Panasonic Dvd S38 Operating Instructions Manual

							Operating InstructionsManuel d’utilisation
Instrucciones de funcionamiento
DVD/CD PLAYER
LECTEUR DVD/CD
REPRODUCTOR DE DVD/CD
Model No./Modèles/Nº de modelo DVD-S58
 DVD-S38
PPVQT2R59
If you have any questions, contact
  In the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico: 
   1-800-211-PANA (7262)
  In Canada: 1-800-561-5505
Pour toute demande de renseignements, 
appelez au 1-800-561-5505.
Si usted tiene alguna pregunta, póngase en 
contacto con 1-800-211-PANA (7262).U.S.A. and Puerto Rico:
  The warranty can be found on page 33.
  Please register via the Internet at:
 www.Panasonic.com/register
Canada :The warranty can be found on page 34.
La garantie se trouve à la page 33.
La garantía se puede encontrar en la página 33.
Haga el registro por medio de Internet en:
www.Panasonic.com/register
DVD-S58
(DVD-S58 only)
(DVD-S58 seulement)
(DVD-S58 solamente)
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FRANÇAIS
ESPAÑOL
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 amplifi  ers) 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 
fi t 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 specifi  ed 
by the manufacturer.
12)  Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,  or table specifi  ed 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 qualifi
 ed 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.
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.
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.
USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED 
ACCESSORIES.
DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER 
(OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER 
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. 
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED 
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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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 read the instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPEN
CAUTION:  TO REDUCE THE RISK OF 
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT 
REMOVE SCREWS.
  NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS 
INSIDE.
  REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED 
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning fl  ash 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 
suffi  cient magnitude to constitute a risk of 
electric shock to persons.
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.
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.
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.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
FCC Note: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 modifi  cations 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.
Responsible Party:
Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094 
Support Contact:
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
Telephone No.: 1-800-211-PANA (7262) •
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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of 
Dolby Laboratories.
Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent 
#: 5,451,942 & other U.S. and worldwide patents 
issued & pending. DTS and the Symbol are registered 
trademarks and DTS Digital Out and the DTS 
logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product includes 
software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Defi nition Multimedia 
Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of 
HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other 
countries.
This product incorporates copyright protection 
technology that is protected by U.S. patents and 
other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright 
protection technology must be authorized by 
Macrovision, and is intended for home and other 
limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized 
by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly 
is prohibited.
NOTE:
DVD-S58 is used in the illustrations unless 
otherwise mentioned.
Illustrations shown may be different between 
models and countries.
The model number and serial number of this product 
can be found on either the back or the bottom of the 
unit. Please note them in the space provided below 
and keep for future reference.
MODEL NUMBER  
SERIAL NUMBER  
Maintenance
Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth Never use alcohol, paint thinner or 
benzine to clean this unit.
Before using chemically treated cloth, 
read the instructions that came with 
the cloth carefully.
Cleaning of the lens is generally not 
necessary although this depends on 
the operating environment.
Do not use commercially available 
lens cleaners as they may cause 
malfunction.
Clean discs Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe 
dry.
Disc handling precautions
Handle discs by the edges to avoid 
inadvertent scratches or fi  ngerprints 
on the disc.
Do not attach labels or stickers to 
discs.
Do not use record cleaning sprays, 
benzine, thinner, static electricity 
prevention liquids or any other solvent.
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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ... 2
Unit and disc care ..................................... 4Maintenance .......................................... 4
Disc handling precautions ...................... 4
General Information ................................. 6 Accessories ............................................ 6
Region codes ......................................... 6
Playback from disc ................................... 7 Playable discs and supported formats ... 7
Product Overview ..................................... 8 Front and Rear panels ........................... 8
Remote Control ...................................... 9
Inserting Batteries ................................ 10
Connections ............................................ 11 Connecting to television ....................... 11
Connecting digital AV receiver ............. 14
Connecting the power cord .................. 14
Getting Started ....................................... 15 Step 1: 
Selecting the Proper Video Input ......... 15
Step 2: 
Setting up Progressive Scan feature .... 15
Step 3: 
Selecting the matching color system ... 16
Step 4: Setting the language ................ 16
Playback Features .................................. 18 Starting disc playback .......................... 18
Basic playback controls ........................ 18
Operations for video playback (DVD/
VCD/SVCD) ......................................... 19
Viewing the disc playback information . 20
Repeat play modes .............................. 20
Special Features .................................. 21
Special VCD & SVCD Features ........... 21
Playing MP3/JPEG............................... 22
Use HDMI CEC protocol ...................... 23
DVD Menu Options ................................. 24 Using the System setup menu ............. 24
Using the Language setup menu ......... 26
Using the Audio setup menu ................ 26
Using the Video setup menu ................ 27
Using the Other setup menu ................ 27
Specifi  cations ......................................... 29
Troubleshooting ...................................... 30
Glossary .................................................. 32Limited Warranty 
(Only for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico) ......... 33
Limited Warranty (Only for Canada)...... 34
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General Information
Accessories
1 Audio/Video cable(K2KA6BA00004)
1 Remote Control(N2QAJA000001)
2 Batteries for remote control
(Only for Canada)
The enclosed Canadian French label 
sheet corresponds to the English display 
on the front and back side of the unit.
Tips: Product numbers correct as of 
December 2009. These may be 
subject to change.
Only for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico:
To order accessories, refer to 
“Accessory Purchases (United States 
and Puerto Rico)” on page 33.
For other areas:
To order accessories, call the dealer 
from whom you have made your 
purchase.
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Region codes
This DVD player is designed to support 
the Region Management System. 
Confi
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on the rear panel. Check the regional 
code number on the disc package. If 
the number does not match the player’s 
region number, the player may be unable 
to play back the disc.
Tips: It may not be possible to play CD-
R/RW or DVD-R/RW in all cases due 
to the type of disc or condition of the 
recording.
If you are having trouble playing a 
certain disc, remove the disc and try 
a different one. Improperly formatted 
disc will not play on this DVD Player.
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Region Discs that can 
be played
U.S.A. and 
Canada regions
U.K and 
Europe regions
Asia Pacifi  c, 
Taiwan
Australia, 
New Zealand, 
Latin America
Russia and 
India regions
China
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Playback from disc
IMPORTANT!If ‘:’ appears on the TV screen 
when a button is pressed, it means 
the function is not available on the 
current disc or at the current time.
DVD discs and players are designed 
with regional restrictions. Before 
playing a disc, make sure the disc 
is for the same zone as your player.
Playable discs and supported 
formats
Using this DVD player, you can play back 
the following discs:
DVD Video
DVD-Video format
DVD-RWDVD-Video format*1, DVD-Video 
Recording format*1
DVD-R
DVD-R DL
DVD-Video format*1, 
DVD-Video Recording 
format*
1, JPEG*2*3*4*5, 
MP3*6*7*8*9
CD-RCD-DA, JPEG*2*3*4*5, 
MP3*6*7*8*9, Video CD, 
Super Video CD
CD-RWCD-DA, JPEG*2*3*4*5, 
MP3*6*7*8*9, Video CD, 
Super Video CD
Audio CD 
CD-DA
Video CD(Formats 1.0, 1.1, 2.0)
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+RW
+R
+R DL
Video*1
*1  Finalizing is necessary.
*2 The 
fi le extensions has to be ‘.JPG’ or 
‘.JPEG’.
*3  ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended  formats)
  This unit is compatible with multi-session.
  This unit is not compatible with packet writing.
*4  Picture resolution: between 34 × 34 and 6144  × 4096 pixels (sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)
  MOTION JPEG  is not supported.
*5  Files that have been altered, edited or saved  with computer picture editing software may 
not be displayed.
*6 The  fi le extensions has to be ‘.mp3’.
*7  Compression rate: 32 kbps to 320 kbps
  Sampling rate: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
*8  The total combined maximum number of  recognizable picture contents and folders: 
9999 picture contents and 188 folders.
*9  Not compatible with ID3 tags.
Tips: Some discs cannot be played on this DVD player due to the confi  guration and characteristics of 
the disc, or due to the condition of recording and authoring software that was used. 
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Front and Rear panels
Product Overview
1 POWER 8
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.
2  ; OPEN/CLOSE
Opens/closes the disc tray
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4 
g (Stop)
Stops playback
5  q (Play)
Starts playback
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1  (AC power cord) Connects to a standard AC outlet
2 VIDEO OUT Connects to Video input of a TV
COMPONENT VIDEO  OUT  (YP
BPR)
Connects to Component Video input of 
a TV 
3  DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (PCM/ BITSTREAM) (COAXIAL)
Connects to coaxial Audio input of a 
digital audio equipment
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Connects to Audio input of a TV, an 
amplifi  er, receiver or stereo audio device
5  HDMI AV OUT (DVD-S58 only) Connects to HDMI input of a TV, an 
amplifi  er or receiver
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AV OUTDI G I T A L A U DI O  O U T
( PCM/ BI TSTREAM)VIDEO OUT
COMPONENT VI DEO OUTAUDI O OUT
VIDEO O UT
AUDI O OUTCOMPONENT VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL A UDI O O UT
(PCM /B ITSTREAM)
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Product Overview
Remote Control
1 POWER ^ – To switch the DVD player to standby 
mode or ON
DISPLAY– Displays information on TV screen during 
playback
OPEN/CLOSE ; – Opens/closes the disc tray
2  Numeric keypad – Selects numbered items in a 
menu
3  SEARCH MODE– Starts to select the point
4  TOP MENU– Shows Top menu
MENU – Shows Menu
5  e r w q
e/r – Cursor buttons for moving up/down
w/q – Cursor buttons for moving to the left or right
OK – Confi  rms menu selection
SETUP – Enters or exits the system setup menu
RETURN 
 – Come/go back
6  SKIP
u – Skips to previous title/chapter/track
i – Skips to next title/ chapter/track
SEARCH
t – Starts fast reverse 
y – Starts fast forward
7  STOP g – Stops playback
PLAY/PAUSE q/h – Starts or pauses playback
FRAME 0 – Plays Video frame by frame
8  REPEAT – Selects various repeat mode
A-B REPEAT – Repeats playback from point A to B 
on a disc
SLOW – Starts slow motion playback
CANCEL – Clear the input information
9  SUBTITLE – Switches between different subtitle
ANGLE – Switches the camera angle during 
playback
AUDIO – Changes soundtracks
ZOOM – Changes zoom ratio
RANDOM – Starts random playback
PROGRAM – Starts program playback
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Product Overview
Inserting Batteries
1  Open the battery compartment of remote control.
2  Insert two batteries type R03 or AAA,  f
ollowing the indications (+/–) inside the 
compartment.
3  Close the cover.
CA
 UTION!
Remove batteries if they are 
exhausted or if the remote control 
is not being used for a long time.
Do not mix old and new or different 
types of batteries in combination.
Batteries contain chemical 
substances, so they should be 
disposed of properly.
Do not heat or expose to fl  ame.
Do not leave the battery(ies) in 
an automobile exposed to direct 
sunlight for a long period of time 
with doors and windows closed.
Keep the AAA R03 batteries out 
of reach of children to prevent 
swallowing.
Using the remote control to operate 
the system
1  Aim the remote control directly at the  remote sensor on the front panel.
2  Do not put any objects between the  remote control and the D
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CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is 
incorrectly replaced. Replace only 
with the same or equivalent type 
recommended by the manufacturer. 
Dispose of used batteries according to 
the manufacturer’s instructions.
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