Operating Instructions DVD/CD PLAYER DVD-S43 Model No. Dear customer Thank 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.
Please note them in the space provided below and keep for future reference. MODEL NUMBER DVD-S43 SERIAL NUMBER CAUTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR...
Discs that can be played Commercial discs Disc Indicated in these Remarks Logo instructions by DVD-Video High quality movie and music [DVD-V] discs Video CD Music discs with video [VCD] Including SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107) Music discs [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 cartridges,...
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VIDEO specifications (ASF standard)/ §1 “.asf” CD-R/RW MPEG4 (Simple Profile) video system/G.726 audio system] recorded with the Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD recorders with this unit. ≥ The recording date may differ from that of the actual date. Format...
Connect to a progressive output compatible television. Set “VIDEO OUT (I/P)” to “PROGRESSIVE”, then follow the instructions on the menu screen (➜ 16, “VIDEO” menu). All Panasonic televisions with 480p input connectors are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television. Video...
∫ Enjoying multi-channel surround sound Coaxial cable Amplifier with a built-in decoder or a decoder- amplifier combination COAXIAL IN ≥You cannot use DTS Digital Surround decoders not suited to DVD. Change “PCM OUTPUT”, “DOLBY DIGITAL” and “DTS” (➜ 17, “AUDIO” menu). ∫...
Basic play Power ON. Load the disc. ≥ Load double-sided discs so the label for the side you want to play is facing up. ≥DVD-RAM: Remove discs from their cartridges before use. Skip ≥ Press [:9] to skip chapters, tracks, etc. ≥...
≥ [DVD-VR] [VCD] forward direction only Frame-by-frame (during pause) ENTER [DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [VCD] Select Return to On-screen previous item select ENTER screen Register [DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] e.g. To select 12: [S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2] Enter [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX] ENTER number e.g.
Convenient functions Quick replay QUICK REPLAY (Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed) [DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] Press [QUICK REPLAY] to skip back about 10 seconds. ≥ This may not work depending on the disc’s recording. ADVANCED Enjoying virtual surround SURROUND...
TRANSFER Transfer mode MODE Discs with pictures If you have set “VIDEO OUT (I/P)” to “PROGRESSIVE” (➜ 16, “VIDEO” menu) Press [TRANSFER MODE] to select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit the type of material. AUTO1 (normal): Automatically detects the film and video content, and appropriately converts it.
Playing audio (WMA/MP3), picture (JPEG) and video (DivX/MPEG4) discs Preparation Set “DVD–VR/DATA” to “DATA” to play [MP3] or [JPEG] contents on DVD-RAM (➜ 17, “OTHERS” menu). Discs that contain both video (DivX/MPEG4) and other format (WMA/MP3/JPEG) contents only While the “PLAYBACK MENU” is displayed Press [3 4] to select “AUDIO/PICTURE”...
About DivX VOD content DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content is encrypted for copyright protection. In order to play DivX VOD content on this unit, you first need to register the unit. Follow the on line instructions for purchasing DivX VOD content to enter the unit’s registration code and register the unit.
Changing the play sequences Program play PLAY MODE Except [DVD-VR] (up to 30 items) [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX] Discs that contain both video (DivX/MPEG4) and other format (WMA/MP3/JPEG) contents only If the “PLAYBACK MENU” is displayed Press [3 4] to select “AUDIO/ PICTURE”...
Using on-screen menus Each time you press the button: FUNCTIONS On-screen menu 1 (Disc/Play) On-screen menu 2 (Video) On-screen menu 3 (Audio) exit Display the on-screen menus. Items shown differ depending on the type of software. On-screen menu 1 (Disc/Play) PG SEARCH To start from a specific item Press [3 4] to select and press [ENTER].
Changing the player settings SETUP Shows setup menu. Select the menu. ≥ Underlined items are the factory preset. ≥ The QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area. ∫ “DISC” menu SETTING STATE Display the current setting of the items below AUDIO ENGLISH FRENCH...
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∫ “AUDIO” menu SETTING STATE Display the current setting of the items below PCM OUTPUT UP TO 48 kHz: Check the digital input When connected to equipment compatible with limitations of the 44.1 or 48 kHz equipment you connect UP TO 96 kHz: using COAXIAL terminal When connected to equipment compatible with and select the maximum...
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 “Product information” on page 22. (Reference pages are shown in parentheses.) Power ≥...
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Troubleshooting guide Progressive video ≥ This problem is caused by the editing method or material There is ghosting when progressive used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use output is on. interlace output. Change “VIDEO OUT (I/P)” in “VIDEO” menu to “INTERLACE”.
Picture resolution: between 160k120 and 6144k4096 pixels (Sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0) §5 MPEG4 data recorded with the Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders Conforming to SD VIDEO specifications (ASF standard)/MPEG4 (Simple Profile) video system/ G.726 audio system §6...
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 Panasonic Portable / Clock Radio (without Tape, CD, MD)
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–If you see this symbol– Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
(Inside of product) ® As an NERGY Participant, Panasonic has determined that this product ® meets the NERGY guidelines for energy efficiency. Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 www.panasonic.ca C 2007 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.