Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly 1) Read these instructions. at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from 2) Keep these instructions. the apparatus. 3) Heed all warnings. 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the 4) Follow all instructions. manufacturer. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table 6) Clean only with dry cloth. specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when manufacturers instructions. moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, injury from tip-over. stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type long periods of time. plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as powerwide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to replacement of the obsolete outlet. rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

RQT7553

Accessories
(Only for U.S.A.) To order accessories, refer to Accessory Purchases on page 16. (Only for Canada) To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase. Use numbers when asking for replacement parts. User memo: DATE OF PURCHASE ___________________________________ DEALER NAME ________________________________________ DEALER ADDRESS _____________________________________ ______________________________________________________ TELEPHONE NUMBER __________________________________ The model number and serial number of this product can be found on either the back or the bottom of the unit. Please note them in the space provided below and keep for future reference. MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER DVD-S47

You can play discs in stereo with these symbols.
Accessories/Discs that can be played
STEP 1 The remote control

Batteries

R6/LR6, AA, UM-3
Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control. Do not use rechargeable type batteries. Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire. Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.

Do not:

mix old and new batteries. use different types at the same time. heat or expose to flame. take apart or short circuit. attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries. use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.
Aim at the remote control sensor, avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 m (23 feet) directly in front of the unit.
The remote control/Connection to a television
STEP 2 Connection to a television
Do not place the unit on amplifiers or equipment that may become hot. The heat can damage the unit. Do not connect through the video cassette recorder. Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not display properly. Turn off all equipment before connection and read the appropriate operating instructions. Connect the terminals of the same color.

Television

WITH VIDEO IN or S VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN R L VIDEO IN or S VIDEO IN

WITH COMPONENT VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN R L COMPONENT VIDEO IN
S video cable Audio/video cable (included)
Audio/video cable (included)

Not used

Video cables
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
(PCM/BITSTREAM) (PCM/BITSTREAM) (NTSC 480P/480I PAL576)

COAXIAL

Please connect directly to TV. OPTICAL
Please connect directly to TV.

S VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT

OPTICAL
using this connection, the audio cable (red and white plugs) should also be connected.
To enjoy progressive video
Connect to a progressive output compatible television. 1 Select Enable in the progressive output setting in QUICK SETUP (page 5). 2 Set Video Output Mode in Picture Menu to 480P ( page 11). All Panasonic televisions with 480P input connectors are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television.
You can connect the audio cable to the 2channel audio input terminals of an analog amplifier or system component to enjoy stereo.

Back of the unit

Connect the AC power supply cord last
To household AC outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz) AC power supply cord (included)
Enjoying multi-channel surround sound
Amplifier with a built-in decoder or a decoder-amplifier combination

OPTICAL IN

Optical digital audio cable Do not bend sharply when connecting.

COAXIAL IN

Coaxial cable

Conserving power

This unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off (1 W). To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug it from the household AC outlet.
Change PCM Digital Output, Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround in Audio tab ( page 12).

STEP 3 QUICK SETUP

Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television.
AV ENHANCER FL SELECT OPEN/CLOSE MULTI DEPTH RE-MASTER ENHANCER REPEAT

RETURN

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

PLAY LIST

TOP MENU

Power ON.

DISPLAY RETURN
Shows QUICK SETUP screen.
Follow the message and make the settings.
Press to finish QUICK SETUP.

Press to exit.

SUBTITLE AUDIO ANGLE/PAGE SETUP
To change these settings later
Select QUICK SETUP in Others tab ( page 12).

PLAY MODE SLEEP

Disc handling

To clean discs

[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry. [RAM] [DVD-R] Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner (LF-K200DCA1, where available). Never use cloths or cleaners for CDs etc.

Handling precautions

Do not attach labels or stickers to discs (This may cause disc warping, rendering it unusable). 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 use scratch-proof protectors or covers. 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.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. DTS and DTS 2.0 i Digital Out are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, lnc. 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. MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia. Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. WMA is a compression format developed by Microsoft Corporation. It achieves the same sound quality as MP3 with a file size that is smaller than that of MP3.

QUICK SETUP/Disc handling

Basic play

Open the disc tray.

Stop Pause

CANCEL

PLAY SPEED

POSITION MEMORY

QUICK REPLAY

Remote control signal sensor

SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE PLAY

Load the disc.
Load double-sided discs so the label for the side you want to play is facing up.

Start play.

Press to skip. Press and hold to search slow-motion.
The position is memorized when ! flashes on the display. Press [1] (PLAY) to resume. [DVD-V] To review the previous chapters (page 9, Position memory). Press [] to clear the position. Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play.
[RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] e.g. To select 12: [S10] [1] [2]

Enter number

[VCD] with playback control While stopped, press the numbered buttons. [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] e.g. To select 123: [1] [2] [3] [ENTER] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] Shows a disc top menu
(Group skip [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG])

Disc menu

[DVD-V] Shows a disc menu

Search

(during play)

SLOW/SEARCH

Slow-motion

(during pause)

Up to 5 steps Press [1] (PLAY) to start play. [VCD] Slow motion, forward direction only [VCD] forward direction only

[VCD] Shows a disc menu

Frame-byframe
Return to previous screen Main unit display

FL SELECT

Number display :; Time display [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] Turns the information screen on/ off

Select

On-screen item select

Register

Information screen

SUBTITLE

Standby/on switch (POWER /I) [Note]
D.MIX on the display indicates that a multi-channel soundtrack can be down-mixed to two channels. Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [] when you finish to preserve the units motor and your television screen. If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting ( page 14, 15).
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.
Enjoying higher quality audio and video

AV ENHANCER

Changing the play sequences

PLAY MODE

AV Enhancer
All group/Program/Random play
By pressing just one button the disc type is automatically determined and the best audio and video settings are configured.
[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
While stopped, press [PLAY MODE].
Each time you press the button: All group ([DVD-A]) > Program > Random ^-------------Off (Normal play),-----------b Disable HighMAT disc play to use random and program play. Select Play as Data Disc in Other Menu ( page 11).

Press [AV ENHANCER] to select On.

Menu AV Enhancer On

When AV Enhancer is on, you cannot change the settings indicated below. Audio settings: Multi Re-master ( below), Advanced Surround ( page 11), Dialogue Enhancer ( page 11) Video settings: Picture Mode ( page 11)

DEPTH ENHANCER

All Group play

Press [1] (PLAY).

All Group Playback

Press PLAY to start

Program play (up to 32 Depth Enhancer

items)

Reduce the rough noise in the background to give a greater feeling of depth.
1 Press the numbered buttons to select the items ([WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] then press [ENTER]).
Repeat this step to program other items.
Choose a title and chapter. No. Title Chapter Time

Play Clear

Press [DEPTH ENHANCER] several times to select from 0 through +4.

2 Press [1] (PLAY).

Selecting all the items (on the disc or in the title or group) Press [ENTER] and [3 4] to select ALL, then press [ENTER] again to register. 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. Clearing the whole program Select Clear all and press [ENTER]. The whole program is also cleared when the unit is turned off or the disc tray is opened.

Depth Enhancer

This does not work while using Cinema1 or 2 ( page 11, Picture Mode).

MULTI RE-MASTER

Multi Re-master
[RAM] [DVD-V] (Discs recorded with 48 kHz only) [DVD-A](Discs recorded with 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz only) [VCD] [CD] This feature gives you a more natural sound by adding the higher frequency signals not recorded on the disc. [WMA] [MP3] (Disc recording is other than 8 kHz, 16 kHz and 32 kHz) This feature reproduces the frequencies lost during recording to give you a sound closer to the original.

Random play

1 ([DVD-A] [DVD-V] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]) Press the numbered buttons to select a group ([WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] then press [ENTER]) or a title. 2 Press [1] (PLAY).

e.g. [DVD-V]

Random Playback Press PLAY to start

Choose a title. Title 1

0 ~ 9 to select PLAY to start
Press [MULTI RE-MASTER] to select or 3.
Other discs Effect level Light Medium Strong Off

Setting 3 Off

[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [CD] (LPCM/PPCM) Type of music High tempo (e.g., pop and rock) Various tempos (e.g., jazz) Low tempo (e.g., classical) Off
To exit the all group, program or random mode Press [PLAY MODE] several times while stopped.

001 track.mptrack.mptrack.mp3

Convenient functions

Playing HighMAT discs [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] Changing play speed
Select the item following the on-screen instructions.
New Playlist Item Long Name Display Te

PAG E 1 / 3

[RAM] [DVD-V]

P l ay l i s t 1

Menu: Takes you to the next menu which shows play lists or another menu Play list: play starts
Press [W, PLAY SPEED] or [X, PLAY SPEED].
from k0.6 to k1.4 (in 0.1 units) After you change the speed Digital output switches to PCM-2ch. Sampling frequency of 96 kHz is converted to 48 kHz. To return to normal play Press [1] (PLAY).

DVD-VR a0.9

P l ay l i s t Prev

Menu3 3Return

P l ay l i s t 3 Next1
To change the menu background Press [DISPLAY]. The background changes to the one recorded on the disc. To display/exit the screen Press [TOP MENU].

Selecting from the list

1 Press [MENU]. 2 Press [2] then [3 4] to switch among Playlist, Group and Content lists. 3 Press [ 1] then [3 4] to select an item and press [ENTER].
Press [ANGLE/PAGE] to skip 10 lines at a time. To exit the screen Press [MENU].
Playlist All By Artist No. Content title 1 Few times in summer 2 Less and less 7 And when I was born Quatre gymnopedies You've made me sad Playlist Group Content
[RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD] This feature expands the letterbox picture to fit the screen.
Press [ZOOM] several times to select the preset aspect ratio or Auto. (Just Fit Zoom)
I can't quit him Evening glory 8 Wheeling spin 9 Velvet Cuppermine 10 Ziggy starfish
Fine adjustments (Manual Zoom) Press [2 1]. from k1.00 to k1.60 (in 0.01 units) from k1.60 to k2.00 (in 0.02 units)

Just Fit Zoom

to select

ENTER to play

to exit

Quick replay

Except [JPEG] (Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed)
Playing the programs [RAM]
1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
Titles appear only if you have entered them. You cannot change program and disc titles.

Direct Navigator

Press [QUICK REPLAY] to skip back a few seconds.

Position memory

2 Press [3 4] or the numbered buttons to select the program.

Press [ANGLE/PAGE] to skip 5 lines at a time.
Date 11/ 1(WED) 1/ 1 (MON) 2/ 2 (TUE) 3/ 3 (WED) 4/10(THU)
On 0:05 AM 1:05 PM 2:21 PM 3:37 PM 11:05 AM
Title Monday feature Auto action Cinema Music Baseball

Contents

9 to select and press ENTER
This position is memorized even after turning off the unit or changing the disc.
To select a 2-digit number e.g. 23: [S10] [2] [3] Press [1] to show the contents of the program.

Press [POSITION MEMORY].

Position memorized
Up to 5 discs. When the sixth disc is memorized, the earliest position is replaced. When the unit is turned on or the disc is inserted, ! flashes on the display.
Playing a play list [RAM]
(Only when the disc contains a play list)
1 Press [PLAY LIST]. 2 Press [3 4] or the numbered buttons to select the play list.
Press [ANGLE/PAGE] to skip 10 lines at a time. To select a 2-digit number e.g. 23: [S10] [2] [3]

Playlist No. 9 10

Press [1] (PLAY) to start play from that position.
Date 11/1 1/ 1 2/ 2 3/ 3 4/10 4/11 4/ 15 4/ 17 4/ 20 4/22 Length 0:00:01 0:01:20 1:10:04 0:10:20 0:00:01 0:00:01 0:01:10 0:13:22 0:05:30 0:07:29 Title City Penguin Ashley at Prom Formula one Soccer Baseball City Penguin Ashley at Prom Formula one Soccer Baseball
To review the previous chapters [DVD-V] Press [1] (PLAY) while the following message is displayed.
Press PLAY to Preview Chapters
Do not press [1] (PLAY) if you want to cancel review.

3 Press [ENTER].

Using navigation menus/Convenient functions
Starting play from a selected group
[DVD-A] [DVD-V] (with multiple soundtracks) [RAM] [VCD]
Press [AUDIO] several times to select the soundtrack.
[RAM] [VCD] You can use this button to select L, R or LR. [DVD-V] (Karaoke discs) Press [21] to select On or Off of vocals. Read the discs instructions for details.
[DVD-A] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] A folder on WMA/MP3 and JPEG discs is treated as a Group.

Menu Audio 1

1 Press [GROUP]. 2 Press [3 4] to select the item and press [ENTER].

ANGLE/PAGE

Menu Group Search 1
Angle select and Still picture rotation/ advance

Signal type/data

LPCM/PPCM/ Digital/DTS/MPEG: Signal type kHz (Sampling frequency)/bit/ch (Number of channels) Example: 3/2.1ch.1: Low frequency effect (not displayed if there is no signal) 0: No surround 1: Mono surround 2: Stereo surround (left/right) 1: Center 2: Front leftiFront right 3: Front leftiFront rightiCenter
Press [ANGLE/PAGE] several times to select the angle or rotate/advance the still picture.
[DVD-V] (with multiple angles)Angle select [DVD-A] Still picture advance [JPEG] Still picture rotation

Elapsed play time indicator
Condition play, pause or slow/search Current position Play mode : Normal Play PGM: Program Play Current playback item Elapsed play time RND: Random Play

ALL: All Group Play

Changing the player settings
The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. Underlined items are the factory preset. See page 13 for operation. The QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area.

Disc tab

Audio Choose the audio language. Subtitle Choose the subtitle language. Menus Choose the language for disc menus. Ratings Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play. Follow the on-screen instructions.

English

French

Spanish French

Original1 Other2 Spanish Other2
Automatic3 English English
French Spanish Other2 Changing the menu language from QUICK SETUP also changes this setting. Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected) 8 No Limit 1 to Lock All: To prevent play of discs without ratings levels. Changing ratings (When level 07 is selected) Unlock Player Change Password Change Level Temporary Unlock 4:3 Pan&Scan: Regular aspect television (4:3)
The sides of the widescreen picture are cut off so it fills the screen (unless prohibited by the disc). 4:3 Letterbox: Regular aspect television (4:3) Widescreen picture is shown in the letterbox style.

Video tab

TV Aspect Choose the setting to suit your television and preference.
Progressive Out (Component)
TV Type Select to suit the type of television. Time Delay When connected with an AV amplifier and Plasma display, adjust if you notice the audio is out of sync with the video. Still Mode Specify the type of picture shown when paused. Black Level Control Change the black level of the picture if you connected a television through the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals.
16:9: Widescreen television (16:9) Disable: Interlace output Enable: Progressive output Standard(Direct View TV) CRT Projector Plasma TV 0ms 20ms 40ms 60ms

LCD TV/Projector 80ms

Projection TV

100ms

Automatic Field:The picture is not blurred, but picture quality is lower. Frame: Overall quality is high, but the picture may appear blurred.
Lighter: When connected through VIDEO OUT or S VIDEO OUT. Darker: When connected through COMPONENT VIDEO OUT.

Audio tab

PCM Digital Output Check the digital input limitations of the equipment you connect using COAXIAL or OPTICAL terminal and select the maximum sampling frequency of PCM digital output. Dolby Digital DTS Digital Surround Dynamic Range Compression Off: When not connected digitally Up to 48 kHz: When connected to equipment compatible with 44.1 or 48 kHz Up to 96 kHz: When connected to equipment compatible with 88.2 or 96 kHz Up to 192 kHz: When connected to equipment compatible with 176.4 or 192 kHz Signals that exceed the set maximum frequency and signals from copy-protected discs are converted to 48 or 44.1 kHz. Some equipment cannot handle sampling frequencies of 88.2 kHz, even if they can handle 96 kHz. Read your equipments operating instructions for details.

Bitstream PCM PCM Bitstream Off On: On English On
Select Bitstream when the equipment can decode the bitstream (digital form of multi-channel data). Otherwise, select PCM. If the bitstream is output to the equipment without a decoder, high levels of noise can be output and may damage your speakers and hearing.
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)

Audio during Search

Off Franais Off Espaol

Display tab

Menu Language On-Screen Messages

Others tab

FL Dimmer Changes the brightness of the units display. Auto Power Off HighMAT QUICK SETUP Re-initialize Setting This returns all values in the Setup menus to the default settings.
Bright Dim Auto:The display is dimmed during play, but brightens when you perform some operations. On: The unit switches to standby mode after about 30 minutes in the stop mode, irrespective of the SLEEP setting. Off Enable Disable (Unable to use the HighMAT function.) Yes No Yes: The password screen is shown if Ratings (above) are set. Please enter the same password.
After INIT on the display disappears, turn the unit off and on again.
The original language designed on the disc is selected. Input a code number referring to the table on page 13. If the language selected for Audio is not available, subtitle appear in that language (If available on the disc).

Go right

Shows Setup menu. Language code list
Abkhazian: 6566 Afar: 6565 Afrikaans: 6570 Albanian: 8381 Ameharic: 6577 Arabic: 6582 Armenian: 7289 Assamese: 6583 Aymara: 6588 Azerbaijani: 6590 Bashkir: 6665 Basque: 6985 Bengali; Bangla:6678 Bhutani: 6890 Bihari: 6672 Breton: 6682 Bulgarian: 6671 Burmese: 7789 Byelorussian: 6669 Cambodian: 7577 Catalan: 6765

Select the tab.

Select the item.

Specifications

Signal system: NTSC Operating temperature range: i5 to i35 oC (i41 to i95 xF) 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, JPEG formatted discs) (2) DVD-Audio (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 (CD-DA, Video-CD, SVCD, MP3, WMA, JPEG formatted discs) (9) MP3/WMA Compatible compression rate: MP3: between 32 kbps and 320 kbps WMA: between 48 kbps and 320 kbps (10) JPEG Exif Ver 2.1 JPEG Baseline files Picture resolution: between 320k240 and 6144k4096 pixels (sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0) (11) HighMAT Level 2 (Audio and Image) Video output: Output level: Output connector: S-video output: Y output level: C output level: Output connector: Component video output: Y output level: PB output level: PR output level: Output connector: Number of connectors: 1 Vp-p (75 ) Pin jack (1 system) 1 Vp-p (75 ) 0.286 Vp-p (75 ) S terminal (1 system) (480P/480I) 1 Vp-p (75 ) 0.7 Vp-p (75 ) 0.7 Vp-p (75 ) Pin jack (Y: green, PB: blue, PR: red) 1 system Audio output: Output level: Output connector: Number of connectors: Audio performance: (1) Frequency response: DVD (linear audio): DVD-Audio: CD Audio: (2) S/N ratio: CD Audio: (3) Dynamic range: DVD (linear audio): CD Audio: (4) Total harmonic distortion: CD Audio: Digital audio output: Optical digital output: Coaxial digital output: Pickup: Wave length: Laser power: 2 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB) Pin jack 2 channel: 1 system

Picture incorrect

Picture distorted. Picture size doesnt fit the screen. Ensure that the unit is connected directly to the television, and is not connected through a video cassette recorder. Change TV Aspect in Video tab. Use the television to change the aspect. If your television does not have that function, change 4:3 Aspect in Display Menu. Change the Zoom setting. The system used on the disc doesnt match your television. PAL discs cannot be played. (You can play DVD-Audio, however still pictures may not be displayed correctly.) Restore the zoom ratio to a1.00. Set Subtitle Position in Display Menu to 0. Set 4:3 Aspect in Display Menu to Normal. Turn off TVs zoom function. Use the other preset aspect ratios or manual adjustment. Zoom function may not work well, especially in dark scenes and may not work depending on the type of disc.
The television may display incorrectly or colors appear faded. Menu not displayed correctly.
Auto zoom function does not work well.

Progressive video

There is ghosting when progressive output is on. Pictures not in progressive output. Change Video Output Mode in Picture Menu to 480I. This problem is caused by the editing method or material used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlace output. If the unit is connected to the television through VIDEO OUT or S VIDEO OUT, output will be interlace. Select Enable in Progressive Out (Component) in Video tab. Then, select 480P in Video Output Mode in Picture Menu. When progressive output is on, closed captions will not be displayed.

11 12, 11

Closed captions not displayed.

Sound incorrect

Sound distorted. Select Off in Advanced Surround in Audio Menu. Select On in Attenuator in Audio Menu if it causes distortion with AUDIO OUT connections. Noise may occur when playing WMA files. If the D.MIX indicator on the display goes out while playing a multi-channel DVD-Audio disc, sound will only be output from speakers specified by the disc. Read the discs instructions for details. If you have connected a digital amplifier which does not include decoder, be sure to select PCM in Dolby Digital or DTS Digital Surround in Audio tab. None of the audio effects work when the unit is outputting bitstream signals from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal. In this case, connect with the AUDIO OUT terminal. Some audio effects do not work or have less effect with some discs. Multi Re-master and Advanced surround do not work if you have changed the play speed.
Piercing noise comes from the speakers. Effects do not work.

Recording

Cannot record to digital recording equipment. (Incorrect sound recorded.) You cannot record WMA/MP3. You cannot record DVDs that have protection preventing digital recording. You cannot record DVDs if the recording equipment cannot handle signals with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz. Make the following settings: Advanced Surround: Off PCM Digital Output: Up to 48 kHz Dolby Digital/DTS Digital Surround: PCM

IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD THE PURCHASER WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT/PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE OF PURCHASE, AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE. CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE. Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions This Limited Warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The Limited 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 hotel, office, restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God. 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, cost of having someone remove or re-install an installed unit if applicable, travel to and from the servicer, loss of or damage to media or images, data or other recorded content. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.) ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied Limited Warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you. This Limited 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 Limited Warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantors Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor. PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

During the Labor Limited Warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the Parts warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must mail-in your product during the warranty period. If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they are not warranted. This Limited Warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This Limited Warranty is extended only to the original purchaser and only covers product purchased as new. A purchase receipt or other proof of original purchase date is required for Limited Warranty service. Mail-In Service For assistance in the continental U.S.A. in obtaining repairs please ship the product to: Panasonic Services Company Customer Servicenter Suite B 4900 George McVay Drive McAllen, TX 78503 For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales Company (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910. When shipping the unit carefully pack and send it prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton. Include a letter detailing the complaint and provide a day time phone and/or email address where you can be reached.
Customer Services Directory
Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Servicenter; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at:
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You may also contact us directly at: 1-800-211-PANA (7262), Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST.
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http://www.pasc.panasonic.com
or, send your request by E-mail to:

npcparts@panasonic.com

You may also contact us directly at: 1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday Friday 9 am to 8 pm, EST.) Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032 (We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605-1277

Service in Puerto Rico

Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company Factory Servicenter: Ave. 65 de Infantera, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Phone (787)750-4300, Fax (787)768-2910 F1003

Product Service

1. Damage requiring serviceThe unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel if: (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. ServicingDo not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in these operating instructions. Refer all other servicing to authorized servicing personnel. 3. Replacement partsWhen 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. 4. Safety checkAfter repairs or service, ask the servicer to perform safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper working condition.