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Video
Audio
TV AspectChoose 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.
≥16:9: Widescreen televisionUse the television’s screen modes to change the way the picture is shown.
Still ModeSpecify the type of 
picture shown 
when paused.≥Automatic≥Field: The picture is not blurred, but picture quality is lower.≥Frame: Overall quality is high, but the picture may appear blurred.
PCM Digital 
Output
(Only when 
connected using a 
digital optical cable  
➜page 23)
Check the digital input limitations of the equipment you connect and select 
the maximum sampling frequency of PCM digital output.
Off:When not connected using a digital optical cableUp to 48 kHz:When connected to equipment compatible with 44.1 or 48 kHz
Up to 96 kHz: When connected to equipment compatible with 88.2 or 96 kHz
Up to 192 kHz: When connected to equipment compatible with 176.4 or 192 kHz≥Signals from copy-protected discs are converted to 48 or 44.1 kHz.≥Some equipment cannot handle sampling frequencies of 88.2 kHz, even if they 
can handle 96 kHz. Read your equipment’s operating instructions for details.
Dolby Digital(Only when 
connected using a 
digital optical cable  
➜page 23)
≥BitstreamWhen connected to equipment that displays the logo on the right.≥PCM:
When connected to equipment that doesn’t display the logo on the right.
DTS Digital 
Surround
(Only when connected 
using a digital optical 
cable 
➜page 23)
≥PCM:
When connected to equipment that doesn’t display the logo 
on the right.
≥Bitstream
When connected to equipment that displays the logo on the right.
Dynamic Range 
Compression
(Dolby Digital only)
≥ Off≥ On: For clear dialogue when listening at low volume.
Audio during 
Search
Choose whether to 
have sound during 
search
≥On≥Off
Changing the player settings
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Changing the player settings
Display
Others
Menu Language≥English≥Français≥Español
On-Screen Messages≥On≥Off
HighMATSelects the play method for 
HighMAT discs≥Enable: Plays as HighMAT≥Disable: Plays as WMA/MP3/JPEG
Re-initialize SettingThis returns all values in the 
Setup menus to the default 
settings.≥ Yes: The password screen is shown if “Ratings” (➜page 20) 
are set. Please enter the same password.
Turn the unit off and on again.
≥ No
Language code listAbkhazian:6566
Afar: 6565
Afrikaans: 6570
Albanian: 8381
Ameharic: 6577
Arabic: 6582
Armenian: 7289
Assamese: 6583
Aymara: 6588
Azerbaijani:6590
Bashkir: 6665
Basque: 6985
Bengali; Bangla:6678
Bhutani: 6890
Bihari: 6672
Breton: 6682
Bulgarian: 6671
Burmese: 7789
Byelorussian:
6669
Cambodian:7577
Catalan: 6765Chinese: 9072
Corsican: 6779
Croatian: 7282
Czech: 6783
Danish: 6865
Dutch: 7876
English: 6978
Esperanto: 6979
Estonian: 6984
Faroese: 7079
Fiji: 7074
Finnish: 7073
French: 7082
Frisian: 7089
Galician: 7176
Georgian: 7565
German: 6869
Greek: 6976
Greenlandic:7576Guarani: 7178
Gujarati: 7185
Hausa: 7265
Hebrew: 7387Hindi: 7273
Hungarian: 7285
Icelandic: 7383
Indonesian: 7378
Interlingua: 7365
Irish: 7165
Italian: 7384
Japanese: 7465
Javanese: 7487
Kannada: 7578
Kashmiri: 7583
Kazakh: 7575
Kirghiz: 7589
Korean: 7579
Kurdish: 7585
Laotian: 7679
Latin: 7665
Latvian, Lettish:
7686
Lingala: 7678
Lithuanian: 7684
Macedonian:
7775Malagasy: 7771
Malay: 7783
Malayalam: 7776
Maltese: 7784
Maori: 7773
Marathi: 7782
Moldavian: 7779
Mongolian: 7778
Nauru: 7865
Nepali: 7869
Norwegian: 7879
Oriya: 7982
Pashto, Pushto:
8083
Persian: 7065
Polish: 8076
Portuguese:8084
Punjabi: 8065
Quechua: 8185
Rhaeto-Romance:8277
Romanian: 8279
Russian: 8285Samoan: 8377
Sanskrit: 8365
Scots Gaelic:
7168
Serbian: 8382
Serbo-Croatian:
8372
Shona: 8378
Sindhi: 8368
Singhalese:8373
Slovak: 8375
Slovenian: 8376
Somali: 8379
Spanish: 6983
Sundanese:8385
Swahili: 8387
Swedish: 8386
Tagalog: 8476
Tajik: 8471
Tamil: 8465
Tatar: 8484
Telugu: 8469
Thai: 8472Tibetan: 6679
Tigrinya: 8473
Tonga: 8479
Turkish: 8482
Turkmen: 8475
Twi: 8487
Ukrainian: 8575
Urdu: 8582
Uzbek: 8590
Vietnamese:
8673
Volapük: 8679
Welsh: 6789
Wolof: 8779
Xhosa: 8872
Yiddish: 7473
Yo r u b a : 8 9 7 9
Zulu: 9085
Changing the player settings
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Using this unit with other equipmentTurn off all equipment before connecting and read the appropriate operating instructions.
Enjoying with 5.1ch audio
≥Change “PCM Digital Output”, “Dolby Digital”, and “DTS Digital Surround” (➜page 21).≥ [DVD-A] Output will be only 2 channels.
Enjoying stereo audio
Television connections
Connect the video output from this unit directly to the television.
If you raise the volume on the television while playing this unit, the volume may abruptly become very 
loud when you switch to a television broadcast. Return the volume to its normal level before changing.
AUDIO/OPT OUT AUDIO/OPT OUT
Right side of this unitDigital optical cable (not included)≥Do not bend sharply.≥Align and insert.AV amplifier with Dolby 
Digital/DTS logo (➜page 21)
OPTICAL IN
Connect the 6 speakers to the amplifier’s 
5.1ch audio output terminals.
AUDIO/OPT OUT AUDIO/OPT OUT
Right side of this unit
BlackAudio cable
(not included)White
RedL
R Amplifier/System component
AU D IO  IN
VIDEO VIDEOAUDIO/OPT OUT AUDIO/OPT OUT
Television AUDIO IN
L
RVIDEO IN
You can obtain 
even higher 
definition picture. S VIDEO IN
Use only 
one of the 
two cables.
Audio/video cable 
(included)
Available from 
Panasonic dealers
Part number: RFX4139
Yellow Black
S video cable
(not included)
Right side of this 
unit
Yellow White
Red
Using this unit with other equipment
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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 
few minutes of charge remaining.)
Approximate play times (Hours)
≥The times indicated above may differ depending on use.≥To change the LCD brightness (➜page 12, Adjusting the picture quality on the LCD). 
Detaching
≥Turn the unit off before detaching the battery pack.≥The illustrations show connection for CGR-H701. Connect CGR-H703 in the same way.
When not using for long periods of time
≥Remove the battery pack (➜ see above). (Even when the unit is turned off, there is a small amount 
of voltage running through the unit, and this may result in a malfunction.)
≥Recharge the battery for re-use.
Battery pack
Play (at room temperature using headphones)
LCD brightness levelLCD Offj50 (factory preset)i5
CGR-H7012.5 2 1.54 
CGR-H703108 616
Recharge
RELEASE
DETACH ATTACH
1 Press and hold
2
Battery pack
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Using a car adaptor
≥In the interest of traffic safety, do not perform operations on this unit or view video software while 
driving a vehicle.
≥Read the car adaptor’s operating instructions carefully.
You can enjoy audio through your car audio system by connecting a car 
stereo cassette adaptor (not included: RP-CC20) to the headphone jack on 
the right side of this unit.
DC IN 9 V%
Left side of this unit
Place the unit on a 
stable surface.Car adaptor
(not included: DY-DC95)To the cigarette 
lighter socket
DC IN
Ë Ë
(Right side of this unit)
 Using a car adaptor
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FM transmitter [DVD-LS55]
You can enjoy listening to discs through your FM radio channel (e.g. car stereo) by transmitting audio 
signals from this unit.
To turn off the FM transmitter 
Press [FM-TM ON/OFF] to return to the original position.
To exit from the FM transmitter menu 
Press [FM-TM MODE]. 
When this has not been successful
1FM-TMON/OFF
(Left side of this unit)
Press to switch the FM transmitter on. 
2Play.
39ÙVOL  9×9ÙVOL  9×Adjust the volume using this unit.
≥No sound is heard from this unit. (When playing a music CD, adjust to a 
level near the center of the volume scale on the LCD as the guideline; 
when playing a DVD movie, etc., adjust to a level near the maximum as 
the guideline.)
4Tune the radio to the 88.3 MHz FM frequency.
5Adjust the volume using the radio.
1FM-TM
MODEPress to display 
the menu.FM TRANSMITTER
1STEREO
88.3 MHz
[ON] MONO
2j Noise is heard
Select “MONO” using [2 1] .ENTERj When there is interference with the local FM stations 
1 Select “88.3 MHz” (factory preset) using [4] .
2 Using [
2 1] , select a frequency between 
88.3 MHz and 90.3 MHz which is not being used 
by a broadcasting station.
≥The frequency can be set in 0.1 MHz increments.
Tune the FM radio into the frequency selected in step 2.3
FM transmitter
DC IN 9 V%
FM-TM
ON/OFFOn position
ON
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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.
≥Discs must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended formats).≥This unit is compatible with multi-session but if there are a lot of sessions it takes more time for play to 
start. Keep the number of sessions to a minimum to avoid this.
≥Groups below the 8th tree level are displayed on the same level as the 8th level.≥The menu display on this unit and on a computer may be different.≥Depending on how a disc was created, the play order may change.≥Files created using packet write cannot be played.
[WMA]
≥You cannot play WMA files that are copy protected.
[MP3]
≥This unit is not compatible with ID3 tags.≥Compatible sampling rate: 8, 11.02, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, and 48 kHz
[JPEG]
≥To view JPEG files on this unit:
–Take them on a digital camera that meets the DCF Standard (Design rule for Camera File system) 
Version 1.0. Some digital cameras have functions that are not supported by the DCF Standard 
Version 1.0 like automatic picture rotation which may render a picture un-viewable.
–Do not alter the files in any way or save them under a different name.
≥This unit cannot display moving pictures, MOTION JPEG and other such formats, still pictures other 
than JPEG (e.g. TIFF) or play associated sound.
MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson 
multimedia.
Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered 
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other 
countries.
WMA is a compression format developed by Microsoft Corporation. It 
achieves the same sound quality as MP3 with a file size that is smaller
than that of MP3.
002 group
001
001 group
001 track.wma
002 track.wma
003 track.wma 003 group
001 track.wma
002 track.wma
003 track.wma
001 track.wma
002 track.wma
003 track.wma
004 track.wma
Root
TitlingAdd a number prefix
(for ease of ordering)
Extension
001track .wma
(or .WMA)
MP3 file extension
.mp3 (.MP3)
JPEG file extension
.jpg (.JPG)
or .jpeg (.JPEG)
Unit limitations
Creating files on a computer
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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 (that has 5.1ch audio output 
terminals) displaying the Dolby Digital/DTS logo. (21)
[DVD-A]: This unit plays DVD-Audio in 2 channels. You cannot 
play multi channel surround sound.
Can I play a DVD-Video 
bought in another country?You can play if the region number includes “1” or “ALL” and the 
video standard is NTSC. Check the disc jacket.
Can I use on an airplane or 
in a hospital?Electromagnetic waves that are emitted from this unit may affect 
equipment on an airplane or in a hospital.
Please obey the rules and or instructions indicated by the 
hospital or airline.
Can I use in a car?You can use this unit by connecting with the separately sold car 
adaptor (part no. DY-DC95) for power. Damage may occur if you 
do not use the specified car adaptor. (25)
Can I connect with a 
computer?You can enjoy use of the computer as a television monitor when 
connecting with the AV input terminal on a computer. However, 
you cannot operate this unit as the peripheral equipment.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
“DTS” and “DTS 2.0
i Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. 
Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, and 4,819,098, licensed for limited 
viewing uses only.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of 
certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and 
other rights owners. 
Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision 
Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise 
authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Frequently asked questions
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Specifications
∫Main unit
Discs played:
(1) DVD-RAM (DVD-VR compatible, JPEG 
formatted discs)
(2) DVD-Video (3) DVD-Audio
(4) Music CD [CD-DA(CD-TEXT compatible)]
(5) Video CD
(6) CD-R/RW [CD-DA (CD-TEXT compatible), 
Video-CD, SVCD, MP3, WMA, JPEG, 
HighMAT Level 2 (Audio and Image)](7) DVD-R (DVD-Video compatible)
(8)MP3/WMA Compatible compression rate:≥Between 32 kbps and 320 kbps (MP3)≥Between 48 kbps and 320 kbps (WMA)
(9) JPEG
≥Exif Ver 2.1 JPEG Baseline files≥Picture resolution:between 320k240 and 6144k4096 pixels (sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)
Signal system:NTSC
LCD screen:7
q α-Si, TFT wide-screen LCD 
Composite-video output:
Output level: 1 Vp-p (75 
≠)
Output terminal: Mini-jack 
Number of terminals:  1 system
S-video output:
Y output level: 1 Vp-p (75 
≠)
C output level: 0.286 Vp-p (75 ≠)
Output terminal: Mini-jack
Number of terminals: 1 system
 (also used for composite-video output) 
Audio output:
Output level: 1.5 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB, 10 k
≠)
Output terminal: Stereo mini-jack 
Number of terminals: 1 system 
Audio performance:
(1) Frequency response:
≥DVD (linear audio):
4 Hz–22 kHz (48 kHz sampling)
4 Hz–44 kHz (96 kHz sampling)
≥DVD-Audio:
4 Hz–88 kHz (192 kHz sampling)
≥CD audio: 4 Hz–20 kHz
(2) S/N ratio:
≥CD audio: 115 dB
(3) Dynamic range:
≥DVD (linear audio): 98 dB≥CD audio: 97 dB
(4) Total harmonic distortion:
≥CD audio: 0.008 %
Digital audio output:
Optical digital output: Mini optical terminal
Number of terminals: 1 system
(also used for audio output)
FM transmitter [DVD-LS55]:
Frequency Modulation: 88.3 MHz–90.3 MHz
(Digital tuning in 0.1 MHz steps)
Output system: Stereo / Mono
(selection is possible)Pickup:
Wave length: 662 nm/785 nm
Laser power: CLASS II/CLASS I
Power supply:DC 9 V (DC In terminal)/
DC 7.2 V (Exclusive battery terminal)
Power consumption 
(using included AC adaptor):
[DVD-LS50]:12 W (Unit only: 9 W)/ Recharging 12 W[DVD-LS55]:12 W (Unit only: 9 W)/ Recharging 20 W [DVD-LS53]:12 W (Unit only: 9 W)/ Recharging 12 W Battery pack (lithium ion)
CGR-H701 ([DVD-LS50] included):
Voltage: 7.2 V
Capacity: 2150 mAh
CGR-H703 ([DVD-LS55] [DVD-LS53] included):
Voltage: 7.2 V
Capacity: 8600 mAh
Dimensions (W
kDkH)(excluding protrusions and battery):190 mmk165 mmk29.2§ mm
(7 15/32qk6 1/2qk1 5/32q)§27.8 mm (1 3/32q) at lowest point
[H=37.8 mm (1 1/2q) including battery]
Mass (including battery):
[DVD-LS50]:795 g (28.04 oz.)
[DVD-LS55]:1085 g (38.3 oz.)
[DVD-LS53]:1077 g (38.0 oz.)
∫Common
Operating temperature range:
i5 to i35 oC (i41 to i95 oF)
Operating humidity range:
5–90 % RH (no condensation)
AC adaptor:
Power source:AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption:30 W
DC output:9 V, 2000 mA
[Note]
Specifications are subject to change without 
notice. Mass and dimensions are approximate.
User memo:Power consumption in standby mode 
(using included AC adaptor):
Main unit: 0.5 W
DATE OF PURCHASE
DEALER NAME
DEALER ADDRESS
TELEPHONE NUMBER
The model number and serial number of this product 
can be found on either the back or the bottom of the unit.
Please note them in the space provided below and keep 
for future reference.
MODEL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER
Specifications
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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 35 if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to the “Product information” on 
page 35 if you reside in Canada.
Reference pages are shown in parentheses.The following do not indicate malfunction.
≥Sound from the AC adaptor during recharging.≥The battery pack warming up when recharging or during use.≥The surface and area around the unit becoming warm when used for long periods.
No power.
≥Check connections to the AC adaptor or battery pack. (6)≥You cannot turn on the unit with the remote control if the unit is 
powered by the battery pack.
Unit turns off 
automatically.
≥The unit turns off after it has been stopped for about 15 minutes
(5 minutes when the unit is powered by the battery pack) to conserve 
power. Turn the unit on again.
Unit doesn’t work when 
powered by battery pack.
≥The unit and battery pack have protection circuitry that activate if they 
become too hot or too cold. They will not work if this occurs. Use the 
unit and battery pack between 5 
oC (41 oF) and 35 oC (95 oF).
Cannot charge or the 
[CHG] indicator fails to 
light.
≥The battery pack can only be recharged when the unit is off.≥The charging time increases when the temperature is too hot or too 
cold, and charging may not be possible under some circumstances.
≥Check connections to the AC adaptor or battery pack. (6)
Play time dramatically 
reduced after recharging.
≥The battery pack has reached the end of its service life (It can be 
recharged about 300 times).
It takes time before play 
starts. [MP3]
≥Play may take time to begin when an MP3 track has still picture data. 
Even after the track starts, the correct play time will not be displayed, 
however this is normal.
Programmed items are 
not played. [DVD-V]
≥Some items cannot be played even if you have programmed them.
A menu screen appears 
during skip or search. [VCD]≥This is normal for Video CDs.
The on-screen menu shows 
“2” as a soundtrack option 
when [AUDIO] is pressed, 
but the audio does not 
change. 
[DVD-A]
≥Even if a second soundtrack isn’t recorded, two numbers will 
normally be shown.
Play restarts from the 
beginning of the track 
when soundtrack is 
changed. [DVD-A]
≥This is normal on DVD-Audio.
In A-B repeat, Point B is 
automatically set.
≥The end of an item becomes point B when it is reached.
Subtitle position is wrong.≥Adjust the position. (19, “Subtitle Position”)
No subtitles.
≥Display the subtitles. (11)
The subtitles overlap 
closed captions recorded 
on discs.
≥Clear the subtitles. (11)
You have forgotten your 
ratings password.
Reset all the settings to 
Factory Preset.
≥While stopped, press and hold [:] and [;] on the unit and then 
also press and hold [1, ON] on the unit until “Initialized” disappears 
from the screen. Turn the unit off and on again. All settings will return 
to the default values.
Power
Operation
Troubleshooting guide
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