Panasonic Dvd S500 Operating Instructions Manual

							Owner’s Manual
DVD / CD Player
Model No. DVD-S500
 DVD-S700
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Getting started
Operations
Reference
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Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.
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DVD-S700
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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 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.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO 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.
WARNING
Unit•  To reduce the risk of fi  re, electric shock or 
product damage,  – Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.
 – Do not place objects fi  lled with liquids, such 
as vases, on this unit.
 – Use only the recommended accessories.
 – Do not remove covers.
 – Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer  servicing to qualifi  ed service personnel.
AC power supply cord
•  The power plug is the disconnecting device.
Install this unit so that the power plug can be 
unplugged from the socket outlet immediately. 
						

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
Unit•  This unit utilizes a laser. Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures 
other than those specifi  ed herein may result in 
hazardous radiation exposure.
Placement•  To reduce the risk of fi  re, electric shock or 
product damage,  – Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another confi  ned space. 
Ensure this unit is well ventilated.
 – Do not obstruct this unit’s ventilation openings  with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, and 
similar items.
 – Do not place sources of naked fl  ames, such 
as lighted candles, on this unit.
Batteries•  Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly  replaced. Replace only with the type 
recommended by the manufacturer.
•  When disposing of the batteries, please contact  your local authorities or dealer and ask for the 
correct method of disposal.
•  Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte  leakage and may cause a fi  re.
 – Do not mix old and new batteries or different  types at the same time.
 – Do not heat or expose to fl  ame.
 – Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car 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.
 – Do not take apart or short circuit.
 – Do not recharge alkaline or manganese  batteries.
 – Do not use batteries if the covering has been  peeled off.
 – Remove batteries if you do not intend to use  the remote control for a long period of time. 
Store in a cool, dark place.
CAUTION- VISIBLE AND INVISIVLE LASER 
RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM. FDA 21CFR / CLASS II (IIa)
(Inside of product)
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
Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark,
NJ 07102-5490
Support Contact: 
http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 
						

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Table of contentsGeneral Information
Accessories
1 Audio/Video cable(K2KA6BA00004)
1 Remote Control(N2QAYA000080)
2 Batteries for remote control
NOTE
•  Product numbers correct as of December 2013. These  may be subject to change.
To order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases 
(United States and Puerto Rico)” on page 14.
Inserting the batteries
Insert so the poles (+ and –) match those in the 
remote control.
R03, AAA
(Manganese batteries)
NOTE:
DVD-S700 is used in the illustrations unless 
otherwise mentioned. Illustrations in this 
manual may differ depending on 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  
Getting started
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............ 2
General Information .......................................... 4 Accessories .................................................... 4
Inserting the batteries ..................................... 4
Region codes ................................................. 5
Playable medias ............................................. 5
Unit and disc care ........................................... 5
Disc handling precautions .............................. 5
Connections ....................................................... 6
Control guide ..................................................... 8
Operations
Playback ............................................................. 9
HDMI CEC protocol ......................................... 10
Changing the player settings ......................... 11 SYSTEM ....................................................... 11
LANGUAGE .................................................. 11
AUDIO .......................................................... 11
VIDEO .......................................................... 12
OTHER ......................................................... 12
Reference
Specifi  cations .................................................. 12
Troubleshooting ............................................... 13
Limited Warranty  ............................................... 14 
						

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NOTE•  It may not be possible to play the medias in some cases due to the type of media, the condition of the 
recording, the recording method and how the fi  les 
were created.
(For USB devices)
•  This unit does not guarantee connection with all USB  devices.
•  This unit does not support USB device charging.
•  FAT12, FAT16 and FAT32 fi  le systems are supported.
•  This unit supports USB2.0 High Speed.
•  This unit supports an HDD formatted in FAT32. If the  HDD is not recognized the power to the HDD may not 
be supplied. Supply power from an external source.
Unit and disc care
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.
•  The digital audio content side of a DualDisc  does not meet the technical specifi  cations of 
the Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) format 
so playback may not be possible.
Region codes
DVD-Video
This unit plays DVD-Video marked with labels 
containing the region number “1” or “ALL”.
Example: 
1
Playable medias
You can play back the following medias:
DVD Video DVD-Video format
DVD-R
DVD-R DL DVD-Video format*
1, 
JPEG*2*3, MP3*4
DVD-RW DVD-Video format*1
+RW
+R
+R DLVideo*1
CD-Audio 
CD-DA, Video CD, 
Super Video CD
CD-R
CD-RW CD-DA, JPEG*
2*3, MP3*4, 
Video CD, Super Video CD
USB MP3*
4, JPEG*2*3
*1  Finalizing is necessary.
*2 The fi le extension has to be ‘.JPG’ or ‘.JPEG’.
*3  Files that have been altered, edited or saved with  computer picture editing software may not be 
displayed.
*4 The  fi le extension has to be ‘.mp3’.
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Connections
Before making any connections we suggest you 
temporarily disconnect all the units from AC 
power.
•  Do not place the unit on amplifi ers/receivers or 
equipment that may become hot. The heat can 
damage the unit.
•  Do not connect video signals through a video  recorder. Due to copy guard protection the 
picture may not be displayed properly.
AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT
AV  O U T
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
DVD-S700
DVD-S500
To a household AC outlet
To a household AC outlet
NOTE for AC power supply cord•  This unit consumes a small amount of AC 
power even when turned off. In the interest of 
power conservation, if you will not be using this 
unit for an extended period of time, it can be 
disconnected.
NOTE for HDMI (DVD-S700 only)•  AUDIO terminals become impossible to use according to the kind of the cable that you use.
DVD-S500
VIDEO OUT
Audio/Video cable 
(supplied)
AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT
AUDIO INR         LVIDEO IN
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HDMI
AV  O U T
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
HDMI IN
HDMI cable 
With HDMI compatible amplifi  er
AV OUT
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
HDMI IN
HDMI IN
HDMI OUTAmplifi  er
HDMI cable 
HDMI cable 
DVD-S700
VIDEO OUT
Audio/Video cable 
(supplied)
AUDIO IN R         LVIDEO IN
AV OUT
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
•  Connect terminals of the same color.
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Control guide
 Standby/on switch ^, 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.
DISPLAY
Displays information on TV screen during 
playback.
OPEN/CLOSE ;
Opens/closes the disc tray
 0-9,
10
To select title/chapter/track numbers etc.
e.g., 5: 5
15:
10 1
5
SEARCH MODE
Starts to select the point
1. Press w q to select the item.
2. Press 0 to 9 to specify the location.
3. Press OK.
 TOP MENU Shows Top menu
MENU
• Shows Menu
•  Sets PBC of VCD equipped with Playback Control (PBC) function to On/Off
e r w q
•  Selects items, input position, etc.  
– For moving the display position of enlarged 
images
 – For rotating JPEG images
OK
Confi  rms menu selection SETUP
Enters or exits the system setup menu 
( page 11)
RETURN 
Returns to the previous display
 SKIP,  u, i
•  Skips to previous title/chapter/track or next  title/chapter/track
•  Switches the MENU page of VCD equipped  with Playback Control (PBC) function
SEARCH, t,  y
Starts fast reverse or fast forward
STOP g,  g
Stops playback
PLAY/PAUSE q/h,  q/h
Starts or pauses playback
FRAME 0
Plays Video frame by frame
 REPEAT Selects various repeat mode
Selectable modes differ depending on the type of contents.REP DIR plays all the same type of fi  les in the 
selected folder repeatedly.
A-B REPEAT
Repeats playback from point A to B on a media
SLOW
Starts slow motion playback
CANCEL
Clear the input information
 SUBTITLE Shows the subtitle and selects different subtitle
RANDOM/ANGLE
Starts random playback/Switches the camera angleAUDIO
Changes soundtracks
ZOOM
Changes zoom ratio
PROGRAM
Sets the playback order
1. Press e r w q to select the item.
2.  Press 0 to 9 to specify the order.
To cancel: Press CANCEL.
3.  Press e r w q to select PLAY.
To clear the whole program: 
Press e r w q to select CLEAR.
4.  Press OK.
USB
Switches to the USB mode / Returns to the 
disc mode
 Disc tray When inserting a media, ensure that it is facing 
the right way up.
 USB port Connects a USB device
 POWER LED Lights when the power is turned on.
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Operations
Getting started
  Turn on the TV and select the correct video input.
 Press  ^.
  Place a disc or connect a USB device.
•  If this unit is not switched to the USB mode  when connecting the USB device, press USB 
and press w q to select the item.
 Press  e r w q to select the item and press 
OK.
• 

Depending on the disc, playback may start 
automatically.
(JPEG only)
•  When you press PLAY/PAUSE q/h instead  of OK, you can start the slide show.
Stopping playback Press STOP g. 
 The stopped position is memorized.
Power Resume function
Press PLAY/PAUSE q/h to restart from this 
position.
This position is memorized even after power 
outage (Power Resume). However, if the 
restart position is misaligned or depending on 
the media and playback conditions, the unit 
may not operate normally.
NOTE
•  Screen saver will start automatically if the media  playback is stopped and the menu is closed for about 
5 minutes. 
•  The player will automatically switch to Power Standby  mode if you do not press any buttons for about 
25 minutes after the media has stopped playing.
•  During playback of DTS source, there will be no sound  from the speakers. Select a different audio source (e.g. 
Dolby Digital).
(DVD-S700 only)
Or please connect the unit to an AV receiver that can 
decode DTS via an HDMI terminal, and set “Audio 
Out” to “Bitstream” (
 page 11).
Playback
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HDMI CEC protocol
(DVD-S700 only)
The DVD player supports HDMI CEC (Consumer 
Electronics Control) protocol.
Panasonic does not guarantee 100 % 
interoperability with all HDMI CEC devices.
•  Set “HDMI CEC” to “On” ( page 11).
One Touch  Play
When a video disc is placed in the unit and you 
press ^, it turns on the TV, then disc play starts.
System Standby
When you turn off the TV, all connected 
HDMI CEC devices switch to standby mode 
simultaneously.
Control with TV’s remote control
The ability to control “Playback Control”, “Disc 
Menu Control” and “Device Select”.
For details, see the Operating Instructions for 
your TV.