Panasonic DVD S35 User Manual
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Operating Instructions  
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The illustration shows DVD-S35 for U.S.A. and Canada.  
Model No.  
Table of contents  
Getting started  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3  
Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3  
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
Disc information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Quick setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Basic operations  
Basic play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
WMA/MP3, CD text and JPEG navigation menus. . . . . . . . 10  
Advanced operations  
Playing the programs or play lists on DVD-RAM . . . . . . . . 12  
Changing play sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
Increasing your enjoyment of movies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Using On-Screen Menu Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Changing settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
Reference  
Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
Guía de referencia rápida en español . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
(Spanish Quick Reference)  
Dear customer  
Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and  
safety, please read these instructions carefully before connecting,  
operating or adjusting this product. Please keep this manual for future  
reference.  
Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover  
These operating instructions are applicable to models DVD-S35  
and DVD-S31 for a variety of regions.  
The types of discs you can play depend on the model and  
region where you purchased it. See page 6 for details.  
Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating  
instructions are of DVD-S35 for U.S.A. and Canada.  
Units for the U.S.A.,  
Canada, and with  
PX printed on the  
outer packaging  
Units for other  
areas  
Region numbers  
Are allocated to DVD players and software according to where they  
are sold. See page 6 for the region number for your unit.  
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.  
This manual was printed with soy based ink.  
MODEL NUMBER _______________________________________  
[For\U.S.A.]  
SERIAL NUMBER _______________________________________  
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner,  
Panasonic has determined that  
this product meets the ENERGY STAR®  
guidelines for energy efficiency.  
The warranty for the U.S.A. is on page 22.  
En la página 23 hay una guía de referencia rápida en  
español.  
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Connection  
Accessories  
Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.  
(Only for U.S.A.) To order accessories contact 1-800-332-5368 or web site (http://www.panasonic.com).  
(For other areas) To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase.  
Home Theater – Enjoying more powerful sound  
Enjoy the powerful movie theater and hall-like sound available with multiple channel audio found on DVDs by connecting an amplifier and speakers.  
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Remote control  
U.S.A. and Canada (EUR7621010)  
Other areas  
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Audio/video cable (JAC3315N)  
Digital connection  
Analog connection  
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B
To enjoy multi-channel surround  
sound  
Connect an amplifier with a built-in  
decoder or a decoder-amplifier  
combination.  
Change the settings in “Digital output”  
(➜ page 19).  
≥You can only use DTS Digital Surround  
decoders that are compatible with DVD.  
To enjoy stereo or Dolby Pro Logic  
Connect a digital amplifier or system  
component.  
Change the settings in “Digital output”  
(➜ page 19).  
To enjoy stereo or Dolby Pro Logic  
Connect an analog amplifier or system  
component.  
Remote control batteries  
(EUR7621020)  
For units with PX printed on the outer packaging  
Power plug adaptor (VJP2974)  
AC power supply cord  
U.S.A. and Canada (RJA0065-2D)  
Australia and N.Z.  
Other areas  
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Amplifier or system  
component  
(RJA0035-2X)  
(RJA0019-2X)  
[Note]  
The included AC power supply cord is for use with this unit only. Do not  
use it with other equipment.  
Connection  
Amplifier  
VOLUME  
AUX IN  
Before connection  
≥Disconnect the AC power supply cord.  
≥Turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.  
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≥The equipment connections described are examples.  
≥Peripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unless  
otherwise indicated.  
Insert fully, with this  
side facing up.  
Speakers (example)  
Connect three or more speakers  
for surround sound.  
(DVD) IN  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT  
(PCM/BITSTREAM)  
AUDIO OUT  
Connection to a television  
This page explains how to connect the unit to a television and set it  
up so you hear the audio through the television’s speakers.  
To get the full benefit from the powerful multi-channel audio found on  
DVDs, you should connect an amplifier and speakers.  
Basic connection to a television  
Television  
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Audio cable  
Optical digital audio cable  
Do not bend sharply when  
connecting.  
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OPTICAL  
AUDIO VIDEO  
IN  
IN  
L
Do not place the unit on  
amplifiers or equipment  
that may become hot.  
The heat can damage the unit.  
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DIGITAL AUDIO OUT  
(PCM/BITSTREAM)  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
(480P/480I)  
AUDIO OUT  
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PB  
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AC IN  
Audio/video cable  
Connect your unit directly to your television.  
Do not connect the unit through your video cassette recorder when  
setting up your home entertainment system, because the picture may  
not be played correctly due to the copy guard.  
PR  
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OPTICAL  
VIDEO OUT  
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VIDEO OUT  
∫ Recording output  
Digital recording ➜ Connection [A] to digital recording  
equipment  
red white yellow  
Analog recording ➜ Connection [B] to a cassette deck or  
other recording equipment  
≥With DVD, the following conditions must be met: a the disc doesn’t have  
protection preventing digital recording, and b the recording equipment  
can handle signals with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz.  
≥You cannot record WMA/MP3.  
There are no limitations on recording analog signals as there are with  
digital signals.  
When recording DVDs, make the following settings.  
sADVANCED SURROUND: OFF (➜ page 15)  
sPCM Down Conversion: Yes (➜ page 19)  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT  
(PCM/BITSTREAM)  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
(480P/480I)  
AUDIO OUT  
sDolby Digital/DTS Digital Surround/MPEG§: PCM (➜ page 19)  
§ MPEG: Units for the Middle East, South Africa, Russia, Australia and  
N.Z.  
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AC IN  
Power connection  
PR  
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OPTICAL  
VIDEO OUT  
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VIDEO OUT  
Conserving power  
This unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off.  
For better pictures  
[U.S.A.[and\Canada[  
[Other\areas]  
1 W  
approx. 2 W  
Television’s  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
IN terminals  
Television’s  
S VIDEO IN  
terminal  
To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug it  
from the household AC outlet.  
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S video cable (not included)  
Video cable (not included)  
AC power supply  
cord (included)  
For units with PX printed on the outer packaging  
If the power plug does not fit your AC  
outlet, use the power plug adaptor  
(included).  
If it still doesn’t fit, contact an  
electrical parts distributor for assistance.  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal  
S VIDEO OUT terminal  
≥These terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive output (➜ page 7)  
and provide a purer picture than the S VIDEO OUT terminal. Connection using  
these terminals outputs the color difference signals (PB/PR) and luminance signal  
(Y) separately in order to achieve high fidelity in reproducing colors.The description  
of the component video input terminals depends on the television or monitor (e.g.  
Y/PB/PR, Y/B-Y/R-Y, Y/CB/CR). Connect to terminals of the same color.  
[Units\for\the\U.S.A.,\Canada\and,\with\PX\printed\on\the\outer\packaging]  
≥After making this connection, change the black level for a better picture.  
(➜ page 18, Video—Black Level Control)  
The S video terminal achieves a more vivid picture than  
the VIDEO OUT terminal by separating the chrominance  
(C) and luminance (Y) signals. (Actual results depend  
on the television.)  
AC IN  
To household  
AC outlet  
When making this connection, ensure you connect the audio cables to the corresponding audio input terminals on the television.  
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The remote control  
Disc information  
Do not:  
≥mix old and new batteries.  
≥use different types at the same time.  
≥heat or expose to flame.  
∫ Discs that can be played  
DVD-RAM  
∫ Batteries  
DVD-Audio§  
SVCD  
DVD-Video  
DVD-R  
Video CD  
CD  
CD-R/RW  
R6, AA, UM-3  
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≥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.  
Conforming to  
IEC62107  
Shown as  
“DVD-VR” on the  
display  
[WMA]§ [MP3]  
[JPEG]§  
[RAM]  
[DVD-A]  
[DVD-V]  
[VCD]  
[CD]  
Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long period of  
time. Store in a cool, dark place.  
§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.  
∫ 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.  
≥Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control.  
≥Do not use rechargeable type batteries.  
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.  
∫ Disc compatibility by region and model  
∫ Playing DVDs and Video CDs  
a: Not compatible ±: Compatible  
DVD-S35  
U.S.A., Canada, and units  
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.  
Quick setup  
DVD-S31  
Other  
[1] Press [Í] to turn on the unit.  
with PX printed on the outer areas  
packaging  
∫ DVD-RAM discs  
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[2] Press [SETUP] to show the QUICK SETUP  
[2]0[6]  
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.  
SLEEP  
SETUP  
OPEN/CLOSE  
DVD-Audio  
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screen.  
WMA, JPEG  
A.SRD  
e.g. Units for U.S.A. and Canada  
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∫ Discs that cannot be played  
CINEMA  
D.ENH  
SETUP  
QUICK SETUP  
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.  
Select the menu language.  
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GROUP CANCEL  
English  
≥Some parts of the disc, for example where one program ends and  
another begins, may not play smoothly.  
S10  
Français  
SELECT  
Español  
∫ DVD-R discs  
ENTER RETURN  
PAUSE  
∫ Region number  
Panasonic DVD-R recorded and finalized§ on a Panasonic DVD video  
recorder or DVD video camera are played as DVD-Video on this unit.  
The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region  
number or “ALL”.  
[3] Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the menu language  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
TOP  
PLAY LIST  
Region  
Number  
Example  
∫ 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.  
and press [ENTER].  
MENU  
U.S.A., Canada, and  
units with PX printed  
on the outer packag-  
ing  
MENU  
[4] Press [3, 4] to select “Yes” to continue and  
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ENTER  
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ALL  
[3] – [6]  
press [ENTER].  
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[5] Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item and press  
RETURN  
[ENTER].  
≥Audio Language (➜ page 18)  
≥Subtitle Language (➜ page 18)  
≥TV Aspect (➜ below)  
The Middle East and  
South Africa  
RETURN  
DISPLAY  
[1]  
∫ Disc structure  
Disc structure and the labels given to the items on discs depend on the  
disc type.  
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ALL  
ALL  
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ALL  
SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE/PAGE QUICK REPLAY  
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QUICK REPLAY  
Track:  
the smallest division on DVD-Audio, CDs and Video CDs, or a  
single WMA/MP3 file.  
≥Progressive Out (➜ page 18)  
Asia  
DOWN  
UP  
OPEN/CLOSE  
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[6] Press [ENTER] and then [SETUP] to end the  
Chapter: the smallest division on DVD-Video.  
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Group:  
collections of tracks on DVD-Audio and equivalent to folders or  
albums on data discs.  
settings.  
The QUICK SETUP screen appears when you press [SETUP] the first  
time after purchase and assists you to make necessary settings.  
Australia and N.Z.  
Russia  
Title:  
the largest division on DVD-Video, usually an entire movie.  
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To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
To access this screen again later  
➜ page 18, Others—QUICK SETUP  
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.  
Preparation  
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the  
television to suit the connections for the player.  
Scene:  
DVD-RAM program sections specified and grouped into play  
lists on a DVD video recorder.  
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∫ To clean discs  
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).  
∫ Built-in decoders  
This unit has Dolby Digital and DTS decoders so you  
can enjoy these systems in stereo without connecting  
a separate decoder.  
∫ 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).  
∫ 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.)  
∫ 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:  
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.  
≥Never use cloths or cleaners for CDs etc.  
≥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).  
∫ 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.  
≥4:3 Letterbox  
Widescreen software is shown in the letterbox style  
on a 4:3 aspect television.  
≥If the unit is connected to the television through VIDEO OUT or  
S VIDEO OUT, output will be interlace, irrespective of the settings.  
PAL discs cannot be played.  
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Basic play  
Preparation  
Starting play from a selected item  
Repeat play  
SLEEP  
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the  
television to suit the connections for the player.  
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[RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD]  
[RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3]  
(When the elapsed play time is displayed)  
[JPEG]  
SLEEP  
SETUP  
OPEN/CLOSE  
[1]  
[2]  
Press the numbered buttons.  
To select a 2-digit number  
e.g. 23: [S10] ➜ [2] ➜ [3].  
A.SRD  
[1] Press [Í] to turn on the unit.  
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During play  
CINEMA  
D.ENH  
If the disc contains both audio data (WMA and MP3) and JPEG,  
check “Mixed disc – Audio & Stills” in the SETUP menu  
(➜ page 18). Select “Stills (JPEG)” or “Audio (MP3/WMA)”.  
Press [REPEAT].  
The indication changes each time you press the button.  
Numbered  
buttons  
[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]  
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Press the numbered buttons then press [ENTER].  
e.g. 123: [1] ➜ [2] ➜ [3] ➜ [ENTER].  
GROUP CANCEL  
[2] Press [<] to open the disc tray and place the  
[RAM]  
Program  
All  
Scene§1  
Playlist§1  
Off  
[DVD-A] [WMA] [MP3]  
e.g. [DVD-V]  
S10  
GROUP  
Track  
Group  
All§2  
Off  
disc label-up on the disc tray.  
≥Load double-sided discs so the label for  
the side you want to play is facing up.  
≥This works only when stopped with some discs.  
≥When playing DVD-Audio and you want to start play from a track in a  
different group, select the group first (➜ below).  
6, 5  
[3]  
;
Chapter  
Title  
Off  
:, 9  
PAUSE  
∫
[3] Press [1] (PLAY).  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
TOP  
PLAY LIST  
Selecting groups to play  
[DVD-A] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]  
e.g. [MP3]  
[DVD-V]  
Chapter  
Title  
[VCD] [CD]  
Track  
All  
[JPEG]  
Group  
Off  
The disc tray closes and play begins. It is  
normal for sound and pictures to take  
time to start.  
TOP MENU  
MENU  
DVD AV R CD WM AV MP  
MPEG JPEG ZOOM PG SD  
PGM RND  
A B C D SLEEP  
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MENU  
4
MENU  
A
B
M
All§2  
Off  
ENTER  
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Press [GROUP].  
3, 4, 2, 1  
[WMA] [MP3] [CD] (CD text only)  
Track information appears on the television. Press [SUBTITLE] to  
turn the display on or off.  
Off  
ENTER  
Press [3, 4] to select  
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RETURN  
§1 During play list play.  
§2 During all group, program and random play  
the group number and  
press [ENTER].  
RETURN  
DISPLAY  
Group No. Track No. in disc  
ANGLE/PAGE  
Press [∫].  
Stop  
If the Video CD has playback control  
1. Press [∫] to clear “PBC” from the display.  
2. Press the numbered buttons to select a track to start play.  
3. Press [REPEAT].  
SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE/PAGE QUICK REPLAY  
POSITION  
Track No. in group Total No. of  
tracks on disc  
QUICK  
REPLAY  
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Press [3, 4] to select  
“!” flashes on the display. Press [1] (PLAY) to restart  
from this position or [∫] to clear it.  
DVD-Video: Press [1] (PLAY) again to review chapters  
(➜ page 9).  
SUBTITLE  
PLAY MODE ZOOM REPEAT  
MEMORY  
the track/picture  
number and press [ENTER].  
≥You can also select the group and track/picture number with the  
numbered buttons.  
POSITION  
MEMORY  
∫ To repeat only your favorite tracks/chapters  
[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3]  
Start program play (➜ page 13) and press [REPEAT] to display “All”.  
Press [;].  
Press [1] (PLAY) to restart.  
Pause  
Skip  
REPEAT  
[DVD-A]  
Press [:] (backward) or [9] (forward).  
Group skip [JPEG]  
Press [4] (backward) or [3] (forward).  
≥Playing all the groups in succession (➜ page 13, All group play)  
≥Playing bonus groups  
Some discs contain bonus groups. If a password screen appears after  
selecting a group, enter the password with the numbered buttons. Refer  
also to the disc’s jacket.  
Rotating pictures  
[JPEG]  
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[1]  
[2]  
[2]  
Press [6] (backward) or [5] (forward).  
Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play.  
Search  
While a picture is displayed  
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While paused, press [6] (backward) or [5]  
(forward).  
Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play.  
QUICK REPLAY  
Slow-  
motion  
1
2
Press [ANGLE/PAGE].  
DOWN  
UP  
Position Memory function  
OPEN/CLOSE  
[RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3]  
(When the elapsed play time is displayed)  
[JPEG]  
Press [3, 4] to select “Rotate right” or “Rotate  
left” and press [ENTER].  
The picture rotates ninety degrees each time you do this.  
While paused, press [2] (backward) or [1] (forward).  
Press and hold to change in succession.  
Or, press [;] repeatedly for forward frame-by-frame.  
Frame-  
by-frame  
QUICK  
REPLAY  
∫ ;  
Memorize positions on up to five discs to restart play after switching the  
unit to standby or changing discs.  
[3]  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select an item and [ENTER] to  
confirm.  
Or, press the numbered buttons.  
Press [TOP MENU] to show the top menu.  
Press [MENU] to show a menu.  
Menus  
To clear the popup screen  
Press [ANGLE/PAGE].  
1. During play, press [POSITION MEMORY].  
Flashes as you memorize  
a position.  
Position memorized  
Setting the unit to turn off—SLEEP timer  
2. Press [Í] to switch the unit to standby or press [<] to remove the  
disc.  
3. Press [1] (PLAY) to restart from the position.  
DVD-Video: Press [1] (PLAY) again to review chapters (➜ below).  
Press [RETURN] to show a menu. [VCD]  
Press [SLEEP] to select the setting.  
Each time you press the button:  
[# OFF:  
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Notes  
DVD AV R CD WM AV MP  
MPEG JPEG ZOOM PG SD  
PGM RND  
A B C D SLEEP  
3
G
Cancel  
≥On the main unit, press [D] or [E] to perform skip, and  
press and hold to perform search and slow-motion.  
≥The speed of search and slow-motion increases up to 5 steps.  
≥Slow-motion and frame-by-frame only work on moving pictures.  
≥You can turn off the sound during search (➜ page 18, Audio—Audio  
during Search).  
4
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A
B
≥When you memorize the sixth position, the earliest position is replaced.  
≥This function does not work while playing some DVDs or play lists on  
DVD-RAM.  
M
AUTO:  
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Turns the unit off 5 minutes  
after play finishes  
60 min:  
v
Turns the unit off after 60  
minutes  
Chapter Review [DVD-V]  
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When playing Video CDs  
90 min:  
v
Turns the unit off after 90  
minutes  
One of these messages appears.  
≥You cannot move backwards during slow-motion and frame-by-frame.  
≥Pressing buttons to perform skip, search or slow-motion may take you  
to a menu screen.  
Press PLAY to Preview Chapters  
Press PLAY to Chapter Review  
120 min: Turns the unit off after 120  
a---  
minutes  
Press [1] (PLAY) again to review the first few seconds of the chapters up  
to the one where you memorized the position. Play then resumes from the  
memorized position.  
≥AUTO also works with DVDs that show a menu after play finishes.  
≥AUTO does not work if you press [∫], [MENU] or [TOP MENU]. It is  
activated again when you restart play.  
≥If “$” appears on the television  
The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.  
≥Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed even after playing an  
item. Press [∫] when you finish to preserve the unit’s motor and your  
television screen.  
Do not press [1] (PLAY) if you do not want to review chapters.  
≥AUTO does not work correctly with some discs (e.g., if menus appear  
after playing Video CDs).  
Replaying a scene—QUICK REPLAY  
To confirm the remaining time  
Press [SLEEP].  
[RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] :  
Skip back a few seconds within the current item (program, track or title).  
[JPEG] : Skip back a few pictures.  
∫ Auto standby  
During play  
The unit switches to standby mode after about 30 minutes in the stop  
mode, irrespective of the SLEEP setting.  
Press [QUICK REPLAY].  
≥This feature may not work while playing some parts of a disc or at all  
with some discs.  
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9
WMA/MP3, CD text and JPEG navigation menus  
Track title search [WMA] [MP3] [CD] (CD text only)  
Example: finding a track including the word “LOVE”.  
While the menu is displayed  
Í
SLEEP  
SETUP  
OPEN/CLOSE  
1
Press [3, 4] to  
A.SRD  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
select “Find”  
and press  
[ENTER].  
CINEMA  
D.ENH  
Numbered  
buttons  
9
GROUP CANCEL  
S10  
2
Press [3, 4] to select “L” and press [ENTER].  
Only uppercase appear but the search also includes lower case.  
Characters change in alphanumeric order each time you press [3].  
≥Press [:, 9] to skip between A, E, I, O and U.  
≥Press [2] to erase a character.  
≥You can erase the asterisk (¢) to search for the first word in a title.  
≥You can enter numbers with the numbered buttons.  
Repeat this step to enter “O”, “V”, and “E”.  
:, 9  
PAUSE  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
TOP  
PLAY LIST  
TOP MENU  
MENU  
MENU  
ENTER  
3
4
Press [1] to select “Find” and press [ENTER].  
The search results screen appears.  
3, 4, 2, 1  
ENTER  
Press [3, 4] to select the track and press  
[ENTER].  
RETURN  
RETURN  
DISPLAY  
SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE/PAGE QUICK REPLAY  
POSITION  
To return to the menu  
Press [RETURN].  
PLAY MODE ZOOM REPEAT  
MEMORY  
To use the contents screen to find a track  
[CD] (CD text only)  
You can use the text information recorded on these discs to find a track to  
play.  
While the menu is displayed  
1
Press [1] while a  
track is  
highlighted to  
display the  
contents screen.  
DVD-S31 is not compatible with WMA or JPEG.  
References to them apply only to DVD-S35.  
If the disc contains both audio data (WMA and MP3) and JPEG,  
check “Mixed disc – Audio & Stills” in the SETUP menu (➜ page 18).  
Select “Stills (JPEG)” or “Audio (MP3/WMA)”.  
2
Press [2, 1] to  
move through the  
tracks and press [ENTER].  
[WMA] [MP3] [CD] (CD text only) [JPEG]  
These menus help you find items to play.  
1
Press [TOP MENU].  
WMA/MP3 Audio navigation menu JPEG Album display  
To return to the menu  
Press [RETURN].  
No Group: 001 My favorite  
Tree  
JPEG ALBUM  
MENU  
G
Group: 001 Penguins Picture: Pen001  
G
P
Total  
1
1
1
1
1
1
001 Both Ends Freezing  
002 Lady Starfish  
003 Life on Jupiter  
004 Metal Glue  
1
2
3
T
Total  
1
4
2
5
3
6
4
5
6
7
8
005 Paint ItYellow  
006 Pyjamamama  
007 Shrimps from Mars  
008 Starperson  
0
9
0
9
SELECT  
SELECT  
NUMBER  
NUMBER  
SELECT  
SELECT  
9
10  
009 Velvet Cuppermine  
010 Ziggy Starfish  
7
8
9
ENTER RETURN  
ENTER RETURN  
Prev  
Tree  
Next  
Prev  
Find  
Next  
“0” indicates the track currently playing.  
2
Press [3, 4] to select the track or [3, 4, 2, 1]  
to select the picture, and press [ENTER].  
To show other pages, press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Prev” or “Next”  
and press [ENTER].  
≥After listing all the tracks or pictures in one group, the list for the  
next group appears.  
To exit the menu  
Press [TOP MENU].  
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Playing the programs or play lists on DVD-RAM  
Changing play sequence  
Playing a play list  
Program play  
Í
You can play a group of scenes, a play list, created on other equipment  
such as a DVD video recorder.  
Í
SLEEP  
SETUP  
OPEN/CLOSE  
You can select up to 32 items to play in the order you choose.  
SLEEP  
SETUP  
OPEN/CLOSE  
A.SRD  
1
Press [PLAY LIST].  
1
Press the numbered buttons to select a group,  
title, or track ([WMA] [MP3] then press [ENTER]).  
A.SRD  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
CINEMA  
D.ENH  
No Date Length  
Title  
CINEMA  
D.ENH  
PLAYLIST  
Numbered  
buttons  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10/17 0:46:35 Clay Penguin  
10/24 0:09:15 Ashley at Prom  
11/29 0:12:32 Formula one  
12/22 0:07:30 Soccer  
≥Some items cannot be  
selected. [DVD-V]  
≥Repeat this step to program  
Numbered  
buttons  
Choose  
a
title and chapter, then press ENTER.  
PROGRAM  
9
No  
1
T
C
Time  
9
Play  
GROUP CANCEL  
Clear  
S10  
GROUP CANCEL  
other items.  
12/23 0:30:20 Baseball  
S10  
Clear all  
0
9
12/23 0:08:15 Neanderthal  
12/24 0:15:30 Cartoons  
12/24 0:20:30 Trilobites  
12/25 0:20:00 White Dwarf  
≥Times are not displayed when  
programming DVD-Video and  
WMA/MP3.  
CANCEL  
0
9
SELECT  
SELECT  
NUMBER  
NUMBER  
SELECT  
:, 9  
PAUSE  
SELECT  
PAUSE  
Press PLAY to start  
ENTER RETURN  
ENTER RETURN  
10 12/25 0:55:00 Discovery  
1
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
TOP  
PLAY LIST  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
TOP  
PLAY LIST  
DIRECT  
NAVIGATOR  
DVD AV R CD WM AV MP  
MPEG JPEG ZOOM PG SD  
PGM RND  
A B C D SLEEP  
3
GRP TTL TRCK CHAP D.MIX RMTR A.ONLY P.PCM PROG. D.N.R.  
PLAY LIST  
2
3
Press [3, 4] to select the play list.  
≥You can select play lists with the numbered buttons.  
To select a 2-digit number  
4
MENU  
A
B
MENU  
MENU  
M
MENU  
ENTER  
3, 4, 2, 1  
ENTER  
ENTER  
3, 4, 2, 1  
ENTER  
e.g. 23: [S10] ➜ [2] ➜ [3]  
Title No.  
Chapter No.  
Program No.  
Press [ENTER] to start play.  
≥To skip scenes, press [:] or [9].  
RETURN  
DISPLAY  
2
Press [1] (PLAY).  
Some items will not be played even if you programmed them. [DVD-V]  
RETURN  
DISPLAY  
SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE/PAGE QUICK REPLAY  
POSITION  
ANGLE/PAGE  
SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE/PAGE QUICK REPLAY  
POSITION  
To clear the play list screen  
Press [PLAY LIST].  
PLAY MODE ZOOM REPEAT  
MEMORY  
PLAY MODE ZOOM REPEAT  
MEMORY  
To select using the cursor buttons  
Press [ENTER] and [ ] to select an item, then press [ENTER] again to  
PLAY MODE  
3,  
4
register. Select “ALL” to enter all items (on the disc or in the title or group).  
Changing the program  
Press [3, 4] to select an item.  
–To change an item, repeat step 1.  
–To clear an item, press [CANCEL] (or select “Clear” and press [ENTER]).  
≥Press [ANGLE/PAGE] to skip 8 lines at a time.  
[RAM]  
Selecting a program to play—DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3]  
To clear the whole program  
Select “Clear all” with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press [ENTER]. The whole program  
is also cleared when the unit is turned off or the disc tray is opened.  
Use the program list to find programs to play.  
While stopped  
1
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].  
Press [PLAY MODE].  
Random play  
The display changes each time you press the button.  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
All group ([DVD-A]) _> Program _> Random _> Off (Normal)  
^_______________________}  
e.g. [DVD-V]  
1
2
[DVD-A] [DVD-V]  
No Date  
On  
Program Title  
Random Playback  
Title  
Press PLAY to start  
11/11(MON)  
Monday feature  
1
2
3
4
5
11:02PM  
10:35PM  
10:00PM  
9:30PM  
8:05PM  
Press the numbered buttons to  
select a group or a title.  
11/12(TUE)  
Auto action  
Cinema  
Music  
2
[DVD-A]  
11/12(TUE)  
11/14(THU)  
If you select bonus groups, you will have to enter a password (➜ page 9).  
≥Some items cannot be selected. [DVD-V]  
Baseball  
SELECT  
11/14(THU)  
0
9
DVD AV R CD WM AV MP  
MPEG JPEG ZOOM PG SD  
PGM RND  
A B C D SLEEP  
3
G
Nov. 2002  
Used 0:49:40  
SELECT  
All group play  
[DVD-A]  
RETURN  
4
NUMBER  
ENTER  
A
B
≥You can select more than one group. To  
enter all groups, select “All” using  
[2, 1] and press [ENTER].  
M
[DVD-A]  
≥Titles appear only if you have entered them.  
≥You cannot change program and disc titles.  
≥Units for the Middle East, South Africa, Asia, Australia, N.Z., and  
Russia use the 24-hour system for the time display.  
The unit plays tracks in all the groups on a disc.  
≥To deselect a group, press the numbered buttons corresponding to  
Press [1] (PLAY).  
the group you want to clear.  
2
3
Press [3, 4] to select the program.  
The selected program plays in the background.  
≥You can select programs with the numbered buttons.  
To select a 2-digit number  
Press [1] (PLAY).  
e.g. 23: [S10] ➜ [2] ➜ [3]  
To exit the all group/program/random mode  
Press [PLAY MODE] while stopped.  
Press [ENTER].  
The program being played in the background continues.  
To clear the program list  
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].  
12  
13  
Increasing your enjoyment of movies  
Subtitles  
ADVANCED SURROUND  
DIALOGUE ENHANCER  
A.SRD  
[DVD-A] (Moving picture part) [DVD-V] [VCD] (SVCD only):  
You can change the subtitle language and turn the subtitles on  
and off.  
[RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD] (2-channel or over only)  
[DVD-V]  
A.SRD  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
CINEMA  
D.ENH  
(Dolby Digital, DTS, 3-channel or over, where the dialogue is  
recorded in the center channel)  
CINEMA  
D.ENH  
Enjoy a surround-like effect when using 2 front speakers (SP) or  
headphones (HP) (connect the unit to equipment that has a headphone  
jack). The effect broadens when playing discs with surround effects and  
sound seems to come from speakers either side of you.  
[RAM] : You can turn the subtitles on and off.  
9
This makes the dialogue in movies easier to hear.  
GROUP CANCEL  
During play  
S10  
Press [D.ENH].  
Each time you press the button:  
Press [SUBTITLE].  
DVD AV R CD WM AV MP  
3
G
MPEG  
4
JPEG ZOOM PG SD  
PAUSE  
Press [A.SRD].  
The number changes each time you press the button.  
ON  
PGM RND  
A
B
DVD AV R CD WM AV MP  
MPEG  
PGM RND  
A B C D SLEEP  
3
G
e.g. [DVD-V]  
ON (—) OFF (Factory preset)  
M
A B C D SLEEP  
4
JPEG ZOOM PG SD  
Each time you press the button:  
SP  
1
A
B
M
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
TOP  
PLAY LIST  
ON  
ON  
≥This does not work or has less effect with some discs.  
1
English  
2
French  
MENU  
[# SP1/HP1:  
Natural effect  
Emphasized effect  
MENU  
Variable Zoom function  
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3, 4, 2, 1  
ENTER  
ENTER  
[RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD]  
Change the zoom ratio so the picture expands to the optimum size to fill  
the screen.  
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l
{--  
SP2/HP2:  
v
I love you  
Je t’aime  
≥In some cases, the subtitle language is not changed to the selected one  
immediately.  
≥If the subtitles overlap closed captions recorded on discs, turn the  
subtitles off.  
SP OFF/HP OFF: Cancel (Factory preset)  
RETURN  
DISPLAY  
During play  
AUDIO  
ANGLE/PAGE  
Zoom dial  
Press [ZOOM] to select the preset aspect ratio.  
To change the mode  
Press [2] and then [3, 4] to select “SP” or “HP”.  
SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE/PAGE QUICK REPLAY  
POSITION  
The zoom ratio changes each time you press the  
button.  
SUBTITLE  
PLAY MODE ZOOM REPEAT  
MEMORY  
x1.00  
ZOOM MODE  
Zoom indicator  
To clear/display the subtitles  
1. Press [SUBTITLE].  
2. Press [1]. ([DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD])  
3. Press [3, 4] to select “OFF” or “ON”.  
Optimum seating position  
Speaker  
ZOOM  
A
Speaker  
The popup shows the video format suited to the  
ratio.  
Zoom - 4:3 Standard  
7
Í/  
I
D
E
ZOOM MODE  
QUICK REPLAY  
<When using the television’s  
speakers>  
Distance A = Television’s width  
DOWN  
UP  
OPEN/CLOSE  
4:3 Standard ) European Vista ) 16:9 Standard  
:
Cinemascope2 ( Cinemascope1 ( American Vista  
∫ Changing the position and  
;
brightness of the subtitles  
3 to 4 times  
distance A  
0
0
1. While the subtitle icon is on the screen,  
press [2, 1] to highlight “Subtitle  
Position” or “Subtitle Brightness”.  
2. Press [3, 4] to adjust.  
Changing soundtracks, subtitles and angles  
Subtitle position  
Subtitle brightness  
Refer to the disc’s instructions and “Screen size” below for the aspect ratio  
of the picture.  
Some discs have multiple soundtracks, subtitle languages and camera  
angles, and you can change them during play.  
≥“–” or “– –” is displayed instead of the language number in  
circumstances such as when no language is recorded on the disc.  
∫ Making fine adjustments to the zoom ratio  
While the ZOOM icon is displayed:  
≥Adjust position between 0 and s60 in 2 unit steps.  
≥For brightness, select “Auto” so the brightness adjusts automatically  
against the background, or a level between 0 and s9.  
Seating position  
Press [3, 4].  
The ratio changes in 0.01 units between 1.00 and 1.60 and in 0.02 units  
between 1.60 and 2.00.  
[VCD] (SVCD only)  
Soundtrack and subtitle numbers may change even if corresponding  
soundtracks are not recorded.  
≥This does not work or has less effect with some discs.  
≥Turn off if it causes distortion.  
≥Do not use in combination with surround effects on other equipment.  
Angles  
To restore the original ratio  
[DVD-A] [DVD-V]  
Press [ZOOM] until the ratio returns to 1.00.  
The ratio also returns to 1.00 when you open the disc tray or switch the  
unit to standby. The ratio may return to 1.00 when a menu is displayed.  
Soundtracks  
CINEMA  
During play  
[RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD]  
Press [ANGLE/PAGE].  
[RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD]  
During play  
The angle changes each time you press the button.  
∫ On the main unit  
1. Press [ZOOM MODE].  
Each time you press the button:  
[# Manual Zoom Mode: Make fine adjustments (the zoom  
Change the picture quality for movie viewing.  
Press [AUDIO].  
[RAM] [VCD]  
Each time you press the button:  
e.g. [RAM]  
[DVD-A]  
Soundtrack playing  
Press [CINEMA].  
DVD AV R CD WM AV MP  
MPEG JPEG ZOOM PG SD  
PGM RND  
A B C D SLEEP  
3
G
1
2
4
Cinema1  
Each time you press the  
button:  
A
B
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indicator lights)  
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1
1
LPCM  
192k24b 2ch  
Digital  
Preset Zoom Mode: Select a preset ratio to suit the  
1
2/0 ch  
v
images (the zoom indicator lights)  
[# Cinema1: Mellows images and enhances  
Zoom Mode Off  
LR ) L ) R  
^-------------------n  
[DVD-V]  
Soundtrack selected  
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detail in dark scenes  
2. Turn and hold the zoom dial.  
UP (right): to zoom in  
DOWN (left):to zoom out  
[A] Audio/Subtitle language  
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Cinema2: Sharpens images and enhances  
ENG: English  
FRA: French  
SVE: Swedish CHI: Chinese  
NOR: Norwegian KOR: Korean  
v
detail in dark scenes  
The number changes each time you press the button.  
Normal:  
Normal mode (Factory preset)  
DEU: German DAN: Danish  
ITA: Italian POR: PortugueseVIE: Vietnamese  
ESP: Spanish RUS: Russian THA: Thai  
NLD: Dutch JPN: Japanese ¢: Others  
[B] Signal type/data  
LPCM/PPCM/Î Digital/DTS/MPEG: Signal type  
MAL: Malay  
∫ Screen size  
Movies are made using a variety of screen sizes.  
Digital  
≥Use the Picture Menu (➜ page 17) to make finer adjustments.  
1 English  
3/2.1 ch  
16:9 Standard  
4:3 Standard  
≥“D.MIX” indicates that a multi-channel soundtrack can be down-mixed to  
two channels.  
e.g. [DVD-V]  
Selecting still pictures – Page Skip  
[DVD-A]  
During play  
k (kHz):  
b (bit):  
Sampling frequency  
Number of bits  
DVD AV R CD WM AV MP  
MPEG JPEG ZOOM PG SD  
PGM RND  
A B C D SLEEP  
3
GRP TTL TRCK CHAP D.MIX RMTR A.ONLY P.PCM PROG. D.N.R.  
PAGE 1  
4
Press [ANGLE/PAGE].  
A
B
ch (channel): Number of channels  
Example: 3/2 .1ch  
M
The page changes each time you press the button.  
≥You can also use this button to turn the vocals on and off on karaoke  
discs. Read the disc’s instructions for details.  
.1: Low frequency effect  
(not displayed if there is no signal)  
≥Play restarts from the beginning of the soundtrack when playing DVD-  
Audio and DVD-RAM soundtracks that are accompanied by still pictures.  
≥Even if a second soundtrack isn’t recorded on a DVD-Audio, two  
soundtrack numbers will normally be shown when you press [AUDIO].  
The soundtrack currently playing is number 1.  
0: No surround  
1: Mono surround  
2: Stereo surround (left/right)  
European Vista (1.66:1)  
American Vista (1.85:1)  
Cinemascope 1 (2.35:1)  
Cinemascope 2 (2.55:1)  
1: Center  
2: Front leftiFront right  
3: Front leftiFront rightiCenter  
≥Refer to [B] (➜ right) for audio signal type details.  
14  
15  
Using On-Screen Menu Icons  
SLEEP  
SETUP  
OPEN/CLOSE  
Disc information  
Unit information  
Play Menu  
A.SRD  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
e.g.  
[DVD-V]  
[RAM]  
[DVD-A]  
[DVD-V]  
PG: Program number PL: Play list number  
G: Group number  
T: Title number  
CINEMA  
D.ENH  
T: Track number  
C: Chapter number  
Numbered  
buttons  
Display Menu  
Subtitle Position/Brightness (➜ page 14)  
A-B repeat [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3]  
9
[VCD] [CD] T: Track number  
[WMA] [MP3]  
(When the elapsed play time is displayed)  
Repeat a section between points A and B within an item.  
[ENTER] (start point) ➜ [ENTER] (finish point)  
To cancel: [ENTER]  
≥Subtitles recorded around A and B may fail to appear.  
≥The end of an item becomes point B when it is reached.  
≥A-B repeat is canceled when you press [QUICK REPLAY].  
GROUP CANCEL  
S10  
G: Group number T: Track number in group  
CANCEL  
Bitrate Display on/off [RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD]  
When you select “ON”:  
During play: Shows the average bitrate (approximate  
values) of the video being played  
While paused:Shows the data volume of the frame and type  
of picture (➜ back cover, Glossary—I/P/B)  
[JPEG]  
PAUSE  
G: Group number P: Picture number in group  
Time [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V]  
1
≥Press [3, 4] to show the elapsed play time or remaining  
time for the program, play list, group, track or title (or  
chapter during program and random play).  
≥Select a position to start play by specifying a time with the  
numbered buttons and press [ENTER].  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
TOP  
PLAY LIST  
Repeat mode (➜ page 9)  
MENU  
MENU  
While the display is on, press [2, 1] to change the display:  
ENTER  
3, 4, 2, 1  
ENTER  
9.438 Mbps  
Play mode display [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3]  
Changing the time display [VCD] [CD]  
---:  
Normal play  
PGM: Program play  
ALL: All group play ([DVD-A])  
Press [3, 4] to show the elapsed play time, remaining time  
for the track, or remaining time for the disc.  
Elapsed play time [VCD] (SVCD only) [WMA] [MP3]  
For display only, cannot be changed.  
RND: Random play  
e [2, 1]  
u
RETURN  
DISPLAY  
RETURN  
DISPLAY  
Marker  
[RAM] : 999 positions  
[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] :5 positions  
[ENTER] (The unit is now ready to accept markers.)  
To mark a position:  
To mark another position:[2, 1] ➜ [ENTER]  
To recall a marker:  
To erase a marker:  
[RAM]  
To mark the eleventh point and beyond  
1. Press [2, 1] to select the marker pin icon.  
2. Press [3, 4] to select “11–20”.  
≥You can select the next group when the  
current group is full.  
3. Press [1].  
≥The markers are ordered by time. This  
means that the marker numbers can change when you add  
and erase markers.  
≥If places have been marked (e.g., with a DVD video  
recorder), they are displayed.  
Bitrate  
5.0  
Mbps  
Cur. 7.507 Mbps  
On-Screen Menu Icons are menus that contain information about the disc  
or unit and allow you to perform operations by changing this information.  
Audio mode (➜ page 14, Soundtracks)  
Soundtrack language  
(See [A] on page 14 for language abbreviations.)  
Audio signal type  
(See [B] on page 14 for details.)  
Karaoke vocal on/off (Karaoke DVD only) [DVD-V]  
Solo: OFF or ON  
Duet: OFF, V1 i V2, V1 or V2  
Current bitrate [WMA] [MP3]  
Ave. 6.730 Mbps  
[ENTER] (at the desired point)  
Current bitrate  
Average bitrate  
A record of bitrates for a  
sampling period.  
Common procedures  
[2, 1] ➜ [ENTER]  
[2, 1] ➜ [CANCEL]  
1
2
Press [DISPLAY].  
Each time you press the button:  
Disc information (➜ right) )Progress indicator (➜ below)  
OSD Brightness (j3 to i3)  
Adjust the brightness of the on-screen displays.  
e
v
Current sampling frequency [WMA] [MP3]  
Original display(------------------- Unit information (➜ page 17)  
Subtitle language  
(See [A] on page 14 for language abbreviations.)  
Subtitles on/off  
1–10  
Picture Menu  
Picture mode (➜ page 15, CINEMA)  
N: Normal mode  
C1:Mellows images and enhances detail in dark scenes  
C2:Sharpens images and enhances detail in dark scenes  
U1/U2:User mode (➜ below)  
[Unit\information\only]  
While the leftmost icon is highlighted  
ON()OFF  
Press [3, 4] to select the menu.  
Each time you press the button:  
Play Menu()Picture Menu()Audio Menu()Display Menu  
^------------------------------------------------------------------------------------J  
Track information on/off [WMA] [MP3] [CD] (CD text only)  
ON()OFF  
Picture information [JPEG]  
≥You can clear existing markers, but they are restored when  
you open the disc tray or switch the unit to standby.  
≥This feature doesn’t work while using a play list.  
Video output mode  
480I: Interlace video  
480P: Progressive video  
Full: Group title, picture title, picture size, file size, date of  
3
4
Press [2, 1] to select the item.  
shooting, and camera model used§  
.
Date: Date of shooting only.  
OFF: No display.  
§ Actual displays depend on the camera and data.  
[Note]  
(¢:  
Progressive output not possible with PAL signals)  
Press [3, 4] to select the setting.  
≥Change items with “3” or “4” above and below with [3, 4] (press  
[ENTER] if the setting doesn’t change).  
≥Change numbered items with the numbered buttons and press  
[ENTER].  
≥This feature doesn’t work during program and random play.  
≥Markers you add clear when you open the disc tray or  
switch the unit to standby.  
≥You can change the video output mode only when  
“Progressive Out (Component)” in the SETUP menu is set  
to “Enable” (➜ page 18).  
Angle number (➜ page 14)  
≥When progressive output is on, closed captions will not be  
displayed.  
≥Read the following explanations for other items.  
≥Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped, etc.) and the  
type of software, there are some items that you cannot select or change.  
Transfer mode  
Audio Menu  
ADVANCED SURROUND (➜ page 15)  
Track/picture number in disc [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]  
Total number of tracks/pictures on disc  
[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]  
Select the method of conversion for progressive output to  
suit the type of material being played.  
Auto 1 (normal): For viewing film material  
Auto 2: For viewing film material (the same as Auto 1, but  
able to convert 30-frame-per-second progressive  
video)  
To clear the menus  
Press [RETURN] until the menus disappear.  
Menu play [VCD]  
Indicates whether menu play (playback control) is on or off.  
DIALOGUE ENHANCER (➜ page 15)  
Still picture number [DVD-A]  
Selected picture is shown during play.  
Slideshow setting [JPEG]  
ON()OFF  
Slideshow timing [JPEG]  
0 – 30 sec  
∫ To change the position of the icons  
1. Press [2, 1] to select the Bar Position icon.  
2. Press [3, 4] to move the icons. (There are 5 positions.)  
Video: For video material  
User mode: Press [1] while “U1” or “U2” is highlighted and then  
press [3, 4] to select “1” or “2”.  
U1:User mode 1  
Display Menu  
4:3 Aspect  
Contrast (j7 to i7)  
Select how to show images made for 4:3 aspect screens on  
a 16:9 aspect television.  
Normal: Laterally stretches images made for a 4:3 screen.  
Increases the contrast between light and dark parts of the  
picture.  
Progress indicator  
Indicates how far you have played through an item.  
Changing play speed [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital only)  
You can slow down or speed up play.  
Press [2] (slower) or [1] (faster).  
There are five speeds:  
a0.8 ,. a0.9 ,. a1.0 (normal speed) ,. a1.2 ,. a1.4  
≥After you change the speed:  
Brightness (0 to i15)  
Brightens the picture.  
Current position  
e.g. [DVD-V]  
Auto:  
Expands suitable 4:3 letterbox images to fill more of  
the screen. Other images appear in full in the  
center of the screen.  
Sharpness (j7 to i7)  
Adjusts the sharpness of the edges of the horizontal lines.  
Shrink: Images appear in the center of the screen.  
Zoom: Expands all images to fill the screen.  
If your television has a similar feature, use it instead for a  
better effect.  
Condition – play, pause, or slow/search  
jOutput is in stereo,  
Color (j7 to i7)  
Adjust the shade of the picture’s color.  
Changing the time display [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD]  
Press [3, 4] to show the elapsed play time or remaining time for the  
program, play list, track or title (or chapter during program and random  
play).  
Elapsed play time [VCD] (SVCD only) [WMA] [MP3]  
For display only, cannot be changed.  
jYou cannot use ADVANCED SURROUND,  
jDigital output switches to PCM.  
≥Sound is stereo as long as “a1.0” is orange.  
To return to normal play  
Zoom (➜ page 15)  
To select preset aspect ratio  
Press [ENTER] and then [2, 1] to select. Press [ENTER] to  
finish.  
Gamma (0 to i5)  
Brightness of dark parts of the picture.  
Press [1] (PLAY).  
U2:User mode 2  
(Video output mode ➜above)  
16  
17  
Changing settings  
This chart shows the settings for this unit. Change the settings to suit your preferences and to suit the unit to the environment in which it is  
being used. The changes remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. See page 19 for operation.  
Entering a password (Ratings)  
Í
SETUP  
SLEEP  
SETUP  
OPEN/CLOSE  
[DVD-V]  
Menus  
Disc  
Items  
Options (Underlined items are the factory preset.)  
A.SRD  
The password screen is shown when you select levels 0 to 7.  
1. Input a 4-digit password with the numbered buttons.  
≥If you enter a wrong number, press [CANCEL] to erase it.  
2. Press [ENTER].  
≥The lock symbol appears closed to show the rating is locked.  
≥Do not forget your password.  
Audio  
English  
(Language options)  
Language options  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
Original§1  
Other ¢¢¢¢§2  
§4 French  
§5 French  
Spanish  
CINEMA  
D.ENH  
Choose the audio language.  
Numbered  
buttons  
German  
Swedish  
Italian  
Dutch  
Spanish  
Automatic§3  
English  
Subtitle  
Portuguese  
§6 Chinese  
9
(Language options) Other ¢¢¢¢§2  
Choose the subtitle language.  
GROUP CANCEL  
S10  
Menus  
English  
(Language options)  
CANCEL  
3. Press [ENTER] to confirm the 4 digits.  
Choose the language for disc menus.  
Other ¢¢¢¢§2  
PAUSE  
Ratings (➜ page 19)  
≥Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play.  
Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected)  
8 No Limit 1 to 7§7 0 Lock All  
Now, when you insert a DVD-Video that exceeds the ratings limit you  
set, a message appears on the television.  
≥The password screen is shown if you choose levels 0 to 7 or if you choose  
“Ratings” when levels 0 to 7 have been selected.  
≥Select “Level 0” to prevent play of discs that do not have ratings levels recorded  
on them.  
Follow the on-screen instructions.  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
TOP  
PLAY LIST  
Changing ratings (When level 0–7 is selected)  
Unlock Player  
Change Level  
Change Password  
Temporary Unlock  
MENU  
MENU  
Digital output  
ENTER  
3, 4, 2, 1  
Video  
TV Aspect (➜ page 7)  
4:3 Pan&Scan 4:3 Letterbox 16:9  
[DVD-A] [DVD-V]  
ENTER  
Choose the setting to suit your television and preference.  
Change the settings when you have connected equipment through this  
unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (OPTICAL).  
Progressive Out (Component)  
Choose “Enable” to enable progressive output.  
Disable  
RETURN  
RETURN  
Enable§4  
Enable (NTSC Disc Only)§5§6  
Field Frame  
DISPLAY  
PCM Down Conversion  
Still Mode  
Automatic  
Specify the type of picture shown when paused.  
Select how to output audio with a sampling frequency of 96 kHz or  
88.2 kHz.  
≥Select “Yes” if the equipment you connect cannot process signals with a  
sampling frequency of 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz.  
Common procedures  
Black Level Control§4  
Change the black level of the picture if you connected a television through the  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals.  
Lighter: When connected through VIDEO OUT or S  
VIDEO OUT  
Darker: When connected through COMPONENT  
VIDEO OUT (Y/PB/PR)  
See page 18 for menu and option details.  
1
Press [SETUP] to show the menus.  
No (Factory preset): Output as 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz  
NTSC Disc Output§5§6  
Choose PAL 60 or NTSC output when playing NTSC discs (➜ page 6—Video  
systems).  
PAL60: When connected to a PAL television  
NTSC: When connected to an NTSC television  
(For Asia: “NTSC” is the factory preset.)  
Yes: Converted to 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz  
Disc  
SETUP  
[Note]  
Audio  
English  
≥Signals are converted to either 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz despite the above  
settings if the signals have a sampling frequency of over 96 kHz, or the  
disc has copy protection.  
≥Some equipment cannot handle sampling frequencies of 88.2 kHz, even  
if they can handle 96 kHz. Read your equipment’s operating instructions  
for details.  
Audio  
PCM Down Conversion (➜ page 19)  
Dolby Digital (➜ page 19)  
No  
Yes  
Subtitle  
Menus  
Automatic  
English  
Bitstream  
PCM  
PCM  
Off  
PCM  
SELECT  
TAB  
DTS Digital Surround (➜ page 19)  
MPEG§5 (➜ page 19)  
Bitstream  
Bitstream  
On  
Ratings  
Level 8  
Dynamic Range Compression (Dolby Digital only)  
Change the dynamic range for late night viewing.  
≥The QUICK SETUP screen appears when you press [SETUP] the  
first time after purchase (➜ page 7).  
Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround and MPEG§  
Bitstream (Factory preset for Dolby Digital):  
Select if the equipment you connected can decode the signal.  
Audio during Search§8  
Choose whether to have sound during search.  
On  
Off  
2
Press [2, 1] to select the menu’s tab.  
The screen changes to display the menu.  
PCM (Factory preset for DTS Digital Surround and MPEG§):  
Select if the equipment you connected cannot decode the signal.  
Display  
Menu Language  
Choose the language for these menus and the on-screen messages.  
§4 English  
§5 English  
Español  
Français  
Français  
Português Svenska  
Español  
Deutsch  
Disc ,. Video ,. Audio ,. Display ,. Others  
^------------------------------------------------------------------------J  
Italiano  
Nederlands  
§ MPEG: Units for the Middle East, South Africa, Russia, Australia and  
N.Z.  
3
4
Press [3, 4] to select the item you want to  
change and press [ENTER].  
§6 English  
On-Screen Messages  
Choose whether to show on-screen messages or not.  
On  
Off  
IMPORTANT  
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the option and  
press [ENTER].  
The screen now shows the menu again.  
If the equipment you connected cannot decode the signal, the  
setting must be changed to PCM. If not, signals the equipment  
cannot process will be output by this unit, causing high levels of  
noise which can damage your hearing and the speakers.  
FL Dimmer  
Changes the brightness of the unit’s display.  
Bright  
Dim  
Auto:The display is dimmed during play, but brightens  
when you perform operations such as slow-  
motion, search, and pause.  
To return to the previous screen  
Press [RETURN].  
To exit the SETUP menu  
Press [SETUP].  
Others  
Mixed disc – Audio & Stills (DVD-S35 only)  
Select the type of file played on discs containing both JPEG and WMA/MP3.  
(Reload the disc for the setting to be effective.)  
Audio (MP3/WMA)  
Stills (JPEG)  
DVD-Video Mode§5§6  
Select how to play pictures contained on some DVD-Audio.  
The setting returns to “Off” when you remove the disc or turn the unit off.  
Language code list  
Off: DVD-Audio are played as DVD-Audio.  
On: You can play DVD-Video content on DVD-Audio.  
Abkhazian:  
Afar:  
Afrikaans:  
Albanian:  
Ameharic:  
Arabic:  
Armenian:  
Assamese:  
Aymara:  
6566 Byelorussian:  
6565 Cambodian:  
6570 Catalan:  
8381 Chinese:  
6577 Corsican:  
6582 Croatian:  
7289 Czech:  
6669 Georgian:  
7577 German:  
6765 Greek:  
9072 Greenlandic:  
6779 Guarani:  
7282 Gujarati:  
6783 Hausa:  
7565 Kashmiri:  
6869 Kazakh:  
6976 Kirghiz:  
7576 Korean:  
7178 Kurdish:  
7185 Laotian:  
7265 Latin:  
7583 Mongolian:  
7575 Nauru:  
7589 Nepali:  
7579 Norwegian:  
7585 Oriya:  
7679 Pashto, Pushto: 8083 Slovenian:  
7778 Serbo-Croatian: 8372 Tigrinya:  
8473  
8479  
8482  
8475  
8487  
8575  
8582  
8590  
8673  
8679  
6789  
8779  
8872  
7473  
8979  
9085  
7865 Shona:  
7869 Sindhi:  
7879 Singhalese:  
7982 Slovak:  
8378 Tonga:  
8368 Turkish:  
8373 Turkmen:  
8375 Twi:  
Demo  
Off  
On: A demonstration of the on-screen displays  
starts. Press any button to stop it.  
8376 Ukrainian:  
8379 Urdu:  
6983 Uzbek:  
8385 Vietnamese:  
8387 Volapük:  
8386 Welsh:  
8476 Wolof:  
8471 Xhosa:  
8465 Yiddish:  
8484 Yoruba:  
8469 Zulu:  
7665 Persian:  
7065 Somali:  
6583 Danish:  
6588 Dutch:  
6865 Hebrew:  
7876 Hindi:  
7387 Latvian, Lettish: 7686 Polish:  
8076 Spanish:  
8084 Sundanese:  
8065 Swahili:  
8185 Swedish:  
QUICK SETUP (➜ page 7)  
Answer questions to make basic settings.  
§1 The original language of each disc is selected.  
§2 Input a code number with the numbered buttons (➜ page 19).  
§3 If the language selected for “Audio” is not available, subtitles of that  
language will automatically appear if available on that disc.  
§4 Units for U.S.A., Canada and with PX printed on the outer packaging  
§5 Units for the Middle East, South Africa, Russia, Australia and N.Z.  
Yes  
No  
7273 Lingala:  
7285 Lithuanian:  
7383 Macedonian:  
7378 Malagasy:  
7365 Malay:  
7165 Malayalam:  
7384 Maltese:  
7465 Maori:  
7678 Portuguese:  
7684 Punjabi:  
7775 Quechua:  
7771 Rhaeto-Romance:8277 Tagalog:  
7783 Romanian:  
7776 Russian:  
7784 Samoan:  
7773 Sanskrit:  
7782 Scots Gaelic:  
7779 Serbian:  
Azerbaijani:  
Bashkir:  
Basque:  
6590 English:  
6665 Esperanto:  
6985 Estonian:  
6978 Hungarian:  
6979 Icelandic:  
6984 Indonesian:  
7079 Interlingua:  
7074 Irish:  
§6 Units for Asia.  
§7 Prohibits play of DVD-Video with corresponding ratings recorded on  
Bengali; Bangla: 6678 Faroese:  
8279 Tajik:  
8285 Tamil:  
8377 Tatar:  
8365 Telugu:  
7168 Thai:  
8382 Tibetan:  
them.  
Bhutani:  
Bihari:  
Breton:  
Bulgarian:  
Burmese:  
6890 Fiji:  
§8 Audio will be heard when playing some DVD-Audio despite the settings  
you make here.  
6672 Finnish:  
6682 French:  
6671 Frisian:  
7789 Galician:  
7073 Italian:  
7082 Japanese:  
7089 Javanese:  
7176 Kannada:  
7487 Marathi:  
7578 Moldavian:  
8472  
6679  
18  
19  
Troubleshooting guide  
Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not  
solve the problem:  
In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or e-mail [email protected], or web site  
(http://www.panasonic.com).  
In Canada, contact Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, web site (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized  
Servicentre closest to you.  
In other areas, consult your dealer.  
Picture  
Page  
–
The SETUP menus and other  
screens shown on the television  
are displayed incorrectly.  
Colors appear faded.  
≥The unit and television are using different video systems.  
[Units\for\the\Middle\East,\South\Africa,\Russia,\Australia\and\N.Z.]  
Use a multi-system or PAL television.  
[Units\for\other\areas]  
Use a multi-system or NTSC television.  
Sound  
Power  
Page  
No sound.  
Distorted sound.  
≥Check the connections.  
≥Check the volume on the equipment you have connected.  
≥Ensure that the input settings on the other equipment are correct.  
≥Turn ADVANCED SURROUND off if it causes distortion.  
≥Output from this unit will be in stereo (two channels) when ADVANCED SURROUND is on. Turn  
ADVANCED SURROUND off if you are using three or more speakers.  
≥If the “D.MIX” indicator on the display goes out while playing a multi-channel DVD-Audio disc, sound  
only comes from the front left and right speakers. Read the disc’s instructions for details.  
≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restore normal play after changing the speed.  
≥Noise may occur when playing WMA files.  
4, 5  
–
–
15  
15  
No power.  
≥Insert the AC power supply cord securely into the household AC outlet.  
4
–
The unit is automatically switched ≥The unit automatically switches to standby after approximately 30 minutes in the stop mode. Turn the  
to the standby mode.  
power back to ON.  
≥The SLEEP timer functioned.  
9
Operation  
–
No response when buttons  
pressed.  
≥Some operations may be prohibited by the disc.  
≥The unit may not be operating properly due to lightning, static electricity or some other external factor.  
Reset procedure:  
–
–
16  
Press [POWER Í/I] to switch the unit to the standby mode and then back to ON.  
Alternatively, press [POWER Í/I] to switch the unit to the standby mode, disconnect the AC power  
supply cord, and then reconnect it.  
Piercing noise comes from the  
speakers.  
≥If you have connected this unit to other equipment through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal,  
ensure you have selected the correct settings for “Dolby Digital”, “DTS Digital Surround” and  
“MPEG§” in the SETUP menus’ Audio menu.  
19  
§For the Middle East, South Africa, Russia, Australia and N.Z.  
No operations can be performed  
with the remote control.  
≥Check that the batteries are installed correctly.  
≥The batteries are depleted: Replace them with new ones.  
≥Point the remote control at the remote control sensor and operate.  
7
7
3
Effects do not work.  
≥DIALOGUE ENHANCER and ADVANCED SURROUND do not work when the unit is outputting  
bitstream signals.  
–
Play doesn’t start (or stops  
immediately) when you press  
[1] (PLAY).  
≥Condensation has formed: Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to evaporate.  
–
6
6
≥ADVANCED SURROUND does not work if you have changed the play speed.  
16  
≥This unit cannot play discs other than the ones listed in these operating instructions.  
≥You can only play DVD-Video if their region number is the same or includes the same region number as  
the unit or if the DVD-Video is marked “ALL”. Confirm the region number for the unit on the rear panel.  
≥The disc may be dirty and may require cleaning.  
≥Ensure that the disc is installed with the label of the side to be played facing upwards.  
≥Check that the DVD-RAM has something recorded on it.  
Unit displays  
“NoPLAY”  
≥You inserted a disc the unit cannot play; insert one it can.  
≥You inserted a blank DVD-RAM.  
6
–
6
8
–
“CHECK”  
≥Disc is dirty: Wipe it clean.  
6
–
“H∑∑”  
∑∑ stands for a number.  
≥Trouble may have occurred. The number following “H” depends on the status of the unit.  
Reset procedure:  
Press [POWER Í/I] to switch the unit to the standby mode and then back to ON. Alternatively, press  
[POWER Í/I] to switch the unit to the standby mode, disconnect the AC power supply cord, and then  
reconnect it.  
Cannot select alternative  
languages.  
≥This function depends on software availability.  
≥Try selecting from the disc’s menu if one is available.  
–
8
No menu play.  
No subtitles.  
≥This function depends on software availability.  
–
≥This function depends on software availability.  
–
≥Subtitles are cleared from the television. Display the subtitles.  
≥Subtitle position is wrong. Adjust the position.  
14  
14  
≥If the service numbers fail to clear, note the service number and contact a qualified service person.  
–
“NoDISC”  
≥You haven’t inserted a disc: Insert one.  
≥You haven’t inserted the disc correctly: Insert it correctly.  
–
8
Soundtrack and/or subtitle  
language is not the one selected  
with the SETUP menus.  
≥This function depends on software availability.  
–
Television displays  
Cannot change angle.  
≥This function depends on software availability. Even if a disc has a number of angles recorded, these  
angles may be recorded for specific scenes only.  
–
–
“Cannot display group xx, picture ≥You are trying to display incompatible pictures.  
xx”  
–
You have forgotten your ratings  
password.  
Reset all the settings to Factory  
Preset.  
≥While stopped, press and hold [D] and [;] on the unit and then also press and hold [<] on  
the unit until “Initialized” disappears from the television. Turn the unit off and on again.  
All settings will return to the default values.  
“The progressive out is set to  
“Disable””  
≥Go to Video in the SETUP menus, and select “Enable” in “Progressive Out (Component)”.  
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No on-screen display or only  
partially displayed.  
≥Go to Display in the SETUP menus, and select “On” for “On-Screen Messages”.  
≥Press [DISPLAY], and press [2, 1] to highlight the Bar Position icon, then press [3, 4] to adjust the  
position.  
18  
16  
The unit doesn’t play the data type ≥Reload the disc for the setting to be effective. Press [<] to open the tray, then press [1] (PLAY) to  
–
(WMA/MP3 or JPEG) selected in  
“Mixed disc – Audio & Stills” in  
the SETUP menu.  
start play.  
The disc’s menu is displayed in a ≥Go to Disc in the SETUP menus, and select the preferred language for “Menus”.  
different language.  
18  
Picture  
Maintenance  
Picture distorted.  
Menu not displayed correctly.  
≥Some distortion is normal during SEARCH.  
–
≥Restore the zoom ratio to a1.00.  
≥Set the subtitle position to 0.  
≥Set “4:3 Aspect” to “Normal”.  
15  
14  
17  
Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth.  
≥Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.  
No picture.  
≥Check the connection.  
≥Make sure the television is on.  
≥Ensure the television’s video input setting (e.g., VIDEO 1) is correct.  
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–
–
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.  
The picture shown on the  
television is not normal.  
(The sides of the picture are cut  
off, the picture is stretched  
horizontally, or black bands  
appear at the top and bottom of  
the screen.)  
≥Go to Video in the SETUP menus, and change “TV Aspect” to suit your television.  
≥Use the television to change the aspect to the correct one.  
If your television cannot change the aspect when input is progressive, try changing “4:3  
Aspect” with the on-screen menu icons.  
≥Turn off the zooming feature of your television if you are using Variable Zoom.  
≥Ensure that the unit is connected directly to the television, and is not connected through a video  
cassette recorder.  
7, 18  
–
17  
Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942, 5,956,674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762 and other world-wide  
patents issued and pending. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. © 1996, 2000 Digital  
Theater Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.  
15  
4
Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, and 4,819,098, licensed for limited viewing uses only.  
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property  
rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision  
Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse  
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.  
There is ghosting when  
progressive output is on.  
≥Change “Video output mode” to “480I” so “PROG.” on the display goes out. This problem is caused  
by the editing method or material used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlace  
output.  
17  
17  
Picture quality is poor.  
≥Check the settings in the On-Screen Menu Icons’ Picture Menu.  
20  
21  
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.)  
Guía de referencia rápida en español  
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,  
Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America  
One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094  
Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric  
of Puerto Rico, Inc.  
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5  
DVD-S31 no es compatible con WMA o JPEG. Las referencias a éstos son aplicables únicamente a DVD-S35.  
Conexión a un televisor  
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985  
Panasonic DVD Player/Recorder  
Televisor  
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SETUP  
AUDIO VIDEO  
IN  
IN  
SLEEP  
SETUP  
OPEN/CLOSE  
Limited Warranty  
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Limited Warranty Coverage  
Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions  
A.SRD  
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If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or  
workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales  
Company (collectively 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, or (b)  
replace it with a new or a refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be  
made by the warrantor.  
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship,  
and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty  
ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which  
are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from  
accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty  
installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper  
maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use  
(such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product,  
service by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer, or  
damage that is attributable to acts of God.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
CINEMA  
D.ENH  
A la toma de  
CA del hogar  
rojo blanco amarillo  
GROUP CANCEL  
S10  
Cable de audio/  
vídeo  
(suministrado)  
Cable de  
alimentación de  
CA (suministrado)  
:, 9  
6, 5  
Product or Part Name  
DVD Player  
Parts  
Labor  
PAUSE  
∫
1
;
One (1) Year  
One (1) Year  
Ninety (90) Days  
One (1) Year  
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED  
WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL  
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS  
PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. (As  
examples, this excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the servicer, loss of  
media or images, data or other recorded content. The items listed are not excluive, but  
are for illustration only.) ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING  
THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF  
THE LIMITED WARRANTY.  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
TOP  
PLAY LIST  
rojo blanco amarillo  
DVD Recorder  
TOP MENU,  
DIRECT NAVIGATOR  
3, 4, 2, 1  
ENTER  
MENU,  
PLAY LIST  
MENU  
Rechargeable  
MENU  
Batteries, DVD-RAM  
Disc (in exchange for  
defective item)  
Ten (10) Days  
Not Applicable  
ENTER  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT  
(PCM/BITSTREAM)  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
(480P/480I)  
AUDIO OUT  
During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts”  
warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must carry-in or mail-in your  
product during the warranty period. If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they  
are not warranted. This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in  
the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original  
purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as is”. A purchase receipt or other  
proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service.  
DISPLAY  
RETURN  
Y
DISPLAY  
RETURN  
PB  
L
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential  
damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may  
not apply to you.  
AC IN  
SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE/PAGE QUICK REPLAY  
PR  
R
OPTICAL  
VIDEO OUT  
S
VIDEO OUT  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which  
vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the  
warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the problem is not  
handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s Consumer Affairs  
Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.  
Reproducción básica  
Instalación rápida  
Carry-In or Mail-In Service  
For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or visit  
Panasonic Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com  
For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales Company (787)-750-4300 or fax  
(787)-768-2910.  
La pantalla Instalación rápida aparece cuando usted pulsa [SETUP]  
por primera vez después de adquirir el aparato y le ayuda a efectuar  
los ajustes necesarios.  
1. Pulse [Í] para encender el aparato.  
Si el disco contiene ambos datos de audio (WMA y MP3) y  
JPEG, compruebe el ajuste “Disco mixto Audio/Imág. fija” en el  
menú de INSTALACIÓN. Seleccione “Imá. fija (JPEG)” para  
reproducir JPEG o “Audio (MP3/WMA)” para reproducir WMA/  
MP3.  
2. Pulse [<] para abrir la bandeja del disco y coloque el disco en la  
bandeja con la etiqueta mirando hacia arriba.  
3. Pulse [1] (PLAY).  
PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED  
WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.  
Preparación  
Customer Services Directory  
Encienda el televisor y seleccione en él la entrada de vídeo apropiada  
según las conexiones del reproductor.  
For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer Locations, and  
all Customer Service inquiries please contact:  
1-800-211-PANA (7262), Monday–Friday 9 am–9 pm; Saturday–Sunday 9 am–7 pm, EST.  
or send e-mail:  
[email protected]  
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855  
1. Pulse [Í] para encender el aparato.  
2. Pulse [SETUP] para visualizar la pantalla QUICK SETUP.  
3. Pulse [3, 4] para seleccionar “Español” y pulse [ENTER].  
4. Pulse [3, 4] para seleccionar “Sí” y pulse [ENTER].  
5. Pulse [3, 4] para seleccionar el elemento y pulse [ENTER].  
≥Idioma de audio  
Pulse [∫].  
Parada  
“!” parpadea en el visualizador. Pulse [1] (PLAY)  
para reanudar desde esta posición. Vuelva a pulsar  
[∫] para cancelar la posición.  
≥Idioma de los subtítulos  
≥Aspecto de su televisor  
≥Salida progresiva  
Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com  
You can purchase parts, accessories or  
locate your nearest servicenter by visiting  
our Web Site.  
Accessory Purchases:  
Pulse [;].  
Pausa  
Pulse [1] (PLAY) para reanudar la reproducción.  
6. Pulse [ENTER] y después [SETUP] para finalizar los ajustes.  
1-800-332-5368 (Customer Orders Only)  
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-866-605-1277  
Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent,  
WA 98032  
Pulse [:] (hacia atrás) o [9] (hacia adelante).  
Salto de grupo [JPEG]  
Pulse [4] (hacia atrás) o [3] (hacia adelante).  
Salto de  
elementos  
Para volver a la pantalla anterior  
Pulse [RETURN].  
(6 am to 5 pm Monday–Friday; 6 am to 10:30 am Saturday; PST)  
(Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, Check)  
Pulse [6] (hacia atrás) o [5] (hacia adelante).  
Pulse [1] (PLAY) para reanudar la reproducción.  
Búsqueda  
Para disfrutar del vídeo progresivo  
Durante la pausa, pulse [6] (hacia atrás) o [5]  
(hacia adelante).  
Pulse [1] (PLAY) para reanudar la reproducción.  
A cámara  
lenta  
Preparación  
Service in Puerto Rico  
≥Conecte los terminales de entrada de vídeo componente a un  
televisor compatible de 480P.  
≥En Instalación rápida, ponga “Salida progresiva” en “Activar” (➜  
anterior).  
Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company/Factory Servicenter:  
Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985  
Phone (787) 750-4300 Fax (787) 768-2910  
Durante la pausa, pulse [2] (hacia atrás) o [1]  
(hacia adelante).  
Pulse y mantenga pulsado para cambiar en  
sucesión.  
O bien, pulse [;] varias veces para avanzar cuadro  
a cuadro.  
Cuadro a  
cuadro  
F0102NY1082  
1. Pulse [DISPLAY] para visualizar los menús de iconos.  
Product Service  
1. Damage requiring service—The unit should be serviced by qualified  
service personnel if:  
4. Safety check—After repairs or service, ask the servicer to perform  
safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper working condition.  
2. Mientras se resalta el icono del extremo izquierdo, pulse [3, 4]  
para seleccionar “Picture Menu”.  
3. Pulse [2, 1] para seleccionar “Video Output Mode”.  
Pulse [3, 4, 2, 1] para seleccionar un elemento y  
[ENTER] para confirmar.  
Menús  
(a) The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been damaged; or  
(b) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or  
(c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or  
(d) The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in  
performance; or  
(e) The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.  
2. Servicing—Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that described  
in these operating instructions. Refer all other servicing to authorized  
servicing personnel.  
3. Replacement parts—When parts need replacing ensure the servicer  
uses parts specified by the manufacturer or parts that have the same  
characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutes may  
result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.  
O bien, pulse los botones numerados.  
Pulse [TOP MENU] para visualizar el menú superior.  
Pulse [MENU] para visualizar un menú.  
Pulse [RETURN] para visualizar un menú. [VCD]  
Para visualizar Navegador Directo [RAM]  
Pulse [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].  
Para visualizar el Menú de listas de reproducción  
[RAM]  
Pulse [PLAY LIST].  
Product information  
For product information or assistance with product operation:  
N
480I  
In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at  
1-800-211-7262, or e-mail [email protected], or web  
site (http://www.panasonic.com).  
Video Output Mode  
4. Pulse [3, 4] para seleccionar “480P”.  
5. Pulse [RETURN] hasta que desaparezcan los menús.  
In Canada, contact Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at  
1-800-561-5505, web site (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized  
Servicentre closest to you.  
In other areas, consult your dealer.  
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23  
Glossary  
Bitstream  
DTS (Digital Theater Systems)  
Interlace and progressive output  
NTSC, the video signal standard, has 480  
interlaced (I) scan lines, whereas progressive  
scanning uses twice the number of scan lines.  
This is called 480P.  
The digital form of multi-channel data (e.g.  
5.1 channel) before decoding.  
Decoder  
This surround system is used in many movie  
theaters around the world. There is good  
separation between the channels, so realistic  
A decoder restores coded audio signals on DVDs sound effects are possible.  
to normal.  
Dolby Digital  
This is a method of coding digital signals  
developed by Dolby Laboratories. Apart from  
Dynamic range  
Dynamic range is the difference between the  
lowest level of sound that can be heard above  
I/P/B  
MPEG 2, the video compression standard  
adopted for use with DVD-Video, codes frames  
the noise of the equipment and the highest level using these 3 picture types.  
stereo (2-channel) audio, these signals can also of sound before distortion occurs.  
be multi-channel audio. A large amount of audio Film and video  
I: Intra coded picture  
This picture has the best quality and is the  
best to use when adjusting the picture.  
information can be recorded on one disc using  
this method.  
DVD-Videos are recorded using either film or  
video. Usually, film is recorded at 24 frames per P: Predictive coded picture  
Dolby Pro Logic  
second, the rate movies are filmed at, while  
video is recorded at 30 frames per second.  
Frame still and field still  
Frames are the still pictures that make moving  
pictures. About thirty are shown each second. A  
frame still may appear blurred but overall quality  
is high.  
This picture is calculated based on past I or  
P-pictures.  
B: Bidirectionally-predictive coded picture  
This picture is calculated by comparing past  
and future I and P-pictures so it has the  
lowest volume of information.  
A surround system where a 4-channel audio  
track is recorded as 2 channels and then is  
restored to 4 channels for play. The surround  
channel is monaural and can reproduce up to 7  
kHz.  
Linear PCM (pulse code modulation)  
Two fields appear alternately to make up one  
These are uncompressed digital signals, similar  
frame. A field still is not blurred but picture quality to those found on CDs.  
is lower.  
Specifications  
Signal system:  
[For\U.S.A.\and\Canada]  
[For\units\with\PX\printed\on\the\outer\packaging]  
NTSC  
[For\others] PAL 625/50, PAL525/60, NTSC  
Operating temperature range:  
i5 to i35 oC (i41 to i95 oF)  
Operating humidity range:  
5 to 90 % RH (no condensation)  
Discs played [8 cm (3 z) or 12 cm (5 z)]:  
(1) DVD-RAM (DVD-VR compatible)  
(2) DVD-Audio§1  
S-video output:  
Y output level:  
C output level:  
[For\U.S.A.\and\Canada]  
[For\units\with\PX\printed\on\the\outer\packaging]  
(3) Dynamic range:  
≥DVD (linear audio):  
≥CD audio:  
(4) Total harmonic distortion:  
≥CD audio:  
Digital audio output:  
Optical digital output:  
Pickup:  
Wave length:  
Laser power:  
[For\U.S.A.\and\Canada]  
[For\units\with\PX\printed\on\the\outer\packaging]  
1 Vp-p (75 ≠)  
100 dB  
98 dB  
0.0025 %  
Optical terminal  
658 nm/790 nm  
NTSC; 0.286 Vp-p (75 ≠)  
[For\others\  
NTSC; 0.286 Vp-p (75 ≠)  
PAL; 0.300 Vp-p (75 ≠)  
S terminal  
Output connector:  
Number of connectors:  
Component video output:  
[For\U.S.A.\and\Canada]  
1 system  
(3) DVD-Video  
(4) DVD-R (DVD-Video compatible)  
(5) CD-Audio (CD-DA)  
(6) Video CD  
(7) SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107)  
(8) CD-R/CD-RW  
[For\units\with\PX\printed\on\the\outer\packaging]  
(480P/480I)  
[For\others\] (NTSC: 480P/480I, PAL: 576I)  
CLASS IIa/CLASS I  
CLASS 2/CLASS 1  
[For\others]  
Power supply:  
[For\U.S.A.\and\Canada\  
Y output level:  
1 Vp-p (75 ≠)  
0.7 Vp-p (75 ≠)  
0.7 Vp-p (75 ≠)  
Pinjack  
AC 120 V, 60 Hz  
PB output level:  
PR output level:  
Output connector:  
[For\Russia,\Australia\and\N.Z.]  
AC 220–240 V, 50 Hz  
AC 110–240 V, 50/60 Hz  
(CD-DA, Video-CD formatted discs)  
[For\others]  
Power consumption:  
[For\U.S.A.\and\Canada\  
[For\others\  
(9) MP3/WMA§2  
(Y: green, PB: blue, PR: red)  
Number of connectors:  
1 system  
14 W  
14 W  
≥Maximum number of tracks and groups  
recognizable: 999 tracks and 99 groups  
≥Compatible compression rate:  
MP3: between 32 kbps and 320 kbps  
WMA§2:between 48 kbps and 192 kbps  
(10) JPEG§2  
≥Exif Ver 2.1 JPEG Baseline files  
≥Maximum number of pictures and groups  
recognizable:  
3000 pictures and 300 groups  
≥Picture resolution:  
between 320 x 240 and 6144 x 4096  
pixels (sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)  
Video output:  
Audio output:  
Output level:  
Output connector:  
2 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB)  
Pin jack  
Dimensions: 430 (W)k267 (D)k60 (H) mm  
[16 15/16z (W)k10 8/16z (D)k2 7/16z (H)]  
Number of connectors: 2 channel:1 system  
Audio performance:  
(1) Frequency response:  
≥DVD (linear audio):  
Mass:  
2.1 kg (4.7 lb.)  
Power consumption in standby mode:  
[For\U.S.A.\and\Canada\  
[For\others]  
1 W  
approx. 2 W  
4 Hz–22 kHz (48 kHz sampling)  
4 Hz–44 kHz (96 kHz sampling)  
[Note]  
Specifications are subject to change without  
notice. Mass and dimensions are approximate.  
§1 Units for the U.S.A., Canada, and with PX  
printed on the outer packaging are not  
compatible with DVD-Audio.  
≥DVD-Audio§1  
:
4 Hz–88 kHz (192 kHz sampling)  
≥CD audio:  
(2) S/N ratio:  
≥CD audio:  
4 Hz–20 kHz  
115 dB  
Output level:  
Output connector:  
Number of connectors:  
1 Vp-p (75 ≠)  
Pin jack  
1 system  
§2 DVD-S31 is not compatible with WMA and  
JPEG.  
[For\U.S.A.]  
[For\Canada]  
pr  
Panasonic Consumer Electronics  
Company, Division of Matsushita  
Electric Corporation of America  
One Panasonic Way Secaucus,  
New Jersey 07094  
http://www.panasonic.com  
Panasonic Sales Company,  
Panasonic Canada Inc.  
5770 Ambler Drive  
Mississauga, Ontario  
L4W 2T3  
Division of Matsushita Electric  
of Puerto Rico, Inc. (“PSC”)  
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5  
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina,  
Puerto Rico 00985  
www.panasonic.ca  
[For\units\with\PX\printed\on\the\outer\packaging]  
[For\others]  
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Panasonic Marketing Europe G.M.B.H. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.  
Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/  
Corporate Management Division for  
the Americas  
Sales Office for North America  
Tokyo Panasonic Sales Section  
32nd Floor, World Trade Center 4-1,  
Hamamatsu-cho, 2-Chome, Minato-Ku,  
Tokyo 105-6132, Japan  
Wiesbaden N. (a Division of Panasonic  
Marketing G.M.B.H.)  
Military Sales Department  
6200 Wiesbaden-Biebrich,  
Hagenauerstr. 43  
RQT6933-1P  
Germany  
F1202YU1122  
C 2002 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.  

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