0:08 AM The illustration shows DVD-S29 for U.S.A. and Canada. Operating Instructions DVD/CD PLAYER Model No. DVD-S29/DVD-S26 MULTI-FORMAT PLAYBACK DVD-RAM recorded with DVD video recorders etc. Video & Still pictures (JPEG) Getting started RQT8218-P.fm Page 1 Thursday, April 21, 2005 sold on the market In the U.S.A.: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) In Canada: 1-800-561-5505 Movie, Music etc. DVD-R/DVD-RW/+R/+RW recorded and finalized with DVD video recorders etc.
RQT8218-P.fm Page 2 Thursday, April 21, 2005 10:08 AM Accessories Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. Table of contents (Only for U.S.A.) To order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases” on page 20. (For other areas) To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase. Use numbers when asking for replacement parts.
RQT8218-P.fm Page 3 Thursday, April 21, 2005 10:08 AM Except for U.S.A. and Canada 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.
RQT8218-P.fm Page 4 Thursday, April 21, 2005 10:08 AM IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS RQT8218 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS/Product Service 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. 4 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions.
RQT8218-P.fm Page 5 Thursday, April 21, 2005 10:08 AM Discs that can be played DVD-Video [DVD-V] Example: Discs marked with the labels containing the region ALL number “1” or “ALL” 1 1 2 ∫ Tips for making WMA/MP3 and JPEG discs (For CD-R/CD-RW) 4 DVD-R (DVD-Video)/DVD-RW (DVD-Video) [DVD-V] Discs recorded and finalized§ on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras — ≥ Do not attach labels or stickers to discs (This may cause disc warping, rendering it unusable).
RQT8218-P.fm Page 6 Thursday, April 21, 2005 10:08 AM STEP 1 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.
RQT8218-P.fm Page 7 Thursday, April 21, 2005 10:08 AM ∫ Connect the AC power supply cord last ∫ Enjoying multi-channel surround sound AC power supply cord (included) Y L To household AC outlet L PR AC IN Conserving power R COAXIAL IN 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. Please connect directlyy to TV.
RQT8218-P.fm Page 8 Thursday, April 21, 2005 10:08 AM Basic play 1Power ON. 2Open the disc tray. Stop Pause Remote control sensor 3Load the disc. 4Start play. Basic play ≥ Load double-sided discs so the label for the side you want to play is facing up. ≥[RAM] Remove discs from their cartridges before use. Skip ≥ [RAM] Can also skip to the markers.
RQT8218-P.fm Page 9 Thursday, April 21, 2005 10:08 AM Convenient functions QUICK OSD ENTER (Main unit) Press [QUICK OSD]. (during pause) [RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD] e.g. [DVD-V] Current playback number ENTER Title Select On-screen item select ENTER 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 0 10 Return to previous screen RETURN DIRECT NAVIGATOR [DVD-V] TOP MENU Disc menu PLAY LIST MENU RETURN Shows a disc top menu. [RAM] Plays the programs (➜ page 13). [DVD-V] Shows a disc menu.
RQT8218-P.fm Page 10 Thursday, April 21, 2005 10:08 AM Convenient functions AV ENHANCER Recalling recommended audio/video setting PLAY SPEED AV Enhancer By pressing just one button the disc type is automatically determined and the best audio and video settings are configured. Functions AV Enhancer On Press [AV ENHANCER] to select “On”. ≥ This may not work depending on the discs recording. When AV Enhancer is on, you cannot change the individual settings indicated below.
RQT8218-P.fm Page 11 AUDIO Thursday, April 21, 2005 10:08 AM Changing soundtracks QUICK REPLAY [DVD-V] (with multiple soundtracks) [RAM] [VCD] Press [AUDIO] to select the soundtrack. Quick replay (Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed) (Except iR/iRW) Functions [RAM] [VCD] You can use this button to select “L”, “R” or “LR”. Audio [DVD-V] (Karaoke discs) Press [21] to select “On” or “Off” of vocals. Read the disc’s instructions for details.
RQT8218-P.fm Page 12 Thursday, April 21, 2005 10:08 AM Using navigation menus Playing WMA/MP3/JPEG discs [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] TOP MENU MENU You can play JPEG files on DVD-RAM or play HighMAT discs without using the HighMAT function (➜ page 15, “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu). ∫ Using the submenu Playing items in order (Playback Menu) While the menu is displayed Press [3 4] to select “All”, “Audio” or “Picture” WMA/MP3/JPEG WMA/MP3 and press [ENTER]. ≥ To display/exit the screen, press [TOP MENU].
RQT8218-P.fm Page 13 Thursday, April 21, 2005 10:08 AM DIRECT NAVIGATOR PLAY LIST Playing CD [CD] MENU Titles appear with CD text playback. e.g. CD text 1 Press [MENU]. 2 Press [3 4] to select the track and press [ENTER]. CD Text 1/23 2 01 Disc Title: All By Artist Disc Artist: Pink Island Track Title: Long John Platinum Track Artist: SHIPWRECKED 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. ≥ Press [ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page by page. ≥ To exit the screen, press [MENU].
RQT8218-P.fm Page 14 Thursday, April 21, 2005 10:08 AM Using On-Screen Menus 1 2 3 4 Select Go to the next menu FUNCTIONS Select ENTER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 10 RETURN ENTER Register Register Return to the previous menu Press. Select the menu. Make the settings. Press to exit. Items shown differ depending on the type of software.
Thursday, April 21, 2005 10:08 AM ∫ Other Menu Picture Mode (➜ page 10, Picture Mode) 480i (interlace) ,------. 480p (progressive) Video Output When you select “480p” and a confirmation screen appears, select “Yes” only if connecting to a progressive output compatible Mode television. If you have chosen “480p” (➜ above), select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit the type of material.
RQT8218-P.fm Page 16 Thursday, April 21, 2005 10:08 AM Changing the player settings 1 2 3 4 5 Select Select Select SETUP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 10 SETUP ENTER ENTER ENTER Go right Shows Setup menu. Select the tab. Select the item. The QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area. RQT8218 Changing the player settings ∫ “Disc” tab 16 Make the settings. Press to exit.
10:08 AM ∫ “Audio” tab §1 §2 PCM Digital Output Check the digital input limitations of the equipment you connect using COAXIAL terminal and select the maximum sampling frequency of PCM digital output. Dolby Digital With COAXIAL connections (➜ page 7) DTS Digital Surround With COAXIAL connections (➜ page 7) Up to 48 kHz: When connected to equipment compatible with 44.1 or 48 kHz Up to 96 kHz: When connected to equipment compatible with 88.
RQT8218-P.fm Page 18 Thursday, April 21, 2005 10:08 AM 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 20 if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to the “Product information” on page 4 if you reside in Canada. In other areas, consult your dealer for instructions. (Reference pages are shown in parentheses.
RQT8218-P.fm Page 19 Thursday, April 21, 2005 10:08 AM Unit displays There is ghosting when progressive output is on. ≥ This problem is caused by the editing method or material used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlace output. Change “Video Output Mode” in Picture Menu to “480i”. (15) Pictures not in progressive output. ≥ If the unit is connected to the television through VIDEO OUT or S VIDEO OUT, output will be interlace. Closed captions not displayed.
RQT8218-P.fm Page 20 Thursday, April 21, 2005 10:08 AM Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.
RQT8218-P.fm Page 21 Thursday, April 21, 2005 10:08 AM Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC/TECHNICS PRODUCT—LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect, or at its option, replace the product for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.
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10:08 AM Encienda el televisor y seleccione la entrada de vídeo apropiada en el mismo. 1 2 Encienda. (durante la reproducción) SLOW/SEARCH Cámara lenta (durante la pausa) Muestra la pantalla QUICK SETUP. SETUP 3 RETURN ENTER 4 ENTER 5 SETUP Salto de grupo Pulse para terminar PREPARACIÓN RÁPIDA. Cuadro a cuadro Pulse para salir. (durante la pausa) [RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD] 1 ≥ [RAM] También puede saltar a marcadores. SKIP Salto Pulse [3 4] para seleccionar “Español” y pulse [ENTER].
RQT8218-P.fm Page 24 Thursday, April 21, 2005 10:08 AM Main feature index (Reference pages are shown in parentheses.
