Panasonic DVD-PV55 User manual

Portable DVD/Video CD/CD Player
Operating Instructions
Model No. DVD-PV55
Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and salety, please read these instructions carefully.
Betlore connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions com-
pletely. Please keep this manual for future relerence
in the U.S.A.; http/Awww.panasonic.com — =
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CAUTION!
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUST-
MENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PRO-
CEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE
SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPO-
SURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO
NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PER-
SONNEL.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT
DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN, SPLASH-
ING, DRIPPING OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK
MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG
TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
The following mark and symbols are located on
the bottom of the unit.
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 arrow-
head symbol, within an equilater-
al triangle, is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulat-
ed “dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be
of sufficient magnitude to consti-
tute a risk of electric shock to per-
sons.
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of
important operating and mainte-
nance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the
appliance.
CAUTION -VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER ATTENTION -RAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET
RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM,
FCC NOTE: (U.S.A. Only)
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital de-
vice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reason-
able protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment gener-
ates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in ac-
cordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interfer-
ence will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interfer-
ence 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
INVISIBLE EN CAS D'OUVERTURE.
NE PAS REGARDER DANS LE FAISCEAU.
{Bottom of player)
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
eReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equip-
ment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a cir-
cuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
eConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compli-
ance, follow the attached installation instruc-
tions and use only shielded cables when
connecting to other devices. Also, any changes
or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate this equipment.

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Using the cursor
On the main unit: Slide the cursor jockey in the direction you want to move the cursor.
[à] up, {F] down, [4] left, [>] right.
On the remote control: Press the cursor button corresponding to the direction you want to
move the cursor.
[A] up, [¥] down, [<4] left, [>] right.

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Accessories
Please check and identify the
F supplied accessories.
{For U.S.A.)
To order accessories contact 1-800-332-5368
or web site (http:/www.panasonic.com).
(For Canada)
To order accessories, call the dealer from
whom you have made your purchase.
O Remote control
(VEQ2414)
O Button-type battery
for remote control (CR2025)
(] Audio/video cable
(RJL3X001X15)
O AC adaptor ....... tiene
(VSK0578)
CQ AC power supply cord............. 1
(RJA0065-A)
Optional accessories:
Battery pack
(For U.S.A.: CGP-H5014/1B)
(For Canada: CGP-H501C/1B)
Mini optical digital audio cable (RP-CA2120)
Carrying case (DY-CC20)
Headphones (RP-HC100 or RP-HS900)
Use numbers indicated in parentheses when
asking for replacement parts.
The included AC power supply cord and AC
adaptor are for use with this unit only. Do not use
them with other equipment.
m The functions depend on the disc being
played. These marks indicate the func-
tions available.
DV
(Video CD) (Audio CD)
Table of contents
6
Listening caution................. 7
Disc information ................. 8
Disc and unit handling
precautions.................... 9
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Basic play: 4. soso.) 14
eStopping play. ...........-....... 15
SP ausing play se ra Lei s 16
eSkipping chapters and tracks ....... 16
| Operations:
Repeat play...................... 17
Other play modes
Program DAV un 5 man dites se 18
eRandom play .................... 18
Changing soundtracks, subtitle
languages and angles ........... 19
Ro Your FEES
Changing initial settings
eCommon procedures.............. 25
ei Disc Languages ................ 26
$2 Raths ie oies rade: 27
e3 Menu Language ................ 27
@4 On-Screen Messages............ 28
9 Other Settings ................. 28
How images appear on your TV..... 30
Connecting other equipment ....... 31

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Maintenance..................... 9 Easy setup— Television connections =
Preparing the remote contro!....... 10 and settings ................... os,
Power supply f =
eUsing the AC adaptor ............. 10 3
eUsing the battery pack............. 11 E?
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@Slow MOtOn. .................... 16 eStarting play from a selected title or &
© Fast forward and rewind— WACK. cans nndtiauauteanateseuad S
SEARCH a me ta aee oe 16 eReturning to a menu .............. re
eFrame-by-frame viewing ........... 16 Ss
2
Switching vocals ON or OFF for elcons for unit information........... 23 Ke
Karaoke discs.................. 20 Enjoying Virtual Surround Sound ‘a
Using On-Screen Menu Icons NSS dE ire Rens 24 m
eBasic operation .................. 20 8
eShuttle screen ................... 21 Ss
elcons for disc information .......... 22 ‘=
Enjoying more powerful sound e Connection to a 2-channel digital
Connection to an amplifier with amplifier or mini-system
5.1
channel
input
terminals
(Digital
connection)
...............
‘8
(Analogue connection) ............ 32 Connecting headphones........... E
e Connection to an amplifier with a built-in Speaker settings ................. D
decoder (or an amplifier and decoder Digital settings................... m
combination) (Digital connection) . . . . 33 Troubleshooting Guide ............ 5
Connection to a 2-channel amplifier or ` Glossary........................ a
mini-system Specifications ............,.......
(Analogue connection) ............ 34 Servicenter List (US) ..............
Product Service..................
Open the facing page when
using the operating instructions.
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