Panasonic SC-HT340, SA-HT340, SB-FS340, SB-PC340, SB-FS341 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

DVD Home Theater Sound System

Model No. SC-HT340

E GCS GCT GC GS

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.

Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are for Continental Europe.

Your unit may not look exactly the same as illustrated.

Advanced Progressive scan

For Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait

Provides a smoother and sharper image.

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Region number

The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number or “ALL”.

Example:

For Continental Europe

Region Number

Continental Europe, the Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait

Southeast Asia and Thailand 3

High performance sound effect

Sound ﬁ eld control (SFC), Dolby Pro Logic II and more.

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Compatible with a variety of media formats

DVD-RAM, DVD-Video, DivX and more.

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System

SC-HT340

Main unit

SA-HT340

Front speakers

SB-FS340

Center speaker

SB-PC340

Surround speakers

SB-FS341

Subwoofer

SB-W340

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Caution for AC Mains Lead

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Safety precautions

Placement

Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby shortening the unit’s service life.

Do not place heavy items on the unit.

Voltage

Do not use high voltage power sources. This can overload the unit and cause a ﬁ re.

Do not use a DC power source. Check the source carefully when setting the unit up on a ship or other places where DC is used.

AC mains lead protection

Ensure the AC mains lead is connected correctly and not damaged. Poor connection and lead damage can cause ﬁ re or electric shock. Do not pull, bend, or place heavy items on the lead.

Grasp the plug ﬁ rmly when unplugging the lead. Pulling the AC mains lead can cause electric shock.

Do not handle the plug with wet hands. This can cause electric shock.

Foreign matter

Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit. This can cause electric shock or malfunction.

Do not let liquids get into the unit. This can cause electric shock or malfunction. If this occurs, immediately disconnect the unit from the power supply and contact your dealer.

Do not spray insecticides onto or into the unit. They contain ﬂ ammable gases which can ignite if sprayed into the unit.

Service

Do not attempt to repair this unit by yourself. If sound is interrupted, indicators fail to light, smoke appears, or any other problem that is not covered in these instructions oc curs, disconnect the AC mains lead and contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Electric shock or damage to the unit can occur if the unit is repaired, disassembled or reconstructed by unqualiﬁ ed persons.

Extend operating life by disconnecting the unit from the power source if it is not to be used for a long time.

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South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait

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Caution for AC Mains Lead ................................................................................3

Safety precautions ..........................................................................................4

Accessories ..................................................................................................6

Preparing the remote control .............................................................................6

Simple setup .................................................................................................7

• Placement of speakers ............................................................................................................................7

• Making the connections ...........................................................................................................................8

• Other speaker setup options .................................................................................................................10

• Optional antenna connections ...............................................................................................................10

Disc information ........................................................................................... 11

• Discs that can be played .......................................................................................................................11

Overview of controls ...................................................................................... 12

• Main unit ................................................................................................................................................12

• Remote control ......................................................................................................................................12

Performing QUICK SETUP ................................................................................ 13

Basic play .................................................................................................. 14

• Using the main unit ................................................................................................................................14

• Using the remote control .......................................................................................................................14

DISC OPERATIONS

Advanced play ............................................................................................. 16

• Displaying current playback condition ...................................................................................................16

• Program and Random play ....................................................................................................................16

Using navigation menus ................................................................................. 17

• Playing data discs ..................................................................................................................................17

• Playing HighMAT™ discs ......................................................................................................................18

• Playing RAM and DVD-R/-RW (DVD-VR) discs ....................................................................................18

• Playing the selected track in the CD Text disc .......................................................................................18

Using on-screen menus .................................................................................. 19

• Functions Menu .....................................................................................................................................19

• Other Settings ........................................................................................................................................20

Changing the player settings ............................................................................ 22

• Player settings .......................................................................................................................................22

• Changing the delay time (Speaker Settings) .........................................................................................24

• About DivX VOD content .......................................................................................................................24

• Tips for making data discs .....................................................................................................................25

OTHER OPERATIONS

Using the radio ............................................................................................ 26

• Manual tuning ........................................................................................................................................26

• Automatic presetting ..............................................................................................................................26

• Selecting the preset channels ...............................................................................................................26

• AM allocation setting .............................................................................................................................26

Using sound effects ....................................................................................... 27

• Changing the sound quality: Sound Field Control (SFC) .......................................................................27

• Enhancing the stereo sound: Dolby Pro Logic II ...................................................................................27

• Enhancing the sound from the center speaker: Center Focus ..............................................................27

• Adjusting the amount of bass: Subwoofer level .....................................................................................27

• Adjusting the volume of each speaker: Speaker level adjustments ......................................................... 28

Using the microphone .................................................................................... 28

• Enjoying Karaoke ..................................................................................................................................28

Operating other equipment .............................................................................. 29

• Optional audio connection for video cassette recorder or television .....................................................29

• Optional connection for set top box, cable TV box or video cassette recorder .....................................29

• Operating the television .........................................................................................................................29

REFERENCE

Troubleshooting guide .................................................................................... 30

• Troubleshoot ..........................................................................................................................................30

Maintenance ............................................................................................... 32

Glossary .................................................................................................... 33

Speciﬁ cations .............................................................................................. 34

Language code list ........................................................................................ 35

Table of contents

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Accessories

Preparing the remote control

• Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

R6/LR6, AA

1 Insert so the

poles (+ and –) match those in the remote control.

Do not:

• mix old and new batteries.

• use different types of batteries at the same time.

• heat or expose batteries to ﬂ ame.

• take apart or short circuit the batteries.

• 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 severely damage the remote control.

Remove the batteries if the remote control is not going to be used for a long period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.

■ Use

Aim at the display (\ page 12), avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 m directly in front of the unit.

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

1 Remote control

For Continental Europe

(N2QAYZ000005)

For Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait

(N2QAYZ000006)

2 Remote control batteries

1 AM loop antenna

1 FM indoor antenna

1 AC mains lead

For Saudi Arabia and Kuwait

For Continental Europe, Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait

1 Sheet of speaker-cable

sticker

1 Video cable

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Simple setup

• Use only supplied speakers Using other speakers can damage the unit, and sound

quality will be negatively affected.

• Set the speakers up on an even surface to prevent them from falling. Take proper precautions to prevent the speakers from falling if you cannot set them up on an even surface.

Main unit

• Keep your speakers at least 10 mm away from the system for proper ventilation.

• To allow proper ventilation and to maintain good airﬂ ow around the main unit, position it with at least 5 cm of space on all sides.

• Do not block the ventilation holes of the main unit.

Center speaker

• Vibration caused by the center speaker can disrupt the picture if it is placed directly on the television. Put the center speaker on a rack or shelf.

• To prevent the speakers from falling, do not place directly on top of the television.

Subwoofer

• Place to the right or left of the television, on the ﬂ oor or a sturdy shelf so that it will not cause vibration. Leave a space of 30 cm from the television.

Caution

• Refrain from holding the speaker’s net.

Example: Front speaker

Placement of speakers

How you set up your speakers can affect the bass and the sound ﬁ eld. Note the following points:

• Place speakers on ﬂ at secure bases.

• Placing speakers too close to ﬂ oors, walls, and corners can result in excessive bass. Cover walls and windows with thick curtains.

FRONT

(L, R)

SURROUND

(L, R)

CENTER

SUBWOOFER

Setup example

Place the front, center, and surround speakers at approximately the same distance from the seating position. The angles in the diagram are approximate.

Main unit

• Other speaker setup options (\ page 10).

Note

• You can damage your speakers and shor ten their useful life if you

play sound at high levels over extended periods.

• Reduce the volume in the following cases to avoid damage:

– When playing distorted sound. – When the speakers are reverberating due to a record player,

a microphone (except

For Continental Europe

), noise from FM broadcasts, or continuous signals from an oscillator, test disc, or electronic instrument.

– When adjusting the sound quality. – When turning the unit on or of f.

If irregular coloring occurs on your television

The front and center speakers are designed to be used close to a television, but the picture may be affected with some televisions and setup combinations.

If this occurs, turn the television off for about 30 minutes.

The television’s demagnetizing function should correct the problem. If it persists, move the speakers farther away from the television.

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Simple setup (continued)

Making the connections

Connect the AC mains lead only after all other connections have been made.

• Ensure that you have the complete accessories before making the connections.

Conserving power

The main unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off (approx. 1 W). To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug it from the household mains socket. You will need to reset some memory items after plugging in the unit.

Connect to the power supply.

For Saudi Arabia and Kuwait

BE SURE TO READ THE NOTE ON AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 3 BEFORE CONNECTION.

Note

The included AC mains lead is for use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment.

To household mains socket

Connect to the speakers.

Attach the speaker-cable stickers to make connection easier.

Note

• Never short-circuit positive (+) and negative (–) speaker wires.

• Be sure to connect only positive (white) wires to positive (+) terminals and negative (blue) wires to negative (–) terminals. An incorrect connection can damage the speakers.

6 SUBWOOFER

2 FRONT (R)

1 FRONT (L)

4 SURROUND (R)

3 SURROUND (L)

5 CENTER

Speaker-cable sticker

Insert the wire fully.

Push!

Be careful not to cross (short-circuit) or reverse the polarity of the speaker wires as doing so may damage the speakers.

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Connect to the antennas.

■ AM loop antenna

Stand the antenna up on its base.

Black

Red

White

■ FM indoor antenna

Tape the antenna where reception is best.

Adhesive tape

Connect to the various television terminals.

• Do not connect the unit through a video cassette recorder. Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not be displayed correctly.

• Turn the television off before connecting, and refer to the television’s operating instructions.

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■ Television with COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals

Television

(not included)

Video cables

(not included)

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals

These terminals can be used for either interlaced or progressive output and provide a purer picture than the S-VIDEO OUT terminal. Connection using these terminals outputs the color difference signals (PB /PR) and luminance signal (Y) separately in order to achieve high ﬁ delity in reproducing colors.

• The description of the component

video input terminals depends on the television or monitor (example: Y/P

B /

PR, Y/B-Y/R-Y, Y/CB /CR).

Connect to terminals of the same

color.

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■ Television with an S-VIDEO IN terminal

Television

(not included)

S-video cable

(not included)

S-VIDEO OUT terminal

The S-VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal by separating the chrominance (C) and luminance (Y) signals. (Actual results depend on the television.)

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■ Television with a VIDEO IN terminal

Television

(not included)

Video cable

(included)

For Continental Europe

■ Television with SCART terminal

Television

(not included)

SCART cable

(not included)

Using the SCART (AV) terminal

To improve picture quality, you can change the video signal output from the SCART (AV) terminal from “Video” to either “S-Video” or “RGB” to suit the type of television you are using. Select “S-Video” or “RGB” from QUICK SETUP (\ page 13).

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Simple setup (continued)

Other speaker setup options

■ Attaching to a wall

You can attach the front, surround and center speakers to the wall.

• The wall or pillar on which the speakers are to be attached should be capable of supporting 10 kg per screw. Consult a qualiﬁ ed building contractor when attaching the speakers to a wall. Improper attachment may result in damage to the wall and speakers.

1 Drive a screw (not included) into a wall. 2 Fit the speaker securely onto the screw(s) with the hole(s).

Ø4.0 mm

Ø7.5 to 9.5 mm

5.0 to 7.0 mm

Wall or pillar

Front and surround speakers Center speaker

Optional antenna connections

Use outdoor antennas if radio reception is poor.

Note

• Disconnect the outdoor antenna when the unit is not in use.

• Do not use the outdoor antenna during a lightning storm.

FM outdoor antenna (Using a television antenna)

Rear panel of this main unit

FM outdoor antenna (not included)

75 : coaxial cable (not included)

AM outdoor antenna (Using a vinyl wire)

Rear panel of this main unit

AM outdoor antenna (not included)

5 to 12 m

AM loop antenna (included)

• Disconnect the FM indoor antenna.

• The outdoor antenna should be installed by a competent technician.

• Run a piece of vinyl wire horizontally across a window or any other convenient location.

• Leave the AM loop antenna connected.

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Disc information

Note about using a DualDisc

• The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet the technical speciﬁ cations of the Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) format so playback may not be possible.

• Do not use a DualDisc in this unit as it may not be possible to insert it correctly and it may get scratched or scraped.

■ Discs that cannot be played

DVD-RW version 1.0, DVD-Audio, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, SACD, Photo CD, DVD-RAM that cannot be removed from their cartridge, 2.6-GB and 5.2-GB DVDRAM, and “Chaoji VCD” available on the market including CVD, DVCD and SVCD that do not conform to IEC62107.

■ Video systems

• This unit can play PAL and NTSC, but your television must match the system used on the disc.

• PAL discs cannot be correctly viewed on an NTSC television.

• This unit can convert NTSC signals to PAL 60 for viewing on a PAL television (\ page 23, “NTSC Disc Output” in “Video” tab).

■ Disc 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.

■ To clean discs

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

Discs that can be played

Operations in these instructions are described mainly with formats. Icons such as show the formats.

DVD-Video

—

Video CD

• Including SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107)

DVD-RAM

• Recorded with devices using Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format (a uniﬁ ed video recording standard), such as DVD video recorders, DVD video cameras, personal computers, etc.

•

Recorded with Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders using the DCF (Design rule for

Camera File system) Standard Version 1.0.

•

Recorded with the Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders [conforming to SD VIDEO

speciﬁ cations (ASF standard)/MPEG4 (Simple Proﬁ le) video system /G.726 audio system] .

DVD-R (DVD-Video)

/DVD-RW (DVD-Video)

• Discs recorded and ﬁ nalized

on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras.

DVD-R (VR )

/DVD-RW (VR)

• Discs recorded and ﬁ nalized

on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras using Version 1.1 (or 1.2

DVD-R DL only) of the Video Recording Format (a uniﬁ ed video recording standard).

DVD-R/DVD-RW

• Finalized

the disc after recording.

–

+R (Video)

/+RW (Video)

• Discs recorded and ﬁ nalized

on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras.

• This unit can play CD-R/RW recorded with the above formats. Close the sessions or ﬁ nalize

the disc after

recording.

•

This unit is compatible with HDCD, but does not support the Peak Extend function (a function which

expands the dynamic range of high-level signals).

HDCD-encoded CDs sound better because they are encoded with 20 bits, as compared with 16 bits for all

other CDs.

•

This unit also plays HighMAT discs.

•

This unit does not support Multiple Bit Rate (MBR: a ﬁ le that contains the same content encoded at

several different bit rates).

Includes single-sided, dual layer discs.

A process that allows play on compatible equipment.

Plays all versions of DivX® video (including DivX®6) wi th stand ard playba ck of DivX® media ﬁ les. Certiﬁ ed to the DivX Home Theater Proﬁ le.

GMC (Global Motion Compensation) is not supported.

Functions added with DivX Ultra are not suppor ted.

• It may not be possible to play all the above-mentioned discs in some cases due to the type of disc or condition of the recording.

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AC supply indicator [AC IN]

This indicator lights when the unit is connected to the AC mains supply.

0 OPEN/CLOSE

Open or close the disc tray (14)

Display

7/- TUNE MODE/– FM MODE

Stop playback, Select the tuning mode (26), Adjust the FM reception condition (26)

/MEMORY

Disc playback (14), Memorize the receiving radio stations (26)

+, – VOLUME

Turn the volume up or down (14)

4/1, ¡/¢ / 4 TUNING 3

Skipping or slow-search play, Select the radio stations (26)

Standby/on switch [y/I] (14)

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.

SELECTOR (14, 26)

For Continental Europe

DVD/CD = FM = AM = TV = AUX = Returns to DVD/CD

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DVD/CD = FM = AM = AUX = Returns to DVD/CD

Overview of controls

Main unit

Remote control

This function enables you to turn off the unit automatically after the set time.

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To cancel the timer

Press [SLEEP] to select “OFF”.

To conﬁ rm the remaining time

Press [SLEEP] again.

To mute the sound

• Press the button to activate.

• Press again to cancel.

To cancel

• Press [MUTING] again or reduce the volume to minimum “VOL 0”, and then raise it to the required level.

• Muting is cancelled when you switch the unit to standby.

Adjust the television volume (29) Select the source

For Continental Europe

DVD: DVD/CD (13) TUNER/BAND: FM (26)  AM (26) EXT-IN: TV (29)  AUX (29)

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DVD: DVD/CD (13) TUNER/BAND: FM (26)  AM (26) AUX: AUX (29)

Show the display on the main unit (15)

Adjust the volume of the main unit (28) Basic operations for play (15)

Show a disc menu or play list (15)

Select or conﬁ rm menu items on the television screen (13), Frame-by-frame (15)

Return to previous screen (15)

Television ope r a t i o n s (29)

Switch the main unit on or off (13)

Change the television’s video input mode (29)

Select disc’s title numbers and etc.,

Enter numbers (15)

Select preset radio stations (26)

Show a disc top menu (15)

or program list (15)

Show on-screen menu (19),

Adjust the AM reception condition (26)

Set the sleep timer,

Show the Setup menu (13)

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MIC jack

Connect a microphone (28)

MIC level

Adjust of the microphone volume (28)

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Performing QUICK SETUP

The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to make necessary settings.

To display the picture from this main unit, switch on the television and change the television’s input mode which is connected to this main unit (example : VIDEO 1, AV 1, etc.).

To change your television’s input mode, refer to its operating instructions.

• This remote control is able to perform some basic television operations (\ page 29).

Switch on the main unit.

Shows the QUICK SETUP screen.

(Press and hold)

Select “DVD/CD”.

Follow the messages and make the setting.

Finish the QUICK SETUP.

Press to exit.

7 Details of settings

Menu language

Choose the language for the on-screen messages.

• English • (Language options)

TV Type

Select to suit the type of television.

• Standard (Direct View TV)

• CRT Projector • LCD TV/Projector

• Projection TV • Plasma TV

TV Aspect

Choose the setting to suit your television and preference.

• 4:3: Regular aspect television

• 16:9: Widescreen television

AV Outpu t

• Video • S-Video • RGB

Language options :

For Continental Europe

: Français, Deutsch, Italiano, Español, Polski, Svenska, Nederlands

For Southeast Asia and Thailand

: ˀ

For the Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait

: França is, Deutsc h, Italiano, E spañol, Por tuguês, Русский, Ned erlands

For Continental Europe

To change these settings later

Select “QUICK SETUP” in “Others” tab (\ page 23).

• Underlined items in the above table are the factory preset.

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Basic play

8, PAUSE

7, STOP

3, PLAY

FL DISPLAY

5, ∞, 2, 3,

ENTER

1, ¡, SLOW/SEARCH

DVD

CANCEL

4, ¢ ,

4, 3, SKIP

Numeric buttons

Using the main unit

Using the remote control

Power on.

Select “DVD/CD”.

Start playback and adjust the volume.

Load a disc in the tray.

• Load double-sided discs so the label for the side you want to play is facing up.

• For DVD-RAM, remove the disc from its cartridge before use.

MENU, PLAY LIST

RETURN

TOP MENU,

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

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Stop

The position is memorized while “RESUME” is on the display.

• Press [3, PLAY] to resume.

• Press [7 , STOP] again to clear the position.

Pause

• Press [3, PLAY] to resume playback.

Search (during play)

• Play speed increases up to 5 steps.

• Press [3, PLAY] to resume normal

playback.

Slow-motion play (during pause)

• Play speed increases up to 5 steps.

• Slow motion play is for forward direction only.

• Except .

• Press [3, PLAY] to resume normal playback.

Main unit display

Time display ↔ Information display

When Slideshow (\ page 19) is on: SLIDE ↔ Information display When Slideshow (\ page 19) is off: PLAY ↔ Information display

Track or content skip

Group or content skip (during play)

• This feature does not work during program and random play (\ page 16).

Group skip: Press [5, ∞]. Content skip: Press [2, 3].

Enter numbers

(while stopped)

Example: To select 12, [h10] \ [1] \ [2]

with Playback control (PBC)

Press [ 7 , STOP] and then press the numeric buttons to cancel the PBC functions.

Note

• The numeric buttons that can function depend on the number of tracks on the VCD.

Example: To select 123, [1] \ [2] \ [3] \ [ENTER]

Cancel the numbers

Disc menus

Shows a disc top menu.

Shows the program (\ page 18).

Shows a disc menu.

Shows the play list (\ page 18).

with Playback control (PBC)

Shows a disc menu.

On-screen item select

Select

Conﬁ rm

Select

Frame-by-frame (during pause)

≠

• Forward direction only.

Return to previous screen

Note

• Disc continues to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [7, STOP] when you ﬁ nish to preserve the unit ’s motor and

your television screen.

• Total title number may not be displayed properly on +R /+RW.

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Advanced play

3, PLAY

5, ∞, 2, 3,

ENTER

Numeric

buttons

PLAY MODE

Displaying current playback condition

Press [FUNCTIONS]. Every time you press the button:

Functions Menu (\ page 19)

→ Basics → Details

Off (No on-screen display)

■ Basics

Example:

Current playback number

Elapsed play time

Current positionPlay mode

Playback condition

■ Details

Example:

Audio information

Subtitle information

Angle information

Aspect of current title

Total play time of

current title

• Video and audio information is not displayed during search.

Program play (up to 32 items)

1 Press the numeric buttons to select the items.

( Press [ENTER] to conﬁ rm the selection.)

Example:

• Repeat this step to program other items.

• To select a 2-digit number Example: To select 25, [h10] \ [2] \ [5]

[2] \ [5] \ [ENTER]

2 Press [3, PLAY].

To select an item using the cursor buttons

Press [ENTER] and [5, ∞] to select an item, then press [ENTER] again to conﬁ rm.

To select all the items

While the “Chapter”, “Track” or “Content” ﬁ eld is highlighted, press [5, ∞] to select “ALL”. Then press [ENTER] again to conﬁ rm.

Example:

To change the selected program

1. Press [5, ∞] to select the program number.

2. Press the numeric buttons to change each item. ( Press [ENTER] to

conﬁ rm the selection.)

To clear the selected program

1. Press [5, ∞] to select the program number.

2. Press [CANCEL] (or press [5, ∞, 2, 3 ] to select

“Clear” and press [ENTER]).

To clear the whole program

Select “Clear all” with [5, ∞, 2, 3] and press [ENTER]. The whole program is also cleared when the unit is turned off, the disc tray is opened or another source is selected.

Random play

1 Press the numeric buttons to select a group or a

title. ( Press [ENTER] to conﬁ rm the selection.)

Example:

• To deselect a group, press the numeric buttons corresponding to the group you want to clear.

2 Press [3, PLAY].

Program and Random play

Press [PLAY MODE] while stopped.

Program and random playback screens appear sequentially.

Program

Random

Off (Normal play)

Select “Off” condition to exit the program or random

mode.

To exit program or random play mode

Press [PLAY MODE] several times while stopped.

Note

• Selecting “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu (\ page 21) will

be effective if the following functions are not available to play WMA, MP3, JPEG, MPEG4 or DivX video contents.

•

Some items cannot be played even if you have

programmed them.

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Using navigation menus

1, ¡

5, ∞, 2, 3,

ENTER

FUNCTIONS

TOP MENU

Playing data discs

Selecting “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu (\ page 21) will be effective if the following functions are not available to play WMA, MP3, JPEG, MPEG4 or DivX video contents.

• Playing HighMAT™ discs (\ page 18).

Playing items in order (Playback Menu)

1 Press [TOP MENU].

Example:

All contents

WMA/MP3

JPEG

MPEG4 and DivX video

2 While the menu is displayed Press [5, ∞] to select “All”, “Audio”, “Picture” or

“Video” and press [ENTER].

To exit the screen

Press [TOP MENU].

Playing from the selected item (Navigation Menu)

1 Press [MENU].

Example:

Group and content number currently playing

: JPEG

: WMA/MP3

: MPEG4 and

DivX video

ContentGroup

2 Press [2] followed by [5, ∞] to select the group

and press [ENTER].

3 To play content in the group in order Press [ENTER].

To start play from the selected content Press [5, ∞] to select and press [ENTER].

To enjoy listening to WMA/MP3 contents while showing a JPEG image on the screen

Select a JPEG ﬁ le ﬁ rst, and then select audio contents. (The opposite order is not effective.)

To exit the screen

Press [MENU].

■ Using the submenu

1 While the Navigation Menu is displayed Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [5, ∞] to select an item and press [ENTER].

Items shown differ depending on the type of disc.

Groups and contents are displayed

To search by content or group title (\ see below)

To switch between guide messages and the elapsed play time indicator

MPEG4 and DivX video only

JPEG only

WMA/MP3 only

WMA/MP3, JPEG, MPEG4 and DivX video

To go to previous group

To go to next group

Thumbnail images

Groups only

Contents only

■ Searching by a content or group title

Highlight a group title to search the group, or a content title to search its content.

1 While the submenu is displayed (\ see above) Press [5, ∞] to select “Find” and press [ENTER].

2 Press [5, ∞] to select a character and press

[ENTER].

• Repeat to enter another character.

• Lower case is also searched.

• Press [1, ¡] to skip between A, E, I, O and U.

• Press [2] to erase a character.

• Leave the asterisk (✱) when you search for the titles including the character you enter.

• Erase the asterisk (✱) to search for the titles starting with the character you enter. To add the asterisk (✱) again, display the submenu again and select “Find”.

3 Press [3] to select “Find” and press [ENTER].

The search result screen appears.

4 Press [5, ∞] to select the content or group and

press [ENTER].

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5, ∞, 2, 3,

ENTER

TOP MENU,

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

FUNCTIONS

Using navigation menus (continued)

Playing HighMAT™ discs

1 Press [TOP MENU]. 2 Press [5, ∞, 2, 3] to select the item, and then press

[ENTER].

• Repeat this step if necessary.

Example:

Menu: Takes you to the next menu which

shows play lists or another menu

Play list: Play starts

To change the menu background

Press [FUNCTIONS]. The background changes to the one recorded on the disc.

To exit the screen

Press [ 7 , STOP].

Selecting from the list

1 During play Press [MENU].

Example:

2 Press [2] followed by [5, ∞] to switch among

“Playlist”, “Group” and “Content” lists.

3 Press [3] followed by [5, ∞] to select an item and

press [ENTER].

To exit the screen

Press [MENU].

Playing RAM and DVD-R/-RW (DVD-VR) discs

• Titles appear only if the titles are recorded on the disc.

• You cannot edit programs, play lists and disc titles.

Playing the programs

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. 2 Press [5, ∞] or the numeric buttons to select the

program.

• Press [3] to show the contents of the program and

the disc.

3 Press [ENTER].

To exit the screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

Playing a play list

Applicable only when the disc contains a play list.

1 Press [PLAY LIST]. 2 Press [5, ∞] or the numeric buttons to select the play

list.

3 Press [ENTER].

To exit the screen

Press [PLAY LIST].

To play scenes one by one

1 While the play list menu is displayed Press [3].

2 Press [5, ∞] to select “Scene List” and press

[ENTER].

• “Contents” shows play list information.

3 Press [5, ∞, 2, 3] to select a scene and press

[ENTER].

Playing the selected track in the CD Text disc

Titles appear with CD Text disc playback.

1 Press [TOP MENU] or [MENU].

Example: CD Text

2 Press [5, ∞] to select the track and press [ENTER].

• Press [FUNCTIONS] to show the playback condition and current position.

To exit the screen

Press [TOP MENU] or [MENU].

7, STOP

Numeric

buttons

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Using on-screen menus

Items shown differ depending on the type of disc.

Functions Menu

Program Group Title Chapter Tra ck Playlist Content

To start from a speciﬁ c item

Example:

To select program 12

Press the numeric buttons:

[1] \ [2] \ [ENTER]

Time

(Except

+R/+RW)

To skip incrementally or decrementally* (Time slip) (during play)

1. Press [ENTER] twice to show the Time Slip indicator.

2. Press [5, ∞] to select the time and press [ENTER].

• To change the steps quickly, press and

hold [5, ∞].

To start from a speciﬁ c time* (Time Search)

To change the elapsed or remaining time display

Video To display the pixel number

Fps (frame per second) is also

displayed.

Audio

(with multiple soundtracks)

To select audio soundtrack

To select “L”, “R” or “LR”

(Karaoke disc)

To select “On” or “Off” for vocals

• Read the disc’s instructions for details.

Audio Signal t ype /data

LPCM/PPCM/

ŸDigital /DTS/MP3/MPEG:

Signal t ype kHz (Sampling frequency)/bit/ch (Number of channels) Example: 3 /2 .1ch

.1: Low frequency effect

(not displayed if there is

no signal) 0: No surround 1: Mono surround 2:

Stereo surround (left/right) 1: Cen ter 2: Front left + Front right 3: Front left + Front right + Center

•

It may take some time for play to start if

you change the audio on a DivX video disc.

To display the current bitrate or sampling frequency

Thumbnail

To show thumbnail images

Subtitle

(with multiple subtitles)

(SVCD only)

To select the subtitle language

• On +R/+ RW, a subtitle number may be shown

for subtitles that are not displayed.

•

“On” or “Off ” appears only with discs that contain subtitle on/off information (Subtitle on/off information cannot be recorded using Panasonic DVD Recorders).

Marker (VR)

To recall a marker recorded on

DVD-Video recorders

Press [5 , ∞] \ Press [ENTER]

Angle

(with multiple angles)

To select a video angle

Rotate Picture

To r ota t e pi c tur e s

Slideshow

To turn the slideshow on or off To change the slideshow speed

– from “1 Fast” to “5 Slow” (in 1-unit steps)

Other Settings

(\ page 20)

Display the “Functions” screen.

Select the menu.

Go to the next menu

Conﬁ rm

Select

Return to the previous menu

Make the settings.

Select

Conﬁ rm

Press to exit.

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Using on-screen menus (continued)

Other Settings

Play Speed

To change play speed

– from “x0.6” to “x1.4” (in 0.1-unit steps)

• Press [ 3, PLAY] to resume normal playback.

• After you change the speed. – Dolby Pro Logic II and Sound Enhancement

have no effect. – Audio output switches to 2-channel stereo. – Sampling frequency of 96 kHz is converted

to 48 kHz.

• This function may not work depending on the

disc’s recording.

7 Play Menu

Repeat

(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed.)

: Off → Chapter → Title

: Off → Program → All

During playlist play: Off → Scene → Playlist

: Off → Tr a c k → All

Off → Content → Group

: Off → Group

“All” is displayed during program or random

play.

A-B Repeat

Except

(Still picture par t)

To repeat a speciﬁ ed section

Press [ENTER] at the star ting and ending points. Press [ENTER] again to cancel.

Marker

Except

To mark up to 5 positions to play again

Press [ENTER]. (The unit is now ready to accept markers.) To mark a position: Press [ENTER] at the desired point. To mark another position: Press [2 , 3] to select “✱” \ Press [ENTER] To recall a marker: Press [2 , 3] \ Press [ENTER] To erase a marker: Press [2 , 3] \ Press [CANCEL]

• This feature does not work during program

and random play.

• Markers you add are cleared when you

open the disc tray or switch the main unit to standby.

Advanced Disc Review

(Except +R /+RW) (Except still picture part and when playing a play list) Allows you to browse the disc contents and start playing from the selected position. You can select either “Intro Mode” or “Inter val Mode” in “Advanced Disc Review” in the “Disc” tab (\ page 22).

Example:

Press [ 3, PLAY] when you ﬁ nd a title or program of your choice.

• This may not work depending on the disc and

the play position.

7 Picture Menu

Picture Mode Normal

Cinema1 : Mellows images and enhances

detail in dark scenes.

Cinema2 : Sharpens images and enhances

detail in dark scenes.

Animation : Suitable for animation. Dynamic : Enhances the contrast for powerful

images.

User : Press [ENTER] to select “Picture

Adjustment” (\ see below)

Picture Adjustment Contrast : Increases the contrast

between light and dark par ts of the picture.

Brightness : Brightens the picture. Sharpness : Adjusts the sharpness of the

edges of horizontal lines.

Colour : Adjusts the shade of the

picture’s color.

Gamma : Adjusts the brightness of

dark parts.

Depth Enhancer : Reduces the rough noise

in the background to give a greater feeling of depth.

Video Output Mode

To select suitable picture quality with your television

480p/576p (progressive)

480i/576i (interlace)

When you select “xxx

p” (progressive) and a conﬁ rmation screen appears, select “Yes” only if connecting to a progressive output compatible television.

The numbers displayed depend on the disc

being played. One of the above numbers is displayed.

Tra nsf er Mode

If you have chosen “xxx p” (progressive) ( see above), select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit the type of material.

• The setting will return to Auto or Auto1 when

the disc tray is opened, the unit is turned off or another source is selected.

When playing PAL discs, MPEG4 or DivX video contents Auto : Automatically detects the ﬁ lm and

video content, and appropriately converts it.

Video : Select when using Auto, and the

content is distorted. Cinema : Select this if the edges of the ﬁ lm content appear jagged or rough when Auto is selected. However, if the video content is

distorted as shown in the illustration

to the right, then select Auto.

When playing NTSC discs Auto1 : Automatically detects the ﬁ lm and

video content, and appropriately

converts it. Auto2 : In addition to Auto1, automatically detects ﬁ lm contents with different frame

rates and appropriately converts it. Video : Select when using Auto1 and Auto2,

and the content is distorted.

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Other Settings (continued)

7 Picture Menu (continued)

Source Select

When you select “Auto” the constructing method of the DivX contents is automatically distinguished and output. If the picture is distorted, select “I (Interlace)” or “P (Progressive)“ depending on which constructing method was used when the contents were recorded to disc.

Auto I (Interlace) P (Progressive)

7 Audio Menu

Dolby Pro Logic II

(\ page 27, Dolby Pro Logic II)

Dialogue Enhancer

To make the dialogue in movies easier to hear

(Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG, 3-channel or higher, with the dialogue recorded in the center channel)

(Dolby Digital, 3-channel or higher, with

the dialogue recorded in the center channel)

On ↔ Off

Sound Enhancement

To enjoy comfor table, analog-like sound

(Disc s recorded with 48 kHz

only)

(Disc recording is other than

8 kHz, 16 kHz or 32 kHz)

On ↔ Off

• This may have no effect depending on the

disc’s recording.

• This does not work with MP3 on DVD-RAM

or DVD-R/RW.

7 Display Menu

Information

: On ↔ Off

Subtitle Position

0 to –60 (in 2-unit steps)

Subtitle Brightness

Auto, 0 to –7

4:3 Aspect

To select how to show images made for 4:3 aspect screens on a 16:9 aspect television Normal: Laterally stretches images. Auto: Expands 4: 3 let terbox images to ﬁ ll

more of the screen. Other images appear in full in the center of the screen.

Shrink: Images appear in the center of the

screen. Zoom: Expands to 4: 3 aspect ratio. If your television has a similar feature, use it instead for a bet ter effect.

7 Display Menu (continued)

Just Fit Zoom

To select the appropriate screen size to ﬁ t your television screen

Auto 4:3 Standard European Vista 16: 9 Standard American Vista Cinemascope 1 Cinemascope 2

Example:

Standard (x0.25 full-screen) Original (actual recorded size) Full (full-screen)

• This function may not work depending on the disc’s recording.

Manual Zoom To zoom in and out manually

– in 0.01-unit steps from “x1.00” to “x1.60” – in 0.02-unit steps from “x1.60” to “x2.00” – in 0.05-unit steps from “x2.00” to “x4.00”

(

only)

• To change the steps quickly, press and hold [5, ∞].

•

It may not be possible to zoom up to “x4.00” depending upon the connected television and its settings.

Bit Rate Display

On ↔ Off

GUI Seethrough

To make the on-screen menu transparent Off, On, Auto

GUI Brightness

To adjust the on-screen menu brightness –3 to +3

7 Other Menu

Setup

(\ page 22)

Play as DVD-VR, Play as HighMAT

Play as Data Disc

To use functions for data discs (\ page 17)

(To play MP3, JPEG, MPEG4 or DivX video contents on DVD-RAM, or to play a HighMAT disc without using HighMAT function) Select “Play as Data Disc”.

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Changing the player settings

The QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the

boxes with bold outline

Player settings

7 “Disc” tab

Audio

Choose the audio language.

• English • (Language options)

• Original

•Other ✱ ✱ ✱ ✱

Subtitle

Choose the subtitle language.

• Automatic

• English • (Language options)

•Other ✱ ✱ ✱ ✱

Menus

Choose the language for disc menus. Changing the menu language in QUICK SETUP also changes this setting.

• English • (Language options)

• Other ✱ ✱ ✱ ✱

Advanced Disc Review (\ page 20)

• Intro Mode: Reviews each title or program.

• Interval Mode: Reviews not only each title or program but also each 10-minute interval within a title or program.

Ratings

Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play.

Setting ratings (When level 8 is selec ted)

• 8 No Limit • 1 to 7 • 0 Lock All: To prevent play of discs without rating levels.

Changing ratings (When level 0 to 7 is selected)

• Unlock Player • Change Password • Change Level • Temporary Unlock

When you select your 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 disc exceeding the ratings level is inserted in the unit. Enter your password and then follow the on-screen instructions.

Language options :

For Continental Europe

: French, German, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Swedish and Dutch

For Southeast Asia and Thailand

: Chinese

For the Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait

: French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian and Dutch

The original language designated on the disc is selected.

Input a code number referring to the table on page 35.

If the language selected for “Audio” is not available, subtitle appears in that language (if available on the disc).

• The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.

• Underlined items in the following table are the factory preset.

ItemTab Setting

Display the Setup menu.

(Press and hold)

Select the tab.

Go to item

Select

Select the item.

Go to setting

Select

• If you have not performed QUICK SETUP (\ page 13), the QUICK SETUP screen appears.

Make the settings.

Conﬁ rm

Select

Press to exit.

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Player settings (continued)

7 “Video” tab

TV Aspect

Choose the setting to suit your television and preference.

• 4:3 Pan&Scan: Regular aspect television (4: 3) The sides of the widescreen picture are cut off so it ﬁ lls the screen

(unless prohibited by the disc).

• 4:3 Letterbox: Regular aspect television (4:3) Widescreen picture is shown in the letterbox style.

• 16:9: Widescreen television (16:9)

TV Type

Select to suit the type of television.

• Standard (Direct View TV)

• CRT Projector • LCD TV/Projector

• Projection TV • Plasma TV

Time Delay

When connected with a Plasma display, adjust if you notice the audio is out of sync with the video.

• 0ms • 20ms • 40ms • 60ms • 80ms • 100ms

AV Output

• Video • S-Video • RGB

Still Mode

Specify the type of picture shown when paused.

• Automatic

• Field

: The picture is not blurred, but picture quality is lower.

• Frame

: Overall quality is high, but the picture may appear blurred.

NTSC Disc Output

Choose PAL 60 or NTSC output when playing NTSC discs (\ page 11, Video systems).

• PAL60: When connected to a PAL television.

• NTSC: When connected to an NTSC television. (

For Southeast Asia and Thailand

: “NTSC” is the factory preset.)

Picture /Video Output

Change the video signal format to be output for JPEG, MPEG4 and DivX video if picture output is not smooth during playback.

• Automatic • PAL

• NTSC/PAL60: Output will depend on “NTSC Disc Output” set ting (\ see above)

• PAL

7 “Audio” tab

Dynamic Range Compression

• Off

• On: Adjust for clarity even when the volume is low by compressing the range of the lowest sound level and the highest sound level. Convenient for late night viewing.

(Only works with Dolby Digital)

Speaker Settings (\ page 24)

Set the delay time for your center and surround speakers

• Center: 0.0/1.0/2.0/ 3.0/4.0/5.0 ms

• Surround (L/R): 0.0/ 5.0/10.0/15.0 ms

7 “Display” tab

Menu Language

• English • Français • Deutsch • Italiano • Español • Polski • Svenska • Nederlands

• English • ˀ

• English • Français • Deutsch • Italiano • Español • Português • Русский

• Nederlands

On-Screen Messages

• On • Off

Background during Play

Select background during JPEG, MPEG4 and DivX video playback.

• Black • Grey

(or • Gray

)

7 “Others” tab

FL Dimmer

Change the brightness of the unit’s display.

• Bright • Dim

• Auto: The display is dimmed, but brightens when you perform some operations.

DivX Registration

Displays the unit’s registration code.

You need this registration code to purchase and play DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content. (\ page 24, “About DivX VOD content” )

QUICK SETUP

• Yes • No

Re-initialise Setting

(or Re-initialize Setting

) This returns all values in the Setup menus to the default settings.

• Yes: The password screen is shown if “Ratings” (\ page 22) is set. Please enter the same

password. After “INIT” on the display disappears, turn the unit off and on again.

• No

For Continental Europe

Refer to “Frame still and ﬁ eld still” (\ page 33, Glossary).

For Continental Europe, the Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait

For Southeast Asia and Thailand

For the Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait

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About DivX VOD content

DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content is encrypted for copyright protection. In order to play DivX VOD content on this unit, you ﬁ rst need to register the unit.

Follow the online instructions for purchasing DivX VOD content to enter the unit’s registration code and register the unit. For more information about DivX VOD, visit www.divx.com/vod.

■ Display the unit’s registration code

(\ page 23, “DivX Registration” in “Others” tab)

8 alphanumeric characters

• We recommend that you make a note of this code for future reference.

• After playing DivX VOD content for the ﬁ rst time, another registration code is then displayed in “DivX Registration”. Do not use this registration code to purchase DivX VOD content. If you use this code to purchase DivX VOD content, and then play the content on this unit, you will no longer be able to play any content that you purchased using the previous code.

• If you purchase DivX VOD content using a registration code different from this unit’s code, you will not be able to play this content. (“Authorization Error” is displayed.)

■ Regarding DivX content that can only be played a set number of times

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. You cannot play this content when the number of remaining plays is zero. (“Rented Movie Expired” or “Rental Expired” is displayed.)

When playing this content

• The number of remaining plays is reduced by one if – you press [ ] or press and hold [–SETUP]. – you press [7, STOP]. (Press [8, PAUSE] to pause

play.)

– you press [4, ¢] (skip) or [1, ¡] (slow/search)

etc. and arrive at another content or the start of the content being played.

• Resume (\ page 15, Stop) and Marker (\ page 20,

Play Menu) functions do not work.

Changing the delay time (Speaker Settings)

Effective when playing multi-channel audio

(Center and surround speakers only) For optimum listening with 5.1-channel sound, all the speakers, except for the subwoofer, should be the same distance from the seating position. If you have to place the center or surround speakers closer to the seating position, adjust the delay time to make up for the difference.

: Actual speakers

position

: Ideal speakers

position

: Primary

listening distance

Approximate room dimensions

Circle of

constant

primary listening distance

If either distance a or b is less than c, ﬁ nd the difference in the table and change to the recommended setting.

a Center speaker

Difference (Approx.) Setting

30 cm 1.0 ms

60 cm 2.0 ms

90 cm 3.0 ms

120 cm 4.0 ms

150 cm 5.0 ms

b Surround speaker

Difference (Approx.) Setting

150 cm 5.0 ms

300 cm 10.0 ms

450 cm 15.0 ms

■ To enter the speaker setting

1 Press [5, ∞] to select the delay time box and press

[ENTER].

2 Press [5, ∞] to adjust the delay time and press

[ENTER].

Center delay time

Exit

Surround delay time

■ To ﬁ nish the speaker setting

Press [2] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER].

Note

When you change the surround speaker setting for Dolby Digital, the setting also changes for Dolby Pro Logic II. Example: the settings for MUSIC are the same as those for Dolby Digital.

Dolby Digital

Dolby Pro Logic II

MUSIC MOVIE

0 ms 0 ms 10 ms

5 ms 5 ms 15 ms 10 ms 10 ms 20 ms 15 ms 15 ms 25 ms

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Tips for making data discs

• When there are more than eight groups, the eighth group onwards will be displayed on one vertical line in the menu screen.

• There may be differences in the display order on the menu screen and computer screen.

• This unit cannot play ﬁ les recorded using packet write.

DVD-RAM

• Discs must conform to UDF 2.0.

DVD-R/RW

• Discs must conform to UDF bridge (UDF 1.02/ISO9660).

• This unit does not support multi-session. Only the default session is played.

CD-R/RW

• Discs must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended formats).

• This unit supports multi-session but if there are many sessions it takes more time for play to start. Keep the number of sessions to a minimum to avoid this.

Naming folders and ﬁ les

Files are treated as contents and folders are treated as groups on this unit.

At the time of recording, preﬁ x folder and ﬁ 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). Files must have the extension (\ see below).

(Extension: “.WMA” or “.wma”)

• Compatible compression rate: between 48 kbps and 320 kbps.

• You cannot play WMA ﬁ les that are copy protected.

• This unit does not support Multiple Bit Rate (MBR).

(Extension: “.MP3” or “.mp3”)

• Compatible compression rate: between 32 kbps and 320 kbps.

• This unit does not support ID3 tags.

Example:

root

• Compatible sampling rates:

– DVD-RAM, 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

(Extension: “.JPG”, “.jpg”, “.JPEG” or “.jpeg”)

• JPEG ﬁ les taken on a digital camera that conform to DCF Standard (Design rule for Camera File system) Version 1.0 are displayed. Files that have been altered, edited or saved with computer picture editing software may not be displayed.

• This unit cannot display moving pictures, MOTION JPEG and other such formats, and still pictures other than JPEG (Example: TIFF), or play pictures with attached audio.

(Extension: “.ASF” or “.asf”)

• You can play MPEG4 data [conforming to SD VIDEO speciﬁ cations (ASF standard)/MPEG4 (Simple Proﬁ le) video system/G.726 audio system] recorded with Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders with this unit.

• The recording date may differ from that of the actual date.

(Extension: “.DIVX”, “.divx”, “.AVI” or “.avi”)

• You can play all versions of DivX® video (including DivX®6) [DivX video system/MP3, Dolby Digital or MPEG audio system] with standard playback of DivX® media ﬁ les. Functions added with DivX Ultra are not supported.

• GMC (Global Motion Compensation) is not supported.

• DivX ﬁ les greater than 2 GB or have no index may not be played properly on this unit.

• This unit supports all resolutions up to maximum of 720 x 480 (NTSC)/720 x 576 (PAL).

• You can select up to eight types of audio and subtitles on this unit.

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MEMORY

SELECTOR

-TUNE MODE/ –FM MODE

TUNER/BAND

ENTER

Numeric

buttons

FUNCTIONS

4 TUNING 3

Using the radio

Manual tuning

Main unit only

1 Press [SELECTOR] to select “FM” or “AM”. 2 Press [- TUNE MODE] to select “MANUAL”.

Every time you press the button: MANUAL  PRESET

3 Press [4 TUNING 3] to select the frequency.

Press and hold [4 TUNING 3] until the frequency starts scrolling to start automatic tuning. Tuning stops when a station is found.

Preseting the channel

Up to 15 stations can be set in each band, FM and AM.

1 While listening to the radio broadcast

Press [ENTER].

2 While the frequency and “PGM” are ﬂ ashing on the

display

Press the numeric buttons to select a channel.

Example: To select 12, [h10] \ [1] \ [2] Alternatively, press [4, 3], then press [ENTER].

The station occupying a channel is erased if another station is preset to that channel.

Automatic presetting

Main unit only

1 Press [SELECTOR] to select “FM” or “AM”. 2 Press [- TUNE MODE] to select “MANUAL”. 3 Press [4 TUNING 3] to tune to the lowest frequency

(FM: 87.50, AM: 522).

For Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait

: (AM: 522 or 520)

4 Press and hold [MEMORY].

Release the button when “FM AUTO” or “AM AUTO” is displayed. The tuner presets all the stations it can receive into the channels in ascending order.

• “SET OK” is displayed when the stations are set, and the radio tunes to the last preset station.

• “ERROR” is displayed when automatic presetting is unsuccessful. Preset the channels manually (\ see left).

Selecting the preset channels

1 Press [TUNER/BAND] to select “FM” or “AM”. 2 Press the numeric buttons to select the channel.

Alternatively, press [4, 3]. When a stereo FM broadcast is being received, “ST” lights in the display.

If noise is excessive in FM

Main unit only Press and hold [– FM MODE] to display “MONO”.

Press and hold [– FM MODE] again to cancel the mode. The mode is also canceled when you change the frequency.

When “AM” is selected

Press [FUNCTIONS] on the remote control.

Every time you press the button: BP 2  BP 1

• The setting is recalled whenever “AM” is selected.

AM allocation setting

Main unit only

For Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait

The step is factory-set to 9 kHz, but you can change it to receive broadcasts allocated in 10-kHz steps.

1 Press [SELECTOR] to select “FM”. 2 Press and hold [SELECTOR].

After a few seconds, the display changes to show the current minimum frequency. Continue to hold the button down. The minimum frequency changes and the step is changed.

To return to the original setting, repeat the above procedure.

Note

After changing the setting, previously preset frequencies will be cleared. Preset them again.

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ŸPL II

C. FOCUS

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL

SFC

Using sound effects

Changing the sound quality: Sound Field Control (SFC)

Changes the sound quality.

Press [SFC].

Every time you press the button:

FLAT : Cancel (no effect is added) (factory preset). MOVIE : Use this mode when playing movie software. SPORT : Simulates sound to make you feel like you are

at a sports event.

MUSIC : Adds surround effects to stereo sources. HEAVY : Adds punch to rock. CLEAR : Clariﬁ es higher sounds. SOFT : For background music.

To check the current setting

Press [SFC].

Note

• MOVIE, SPORT and MUSIC are not available when Dolby Pro Logic II is on, or when playing a disc recorded with a multichannel source.

• You can adjust the volume of the surround speaker to get the best surround effect (\ page 28, Speaker level adjustments).

• When MOVIE, SPORT or MUSIC is turned on, you can enjoy audio from your television in 5.1-channel surround sound (\ page 29).

Enhancing the stereo sound: Dolby Pro Logic II

Except Dolby Pro Logic II is an advanced decoder that derives 5-channel surround (Left and Right Front, Center, Left and Right Surround) from any stereo sound sources, whether or not it has been speciﬁ cally Dolby Surround encoded.

Press [ŸPL ].

Every time you press the button:

MOVIE : Movie software, recorded in Dolby Surround. MUSIC : Stereo sources. OFF : Cancel.

• This works only in DVD/CD mode.

• “Ÿ PL II” lights when there is an effect.

Adjusting the amount of bass: Subwoofer level

You can adjust the amount of bass. The unit automatically selects the most suitable setting according to the type of playing source.

Press [SUBWOOFER LEVEL].

•

SUB W 4 (factory preset)*  SUB W 1  SUB W 2  SUB W 3

• When another source is selected

SUB W 2 (factory preset)*  SUB W 3  SUB W 4  SUB W 1

• To check the current setting, press [SUBWOOFER LEVEL]

• The setting you make is retained, and recalled every time you play the same type of source, except when Sound Field Control (MOVIE, SPORT or MUSIC) is turned on.

When Sound Field Control (MOVIE, SPORT or MUSIC)

is on, the factory presets are as follows:

– MOVIE: SUB W 4 – SPORT: SUB W 2 – MUSIC: SUB W 1

Enhancing the sound from the center speaker: Center Focus

(Discs where the dialogue is recorded in the center channel)

You can make the sound of the center speaker seem like it is coming from within the television.

Press [C.FOCUS].

Every time you press the button: C FOCUS ON  C FOCUS OFF

• This does not work when Sound Field Control (MOVIE, SPORT or MUSIC) is turned on.

• This also works when Dolby Pro Logic II is turned on.

Note

• The following sound effects may not be available or have no effect depending on the type of source.

• You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these sound effects are used with some sources. If this occurs, turn the sound effects off.

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Using the microphone

VOLUME

MIN MIC LEVEL MAX

5, ∞, 2, 3

FUNCTIONS

For Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait

Enjoying Karaoke

1 Turn [MIC LEVEL] on the main unit to “MIN” and

connect the microphone (not included).

Microphone plug type: Ø6.3 mm monaural.

2 Insert the disc and start play (\ page 14). 3 Adjust the main volume with [VOLUME] on the

main unit.

4 Adjust the microphone volume.

To turn the vocals on and off

1 Press [FUNCTIONS] during play. 2 Press [5, ∞] to select”Audio” and press [3]. 3 Press [5, ∞] to select”Karaoke” and press [3]. 4 Press [5, ∞] to select the mode.

Solo discs Duet discs Off: Vocals off Off: Vocals off On: Vocals on V1 + V2: Both parts

V1: Part 1 only V2: Part 2 only

1 Press [FUNCTIONS] during play. 2 Press [5, ∞] to select”Audio” and press [3]. 3 Press [5, ∞] to select the mode. Press [ENTER].

LR: Vocals and accompaniment L: Accompaniment only R: Vocals only

Select “L” for karaoke. (R and L may be reversed on some discs.)

Using sound effects (continued)

+, – VOLUME

5, ∞, 2, 3

CH SELECT,

– TEST

Adjusting the volume of each speaker: Speaker level adjustments

This is one of the ways to get appropriate surround effects.

Preparation

Press [DVD].

1 While stopped and no on-screen display is shown Press and hold [– TEST] to output a test signal.

L: Front left C: Center R: Front right RS: Right surround LS: Left surround

• There is no output from SW (subwoofer) channel.

2 Press [+, – VOLUME] to set the volume level

normally used for listening.

3 Press [5] (increase) or [∞] (decrease) to adjust the

speaker level for each speaker.

• Adjust the speaker level to the same level as the front speakers.

C, RS, LS: –6 dB to +6 dB

To stop the test signal

Press and hold [– TEST] again.

To adjust speaker level during play

[Effective when playing multi-channel audio or when Dolby Pro Logic or Sound Field Control (MOVIE, SPORT or MUSIC) is on.]

1 Press [CH SELECT] to select the speaker.

L  C  R  RS  LS  SW

SW: Subwoofer

• You can adjust SW only if the disc includes a subwoofer channel.

• “SW” does not appear on the display and is not adjustable when “Ÿ PL II” is lit.

• “S” appears on the display when MOVIE, SPORT or MUSIC is selected with Sound Field Control (\ page 27).

In this case, you can adjust both surround speaker

levels at the same time using [5, ∞].

S: –6 dB to +6 dB

2 Press [5] (increase) or [∞] (decrease) to adjust the

speaker level for each speaker.

C, RS, LS, SW: –6 dB to +6dB (L, R: Only the balance is adjustable.)

• To adjust the balance of the front speakers

While “L” or “R” is selected, press [2, 3].

DVD

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Operating other equipment

Audio cable

(not included)

y, TV

+, –, TV VOLUME

TV/AV

Operating the television

You can use the remote control to operate a Panasonic television.

To play audio from your television through your home theater system

Preparation

Connect your equipment referring to “Connect to the various television terminals” (\ page 9).

For Continental Europe

Press [EXT-IN] to select “TV” as the source. Then reduce the volume on the television to its minimum, and control the volume on this main unit.

For Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait

Press [AUX] to select “AUX” as the source. Then reduce the volume on the television to its minimum, and control the volume on this main unit.

Note

• The remote control may not work properly with some models.

• You can enjoy 5.1-channel surround sound when you turn on

Sound Field Control (MOVIE, SPORT or MUSIC) (\ page 27).

Optional connection for set top box, cable TV box or video cassette recorder

Rear panel of this main unit

Video cable

(included)

Television

(not included)

Audio cable

(not included)

Rear panel of this main unit

Video cable

(included)

Television

(not included)

For Continental Europe

EXT-IN: TV  AUX

For Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait

AUX: AUX

Video cassette recorder

(not included)

Audio cable

(not included)

Rear panel of this main unit

Set top box

(not included)

Television

(not included)

Rear panel of this main unit

SCART cable (not included)

For Continental Europe

For Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait

Cable TV box or video cassette recorder

(not included)

RF cable

(not included)

To your cable TV service or television antenna

Aim the remote control at the television.

To switch the television on or off

Press [y, TV].

To switch the television’s video input mode

Press [TV/AV].

Adjust the volume

Press [+, –, TV VOLUME].

For Continental Europe

This audio connection will enable you to play audio from your video cassette recorder through your home theater system.

• Press [EXT-IN] (\ page 12) to select “AUX” as the source

to operate the audio input from the remote control.

Optional audio connection for video cassette recorder or television

SCART cable

(not included)

• To listen to the sound from the television, select the appropriate audio out (example: Monitor) on the television.

Sound from the television

• Press [EXT-IN] (\ see below) to select the “TV” audio input on the remote control.

For Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait

This audio connection will enable you to play audio from your television through your home theater system.

• Press [AUX] (\ page 12) to select “AUX” as the source to

operate the audio input from the remote control.

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Troubleshoot

■ Power

Page

No power.

• Insert the AC mains lead securely. 8

The unit is automatically switched to the standby mode.

• The Sleep timer was working and had reached the set time limit. 12

■ Unresponsive or inoperable function

No response when any buttons are pressed.

• This unit cannot play discs other than the ones listed in these operating instructions.

• 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 mains lead, and then reconnect it.

• Condensation has formed: Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to evaporate.

—

No response when remote control buttons are pressed.

• Check that the batteries are installed correctly.

• The batteries are depleted. Replace them with new ones.

• Aim the remote control at the display and operate.

6 6

No picture or sound.

• Check the video or speaker connection.

• Check the power or input setting of the connected equipment and the main unit.

• Check that the disc has something recorded on it.

8, 9

— —

You have forgotten your ratings password.

Reset all the settings to Factory Preset.

• While stopped and “DVD/CD” is the source, press and hold [ 7 ] on the main unit and [

10] on the remote control until “Initialised” (or “Initialized”) disappears

from the television. Turn the unit off and on again.

All settings will return to the default values.

—

■ Speciﬁ c operation undesirable or unexpected

It takes time before play starts.

• 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. This is normal.

• This is normal on DivX video.

—

Folders on a data CD are not displayed correctly.

• Folders deeper than the eighth layer are displayed as the eighth layer. —

A menu screen appears during skip or search.

• This is normal for Video CDs. —

Playback control menu does not appear.

with playback control

• Press [7, STOP] twice and then press [3, PLAY]. —

The program and random play functions do not work.

• These functions do not work with some DVD-Videos. —

Programmed items are not played.

• Some items cannot be played even if you have programmed them. —

Play does not start.

• This unit may not play WMA and MPEG4 that contains still picture data.

• If playing DivX VOD content, refer to the homepage where you purchased the DivX VOD content. (Example: www.divx.com /vod)

• If a disc contains CD-DA and other formats, proper playback may not be possible.

— —

—

Scenes are skipped intermittently.

• If you change the volume or sound effects during Advanced Disc Review, the function continues without the on-screen display. Cancel the function.

■ Subtitle

Subtitle position is wrong.

• Adjust the position. (“Subtitle Position” in Display Menu) 21

No subtitles.

• Display the subtitles.

• Subtitles may not be displayed depending on the disc.

19 19

Subtitles overlap the closed captions.

• Clear the subtitles. 19

Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions.

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■ A-B repeat

Page

Point B is automatically set.

• The end of an item becomes point B when it is reached. —

■ Menus

The Setup menu cannot be accessed.

• Select “DVD/CD” as the source.

• Cancel program and random play.

— 16

■ Marker

Cannot add markers.

• You cannot add markers to DVD-RAM or DVD-R /RW (DVD-VR) discs.

• If the disc’s elapsed play time does not appear on the unit’s display, you cannot add markers.

— —

■ Sound abnormal or improper

Sound is distorted.

• Noise may occur when playing WMA. —

Effects do not work.

• Some audio effects do not work or have less effect with some discs.

• Dolby Pro Logic II does not work if you have changed the play speed.

— —

Humming is heard during play.

• An AC mains lead or ﬂ uorescent light is near the main unit. Keep other appliances and cords away from the main unit.

—

No sound

• There may be a slight pause in sound when you change the play speed.

• Audio may not be output due to how ﬁ les were created.

— 25

■ Picture abnormal or unviewable

The picture on the television is not displayed correctly or disappears.

• The unit and television are using different video systems.

For Southeast Asia and Thailand

Use a multi-system or NTSC television.

For Continental Europe, the Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait

Use a multi-system or PAL television.

• The system used on the disc does not match your television.

– PAL discs cannot be correctly viewed on an NTSC television. – This unit can convert NTSC signals to PAL 60 for viewing on a PAL television

(“NTSC Disc Output” in “Video” tab).

• Ensure that the unit is connected directly to the television, and is not connected through a video cassette recorder.

• Change “Source Select” in Picture Menu.

• Mobile telephone chargers can cause some disturbance.

• If you are using an indoor television antenna, change to an outdoor antenna.

• The television antenna wire is too close to the unit. Move it away from the unit.

—

— 23

21 — 10 —

Picture stops

• Picture may stop if the DivX ﬁ les are greater then 2 GB. —

Picture size does not ﬁ t the screen.

• Change “TV Aspect” in the “Video” tab.

• Use the television to change the aspect.

If your television does not have that

function, change “4:3 Aspect” in Display Menu.

• Change the zoom setting. (“Just Fit Zoom” or “Manual Zoom” in Display Menu)

23 21

Menu is not displayed correctly.

• Restore the zoom ratio to “x 1.00”. (“Manual Zoom” in Display Menu)

• Set “Subtitle Position” in Display Menu to “0”.

•

Set “4:3 Aspect” in Display Menu to “Normal”.

21 21 21

Auto zoom function does not work well.

• Turn off television zoom function.

• Use the other preset aspect ratios or manual adjustment.

• Zoom function may not work well, especially in dark scenes and may not work depending on the type of disc.

— 21 —

When playing PAL disc, picture is distorted.

• Set “Transfer Mode” in Picture Menu to “Auto”. 20

■ Progressive video

There is ghosting when progressive output is on.

• This problem is caused by the editing method or material used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlaced output. Set “Video Output Mode” in Picture Menu to “480i” or “576i”. (Alternatively, press and hold [CANCEL] to switch to “480i” or “576i”.)

Pictures not in progressive output.

• Select “480p” or “576p” in “Video Output Mode” in Picture Menu.

• The unit’s VIDEO OUT or S-VIDEO OUT terminal outputs the interlaced signal even if “PRG” is displayed.

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Maintenance

■ Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth.

• Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.

• Before using chemically treated cloth, carefully read the instructions that came with the cloth.

• Do not use commercially available lens cleaners as they may cause malfunction. (Cleaning the lens is generally not necessary although this depends on the operating environment.)

Troubleshoot (continued)

■ Unit displays

Page

The display is dark.

• Select “Bright” in “FL Dimmer” in the “Others” tab. 23

“NO PLAY”

• You inserted a disc the unit cannot play; insert one it can.

• You inserted a blank disc.

• You inserted a disc that has not been ﬁ nalized.

11 — —

“NO DISC”

• You have not inserted a disc; insert one.

• You have not inserted the disc correctly; insert it correctly.

— 14

“F61”

• Check and correct the speaker cable connections. If this does not ﬁ x the problem, consult the dealer.

“DVD U11”

• Disc may be dirty. Wipe it clean. —

“ERROR”

• Incorrect operation performed. Read the instructions and try again. —

“DVD H & &” “DVD F & &”

& & stands for a number.

• Trouble may have occurred. The numbers following “H” and “F” depend on the status of the unit. Turn the unit off and then back on. Alternatively, turn the unit off, disconnect the AC mains lead, and then reconnect it.

• If the service numbers fail to clear, note the service number and contact a qualiﬁ ed service person.

—

■ Television displays

“ ”

• The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc. —

“Cannot play group xx, content xx” “Cannot display group xx, content xx”

• You are trying to display an incompatible group or content. —

“Group xx, content xx is protected”

• You are trying to play a protected group or content. You cannot play it. —

“Check the disc”

• This disc may be dirty. —

“This disc may not be played in your region”

• Only DVD-Video discs that include or have the same region number as the one on the rear panel of this unit can be played.

Cover

page

No on-screen display.

• Select “On” in “On-Screen Messages” in the “Display” tab. 23

“Authorization Error”

• You are trying to play the DivX VOD content that was purchased with a different registration code. You cannot play the content on this unit.

For Southeast Asia and Thailand

“Rental Expired”

For Continental Europe, the Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait

“Rented Movie Expired”

• The DivX VOD content has zero remaining plays. You cannot play it. 24

■ Listening to the radio

Distorted sound or noise is heard. “ST” flickers or does not light.

• Adjust the position of the FM or AM antenna.

• Use an outdoor antenna.

— 10

A beat sound is heard.

• Turn the television off or move it away from the unit. —

A low hum is heard during AM broadcasts.

• Separate the antenna from other cables. —

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Glossary

Decoder

A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal. This is called decoding.

DivX

DivX is a popular media technology created by DivX, Inc. DivX media ﬁ les contain highly compressed video with high visual quality that maintains a relatively small ﬁ le size.

Dolby Digital

This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2-channel) audio, these signals can also be multi-channel audio. A large amount of audio information can be recorded on one disc using this method.

DTS (Digital Theater Systems)

Th is s urro und s ystem i s us ed in many m ovie t h eaters a roun d the world. There is good separation between the channels, so realistic sound effects are possible.

Dynamic range

Dynamic range is the difference between the lowest level of sound that can be heard above the noise of the equipment and the highest level of sound before distortion occurs.

Film and video

DVD-Videos are recorded using either ﬁ lm 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 rec or de d a t 3 0 fr am es p er s ec on d a s w ell ). Ge ne ral ly appropriate for motion picture ﬁ lms.

Video: Recorded at 25 frames/50 ﬁ elds per second (PAL

discs) or 30 frames/ 60 ﬁ elds per second (NTSC discs). Generally appropriate for TV drama programs or animation.

Frame still and ﬁ eld still

Frames are the still pictures that go together to make a moving picture. There are about 30 frames shown each second. One frame is made up of two ﬁ elds. A regular television shows these ﬁ elds one after the other to create frames. A still is shown when you pause a moving picture. A frame still is made up of two alternating ﬁ elds, so the picture may appear blurred, but overall quality is high. A ﬁ eld still is not blurred, but it has only half the information of a frame still so picture quality is lower.

I/P/B

MPEG 2, the video compression standard adopted for use with DVD-Video, codes frames using these 3 picture types. I: Intra coded picture This picture has the best quality and is the best to use

when adjusting the picture. P: Predictive coded picture This picture is calculated based on past I or P-pictures. B: Bidirectionally-predictive coded picture This picture is calculated by comparing past and

future I and P-pictures so it has the lowest volume of

information.

JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)

This is a system used for compressing /decoding color still pictures. If you select JPEG as the storage system on digital cameras, etc., the data will be compressed to 1/10–1/100 of its original size. The beneﬁ t of JPEG is less deterioration in picture quality considering the degree of compression.

Linear PCM (Pulse Code Modulation)

These are uncompressed digital signals, similar to those found on CDs.

MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer 3)

An audio compression method that compresses audio to approximately one tenth of its size without any considerable loss of audio quality.

MPEG4

A compression system for use on mobile devices or a network, that allows highly efﬁ cient recording at a low bit rate.

Playback control (PBC)

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

Progressive/Interlaced

For Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait

The PAL video signal standard has 576 interlaced (i) scan lines, whereas progressive scanning, called 576p, uses twice the number of scan lines. For the NTSC standard, these are called 480i and 480p respectively. Using progressive output, you can enjoy the high-resolution vid eo re co rd ed o n me dia s u ch a s DV D-Vi de o. You r tele vis ion must be compatible to enjoy progressive video.

Sampling frequency

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.

WMA (Windows MediaTM Audio)

WMA is a compression format developed by Microsoft Corporation. It achieves the same sound quality as MP3 with a ﬁ le size that is smaller than that of MP3.

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Speciﬁ cations

AMPLIFIER SECTION

For Continental Europe

RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode

Front Ch 55 W per channel (5 :), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Surround Ch 55 W per channel (5 :), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Center Ch 55 W per channel (5 :), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Subwoofer Ch 55 W per channel (5 :), 100 Hz, 10 % THD Total RMS Dolby Digital mode power 330 W

DIN Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode

Front Ch 25 W per channel (5 :), 1 kHz, 1 % THD Surround Ch 25 W per channel (5 :), 1 kHz, 1 % THD Center Ch 25 W per channel (5 :), 1 kHz, 1 % THD Subwoofer Ch 25 W per channel (5 :), 100 Hz, 1 % THD Total DIN Dolby Digital mode power 150 W

For Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait

RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode

PMPO Output power 2800 W DIN Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode

FM/AM TUNER, TERMINALS SECTION

Preset Memory FM 15 stations AM/MW 15 stations

Frequency Modulation (FM)

Frequency range 87.50 to 108.00 MHz (50-kHz step) Sensitivity 1.8 µV (IHF) S/N 26 dB 1.4 µV Antenna terminals 75 : (unbalance)

Amplitude Modulation (AM/MW)

Frequency range

For Continental Europe

522 to 1629 kHz (9-kHz step)

For Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait

522 to 1629 kHz (9-kHz step) 520 to 1630 kHz (10-kHz step) AM Sensitivity S/N 20 dB at 999 kHz 560 µV/m

For Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait

Mic jack

Sensitivity 0.7 mV, 1.2 k: Terminal Mono, 6.3 mm jack (1 system)

VIDEO SECTION

Video system

Signal system PAL625/50, PAL525/60, NTSC

Composite video output

Output level 1 Vp-p (75 :) Terminal

For Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait

Pin jack (1 system)

For Continental Europe

Scart jack (1 system)

S-video output

Y output level 1 Vp-p (75 :) C output level PAL; 0.3 Vp-p (75 :) NTSC; 0.286 Vp-p (75 :) Terminal

For Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait

S terminal (1 system)

For Continental Europe

Scart jack (1 system)

For Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait

Component video output [NTSC: 480 p/480 i, PAL: 576 p/576 i] Y output level 1 Vp-p (75 :) P

output level 0.7 Vp-p (75 :)

Terminal Pin jack (Y: green, P

: blue, PR: red) (1 system)

For Continental Europe

RGB video output R output level 0.7 Vp-p (75 :) G output level 0.7 Vp-p (75 :) B output level 0.7 Vp-p (75 :) Terminal Scart jack (1 system)

DISC SECTION

Discs played (8 cm or 12 cm)

(1) DVD (DVD-Video, DivX

*6, *7

)

(2) DVD-RAM (DVD-VR, JPEG

*4, *7

, MP3

*2, *7

, MPEG4

*5, *7

DivX

*6, *7

)

(3) DVD-R (DVD-Video, DVD-VR, JPEG

*4, *7

, MP3

*2, *7

MPEG4

*5, *7

, DivX

*6, *7

) (4) DVD-R DL (DVD-Video, DVD-VR) (5) DVD-RW (DVD-Video, DVD-VR, JPEG

*4, *7

, MP3

*2, *7

MPEG4

*5, *7

, DivX

*6, *7

) (6) +R/RW (Video) (7) +R DL (Video) (8) CD, CD-R/RW [CD-DA, Video CD, SVCD

, MP3

*2, *7

WMA

*3, *7

, JPEG

*4, *7

, MPEG4

*5, *7

, DivX

*6, *7

, HighMAT

Level 2 (Audio and Image)]

Conforming to IEC62107

MPEG-1 Layer 3, MPEG-2 Layer 3

Windows Media Audio Ver.9.0 L3

Not compatible with Multiple Bit Rate (MBR)

Exif Ver 2.1 JPEG Baseline ﬁ les

Picture resolution: between 160 x 120 and 6144 x 4096 pixels

(Sub sampling is 4:0:0, 4:2:0, 4:2:2 or 4:4:4).

Extremely long and narrow pictures may not be displayed.

MPEG4 data recorded with the Panasonic SD multi cameras or

DVD video recorders

Conforming to SD VIDEO speciﬁ cations (ASF standard)/

MPEG4 (Simple Proﬁ le) video system/G.726 audio system

Plays all versions of DivX® video (including DivX®6) with

standard playback of DivX

media ﬁ les. Certiﬁ ed to the DivX Home Theater Proﬁ le. GMC (Global Motion Compensation) is not supported.

The total combined maximum number of recognizable audio,

picture and video contents and groups: 4000 audio, picture and video contents and 400 groups.

Pick up

Wavelength (DVD/CD) 662/785 nm Laser power (DVD/CD) CLASS 1/CLASS 1M

NORSK

Bølgelengde (DVD/CD) 662/785 nm Laserstyrke Ingen farlig stråling sendes ut

Audio output (Disc)

Number of channels 5.1ch (FL, FR, C, SL, SR, SW)

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REFERENCE

SPEAKER SECTION

Front speakers SB-FS340

Type 1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reﬂ ex) Speaker unit(s) Impedance 5 :

Full range 6.5 cm Cone type Input power (IEC) 55 W

(Max)

Output sound pressure 80 dB/W (1.0 m) Frequency range 96 Hz to 25 kHz (–16 dB)

120 Hz to 22 kHz (–10 dB)

Dimensions (WxHxD) 92 mm x 135 mm x 95.4 mm Mass 0.6 kg

Surround speakers SB-FS341

Type 1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reﬂ ex) Speaker unit(s) Impedance 5 :

Full range 6.5 cm Cone type Input power (IEC) 55 W

(Max)

Output sound pressure 80 dB/W (1.0 m) Frequency range 96 Hz to 25 kHz (–16 dB)

120 Hz to 22 kHz (–10 dB)

Dimensions (WxHxD) 92 mm x 135 mm x 95.4 mm Mass 0.6 kg

Center speaker SB-PC340

Typ e 1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reﬂ ex) Speaker unit(s) Impedance 5 :

Full range 6.5 cm Cone type Input power (IEC) 55 W

(Max)

Output sound pressure 80 dB/W (1.0 m) Frequency range 91 Hz to 25 kHz (–16 dB)

120 Hz to 22 kHz (–10 dB)

Dimensions (WxHxD) 135 mm x 92 mm x 95.4 mm Mass 0.6 kg

Subwoofer SB-W340

Typ e 1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reﬂ ex) Speaker unit(s) Impedance 5 :

Woofer 12 cm Cone type

Input power (IEC) 55 W (Max) Output sound pressure 80 dB/W (1.0 m) Frequency range 31 Hz to 173 Hz (–16 dB)

40 Hz to 148 Hz (–10 dB)

Dimensions (WxHxD) 152 mm x 339 mm x 258 mm Mass 3 kg

GENERAL

Power supply

For Continental Europe

AC 230 V, 50 Hz

For Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait

AC 110 to 240 V, 50/60Hz

Power consumption Main unit 90 W Dimensions (WxHxD) 430 mm x 60 mm x 342 mm Mass Main unit 3 kg Operating temperature range +5 °C to +35 °C Operating humidity range 5 % to 90 % RH (no condensation)

Power consumption in standby mode approx. 1 W

Rating with low-cut ﬁ lter equipped ampliﬁ er.

Note

1. Speciﬁ cations are subject to change without notice. Mass and dimensions are approximate.

2. Total harmonic distortion is measured by the digital spectrum analyzer.

Abkhazian: 6566 Danish: 6865 Italian: 7384 Norwegian: 7879 Swedish: 8386

Afar: 6565 Dutch: 7876 Japanese: 7465 Oriya: 7982 Tagalog: 8476

Afrikaans: 6570 English: 6978 Javanese: 7487 Pashto, Pushto: 8083 Tajik: 8471

Albanian: 8381 Esperanto: 6979 Kannada: 7578 Persian: 7065 Tamil: 8465

Ameharic: 6577 Estonian: 6984 Kashmiri: 7583 Polish: 8076 Tatar: 8484

Arabic: 6582 Faroese: 7079 Kazakh: 7575 Portuguese: 8084 Telugu: 8469

Armenian: 7289 Fiji: 7074 Kirghiz: 7589 Punjabi: 8065 Thai: 8472

Assamese: 6583 Finnish: 7073 Korean: 7579 Quechua: 8185 Tibetan: 6679

Aymara: 6589 French: 7082 Kurdish: 7585 Rhaeto-Romance: 8277 Tigrinya: 8473

Azerbaijani: 6590 Frisian: 7089 Laotian: 7679 Romanian: 8279 Tonga: 8479

Bashkir: 6665 Galician: 7176 Latin: 7665 Russian: 8285 Turkish: 8482

Basque: 6985 Georgian: 7565 Latvian, Lettish: 7686 Samoan: 8377 Turkmen: 8475

Bengali; Bangla: 6678 German: 6869 Lingala: 7678 Sanskrit: 8365 Twi: 8487

Bhutani: 6890 Greek: 6976 Lithuanian: 7684 Scots Gaelic: 7168 Ukrainian: 8575

Bihari: 6672 Greenlandic: 7576 Macedonian: 7775 Serbian: 8382 Urdu: 8582

Breton: 6682 Guarani: 7178 Malagasy: 7771 Serbo-Croatian: 8372 Uzbek: 8590

Bulgarian: 6671 Gujarati: 7185 Malay: 7783 Shona: 8378 Vietnamese: 8673

Burmese: 7789 Hausa: 7265 Malayalam: 7776 Sindhi: 8368 Volapük: 8679

Byelorussian: 6669 Hebrew: 7387 Maltese: 7784 Singhalese: 8373 Welsh: 6789

Cambodian: 7577 Hindi: 7273 Maori: 7773 Slovak: 8375 Wolof: 8779

Catalan: 6765 Hungarian: 7285 Marathi: 7782 Slovenian: 8376 Xhosa: 8872

Chinese: 9072 Icelandic: 7383 Moldavian: 7779 Somali: 8379 Yiddish: 7473

Corsican: 6779 Indonesian: 7378 Mongolian: 7778 Spanish: 6983 Yoruba: 8979

Croatian: 7282 Interlingua: 7365 Nauru: 7865 Sundanese: 8385 Zulu: 9085

Czech: 6783 Irish: 7165 Nepali: 7869 Swahili: 8387

Language code list

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RQT8589-1B

L0506KE1056

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia.

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.

Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

WMA is a compression format developed by Microsoft Corporation. It achieves the same sound quality as MP3 with a file size that is smaller than that of MP3.

HighMAT™ and the HighMAT logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

, HDCD®, High Definition Compatible Digital® and Pacific Microsonics™ are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Pacific Microsonics, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.

HDCD system manufactured under license from Pacific Microsonics, Inc. This product is covered by one or more of the following: In the USA: 5,479,168, 5,638,074, 5,640,161, 5,808,574, 5,838,274, 5,854,600, 5,864,311, 5,872,531, and in Australia: 669114, with other patents pending.

This product is licensed under the MPEG-4 Visual patent portfolio license for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer for (i) encoding video in compliance with the MPEG-4 Visual Standard (“MPEG-4 Video”) and/or (ii) decoding MPEG-4 Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed by MPEG LA to provide MPEG-4 Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information including that relating to promotional, internal and commercial uses and licensing may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com.

Official DivX

Certified

product. Plays all versions of DivX

video (including DivX®6) with standard playback of DivX® media files.

DivX, DivX Certified, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.