p1 e.fm 1 ページ ２００４年５月１３日 木曜日 午後２時５８分 ® Operating Instructions Portable DVD/CD Player Model No. DVD-LS50 DVD-LS55 DVD-LS53 [DVD-LS50] Dear customer Table of contents 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. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . .4 Discs that can be played . . . . . . . . . . .5 Accessories . . . . . . . . . .
P2-35 e.fm 2 ページ ２００４年４月１日 木曜日 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! 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.
P2-35 e.fm 3 ページ ２００４年４月１日 木曜日 午前９時６分 Batteries AC adaptor 1. Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack) ≥Use this unit to recharge the battery pack. ≥Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified player. ≥Do not use the player outside if it is snowing or raining. (The battery pack is not waterproof.) ≥Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals. ≥Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects.
P2-35 e.fm 4 ページ ２００４年４月１日 木曜日 午前９時６分 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) Read these instructions. receptacles, and the point where they exit from Keep these instructions. the apparatus. Heed all warnings. 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by Follow all instructions. the manufacturer. Do not use this apparatus near water. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, Clean only with dry cloth. tripod, bracket, or table Do not block any ventilation openings.
P2-35 e.fm 5 ページ ２００４年４月１日 木曜日 午前９時６分 Discs that can be played This operating instruction manual uses the following icons such as [RAM]. [JPEG] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [DVD-V] ≥ Recorded with DVD video recorders, DVD video cameras, personal computers, etc. ≥ Remove discs from their cartridges before use. ≥ Recorded with Panasonic DVDVideo recorders ≥ To play JPEG files, select “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu (➜ page 19). Played on this unit in 2 channels.
P2-35 e.fm 6 ページ ２００４年４月１日 木曜日 午前９時６分 Accessories/Preparations Accessories ∑1 ∑2 ∑1 ∑1 ∑1 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. (Only for U.S.A.) To order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases” on page 35. (For other areas) To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase.
P2-35 e.fm 7 ページ ２００４年４月１日 木曜日 午前９時６分 3 The remote control 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.
P2-35 e.fm 8 ページ ２００４年４月１日 木曜日 午前９時６分 Play 1 Open the lid. Play OPEN Headphone terminals [Ë] 3.5 mm (1/8q) Stereo 2 Insert a disc and close the lid. Click into place 3 For two sided discs, insert the side you want to play with the label facing up. For DVD-RAM, remove the disc from the cartridge. Press and hold. ON 4 Adjust the volume. 㧙 VOL 㧗 The unit turns on and play begins.
ページ TOP MENU MENU ２００４年４月１日 木曜日 午前９時６分 Skip Skips items. Top menu [DVD-A] [DVD-V] Direct navigator [RAM] (➜ page 15) Menu [DVD-V] Playlist play [RAM] (➜ page 15) Navigation menu [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] (➜ page 16) Return Returns to the previous screen. [VCD] (with PBC) Returns to the menu. Search Turn the shuttle dial. Release the shuttle dial to return to normal play. Slow play Turn the shuttle dial while paused. Press [1, ON] to return to normal play. [VCD] [5] only.
P2-35 e.fm 10 ページ ２００４年４月１日 木曜日 午前９時６分 Useful functions Repeat play §Can only be used with discs that show the elapsed time display. For JPEG, you can use even if there is no elapsed time display. REPEAT Press to select the content to repeat. Menu Repeat Off To repeat a specified section (A-B Repeat) Except [JPEG] and [RAM] (still picture part) Useful functions A-B REPEAT Press at the starting and ending points. Press again to cancel.
P2-35 e.fm 11 ページ ２００４年４月１日 木曜日 午前９時６分 Audio [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] (For discs recorded with multiple audio) AUDIO Press to change. (Remote control) Menu Audio 1 [RAM] [VCD] You can use this button to select “L”, “R” or “L R”. [DVD-V] (Karaoke discs) Press [21] to select “On” or “Off” for vocals. Read the disc’s instructions for details. Signal type/data .
P2-35 e.fm 12 ページ ２００４年４月１日 木曜日 午前９時６分 Useful functions Selecting how to show 4:3 aspect pictures on the LCD MONITOR MODE NORMAL: FULL: ZOOM: OFF: Normal Stretched horizontally Stretched vertically and horizontally No picture ≥ If you are not using the LCD on this unit, select “OFF” to conserve power. (The [Í] indicator flashes) ≥ The LCD turns off automatically if you close it.
P2-35 e.fm 13 ページ ２００４年４月１日 木曜日 午前９時６分 Enjoying higher quality audio and video [Remote\control\only] AV Enhancer By just pressing one button the disc type is automatically determined and the best audio and video settings which are indicated below are configured. AV ENHANCER Press to select “On”. Menu AV Enhancer On Multi Re-master [RAM] [DVD-V] (Discs recorded with 48 kHz only) [DVD-A](Discs recorded with 44.
P2-35 e.fm 14 ページ ２００４年４月１日 木曜日 午前９時６分 Changing the play sequences [Remote\control\only] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] PLAY MODE While stopped All group ([DVD-A])> Program > Random ^==== Normal play !===n Press to change. ≥ Disable HighMAT disc play to use random and program play. Select “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu. (➜ page 19). ≥ To exit the all group, program or random mode, press [PLAY MODE] several times while stopped.
P2-35 e.fm 15 ページ ２００４年４月１日 木曜日 午前９時６分 RAM disc play [RAM] §You cannot edit titles or playlists on this unit. Selecting programs to play (DIRECT NAVIGATOR) 1 TOP MENU 2 Direct Navigator ENTER No. Date 1 2 3 4 5 11/ 1(WED) 1/ 1 (MON) 2/ 2 (TUE) 3/ 3 (WED) 4/10(THU) 0 On 0:05 AM 1:05 PM 2:21 PM 3:37 PM 11:05 AM ≥ You can also use the Contents Title numbered buttons on the remote control (➜ page 9). ≥ Use [1] to show the contents of the program.
P2-35 e.fm 16 ページ ２００４年４月１日 木曜日 午前９時６分 Playing data discs [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] You can play JPEG files on DVD-RAM or play HighMAT discs without using the HighMAT function (➜ page 19, “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu). Using playback menus (except JPEG files on DVD-RAM) While the menu is displayed Use [34] to select “All”, “Audio”, or “Picture” and press [ENTER]. ENTER Playing data discs To display/exit the screen Press [TOP MENU].
P2-35 e.fm 17 ページ ２００４年４月１日 木曜日 午前９時６分 Using the submenu While the navigation menu (➜ see left) is displayed. 1 2 DISPLAY Use [34] to select the submenu (➜ see below) and press [ENTER].
P2-35 e.fm 18 ページ ２００４年４月１日 木曜日 午前９時６分 Operating with On-Screen Menus 1 DISPLAY Press once. 2 ENTER 1 Use [34] to select the menu. 2 Use [1] to go to the next menu and [34] to set. ≥ Use [2] to go to the previous menu ≥ Items shown differ depending on the type of software. ≥ There are items which you can select using the numbered buttons and [ENTER] on the remote control. ≥ If the setting does not change, press [ENTER]. ≥ To finish, press [RETURN].
P2-35 e.fm 19 ページ ２００４年４月１日 木曜日 午前９時６分 Picture Menu Picture Mode (➜ page 13) Audio Menu Advanced Surround (➜ page 12) Dialogue Enhancer To make the dialogue in movies easier to hear [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital, DTS, 3-channel or over, with the dialogue recorded in the center channel) On ,------. Off Multi Re-master (➜ page 13) Information On ,------.
P2-35 e.fm 20 ページ ２００４年４月１日 木曜日 午前９時６分 Changing the player settings ≥ Referring to pages 20 to 22, change as required. ≥ Underlined items are the factory presets. The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. 1 Press [3 4 2 1] to select the menu, item, content and press [ENTER].
P2-35 e.fm 21 ページ ２００４年４月１日 木曜日 午前９時６分 Video TV Aspect Choose the setting to suit your television and preference. ≥ 4:3 Pan&Scan: Regular aspect television (4:3) The sides of the widescreen picture are cut off so it fills the screen (unless prohibited by the disc). ≥ 4:3 Letterbox: Regular aspect television (4:3) Widescreen picture is shown in the letterbox style. ≥ 16:9: Widescreen television Use the television’s screen modes to change the way the picture is shown.
P2-35 e.fm 22 ページ ２００４年４月１日 木曜日 午前９時６分 Changing the player settings Display Menu Language ≥ English On-Screen Messages ≥ On ≥ Français ≥ Español ≥ Off Others HighMAT Selects the play method for HighMAT discs Re-initialize Setting Changing the player settings This returns all values in the Setup menus to the default settings. 22 RQT7682 ≥ Enable: Plays as HighMAT ≥ Disable: Plays as WMA/MP3/JPEG ≥ Yes: The password screen is shown if “Ratings” (➜ page 20) are set.
P2-35 e.fm 23 ページ ２００４年４月１日 木曜日 午前９時６分 Using this unit with other equipment Turn off all equipment before connecting and read the appropriate operating instructions. Enjoying with 5.1ch audio Digital optical cable (not included) Right side of this unit ≥ Do not bend sharply. ≥ Align and insert. AUDIO/OPT OUT AV amplifier with Dolby Digital/DTS logo (➜ page 21) OPTICAL IN Connect the 6 speakers to the amplifier’s 5.1ch audio output terminals.
P2-35 e.fm 24 ページ ２００４年４月１日 木曜日 午前９時６分 Battery pack Checking the remaining battery charge When the unit is on (➜ page 8) and powered by the battery pack. Press [DISPLAY] 3 times to check on the LCD (Displays for a few seconds). (Appears automatically when there is a few minutes of charge remaining.) Recharge Approximate play times (Hours) Play (at room temperature using headphones) LCD brightness level Battery pack Battery pack LCD Off j5 0 (factory preset) i5 CGR-H701 2.5 2 1.
P2-35 e.fm 25 ページ ２００４年４月１日 木曜日 午前９時６分 Using a car adaptor ≥ In the interest of traffic safety, do not perform operations on this unit or view video software while driving a vehicle. ≥ Read the car adaptor’s operating instructions carefully.
P2-35 e.fm 26 ページ ２００４年５月１３日 木曜日 午後４時１６分 FM transmitter [DVD-LS55] You can enjoy listening to discs through your FM radio channel (e.g. car stereo) by transmitting audio signals from this unit. 1 Press to switch the FM transmitter on. FM-TM ON/OFF On position FM-TM ON/OFF (Left side of this unit) FM transmitter DC IN 9 2 ON 3 㧙 VOL 㧗 V % Play. Adjust the volume using this unit. ≥ No sound is heard from this unit.
P2-35 e.fm 27 ページ ２００４年４月１日 木曜日 午前９時６分 Creating files on a computer [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] Folders and files created on a computer are displayed as group names and track/picture names on this unit. Root Titling 001 group 001 001 track.wma 002 track.wma 003 track.wma 002 group 003 group 001 track.wma 002 track.wma 003 track.wma 004 track.wma 001 track.wma 002 track.wma 003 track.wma Add a number prefix (for ease of ordering) Extension 001track .wma (or .WMA) MP3 file extension .mp3 (.
P2-35 e.fm 28 ページ ２００４年４月１日 木曜日 午前９時６分 Frequently asked questions Frequently asked questions Reference pages are shown in parentheses. What kind of equipment is necessary to enjoy 5.1ch audio? Connect to an AV amplifier (that has 5.1ch audio output terminals) displaying the Dolby Digital/DTS logo. (21) [DVD-A]: This unit plays DVD-Audio in 2 channels. You cannot play multi channel surround sound.
P2-35 e.fm 29 ページ ２００４年５月１３日 木曜日 午後４時１８分 ∫ Main unit Discs played: (1) DVD-RAM (DVD-VR compatible, JPEG formatted discs) (2) DVD-Video (3) DVD-Audio (4) Music CD [CD-DA(CD-TEXT compatible)] (5) Video CD (6) CD-R/RW [CD-DA (CD-TEXT compatible), Video-CD, SVCD, MP3, WMA, JPEG, HighMAT Level 2 (Audio and Image)] (7) DVD-R (DVD-Video compatible) (8) MP3/WMA Compatible compression rate: ≥Between 32 kbps and 320 kbps (MP3) ≥Between 48 kbps and 320 kbps (WMA) (9) JPEG ≥Exif Ver 2.
P2-35 e.fm 30 ページ ２００４年４月１日 木曜日 午前９時６分 Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to the “Customer Services Directory” on page 35 if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to the “Product information” on page 35 if you reside in Canada. The following do not indicate malfunction. ≥Sound from the AC adaptor during recharging.
P2-35 e.fm 31 ページ ２００４年４月１日 木曜日 午前９時６分 Operation No response when any buttons pressed. ≥ Some discs prohibit certain operations. ≥ If there is no response at all, the unit may have been affected by lightning or static electricity. Turn the unit off and on again. Alternatively, turn the unit off, disconnect the power source (AC or battery pack), reconnect the power and turn the unit on again. ≥ Condensation has formed: Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to evaporate.
P2-35 e.fm 32 ページ ２００４年４月１日 木曜日 午前９時６分 Troubleshooting guide Picture The LCD is dark. ≥ Adjust the brightness. (12) Picture distorted. ≥ Some disruption is normal during SEARCH. Menu not displayed correctly. ≥ Restore the zoom ratio to k1.00. (19) ≥ Set the “Subtitle Position” to 0. (19) Auto zoom function does not work well. ≥ Turn off TV’s zoom function. ≥ Use the other preset aspect ratios or manual adjustment.
P2-35 e.fm 33 ページ ２００４年４月１日 木曜日 午前９時６分 [Í] and [CHG] indicators The [Í] indicator flashes rapidly. ≥ The unit has malfunctioned. Consult your dealer. The [Í] indicator flashes slowly. ≥ The unit is on and the LCD is closed or the monitor mode is set to The [CHG] indicator flashes rapidly. ≥ There is a problem with the battery pack. Turn the unit on and check The [CHG] indicator flashes slowly. ≥ Battery pack charge is low. The unit will turn off automatically after a “OFF” (no picture).
P2-35 e.fm 34 ページ ２００４年４月１日 木曜日 午前９時６分 Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc., Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.
P2-35 e.fm 35 ページ ２００４年４月１日 木曜日 午前９時６分 Customer Services Directory Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Servicenter; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.panasonic.com/support or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo You may also contact us directly at: 1-800-211-PANA (7262), Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST.
P2-35 e.fm 36 ページ ２００４年５月１３日 木曜日 午後４時２１分 Main feature index Picture Mode (➜ page 13) Recalls recommended audio/video setting (➜ page 13) AV ENHANCER CINEMA A-B A.
