Panasonic Dvd S29 Operating Instructions Manual

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OperationsReferenceGetting started
The illustration shows DVD-S29 for U.S.A. and Canada.Operating InstructionsDVD/CD PLAYERModel No. 
DVD-S29/DVD-S26
For U.S.A.: The warranty can be found on page 20.
For Canada: The warranty can be found on page 21.
La referencia rápida en español se puede encontrar en la página 22, 23.See page 5 for details.Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are DVD-S29 
for U.S.A. and Canada.
MULTI-FORMAT PLAYBACK
DVD-RAM...

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Dear customerThank you for purchasing this product. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this 
product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future 
reference.Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS/Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Discs that can be played  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Basic play  . ....

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. AND CANADA
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.Except for U.S.A. and Canada
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,...

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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...

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Discs that can be played
Operations in these instructions are described mainly with the formats. The icons such 
as [RAM] show the formats.§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, 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, 
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STEP 1
 Connection to a television
≥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.
Please connect directly to TV.
RL
PRPB
RL
Y
Please connect directly to TV.
y
PRPB
Y
AUDIO IN
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Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television.To change these settings laterSelect “ QUICK SETUP” (➜ page 17, “Others” tab).
Please connect directly to TV.
y
RL
PRPB
Y
COAXIAL IN
Amplifier with a built-in 
decoder or a decoder-
amplifier combinationCoaxial cable∫Enjoying multi-channel surround sound
Change “PCM Digital Output”, “Dolby Digital” and “DTS Digital Surround” 
(➜page 17, “Audio” tab).
Except U.S.A. and CanadaIf the power plug does not fit your AC...

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Basic play
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.
[Except\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.≥Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [∫] when you finish to 
preserve the unit’s motor and your television screen.
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Group skip[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] Frame-by-frame(during pause)
[RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD] 
≥[VCD] forward direction only
On-screen 
item select
Return to 
previous 
screen
Enter 
number
[RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD]
e.g. To select 12: [S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2]
[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]e.g. To select 123: [1] 
➜ [2] 
➜ [3] 
➜ [ENTER]
Disc 
menu
[DVD-V]
Shows a disc top menu.
[RAM]
Plays the programs (➜page 13).
[DVD-V]
Shows a disc menu.
[RAM]
Plays a play list (➜page 13).[VCD] with playback control
Shows a disc menu.
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Convenient functions
By pressing just one button the disc type is automatically determined 
and the best audio and video settings are configured.Press [AV ENHANCER] to select “On”.≥This may not work depending on the discs recording.Press [ADVANCED SURROUND] to select “SP 1”,  
“SP 2”,“HP 1”or “HP 2”.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...