Panasonic Dvd Lv50 Operating Instructions Manual

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Preparations
Turn on your television and switch the video
input mode on the television to suit the connec-
tion for the unit.
1Press [SETUP] to show the
menus.
Disc
SELECT
Audio
Subtitle
Menus
RatingsEnglish
English Automatic
Level 8
SETUP
TA B
4Press [3, 4] to select the item
and press [ENTER].
≥4:3 Pan & Scan
≥Regular television (to view 16:9 software
in the pan and scan style a).
≥4:3 Letterbox
≥Regular television (to view 16:9 software
in the letterbox style b).
≥16:9 (factory preset)
≥Wide-screen television.
≥Use the television’s screen modes to
change the way the picture is shown.
≥ab
5Press [SETUP] to end the 
settings.
To return to the previous menu
Press [RETURN].
Note
≥Press [MENU] on the main unit to access 
the SETUP menus while stopped (unless a 
DVD-RAM is loaded).
≥16:9 software prohibited from being shown in
the pan and scan style will appear in the letter-
box style despite the setting here.

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A.SRD
SETUP
ENTER
PLAY MODE
SUBTITLEDISPLAY TOP MENU
AUDIO ANGLE
RETURN MENU
CANCEL
3,4,
2, 1,
ENTER
SETUP
RETURN
Using this unit with other equipment
Using this unit with a television
VIDEO VOLAUDIO
OPT OUT
AUDIO IN
L
R
7*%&0
S VIDEO
 VIDEO
Television
Audio/video cable
(included)S video cable
§
(black) (yellow)(yellow) (white)
Either of these (red)
This unit (Right side)S VIDEO input terminal:
achieves a more vivid
picture than the VIDEO
input terminal.
§S video cable is not included§Available from Panasonic dealers. Part number:RFX4139
Note
≥The unit’s speaker does not have magnetic shielding. Do not place the unit near televisions, 
personal computers or other devices easily influenced by magnetism.
≥Volume may be lower when playing DVDs than when playing other discs or during TV broadcasts. If
you turn the volume up, reduce it again so that a sudden increase in output does not occur.
Do not connect the player through your video cassette recorder
The picture may not be played back correctly due to the copy guard.
Selecting TV screen typeConnection
2Press [2, 1] to select the
Video tab.
3Press [3, 4] to select “TV
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Bitstream
This is the digital form of multiple channel audio
data (e.g., 5.1 channel) before it is decoded into
its various channels.
Decoder
A decoder restores the coded audio signals on
DVDs to normal. This is called decoding.
Dolby Digital
This is a method of coding digital signals devel-
oped by Dolby Laboratories. Apart from stereo
(2-channel) audio, these signals can also be
multi-channel audio. A large amount of audio 
information can be recorded on the disc using
this method.
Dolby Pro Logic
A surround system where a 4-channel audio
track is recorded as 2 channels and then is re-
stored to 4 channels for play. The surround chan-
nel is monaural and can reproduce up to 7 kHz.
DTS (Digital Theater Systems)
This surround system is used in many movie the-
aters around the world. There is good separation
between the channels, so realistic sound effects
are possible.
Dynamic range
Dynamic range is the difference between the
lowest level of sound that can be heard above
the noise of the equipment and the highest level
of sound before distortion occurs.Frame still and field still
A still is shown when you pause a moving 
picture. A frame still is made up of 2 alternating
fields, so the picture may appear blurred, but
overall quality is high.
A field still is not blurred, but it has only half the
information of a frame still so picture quality is
lower.
I/P/B
MPEG 2, the video compression standard adopt-
ed for use with DVD-Video, codes frames using
these 3 picture types.
I:Intra coded picture
This picture has the best quality and is the
best to use when adjusting the picture.
P:Predictive coded picture
This picture is calculated based on past I or
P-pictures.
B:Bidirectionally-predictive coded picture
This picture is calculated by comparing past
and future I and P-pictures so it has the 
lowest volume of information.
Linear PCM (pulse code modulation)
These are uncompressed digital signals, similar
to those found on CDs.
Playback control (PBC)
If a Video CD has playback control, you can 
select scenes and information with menus.
Using this unit with other equipment
Recording to digital recording equipment or cassette tapes
≥Digital recording
You can record the digital signal directly to digital recording equipment.
Connect the recording equipment with an optical fiber cable (➡[A]page 29).
Note
≥With DVD, the following conditions must be met:athe disc doesn’t have protection preventing 
digital recording, and bthe recording equipment can handle signals with a sampling frequency of
48 kHz.
≥You cannot record MP3.
When recording DVDs, make the following settings.
ADVANCED SURROUND: OFF (➡page 17)
PCM Down Conversion: Yes (➡page 28)
Dolby Digital: PCM (➡page 28)
DTS Digital Surround: PCM (➡page 28)
≥Analogue recording
You can record to a cassette deck or other recording equipment. Connect the recording equipment
with a stereo connection cable (➡[B]page 29). There are no limitations on recording analogue signals
as there are with digital signals.
Using headphones
Preparations
Turn down the volume before connection, and then adjust the level.
DC IN 9V
Note
When headphones are connected, no sound will be output from the unit’s speaker. This unit (Left side)Headphones 
3.5 mm (
1⁄8q) stereo
Glossary
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D 
symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
Manufactured under license from Digital
Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No.
5,451,942, 5,956,674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762
and other world-wide patents issued and
pending. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround”
are registered trademarks of Digital Theater
Systems, Inc. C1996, 2000 Digital Theater
Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.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. 
						

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Bitstream
This is the digital form of multiple channel audio
data (e.g., 5.1 channel) before it is decoded into
its various channels.
Decoder
A decoder restores the coded audio signals on
DVDs to normal. This is called decoding.
Dolby Digital
This is a method of coding digital signals devel-
oped by Dolby Laboratories. Apart from stereo
(2-channel) audio, these signals can also be
multi-channel audio. A large amount of audio 
information can be recorded on the disc using
this method.
Dolby Pro Logic
A surround system where a 4-channel audio
track is recorded as 2 channels and then is re-
stored to 4 channels for play. The surround chan-
nel is monaural and can reproduce up to 7 kHz.
DTS (Digital Theater Systems)
This surround system is used in many movie the-
aters around the world. There is good separation
between the channels, so realistic sound effects
are possible.
Dynamic range
Dynamic range is the difference between the
lowest level of sound that can be heard above
the noise of the equipment and the highest level
of sound before distortion occurs.Frame still and field still
A still is shown when you pause a moving 
picture. A frame still is made up of 2 alternating
fields, so the picture may appear blurred, but
overall quality is high.
A field still is not blurred, but it has only half the
information of a frame still so picture quality is
lower.
I/P/B
MPEG 2, the video compression standard adopt-
ed for use with DVD-Video, codes frames using
these 3 picture types.
I:Intra coded picture
This picture has the best quality and is the
best to use when adjusting the picture.
P:Predictive coded picture
This picture is calculated based on past I or
P-pictures.
B:Bidirectionally-predictive coded picture
This picture is calculated by comparing past
and future I and P-pictures so it has the 
lowest volume of information.
Linear PCM (pulse code modulation)
These are uncompressed digital signals, similar
to those found on CDs.
Playback control (PBC)
If a Video CD has playback control, you can 
select scenes and information with menus.
Using this unit with other equipment
Recording to digital recording equipment or cassette tapes
≥Digital recording
You can record the digital signal directly to digital recording equipment.
Connect the recording equipment with an optical fiber cable (➡[A]page 29).
Note
≥With DVD, the following conditions must be met:athe disc doesn’t have protection preventing 
digital recording, and bthe recording equipment can handle signals with a sampling frequency of
48 kHz.
≥You cannot record MP3.
When recording DVDs, make the following settings.
ADVANCED SURROUND: OFF (➡page 17)
PCM Down Conversion: Yes (➡page 28)
Dolby Digital: PCM (➡page 28)
DTS Digital Surround: PCM (➡page 28)
≥Analogue recording
You can record to a cassette deck or other recording equipment. Connect the recording equipment
with a stereo connection cable (➡[B]page 29). There are no limitations on recording analogue signals
as there are with digital signals.
Using headphones
Preparations
Turn down the volume before connection, and then adjust the level.
DC IN 9V
Note
When headphones are connected, no sound will be output from the unit’s speaker. This unit (Left side)Headphones 
3.5 mm (
1⁄8q) stereo
Glossary
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D 
symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
Manufactured under license from Digital
Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No.
5,451,942, 5,956,674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762
and other world-wide patents issued and
pending. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround”
are registered trademarks of Digital Theater
Systems, Inc. C1996, 2000 Digital Theater
Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.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. 
						

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Solution
Check that the battery is inserted correctly. 9
Replace the battery if it is drained. 9
Aim the remote control at the remote control signal sensor. 9
This function is dependent on software availability.
Some DVDs require you to change the languages through menus.
This function is dependent on software availability.
Turn the subtitles on. E
Subtitles may fail to appear around the A and B points in A-B repeat,
and around the points you marked to play again.
This function is dependent on software availability. 
There may be parts of multi-angle DVDs where different angles are
not recorded.
Do the following to reset the unit to its original factory settings. While
the unit is stopped, press and hold [;], [:] (backward), and
[1, – ON] on the main unit for about 3 seconds until the
message “Initialized” disappears from the LCD, then turn the
unit off.
Separate the unit from mobile phones.
The speaker is off if the LCD is closed or headphones are connected.
Turn up the volume. =
Check all connections and settings. L, M, N
Check input mode of the other equipment.
ADVANCED SURROUND may cause distortion with some discs. 
Turn ADVANCED SURROUND off if this occurs. A
Problem
No operation with
remote control.
The audio soundtrack
or subtitle language
cannot be changed.
Subtitles not shown.
Angles cannot be
changed.
You have forgottenyour ratings password.
You want to reset the
unit to the factory
settings.
There is a lot of noise.
No sound from the
unit’s speaker.
No sound from other
speakers.
Distorted sound.
Before requesting service, make the below 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:
In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or 
e-mail [email protected], or web site (http://www. panasonic.com).
In Canada, contact Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, 
web site (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre close to you.
Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers :.
Troubleshooting Guide
Problem
No power.
Unit turns off
automatically.
Unit doesn’t work
when powered by
battery.
Cannot charge or the
[CHG] indicator fails to
light.
No response when
buttons are pressed.
Play fails to start or
stops soon after
starting.
Solution
Check connections to the AC adaptor or battery pack. :;
You cannot turn on the unit with the remote control if the unit is
powered by the battery pack.
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.
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 5oC (41oF) and 35oC (95oF).
The battery pack can only be recharged when the unit is off.
The charging time increases if the battery pack is warm and charging
may not be possible under some circumstances. Wait for it to cool.
Check connection to the AC adaptor. :
Some discs prohibit certain operations.
If there is no response at all, the unit may have been affected by
lightning or static electricity. Try turning 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.
Condensation may have formed in the unit. 
Wait 1 or 2 hours for it to clear.
This unit cannot play discs other than those specified. 8
Clean the disc. 9
Ensure the disc is inserted correctly. =
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Solution
Check that the battery is inserted correctly. 9
Replace the battery if it is drained. 9
Aim the remote control at the remote control signal sensor. 9
This function is dependent on software availability.
Some DVDs require you to change the languages through menus.
This function is dependent on software availability.
Turn the subtitles on. E
Subtitles may fail to appear around the A and B points in A-B repeat,
and around the points you marked to play again.
This function is dependent on software availability. 
There may be parts of multi-angle DVDs where different angles are
not recorded.
Do the following to reset the unit to its original factory settings. While
the unit is stopped, press and hold [;], [:] (backward), and
[1, – ON] on the main unit for about 3 seconds until the
message “Initialized” disappears from the LCD, then turn the
unit off.
Separate the unit from mobile phones.
The speaker is off if the LCD is closed or headphones are connected.
Turn up the volume. =
Check all connections and settings. L, M, N
Check input mode of the other equipment.
ADVANCED SURROUND may cause distortion with some discs. 
Turn ADVANCED SURROUND off if this occurs. A
Problem
No operation with
remote control.
The audio soundtrack
or subtitle language
cannot be changed.
Subtitles not shown.
Angles cannot be
changed.
You have forgottenyour ratings password.
You want to reset the
unit to the factory
settings.
There is a lot of noise.
No sound from the
unit’s speaker.
No sound from other
speakers.
Distorted sound.
Before requesting service, make the below 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:
In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or 
e-mail [email protected], or web site (http://www. panasonic.com).
In Canada, contact Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, 
web site (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre close to you.
Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers :.
Troubleshooting Guide
Problem
No power.
Unit turns off
automatically.
Unit doesn’t work
when powered by
battery.
Cannot charge or the
[CHG] indicator fails to
light.
No response when
buttons are pressed.
Play fails to start or
stops soon after
starting.
Solution
Check connections to the AC adaptor or battery pack. :;
You cannot turn on the unit with the remote control if the unit is
powered by the battery pack.
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.
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 5oC (41oF) and 35oC (95oF).
The battery pack can only be recharged when the unit is off.
The charging time increases if the battery pack is warm and charging
may not be possible under some circumstances. Wait for it to cool.
Check connection to the AC adaptor. :
Some discs prohibit certain operations.
If there is no response at all, the unit may have been affected by
lightning or static electricity. Try turning 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.
Condensation may have formed in the unit. 
Wait 1 or 2 hours for it to clear.
This unit cannot play discs other than those specified. 8
Clean the disc. 9
Ensure the disc is inserted correctly. =
Check that the DVD-RAM has something recorded on it. 
						

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On-Screen Menu Icons
are cut off or are not
displayed at all.
No On-Screen display.
“Check the disc.”appears on the LCD.
ERROR ∑∑
∑∑stands for a
number.
H ∑∑
∑∑stands for a
number.
Use [3, 4] while the rightmost icon is highlighted to move them
down. G
Go to the Display menu in the SETUP screen, and select “On” for“On-Screen Messages”. K
Clean the disc. 9
“ ERROR 01”:A problem has occurred with the battery pack. 
Consult your dealer.
“ ERROR 02”:The battery pack has been recharging for 
12 hours but has failed to recharging for 
some reason. Recharge again.
“ ERROR 03”:You are recharging in a location that is too hot
or too cold. Recharge at normal temperature.
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 number and
contact a qualified service person.
Note
The following do not indicate malfunction.
≥Sound from the AC adaptor during recharging.
≥The battery pack warms up after recharging or during use.
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.
≥Before using chemically treated cloth, read the
instructions that came with the cloth carefully.
Displays
∫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.)
≥Be careful not to touch the lens with your 
fingers.
Problem
The LCD is dark.
The picture is
disrupted during fast
forward and rewind.
No picture on the LCD 
Picture doesn’t appear
on the television (or
the size of the picture
seems wrong).
LCD pixels turn black
or radiate different
colors.
Solution
Adjust the brightness. F
Some disruption is normal.
Select a picture mode other than “OFF” (no picture). F
Check connections. N
Check that the television is on.
Check that the input mode on the television is correct.
Check the settings in “Video — TV Aspect”. O
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.
[Í] and [CHG] indicators
The [Í] indicatorflashes rapidly.
The [Í] indicator
flashes slowly.
The [CHG] indicator
flashes rapidly.
The [CHG] indicatorflashes slowly.
The unit has malfunctioned. Consult your dealer.
The unit is on and the LCD is closed or the display mode is set to
“OFF” (no picture). Turn the unit off when you have finished. F
There is a problem with the battery pack. Turn the unit on and check
the message on the LCD. U
Battery pack charge is low. The unit will turn off automatically after afew minutes. ;
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On-Screen Menu Icons
are cut off or are not
displayed at all.
No On-Screen display.
“Check the disc.”appears on the LCD.
ERROR ∑∑
∑∑stands for a
number.
H ∑∑
∑∑stands for a
number.
Use [3, 4] while the rightmost icon is highlighted to move them
down. G
Go to the Display menu in the SETUP screen, and select “On” for“On-Screen Messages”. K
Clean the disc. 9
“ ERROR 01”:A problem has occurred with the battery pack. 
Consult your dealer.
“ ERROR 02”:The battery pack has been recharging for 
12 hours but has failed to recharging for 
some reason. Recharge again.
“ ERROR 03”:You are recharging in a location that is too hot
or too cold. Recharge at normal temperature.
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 number and
contact a qualified service person.
Note
The following do not indicate malfunction.
≥Sound from the AC adaptor during recharging.
≥The battery pack warms up after recharging or during use.
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.
≥Before using chemically treated cloth, read the
instructions that came with the cloth carefully.
Displays
∫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.)
≥Be careful not to touch the lens with your 
fingers.
Problem
The LCD is dark.
The picture is
disrupted during fast
forward and rewind.
No picture on the LCD 
Picture doesn’t appear
on the television (or
the size of the picture
seems wrong).
LCD pixels turn black
or radiate different
colors.
Solution
Adjust the brightness. F
Some disruption is normal.
Select a picture mode other than “OFF” (no picture). F
Check connections. N
Check that the television is on.
Check that the input mode on the television is correct.
Check the settings in “Video — TV Aspect”. O
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.
[Í] and [CHG] indicators
The [Í] indicatorflashes rapidly.
The [Í] indicator
flashes slowly.
The [CHG] indicator
flashes rapidly.
The [CHG] indicatorflashes slowly.
The unit has malfunctioned. Consult your dealer.
The unit is on and the LCD is closed or the display mode is set to
“OFF” (no picture). Turn the unit off when you have finished. F
There is a problem with the battery pack. Turn the unit on and check
the message on the LCD. U
Battery pack charge is low. The unit will turn off automatically after afew minutes. ;
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Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.)Customer Services Directory (ONLY FOR U.S.A.)
For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer
Locations, and all Customer Service inquiries please contact:
1-800-211-PANA (7262), Monday – Friday 9 am – 9 pm; 
Saturday – Sunday 9 am – 7 pm, EST.
Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com
You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your
nearest servicenter by visiting our Web Site.
1-800-332-5368 (Customer Orders Only)
Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(6 am to 5 pm Monday – Friday; 6 am to 10:30 am Saturday; PST)
(Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, Check)
Service in Puerto Rico
Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company/Factory Servicenter:
Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985Phone (787) 750-4300 Fax (787) 768-2910
Accessory Purchases:
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation
of America
One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey
07094Panasonic Sales Company, Division of
Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc.
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto
Rico 00985
Panasonic DVD Player/Recorder 
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If your product does not work properly because of a de-
fect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer
Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (col-
lectively 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 (“warranty period”), at
its option either (a) repair your product with new or refur-
bished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished
product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by
the warrantor.Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in
materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER nor-
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ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in
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maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modi-
fication, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office,
restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product,
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 WARRAN-
TY.(As examples, this excludes damages for lost time,
travel to and from the servicer, loss of 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 WAR-
RANTY 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 warranty lasts, so the exclusions
may not apply to you.
This 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
warranty period, you may contact your dealer or
Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satis-
faction, 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 RESPON-
SIBILITY.
Product or Part NameDVD PlayerDVD Recorder
Rechargeable
Batteries, 
DVD-RAM Disc
(in exchange for
defective item)
Parts
One (1) Year One (1) Year 
Ten (10) Days
Labor
Ninety (90) DaysOne (1) Year 
Not Applicable
During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no
charge for labor. During the “Parts” warranty period,
there will be no charge for parts. You must carry-in or
mail-in your product during the warranty period. If non-
rechargeable batteries are included, they are not warran-
ted. This warranty only applies to products purchased
and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This
warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a
new product which was not sold “as is”. A purchase 
receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is 
required for warranty service.
Carry-In-or Mail-In Service
For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 
1-800-211-PANA (7262) or visit Panasonic Web Site:
http://www.panasonic.com
For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales
Company (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.
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 NUMBERDVD-LV50
SERIAL NUMBER
DATE OF PURCHASEDEALER NAMEDEALER ADDRESS
TELEPHONE NUMBER
User memo: 
						

							39
RQT6450
Reference
38
RQT6450
Reference
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.)Customer Services Directory (ONLY FOR U.S.A.)
For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer
Locations, and all Customer Service inquiries please contact:
1-800-211-PANA (7262), Monday – Friday 9 am – 9 pm; 
Saturday – Sunday 9 am – 7 pm, EST.
Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com
You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your
nearest servicenter by visiting our Web Site.
1-800-332-5368 (Customer Orders Only)
Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(6 am to 5 pm Monday – Friday; 6 am to 10:30 am Saturday; PST)
(Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, Check)
Service in Puerto Rico
Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company/Factory Servicenter:
Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985Phone (787) 750-4300 Fax (787) 768-2910
Accessory Purchases:
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation
of America
One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey
07094Panasonic Sales Company, Division of
Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc.
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto
Rico 00985
Panasonic DVD Player/Recorder 
Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage
If your product does not work properly because of a de-
fect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer
Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (col-
lectively 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 (“warranty period”), at
its option either (a) repair your product with new or refur-
bished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished
product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by
the warrantor.Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in
materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER nor-
mal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The 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, misap-
plication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjust-
ments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper
maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modi-
fication, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office,
restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product,
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 WARRAN-
TY.(As examples, this excludes damages for lost time,
travel to and from the servicer, loss of 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 WAR-
RANTY 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 warranty lasts, so the exclusions
may not apply to you.
This 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
warranty period, you may contact your dealer or
Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satis-
faction, 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 RESPON-
SIBILITY.
Product or Part NameDVD PlayerDVD Recorder
Rechargeable
Batteries, 
DVD-RAM Disc
(in exchange for
defective item)
Parts
One (1) Year One (1) Year 
Ten (10) Days
Labor
Ninety (90) DaysOne (1) Year 
Not Applicable
During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no
charge for labor. During the “Parts” warranty period,
there will be no charge for parts. You must carry-in or
mail-in your product during the warranty period. If non-
rechargeable batteries are included, they are not warran-
ted. This warranty only applies to products purchased
and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This
warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a
new product which was not sold “as is”. A purchase 
receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is 
required for warranty service.
Carry-In-or Mail-In Service
For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 
1-800-211-PANA (7262) or visit Panasonic Web Site:
http://www.panasonic.com
For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales
Company (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.
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 NUMBERDVD-LV50
SERIAL NUMBER
DATE OF PURCHASEDEALER NAMEDEALER ADDRESS
TELEPHONE NUMBER
User memo: 
						

							41
RQT6450
Reference
40
RQT6450
Reference
Product Service
1. Damage requiring service— The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel if:
1.(a) The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been damaged; or
1.(b) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or
1.(c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or
1.(d) The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or
1.(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 instruc-
tions. 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.Digital audio output:
Optical digital output: Mini optical terminal
Number of terminals: 1 system
(also used for audio output)
Pickup:
Wave length: 658 nm/790 nm
Laser power: CLASS II/CLASS I
Power supply:DC 9 V (DC IN terminal)/
DC 7.2 V (Exclusive battery terminal)
Power consumption:10 W (Unit only: 8 W)
Recharge mode 12 W 
(when using included AC adaptor)
AC adaptor
Power source:AC 100 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption:20 W
DC output:9 V, 1400 mA
Battery pack CGR-H603 (lithium ion)
Voltage:7.2 V
Capacity:2000 mAh
Dimensions:144 (W)k140 (D)k32.5
§(H) mm
[521⁄32q(W)k51⁄2q(D)k19⁄32q(H)]
(excluding protrusions)
§28.7 mm (11⁄8q) at lowest point
Mass:566 g(19.96 oz.)
Note
Specifications are subject to change without
notice.
Mass and dimensions are approximate.
Power consumption in standby mode: 0.9 W
(when using included AC adaptor)
Specifications
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America
One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
http://www.panasonic.com
Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. (“PSC”)
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3
www.panasonic.ca
C2002 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Printed in Japan Operating temperature range:
i5 to i35oC (i41 to i95oF)
Operating humidity range:
5 – 90 % RH (no condensation)
Discs played:DVD-RAM (DVD-VR compatible)
DVD-Video 
Compact disc [CD-DA 
(CD-TEXT compatible), Video CD]
CD-R/CD-RW 
[CD-DA (CD-TEXT compatible), 
Video CD, MP3 formatted discs]
DVD-R (DVD-Video compatible)
Signal system:NTSC
LCD screen:5qα-Si, TFT wide-screen LCD
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 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:
(1)≥DVD (linear audio):
4 Hz – 22 kHz (48 kHz sampling)
4 Hz – 44 kHz (96 kHz sampling)
(1)≥CD audio: 4 Hz – 20 kHz
(2) S/N ratio:
(1)≥CD audio: 115 dB
(3) Dynamic range:
(1)≥DVD (linear audio): 98 dB
(1)≥CD audio: 97 dB
(4) Total harmonic distortion:
(1)≥CD audio: 0.008 %
Language code list
7678: Lingala
7684: Lithuanian
7775: Macedonian
7771: Malagasy
7783: Malay
7776: Malayalam
7784: Maltese
7773: Maori
7782: Marathi
7779: Moldavian
7778: Mongolian
7865: Nauru
7869: Nepali
7879: Norwegian
7982: Oriya
8083: Pashto, Pushto
7065: Persian
8076: Polish
8084: Portuguese
8065: Punjabi
8185: Quechua
8277: Rhaeto-
Romance
8279: Romanian
8285: Russian
8377: Samoan
8365: Sanskrit
7168: Scots Gaelic
8382: Serbian
8372: Serbo-Croatian
8378: Shona
8368: Sindhi 6566: Abkhazian
6565: Afar
6570: Afrikaans
8381: Albanian
6577: Ameharic
6582: Arabic
7289: Armenian
6583: Assamese
6588: Aymara
6590: Azerbaijani
6665: Bashkir
6985: Basque
6678: Bengali;
Bangla
6890: Bhutani
6672: Bihari
6682: Breton
6671: Bulgarian
7789: Burmese
6669: Byelorussian
7577: Cambodian
6765: Catalan
9072: Chinese
6779: Corsican
7282: Croatian
6783: Czech
6865: Danish
7876: Dutch
6978: English
6979: Esperanto
6984: Estonian
7079: Faroese 7074: Fiji
7073: Finnish
7082: French
7089: Frisian
7176: Galician
7565: Georgian
6869: German
6976: Greek
7576: Greenlandic
7178: Guarani
7185: Gujarati
7265: Hausa
7387: Hebrew
7273: Hindi
7285: Hungarian
7383: Icelandic
7378: Indonesian
7365: Interlingua
7165: Irish
7384: Italian
7465: Japanese
7487: Javanese
7578: Kannada
7583: Kashmiri
7575: Kazakh
7589: Kirghiz
7579: Korean
7585: Kurdish
7679: Laotian
7665: Latin
7686: Latvian,
Lettish 8373: Singhalese
8375: Slovak
8376: Slovenian
8379: Somali
6983: Spanish
8385: Sundanese
8387: Swahili
8386: Swedish
8476: Tagalog
8471: Tajik
8465: Tamil
8484: Tatar
8469: Telugu
8472: Thai
6679: Tibetan
8473: Tigrinya
8479: Tonga
8482: Turkish
8475: Turkmen
8487: Twi
8575: Ukrainian
8582: Urdu
8590: Uzbek
8673: Vietnamese
8679: Volapük
6789: Welsh
8779: Wolof
8872: Xhosa
7473: Yiddish
8979: Yoruba
9085: Zulu
For product information or assistance with product operation:In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or 
e-mail [email protected], or web site (http://www.panasonic.com).
In Canada, contact Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, 
web site (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre closest to you.
Product information