Owner’s Manual
DVD / CD Player
Model No. DVD-S48
DVD-S68
DVD-S68
If you have any questions contact
In the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico:
1-800-211-PANA (7262)
U.S.A. and Puerto Rico:
The warranty can be found on page 14.
Please register via the Internet at:
In Canada: 1-800-561-5505
Canada :
The warranty can be found on page 15.
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.
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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
CAUTION
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:
Unit
• This unit utilizes a laser. Use of controls or
adjustments or performance of procedures
other than those specified herein may result in
hazardous radiation exposure.
Placement
• To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or
product damage,
– Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase,
built-in cabinet or in another confined space.
Ensure this unit is well ventilated.
– Do not obstruct this unit’s ventilation openings
with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, and
similar items.
– Do not place sources of naked flames, such
as lighted candles, on this unit.
• 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.
Batteries
• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the type
recommended by the manufacturer.
• When disposing the batteries, please contact
your local authorities or dealer and ask for the
correct method of disposal.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
• Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte
leakage and may cause a fire.
– Do not mix old and new batteries or different
types at the same time.
Any unauthorized changes or modifications 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.
– Do not heat or expose to flame.
– Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed
to direct sunlight for a long period of time with
doors and windows closed.
– Keep the AAA R03 batteries out of reach of
children to prevent swallowing.
– Do not take apart or short circuit.
– Do not recharge alkaline or manganese
batteries.
– Do not use batteries if the covering has been
peeled off.
Responsible Party:
Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact:
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
Telephone No.: 1-800-211-PANA (7262)
– Remove batteries if you do not intend to use
the remote control for a long period of time.
Store in a cool, dark place.
CAUTION- VISIBLE AND INVISIVLE LASER RADIATION
WHEN OPEN.
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.
FDA 21CFR / CLASS II (IIa)
(Inside of product)
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Table of contents
General Information
Getting started
Accessories
1
1
2
Audio/Video cable
(K2KA6BA00004)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............ 2
General Information .......................................... 4
Accessories.................................................... 4
Inserting the batteries..................................... 4
Region codes ................................................. 5
Playable medias ............................................. 5
Unit and disc care........................................... 5
Disc handling precautions .............................. 5
Connections....................................................... 6
Control guide ..................................................... 8
Remote Control
(N2QAYA000014)
Batteries for remote control
(Only for Canada)
The enclosed Canadian French label sheet
corresponds to the English display on the front
and back side of the unit.
Operations
NOTE
•
Product numbers correct as of December 2010. These
may be subject to change.
Playback............................................................. 9
USB REC .......................................................... 10
HDMI CEC protocol ......................................... 10
Changing the player settings ......................... 11
SYSTEM....................................................... 11
LANGUAGE.................................................. 11
AUDIO .......................................................... 11
VIDEO .......................................................... 12
OTHER......................................................... 12
•
Only for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico:
To order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases
(United States and Puerto Rico)” on page 14.
Only for Canada:
To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you
have made your purchase.
Inserting the batteries
Insert so the poles (+ and –) match those in the
remote control.
Reference
Specifications .................................................. 12
Troubleshooting............................................... 13
Limited Warranty
(Only for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico) .................. 14
Limited Warranty (Only for Canada)............... 15
R03, AAA
(Alkaline or manganese batteries)
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
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NOTE
Region codes
•
It may not be possible to play the medias in some
cases due to the type of media, the condition of the
recording, the recording method and how the files
were created.
(For USB devices)
This unit does not guarantee connection with all USB
devices.
DVD-Video
This unit plays DVD-Video marked with labels
containing the region number “1” or “ALL”.
Example:
•
1
•
•
•
This unit does not support USB device charging.
FAT12, FAT16 and FAT32 file systems are supported.
This unit supports USB2.0 High Speed.
Playable medias
You can play back the following medias:
DVD Video
DVD-Video format
DVD-Video format*1,
JPEG*2*3, MP3*4, DivX*5*6*7*8
DVD-Video format*1
Video*1
Unit and disc care
DVD-R
DVD-R DL
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.
DVD-RW
+RW
+R
+R DL
CD-Audio
CD-DA, Video CD,
Super Video CD
• Do not use commercially available lens cleaners
as they may cause malfunction.
CD-R
CD-RW
CD-DA, JPEG*2*3, MP3*4,
Video CD, Super Video CD,
DivX*5*6*7*8
Clean discs
• Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
USB
MP3*4, JPEG*2*3, DivX*5*6*7*8
*1 Finalizing is necessary.
*2 The file extension has to be ‘.JPG’ or ‘.JPEG’.
*3 Files that have been altered, edited or saved with
computer picture editing software may not be
displayed.
*4 The file extension has to be ‘.mp3’.
*5 Model for Canada only
Disc handling precautions
*6 The file extension has to be ‘.DIVX,’‘.divx,’‘.AVI,’ or
‘.avi’.
*7 (Only for Canada)
Certified to the DivX Home Theater Profile V3.0.
GMC (Global Motion Compensation) not supported.
*8 (Only for Canada)
• Handle discs by the edges to avoid inadvertent
scratches or fingerprints on the disc.
• Do not attach labels or stickers to discs.
• Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine,
thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or
any other solvent.
Subtitle text file is not supported.
• 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.
• The digital audio content side of a DualDisc
does not meet the technical specifications of
the Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) format
so playback may not be possible.
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Connections
Before making any connections we suggest you
temporarily disconnect all the units from AC
power.
DVD-S48
• Do not place the unit on amplifiers/receivers or
equipment that may become hot. The heat can
damage the unit.
VIDEO OUT
• Do not connect video signals through a video
recorder. Due to copy guard protection the
picture may not be displayed properly.
AUDIO IN
R
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VIDEO IN
DVD-S48
Audio/Video cable
(supplied)
To a household AC outlet
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VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT
DVD-S68
AUDIO OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
To a household AC outlet
• Connect terminals of the same color.
AV OUT
VIDEO OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
NOTE for AC power supply cord
• This unit consumes a small amount of AC
power even when turned off. In the interest of
power conservation, if you will not be using this
unit for an extended period of time, it can be
disconnected.
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
R
L
Component
Video cable
Audio/Video
cable
(supplied)
NOTE for HDMI (DVD-S68 only)
• AUDIO terminals become impossible to use
according to the kind of the cable that you use.
NOTE for COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
• Set “Video” to “Progressive” (Î page 11).
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
• Connect terminals of the same color.
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DVD-S68
VIDEO OUT
HDMI
AUDIO IN
R
L
VIDEO IN
Audio/Video cable
(supplied)
HDMI IN
AV OUT
HDMI cable
VIDEO OUT
AV OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
• Connect terminals of the same color.
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
With HDMI compatible amplifier
HDMI IN
COMPONENT
VIDEO IN
AUDIO IN
R
L
HDMI cable
Component
Video cable
Audio/Video
cable (supplied)
Amplifier
HDMI OUT
HDMI IN
HDMI cable
AV OUT
AV OUT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
• Connect terminals of the same color.
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Control guide
SETUP
Enters or exits the system setup menu
(Î page 11)
RETURN
Returns to the previous display
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• Switches the MENU page of VCD equipped
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SEARCH, t, y
Starts fast reverse or fast forward
STOP g, g
Stops playback
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Starts or pauses playback
q
Starts playback
FRAME 0
Plays Video frame by frame
1
8
1
5 REPEAT
Selects various repeat mode
Selectable modes differ depending on the type of contents.
REP DIR plays all the same type of files in the
selected folder repeatedly.
A-B REPEAT
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44
Repeats playback from point A to B on a media
SLOW
Starts slow motion playback
CANCEL
Clear the input information
1 POWER ^, POWER 8
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.
DISPLAY
Displays information on TV screen during
playback
6 SUBTITLE
Shows the subtitle and selects different subtitle
RANDOM/ANGLE
Starts random playback/Switches the camera angle
AUDIO
Changes soundtracks
ZOOM
OPEN/CLOSE ;
Opens/closes the disc tray
>
2 0-9, 10
=
To select title/chapter/track numbers etc.
e.g.,
5:
15:
5
Changes zoom ratio
PROGRAM
>
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=
SEARCH MODE
Sets the playback order
1. Press e r w q to select the item.
2. Press 0 to 9 to specify the order.
To cancel: Press CANCEL.
3. Press e r w q to select PLAY.
To clear the whole program:
Press e r w q to select CLEAR.
4. Press OK.
Starts to select the point
1. Press w q to select the item.
2. Press 0 to 9 to specify the location.
3. Press OK.
3 TOP MENU
Shows Top menu
MENU
• Shows Menu
• Sets PBC of VCD equipped with Playback
Control (PBC) function to On/Off
e r w q
USB
Switches to the USB mode / Returns to the disc mode
USB REC
Performs USB REC
7 Disc tray
When inserting a media, ensure that it is facing
the right way up.
8 USB port
• Selects items, input position, etc.
– For moving the display position of enlarged
images
– For rotating JPEG images
OK
Connects a USB device
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Confirms menu selection
Playback
1 Turn on the TV and select the correct video
input.
2 Press POWER ^.
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO (Only for Canada)
• DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX,
Inc. This is an official DivX Certified® device
that plays DivX video. Visit divx.com for more
information and software tools to convert your
files into DivX video.
3 Place a disc or connect a USB device.
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND
(Only for Canada)
• This DivX Certified® device must be registered
in order to play purchased DivX Video-
on-Demand (VOD) movies. To obtain your
registration code, locate the DivX VOD section
in your device setup menu. Go to vod.divx.com
for more information on how to complete your
registration.
• You can only play DivX videos that were rented
or purchased with the DivX registration code
of this DVD player. For details, Changing the
player settings > OTHER (Î page 12).
• If this unit is not switched to the USB mode
when connecting the USB device, press USB
and press w q to select the item.
4 Press e r w q to select the item and press
OK.
• Depending on the disc, playback may start
automatically.
(JPEG only)
• When you press PLAY/PAUSE q/h instead
of OK, you can start the slide show.
Regarding DivX VOD content that can only
be played a set number of times (Only for
Canada)
• Some DivX VOD content can only be played
a set number of times. When you play this
content, the remaining number of plays is
displayed.
Stopping playback
Press STOP g.
Î The stopped position is memorized.
Resume play function
Press PLAY/PAUSE q/h to restart from this
position.
Î The position is cleared if the tray is opened
or you press STOP g several times to
display ‘g’ on TV’s display.
NOTE
•
•
•
Screen saver will start automatically if the media
playback is stopped and the menu is closed for about
5 minutes.
The player will automatically switch to Power Standby
mode if you do not press any buttons for about 25
minutes after the media has stopped playing.
(DVD-S48)
Video images of the copyright-protected DivX®
contents stored on a USB device cannot be output.
(DVD-S68)
Video images of the copyright-protected DivX®
contents stored on a USB device can be output only
through the HDMI output terminal.
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USB REC
You can copy audio files (CD-DA) from a CD on a
HDMI CEC protocol
(DVD-S68 only)
USB device into MP3 format.
1 Connect the USB device.
The DVD player supports HDMI CEC (Consumer
Electronics Control) protocol.
2 Play an audio CD.
3 During play, press USB REC.
4 Press w q to select “YES”, and press OK.
Panasonic does not guarantee 100 %
interoperability with all HDMI CEC devices.
• Set HDMI CEC to “On” ( page 11).
Î
One Touch Play
When a video disc is placed in the unit and you
press POWER ^, it turns on the TV, then disc
play starts.
USB REC
OPTIONS
Speed
Normal
128kbps
YES
OPTIONS
TRACKS
START
QUIT
Bitrate
System Standby
When you turn off the TV, all connected
HDMI CEC devices switch to standby mode
simultaneously.
Create ID3 tag
Storage
USB
Control with TV’s remote control
OK
The ability to control “Playback Control”, “Disc
Menu Control” and “Device Select”.
For details, see the Operating Instructions for
your TV.
5 Press e r w q to select “TRACKS”.
• In the default setting, all tracks are checked.
• To remove each check mark, select the track
by pressing e r w q, and press OK.
• To clear all the check marks, select the check
mark at the top and press OK.
USB REC
TITLE
LENGTH
TRACK1
TRACK2
TRACK3
TRACK4
TRACK5
TRACK6
TRACK7
TRACK8
TRACK9
TRACK10
0:18
0:21
0:21
0:16
0:13
0:12
0:13
0:20
0:22
0:22
OPTIONS
TRACKS
START
QUIT
OK
6 Press e r w q to select “START”, and press
OK to begin copying.
• You can change to preferred settings in the
“OPTIONS” menu.
• To exit the menu, select “QUIT”, and then
press OK.
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Changing the player settings
Change the unit’s settings if necessary. The
settings remain intact even if you switch the unit
to standby.
HDMI CEC (DVD-S68 only)
⇒When connecting this unit with the TV via
the HDMI cable, linked operations with a
connected device is possible.
1 Press SETUP.
2 Press e r to select the menu, and press q.
3 Press e r to select the item, and press q to
confirm your selection.
4 Press e r to select the settings, and press
OK.
TV Type
⇒Set the TV Type on the DVD player
according to the TV you have connected.
4:3PS
• To return the previous menu, press w.
• To exit, press SETUP.
⇒16:9 aspect images are enlarged in full
screen with the both sides cut.
Operation methods other than the above
procedure may be displayed. In that case, follow
the on-screen instructions.
Depending on the type of media, this unit’s
settings may be disabled.
4:3LB
⇒16:9 aspect images are displayed with
black bands on top and bottom.
16:9
⇒4:3 aspect images are displayed in the
center of the screen.
SYSTEM
TV System
⇒This menu contains the options for
selecting the color system that matches the
connected TV.
16:9Full
⇒4:3 aspect images are stretched to right
and left.
LANGUAGE
NTSC
OSD
⇒It will change the video signal of a PAL
contents and output it to NTSC format.
⇒This switches the language for display
menu.
PAL
Audio
⇒It will change the video signal of an
NTSC contents and output it to PAL
format.
⇒This switches the language for output
audio.
Subtitle
⇒This switches the language for subtitle.
PAL60
⇒It will change the video signal of an
NTSC contents and output it to PAL 60
format.
Menu
⇒This switches the language for disc menu.
Auto
AUDIO
Audio Out (DVD-S68 only)
⇒This sets the audio output method when
connected to the “HDMI AV OUT” terminal.
⇒Select this if the connected TV is
compatible with both NTSC and PAL.
Screen Saver
⇒This setting enables the Screen Saver
to activate. Screen saver will start
automatically if the media playback is
stopped for about 5 minutes.
Bitstream
⇒When the connected equipment is
supporting Dolby Digital
PCM
Video
⇒When the connected equipment is not
supporting Dolby Digital
⇒This sets the output method of this unit
according to the television to connect.
Dynamic Range
Resolution (DVD-S68 only)
⇒Select a video resolution that is compatible
with the TV display capability.
⇒Adjusts for clarity even when the volume is
low through compressing the range of the
lowest sound level and the highest sound
level.
Selecting Auto can automatically select the
best resolution.
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Changing the player settings
Specifications
Signal system:
Operating temperature range:
NTSC/PAL
VIDEO
Brightness
⇒This adjusts the brightness.
+5 °C to +35 °C (+41 °F to +95 °F)
Operating humidity range:
20 % to 80 % RH (no condensation)
Video output:
Contrast
⇒This adjusts the contrast.
Output level:
1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω)
Pin jack (1 system)
(480p/480i: 60 Hz)
(576p/576i: 50 Hz)
1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω)
Hue
Output connector:
⇒This adjusts the color tone.
Component video output:
Saturation
⇒This adjusts the saturation.
Y output level:
PB output level:
PR output level:
Output connector:
0.7 Vp-p (75 Ω)
0.7 Vp-p (75 Ω)
Sharpness
⇒This adjusts the sharpness of the image
outline.
Pin jack (Y: green, PB: blue, PR: red)
(1 system)
Audio output:
OTHER
Rating
Output level:
Output connector:
Number of connectors:
2 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB)
Pin jack
2 channel: 1 system
USB2.0: 1 system
⇒This sets the playback limitation level for
DVD video discs. Selecting “8 No Limit” can
play all discs.
USB slot:
[DVD-S68] HDMI AV output:
Output format: 480p/576p/1080i/720p/1080p
Output Connector: Type A (19 pin)
• This unit supports “HDMI CEC” function.
LASER Specification
Password
⇒The password is required when setting
or canceling the playback limitation or
restoring the unit to the factory default.
When doing this for the first time, key in
“0000”.
Class I LASER Product:
If you forget your old four-digit password,
key in “0000”.
Wave Length:
770 to 800 nm (CD)/645 to 660 nm (DVD)
Power supply:
Power consumption:
Power consumption in standby mode:
Less than 1 W
Dimensions (W x D x H):
[DVD-S48] 360 mm x 209 mm x 38 mm
AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Approx. 12 W
(Only for Canada)
DivX(R) VOD
⇒DivX VOD (Video On Demand) registration
code allows you to rent and purchase
movies using the DivX VOD service from
the internet. For more information, visit
(Approx. 14 3/16˝ x 8 7/32˝ x 1 1/2˝)
[DVD-S68] 430 mm x 209 mm x 38 mm
(Approx. 16 15/16˝ x 8 7/32˝ x 1 1/2˝)
Black Level
⇒Adjusting the black level control to the
desired setting for picture enhancement.
Mass (Weight):
[DVD-S48] Approx. 1.41 kg (3.11 lbs)
[DVD-S68] Approx. 1.56 kg (3.44 lbs)
Default
⇒This restores the unit to the factory default
settings.
Specifications are subject to change without
notice.
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Troubleshooting
Before requesting service, make the following
checks. If you still need assistance, please contact
us.
When the following messages on the unit’s
display.
• U.S.A. and Puerto Rico: See page 14.
• Canada: See page 15.
(LOAD)
⇒Loading the media. Wait a moment.
(STOP)
⇒Stopping the playback.
To reset
Images from this DVD player do not appear
on the television.
You forget your password.
⇒Reset the DVD player to the factory defaults.
1) Press POWER 8 on the DVD player to
turn it on.
⇒There is no disc, or a disc that cannot be
played has been inserted.
(OPEN)
⇒The tray is open.
2) Press OPEN/CLOSE ; to open the disc
tray.
3) Press and hold g and q on the DVD player
at the same time for more than 5 seconds
with the tray open.
(TITLE)
⇒The disc title is displayed.
Press e r w q to select the title, then
press OK.
All the settings return to the factory preset.
(NOUSB)
⇒There is no USB device in USB mode.
No picture./No sound.
⇒Check the video connection between the DVD
player and the TV.
⇒Turn on your TV and set to the correct in
channel for the DVD player.
Remote control does not work.
⇒Aim the remote control directly at the sensor
on the front of the DVD player.
The screen is distorted. Noise occurs.
⇒Check if the TV System setting is correct.
Discs cannot be played back.
⇒Check for any scratches or smudges on the
disc. If the disc is dirty, clean the disc.
Not able to select some items in the setup/
system menu.
⇒Press STOP g twice before selecting the
setup/system menu.
⇒Depending on the disc availability, some menu
items cannot be selected.
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Limited Warranty (Only for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico)
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
Panasonic Blu-ray and DVD Products Limited Warranty
ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD
OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
Limited Warranty Coverage (For U.S.A. and Puerto Rico
Only)
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials
or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (referred to
as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart
below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”),
at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts,
(b) replace it with a new or a refurbished equivalent value product, or (c)
refund your purchase price. The decision to repair, replace or refund will
be made by the warrantor.
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 Service Center. 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.
Product or Part Name
Blu-ray Disc Player
Parts
1 year
1 year
1 year
1 year
Labor
90 days
1 year
PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY, AREYOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
Blu-ray Home Theater System
DVD Player
90 days
90 days
DVD Recorder
Customer Services Directory
(United States and Puerto Rico)
Rechargeable Batteries (pack),
DVD-RAM Disc (defective exchange)
10 days
Not Applicable
Obtain Product Information and Operating
Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Service
Center; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make
Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting
our Web Site at:
During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor.
During the “Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. This
Limited Warranty excludes both parts and labor for non-rechargeable
batteries, antennas, and cosmetic parts (cabinet). This warranty 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”.
Mail-In Service
or, contact us via the web at:
For assistance in the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico in obtaining repairs, please
ship the product prepaid to:
Panasonic Exchange Center
You may also contact us directly at:
4900 George McVay Drive
1-800-211-PANA (7262),
Suite B
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST.
McAllen,TX 78503
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855
When shipping the unit, carefully pack, include all accessories, and send
it prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton. If
Lithium Ion batteries are shipped by air the package must be labeled
“Contains Lithium Ion Battery (No lithium metal)”. Damaged batteries are
prohibited from shipment by US Mail. Batteries must be securely packed
in a manner to prevent short-circuiting and a package cannot contain
more than 3 Lithium Ion batteries. Include a letter detailing the complaint,
a return address and provide a daytime phone number where you can be
reached. A valid registered receipt is required under the Limited Warranty.
Accessory Purchases
(United States and Puerto Rico)
Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for
all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at:
Or, send your request by E-mail to:
IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD,THE
PURCHASER WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT/
PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE OF PURCHASE, AMOUNT
PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE. CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED
FOR THE REPAIR OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF
OF PURCHASE.
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only)
(Monday – Friday 9 am to 9 pm, EST.)
Panasonic Service and Technology Company
20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American
Express, and Personal Checks)
Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials
or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or
cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages
which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products
not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents,
misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty
installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls,
improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning 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 Service Center or other
Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-866-605-1277
As of November 2009
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED
UNDER “LIMITED 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, 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 for illustration
only.)
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Limited Warranty (Only for CANADA)
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3
PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY
EXCHANGE PROGRAM
Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and
for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase agrees to, at its option either (a) repair your product with
new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished equivalent value product, or (c) refund your purchase
price. The decision to repair, replace or refund will be made by Panasonic Canada Inc.
Panasonic Portable / Clock Radio (without Tape, CD, MD) One (1) year
Panasonic Audio Product
One (1) year
Panasonic DVD Product
One (1) year
Accessories including rechargeable batteries
Ninety (90) days
This warranty is given only to the original purchaser, or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift, of a Panasonic
brand product mentioned above sold by an authorized Panasonic dealer in Canada and purchased and used in Canada,
which product was not sold “as is”, and which product was delivered to you in new condition in the original packaging.
IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE HEREUNDER, A PURCHASE RECEIPT OR
OTHER PROOF OF DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE, SHOWING AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE IS
REQUIRED
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER
normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred
in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by Panasonic Canada Inc., or failures which
result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up
adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning 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 Authorized Servicer, or damage that is
aꢀributable to acts of God.
Dry cell batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty.
THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY
BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY. (As examples, this warranty excludes damages for lost time, travel to
and from the Authorized Servicer, loss of or damage to media or images, data or other memory or recorded content. This list of items is not
exhaustive, but for illustration only.)
In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages,
or the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary depending on your province or territory.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For product information and operation assistance, please contact:
Our Customer Care Centre:
Telephone #:
Fax #:
1-800-561-5505
(905) 238-2360
Email link:
For defective product exchange within the warranty period, please contact the original dealer or our Customer Care
Centre.
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“DVD Logo” is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo
Licensing Corporation.
The recording and playback of content on this or any
other device may require permission from the owner
of the copyright or other such rights in that content.
Panasonic has no authority to and does not grant
you that permission and explicitly disclaims any right,
ability or intention to obtain such permission on your
behalf. It is your responsibility to ensure that your use
of this or any other device complies with applicable
copyright legislation in your country. Please refer to
that legislation for more information on the relevant
laws and regulations involved or contact the owner
of the rights in the content you wish to record or
playback.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia
Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of
HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other
countries.
DivX®, DivX Certified® and associated logos are
trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.
This item incorporates copy protection technology
that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual
property rights of Rovi Corporation.
Reverse engineering and disassembly are prohibited.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from
Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
(DVD-S68 only)
(Only for Canada)
(DVD-S68 only)
-If you see this symbol-
As an ENERGY STAR®
Partner*, Panasonic
has determined that
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.
this product meets the
ENERGY STAR® guidelines
for energy efficiency.
* For Canada only: The word “Participant” is used
in place of the word “Partner”.
Panasonic Consumer Electronics
Company, Division of Panasonic
Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus,
New Jersey 07094
Panasonic Canada Inc.
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5770 Ambler Drive
Mississauga, Ontario
L4W 2T3
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