Panasonic SC-HT545 User Manual

The illustration shows SC-HT545.

Operating Instructions

DVD Home Theater Sound System

Model No. SC-HT545/

SC-HT545W

Region number

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

Region Number

Continental Europe 2
Australia and N.Z. 4

Example: [Continental[Europe]

2

2 ALL

Wireless system and

digital transceiver

Wireless surround speaker

connection. (

§

Sold separately for SC-HT545.)

§

page

6

Advanced

progressive scan

page

Provides a smoother and

sharper image.

8

Compatible with a variety

of media formats

page

12

DVD-RAM, DVD-Audio,

DVD-Video, DivX and more.

3

High-performance

4

sound effects

page

28

Sound quality enhancement,

Bass enhancement and more.

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

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Dear customer

∏

∏

∏

Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and
safety, please read these instructions carefully.

≥

These operating instructions are applicable to models
SC-HT545 and SC-HT545W for a variety of regions.

≥ Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating

instructions are of SC-HT545.

≥ Operations in these instructions are described mainly with the

remote control, but you can perform the operations on the main
unit if the controls are the same.

CAUTION!

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF
PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY
RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR
PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO
RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO

Accessories

OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE
PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

CAUTION!

≥ DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE,

BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE.
ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK
OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO
OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER
MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.

≥

DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH
NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.

≥ DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS

LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.

≥ DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY

FRIENDLY MANNER.

[HT545]: indicates features applicable to SC-HT545 only.

[HT545W]: SC-HT545W only.

System SC-HT545 SC-HT545W
Main unit SA-HT545 SA-HT545
Front speakers SB-FS440 SB-FS640
Center speaker SB-PC640 SB-PC545
Surround speakers

SB-FS441 SB-FS545

Subwoofer SB-W440 SB-W545
Wireless system
Digital transceiver

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SE-FX60

SH-FX80T

LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT

(Side of product)

(Inside of product)
(Produktets innside)
(Tuotteen sisällä)

Accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

1 Remote control

[HT545] (N2QAYZ000004)

[HT545W] (N2QAYZ000005)

2 Remote control batteries

1 AM loop antenna

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∏ 1 FM indoor antenna

∏ 1 Video cable

∏ 1 Sheet of speaker cable stickers

CENTER

WOOFER

SUB

6

5

5

6

SUB

WOOFER

CENTER

SURROUND

SURROUND

Rch

Lch

3

4

4

3

Rch

SURROUND

SURROUND

FRONT

FRONT

Rch

Lch

2

1

1

2

Lch Lch

Rch

FRONT

FRONT

∏ [HT545] 1 AC mains lead

∏ [HT545W] 2 AC mains leads

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Getting

Started

Playing

Discs

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Simple Setup

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

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

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

Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Convenient functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

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

All group, Program and Random play. . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Playing data discs using navigation menus

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

Selecting a track using CD text. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Playing HighMAT

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

Positioning the speakers . . . . . . . . .4

Speaker installation options . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Speaker connections

[HT545W]

Connecting the surround speaker

cables to the wireless system . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Radio and digital transceiver

connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

TM

discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

. . . 17

STEP 4

STEP 5
STEP 6
STEP 7

Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Discs that can be played. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Disc caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Using on-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Other Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Changing the player settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Changing the delay time of the speakers. . . . . . . . . . 25

Audio and video connections. . . . . 8

Basic audio connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Basic video connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

AC mains lead connections . . . . . . 9

Preparing the remote control . . . . 10

Performing QUICK SETUP . . . . . . 10

Other

Operations

Reference

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

Presetting stations automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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

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

RDS broadcasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Using an outdoor antenna (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Using sound effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Changing the sound quality: Sound Field Control . . . 28
Enhancing the sound from the center speaker:

Center Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Enhancing the stereo sound: Dolby Pro Logic II . . . . 28

Adjusting the amount of bass: Subwoofer level . . . . . 28

[HT545] Enhancing the bass sound: H.BASS . . . . . . . 29

Adjusting the volume of each speaker:

Speaker level adjustments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

About DivX VOD content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Using other useful functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Setting the sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Muting the sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Using headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Using the Music Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Operating other equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Operating the television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

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STEP1 Positioning the speakers

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

≥ Place speakers on flat secure bases.
≥ Placing speakers too close to floors, walls, and corners can result in excessive bass. Cover walls and windows with thick cur tains.
≥ Left and right speakers are interchangeable, but front and surround speakers are not.
≥ Place the front, center, and surround speakers at approximately the same distance from the seating position.

The angles in the diagram are approximate.

Simple Setup

HT545

Setup example

Main unit

FRONT

(L, R)

SURROUND

(L, R)

CENTER

SUBWOOFER

HT545W

Positioning the speakers

FRONT

(L, R)

≥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

[Note]

≥ Keep your speakers at least 10 mm away from the system for proper

ventilation.

≥ To allow for proper ventilation and to maintain good airflow 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.

[HT545W]

≥

Place the wireless system within approximately 10 m from the main unit.

≥ Do not use the wireless system or the digital transceiver in a metal

cabinet or bookshelf.

Subwoofer

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

Caution

Do not touch the netted area of
the speakers.

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(L, R)

Wireless system

CENTER

e.g. Surround speaker

SUBWOOFER WIRELESS

4

Setup example

5

Main unit
(with digital transceiver)

5

SYSTEM

Notes on speaker use

≥ You can damage your speakers and shorten 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,

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 off.

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 demagnetizing function of the television should correct the problem.
If it persists, move the speakers further away from the television.

Caution

≥ The main unit and supplied speakers are to be used only as

indicated in this setup. Failure to do so may lead to damage to
the amplifier and/or the speakers, and may result in the risk of
fire. Consult a qualified service person if damage has occurred
or if you experience a sudden change in performance.

≥ Do not attempt to attach these speakers to walls using

methods other than those described in this manual.

∫ [HT545W] Avoiding interference

To avoid possible interference, do not place the wireless system near any of the following devices.

The wireless system uses the same radio frequencies as other devices that may be present in your home.

2.4GHz-band microwave oven

personal computer with

2.4GHz-band wireless LAN

2.4GHz-band cordless phone

The wireless system will automatically seek a clear channel if any of these other devices interfere with its communication. When this happens, the
wireless link indicator (“ [W] ”) flashes on the main unit, and there is a brief interruption in audio coming from the surround speakers.

This is the normal operation of the product working to assure the best possible performance of your Home Theater System.

If the interference persists, try moving the other devices to another location outside the range of the wireless system.

Speaker installation options

Simple Setup

∫ Attaching to a wall

You can attach all of the speakers (except subwoofer) to a wall.

≥

The wall or pillar on which the speakers are to be attached should
be capable of supporting over 10 k
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 the wall.

‰4.0 mm

Wall or pillar

2 Fit the speaker securely onto the screw(s) with the hole(s).

[HT545] Front speaker

[HT545W] Front and surround

speakers

g

per screw. Consult a qualified

‰7.5 to 9.5 mm

5.0 to 7.0 mm

[HT545] Center speaker

200 mm

[HT545W] Center speaker[HT545] Surround speaker

∫ Fitting speaker stands (not included)

Ensure the stands meet these conditions before purchasing them.
Note the diameter and length of the screws and the distance
between screws as shown in the diagram.

≥ The stands must be able to support over 10 kg.
≥

The stands must be stable even if the speakers are in a high position.

e.g. [HT545] Center speaker

Metal screw holes

For attaching to
speaker stands

5 mm, pitch 0.8 mm

Plate thickness plus
7 mm to 10 mm

60 mm

Speaker stand

(not included)

Positioning the speakers

e.g.

In this position, the
speaker will likely
fall if moved to the
left or right.

Move the speaker
so that the screw
is in this position.

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STEP2 Speaker connections

Simple Setup

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

1 sheet of speaker cable stickers

≥ Attach the speaker-cable stickers

to make connection easier.

CENTER

WOOFER

SUB

6

5

5

6

SUB

WOOFER

CENTER

SURROUND

SURROUND

Rch

Lch

3

4

4

3

Rch

SURROUND

SURROUND

FRONT

FRONT

Rch

Lch

2

1

1

2

Lch Lch

Rch

FRONT

FRONT

Speaker cable sticker

CENTER

5

The illustration shows SC-HT545.

5 CENTER

Speaker connections

2 FRONT (R)

1 FRONT (L)

4 SURROUND (R)

6 SUBWOOFER

FRONT

Rch

2

FRONT

Lch

1

SURROUND

Rch

4

[HT545W]

Connect the surround speaker cables
to the wireless system (➜ below).

SURROUND

Lch

3

3 SURROUND (L)

Insert the wire fully.

Push!

i: White
j: Blue

[HT545W] Connecting the surround speaker cables to the wireless system

Wireless system

Main unit

R

L

Insert the wire fully.
i: White

Click!

j: Blue

4 SURROUND (R)

3 SURROUND (L)

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Rch

4

SURROUND

Lch

3

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STEP3 Radio and digital transceiver connections

75

AM loop antenna FM indoor antenna

≥ Using an outdoor antenna (optional) (➜ page 27).

The following illustration shows SC-HT545.

Click!

AM loop antenna

Stand the antenna up on its base.
Place the antenna where reception is best.
Keep loose antenna cable away from other
wires and cables.

Main unit

[HT545W]

Digital transceiver

Simple Setup

FM indoor antenna

Affix this end of the antenna where
reception is best.

Adhesive tape

[HT545W]

Insert the digital
transceiver into the slot.

Do not insert or remove
while the main unit is on.

Red

While pushing, insert the wire fully.

White

Loosen the terminal
screw with a Phillips-

Black

head screwdriver.

Digital Transceiver

Re-tighten the
terminal screw.

FM ANT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Y

B

P

R

P

VIDEO

Digital Transceiver

S-VIDEO

OUT

OUT

Digital transceiver

Insert fully until you
hear a click.

Radio and digital transceiver connections

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STEP4 Audio and video connections

AUX

AUX

VID EO

OUT

AUX

≥ Do not connect through the video cassette recorder.

Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not be displayed properly.

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

Simple Setup

Basic audio connection

Television (not included)

AUDIO

OUT

L

R

VIDEO OUT

RF IN

AUDIO

IN

VIDEO IN

Audio cable

Back of the main unit

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

L

R

AUX

P

B

P

R

VIDEO

OUT

Y

S-VIDEO

OUT

(not included)

≥ This audio connection will enable you to play audio from your

television through your home theater system. Refer to “Operating other
equipment” (➜ page 31).

Audio and video connections

Other video connections for improved picture quality

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Television

(not included)

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

PB

PR

Y

Video cables

(not included)

Back of the
main unit

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Y

P

B

P

R

VIDEO

OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

Video cable

Basic video connection

Television (not included)

RF IN

AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO

IN

L

R

VIDEO OUT

≥ Refer also to “Other video connections for improved picture quality”

(➜ below).

≥ Using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals

The COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals provides a purer picture than
the S-VIDEO OUT terminal. These terminals can be used for either
interlaced or progressive output. Connection using these terminals
outputs the color difference signals (P
separately in order to achieve high fidelity in reproducing colors.
≥ The description of the component video input terminals depends on

the television or monitor (e.g. Y/P
to terminals of the same color.

[Continental]Europe]

≥ When making this connection, select “Video/YPbPr” or “S-Video/

YPbPr” from QUICK SETUP (➜ page 10). If “RGB/No Output” is
selected, the RGB signal is output from the SCART (AV) terminal, but
no signal is output from the component video output terminals.

VIDEO IN

Video cable (included)

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

Back of the main unit

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

L

R

AUX

B/PR) and luminance signal (Y)

P

B

P

R

VIDEO

OUT

Y

S-VIDEO

OUT

To enjoy progressive video

≥ Connect to a progressive output compatible television.
≥ Set “Video Output Mode” to “480p” or “576p”, and then follow the instructions on the menu screen (➜ page 21, Picture Menu).

[Continental]Europe]

≥ Panasonic televisions with 625 (576)/50i·50p, 525 (480)/60i·60p input terminals are progressive compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you

have another brand of television.

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Other video connections for improved picture quality

AUX

VIDE O

OUT

AC IN

S-VIDEO OUT

Television

(not included)

S-VIDEO

IN

S-video cable

(not included)

≥ Using the 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.)

Back of the
main unit

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Y

P

B

P

R

VIDEO

OUT

S-VIDEO

[Continental]Europe]

SCART

Television

(not included)

AV

OUT

≥ 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/YPbPr” or
“RGB/No Output” from QUICK SETUP (➜ page 10).
This connection will also enable you to play audio from your television
through your home theater system. Refer to “Operating other
equipment” (➜ page 31).

∫ Cable TV box or video cassette recorder connection

Cable TV box or video cassette recorder

To your cable TV
service or television
antenna

(not included)

RF IN

RF OUT

RF cable

(not included)

Television

(not included)

RF IN

AUDIO

OUT

L

R

VIDEO OUT

AUDI O

IN

VIDEO IN

Audio cable

≥

You can use the scart cable connection
(

➜

above) instead of this connection.

(not included)

Video cable

(included)

Scart cable

(not included)

Back of the
main unit

Back of the main unit

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

L

R

AUX

P

P

B

R

VIDEO

OUT

Y

S-VIDEO

OUT

AV

Simple Setup

STEP5 AC mains lead connections

[HT545]

1 AC mains lead

Main unit

To household mains socket

AC mains lead

Conserving power

The main unit and the wireless system consume a small amount of
power when they are in standby mode (main unit: approx. 0.5 W,
wireless system: approx. 0.5 W). To save power when they are not to be
used for a long time, unplug them from the household mains socket.
You will need to reset some memory items after plugging in the main unit.

To household mains socket

[HT545W]

2 AC mains leads

[HT545W]

Wireless system

AC IN~

[HT545W]

AC mains lead

[Note]

The included AC mains leads are for use with the main unit and wireless
system only. Do not use them with other equipment. Also, do not use
cords for other equipment with the main unit or wireless system.

Audio and video connections/AC mains lead connections

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STEP6 Preparing the remote control

Do not:

≥ mix old and new batteries.
≥ use different types at the same time.
≥ heat or expose to flame.
≥ take apart or short circuit.
≥ attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
≥ use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.

Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can
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 remote control signal sensor (➜ page 11), avoiding
obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 m directly in front of the unit.

Simple Setup

Remote control Batteries

Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control.

2

3

≥ Do not use rechargeable type

1

R6/LR6, AA

batteries.

STEP7 Performing QUICK SETUP

The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to make necessary settings.

To display the picture from the main unit, turn on your television and change its video input mode (e.g. VIDEO 1, AV 1, etc.).

≥ To change your television’s video input mode, refer to its operating instructions.
≥ This remote control can perform some basic television operations (➜ page 31).

DVD

1

Turn on the unit.

Preparing the remote control / Performing QUICK SETUP

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ENTER

SETUP

RETURN

2

3

Select “DVD/CD”.

Press and hold to show
the QUICK SETUP
screen.

4

Select

Follow the messages
and make the settings.

Register

5

ENTER

6

To change these settings later

Select “QUICK SETUP” in the “Others” tab (➜ page 24).

Press to finish QUICK
SETUP.

Press repeatedly to exit.

Control reference guide

See page references in parentheses.

Television operations (31)

Turn the unit on/off (10)

Change the television’s video input mode (31)

Select disc’s title numbers etc./Enter numbers (15)

Cancel (15)

Select preset radio stations (26)

Show a disc top menu (17) or program list (18)

Frame-by-frame/Select or register menu items on the

television screen (15)

Show on-screen menu (20) or

display RDS text data ([Continental]Europe] only) (27)

[HT545W]

(28)

The illustration shows SC-HT545.

Adjust the television volume (31)

Select the source

DVD: DVD/CD (10)
TUNER/BAND: FM/AM (26)
EXT-IN: MUSIC P. (30), TV

§

(31), AUX (31)

Change the unit’s display (15)

Adjust the volume of the main unit (15)

Basic operations for play (14, 15)

Show a disc menu (17) or play list (18)

Return to previous screen (15)

(28)

(30, 23)

To use functions labeled with “

(29, 28)

(28)

(29) (16) (30)

(28)

-

”:

Press and hold the button for at least 2 seconds.

Control reference guide

Standby/on switch [Í/I]

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. (14)

MUSIC PORT

Connect an external device (30)

Remote control signal sensor

AC supply indicator [AC IN]

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

∫ /

Stop playing (14)/Select the tuning mode (26)
Adjust the FM reception condition (26)

1 / MEMORY

Play discs (14)/Memorize the receiving radio
stations (26)

[HT545W]

AC supply indicator [AC IN]

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

-

TUNE MODE / -FM MODE

AC IN

WIRELESS LINK

Display

< OPEN/CLOSE
Open/Close the disc tray (14)

4, 5 / X TUNING W

Skip or slow-search play (14)/
Select the radio stations (26)

Phones
Connect headphones (30)

VOLUME
Turn up/down the volume (14)

SELECTOR (26)

DVD/CD#FM# AM# TV

§

#AUX #MUSIC P. #

Return to DVD/CD

§

[Continental]Europe] “TV” works only when the
scart cable is connected (➜ page 9).

The following illustration shows the

wireless system for SC-HT545W.

Lighting Ring

Lights when the wireless link is active.

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Discs that can be played

Operations in these instructions are described mainly with formats. Icons such as [DVD-V] show the formats.

DVD-Video [DVD-V]

—

DVD-Audio [DVD-A] [DVD-V]
≥ [DVD-V] Some DVD-Audio discs contain DVD-Video content. To play DVD-Video content, select “Play as DVD-Video” in

Other Menu (➜ page 22).

Video CD [VCD]

≥ Including SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107)

DVD-RAM [DVD-VR] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX]

≥ [DVD-VR] Recorded with devices using Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format (a unified video recording standard),

such as DVD video recorders, DVD video cameras, personal computers, etc.

≥ [JPEG] Recorded with Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders using the DCF (Design rule for Camera

File system) Standard Version 1.0.

≥ [MPEG4] Recorded with Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders [conforming to SD VIDEO specifications

(ASF standard)/MPEG4 (Simple Profile) video system/G.726 audio system].

DVD-R (DVD-Video)

≥ Discs recorded and finalized

DVD-R (VR)

≥ Discs recorded and finalized

only) of the Video Recording Format (a unified video recording standard).

DVD-R/ DVD-RW [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX]

≥ Finalize§3 the disc after recording.

§2

/DVD-RW (DVD-Video) [DVD-V]

§3

§2

/DVD-RW (VR) [DVD-VR]

§3

on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras.

on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras using Version 1.1 (or 1.2 DVD-R DL

§1

§1

—

§1

Functions added with DivX Ultra are not supported.

§2

Includes single-sided, dual-layer discs.

§3

A process that allows play on compatible equipment.

≥ 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.

iR (Video)
≥ Discs recorded and finalized

CD [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [VCD] [MPEG4] [DivX]

≥ This unit can play CD-R/RW recorded with the above formats. Close the sessions or finalize§3 the disc after recording.
≥ [CD] 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.

≥ [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] This unit also plays HighMAT discs.
≥ [WMA] This unit does not support Multiple Bit Rate (MBR: a file that contains the same content encoded at several

different bit rates).

§2

/iRW (Video) [DVD-V]

§3

on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras.

§1

Discs that can be played / Disc caution / Maintenance

∫ Discs that cannot be played

DVD-RW version 1.0, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, SACD and
Photo CD, DVD-RAM that cannot be removed from their cartridge, 2.6-GB
and 5.2-GB DVD-RAM, 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 24, “NTSC Disc Output” in “Video” tab).

Disc caution Maintenance

∫ To clean discs

Wipe with a damp cloth and
then wipe dry.

∫ 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, liquids which

prevent static electricity, 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.

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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 of the lens is generally not necessary although

this depends on the operating environment.

Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty. Failure to
do so will risk severely damaging the disc and the unit.

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

This surround system is used in many movie theaters around 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 film or video. This unit can
determine which type has been used, then uses the most suitable method
of progressive output.
Film: Recorded at 25 frames per second (PAL discs) or 24 frames per

second (NTSC discs). (NTSC discs recorded at 30 frames per
second as well).
Generally appropriate for motion picture films.

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

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

Frame still and field 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 fields. A regular television shows these
fields 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 fields, so the picture may appear blurred, but overall
quality is high.
A field 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 benefit 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 efficient 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

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 video
recorded on media such as DVD-Video.
Your television 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.

Glossary

WMA (Windows MediaTM Audio)

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.

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Basic play

To display the picture from the main unit, turn on your television and change its video input mode (e.g. VIDEO 1, AV 1, etc.).

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

Using the main unit

1 Turn the unit on.

2 Select “DVD/CD”.

≥ Select “AUX” ([HT545W] “AUX” or “TV”) to

enjoy video cassette recorder, television
or cable TV programs.
(Refer to page 9 for the necessary
connections.)

Basic play

3 Open the disc tray.

4 Load the disc.

≥ 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.

∫ (Stop)

Press to skip.
Press and hold to

5 Start play.

The tray is automatically closed.

To change the sound quality ➜ page 28

[Note[

≥ Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. To preserve the unit’s motor and your television screen, press [∫] (Stop) when you are finished

with the menus.

≥ Total title number may not be displayed properly on iR/iRW.

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6 Adjust the

volume.

VOLUME

– search during play
– start slow-motion play during pause

(Motion picture part)

≥ Press [1] (Play) to start normal play.

If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting (➜ page 33 to 35).

Using the remote control

1

Numbered

buttons

CANCEL

,

SKIP

STOP

PAUSE

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU,

ENTER

2

FL DISPLAY

6

,

SLOW/SEARCH

5

MENU,
PLAY LIST

RETURN

On-screen
item select

Enter number

Select

—

Register

[DVD-VR] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD]
e.g. To select 12:
[S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2]

[VCD] with playback control
Press [∫ STOP] to cancel the PBC
function, and then press the
numbered buttons.

[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX]
e.g. To select 123:
[1] ➜ [2] ➜ [3] ➜ [ENTER]

≥ Press [CANCEL] to cancel the

number(s).

Stop

Pause

Skip

Search

(during play)

Slow-motion

(during pause)

Frame-by­frame

(during pause)

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

≥ Press [1 PLAY] to resume.
≥ Press [∫ STOP] again to clear

the position.

≥ Press [1 PLAY] to restart play.

—

≥ [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX]

[This feature does not work
during program and random play
(➜ page 16).]

[3, 4]: Group skip

[2, 1]: Content skip

≥ Up to 5 steps.
≥ Press [1 PLAY] to start normal

play.

≥ [VCD] Slow-motion: forward

direction only.

≥ [MPEG4] [DivX] Slow-motion:

Does not work.

[DVD-A] (Motion picture part)
[DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [VCD]

≥ [VCD] Forward direction only.

Disc menu

Return to
previous
screen

Main unit
display

[DVD-A] [DVD-V]

Shows a disc top menu.

[DVD-VR]

Press the button to show the
programs (➜ page 18).

[DVD-V]

Shows a disc menu.

[DVD-VR]

Press the button to show a playlist
(➜ page 18).

[VCD] with playback control
Shows a disc menu.

—

[DVD-VR] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [WMA]
[MP3] [MPEG4] [DivX]

Time display

,-.Information display

(e.g. [DVD-VR] Program
number)

[JPEG]

When Slideshow (➜ page 20) is
on:

SLIDE

,-.Contents number

When Slideshow is off:
PLAY

,-.Contents number

Basic play

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Convenient functions

Numbered

buttons

All group play

[DVD-A]

Press [1 PLAY].

All Group Playback

Press PLAY to start

CANCEL

ENTER

FUNCTIONS

PLAY MODE

Displaying current playback
condition

Press [FUNCTIONS].

Each time you press the button:

Main menu (➜ page 20) --------------------> Basics -------------------->Details

^---------------------- off (No on-screen display) ,------------------b

∫ Basics

e.g. [DVD-V]

Chapter

Playback
condition

Title

1 0:41:23

Program Playback

4

Current positionPlay mode

∫ Details

e.g. [DVD-V]

Convenient functions

Total play time of current title

≥ [MPEG4] [DivX] Video and audio information is not displayed during

search.

Audio information

Subtitle information

Angle information

Aspect of current title

All group, Program and Random
play

≥ Selecting “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu (➜ page 22) will be

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

≥ [DVD-V] Some items cannot be played even if you have programmed

them.

≥ [DVD-A] Some discs contain bonus groups. If a password screen

appears after selecting a group, enter the password with the numbered
buttons to play the bonus group. Refer also to the disc’s jacket.

Press [PLAY MODE] while stopped.

All group, program and random playback screens appear sequentially.
All group ([DVD-A]) __--------) Program ------------------) Random

^------------------------- off (Normal play) (__------__----}

To exit the all group, program and random mode

Press [PLAY MODE] several times while stopped.

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Details-DVD-Video
Audio
Subtitle
Angle
Source Aspect
Title Total Time

PLAY

FUNCTIONS

Elapsed play timeCurrent playback number

Time

1 DTS 3/2.1ch

1/1
4:3
0:54:28

Program play (up to 32 items)

Press the numbered buttons to select the item.

1

([WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]

[MPEG4] [DivX] Press [ENTER] to

register the selection.)

e.g. [DVD-V]

≥ Repeat this step to program other items.
≥ To select a 2-digit number

e.g. To select 12: [S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2]

[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX] [1] ➜ [2] ➜ [ENTER]

Press [1 PLAY].

2

To select an item using the cursor buttons

Press [ENTER] and [3, 4] to select an item, and then press [ENTER]
again to register.

To select all the items

While the “Chapter”, “Track” or “Content” field is
highlighted, press [3, 4] to select “ALL”. Then
press [ENTER] again to register.

To change the selected program

1 Press [3, 4] to select the program number.
2 Press the numbered buttons to change each item.

([WMA] [MP3]
selection.)

To clear the selected program

1 Press [3, 4] to select the program number.
2 Press [CANCEL] (or press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Clear” and press

[ENTER]).

To clear the whole program

Select “Clear all” with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press [ENTER].
The whole program is also cleared when the disc tray is opened, the unit
is turned off or another source is selected.

[JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX] Press [ENTER] to register the

Program Playback

Choose a title and chapter.

TitleNo. Chapter Time

1

to select and press

ENTER

e.g. [DVD-V]

Chapter Time

ALL

Play

Clear

Clear all

PLAY

to start

Random play

[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX]

1

Press the numbered buttons to select a group or title.
([WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
register the selection.)

[DVD-A]

≥ To enter all groups, press [2, 1] to select “All” and press

[ENTER].

≥ To deselect a group, press numbered buttons corresponding to the

group you want to clear.

Press [1 PLAY].

2

[MPEG4] [DivX] Press [ENTER] to

e.g. [DVD-V]

Random Playback

Choose a title.

0 ~ 9

to select

Title

1

PLAY

to start

Playing data discs using navigation menus

∫ Using the submenu

1 While Navigation Menu is displayed

Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [3, 4] to select an item and press [ENTER].

Numbered

buttons

STOP

TOP MENU,

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

FUNCTIONS

,

SLOW/SEARCH

MENU,
PLAY LIST

ENTER

Items shown differ depending on the type of disc.

Multi
List
Tree
Thumbnail

Next group
Previous group

All
Audio
Picture
Video

Help display
Find

Groups and contents are displayed.
Contents only

Groups only

Thumbnail images [JPEG]

To go to next group

To go to previous group

WMA/MP3, JPEG, MPEG4 and DivX video
WMA/MP3 only
JPEG only
MPEG4 and DivX video only

To switch between guide messages and the
elapsed play time indicator
To search by content or group title (➜ below)

Playing data discs

[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX]

Selecting “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu (➜ page 22) will be effective
if the following functions are not available to play WMA, MP3, JPEG,
MPEG4 or DivX video contents.
≥ Playing HighMAT

Playing items in order (Playback Menu)

Press [TOP MENU].

1

≥ To exit the screen, press [TOP MENU].

Press [3, 4] to select “All”, “Audio”, “Picture” or

2

“Video” and press [ENTER].

Playing from the selected item (Navigation Menu)

Press [MENU].

1

≥ To exit the screen, press [MENU].

e.g.

N

002 My favorite2

Perfume

001 My favorite1
002 My favorite2

Press [2] followed by [3, 4] to select the group and

2

press [ENTER].

To play content in the group in order

3

Press [ENTER].

To start play from the selected content

Press [3, 4] to select and [ENTER].

avigation Menu

005 Japanese

001 Brazilian
002 Chinese
003 Czech
004 Hungarian
005 Japanese
006 Mexican
007 Philippine
008 Swedish
009 Piano
010 Vocal

Group

Group 005/023

TM

discs (➜ page 18)

All contents

WMA/MP3

JPEG

MPEG4 and DivX video

JPEG

5

001 Lady Starfish

001 Lady Starfish
002 Metal Glue
003 Life on Jupiter
004 Starperson
005 Starpersons
006 Starperson
007 Starpersons

Content

Content 0001/0004

e.g.

Playback Menu

All
Audio
Picture
Video

ENTER

to select and press

Group and content number
currently playing

: JPEG
: WMA/MP3
: MPEG4 and DivX video

Number currently selected

Total 434

Total 7

Total 427

Total 2

∫ 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 (➜ above)

Press [3, 4] to select “Find” and press [ENTER].

¢

A

2 Press [3, 4] to select a character and press [ENTER].

≥ Repeat to enter another character.
≥ Lower case characters are also searched.
≥ Press [6, 5 SLOW/SEARCH] 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 [1] to select “Find” and press [ENTER].

The search result screen appears.

4 Press [3, 4] to select the content or group and press

[ENTER].

(Continued on next page)

Find

Playing data discs using navigation menus

To enjoy listening to WMA/MP3 contents while showing a JPEG image on
the screen, select a JPEG file first and then select audio contents.
(The opposite order is not effective.)

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Playing data discs using navigation menus

Selecting a track using CD text

[CD]

Titles appear with CD Text disc playback.

Press [TOP MENU] or [MENU].

1

≥ To exit the screen, press [TOP MENU] or [MENU].

e.g. CD text

Press [3, 4] to select the track and press [ENTER].

2

≥ Press [FUNCTIONS] to show the playback condition and current

position.

Playing HighMATTM discs

[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]

Press [TOP MENU].

1

≥ To exit the screen, press [∫ STOP].
≥ To change the menu background to the one recorded on the disc,

press [FUNCTIONS].

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item, and then press

2

[ENTER].

≥ Repeat this step if necessary.

e.g.

New Playlist Item Long Name Display Te

Selecting from the list

During play

1

Press [MENU].

≥ To exit the screen, press [MENU].

Playlist

e.g.

Playlist
Group
Content

09

Press [2] followed by [3, 4] to switch among

2

“Playlist”, “Group” and “Content” lists.
Press [1] followed by [3, 4] to select an item and

3

Playing data discs using navigation menus

press [ENTER].

Menu1

Play list2

2

Prev

Play list1

Menu3

3

All By Artist

No.

1

Few times in summer

2

Less and less

3

And when I was born

4

Quatre gymnopedies

5

You've made me sad

6

I can't quit him
Evening glory

7

Wheeling spin

8

Velvet Cuppermine

9

Ziggy starfish

10

to playto select

ENTER

Return

Content title

PAGE 1/3

Krissa

Menu2

Play list3

Next

1

to exit

RETURN

CD Text

Disc Title: All By Artist
Disc Artist: Pink Island
Track title: Long John Platinum
Track Artist: SHIPWRECKED

1.

Ashley at Prom

2.

City Penguin
Formura one

3.

4.

Soccer

Baseball

5.
Neanderthal

6.
Cartoons

7.

Menu: Takes you to the next

menu which shows
playlists or another
menu

Playlist: play starts

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

[DVD-VR]

≥ Titles appear only if the titles are recorded on the disc.
≥ You cannot edit programs, playlists and disc titles.

63 00

Playing the programs

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

1

≥ To exit the screen, press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

Direct Navigator

e.g.

On

Date

No.

11/ 1(WED) 0:05 AM Monday feature1
1/ 1 (MON) 1:05 AM Auto action2
2/ 2 (TUE) 2:21 AM Cinema3
3/ 3 (WED) 3:37 AM Music4
4/10(THU) 11:05 AM Baseball5

to select

09

Press [3, 4] or the numbered buttons to select the

2

program.

Title Contents

to exit

RETURN

≥ To select a 2-digit number

e.g. 12: [S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2]

≥ Press [1] to show the contents of the program and the disc.

Press [ENTER].

3

Playing a playlist

This works only when the disc contains a playlist.

Press [PLAY LIST].

1

≥ To exit the screen, press [PLAY LIST].

e.g.

Press [3, 4] or the numbered buttons to select the

2

playlist.

≥ To select a 2-digit number

e.g. 12: [S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2]

Press [ENTER].

3

Playlist

DateNo. Total Time Title Contents
11/1 0:00:01 City Penguin1
1/ 1 0:01:20 Ashley at Prom2
2/ 2 1:10:04 Formula one3
3/ 3 0:10:20 Soccer4
4/10 0:00:01 Baseball5

to select and press

09

21

RETURN

ENTER

∫ Playing scenes one by one

1 While the playlist menu is displayed

Press [1].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “Scene List” and press [ENTER].

≥ “Contents” shows playlist information.

3 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a scene and press [ENTER].

to exit

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Tips for making data discs

≥ When there are more than 8 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 files 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 files
(Files are treated as contents and folders are treated as groups on this unit.)

At the time of recording, prefix folder and file 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 (➜ below).

[WMA] (Extension: “.WMA” or “.wma”)

≥ Compatible compression rate: between 48 kbps and 320 kbps
≥ You cannot play WMA files that are copy-protected.
≥ This unit does not support Multiple Bit Rate (MBR).

[MP3] (Extension: “.MP3” or “.mp3”)

≥ Compatible compression rate: between 32 kbps and 320 kbps
≥ This unit does not support ID3 tags.
≥ 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

[JPEG] (Extension: “.JPG”, “.jpg”, “.JPEG” or “.jpeg”)
≥ JPEG files 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 (e.g. TIFF), or play pictures with

attached audio.

[MPEG4] (Extension: “.ASF” or “.asf”)
≥ You can play MPEG4 data [conforming to SD VIDEO specifications (ASF standard)/MPEG4 (Simple Profile) 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.

[DivX] (Extension: “.DIVX”, “.divx”, “.AVI” or “.avi”)
≥ You can play all versions of DivX

®

media files. Functions added with DivX Ultra are not supported.

DivX

®

video (including DivX®6) [DivX video system/MP3, Dolby Digital or MPEG audio system] with standard playback of

≥ GMC (Global Motion Compensation) is not supported.
≥ DivX files 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 k480 (NTSC)/720 k576 (PAL).
≥ You can select up to 8 types of audio and subtitles on this unit.

e.g. [MP3]

root

001 group

001

003 group

001 track.mp3
002 track.mp3
003 track.mp3
002 group

001 track.mp3
002 track.mp3
003 track.mp3
004 track.mp3

001 track.mp3
002 track.mp3
003 track.mp3

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Playing data discs using navigation menus

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Using on-screen menus

g

Numbered

buttons

CANCEL

FUNCTIONS

1

Select

2

Return to the previous
menu

3

Go to the
next menu

Register

Select

Register

Using on-screen menus

4

Main menu

Items shown differ depending on the type of disc.

Program
Group
Title
Chapter
Trac k
Playlist
Content

To start from a specific item

e.g. [DVD-VR] To select Program 12

Press the numbered buttons: [1] ➜ [2] ➜ [ENTER]

Functions

Program
Time
Audio

Show the Main menu.

Select the menu.

e.g. [DVD-V]

Functions

Title
Chapter
Time
Audio
Subtitle

3 Spanish

le

An

Make the settings.

e.g. [DVD-V]

Functions

Title
Chapter
Time
Audio
Subtitle

3 Spanish

Angle

Press to exit.

2/16

Program Search 12

0:34:15

L R

3/10

0:24:31

1 English

3/10

0:24:31

1 English

ENTER
RETURN

1/2

1/2

1/2

1/2

PLAY

1 English
2 French
3 Spanish

1 English
2 French
3 Spanish

Time

Video

Audio

Still Picture
Thumbnail

Subtitle

Marker (VR)

Angle

Rotate
Picture

Slideshow

Other
Settings

(Time Slip and Time Search do not work with iR/iRW
discs.)

To skip incrementally or decrementally (Time Slip
for play only)

1 Press [ENTER] twice to show the Time Slip

indicator.

2 Press [3, 4] to select the time and press

[ENTER].
≥ To change the steps more quickly, press and hold

[3, 4].

To start from a specific time (Time Search)
To change remaining/elapsed time display

[MPEG4] [DivX]

To display pixel number

[DivX] fps (frame per second) is also displayed.
[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [DivX] (with multiple soundtracks)

To select audio soundtrack

[DVD-VR] [VCD] [DivX]

To select “L”, “R” or “LR”

[DVD-V] (Karaoke disc)

To select “On” or “Off” for vocals

≥ Read the disc’s instructions for details.

Signal type/data

LPCM/PPCM/ÎDigital/DTS/MP3/MPEG: Signal type
kHz (Sampling frequency)/bit/ch (Number of channels)

/2 .1ch

e.g. 3

.1: Low frequency effect

.1: (not displayed if there is no signal)
.0: No surround
.1: Mono surround
.2: Stereo surround (left/right)

.1: Center
.2: Front leftiFront right
.3: Front leftiFront rightiCenter

≥ [DivX] It may take some time for play to start if you

change the audio on a DivX video disc.

[WMA] [MP3]

To display the current bitrate or sampling
frequency

To switch still pictures
To show thumbnail images

[DVD-V] [DivX] (with multiple subtitles)
[VCD] (SVCD only)

To select subtitle language

≥ On iR/iRW, a subtitle number may be shown for

subtitles that are not displayed.

≥ [DVD-VR] “On” or “Off” appears only with discs that

contain subtitle on/off information (Subtitle on/off
information cannot be recorded using Panasonic
DVD Recorders).

[DVD-VR]

To recall a marker recorded on DVD-Video
recorders

Press [3, 4] ➜ Press [ENTER].

(with multiple angles)

To select a video angle
To rotate a picture

To turn on/off slideshow

On ,------. Off

To change the slideshow timing

1 (Fast) to 5 (Slow)

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Other Settings Items shown differ depending on the type of disc.

[DVD-A] (Motion picture part) [DVD-VR] [DVD-V]

To change play speed

– from “k0.6” to “k1.4”
≥ Press [1 PLAY] to return to normal play.
≥ After you change the speed

Play 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.

∫ Play Menu

This works only when the elapsed play time can be displayed. It also
works with all JPEG content.

[DVD-VR]: Program>All>Off

Repeat

A-B Repeat

Marker

Advanced
Disc Review

≥ During playlist play: Scene>Playlist>Off

[DVD-A]: Track>Group
[DVD-V]: Chapter>Title
[VCD] [CD]: Track>All>Off
[WMA] [MP3] [MPEG4] [DivX]: Content>Group
[JPEG]: Group

§

“All” is displayed during all group ([DVD-A]), program
or random play.

Except [JPEG] [DVD-VR] (Still picture part) [MPEG4] [DivX]

To repeat a specified section

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

Except [DVD-VR]

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, 1] to select “¢” ➜ Press [ENTER].

To recall a marker:

Press [2, 1] ➜ Press [ENTER].

To erase a marker:

Press [2, 1] ➜ 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 unit to standby.

[DVD-VR] (Except still picture part)
[DVD-V] (Except iR/iRW)

Allows you to browse the disc contents and start
playing from the selected position. You can select
either “Intro Mode” or “Interval Mode” in “Advanced
Disc Review” in the “Disc” tab (➜ page 23).

When you find a title/program to play

Press [1 PLAY].
≥ This may not work depending on the disc and the

play position.

≥ [DVD-VR]

This does not work when playing a playlist

(➜ page 18).

§

>Off

§

>Off

§

>Off

§

>Off

∫ Picture Menu

Normal
Cinema1: Mellows images and enhances detail in

Cinema2: Sharpens images and enhances detail in

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

User: Press [ENTER] to select “Picture

Picture
Mode

Video
Output
Mode

Transfer
Mode

Source
Select

[DivX]

Picture Adjustment

Contrast: Increases the contrast between light and

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

Colour (or Color): Adjusts the shade of the picture’s

Gamma: Adjusts the brightness of dark parts.
Depth Enhancer: Reduces the rough noise in the

To select suitable picture quality with your television

§

480p/576p (progressive)

§

480i/576i (interlace)

When you select “xxx
confirmation 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.

If you have chosen “xxx§p” (progressive) (➜ 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 film and video

Video: Select when using Auto, and the content is

Cinema: Select this if the edges of

When playing NTSC discs

Auto1: Automatically detects the film and video

Auto2: In addition to Auto1, automatically detects film

Video: Select when using Auto1 and Auto2, and the

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)

dark scenes.

dark scenes.

images.

Adjustment” (➜ below).

dark parts of the picture.

horizontal lines.

color.

background to give a greater
feeling of depth.

§

p” (progressive) and a

content, and appropriately converts it.

distorted.

the film 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.

content, and appropriately converts it.

contents with different frame rates and
appropriately converts it.

content is distorted.

Using on-screen menus

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Using on-screen menus

Other Settings Items shown differ depending on the type of disc.

∫ Audio Menu

Dolby Pro Logic II

Dialogue Enhancer

Sound
Enhancement

∫ Display Menu

Information
Subtitle Position
Subtitle Brightness

4:3 Aspect

Using on-screen menus

Just Fit Zoom

(➜ page 28, Enhancing the stereo sound:
Dolby Pro Logic II)

To make the dialogue in movies easier to
hear

[DVD-V] (Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG, 3-channel
or higher, with the dialogue recorded in the
center channel)
[DivX] (Dolby Digital, 3-channel or higher, with
the dialogue recorded in the center channel)

On ,------. Off

To enjoy comfortable, analog-like sound

[DVD-VR] [DVD-V] (Discs recorded with 48 kHz
only)
[WMA] [MP3] (Disc recording is other than
8 kHz, 16 kHz or 32 kHz)
[VCD] [CD]

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.

[JPEG] On ,------. Off
0 to s60 (in 2 unit steps)
Auto, 0 to s7
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 letterbox images to fill

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 better effect.

To select the appropriate screen size to fit
your television screen

[DVD-A] (Motion picture part)
[DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [VCD]

Auto, 4:3 Standard, European Vista,
16:9 Standard, American Vista,
Cinemascope1, Cinemascope2

e.g.

[MPEG4] [DivX]

Standard (a0.25 full-screen),
Original (actual recorded size),
Full (full-screen)

≥ This may not work depending on the discs

recording.

4:3 Standard (4:3)

European Vista (1.66:1)

16:9 Standard (16:9)

American Vista (1.85:1)

Cinemascope1 (2.35:1)
Cinemascope2 (2.55:1)

Manual Zoom

Bit Rate Display

GUI See-through

GUI Brightness

∫ Other Menu

Setup
Play as DVD-Video

or

Play as DVD-Audio

Play as DVD-VR,
Play as HighMAT

or

Play as Data Disc

To zoom in and out manually

– in 0.01-unit steps from “k1.00” to “k1.60”
– in 0.02-unit steps from “k1.60” to “k2.00”
– in 0.05-unit steps from “k2.00” to “k4.00”

([MPEG4] [DivX] only)

≥ To change the steps more quickly, press

and hold [3, 4].

≥ [MPEG4] [DivX] It may not be possible to

zoom up to “k4.00” depending upon the
connected television and its settings.

[DVD-A] (Motion picture part)
[DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [VCD] [MPEG4] [DivX]

On ,------. Off

To make the on-screen menu transparent

Off, On, Auto

To adjust the on-screen menu brightness

s3 to r3

(➜ page 23)

To play DVD-Video contents of DVD-Audio

Select “Play as DVD-Video”.

To use functions for data discs (➜

(To play JPEG, MP3, 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

Numbered

buttons

SETUP

Ta b

Disc

Video
Audio
Display
Others

Setup

Audio
Subtitle
Menus

Advanced Disc Review

Ratings

to select and press

ENTER

English

Automatic

English

Intro Mode

Level 8

RETURN

to exit

ENTER
RETURN

Item

Setting

1

Press and hold to show
the Setup menu.

If you have not performed QUICK
SETUP (➜ page 10), the QUICK
SETUP screen appears.

2

Select

Go right

3

Select

Register

Select

4

Register

Select the tab.

Select the item.

Make the settings.

≥ The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.
≥ Underlined items are the factory settings in the following table.

5

QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area.

∫ “Disc” tab

Audio

≥ English

≥ (Language options)

§1

Choose the audio language.

§4

Subtitle

≥ Automatic

≥ English ≥ (Language options)

Choose the subtitle language.

Menus

Choose the language for disc menus.
Changing the menu language in QUICK

≥ English ≥ (Language options)

§1

SETUP also changes this setting.

Advanced Disc Review

(➜ page 21)

Ratings

Set a rating level to limit DVD-Video
play.

≥ Intro Mode
≥ Interval Mode:

Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected)
≥ 8 No Limit

When you select your ratings level, a password screen is shown.

: Reviews each title/program.

Reviews not only each title/program but also each 10-minute interval within a title/program.

≥ 1 to 7 ≥ 0 Lock All: To prevent play of discs without rating levels.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Do not forget your password.

A message screen will be shown if a DVD-Video disc exceeding the rating level is inserted in the unit.
Enter your password and then follow the on-screen instructions.

§1

Language options

[Continental]Europe]: French, German, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Swedish and Dutch
[Australia[and[N.Z.[ : French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian and Dutch

§2

The original language designated on the disc is selected.

§3

Input the appropriate code from the language code list (➜ page 25).

§4

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

§2

≥ Original

§1

≥ Other¢¢¢¢

Press repeatedly to exit.

≥ Other¢¢¢¢

≥ Other¢¢¢¢

§3

§3

§3

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QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area.

∫ “Video” tab

TV Aspect

Choose the setting to suit your
television and preference.

TV Type

Select to suit the type of television.

Time Delay

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

§

Video Out (AV/Component)

Choose the video signal format to be
output from the SCART (AV) and
Component terminal.

6

Still Mode

Specify the type of picture shown
when paused.

NTSC Disc Output

Choose PAL 60 or NTSC output when
playing NTSC discs (➜ page 12,
Video systems).

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.

≥ 4:3 Pan&Scan

The sides of the widescreen picture are cut off so it fills 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)

≥ Standard (Direct View TV) ≥ CRT Projector ≥ LCD TV/Projector
≥ Projection TV ≥ Plasma TV

≥ 0ms

≥ Video/YPbPr ≥ S-Video/YPbPr
≥ RGB/No Output

≥ Automatic
≥ Field
≥ Frame

≥ PAL60
≥ NTSC: When connected to an NTSC television.

≥ Automatic
≥ NTSC/PAL60: Output will depend on “NTSC Disc Output” setting (➜ above).

: Regular aspect television (4:3)

≥ 20ms ≥ 40ms ≥ 60ms ≥ 80ms ≥ 100ms

§5

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

§5

:

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

: When connected to a PAL television.

≥ PAL

∫ “Audio” tab

Dynamic Range Compression

Speaker Settings (➜ page 25)

Set the delay time for your center and
surround speakers.

Changing the player settings

∫ “Display” tab

Menu Language

On-Screen Messages
Background during Play

Select background during JPEG,
MPEG4 and DivX video playback.

∫ “Others” tab

FL Dimmer

Change the brightness of the unit’s
display.

DivX Registration

Display the unit’s registration code.

QUICK SETUP
Re-initialise Setting

Return all values in the Setup menus
to the default settings.

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Refer to “Frame still and field still” (➜ page 13, Glossary).

≥ Off
≥ On: Adjusts 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)

≥ Center: 0.0
≥ Surround (L/R): 0.0

§6

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

§7

≥ English ≥ Français ≥Deutsch ≥Italiano ≥Español ≥ Português ≥Русский ≥ Nederlands

≥ On ≥ Off

≥ Black

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

You need this registration code to purchase and play DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content (➜ page 32,
About DivX VOD content).

≥ Ye s ≥ No

≥ Yes: The password screen is shown if “Ratings” (➜ page 23) is set. Please enter the same password.

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

≥ No

/1.0/2.0/3.0/4.0/5.0 ms
/5.0/10.0/15.0 ms

≥ Grey

≥ Dim

§6

[Continental]Europe]

§7

[Australia[and[N.Z.\

Changing the delay time of the speakers

(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.

C

L

C

a

R

c

SW

: Actual speaker position

: Ideal speaker position

: Primary listening distance

b

ca

b

LS

LS

RS

Approximate room dimensions

RS

Circle of constant primary listening distance

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

a Center speaker b Surround speaker

Difference (Approx.) Setting Difference (Approx.) Setting
30 cm 1.0 ms 150 cm 5.0 ms
60 cm 2.0 ms 300 cm 10.0 ms
90 cm 3.0 ms 450 cm 15.0 ms
120 cm 4.0 ms
150 cm 5.0 ms

1Press [3, 4] to select the delay time box and press [ENTER].
2Press [3, 4] to adjust the delay time and press [ENTER].

Center delay time

ms

0.0

ms

0.0

C

R

RS

Exit

L

Exit

LS

Surround delay time

To finish the speaker setting

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

When you change the surround speaker setting for Dolby Digital, the
setting also changes for Dolby Pro Logic II.
e.g., 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

SW

Language code list

Abkhazian: 6566
Afar: 6565
Afrikaans: 6570
Albanian: 8381
Ameharic: 6577
Arabic: 6582
Armenian: 7289
Assamese: 6583
Aymara: 6589
Azerbaijani: 6590
Bashkir: 6665
Basque: 6985
Bengali, Bangla: 6678
Bhutani: 6890
Bihari: 6672
Breton: 6682
Bulgarian: 6671
Burmese: 7789
Byelorussian: 6669
Cambodian: 7577
Catalan: 6765
Chinese: 9072
Corsican: 6779
Croatian: 7282
Czech: 6783

Danish: 6865
Dutch: 7876
English: 6978
Esperanto: 6979
Estonian: 6984
Faroese: 7079
Fiji: 7074
Finnish: 7073
French: 7082
Frisian: 7089
Galician: 7176
Georgian: 7565
German: 6869
Greek: 6976
Greenlandic: 7576
Guarani: 7178
Gujarati: 7185
Hausa: 7265
Hebrew: 7387
Hindi: 7273
Hungarian: 7285
Icelandic: 7383
Indonesian: 7378
Interlingua: 7365
Irish: 7165

Italian: 7384
Japanese: 7465
Javanese: 7487
Kannada: 7578
Kashmiri: 7583
Kazakh: 7575
Kirghiz: 7589
Korean: 7579
Kurdish: 7585
Laotian: 7679
Latin: 7665
Latvian, Lettish: 7686
Lingala: 7678
Lithuanian: 7684
Macedonian: 7775
Malagasy: 7771
Malay: 7783
Malayalam: 7776
Maltese: 7784
Maori: 7773
Marathi: 7782
Moldavian: 7779
Mongolian: 7778
Nauru: 7865
Nepali: 7869

Norwegian: 7879
Oriya: 7982
Pashto, Pushto: 8083
Persian: 7065
Polish: 8076
Portuguese: 8084
Punjabi: 8065
Quechua: 8185
Rhaeto-Romance:

8277
Romanian: 8279
Russian: 8285
Samoan: 8377
Sanskrit: 8365
Scots Gaelic: 7168
Serbian: 8382
Serbo-Croatian: 8372
Shona: 8378
Sindhi: 8368
Singhalese: 8373
Slovak: 8375
Slovenian: 8376
Somali: 8379
Spanish: 6983
Sundanese: 8385
Swahili: 8387

Swedish: 8386
Tagalog: 8476
Tajik: 8471
Tamil: 8465
Tatar: 8484
Telugu: 8469
Thai: 8472
Tibetan: 6679
Tigrinya: 8473
Tonga: 8479
Turkish: 8482
Turkmen: 8475
Twi: 8487
Ukrainian: 8575
Urdu: 8582
Uzbek: 8590
Vietnamese: 8673
Volapük: 8679
Welsh: 6789
Wolof: 8779
Xhosa: 8872
Yiddish: 7473
Yoruba: 8979
Zulu: 9085

Changing the player settings

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Using the radio

D

Selecting the preset channels

Numbered

buttons

FUNCTIONS

TUNER/BAND

ENTER

MEMORY

TUNING

Press [TUNER/BAND] to select “FM” or “AM”.

1

Press the numbered buttons to select the channel.

2

≥ To select a 2-digit number

e.g. 12: [S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2]

Alternatively, press [X, W].

When a stereo FM broadcast is being received,
“ST” lights in the display.

RG

S

AC

DISC SFC

E

∫ If noise is excessive

When “FM” is selected

Press and hold [—FM MODE] on the main unit 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.

Each time you press the button: BP 2()BP 1

Manual tuning

TG

MONO

D.MIX

ST

ST

MONO

SRD

H.BASS

W

SRD

H.BASS

W

SLP

E.

HDCD

PGM

1

E.

HDCD

PGM

1

Using the radio

-TUNE MODE / -

Presetting stations automatically

Main unit only

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

Press [SELECTOR] to select “FM” or “AM”.

1

Press [-TUNE MODE] to select “MANUAL”.

2

Each time you press the button: MANUAL()PRESET

Press [X TUNING W] to tune to the lowest frequency

3

(FM: 87.50, AM: 522).
Press and hold [MEMORY].

4

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 (➜ right).

FM MODE

SELECTOR

Main unit only

Press [SELECTOR] to select “FM” or “AM”.

1

Press [-TUNE MODE] to select “MANUAL”.

2

Press [X TUNING W] to select the frequency.

3

≥ To start automatic tuning, press and hold [X TUNING W] until the

frequency starts scrolling. Tuning stops when a station is found.

∫ Presetting 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 flashing on the display

Press the numbered buttons to select a channel.

≥ To select a 2-digit number

e.g. To select 12:

[S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2]

Alternatively, press [X, W], and then press [ENTER].

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

DISC SFC

TG

D.MIX

MONO

SLP

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RDS broadcasting

[Continental]Europe\

The unit can display the text data transmitted by the radio data system
(RDS) available in some areas.
If the station you are listening to is transmitting RDS signals, “RDS” will
light up on the display.

When “FM” is selected

Press [FUNCTIONS] to display the text data.

Each time you press the button:
PS (factory preset)>PTY> Frequency display

^----------------------------------------------------------}

PTY displays

NEWS VARIED FINANCE COUNTRY

AFFAIRS POP M CHILDREN NATIONAL

INFO ROCK M SOCIAL A OLDIES

§

SPORT

EDUCATE LIGHT M PHONE IN DOCUMENT

DRAMA CLASSICS TRAVEL TEST

CULTURE OTHER M LEISURE ALARM

SCIENCE WEATHER JAZZ

§

“M.O.R. M”=Middle of the road music

M.O.R. M

[Note]

RDS displays may not be available if reception is poor.

RELIGION FOLK M

Using an outdoor antenna (optional)

Use outdoor antennas if radio reception is poor.

≥ Disconnect the antenna when the unit is not in use.
≥ Do not use the outdoor antenna during an electrical storm.

Leave the AM loop
antenna connected.

5 to 12 m

AM outdoor antenna
(Using a vinyl wire)

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

Using the radio

The illustration shows HT545.

FM outdoor antenna (Using
a television antenna)

≥ Disconnect the FM indoor antenna.
≥ The antenna should be installed by a

competent technician.

75 ≠ coaxial cable

(not included)

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Using sound effects

[HT545W][HT545]

DVD

VOLUME

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL

SFC

CH SELECT,

TEST

[Note]

≥ The following sound effects may not be available or have no effect

depending on the type of source, or when headphones are used.

≥ 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.

Changing the sound quality:

Using sound effects

Sound Field Control

Press [SFC].

Each 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: Clarifies higher sounds.
SOFT: For background music.

≥ To check the current setting, press [SFC].
≥ MOVIE, SPORT

is on, or when playing a disc recorded with a multi-channel source.

≥ You can adjust the volume of the surround speakers to get the best

surround effect (➜ page 29, Adjusting the volume of each speaker:
Speaker level adjustments).

≥ When MOVIE, SPORT

your television in 5.1-channel surround sound (➜ page 31).

and MUSIC are not available when Dolby Pro Logic II

or

MUSIC is turned on, you can enjoy audio from

PL

H.BASS, C.FOCUS

[HT545W]

( C.FOCUS)

Enhancing the sound
from the center speaker:
Center Focus

This applies to 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.

[HT545]

Press and hold [—C.FOCUS].

Each time you press and hold the button:

C FOCUS ON,------.C FOCUS OFF

[HT545W]

Press [C.FOCUS].

Each 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.

Enhancing the stereo sound:
Dolby Pro Logic II

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

Press [ÎPLII].

Each time you press the button:
Movie: Movie software, recorded in Dolby Surround.
Music: Stereo sources
Off: Cancel

≥ This works only in DVD/CD mode.
≥ “ÎPLII” lights when there is effect.

CD
DVD

PL

DTS

D

MODE

PRG

RDS

APSPTY

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].

≥ [DVD-V] [DVD-VR]

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

^----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------}

AC

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≥ 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: SUBW1

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[HT545] Enhancing the bass sound:

H.BASS

You can enhance low-frequency sound so that heavy bass sound can be
heard clearly, even if the acoustics of your room are not optimal. The unit
automatically selects the most suitable setting according to the type of
playing source.

Press [-H.BASS].

≥ [DVD-V] [DVD-VR]

H.BASS ON (factory preset),------.H.BASS OFF

≥ When another source is selected

H.BASS OFF (factory preset),------.H.BASS ON

The setting you make is retained, and recalled every time you play from
the same type of source.

ST

SRD

E.

HDCD

H.BASS

W

PGM

1

Adjusting the volume of each
speaker: Speaker level adjustments

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

Preparation

Press [DVD].

While stopped and no on-screen display is shown

1

Press and hold [—TEST] to output a test signal.

≥ To stop the test signal, press and hold [—TEST] again.
L: Front left C: Center R: Front right

RS: Right surround LS: Left surround
≥ There is no output from SW (subwoofer) channel.

Press [VOLUME, r] or [s] to set the volume level

2

normally used for listening.
Press [3] (increase) or [4] (decrease) to adjust the

3

speaker level for each speaker.

≥ Adjust the speaker levels to the same level as the front speakers.
C, RS, LS: `6dB to i6dB

∫ To adjust speaker level during play

[Effective when playing multi-channel audio or when Dolby Pro
Logic II 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 “ÎPLII” is lit.

≥ “S” appears on the display when “MOVIE”, “SPORT” or

“MUSIC” is selected with Sound Field Control (➜ page 28).
In this case, you can adjust both surround speaker levels at the
same time using [3, 4].

S:

`

6dB to i6dB

2 Press [3] (increase) or [4] (decrease) to adjust the speaker

level for each speaker.

C, RS, LS, SW: `6dB to i6dB
(L, R: Only the balance is adjustable.)

≥ To adjust the balance of the front speakers, while “L” or “R” is

selected, press [2, 1].

Using sound effects

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Using other useful functions

B

R
H

Using headphones

SLEEP

Setting the sleep timer

Press [SLEEP] to select the time (in minutes).

SLEEP 30_----)SLEEP 60_----)SLEEP 90

^"""" OFF(_ SLEEP120(__}

To cancel the timer

Using other useful functions

Press [SLEEP] to select “OFF”.

To confirm the remaining time

Press [SLEEP] again.

To change the setting

Repeat the procedure from the beginning.

Muting the sound

EXT-IN

VOLUME

MUTING

MONO

SLP

Main unit only

Reduce the volume and connect the headphones (not

1

included).

Headphone plug type: ‰3.5 mm stereo mini plug

VOLUME

Adjust headphone volume with [VOLUME].

2

≥ Audio is automatically switched to 2-channel stereo.

[Note]

To prevent hearing damage, avoid listening for prolonged periods of time.

Using the Music Port

The Music Port allows you to connect and enjoy music from an external
device (e.g. MP3 player) through your home theater system.

Preparation

ST

To avoid distorted sound, make sure that any equalizer function of your

SRD

E.

HDCD

external device is turned off.

H.BASS

W

PGM

1

Reduce the volume and connect the external device

1

(not included).

Plug type: ‰3.5 mm stereo mini plug

External device

Reduce the volume
before connecting.

VOLUME

Press [MUTING].

“MUTING” flashes on the unit’s display.

PRG

PL

DTS

D

CD

MODE

DVD

RDS

AC

APSPTY

To cancel

≥ Press [MUTING] again or reduce the volume to minimum “VOL 0”, and

then raise it to the required level.

≥ Muting is canceled when you switch the unit to standby.

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MONO

SLP

Press [EXT-IN] to select “MUSIC P.”.

2

[Continental]Europe]

ST

MUSIC P. ""--) TV

^"----- AUX -------}

[Australia]and[N.Z.]

MUSIC P. ("--) AUX

MONO

ST

G

E

AC

Adjust the external device volume to a normal listening

3

level, and then adjust the volume of the main unit with

S

H.

W

[VOLUME].

≥ You can enjoy surround sound when you turn on Sound Field

Control (MOVIE, SPORT or MUSIC) (➜ page 28).

Operating other equipment

TV

TV/AV

,

TV VOLUME

EXT-IN

Operating the television

You can use the remote control to operate a Panasonic television.
Connect your equipment referring to “Cable TV box or video cassette
recorder connection” (➜ page 9).

[Note]

The remote control may not work properly with some models.

Aim the remote control at the television.

Turning the television on/off

Press [Í TV].

Switching the television’s video input mode

Press [TV/AV].

Adjusting the volume

Press [r, s TV VOLUME].

To play audio from your television through your home theater
system

Press [EXT-IN] to select “AUX” or “TV”
on the television to its minimum, and control the volume on the main unit.

Each time you press the button:

[Continental]Europe]

MUSIC P. ""--) TV

^"----- AUX -------}

[Australia]and[N.Z.]

MUSIC P. ("--) AUX

§

“TV” works only when the scart cable is connected (➜ page 9).

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

Field Control (MOVIE, SPORT

§

§

as the source, reduce the volume

or

MUSIC) (➜ page 28).

Operating other equipment

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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.

Volt age

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

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 fire or electric shock. Do not
pull, bend, or place heavy items on the lead.

Grasp the plug firmly 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.

About DivX VOD content

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 flammable
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 occurs, 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 unqualified persons.

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

DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content is encrypted for copyright protection. In order to play DivX VOD content on this unit, you first 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 24, “DivX Registration” in “Others” tab)

Setup

Disc
Video
Audio
Display

Others

≥ We recommend that you make a note of this code for future reference.
≥ After playing DivX VOD content for the first time, another registration

code is then displayed in “DivX Registration”. Do not use this

Safety precautions / About DivX VOD content

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.)

DivX Registration

DivX Video-on-Demand

Your registration code is : XXXXXXXX

To learn more visit www.divx.com/vod

ENTER

to continuePress

8 alphanumeric characters

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 [Í] or press and hold [—SETUP].

– you press [∫ STOP]. (Press [; PAUSE] to pause play.)

– you press [:, 9 SKIP] or [6, 5 SLOW/SEARCH] etc. and

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

≥ Resume (➜ page 15, Stop) and Marker (➜ page 21, Play Menu)

functions do not work.

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Troubleshooting guide

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.

Power Page

No power. ≥Insert the AC mains lead securely. 9
The unit is automatically switched

to standby mode.

Unresponsive or inoperable function

No response when any buttons
are pressed.

No response when remote control
buttons are pressed.

No picture or sound. ≥ Check the video or speaker connection.

You have forgotten your ratings
password.

Reset all the settings to Factory
Preset.

Specific 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

Folders on a data CD are not
displayed correctly.
[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX]

A menu screen appears during
skip or search. [VCD]

Playback control menu does not
appear. [VCD]

Program and Random play do not
work. [DVD-V]

Selecting audio soundtrack “2”
does not change the audio. [DVD-A]

Play does not start. ≥ This unit may not play WMA and MPEG4 that contains still picture data.

Play restarts from the beginning
when the soundtrack is changed.

[DVD-A]

Scenes are skipped intermittently.
[DVD-VR] [DVD-V]

with playback control

Subtitle

Subtitle position is wrong. ≥ Adjust the position. (“Subtitle Position” in Display Menu) 22
No subtitles. ≥ Display the subtitles. (“Subtitle” in Main menu)

≥ The Sleep timer was working and had reached the set time limit. 30

≥ 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 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.
≥ Check that the batteries are installed correctly.

≥ The batteries are depleted. Replace them with new ones.
≥ Aim the remote control at the remote control signal sensor and operate.

6, 8,

≥ Check the power or input setting of the connected equipment and the main unit.
≥ Check that the disc has something recorded on it.

≥ While stopped and “DVD/CD” is the source, press and hold [∫] (Stop) on the main unit and [S10]

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.

correct play time will not be displayed. This is normal. [MP3]

≥ This is normal on DivX video. [DivX]
≥ Folders deeper than the eighth layer are displayed as the eighth layer. —

≥ This is normal for Video CDs. —

≥ Press [∫ STOP] twice and then press [1 PLAY]. —

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

≥ Even if a second soundtrack is not recorded, two numbers are normally shown. —

≥ If playing DivX VOD content, refer to the homepage where you purchased the DivX VOD content.

(Example: www.divx.com/vod) [DivX]

≥ If a disc contains CD-DA and other formats, proper playback may not be possible.
≥ This is normal for DVD-Audio. —

≥ If you change the volume or sound effects during Advanced Disc Review, the function continues

without the on-screen display. Cancel the function.

≥ Subtitles may not be displayed depending on the disc. [DivX]

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Troubleshooting guide

Marker Page

Cannot add markers. ≥You cannot add markers with 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.

A-B repeat

Point B is automatically set. ≥The end of an item becomes point B when it is reached. —

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. —
Humming is heard during play. ≥ An AC mains lead or fluorescent light is near the main unit. Keep other appliances and cables away

No sound. ≥ There may be a slight pause in sound when you change the play speed.

from the main unit (and wireless system [HT545W]).

≥ Audio may not be output due to how files were created. [DivX]

Menus

The Setup menu cannot be
accessed.

≥ Select “DVD/CD” as the source.
≥ Cancel All group, Program and Random play.

Picture abnormal or unviewable

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

Picture size does not fit the
screen.

Picture stops. [DivX] ≥ Picture may stop if the DivX files are greater than 2 GB. —
Menu is not displayed correctly. ≥ Restore the zoom ratio to “k1.00”. (“Manual Zoom” in Display Menu)

Auto zoom function does not work
well.

When playing PAL disc, picture
distorted.

≥ The unit and television are using different video systems.

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.

≥ 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.
≥ Change “Source Select” in Picture Menu. [DivX]

≥ 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)

≥ Set “Subtitle Position” in Display Menu to “0”.
≥ Set “4:3 Aspect” in Display Menu to “Normal”.

≥ 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.

≥ Set “Transfer Mode” in Picture Menu to “Auto”. 21

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Progressive video

There is ghosting when
progressive output is on.

Troubleshooting guide

Pictures not in progressive
output.

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≥ 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”.)

≥ Select “480p” or “576p” in “Video Output Mode” in Picture Menu.
≥ The unit’s VIDEO OUT, S-VIDEO OUT or SCART (AV) terminal outputs the interlaced signal even

if “PRG” is displayed.

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8, 9

Listening to the radio Page

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

A beat sound is heard. ≥ Turn the television off or move it away from the unit. —
A low hum is heard during AM

broadcasts.

≥ Adjust the position of the FM or AM antenna.
≥ Use an outdoor antenna.

≥ Separate the antenna from other cables. —

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[HT545W]

Wireless system

No sound. ≥Ensure that the digital transceiver is fully inserted into the slot of the main unit.

≥ Ensure that the wireless system is connected to the mains socket, and “[W]” is displayed on the

main unit’s display.

Unit displays

The display is dark. ≥ Select “Bright” in “FL Dimmer” in the “Others” tab. 24
“NO PLAY” ≥ You inserted a disc the unit cannot play; insert one it can.

“NO DISC” ≥ You have not inserted a disc; insert one.

“F61” ≥ Check and correct the speaker cable connections.

“DVD U11” ≥Disc may be dirty. Wipe it clean. 12
“ERROR” ≥ Incorrect operation performed. Read the instructions and try again. —
“DVD H∑∑”

“DVD F∑∑∑”

∑ stands for a number.

[HT545W]

“[W]” is flashing.

“D.MIX” is flashing. [DVD-A] ≥ Down-mixing is the process of remixing the multiple-channel audio found on some discs into two

≥ You inserted a blank disc.
≥ You inserted a disc that has not been finalized.

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

If this does not fix the problem, consult the dealer.

≥ 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 qualified service person.——
≥ There is no link between the main unit and the wireless system. Check that the wireless system is

connected to the mains socket.

≥ Ensure that the digital transceiver is fully inserted into the slot of the main unit.

channels. The disc contains single-channel or multiple-channel signals which may not be
reproduced authentically.

Television displays

“/” ≥The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc. —
“Cannot play group xx, content

xx”
“Cannot display group xx, content
xx”

“This disc may not be played in
your region”

No on-screen display. ≥ Select “On” in “On-Screen Messages” in the “Display” tab. 24
“Group xx content xx is

protected”
“Check the disc” ≥ This disc may be dirty. 12
“Authorization Error” [DivX] ≥ You are trying to play the DivX VOD content that was purchased with a different registration code.

“Rented Movie Expired” [DivX] ≥ The DivX VOD content has zero remaining plays. You cannot play it. 32

≥ You are trying to display incompatible group or content. —

≥ 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.

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

You cannot play the content on this unit.

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Specifications

AMPLIFIER SECTION

[HT545]

RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode

Front Ch 110 W per channel (3 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD
Surround Ch 90 W per channel (4 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD
Center Ch 225 W per channel (6 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD
Subwoofer Ch 225 W per channel (6 ≠), 100 Hz, 10 % THD
Total RMS Dolby Digital mode power 850 W

DIN Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode

Front Ch 80 W per channel (3 ≠), 1 kHz, 1 % THD
Surround Ch
Center Ch
Subwoofer Ch 75 W per channel (6

65 W per channel (4 ≠), 1

75 W per channel (6 ≠),

≠

),

kHz

1kHz

100 Hz,

Total DIN Dolby Digital mode power 440 W

[HT545W]

RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode

Front Ch 110 W per channel (3 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD
Surround Ch

§8

110 W per channel (3 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD
Center Ch 110 W per channel (3 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD
Subwoofer Ch 110 W per channel (3 ≠), 100 Hz, 10 % THD
Total RMS Dolby Digital mode power 660 W

DIN Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode

Front Ch 75 W per channel (3 ≠), 1 kHz, 1 % THD
Surround Ch
Center Ch
Subwoofer Ch 75 W per channel (3

§8

65 W per channel (3 ≠), 1

75 W per channel (3 ≠),

≠

),

kHz

1kHz

100 Hz,

Total DIN Dolby Digital mode power 430 W

FM/AM TUNER, TERMINALS SECTION

Preset Memory FM 15 stations

Frequency Modulation (FM)

Frequency range 87.50–108.00 MHz (50-kHz step)
Sensitivity

[Continental[Europe] 1.8 µV (IHF)
[Others] 2.5 µV (IHF)

S/N 26 dB

[Continental[Europe] 1.4 µV
[Others] 2.2 µV

Antenna terminals 75 ≠ (unbalanced)

Amplitude Modulation (AM/MW)

Frequency range 522–1629 kHz (9-kHz step)
AM Sensitivity S/N 20 dB at 999 kHz 560 µV/m

Phone jack

Terminal Stereo, 3.5 mm jack

Front Music Port

Sensitivity 100 mV, 15
Terminal Stereo, 3.5 mm jack

AM/MW 15 stations

Specifications

, 1 % THD
, 1 % THD

1% THD

, 1 % THD
, 1 % THD

1% THD

k

DISC SECTION

Discs played (8 cm or 12 cm)

(1) DVD (DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, DivX
(2) DVD-RAM (DVD-VR, MP3
(3) DVD-R (DVD-Video, DVD-VR, MP3

§1, 2

)

DivX
(4) DVD-R DL (DVD-Video, DVD-VR)
(5) DVD-RW (DVD-Video, DVD-VR, MP3

§1, 2

)

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

§2, 3

JPEG

Image)]

§1

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

playback of DivX

§2, 4

, MPEG4

, DivX

®

media files. Certified to the DivX Home Theater
Profile.
GMC (Global Motion Compensation) is not supported.

§2

The total combined maximum number of recognizable audio,
picture and video contents and groups: 4000 audio, picture and
video contents and 400 groups.

§3

Exif Ver 2.1 JPEG Baseline files
Picture resolution: between 160k120 and 6144k4096 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.

§4

MPEG4 data recorded with Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD
video recorders
Conforming to SD VIDEO specifications (ASF standard)/MPEG4
(Simple Profile) video system/G.726 audio system

§5

Conforming to IEC62107

§6

MPEG-1 Layer 3, MPEG-2 Layer 3

§7

Windows Media Audio Ver.9.0 L3
Not compatible with Multiple Bit Rate (MBR)

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)

§1, 2

§2, 6

§1, 2

)

§2, 3

, JPEG

§2, 6

, MPEG4

, JPEG

§2, 6

, JPEG

§5

§2, 3

, MP3

§2, 3

§2, 6

, HighMAT Level 2 (Audio and

§2, 4

, MPEG4

, MPEG4

, WMA

VIDEO SECTION

Video system PAL625/50, PAL525/60, NTSC
Composite video output

Output level 1 Vp-p (75 ≠)
Terminal Pin jack (1 system)

≠

[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 S terminal (1 system)

[Continental[Europe] Scart jack (1 system)

Component video output (NTSC: 480p/480i, PAL: 576p/576i)

Y output level 1 Vp-p (75 ≠)
P

B output level 0.7 Vp-p (75 ≠)

P

R output level 0.7 Vp-p (75 ≠)

Terminal Pin jack (Y: green, P

B: blue, PR: red) (1 system)

[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)

, DivX

§1, 2

§2, 4

§2, 7

§2, 4

)

,

,

,

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RQT8654

SPEAKER SECTION GENERAL

[HT545] [Front\speakers\SB-FS440]
Type 1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Speaker unit(s) Impedance 3 ≠

Full range 6.5 cm Cone type

Input power (IEC) 110 W
Output sound pressure 80 dB/W (1.0 m)
Frequency range 102 Hz–25 kHz (j16 dB)

Dimensions (WtHtD) 92 mmk273 mmk95.4 mm
Mass 0.84 kg

[HT545] [Surround\speakers\SB-FS441]
Type 1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Speaker unit(s) Impedance 4 ≠

Full range 6.5 cm Cone type

Input power (IEC) 90 W
Output sound pressure 80 dB/W (1.0 m)
Frequency range 96 Hz–25 kHz (j16 dB)

Dimensions (WtHtD) 92 mmk135 mmk95.4 mm
Mass 0.75 kg

[HT545] [Center\speaker\SB-PC640]
Type 1 way, 2 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Speaker unit(s) Impedance 6 ≠

113 Hz–22 kHz (j10 dB)

120 Hz–22 kHz (j10 dB)

1. Full range 6.5 cm (2

2. Full range 6.5 cm (2

Input power (IEC) 250 W
Output sound pressure 84 dB/W (1.0 m)
Frequency range 105 Hz–25 kHz (j16 dB)

Dimensions (WtHtD) 270 mmk92 mmk95.4 mm
Mass 1.3 kg

[HT545] [Subwoofer\SB-W440]
Type 1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Speaker unit(s) Impedance 6 ≠

Woofer 16 cm Cone type

Input power (IEC) 250 W (Max)
Output sound pressure 80 dB/W (1.0 m)
Frequency range 32 Hz–220 Hz (j16 dB)

Dimensions (WtHtD) 183 mmk396 mmk267 mm
Mass 4kg

[HT545W] [Front\speakers\SB-FS640]

Type 1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Speaker unit(s) Impedance 3 ≠

Full range 6.5 cm Cone type

Input power (IEC) 110 W
Output sound pressure 80 dB/W (1.0 m)
Frequency range 110 Hz–25 kHz (j16 dB)

Dimensions (WtHtD) 92 mmk135 mmk95.4 mm
Mass 0.75 kg

[HT545W] [Surround\speakers\SB-FS545]

Type 1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Speaker unit(s) Impedance 3 ≠

Full range 6.5 cm Cone type

Input power (IEC) 110 W
Output sound pressure 80 dB/W (1.0 m)
Frequency range 110 Hz–25 kHz (j16 dB)

Dimensions (WtHtD) 92 mmk135 mmk95.4 mm
Mass 0.75 kg

[HT545W] [Center\speaker\SB-PC545]

Type 1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Speaker unit(s) Impedance 3 ≠

Full range 6.5 cm Cone type

Input power (IEC) 110 W
Output sound pressure 80 dB/W (1.0 m)
Frequency range 92 Hz–25 kHz (j16 dB)

Dimensions (WtHtD) 135 mmk95.5 mmk95.4 mm
Mass 0.75 kg

[HT545W] [Subwoofer\SB-W545]

Type 1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Speaker unit(s) Impedance 3 ≠

Woofer 16 cm Cone type

Input power (IEC) 110 W (Max)
Output sound pressure 80 dB/W (1.0 m)
Frequency range 29 Hz–165 Hz (j16 dB)

Dimensions (WtHtD) 183 mmk396 mmk267 mm
Mass 4kg

125 Hz–22 kHz (j10 dB)

38 Hz– 180 Hz (j10 dB)

122 Hz–22 kHz (j10 dB)

122 Hz–22 kHz (j10 dB)

110 Hz–22 kHz (j10 dB)

35 Hz– 140 Hz (j10 dB)

§9

(Max)

§9

(Max)

1

/2z) Cone type

1

/2z) Cone type

§9

(Max)

§9

(Max)

§9

(Max)

§9

(Max)

Power supply [HT545W] AC 230 V, 50 Hz

Power consumption [HT545W] Main unit 75 W

Dimensions (WtHtD) 430 mmk60 mmk354 mm
Mass [HT545W] Main unit 3.3 kg

Operating temperature range r5 oC to r35 oC
Operating humidity range 5 % to 90 % RH (no condensation)

Power consumption in standby mode approx. 0.5 W

[HT545W]

WIRELESS SYSTEM AND DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER

Power supply AC 230–240 V, 50 Hz
Power consumption Digital transceiver 0.85 W

Dimensions (WtHtD)

Mass Digital transceiver 0.03 kg

Wireless module Frequency range 2.403 – 2.425 GHz

Operating temperature range r5 oC to r35 oC
Operating humidity range 5 % to 90 % RH (no condensation)

Power consumption in standby mode approx. 0.5 W

§8

Power output of the wireless system amplifier SE-FX60

§9

Rating with low-cut filter equipped amplifier

[Note]

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

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

[HT545] AC 230–240 V, 50 Hz

[HT545] Main unit 115 W

[HT545] Main unit 3.35 kg

Wireless system 30 W

Digital transceiver
Wireless system

97 mmk47.5 mmk8.5 mm

89 mmk189 mmk180 mm

Wireless system 0.7 kg

No. of channels 79
RF Output Power 19 dBm (Max)

Specifications

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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.

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.

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

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
Plays all versions of DivX
DivX

Certified product.

®

6) with standard playback of DivX®

®

video (including

.

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

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[Continental[Europe]

DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER SH-FX80T

WIRELESS SYSTEM SE-FX60

1177

OPERATING AT 2403MHz TO 2425MHz

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39

This product may receive radio interference caused by mobile
telephones during use. If such interference is apparent, please
increase separation between the product and the mobile telephone.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily
accessible or the mains plug or an appliance coupler shall remain
readily operable.

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES.

-If you see this symbol­Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical &

Electronic Equipment (private households)

This symbol on the products and/or
accompanying documents means that used
electrical and electronic products should not be
mixed with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling,

please take these products to designated
collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of
charge basis. Alternatively, in some countries you may be
able to return your products to your local retailer upon the
purchase of an equivalent new product.
Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable
resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human
health and the environment which could otherwise arise from
inappropriate waste handling. Please contact your local authority
for further details of your nearest designated collection point.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this
waste, in accordance with national legislation.

For business users in the European Union

If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment,
please contact your dealer or supplier for further information.

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the
European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local
authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

SUOMI NORSK

VAROITUS!

LAITTEEN KÄYTTÄMINEN MUULLA KUIN TÄSSÄ
KÄYTTÖOHJEESSA MAINITULLA TAVALLA SAATTAA ALTISTAA
KÄYTTÄJÄN TURVALLISUUSLUOKAN 1 YLITTÄVÄLLE
NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE.

VAROITUS:

TULIPALO-, SÄHKÖISKUVAARAN TAI TUOTETTA KOHTAAVAN
MUUN VAHINGON VÄHENTÄMISEKSI EI LAITETTA SAA
ALTISTAA SATEELLE, KOSTEUDELLE, VESIPISAROILLE TAI
ROISKEELLE, EIKÄ NESTETTÄ SISÄLTÄVIÄ ESINEITÄ, KUTEN
ESIMERKIKSI MALJAKOITA, SAA ASETTAA LAITTEEN PÄÄLLE.

VAROITUS!

≥

ÄLÄ ASENNA TAI LAITA TÄTÄ LAITETTA KABINETTITYYPPISEEN
KIRJAKAAPPIIN TAI MUUHUN SULJETTUUN TILAAN, JOTTA
TUULETUS ONNISTUISI. VARMISTA, ETTÄ VERHO TAI MIKÄÄN
MUU MATERIAALI EI HUONONNA TUULETUSTA, JOTTA
VÄLTETTÄISIIN YLIKUUMENEMISESTA JOHTUVA SÄHKÖISKU­TAI TULIPALOVAARA.

≥ ÄLÄ PEITÄ LAITTEEN TUULETUSAUKKOJA

SANOMALEHDELLÄ, PÖYTÄLIINALLA, VERHOLLA TAI
MUULLA VASTAAVALLA ESINEELLÄ.

≥ ÄLÄ ASETA PALAVAA KYNTTILÄÄ TAI MUUTA AVOTULEN

LÄHDETTÄ LAITTEEN PÄÄLLE.

≥ HÄVITÄ PARISTOT LUONTOA VAHINGOITTAMATTOMALLA

TAVALLA.

TÄMÄ LAITE ON TARKOITETTU KÄYTETTÄVÄKSI LEUDOSSA
ILMASTOSSA.

Laite tulee asettaa lähelle verkkopistorasiaa ja pistokkeen täytyy olla
sellaisessa asennossa, että siihen on helppo tarttua ongelman
sattuessa.

ADVARSEL!

DETTE PRODUKTET ANVENDER EN LASER.
BETJENING AV KONTROLLER, JUSTERINGER ELLER ANDRE
INNGREP ENN DE SOM ER BESKREVET I DENNE
BRUKSANVISNING, KAN FØRE TIL FARLIG BESTRÅLING.
DEKSLER MÅ IKKE ÅPNES, OG FORSØK ALDRI Å REPARERE
APPARATET PÅ EGENHÅND. ALT SERVICE OG
REPARASJONSARBEID MÅ UTFØRES AV KVALIFISERT PERSONELL.

ADVARSEL:

FOR Å REDUSERE FAREN FOR BRANN, ELEKTRISK STØT ELLER
SKADER PÅ PRODUKTET, MÅ DETTE APPARATET IKKE UTSETTES
FOR REGN, FUKTIGHET, VANNDRÅPER ELLER VANNSPRUT. DET
MÅ HELLER IKKE PLASSERES GJENSTANDER FYLT MED VANN,
SLIK SOM BLOMSTERVASER, OPPÅ APPARATET.

ADVARSEL!

≥

APPARATET MÅ IKKE PLASSERES I EN BOKHYLLE, ET
INNEBYGGET KABINETT ELLER ET ANNET LUKKET STED HVOR
VENTILASJONSFORHOLDENE ER UTILSTREKKELIGE. SØRG
FOR AT GARDINER ELLER LIGNENDE IKKE FORVERRER
VENTILASJONSFORHOLDENE, SÅ RISIKO FOR ELEKTRISK
SJOKK ELLER BRANN FORÅRSAKET AV OVERHETING UNNGÅS.

≥ APPARATETS VENTILASJONSÅPNINGER MÅ IKKE DEKKES

TIL MED AVISER, BORDDUKER , GARDINER OG LIGNENDE.

≥ PLASSER IKKE ÅPEN ILD, SLIK SOM LEVENDE LYS, OPPÅ

APPARATET.

≥

BRUKTE BATTERIER MÅ KASSERES UTEN FARE FOR MILJØET.

DETTE APPARATET ER BEREGNET TIL BRUK UNDER
MODERATE KLIMAFORHOLD.

Utstyret bør plasseres i nærheten av AC-stikkontakten, og støpslet må
være lett tilgjengelig hvis det skulle oppstå problemer.

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/

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RQT8654-B

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