Panasonic DVD-S35EB User Manual

DVD/CD PLAYER

DVD-S35

Operating Instructions

DVD / CD PLAYER DVD-S35

DVD-RAM VIDEO PLAYBACK

OPEN/CLOSE

For error-free handling of your appliance, please read these operating instructions carefully. Keep this manual for future reference.

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Contents

Page Precautions 3-4 CAUTION 5 Front Panel 6 Rear Panel/Batteries 7 Remote control functions 8-9 Connections 10-12 Home cinema 13-14 Basic settings 15-16 SETUP menu 17-22 Ratings 18 General playback 23-29 Other functions 30-31 Programme play 32 On-screen displays 33-35 JPEG 36 MP3/WMA menu 37 DVD-RAM menu General notes on DVDs 39 Before requesting service 40-41 Glossary of technical terms 42-43 Information 44 Language codes 45 Specifications 46-47 Index

Last page

Dear customer

Thank you for trusting and purchasing this high-quality product. Panasonic is one of the leading companies of the consumer electronics industry. We are sure that this DVD player will meet with all your expectations.

Your DVD player provides a perfect reproduction of digital images stored on DVDs. 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. The remote control lets you make any changes to the device settings which will be retained when you switch off the player unit.

Included accessories

Remote Control

N2QAJB000069

AC Mains Lead

RJA0044-3C

Audio/Video Cable

K2KA6CA00001

Remote Control Batteries

AA, UM3 or R6

Operating Instructions

Guarantee Card

SLEEP SETUP

A.SRD

123

CINEMA

D.ENH

789

CANCEL

GROUP

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

PAUSE

STOP

DIRECTNAVIGATOR

TOP

ENTER

DISPLAY RETURN

SUBTITLE

ANGLE/PAGE

AUDIO

REPEAT

ZOOM

PLAYMODE

DVD PLAYER

N2QAJB000069

OPEN/CLOSE

PLAY

PLAYLIST

QUICKREPLAY

POSITION MEMORY

Precautions

Voltage:

Do not use high voltage power sources. This can overload the unit and cause a fire. Do not use a DC power sources. Check the source carefully when setting the unit up on a ship or other place where DC is used.

AC mains lead protection:

Ensure the AC mains lead is connected correctly and not damaged. Poor connection and lead damage can cause fire or electric shock.

Service:

Do not attempt to repair this unit by yourself. If sound is interrupted, indicators fail to light, smoke appears, or any other problem that is not covered in these instructions occurs, disconnect the AC mains lead and contact your dealer or an authorized service center.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND ENSURE THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

Inside of product

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

Back of product, see page 7.

Precautions

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.

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES.

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

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.

CAUTION

How to replace the fuse

Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below. Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.

1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

Fuse cover

2. Replace the fuse and attach the fuse cover.

Caution for AC Mains Lead

For your safety, please read the following text carefully.This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse. If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer.

CAUTION! IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13-AMPERE SOCKET.

If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as stated below. If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live. As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue. The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red.

Fuse ( 5 ampere)

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW. THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF - KEEP DRY.

FOR YOUR SAFETY DO NOT REMOVE OUTER COVER. To prevent electric shock,

do not remove the cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. For your safety, be sure not to connect or handle the equipment with wet hands. BEFORE USE: Remove the connector cover.

Front Panel

DVD-RAM VIDEO PLAYBACK

DVD / CD PLAYER DVD-S35

OPEN/CLOSE

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5 6

ZOOM MODE

OPEN/CLOSE

Standby/on switch : 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.

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.

Sets the zoom mode for zooming into and out of the picture

SKIP/SEARCH : Press to skip chapters, tracks, pictures or to search ( keep button pressed )

Opens and closes the disc tray

STOP : Stops playback

PAUSE : Pauses playback

PLAY : Starts playback

Rear Panel

Batteries

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (PCM/BITSTREAM)

OPTICAL

AC IN

AC INPUT socket

Optical Digital Out terminal

Audio Out socket

Audio Out socket L= AUDIO output left channel

L= AUDIO output left channel

R= AUDIO output right channel

COMPONENTVIDEO OUT

AUDIOOUT

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 any harmful substances (such as lead, cadmium, mercury).

Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

Remove the batteries if the remote control unit is not used 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 not to confuse the polarity

Please connect

directly to TV

VIDEOOUT

without

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

Component Video Out terminal

P =Component output blue

P =Component output red Y =Component output luminance

Video Out terminalVideo Out terminal AV Scart Output

and .

Dispose of , packaging material and the unit

statutory regulations

batteries according to

. They must not be thrown into the household refuse.

Remote control functions

Standby/on switch : 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.

SLEEP

SETUP

OPEN/CLOSE

A.SRD

CINEMA

Switches off the unit at the set time. Page 27.

Displays the SETUP menu (DVD player settings). Page 17.

Opens and closes the disc tray. Page 23.

ADVANCED SURROUND Provides something similar to a surround effect.:

Page 30.

Enhances the contrast of the picture. Page 31.

OPEN/CLOSE

123

789

PAUSE

ENTER

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY

PLAYLIST

A.SRD

CINEMA

D.ENH

GROUP

STOP

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP

SLEEP SETUP

CANCEL

SKIP

D.ENH

GROUP

CANCEL

123

789

DIALOGUE ENHANCER Puts up the volume of the dialogue tone.:

Page 31.

On-screen display of groups of tracks/pictures. Page 34.

Discards entries.

Numeric key pad; input of two-digit numbers. Page 24.

DISPLAY RETURN

SUBTITLE

PLAYMODE

ANGLE/PAGE

AUDIO

REPEAT

ZOOM

DVD PLAYER

N2QAJB000069

QUICK REPLAY

POSITION MEMORY

Remote control functions

SKIP

SLOW/SEARCH

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP

PLAY LIST

ENTER

Skips chapters, tracks or pictures. Page 25.

Slow motion and search function. Pages 23, 24.

Starts playback

Pauses playback.

Page 23.

Stops playback. Page 23.

Displays the main menu

Displays the menu

Accepts the menu function you selected

Cursor keys

SUBTITLE

AUDIO

ANGLE/PAGE

QUICK REPLAY

PLAY MODE

ZOOM

REPEAT

Selects the language of subtitles. Page 34.

Changes the audio track. Page 34.

Chooses from various camera angles; turns menu

Page 34.

pages.

Repeats the last couple of seconds of the current playback.

Page 24.

Programme play/Random play.

Zoom function during playback. Page 28.

Repeat function. Page 29.

Page 32.

DISPLAY

RETURN

Enables the on-screen displays. Pages 33-36.

Quits a menu

POSITION MEMORY

Resumes playback at stored position following an interruption.

Page 26.

Connections

Note on all connections

Unplug all units from the mains.

Connect 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.

To avoid sound quality problems, deactivate function A.SRD ( Advanced Surround ) when you connect an amplifier with Dolby Pro Logic functionality.

Rear of DVD player

TV set or amplifier

AC IN

AUDIO IN VIDEO IN

Audio cable

Red

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

AUDIOOUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

OPTICAL

White

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

Video cable

Yellow

Please connect directly to TV

VIDEOOUT

Connection to a TV set without a scart socket or to an amplifier component ( home cinema ) :

Read the operating instructions of your TV set.

Connect

to confuse the colours or labels.

When the unit is fully connected plug the AC mains cable back in.

the cables as shown on the illustrations. Make sure not

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

Connections

Rear of DVD player

AC IN

AV socket on rear of TV set

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

OPTICAL

AUDIOOUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

Please connect directly to TV

VIDEOOUT

Connection to a TV set with scart socket

21-pin scart cable

Read the operating instructions of your TV set.

Connect

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.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

Connections

Rear of TV set (example)

AUDIO IN

COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminal

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT - terminal

The Component Video Out terminal separately outputs the colour difference signals ( PB/PR ) and the brightness signal Y, thus providing for an enhanced resolution and colour response.

The labelling of the Component Video In terminal may differ depending on theTV set or monitor you use ( e.g. Y/P /P ,Y/B-Y/R-Y, Y/C /C ).

BR BR

Red

White

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

OPTICAL

AUDIO OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

Rear of DVD player

Please connect directly to TV

VIDEO OUT

Read the operating instructions of your TV set.

Connect

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.

AC IN ~

Home cinema

Amplifier (example)

AUDIO IN

Red

White

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.

Analogue amplifier or analogue audio component (example)

Red

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

OPTICAL

AUDIO OUT

COMPONENT

White

VIDEO OUT

Rear of DVD player

Please connect

directly to TV

Connect the analogue outputs ( L and R ) with a "Dolby Pro Logic amplifier", for example ( see illustration ).

Connect

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).

To avoid sound quality problems deactivate function A.SRD ( Advanced Surround ) when you connect an amplifier with Dolby Pro Logic functionality. Please refer to page 30.

Home cinema

Amplifier (example)

Digital ( OPTICAL )connection

For optimum surround sound, connect a digital amplifier or a digital audio component.

Optical digital audio cable

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

OPTICAL

COMPONENT

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

Push in the jack all the way into the socket with this side facing up.

Rear of DVD player

Please connect

directly to TV

Amplifier and speakers (example)

To play programmes with a 5.1-channel surround sound, connect the digital audio

Connect 3 or more speakers to produce surround sound

output ( OPTICAL ) with an external "Multi-channel Dolby Digital Decoder", for example.

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 sampling frequency of 48 kHz/16 bit.

You cannot make recordings from MP3/WMA.

Adapt the settings of SETUP menu ( see page 20 ) to the following:

PCM Down Conversion : Yes

Dolby Digital : PCM

DTS Digital Surround : PCM

MPEG : PCM

Audio

Deactivate function A.SRD ( Advanced Surround ) ( see page 30 ).

Basic settings

QUICK SETUP

ENTER

SETUP

SELECT

QUICK SETUP

Die Menü-Sprache wählen

Select the menu language.

English

Deutsch

Español

Svenska

RETURN

QUICK SETUP

Use QUICK SETUP to make basic settings.

Die Menü-Sprache wählen

Do you want to use Q ?UICK SETUP

Yes

QUICK SETUP

Select the audio language.

Die Menü-Sprache wählen

English

German

Spanish

Swedish Original

The primary language on the disc is played if you select "Original".

Français

Italiano

Português

Nederlands

French

Italian

Portuguese

Dutch Other

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The items of the QUICK SETUP menu provide an easy means of making some basic settings for your appliance.

When the appliance is properly connected press button to switch on

Stand-by/On

the unit. Press the button on your remote control unit to display the QUICK SETUP

SETUP

menu which allows you to adapt the settings.

Navigate the user-friendly and clearly arranged on-screen menu by means of the cursor keys on the remote control unit .

Press

ENTER

RETURN

to accept your selection.

to go back to the previous on-screen menu.

Every menu item may provide further information on the options you have. Start by selecting a .

menu language

Select the audio language:

If the language you want is not on the list, go to item "Other" and type in the appropriate language code ( see page 45 ) using the numeric key pad of your remote control unit.

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