Panasonic DVD Player DVD S38 User Manual

Operating Instructions  
DVD/CD PLAYER  
Model No. DVD-S58  
DVD-S38  
DVD-S58  
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 read the instructions completely.  
Please keep this manual for future reference.  
(DVD-S58 only)  
Model number sufx “EB” denotes UK model.  
EB GN GA GU GJ GC GF GW  
VQT2R61-1  
 
Safety precautions  
Placement  
Foreign matter  
Set the unit up on an even surface away  
from direct sunlight, high temperatures,  
high humidity, and excessive vibration.  
These conditions can damage the  
cabinet and other components, thereby  
shortening the unit’s service life. Do not  
place heavy items on the unit.  
Do not let metal objects fall inside the  
unit. This can cause electric shock or  
malfunction.  
Do not let liquids get into the unit. This  
can cause electric shock or malfunction.  
If this occurs, immediately disconnect the  
unit from the power supply and contact  
your dealer.  
Voltage  
Do not spray insecticides onto or into the  
unit. They contain ammable gases which  
can ignite if sprayed into the unit.  
Do not use high voltage power sources.  
This can overload the unit and cause  
a re. Do not use a DC power source.  
Check the source carefully when setting  
the unit up on a ship or other place where  
DC is used.  
Service  
Do not attempt to repair this unit by  
yourself. If sound is interrupted, indicators  
fail to light, smoke appears, or any other  
problem that is not covered in these  
instructions occurs, disconnect the AC  
mains lead and contact your dealer or  
an authorized service center. Electric  
shock or damage to the unit can occur  
if the unit is repaired, disassembled or  
reconstructed by unqualied persons.  
AC mains lead protection  
Ensure the AC mains lead is connected  
correctly and not damaged. Poor  
connection and lead damage can cause  
re or electric shock. Do not pull, bend, or  
place heavy items on the lead.  
Grasp the plug rmly when unplugging  
the lead. Pulling the AC mains lead can  
cause electric shock. Do not handle the  
plug with wet hands. This can cause  
electric shock.  
Extend operating life by disconnecting  
the unit from the power source if it is not  
to be used for a long time.  
 
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Unit and disc care  
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.  
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of  
Dolby Laboratories.  
Maintenance  
Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth  
– Never use alcohol, paint thinner or  
benzine to clean this unit.  
– Before using chemically treated cloth,  
read the instructions that came with  
the cloth carefully.  
– Cleaning of the lens is generally not  
necessary although this depends on  
the operating environment.  
– Do not use commercially available  
lens cleaners as they may cause  
malfunction.  
Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent  
#: 5,451,942 & other U.S. and worldwide patents  
issued & pending. DTS and the Symbol are registered  
trademarks and DTS Digital Out and the DTS  
logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product includes  
software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.  
HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Denition Multimedia  
Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of  
HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other  
countries.  
DivX® is a registered trademark of DivX, Inc., and is  
used under license.  
Clean discs  
– Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe  
This product incorporates copyright protection  
technology that is protected by U.S. patents and  
other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright  
protection technology must be authorized by Rovi  
Corporation, and is intended for home and other  
limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized  
by Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering or  
disassembly is prohibited.  
dry.  
Disc handling precautions  
NOTE:  
DVD-S58 for the United Kingdom and Republic  
of Ireland is used in the illustrations unless  
otherwise mentioned.  
Illustrations shown may be different between  
models and countries.  
– Handle discs by the edges to avoid  
inadvertent scratches or ngerprints  
on the disc.  
– Do not attach labels or stickers to  
discs.  
– Do not use record cleaning sprays,  
benzine, thinner, static electricity  
prevention liquids or any other solvent.  
– Do not use the following discs:  
– Discs with exposed adhesive from  
removed stickers or labels (rented  
discs etc.).  
– Discs that are badly warped or  
cracked.  
– Irregularly shaped discs, such as  
heart shapes.  
 
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Table of contents  
Caution for AC Mains Lead...................... 2  
Safety precautions ................................... 3  
Placement.............................................. 3  
Voltage................................................... 3  
AC mains lead protection....................... 3  
Foreign matter........................................ 3  
Service................................................... 3  
Unit and disc care..................................... 4  
Maintenance .......................................... 4  
Disc handling precautions...................... 4  
General Information ................................. 6  
Accessories............................................ 6  
Region codes......................................... 6  
Playback from disc................................... 7  
Playable discs and supported formats ... 7  
Product Overview..................................... 8  
Front and Rear panels ........................... 8  
Remote Control...................................... 9  
Inserting Batteries................................ 10  
Connections............................................ 11  
Connecting to television....................... 11  
Connecting digital AV receiver ............. 14  
Connecting the AC mains lead............. 14  
Getting Started ....................................... 15  
Step 1:  
Using the Language setup menu......... 27  
Using the Audio setup menu................ 27  
Using the Video setup menu................ 28  
Using the Other setup menu................ 28  
Specications ......................................... 30  
Troubleshooting...................................... 31  
Glossary.................................................. 33  
Selecting the Proper Video Input ......... 15  
Step 2:  
Setting up Progressive Scan feature.... 15  
Step 3:  
Selecting the matching color system ... 16  
Step 4: Setting the language................ 16  
Playback Features.................................. 18  
Starting disc playback.......................... 18  
Basic playback controls........................ 18  
Operations for video playback  
(DVD/VCD/SVCD)................................ 19  
Viewing the disc playback  
information ........................................... 20  
Repeat play modes.............................. 20  
Special Features.................................. 21  
Special VCD & SVCD Features ........... 21  
Playing MP3/JPEG............................... 22  
Playing a DivX® disc............................. 23  
Use HDMI CEC protocol...................... 24  
DVD Menu Options ................................. 25  
Using the System setup menu............. 25  
 
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General Information  
Accessories  
Region codes  
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1
2
Audio/Video cable  
(K2KA2BA00003)  
This DVD player is designed to support  
the Region Management System.  
Conrm the region number for the unit  
on the rear panel. Check the regional  
code number on the disc package. If  
the number does not match the player’s  
region number, the player may be unable  
to play back the disc.  
Remote Control  
(N2QAJA000002)  
Batteries for remote control  
Tips:  
The accessories and their shape will  
differ depending on the country or  
area where the unit was purchased.  
Product numbers correct as of  
February 2010. These may be subject  
to change.  
Tips:  
It may not be possible to play CD-  
R/RW or DVD-R/RW in all cases due  
to the type of disc or condition of the  
recording.  
If you are having trouble playing a  
certain disc, remove the disc and try  
a different one. Improperly formatted  
disc will not play on this DVD Player.  
(For the United Kingdom and Republic of  
Ireland customers)  
Sales and Support Information  
Customer Care Centre  
Region  
Discs that can  
be played  
U.S.A. and  
Canada regions  
For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3852  
For customers within the Republic of Ireland:  
01 289 8333  
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Visit our website for product information  
U.K and  
Europe regions  
Direct Sales at Panasonic UK  
Asia Pacic,  
Taiwan  
For customers: 0844 844 3856  
Order accessory and consumable items for  
your product with ease and condence by  
phoning our Customer Care Centre Monday–  
Thursday 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Friday 9:30  
a.m.–5:30 p.m. (Excluding public holidays)  
Or go on line through our Internet Accessory  
Most major credit and debit cards accepted.  
All enquiries transactions and distribution  
facilities are provided directly by Panasonic  
UK Ltd.  
Australia,  
New Zealand,  
Latin America  
Russia and  
India regions  
China  
It couldn’t be simpler!  
Also available through our Internet is direct  
shopping for a wide range of nished  
products, take a browse on our website for  
further details.  
 
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Playback from disc  
IMPORTANT!  
Super Video CD  
If ‘ ’ appears on the TV screen  
:
when a button is pressed, it means  
the function is not available on the  
current disc or at the current time.  
DVD discs and players are designed  
with regional restrictions. Before  
playing a disc, make sure the disc  
is for the same zone as your player.  
+RW  
+R  
+R DL  
Video*1  
*1 Finalizing is necessary.  
*2 The le extensions has to be ‘.JPG’ or  
‘.JPEG’.  
*3 ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended  
formats)  
Playable discs and supported  
formats  
This unit is compatible with multi-session.  
This unit is not compatible with packet writing.  
*4 Picture resolution: between 34 × 34 and 6144  
× 4096 pixels (sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)  
Motion JPEG is not supported.  
*5 The total combined maximum number of  
recognizable picture contents and folders:  
9999 picture contents and 188 folders.  
*6 Files that have been altered, edited or saved  
with computer picture editing software may  
not be displayed.  
*7 The le extensions has to be ‘.mp3’.  
*8 Compression rate: 32 kbps to 320 kbps  
Sampling rate: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz  
*9 Not compatible with ID3 tags.  
*10 The le extensions has to be ‘.DIVX,.divx,’  
‘.AVI,’ or ‘.avi’.  
Using this DVD player, you can play back  
the following discs:  
DVD Video  
DVD-Video format  
DVD-RW  
DVD-Video format*1  
DVD-R  
DVD-R DL  
DVD-Video format*1,  
JPEG*2*3*4*5*6,  
MP3*3*7*8*9, DivX*3*10*11*12*13  
CD-R  
*11 (For the United Kingdom and Republic of  
Ireland)  
CD-DA, JPEG*2*3*4*5*6,  
MP3*3*7*8*9, DivX*3*10*11*12*13  
Video CD, Super Video CD  
Subtitle text le is supported.  
(For others)  
Subtitle text le is not supported.  
*12 Plays all versions of DivX video (including  
DivX 6) with standard playback of DivX media  
les.  
CD-RW  
CD-DA, JPEG*2*3*4*5*6,  
MP3*3*7*8*9, DivX*3*10*11*12*13  
Video CD, Super Video CD  
Audio CD  
CD-DA  
Certied to the DivX Home Theater Prole  
V3.0.  
GMC (Global Motion Compensation) not  
support.  
*13 The total combined maximum number of  
recognizable le contents and folders:  
9999 le contents and 188 folders (include  
root folder).  
Video CD  
(Formats 1.0, 1.1, 2.0)  
Tips: Some discs cannot be played on this DVD player due to the conguration and characteristics of  
the disc, or due to the condition of recording and authoring software that was used.  
 
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Product Overview  
Front and Rear panels  
1
2
3
4 5  
3 Disc tray  
4 g (Stop)  
– Stops playback  
5 q (Play)  
– Starts playback  
1 Standby/on switch (8)  
– Press to switch the unit from on to  
standby mode or vice versa. In standby  
mode, the unit is still consuming a small  
amount of power.  
2 ; OPEN/CLOSE  
– Opens/closes the disc tray  
(For the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland)  
DVD-S58  
1
DVD-S38  
1
2
34 5  
6
4 3 2  
6
D
I
GITAL AUDI  
O
OUT  
DIGITAL  
A
U
DI  
O
O
UT  
AV OUT  
(
PCM/ BITSTREAM)  
(PCM/  
B
ITSTREAM)  
AV  
AV  
VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO OUT  
COMPONENT VI DEO OUT  
AUDI  
O
OUT  
AUDIO OUT  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
(For others)  
DVD-S58  
1
DVD-S38  
1
2
34 5  
4 3 2  
DI GI TA L A U DI  
O
O U T  
DIGITALA  
U
DI  
O
O
UT  
AV OUT  
(
PCM/ BITSTREAM)  
(PCM/  
B
ITSTREAM)  
VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO OUT  
COMPONENT VI DEO OUT  
AUDI  
O
OUT  
AUDIO OUT  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
1 (AC mains lead)  
4 AUDIO OUT (L, R)  
– Connects to a standard AC outlet  
2 VIDEO OUT  
– Connects to Video input of a TV  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (YPBPR)  
– Connects to Component Video input of  
a TV  
3 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (PCM/  
BITSTREAM) (COAXIAL)  
– Connects to Audio input of a TV, an  
amplier, receiver or stereo audio device  
5 HDMI AV OUT (DVD-S58 only)  
– Connects to HDMI input of a TV, an  
amplier or receiver  
6 AV (For the United Kingdom and  
Republic of Ireland only)  
– Connects to Scart input of a TV  
– Connects to coaxial Audio input of a  
digital audio equipment  
 
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Product Overview  
Remote Control  
1 Standby/on switch ^ To switch the DVD player to  
standby mode or ON  
DISPLAY– Displays information on TV screen during  
playback  
ュリヴヱロモヺ ヰヱユワ ヤロヰヴユ  
OPEN/CLOSE ; – Opens/closes the disc tray  
2 Numeric keypad – Selects numbered items in a  
menu  
3 SEARCH MODE– Starts to select the point  
4 TOP MENU– Shows Top menu  
MENU – Shows Menu  
1
2
ヴユモンヤラチヮヰュユ  
ヒパ  
3
ヵヰヱチヮユワヶ  
ヴユヵヶヱ  
ヮユワヶ  
4
5
5 e r w q  
e/r – Cursor buttons for moving up/down  
w/q – Cursor buttons for moving to the left or right  
OK – Conrms menu selection  
SETUP – Enters or exits the system setup menu  
RETURN – Come/go back  
ンユヵヶンワ  
ヴレリヱ  
ヴユモンヤラ  
6
7
8
ヴヵヰヱ  
ヱロモヺ ヱモヶヴユ  
ョンモヮユ  
ヤモワヤユロ  
6 SKIP  
ンユヱユモヵ  
モノャチンユヱユモヵ ヴロヰヸ  
u – Skips to previous title/chapter/track  
i – Skips to next title/ chapter/track  
SEARCH  
ヴヶャヵリヵロユ  
ンモワュヰヮ  
モワヨロユ  
モヶュリヰ  
・ヰヰヮ  
9
ヱンヰヨンモヮ  
t – Starts fast reverse  
y – Starts fast forward  
7 STOP g – Stops playback  
PLAY/PAUSE q/h – Starts or pauses playback  
FRAME 0 – Plays Video frame by frame  
8 REPEAT – Selects various repeat mode  
A-B REPEAT – Repeats playback from point A to B  
on a disc  
SLOW – Starts slow motion playback  
CANCEL – Clear the input information  
9 SUBTITLE – Switches between different subtitle  
ANGLE – Switches the camera angle during  
playback  
AUDIO – Changes soundtracks  
ZOOM – Changes zoom ratio  
RANDOM – Starts random playback  
PROGRAM – Starts program playback  
 
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Product Overview  
Inserting Batteries  
CAUTION  
Danger of explosion if battery is  
incorrectly replaced. Replace only  
with the same or equivalent type  
recommended by the manufacturer.  
Dispose of used batteries according to  
the manufacturer’s instructions.  
1 Open the battery compartment of remote  
control.  
2 Insert two batteries type R03 or AAA,  
following the indications (+/–) inside the  
compartment.  
3 Close the cover.  
CAUTION!  
Remove batteries if they are  
exhausted or if the remote control  
is not being used for a long time.  
Do not mix old and new or different  
types of batteries in combination.  
Batteries contain chemical  
substances, so they should be  
disposed of properly.  
Do not heat or expose to ame.  
Do not leave the battery(ies) in  
an automobile exposed to direct  
sunlight for a long period of time  
with doors and windows closed.  
Keep the AAA R03 batteries out  
of reach of children to prevent  
swallowing.  
Using the remote control to operate  
the system  
1 Aim the remote control directly at the  
remote sensor on the front panel.  
2 Do not put any objects between the  
remote control and the DVD Player while  
operating the DVD Player.  
 
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Connections  
– Peripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated.  
– Do not place the unit on ampliers/receivers or equipment that may become hot. The  
heat can damage the unit.  
– Before making any connections we suggest you temporarily disconnect all the units  
from AC power.  
– Do not connect video signals through a video recorder. Due to copy guard protection  
the picture may not be displayed properly.  
Connecting to television  
Using an AV Connection (AV Jack)  
(For the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland only)  
AV IN  
AV IN  
21-pin SCART cable  
21-pin SCART cable  
DIGITALAUDIOOUT  
(PCM/BITSTREAM)  
DI GI TA L A U DI  
O
O U T  
AV OUT  
(
PCM/ BITSTREAM)  
AV  
AV  
VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO OUT  
AUDIO OUT  
COMPONENT VI DEO OUT  
AUDI  
O
OUT  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
DVD-S58  
DVD-S38  
Proceed to DVD Menu Options > {Video}. ( page 25)  
Using a Video Connection (VIDEO OUT Jack)  
AUDIO IN  
AUDIO IN  
R
L
VIDEO IN  
R
L
VIDEO IN  
Audio/Video cable  
(included)  
Audio/Video cable  
(included)  
DIGITALAUDIOOUT  
(PCM/BITSTREAM)  
DI GI TA L A U DI  
O
O U T  
AV OUT  
(
PCM/ BITSTREAM)  
AV  
AV  
VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO OUT  
AUDIO OUT  
COMPONENT VI DEO OUT  
AUDI  
O
OUT  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
DVD-S58  
– Connect terminals of the same color.  
DVD-S38  
 
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Connections  
Using a Component Video Connection (COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Jack) (YPBPR)  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO IN  
AUDIO IN  
COMPONENT  
VIDEO IN  
AUDIO IN  
R
L
R
L
Component  
Video cable  
Component  
Video cable  
Audio/Video  
cable  
(included)  
Audio/Video  
cable  
(included)  
DIGITALAUDIOOUT  
(PCM/BITSTREAM)  
DI GI TA L A U DI  
O
O U T  
AV OUT  
(
PCM/ BITSTREAM)  
AV  
AV  
VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO OUT  
AUDIO OUT  
COMPONENT VI DEO OUT  
AUDI  
O
OUT  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
DVD-S58  
DVD-S38  
– Connect terminals of the same color.  
Proceed to Getting started > Step 2 for Progressive Scan set up. ( page 15)  
 
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Connections  
Using a HDMI Connection (HDMI AV OUT Jack) (DVD-S58 only)  
With HDMI compatible television  
With HDMI compatible television and  
amplier  
HDMI IN  
HDMI cable  
HDMI IN  
HDMI OUT  
HDMI cable  
HDMI IN  
HDMI cable  
DI GI TA L A U DI  
O
O U T  
DI GI TA L A U DI  
O
O U T  
AV OUT  
AV OUT  
(
PCM/ BITSTREAM)  
(
PCM/ BITSTREAM)  
AV  
AV  
VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO OUT  
COMPONENT VI DEO OUT  
AUDI  
O
OUT  
COMPONENT VI DEO OUT  
AUDI  
O
OUT  
– Please use High Speed HDMI Cables that have the HDMI logo (as shown on the  
cover). When outputting 1080p signal, please use HDMI cables 5.0 meters or less. It is  
recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.  
Recommended part number:  
RP-CDHS15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHS30 (3.0 m), RP-CDHS50 (5.0 m), etc.  
– Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.  
– AUDIO terminals become impossible to use according to the kind of the cable that you  
use.  
Proceed to DVD Menu Options > {HDMI CEC}. ( page 26)  
 
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Connections  
Connecting digital AV receiver  
COAXIAL IN  
COAXIAL IN  
AV Receiver  
Coaxial cable  
Coaxial cable  
DIGITALAUDIOOUT  
(PCM/BITSTREAM)  
DI GI TA L A U DI  
O
O U T  
AV OUT  
(
PCM/ BITSTREAM)  
AV  
AV  
VIDEO OUT  
VIDEO OUT  
AUDIO OUT  
COMPONENT VI DEO OUT  
AUDI  
O
OUT  
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
DVD-S58  
DVD-S38  
Set the DVD Player’s Digital Audio Out to PCM or Bitstream depending on the  
capabilities of your Receiver (see DVD Menu options > {Audio Out}). ( page 27)  
Tip:  
If the audio format of the Digital Output does not match the capabilities of your  
receiver, the receiver will produce a strong, distorted sound or no sound at all.  
Connecting the AC mains lead  
FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM, REPUBLIC OF  
IRELAND, SAUDI ARABIA, KUWAIT AND  
AFRICA ONLY  
READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS  
LEAD ON PAGE 2 BEFORE CONNECTION.  
After everything is connected properly, plug in the AC mains lead to the mains  
socket.  
Never make or change any connections with the standby/on switched on.  
– This unit consumes a small amount of  
The socket outlet shall be installed near the  
AC power even when turned off. In the  
interest of power conservation, if you will  
not be using this unit for an extended  
period of time, it can be disconnected.  
equipment and easily accessible.  
The mains plug of the power supply cord  
shall remain readily operable.  
To completely disconnect this apparatus  
from the AC Mains, disconnect the power  
supply cord plug from AC receptacle.  
 
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Getting Started  
Before you start...  
Step 1: Selecting the Proper  
Video Input  
– Ensure that you have connected this  
DVD player to a progressive scan TV  
using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  
or HDMI AV OUT (DVD-S58 only).  
– Ensure that you have completed the  
basic installation and set-up.  
1 Turn on your TV.  
1 Press 8 on the DVD player to turn it on.  
2 Turn on the TV and select the correct  
video input.  
The DVD background screen appears  
on the TV.  
3 If you are using external equipment,  
(such as audio system or surround  
sound receiver), turn it on and select the  
appropriate input source for the DVD  
player output. Refer to the equipment  
user’s manual for detail.  
2 Press ^ on the remote control to turn on  
the DVD player.  
3 Select the correct video Input channel.  
The DVD background screen appears  
on the TV.  
4 Press SETUP.  
5 Press e r to select {SYSTEM}, then  
press q.  
6 Press e r repeatedly to select {Video},  
then press q.  
7 Select {Progressive}, then press OK to  
conrm.  
The menu will appear on the TV.  
8 Press w to select {YES} and press OK to  
conrm.  
9 If necessary, turn on your TV progressive  
scan mode (refer to your TV user manual).  
The setup is now completed and you  
can enjoy a high quality picture.  
Step 2: Setting up Progressive  
Scan feature  
(for Progressive Scan TV only)  
The progressive scan displays twice  
the number of frames per seconds than  
interlaced scanning (ordinary normal TV  
system). With nearly double the number  
of lines, progressive scan offers higher  
picture resolution and quality.  
To deactivate Progressive Scan  
manually:  
In Step 7, wait for 15 seconds without  
doing the procedure after the menu  
appears for the auto recovery.  
Tip:  
There are some progressive scan  
TVs and High-Denition TVs that are  
not fully compatible with this unit,  
resulting in an unnatural picture when  
playing back a DVD VIDEO disc in  
the progressive scan mode. In such  
a case, turn off the progressive scan  
feature on both the DVD player and  
your TV.  
 
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Getting Started  
Tips:  
Step 3: Selecting the matching  
color system  
Before changing the current TV color  
setting, ensure that your TV supports  
the ‘selected TV System’.  
The color system of the DVD player, disc  
and TV should match in order for the disc  
to play. Before changing the TV system,  
determine the color system of your TV.  
1 Press SETUP.  
2 Press e r to select {SYSTEM} and  
press q.  
3 Press e r to select {TV System} and  
press q.  
Step 4: Setting the language  
The language options are different  
depending on your country or region.  
On-Screen Display (OSD) Language  
The On-screen language for the system  
menu will remain as you set it, regardless  
of various disc languages.  
4 Use e r to select one of the options  
below:  
{NTSC}  
1 Press SETUP.  
2 Press e r to select {LANGUAGE} and  
press q.  
3 Press e r to select {OSD} and press q.  
4 Press e r to select a language and  
press OK.  
Select this if the connected TV has the  
NTSC color system. It will change the  
video signal of a PAL disc and output it to  
NTSC format.  
{PAL}  
Select this if the connected TV has the  
PAL color system. It will change the video  
signal of an NTSC disc and output it to  
PAL format.  
{PAL60}  
Select this if the connected TV has the  
PAL 60 color system. It will change the  
video signal of an NTSC disc and output  
it to PAL 60 format.  
{Auto}  
(For the United Kingdom and Republic of  
Ireland)  
Select this if the connected TV has the  
PAL color system. It will change the video  
signal of an NTSC disc and output it to  
PAL 60 format.  
(For others)  
Select this if the connected TV is  
compatible with both NTSC and PAL. The  
output format will be in accordance with  
the video signal of the disc.  
5 Select an item and press OK.  
Tips: The underlined option is the factory default setting.  
Press w to go back to previous menu item, press SETUP to exit the menu item.  
 
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Getting Started  
Audio, Subtitle and Disc menu  
languages  
You can choose your own preferred  
language or soundtrack from audio,  
subtitles and DVD menu languages. If the  
language selected is not available on the  
disc, the disc’s default language will be  
used instead.  
1 Press SETUP.  
2 Press e r to select {LANGUAGE} and  
press q.  
3 Press e r to select one of the options  
below, and press q.  
{Audio}  
Select this to change disc soundtrack  
language.  
{Subtitle}  
Select this to change the subtitle  
language.  
{Menu}  
Select this to change the language of the  
disc menu.  
4 Press e r to select a language and  
press OK to conrm.  
5 Repeat Steps 3 - 4 for other language  
settings.  
Tips:  
Press w to go back to previous menu item, press SETUP to exit the menu item.  
 
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Playback Features  
Starting disc playback  
Basic playback controls  
1 Turn on the TV and select the correct  
video input.  
Unless otherwise stated, all operations  
described are based on remote control use.  
2 Press 8 to turn on the DVD player.  
3 Press OPEN/CLOSE ; to open the disc  
tray.  
4 Place a disc into the disc tray with the  
label facing up, then press OPEN/CLOSE  
; to close the disc tray.  
Pausing playback  
1
During playback, press PLAY/PAUSE q/h  
to pause playback and display a still picture  
Sound will be muted.  
.
2 To resume normal playback, press PLAY/  
For double-sided discs, load the side  
which you want to play facing up.  
5 Playback may start automatically.  
If not, press PLAY/PAUSE q/h.  
If a disc menu appears on the TV, see  
next page > Using the disc menu.  
If the child lock was activated for the  
inserted disc, you have to enter your four-  
digit password (see DVD Menu options >  
PAUSE q/h again.  
Skipping title/chapter/track  
To select sequentially  
Press SKIP u / i to go to the  
previous or next title/chapter/track.  
To select directly (chapter/track only)  
Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter  
valid chapter/track number.  
Password). ( page 29)  
See the next few pages for other  
playback features under ‘ Playback  
features ’.  
e.g., 5:  
5
>
15: 10 1 5  
=
Stopping playback  
Tips:  
Do not overturn the DVD player while  
disc loading, playing or ejecting.  
Do not close the disc tray manually  
even if the standby/on switched off.  
Press STOP g.  
The stopped position is memorized.  
Resume play function  
Press PLAY/PAUSE q/h to restart from  
this position.  
The position is cleared if the tray is  
opened or you press STOP g several  
times to display ‘g’ on TV’s display.  
Tips:  
Screen saver will start automatically if  
the disc playback is stopped for about  
5 minutes.  
The player will automatically switch to  
Power Standby mode if you do not press  
any buttons for about 25 minutes after the  
disc has stopped playing (only when {Auto  
Power Off} is set to {On}) ( page 26).  
Tips: The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs.  
Always refer to the instructions supplied with the discs.  
 
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Playback Features  
Forward/Reverse Searching  
Operations for video playback  
(DVD/VCD/SVCD)  
You can fast forward or fast reverse a  
disc during playback and select a desired  
search speed.  
Using the disc menu  
For DVD,VCD, SVCD,CD  
Depending on the disc, a menu may  
appear on the TV screen once you load  
in the disc.  
1 Press t or y once or more during  
playback to select the required speed:  
X2, X4, X8, X20 (backward or forward).  
Sound will be muted (DVD/VCD/CD).  
2 To return to normal speed, press PLAY/  
PAUSE q/h.  
To select a playback feature or item  
Use w q e r keys then press OK or  
numeric keypad (0-9) on the remote to  
start playback.  
Slow motion playback  
To access or remove the menu  
Press MENU.  
1 Press SLOW repeatedly to select the  
required speed.  
2 To return to normal speed, press PLAY/  
PAUSE q/h.  
Zooming in  
This function allows you to enlarge the  
picture on the TV screen and to pan  
through the enlarged picture.  
1 During playback, press ZOOM repeatedly  
to display the picture with different scales.  
Use w q e r keys to pan through the  
enlarged picture.  
Playback will continue.  
2 Press ZOOM repeatedly to return to the  
original size.  
Tips: The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs.  
Always refer to the instructions supplied with the discs.  
 
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Playback Features  
Viewing the disc playback  
information  
Repeat play modes  
The repeat play options vary depending  
on the disc type.  
Press REPEAT repeatedly to select the  
following repeat modes.  
You can view the disc information (such  
as current title/chapter/track number,  
current playing time on the disc) without  
interrupting the disc playback.  
For DVD  
During playback, press DISPLAY  
repeatedly.  
– REP CHAPTER (currently playing  
chapter)  
A list of available current disc  
information appears on the TV screen.  
– REP TITLE (currently playing title)  
– REP ALL (entire disc)  
– REP OFF (cancel)  
Selecting title/chapter/track on the  
disc information  
For VCD, Audio CD  
– REP 1 (currently playing track)  
– REP ALL (entire disc)  
– REP OFF (cancel)  
1 Press SEARCH MODE, then use w q  
keys to select an option.  
2 Use numeric keypad (0-9) to enter  
valid title/chapter/track number or hours,  
minutes and seconds from left to right  
in the time edit box, then press OK.  
Playback will change to the chosen time  
or to the selected title/chapter/track.  
For DVD  
Tip:  
For VCD, repeat playback is not  
possible if the PBC mode is switched  
on.  
Repeating a section within a  
chapter/track  
{TT XX/XX CH XXX/XXX}: displays the  
total available title and chapters in the  
disc and enables you to select a chapter  
for viewing.  
{z XX:XX:XX}: displays the elapsed play  
time in the disc and enables you to select  
the hour, minute and second for viewing.  
For Super VCD or VCD  
You can repeat the playback of a specic  
segment within a title/chapter/track. To do  
this, you must mark the start and end of  
the segment you want.  
1 Press A-B REPEAT to choose your  
starting point ‘REPEAT A-’.  
{TRK XX/XX}: displays the total available  
tracks in the disc and enables you to  
select a track for viewing.  
{z XX:XX:XX}: displays the elapsed play  
time in the disc and enables you to select  
the hour, minute and second for viewing.  
2 Press A-B REPEAT again at your chosen  
end point ‘REPEAT A-B’.  
The section from point ‘REPEAT  
A-’ to ‘REPEAT A-B’ will now repeat  
continuously.  
3 Press A-B REPEAT the third time to exit  
(A-B CANCEL).  
Tips: The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs.  
Always refer to the instructions supplied with the discs.  
 
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Playback Features  
To clear the whole program  
In Step 3, use e r w q keys to select  
Special Features  
CLEAR’, and press OK.  
Changing the Audio Language  
Special VCD & SVCD Features  
For DVD  
Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the  
audio language that the DVD title being  
viewed offers.  
Playback Control  
For VCD with Playback Control (PBC)  
feature (version 2.0 only)  
Press MENU to toggle between  
PBC: On’ and ‘PBC: Off’.  
For VCD  
Press AUDIO repeatedly to select the  
audio channel (Stereo, Mono L, Mono R,  
Mix Mono).  
If you select ‘PBC: On’, the disc menu  
(if available) will appear on the TV.  
Use the SKIP u / i to turn  
to previous/next page or use the  
Numeric keypad (0-9) to select a play  
option.  
Subtitles  
Press SUBTITLE repeatedly to select the  
subtitle language.  
Angle  
If you want to skip the index menu and  
playback directly from the beginning  
Press MENU to select ‘PBC: Off’.  
Press ANGLE repeatedly to select the  
angle.  
Frame by frame  
1 Press FRAME 0 to advance a disc  
frame by frame ahead.  
2 To resume normal playback, press PLAY/  
PAUSE q/h.  
Random playback  
Press RANDOM to start playback in  
random order.  
Program playback  
1 Press PROGRAM.  
The program menu appears on the TV  
screen.  
2 Use e r w q keys to select an option.  
3 Use numeric keypad (0-9) to enter valid  
title/chapter/track number.  
To cancel: Press CANCEL.  
4 Use e r w q keys to select ‘PLAY’, and  
press OK.  
 
21  
Playback Features  
Playback selection  
Playing MP3/JPEG  
General Operation  
During playback, you can;  
Press SKIP u / i to select another  
track/le in the current folder.  
Press PLAY/PAUSE q/h repeatedly to  
pause/resume playback.  
1 Load an MP3/JPEG disc.  
The data disc menu appears on the  
TV screen.  
2 Press w q to select the menu and press  
OK.  
Repeat  
3 Press e r to select the folder, and press  
Press REPEAT repeatedly to select the  
following repeat modes.  
REP 1  
– Keep a JPEG image still on the screen  
or play an MP3 le repeatedly.  
REP DIR  
OK.  
4 Press e r to select a track/le, and  
press OK.  
Playback will start.  
(JPEG only)  
– Play all the same type of les in the  
selected folder repeatedly.  
REP ALL  
In Step 4, when you press MENU instead  
of OK, thumbnail pictures will appear.  
Use e r w q to select one of the  
pictures, and press OK to start playback.  
In Step 4, when you press PLAY/PAUSE  
q/h instead of OK, you can start the  
slide show.  
Play all the same type of les on the discs.  
REP OFF  
Turn off REPEAT mode.  
Zooming Picture (JPEG)  
1 During playback, press ZOOM repeatedly  
to display the picture with different scales.  
Use w q e r keys to pan through the  
enlarged picture.  
2 Press ZOOM repeatedly to return to the  
original size.  
Playing MP3 music and JPEG picture  
simultaneously (DVD-S58 only)  
When you start JPEG playback by using  
a disc that contains MP3 music and  
JPEG picture les, you can listen to MP3  
music simultaneously.  
Playback with Multi-angle (JPEG)  
Tip:  
During playback, press e r w q to  
rotate the picture on the TV screen.  
Some les on JPEG disc may be  
distorted during playback due to the  
conguration and characteristics of the  
disc.  
During simultaneous playback, it is not  
possible to select a le of MP3.  
During simultaneous playback, fast  
forward/reverse or slow forward is not  
available.  
e : reverse the picture up and down by 180º  
r : reverse the picture right and left by 180º  
w : rotate the picture anti-clockwise by 90º  
q : rotate the picture clockwise by 90º  
Tip:  
It may not be possible to play certain  
JPEG discs due to the conguration  
and characteristics of the disc or  
condition of the recording.  
Tips: The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs.  
Always refer to the instructions supplied with the discs.  
 
22  
Playback Features  
The remaining number of plays  
decreases each time a program is  
played. However, when playing from  
the point where play was previously  
stopped, the remaining number of  
plays does not decrease due to the  
resume play function.  
Playing a DivX® disc  
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO:  
DivX® is a digital video format created by  
DivX, Inc. This is an ofcial DivX Certied  
device that plays DivX video. Visit www.  
divx.com for more information and  
software tools to convert your les into  
DivX video.  
Displaying subtitles text  
(For the United Kingdom and Republic  
of Ireland only)  
1 Load a DivX disc.  
The data disc menu appears on the  
TV screen.  
2 Press w q to select the menu and press  
OK.  
You can display subtitles text onto the  
DivX video disc on this unit. This function  
has no relation to the subtitles specied  
in DivX standard specications and has  
no clear standard. The operation might  
be different or it may not operate properly  
depending on the way the le was made  
or the state of this unit (playing, stopped,  
3 Press e r to select the folder, and press  
OK.  
4 Press e r to select a le, and press  
PLAY/PAUSE q/h.  
Playback will start.  
etc.). See Subtitles ( page 21).  
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND:  
This DivX Certied® device must be  
registered in order to play DivX Video-on-  
Demand (VOD) content.  
To generate the registration code, locate  
the DivX VOD section in the device setup  
menu.  
Go to vod.divx.com with this code to  
complete the registration process and  
learn more about DivX VOD.  
Tip:  
Subtitle les with the following  
lename extensions (.srt, .sub, .txt)  
are supported but do not appear on  
the le selection menu.  
The subtitle le name has to be saved  
under the same le name as the  
movie in the same folder.  
If the subtitle does not appear  
correctly, change the subtitle language.  
For details, DVD Menu Options >  
{DivX Subtitle} ( page 27).  
You can only play DivX videos that  
were rented or purchased with the DivX  
registration code of this DVD player.  
For details, DVD Menu Options >  
{DivX(R) VOD} ( page 29).  
Regarding DivX VOD content that can  
only be played a set number of times  
Some DivX VOD content can only be played  
a set number of times. When you play this  
content, the remaining number of plays  
is displayed.You cannot play this content  
when the number of remaining plays is zero.  
Tips: The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs.  
Always refer to the instructions supplied with the discs.  
 
23  
Playback Features  
Use HDMI CEC protocol  
(DVD-S58 only)  
The DVD player supports HDMI CEC  
(Consumer Electronics Control) protocol.  
Panasonic does not guarantee 100%  
interoperability with all HDMI CEC  
devices.  
1 Turn on the HDMI CEC operations on the  
TV and other connected devices. See  
TVs/devices manual for details.  
2 You can now enjoy the following HDMI  
CEC controls.  
One Touch Play  
When you press ^, it turns on the TV and  
this DVD player, then disc play starts.  
To enable One-touch play, a video  
disc must be placed in the disc  
compartment before operation.  
System Standby  
When you turn off the TV, all connected  
HDMI CEC devices switch to standby  
mode simultaneously.  
Control with TV’s remote control  
Playback Control  
You can play discs.  
Disc Menu Control  
By displaying the disc menu, you can  
play discs using the disc menu.  
Device Select  
When you select this unit as an input  
source, this unit turns on automatically.  
Tips:  
The default setting for HDMI CEC  
features is on. You can change the  
default setting, see DVD Menu options  
> {HDMI CEC}. ( page 26)  
Tips: The operating features described here might not be possible for certain discs.  
Always refer to the instructions supplied with the discs.  
 
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DVD Menu Options  
This DVD Player setup is carried out  
via the TV, enabling you to customize  
the DVD player to suit your particular  
requirement.  
Video  
1 In ‘SYSTEM’, press e r to select  
{Video}, then press q.  
2 Press e r to select one of the options  
below:  
{Interlace}  
Using the System setup menu  
1 Press SETUP.  
Select when a TV is connected that can  
receive an interlace signal.  
{Progressive}  
Select when a TV is connected that can  
received a progressive signal.  
{RGB/SCART}  
2 Press e r to select ‘SYSTEM’ and press  
q.  
3 Press e r to select below items and  
press q to conrm your selection.  
TV System  
(For the United Kingdom and Republic of  
This menu contains the options for  
Ireland only)  
selecting the color system that matches  
the connected TV. For details, see Getting  
Select when a TV is connected by using  
the 21-pin SCART cable.  
3 Press e r to select a setting and press  
OK to conrm.  
started > Step 3 for details. ( page 16)  
Screen Saver  
1 In ‘SYSTEM’, press e r to select  
{Screen Saver}, then press q.  
2 Press e r to select one of the options  
below:  
{On}  
Select this if the unit starts the screen  
saver after about 5 minutes in the stop  
mode.  
{Off}  
Select this to disable the screen saver.  
Tips: The underlined option is the factory default setting.  
Press w to go back to previous menu item, press SETUP to exit the menu item.  
 
25  
DVD Menu Options  
Resolution  
TV Type  
(DVD-S58 only)  
Set the TV Type on the DVD player  
according to the TV you have connected.  
The format you select must be available on  
the disc. If it is not, the setting for TV display  
will not affect the picture during playback.  
1 In ‘SYSTEM’, press e r to select {TV  
Type}, then press q.  
Select a video resolution that is  
compatible with the TV display capability.  
1 In ‘SYSTEM’, press e r to select  
{Resolution}, then press q.  
{Auto}  
It detects and selects the best supported  
video resolution automatically.  
{480P/576P}, {720P}, {1080i}, {1080P}  
Select a video resolution that best  
supported by the TV. See the TVs manual  
for details.  
2
Press e r select one of the options below:  
{4:3PS}*  
Select this if you have a normal TV and  
want both sides of the picture to be  
trimmed or formatted to t your TV screen.  
{4:3LB}  
Select this if you have a normal TV. In this  
case a wide picture with black bands on  
the upper and lower portions of the TV  
screen will be displayed.  
2 Press e r to select a setting and press  
OK to conrm.  
HDMI CEC  
(DVD-S58 only)  
{16:9}  
This feature is only applicable when you  
connect this DVD player and TV with a  
HDMI cable. See Playback features >  
Select this if you have a wide screen TV. Video  
recorded for 4:3 aspect screen is displayed as  
a 4:3 ratio image in the center of the screen.  
* (For Australia and New Zealand:  
“16:9” is the the factory default setting.)  
{16:9full}  
Select this if you have a wide screen TV. Video  
recorded for 4:3 aspect screen is displayed as  
a horizontally stretched 16:9 image.  
Use HDMI CEC protocol ( page 24).  
1 In ‘SYSTEM’, press e r to select {HDMI  
CEC}, then press q.  
{On}  
Select this to use HDMI CEC protocol.  
{Off}  
Select this to deactivate HDMI CEC  
protocol.  
3 Press e r to select a setting, then press  
OK to conrm your selection.  
2 Press e r to select a setting, then press  
OK to conrm your selection.  
Auto Power Off  
The unit switches to standby mode after  
about 25 minutes in the stop mode.  
1 In ‘SYSTEM’, press e r to select {Auto  
Power Off}, then press q.  
{On}  
Select this to activate.  
{Off}  
Select this to deactivate.  
2 Press e r to select a setting, then press  
OK to conrm your selection.  
Tips: The underlined option is the factory default setting.  
Press w to go back to previous menu item, press SETUP to exit the menu item.  
 
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DVD Menu Options  
Using the Language setup menu  
Using the Audio setup menu  
The language options are different  
depending on your country or region.  
1 Press SETUP.  
2 Press e r to select {LANGUAGE} and  
press q.  
1 Press SETUP.  
2 Press e r select {AUDIO} and press q.  
3 Press e r to select below items and  
press q to conrm your selection.  
Audio Out  
3 Press e r to select below items and  
press q to conrm your selection.  
Set this if you connect a digital AV  
receiver.  
1 In ‘AUDIO’, press e r to select {Audio  
Out}, then press q.  
OSD Language  
This menu contains various language  
options for display language on the  
screen. See Getting Started > Step 4 for  
details.  
{Bitstream}  
Select this if the connected device has  
a built-in multichannel decoder that  
supports one of the multichannel audio  
format (Dolby Digital, DTS).  
Audio, Subtitle, Menu Language  
{PCM}  
These menus contain various language  
options for audio, subtitle and disc menu  
which may be recorded on the DVD. See  
Getting Started > Step 4 for details.  
Select this if the connected device is not  
capable of decoding multichannel audio.  
The DVD player will convert the Dolby  
Digital multichannel signals to PCM  
(Pulse Code Modulation).  
DivX Subtitle  
2 Press e r to select a setting, then press  
OK to conrm your selection.  
(For the United Kingdom and Republic of  
Ireland only)  
You can set the font type that supports  
the recorded DivX subtitle.  
1 In ‘LANGUAGE’, press e r to select  
{DivX Subtitle}, then press q.  
{Latine 1}, {Latine 2}, {Cyrillic},  
{Turkish}  
Select the font type for the recorded title.  
2 Press e r to select a setting, then press  
OK to conrm your selection.  
Dynamic Range  
Adjusts for clarity even when the volume  
is low through compressing the range of  
the lowest sound level and the highest  
sound level. Convenient for late night  
viewing. (Only works with Dolby Digital)  
1 In ‘AUDIO’, press e r to select  
{Dynamic Range}, then press q.  
2 Press e r to select a setting, then press  
OK to conrm your selection.  
Tips: The underlined option is the factory default setting.  
Press w to go back to previous menu item, press SETUP to exit the menu item.  
 
27  
DVD Menu Options  
Using the Video setup menu  
Using the Other setup menu  
1 In disc mode, press SETUP.  
1 Press SETUP.  
2 Press e r to select {OTHER} and press q.  
2
Press e r to select {VIDEO} and press q.  
3 Press e r to select below items and  
3 Press e r to select below items and  
press q to conrm your selection.  
press q to conrm your selection.  
Brightness/Contrast  
Rating  
Increasing the value will brighten the  
picture or vice versa.  
1 In ‘VIDEO’, press e r to select  
{Brightness} or {Contrast}, then press  
q.  
This feature lets you set a playback  
limitation level. The rating levels are from  
0 to 8 and are country dependent.You  
can prohibit the playing of certain discs  
that are not suitable for your children or  
have certain discs played with alternative  
scenes.  
The menu appears.  
2 Press e r to adjust the setting that best  
suit your personal preference.  
3 Press OK to conrm.  
Unlock the disc by entering the four-digit  
password before you can access the  
{Rating} menu.  
1 In ‘OTHER’, press e r to select  
{Password}, then press q.  
Hue  
1 In ‘VIDEO’, press e r to select {Hue},  
then press q.  
2 Press e r to move the slider to adjust  
the hue of the video output.  
3 Press OK to conrm.  
2 Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter  
the four-digit password, then press OK  
(see Password) ( page 29).  
3
Press e to select {Rating}, then press q.  
4 Press e r to select a rating level for the  
disc inserted and press OK.  
Saturation  
To disable parental controls and have  
all discs play, select {8 No Limit}.  
DVDs that are rated above the level you  
selected will not be played unless you  
enter your four-digit password.  
1 In ‘VIDEO’, press e r to select  
{Saturation}, then press q.  
2 Press e r to move the slider to adjust  
the saturation of the video output.  
3 Press OK to conrm.  
Tips:  
This feature will not limit viewing if the  
disc manufacturer did not code the  
disc.  
Sharpness  
You can personalize picture color by  
adjusting sharpness.  
1 In ‘VIDEO’, press e r to select  
{Sharpness}, then press q.  
VCD, SVCD, CD have no level  
indication, so parental control has no  
effect on these type of discs. This also  
applies to most illegal DVDs.  
Some DVDs are not coded with a  
rating though the movie rating may be  
printed on the disc cover. The rating  
level feature does not prohibit play of  
such discs.  
2 Press e r to select a setting , then  
press OK to conrm your selection.  
Tips:  
Press w to go back to previous menu item, press SETUP to exit the menu item.  
 
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DVD Menu Options  
Password  
Default  
You need to enter a four-digit password to  
play a prohibited disc or if prompted for a  
password.  
Setting the Default function will reset all  
options and your personal settings to the  
factory defaults, including your password  
for rating.  
If the disc is locked, set the Rating to (8  
No Limit) to have all discs play.  
1 In ‘OTHER’, press e r to select  
{Password}, then press q.  
You will be prompted to enter  
your four-digit password.  
1 In ‘OTHER’, press e r to select  
{Password}, then press q.  
2 Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter  
the four-digit password, then press OK  
(see Password).  
2 Use the numeric keypad (0-9) to enter  
your old four-digit password, then press  
OK.  
3 Press r to select {Default}, then press q  
to select {Restore}.  
4 Press OK to conrm.  
When doing this for the rst time, key  
All settings will now reset to factory  
in ‘0000’.  
defaults.  
If you forget your old four-digit  
password, key in ‘0000’.  
3 Press q, then enter the new four-digit  
password.  
4 Press OK to conrm.  
DivX(R) VOD  
DivX VOD (Video On Demand)  
registration code allows you to rent and  
purchase movies using the DivX VOD  
service from the internet. For more  
com.  
1 In ‘OTHER’, press e r to select  
{DivX(R) VOD}, then press q.  
The registration code will appear.  
2 Use the registration code to rent or  
purchase the movies from DivX VOD  
instructions and download the movie from  
your computer onto a disc for playback  
on this DVD player.  
Tip:  
All the downloaded movies from DivX  
VOD can only be played back on this  
DVD player.  
Tips:  
Press w to go back to previous menu item, press SETUP to exit the menu item.  
 
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Specications  
[For the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland]  
[For others]  
Signal system:  
Signal system:  
PAL/NTSC  
PAL/NTSC  
Operating temperature range: +5 °C to +35 °C  
Operating humidity range:  
Operating temperature range: +5 °C to +35 °C  
Operating humidity range:  
20 % to 80 % RH (no condensation)  
Video output:  
20 % to 80 % RH (no condensation)  
Video output:  
Output level:  
Output connector:  
1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω)  
Pin jack (1 system)  
AV (21 pin) (1 system)  
(480p/480i: 60 Hz)  
(576p/576i: 50 Hz)  
1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω)  
Output level:  
Output connector:  
Component video output:  
1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω)  
Pin jack (1 system)  
(480p/480i: 60 Hz)  
(576p/576i: 50 Hz)  
1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω)  
Component video output:  
Y output level:  
Y output level:  
PB output level:  
PR output level:  
Output connector:  
0.7 Vp-p (75 Ω)  
0.7 Vp-p (75 Ω)  
PB output level:  
PR output level:  
Output connector:  
0.7 Vp-p (75 Ω)  
0.7 Vp-p (75 Ω)  
Pin jack (Y: green, PB: blue, PR: red)  
Audio output:  
Pin jack (Y: green, PB: blue, PR: red)  
RGB output:  
Output level:  
Output connector:  
Number of connectors :  
Digital audio output:  
Coaxial digital output:  
[DVD-S58] HDMI AV output:  
Output format: 1080p/1080i/720p/576p/480p  
Output connector: Type A (19 pin)  
• This unit supports “HDMI CEC” function.  
LASER Specication  
2 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB)  
Pin jack (1 system)  
2 channel  
Output level:  
Output connector:  
Audio output:  
Output level:  
0.7 Vp-p (75 Ω)  
AV (21 pin) (1 system)  
2 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB)  
Pin jack (1 system)  
AV (21 pin) (1 system)  
2 channel  
Pin jack  
Output connector:  
Number of connectors :  
Digital audio output:  
Coaxial digital output:  
Pin jack  
[DVD-S58] HDMI AV output:  
Class I LASER Product:  
Output format: 1080p/1080i/720p/576p/480p  
Wave Length:  
Output connector:  
Type A (19 pin)  
770 to 800 nm (CD)/645 to 660 nm (DVD)  
• This unit supports “HDMI CEC” function.  
LASER Specication  
Power supply:  
[Australia and New Zealand]  
AC 230 to 240 V, 50 Hz  
Class I LASER Product:  
[Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Africa]  
AC 220 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz  
Wave Length:  
770 to 800 nm (CD)/645 to 660 nm (DVD)  
[India] AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz  
Power supply:  
Power consumption:  
Power consumption in standby mode:  
Less than 1 W  
AC 230 to 240 V, 50 Hz  
Approx. 10 W  
[Others] AC 110 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz  
Power consumption:  
Power consumption in standby mode:  
Less than 1 W  
Approx. 10 W  
Dimensions (W x D x H):  
[DVD-S58]:430 mm x 209 mm x 38 mm  
Dimensions (W x D x H):  
[DVD-S58]:430 mm x 209 mm x 38 mm  
[DVD-S38]: 360 mm x 209 mm x 38 mm  
[DVD-S58] Approx. 1.8 kg  
[DVD-S38]: 360 mm x 209 mm x 38 mm  
[DVD-S58] Approx. 1.8 kg  
Mass:  
Mass:  
[DVD-S38] Approx. 1.6 kg  
[DVD-S38] Approx. 1.6 kg  
Specications are subject to change without  
Specications are subject to change without  
notice.  
notice.  
 
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Troubleshooting  
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, consult your dealer for  
instructions.  
Problem  
Solution  
No power.  
– Press 8 on the front of the DVD player to turn on  
the system.  
– Make sure the AC mains socket has power.  
Remote control does not work.  
– Aim the remote control directly at the sensor on  
the front of the DVD player (not towards TV).  
– Remove any obstacles between DVD player and  
the remote control.  
– Batteries are weak, replace the batteries.  
– Check the polarities of the batteries are as  
indicated on the remote control (± signs).  
No picture.  
Turn on your TV and set to the correct Video In  
channel for the DVD player.  
– Check the video connection between the DVD  
player and the TV.  
The picture is distorted or black & white  
during playback.  
– The disc does not match with the TV color system  
standard (PAL/NTSC).  
– The disc is dirty, clean the disc.  
– Sometimes a small amount of picture distortion  
may appear. This is not a malfunction.  
– Make sure that progressive output has not  
been selected when the connected television  
is not progressive compatible. If the connected  
television is not progressive compatible, connect  
to television with VIDEO OUT jack ( page 11)  
and set {Video} in DVD Menu Option to {Interlace}  
(
page 25).  
No sound.  
– Check the audio connections, the red and white  
jacks are connected correctly.  
– Set the Digital output correctly, based on the  
equipment you connected to the DVD player.  
(
page 27)  
The aspect ratio of the screen cannot be  
changed.  
– The aspect ratio is xed on the DVD disc.  
– Depending on the TV, it may not be possible to  
change the aspect ratio.  
Not able to select some items in the setup/  
system menu.  
– Press STOP g twice before selecting the setup/  
system menu.  
– Depending on the disc availability, some menu  
items cannot be selected.  
 
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Solution  
The DVD player does not start playback.  
– Insert a readable disc with the playback side  
facing down.  
– Check the disc type, color system (PAL/NTSC)  
and region code.  
– Check for any scratches or smudges on the disc.  
– Press SETUP to turn off the setup menu screen.  
You may need to enter the password in order to  
change the parental rating level or to unlock the  
disc for playback.  
– Moisture may have condensed inside the system.  
Remove the disc and leave the system turned on  
for about an hour.  
– Disconnect the AC mains lead from the mains  
socket for a few minutes. Reconnect the AC mains  
lead and try to operate again as usual.  
Picture freezes momentarily during playback.  
Unable to select Progressive Scan on/ off.  
– Check the disc for ngerprint/scratches and clean  
with a soft cloth wiping from center to edge.  
– Check that the output of the video signal is turn to  
{Progressive}.  
Images from this DVD player do not appear on  
the television.  
You forget your password.  
– Reset the DVD player to the factory defaults.  
1) Press 8 on the DVD player to turn it on.  
2) Press OPEN/CLOSE ; to open the disc tray.  
3) Press and hold g and q on the DVD player at the  
same time for more than 5 seconds with the tray  
open.  
All the settings return to the factory preset.  
When the following messages on the unit’s  
display.  
– Loading the disc. Wait a moment.  
(LOAD)  
(STOP)  
– Stopping the playback. Press PLAY/PAUSE q/h.  
– Insert a readable disc with the playback side  
facing down.  
– Press OPEN/CLOSE ; to close the tray.  
(OPEN)  
(TITLE)  
– Press e r w q to select the title, then press OK.  
 
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Glossary  
Analogue: Sound that has not been turned into  
numbers. Analogue sound varies, while digital sound  
has specic numerical values. These jacks send  
audio through two channels, the left and right.  
JPEG: A very common digital still picture format. A  
still-picture data compression system proposed by  
the Joint Photographic Expert Group, which features  
small decrease in image quality in spite of its high  
compression ratio.  
Aspect ratio: The ratio of vertical and horizontal  
sizes of a displayed image. The horizontal vs. vertical  
ratio of conventional TVs is 4:3, and that of wide  
screens is 16:9.  
Multichannel: DVD is specied to have each  
soundtrack constitute one sound eld. Multichannel  
refers to a structure of soundtracks having three or  
more channels.  
AUDIO OUT jacks: Jacks on the back of the DVD  
System that send audio to another system (TV,  
Stereo, etc.).  
Parental Control: A function of the DVD to limit  
playback of the disc by the age of the users  
according to the limitation level in each country. The  
limitation varies from disc to disc; when it is activated,  
playback will be prohibited if the software’s level is  
higher than the user-set level.  
Bit Rate: The amount of data used to hold a given  
length of music; measured in kilobits per seconds, or  
kbps. Or, the speed at which you record. Generally,  
the higher the bit rate, or the higher the recording  
speed, the better the sound quality. However, higher  
bit rates use more space on a disc.  
PCM (Pulse Code Modulation): A system for  
converting analogue sound signal to digital for  
later processing, with no data compression used in  
conversion.  
Chapter: Sections of a picture or a music piece on a  
DVD that are smaller than titles. A title is composed  
of several chapters. Each chapter is assigned a  
chapter number enabling you to locate the chapter  
you want.  
Playback control (PBC): Refers to the signal  
recorded on Video CDs or SVCDs for controlling  
reproduction. By using menu screens recorded on a  
Video CD or SVCD that supports PBC, you can enjoy  
interactive-type software as well as software having a  
search function.  
Component Video Out jacks: Jacks on the back of  
the DVD System that send high-quality video to a TV  
that has Component Video In jacks.  
Progressive Scan: It displays all the horizontal  
lines of a picture at one time, as a signal frame.  
This system can convert the interlaced video from  
DVD into progressive format for connection to a  
progressive display. It dramatically increases the  
vertical resolution.  
Disc menu: A screen display prepared for allowing of  
selection of images, sound, subtitle, multi-angles etc.  
recorded on the DVD.  
Digital: Sound that has been converted into  
numerical values. Digital sound is available when you  
use the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL jack. These  
jacks send audio through multiple channels, instead  
of just two channels as analogue does.  
Region Code: A system for allowing discs to  
be played back only in the region designated  
beforehand.  
This unit will only play discs that have compatible  
region codes.You can nd the region code of your  
unit by looking on the product label. Some discs are  
compatible with more than one region (or All regions).  
Dolby Digital: A surround sound system developed  
by Dolby Laboratories containing up to six channels  
of digital audio (front left and right, surround left and  
right, center and subwoofer).  
HDMI (High-Denition Multimedia Interface):  
HDMI is a digital interface for consumer electronic  
products. Unlike conventional connections, it  
transmits uncompressed digital video and audio  
signals on a single cable.  
Title: The longest section of a picture or music  
feature on DVD, music, etc., in video software, or the  
entire album in audio software. Each title is assigned  
a title number enabling you to locate the title you  
want.  
VIDEO OUT jack: Jack on the back of the DVD  
System that sends video to a TV.  
 
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WARNING:  
CAUTION!  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,  
ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT  
DAMAGE,  
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.  
USE OF CONTROLS OR  
ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE  
OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN  
THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY  
RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION  
EXPOSURE.  
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND  
DO NOT REPAIRYOURSELF.  
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED  
PERSONNEL.  
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS  
TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING  
OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO  
OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS,  
SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE  
PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.  
USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED  
ACCESSORIES.  
DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER  
(OR BACK);THERE ARE NO USER  
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.  
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED  
SERVICE PERSONNEL.  
This product may receive radio interference  
caused by mobile telephones during use. If  
such interference is apparent, please increase  
separation between the product and the  
mobile telephone.  
CAUTION!  
(For the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland,  
Australia and New Zealand)  
THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN  
MODERATE CLIMATES.  
(For others)  
THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN  
TROPICAL CLIMATES.  
DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS  
UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-  
IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER  
CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE  
UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED.TO  
PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC  
SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE  
TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT  
CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER  
MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT  
THE VENTILATION VENTS.  
DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S  
VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH  
NEWSPAPERS,TABLECLOTHS,  
CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.  
DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF  
NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS  
LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.  
DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN  
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY  
MANNER.  
Back of product  
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Illustrations show the model for the  
United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland.  
 
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35  
Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old  
Equipment and used Batteries  
These symbols on the products, packaging,  
and/or accompanying documents mean that used  
electrical and electronic products and batteries  
should not be mixed with general household  
waste.  
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of  
old products and used batteries, please take them  
to applicable collection points, in accordance  
with your national legislation and the Directives  
2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.  
By disposing of these products and batteries  
correctly, you will help to save valuable resources  
and prevent any potential negative effects on  
human health and the environment which could  
otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.  
For more information about collection and  
recycling of old products and batteries, please  
contact your local municipality, your waste disposal  
service or the point of sale where you purchased  
the items.  
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal  
of this waste, in accordance with national  
legislation.  
For business users in the European Union  
If you wish to discard electrical and electronic  
equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier  
for further information.  
[Information on Disposal in other Countries  
outside the European Union]  
These symbols are only valid in the European  
Union. If you wish to discard these items, please  
contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for  
the correct method of disposal.  
Note for the battery symbol (bottom two  
symbol examples):  
This symbol might be used in combination with a  
chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the  
requirement set by the Directive for the chemical  
EU  
involved.  
Cd  
Panasonic Corporation  
En  
VQT2R61-1  
H0210HM1040  
EU  
Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2)  
Panasonic Testing Centre  
Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH  
Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany  
© Panasonic Corporation 2010  
 

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