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  • Page 1

    P PC PX The illustration shows D VD-S53 for the U .S.A. and Canada. Operating Instructions D VD/CD PLA YER Model No. D VD-S53/D VD-S533 If you ha ve an y questions, contact 1-800-211-P ANA (7262) in the U .S.A. or 1-800-561-5505 in Canada. For the U.S.A.: The warranty can be found on pa ge 26. For Canada: The warranty can be found on page 27. La re[...]

  • Page 2

    RQTC0128 The model number and serial number of this product can be found on either the bac k or the bottom of the unit. Please note them in the space provided below and keep f or future reference . MODEL NUMBER ____________________________________________________ SERIAL NUMBER ____________________________________________________ Please check and id[...]

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    RQTC0128 CA UTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES O THER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MA Y RESUL T IN HAZARDOUS RADIA TION EXPOSURE. DO NO T OPEN COVERS AND DO NO T REP AIR Y OURSELF . REFER SER VICING TO QU ALIFIED PERSONNEL. W ARNING: T O REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT[...]

  • Page 4

    RQTC0128 1) Read these instructions. 2) K eep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follo w all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water . 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any v entilation openings. Install in accordance with the manuf acturer’s instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiato[...]

  • Page 5

    RQTC0128 Handling precautions Do not attach labels or stick ers 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 spra ys, benzine, thinner , static electr icity prev ention liquids or any other solv ent. Do not use scratch-proo[...]

  • Page 6

    RQTC0128 Naming folders and files (Files are treated as content and f olders are treated as groups on this unit.) At the time of recording, prefix folder and file names . This should be with numbers that hav e an equal number of digits, and should be done in the order you w ant to play them (this may not w ork at times). D VD-RAM Discs must conf[...]

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    RQTC0128 N I O I D U A L R T N E N O P M O C N I O E D I V N I O I D U A L R O E D I V N I O E D I V S N I 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 recor der . Due to copy guard protection, the picture ma y not display properly . T ur n off all equ[...]

  • Page 8

    RQTC0128 HDMI IN HDMI IN HDMI IN HDMI OUT HDMI IN VIDEO IN By connecting to an HDMI compatible high-definition tele vision, video recordings can be conv er ted to, and output as , high-definition video (1080p,1080i). Y ou can also enjoy surround sound b y connecting to an HDMI compatible amplifier with multi-channel output terminals. Enjoying hi[...]

  • Page 9

    RQTC0128 By connecting to an HDMI compatible high-definition tele vision, video recordings can be conv er ted to, and output as , high-definition video (1080p,1080i). Y ou can also enjoy surround sound b y connecting to an HDMI compatible amplifier with multi-channel output terminals. Enjoying higher quality audio and video (HDMI connection) ( ?[...]

  • Page 10

    RQTC0128 OPEN/CLOSE POWER POWER OPEN/CLOSE P ower ON. Open the disc tray . Load the disc. Load double-sided discs so the label for the side y ou want to play is f acing up. • Start play . Remote control sensor Skip Press [ u i ] to skip titles, chapters, tr acks, etc. Can also skip to the markers. • • Stop The position is memorized when “RE[...]

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    RQTC0128 Frame-by-frame (during pause) forw ard direction only Disc menu Shows a disc top menu. Shows a disc menu. with playback control Shows a disc menu. Return to previous screen On-screen item select VCD DVD-V DVD-VR DVD-V DVD-VR Plays the prog rams (  page 13). DVD-V DVD-VR Plays a pla ylist (  page 13). VCD Information screen Main unit [...]

  • Page 12

    RQTC0128 Changing the play sequences 2. While stopped, press [PLA Y MODE] se veral times to select “  PROGRAM”. When playing a disc with both MP3 and JPEG recorded, select “MUSIC PR OGRAM” f or MP3 or “PICTURE PR OGRAM” f or JPEG pictures. Y ou cannot set both “MUSIC PR OGRAM” and “PICTURE PROGRAM”. 3. Press [ e r ] to [...]

  • Page 13

    RQTC0128 Playing pr ograms/playlists Titles appear only if they ha ve been entered. Y ou cannot edit playlists and titles . • • Playing the pr ograms 1. While stopped, press [DIRECT NA VIGA T OR]. 2. Press [ e r ] to select the program. Press [ w q ] to skip page by page. 3. Press [ENTER]. 1. While stopped, press [PLA Y LIST]. 2. Press [ e r ] [...]

  • Page 14

    RQTC0128 Con venient functions T 1 TIME 0 : 05 Displaying current pla yback condition (Quick On Screen Displa y) Press [QUICK OSD]. T o exit the screen, press [QUICK OSD]. • e.g. Current playbac k number Play mode ---: Normal Play PGM: Program Pla y RND: Random Play Playbac k condition Current position Enjoying ad vanced surr ound Motion pictures[...]

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    RQTC0128 Con venient functions 15 Quick repla y (Only when the elapsed play time can be displa yed) Press [QUICK REPLA Y] to skip back about 10 seconds. This may not w ork depending on the disc’s recording. • Changing soundtracks (with multiple soundtrac ks) DVD-V VCD Press [A UDIO] to select the soundtrack. Y ou can use this button to select ?[...]

  • Page 16

    RQTC0128 Using On-Screen Menus 1 2 3 4 Select the item. Press to exit. Select Select Items shown diff er depending on the type of software. Each time you press the b utton: On-Screen Menu 1 On-Screen Menu 2 On-Screen Menu 3 On-Screen Menu 4 Exit On-Screen Menu 1 (Disc/Pla y) e.g. T9 C99 PG SEARCH, PL SEARCH, TITLE SEARCH, CHAPTER SEARCH, TRACK SEAR[...]

  • Page 17

    RQTC0128 Using On-Screen Menus e.g. T9 C99 PG SEARCH, PL SEARCH, TITLE SEARCH, CHAPTER SEARCH, TRACK SEARCH, CONTENT SEARCH T o start from a specific item Press [ e r ] to select and press [ENTER], or , press the numbered buttons . This does not work when using playbac k control (  page 25, Glossar y). • A UDIO (  page 15, Changing soundtr[...]

  • Page 18

    RQTC0128 On-Screen Menu 4 (HDMI) HDMI ST A TUS Indicates various inf ormation when connected with HDMI A V OUT terminal (  below, Confirming HDMI information). Confirming HDMI information  HD ENHANCER With HDMI connection (When “VIDEO PRIORITY” is set to “ON”) (  page 20, “HDMI” menu) Makes the quality of HDMI video output (7[...]

  • Page 19

    RQTC0128 HDMI ST A TUS Indicates various inf ormation when connected with HDMI A V OUT terminal (  below, Confirming HDMI information). Confirming HDMI information  HD ENHANCER With HDMI connection (When “VIDEO PRIORITY” is set to “ON”) (  page 20, “HDMI” menu) Makes the quality of HDMI video output (720p , 1080i, 1080p) shar[...]

  • Page 20

    RQTC0128 SETTING ST A TE Displa y 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 T O 48kHz: When connected to equipment compatible with 44.1 or 48 kHz UP T O 96kHz: When connected to equi[...]

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    RQTC0128 A UDIO OUT ON: Audio output is from HDMI A V OUT ter minal. OFF: Audio output is not from HDMI A V OUT ter minal. RGB RANGE ST ANDARD ENHANCED: When the blac k and white images are not distinct. It only works when the COLOR SP ACE (  page 18, On-Screen Menu 4) is set to RGB. • EZ Sync ON: The EZ Sync TM “HDA VI Control TM ” is av [...]

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    RQTC0128 Picture distorted. Ensure that the unit is not connected through a video cassette recorder . (7) Make sure that progressiv e output has not been selected when the connected television is not prog ressive compatible . Press and hold [RETURN] until the pi cture displays correctly . The settings will return to “INTERLACE”. Change “SOURC[...]

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    RQTC0128 Picture distorted. Ensure that the unit is not connected through a video cassette recorder . (7) Make sure that progressiv e output has not been selected when the connected television is not prog ressive compatible . Press and hold [RETURN] until the pi cture displays correctly . The settings will return to “INTERLACE”. Change “SOURC[...]

  • Page 24

    RQTC0128 24 DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content is encrypted for cop yr ight protection. In order to play DivX VOD content on this unit, y ou first need to register the unit. Follo w the on-line instructions for purchasing DivX V OD content to enter the unit’s registration code and register the unit. For more information about DivX VOD , visit ww[...]

  • Page 25

    RQTC0128 25 Signal system: NTSC Operating temperature range: 4 5 to 4 35 o C Operating humidity range: 5 to 90 % RH (no condensation) Discs played [8 cm (3 ") or 12 cm (5 ")]: (1) D VD (D VD-Video, DivX  6, 7 ) (2) D VD-RAM (D VD-VR, JPEG  4, 7 , MP3  2, 7 , MPEG4  5, 7 , DivX  6, 7 ) (3) D VD-R (D VD-Video, D VD-VR, JPEG ?[...]

  • Page 26

    RQTC0128 26 Panasonic Consumer Electr onics Company , Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One P anasonic W ay Secaucus, New Jerse y 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. A ve. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puer to Rico 00985 P anasonic D VD Player Limited W arranty Limited Warranty Co verage If your pr[...]

  • Page 27

    RQTC0128 27 Limited Warranty (ONL Y FOR CANADA) P anasonic Canada Inc. P ANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED W ARRANTY P anasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from def ects in material and workmanship and agrees to replace the product for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase. Panasonic P or table / Clock Radio (witho[...]

  • Page 28

    RQTC0128 AC IN HDMI IN HDMI IN HDMI IN HDMI OUT HDMI IN VIDEO IN Referencia rápida en español Conexiones T elevisor Conexión a un televisor  Cable HDMI Conecte el cable de alimentación de CA en último lugar  Cable de alimentación de CA (incluido) A la toma de corriente CA doméstica Cómo disfrutar de una mejor calidad de sonido e image[...]

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    RQTC0128 Reproducción básica 1 2 Abra la bandeja del disco. 3 Cargue el disco. 4 Inicie la reproducción. (aparato principal) (aparato principal) (aparato principal) La posición se memoriza cuando “RESUME ST OP” aparece en la pantalla del televisor . Pulse [ q ] (PLA Y) para continuar. (Reanudar la reproducción) Pulse [ g ] para cancelar la[...]

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    RQTC0128 Utilización de los menús en pantalla 1 2 3 4 Pulse. Seleccione el elemento. Haga los ajustes. Pulse para salir . Seleccionar Seleccionar Menú en pantalla 1 (Disco/Repr oducción) PG SEARCH, PL SEARCH, TITLE SEARCH, CHAPTER SEARCH, TRACK SEARCH, CONTENT SEARCH Para iniciar un elemento específico Pulse [ e r ] para seleccionar una opci?[...]

  • Page 31

    RQTC0128 Menú en pantalla 2 (Vídeo) PICTURE MODE Par a seleccionar la calidad de imagen de las películas. ZOOM Pulse [ h ]. P ara seleccionar la relación de zoom. DNR P ara seleccionar “OFF” , “1” , “2” ó “3” . TRANSFER MODE Par a seleccionar un método de conversión de la salida progresiva adecuado al tipo de material. SOURCE[...]

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    En Sp RQTC0128-2P H0107MT3047 © 2007 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Printed in China Displaying current pla yback condition (14) Enjoys adv anced surround (14) Panasonic Consumer Electr onics Company , Division of P anasonic Corporation of North America One P anasonic W ay Secaucus, New Jerse y 07094 http://www .panasonic.com Panasonic P[...]