Panasonic dvd-s53 User Manual

RQTC0132

This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents 

means that used electrical and electronic products should not be 

mixed with general household waste.

For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take 

these products to designated collection points, where they will 

be accepted on a free of charge basis. Alternatively, in some countries 

you may be able to return your products to your local retailer upon the 

purchase of an equivalent new product.

 Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources 

and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the 

environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste 

handling. Please contact your local authority for further details of your 

nearest designated collection point.

Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in 

accordance with national legislation.

If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact 

your dealer or supplier for further information.

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.

DivX is a popular media technology created by DivX, Inc. DivX media files contain 

highly compressed video with high visual quality that maintains a relatively small file 

size.

This is a process of remixing the multi-channel audio (surround sound) on some discs 

into two channels. When you want to listen to the audio on a DVD with a 5.1 channel 

digital surround track through your television speakers, the down-mixed audio will be 

output.

DVD-Videos are recorded using either film or video. This unit can determine which type 

has been used, then uses the most suitable method of progressive output.

Film:  Recorded at 25 frames per second (PAL discs) or 24 frames per second (NTSC 

discs). (NTSC discs recorded at 30 frames per second as well). Generally 

appropriate for motion picture films.

Video:  Recorded at 25 frames/50 fields per second (PAL discs) or 30 frames/60 fields 

per second (NTSC discs). Generally appropriate for TV drama programs or 

animation.

HDMI is a next-generation digital interface for consumer electronic products. Unlike 

conventional connections, it transmits uncompressed digital video and audio signals on 

a single cable. This unit supports high-definition video output (1080p,1080i) from HDMI 

AV OUT terminal. To enjoy high-definition video a high definition compatible television 

is required.

A compression system for use on mobile devices or a network, that allows highly 

efficient recording at a low bit rate.

Sampling is the process of converting the heights of sound wave (analog signal) 

samples taken at set periods into digits (digital encoding). Sampling frequency is 

the number of samples taken per second, so larger numbers mean more faithful 

reproduction of the original sound.

If a Video CD has playback control, you can select scenes and information with menus.

(This unit is compatible with version 2.0 and 1.1.)

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