Panasonic Dvd S29 Operating Instructions Manual

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Press [AUDIO] to select the soundtrack.[RAM]
 [VCD]
You can use this button to select “L”, “R” or “LR”.
[DVD-V] (Karaoke discs)
Press [21] 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
[DVD-V] [VCD] 
Press [SUBTITLE] to select the subtitle language.≥On iR/iRW, a subtitle number may be shown for subtitles that 
are not displayed. 
To clear/display the subtitles
Press [2 1] to select “On” or “Off ”.
[RAM]Press [SUBTITLE] to select “On” or “Off”.≥Subtitle on/off information cannot be recorded using Panasonic DVD Recorders.Press [ANGLE/PAGE] to select the angle or rotate the 
still picture.Press [QUICK REPLAY] to skip back a few seconds.
≥This may not work depending on the discs recording.While stopped, press [PLAY MODE].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 15).∫Program play
 (up to 32 items)
1 Press the numbered buttons to select the 
items (➜ page 9, Enter number).
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 play1
[DVD-V]
 [WMA]
 [MP3] [JPEG] 
Press the numbered 
buttons to select a group or a title (➜ page 9, 
Enter number).
2 Press [1] (PLAY).
To exit the program or random mode
Press [PLAY MODE] several times while stopped.
Changing soundtracks[DVD-V] (with multiple soundtracks)
 [RAM] [VCD]
Changing subtitles 
[DVD-V]
 (with subtitles)
 [VCD]
 (SVCD only)
[RAM]
 (On/Off only with discs that contain subtitle on/off information)
Angle select 
[DVD-V] (with multiple angles)
Still picture rotation 
[JPEG] 
AUDIO
 Functions
Audio          1
SUBTITLE
 Functions
Subtitle Off
ANGLE/PAGE
 Functions
Angle 1/4e.g. [DVD-V]
Quick replay 
(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed)
 (Except iR/iRW)Program/Random play 
[DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
QUICK REPLAYPLAY MODE
Choose a title and chapter.
No. TimeTitle
PlayClearClear all
Chapter
11e.g. [DVD-V]
Press PLAY to start
Random Playback
to selectto startTitleChoose a title.
1
PLAY
0  ~  9e.g. [DVD-V]
Convenient functions



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Using navigation menus
You can play JPEG files on DVD-RAM or play HighMAT discs without using the HighMAT function (➜ page 15, “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu).
While the menu is displayedPress [3 4] to select 
“All”, “Audio” or “Picture” 
and press [ENTER].≥To display/exit the screen, 
press [TOP MENU].1 Press [MENU].
2 Press [3421] to select the group and press [ENTER].
3≥To play content in the group in order
Press [ENTER].
≥To start play from the selected content
Press [34] to select and press [ENTER].≥Press [ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page by page.
≥To listen to WMA/MP3 while showing a JPEG image on the screen 
Select a JPEG first, and then select WMA/MP3.
(The opposite order is not effective.)
≥To exit the screen, press [MENU].
∫Using the submenu1 Press [MENU].
2 Press [FUNCTIONS].
3 Press [3 4] to select an item and press [ENTER].∫Searching by a content or group title1 Press [MENU].
≥Press [2 1] to highlight a group title to search a group, or a content title to search 
its content.
2 Press [FUNCTIONS].
3 Press [3 4] to select “Find” and 
press [ENTER].
4 Press [3 4] 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.
5 Press [1] to select “Find” and press [ENTER].
The search result screen appears.
6 Press [3 4] to select the content or group and press [ENTER].
Playing WMA/MP3/JPEG discs 
[WMA]
 [MP3]
 [JPEG]
MENU
TOP MENUPlaying items in order (Playback Menu)
Playing from the selected item (Navigation Menu)
Playback Menu
ENTER
to select and pressAll Total 434Audio Total 7Picture Total 427
 WMA/MP3/JPEG
 WMA/MP3
JPEG
Navigation  
Menu
FUNCTIONS
RETURN
to  display  the  sub  menuGroup  005/023Content  0001/0004
to  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
5
JPEG
002 My favorite2005 Japanese 
001 Lady Starfish
Group and content number currently playing
:WMA/MP3:JPEG
Number currently selected
Group
Content
Multi
List
TreeThumbnail
Next groupPrevious groupAll
Audio
PictureHelp displayFind
Content only
Groups only
Thumbnail images [JPEG] 
WMA/MP3 and JPEG
WMA/MP3 only
JPEG onlyTo switch between guide messages and the elapsed play time indicatorTo search by a content or group title (➜ see below) Groups and content
To the previous groupTo the next group
A¢
Find
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Titles appear with CD text playback.1 Press [MENU].
2 Press [3 4] to select the 
track and press [ENTER].≥Press [ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page by 
page.
≥To exit the screen, press [MENU].
While the menu is displayedPress [3421] to select then press [ENTER].≥To return to the menu screen, press [TOP MENU] then press [RETURN] several times.≥To change the menu background, press [FUNCTIONS].
The background changes to the one recorded on the disc.
≥To display/exit the screen, press [TOP MENU].1 During play, 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].≥Titles appear only if you have entered them.
≥You cannot edit play lists and titles.
1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
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.
3 Press [ENTER].
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].
Playing CD 
[CD]
Playing HighMAT
TM discs
 [WMA]
 [MP3]
 [JPEG]
Selecting from the list
MENU
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:   SHIPWRECKEDCity Penguin
Formura one
Soccer
Baseball
Neanderthal
Cartoons
Trilobites
White Dwarf
Discovery
ENTER
RETURN
to  select  and  press
to  exit
e.g. CD text
Press [FUNCTIONS] to switch between guide 
messages and the elapsed play time indicator.
MENU
TOP MENU
Menu:
Takes you to the next menu which 
shows play lists or another menu.Play list:
Play starts.
PlaylistPlaylist
Group
ContentAll  By  Artist
ENTER
RETURN
to  play to  select
to  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
Pink Island
Playing RAM discs
 [RAM]
 
Playing the programs
Playing a play list 
(Only when the disc contains a play list)
PLAY LIST
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
Direct Navigator
11/ 1(WED) 0:05 Monday featureAM
AM PM
PM
PM 1
1/  1 (MON) 1:05 Auto action 2
2/  2 (T U E) 2:21 Cinema 3
3/  3 (WED) 3:37 Music 4
4/10(THU) 11:05 Baseball 5Date
No.On
Contents
RETURN
to  select
to  exit
09
Title
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
ENTER
RETURN
to  select  and  press
to  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
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Using On-Screen Menus
Items shown differ depending on the type of software.§ Except iR/iRW
∫Play Menu(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed, [JPEG] The Repeat and Marker 
functions can be used.)
1234
Press. Select the menu. Make the settings. Press to exit.
FUNCTIONS
ENTERSelect
Go to the next 
menu
Register
Return to the previous menu
123
456
789
0
10
ENTER
RegisterSelect
RETURN
Main menus
Program, Group, Title
Chapter, Track
Playlist, Content
To 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 alter faster.
To start from a specific time
§ (Time Search)
To change remaining/elapsed time display
Audio
(➜ page 11, Changing soundtracks)
To display the current bitrate or sampling frequency
Thumbnail
To show thumbnail images
Subtitle
(➜ page 11, Changing subtitles)
Marker (VR)
To recall a marker recorded on DVD-Video recorders
Angle
(➜ page 11, Angle select)
Rotate Picture
(➜ page 11, Still picture rotation)
Slideshow
To turn on/off slideshow
To change the slideshow timing (0–30 sec)
Other 
Settings
(➜ right)
Other Settings
Play Speed
(➜page 10, Changing play speed)
AV Enhancer
(➜page 10, Recalling recommended audio/video setting)
Repeat
Select an item to be repeated.
A-B Repeat
To repeat a specified section
Press [ENTER] at the starting and ending points.
Press [ENTER] again to cancel.
≥[RAM] (still picture part): Does not work.
MarkerExcept [RAM] To mark up to 5 positions to play again
Press [ENTER] (The unit is now ready to accept markers.)
To mark a position: [ENTER] (at the desired point)
To mark another position: [21] to select “¢”➜ [ENTER]
To recall a marker: [21] ➜ [ENTER]
To erase a marker: [21] ➜ [CANCEL]
≥This feature doesn’t work during program and random play.
≥Markers you add clear when you open the disc tray or switch the 
unit to standby.Advanced 
Disc Review
(➜page 9, Reviewing titles/programs to play)
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∫Picture Menu
∫Audio Menu
∫Display Menu∫Other MenuPicture Mode
(➜page 10, Picture Mode)
Video Output 
Mode
480i (interlace) ,------. 480p (progressive)
When you select “480p” and a confirmation screen appears, select 
“Yes” only if connecting to a progressive output compatible 
television.
Transfer 
Mode
If you have chosen 
“480p”
 (➜ above), select the method of conversion 
for progressive output to suit the type of material.
Auto1 (normal): Detects 24 frame-per-second film content and 
appropriately converts it.
Auto2: Compatible with 30 frame-per-second film content in 
addition to 24 frame-per-second film content.
Video: Select when using Auto1 and Auto2, and the video content 
is distorted.
Advanced Surround
(➜page 10, Enjoying virtual surround)
Dialogue 
Enhancer
To make the dialogue in movies easier to hear 
[DVD-V] (Dolby Digital, DTS, 3-channel or over, with the dialogue 
recorded in the center channel)
On ,------. Off
Sound Enhancement
(➜page 9, Enjoying clear sound)
Attenuator 
With AUDIO OUT connections (➜page 6)
Switch on if sound is distorted.
On ,------. Off
Information
Off, Date, Details
Subtitle Position
0 to s60 (in 2 units)
Subtitle Brightness
Auto, 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: The standard setting is “Shrink”. However this 
automatically changes to “Zoom” with a letterbox picture.
Shrink: Images appear in the center of the screen.
Zoom: Expands to 4:3 aspect ratio.
Just Fit Zoom
(➜page 10, Zoom)
Manual Zoom
(➜page 10, Zoom)
GUI See-through
Off, On, Auto
GUI Brightness
s3 to r3
Setup
(➜page 16, Changing the player settings)
Play as DVD-VR
Play as HighMAT
or
Play as Data Disc
Select “Play as Data Disc” to play JPEG files on DVD-RAM or 
to play a HighMAT disc without using the HighMAT function.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D 
symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.“DTS” and “DTS 2.0 i Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, lnc.
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.MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia.HighMAT™
 and the HighMAT logo are either trademarks or 
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United 
States and/or other countries.
Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks, 
or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the 
United States and/or other countries.
WMA is a compression format developed by Microsoft 
Corporation. It achieves the same sound quality as MP3 
with a file size that is smaller than that of MP3.
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Changing the player settings
≥The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.
≥Underlined items are the factory preset.∫“Disc” tab∫“Video” tab 1234 5
Shows Setup menu. Select the tab. Select the item. Make the settings. Press to exit.
SETUP
ENTERSelect
Go right
ENTERSelect
Register
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ENTER
RegisterSelect
SETUP
The QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area.
Audio
Choose the audio 
language.English
French Spanish Original
§1
Other
¢¢¢¢
§2
Subtitle
Choose the subtitle 
language.Automatic
§3
English French Spanish
Other
¢¢¢¢
§2
Menus
Choose the 
language for disc 
menus.
English
French Spanish Other
¢¢¢¢
§2
≥Changing the menu language from QUICK SETUP also 
changes this setting.
Advanced Disc 
Review
Select how to review 
(➜ page 9).
Intro Mode
: Reviews each title/program.
Interval Mode: Reviews each 10 minutes.
Ratings
Set a ratings level to 
limit DVD-Video play.
≥Follow the on-
screen instructions.Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected)
8 No Limit1 to 7
0 Lock All: To prevent play of discs without ratings levels.
When setting a ratings level, a password screen is shown. 
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Do not forget your password.
A message screen will be shown if a DVD-Video exceeding the
ratings level is inserted in the unit. Follow the on-screen instructions.
TV 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)
TV 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
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.
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∫“Audio” tab
∫“Display” tab 
∫“Others” tab 
§1The original language designed on the disc is selected.§2Input a code number referring to the table (➜ below).§3If the language selected for “Audio” is not available, subtitles appear in that language 
(If available on the disc). 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 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
With COAXIAL 
connections (
➜ page 7)
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 SurroundWith COAXIAL 
connections (
➜ page 7)
Bitstream
PCM
Dynamic Range 
CompressionOff
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)
Menu Language
English
Français Español
On-Screen Messages
On
Off
FL Dimmer
Changes the brightness 
of the unit’s display.
Bright
Dim
Auto: The display is dimmed, but brightens only when you 
perform some operations.
Auto Power Off On:  The unit switches to standby mode after about 30 
minutes in the stop mode.
Off
QUICK SETUP
Ye s
No
Re-initialize Setting
This returns all values 
in the Setup menus to 
the default settings.Ye s: The password screen is shown if “Ratings” (➜page 16) 
are set. Please enter the same password. After “INI” on 
the display disappears, turn the unit off and on again.
No
Abkhazian: 6566
Afar : 6565
Afrikaans: 6570
Albanian: 8381
Ameharic: 6577
Arabic: 6582
Armenian: 7289
Assamese: 6583
Aym a ra : 6 58 8
Azerbaijani: 6590
Bashkir: 6665
Basque: 6985
Bengali; Bangla: 6678
Bhutani: 6890
Bihari: 6672
Breton: 6682
Bulgarian: 6671
Burmese: 7789
Byelorussian: 6669
Cambodian: 7577
Catalan: 6765
Chinese: 9072
Corsican: 6779
Croatian: 7282
Czech: 6783
Danish: 6865
Dutch: 7876
English: 6978
Esperanto: 6979
Estonian: 6984
Faroese: 7079
Fiji: 7074
Finnish: 7073
French: 7082
Frisian: 7089
Galician: 7176
Georgian: 7565
German: 6869
Greek: 6976
Greenlandic: 7576
Guarani: 7178
Gujarati: 7185Hausa: 7265
Hebrew: 7387
Hindi: 7273
Hungarian: 7285
Icelandic: 7383
Indonesian: 7378
Interlingua: 7365
Irish: 7165
Italian: 7384
Japanese: 7465
Javanese: 7487
Kannada: 7578
Kashmiri: 7583
Kazakh: 7575
Kirghiz: 7589
Korean: 7579
Kurdish: 7585
Laotian: 7679
Latin: 7665
Latvian, Lettish: 7686
Lingala: 7678
Lithuanian: 7684
Macedonian: 7775
Malagasy: 7771
Malay: 7783
Malayalam: 7776
Maltese: 7784
Maori: 7773
Marathi: 7782
Moldavian: 7779
Mongolian: 7778
Nauru: 7865
Nepali: 7869
Norwegian: 7879
Oriya: 7982
Pashto, Pushto: 8083
Persian: 7065
Polish: 8076
Portuguese: 8084
Punjabi: 8065
Quechua: 8185
Rhaeto-Romance:
8277Romanian: 8279
Russian: 8285
Samoan: 8377
Sanskrit: 8365
Scots Gaelic: 7168
Serbian: 8382
Serbo-Croatian: 8372
Shona: 8378
Sindhi: 8368
Singhalese: 8373
Slovak: 8375
Slovenian: 8376
Somali: 8379
Spanish: 6983
Sundanese: 8385
Swahili: 8387
Swedish: 8386
Tagalog: 8476
Tajik: 8471
Tamil: 8465
Tatar: 8484
Telugu: 8469
Thai: 8472
Tibetan: 6679
Tigrinya: 8473
Tonga: 8479
Turkish: 8482
Turkmen: 8475
Twi: 8487
Ukrainian: 8575
Urdu: 8582
Uzbek: 8590
Vietnamese: 8673
Volapük: 8679
Welsh: 6789
Wolof: 8779
Xhosa: 8872
Yiddish: 7473
Yoruba: 8979
Zulu: 9085
Language code list
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Troubleshooting guide
Before requesting service, make the following 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, refer to 
the “Customer Services Directory” on page 20 if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to the “Product information” on page 4 if you reside in Canada. In other areas, consult your dealer 
for instructions. (Reference pages are shown in parentheses.)Power
No operation
Specific operation impossible or incorrectPicture incorrectNo power.
≥Insert the AC power supply cord securely into the household 
AC outlet. (7)
The unit is 
automatically 
switched to the 
standby mode.≥When “Auto Power Off ” is set to “On”, the unit automatically 
switches to standby after approximately 30 minutes in the 
stop mode. (17)
No response 
when any buttons 
pressed.
≥This unit cannot play discs other than the ones listed in 
these operating instructions. (5)
≥The unit may not be operating properly due to lightning, 
static electricity or some other external factor. Turn the unit 
off and then back to ON. Alternatively, turn the unit off, 
disconnect the AC power supply cord, and then reconnect it.
≥Condensation has formed: Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to 
evaporate.
No response 
when remote 
control buttons 
pressed.≥Check that the batteries are installed correctly. (7)
≥The batteries are depleted: Replace them with new ones. (7)
≥Point the remote control at the remote control sensor and 
operate. (8)
No picture or 
sound.
≥Check the video or audio connection. (6, 7)
≥Check the power or input setting of the connected 
equipment.
≥Check that the DVD-RAM has something recorded on it.
You have forgotten 
your ratings 
password.Reset all the settings 
to Factor y Preset.
≥While stopped, press and hold [QUICK OSD] [DVD-S29] or 
[ADVANCED DISC REVIEW] [DVD-S26] and [;] on the unit 
and then also press and hold [< OPEN/CLOSE] on the unit 
until “Initialized” disappears from the television. Turn the unit 
off and on again. All settings will return to the default values.
It takes time 
before play starts. 
[MP3]
≥Play may take time to begin when an MP3 track has still 
picture data. Even after the track starts, the correct play time 
will not be displayed, however this is normal.
The program and 
random play 
functions do not 
work. [DVD-V]≥These functions do not work with some DVD-Videos.
Menu doesn’t 
appear. [VCD] with 
playback control
≥Press [∫] twice and then press [1] (PLAY).
Subtitle position 
is wrong.≥Adjust the position. (“Subtitle Position” in Display Menu) (15)No subtitles.
≥Display the subtitles. (11)
The subtitles 
overlap closed 
captions recorded 
on discs.≥Clear the subtitles. (11)
In A-B repeat, 
point B is 
automatically set.
≥The end of an item becomes point B when it is reached.
Repeat play is 
automatically 
canceled.≥A-B repeat is canceled when you press [QUICK REPLAY].
≥Repeat play may be canceled when you press [CM SKIP] or 
[ADVANCED DISC REVIEW].
Picture distorted.
≥Ensure that the unit is not connected through a video 
cassette recorder. (6)
≥Make sure that progressive output has not been selected 
when the connected television is not progressive compatible. 
Press and hold [CANCEL] until the picture displays correctly. 
The settings will return to “480i”.
Picture size 
doesn’t fit the 
screen.≥Change “TV Aspect” in “Video” tab. (16)
≥Use the television to change the aspect. If your television 
does not have that function, change “4:3 Aspect” in Display 
Menu. (15)
≥Change the Zoom setting. (10)
The television 
may display 
incorrectly or 
colors appear 
faded.
≥PAL discs cannot be played.
Menu not 
displayed 
correctly.≥Restore the zoom ratio to a1.00. (10)
≥Set “Subtitle Position” in Display Menu to “0”. (15)
≥Set “4:3 Aspect” in Display Menu to “Normal”. (15)
Auto zoom 
function does not 
work well.
≥Turn off TV’s zoom function.
≥Use the other preset aspect ratios or manual adjustment. 
(10)
≥Zoom function may not work well, especially in dark scenes 
and may not work depending on the type of disc.
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Progressive video
Sound incorrect
RecordingUnit displays 
 
Television displays
There is ghosting 
when progressive 
output is on.
≥This problem is caused by the editing method or material 
used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use 
interlace output. Change “Video Output Mode” in Picture 
Menu to “480i”. (15)
Pictures not in 
progressive 
output.≥If the unit is connected to the television through VIDEO OUT 
or S VIDEO OUT, output will be interlace.
Closed captions 
not displayed.
≥When progressive output is on, closed captions will not be 
displayed.
Sound distorted.
≥Select “Off ” in “Advanced Surround”. (10) 
≥Select “On” in “Attenuator” in Audio Menu if it causes 
distortion with AUDIO OUT connections. (15)
≥Noise may occur when playing WMA files.
Piercing noise 
comes from the 
speakers.≥If you have connected a digital amplifier which does not 
include decoder, be sure to select “PCM” in “Dolby Digital” or 
“DTS Digital Surround” in “Audio” tab. (17)
Effects do not 
work.
≥None of the audio effects work when the unit is outputting 
bitstream signals from the COAXIAL terminal. (7)
≥Some audio effects do not work or have less effect with 
some discs.
≥Advanced Surround and Sound Enhancement do not work if 
you have changed the play speed.
No sound≥There may be a pause in sound when you change the play 
speed.
Cannot record to 
digital recording 
equipment.
(Incorrect sound 
recorded.)
≥You cannot record WMA/MP3.
≥You cannot record DVDs that have protection preventing 
digital recording.
≥You cannot record DVDs if the recording equipment cannot 
handle signals with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz.
≥Make the following settings:
– Advanced Surround: Off (10)
– PCM Digital Output: Up to 48 kHz (17)
– Dolby Digital/DTS Digital Surround: PCM (17)
“noPLAy” 
≥You inserted a disc the unit cannot play; insert one it can. (5)
≥You inserted a blank disc.
≥You inserted a disc that has not been finalized. (5)
“U11”≥The disc may be dirty. (21)
“H∑∑”
∑∑ stands for a 
number.
≥Trouble may have occurred. The number following “H” 
depends on the status of the unit. Turn the unit off and then 
back to ON. Alternatively, turn the unit off, disconnect the AC 
power supply cord, and then reconnect it.
≥If the service numbers fail to clear, note the service number 
and contact a qualified service person.
“nodISC”≥You haven’t inserted a disc: Insert one.
≥You haven’t inserted the disc correctly: Insert it correctly. (8)
“/”
≥The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.
“Cannot display 
group xx, content 
xx”≥You are trying to play incompatible groups or content. (5)
“Check the disc”
≥This disc may be dirty. (21)
“This disc may 
not be played in 
your region”≥You can only play DVD-Video if their region number is “1”, 
“ALL” or multiple region number including “1”. (5)
No on-screen 
display.
≥Select “On” in “On-Screen Messages” in “Display” tab.  (17)
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RQT8218Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.)
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.)
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Panasonic DVD Player Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty CoverageIf your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer 
Electronics Company or 
Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
 (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the 
length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“Limited 
Warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with 
a new or a refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.
During the “Labor” Limited Warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” 
warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must mail-in your product during the warranty 
period. If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they are not warranted. This Limited Warranty only 
applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This Limited Warranty 
is extended only to the original purchaser and only covers product purchased as new. A purchase 
receipt or other proof of original purchase date is required for Limited Warranty service.
Mail-In Service
For assistance in the continental U.S.A. in obtaining repairs please ship the product to:
Panasonic Services Company
Customer Servicenter
Suite B
4900 George McVay Drive
McAllen, TX 78503
For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.
When shipping the unit carefully pack and send it prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the 
original carton. Include a letter detailing the complaint and provide a day time phone and/or email 
address where you can be reached.
IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD THE PURCHASER WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT/PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE OF PURCHASE, AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE. CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE.Limited Warranty Limits And ExclusionsThis Limited Warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT 
COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The Limited Warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER 
damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the 
warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, 
alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper 
maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as hotel, office, 
restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than a Factor y 
Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY 
COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL 
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH 
OF THIS WARRANTY. 
(As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, cost of having someone remove 
or re-install an installed unit if applicable, travel to and from the servicer, loss of or damage to media or 
images, data or other recorded content. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.)
ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF 
MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or 
limitations on how long an implied Limited Warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.
This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from 
state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the Limited Warranty period, you 
may contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to 
the warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.
PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ARE YOUR 
RESPONSIBILITY.
F1104
Product or Part Name Parts Labor
DVD Player One (1) Year Ninety (90) Days
Rechargeable Batteries
(in exchange for defective item)Ten (10) Days Not Applicable
Customer Services DirectoryObtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or 
Servicenter; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature 
requests by visiting our Web Site at:http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupportor, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfoYou may also contact us directly at:
1-800-211-PANA (7262),
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST.For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855Accessory PurchasesPurchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by 
visiting our Web Site at:http://www.pasc.panasonic.comor, send your request by E-mail to:[email protected] may also contact us directly at:
1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday – Friday 9 am to 8 pm, EST.)
Panasonic Services Company
20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605-1277Service in Puerto RicoPanasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985Phone (787)750-4300, Fax (787)768-2910



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