Panasonic DVD-S97 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

RQT7584

Accessories

(

Only for U.S.A.)

To order accessories, refer to

“Accessory Purchases” on page 21.

(Only for Canada) To order accessories, call the

dealer from whom you have made your purchase.

Use numbers when asking for replacement parts.

∏1 Remote control (EUR7720KG0)

∏1 AC power supply cord (K2CB2CB00016)

∏1 Audio/video cable (K2KA2CA00009)

∏1 HDMI cable (K1HA19DA0001)

∏2 Remote control batteries

[Note]

The included AC power supply cord is for use with this unit only. Do not

use it with other equipment.

User memo:

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Discs that can be played/Disc handling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Basic play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Enjoying higher quality audio and video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Recalling recommended audio/video setting—AV Enhancer . . . . . . 9

Reproducing more natural audio—Multi Re-master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Enjoying even higher quality sound— AUDIO ONLY . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Adjusting picture mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Changing the play sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

All group/Program/Random play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Convenient functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Changing play speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Starting play from a selected group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Quick replay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Position memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Changing soundtracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Changing subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Angle select and Still picture rotation/advance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Changing the zoom ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Reducing noise in pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Using navigation menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Playing WMA/MP3/JPEG/MPEG4 discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2

Playing CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Playing HighMATTM discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Playing RAM discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Using On-Screen Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Main Menus/Other Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Changing the player settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Changing the speaker setting to suit your speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Product Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1

Main feature index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back cover

Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back cover

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instruction s on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed

below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the

manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,

stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type

plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A

grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The

wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the

provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for

replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect t he power cord from being walked on or pinched particular ly

at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from

the apparatus.

11) Only use attachmen ts/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

12) Use o nly with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table

specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the

apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when

moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid

injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug t his apparatus during lightning storms or when u nused for

long periods of time.

14)

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required

when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-

supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects

have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to

rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

DATE OF PURCHASE ___________________________________

DEALER NAME _____________ ___________________________

DEALER ADDRESS ____________________________________

______________________________________________________

TELEPHONE NUMBER __________________________ ________

The model number and serial number of this product can be found on

either the back or the bottom of the unit. Please note them in the

space provided below and keep for future reference.

MODEL NUMBER

SERIAL NUMBER

DVD-S97

Getting started

STEP 1 Connection to a television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Enjoying higher quality audio and video (HDMI connection) . . . . . . . 6

Enjoying multi-channel surround sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7