Panasonic Dvd Lv57 Operating Instructions Manual

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Entering a password 
Refer also to “Common procedures” (➡page 27) and the Disc menu in “Summary of 
initial settings” (➡page 28).
Remote control onlyDVD
ACTION
ENTER  RETURN
Enter a 4-digit password,
then press ENTER.Ratings
✱✱✱✱PasswordSELECT
ACTION
SELECT
ENTER  RETURN
Ratings
Unlock Player
Change Password
Change Level 
Temporary Unlock
Now, when you insert a DVD that 
exceeds the ratings limit you set, a
message appears on the television.
Follow the on-screen instructions.When setting ratings
(when level is 8)
When changing ratings
(when level is set to 0 to 7)
The password screen is shown when you
select “Ratings”.
1. Input your 4-digit password with the
numbered buttons and press [ENTER]. The password screen is shown when you
select levels 0 to 7.
1. Input a 4-digit password with the num-
bered buttons and press [ENTER].
1.≥If you enter a wrong number, press
[CANCEL] to erase it before you
press [ENTER].
1.The lock symbol appears closed to
show the rating is locked.
1.Do not forget your password.
2. Press [ENTER] to confirm the 4 digits.2. Select the item with [3, 4] and press
[ENTER], and follow the on-screen 
instructions. 
						

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Changing initial settings
Digital output 
Refer also to “Common procedures” (➡page 27) and the Audio menu in “Summary of
initial settings” (➡pages 28 and 29).
∫PCM Down Conversion
No(Factory preset):When you have connected an amplifier with audio cables.
Yes:When you have connected an amplifier with an optical 
digital audio cable.
Copyright protection limits digital output to 48 kHz/16 bit.
When playing DVDs recorded in 96 kHz
Sound is output as follows in accordance with the connections and settings you have
made.
DVD
§1The connected equipment must be able to handle 96 kHz LPCM in order to take 
advantage of high quality audio found on these discs.
∫Dolby Digital
Bitstream(Factory preset):When you have connected a unit with a built-in Dolby
Digital decoder.
PCM:When you have connected a unit that doesn’t have a built-
in Dolby Digital decoder.
§2
∫DTS Digital Surround
Off(Factory preset):When you have connected a unit that doesn’t have a built-
in DTS decoder.
§2(No digital signal is output.)
Bitstream:When you have connected a unit with a built-in DTS 
decoder.
§2These changes to digital audio output must be made, otherwise bitstream sig-
nals the decoder cannot handle will be output. If these signals are output,
“noise” will be output which can cause harm to your ears and speakers.
Connection
Setting
No
Yes
Analogue
Output as 96 kHz
Converted and outputas 48 kHz
Digital
No output 
(Audio will be output at 96 kHz if the
DVD has not had copyright
protection recorded on it.§1)
Converted and output as
48 kHz/16 bit 
						

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Connecting other equipment
This model can play Dolby Digital, but only in two channels. This model does not have
a DTS decoder. You must connect a unit with a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder to enjoy
surround sound.
What you want to do
To enjoy 
5.1-channel
surround sound
To enjoy stereo or
Dolby Pro Logic
How to do it
Connect digitally and use
the decoder in another
piece of equipment.
(➡page 34)
Connect to an analog
amplifier or system
component.
(➡page 35)
Connect to a digital
amplifier or system
component.
(➡page 35)
Digital connection
Analog connection
Digital connection
Settings (➡page 32)
PCM Down Conversion
Select “Yes”.
Dolby Digital
DTS Digital Surround
Settings depend on your
decoding equipment.
PCM Down Conversion
Select “No”.
PCM Down Conversion
Select “Yes”.
Dolby Digital
Select “PCM”.
DTS Digital Surround
Select “Off”.
∫Other uses
Recording to MDs or cassette tapes (➡page 36).
Note
≥Close the LCD to conserve power when you have connected this unit to another 
monitor and speakers. The LCD and speakers are off while the LCD is closed.
≥The equipment connections described are examples.
≥Peripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated.
≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating 
instructions.
Manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D
symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
“DTS”, “DTS Digital Surround” and
“DTS Digital Out” are registered trade-
marks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. 
						

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Enjoying surround sound with 3 or more speakers
Digital connection
1Connect an amplifier that has the necessary decoders built-in (or an
amplifier-decoder combination).
Enjoying more powerful sound
2Adjust the settings to suit the equipment you have connected
(➡page 32, “Digital output”).
Note
You cannot use a DTS decoder that cannot handle signals from DVD.
AUDIO VIDEO IN/OUTOPT OUT
OPTICAL
INPUT
AV amplifier
Decoder
Optical fiber cable
Do not bend when connecting.
Speakers
The optimum setup is to arrange the
speakers in circle with the listening
position in the center. This unit (Right side)
Example: Connecting 6 speakers Optical digital
audio input
terminal
AV amplifier with 
a built-in decoders 
						

							AUDIO VIDEO IN/OUTOPT OUT
OPTICAL
INPUT
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2Adjust the settings to suit the equipment you have connected
(➡page 32, “Digital output”).
Listening through 2 speakers
Analog connection
Connect a 2-channel analog amplifier or mini-system.
This unit
(Right side) 
2-channel digital amplifier or mini-system∫To enjoy Dolby Pro Logic (➡page 38)
As well as the connections shown above, you will need to connect center and
surround speakers. See the operating instructions for the other equipment for
connection procedures.
≥Turn V.S.S. off. Surround effects will not work correctly if V.S.S. is on
(➡page 20).
Optical fiber cable
Do not bend when connecting. Optical digital audio
input terminal
AUDIO VIDEO IN/OUTOPT OUT
 LINE IN
RL
Audio input
terminal
(white)(black)
This unit
(Right side)
2-channel analog amplifier
or mini-system
(including amplifier with Dolby Pro Logic)(red)
Stereo connection cable
Digital connection
1Connect a 2-channel digital amplifier or mini-system. 
						

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Recording to MDs and cassettes 
You can connect recording equipment either through an amplifier or directly to this unit.
When connecting directly, use the same method used for connecting a 2-channel 
amplifier or mini-system (➡page 35).
You can record the digital signal directly onto an MD.
≥Use an optical fiber cable for digital connection. Ensure the following conditions are
met.
≥1. There is no copy guard recorded on the disc.
≥2. The recording equipment can handle a sampling frequency of 48 kHz.
≥3. Settings in “Audio” (➡page 32, “Digital output”) have been set as follows:
≥3.PCM Down Conversion:Yes
≥3.Dolby Digital:PCM
≥3.DTS Digital Surround:Off
Using an optional car adaptor:Part number DY-DC95
Digital recording
Note
≥In the interests of the traffic safety, do not perform operations on the unit or view video
software while driving a vehicle.
≥Do not rest the unit directly on your lap for a long time. It can become hot and cause
burns. Place the unit in a secure position for viewing.
≥You can enjoy sound through your car’s audio system by connecting a car stereo 
cassette adaptor (part number—RP-CC20) to this unit’s headphone jack.
DC IN 9V
To the cigarette
lighter socket  Optional car adaptor This unit (Left side)Analog recording 
%DC IN 9 V  You can record to a cassette or MD deck without sound being affected by copy guard if
you use analog connection.
≥Use a stereo connection cable for analog connection. 
						

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Using headphones
Preparations≥Turn down the volume before connection, and then adjust the level.
≥Headphones with 3.5 mm (1⁄8q) stereo plug can be connected.
Note
When headphones are connected, no sound will be output from the unit’s stereo 
speakers.
Watching video from a video camera
1Connect the camera to this unit.
2Press [IN/OUT] to switch to input mode.The “LINE-IN” indicator lights on the unit’s display.
Note
≥“LINE-IN” mode is cancelled when this unit is turned off. Press [IN/OUT] again so
“LINE-IN” indicator lights on the unit’s display.
≥Auto power-off function (➡page 14) does not work while the “LINE-IN” mode is on.
Turn the unit off when you have finished using it.
IN/OUT
OPT OUTAUDIO VIDEO IN/OUT
(yellow) (yellow)
(black)(white)
(red) Audio/video cable
(included)
This unit (Right side)Video camera
VOL
This unit (Left side)Headphones
Volume [ VOL] dial (Right side) 
						

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BitstreamThis is the digital form of multiple channel
audio data (e.g., 5.1 channel) before it is
decoded into its various channels.
ChapterThis is the smallest division on DVDs and
is roughly equivalent to a track.
Dolby DigitalThis is a method of coding digital signals
developed by Dolby Laboratories. Apart
from stereo (2-channel) audio, these sig-
nals can also be 5.1-channel audio. A
large amount of audio information can be
recorded on the disc using this method.
Dolby Pro LogicA surround system where a 4-channel
audio track is recorded as 2 channels and
then is restored to 4 channels for play.
The surround channel is monaural and
can reproduce up to 7 kHz.
DTS (Digital Theater Systems)This is a method of coding digital signals
developed by Digital Theater Systems.
The signals are compressed at a low ratio
to maintain sound quality.
Dynamic rangeDynamic 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 dis-
tortion occurs.
FieldOne frame is made up of 2 fields.
A regular television shows these fields
one after the other to create frames.
FrameFrames are the still pictures that go to-
gether to make a moving picture.
There are about 30 frames shown each
second.
Frame still and field stillA 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 pic-
ture quality is lower.
I/P/BMPEG 2, the video compression standard
adopted for use with DVDs, codes frames
using these 3 picture types.
I:Intra coded picture (I-picture)
This is the standard picture and is a
complete picture in itself. This means
it has the best picture quality and is the
best to use when adjusting the picture.
P:Predictive coded picture (P-picture)
This picture is calculated based on
past I or P-pictures.
B:Bidirectionally-predictive coded pic-
ture (B-picture)
This picture is calculated by compar-
ing past and future I and P-pictures so
it has the lowest volume of infor-
mation.
Linear PCM (pulse code modulation)PCM is the usual digital method used for
music CDs. DVDs have a greater volume
so they use linear PCM, which has a high-
er sampling rate.
Playback control (PBC)This method of controlling disc play is 
included on version 2.0 Video CDs. You
are able to interact with the disc through
menus.
TitleThis is the largest division on DVDs.
TrackThis is the smallest division on Video CDs
and CDs and usually equates to a single
song.
Glossary 
						

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Troubleshooting Guide
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 the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre  at 
1-800-561-5505, web site (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre
closest to you.
Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers :.
Problem
No power.
Unit turns off
automatically.
Cannot charge
battery pack or the
[CHG] indicator fails
to light.
Unit doesn’t work
when powered by the
battery pack.
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. 
:;
Release the hold mode. ?
Confirm the battery charge on the unit’s display. ;
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 using the battery pack) to
conserve power. Turn the unit on again. >
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 the battery pack to cool off.
Check connection to the AC adaptor. :
The battery pack has protection circuitry that activates if
the pack becomes too hot or too cold. The battery pack
will not work if this occurs. Use the unit at about 20oC
(68oF). 7
Some discs prohibit certain operations. 8
Release the hold mode. ?
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 an hour
for it to clear.
This unit cannot play discs other than those specified. 8
Wipe the disc clean. 9
Ensure the disc is inserted correctly. >
Check the ratings setting. O 
						

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Solution
Check the battery is inserted correctly. :
Replace the battery if it is drained. :
Aim the remote control at the remote control signal
sensor. :
Languages can only be selected if they are recorded on
the DVD.
Some DVDs require you to change the languages
through menus.
Subtitles appear only if they are recorded on the DVD.
Turn the subtitles on. C
Subtitles may fail to appear around the A and B points in
A-B repeat, and around the points you marked to play
again.
Angles can only be selected if they are recorded on the
DVD.
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 screen, then turn the unit off.
Separate the unit from mobile phones if they are beingused close to each other.
V.S.S. may cause distortion with some discs. Turn V.S.S.
off if this occurs. D
The speakers are off if the LCD is closed or headphones
are connected.
Turn up the volume.
Check all connections and settings. Q–U
Check input mode of the other equipment.
Adjust the brightness. E
Problem
No operation with
remote control.
The audio soundtrack
or subtitle language
cannot be changed.
Subtitles not shown.
Angles cannot be
changed.
You have forgotten
your ratings
password.
You want to reset the
unit to the factory
settings.
There is a lot of
noise.
Distorted sound.
No sound from the
unit’s speakers.
No sound from otherspeakers.
The monitor is dark.
Troubleshooting Guide