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“Audio” tab
§Only when connected using a digital optical cable (➜page 22)
“Display” tab
“Others” tab
PCM Digital 
Output§Check the digital input limitations of the equipment you connect and select 
the maximum sampling frequency of PCM digital output.
Off: When not connected using a digital optical cable
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 from copy-protected discs are converted to 48 or 44.1 kHz.≥Some equipment cannot handle sampling frequencies of 88.2 kHz, even if it 
can handle 96 kHz. Read your equipment’s operating instructions for details.
Dolby Digital§BitstreamPCMSelect “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.)
DTS Digital 
Surround§BitstreamPCM
Dynamic Range 
Compression≥ Off≥ On: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).
Menu Language≥English≥Fra nça is≥EspañolOn-Screen Messages≥On≥Off
Re-initialize SettingThis returns all values in the 
Setup menus to the default 
settings.≥ Ye s :  The password screen is shown if “Ratings” (➜page 20) is 
set. Please enter the same password and press [ENTER]. 
When “Initialized” appears on the screen, wait for about 10 
seconds. Press 
[ENTER] and turn the unit off and on again.≥ No
Language code listAbkhazian: 6566
Afar: 6565
Afrikaans: 6570
Albanian: 8381
Ameharic: 6577
Arabic: 6582
Armenian: 7289
Assamese: 6583
Aymara: 6589
Azerbaijani: 6590
Bashkir: 6665
Basque: 6985
Bengali; Bangla:
6678
Bhutani: 6890
Bihari: 6672
Breton: 6682
Bulgarian: 6671
Burmese: 7789
Byelorussian:
6669
Cambodian:7577
Catalan: 6765Chinese: 9072
Corsican: 6779
Croatian: 7282
Czech: 6783
Danish: 6865
Dutch: 7876
English: 6978
Esperanto: 6979
Estonian: 6984
Faroese: 7079
Fiji: 7074
Finnish: 7073
French: 7082
Frisian: 7089
Galician: 7176
Georgian: 7565
German: 6869
Greek: 6976
Greenlandic:7576Guarani: 7178
Gujarati: 7185
Hausa: 7265
Hebrew: 7387Hindi: 7273
Hungarian: 7285
Icelandic: 7383
Indonesian: 7378
Interlingua: 7365
Irish: 7165
Italian: 7384
Japanese: 7465
Javanese: 7487
Kannada: 7578
Kashmiri: 7583
Kazakh: 7575
Kirghiz: 7589
Korean: 7579
Kurdish: 7585
Laotian: 7679
Latin: 7665
Latvian, Lettish:
7686
Lingala: 7678
Lithuanian: 7684
Macedonian:
7775Malagasy: 7771
Malay: 7783
Malayalam: 7776
Maltese: 7784
Maori: 7773
Marathi: 7782
Moldavian: 7779
Mongolian: 7778
Nauru: 7865
Nepali: 7869
Norwegian: 7879
Oriya: 7982
Pashto, Pushto:
8083
Persian: 7065
Polish: 8076
Portuguese:8084
Punjabi: 8065
Quechua: 8185Rhaeto-Romance:8277
Romanian: 8279
Russian: 8285Samoan: 8377
Sanskrit: 8365
Scots Gaelic:
7168
Serbian: 8382
Serbo-Croatian:
8372
Shona: 8378
Sindhi: 8368
Singhalese: 8373
Slovak: 8375
Slovenian: 8376
Somali: 8379
Spanish: 6983
Sundanese:8385
Swahili: 8387
Swedish: 8386
Tagalog: 8476
Tajik: 8471
Tamil: 8465
Tatar: 8484
Telugu: 8469
Thai: 8472Tibetan: 6679
Tigrinya: 8473
Tonga: 8479
Turkish: 8482
Turkmen: 8475
Twi: 8487
Ukrainian: 8575
Urdu: 8582
Uzbek: 8590
Vietnamese:
8673
Volapük: 8679
Welsh: 6789
Wolof: 8779
Xhosa: 8872
Yiddish: 7473
Yoruba: 8979
Zulu: 9085
Changing the player settings
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Using this unit with other equipment
Turn off all equipment before connecting and read the appropriate operating instructions.
Enjoying with 5.1ch audio
≥Change “PCM Digital Output”, “Dolby Digital”, and “DTS Digital Surround” (➜page 21).
Enjoying stereo audio
Enjoying with a television
Connect the video output from this unit directly to the television.
≥The unit’s speakers do not have magnetic shielding. Do not place the unit near televisions, personal 
computers or other devices easily influenced by magnetism. Do not keep this unit and magnetized 
cards (bank cards, commuter passes, etc.) close together.
≥If you raise the volume on the television while playing this unit, the volume may abruptly become very 
loud when you switch to a television broadcast. Return the volume to its normal level before changing.
Watching video from other equipment
1Connect the equipment to this unit.
2Press [AV SELECT] to switch to “AUX” .
“AUX” lights on the unit’s display.≥The unit does not turn off automatically while “AUX” mode is on. Turn the unit off when you have 
finished using it.
AUDIO/OPT OUT AUDIO/OPT OUT
Left side of this unitDigital optical cable (not included)≥Do not bend sharply.≥Align and insert.AV amplifier with 
Dolby Digital/DTS logo
OPTICAL IN
Connect the 6 speakers to the amplifier’s 
5.1ch audio output terminals.
AUDIO/OPT OUT AUDIO/OPT OUT
Left side of this unit
BlackAudio cable
(not included)White
RedL
R Amplifier/System component
AUDIO IN
AUDIO/OPT OUT AUDIO/OPT OUT  
 
 
Television 
AUDIO IN L
RVIDEO IN Audio/video cable (included)
Ye l l o w
Black
Left side of this unit
Ye l l ow
White
Red
AUDIO/OPT OUT AUDIO/OPT OUT  
 
 
e.g. Video camera
AUDIO OUTL
R
VIDEO OUT
Audio/video cable (included)
Ye l l o w
Black
Left side of this unit
Ye l l ow
White
Red
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Frequently asked questions
Reference pages are shown in parentheses.
Maintenance
To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.≥Use eyeglass cleaner to remove stubborn dirt from the LCD.≥Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.
Maintenance of the lens≥Remove dust carefully with an air blower for camera lenses (optional).≥Recommended product:
Lens cleaner kit (SZZP1038C) 
(Available from Panasonic dealers.)
≥You cannot use a CD type lens cleaner.≥Be careful not to touch the lens with your fingers.To clean discs≥Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
Disc 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. What kind of equipment is 
necessary to enjoy 5.1ch 
audio?Connect to an AV amplifier (that has 5.1ch audio output terminals) 
displaying the Dolby Digital/DTS logo. (22)
Can I play a DVD-Video 
bought in another country?You can play if the region number includes “1” or “ALL” and the 
video standard is NTSC. Check the disc jacket.
Can I use on an airplane or in 
a hospital?Electromagnetic waves that are emitted from this unit may affect 
equipment on an airplane or in a hospital.
Please obey the rules and/or instructions indicated by the hospital 
or airline.
Can I use in a car?You can use this unit by connecting with the included 
Car DC Adaptor for power. Damage may occur if you do not use 
the specified car adaptor. (17)
Can I connect with a 
computer?You can enjoy use of the computer as a television monitor when 
connecting with the AV input terminal on a computer. However, 
you cannot operate this unit as peripheral equipment.
User memo:
DATE OF PURCHASE
DEALER NAME
DEALER ADDRESS
TELEPHONE NUMBERThe 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
DV D - LS 91
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Specifications
Operating temperature range:i5 to i35 oC (i41 to i95 oF)
Operating humidity range:
5 to 85 % RH (no condensation)
Discs played [8 cm (3 z) or 12 cm (5 z)]:
(1) DVD (DVD-Video)
(2)
DVD-RAM (DVD-VR, JPEG§4, 5, 6, MP3§2, 5)(3) DVD-R (DVD-Video, DVD-VR,
JPEG§4, 5, 6, MP3§2, 5)
(4) DVD-R DL (DVD-Video, DVD-VR)
(5) DVD-RW (DVD-Video, DVD-VR, 
JPEG
§4, 5, 6, MP3§2, 5)
(6)iR/RW (Video)
(7)iR DL (Video)
(8) CD, CD-R/RW [CD-DA, Video-CD, 
SVCD
§1, MP3§2, 5, WMA§3, 5, JPEG§4, 5, 6, 
HighMAT Level 2 (Audio and Image)]
Signal system:NTSC
LCD screen:9
q α-Si, TFT wide-screen LCD 
Composite-video output/input:
Output/input level: 1 Vp-p (75 
≠)
Output/input terminal: Mini-jack 
Number of terminals:  1 system
(output/input selectable)
Audio output/input:
Output/input level:1.5 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB, 10 k≠)Output/input terminal: Stereo mini-jack 
Number of terminals: 1 system
(output/input selectable)
Audio performance:
(1) Frequency response:
≥DVD (linear audio):
4 Hz to 22 kHz (48 kHz sampling)
4 Hz to 44 kHz (96 kHz sampling)
≥CD audio: 4 Hz to 20 kHz
(2) S/N ratio:
≥CD audio: 115 dB
(3) Dynamic range:
≥DVD (linear audio): 98 dB≥CD audio: 97 dB
(4) Total harmonic distortion:
≥CD audio: 0.008 %
Digital audio output:
Optical digital output: Mini optical terminal
Number of terminals: 1 system
(also used for audio output/input)
Headphone output:
Output: Stereo mini-jack
Number of terminals: 2 systems
Pickup:
Wave length: 662 nm/785 nm (DVD/CD)
Laser power: CLASS II/CLASS I (DVD/CD)Power supply:DC 12 V (DC IN terminal)/
DC 7.2 V (Exclusive battery terminal)
Power consumption 
(using included AC adaptor):
13 W (Unit only: 10 W)
Power consumption in Standby mode
(using included AC adaptor):
approx. 0.3 W
Power consumption in Recharge mode(using included AC adaptor):
13 W
AC adaptor:
Power source:AC 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption:28 W
DC output:12 V, 1.5 A
Car DC Adaptor:
DC output:12 V, 2 A
(Vehicle with 12 V battery only)
Battery pack (lithium ion)
CGR-H712 (included):
Voltage: 7.2 V
Capacity: 4500 mAh
Dimensions (W
kDkH)(excluding protrusions and battery):235.4 mmk179.2 mmk46.0§ mm
(9 9/32qk7 1/16qk1 13/16q)§24.3 mm (61/64q) at lowest point
[D=185 mm (7 9/32q) including battery]
[H=51.5 mm (2 1/32q) including battery]
Mass (including battery):
1094 g (38.59 oz )
]Note]Specifications are subject to change without 
notice. Mass and dimensions are approximate.
§1Conforming to IEC62107§2MPEG-1 Layer3, MPEG-2 Layer3§3Windows Media Audio Ver 9.0 L3.
Not compatible with Multiple Bit Rate (MBR)
§4Exif Ver 2.1 JPEG Baseline files
Picture resolution: between 160k120 and 
6144k4096 pixels (Sub sampling is 4:0:0, 
4:2:0, 4:2:2 or 4:4:4)
§5The total combined maximum number of 
recognizable audio and picture contents and 
groups: 4000 audio and picture contents and 
400 groups.
§6Extremely long and slender pictures may not 
be displayed.
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Troubleshooting guide
Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or 
if the solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to the “Customer Services Directory” on 
page 29 if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to the “Product information” on page 29 if you reside in Canada. 
In other areas, consult your dealer for instructions. (Reference pages are shown in parentheses.)
The following do not indicate malfunction.≥Sound from the AC adaptor during recharging.≥The battery pack warming up when recharging or during use.≥The surface and area around the unit becoming warm when used for long periods.
No power.
≥Check connections to the AC adaptor or battery pack. (8)≥The unit has protection circuitry that is activated if it becomes too hot 
or too cold. The unit will not work if this occurs. Use the unit between 
5 
oC (41 oF) and 35 oC (95 oF).
Unit turns off 
automatically.≥The unit turns off after it has been stopped for about 15 minutes
(5 minutes when the unit is powered by the battery pack) to conserve 
power. Turn the unit on again.
Cannot charge or the 
[CHG] indicator fails to 
light.
≥The battery pack can only be recharged when the unit is off.≥The charging time increases when the temperature is too hot or too 
cold, and charging may not be possible under some circumstances.
≥Check connections to the AC adaptor or battery pack. (8)Play time dramatically 
reduced after recharging.≥The battery pack has reached the end of its service life (It can be 
recharged about 300 times).
Difficulty inserting the plug 
or the plug is loose when 
connecting Car DC Adaptor.≥Set the plug switch to “N” (Narrow) or “W” (Wide) to adjust the plug 
size depending on the type of socket. (17)
No response when any 
buttons pressed.
≥This unit cannot play discs other than the ones listed in these 
operating instructions. (6)
≥The unit may not be operating properly due to lightning, static 
electricity or some other external factor. Turn the unit off and then 
back to ON. Alternatively, turn the unit off, disconnect the power 
source (AC or battery pack), and then reconnect it.
≥Condensation has formed: Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to evaporate.You have forgotten your 
ratings password.
Reset all the settings to Factory 
Preset.
≥While stopped, press and hold [:] and [;] on the unit and then 
also press and hold [1, ON] on the unit until “Initialized” disappears 
from the screen. Turn the unit off and on again. All settings will return 
to the default values.
No picture or sound.≥Check that the disc has something recorded on it.
It takes time before play 
starts. 
≥Play may take time to begin when an MP3 track has still picture data. 
Even after the track starts, the correct play time will not be displayed; 
however, this is normal.
Menu doesn’t appear. 
[VCD] with playback control≥Press [∫, –OFF] twice and then press [1, ON].
Subtitle position is 
wrong.
≥Adjust the position. (“Subtitle Position” in Display Menu) (19)
No subtitles.≥Display the subtitles. (13)
The subtitles overlap closed 
captions recorded on discs.≥Clear the subtitles. (13)
In A-B repeat, point B is 
automatically set.≥The end of an item becomes point B when it is reached.
Play doesn’t start. 
≥This unit may not play WMA that contains still picture data.
Power
No operation
Specific operation impossible or incorrect
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No picture on the LCD. ≥Select a monitor mode other than “OFF” (No picture). (11, Selecting 
how to show 4:3 aspect pictures on the LCD).
The LCD is dark.≥Adjust the brightness. (11)
LCD pixels turn black or 
radiate different colors.≥The LCD is constructed with precision technology so 99.99 % of the 
pixels are active, but of the remaining of 0.01 %, there are pixels that 
may be black or emit light constantly. This phenomenon is not a 
malfunction.
Picture doesn’t appear on 
the television (or the size 
of the picture seems 
wrong).≥Check connections. (22)≥Check that the television is on.≥Check that the input mode on the television is correct.≥Check the settings in “Video—TV Aspect”. (20)≥Turn off the zooming feature on your television if you are using Zoom. (19)≥Ensure that the unit is connected directly to the television, and is not 
connected through a video cassette recorder. (22)
Menu not displayed 
correctly.
≥Restore the zoom ratio to a1.00. (19)≥Set “Subtitle Position” in Display Menu to “0”. (19)Auto zoom function does 
not work well.≥Use the other preset aspect ratios or manual adjustment. (19)≥Zoom function may not work well, especially in dark scenes and may 
not work depending on the type of disc.
Sound distorted.
≥Select “Off ” in “Advanced Surround”. (13) ≥Move unit away from mobile phones.≥Noise may occur when playing WMA files.Piercing noise comes 
from the speakers.≥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. (21)
Effects do not work.
≥None of the audio effects work when the unit is connected through 
the digital optical cable and is outputting bitstream signals. (22)
≥Some audio effects do not work or have less effect with some discs.≥H.Bass, Advanced Surround, Multi Re-master and Sound 
Enhancement do not work if you have changed the play speed.
No sound from the unit’s 
speaker.≥The speaker is off if the LCD is closed or headphones are connected.≥Turn up the volume. (10)
No sound from other 
speakers.
≥Check all connections and settings. (22)
No sound when you 
change the play speed.≥There may be a pause in sound. 
Picture incorrect
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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 (13)
– PCM Digital Output: Up to 48 kHz (21)
– Dolby Digital/DTS Digital Surround: PCM (21)
“/” 
≥The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.No On-Screen display.≥Select “On” for “On-Screen Messages” in “Display” tab. (21)
“Check the disc.”
“U11”
≥Clean the disc. (23)≥You inserted a disc that has not been finalized. (6)
“  ERROR 01”≥A problem has occurred with the battery pack. Consult your dealer.
“  ERROR 02”
≥The battery pack has been recharging for 20 hours but has failed to 
recharge for some reason. Recharge again.
“  ERROR 03”≥You are recharging in a location that is too hot or too cold. Recharge at 
normal temperature [i5 to i35 oC (i41 to i95 oF)].
“H 
∑∑”∑∑ stands for a 
number.
≥Trouble has occurred. The number appearing after “H” depends on the 
problem. Turn the unit off and on again. Alternatively, turn the unit off, 
disconnect the power source (AC or battery pack), reconnect the power 
and turn the unit on again. 
If the service numbers fail to clear, note the service numbers and 
consult your dealer.
“Cannot display group xx, 
content xx”≥You are trying to play incompatible groups or content. (7)
The [
Í] indicator 
flashes rapidly.≥The unit has malfunctioned. Consult your dealer.
The [Í] indicator 
flashes slowly.≥The unit is on and the LCD is closed or the monitor mode is set to 
“OFF” (No picture). Turn the unit off when you have finished.
The [CHG] indicator 
flashes rapidly.
≥There is a problem with the battery pack. Turn the unit on and check 
the message on the LCD. (above)
The [CHG] indicator 
flashes slowly.≥Battery pack charge is low. The unit will turn off automatically after a 
few minutes. 
Recording
Displays
[Í] and [CHG] indicators
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Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.)
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North 
America
One Panasonic Way Secaucus, 
New Jersey 07094Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, 
Puerto Rico 00985
Panasonic DVD Player Limited WarrantyLimited Warranty CoverageIf 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 or refurbished par ts, or 
(b) replace it with a new or a refurbished product. The 
decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.
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 Puerto 
Rico, Inc. (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.
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 ExclusionsThis 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 Factor y 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 warrantor’s Consumer Affairs 
Depar tment at the addresses listed for the warrantor.
PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED 
BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ARE YOUR 
RESPONSIBILITY. Product or Part 
NameParts Labor
DVD Player One (1) Year Ninety (90) 
Days
Rechargeable 
Batteries
(in exchange for 
defective item)Ten (10) Days Not Applicable
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F1104
1. Damage requiring service—The 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. Servicing—Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in these operating 
instructions. Refer all other servicing to authorized servicing personnel.
3. Replacement parts—When parts need replacing ensure the servicer uses parts specified by the 
manufacturer or parts that have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized 
substitutes may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
4. Safety check—After repairs or service, ask the servicer to perform safety checks to confirm that 
the unit is in proper working condition.
For product information or assistance with product operation:
In the U.S.A., refer to “Customer Services Directory” above.
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 closest to you.
 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:
http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupportor, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfoYou may also contact us directly at:
1-800-211-PANA (7262),
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST.
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855
 Accessory Purchases
Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our 
Web Site at:
http://www.pasc.panasonic.comor, send your request by E-mail to:[email protected] 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
Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985Phone (787)750-4300, Fax (787)768-2910
Product Service
Product information
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Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA)
Panasonic Canada Inc.
PANASONIC/TECHNICS PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY
Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and 
agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.
Technics Audio Product One (1) year, parts and labour
Panasonic Audio & DVD Product One (1) year, parts and labour
Accessories including rechargeable batteries Ninety (90) days
In-home Service will be carried out only to locations accessible by roads and within 50 km of an 
authorized Panasonic service facility.
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has 
been improperly installed, subjected to usage for which the product was not designed, misused or 
abused, damaged during shipping, or which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the 
reliability or detracts from the performance, nor does it cover any product which is used commercially. 
Dry cell batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty.
This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A purchase receipt or other proof of 
date of original purchase is required before warranty service is performed.
THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR 
IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR 
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR 
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or 
consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and 
exclusions may not be applicable.
WARRANTY SERVICE
FOR PRODUCT OPERATION ASSISTANCE, please contact: 
Our Customer Care Centre: Telephone #: (905) 624-5505 
1-800 #: 1-800-561-5505
Fax #:   (905) 238-2360
Email link: “Contact Us” on www.panasonic.ca
 
FOR PRODUCT REPAIRS, please locate your nearest Authorized Servicentre at www.panasonic.ca
 :
Link : Servicentres
TM locator under Customer support
Panasonic Factory Service:
Richmond British Columbia
Mississauga OntarioPanasonic Canada Inc. Panasonic Canada Inc.
12111 Riverside Way 5770 Ambler Drive
Richmond BC   V6W 1K8 Mississauga ON  L4W 2T3
Tel:  (604) 278-4211 Tel:  (905) 624-8447
Fax: (604) 278-5627 Fax: (905) 238-2418
IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE
Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.
Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase.
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA)
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