Getting started DVD/CD PLAYER Model No. DVD-S54 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. Region number The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number or “ALL”. Region MULTI-FORMAT PLAYBACK See page 4 for details Number The United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland 2 Asia 3 Australia and N.Z.
Table of contents Accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers when asking for replacement parts. (Product numbers are correct as of January 2008. These may be subject to change.) Table of contents/Accessories Getting started Accessories .................................................................................................2 Caution for AC Mains Lead .........................................................................3 Safety precaution ......................
Caution for AC Mains Lead Safety precaution (For The United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland) Placement This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark [AM] or the BSI mark [BS] on the body of the fuse.
Discs that can be played Recorded discs (: Available, –: Not available) Commercial discs Disc Logo DVD-Video Indicated in these instructions by Logo DVD-V Discs that can be played Disc Remarks Video CD High quality movie and music discs VCD Including SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107) CD Music discs 2 DVD-VR 4 WMA MP3 JPEG MPEG4 DivX Finalizing6 5 – – Not necessary – Necessary – – – – – – Necessary ()3 – – – – – – Necessary ()
WMA MP3 JPEG CD-R/RW Extension Reference • You cannot play WMA files that are copy protected. • This unit is not compatible with Multiple Bit Rate “.WMA” (MBR: a file that contains the same content “.wma” encoded at several different bit rates). DVD-RAM “.MP3” DVD-R/RW “.mp3” CD-R/RW “.JPG” DVD-RAM “.jpg” DVD-R/RW “.JPEG” CD-R/RW “.jpeg” DVD-RAM MPEG4 DVD-R/RW “.ASF” CD-R/RW DivX “.asf” “.DIVX” DVD-RAM “.divx” DVD-R/RW “.AVI” CD-R/RW “.avi” • Sampling frequency: DVD-RAM, DVD-R/RW: 11.02, 12, 22.
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 colour.
Enjoying higher quality audio and video (HDMI connection) ( Page 26, Glossary) By connecting to an HDMI compatible high-definition television, video recordings can be converted to, and output as, high-definition video (1080p,1080i). You can also enjoy surround sound by connecting to an HDMI compatible amplifier with multi-channel output terminals. With HDMI compatible television and amplifier To enjoy digital surround sound in addition to digital high-definition video.
STEP 1 Connection Enjoying surround sound Amplifier with a built-in decoder or a decoder-amplifier combination Coaxial cable • You cannot use DTS Digital Surround decoders incompatible with DVD. Connection/The remote control/QUICK SETUP Connect the AC mains lead last COAXIAL IN FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM AND REPUBLIC OF IRELAND ONLY READ THE CAUTION FOR AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 3 BEFORE CONNECTION.
Basic play Remote control sensor Open the disc tray. Start play. Load the disc. Stop Search (during play) Slow-motion (during pause) Skip • Press [u i] to skip titles, chapters, tracks, etc. • DVD-VR Can also skip to the markers. • Up to 5 steps • Press [q] (PLAY) to restart play. VCD • Slow-motion: Forward direction only MPEG4 DivX Slow-motion: Does not work. Stop The position is memorized when “RESUME STOP” is displayed on your television screen. • Press [q] (PLAY) to resume.
Basic play Frame-by-frame DVD-VR (during pause) DVD-VR VCD forward direction only OK DVD-V VCD Select Return to previous screen On-screen item select OK Register DVD-V Shows a disc top menu. DVD-VR Plays the programs ( page 12). DVD-V Disc menu Shows a disc menu. Basic play DVD-VR Plays a playlist ( page 12). VCD with playback control Shows a disc menu. Enter number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 RQTC0156 Main unit display DVD-V DVD-VR CD VCD e.g.
Changing the play sequences Program play (up to 30 items) Random play (except DVD-VR ) MP3 JPEG MPEG4 DivX While the “PLAYBACK MENU” is displayed Press [e r] to select “AUDIO/PICTURE” or “VIDEO” and press [OK]. 1. MP3 JPEG MPEG4 DivX While the “PLAYBACK MENU” is displayed PLAYBACK MENU MP3, WMA, JPEG DivX, MPEG4 WMA Discs that contain both video (DivX/MPEG4) and other format (WMA/MP3/JPEG) contents only Press [e r] to select “AUDIO/PICTURE” or “VIDEO” and press [OK].
Using navigation menus Playing audio (WMA/MP3), picture (JPEG) and video (DivX/MPEG4) discs 1. WMA MP3 JPEG MPEG4 DivX Discs that contain both video (DivX/MPEG4) and other format (WMA/MP3/JPEG) contents only MP3, WMA, JPEG While the “PLAYBACK MENU” is displayed DivX, MPEG4 Select the picture in thumbnails menu PLAYBACK MENU AUDIO/PICTURE VIDEO Press [e r] to select “AUDIO/PICTURE” or “VIDEO” and press [OK]. Press [e r w q] to select the picture and press [OK].
Convenient functions Displaying current playback condition (Quick On Screen Display) Changing picture mode (Discs with pictures) Press [PICTURE MODE] to select the picture quality for movie viewing. Press [QUICK OSD]. 1 TIME 0 : 05 Play mode ---: Normal Play PGM: Program Play RND: Random Play Current position Playback condition Changing play speed During play, press [PLAY SPEED]. Press [e r] to change play speed –from “0.6” to “1.4” (in 0.
Convenient functions Changing soundtracks Transfer mode (Discs with pictures) DVD-V DivX (with multiple soundtracks) With COMPONENT VIDEO OUT connection DVD-VR VCD DVD-V e.g. DivX DivX Press [AUDIO] to select the soundtrack. 1: MP3 160kbps 44.1kHz 2ch DVD-VR VCD You can use this button to select “L”, “R”, “L4R” or “L R”. • When the tray is opened, the setting will return to AUTO or AUTO1.
Using On-Screen Menus 1 2 3 4 Select Select Press. OK OK Each time you press the button: Register Register On-Screen Menu 1 (Disc/Play) On-Screen Menu 2 (Video) Select the item. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Press to exit. Make the settings. On-Screen Menu 3 (Audio) On-Screen Menu 4 (HDMI) Exit Note Press [FUNCTIONS] will display only “On-Screen Menu 4” during “nodISC” or when the disc tray is opened. Items shown differ depending on the type of software.
Using On-Screen Menus On-Screen Menu 4 (HDMI) On-Screen Menu 3 (Audio) DIALOGUE ENHANCER ( page 14, Dialogue enhancer) RE-MASTER DVD-V DVD-VR CD Discs recorded with multi channels LPCM at 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz This feature gives you a more natural sound by adding the higher frequency signals not recorded on the disc. WMA MP3 Discs recorded at 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz This feature reproduces the frequencies lost during recording to give you a sound closer to the original.
Changing the player settings 1 Shows Setup menu. 2 3 Select OK Select the menu. 4 Select Select the item. OK Register Register Select OK Register 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 5 Make the settings. Press to exit. 0 • The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. • Underlined items are the factory preset. The QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area.
Changing the player settings Changing the player settings “AUDIO” menu SETTING STATE PCM OUTPUT Check the digital input limitations of the equipment you connect using COAXIAL terminal and select the maximum sampling frequency of PCM digital output.
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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, consult your dealer for instructions. (Reference pages are shown in parentheses.) The unit is automatically switched to the standby mode. It takes time before play starts. MP3 Power No power. Specific operation impossible or incorrect • Insert the AC mains lead securely into the household mains socket.
Sound incorrect Picture distorted. Sound distorted. • Ensure that the unit is not connected through a video cassette recorder. (6) • Make sure that progressive output has not been selected when the connected television is not progressive compatible. Press and hold [RETURN] until the picture displays correctly. The settings will return to “INTERLACE”. • DivX Change “SOURCE SELECT” in On-Screen Menu 2. (15) Picture size doesn’t • Change “TV ASPECT” in “VIDEO” menu. (17) fit the screen.
Troubleshooting guide Unit displays Television displays • Trouble may have occurred. Turn the unit off and then back to ON. Alternatively, turn the unit off, disconnect the AC The number following mains lead, and then reconnect it. “H” depends on the • If the service numbers fail to clear, note the service number status of the unit. and contact a qualified service person. • You inserted a disc the unit cannot play; insert one it can. (4) • You inserted a blank disc.
VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM” Preparation 1 Connect this unit to your TV or amplifier with an HDMI cable ( 7). 2 Set “VIERA Link” to “ON” ( 18, “HDMI” menu). 3 Set the “HDAVI Control” operations on the connected equipment (e.g., TV). • When using HDMI2 terminal of VIERA as HDAVI Control, set the input channel to HDMI2 on VIERA. 4 Turn on all VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” compatible equipment and select this unit’ s input channel on the connected TV so that the VIERA Link HDAVI Control function works properly.
Using the Playback Disc Using the Playback Disc, you can operate search backward, search forward, stop, etc., with the TV remote control. Perform steps 1 and 2 of “Using the VIERA Link window to operate this unit” ( 23), or press [OPTION]. The Playback Disc is displayed ( right). • When playing DVD-Video, etc. –[e]: Pause, [r]: Stop, PAUSE [w]: Search backward, SEARCH SEARCH [q]: Search forward, PLAY RETURN [OK]: Play, [RETURN]: Exit the screen.
Specifications The United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland R output level: G output level: B output level: Output terminal: Audio output: Output level: Output terminal: The United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland Others Number of terminals: 0.7 Vp-p (75 Ω) 0.7 Vp-p (75 Ω) 0.
Glossary DivX DivX is a popular media technology created by DivX, Inc. DivX media files contain highly compressed video with high visual quality that maintains a relatively small file size. 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.
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. 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.
Main feature index (Reference pages are shown in parentheses.
