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Settings
Play Menu (Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed. 
[JPEG]: The Repeat function can be used.)
Picture Menu
Audio Menu
(Continued on the next page)
Other Settings
Play Speed
[DVD-VR] [DVD-V]
Normal
k0.6 to k1.4 (in 0.1 units)≥Press [1ON] to return to normal play.≥After you change the speed, H.Bass, Advanced Surround and Sound Enhancement 
(➜below) do not work.
≥This may not work depending on the disc’s recording.
RepeatSelect an item to be repeated. 
A-B RepeatRepeating a specified 
sectionExcept [DVD-VR] (still picture part) [MPEG4] [DivX] and [JPEG]
Press [ENTER] at the starting and ending points.≥Press [ENTER] again to cancel.
Advanced Disc 
Review
Reviewing titles/
programs to play[DVD-VR] [DVD-V] (Except 
iR/iRW)
Press [1ON] when you find a title/program to play.≥You can also review each 10 minutes. Select “Interval Mode” (➜13, “Advanced 
Disc Review” in “Disc”tab).
≥This may not work depending on the play position.≥[DVD-VR] Does not work:
– with still picture part.
– when playing a playlist.
Picture Mode≥Providing the suitable 
picture quality for 
enjoying movies 
(Cinema1/Cinema2)
≥Reducing noise in 
pictures (Depth 
Enhancer/MPEG DNR)Normal:
Cinema1:
Cinema2:
User:Normal images
Mellows images and enhances detail in dark scenes.
Sharpens images and enhances detail in dark scenes.
Picture Adjustment (➜below)
≥This feature may not work depending on the disc’s recording.
Picture Adjustment
Depth Enhancer: Reduces the rough noise in the background to give a greater feeling of depth.
MPEG DNR: Smooths block noise and reduces the smudging that appears around contrasting sections of the 
picture
1Press [
34] to select “Picture Adjustment” and press [ENTER].
2Press [34] to select “Depth Enhancer” or “MPEG DNR”.
3Press [21] to change the setting. (Depth Enhancer: 0 to i4, MPEG DNR: 0 to 
i3)
≥This feature may not work depending on the disc’s recording.
Source Select
[DivX]
When you select “Auto” the constructing method of the DivX contents is automatically distinguished and output. If the 
picture is distorted, select “I (Interlace)” or “P (Progressive)” depending on which constructing method was used when 
the contents were recorded to disc.
Auto, I (Interlace), P (Progressive)
H.BassEnjoying heavy bass with 
the speakers[DVD-V] [DVD-VR]
On ,------. Off≥This is effective on 5.1 channel DVD-Video and DVD-VR discs. This is also effective on some 
portions of 2 channel discs as well.
≥If the sound is distorted or there is noise, set to “Off”.≥This feature may not work depending on the disc’s recording.
Advanced SurroundEnjoying virtual surroundMotion pictures with 2 or more channels
“SP 1 Natural”, “SP 2 Enhanced”, “HP 1 Natural” or “HP 2 Enhanced”
A surround sound effect can be made using 2 speakers (on other equipment).
≥When using headphones, press to select “HP 1 Natural” or “HP 2 Enhanced”.≥When using discs recorded with surround sound, sound seems to come from speakers on either side of you.≥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’s speakers.
≥This does not work when H.Bass (➜above) is on.≥Do not use in combination with surround effects on other equipment.
Dialogue EnhancerMaking the dialogue in 
movies easier to hear[DVD-V] (Dolby Digital, DTS, 3-channel or over, with the dialogue recorded in the center channel)
[DivX] (Dolby Digital, 3-channel or over, with the dialogue recorded in the center channel)
On ,------. Off
Sound 
Enhancement
Enjoying comfortable, 
analog-like sound[DVD-VR] [DVD-V] (recorded with 48 kHz only) [VCD] [CD]
[WMA] [MP3] (recorded with other than 8 kHz, 16 kHz or 32 kHz)
On ,------. Off≥This feature does not work with [MP3] on DVD-RAM or DVD-R/RW.≥This does not work when H.Bass or Advanced Surround (➜above) is on.≥This may not work depending on the disc’s recording.
Normal Play Speed
A-B Repeat
Menu
ChapterTitleTime
MenuPicture ModeCinema
Picture AdjustmentDepth EnhancerDepth EnhancerMPEG DNR
MenuH.BassOff
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Using On-Screen Menus
(Continued)Display Menu
Other Menu
Language code list
InformationOn ,------. Off
Subtitle Position0 to s60 (in 2 units)
Subtitle BrightnessAuto, 0 to s7
Just Fit Zoom
Motion pictures
To expand the letterbox picture to fit the screen.
Press [
34] to select the preset aspect ratio or “Auto”. 
[DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [VCD]
Auto ,--------. 4:3 Standard ,--------. European Vista ,--------. 16:9 Standard 
^----. Cinemascope2 ,-----. Cinemascope1 ,-----. American Vista ,-----J
≥Depending on the disc, the preset aspect ratio may not be displayed.
[MPEG4] [DivX]
Standard ,--. Original
^-----. Full ,-----J 
Manual Zoom
Motion pictures
Press [34] for fine adjustments. (Press and hold to alter faster.)
–from k1.00 to k1.60 (in 0.01 units)
–from k1.60 to k2.00 (in 0.02 units)
[MPEG4] [DivX] only
–from 
k2.00 to k4.00* (in 0.05 units)
*It may not be possible to zoom up to 
k4.00 depending upon the connected television and its settings or recording 
conditions.
Bit Rate DisplayMotion pictures
On ,------. Off
GUI See-throughOff, On, Auto (Switches on automatically when the images appear on the display.)
Setup(➜13)
Play as DVD-VR
Play as HighMAT
or
Play as Data DiscSelect “Play as Data Disc” in the following cases:
– To play HighMAT discs without using the HighMAT function
– To play audio ([MP3]), picture ([JPEG]) or video ([MPEG4] [DivX]) on DVD-RAM with recorded titles ([DVD-VR])
≥ To return to playing titles ([DVD-VR]), select “Play as DVD-VR”.
Language code listAbkhazian: 6566
Afar: 6565
Afrikaans: 6570
Albanian:8381
Ameharic: 6577
Arabic: 6582
Armenian: 7289
Assamese: 6583
Aymara: 6589
Azerbaijani: 6590
Bashkir: 6665
Basque: 6985
Bengali, Bangla:
6678
Bhutani: 6890
Bihari: 6672
Breton: 6682Bulgarian: 6671
Burmese: 7789
Byelorussian:6669
Cambodian: 7577
Catalan: 6765
Chinese: 9072
Corsican: 6779
Croatian: 7282
Czech: 6783
Danish: 6865
Dutch: 7876
English: 6978
Esperanto: 6979
Estonian: 6984
Faroese: 7079
Fiji: 7074
Finnish: 7073Fren ch: 7 082
Frisian: 7089
Galician: 7176
Georgian: 7565
German: 6869
Greek: 6976
Greenlandic: 7576
Guarani: 7178
Gujarati: 7185
Hau
sa: 7265
Hebrew:7387
Hindi: 7273
Hungarian: 7285
Icelandic: 7383
Indonesian: 7378
Interlingua: 7365
Irish: 7165Italian: 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: 7775
Malagasy: 7771Malay: 7783
Malayalam: 7776
Maltese: 7784
Maori: 7773
Marathi: 7782
Moldavian: 7779
Mongolian: 7778
Nauru:7865
Nepali: 7869
Norwegian: 7879
Oriya: 7982
Pashto, Pushto:
808
3
Persian: 7065
Po l is h :8076
Po r tuguese:8084
Punjabi:8065Quechua:8185
Rhaeto-Romance:
8277
Romanian:8279
Russian:8285
Samoan:8377
Sanskrit:8365
Scots Gaelic:7168
Serbian:8382
Serbo-Croatian:
8372
Shona:8378
Sindhi:8368
Singhalese:8373
Slovak:8375
Slovenian:8376
Somali:8379Spanish: 6983
Sundanese:8385
Swahili:8
387
Swedish:8386
Ta g a l o g :8476
Ta j i k :8471
Ta m i l :8465
Ta t a r :8484
Te lugu:8469
Thai:8472
Tibetan: 6679
Tigrinya:8473
To n g a :8479
Turkish:8482
Turkmen:8475
Twi:8487
Ukrainian:8575Urdu:8582
Uzbek:8590
Vietnamese:8673
Volapük:8679
Welsh: 6789
Wolof:8779
Xhosa:8872
Yiddish: 7473
Yo ruba:8979
Zulu:9085
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the 
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
“DTS” is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc. and “DTS 2.0” is a 
trademark of DTS, lnc.
U.S. Patent Nos. 6,836,549; 6,381,747; 7,050,698; 6,516,132; and 
5,583,936.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is 
protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of 
this copyright protection technology must be authorized by 
Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses 
only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse 
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
This product is licensed under the MPEG-4 Visual patent portfolio 
license for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer for (i) 
encoding video in compliance with the MPEG-4 Visual Standard 
(“MPEG-4 Video”) and/or (ii) decoding MPEG-4 Video that was 
encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial 
activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed by MPEG 
LA to provide MPEG-4 Video. No license is granted or shall be 
implied for any other use. Additional information including that relating 
to promotional, internal and commercial uses and licensing may be 
obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com
.
HighMAT and the HighMAT logo are 
trademarks or registered trademarks of 
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/
or other countries.
Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered 
trademarks of Microsoft Cor poration in the United States and/or other 
countries. 
This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of 
Microsoft Corporation and third parties. Use or distribution of such 
technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from 
Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary and third parties. 
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.
Official DivX
® Certified product.
Plays all versions of DivX® video (including 
DivX®6) with standard playback of DivX® 
media files.
DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos 
are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used 
under license.
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Settings
Changing the player settings≥Referring to the table below, change as required.≥Underlined items are the factory presets.≥Items shown differ depending on the type of software.
The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.
“Disc” tab
*Input a code number referring to the table on page 12. 
“Video” tab
“Audio” tab
“DivX” tab 
“Display” tab
“Others” tab
1
Press once.
21Press [34] to select 
“Other Settings”.
2Press [ENTER] then [
34] 
to select “Other Menu”.
3Press [ENTER] then [
34] 
to select “Setup”.
4Press [ENTER].
≥Press [3421] to select the menu, item, 
content and press [ENTER].
≥To enter number: press [34] to select 
and press [ENTER].
≥To return to the previous screen: press 
[RETURN].
≥To exit the screen: Press [RETURN] 
several times.
Audio
≥English≥Fr en ch≥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≥Fr en ch≥Spanish≥Other¢¢¢¢*
Menus≥English≥Fr en ch≥Spanish≥Other¢¢¢¢*
Advanced Disc ReviewSelect how to review 
(➜11).≥Intro Mode:  Reviews each title/program.
≥Interval Mode:  Reviews each 10 minutes.
RatingsSet a ratings level to limit 
DVD-Video play.
≥Follow the on-screen 
instructions.Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected)
≥8 No Limit
≥1 to 7:  To prohibit play of DVD-Video with corresponding ratings recorded on them.≥0 Lock All: To prevent play of discs without ratings levels. 
When setting a ratings level, a password screen is shown. Follow the on-screen 
instructions.
Do not forget your password.
A message screen will be shown if a DVD-Video exceeding the ratings level is inserted in the unit. Follow the on-
screen instructions.
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 television
Use 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.
Dynamic Range 
Compression≥Off
≥On: Adjusts for clarity even when the volume is low through compressing the range of the lowest sound level and 
the highest sound level. Convenient for late night viewing. (Only works with Dolby Digital.)
DivX RegistrationYou need this registration code to purchase and play DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content. (➜9)
Menu Language≥English≥Fra nça is≥Español
On-Screen Messages≥On≥Off
Background during PlaySelect background during JPEG, 
MPEG4 and DivX video playback.≥Black≥Gray
Re-initialize SettingThis returns all values in the 
Setup menus to the default 
settings.≥Yes: The password screen is shown if “Ratings” (➜above) is set. Please enter the same password and press 
[ENTER]. When “Initialized” appears on the screen, wait for about 10 seconds. Press [ENTER] and turn the 
unit off and on again.
≥No
DISPLAY
ENTER
DiscVideoAudio
DisplayOthers
XXX to select and press XXX
SetupAudioEnglish
SubtitleAutomatic
MenusEnglish
Ratingslevel
Advanced Disc ReviewIntro Mode
8
XXX to exit
Menu Item Content
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Enjoying in vario us situatio ns
Enjoying in vario us situatio ns
Enjoying in a car 
You can enjoy video in the back seat attaching the unit to the back of the 
front seat.
≥Please insert the disc before attaching the unit to the headrest 
mounting bracket.
1 Attach the headrest mounting bracket to the front 
seat.
2 Adjust the monitor.3 Attach the unit to the bracket.
While holding the unit with both hands, line up the unit just below the 
protruding sections on the bracket. Press the unit down about 4 to 5 mm 
so that the protrusions on the bracket fit into the holes on the bottom of 
the unit.
≥Please check the following points before use.
– The bracket is securely fastened to the unit.
– The unit is not loose and cannot be lifted upwards.
≥Do not leave the unit on a surface that may become hot such as a dashboard. The unit is not heat-resistant so may malfunction.≥DRIVER MUST NOT OPERATE OR VIEW THIS UNIT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE.
Doing so will distract the driver and could cause a collision resulting in serious injury or property damage.
Enjoying video in the back seat with the Headrest Mounting Bracket
≥Do not attach or detach the unit or the bracket while the car is 
moving.
≥Do not attach the unit in the following locations:
– anywhere other than the back of the front seat
– where it can be viewed or operated by the driver
– where it interferes with the driver’s operation of the vehicle
– where it interferes with the operation of an airbag
≥Ensure that the bracket belt is securely fastened and check the 
lock on the unit. Refer to installation instructions.
In the event of an accident, sudden acceleration or braking, the unit 
could become loose and cause injury or property damage.
≥Only use the Panasonic bracket supplied to attach the unit to 
the car seat.
Rotate the monitor backwards so the screen is facing out. 
(➜4, Adjusting the LCD angle)
Headrest Mounting 
Bracket (included)
2Close the buckle and adjust the belt until it fits tightly 
around the headrest. 1Adjust the headrest so there is an open space of about 3 cm.
Attach to the seat so 
that the label side of 
the bracket can be 
seen from the rear of 
the seat.
Side view
If this space is larger than 3 cm, 
the unit could become loose and 
cause injury in the event of an 
accident etc.
DO DO NOT
≥Depending on the type of headrest, you may not be able to attach the 
bracket.
1Press the release buttons (left and right) in towards the center of 
the bracket.
2Lift the unit up to release it.
≥Do not press the release buttons any time other than when detaching 
the unit from the bracket.
30
Line up the protruding 
sections here.
Use the monitor in the open position 
as shown in the illustration below to 
prevent abnormal audio or damage 
resulting from vibrations in the car.
The angle of the monitor can be 
adjusted up to about 30
o.
Diagram of the 
attached bracket and 
unit
≥The angle of 
the monitor 
may shift 
while driving 
due to 
vibration, etc. When correctly 
attached, you will 
hear a locking 
sound.click!
23 cm or lessIn the event of an accident etc., the unit 
could become loose and cause injury.
DO DO NOT
Releasing the unit from the bracket
Release button
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Enjoying in various situations
Before connection, consult your car owner’s manual or your dealer.≥Connect to the cigarette lighter socket of a vehicle that has a 12 V battery. It is not compatible with a vehicle that has a 24 V battery.≥This is a special negative grounded Car DC Adaptor. Using this Car DC Adaptor with a plus grounded car can cause malfunction and lead to fire.
Cautions≥To avoid draining your car battery
– Disconnect the Car DC Adaptor from the cigarette lighter after use. The Car DC Adaptor continues to consume some power even if it is not being 
used, and if a battery pack is attached to this unit, it will start recharging which uses more power.
– Do not use the Car DC Adaptor for long periods when the engine is not running.
≥Turn the unit off before stopping the engine while using Car DC Adaptor, otherwise resume play (➜6) may not work.≥Leave some slack in the cord.≥No responsibility will be taken for damage that occurs due to faulty installation.
You can enjoy audio through your car audio system by connecting a car stereo cassette adaptor (not included) to the 
headphone jack on the left side of this unit.
Using this unit with other equipment
Turn off all equipment before connecting and read the appropriate operating instructions.
Connect the video output from this unit directly to the television.
≥The unit’s speakers do not have magnetic shielding. Do not place the unit near televisions, personal computers or other devices easily influenced 
by magnetism. Do not keep this unit and magnetized cards (bank cards, commuter passes, etc.) close together.
≥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.
1 Connect the equipment to this unit.
2 Press [AV SELECT] to switch to “AUX”.
“AUX” lights on the unit’s display.≥Operate playback using the connected equipment. (Please read the operating instructions for the connected equipment)≥The unit does not turn off automatically while “AUX” mode is on. Turn the unit off when you have finished using it.
*To order this audio/video cable, refer to “Accessory Purchases” on page 19. (Part No.: K2KC4CB00026)
Connecting the included Car DC Adaptor
Replacing the fuseReplace only with the specified 125 V/250 V, 2.5 A fuse. Use of any other 
type can cause fire.
Enjoying stereo audio
Enjoying with a television
Watching video from other equipment 
Left side of this unit
Place the unit on a stable 
surface.Car DC Adaptor
(included)
To the cigarette lighter 
socket DC IN
2
3
1Replace the fuse (125 V/250 V, 2.5 A type)
Close
Open
Left side of this unit
AUD I O/VIDEO AUD I O/VIDEO
Left side of this unitYe l l o wAudio/video cable ([DVD-LS865] : included, [DVD-LS855] : optional)*
White
RedL
R Amplifier/System component
AUDIO IN Yellow
AUD I O/VIDEO AUD I O/VIDEO
Television
AUDIO IN L
RVIDEO IN Audio/video cable ([DVD-LS865] : included, [DVD-LS855] : optional)*
Yellow
Left side of this unitYe l l o wWhite
Red
AUD I O/VIDEO AUD I O/VIDEO
e.g. Video camera
AUDIO 
OUT L
RVIDEO 
OUT Audio/video cable ([DVD-LS865] : included, [DVD-LS855] : optional)*
Yellow
Left side of this unitYellowWhite
Red
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Reference
Troubleshooting guide
Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solutions indicated in the chart do 
not solve the problem, refer to “Customer Services Directory” on page 19. (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. (4)≥The unit has protection circuitry that is activated if it becomes too hot or too cold. The unit will not work if this 
occurs. Use the unit between 5 oC (41 oF) and 35 oC (95 oF).
Unit turns off 
automatically.≥The unit turns off after it has been stopped for about 15 minutes (about 5 minutes when the unit is powered by the 
battery pack) to conserve power. Turn the unit on again.
Cannot charge or the 
[CHG] indicator fails to 
light.
≥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. (4)Play time dramatically 
reduced after recharging.≥The battery pack has reached the end of its service life (It can be recharged about 300 times).
No response when any 
buttons pressed.
≥This unit cannot play discs other than the ones listed in these operating instructions. (5)≥The unit may not be operating properly due to lightning, static electricity or some other external factor. Turn the unit 
off and then back to ON. Alternatively, turn the unit off, disconnect the power source (AC or battery pack), and then 
reconnect it.
≥Condensation has formed: Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to evaporate.≥Please insert the disc correctly. (6)You have forgotten your 
ratings password.≥While stopped, press and hold [:] and [;] on the unit and then also press and hold [1ON] on the unit until 
“Initialized” disappears from the screen. Turn the unit off and on again. All settings will return to the default values.
No picture or sound.
≥Check that the disc has something recorded on it.
It takes time before play 
starts. 
≥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.
≥This is normal on DivX video.
Menu doesn’t appear. 
[VCD] (with playback 
control)≥Press [∫–OFF] twice and then press [1ON].
Subtitle position is wrong.
≥Adjust the position. (“Subtitle Position” in Display Menu) (12)No subtitles≥Display the subtitles. (10)
The subtitles overlap 
closed captions recorded 
on discs.≥Clear the subtitles. (10)
In A-B repeat, point B is 
automatically set.≥If you have set only the starting point (point A), the end of an item becomes point B when it is reached.
Play doesn’t start. 
≥This unit may not play WMA and MPEG4 that contains still picture data.≥If playing DivX VOD content, refer to the homepage where you purchased the DivX VOD content. (Example: 
www.divx.com/vod)
≥If a disc contains CD-DA and other formats, proper playback may not be possible. 
Picture distorted.
≥There may be some video distortion during search, but this is normal.≥ Picture quality may worsen or some frames may be skipped when viewing MPEG4, but this is normal.≥[DivX] Change “Source Select” in Picture Menu. (11)Picture stops.≥Picture may stop if the DivX files are greater than 2 GB.
No picture on the LCD. 
≥Check connections. (4)≥Select a LCD-SIZE other than “MONITOR OFF” (No picture). (7, Selecting how to show 4:3 aspect pictures on 
the LCD)
The LCD is dark.≥Select “DAYLIGHT” or adjust the brightness. (7)
LCD pixels turn black or 
radiate different colors.≥The LCD is constructed with precision technology so 99.99 % of the pixels are active, but of the remaining of 
0.01 %, there are pixels that may be black or emit light constantly. This phenomenon is not a malfunction.
Picture doesn’t appear on 
the television (or the size 
of the picture seems 
wrong).≥Check connections. (15)≥Check that the television is on.≥Check that the input mode on the television is correct.≥Check the settings of “TV Aspect” in “Video” tab. (13)≥Turn off the zooming feature on your television if you are using Zoom. (12)≥Ensure that the unit is connected directly to the television, and is not connected through a video cassette recorder. (15)≥Use the television to change the aspect. ≥Adjust “Just Fit Zoom” in Display Menu. (12)
Menu not displayed 
correctly.≥Restore the zoom ratio to a1.00. (12)≥Set “Subtitle Position” in Display Menu to “0”. (12)
Auto zoom function does 
not work well.≥Turn off the zooming feature on your television.≥Use the other preset aspect ratios or manual adjustment. (12)≥Zoom function may not work well, especially in dark scenes and may not work depending on the type of disc.
Power
No operation
Specific operation impossible or incorrect
Picture incorrect
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Reference
Frequently asked questionsReference pages are shown in parentheses.Sound distorted.
≥Select “Off” in “Advanced Surround”. (11) ≥Move unit away from mobile phones.≥Noise may occur when playing WMA or MPEG4 files.Effects do not work.≥Some audio effects do not work or have less effect with some discs.≥H.Bass, Advanced Surround and Sound Enhancement do not work if you have changed the play speed.
No sound from the unit’s 
speaker.
≥The speaker is off if the LCD is closed or headphones are connected.≥Turn up the volume. (6)
No sound from other 
speakers.≥Check all connections and settings. (15)
No sound when you 
change the play speed.≥There may be a pause in sound. This is not a malfunction.
No sound.≥[DivX] Audio may not be output due to how files were created. (9)
“/” 
≥The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.
No On-Screen display.≥Select “On” for “On-Screen Messages” in “Display” tab. (13)
“Check the disc.”
“U11”≥Clean the disc. (18)≥You inserted a disc that has not been finalized. (5)
“  ERROR 01”≥A problem has occurred with the battery pack. Consult your dealer.
“  ERROR 02”
≥The battery pack has been recharging for 20 hours but has failed to recharge for some reason. Recharge again.
“  ERROR 03”≥You are recharging in a location that is too hot or too cold. Recharge at normal temperature [i5 to i35 oC (i41 to i95 oF)].
“H 
∑∑”∑∑ stands for a number.≥Trouble has occurred. The number appearing after “H” depends on the problem. Turn the unit off and on again. 
Alternatively, turn the unit off, disconnect the power source (AC or battery pack), reconnect the power and turn the 
unit on again. 
If the service numbers fail to clear, note the service numbers and consult your dealer.
“Cannot display group xx, 
content xx”≥You are trying to play incompatible groups or content. (9)
“Authorization Error”
≥You are trying to play the DivX VOD content that was purchased with a different registration code. You cannot play 
the content on this unit. (9)
“Rental Expired”≥The DivX VOD content has zero remaining plays. You cannot play it. (9)
The [
Í] indicator flashes 
rapidly.≥The unit has malfunctioned. Consult your dealer.
The [Í] indicator flashes 
slowly.≥The unit is on and the LCD is closed or the LCD-SIZE is set to “MONITOR OFF” (No picture). Turn the unit off when 
you have finished.
The [CHG] indicator 
flashes rapidly.
≥There is a problem with the battery pack. Turn the unit on and check the message on the LCD. (above)
The [CHG] indicator 
flashes slowly.≥Battery pack charge is low. The unit will turn off automatically after a few minutes. 
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. (Cover)
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 included Car DC Adaptor for power. Damage may occur if you do 
not use the specified car adaptor. (15)
≥You can enjoy video in the back seat with the included Headrest Mounting Bracket. (14)
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 peripheral equipment.
Sound incorrect
Displays
[Í] and [CHG] indicators
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Maintenance
To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.≥Use eyeglass cleaner to remove stubborn dirt from the LCD.≥Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.
Maintenance of the lens≥Remove dust carefully with an air blower for camera lenses (optional).≥Recommended product:Lens cleaner kit (SZZP1038C) (Available from Panasonic dealers.)
≥You cannot use a CD type lens cleaner.≥Be careful not to touch the lens with your fingers.To clean discs
≥Wipe with a damp cloth and 
then wipe dry.
Disc handling precautions≥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.
≥Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity 
prevention liquids or any other solvent.
≥Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.≥Do not drop stack, or impact discs. Do not place objects on them.≥To protect discs from scratches and dirt, return them to their cases or 
cartridges when you are not using them.
≥Do not use the following discs:
– Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels  (rented discs etc.).
– Discs that are badly warped or cracked.
– Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart shapes.
Specifications
Discs played [8 cm (3  z) or 12 cm (5  z)]:
AUDIO/VIDEO output/input:
Speaker:
Headphone output:
Pickup:
Power supply:
AC adaptor:
Car DC Adaptor: Battery pack (lithium ion)
Dimensions
 (W
kHkD) (excluding protrusions and battery):
242.6 mm (W)k46.0* mm (H)k173.5 mm (D)
(9 9/16qk1 13/16qk6 27/32q)
*23.9 mm (15/16q) at lowest point
Mass (Weight):
NoteSpecifications are subject to change without notice.*1Conforming to IEC62107*2MPEG-1 Layer 3, MPEG-2 Layer 3*3Windows Media Audio Ver 9.0 L3
Not compatible with Multiple Bit Rate (MBR)
*4Exif Ver 2.1 JPEG Baseline files
Picture resolution: between 160 k120 and 6144 k4096 pixels (Sub 
sampling is 4:0:0, 4:2:0, 4:2:2 or 4:4:4)
*5MPEG4 data recorded with the Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD 
recorders
Conforming to SD VIDEO specifications (ASF standard)/MPEG4 
(Simple Profile) video system/G.726 audio system
*6The total combined maximum number of recognizable audio, picture 
and movie contents and groups: 4000 audio, picture and movie 
contents and 400 groups.
*7Extremely long and slender pictures may not be displayed.*8Plays all versions of DivX® video (including DivX®6) with standard 
playback of DivX® media files. Certified to the DivX® Home Theater 
Profile.
*9CPRM doesn’t cope with it.
DO  DO NOT
Operating temperature range:i5 to i35 oC (i41 to i95 oF)
Operating humidity range: 5 to 85 % RH (no condensation)
(1) DVD (DVD-Video, DivX*
6, 8)
(2) DVD-RAM (DVD-VR*9, JPEG*4, 6, 7, MP3*2, 6, MPEG4*5, 6, 
DivX*6, 8)
(3) DVD-R (DVD-Video, DVD-VR*9, JPEG*4, 6, 7, MP3*2, 6, 
MPEG4*5, 6, DivX*6, 8)
(4) DVD-R DL (DVD-Video, DVD-VR*9)
(5) DVD-RW (DVD-Video, DVD-VR*9, JPEG*4, 6, 7, MP3*2, 6, 
MPEG4*5, 6, DivX*6, 8)
(6) iR/RW (Video)
(7) iR DL (Video)
(8) CD, CD-R/RW [CD-DA, Video CD, SVCD*
1, MP3*2, 6, WMA*3, 6, 
JPEG*4, 6, 7, MPEG4*5, 6, DivX*6, 8, HighMAT Level 2 (Audio and 
Image)]
Signal system: NTSC
LCD screen: 8.5
q α -Si, TFT wide-screen LCD (480k234kRGB)
Output/input terminal: ‡ 3.5 mm (1/8
q) mini jack
Number of terminals: 1 system (output/input selectable)
Composite-video:
Output/input level: 1 Vp-p (75 
≠)
Audio:
Output/input level: 1.5 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB, 10 k
≠)
Audio performance:
(1) Frequency response:
≥DVD (linear audio): 4 Hz to 22 kHz (48 kHz sampling) 4 Hz to 44 kHz (96 kHz sampling)
≥CD audio: 4 Hz to 20 kHz
(2) S/N ratio: 100 dB
(3) Dynamic range: 90 dB
(4) Total harmonic distortion: 0.01 %
Output: 0.5 W
i0.5 W (10 % Distortion)
Output: ‡ 3.5 mm (1/8
q) stereo mini jack
Number of terminals: 2 systems
Wave length: 655 nm/790 nm (DVD/CD)
Laser power: CLASS 
II/CLASS  Ι (DVD/CD)
DC 12 V (DC IN terminal)/DC 7.2 V (Exclusive battery terminal)
Power consumption
  (using included AC adaptor) :14 W (Unit only: 12 W)
Power consumption in Standby mode
(using included AC adaptor): approx. 0.4 WPower consumption in Recharge mode
  (using included AC adaptor) : 12 W
Power source: AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption: 22 W
DC output: 12 V, 1.3 A
DC output: 12 V, 1.5 A
(Vehicle with 12 V battery only) [DVD-LS865]
 CGR-H712  (included):
Voltage: 7.2 V
Capacity: 4500 mAh
[DVD-LS855]  CGR-H711 (included):
Voltage: 7.2 V
Capacity: 2250 mAh
[DVD-LS865] (H=51.5 mm
 (2 1/32q) including battery)
(D=179.3 mm (7 1/16q) including battery)
[DVD-LS855] (H=46.6 mm (1 27/32q) including battery)
(D=173.5 mm (6 27/32q) including battery)
(including battery):
[DVD-LS865] approximately 1109 g
 (39.13 oz)[DVD-LS855] approximately 1020  g (35.98 oz)
(without battery): approximately 876  g (30.90 oz)
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Reference
Limited Warranty
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, 
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, 
Puer to Rico 00985
Panasonic DVD Player Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials 
or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or 
Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) 
will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which 
starts with the date of original purchase (“Limited Warranty period”), at 
its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or 
(b) replace it with a new or a refurbished product. The decision to repair 
or replace will be made by the warrantor.
During the “Labor” Limited Warranty period there will be no charge for 
labor. During the “Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for 
parts. You must mail-in your product during the warranty period. If 
non-rechargeable batteries are included, they are not warranted. This 
Limited Warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in 
the United States or Puerto Rico. This Limited Warranty is extended 
only to the original purchaser and only covers product purchased as 
new. A purchase receipt or other proof of original purchase date is 
required for Limited Warranty service.
Mail-In Service
For assistance in the continental U.S.A. in obtaining repairs please ship 
the product to:
Panasonic Service and Technology Company
Customer Servicenter
Suite B
4900 George McVay Drive
McAllen, TX 78503
For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. 
(787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.
When shipping the unit carefully pack and send it prepaid, adequately 
insured and preferably in the original carton. Include a letter detailing 
the complaint and provide a day time phone and/or email address 
where you can be reached.
IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD 
THE PURCHASER WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT/PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE OF PURCHASE, AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE. CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE.
Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions
This Limited Warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in 
materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and 
tear or cosmetic damage. The Limited Warranty ALSO DOES NOT 
COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are 
caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which 
result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, 
misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, 
misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line 
surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as 
hotel, office, restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product, or 
service by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other Authorized 
Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED 
UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS 
NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES 
RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT 
OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes 
damages for lost time, cost of having someone remove or re-install an 
installed unit if applicable, travel to and from the servicer, loss of or 
damage to media or images, data or other recorded content. The items 
listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.)
ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE 
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE 
PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or 
consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied Limited 
Warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.
This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also 
have other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this 
product develops during or after the Limited Warranty period, you may 
contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your 
satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department 
at the addresses listed for the warrantor.
PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS 
LIMITED WARRANTY, ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
As of January 2007
Product Service
1 Damage requiring service—The unit should be serviced by 
qualified service personnel if:
(a)The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been damaged; or
(b)Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or
(c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or
(d)The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change 
in performance; or
(e)The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.
2 Servicing—Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that 
described in these operating instructions. Refer all other servicing to 
authorized servicing personnel.
3 Replacement parts—When parts need replacing ensure the 
servicer uses parts specified by the manufacturer or parts that have 
the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized 
substitutes may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
4 Safety check—After repairs or service, ask the servicer to 
perform safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper working 
condition.
For product information or assistance with product operation:
Refer to “Customer Services Directory” above. Product or Part Name Parts Labor
DVD Player One (1) Year Ninety (90) Days
Rechargeable Batteries
(in exchange for defective item)Ten (10) Days Not Applicable
Headrest mounting bracket, 
Headphones, Accessories (in 
exchange for defective item)Ninety (90) Days Not Applicable
Customer Services Directory
Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate 
your nearest Dealer or Servicenter; purchase Parts and 
Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests 
by visiting our Web Site at:
http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupportor, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfoYou may also contact us directly at:
1-800-211-PANA (7262),
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST.
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855
Accessory Purchases
Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for 
all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at:
http://www.pstc.panasonic.comor, send your request by E-mail to:[email protected] may also contact us directly at:
1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) 
(Monday – Friday 9 am to 9 pm, EST.)
Panasonic Service and Technology Company
20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American 
Express, and Personal Checks)
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605-1277
 Service in Puerto Rico
Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, 
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Phone (787)750-4300, Fax (787)768-2910
Product information
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Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, 
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
http://www.panasonic.comPanasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
C  2008 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Printed in China
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Index
jIf you see this symbolj
A
B
C
D A-B Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11
Advanced Disc Review . . . . . . . . . . . .  11
Advanced Surround  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11
Angle  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  10
Audio  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  10
AV SELECT  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6
BRIGHT-LCD  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7
Car DC Adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  15
CD text playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7
Cinema1/Cinema2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11
Depth Enhancer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11
Dialogue Enhancer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11
DISPLAY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7, 10
DivX  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8, 9
Dolby Digital  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  10
DTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  10 F
H
J
L
M
N
O
Finalize  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5
H.Bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   11
Headrest Mounting Bracket. . . . . . . .   14
HighMAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   8
JPEG  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 9
Just Fit Zoom  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   12
LCD-SIZE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   7
Manual Zoom  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   12
MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   6, 7, 8
MP3  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   8, 9
MPEG DNR  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   11
MPEG4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   8, 9
Navigation Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   8
Number Select  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   6, 10
On-Screen Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   10 P
Q
R
S
T
W
Play Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11
Playback Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8
Playlists  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7
Programs  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7
Quick OSD  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7
Re-initialize Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  13
Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7, 11
Resume play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6
Rotate Picture  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  10
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  13
Sound Enhancement . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11
Subtitle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  10
Time Slip for play only  . . . . . . . . . . . .  10
TOP MENU  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6, 7, 8
WMA  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8, 9
Notice:
This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains mercury.
Disposal may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or 
recycling information, please contact your local authorities, or the Electronic Industries Alliance: 

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, pl
ease contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of 
disposal.
User memo:
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 ____________________________________
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