Panasonic DVD-S58, DVD-S38 manual Playing a DivX disc, About Divx Video

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Playback Features

Playing a DivX® disc

ABOUT DIVX VIDEO:

DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an official DivX Certified device that plays DivX video. Visit www. divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX video.

1Load a DivX disc.

The data disc menu appears on the TV screen.

2Press w q to select the menu and press OK.

3Press e r to select the folder, and press OK.

4Press e r to select a file, and press PLAY/PAUSE q/h.

Playback will start.

ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX Certified® device must be registered in order to play DivX Video-on- Demand (VOD) content.

To generate the registration code, locate the DivX VOD section in the device setup menu.

Go to vod.divx.com with this code to complete the registration process and learn more about DivX VOD.

–You can only play DivX videos that were rented or purchased with the DivX registration code of this DVD player.

For details, DVD Menu Options > {DivX(R) VOD} ( page 29).

Regarding DivX VOD content that can only be played a set number of times Some DivX VOD content can only be played a set number of times. When you play this content, the remaining number of plays

is displayed. You cannot play this content when the number of remaining plays is zero.

–The remaining number of plays decreases each time a program is played. However, when playing from the point where play was previously stopped, the remaining number of plays does not decrease due to the resume play function.

Displaying subtitles text

(For the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland only)

You can display subtitles text onto the DivX video disc on this unit. This function has no relation to the subtitles specified in DivX standard specifications and has no clear standard. The operation might be different or it may not operate properly depending on the way the file was made or the state of this unit (playing, stopped, etc.). See Subtitles ( page 21).

Tip:

–Subtitle files with the following

filename extensions (.srt, .sub, .txt) are supported but do not appear on the file selection menu.

–The subtitle file name has to be saved under the same file name as the movie in the same folder.

–If the subtitle does not appear correctly, change the subtitle language.

For details, DVD Menu Options > {DivX Subtitle} ( page 27).

Tips: The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs. Always refer to the instructions supplied with the discs.

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Contents DVD/CD Player This Plug is not WATERPROOF-KEEP DRY Safety precautions Clean discs MaintenanceDisc handling precautions Clean this unit with a soft, dry clothTable of contents Sales and Support Information AccessoriesGeneral Information Region codesPlayable discs and supported formats Playback from discFront and Rear panels Product OverviewSearch Remote ControlR w q SkipInserting Batteries Connections Connecting to televisionUsing an AV Connection AV Jack Using a Video Connection Video OUT JackComponent Proceed to DVD Menu Options Hdmi CEC. Connecting the AC mains lead Connecting digital AV receiverBefore you start Setting up Progressive Scan featureGetting Started Selecting the Proper Video InputPAL Setting the languageSelecting the matching color system NtscMenu Audio, Subtitle and Disc menu languagesAudio SubtitleBasic playback controls Playback FeaturesStarting disc playback Operations for video playback DVD/VCD/SVCD Repeat play modes Viewing the disc playback informationSpecial VCD & Svcd Features Special FeaturesREP ALL Playing MP3/JPEGREP REP DIRAbout Divx Video Playing a DivX discUse Hdmi CEC protocol RGB/SCART Using the System setup menuDVD Menu Options Hdmi CEC PCM Using the Language setup menuUsing the Audio setup menu Using the Other setup menu Using the Video setup menuDivXR VOD PasswordDefault Component video output 480p/480i 60 Hz SpecificationsProblem TroubleshootingProblem Solution Glossary DVD-S38 DVD-S58 Page En VQT2R61-1
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DVD-S58, DVD-S38 specifications

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