RAM] [VCD] (Except iR/iRW) Press [AUDIO] to select the soundtrack. Press [QUICK REPLAY] to skip back a few seconds. Functions ≥ This may not work depending on the discs recording. [RAM] [VCD] You can use this button to select “L”, “R” or “LR”. Audio 1 [DVD-V] (Karaoke discs) PLAY MODE Press [21] to select “On” or “Off” of vocals. Read the disc’
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Using navigation menus Playing WMA/MP3/JPEG discs [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] TOP MENU MENU 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). ∫ Using the submenu Playing items in order (Playback Menu) 1 Press [MENU]. While the menu is displayed Playback Menu 2 Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [3 4] to select 3 Press [3 4] to select an item and press [ENTER]. WMA/MP3/JPEG All Total 434 “All”, “Audio” or “Picture” WMA/M
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DIRECT NAVIGATOR PLAY LIST Playing CD [CD] Playing RAM discs [RAM] MENU Titles appear with CD text playback. ≥Titles appear only if you have entered them. e.g. CD text ≥You cannot edit play lists and titles. CD Text 1 Press [MENU]. 1/23 201 Disc Title: All By Artist Disc Artist: Pink Island 2 Press [3 4] to select the Track Title: Long John Platinum Playing the programs Track Artist: SHIPWRECKED track and press [ENTER]. 1. Ashley at Prom 2. City Penguin 3. Formura one 1 Pre
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Using On-Screen Menus 1 234 Select Go to the next Select 123 menu RETURN FUNCTIONS 456 ENTER ENTER 789 Register Register 0 10 Return to the previous menu Press. Select the menu. Make the settings. Press to exit. Items shown differ depending on the type of software. Main menus Other Settings (➜ page 10, Changing play speed) Play Speed To start from a specific item Program, Group, Title (➜ page 10, Recalling recommended audio/video setting) AV Enhancer Chapter, Track Playlist, Content ∫ Play Me
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∫ Picture Menu ∫ Other Menu Picture Mode (➜ page 10, Picture Mode) Setup (➜ page 16, Changing the player settings) 480i (interlace) ,------. 480p (progressive) Play as DVD-VR Select “Play as Data Disc” to play JPEG files on DVD-RAM or Video Output When you select “480p” and a confirmation screen appears, select to play a HighMAT disc without using the HighMAT function. Play as HighMAT “Yes” only if connecting to a progressive output compatible Mode or television. Play as Data Disc If you h
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Changing the player settings 12 34 5 Select Select Select 123 456 SETUP SETUP ENTER ENTER ENTER 789 Register Go right 0 10 Register Shows Setup menu. Select the tab. Select the item. Make the settings. Press to exit. ≥ The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. ∫ “Video” tab ≥ Underlined items are the factory preset. TV Aspect 4:3 Pan&Scan: Regular aspect television (4:3) Choose the setting to The sides of the widescreen picture are cut off so The QUICK SETUP enables
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§1 The original language designed on the disc is selected. ∫ “Audio” tab §2 Input a code number referring to the table (➜ below). PCM Digital Output Up to 48 kHz: When connected to equipment compatible §3 If the language selected for “Audio” is not available, subtitles appear in that language with 44.1 or 48 kHz Check the digital input (If available on the disc). Up to 96 kHz: When connected to equipment compatible limitations of the with 88.2 or 96 kHz equipment you Language code list ≥
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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.) Power Subtitle position ≥ Adjust the position.
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Progressive video Unit displays There is ghosting ≥ This problem is caused by the editing method or material “noPLAy” ≥ You inserted a disc the unit cannot play; insert one it can. (5) when progressive used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use ≥ You inserted a blank disc. output is on. interlace output. Change “Video Output Mode” in Picture ≥ You inserted a disc that has not been finalized. (5) Menu to “480i”. (15) “U11” ≥ The disc may be dirty. (21) Pictures not in ≥ If the unit
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Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic DVD Player Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied Limited Warrant
