Panasonic DVD-S35 important safety instructions Disc information Remote control, Quick setup

Disc information

The remote control

Getting started

∫Discs that can be played

DVD-RAM	DVD-Audio§	DVD-Video		DVD-R	SVCD		Video CD	CD	CD-R/RW
Shown as					Conforming to				`
					IEC62107
“DVD-VR” on the
display
[RAM]	[DVD-A]		[DVD-V]			[VCD]		[CD]	[WMA]§ [MP3]
									[JPEG]§

§Some models cannot play these discs (➜ below).

Use discs with the above logos and that conform to specifications. The unit cannot play other discs correctly. Do not use irregularly shaped discs (e.g. heart-shaped), as these can damage the unit.

It may not be possible to play CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R and DVD-RAM in all cases due to the type of disc or condition of the recording.

∫Batteries

R6, AA, UM-3

≥Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control. ≥Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

Do not:

≥mix old and new batteries.

≥use different types at the same time. ≥heat or expose to flame.

≥take apart or short circuit.

≥attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries. ≥use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.

Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.

Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.

∫Use

Aim at the sensor (➜ page 3, Control reference guide), avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 m (23 feet) directly in front of the unit.

Getting started

∫Disc compatibility by region and model

a: Not compatible ±: Compatible

	DVD-S31	DVD-S35
		U.S.A., Canada, and units	Other
		with PX printed on the outer	areas
		packaging
DVD-Audio	a	a	±
WMA, JPEG	a	±	±

∫Discs that cannot be played

DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, iRW, DVD-RW, CVD, SACD, Divx Video Discs, Photo CD, DVD-RAM that cannot be removed from their cartridge, 2.6-GB and 5.2-GB DVD-RAM, and “Chaoji VCD” available on the market including CVD, DVCD and SVCD that do not conform to IEC62107.

∫Playing DVDs and Video CDs

The producer of these discs can control how they are played so you may not always be able to control play as described in these operating instructions (for example if the play time is not displayed or if a Video CD has menus). Read the disc’s instructions carefully.

∫DVD-RAM discs

The DVD-RAM you can play on this unit are those recorded with DVD video recorders, DVD video cameras, personal computers, etc. using Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format (a unified video recording standard).

≥Remove discs from their cartridges before use and return them when you are finished, making sure that the labels of the disc and cartridge face the same way.

≥Some parts of the disc, for example where one program ends and another begins, may not play smoothly.

Quick setup

Í				[2]0[6]
[1]	SLEEP	SETUP	OPEN/CLOSE
A.SRD
	1	2	3
CINEMA	4	5	6
D.ENH	7	8	9
GROUP	CANCEL	0
			S10
SKIP		SLOW/SEARCH

[1] Press [Í] to turn on the unit.

[2] Press [SETUP] to show the QUICK SETUP screen.

e.g. Units for U.S.A. and Canada

SETUP	QUICK SETUP
	Select the menu language.
	English
	Français
SELECT	Español

∫Region number

The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number or “ALL”.

Region	Number		Example
U.S.A., Canada, and		1		1
units with PX printed
	1		ALL	2	4
on the outer packag-
ing
The Middle East and		2		2
South Africa	2
			ALL	3	5
Asia		3		23
	3		ALL		6
Australia and N.Z.		4		24
	4		ALL		6
Russia		5		12
	5		ALL		5

∫DVD-R discs

Panasonic DVD-R recorded and finalized§ on a Panasonic DVD video recorder or DVD video camera are played as DVD-Video on this unit.

∫CD-R and CD-RW discs

This unit can play CD-R/RW (audio recording disc) recorded with CD-DA, video CD, SVCD (conforming to IEC62107), WMA, MP3, or JPEG. Finalize§ the disc after recording.

See page 11 for more information about WMA, MP3, and JPEG.

§A process that allows play on compatible equipment.

∫Disc structure

Disc structure and the labels given to the items on discs depend on the

disc type.
Track:	the smallest division on DVD-Audio, CDs and Video CDs, or a
	single WMA/MP3 file.
Chapter: the smallest division on DVD-Video.
Group:	collections of tracks on DVD-Audio and equivalent to folders or
	albums on data discs.
Title:	the largest division on DVD-Video, usually an entire movie.
Program: the division on DVD-RAM equivalent to a single recording.
Picture:	a single JPEG file.
Play list:	a group of scenes on DVD-RAM.
Scene:	DVD-RAM program sections specified and grouped into play
	lists on a DVD video recorder.

∫To clean discs

	STOP	PAUSE	PLAY
	DIRECT NAVIGATOR		PLAY LIST
	TOP		MENU
	MENU
[3] – [6]		ENTER
[1]			RETURN
	DISPLAY		RETURN
	SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE/PAGE QUICK REPLAY

The QUICK SETUP screen appears when you press [SETUP] the first time after purchase and assists you to make necessary settings.

Preparation

Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television to suit the connections for the player.

ENTER RETURN

[3] Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the menu language and press [ENTER].

[4] Press [3, 4] to select “Yes” to continue and press [ENTER].

[5] Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item and press [ENTER].

≥Audio Language (➜ page 18) ≥Subtitle Language (➜ page 18) ≥TV Aspect (➜ below) ≥Progressive Out (➜ page 18)

[6] Press [ENTER] and then [SETUP] to end the settings.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To access this screen again later

➜page 18, Others—QUICK SETUP

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∫ Built-in decoders

This unit has Dolby Digital and DTS decoders so you can enjoy these systems in stereo without connecting a separate decoder.

∫ Video systems

Units for the Middle East, South Africa, Asia, Russia, Australia and N.Z.:

≥This unit can play PAL and NTSC, but your television must match the system used on the disc.

≥PAL discs cannot be correctly viewed on an NTSC television.

≥This unit can convert NTSC signals to PAL 60 for viewing on a PAL television (➜ page 18, Video—NTSC Disc Output).

≥Output is interlace (576I), when playing PAL discs.

Units for the U.S.A., Canada, and with PX printed on the outer packaging:

PAL discs cannot be played.

DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, Video CD, CD

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

DVD-RAM, DVD-R

≥Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner (LF-K200DCA1, where available).

≥Never use cloths or cleaners for CDs etc.

∫Handling precautions

≥Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing instrument.

≥Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.

≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (Do not use discs with exposed adhesive from tape or left over peeled-off stickers.)

≥Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.

≥Do not use discs printed with label printers available on the market.

∫TV Aspect

Select “4:3” (regular) or “16:9” (widescreen) to suit your television. If you have a regular 4:3 television, you can also select how video on some discs is shown (➜ page 18, Video—TV Aspect).

≥4:3 Pan&Scan (Factory preset) Widescreen software is expanded to fill the screen of a 4:3 aspect television (unless prohibited by the producer of the disc). ≥4:3 Letterbox

Widescreen software is shown in the letterbox style on a 4:3 aspect television.

∫To enjoy progressive video

1.Connect to the component video input terminals on a 480P compatible television. (Video will not be displayed correctly if connected to an incompatible television.)

2.In QUICK SETUP, set “Progressive Out” to “Enable”.

3.Change “Video output mode” to “480P” (➜ page 17).

≥All televisions manufactured by Panasonic and that have 480P input connectors are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television.

≥If the unit is connected to the television through VIDEO OUT or S VIDEO OUT, output will be interlace, irrespective of the settings.

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