Panasonic DVD-S55 Operating Instructions Manual

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RQT697414 Advanced operationsIncreasing your enjoyment of movies and musicSome discs have multiple soundtracks, subtitle languages and cameraangles, and you can change them during play.≥“–” or “– –” is displayed instead of the language number incircumstances such as when no language is recorded on the disc.[VCD] (SVCD only)Soundtrack and subtitle numbers may change even if correspondingsoundtracks are not recorded.[RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD]During playPress [AUDIO].[RAM] [VCD] [DVD-A][DVD-V]The number changes each time you press the button.≥“D.MIX” indicates that a multi-channel soundtrack can be down-mixed totwo channels.≥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, twosoundtrack numbers will normally be shown when you press [AUDIO].The soundtrack currently playing is number 1.≥You can also use this button to turn the vocals on and off on karaokediscs. Read the disc’s instructions for details.≥Refer to [B] (➜ page 17) for audio signal type details.[DVD-A] (Moving picture part) [DVD-V] [VCD] (SVCD only)You can change the subtitle language and turn the subtitles on and off.[RAM]You can turn the subtitles on and off.During playPress [SUBTITLE].The number changes each time you press the button.≥In some cases, the subtitle language is not changed to the selected oneimmediately.≥If the subtitles overlap closed captions recorded on discs, turn thesubtitles off.To clear/display the subtitles1. Press [SUBTITLE].2. Press [1]. ([DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD])3. Press [3, 4] to select “OFF” or “ON”.∫ Changing the position andbrightness of the subtitles1. While the subtitle icon is on the screen,press [2, 1] to highlight “SubtitlePosition” or “Subtitle Brightness”.2. Press [3, 4] to adjust.≥Adjust position between 0 and s60 in 2 unit steps.≥For brightness, select “Auto” so the brightness adjusts automaticallyagainst the background, or a level between 0 and s9.[DVD-A] (Moving picture part) [DVD-V]During playPress [ANGLE/PAGE].The angle changes each time you press the button.[RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3]You can enjoy higher quality audio by stopping the video signal.During playPress [AUDIO ONLY].≥AUDIO ONLY is canceled if you press the button again or turn the unitoff.[Note]≥Video is output when you stop the disc and during operations such assearch.≥The television screen can appear unusual while video signals are notbeing output.Changing soundtracks, subtitles and anglesSoundtracksEach time you press the button:LR ) L ) R^-------------------nSoundtrack playingSoundtrack selectedA.SRDAUDIO ONLYDEPTH ENHGROUPDIRECT NAVIGATORTOPMENUDISPLAYSUBTITLEPLAY MODE ZOOMAUDIO ANGLE/PAGE QUICK REPLAYPOSITIONMEMORYDOUBLERE-MASTERRETURNMENUPLAY LISTSKIPSTOPPLAYSLOW/SEARCHCANCEL32198S1007654PAUSEENTERSUBTITLEAUDIO ONLYA. SRDDEPTH ENHAUDIOANGLE/PAGEDOUBLERE-MASTERZOOM3, 4, 2, 1ENTERD EDOUBLE RE-MASTER ZOOM MODEDOWN UPOPEN/CLOSE7 Í/ IZoom indicatorZOOM MODEZoom dialDOUBLE RE-MASTER1 2/0 chDigitale.g. [RAM]192k24b 2chLPCM113/2.1 chDigital1 EnglishDVDMPEG 4PGMA B C D SLEEPRND A BJPEG ZOOM PG SDAV AV MP 3 GRP TTL TRCK CHAP D.MIX RMTR A.ONLY P.PCM PROG. D.N.R.R CD WMMSubtitlesAnglesTo enjoy even higher quality sound—AUDIO ONLYI love youEnglishON1Je t’aimeFrenchON2e.g. [DVD-V]00Subtitle positionSubtitle brightness1 2RQT697415 Advanced operations[RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD] (2-channel or over only)Enjoy a surround-like effect when using 2 front speakers (SP) orheadphones (HP) (connect the unit to equipment that has a headphonejack). The effect broadens when playing discs with surround effects andsound seems to come from speakers either side of you.Press [A.SRD].Each time you press the button:To change the modePress [2] and then [3, 4] to select “SP” or “HP”.Optimum seating positionspeakers>Distance A = Television’s width≥This does not work or has lesseffect with some discs.≥Turn off if it causes distortion.≥Do not use in combination withsurround effects on otherequipment.(For analog connection)[RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [CD]Discs recorded with 2-channel LPCM at 44.1 kHz or 48 kHzThis feature gives you a more natural sound by adding the higherfrequency signals not recorded on the disc.[WMA] [MP3]Discs recorded at 44.1 kHz or 48 kHzThis feature reproduces the frequencies lost during recording to give youa sound closer to the original.During playPress [DOUBLE RE-MASTER].Each time you press the button:[DVD-A]During playPress [ANGLE/PAGE].The page changes each time you press the button.[RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD][DVD-A] (Moving picture part)Change the zoom ratio so the picture expands to the optimum size to fillthe screen.During playPress [ZOOM] to select the preset aspect ratio.The zoom ratio changes each time you pressthe button.The popup shows the video format suited to theratio.4:3 Standard ) European Vista ) 16:9 Standard: ;Cinemascope2 ( Cinemascope1 ( American VistaRefer to the disc’s instructions and “Screen size” below for the aspect ratioof the picture.∫ Making fine adjustments to the zoom ratioWhile the ZOOM icon is displayed:Press [3, 4].The ratio changes in 0.01 units between 1.00 and 1.60 and in 0.02 unitsbetween 1.60 and 2.00.∫ On the main unit1. Press [ZOOM MODE].Each time you press the button:2. Turn and hold the zoom dial.UP (right): to zoom inDOWN (left):to zoom outTo restore the original ratioPress [ZOOM] until the ratio returns to 1.00.The ratio also returns to 1.00 when you open the disc tray or switch theunit to standby. The ratio may return to 1.00 when a menu is displayed.∫ Screen sizeMovies are made using a variety of screen sizes.Reduce the rough noise in the background to give a greater feeling ofdepth.Press [DEPTH ENH].Each time you press the button:0 ) _1 ) _2 ) _3 ) _4^____________b≥This does not work while using Cinema 1 or 2 (➜ page 19, Picturemode).Advanced Surround[#llll{--SP1/HP1:vNatural effectSP2/HP2:vEmphasized effectSP OFF/HP OFF: Cancel (Factory preset)Double Re-master – Enjoying more natural soundSetting [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [CD]Type of music[WMA] [MP3]Effect level1 High tempo (e.g., pops and rock) Light2 Various tempos (e.g., jazz) Medium3 Low tempo (e.g., classical) StrongOFF Off OffSelecting still pictures – Page SkipDVDMPEGMPEG4PGMPGMA BB C D SLEEPSLEEPRNDRND A BJPEGJPEG ZOOMZOOM PGPG SDSDAV AAV MPMP3 GR CDCD WMWMMSP 1ASpeaker Speaker3 to 4 timesdistance ASeating position1/96kHzOutput sampling frequencyPAGE 1Variable Zoom function[#llll{--Manual Zoom Mode:vMake fine adjustments (the zoomindicator lights)Preset Zoom Mode:vSelect a preset ratio to suit the images(the zoom indicator lights)Zoom Mode OffDepth Enhancerx1.00Zoom - 4:3 Standard=European Vista (1.66:1)American Vista (1.85:1)Cinemascope 1 (2.35:1)Cinemascope 2 (2.55:1)16:9 Standard4:3 Standardi1