Panasonic Dvd S27 Operating Instructions Manual

							PPCRQT7240-1PGCUGNGCSGCAGCEEPX
Operating Instructions
DVD/CD PLAYER
Model No. DVD-S27/DVD-S27U/DVD-S24
The illustration shows DVD-S27 for U.S.A. and Canada.
®
Dear customerThank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and 
safety, please read these instructions carefully before connecting, 
operating or adjusting this product. Please keep this manual for future 
reference.
Region numberThe player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region 
number or “ALL”.
Example:[U.S.A.\and\Canada[
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Accessories/Discs that can be played/Disc handling  . . . . . 3
Basic play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Enjoying higher quality audio and video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5Changing the play sequences  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Using navigation menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Convenient functions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Using On-Screen Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Changing the player settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Product Service/Maintenance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Main feature index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Back coverRegion Number
U.S.A.,Canada and units with PX printed on the 
outer packaging1
The Middle East and South Africa 2
Asia 3
Australia and N.Z. 4
Russia 5
2
4 1ALL1
This manual was printed with soy based ink.
Table of contents
Getting started
STEP 1 The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
STEP 2 Connection to a television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
STEP 3 QUICK SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Operations
Reference
Referencia rápida en español(Spanish Quick Reference). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating 
instructions are DVD-S27 for U.S.A. and Canada. 
						

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Except for U.S.A. and Canada
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. AND CANADA
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed 
below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the 
manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, 
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type 
plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A 
grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The 
wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the 
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for 
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10)Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly 
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from 
the apparatus.
 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12)Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table 
specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. 
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or 
when unused for long periods of time.
14)
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any 
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been 
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has 
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has 
been dropped.
CAUTION!
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR 
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE 
SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS 
RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR 
YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED 
PERSONNEL.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC 
SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT 
EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, 
MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND 
THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, 
SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE 
APPARATUS.
CAUTION!
≥DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A 
BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER 
CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL 
VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 
OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE 
THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT 
OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.
≥DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION 
OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, 
CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.
≥DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH 
AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.
≥DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY 
FRIENDLY MANNER.
[The\Middle\East,\South\Africa\and\Asia\
THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN TROPICAL CLIMATES.
\Australia,\N.Z.,\Russia,\and\units\with\PX\printed\on\the\outer\packaging]
THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES.
This product may receive radio interference caused by mobile 
telephones during use. If such interference is apparent, please increase 
separation between the product and the mobile telephone. 
(Inside of product)The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily 
accessible or the mains plug or an appliance coupler shall remain 
readily operable.
CAUTION:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for 
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against 
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment 
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not 
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause 
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no 
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If 
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television 
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and 
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or 
more of the following measures:
≥Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
≥Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
≥Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to 
which the receiver is connected.
≥Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would 
void the user’s authority to operate this device.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is 
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause 
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference 
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
The lightning flash with arrowhead 
symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is 
intended to alert the user to the presence 
of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within 
the product’s enclosure that may be of 
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of 
electric shock to persons.
CAUTION
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The exclamation point within an 
equilateral triangle is intended to alert the 
user to the presence of important 
operating and maintenance (servicing) 
instructions in the literature accompanying 
the appliance.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Accessories
(Only for U.S.A.) To order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases” on page 14.
(For other areas) To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase.
Use numbers when asking for replacement parts.
∏1 Remote control (EUR7631020)
∏1 AC power supply cord
[U.S.A.\and\Canada](K2CB2CB00006)
\Australia\and\N.Z.](K2CJ2DA00008)
[United\Arab\Emirates,\South\Africa,\Asia,\Russia,\
\and\units\with\PX\printed\on\the\outer\packaging](RJA0019-2X)
∏2 AC power supply cords
[The\Middle\East]except\United\Arab\Emirates\(RJA0019-2X)
(RJA0053-3X)
[For\Saudi\Arabia\∏1 Audio/video cable (JAC3315N)
∏2 Remote control batteries
\Units\with\PX\printed\on	he\outer\packaging\
∏1 Power plug adaptor (K2DA42E00001)
[Note]The included AC power supply cord is for use with this unit only. Do not 
use it with other equipment.
§A process that allows play on compatible equipment.
≥It may not be possible to play the above discs in all cases due to the type of disc or condition of the recording.
∫Discs that cannot be playedDVD-Audio, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, DVDiR, iRW, DVD-RW, 
SACD, Divx Video Discs and Photo CD, DVD-RAM that cannot be removed from 
their cartridge, 2.6-GB and 5.2-GB DVD-RAM, and “Chaoji VCD” available on 
the market including CVD, DVCD and SVCD that do not conform to IEC62107.
∫Audio format of DVDsYou can play discs in stereo with these 
symbols.
∫To clean discs[DVD-V] [VCD] [CD]
Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
[RAM] [DVD-R]
≥
Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner (LF-K200DCA1, where available).≥Never use cloths or cleaners for CDs etc.
∫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 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.
Discs that can be played
Disc Logo
Indication 
in these 
operating 
instructions
Remarks
DVD-RAM[RAM]Recorded using Version 1.1 of the Video 
Recording Format (a unified video 
recording standard).≥Recorded with DVD video recorders, DVD 
video cameras, personal computers, etc.
≥
Remove discs from their cartridges before use.
[JPEG]Recorded using the DCF (Design rule for 
Camera File system) standard.≥Recorded with Panasonic DVD-Video recorders≥To play JPEG files, select “Play as Data 
Disc” in Other Menu (➜page 9).
DVD-Video
[DVD-V]—
DVD-RPanasonic DVD-R recorded and finalized
§ on a Panasonic DVD-Video recorders or DVD- 
Video cameras are played as DVD-Video on this unit.
Video CD
[VCD]—
SVCDConforming to IEC62107
CD[CD]—
CD-R
CD-RW—[WMA]
[MP3]
[JPEG]
[CD]
[VCD]≥This unit can play CD-R/RW (audio recording disc) recorded with the formats on the left. 
Close the sessions or finalize
§ the disc after recording.
≥HighMAT discs
WMA, MP3 or JPEG files only.
To play without using the HighMAT function, select “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu 
(➜page 9).
HighMAT™ and the HighMAT logo are either 
trademarks or registered trademarks of 
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/
or other countries.
Disc handling
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STEP 1 The remote control
≥Do not place the unit on amplifiers or equipment that may become hot. The heat can damage the unit.
≥Do not connect through the video cassette recorder. Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not display properly.
≥Turn off all equipment before connection and read the appropriate operating instructions.
≥Connect the terminals of the same color.
∫Connect the AC power supply cord last
Conserving powerThis unit consumes a small amount of power, even  
when it is turned off (1 W). To save power when the 
unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug it from 
the household AC outlet.
[The\Middle\East\
≥Use the AC power supply cord that matches the 
socket for the area you live in.
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television.
To change these settings laterSelect “ QUICK SETUP” in “Others” tab (➜ page 10).
∫Batteries≥Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the 
remote control.
≥Do not use rechargeable type batteries.
Do not:≥mix old and new batteries.
≥use different types at the same time.
≥heat or expose to flame.
≥take apart or short circuit.
≥attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese 
batteries.
≥
use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.
Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte 
leakage which can damage items the fluid contacts 
and may cause a fire.
Remove if the remote control is not going to be used 
for a long period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.
∫UseAim at the remote control sensor, avoiding obstacles, 
at a maximum range of 7 m (23 feet) directly in front 
of the unit.
R6/LR6, AA, UM-3
STEP 2 Connection to a television
   R           L      COMPONENT
VIDEO INAUDIO IN
orVIDEO  
INS VIDEO 
INAUDIO IN
  R           L
Audio/video 
cable (included)
VIDEO IN or S VIDEO IN 
S video cable§
COMPONENT VIDEO IN
Video
cables
§When using this connection, the audio cable
(red and white plugs) should also be 
connected.
To enjoy progressive videoConnect to a progressive output 
compatible television.
1Select “Enable” in the progressive 
output setting in QUICK SETUP 
(➜ see below).
2Set “Video Output Mode” in Picture 
Menu to “480P” (➜page 9).
All Panasonic televisions with 480P input 
connectors are compatible. Consult the 
manufacturer if you have another brand 
of television.
You can connect the audio cable to the 2-
channel audio input terminals of an 
analog amplifier or system component to 
enjoy stereo.
Audio/video 
cable
(included)Not used
Television
Back of the unit
WITHWITH
\U.S.A.,\Canada\and\units\with\PX\printed\on	he\outer\packaging\
≥Select “Darker” from the “Black Level Control” in the “Video” 
tab (➜ page 10).
AC  IN
AC power supply cord 
(included)
To household AC outlet 
[For[Saudi]Arabia\
For units with PX printed on the outer packagingIf the power plug does not fit your AC 
outlet, use the power plug adaptor 
(included). 
If it still doesn’t fit, contact an electrical 
parts distributor for assistance.
COAXIAL IN
Amplifier with a 
built-in decoder or a 
decoder-amplifier 
combination Coaxial cable
Back of the unit
∫Enjoying multi-channel surround sound
Change “PCM Digital Output”, 
“Dolby Digital”, “DTS Digital 
Surround” and “MPEG
§” in “Audio” 
tab (➜page 10).
§MPEG: [The\Middle\East,\South\Africa,\Russia,\Australia\and\N.Z.]
STEP 3 QUICK SETUP
12 3 4 5
Power ON.Shows QUICK 
SETUP screen.Follow the message 
and make the settings.Press to finish 
QUICK SETUP.Press to 
exit.
DIRECT NAVIGATORPLAY LIST
MENU
TOP MENU
DISPLAY
SUBTITLE AUDIO
ANGLE/PAGESETUP
PLAY MODESLEEPZOOMGROUPRETURN
ENTER
AV ENHANCERADVANCED
SURROUND PICTURE MODEREPEATFL SELECTOPEN/CLOSE
SETUPENTERRETURNENTERSETUP
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Basic play
[Note]Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [∫] when you 
finish to preserve the unit’s motor and your television screen.
∫Standby/on switch (Í/I)Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In 
standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power.
\Units\sold\outside\the\U.S.A\and\Canada\
Standby/on indicator (Í)When the unit is connected to the AC mains supply, this indicator 
lights up in standby mode and goes out when the unit is turned on.
By just pressing this one button the disc type is 
automatically determined and the best audio and 
video settings which are indicated below are 
configured.
Press [AV ENHANCER] to select “On”.
[RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD] [JPEG]Press [PICTURE MODE] to change the 
picture quality for movie viewing.
Normal
Cinema1:Mellows images and enhances detail in dark scenes.
Cinema2:Sharpens images and enhances detail in dark scenes.
Animation
Dynamic
Press to skip.
Press and hold to
–search
–slow-motion.Pause Stop
≥
Load double-sided discs so 
the label for the side you 
want to play is facing up.
1Pow er ON.2Open the disc tray.
3Load the disc.4Start play.
AV ENHANCERADVANCED
SURROUND PICTURE MODEREPEAT
PLAY SPEED
POSITION MEMORY
QUICK REPLAYCANCEL
SKIP
DIRECT NAVIGATORPLAY LIST
MENU
TOP MENU
DISPLAY
SUBTITLE AUDIO
ANGLE/PAGESETUP RETURN
ENTER
STOP PAUSE PLAYSLOW/SEARCH
FL SELECTOPEN/CLOSE
123
456
789
0
10
Remote control 
signal sensor
Stop
The position is memorized when 
“!” flashes on the display.
≥Press [1] (PLAY) to resume. 
[DVD-V] 
To review the previous 
chapters (➜ page 8, Position 
memory).
≥Press [∫] to clear the position.
Pause≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart 
play.
Skip
(Group skip [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG])
Search(during play)≥Up to 5 steps
≥Press [1] (PLAY) to start play.
≥[VCD] Slow motion, forward 
direction only
Slow-motion(during pause)
Frame-by-
frame
(during pause)
≥[VCD] forward direction only
On-screen 
item select
If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting guide
(➜ page 12, 13).
STOP
PAUSE
SKIPENTER
SLOW/SEARCH
ENTER
ENTER
Select
Register
Enter number
[RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD]
e.g. To select 12:
[S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2] 
[VCD] with playback control
While stopped, press the 
numbered buttons.
[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
e.g. To select 123:
[1] ➜ [2] ➜ [3] ➜ [ENTER]
Disc menu
[DVD-V]
Shows a disc top menu
[DVD-V]
Shows a disc menu
[VCD]
Shows a disc menu
Return to 
previous 
screen
Main unit 
displayNumber display
:;
Time display
Information 
screen[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]Turns the information screen on/off
123
456
789
0
10
TOP MENU
MENU
RETURN
RETURN
FL SELECT
SUBTITLE
Enjoying higher quality audio and video
AV Enhancer
Audio settings:  Advanced Surround (➜page 6)
 Dialogue Enhancer (➜page 9)
Video settings:  Picture Mode (➜right)
≥
When AV Enhancer is on, individual settings can no longer be changed.
AV ENHANCER
(Main unit)
 Menu
AV Enhancer        On
Picture ModePICTURE MODE
 Menu
Picture Mode      Normal
Basic play/
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(➜Refer to the back cover for remote control button positions)
[RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD] (2 or more channels)
Press [ADVANCED SURROUND] to 
select “SP1” ,“SP2”,“HP1”or “HP2”.
SP (Speaker) 1 NaturalSP 2 Enhanced
HP (Headphone) 1 NaturalHP 2 EnhancedOff
≥When using discs recorded with surround sound, sound seems to come 
from speakers on either side of you.
≥When using headphones from the connected equipment, select “HP 1” 
or “HP 2”.
≥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.
≥Do not use in combination with surround effects on other equipment.
[DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
While stopped, press [PLAY MODE].Each time you press the button:
Program -------------------------------------) Random
^-------------Off (Normal play),-----------b
≥Disable HighMAT disc play to use random and program play.
Select “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu (➜page 9).
∫Program play (up to 32 items)
1 Press the numbered buttons to 
select the items ([WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] 
then press [ENTER]).Repeat this step to program other items.2 Press [1] (PLAY).
Selecting all the items 
(on the disc or in the title or group)
Press [ENTER] and [3 4] to select “ALL”, then press [ENTER] again to 
register.
Changing the program
Press [3 4] to select an item.
–To change an item, repeat step 1.
–To clear an item, press [CANCEL] (or select “Clear” and press [ENTER]).
≥Press [ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page by page. 
Clearing the whole program
Select “Clear all” and press [ENTER]. The whole program is also cleared 
when the unit is turned off or the disc tray is opened.
∫Random play
1([DVD-V] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG])
Press the numbered buttons to 
select a group (
[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] 
then press [ENTER]) or a title.
2 Press [1] (PLAY).
To exit the program or random mode
Press [PLAY MODE] several times while stopped.
(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed
[JPEG]: Works with all JPEG content.)
Press [REPEAT] several times to select 
an item to be repeated.
Advanced Surround
Changing the play sequences(➜Refer to the back cover for remote control button positions)
Program/Random play
Repeat play
ADVANCED
SURROUND
 Menu
Advanced Surround     SP 1
PLAY MODE
Choose a title and chapter.No. TimeTitlePlayClearClear all
Chapter11
e.g. [DVD-V]
Press PLAY to startRandom Playback
to selectto startTitleChoose a title.
1
PLAY0  ~  9
e.g. [DVD-V]
REPEAT
Repeat        Off
Menu
Using navigation menus
(➜Refer to the back cover for remote control button positions)
[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
You can play JPEG files on DVD-RAM or play HighMAT discs without using 
the HighMAT function (➜page 9, “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu).
∫Using playback menus (except JPEG files on DVD-RAM)
While the menu is displayedPress [3 4] to select “All”, “Audio”, or “Picture” and press 
[ENTER]. 
≥To display/exit the screen 
Press [TOP MENU].
∫Using navigation menus
1 Press [MENU].
2Press [3 42 1] to select the group or audio/picture 
content and press [ENTER].
≥To enjoy listening to WMA/MP3 contents while showing a JPEG 
image on the screen 
Select a JPEG file first, and then select audio contents.
(The opposite order is not effective.)
≥To exit the screen 
Press [MENU].
1 While the menu is displayed, press [DISPLAY].
2Press [3 4] to select the submenu and press [ENTER].
Playing data discs 
[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [CD] (CD-text only)
Using the submenu [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
∫Searching by a content or group title
[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
Place the cursor on the group title to search a group, or place the cursor 
on the content title to search content.
1 Select “Find” (➜see above).
2 Press [34] to select a character and press [ENTER].
≥Repeat to enter another character.
≥Lower case is also searched.
≥Press [6 5] to skip between A, E, I, O and U.
≥Press [2] to erase a character.
≥Erase the asterisk (¢) to search for the titles starting with that 
character.
3 Press [1] to select “Find” and press [ENTER].The search result screen appears.4 Press [3 4] to select the content or group and press 
[ENTER].
MENU
Navigation  Menu
DISPLAYRETURNto  display  the  sub  menuGroup  005/023Content  0001/0004to  exit
Perfume
001 Brazilian 
002 Chinese 
003 Czech 
004 Hungarian 
005 Japanese 
006 Mexican
007 Philippine
008 Swedish
009 Piano
010 Vocal001 Lady Starfish
002 Metal Glue
003 Life on Jupiter
004 Starperson 001 My favorite1
002 My favorite2
5JPEG002 My favorite2005 Japanese 
001 Lady Starfish
Group and content number 
currently playing
:WMA/MP3 files :JPEG files
Number currently selected
GroupAudio/picture contents
Multi
List
Tr e e
Thumbnail
Next group
Previous group
All
Audio
Picture
Help display
Find
Content only
Groups only
Thumbnail images [JPEG] 
WMA/MP3 and JPEG files
WMA/MP3 files only
JPEG files only
To switch between guide messages and
the elapsed play time indicator
To search by content or group title (➜ see below) Groups and content
To the previous group 
[WMA] [MP3]
To the next group [WMA] [MP3]
A¢Find
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While the menu is 
displayed
Press [3 4] to move 
through the tracks 
and press [ENTER].
≥Press [ANGLE/PAGE] to 
skip page by page. 
While the menu is displayed
Select the item following the on-screen instructions.
≥To change the menu background 
Press [DISPLAY].
The background changes to the one recorded on the disc.
≥To display/exit the screen 
Press [TOP MENU].
∫Selecting from the list1 Press [MENU].
2 Press [2] then [3 4] to 
switch among Playlist, 
Group and Content lists.
3 Press [ 1] then [3 4] to 
select an item and press 
[ENTER].
≥Press [ANGLE/PAGE] to skip 
page by page.
≥To exit the screen 
Press [MENU].
1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
≥Titles appear only if you have 
entered them.
≥You cannot change program 
and disc titles.
2 Press [3 4] or the 
numbered buttons to 
select the program.
≥Press [ANGLE/PAGE] to skip 
page by page.
≥To select a 2-digit number
e.g. 23: [
S10] ➜ [2] ➜ [3]
≥Press [1] to show the contents of the program.
(Only when the disc contains a play list)
1 Press [PLAY LIST].
2 Press [3 4] or the 
numbered buttons to select 
the play list.
≥Press [ANGLE/PAGE] to skip 
page by page.
≥To select a 2-digit number
e.g. 23: [
S10] ➜ [2] ➜ [3]3 Press [ENTER]. To use the contents screen to find a track
[CD] (CD text only)
Playing HighMAT discs [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
CD-Text 
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.Ashley at Prom
10.
201
1/23
Disc Title:       All By Artist
Disc Artist:     Pink Island
Track Title:
      Long John Platinum
Track Artist:   SHIPWRECKED
City Penguin
Formura one
Soccer
Baseball
Neanderthal
Cartoons
Trilobites
White Dwarf
Discovery
ENTERRETURNto  select  and  pressto  exit
TOP MENU
2 Prev3Return Next1
New Playlist Item Long Name Display TePAG E   1 / 3
Menu1Menu2
Menu3 Play list1
Play list2
Play list3Menu: Takes you to the 
next menu which 
shows play lists 
or another menu
Play list: play starts
Playlist
Playlist
Group
ContentAll  By  Artist
ENTERRETURNto  play to  selectto  exit
Content  title   No.
1
Few times in summer
Less and less
And when I was born
Quatre gymnopedies
Youve made me sad
I cant quit him
Evening glory
Wheeling spin
Velvet Cuppermine
Ziggy starfish 2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
09
Playing the programs [RAM] 
Playing a play list [RAM] 
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
Direct Navigator
11/ 1(WED) 0:05 AM Monday feature 1
1/  1 (MON) 1:05 PM Auto action 2
2/  2 (T U E) 2:21 PM Cinema 3
3/  3 (WED) 3:37 PM Music 4
4/10(THU)11:05 AM Baseball 5Date
No.On
Contents
ENTERRETURNto  select  and  pressto  exit09
Title
PLAY LIST
11/1 0:00:01 City Penguin 1
1/ 1 0:01:20 Ashley at Prom 2
2/ 2 1:10:04 Formula one 3
3/ 3 0:10:20 Soccer 4
4/10 0:00:01 Baseball 5Date No. Length Title
Playlist
ENTERRETURNto  select  and  pressto  exit
4/11 0:00:01 City Penguin 6
4/ 15 0:01:10 Ashley at Prom 7
4/ 17 0:13:22 Formula one 8
4/ 20 0:05:30 Soccer 9
4/22 0:07:29 Baseball 10
09
Tips for making WMA/MP3 and JPEG discs (For CD-R/CD-RW)
≥Discs must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended 
formats).
≥This unit is compatible with multi-session but if there are a lot of 
sessions it takes more time for play to start. Keep the number of 
sessions to a minimum to avoid this.
Naming folders and files
At the time of recording, prefix folder 
and file names with 3-digit numbers in 
the order you want to play them (this 
may not work at times).
Files must have the extension:
“.WMA” or “.wma”
“.MP3” or “.mp3”
“.JPG”, “.jpg”, “.JPEG” or “.jpeg”[WMA]
≥You cannot play WMA files that are copy protected.
[MP3]
≥This unit is not compatible with ID3 tags.
≥Compatible sampling rate: 8, 11.02, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, and 
48 kHz
[JPEG]
≥To view JPEG files on this unit:
– Take them on a digital camera that meets the DCF Standard (Design 
rule for Camera File system) Version 1.0. Some digital cameras have 
functions that are not supported by the DCF Standard Version 1.0 
like automatic picture rotation which may render a picture un-
viewable.
– Do not alter the files in any way or save them under a different name.
≥This unit cannot display moving pictures, MOTION JPEG and other 
such formats, still pictures other than JPEG (e.g. TIFF) or play 
associated sound.
002 group
001
001 group
001 track.mp3
002 track.mp3
003 track.mp3 003 group
001 track.mp3
002 track.mp3
003 track.mp3
001 track.mp3
002 track.mp3
003 track.mp3
004 track.mp3
e.g. [MP3]root
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Convenient functions (➜Refer to the back cover for remote control button positions)
[RAM] [DVD-V]
Press [W, PLAY SPEED] or [X, PLAY 
SPEED].
–from k0.6 to k1.4 (in 0.1 units)
≥After you change the speed
–Digital output switches to PCM-2ch.
–Sampling frequency of 96 kHz is converted to 48 kHz.
≥To return to normal play
Press [
1] (PLAY).
[RAM]
 [DVD-V] [VCD]
This feature expands the letterbox picture to fit the screen.
Press [ZOOM] several times to select the preset aspect ratio
or “Auto”. (Just Fit Zoom)
Fine adjustments (Manual Zoom)
Press [2 1] .
–from 
k1.00 to k1.60 (in 0.01 units)
–from k1.60 to k2.00 (in 0.02 units)
(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed
[JPEG]: Works with all JPEG content.)
This position is memorized even after turning off the unit or changing the disc.
Press [POSITION MEMORY].
≥Up to 5 discs.
≥When the sixth disc is memorized, the earliest position is replaced.
When the unit is turned on or the disc is inserted, “
!” flashes on the 
display.
Press [1] (PLAY) to start play from that position.
To review the previous chapters [DVD-V]
Press [1] (PLAY) while the following message is displayed.
Do not press [
1] (PLAY) if you want to cancel review.
[DVD-V] (with multiple subtitles) [VCD] (SVCD only)
[RAM] (On/Off only)
Press [SUBTITLE] several times to 
select the subtitle language.
To clear/display the subtitles
Press [2 1] to select “On” or “Off ”.
≥[RAM] (Only discs that contain subtitle on/off information)
Subtitle on/off information cannot be recorded using Panasonic DVD 
Recorders. (Subtitle on/off information is also not recordable on 
Panasonic DVD-R finalized with a Panasonic DVD Recorder.)[DVD-V] (with multiple soundtracks) [RAM] [VCD]
Press [AUDIO] several times to select the soundtrack.
[RAM] [VCD]
You can use this button to select “L”, “R” or “L R”.
[DVD-V] (Karaoke discs)
Press [2 1] to select “On” or “Off ” of vocals. Read 
the disc’s instructions for details.
Signal type/dataLPCM/Î Digital/DTS/MPEG: Signal type
kHz (Sampling frequency)/bit/ch (Number of channels)
Example: 3
/2 .1ch
.1: Low frequency effect 
(not displayed if there is no signal)
 0: No surround
 1: Mono surround
 2: Stereo surround (left/right)
 1: Center
 2: Front leftiFront right
3: Front leftiFront rightiCenter
[WMA]
 [MP3] [JPEG]
A folder on WMA/MP3 and JPEG discs is treated as a “Group”.
1 Press [GROUP].
2Press [3 4] to select the item and 
press [ENTER].
Press [ANGLE/PAGE] several times to select the angle or 
rotate the still picture.
[DVD-V] (with multiple angles)–Angle select
[JPEG] –Still picture rotation
Press [SLEEP] to select the time to turn 
off (60 min, 90 min, 120 min) or “Auto”.
Auto:
–Turns the unit off 5 minutes after play finishes.–Also works with DVDs that show a menu after play finishes.
–Does not work if you stop play or show a disc menu. It is activated again 
when you restart play.
To confirm the remaining time
Press [SLEEP] again.
Except [JPEG]
(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed)
Press [QUICK REPLAY] to skip back a few 
seconds.
Items shown differ depending on the type of software.
Changing play speed
Zoom
Position memory
Subtitle
PLAY SPEED
DVD-VR
a0.9
ZOOM
 Menu
 Just Fit Zoom         a1.00
POSITION MEMORY
Position memorized
Press PLAY to preview chaptersPress PLAY to Chapter Reviewor
SUBTITLE
SubtitleOff
Menu
Audio
Starting play from a selected group
Angle select and Still picture rotation
Sleep timer
Quick replay
AUDIO
 Menu
Audio          1
GROUP
 Menu
Group Search         1
ANGLE/PAGE
SLEEP
 Menu
Sleep           Auto
QUICK REPLAY
Using On-Screen Menus (➜Refer to the back cover for remote control button positions)
123 4
Press once.(\DVD-S27/DVD-S27U\ When pressed twice, the elapsed play
time indicator appears. ➜page 9)
Select the menu. Make the settings. Press to exit.
DISPLAY
ENTER
Select
Go to the next 
menu
Register
Return to the previous menu
123
456
789
0
10
ENTER
RegisterSelect
RETURN
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∫Play Menu
(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed
[JPEG]: Works with all JPEG content.)
∫Picture Menu∫Audio Menu
§MPEG: [The\Middle\East,\South\Africa,\Russia,\Australia\and\N.Z.]
∫Display Menu
∫Other Menu
Main menus
Program
Group
Title
Chapter
Tr a ck
Playlist
ContentTo start from a specific item
Time
To skip incrementally or decrementally (Time Slip for play only)1. Press [ENTER] twice to show Time Slip indicator.
2. Press [3 4] to select the time and press [ENTER].
≥Press and hold [3 4] to change faster.
To start from a specific time (Time Search)
To change remaining/elapsed time display
Audio(➜ page 8)
To display the current bitrate or sampling frequency
ThumbnailTo show thumbnail images
Subtitle(➜ page 8)
Marker (VR)To recall a marker recorded on DVD-Video recorders
Angle(➜ page 8)
Rotate 
Picture
SlideshowTo turn on/off slideshow
To change the slideshow timing (0–30 sec)
Other settings
Play Speed(➜ page 8)
AV  
Enhancer(➜ page 5)
Repeat(➜ page 6)
Except 
[JPEG]
[RAM] (still 
picture part)
A-B 
Repeat
To repeat a specified section
Press [ENTER] at the starting and ending points. Press 
[ENTER] again to cancel.
Marker
To mark up to 5 positions to play again
[ENTER] (The unit is now ready to accept markers.)
To mark a position: [ENTER] (at the desired point)
To mark another position: [21] ➜ [ENTER]
To recall a marker: [21] ➜ [ENTER]
To erase a marker: [21] ➜ [CANCEL]
≥This feature doesn’t work during program and random 
play.
Picture 
Mode(➜ page 5)
Video 
Output 
Mode480I (Interlace) ,--. 480P (Progressive)
Transfer 
Mode
If you have chosen “480P” (➜ above), select the method 
of conversion for progressive output to suit the type of 
material.
Auto 1 (normal): For viewing film material
Auto 2: For viewing film material (the same as Auto 1, 
but able to convert 30-frame-per-second 
progressive video)
Video: For video material
Advanced 
Surround(➜ page 6)
Dialogue 
EnhancerTo make the dialogue in movies easier to hear 
[DVD-V] (Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG§, 3-channel or over, 
with the dialogue recorded in the center channel)
On ,------. Off
Attenuator Switch on if sound is distorted. (For AUDIO OUT connection)On ,------. Off
InformationOn ,------. Off
([JPEG]: Off, Date, Details)
Subtitle 
Position0 to s60 (in 2 units)
Subtitle 
BrightnessAuto, 0 to s7
4:3 Aspect
To select how to show images made for 4:3 aspect 
screens on a 16:9 aspect television.
Normal: Laterally stretches images.
Auto: Expands 4:3 letterbox images to fill more of the 
screen. Other images appear in full in the center 
of the screen.
Shrink: Images appear in the center of the screen.
Zoom: Expands all images to fill the screen.
If your television has a similar feature, use it instead for a 
better effect.
Just Fit Zoom(➜ page 8)
Manual Zoom(➜ page 8)
GUI See-throughOn ,------. Off
GUI Brightnesss3 to r3
Sleep(➜page 8)
Play as DVD-VR
Play as HighMAT
or
Play as Data DiscWhile stopped
≥Select “Play as Data Disc” to play 
JPEG files on DVD-RAM or to play a 
HighMAT disc without using the 
HighMAT function.
\DVD-S27/DVD-S27U\
∫Elapsed play time indicator
Condition–
play, pause or slow/search
Current playback itemElapsed play time: Normal Play
PGM: Program Play Current positionPlay mode
RND: Random Play
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Changing the player settings (‹Refer to the back cover for remote control button positions)
≥The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.
≥Underlined items are the factory preset.
≥See page 11 for operation.
∫“Disc” tab
∫“Video” tab 
∫“Audio” tab
∫“Display” tab 
∫“Others” tab 
§1Language options
[U.S.A.,\Canada[and\units\with\PX\printed\on\the\outer\packaging\ : 
French and Spanish
[Asia] : Chinese
[The\Middle\East,\South\Africa,\Russia,\Australia\and\N.Z.] :
French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Swedish and Dutch
§2The original language designed on the disc is selected.
§3Input a code number referring to the table on page 11.§4If the language selected for “Audio” is not available, subtitle appear in 
that language (If available on the disc).
§5[U.S.A.,\Canada[and\units\with\PX\printed\on	he\outer\packaging\§6[Asia]§7[The\Middle\East,\South\Africa,\Russia,\Australia\and\N.Z.]
The QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the 
shaded area.
Audio
Choose the audio language.
≥ English≥ (Language options)§1≥ Original§2≥ Other¢¢¢¢§3
Subtitle
Choose the subtitle language.≥ Automatic§4≥ English≥ (Language options)§1≥ Other¢¢¢¢§3
Menus
Choose the language for disc menus.≥ English≥ (Language options)§1≥ Other¢¢¢¢§3≥Changing the menu language from QUICK SETUP also changes this setting.
Ratings
Set 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≥ 0 Lock All: To prevent play of discs without ratings levels.
Changing ratings (When level 0–7 is selected)
≥ Unlock Player≥ Change Password≥ Change Level≥ Temporary Unlock
TV Aspect
Choose 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 (16:9)Progressive Out (Component)≥ Disable: Interlace output≥ Enable§5or≥ Enable (NTSC Disc Only)§6§7: Progressive outputTV Type
Select to suit the type of television.≥ Standard(Direct View TV)≥ CRT Projector≥ LCD TV/Projector≥ Projection TV≥ Plasma TV
Time Delay
When connected with an AV amplifier and 
Plasma display, adjust if you notice the 
audio is out of sync with the video.≥ 0ms≥ 20ms≥ 40ms≥ 60ms ≥ 80ms≥ 100ms 
Still Mode
Specify 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.
Black Level Control§5
Change the black level of the picture if you 
connected a television through the 
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals.≥ Lighter: When connected through VIDEO OUT or S VIDEO OUT.≥ Darker: When connected through COMPONENT VIDEO OUT.
NTSC Disc Output
§6§7Choose PAL 60 or NTSC output when playing 
NTSC discs.≥ PA L 6 0: When connected to a PAL television≥ NTSC: When connected to an NTSC television ([Asia]: “NTSC” is the factory preset.)
PCM Digital Output
Check the digital input limitations of the 
equipment you connect using COAXIAL 
terminal and select the maximum sampling 
frequency of PCM digital output.≥Up to 48 kHz:When connected to equipment compatible with 44.1 or 48 kHz
≥Up to 96 kHz:When connected to equipment compatible with 88.2 or 96 kHz
– Signals that exceed the set maximum frequency and signals from copy-protected discs are converted 
to 48 or 44.1 kHz.
– Some equipment cannot handle sampling frequencies of 88.2 kHz, even if they can handle 96 kHz.
Read your equipment’s operating instructions for details.
Dolby Digital
≥ Bitstream≥ PCMSelect “Bitstream” when the equipment can decode the bitstream (digital 
form of multi-channel data). Otherwise, select “PCM”.
≥If the bitstream is output to the equipment without a decoder, high levels 
of noise can be output and may damage your speakers and hearing. DTS Digital Surround≥ PCM≥ Bitstream
MPEG§7≥ PCM≥ Bitstream
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)
Audio during Search≥ On≥ Off
Menu Language
§5 ≥English≥Fran çais≥Español§6 ≥English≥§7 ≥English≥Fran çais≥Deutsch≥Italiano≥Español≥Por tuguês≥Svenska≥Nederlands
On-Screen Messages≥ On≥ Off
FL Dimmer
Changes the brightness of the unit’s display.≥ Bright≥ Dim≥ Auto: The display is dimmed during play, but brightens when you perform some operations.
Auto Power Off≥ On:  The unit switches to standby mode after approximately 30 minutes in the stop mode, 
irrespective of the SLEEP setting.
≥ OffHighMAT≥ Enable≥ Disable (Unable to use the HighMAT function.)QUICK SETUP≥ Ye s≥ No
Re-initialize Setting
This returns all values in the Setup menus to 
the default settings.≥ Yes: The password screen is shown if “Ratings” (➜above) are set. Please enter the same password. 
After “INI” on the display disappears, turn the unit off and on again.
≥ No
Changing the player settings