Panasonic DVD-S25, DVD-S23 User Manual

The illustration shows the models for U.S.A. and Canada.

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully before connecting, operating or adjusting this product. Please keep this manual for future reference.

Region number

The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number or “ALL”.

Region	Number
U.S.A. and Canada	1
The Middle East and South Africa	2
Asia	3
Australia and N.Z.	4
Russia	5
Example: [U.S.A.[and\Canada[		12
1	ALL		4

Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are of the models for U.S.A. and Canada.

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DVD/CD PLAYER

Operating Instructions

Model No. DVD-S25/DVD-S23

Table of contents

Getting started

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Disc information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

STEP 1	The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	4
STEP 2	Connection to a television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	4
STEP 3 QUICK SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		4
Operations
Basic play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		5
Increasing your enjoyment of movies . . . . . . . . . . . .		6

Convenient functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Using navigation menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Using On-Screen Menu Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Changing the player settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Home Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Reference

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Referencia rápida en español . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

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.

≥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.

For the U.S.A. and Canada

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

CAUTION:

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 modifications 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.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. AND CANADA

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 flash 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 sufficient 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.

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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.	10)	Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly
2)	Keep these instructions.		at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from
3)	Heed all warnings.		the apparatus.
4)	Follow all instructions.	11)	Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
5)	Do not use this apparatus near water.		manufacturer.
6)	Clean only with dry cloth.	12)	Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
7)	Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the		specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the
	manufacturer’s instructions.		apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when
8)	Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,		moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
	stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.		injury from tip-over.
9)	Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type	13)	Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for
	plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A		long periods of time.
	grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The	14)	Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required
	wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the		when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-
	provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for		supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
	replacement of the obsolete outlet.		have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
			rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.

(Only for U.S.A.) To order accessories contact 1-800-332-5368 or the website (http://www.panasonic.com). (For other areas) To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase.

1	Remote control
	[U.S.A.[and\Canada[	(EUR7621070)
	[Other\areas]	(EUR7621080)
1	AC power supply cord
	[U.S.A.[and\Canada[	(RJA0065-K)
	[Australia\and\N.Z.]	(RJA0035-2X)
	[Other\areas]	(RJA0019-2X)

1 Audio/video cable

(JAC3315N)

2 Remote control batteries

[Note]

The included AC power supply cord is for use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment.

Disc information
∫ Discs that can be played
			You may not always be able to control play as described in these operating
DVD-Video			instructions, e.g. some functions do not work when the play time is not
			displayed. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.
		[DVD-V]	≥Panasonic DVD-R recorded and finalized§ on a Panasonic DVD video
DVD-R			recorder or DVD video camera are played as DVD-Video on this unit.
			≥It may not be possible to play DVD-R in all cases due to the type of disc
			or condition of the recording.
			You may not always be able to control play as described in these operating
Video CD		[VCD]	instructions, e.g. some functions do not work when playback control is on.
			To cancel playback control, press the numbered buttons in the stop mode
			( page 5, Enter number).
CD		[CD]	—
			≥This unit can play CD-R/RW (audio recording disc) recorded with CD-DA,
		[WMA]	video CD, WMA, MP3, or JPEG. Close the sessions or finalize§ the disc
CD-R/RW	—	[MP3]	after recording.
		[JPEG]	≥It may not be possible to play CD-R and CD-RW in all cases due to the
			type of disc or condition of the recording.

§A process that allows play on compatible equipment.

Use discs with the above logos and that conform to specifications. The unit cannot play other discs correctly.

Accessories/Disc information

∫ Discs that cannot be played

DVD-RAM, DVD-Audio, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, iRW, DVD-RW, CVD, SVCD, SACD, Divx Video Discs and Photo CD.

∫ Built-in decoders

This unit has Dolby Digital and DTS decoders so you can enjoy discs

that display the indicated logo in

stereo without connecting a separate decoder.

∫ Video systems

[The\Middle\East,\South\Africa,\Asia,\Russia,\Australia\and\N.Z.]

–This unit can play PAL and NTSC, but your television must match the system used on the disc.

–PAL discs cannot be correctly viewed on an NTSC television.

–This unit can convert NTSC signals to PAL 60 for viewing on a PAL television ( page 12, Video—NTSC Disc Output).

–Output is interlace (576I), when playing PAL discs.

[U.S.A.[and\Canada[

PAL discs cannot be played.

∫ To clean discs

DVD-Video, Video CD, CD

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

DVD-R

≥Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner (LF-K200DCA1, where available).

≥Never use cloths or cleaners for CDs etc.

∫ Handling precautions

≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs (This may cause disc warping, rendering it unusable).

≥Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing instrument.

≥Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.

≥Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.

≥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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The remote control/Connection to a television/QUICK SETUP

STEP 1 The remote control

∫ Batteries	≥Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in
	the remote control.
R6, AA, UM-3	≥Do not use rechargeable type batteries.
	Do not:
	≥mix old and new batteries.
	≥use different types at the same time.
	≥heat or expose to flame.
	≥take apart or short circuit.
	≥attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese
	batteries.
	≥use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.

Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.

Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.

∫ Use

Aim at the remote control sensor, avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 m (23 feet) directly in front of the unit.

STEP 2 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.

≥To enjoy more powerful sound page 14

∫ Television with VIDEO IN terminal			∫ Television with COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals
	Television			Television
AUDIO IN		VIDEO IN	AUDIO IN		COMPONENT
R	L		R	L	VIDEO IN
		Audio/video cable	Audio cable		Video cables
		(included)
	AUDIO OUT	DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT		AUDIO OUT	DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
		(PCM/BITSTREAM) (480P/480I)			(PCM/BITSTREAM) (480P/480I)

COAXIAL

Y

PB

L

COAXIAL

Y

PB

					Back of the unit	R			PR	Back of the unit
	VIDEO OUT
			P
				R				VIDEO OUT

≥To enjoy progressive video page 11

[U.S.A.[and\Canada[

≥Select “Darker” in “Black Level Control” in the SETUP menu ( page 12).

∫ Connect the AC power supply cord last

		Conserving power
	AC power supply cord	This unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is
		turned off.	[U.S.A.[and\Canada[	1 W
	(included)
			[Other\areas]	2 W

	To household AC	To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time,
	outlet
		unplug it from the household AC outlet.

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STEP 3 QUICK SETUP

Í

SLEEP	SETUP	OPEN/CLOSE
A.SRD
1	2	3
PICTURE MODE
4	5	6
FL SELECT
7	8	9
GROUP CANCEL
	0	S10
SKIP	SLOW
		/SEARCH
PAUSE		PLAY
STOP
TOP MENU		MENU

ENTER

Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television.

1	2	3	4	5
Í	SETUP			SETUP
			ENTER
		ENTER
		RETURN
Power ON.	Shows	Follow the	Press to	Press to
	QUICK	message and	finish	exit.
	SETUP	make the	QUICK
	screen.	settings.	SETUP.

To change these settings later

Select “QUICK SETUP” in the SETUP menu ( page 13).

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DISPLAY

RETURN

Basic play

Í			1	2
SLEEP SETUP OPEN/CLOSE			Power ON.	Open the disc tray.
A.SRD					Stop. Pause.
1	2	3		OPEN/CLOSE
PICTURE MODE			POWER Í/I
4	5	6

FL SELECT
7	8	9
GROUP CANCEL
	0	S10
SKIP	SLOW
		/SEARCH
PAUSE		PLAY
STOP

Remote control signal sensor

TOP MENU

MENU

OPEN/CLOSE

POWER Í/I

	ENTER
DISPLAY			RETURN
SUBTITLE	AUDIO	ANGLE/PAGE QUICK REPLAY
PLAY MODE	ZOOM	REPEAT	POSITION
			MEMORY

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Load the disc.

≥Load double-sided discs so the label for the side you want to play is facing up.

4

Start play.

Press to skip. Press and hold to –search –slow-motion.

≥Check “Mixed Disc—Audio & Stills” in the SETUP menu ( page 13) if the disc includes both WMA/MP3 and JPEG.

STOP

Stop

PAUSE

Pause

SKIP

Skip

The position is memorized when “!” flashes on the display.

≥Press [1] (PLAY) to resume. [DVD-V] page 7,

To review the previous chapters

≥Press [∫] to clear the position.

≥Press [1] (PLAY) to start play.

(Group skip [JPEG] )

ENTER

	Search		≥Up to 5 steps
			≥Press [1] (PLAY) to start
	(during play)	SLOW/SEARCH
			play.
	Slow-motion		≥[VCD] Slow motion, forward
	(during pause)		direction only
	Frame-by-		≥[VCD] forward direction only
	frame	ENTER
	(during pause)

Select

On-screen

ENTER

item select

Register

[Note]

Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [∫] when you finish to preserve the unit’s motor and your television screen.

					[DVD-V] [VCD] [CD]
					e.g. To select 12:
					[S10] [1] [2]
		1	2	3	≥While stopped, selecting
	Enter number	4	5	6	tracks using this method
		7	8	9	will cancel playback
			0	S10	control. [VCD]
					[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
					e.g. To select 123:
					[1] [2] [3] [ENTER]
	Disc menu	TOP MENU			[DVD-V]
					Shows a disc top menu
			MENU		[DVD-V]
					Shows a disc menu
					[VCD]
					Shows a disc menu
			RETURN
	Return to
	previous
	screen		RETURN
	Main unit dis-	FL SELECT			Number display
					:;

play

Time display

[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]

Information SUBTITLE Turns the information screen screen

on/off

∫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.

[The\Middle\East,\South\Africa,\Asia,\Russia,\Australia\and\N.Z.]

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.

Basic play

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Increasing your enjoyment of movies

Í

	SLEEP	SETUP	OPEN/CLOSE
A.SRD
	1	2	3
PICTURE MODE
	4	5	6
FL SELECT
	7	8	9
GROUP	CANCEL
		0	S10
SKIP		SLOW
			/SEARCH
STOP	PAUSE		PLAY
TOP MENU			MENU
	ENTER
DISPLAY			RETURN
SUBTITLE	AUDIO	ANGLE/PAGE QUICK REPLAY
PLAY MODE	ZOOM	REPEAT	POSITION
			MEMORY

A.SRD	Advanced Surround
	Virtual surround with television’s speakers
PICTURE MODE	Picture Mode
	Picture quality suitable for movies
SUBTITLE	Subtitle
ZOOM	Zoom
	Expanding the picture to fit the screen
	See below for detail.

	movies	Advanced Surround
		[DVD-V] [VCD] (2 or more channels)
	of	Press [A.SRD] to select “SP1” or “SP2”.	SP 1
		SP1: Natural effect
	enjoyment
		SP2: Enhanced effect
		≥When using discs recorded with surround sound, sound seems
		to come from speakers on either side of you.
		≥When using headphones from the connected equipment,
	your	select “HP” by pressing [2] and [3 4].
		≥Optimum seating position is 3 to 4 times the distance between
		the front left and right speakers or the width of the television if
	Increasing	using the televisions speakers.
		≥Do not use in combination with surround effects on other
		equipment.
		Picture Mode
		[DVD-V] [VCD] [JPEG]
		Press [PICTURE MODE].	Cinema1

Normal: Normal mode.

Cinema1: Mellows images and enhances detail in dark scenes.

Cinema2: Sharpens images and enhances detail in dark scenes.

Animation: Adjusts image quality suited for viewing animations. Dynamic: Adjusts to a more vibrant image by emphasizing

contrast.

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Subtitle

[DVD-V] (with multiple subtitles)

Press [SUBTITLE] to select the subtitle language.

On/Off
ON
1 English	0	0
Language		Brightness
	Position

To clear/display the subtitles

Press [1] and then [3 4] to select “ON” or “OFF”.

To change the subtitle position and brightness

Press [1] and then [3 4] to adjust.

≥Position: 0 to j60 in 2 unit steps

≥Brightness: “Auto” to automatically adjust the brightness against the background, or 0 to j9

Zoom

[DVD-V] [VCD]

Press [ZOOM] to select the preset aspect ratio.

Preset zoom ratios suitable for the following video formats are available.

Zoom ratio

x1.00

Zoom - 4:3 Standard

Video format

4:3 Standard	4 : 3	American Vista	1.85 : 1
European Vista	1.66 : 1	Cinemascope 1	2.35 : 1
16:9 Standard	16 : 9	Cinemascope 2	2.55 : 1

≥You can also select the preset aspect ratio by pressing [ENTER] and [2 1].

Fine adjustments

Press [3 4].

–from k1.00 to k1.60 (in 0.01 units)

–from k1.60 to k2.00 (in 0.02 units)

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