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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PRECAUTIONS
Before using this unit, be sure to read the applic-
able items of the operating instructions and
these safety suggestions carefully.
Afterwards keep them handy for future refer-
ence. Take special care to follow the warnings
indicated on the unit itself as well as in the oper-
ating instructions.
AIT ETS
1. Power Source—The unit should be connect-
ed to a power supply only of the type de-
scribed in the operating instructions or as
marked on the unit. If you are not sure of the
type of power supply to your home, consult
your appliance dealer or local power com-
pany.
Do not use a Car cigarette lighter socket to
power the unit.
2. Polarization—lf the unit is equipped with a
polarized AC power plug (a plug having one
blade wider than the other), that plug will fit
into the AC outlet only one way. This is a
safety feature. If you are unable to insert the
plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the
plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact
your electrician to replace your obsolete out-
let. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized plug.
3. Power Cord Protection—-AC power supply
cords should be routed so that they are not
likely to be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against them. Never take hold
of the plug or cord if your hand is wet, and al-
ways grasp the plug body when connecting
or disconnecting it.
4, Overloading—Do not overload wall outlets
and extension cords as this can result in a
risk of fire or electric shock.
5. Nonuse Periods—lf the set is not being
used for a long time, be sure to disconnect
the AC power supply cord from the AC power
outlet and detach the battery pack to prevent
potential damage caused by battery leakage.
6. Attachments—Do not use attachments not
recommended by the unit manufacturer as
they may cause hazards.
MEANS
Disconnect this unit from the AC outlet before
cleaning.
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft
cloth lightly moistened with a mild detergent so-
lution.
Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring
powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.
This AC adaptor operates on AC between 100 V
and 240 V.
But
ein the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC power sup-
ply cord must be connected to a 120 V AC
power supply only.
eWhen connecting to an AC supply outside of
the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to
suit the AC outlet configuration.
eWhen connecting to a supply of greater than
AC 125 V, ensure the cord you use is suited to
the voltage of the AC supply and the rated cur-
rent of the AC adaptor.
Contact an electrical parts distributor for assis-
tance in selecting a suitable AC plug adaptor or
AC cord set.
1. Battery pack (not included)
eUse this unit to recharge the battery pack.
®Do not use the battery pack with equipment
other than the specified player.
eDo not use, charge or leave the battery
pack in locations where there is static elec-
tricity.
eDo not use the player outside if it is snowing
or raining. (The battery pack is not water-
proof.)
eDo not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other for-
eign matter on the terminals.
eDo not touch the plug terminals (+ and —)
with metal objects.
eDo not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw
into fire.
2. Button-type battery
einser with poles aligned.
®Do not touch the terminals (+ and —) with
métal objects.
eDo not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw
into fire.
eKeep out of reach of children.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with
your hands or clothes, wash it off thoroughly with
water.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with
your eyes, never rub the eyes.
Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then con-
sult a doctor.
3. Disposing of the batteries
Check and follow your local regulations before
disposal.
NSEATON
1. Water and Moisture—Do not use this unit
near water—for example, near a bathtub,
washbowl, swimming pool, or the like. Damp
basements should also be avoided.

2. Condensation—Moisture may form on the
lens in the following conditions...
eimmediately after a heater has been turned
on.
ein a steamy or very humid room.
ewhen the unit is suddenly moved from a
cold environment to a warm one. If moisture
forms inside this unit, it may not operate
properly. To correct this problem wait about
one hour for the moisture to evaporate.
3. Heat—Never use or place this unit or battery
near a heat source. Do not leave it in an au-
tomobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long
time with the doors and windows closed as
this may deform the cabinet.
4. Foreign Materiali—Care should be taken so
that objects do not fall into and liquids are not
spilled into the unit. Do not subject this unit to
excessive smoke, dust, mechanical vibration,
or shock.
1. Damage Requiring Service—The unit
should be serviced by qualified service per-
sonnel when:
(a) The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor
is damaged; or
(b) Objects have fallen or liquid has spilled
into the unit; or
{c} The unit has been exposed to water; or
(d) The unit does not appear to operate nor-
mally or exhibits a marked change in per-
formance; or
(e) The unit has been dropped, or the enclo-
sure damaged.
2. Servicing—The user should not attempt to
service the unit beyond that described in the
operating instructions. All other servicing
should be referred to authorized service per-
sonnel.
For the address of an authorized servi-
center:
in the U.S.A., calf 1-800-211-7262, e-mail
consumerproducts @panasonic.com, or
visit www.panasonic.com
In Canada, call 905-624-5505 or visit
www.panasonic.ca
3. Replacement parts—When parts need re-
placing, ensure the servicer uses parts spec-
ified by the manufacturer or parts that have
the same characteristics as the original parts.
Unauthorized substitutes may result in fire,
electric shock, or other hazards.
4. Safety check—After repairs or service, ask
the servicer to perform safety checks to con-
firm that the unit is in proper working condi-
tion.
Listening caution
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Do not play your headphones or earphones at a
high volume. Hearing experts advise against
continuous extended play.
If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce
volume or discontinue use.
Do not use while operating a motorized vehicle.
it may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in
many areas.
You should use extreme caution or temporarily
discontinue use in potentially hazardous situ-
ations.
Even if your headphones or earphones are the
open-air type designed to let you hear outside
sounds, don’t turn up the volume so high that you
can't hear what's around you.
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing
“comfort level” adapts to higher volumes of
sound. So what sounds “normal” can actually be
loud and harmful to your hearing.
Guard against this by setting your equipment at a
safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.
To establish a safe level:
eStart your volume control at a low setting.
eSlowly increase the sound until you can hear it
comfortably and clearly, and without distortion.
Once you have established a comfortable sound
level:
eSet the dial and leave it there.
CAUTION:
The batteries used in this device may present
a risk of fire or chemical burn if mistreated.
Do not disassemble, heat the button-type
battery above 100 °C (212 °F), heat the bat-
tery pack above 60 °C (140 °F), or incinerate.
Do not recharge the button-type battery.
Replace only with Panasonic part number in-
dicated below;
Button-type battery (Lithium battery)
{for remote control) CR2025
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack}
For U.S.A.: CGP-H5014/1B
For Canada: CGP-H501C/1B
Use of other batteries may present a risk of
fire or explosion.
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Disc information
Discs supported by this
unit
DVD-Video
Video CD
DIGITAL VIDEO
Audio CD*
DIGITAL AUDIO
Discs not supported by this
unit
eDVD with a region number other than “1” or
“ALL” (See below.)
Photo CD eCD-R
ePAL discs eCD-RW
eDVD-ROM eDVD-RW
eDVD-R eDVD+RW
eDVD-RAM eCVD
eCD-ROM e Divx Video Disc
eVSD © eDVD-AUDIO
eCDV eSVCD
eCD-G eSACD
etc.
Do not try to play Photo CD or CD-R.
Data on the disc may be damaged.
*You can also play CDs recorded with DTS (DTS CD) (æ page 42).
M Region number supported by this
unit
Region numbers are allocated to DVD play-
ers and software according to where they
are sold.
e The region number of this unit is “1”.
eThis unit will play DVDs marked with la-
bels containing the region number “1” or
“ALL”.
Read the disc's instructions carefully.
Example:
E Playing DVDs and Video CDs
The producer of the material can control
how these discs are played. This means
that you may not be able to control play of a
disc with some operations described in
these operating instructions. Read the
disc’s instructions carefully.
@ How the picture appears on your tele-
vision
It depends on the aspect ratio of your tele-
vision, and the television's screen mode
and the aspect ratio recorded on the disc
(= page 30).

Disc and unit handling precautions
CSC] CES
Do not use irregularly shaped discs, such
as heart-shaped.
(These discs can damage the unit.)
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m How to hold a disc
Do not touch the recorded shiny surface.
1D
@
@ If the surface is dirty
Wipe it with a damp cloth and then wipe
dry. Wipe from the center toward the cir-
cumference.
Play surface (shiny surface)
B If the disc is brought from a cold to a
warm environment, moisture may
form on the disc
Wipe with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth before
using the disc.
Maintenance
E Handling precautions
eDo not write on the label side with a ball-
point pen or other writing instrument.
eDo not use record cleaning sprays, ben-
zine, thinner, static electricity prevention
liquids or any other solvent.
Do not attach labels or stickers to discs.
eDo not use discs with exposed adhesive
from tape or left over peeted off stickers.
eDo not use scratch-proof protectors or
covers other than those specified for use
with this unit.
E Do not place or store discs in the fol-
lowing places
eLocations exposed to direct sunlight
e Humid or dusty locations
Locations directly exposed to a heat vent
or heating appliance
TO PIEWER CHEE
Avoid the following;
è Spraying flammable insecticides near the
unit,
eTouching the lens and other parts of the
laser pickup.
Do not use the unit in the following places;
Sandy places such as beaches,
eOn top of cushions, sofas, or hot equip-
ment such amplifiers.
Do not rest the unit on your lap for along
time while using it. The unit can become
hot and cause burns.
@ To clean this unit, wipe with a soft,
dry cloth.
If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a
soft cloth dipped in a soap-and-water solu-
tion or a weak detergent solution.
eNever use alcohol, paint thinner or ben-
zine to clean this unit.
eBefore using chemically treated cloth,
read the instructions that came with the
cloth carefully.
@ Maintenance of the lens
elf dust is attached to the lens, remove
dust carefully with an air blower for cam-
era lenses (optional).
eBe careful not to touch the lens with your
fingers.
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Preparing the remote control
Insert the battery
(don EE)
Face @ upwards.
E Replacing the button-type battery
The battery normally lasts for about a year.
Replace if the remote contro! fails to oper-
ate the unit when used within the operation
range.
Refer to “PRECAUTIONS” on pages 6
and 7.
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Remote control
signal sensor
About 7 m
(23 feet) in
front of the
signal sensor
eDo not expose the remote control signal
sensor to bright light.
eDo not place obstacles between the re-
mote control signal sensor and the re-
mote control.
eDo not use another units remote contro!
at the same time.
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Power supply
Using the AC ackptor
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{AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
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The [Ù] indicator lights.
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Refer to “PRECAUTIONS” on page 6.
The unit is in the standby condition (the
[Ù] indicator lights) when the AC power
supply cord is connected. The primary
circuit is always “live” as long as the AC
adaptor is connected to an electrical
outlet.
@ When the unit is not going to be used
for a long time
The unit consumes 2 W when in standby
mode.
To conserve power, disconnect the AC
power supply cord from the AC outlet.