Panasonic Dvd Ls50 Operating Instructions Manual

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Subtitle [RAM] (On/Off only) [DVD-V] (with multiple subtitles) [VCD] (SVCD only)
To clear/display the subtitles
Press [2 1] to select “On” or “Off ”.
[RAM] (Only discs that contain subtitle on/off information)
Subtitle on/off information cannot be recorded using Panasonic DVD Recorders. (Subtitle on/off 
information is also not recordable on Panasonic DVD-R finalized with a Panasonic DVD Recorder.)
Angle select and Still picture rotation
[DVD-V] (with multiple angles)–Angle select
[JPEG] –Still picture rotation
Still picture advance [DVD-A]
Audio [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] (For discs recorded with multiple audio)
Press to change.
[RAM] [VCD]
You can use this button to select “L”, “R” or “L R”.
[DVD-V] (Karaoke discs)
Press [21] to select “On” or “Off ” for vocals. Read the disc’s instructions for details.
Signal type/dataLPCM/PPCM/Î Digital/DTS/MPEG: Signal type
kHz (Sampling frequency)/bit/ch (Number of channels)
Example: 3
/2 .1ch
.1: Low frequency effect (not displayed if there is no signal)
.0: No surround
 1: Mono surround
 2: Stereo surround (left/right)
 1: Center
 2: Front leftiFront right
3: Front leftiFront rightiCenter
AUDIO
(Remote control)
 Menu
Audio          1
SUBTITLE
(Remote control)
Press to change.
SubtitleOff
Menu
ANGLE
(Remote control)
PAGE
(Remote control)
Useful functions
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Useful functions
Selecting how to show 4:3 aspect pictures on the LCD
≥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.
Adjusting the picture quality on the LCD
Press [PICTURE MODE] to cancel the screen.
Advanced Surround [RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD] (Discs with more than 2ch audio)
A surround sound effect can be made using 2 speakers (on other equipment).≥For discs recorded with surround sound signals, the surround signals also appear to be heard from 
the side.
≥Turn the surround feature on the connected equipment off.≥Optimum seating position is 3 to 4 times the distance between the front left and right speakers or the 
width of the television if using the television speakers.
When using headphones, press to select “HP 1 Natural” or “HP 2 Enhanced”.
MONITOR
MODENORMAL:Normal 
FULL: Stretched horizontally
ZOOM:  Stretched vertically and horizontally
OFF: No picture
PICTURE
MODE
ENTER
1Use [34] to select the item, and 
[
2 1] to change the setting.
2
BRIGHT 
COLOUR 
BLUE LED [DVD-LS55]
A.SURROUND
Press to select “SP 1 Natural” or “SP 2 Enhanced”.
[DVD-LS50] [DVD-LS53]
A.SURROUND
(Remote control)
Useful functions
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Enjoying higher quality audio and video
[Remote\control\only]
AV Enhancer
By just pressing one button the disc type is automatically determined and the best audio and video 
settings which are indicated below are configured.
 
Multi Re-master
[RAM] [DVD-V] (Discs recorded with 48 kHz only)
[DVD-A](Discs recorded with 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz only)
[VCD] [CD]
This feature gives you a more natural sound by adding the higher frequency signals not recorded on 
the disc.
[WMA] [MP3] (Disc recording is other than 8 kHz, 16 kHz and 32 kHz)
This feature reproduces the frequencies lost during recording to give you a sound closer to the original.
≥Multi Re-master may not work when connecting with a digital optical cable (➜page 23) .
Picture Mode
Audio settings:
Multi Re-master (➜ see below), Advanced Surround (➜page 12), 
Dialogue Enhancer (➜page 19, Audio Menu)
Video settings:
Picture Mode (➜ see below)
When AV Enhancer is on, individual settings can no longer be changed.
Setting[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [CD] (LPCM/PPCM)
Type of musicOther discs
Effect level
1 High tempo (e.g., pop and rock) Light
2 Various tempos (e.g., jazz) Medium
3 Low tempo (e.g., classical) Strong
Off Off Off
The above indicated features may not work depending on the disc’s recording.
AV ENHANCERPress to select “On”. Menu
AV Enhancer On
 Press to select “1” “2” or “3”.Menu
Multi Re-master       1
RE-MASTERRE-MASTER
CINEMANormal
Cinema1: Mellows images and enhances detail 
in dark scenes.
Cinema2: Sharpens images and enhances 
detail in dark scenes.Menu
Picture Mode   Normal
Enjoying higher quality audio and video
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Changing the play sequences [Remote\control\only]
[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
 
All group ([DVD-A])> Program > Random
^==== Normal play !===n
≥Disable HighMAT disc play to use random and program play.
Select “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu. (➜page 19).
≥To exit the all group, program or random mode, press [PLAY MODE] several times while stopped.
All group play [DVD-A]
Program play (Max. 32 items)
Selecting all the items (on the disc or in the title or group)
Press [ENTER] and [34] to select “ALL”, then press [ENTER] again to register.
Changing the program
Press [34] to select an item.
–To change an item, repeat step 1.
–To clear an item, press [CANCEL] (or select “Clear” and press [ENTER]).
≥Press [PAGE] to skip page by page. 
Clearing the whole program
Select “Clear all” and press [ENTER]. The whole program is also cleared when the unit is turned off or 
the disc lid is opened.
Random play 
PLAY MODEWhile stopped
Press to change.
1
PLAYAll Group Playback
Press PLAY to start
Choose a title and chapter.No. TimeTitlePlayClearClear all
Chapter111
PLAY1Press to select an 
item (➜page 9).
To continue selecting, repeat 
this operation.
2e.g.) DVD-Video123
456
789
0
10
Press PLAY to startRandom Playback
to selectto startTitleChoose a title.
1
PLAY0  ~  9
1
PLAY1 Press to select an 
item (➜page 9).2e.g.) DVD-Video
123
456
789
0
10
[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
Changing the play sequences
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RAM disc play [RAM] §You cannot edit titles or playlists on this unit.
Selecting programs to play (DIRECT NAVIGATOR)
≥To cancel the menu, press [TOP MENU].
Playlist play   §Only for discs created with playlists
≥To cancel the menu, press [MENU].
Playing a HighMATTM CD [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
TOP MENUDirect Navigator
11/ 1(WED) 0:05 AM Monday feature 1
1/  1 (MON) 1:05 PM Auto action 2
2/  2 (TU E) 2:21 PM Cinema 3
3/  3 (WED) 3:37 PM Music 4
4/10(THU) 11:05 AM Baseball 5Date
No.On
Contents
ENTERRETURNto  select  and  pressto  exit09
Title
ENTER
12Use [34] to select 
the program and 
press [ENTER].
≥You can also use the 
numbered buttons on the 
remote control (➜page 9).
≥Use [1] to show the 
contents of the program.
MENU11/1 0:00:01 City Penguin 1
1/ 1 0:01:20 Ashley at Prom 2
2/ 2 1:10:04 Formula one 3
3/ 3 0:10:20 Soccer 4
4/10 0:00:01 Baseball 5Date No. Length Title
Playlist
ENTERRETURNto  select  and  pressto  exit
4/11 0:00:01 City Penguin 6
4/ 15 0:01:10 Ashley at Prom 7
4/ 17 0:13:22 Formula one 8
4/ 20 0:05:30 Soccer 9
4/22 0:07:29 Baseball 10
09
ENTER
1
2Use [34] to select 
the playlist and 
press [ENTER].
You can also use the 
numbered buttons on the 
remote control (➜page 9).
ENTER
While the menu is displayed 
Use [342 1] to select 
items and press [ENTER].
Menu:Takes you to the next menu which 
shows playlists or another menu.
Playlist:Play starts.
≥To return to the menu, press [TOP MENU].≥To change to the menu background recorded on disc, press [DISPLAY] while the menu is displayed.
Selecting from the list menu to play1. During play, press [MENU].
2. Use [2] then [34] to change the list.
3. Use [1] then [34] to select an item and
press [ENTER].
≥Press [PAGE] to skip page by page. ≥To cancel the menu, press [MENU].
HighMAT and the HighMAT logo 
are either trademarks or 
registered trademarks of 
Microsoft Corporation in the 
United States and/or other 
countries.
RAM disc play/Playing a HighMAT
™ CD
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Playing data discs [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] 
You can play JPEG files on DVD-RAM or play HighMAT discs without using the HighMAT function
(➜page 19, “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu).
Using playback menus (except JPEG files on DVD-RAM)
To display/exit the screen 
Press [TOP MENU].
Using navigation menus
≥To enjoy listening to WMA/MP3 contents while showing a JPEG image on the screen 
Select a JPEG file first, and then select audio contents. (The opposite order is not effective.)
≥To exit the screen 
Press [MENU].
ENTER
While the menu is displayed
Use [34] to select “All”, “Audio”, or “Picture”
and press [ENTER]. 
MENU1Use [342 1] to select the group or 
audio/picture content and press [ENTER].2
ENTER
:WMA/MP3 files
Group:WMA/MP3 files :JPEG files
Navigation  Menu
DISPLAYRETURNto  display  the  sub  menuGroup  005/023Content  0001/0004to  exit
Perfume
001 Brazilian 
002 Chinese 
003 Czech 
004 Hungarian 
005 Japanese 
006 Mexican
007 Philippine
008 Swedish
009 Piano
010 Vocal001 Lady Starfish
002 Metal Glue
003 Life on Jupiter
004 Starperson 001 My favorite1
002 My favorite2
5JPEG002 My favorite2005 Japanese 
001 Lady Starfish
Number currently 
selected
GroupAudio/picture contentsGroup and content number 
currently playing
Playing data discs
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Using the submenu
While the navigation menu (➜ see left) is displayed.
Searching by a content or group title
Place the cursor on the group title to search a group, or place the cursor on the content title to search content.
1 Select “Find” (➜ see above).
2 Use [34] to select a character and press [ENTER].
≥Repeat to enter another character.≥Lower case is also searched.≥Use [6 5] to skip between A, E, I, O and U.≥Use [2] to erase a character.≥Erase the asterisk (¢) to search for the titles starting with that character.3 Use [1] to select “Find” and press [ENTER].The search result screen appears.4 Use [34] to select the content or group and press [ENTER].
Using the contents screen to find a track 
[CD] (CD text only)
≥Press [PAGE] (on the remote control) to skip page by page.
1
2Use [34] to select the submenu (➜ see 
below) and press [ENTER].DISPLAY
ENTER
Submenu
Multi
List
Tree
Thumbnail
Next group
Previous group
All
Audio
Picture
Help display
Find
Content only
Groups only
Thumbnail images [JPEG] 
WMA/MP3 and JPEG files
WMA/MP3 files only
To switch between guide messages 
and the elapsed play time indicator
To search by content or group title
(➜ see below) Groups and content
To the previous group 
[WMA] [MP3]
To the next group [WMA] [MP3]
JPEG files only
1
ENTER
Use [34] to move 
through the tracks 
and press [ENTER].2MENUCD-Text 
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.Ashley at Prom
10.
201
1/23
Disc Title     : All By Artist
Disc Artist   : Pink Island
Track Title
    : Long John Platinum
Track Artist  :SHIPWRECKED
City Penguin
Formura one
Soccer
Baseball
Neanderthal
Cartoons
Trilobites
White Dwarf
Discovery
ENTERRETURNto  select  and  pressto  exit
Playing data discs/Using the contents screen to find a track
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Operating with On-Screen Menus
≥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].
Main menus
Other settings
Play Menu (Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed / [JPEG]: Works with all JPEG content.)
Program, Group, Title
Chapter, Track, Playlist
ContentTo start from a specific item
Time
To skip incrementally or decrementally (Time Slip for play only)
1 Press [ENTER] twice to show Time Slip indicator.
2. Use [3 4] to select the time and press [ENTER].
≥Move and hold [34] to alter faster.
To start from a specific time (Time Search)
To change remaining/elapsed time display
Audio(➜page 11)
To display the current bitrate or sampling frequency
Still Picture (➜page 11)
ThumbnailTo show thumbnail images
Subtitle(➜page 11)
Marker(VR)To recall a marker recorded on DVD-Video recorders
Angle(➜page 11)
Rotate picture(➜page 11)
SlideshowTo turn on/off slideshow
To change the slideshow timing (0–30 sec)
Play Speed(➜page 10, “Changing play speed”)
AV Enhancer(➜page 13)
Repeat(➜page 10, Repeat play)
A-B Repeat(➜page 10, A-B Repeat)
Marker
To mark up to 5 positions to play again
[ENTER] (The unit is now ready to accept markers.)
To mark a position:[ENTER] (at the desired point)
To mark another position:[21] ➜ [ENTER]
To recall a marker:[21] ➜ [ENTER]
To erase a marker:[21]➜ [CANCEL] (Remote control)
≥This feature doesn’t work during program and random play.
DISPLAYPress 
once.121Use [34] to select the menu.
2Use [
1] to go to the next 
menu and [
34] to set.ENTER
Operating with On-Screen Menus
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Picture Menu
Audio Menu
Display Menu
Other Menu
Checking the play status (Elapsed play time indicator)
Picture Mode(➜page 13)
Advanced Surround(➜page 12)
Dialogue Enhancer
To make the dialogue in movies easier to hear 
[DVD-V] (Dolby Digital, DTS, 3-channel or over, with the dialogue 
recorded in the center channel)
On ,------. Off
Multi Re-master(➜page 13)
InformationOn ,------. Off ([JPEG]: Off, Date, Details)
Subtitle Position0 to s60 (in 2 units)
Subtitle BrightnessAuto, 0 to s7
Just Fit Zoom]RAM [DVD-V] [VCD]
To expand the letterbox picture to fit the screen.
Use [34] to select the preset aspect ratio or “Auto”. 
Manual Zoom
]RAM [DVD-V] [VCD]
Use [34] for fine adjustments. 
–from k1.00 to k1.60 (in 0.01 units)
–from k1.60 to k2.00 (in 0.02 units)
Bitrate Display]RAM [DVD-V] [VCD] On ,------. Off
GUI See-throughOn ,------. Off
Setup(➜ page 20)
Play as DVD-Video
or
Play as DVD-Audio≥While stopped, select “Play as DVD-Video” to play DVD-Video 
contents on DVD-Audio.
Play as DVD-VR
Play as HighMAT
or
Play as Data Disc≥While stopped, select “Play as Data Disc” to play JPEG files on 
DVD-RAM or to play a HighMAT disc without using the HighMAT 
function.
Press [DISPLAY] twice.
: Normal Play
ALL: All Group Play
PGM: Program Play
RND: Random Play Current position
Current playback item Condition–play, pause or slow/search Play mode
Elapsed time/remaining time
Use [
3 4] to change. (WMA/MP3/SVCD can only display elapsed time.)
Operating with On-Screen Menus
≥To  e x i t ,  p r e s s [RETURN].
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Changing the player settings
≥Referring to pages 20 to 22, change as required.≥Underlined items are the factory presets.
The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. 
Disc
§Input a code number referring to the table on page 22. 
Audio ≥English≥French≥Spanish
≥Original (The original language designated on the disc is selected)
≥Other¢¢¢¢§
Subtitle ≥Automatic [If the language selected for “Audio” is not available, subtitles 
appear in that language (If available on the disc).]
≥English≥French≥Spanish≥Other¢¢¢¢§
Menus≥English≥French≥Spanish≥Other¢¢¢¢§
RatingsSet a ratings level 
to limit DVD-Video 
play.≥8 No Limit.
≥1 to 7: Prohibits play corresponding to ratings recorded on the disc. 
≥0 Lock All: To prevent play of discs without ratings levels.
Once level 0 to 7 is set, a password entry screen is displayed.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Do not forget your password.
≥When you insert a disc that exceeds the ratings limit, a message appears 
on the screen. Follow the on-screen instructions.
ENTER
SETUP1
2
(Remote control)
(Remote control)
Press [3 4 2 1] to select the 
menu, item, content and press 
[ENTER].
Content Item
3421 to select and press [ENTER][RETURN] to exit
Setup
Disc
Video
Audio
Display
OthersAudioEnglish
SubtitleAutomatic
MenusEnglish
Ratingslevel 8
Menu
≥To return to the previous screen, press [RETURN].
≥To finish the SETUP menu, press [SETUP].≥While stopped, the menu is also displayed when 
[MENU] on the main unit is pressed, however, when 
a DVD-RAM or HighMAT CD is being used a playlist 
menu appears.
3421 to select and press [ENTER][RETURN] to exit
Setup
Disc
Video
Audio
Display
OthersAudioEnglish
SubtitleAutomatic
MenusEnglish
Ratingslevel 8
Changing the player settings
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