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Operating Instructions
DVD/CD PLAYER
Model No.
DVD-S54
Dear customer
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
See page 5 for details
1-800-561-5505 in Canada.
For the U.S.A.: The warranty can be found on page 26.
For Canada: The warranty can be found on page
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Table of contents Accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Getting started Use numbers when asking for replacement parts. (Product numbers are correct as of January 2008. These may be subject Accessories .................................................................................................2 to change.) IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................4 Product Service ...........................................................
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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. CAUTION CAUTION! FCC Note: THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 DO NOT OPEN of the FCC Rules. PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN These limits are designed to provide reasonable THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC protection against harmful i
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ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA ELECTRIC DISCHARGE UNIT SERVICE (NEC SECTION 810-20) EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H) NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 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 re
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Discs that can be played Commercial discs Recorded discs ( : Available, –: Not available) Disc Indicated in these Recorded on a DVD Remarks Recorded on a personal computer, etc. Disc instructions by video recorder, etc. 6 Logo Finalizing Logo 2 4 5 DVD-Video DVD-V DVD-VR WMA MP3 JPEG MPEG4 DivX High quality movie DVD-RAM DVD-V and music discs Not necessary – – Video CD Including SVCD DVD-R/RW VCD (Conforming to IEC62107) CD Necessary – CD Music discs Discs that
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Discs that can be played Naming folders and files Tips for making data discs e.g. MP3 (Files are treated as content and folders are treated as root Format Disc Extension Reference groups on this unit.) group • You cannot play WMA files that are copy protected. At the time of recording, prefix folder and file names. This • This unit is not compatible with Multiple Bit Rate should be done with numbers that have an equal number “.WMA” 001 WMA CD-R/RW (MBR: a file that contains the same content of d
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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. Television With VIDEO IN or S VIDEO IN With COMPONENT VIDEO IN AUDIO IN COMPONENT AUDIO IN VIDE
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STEP 1 Connection Enjoying higher quality audio and video (HDMI connection) ( Page 20, 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. With HDMI compatible television With HDMI compatible television With HDMI compatible amplifier and amplifier To enjoy digital high-defi
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STEP 1 Connection Enjoying surround sound Connect the AC power supply cord last COAXIAL IN Amplifier with a built-in decoder or a AC power supply cord (included) decoder-amplifier combination Coaxial cable To household AC outlet • You cannot use DTS Digital Surround AC IN decoders incompatible with DVD. Conserving power This unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off (1 W). To save Set “AUDIO OUT” to “OFF” power when the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug
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Basic play Power ON. Open the disc tray. Remote control sensor POWER OPEN/CLOS E Load the disc. Start play. • Load double-sided discs so the Stop label for the side you want to play is facing up. (during play) Search Skip (during pause) Slow-motion • Press [ u i] to skip titles, chapters, tracks, etc. • Up to 5 steps • DVD-VR Can also skip to the markers. • Press [ q] (PLAY) to restart play. VCD • Slow-motion: Forward direction only. Slow-motion: Does not work. MPEG4 DivX Stop The position
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Basic play Frame-by-frame DVD-VR VCD forward direction only (during pause) OK DVD-VR DVD-V VCD Select Return to On-screen item previous screen OK select Register DVD-V Shows a disc top menu. DVD-VR Plays the programs ( page 13). DVD-V Disc menu Shows a disc menu. DVD-VR Plays a playlist ( page 13). VCD with playback control Shows a disc menu. DVD-V DVD-VR CD VCD 1 2 3 e.g. To select 12: [ ≧ 10] [1] [2] Enter number 4 5 6 OK 7 8 9 WMA MP3 JPEG MPEG4 DivX e.g. To select 123: [ ≧ 10] [1]
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Changing the play sequences (up to 30 items) Program play Random play (except ) DVD-VR (except DVD-VR ) WMA MP3 JPEG MPEG4 DivX WMA MP3 JPEG MPEG4 DivX 1. 1. Discs that contain both video (DivX/MPEG4) and other format (WMA/MP3/JPEG) Discs that contain both video (DivX/MPEG4) and other format (WMA/MP3/JPEG) contents only contents only While the “PLAYBACK MENU” is displayed While the “PLAYBACK MENU” is displayed PLAYBACK MENU PLAYBACK MENU Press [ e r] to select Press [ e r] to select AUDI
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Using navigation menus Playing audio (WMA/MP3), picture (JPEG) and video (DivX/MPEG4) discs WMA MP3 JPEG MPEG4 DivX 1. Select the picture in thumbnails menu Discs that contain both video (DivX/MPEG4) and other PLAYBACK MENU JPEG format (WMA/MP3/JPEG) contents only MP3, WMA, JPEG AUDIO/PICTURE 1. While pictures are being displayed, press [TOP VIDEO DivX, MPEG4 While the “PLAYBACK MENU” is displayed MENU] to display the thumbnails. Press [ e r] to select “AUDIO/PICTURE” or 2. To select a
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Convenient functions Displaying current playback condition (Discs with pictures) Changing picture mode (Quick On Screen Display) Press [PICTURE MODE] to select the picture quality Press [QUICK OSD]. NORMAL for movie viewing. Press [ e r] to change e.g. CD current/elapsed play time. NORMAL: Normal images. Current playback number Play mode CINEMA1: Mellows images and enhances detail in dark scenes. ---: Normal Play CINEMA2: Sharpens images and enhances detail in dark scenes. T 1 TIME 0 :
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Convenient functions Changing soundtracks Transfer mode (Discs with pictures) DVD-V DivX (with multiple soundtracks) DVD-VR VCD With COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connection A UT O 1 If you have set “VIDEO OUT (I/P)” to “PROGRESSIVE” DVD-V DivX e.g. DivX ( page 18, “VIDEO” menu). Press [AUDIO] to select the soundtrack. Press [TRANSFER MODE] to select the method of conversion for progressive 1: MP3 160kbps 44.1kHz 2ch output to suit the type of material. DVD-VR VCD You can use this button to select “L”
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Using On-Screen Menus 1 2 3 4 Select Select 1 2 3 Press. OK 4 5 6 OK Each time you press the button: 8 9 7 Register Register On-Screen Menu 1 0 (Disc/Play) On-Screen Menu 2 (Video) Press to exit. Select the item. Make the settings. 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 1 (Disc/Play) On-Screen Menu 2 (Vide
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Using On-Screen Menus On-Screen Menu 3 (Audio) On-Screen Menu 4 (HDMI) DIALOGUE ( page 15, Dialogue enhancer) HDMI STATUS Indicates various information when connected with ENHANCER HDMI AV OUT terminal ( below, Confirming HDMI information). RE-MASTER DVD-V DVD-VR CD Discs recorded with multi Confirming HDMI information channels LPCM at 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz This feature gives you a more natural sound by adding e.g. DVD-V the higher frequency signals not recorded on the disc. WMA MP3 Dis
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Changing the player settings Select Select Select 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 Shows Select the Select the Make the 4 Press to 5 6 Setup menu. OK item. OK settings. OK exit. 7 8 9 menu. Register Register 0 Register • The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. “VIDEO” menu • Underlined items are the factory preset. SETTING STATE Display the current setting of the items below The QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area. 4 4:3PAN&SCAN TV ASPECT “D
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Changing the player settings VIDEO OUT (I/P) INTERLACE PROGRESSIVE VIDEO PRIORITY ON: When connected through the HDMI AV OUT terminal. Select “PROGRESSIVE” When you select “PROGRESSIVE”, a message screen will Video is output from the HDMI terminal. Video is also only if connecting to appear. output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal, a progressive output • For progressive output, press [ e] and then press [OK]. but only in 480i (interlace). compatible television. • Press [RETURN] to ca
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Glossary DivX Language code list DivX is a popular media technology created by DivX, Inc. DivX media files contain highly compressed video with high visual quality that maintains a relatively small file Abkhazian: 6566 Hebrew: 7387 Samoan: 8377 size. Afar: 6565 Hindi: 7273 Sanskrit: 8365 Afrikaans: 6570 Hungarian: 7285 Scots Gaelic: 7168 Down-mixing Albanian: 8381 Icelandic: 7383 Serbian: 8382 This is a process of remixing the multi-channel audio (surround sound) on some discs Amehar
