0:17 AM Operating Instructions MULTI-FORMAT PLAYBACK See page 4 for details DVD/CD PLAYER Model No. DVD-S52 Getting started RQT8512-P.fm Page 1 Saturday, January 21, 2006 Dear customer Operations Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.
RQT8512-P.fm Page 2 Saturday, January 21, 2006 10:17 AM IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Table of contents Getting started IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Discs that can be played . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 RQT8512 Table of contents/IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1 Connection . . . . . .
10:17 AM 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. To order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases” on page 29. Use numbers when asking for replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of February 2006. These may be subject to change.
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10:17 AM Format Disc Extension Reference [WMA] CD-R/RW “.WMA” “.wma” ≥ Compatible compression rate: between 48 kbps and 320 kbps ≥ You cannot play WMA files that are copy protected. ≥ This unit is not compatible with Multiple Bit Rate (MBR: a file that contains the same content encoded at several different bit rates). [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] DVD-RAM DVD-R/RW CD-R/RW DVD-RAM DVD-R/RW CD-R/RW DVD-RAM DVD-R/RW CD-R/RW “.MP3” “.mp3” “.JPG” “.jpg” “.JPEG” “.jpeg” “.ASF” “.
RQT8512-P.fm Page 6 Saturday, January 21, 2006 10:17 AM STEP 1 Connection ∫ 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.
RQT8512-P.fm Page 7 Saturday, January 21, 2006 10:17 AM ∫ Enjoying higher quality audio and video (HDMI connection) (➜ Page 28, Glossary) By connecting to an HDMI compatible high-definition television, video recordings can be converted to, and output as, high-definition video (720p,1080i). You can also enjoy multi-channel surround sound by connecting to an HDMI compatible amplifier with multi-channel output terminals. To enjoy digital high-definition video and high quality audio with a single cable.
RQT8512-P.fm Page 8 Saturday, January 21, 2006 10:17 AM STEP 1 Connection ∫ Enjoying multi-channel surround sound with COAXIAL IN or OPTICAL IN COAXIAL IN Amplifier with a built-in decoder or a decoderamplifier combination ∫ Connect the AC power supply cord last Coaxial cable L Y AC power supply cord (included) PB or PR Connection /The remote control/QUICK SETUP OPTICAL IN AC IN R Please connect directlyy to TV.
RQT8512-P.fm Page 9 Saturday, January 21, 2006 10:17 AM Basic play 1Power ON. 2Open the disc tray. Stop Pause Remote control sensor 3Load the disc. 4Start play. ≥ Load double-sided discs so the label for the side you want to play is facing up. ≥DVD-RAM: Remove discs from their cartridges before use. ≥ Select “Repeat” (➜ page 12, Repeat play) or “A-B Repeat” (➜ page 16, Play Menu). Search (during play) Slow-motion (during pause) ≥ [DVD-VR] Can also skip to the markers.
RQT8512-P.fm Page 10 Saturday, January 21, 2006 10:17 AM Changing the play sequence Changing the play sequence Basic play ≥ Does not work while paused. Basic play Disable HighMAT disc play to use random and program play. Select “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu (➜ page 18). (during pause) [DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [VCD] All Group Playback 1 While stopped, press [PLAY MODE] several times. 2 Press [1] (PLAY).
RQT8512-P.fm Page 11 Saturday, January 21, 2006 10:17 AM Convenient functions Displaying current playback condition Quick OSD By pressing just one button the disc type is automatically determined and the best audio and video settings are configured. Basics ------------> Details ^-------- Off ,-------b Press [AV ENHANCER] to select “Auto”, “User1”, “User2” or “User3”. ∫ Basics e.g.
RQT8512-P.fm Page 12 Saturday, January 21, 2006 10:17 AM Convenient functions ADVANCED SURROUND Enjoying virtual surround FUNCTIONS Advanced Surround Motion pictures with 2 or more channels Press [ADVANCED SURROUND] to select “SP 1”, “SP 2”, “HP 1” or “HP 2”. SP (Speaker) 1 (Natural) SP 2 (Enhanced) HP (Headphone) 1 (Natural) HP 2 (Enhanced) Functions Advanced Surround SP 1 Off ≥ When using discs recorded with surround sound, sound seems to come from speakers on either side of you.
GROUP Saturday, January 21, 2006 10:17 AM Starting play from a selected group ZOOM This feature expands a letterbox picture to fit the screen. A folder on WMA/MP3, JPEG and MPEG4 discs is treated as a “Group”. 1 While stopped, press [GROUP]. 2 Press [3 4] or the numbered buttons to select a group and press [ENTER].
RQT8512-P.fm Page 14 Saturday, January 21, 2006 10:17 AM Using navigation menus MENU DIRECT NAVIGATOR PLAY LIST Playing CD [CD] Playing programs/playlists [DVD-VR] Titles appear with CD text playback. ≥Titles appear only if they have been entered. ≥You cannot edit playlists and titles. Playing the programs Direct Navigator Using navigation menus 3 Press [ENTER]. On No. Date 1 2 3 11/ 1(WED) 1/ 1 (MON) 2/ 2 (TUE) 4 3/ 3 (WED) 5 4/10(THU) 0 Monday feature Auto action Cinema RQT8512 1.
RQT8512-P.fm Page 15 TOP MENU MENU Saturday, January 21, 2006 10:17 AM Playing data discs [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] Select “Play as Data Disc” (➜ page 18, Other Menu) in the following cases: -To play HighMAT discs without using the HighMAT function -To play [MP3],[JPEG] or [MPEG4] on DVD-RAM that contain both [DVD-VR] and another format (e.g. [JPEG]) ∫ Using the submenu Playing items in order (Playback Menu) Press [3 4] to select “All”, “Audio”, “Picture” or “Video” and press [ENTER].
RQT8512-P.fm Page 16 Saturday, January 21, 2006 10:17 AM Using On-Screen Menus 1 2 3 4 Select Go to the next menu FUNCTIONS Select ENTER 1 2 4 5 3 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.
10:17 AM ∫ Picture Menu Normal: Normal images Cinema1: Mellows images and enhances detail in dark scenes. Cinema2: Sharpens images and enhances detail in dark scenes. Animation: Suitable for animation Dynamic: Enhances the contrast for powerful images. User (Press [ENTER] to select “Picture Adjustment”) (➜ below) Picture Adjustment Contrast: Increases the contrast between light and dark parts of the picture (j7 to i7). Picture Mode Brightness: Brightens the picture (0 to i15).
RQT8512-P.fm Page 18 Saturday, January 21, 2006 10:17 AM Using On-Screen Menus ∫ Audio Menu ∫ Other Menu You can enjoy comfortable, analog-like sound. [DVD-VR] [DVD-V] (Discs recorded with 48 kHz only) [DVD-A] (Discs recorded with 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz only) [VCD] [CD] Sound [WMA] [MP3] (Disc recording is other than 8 kHz, 16 kHz or 32 kHz) Enhancement On ,------. Off ≥ This does not work when Night Sound Mode, H.Bass(➜ page 11), Advanced Surround or Multi Re-master (➜ page 12) is on.
RQT8512-P.fm Page 19 Saturday, January 21, 2006 10:17 AM Changing the player settings Select 3 Select ENTER Select the tab. Select the item. §2 §3 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 10 Register Make the settings. TV Aspect Choose the setting to suit your television and preference. QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area. §1 2 5 SETUP Press to exit. ∫ “Video” tab ∫ “Disc” tab Advanced Disc Review Select how to review (➜ page 11).
RQT8512-P.fm Page 20 Saturday, January 21, 2006 10:17 AM Changing the player settings ∫ “Audio” tab RQT8512 Changing the player settings PCM Digital Output§ Check the digital input limitations of the equipment you connect using COAXIAL or OPTICAL terminal and select the maximum sampling frequency of PCM digital output.
10:17 AM Changing the speaker setting to suit your speakers When connecting with an HDMI cable to an amplifier, use the following settings on this unit if you cannot set the speaker delay effect on the amplifier. Front (L) Center L Exit ms 0.0 C Front (R) Delay time (b) (Effective when playing multi-channel audio) If either distance c or e is less than d, find the difference in the relevant table and change to the recommended setting. 1.
RQT8512-P.fm Page 22 Saturday, January 21, 2006 10:17 AM Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to the “Customer Services Directory” on page 29. (Reference pages are shown in parentheses.) Power No power. ≥ Insert the AC power supply cord securely into the household AC outlet. (8) The unit is automatically switched to the standby mode.
10:17 AM Picture incorrect Picture distorted. Picture size doesn’t fit the screen. The television may display incorrectly or colors appear faded. Menu not displayed correctly. Auto zoom function does not work well. Video is not output from HDMI AV OUT. ≥ Ensure that the unit is not connected through a video cassette recorder.
RQT8512-P.fm Page 24 Saturday, January 21, 2006 10:17 AM Troubleshooting guide Recording Cannot record to digital recording equipment. (Incorrect sound recorded.) Television displays ≥ You cannot record WMA/MP3. ≥ You cannot record DVDs that have protection preventing digital recording. ≥ You cannot record DVDs if the recording equipment cannot handle signals with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz.
10:17 AM Product Service 1. Damage requiring service—The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel if: (a) The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been damaged; or (b) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or (c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or (d) The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or (e) The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged. 2.
RQT8512-P.fm Page 26 Saturday, January 21, 2006 10:17 AM Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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RQT8512-P.fm Page 28 Saturday, January 21, 2006 10:17 AM Glossary CPPM (Content Protection for Prerecorded Media) A copy protection system used for DVD-Audio files. This unit supports CPPM. Down-mixing This is a process of remixing the multi-channel audio (surround sound) on some discs into two channels. When you want to listen to the audio on a DVD with a 5.1 channel digital surround track through your television speakers, the down-mixed audio will be output.
RQT8512-P.fm Page 29 Saturday, January 21, 2006 10:17 AM Limited Warranty 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.
RQT8512-P.fm Page 30 Saturday, January 21, 2006 10:17 AM Referencia rápida en español Conexións ∫ Para disfrutar de audio y vídeo de alta calidad (conexión HDMI).) ∫ Conexión a un televisor Televisor Televisor Referencia rápida en español AUDIO IN R L VIDEO IN HDMI IN Cable de audio/vídeo (incluido) Cable HDMI L Y PB PR OPTICAL R Please connect directly to TV.
10:17 AM 1 ≥ Hasta 5 pasos ≥ Pulse [1] (PLAY) para reiniciar la reproducción. ≥ [VCD] Cámara lenta, en sentido de avance solamente ≥ [MPEG4] Cámara lenta: No funciona. Búsqueda PREPARACIÓN RÁPIDA Encienda el televisor y seleccione la entrada de vídeo apropiada en el mismo. Encienda. (durante la reproducción) Cámara lenta (durante la pausa) 2 Muestra la pantalla QUICK SETUP. SETUP 3 RETURN ENTER 4 ENTER 5 Pulse [3 4] para seleccionar “Español” y pulse [ENTER].
RQT8512-P.fm Page 32 Saturday, January 21, 2006 10:17 AM Index AA-B Repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Advanced Disc Review . . . . . . . . . 11 Advanced Surround. . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Advance still picture . . . . . . . . . . . 13 All group play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Angle select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 AV Enhancer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 CCD text playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 CM SKIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
