Page 1 Friday, January 19, 2007 7:38 PM MULTI-FORMAT PLAYBACK See page 4 for details Operating Instructions DVD/CD PLAYER Model No. DVD-S43 Getting started RQTC_0115_Y.fm Dear customer Operations 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.
RQTC_0115_Y.fm Page 2 Wednesday, December 27, 2006 11:46 AM IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Table of contents Getting started RQTC0115 Table of contents/IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Discs that can be played . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Monday, January 22, 2007 CAUTION! 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.
RQTC_0115_Y.fm Page 4 Wednesday, December 27, 2006 11:46 AM Discs that can be played Commercial discs Disc Logo Recorded discs (Yes: Available, No: Not available) Indicated in these instructions by DVD-Video Discs that can be played [DVD-V] Video CD [VCD] CD Remarks High quality movie and music discs RQTC0115 Recorded on a DVD Recorded on a personal computer, etc. recorder, etc.
RQTC_0115_Y.fm Page 5 Wednesday, December 27, 2006 11:46 AM Disc CD-R/RW§1 Extension “.WMA” “.wma” [MP3] DVD-RAM§2 DVD-R/RW§3 CD-R/RW§1 “.MP3” “.mp3” [JPEG] DVD-RAM§2 DVD-R/RW§3 CD-R/RW§1 “.JPG” “.jpg” “.JPEG” “.jpeg” [MPEG4] DVD-R/RW§3 CD-R/RW§1 “.ASF” “.asf” Reference ≥ You cannot play WMA files that are copy protected. ≥ This unit is not compatible with Multiple Bit Rate (MBR: a file that contains the same content encoded at several different bit rates).
RQTC_0115_Y.fm Page 6 Wednesday, December 27, 2006 11:46 AM 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.
RQTC_0115_Y.fm Page 7 Wednesday, December 27, 2006 11:46 AM STEP 2 The remote control Coaxial cable R6/LR6, AA ≥ Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control. ≥ Do not use rechargeable type batteries. Do not: ≥ mix old and new batteries. ≥ use different types at the same time. ≥ heat or expose to flame. ≥ take apart or short circuit. ≥ attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries. ≥ use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.
RQTC_0115_Y.fm Page 8 Wednesday, December 27, 2006 11:46 AM Basic play 2Open the disc tray. 1Power ON. Remote control sensor 3Load the disc. Basic play ≥ 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. 4Start play. Stop Skip ≥ Press [:9] to skip chapters, tracks, etc. ≥ [DVD-VR] Can also skip to the markers. Stop The position is memorized when “!” flashes on the display. ≥ Press [1] (PLAY) to resume.
RQTC_0115_Y.fm Page 9 Wednesday, December 27, 2006 11:46 AM Convenient functions (during pause) [DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [VCD] Quick OSD ENTER Press [QUICK OSD]. e.g. [CD] ENTER RETURN Current playback number T Press [3 4] to change current/elapsed play time. 1 TIME 0 : 05 Register 1 Enter number 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 10 ENTER TOP MENU DIRECT NAVIGATOR Disc menu MENU PLAY LIST RETURN Main unit display [DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] e.g.
RQTC_0115_Y.fm Page 10 Wednesday, December 27, 2006 11:46 AM Convenient functions QUICK REPLAY Quick replay SUBTITLE (Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed) [DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] Discs with subtitles Press [SUBTITLE] to select the subtitle language. Press [QUICK REPLAY] to skip back about 10 seconds. ≥ This may not work depending on the disc’s recording.
:46 AM Playing programs/playlists TRANSFER MODE Transfer 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. ≥ Titles appear only if they have been entered. ≥ You cannot edit playlists and titles. ≥ Set “DVD–VR/DATA” to “DVD–VR” to play [DVD-VR] on DVD-RAM (➜ 17, “OTHERS” menu).
RQTC_0115_Y.fm Page 12 Wednesday, December 27, 2006 11:46 AM 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). 1 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” or “VIDEO” and press [ENTER].
Wednesday, December 27, 2006 11:46 AM 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. For more information about DivX VOD, visit www.divx.com/vod.
RQTC_0115_Y.fm Page 14 Wednesday, December 27, 2006 11:46 AM Changing the play sequences PLAY MODE Program play PLAY MODE 1 [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” or “VIDEO” and press [ENTER].
RQTC_0115_Y.fm Page 15 Wednesday, December 27, 2006 11:46 AM Using on-screen menus 1 FUNCTIONS Each time you press the button: On-screen menu 1 (Disc/Play) ; On-screen menu 2 (Video) ; On-screen menu 3 (Audio) ; exit Display the on-screen menus. 2 3 Select Select 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 10 4 RETURN ENTER ENTER Register Register Select the item. Make the settings. Press to exit. Items shown differ depending on the type of software.
RQTC_0115_Y.fm Page 16 Wednesday, December 27, 2006 11:46 AM Changing the player settings 1 2 3 4 5 Select Select Select SETUP ENTER ENTER Shows setup menu. Select the menu. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 10 SETUP ENTER Register Register 1 Select the item. Register Make the settings. Press to exit. ≥ Underlined items are the factory preset. ≥ The QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area.
Page 17 Wednesday, December 27, 2006 11:46 AM ∫ “OTHERS” menu SETTING STATE Display the current setting of the items below SETTING STATE Display the current setting of the items below PCM OUTPUT Check the digital input limitations of the equipment you connect using COAXIAL terminal and select the maximum sampling frequency of PCM digital output. 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.
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RQTC_0115_Y.fm Page 19 Wednesday, December 27, 2006 11:46 AM 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.) ≥ Insert the AC power supply cord securely into the household AC outlet. (7) The unit is automatically switched to the standby mode.
RQTC_0115_Y.fm Page 20 Wednesday, December 27, 2006 11:46 AM Troubleshooting guide Progressive video There is ghosting when progressive output is on. ≥ This problem is caused by the editing method or material used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlace output. Change “VIDEO OUT (I/P)” in “VIDEO” menu to “INTERLACE”. (16) Pictures not in progressive output. ≥ If the unit is connected to the television through VIDEO OUT or S VIDEO OUT terminal output will be interlace.
Tuesday, January 23, 2007 Maintenance ∫ 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. ≥ Cleaning of the lens is generally not necessary although this depends on the operating environment. ≥ Do not use commercially available lens cleaners as they may cause malfunction. ∫ Clean discs Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
RQTC_0115_Y.fm Page 22 Wednesday, December 27, 2006 11:46 AM Limited Warranty Panasonic Canada Inc. PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY Limited Warranty/Product Service 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.
RQTC_0115_Y.fm Page 23 Wednesday, December 27, 2006 11:46 AM –If you see this symbol– RQTC0115 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.
RQTC_0115_1Y.fm Page 24 Wednesday, January 24, 2007 10:35 AM Index A A-B repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 C D E F J (Inside of product) M O P Q R ® RQTC0115 As an ENERGY STAR Participant, Panasonic has determined that this product ® meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. 24 S This manual was printed with soy based ink. Panasonic Canada Inc.