DVD / CD Player DVD-S500 DVD-S700 Reference Operations Model No. Getting started Owner’s Manual DVD-S700 If you have any questions, visit: www.panasonic.com/support The warranty can be found on page 14. Register online at www.panasonic.com/register (U.S. customers only) Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.
VQT5C22 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions 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.
Placement • To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage, – Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or in another confined space. Ensure this unit is well ventilated. – Do not obstruct this unit’s ventilation openings with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, and similar items. – Do not place sources of naked flames, such as lighted candles, on this unit. Batteries • Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Table of contents Getting started IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............ 2 General Information .......................................... 4 Accessories .................................................... 4 Inserting the batteries ..................................... 4 Region codes ................................................. 5 Playable medias ............................................. 5 Unit and disc care ........................................... 5 Disc handling precautions .................
You can play back the following medias: DVD Video DVD-Video format DVD-R DVD-R DL DVD-Video format*1, JPEG*2*3, MP3*4 DVD-RW DVD-Video format*1 +RW +R +R DL Video*1 CD-Audio CD-DA, Video CD, Super Video CD CD-R CD-RW CD-DA, JPEG*2*3, MP3*4, Video CD, Super Video CD USB MP3*4, JPEG*2*3 *1 *2 *3 *4 Finalizing is necessary. The file extension has to be ‘.JPG’ or ‘.JPEG’. Files that have been altered, edited or saved with computer picture editing software may not be displayed.
Connections Before making any connections we suggest you temporarily disconnect all the units from AC power. • Do not place the unit on amplifiers/receivers or equipment that may become hot. The heat can damage the unit. • Do not connect video signals through a video recorder. Due to copy guard protection the picture may not be displayed properly.
DVD-S700 VIDEO OUT HDMI Audio/Video cable (supplied) HDMI IN AUDIO OUT AV OUT • Connect terminals of the same color.
Control guide 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 4 1 VQT5C22 7 8 8 9 Standby/on switch ^, 8 Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power. DISPLAY Displays information on TV screen during playback. OPEN/CLOSE ; Opens/closes the disc tray 0-9, 10 To select title/chapter/track numbers etc. 5 e.g., 5: 10 1 5 15: SEARCH MODE Starts to select the point 1. Press w q to select the item. 2. Press 0 to 9 to specify the location.
Stopping playback Press STOP g. The stopped position is memorized. Power Resume function Press PLAY/PAUSE q/h to restart from this position. This position is memorized even after power outage (Power Resume). However, if the restart position is misaligned or depending on the media and playback conditions, the unit may not operate normally. Getting started Operations • If this unit is not switched to the USB mode when connecting the USB device, press USB and press w q to select the item.
HDMI CEC protocol (DVD-S700 only) The DVD player supports HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) protocol. Panasonic does not guarantee 100 % interoperability with all HDMI CEC devices. • Set “HDMI CEC” to “On” ( page 11). One Touch Play When a video disc is placed in the unit and you press ^, it turns on the TV, then disc play starts. System Standby When you turn off the TV, all connected HDMI CEC devices switch to standby mode simultaneously.
Changing the player settings TV Type Set the TV Type on the DVD player according to the TV you have connected. 4:3PS 16:9 aspect images are enlarged in full screen with the both sides cut. 4:3LB 16:9 aspect images are displayed with black bands on top and bottom. 16:9Full 4:3 aspect images are stretched to right and left. LANGUAGE NTSC It will change the video signal of a PAL contents and output it to NTSC format. Display This switches the language for display menu.
Changing the player settings VIDEO Brightness This adjusts the brightness. Contrast This adjusts the contrast. Hue This adjusts the color tone. Saturation This adjusts the saturation. Sharpness This adjusts the sharpness of the image outline. OTHER Rating This sets the playback limitation level for DVD video discs. Selecting “8 No Limit” can play all discs. Password The password is required when setting or canceling the playback limitation or restoring the unit to the factory default.
Troubleshooting Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you still need assistance, please contact us ( page 14). Images from this DVD player do not appear on the television. You forget your password. Reset the DVD player to the factory defaults. 1) Press 8 on the DVD player to turn it on. 2) Press OPEN/CLOSE ; to open the disc tray. 3) Press the number button “5” on the remote control 4 times. (The power is automatically turned off.) All the settings return to the factory preset.
Limited Warranty Panasonic Products Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA and Puerto Rico Only) If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Corporation of North America (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it with a new or a r
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