Panasonic DVD-S47PC, DVD-S47P User Manual

Operating Instructions

®

DVD/CD PLAYER

Model No. DVD-S47

Dear customer

T

hank 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 “1” or “ALL”.

Example:

1

1

ALL

This manual was printed with soy based ink.

2

4

Table of contents

Getting started

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Accessories/Discs that can be played . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

STEP 1 The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

STEP 2 Connection to a television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

STEP 3 QUICK SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Disc handling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Operations

Basic Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Enjoying higher quality audio and video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Changing the play sequences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Using navigation menus

Convenient functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Using On-Screen Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Changing the player settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Reference

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Referencia rápida en español. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Main feature index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover

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P PC

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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.

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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.

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 amplifiers) 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 fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.

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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 specified by the
manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
specified 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 qualified service personnel. Servicing is required
when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power­supply 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.

Accessories

(Only for U.S.A.)

“Accessory Purchases” on page 16.

Only for Canada

(
dealer from whom you have made your purchase.

Use numbers when asking for replacement parts.

∏ 1 Remote control (EUR7631010)
∏ 1 AC power supply cord (K2CB2CB00016)
∏ 1 Audio/video cable (JAC3315N)
∏ 2 Remote control batteries

To order accessories, refer to

) To order accessories, call the

[Note]

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

Discs that can be played

Indication

Disc Logo

DVD-RAM

DVD-Audio

DVD-Video

in these

operating

instructions

[RAM]

[JPEG]

[DVD-A] —

[DVD-V]

Recorded using Version 1.1 of the Video
Recording Format (a unified video
recording standard).

Recorded using the DCF (Design rule for
Camera File system) standard.

Some DVD-Audio discs contain DVD-Video content.
To play DVD-Video content, select “Play as DVD-Video” in Other Menu (➜ page 11).

—

User memo:

DATE OF PURCHASE ___________________________________
DEALER NAME ________________________________________
DEALER ADDRESS _____________________________________

______________________________________________________

TELEPHONE NUMBER __________________________________

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

Remarks

≥ Recorded with DVD video recorders, DVD

video cameras, personal computers, etc.

≥ Remove discs from their cartridges

before use.

≥ Recorded with Panasonic DVD-Video

recorders

≥ To play JPEG files, select “Play as Data

Disc” in Other Menu (➜ page 11).

DVD-S47

Accessories/Discs that can be played

[DVD-V]

DVD-R

Video CD

[VCD]

SVCD

CD

CD-R
CD-RW

§

A process that allows play on compatible equipment.

≥ It may not be possible to play the above discs in all cases due to the type of disc or condition of the recording.

—

[CD]

[WMA]

[MP3]

[JPEG]

[CD]

[VCD]

Panasonic DVD-R recorded and finalized
Video cameras are played as DVD-Video on this unit.

—

Conforming to IEC62107

—

≥ This unit can play CD-R/RW (audio recording disc) recorded with the formats on the left.

Close the sessions or finalize

≥ HighMAT discs

WMA, MP3 or JPEG files only.
To play without using the HighMAT function, select “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu
(➜ page 11).

§

on a Panasonic DVD-Video recorders or DVD-

§

the disc after recording.

∫ Discs that cannot be played

DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, DVDiR, iRW, DVD-RW, SACD, Divx
Video Discs and Photo CD, DVD-RAM that cannot be removed from their
cartridge, 2.6-GB and 5.2-GB DVD-RAM, and “Chaoji VCD” available on
the market including CVD, DVCD and SVCD that do not conform to
IEC62107.

HighMAT™ and the HighMAT logo are either
trademarks or registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/
or other countries.

∫ Audio format of DVDs

You can play discs in stereo with these
symbols.

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STEP 1 The remote control

CO

T

(PCM/

.

S

T

(PCM/

CO

L

T

(NTSC

)

T

(PCM/

)

D

T

(PCM/

)

O

P

B

Y

COMPO

OUT

L

A

.

S

T

∫ Batteries

R6/LR6, AA, UM-3

≥ Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the

remote control.

≥ 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.

Television

The remote control/Connection to a television

WITH

VIDEO IN or S VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

R L

IGITAL AUDIO OU

AUDIO OUT

BITSTREAM

L

VIDEO

IN

DIGITAL AUDIO OU

BITSTREAM

AXIA

or

S video
cable

Audio/video
cable (included)

COMPONENT VIDEO OU

480P/480I PAL576

S VIDEO

IN

§

Audio/video
cable

(included)

WITH

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

R L

Not used

AUDIO OUT

L

DIGITAL AUDIO OU

BITSTREAM)

AXIAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OU

BITSTREAM)

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

(NTSC 480P/480I PAL576)

Y

P

B

Video
cables

R

Please connect directly to TV.

S VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT

PTICAL

§

When using this connection, the audio cable
(red and white plugs) should also be
connected.

You can connect the audio cable to the 2­channel audio input terminals of an analog
amplifier or system component to enjoy
stereo.

∫ Connect the AC power supply cord last

To household AC outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

AC power supply cord

(included)

AC IN

Conserving power

This unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off
(1 W). To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time,
unplug it from the household AC outlet.

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Back of the unit

∫ Enjoying multi-channel surround sound

Optical digital audio
cable

Do not bend sharply
when connecting.

Change “PCM Digital Output”, “Dolby Digital”, “DTS Digital
Surround” in “Audio” tab (➜ page 12).

OPTICAL

Please connect directly to TV

VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT

RR

P

To enjoy progressive video

Connect to a progressive output compatible
television.
1 Select “Enable” in the progressive output

setting in QUICK SETUP (

2 Set “Video Output Mode” in Picture Menu

to “480P” (➜ page 11).
All Panasonic televisions with 480P input
connectors are compatible. Consult the
manufacturer if you have another brand of
television.

Amplifier with a built-in decoder or
a decoder-amplifier combination

OPTICAL IN

or

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

UDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

OPTICAL

Back of the unit

➜page 5).

COAXIAL IN

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

(PCM/BITSTREAM)

(NTSC 480P/480I PAL576)

COAXIAL

Please connect directly to TV

VIDEO OUT VIDEO OU

Coaxial cable

NENT VIDEO

STEP 3 QUICK SETUP

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

PLAY LIST

MENU

TOP MENU

DISPLAY

SUBTITLE AUDIO

ANGLE/PAGE

SETUP

PLAY MODE

SLEEP

ZOOM

GROUP

RETURN

ENTER

AV ENHANCER

MULTI

RE-MASTER

DEPTH

ENHANCER

REPEAT

FL SELECT

OPEN/CLOSE

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

123 4 5

RETURN

ENTER

ENTER

Press to finish
QUICK
SETUP.

Power ON.

SETUP

Shows QUICK
SETUP
screen.

Follow the
message and
make the settings.

To change these settings later

Select “QUICK SETUP” in “Others” tab (➜ page 12).

Disc handling

∫ To clean discs

[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD]
Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

[RAM] [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.

SETUP

Press to
exit.

QUICK SETUP/Disc handling

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

“DTS” and “DTS 2.0 i Digital Out” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, lnc.

Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, and 4,819,098, licensed for limited viewing uses only.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights

owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation,
and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.

MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia.

Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries.

WMA is a compression format developed by Microsoft Corporation. It achieves the same sound quality as MP3 with a file
size that is smaller than that of MP3.

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Basic play

AV ENHANCER

MULTI

RE-MASTER

123

456

789

CANCEL

0

SKIP

STOP PAUSE PLAY

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

ENTER

DISPLAY

SUBTITLE AUDIO

FL SELECT

OPEN/CLOSE

DEPTH

ENHANCER REPEAT

PLAY SPEED

POSITION MEMORY

QUICK REPLAY

10

SLOW/SEARCH

ANGLE/PAGE

PLAY LIST

MENU

RETURN

SETUP

1

Power ON.

Remote control
signal sensor

3

Load the disc.

≥ Load double-sided discs

2

Open the disc tray.

4

Start play.

PauseStop

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

so the label for the side
you want to play is facing
up.

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

Stop

STOP

Basic play

≥ Press [1] (PLAY) to resume.

[DVD-V]

To review the previous

chapters

(➜page 9, Position

memory).

≥ Press [∫] to clear the position.

Enter number

123

456

789

0

[RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD]

e.g. To select 12:
[S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2]

[VCD] with playback control

While stopped, press the
numbered buttons.

10

[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]

Pause

PAUSE

≥ Press [1] (PLAY) to restart

play.

e.g. To select 123:
[1] ➜ [2] ➜ [3] ➜ [ENTER]

(Group skip [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG])

Skip

Search

(during play)

Slow-motion

(during pause)

Frame-by­frame

SKIP

SLOW/SEARCH

ENTER

ENTER

≥ Up to 5 steps
≥ Press [1] (PLAY) to start play.
≥ [VCD] Slow motion, forward

direction only

≥ [VCD] forward direction only

(during pause)

Select

On-screen
item select

ENTER

Register

[Note]

≥ “D.MIX” on the display indicates that a multi-channel soundtrack can be

down-mixed to two channels.

≥ Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [∫] when you

finish to preserve the unit’s motor and your television screen.

If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting
(➜ page 14, 15).

[DVD-A] [DVD-V]

TOP MENU

Shows a disc top menu

[DVD-V]

Disc menu

Return to
previous

MENU

RETURN

RETURN

Shows a disc menu

[VCD]

Shows a disc menu

screen

Main unit

FL SELECT

display

Information

SUBTITLE

screen

∫ Standby/on switch (POWER 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.

Number display

:;

Time display

[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
Turns the information screen on/
off

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