Panasonic Dvd S43 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating InstructionsDVD/CD PLAYERModel No. 
DVD-S43
Dear customerThank you for purchasing this product. 
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting  this product, please read the instructions 
completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.If you have any questions contact1-800-561-5505Region numberThe player plays DVD-Video marked with labels 
containing the region number “ 1” or “ ALL”.
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Table of contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Accessories
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Discs that can be played
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Basic play  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Convenient functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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Accessories
To order accessories, call the dealer 
from whom you have made your 
purchase.
Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for 
replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of 
January 2007. These may be subject to change.)
∏ 1 Remote control (EUR7631240)
∏ 1 Audio/video cable (K2KA6BA00004)
∏ 2 Remote control batteries
User memo: The included Canadian French language sheet 
corresponds to this unit’s English displays.
DATE OF PURCHASE  ________________________
DEALER NAME...

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Discs that can be played
Commercial discs
∫Discs that cannot be playedBlu-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 cartridges,
 2.6-GB and 5.2-GB DVD-RAM, PAL discs and “Chaoji VCD” 
available on the market including CVD, DVCD and SVCD 
that do not conform to IEC62107.∫Handling precautions≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs (This may cause 
disc warping, rendering it unusable).
≥Do not write on...

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∫Tips for making WMA, MP3, JPEG, MPEG4 and DivX discs 
§1CD-R/RW
≥Discs must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended formats).
≥This unit is compatible with multi-session but if there are a lot of sessions it takes 
more time for play to start. Keep the number of sessions to a minimum to avoid this.§2DVD-RAM
Discs must conform to UDF 2.0.§3DVD-R/RW
≥Discs must conform to UDF bridge (UDF 1.02/ISO9660).
≥This unit is not compatible with multi-session. Only the default session is...

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STEP 1
 Connection
≥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 colour.
AUDIO IN
R          LCOMPONENT
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
R          LVIDEO 
INS VIDEO 
IN
Audio/video 
cable (included)
With VIDEO...

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∫Enjoying multi-channel surround sound≥You cannot use DTS Digital Surround decoders not suited to DVD.∫Connect the AC power supply cord lastConserving powerThis 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 OUTPUT”, “DOLBY DIGITAL” and “DTS” (➜17, “AUDIO” menu).
COAXIAL IN
Amplifier with a built-in 
decoder or a decoder-
amplifier combinationCoaxial...

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Basic play
Standby/on switch (Í/I)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.[Note]
≥DISCS CONTINUE TO ROTATE WHILE MENUS ARE DISPLAYED. Press [∫] 
when you finish to preserve the unit’s motor and your television screen.
≥To  p l a y  [MP3] or [JPEG] contents on DVD-RAM, set “DVD–VR/DATA” to 
“DATA
” (➜17, 
“OTHERS” menu
).
≥Total title number may not be displayed properly on iR/iRW.
Stop
1
Power ON.
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Frame-by-frame(during pause)
[DVD-VR]
 [DVD-V]
 
[VCD] 
≥[DVD-VR] [VCD] forward direction only
On-screen 
item select
Return to 
previous 
screen
Enter 
number
[DVD-VR]
 [DVD-V]
 [VCD] [CD]
e.g. To select 12: [S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2]
[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX]
e.g. To select 123: 
[S10] ➜[1] ➜ [2] ➜ [3] ➜ [ENTER]
Disc 
menu
[DVD-V]
Shows a disc top menu.
[DVD-VR]
Plays the programs (➜11).
[DVD-V]
Shows a disc menu.
[DVD-VR]
Plays a playlist (➜11).[VCD] with playback control (➜18, Glossary)...

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Convenient functions
Press [QUICK REPLAY] to skip back about 10 seconds.≥This may not work depending on the disc’s recording.Press [ADVANCED SURROUND] to select “A.SURROUND 1”, 
“A.SURROUND 2”, “A.SURROUND 3” or “OFF”.OFF-----) A.SURROUND 1-----) A.SURROUND 2
^--------------------A.SURROUND 3 (-----------------b
A.SURROUND 1: Light effect
A.SURROUND 2:Medium effect
A.SURROUND 3: Strong effect
OFF
≥When using discs recorded with surround sound, sound seems to come from 
speakers on either side...