The warranty can be found on page 17.
La referencia rápida en español se puede encontrar en la página 19.
Region number
The player plays DVD-Video marked with
labels containing the region number “1” or
“ALL”.
P
Example:
DVD-Video/Video CD/CD
sold on the market
Movie, Music etc.
DVD-R/DVD-RW
recorded and nalized with DVD video recorders etc.
Video (played as DVD-Video)
recorded and nalized with personal computers etc.
Music (MP3) & Still pictures (JPEG)
+R/+RW
recorded and nalized with DVD video recorders etc.
Video (played as DVD-Video)
CD-R/CD-RW
recorded and nalized with personal computers etc.
Music (MP3) & Still pictures (JPEG)
See page 5 for details.
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Getting startedOperationsReference
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Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this
product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future
Main feature index ..................................................................... Back cover
Accessories
To order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases” on page 17.
Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
Use numbers when asking for replacement parts.
(Product numbers correct as of February 2006. These may be subject to
change.)
r 1 Remote control (N2QAYB000011)
r 1 AC power supply cord (K2CB2CB00020)
r 1 Audio/video cable (K2KA6BA00004)
r 2 Remote control batteries
Note
The included AC power supply cord is for use with this unit only. Do not use it with
•
other equipment.
Do not use an AC power supply cord from other equipment.
•
User memo:
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 ____________________________________________________
DVD-S1
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CAUTION!
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS
OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES
OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN
MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION
EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT
REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT
DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE,
DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND
THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH
LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL
BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
CAUTION!
DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT
IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR
IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE
THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO
PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR
FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING,
ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY
OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT
THE VENTILATION VENTS.
FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•
Increase the separation between the equipment and
•
receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
•
circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
•
technician for help.
Any unauthorized changes or modications to this
equipment would void the user’s authority to operate
this device.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Responsible Party:
Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094
Telephone No.: 1-800-211-7262
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment
and easily accessible. The mains plug of the power
supply cord shall remain readily operable.
To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC
Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from AC
receptacle.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE SCREWS.
INSIDE.
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning ash with arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within
the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufcient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to
the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions
in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
(Inside of product)
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below.
Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type
plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.
A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Prote c t th e p o wer cor d fr o m b e i ng walk e d o n o r p i n c hed
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the apparatus.
Product Service
1. Damage requiring service—The unit should be serviced by qualied
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
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS/Product Service
in these operating instructions. Refer all other servicing to authorized
servicing personnel.
3. Replacement parts—When parts need replacing ensure the servicer
uses parts specied by the manufacturer or parts that have the same
characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutes may result
in re, electric shock, or other hazards.
4. Safety check—After repairs or service, ask the servicer to perform safety
checks to conrm that the unit is in proper working condition.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12) Us e only with th e car t, st an d, tripod, brac ket, or
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required
when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as powersupply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain
or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
Product information
For product information or assistance with product operation:
Refer to “Customer Services Directory” on page 17.
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Discs that can be played
Commercial discs
DiscIndicated in these
Logo
instructions by
DVD-Video
DVD-V
Video CD
VCD
CD
CD
Discs that cannot be played
n
DVD-Audio, DVD-RAM, Version 1.0 of DVD-R/RW, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G,
SACD, WMA Discs, Divx Video Discs, Photo CD, and “Chaoji VCD” available on the
market including CVD, DVCD and SVCD that do not conform to IEC62107.
Built-in decoder
n
This unit has a Dolby Digital decoder so you can play DVDs with
this mark.
This unit does not have a DTS decoder.
Connect this unit to equipment that has a DTS decoder to enjoy DTS sound.
Note about using a DualDisc
The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet the technical
specications of the Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) format so play may not be
possible.
Remarks
High quality movie and
music discs
Including SVCD
(Conforming to IEC62107)
Music discs
Recorded discs (:Available, X :Not available)
Disc
Logo
DVD-R/RW
Recorded on
a DVD video
recorder, etc.
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DVD-V
Recorded on a
personal
computer, etc.
MP3JPEG
Necessity of
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nalize
Necessary
DVD-R DL
RW
4R/4
R DL
4
CD-R/RW
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Discs recorded on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras using DVD-Video Format.
]2
Recorded using a format different from DVD-Video Format, therefore some functions
]3
A process that allows play on compatible equipment. To play a disc that is displayed
]4
Closing the session will also work.
]5
This unit can also play CD-R/RW recorded with CD-DA or Video CD format.
n
•
•
•
•
•
]5
It may not be possible to play the above discs in all cases due to the type of discs,
the condition of the recording, the recording method and how the les were created
(è page 16, Tips for making data discs).
cannot be used.
as “Necessary” on this unit, the disc must rst be nalized on the device it was
recorded on.
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.
()
()
]2
]2
X
XX
XX
XX
Necessary
Necessary
Necessary
Necessary
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4
Discs that can be played
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STEP 1 Connection to a television
Do not place the unit on ampliers 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 color.
•
Television
With VIDEO IN or S VIDEO IN
With COMPONENT VIDEO IN
Connection to a television
You can connect the audio cable to the 2-channel
audio input terminals of an analog amplier or
system component to enjoy stereo sound.
S video cable
Audio/video
cable
(included)
]
When using this connection, the audio cable
(red and white plugs) should also be connected.
]
Back of the unit
Audio/video cable
(included)
Select “DARKER” from the “BLACK LEVEL”
(è page 13, “VIDEO” tab).
To enjoy progressive video
Connect to a progressive output compatible television.
Set “VIDEO OUT (I/P)” to “PROGRESSIVE”, then follow the
instructions on the menu screen (è page 13, “VIDEO” tab).
All Panasonic televisions with progressive input connectors are
compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand
of television.
Not used
Video cable
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COAXIAL IN
Enjoying multi-channel surround soundn
AC IN
R6/LR6, AA
Connect the AC power supply cord lastn
Amplier with a built-in
decoder or a decoder-amplier
combination
This 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.
Insert so the poles (4 and 3) 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 ame.
•
take apart or short circuit.
•
attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
•
use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.
•
Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can damage items the
uid contacts and may cause a re.
Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long period of time. Store in
a cool, dark place.
Use
n
Aim at the remote control sensor (è page 8), avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range
of 7 m (23 feet) directly in front of the unit.
Connection to a television/The remote control
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Basic play
ENTER
MENU
TOP MENU
FUNCTIONS
RETURN
SLOW/SEARCH
PLAYSTOP
SKIP
PAUSE
QUICK OSD
SURROUND
ADVANCED
MODE
PLAY
Power ON.
Load the disc.
Load double-sided discs so the label for the side you want to play is
•
facing up.
Skip
Press [ui] to skip chapters or tracks.•
Basic play
Stop
The position is memorized when “RESUME STOP” is
displayed on your television screen.
Press [q] (PLAY) to resume.
•
Press [g] to clear the position.
•
Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [g] when you nish to
•
preserve the unit’s motor and your television screen.
Total title number may not be displayed properly on 4R/4RW.
•
If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting guide (è page 15, 16).
Open the disc
tray.
Remote control sensor
Start play.
Search (during play)
Slow-motion (during pause)
Up to 5 steps
•
Press [q] (PLAY) to restart play.
•
VCD
•
Pause
Press [q] (PLAY) to restart play.•
When the unit is switched
•
off, the light goes off.
When there is no disc or
•
during loading, the indicator
blinks every 0.5 sec.
The indicator lights up
•
during play.
When the disc cannot be
•
read, the indicator blinks
every 0.25 sec.
Slow-motion, forward direction only
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Frame-by-frame
ENTER
TOP MENU
MENU
RETURN
DATA-DISC
ROOT
01 Ashley at Prom
02 City Penguin
03 Neanderthal
04 Cartoons
05 Trilobites
06 White Dwarf
07 Discovery
Formura one
Starperson
Baseball
Lady Starfish
Life on Jupiter
Starperson
Soccer
ROOT
Formura one
NO.4G 1/ 2 : C 1/ 8
ty
RETURN
ENTER
(during pause)
DVD-V VCD
Return to
previous screen
Disc menu
On-screen item
select
Number select
forward direction only
VCD
•
DVD-V
Shows a disc top menu.
DVD-V
Shows a disc menu.
with playback control
VCD
Shows a disc menu.
Select
Register
with playback control
VCD
1. While the disc menu is displayed, Press [FUNCTIONS] to
display On-Screen Menu 1.
2. Press [
3. Press [
w q] to select “”.
e r] to select the track number and press [ENTER].
MP3 JPEG
While the menu is displayed
Press [erwq] to select an item and press [ENTER].
Repeat this step if there are multiple layers.
•
Group (Folder)
MP3 content (File)
JPEG content (File)
]
Files are treated as contents and folders are treated as groups in these instructions.
Press [RETURN] to go back to previous screen.
•
Press [MENU] to display/exit the screen.
•
Select the picture in thumbnails menu
n
While pictures are being displayed, press [MENU] to display the
1.
thumbnails.
To select a picture in a group
2.
Press [erwq] to select the picture and press
[ENTER].
To select a picture in other groups
1. Press [e] to select the group name.
2. Press [
3. Press [
wq] to select the group and press
[ENTER].
erwq] to select the picture and press
[ENTER].
]
]
]
JPEG
Group and
Group
name
content
number
Playing MP3/JPEG discs
Basic play
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T 1TIME
0 : 05
Convenient functions
QUICK OSD
REPLAY
QUICK
CM SKIP
ZOOM
NORMAL
SURROUND
ADVANCED
OFF A. SURROUND1 A. SURROUND2
A. SURROUND3
Displaying current playback condition
(Quick On Screen Display)
Press [QUICK OSD].
e.g.
CD
Current playback number
Playback condition
To exit the screen, press [QUICK OSD].•
Current position
Press [er] to change
current/elapsed play time.
Quick replay (Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed)
(Except 4 R/4 RW)
DVD-V
VCD CD MP3
Press [QUICK REPLAY] to skip back about 10 seconds.
This may not work depending on the disc’s recording.•
Skipping about one minute forward
(Except 4R/4RW)
Convenient functions
Convenient when you want to skip commercials etc.
During play, press [CM SKIP].
This may not work depending on the play position.•
DVD-V
Play mode
---: Normal Play
PRG: Program Play
RND: Random Play
Zoom
DVD-V VCD JPEG
e.g.
1.
2.
Press [h].
JPEG
Press [ZOOM] to select the zoom ratio.
VCD
Enjoying advanced surround
DVD-V VCD
Motion picture with 2 or more channels only
Enjoy a surround-like effect when using 2 front speakers .
Press [ADVANCED SURROUND] to select “A. SURROUND1”,
“A. SURROUND2”, “A. SURROUND3” or “OFF”.
A. SURROUND1: Light effect
A. SURROUND2: Medium effect
A. SURROUND3: Strong effect
OFF
When using discs recorded with surround sound, sound seems to come from
•
speakers on either side of you.
Optimum seating position is 3 to 4 times the distance between the front left and right
•
speakers or the width of the television if using the television’s speakers.
Do not use in combination with surround effects on other equipment.
•
(2 or more channels)
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Changing the play sequences
MODE
PLAY
DVD-V PROGRAM
SELECT CHAPTER
TITLE CHAP.
CHAP. 1
CHAP. 2
CHAP. 3
1 4
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3 4
2 4
1
3
2
CLEAR ALL
START: PLAY
ALL
MODE
PLAY
VCD RA NDOM
PRE SS PLAY TO START
DVD-V PROGRAM
SELECT TITLE
TITLE CHAP.
TITLE 2
TITLE 3
TITLE 4
1
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
CLEAR ALL
START: PLAY
TITLE 1
Program play (up to 20 items)
1. While stopped, press [PLAY MODE] several times to select
“
PROGRAM”.
When playing a disc with both MP3 and JPEG
•
recorded, select “MUSIC PROGRAM” for MP3
or “PICTURE PROGRAM” for JPEG pictures.
You cannot set both “MUSIC PROGRAM” and
“PICTURE PROGRAM”.
2. Press [er] to select an item and press
[ENTER].
Repeat this step to program other items.
•
To select all items in a disc, title, or group, select
•
“ALL” and press [ENTER].
Press [er] several times to go to the next page
•
or previous page if any.
Press [RETURN] to return to the previous menu.
•
3. Press [q] (PLAY) to start play.
Clearing the program
Press [q] and then press [er] to select the item and press [RETURN].
Clearing the whole program
Press [q] several times to select “CLEAR ALL” and press [ENTER]. The whole
program is also cleared when the unit is turned off or the disc tray is opened.
To exit the program screen
Press [PLAY MODE] several times.
e.g.
DVD-V
DVD-VVCD
MP3JPEG
CD
Random play
CD VCD
MP3 JPEG
(up to 20 tracks)
(up to 24 groups/999 contents)
1. While stopped, press [PLAY MODE] several
e.g.
times to select “
When playing a disc with both MP3 and JPEG
•
RANDOM”.
VCD
recorded, select “MUSIC RANDOM” for MP3 or
“PICTURE RANDOM” for JPEG pictures.
2.
MP3 JPEG
Only when the disc has a group (folder)
Press [er] to select a group and press
[ENTER].
“Û” will be displayed next to the selected groups.
•
Press [ENTER] again to clear.
To select multiple groups, repeat this step.
•
To select all items in a disc, select “ALL”.
•
3. Press [q] (PLAY) to start play.
To exit the random screen
Press [PLAY MODE] several times.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D
symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
“DTS” and “DTS 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.
Changing the play sequences
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Using On-Screen Menus
ENTER
MENU
TOP MENU
FUNCTIONS
RETURN
ZOOM REPLAY
QUICK
SETUP
CM SKIP
QUICK OSD
SURROUND
ADVANCED
MODE
PLAY
SLOW/SEARCH
FUNCTIONS
ENTER
ENTER
RETURN
Items shown differ depending on the type of software.
On-Screen Menu 1
Using On-Screen Menus
Audio
Subtitle
Angle
Repeat
PBC
Rotate
1234
Select
Select
Press.Select the item.Make the settings.Press to exit.
Each time you press the button:
On-Screen Menu 1 à On-Screen Menu 2 à exit
On-Screen Menu 2
(è page 10, Enjoying advanced surround)
(è page 10, Zoom)
(Dolby Digital, 3-channel or over, with the dialogue
DVD-V
recorded in the center channel)
To make the dialogue in movies easier to hear
Press [er] to select “ON”.
ON
OFF
If you have set “VIDEO OUT (I/P)” to “PROGRESSIVE”
(è page 13, “VIDEO” tab), press [e r] to select the
method of conversion for progressive output to suit the
type of material.
When the tray is opened, the setting will return to AUTO1.
•
AUTO1 (normal): Automatically detects the lm and video
content, and appropriately converts it.
AUTO2: In addition to AUTO1, automatically detects
lm contents with different frame rates and
appropriately converts it.
VIDEO: Select when using AUTO1 and AUTO2, and the
content is distorted.
Press [er] to select the mode.
NORMAL: Normal images.
CINEMA1:
CINEMA2:
Mellows images and enhances detail in dark scenes.
Sharpens images and enhances detail in dark scenes.
DYNAMIC: Enhances the contrast for powerful images.
ANIMATION: Suitable for animation.
Motion picture
Press [er] to select the soundtrack.
VCD CD
Press [er] to select “L”, “R”, “L4R”or “L R”.
Discs with subtitles
Press [er] to select the subtitle language or “OFF”.
On 4R/4RW, a subtitle number may be shown for
•
subtitles that are not displayed.
with multiple angles
DVD-V
Press [er] to select the angle.
(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed.
:
you can use even if there is no elapsed time display.)
JPEG
1. Press [er] to select an item to be repeated.
2. A-B repeat only
Press [ENTER] at the starting and ending points.
Press [ENTER] again to cancel.•
(è page 9, Number select)
JPEG
During pause, press [e r] to select “0”, “90”, “180” or
“270”.
Advanced
surround
Zoom
Dialogue
enhancer
Transfer
mode
Picture
mode
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Changing the player settings
SETUP
SETUP
ENTER
MENU
TOP MENU
FUNCTIONS
RETURN
ZOOM REPLAY
QUICK
SETUP
CM SKIP
QUICK OSD
SURROUND
ADVANCED
MODE
PLAY
SLOW/SEARCH
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
1
2
Shows Setup menu.
The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.
•
Underlined items are the factory preset.
•
“DISC” tab
n
SETTING STATEDisplay the current setting of the items below
AUDIO
Choose the audio language.
SUBTITLE
Choose the subtitle
language.
MENUS
Choose the language for
disc menus.
RATINGS
Set a ratings level to limit
DVD-Video play.
PASSWORD
Change the password for
“RATINGS” (è above).
ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH ORIGINAL]1
OTHER ----
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AUTO]3 ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH OTHER ----
ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH OTHER ----
Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected)
0 LOCK ALL:
To prevent play of discs without ratings levels.
1 to 7
8 NO LIMIT
When setting a ratings level, a password screen is shown.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Do not forget your password.
A message screen will be shown if a DVD-Video
exceeding the ratings level is inserted in the unit. Follow
the on-screen instructions.
1. Select “CHANGE” and press [ENTER].
2. Enter the current password with [e r] and [q], then
press [ENTER].
3. Enter the new password with [e r] and [q], then
press [ENTER].
If “VERIFY” is displayed, please verify the password
and insert it again.
SelectSelect
Register
Select the tab.
Select
3
45
Register
Select the item. Make the settings.
“VIDEO” tab
n
SETTING STATEDisplay the current setting of the items below
TV ASPECT
Choose the setting to
suit your television and
preference.
To select how to show
images made for 16:9
aspect screens on a 4:3
aspect television.
]2
]2
4:3PAN&SCAN
•
4:3LETTERBOX
•
4:3ZOOM
•
To select how to show
images made for 4:3 aspect
screens on a 16:9 aspect
television.
16:9NORMAL
•
16:9SHRINK
•
16:9ZOOM
•
TV TYPE
4:3PAN&SCAN
The sides of the picture are cut off so it lls
the screen (unless prohibited by the disc).
4:3LETTERBOX
Picture is shown in the letterbox style.
4:3ZOOM
If you select 4:3PAN&SCAN and there is no effect,
select this and the image will display in 4:3PAN&SCAN.
16:9NORMAL
Stretches a 16:9 aspect ratio image
horizontally.
16:9SHRINK
Displays a 4:3 aspect ratio image in the
center of the screen.
16:9ZOOM
Adjusts the horizontal width to display a full
screen image in 16:9 aspect ratio.
STANDARD CRT LCD PROJECTION PLASMA
Select to suit the type of television.
STILL MODE
Specify the type of picture
shown when paused.
BLACK LEVEL
AUTO
FIELD:
FRAME:
LIGHTER: When connected through VIDEO OUT or S
Change the black level of the
picture if you connected a television
through the COMPONENT VIDEO
DARKER:
OUT terminals.
VIDEO OUT (I/P)
Select “PROGRESSIVE”
only if connecting to
a progressive output
compatible television.
INTERLACE PROGRESSIVE
When you select “PROGRESSIVE”, a message screen
will appear.
For progressive output, press [e] and then press [ENTER].
•
Press [RETURN] to cancel.
•
Register
Press to exit.
The picture is not blurred, but picture quality is lower.
Overall quality is high, but the picture may appear blurred.
VIDEO OUT.
When connected through COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT.
Changing the player settings
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Changing the player settings
“AUDIO” tab
n
SETTING STATEDisplay the current setting of the items below
DOWN SAMPLING
Check the digital input limitations
of the equipment you connect
using COAXIAL terminal and
select the maximum sampling
frequency of PCM digital output.
DOLBY DIGITAL
With COAXIAL connections
(è page 7)
DTS
With COAXIAL connections
(è page 7)
DYNAMIC RANGE
n
“DISPLAY” tab
SETTING STATEDisplay the current setting of the items below
LANGUAGEENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL
“OTHERS” tab
n
SETTING STATEDisplay the current setting of the items below
JPEG TIMETo change the slideshow timing
Changing the player settings
AUTO POWER OFFON: The unit switches to standby mode after
DEFAULTS
This returns all values in the
Setup menus to the default
settings.
ON: When connected to equipment compatible with
44.1 or 48 kHz
OFF: When connected to equipment compatible
with 88.2 or 96 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 they can handle 96 kHz. Read
your equipment’s operating instructions for details.
BITSTREAM PCM
Select “BITSTREAM” when the
equipment can decode the bitstream
(digital form of multi-channel data).
BITSTREAM OFF
Otherwise, select “PCM” or “OFF”.
(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.)
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)
OFF
1 SEC to 15 SEC (in 1 unit) 15 SEC to 60 SEC (in 5 unit)
60 SEC to 180 SEC (in 30 unit)
“3 SEC” is the factory preset.•
about 30 minutes in the stop mode.
OFF
RESET
The password screen is shown if “RATINGS”
(è page 13) is set. Please enter the same
password with [e r] and [q], then press [ENTER],
then turn the unit off and on again.
]1
The original language designed on the disc is selected.
]2
Input a code number referring to the table (è below).
]3
If the language selected for “AUDIO” is not available, subtitles appear in that
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 17. (Reference pages are shown in parentheses.)
Power
No power.Insert the AC power supply cord securely into the household
The unit is
automatically
switched to the
standby mode.
•
AC outlet. (7)
When “AUTO POWER OFF” is set to “ON”, the unit
•
automatically switches to standby after approximately 30
minutes in the stop mode. (14)
No operation
No response
when any buttons
pressed.
No response when
remote control
buttons pressed.
No picture or sound.Check the video or audio connection. (6, 7)
You have forgotten
your ratings
password.
Reset all the settings
to Factory Preset.
This unit cannot play discs other than the ones listed in
•
these operating instructions. (5)
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.
Check that the batteries are installed correctly. (7)
•
The batteries are depleted: Replace them with new ones.
•
Point the remote control at the remote control sensor and
•
operate. (8)
When using On-Screen Menus, press [w q] to select the
•
item, then press [e r] to make the settings. (12)
•
Check the power or input setting of the connected equipment.
•
While stopped, remove the disc, and then press and hold
•
[q] (PLAY) and [; OPEN/CLOSE] on the unit and then also
press and hold [8 POWER] on the unit until “INITIALIZED”
disappears from the television. Turn the unit off and on
again. All settings will return to the default values.
Specic operation impossible or incorrect
It takes time before
play starts.
The program
functions do not
work.
Menu doesn’t
appear.
playback control
Play doesn’t start.If a disc contains CD-DA and other formats, proper playback
VCD
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.
These functions do not work with some DVD-Videos.•
Press [g] twice and then press [q] (PLAY).•
with
•
may not be possible.
No subtitles.Display the subtitles. (12)•
The subtitles
overlap closed
captions recorded
on discs.
In A-B Repeat, point
B is automatically
set.
Repeat play is
automatically
canceled.
Clear the subtitles. (12)•
The end of an item becomes point B when it is reached.•
A-B Repeat is canceled when you press [QUICK REPLAY].
•
Repeat play may be canceled when you press [CM SKIP].
•
Picture incorrect
Picture distorted.Ensure that the unit is not connected through a video
(7)
Picture size doesn’t
t the screen.
The television may
display incorrectly
or colors appear
faded.
Menu not displayed
correctly.
•
cassette recorder. (6)
Make sure that progressive output has not been selected
•
when the connected television is not progressive
compatible. Press and hold [RETURN] until the picture
displays correctly. The settings will return to “INTERLACE”.
Change “TV ASPECT” in “VIDEO” tab. (13)
•
Use the television to change the aspect. If your television
•
does not have that function, change “TV ASPECT”. (13)
Change the zoom setting. (10)
•
PAL discs cannot be played.•
Restore the zoom ratio to “NORMAL”. (10)
•
Change “TV ASPECT” in “VIDEO” tab. (13)
•
Progressive video
There is ghosting
when progressive
output is on.
Pictures not in
progressive output.
Closed captions not
displayed.
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” tab
to “INTERLACE”. (13)
If the unit is connected to the television through VIDEO OUT
•
or S VIDEO OUT, output will be interlace.
When progressive output is on, closed captions will not be
•
displayed.
Troubleshooting guide
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Troubleshooting guide
root
001 group
002 group
003 group
Tips for making data discs
Sound incorrect
Sound distorted.Set Advanced Surround to “OFF”. (10)•
Piercing noise
comes from the
speakers.
Effects do not work.None of the audio effects work when the unit is outputting
If you have connected a digital amplier which does not
•
include decoder, be sure to set “DOLBY DIGITAL” to “PCM”
and set “DTS” to “OFF” in “AUDIO” tab. (14)
•
bitstream signals from the COAXIAL terminal. (7)
Some audio effects do not work or have less effect with
•
some discs.
Television displays
“ERR H ”
stands for a
number.
“ERR U11”
“NODISC” You haven’t inserted a disc: Insert one.
“X”The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.•
“THIS DISC MAY
NOT BE PLAYED IN
YOUR REGION.”
“THIS TYPE OF
DISC CANNOT
BE PLAYED.
Troubleshooting guide/Tips for making data discs
PLEASE INSERT A
DIFFERENT DISC.”
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 qualied service person.
The disc may be dirty.
•
You haven’t inserted the disc correctly: Insert it correctly. (8)
•
•
You haven’t inserted the disc correctly: Insert it correctly. (8)
•
You can only play DVD-Video if their region number is “1”,
•
“ALL” or multiple region number including “1”. (Cover)
You inserted a disc that has not been nalized. (5)
•
You inserted a disc the unit cannot play; insert one it can.
•
You inserted a blank disc.
•
Recording
Cannot record to
digital recording
equipment.
(Incorrect sound
recorded.)
You cannot record 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
– DOWN SAMPLING: ON
– DOLBY DIGITAL: PCM
– DTS: OFF
(18)
(10)
(14)
(14)
(14)
Format DiscExtension Reference
DVD-R/RW
MP3
CD-R/RW
DVD-R/RW
JPEG
CD-R/RW
There may be differences in the display order on the menu screen and computer
•
screen.
This unit cannot play les recorded using packet write.
•
Naming folders and les
(Files are treated as content and folders are treated
as groups on this unit.)
At the time of recording, prex folder and le names. This
should be with numbers that have an equal number of
digits, and should be done in the order you want to play
them (this may not work at times).
(5)
CD-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.
DVD-R/RW
Discs must conform to UDF bridge (UDF 1.02/ISO9660).
•
This unit is not compatible with multi-session. The default session only is played.
•
“.MP3”
“.mp3”
“.JPG”
“.jpg”
“.JPEG”
“.jpeg”
Sampling frequency:
•
DVD-R/RW:
11.02, 12, 22.05, 24, 44.1, and 48 kHz
CD-R/RW:
8, 11.02, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, and 48 kHz
This unit is not compatible with ID3 tags.
•
JPEG les taken on a digital camera that
•
conforms to DCF Standard Version 1.0 are
displayed.
– Files that have been altered, edited or saved
This unit cannot display moving pictures,
•
MOTION JPEG and other such formats, still
pictures other than JPEG (e.g. TIFF) or play
pictures with attached audio.
with computer picture editing software may not
be displayed.
e.g.MP3
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Limited Warranty
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
Panasonic Products Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage
If your product listed below does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic
Consumer Electronics Company or
will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which star ts with the date of original purchase
(“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.
Radio, Clock Radio, Radio with Tape Player
or Recorder, Portable CD Player, IC Recorder,
Headphone Stereo, Tape Recorder, DVD player
Rechargeable batteries (in exchange for defective item)Ten (10) DaysNot Applicable
SD Memory Card (in exchange for defective item)Ninety (90) DaysNot Applicable
During the “Labor” 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. This Limited Warranty
excludes both parts and l abor for bat teries, antennas, and cos metic parts (cabinet). T his wa rranty only
applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended
only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as is”. A purchase receipt or other proof
of the original purchase date is required for warranty service.
To obtain service in the USA please contact:
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 c omplaint and provi de a day time phone number wh ere you can be
reached.
Product or Part NamePartsLabor
Panasonic Services Company, Panasonic Plus Department
20421 84th Avenue South
Kent, WA 98032
Tel: 1-800-833-9626 Fax: 1-800-237-9080
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/consumersupport
or, contact us via the web at:
http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
You 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
Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
(collectively referred to as “the warra ntor”)
One (1) YearOne (1) Year
Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions
This warranty ONLY COVER S fai lures due t o de fects in m ateria ls o r wor kmanship, and D OES NOT C OVER
normal wear an d tear or co smetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which o ccurred
in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from
accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, m isapplication, a lteration, faulty installation, set-up adjust ments,
misadjust ment o f cons umer c ontrols, improper maintenance, power li ne sur ge, lig htning damage, modification ,
introduction of sand, humidity or liquids, commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant, or other business or 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.
THE RE A RE N O EX PRESS WARR ANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDE R “LIMITE D 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 memory or
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 warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.
This 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 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, WH ICH ARE NOT COVERED BY TH IS LIMITED WAR RANT Y, ARE YOU R
RESPONSIBILITY.
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: npcparts@us.panasonic.com
You 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 00985
Phone (787)750-4300, Fax (787)768-2910
Limited Warranty
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Maintenance
Specications
Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth
n
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
n
Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
•
Maintenance/Specications
Signal system: NTSC
Operating temperature range: 4 5 to 4 35 oC
Operating humidity range:
Y output level: 1 Vp-p (75
C output level: 0.286 Vp-p (75
Output connector: S terminal (1 system)
Component video output:
[NTSC: 525(480)p/525(480)i]
Y output level: 1 Vp-p (75
P
P
Output connector:
Pin jack (Y: green, P
Audio output:
Output level: 2 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB)
Output connector: Pin jack
Number of connectors: 2 channel: 1 system
Audio performance:
Frequency response:
4 Hz to 22 kHz (48 kHz sampling)
4 Hz to 44 kHz (96 kHz sampling)
S/N ratio:
Dynamic range:
Total harmonic distortion:
Digital audio output:
Coaxial digital output: Pin jack
]2, 4
MP3
output level: 0.7 Vp-p (75 W)
B
output level: 0.7 Vp-p (75 W)
R
DVD (linear audio):
•
•
CD-Audio: 4 Hz to 20 kHz
•
CD-Audio: 115 dB
•
DVD (linear audio): 92 dB
•
CD-Audio: 90 dB
•
CD-Audio: 0.003 %
, JPEG
]3, 4
]2, 4
, JPEG
]2, 4
, JPEG
)
: blue, PR: red) (1 system)
B
]3, 4
]3, 4
)
)
]1
,
W)
W)
W)
W)
Pickup:
Wave length: 653 nm/790 nm
Laser power: CLASS
Power supply: AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power consumption: 10 W
Power consumption in standby mode: approx. 1 W
Dimensions (W x D x H): 360 mm x 251 mm x 43 mm
(14
Mass: approx. 1.9 kg (4.2 lbs.)
Note
Specications are subject to change without notice.
Mass and dimensions are approximate.
]1
Conforming to IEC62107
]2
MPEG-1 Layer 3, MPEG-2 Layer 3
]3
Exif Ver 2.1 JPEG Baseline les
Picture resolution: between 320
pixels (sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)
]4
The total combined maximum number of recognizable
audio and picture contents and groups: 1000 audio
and picture contents and 256 groups.
3
/16" x 9 14/16" x 1 11/16")
×240 and 6144×4096
I/CLASS I
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Referencia rápida en español
NI OIDUA
L R
OEDIV
NI
AC IN
ENTER
TOP MENU
MENU
RETURN
RETURN
ENTER
ConexiónReproducción básica
Televisorn
[8 POWER] Encienda.
1.
[; OPEN/CLOSE] Abra la bandeja del disco.
2.
Introduzca el disco.
3.
[q] (PLAY) Inicie la reproducción.
4.
Cable de audio/vídeo
(incluido)
A una toma de CAConecte el cable de alimentación de CA el
n
último
Cable de alimentación de CA (incluido)
A una toma de CA
Cuadro a cuadro
(durante la pausa)
DVD-V VCD
Vuelta a la
pantalla anterior
Menú del disco
Selección de
elementos en la
pantalla
Selección del
número
VCD
Sentido de avance solamente•
DVD-V
Muestra el menú inicial de un disco.
DVD-V
Muestra un menú del disco.
con control de reproducción
VCD
Muestra un menú del disco.
Seleccionar
Registrar
con control de reproducción
VCD
ientras se muestra el menú del disco, pulse [FUNCTIONS]
1. M
para visualizar el menú en pantalla 1.
2.
Pulse [wq] para seleccionar “”.
Pulse [er] para seleccionar el número de pista y pulse
3.
[ENTER].
Referencia rápida en español
Main feature index (Reference pages are shown in parentheses.)
ENTER
MENU
TOP MENU
FUNCTIONS
RETURN
ZOOM REPLAY
QUICK
SETUP
SLOW/SEARCH
PLAYSTOP
SKIP
PAUSE
QUICK OSD
SURROUND
ADVANCED
CM SKIP
MODE
PLAY
Program/random play (11)
Changes the zoom ratio (10)
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
http://www.panasonic.com
Displays current playback
condition (10)
Enjoys advanced surround (10)
-If you see this symbol-
Skips about one minute forward (10)
Skips back about 10 seconds (10)
Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Information on Disposal in other Countries
outside the European Union
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner,
Panasonic has determined that
this product meets the ENERGY
STAR® guidelines for energy
efciency.
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.