Panasonic DVD-S24 User manual

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DVD / CD PLAYER DVD-S27DVD / CD PLAYER DVD-S27

DVD

DVD-RAM VIDEO PLAYBACK

54MNz/10bit VIDEO D/A CONVERTER

OPEN/CLOSE

AV ENHANCER

Operating Instructions

DVD/CD PLAYER

DVD-S27/S24

Before connecting the device, operating it or adjusting

settings please read these operating instructions

completely; especially the safety precautions on pages 2-3.

Contents Page

Safety Precautions 2 - 3

Included Accessories 4

Rear Panel / Inserting batteries 5

Remote control unit 6 - 7

Front DVD-Player 8

Connections 9

Home cinema 10

QUICK SETUP 11

Playback functions 12 - 17

Navigation Menu 18 - 19

HighMAT / CD Text 20

DISPLAY menu 21 - 23

SETUP menus 24 - 25

Before requesting service 26 - 27

Information 28 - 29

Specifications 30

Country codes 31

Index last page

Important Safety Warnings

!The moulded three pin mains plug is supplied for your safety and convenience and must

NOT be cut off.

!A 5 amp fuse is fitted in the mains

plug. If the fuse has to be replaced,

it must be of the same rating and

approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.

Check for the ASTA mark or the

BSI mark on the body of the fuse.

!To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside.

Refer servicing to qualified service engineer only.

!Do not insert metal object into the slots or openings of the unit.

!This unit is not disconnected from a.c. mains while it remains connected

to a live mains outlet, even if it has been turned off.

1.Open the fuse

cover with a

screwdriver.

Fuse cover

Fuse

(5 ampere)

2.Replace the

fuse and close

or attach the

fuse cover.

To replace the fuse, open the fuse

compartment with a screwdriver as

shown and replace the fuse and the

cover securely.

!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.

!The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible or the mains

plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable.

!This unit is intended for use in moderate climates.

Caution

!Avoid exposing the unit to direct sunlight or other heat sources.

!Avoid sudden change in temperature or humidity, dew or condensation may

form, causing malfunction.

!Dispose of batteries in accordance with the instructions given in this book.

!Place the unit on a flat, stable surface. Do not place heavy object on top of the unit.

!Your attention is drawn to the fact that recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs

or other published or broadcast materials may infringe copyright laws.

!This unit is designed for indoor use only.

!Do not use in area with strong magnetic fields, e.g. near transmitting antenna.

!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.

!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.

!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.

Care and Maintenance

!The cabinet can be wiped clean with a damp cloth, disconnect from mains before

cleaning. Do not use detergent or solution containing benzol or petroleum.

Inside of product

Back of product, see page 5.

Included Accessories

Check that you have

the accessories and

items shown

Batteries for the Remote Control

R6 size

Guarantee Card

ccessories

Included

Remote control

N2QAJB000091

AC Mains Lead

RJA0044-3C

Operating Instructions

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Direct Sales at Panasonic UK

!Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and

confidence by telephoning our Customer Care Centre

Mon - Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm (Excluding public holidays).

!Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at

www.panasonic.co.uk.

!Most major credit and debit cards accepted.

!All enquiries, transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by

Panasonic UK Ltd.

!It couldn´t be simpler!

!Also available through our internet is direct shopping for a wide range of

finished products, take a browse on our website for further details.

Sales and Support Information

Customer Care Centre

!For UK customers:

08705 357357.

!For Republic of Ireland customers:

01 289 8333.

!Visit our website for product

information www.panasonic.co.uk.

!E-mail:

customer[email protected].

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Inserting batteries into the remote control unit:

The batteries last for about a year, depending on how often you use the RC unit.

!Do not mix old with new batteries or batteries of different types.

!Only use batteries without any harmful substances (such as lead, cadmium, mercury).

!Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

!Remove the batteries if the remote control unit will remain unused for longer

periods of time.

!Do not heat or short-circuit the batteries.

!Immediately remove used-up batteries and replace with batteries

of type AA, UM3 or R6.

!Be sure to put in the batteries the right way round (+and -).

Dispose of batteries, packaging material and the unit

according to statutory regulations. They must not

be thrown into the household refuse.

Batteries

RDIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

Please connect

directly to TV.

COAXIAL

Rear Panel

AC INPUT socket

COAXIAL Digital connector

Audio Out socket

L= AUDIO output left channel

R= AUDIO output right channel

Video Out terminal

AV Scart Output

1 2 345

AV ENHANC R

FL SELECT

OPEN/CLOSE

ADVANCED

SURROUND

EPICTUR MODE

REPEAT

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PLAYSPEED

POSITION MEMORY

QUICK REPLAY

SLOW/SERCH

SKIP

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DISPLAY

TOP MENU

DIRECT NAVIGATO

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AUDIO

ANGLE/PAGE

SETUP

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ZOOM

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Stand-by/on switch

Press to switch the unit from on to

stand-by mode or vice versa. In stand-

by mode, the unit is still

consuming a small amount of power.

Remote control unit

Opens and closes the disc tray.

Discards entries.

Playback speed control.

Adapts to a factor between x0.6 and x1.4.

General control

21 23

22 28

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PLAY LIST

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SURROUND

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AV ENHANCER

ANGLE/PAGE

SUBTITLE

SETUP 24

AV Enhancer.

Displays the menu.

Displays the main menu.

Displays the on-screen display.

ANGLE : Selects a camera angle.

PAGE : Changes menu pages.

Rotates JPEG images.

Selects the language of subtitles.

Changes the audio track.

Displays the DISPLAY menu

Group Search.

Quits a menu.

Selects the picture mode.

Displays a play list.

Displays the DVD-RAM menu.

Displays the SETUP menu.

Menu control

!OSD menu selection buttons.

!Select Groups ( ) or Titles ( ) for

JPEG, WMA or MP3.

!ENTER: to accept the selected menu function.

Switches off the unit at the set time.

Numeric key pad; input of two-digit numbers.

Selects the display contents.

(Title/Chapter or Time)

Produces an effect similar

to surround sound.

On-screen display

PLAY

P E

AUS

SKIP

ZOOM

PLAY MODE

P SITIO MEMORY

QUICK REPLAY

REPEAT

STOP SLOW/SEARCH

Random Playback/Program Play.

Skip chapters, titles or frames

!Press SKIP during playback or in Pause mode.

Resumes playback at stored

Position following an interruption.

Zoom

!Press ZOOM during playback.

To fine-tune the zoom factor press

To set the zoom mode: ENTER and .

Scene replay

!Press QUICK REPLAY during playback.

Every push of the button replays a couple of

seconds of the current track or programme.

However, you cannot go back to before the

beginning of a title.

DQUICK REPLAY is not supported by all discs.

Playback control

Stop playback

!Press STOP twice.

Start playback

!Press PLAY .

Playback starts automatically.

Pause playback (still image)

!Press PAUSE during playback.

Playback stops at the current picture frame.

!Press PLAY to resume playback.

Repeat

!Press REPEAT during playback.

There is no mode for repeatedly playing back

entire discs.

Slow motion (backwards/forwards)

!Press SLOW in Pause mode.

Keeping the button pressed increases the speed

of search at 5 steps.

!Press PLAY to resume normal playback.

!Press SEARCH during playback.

Keeping the button pressed increases the speed of

search at 5 steps.

Restore factory setting

!Press ZOOM until x1.00 is shown.

The zoom functionality may be restricted

depending on the disc format.

Resume

!Press STOP during playback

to store the current position on the disc.

!Press PLAY while [ ] is flashing on the display.

Playback is resumed at the point where you stopped it. DVCDs do not support reverse slow motion playback.

DOpening the disc tray or the unit going into stand-by

mode also clears the stored position on the disc.

Cancel the Resume function

!Press STOP until [ ] disappears from the display.

The remote control lets you make any changes to the device settings which will be retained

when you switch off the player unit.

OPEN/CLOSE

Page

Detailed information

is available on

the specified

pages.

Front DVD-Player

Your DVD player provides a perfect digital DVD video output. Depending on the type of

DVD, your hi-fi equipment or your stereo TV set you can play back stereo sound or digital

multi-channel sound in excellent cinema quality. DVD video also features options for

selecting the audio channel, the synchronised language, the language of subtitles and for

choosing from various camera pick-up angles.

All basic functions of your DVD player can be controlled either via the unit or by means of the

remote control.

However, these operating instructions will make reference to the remote control symbols only.

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DVD / CD PLAYER DVD-S27DVD / CD PLAYER DVD-S27

DVD

DVD-RAM VIDEO PLAYBACK

54MNz/10bit VIDEO D/A CONVERTER

OPEN/CLOSE

AV ENHANCER

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Stand-by/on switch /I

Press to switch the unit from on to

stand-by mode or vice versa.

In stand-by mode, the unit is still

consuming a small amount of power.

Stand-by indicator

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.

Opens and closes the disc tray.

Stops playback.

Pauses playback.

Starts playback.

SKIP: Skips chapters, titles or frames.

SLOW/SEARCH

(keep button pressed)

Slow motion/search function.

AV ENHANCER

AV-Enhancer: Automatically optimises

and adapts the audio and video

settings to the disc used. The Picture

and Audio menus are not available

when this function is enabled.

RDIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

Please connect

directly to TV.

COAXIAL

Connections Before connecting

!Verify that all devices to be connected up are unplugged from the AC mains.

Connection to a TV set without a

scart socket or to an amplifier

component (home cinema):

Connection to a TV set with scart socket:

Rear of

DVD/CD player

21-pin scart cable

Note on all connections shown

Attach the unit directly to the TV set. If you let the player

connection go through a video recorder you will experience

a disturbed picture when playing copy-protected DVDs.

2. Connect

Read the operating

instructions of your

TV set or amplifier.

the cables as

shown on the

illustrations. Make sure

not to confuse the

colours or labels.

When the unit is fully

connected plug the

AC mains cable back in.

2. Connect

Read the operating instructions

of your TV set.

the cables as shown on

the illustrations.

When the unit is fully connected

plug the AC mains cable back in.

TV set

or amplifier AV socket

on rear of TV set

AUDIO

IN VIDEO

Audio/Video

cable

Red YellowWhite

AC mains lead

RDIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

Please connect

directly to TV

COAXIAL

Home cinema

White

Red

Rear of

DVD player

Enjoy the powerful theater sound available with multiple channel audio found on

DVDs by connecting an amplifier and speakers.

Analogue connection ( AUDIO OUT )

To be able to hear sound in stereo or Dolby Pro

Logic quality, attach an amplifier or an analogue

audio component supporting these features.

Connect the analogue outputs ( L and R ) with a "Dolby Pro Logic amplifier",

for example ( see illustration ).

the audio cables as shown on the illustrations. Make sure not to

confuse the colours of cables or the labels of sockets (white/L, red/R).

Connect

!To avoid sound quality problems deactivate function Advanced Surround when you

attach an amplifier with Dolby Pro Logic functionality. Please refer to page 21.

Analogue amplifier or

analogue audio

component (example)

Digital connection ( COAXIAL )

!To play programmes with a 5.1-channel

surround sound, connect the digital audio

output ( COAXIAL ) with an external "Multi-

channel Dolby Digital Decoder", for example.

For optimum surround sound, connect a

digital amplifier or a digital audio component.

Amplifier and

speakers

(example)

Connect 3 or more speakers

to produce surround sound

Prerequisites for making recordings with an external digital recorder

- The original disc must not be copy-protected.

-The recorder must be able to process signals with a scanning frequency

of 48 kHz/16 bit.

- You cannot make MP3/WMA recordings.

DAdapt the Audio SETUP menu settings (see page 24) to the following:

PCM Digital Output: [up to 48 kHz]

Dolby Digital / DTS Digital Surround / MPEG: [PCM]

DDeactivate function Advanced Surround (see page 21).

RDIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

Please connect

directly to TV

COAXIAL

Rear of

DVD player

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