For the U.S.A. and Canada For Canada only: The word “Participant” is used in place of the word “Partner”. As an ENERGY STAR ® Partner Panasonic has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR ® guidelines for energy efficiency. RQTC0128-2P...
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. DVD-S53/DVD-S533 MODEL NUMBER ____________________________________________________ SERIAL NUMBER ____________________________________________________...
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(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Telephone No.: 1-800-211-7262...
For product information or assistance with product operation: In the U.S.A., refer to the “Customer Services Directory” on page 26. In Canada, contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, or visit the website (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre...
Discs that can be played Commercial discs Disc Indicated in these instructions by Logo DVD-Video DVD-V Video CD Discs that cannot be played Blu-ray, HD DVD, DVD-Audio, Version 1.0 of DVD-RW, DVD-ROM, CD- ROM, CDV, CD-G, SACD, Photo CD, DVD-RAM that cannot be removed from their cartridge, 2.6-GB and 5.2-GB DVD-RAM, PAL discs and “Chaoji VCD”...
You can play MPEG4 data [conforming to SD VIDEO specifications (ASF standard)/MPEG4 DVD-RAM (Simple Profile) video system/G.726 audio “.ASF” DVD-R/RW system] recorded with the Panasonic SD multi MPEG4 “.asf” CD-R/RW cameras or DVD video recorders with this unit. • The recording date may differ from that of the actual date.
( page 19, “VIDEO” menu). To enjoy progressive video • • • All Panasonic televisions with 480p input connectors are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television. With COMPONENT VIDEO IN Video cables Not used Connect to a progressive output compatible television.
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STEP 1 Connection Enjoying higher quality audio and video (HDMI connection) ( By connecting to an HDMI compatible high-definition television, video recordings can be converted to, and output as, high-definition video (1080p,1080i). You can also enjoy surround sound by connecting to an HDMI compatible amplifier with multi-channel output terminals. With HDMI compatible television To enjoy digital high-definition video and high quality audio with a single cable.
Enjoying surround sound Amplifier with a built-in decoder or a decoder-amplifier combination • You cannot use DTS Digital Surround decoders not suited to DVD. Set “AUDIO OUT” to “OFF” ( page 20, “HDMI” menu), and change “PCM OUTPUT”, “DOLBY DIGITAL” and “DTS”...
Basic play Power ON. POWER Load the disc. • Load double-sided discs so the label for the side you want to play is facing up. Skip • Press [u i] to skip titles, chapters, tracks, etc. • DVD-VR Can also skip to the markers. Stop The position is memorized when “RESUME STOP”...
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Frame-by-frame DVD-VR (during pause) DVD-VR DVD-V Return to On-screen item previous screen select DVD-V Shows a disc top menu. DVD-VR Plays the programs ( page 13). DVD-V Disc menu Shows a disc menu. DVD-VR Plays a playlist ( page 13). with playback control Shows a disc menu.
Changing the play sequences Program play (up to 30 items) (except DVD-VR MP3 JPEG MPEG4 DivX Discs that contain both video (DivX/MPEG4) and other format (WMA/MP3/JPEG) contents only While the “PLAYBACK MENU” is displayed Press [e r] to select “AUDIO/PICTURE” or MP3, WMA, JPEG DivX, MPEG4 “VIDEO”...
Using navigation menus Playing audio (WMA/MP3), picture (JPEG) and video (DivX/MPEG4) discs MP3 JPEG MPEG4 DivX Discs that contain both video (DivX/MPEG4) and other format (WMA/MP3/JPEG) contents only While the “PLAYBACK MENU” is displayed Press [e r] to select “AUDIO/PICTURE” or “VIDEO”...
Convenient functions Displaying current playback condition (Quick On Screen Display) Press [QUICK OSD]. Press [e r] to change e.g. current/elapsed play time. Current playback number TIME Current position Playback condition • To exit the screen, press [QUICK OSD]. Enjoying advanced surround Motion pictures with 2 or more channels Enjoy a surround-like effect when using 2 front speakers.
Changing soundtracks DVD-V DivX (with multiple soundtracks) DVD-VR DVD-V DivX Press [AUDIO] to select the soundtrack. DVD-VR VCD You can use this button to select “L”, “R”, “L4R” or “L R”. Dialogue enhancer (Dolby Digital, DTS, 3-channel or over, with the dialogue DVD-V recorded in the center channel) (Dolby Digital, 3-channel or over, with the dialogue...
Using On-Screen Menus Press. Each time you press the button: On-Screen Menu 1 (Disc/Play) (Video) On-Screen Menu 2 (Audio) On-Screen Menu 3 On-Screen Menu 4 (HDMI) Exit Note Press [FUNCTIONS] will display only “On-Screen Menu 4” during “nodISC” or when the disc tray is opened. Items shown differ depending on the type of software.
On-Screen Menu 2 (Video) PICTURE MODE ( page 14, Changing picture mode) ZOOM ( page 15, Zoom) ( page 15, Reducing noise in pictures) TRANSFER MODE ( page 15, Transfer mode) SOURCE SELECT When you select “AUTO” the constructing method of the DivX contents is automatically distinguished and output. If the picture is distorted, (depends on disc) select “INTERLACE”...
Using On-Screen Menus On-Screen Menu 4 (HDMI) HDMI STATUS Indicates various information when connected with HDMI AV OUT terminal ( below, Confirming HDMI information). Confirming HDMI information e.g. CONNECTED STATE AUDIO STREAM MAX CHANNEL VIDEO FORMAT COLOR SPACE HD ENHANCER With HDMI connection (When “VIDEO PRIORITY”...
Changing the player settings Select Shows Select the Setup menu. menu. Register • The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. • Underlined items are the factory preset. The QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area. “DISC”...
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Changing the player settings “AUDIO” menu SETTING STATE Display the current setting of the items below UP TO 48kHz: When connected to equipment compatible PCM OUTPUT Check the digital with 44.1 or 48 kHz input limitations of the UP TO 96kHz: When connected to equipment compatible equipment you connect with 88.2 or 96 kHz...
Troubleshooting guide Specific operation impossible or incorrect It takes time before • Play may take time to begin when an MP3 track has still play starts. picture data. Even after the track starts, the correct play time will not be displayed, however this is normal. MP3 DivX •...
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Sound incorrect Sound distorted. • Set Advanced surround to “OFF”. (14) • Noise may occur when playing WMA files. • With HDMI AV OUT connections, audio may not be output from other terminals in the way that was set. No sound. •...
EZ Sync “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this unit, and a Panasonic television (VIERA) or receiver under EZ Sync “HDAVI Control”. You can use this function by connecting the equipment with the HDMI cable. See the operating instructions for connected equipment for operational details.
Exif Ver 2.1 JPEG Baseline files 4 Picture resolution: between 160×120 and 6144×4096 pixels (Sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0) MPEG4 data recorded with the Panasonic SD multi 5 cameras or DVD video recorders Conforming to SD VIDEO specifications (ASF standard)/MPEG4 (Simple Profile) video system/...
One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“Limited Warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new...
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA) PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to replace the product for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.
Referencia rápida en español Conexiones Conexión a un televisor Televisor Cable de audio/vídeo (incluido) Parte posterior Conecte el cable de alimentación de CA en último lugar Cable de alimentación de CA (incluido) A la toma de corriente CA doméstica ...
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Reproducción básica POWER (aparato principal) OPEN/CLOSE (aparato principal) Cargue el disco. (aparato principal) La posición se memoriza cuando “RESUME STOP” aparece en la pantalla del televisor. Parada • Pulse [q] (PLAY) para continuar. (Reanudar la reproducción) • Pulse [g] para cancelar la posición. Pausa •...
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Referencia rápida en español Utilización de los menús en pantalla Pulse. Cada vez que se pulsa el botón: Menú en pantalla 4 (Disco/Reproducción) Menú en pantalla 2 (Vídeo) Menú en pantalla 3 (Audio) Menú en pantalla 4 (HDMI) (Salida) Seleccionar Registrar Seleccionar Registrar...
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Cambio de los ajustes del reproductor Seleccionar Seleccionar Muestra el menú de Registrar configuración. Haga los ajustes. Seleccione el menú. Seleccione el elemento. • Los ajustes permanecen intactos aunque usted ponga el aparato en el modo de espera. • Los elementos subrayados son los preajustados de fábrica. QUICK SETUP permite ajustar correctamente los elementos sombreados.
THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN increase separation between the product MODERATE CLIMATES. and the mobile telephone. For the U.S.A. Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 http://www.panasonic.com For others Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.