Panasonic Portable DVD/Video CD/CD Player Operating Instructions Model No. ,% DVD-LV75 DVD-LV70 DVD-LV55 _ ,_ • The photographs show DVD-LV75. PalmTheater._? V Dear E O '_ [DIGITAL VIDEO) customer Thank you for purchasing For optimum performance this product. and safety, please read these Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, pletely. Please keep this manual for future reference. I_ I D instructions please carefully.
The following mark and symbols the bottom of the unit. CAUTIONt THIS PRODUCT USE OF MENTS UTILIZES CONTROLS OR OTHER SPECIFIED HEREIN HAZARDOUS OR ADJUSTOF THAN MAY PRO- THOSE RESULT RADIATION IN EXPO- SURE. DO NOT NOT OPEN COVERS REPAIR SERVICING YOURSELF. TO QUALIFIED AND DO REFER PER- SONNEL. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS. NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Open this page while reading the instructions f_ so you can see where the controls .............................................. [ [MONITOR]--_ _NiTOR ID,SP,AY --MENU] [V.S.S.] V SS TOPMENU MENU [] • [A, V, jockey <, m,-] Cursor Display [RETURN] _ _ DISPLAY [TOP [MENU] ENTER * .... _..;i C _--_- @ [ENTER] Skip/Slow/ Search @_ o. [l<<, _l] Play/On Pause O Wide-screen O O Stereo speakers Disc lid [,PUSH OPEN] button I'eram LCD reram l: 7- : 5" are. ......................
Table of contents Accessories __1____ _ supplied Please check accessories. and identify the IMPORTANT (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. [] Remote control (]r_IT_[l_ _ (r_"_"_l_'_ [] [] _ ( r_"_=_J_ll_ 1 1 vs_ supply cord ............. _ pack type battery ...................... 1 see below) (0R2025) Battery pack For U.S.A.
Disc and unit handling precautions .................... Preparing the remote control ....... • Slow motion ..................... eFast forward and rewind-SEARCH ....................... • Frame-by-frame viewing 9 10 14 14 ........... Changing the monitor settings ...... • Changing the size of the picture ..... eAdjusting the brightness ........... • Adjusting color intensity ............ Enjoying Virtual Surround Sound (V.S.S.) ........................ supply the AC adaptor .............
IMPORTANT SAFETY 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) 4) 5) 6) 7) Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. in accordance with the instructions.
Listening caution A C adaptor This AC adaptor operates on AC between 100 V and 240 V. But =,In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC power supply cord must be connected to a 120 V AC power supply only. oWhen connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration. oWhen 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 current of the AC adaptor.
Disc information this iscsunit supported O OVO'V'de° VIDEO Video %.Y Discs by CD _ " not supported by this unit DVD with a region number other than "1" or "ALL" (See below.), Photo CD, CD-RW, CDV, PAL discs, DVD-RW, CD-G, DVD-ROM, DVD+ RW, DVD-Audio, DVD-R, CVD, SVCD, DVD-RAM, Divx Video Disc, SACD, CD-ROM and VSD. CDIGITALVIDEO) Audio Do not try to play Photo CD. The data on the idsc may be damaged.
Disc and unit handling precautions • Handling precautions ode not write on the label H Do not use irregularly shaped discs, as heart-shaped. (These discs can damage the unit.) such side with a ball- point pen or other writing instrument. oDe not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent. eDo not attach labels or stickers to discs. eDo not use discs with exposed adhesive from tape or left over peeled off stickers.
Preparing control Power the remote supply _ li __ | [,, um ud_l _ • |[*X_*v_l o_vdIm _vE_,m ; 1 Face O upwards. • Replacing the button-type battery The battery normally lasts for about a year. Replace if the remote control fails to operate the unit when used within the operation range. Refer SIONS" to "IMPORTANT on pages SAFETY 2 INSTRUC- 6 and 7. outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz) lin'1_ il t•[unnc=-n_..-.n a[o>,v£..1n&+Jw]IR+Jrd++ The 3 [aO] indicator lights.
• Charge the battery pack before using it for the first time. oThe battery pack can only be recharged when • and play times Recharging [at 20 °C (68 "F)] the unit is off (=, page 1 3 "To turn the unit off"). oFor replacement, see page 4 "Optional accessories". 4 / Recharging I Play time Approx. 4 hours 30 min. Attach the battery pack. O Confirm that the marks match. Approx. 5 hours Approx. 4 hours This unit LCD on LCD off Approx. 5 hours _ Approx. 7 hours Approx. 5 hours _ Approx.
Basic play I Prepare the power 1 1/410°°°°0°_°°°) 2 _--P So.O supply (-, Slide the pages 10 and lock release outer cover. 11). and open Press [PUSH OPEN] to open disc lid and insert a disc with Eo. side you want to play label Close the disc lid by hand. the the the Click_ up. Display 3 Press and hold [I_, ON] to start play. The unit comes on automatically. See below if a menu appears. Lights-C I ] 17.FI I. I U I•_ i Using menus: • Basic operations [ ].
• To turn the unit on The unit can be turned on as follows. 0,o,_::::]E_.oL0 POWER @ Press [dO, POWER]. The [dO] indicator on the unit flashes to indicate the unit is on when the monitor's mode is set to "4 (Off)" cover is closed.
Basic play [ t4141 ] (backward: E(m RQT5897 if or the [1_1_] speed (forof the audio will be (forward disound off if Settings").
While Press stopped the numeric Play starts The actual disc to disc, basic contents so here from the selected explain only from the operations. title/track. oThis also works during play if the disc is a karaoke DVD, Video CD, or CD. (See below if the disc has playback control.) oThis may not work with some discs. Press • Video CDs with play- Before performing the above operation, press [1] to cancel menu play. The "o, u_¢" indicator on the unit's display goes out.
Other play modes While stopped Press [PLAY MODE] to select pro- gram or random play. If "Q" appears on the LCD, press [•] to clear "1_" on the unit's display, then press [PLAY Press [ENTER]. Use the cursor jockey select MODE]. The mode the button. -_IE] 2 changes each To play a maximum programmed order Choose a track, Track then time you Repeat tracks. ENTER.
Changing soundtracks, and angles subtitle During play Press [AUDIO]. The audio number changes each time you press the button. ("->_" is displayed if sound is not recorded on the disc.) languages During play Press [SUBTITLE]. The subtitle number changes each time you press the button. ("-->_" is displayed if subtitles are not recorded on the disc.) During play Press [ANGLE]. To turn the subtitles • Use the cursor The angle number press the button. changes each time jockey on and [4, off I_].
Changing the monitor settings Switching vocals ON or OFF for karaoke discs (Karaoke 1 The setting mode press the button. play [AUDIO]. (DVD) (Video the [AUDIO] the audio the each you the size cursor Y] jockey (Video CD), of the picture [.41, or I_] [] Adjusting the brightness [] Adjusting color press (Video CD only) to change mode.
Use the cursor jockey [A, Y] to change the picture The mode is shown on the unit's display as follows. 1 (Normal),_->2 (Full)_3 f_,4 (Off) < (Zoom) 3' • The picture mode and size The picture shown on the LCD depends disc. on the display 1 "_ode mode. mode and the size 2 recorded 3 Software _ (Normal) (Full) Widescreen Full screen Full screen on the 4 (Zoom) (Off) Top and bottom edges are cut off.
Enjoying (Dolby Digital, Virtual Virtual 2 or more Surround Surround Sound (V.S.S.) channels) Sound V.S.S. adds breadth to sound, allowing you to enjoy a surround-like effect even if you are using only 2 front speakers or headphones. The speakers on this unit will not produce any discernible effect. Speakers must be connected to enjoy this feature. Ensure surround effects on connected equipment are off.
Using On-Screen Menu Icons On-Screen Menu Icons are long thin menus that contain information about the disc These menus allow you to perform operations by changing this information. • Operations available only with On-Screen Menu Icons Time, A-B repeat play, Repeat play, Dialogue Enhancer, Marker, V.S.S. mode (For details, =* pages 22 and 23) While stopped or playing Press [DISPLAY] On-Screen Menu The screen changes press the button. Example: I> Icons DVDs for disc for to select Icons.
Using On-Screen Menu Icons Title number Track Select (DVD) number a number Chapter (Video CD and CD) to start play from the title/track. number Select a number Time (DVD) (DVD) to start play from the chapter. Play starts from a time you specify with the numeric For example: To start play from 1 hour 6 minutes into the disc, [1]--> Time (Video (Cannot [0]--> [6]--> [3]--> [7]--> buttons. and 37 seconds [ENTER] CD and CD) be changed here.
A-B repeat play Play repeats between 2 specified During play Each time you press [ENTER]; (Point points. (Point B) (A-B repeat play starts) A) T oThis feature works only within (Normal play restored) I a title/track. oThe unit automatically determines the end of a title/track when the end of the title/track is reached. o"A _ B" lights on the unit's Repeat Repeat (DVD) play play starts display after you select C (Chapter)_---->T during A-B repeat as point play. a type of play.
Using On-Screen Slow motion (DVD only) Menu Icons Pause (backward) Slow (DVD I I Rewind Fastest _The numbers changed. Play Fast forward _ indicate motion (forward) and Video CD only) Fastest the maximum speed and do not change when _ the search speed is eThere are 5 speeds of fast forward, rewind, and slow motion. The speed increases if you hold the cursor jockey [4, I_] in position or repeat the operation.
Changing initial settings Change the initial settings in which it is being used. These settings are retained to suit your preference in memory/until and to suit the they are changed, unit to the circumstances even if the unit is turned off. E.."I_ a[._] i III I[1_ I'_'il [,] nI_-_.i aLVin dale]nnn IlvJ w_ IvE_ While Press _. stopped [ACTION] or [MENU] to display the initial Use the cursor jockey [A, Y] to highlight [ENTER]. The menu for the selected item is displayed.
Changing These initial settings allow settings you to choose the languages used when a DVD is played. If the language will be selected. ignates another O< _ ..... O == _. 2 3 selected is not available on the disc, the language designated by each disc There are cases where the selected language is recorded but the disc deslanguage. 1 Audio Factory Preset 1 English 2 French 3 Spanish 40riginaP _ 5 Other >k>__->k _3 L_nguages 2 Subtitle Subtitle Menus Press RETURN ..................
You can limit play of DVDs which Play and changes to the settings Factory Preset are unsuitable for some audiences, for example, are not possible unless a password is entered. Level 8 All DVDs can be played. [_ O Rease:setaratinglimit _(_1_ 0234567' Look A,, When the level is "0" to "7" to #xit RETURN 2 3 Change Change 4 Temporary Press I to exit Unlock to exit the language used Factory Preset Select the language for these Menus.
Changing initial You can choose position. settings to display Factory on-screen Preset messages 1 2 On-Screen On/Off Color and special settings Factory and Messages Position Blue 4 _ Blue _ 2 _ Violet 5 _ Violet _ 3 _ Green 6 _ Green _ if the top of the screen is cut off. can be made.
1 Automatic: The unit automatically lects field still or frame The unit shows field stills. sestill. 2 Field: 3 Select this setting when jittering occurs when "1 Automatic" is selected. Frame: The unit shows frame stills. Select if small text not be seen clearly is selected.
Connecting • other equipment You can connect this unit to the following Refer to the relevant pages for connection. cated in inverted commas (" "). What you want to do types of equipment to enhance your experience.
Using headphones oTurn down oHeadphones the volume before connection, and then adjust the level. with a 3.5 mm (1/8") stereo plug can be connected. This [ "q When Headphones unit VOL] headphones Watching (volume) dial are connected, no sound video from Connect the camera to this the unit's stereo speakers. and DVD-LV55 have only one AUDIO terminal.) unit. Audio/video Video from a video camera lua,'lLti[,_n_x._,_.l,,,_.-mm]kv_melvm_.
Enjoying a larger screen 1111_'31L'_I[,u,nl=i-'_,T,V,'_-I0]LVAD]_IkVm_"J (DVD-LV70 Audio input terminal and DVD-LV55 Television have only one AUDIO S video/video terminal input rUse cable ting /rei cable unit clarity pos- _,sible. -- S video (included) This the unit to a TV picture _ (black the S video when connec- set equipped with an S video input terminal for the best it_,_(yell°w) Audio/video terminal.
These settings _o_-- are not necessary when using a widescreen television (1 6:9). I _||[o]]i_ oTurn on your television and the unit (-, page 13, "To turn the unit on"). eSwitch the video input mode on the television to suit the type of connection made. 1 2 3 While stopped Press [ACTION] or [MENU] to display the initial settings you have screen. Use the cursor jockey [,, V] to select "5 TV Aspect" and press [ENTER].
Enjoying Connect more sound the equipment. This (black) powerful unit (bl ck) (black) Stereo Ensure when (white)(red) (red)(white) The optimum SU_WC_:E R _'L_ _ROUN_L_ AV amplifier with input terminals "Speaker Turn {QT5897 V.S.S. the settings setup is to Example: Connecting to 6 speakers 5.1 ch • If you have not connected a subwoofer, you should ble of producing bass under 100 Hz if possible. Adjust connections.
ii;1L'-il[,I,l_4.-'l,[.1W-'lDlvJD]Ill'Ei-m 4 / Connect This the (DVD-LV70 and DVD-LV55 have only one AUDIO terminal.) equipment. unit Optical fiber cable Do not bend when connecting. Speakers The optimum setup is to arrange the speakers in a circle with the listening position in the center. [Decoder] Example: Connecting to 6 speakers _= .... . ......
Enjoying more powerful sound ="=I,'1LI=L,L_n==_-_,_._,,,_-_,IVA,=IVJ'_,= (DVD-LV70 1 Connect Audio and DVD-LV55 have only one AUDIO terminal.) the equipment. input terminal Stereo connection cable (white) _X,R C"/' 2-channel (Including 2 _ This analogue amplifier amplifier with Dolby Select "2-channel" unit or mini-system Pro Logic) in "7 Speaker Setting" (-_ page 38). • To enjoy Dolby Pro Logic (m page 46) As well as the connections shown above, you will need round speakers.
I/nl_"TC411t[,L_l_=_-'_lTo_','_-'gtlvAIZI=-v_'_-_ (DVD-LV70 Connect and DVD-LV55 have only one AUDIO terminal.) the equipment. Optical Optical digital audio input terminal fiber cable =__end when This connecting. unit _.._ 2-channel digital or mini-system 2 amplifier Adjust the settings (-_ page 40, "Digital to suit the equipment you have connected settings"). You can record the digital signal directly onto an MD.
Speaker settings rerew _._ltr;Ta Turn on this unit ,41 While / Press 2 Use and the equipment you have connected. stopped [ACTION] the or [MENU] cursor jockey to show [A V] the initial to select settings screen. "7 Speaker Setting" and press [ENTER]. 3 Use the cursor jockey Factory [&, V] to select an item and press [ENTER]. Preset • Multi-channel When you have connected •2-channel 3 or more speakers.
O Type of speakers oFront (L/R) oCenter oSubwoofer oSurround : Large/Small : Large/Small/No : Yes/No (L!R): "Large" speakers any other type. i_ Delay to be connected time The optimum this, changing Example: Large surround Small (Dolby Digital (L) n Large/Small/No are capable speaker No of reproducing DVDs, sounds center/surround under channel 100 Hz. "Small" speakers are only) position for speakers is to arrange them in a circle as shown.
Digital settings Turn on t.his unit and the equipment | While stopped Press [ACTION] or [MENU] 2 Use jockey 4 the cursor you have connected. to show [A, Y] the initial to select "6 settings Digital screen. Audio Output" press [ENTER]. 3 Use the cursor jockey [A, Y] to select an item (For details, see page 41 ) Factory @ 4 Press [RETURN] to complete • To return to the previous Press [RETURN].
• PCM Down Conversion: Output PCM. No : When you have connected Yes: When you have connected Copyright protection limits during an amplifier an amplifier digital output play of DVDs recorded _ Output _:_The connected equipment tage of high quality audio • Digital: When : When coder DTS Digital PCM _ •>:_ _ Bitstream: No output (Audio will be output at 96 kHz if the DVD has not had copyright protection recorded on it. _) as Converted must be able to handle found on these discs.
Troubleshooting Guide Before requesting service, make the below 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: In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or e-mail consumerproducts@panasonic.com, In Canada, contact Panasonic (www.panasonic.ca), or web site (http://www.panasonic.com). Canada Inc.
Problem No operation control. Solution with remote Check the battery Replace There are no vocals playing Karaoke A menu DVD. is shown after playing each song Karaoke DVD. The audio on a soundtrack subtitle language be changed. Subtitles while or cannot lO if it is drained. control lO at the remote control signal sensor. lO When you have connected this unit to other equipment with an optical fiber cable, go to "6 Digital Audio Output" in the initial settings "PCM".
Troubleshooting Guide Problem The monitor Solution is dark. The picture is disrupted during fast forward rewind. Adjust the brightness. Some disruption the television of the picture wrong). is normal. Check connections. Ensure the video appear on (or the size seems LCD pixels turn black or radiate different colors. 31 input setting eWhile you are playing oWhile you are viewing IN" should be on. Select doesn't 19 and No picture on the monitor (including video from another unit).
This chart shows li refers how these to the length indicators flash under of time that the indicator certain conditions. is ON. [d)] indicator Flashes slowly eThe i o when _i you press • • • • a button • • • • eThe • [CHG] slowly _ unit is in hold mode or "LINE-IN" is on. Release hold mode or press [IN/OUT] to turn off "LINE-IN". 1second Flashes or the display mode is set to "4 (off)". Turn the unit off when you have finished.
Glossary Bitstream This is the digital form of multiple channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 channel) before it is decoded into its various channels. Chapter This is the smallest division roughly to a track. equivalent on DVDs and is Dolby Digital This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby Laboratories. The signals are highly compressed, enabling a large amount of information to be recorded on 1 disc.
Specifications Power Power supply: consumption: _adaptor terminal) / DC 7.2 V (Exclusive 16 W (10 W: Unit only) r_1"J"_11_l_13 AC adaptor Power supply: r_ r_Ac 100-240 AC120V, Power consumption: r_ unit r_30 only) v, 50/60 Hz w r_23w 2A 185 (W)x 140 (D)x25.1 (when the LCD screen 9V,l.5A (H) mm [79132"(W)x5'/2" (D)x 1" (H)] is closed, excluding protrusions) Mass: r_ 613 g (21.8 oz.
Servicenter List (Only for U.S.A.) Panasonic 1-800-332-5368 (Customer Orders Technics Only) Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032 (6 am to 5 pm Monday-Friday; 6 am to 10:30 am Saturday; PST) (Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, Check) CALIFORNIA 6550 Katella Cypress, Avenue CA 90630 800 Dubuque Avenue S.
Product Service Do not attempt to remove personnel only. For product servicenter service, directory. the cover(s) product or repair information the unit yourself. or assistance The model number and serial number of this product be found on either the back or the bottom of the unit. Please note them in the space for future reference. MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER provided Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent limited viewing uses only. below Nos.
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