Panasonic Dvd S27 Operating Instructions Manual

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Signal system:
[U.S.A.,\Canada[and\units\with\PX\printed\on	he\outer\packaging\NTSC
[Other\areas]PAL 625/50, PAL 525/60, 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-Video (3)DVD-R (DVD-Video compatible)
(4) CD-Audio (CD-DA) (5)Video CD
(6) SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107)
(7) CD-R/CD-RW
(CD-DA, Video-CD, SVCD, MP3, WMA, JPEG formatted discs)(8) MP3/WMA§
≥Compatible compression rate:
MP3: between 32 kbps and 320 kbps
WMA: between 48 kbps and 320 kbps
(9) 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)
(10) HighMAT Level 2 (Audio and Image)
Video output:
Output level: 1 Vp-p (75 ≠)
Output connector: Pin jack (1 system)
S-video output:
Y output level: 1 Vp-p (75 ≠)
C output level:
[U.S.A.,\Canada[and\units\with\PX\printed\on	he\outer\packaging\
 0.286 Vp-p (75 ≠)
[Other\areas]NTSC; 0.286 Vp-p (75 ≠)
PAL; 0.300 Vp-p (75 ≠)
Output connector: S terminal (1 system)
Component video output:
[U.S.A.\and\Canada\(480P/480I)
[Other\areas](NTSC: 480P/480I, PAL: 576I)
Y output level: 1 Vp-p (75 ≠)
P
B output level: 0.7 Vp-p (75 ≠)
PR output level: 0.7 Vp-p (75 ≠)
Output connector: Pin jack (Y: green, PB: blue, PR: red)
Number of connectors: 1 systemAudio output:
Output level: 2 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB)
Output connector: Pin jack
Number of connectors:  2 channel: 1 system
Audio performance:
(1) Frequency response:
≥DVD (linear audio): 4 Hz – 22 kHz (48 kHz sampling)
4 Hz–44 kHz (96 kHz sampling)
≥CD Audio: 4 Hz – 20 kHz
(2) S/N ratio:
≥CD Audio: 115 dB
(3) Dynamic range:
≥DVD (linear audio): 100 dB
≥CD Audio: 98 dB
(4) Total harmonic distortion:
≥CD Audio: 0.0025 %
Digital audio output:
Coaxial digital output: Pin jack
Pickup:
Wave length: 662 nm/785 nm
Laser power:
[U.S.A.\CLASS IIa/CLASS I
[Other\areas]CLASS 2/CLASS 3A
Powe r su pp ly:
[U.S.A.\and\Canada\AC 120 V, 60 Hz
[Russia,\Australia\and\N.Z.]AC 220 – 240 V, 50 Hz
[Other\areas]AC 110– 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption:
[U.S.A.\and\Canada[8 W
[Other\areas]9 W
Power consumption in standby mode:  1 W
Dimensions:430 (W)k227 (D)k55 (H) mm
[16 
15/16z (W)k8 15/16z (D)k2 3/16z (H)]
Mass: 1.9 kg (4.2 lb)
[Note]Specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and dimensions 
are approximate.
§The total combined maximum number of recognizable audio and picture 
contents and groups: 4000 audio and picture contents and 400 groups.
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SETUPENTER
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SETUP
Language code listAbkhazian: 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: 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: 7576
Guarani: 7178
Gujarati: 7185Hausa: 7265
Hebrew: 7387
Hindi: 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: 7678Lithuanian: 7684
Macedonian: 7775
Malagasy: 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
Por tuguese: 8084
Punjabi: 8065
Quechua: 8185
Rhaeto-Romance:8277Romanian: 8279
Russian: 8285
Samoan: 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: 8484Telugu: 8469
Thai: 8472
Tibetan: 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
Specifications
Specifications
Changing the player settings 
						

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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 remedies indicated in the chart do not 
solve the problem, refer to the “Customer Services Directory” on page 14 if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to the “Product information” on page 13 if 
you reside in Canada. In other areas, consult your dealer.
PowerPag e
No operation
Specific operation impossible or incorrect
Subtitle
A-B repeat
Picture incorrect
Progressive video
No power.≥Insert the AC power supply cord securely into the household AC outlet.4
The unit is automatically 
switched to the standby mode.≥When “Auto Power Off ” is set to “On”, the unit automatically switches to standby after 
approximately 30 minutes in the stop mode.
≥The Sleep timer functioned.10
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No response when any buttons 
pressed.≥This unit cannot play discs other than the ones listed in these operating instructions.
≥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 AC 
power supply cord, and then reconnect it.
≥Condensation has formed: Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to evaporate.
3
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No response when remote 
control buttons pressed.≥Check that the batteries are installed correctly.
≥The batteries are depleted: Replace them with new ones.
≥Point the remote control at the remote control sensor and operate.4
4
5
No picture or sound.≥Check the video or audio connection.
≥Check the power or input setting of the connected equipment.
≥Check that the DVD-RAM has something recorded on it.4
–
–
You have forgotten your ratings 
password.
Reset all the settings to Factory 
Preset.≥While stopped, press and hold [D] and [;] on the unit and then also press and hold [
						

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Sound incorrectPage
Recording
Unit displays
Television displays
§MPEG: [The\Middle\East,\South\Africa,\Russia,\Australia\and\N.Z.]
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” on page 14.
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.
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.
Sound distorted.≥Select “Off ” in “Advanced Surround”.
≥Select “On” in “Attenuator” in Audio Menu if it causes distortion with AUDIO OUT connections.
≥Noise may occur when playing WMA files.6
9
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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”, “DTS Digital Surround” or “MPEG
§” in “Audio” tab.10
Effects do not work.≥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.
≥Advanced surround does not work if you have changed the play speed.4
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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
– PCM Digital Output: Up to 48 kHz
– Dolby Digital/DTS Digital Surround
/MPEG§:PCM
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–
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“noPLAy” ≥You inserted a disc the unit cannot play; insert one it can.
≥You inserted a blank disc.3
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“U11”≥Disc is dirty: Wipe it clean.3
“U15”≥You inserted a DVD-R that has not been finalized.3
“H∑∑”
∑∑ stands for a number.≥Trouble may have occurred. The number following “H” depends on the status of the unit. Turn the 
unit off and then back to ON. Alternatively, turn the unit off, disconnect the AC power supply cord, 
and then reconnect it.
≥If the service numbers fail to clear, note the service number and contact a qualified service 
person.–
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“nodISC”≥You haven’t inserted a disc: Insert one.
≥You haven’t inserted the disc correctly: Insert it correctly.–
5
“/”≥The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.–
“Cannot display group xx, 
content xx”≥You are trying to display incompatible contents.7
“The progressive out is set to 
“Disable””≥Select “Enable” in “Progressive Out (Component)” in “Video” tab.10
“This disc may not be played in 
your region”≥You can only play DVD-Video if their region number is the same or includes the same region 
number as the unit or if the DVD-Video is marked “ALL”. Confirm the region number for the unit on 
the rear panel.Cover
No on-screen display.≥Select “On” in “On-Screen Messages” in “Display” tab. 10
Product Service
Product information
Maintenance
Troubleshooting guide/Product Service/Maintenance 
						

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Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.)
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America
One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric 
of 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 Sales Company (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 parts, 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 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.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 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 warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.
PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, 
ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
F1003
User memo:
Product or Part Name Parts Labor
DVD Player One (1) Year Ninety (90) Days
Rechargeable Batteries
(in exchange for defective item)Ten (10) Days Not Applicable
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/supportor, 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.com
or, 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
Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company
Factory Servicenter:
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Phone (787)750-4300, Fax (787)768-2910
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 
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) 
						

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Referencia rápida en español
∫Conexión a un televisor
≥Conecte el cable de alimentación de CA el último. 
Encienda el televisor y seleccione la entrada de vídeo apropiada 
en el mismo.
Conexiones
PREPARACIÓN RÁPIDA
1[Í]Encienda.
2[SETUP]Muestra la pantalla QUICK SETUP.
3[3 4]
[ENTER]
[RETURN]Pulse [3 4] para seleccionar 
“Español” y pulse [ENTER].
Siga el mensaje y haga los ajustes.
4[ENTER]Pulse para terminar PREPARACIÓN 
RÁPIDA.
5[SETUP]Pulse para salir.
Reproducción básica
1[Í]Encienda.
2[
						

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F0104AK1024C 2004 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. The laser product label has not been attached to products for the 
U.S.A. and Canada.
AV ENHANCER
ADVANCED
SURROUND PICTUREMODEREPEAT
PLAY SPEED
POSITION MEMORY
QUICK REPLAYCANCEL
SKIP
DIRECT NAVIGATORPLAY LIST
MENU
TOP MENU
DISPLAY
SUBTITLE AUDIO
ANGLE/PAGESETUP
PLAYMODESLEEPZOOMGROUPRETURN
ENTER
STOP PAUSE PLAY
SLOW/SEARCH
FL SELECTOPEN/CLOSE
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Main feature index
Recalls recommended audio/
video setting (➜page 5)
To enjoy virtual surround with 
television’s speakers (➜page 6)
To select the preset picture 
quality(➜page 5)
Shows a disc top menu (➜page 5)
Shows a program list (➜page 7)
Shows On-Screen Menus 
(➜page 8)
Changes soundtracks (➜page 8)
Program/random play (➜page 6)
Sleep timer (➜page 8)Changes the unit’s display (➜page 5)
Repeat play (➜page 6)
Changes play speed (➜page 8)
Memorizes the position during play 
(➜page 8)
Skips back a few seconds (‹page 8)
Shows a disc menu (➜page 5)
Shows a play list (➜page 7)
Changes angles or rotates still pictures 
(➜page 8)
Selects groups to play (➜page 8)
Changes the zoom ratio (➜page 8) Changes subtitles (➜page 8)
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner,§
Panasonic has determined that
this product meets the ENERGY STAR®
guidelines for energy efficiency.
§For Canada only: The word “Participant” is used in place of 
the word “Partner”. [For\U.S.A.\and\Canada\
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
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.
[For\U.S.A.]Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, 
Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of 
America
One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
http://www.panasonic.com
Panasonic Sales Company, 
Division of Matsushita Electric of 
Puerto Rico, Inc. (“PSC”)
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, 
Puer to Rico 00985[For\Canada]
Panasonic Canada Inc.5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, 
Ontario L4W 2T3
www.panasonic.ca
pr
\For\units\with\PX\printed\on\the\outer\packaging]Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Corporate 
Management Division for the Americas
Sales Office for North America
Tokyo Panasonic Sales Section
32nd Floor, World Trade Center 4-1, Hamamatsu-cho, 
2-Chome, Minato-Ku, Tokyo 105-6132, Japan
Panasonic Marketing Europe 
G.M.B.H. Wiesbaden N. 
(a Division of Panasonic Marketing 
G.M.B.H.)
Military Sales Department
6200 Wiesbaden-Biebrich, Hagenauerstr. 
43 Germany[For\others]
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/