Panasonic SC-HT744 User Manual

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Operating Instructions

DVD Home Theater Sound System

Model No. SC-HT744

High-quality

picture

HDMI capability, Advanced

progressive scan and more.

Wireless-ready

page

Region number

The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number “1” or “ALL”.

Example:

1 ALL

As an ENERGY STAR Participant, Panasonic has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

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surround sound

Optional wireless surround

speaker connection.

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High-performance

sound effects

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.

If you have any questions contact

1-800-561-5505

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Dear customer

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

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.

System SC-HT744 Main unit SA-HT744 Front speakers SB-FS71 Center speaker SB-PC740 Surround speakers SB-FS72 Subwoofer SB-W740

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

CAUTION!

DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILTIN 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.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from AC receptacle.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock

to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the ap-

pliance.

(Inside of product)

-If you see this symbolInformation 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.

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Getting

Started

Playing

Discs

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . 4

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Simple Setup

STEP 1

STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4

Basic play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Using the main unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Convenient functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Checking the disc type in each tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Displaying current playback condition. . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Playing CDs sequentially . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Changing the zoom ratio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Repeat play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Program and Random play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Assembling the front and

surround speakers. . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Speaker installation options . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Positioning the speakers . . . . . . . . .9

Speaker connections

Audio and video connections. . . . . 10

Television with an HDMI terminal . . . . . . . . 10

Basic audio connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Basic video connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

. . . . . . . . . . . . 10

STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7

Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Discs that can be played. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Disc caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Playing data discs using navigation menus

Playing data discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Selecting a track using CD text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Playing HighMAT

Playing RAM and DVD-R/-RW (DVD-VR) discs. . . . . 21

Using on-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Other Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Changing the player settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Changing the delay time of the speakers. . . . . . . . . . 27

Radio and AC cord connections

Preparing the remote control . . . . 12

Performing QUICK SETUP . . . . . . 13

discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

. . . . 12

. . . 20

Other

Operations

Reference

Using the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Presetting stations automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Selecting the preset channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Manual tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Using an outdoor antenna (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Using sound effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Changing the sound quality: Sound Field Control . . . 30 Enhancing the sound from the center speaker:

Center Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Enhancing the stereo sound: Dolby Pro Logic II . . . . 30

Enhancing the bass sound: H.BASS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Adjusting the amount of bass: Subwoofer level . . . . . 31

Adjusting the volume of each speaker:

Speaker level adjustments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Operating other equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Operating the television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Changing the remote control code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Using other useful functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Setting the sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Muting the sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Using headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Using the Music Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

Listening caution

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

EST. 1924

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion—and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing.

User memo:

DATE OF PURCHASE DEALER NAME DEALER ADDRESS

TELEPHONE NUMBER

We recommend that you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise.

Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level” adapts to higher volumes of sound. So what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing.

Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.

The model number and serial number of this product can be found on either the back or the bottom of the unit. Please note them in the space provided below and keep for future reference.

MODEL NUMBER SC-HT744 SERIAL NUMBER

To establish a safe level:

≥ Start your volume control at a low setting. ≥ Slowly increase the sound until you can hear

it comfortably and clearly, and without distortion.

Once you have established a comfortable sound level: ≥ Set the dial and leave it there.

Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future. After all, we want you listening for a lifetime.

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Accessories

∏

Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of March 2006. These may be subject to change.)

To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you made your purchase.

1 Remote control

(EUR7662Y30)

2 Remote control batteries

1 AM loop antenna

(N1DAAAA00002)

1 FM indoor antenna

(RSA0007-L)

∏ 1 AC power supply cord

(K2CB2CB00018)

∏ 1Video cable

(K2KA2BA00001)

∏ 1 Speaker cable

(REEX0449B-1L)

∏ 2 Sheets of speaker cable stickers

CENTER

WOOFER

SUB

WOOFER

CENTER

SURROUND

Rch

Lch

Rch

SURROUND

FRONT

Rch

Lch

Lch Lch

Rch

FRONT

∏ 2 Stands for front speakers

(RYPX0128-S)

2 Stands for surround speakers

(RYPX0332-S)

∏ 4 Bases

(RYPX0120-S)

∏ 16 Screws

(XSN5+12FJ)

∏ 4 Cover plates

(RGPX0239-K)

Accessories

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.

, High Definition Compatible Digital® and

, HDCD 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.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

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STEP1

Assembling the front and surround speakers

Preparation

≥ To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform assembly on it. ≥ For assembly, use a Phillips-head screwdriver. ≥ Make sure you have all the indicated components before starting assembly, setup, and connection. ≥ There is no difference between the right and left speakers and stands. ≥ For optional wall mount, refer to page 8.

Simple Setup

[Note]

≥ The front and surround speakers are different.

– Check the label on the rear of speaker before attaching the stand (➜ page 9). – The stand with shorter cable is for the front speaker.

The supplied stands are specially designed for attachment to Panasonic SB-FS71 front speakers or SB-FS72 surround speakers. Use only as indicated in this setup.

2 Front speakers and 2 Surround speakers (with cover plate)

1 Attach the stand to the base.

1 Thread the speaker cable through the base.

For quicker threading, loosely fold the cable in half (do not crease), pass the folded portion through the hole, and then pull the rest of the cable through the base.

Cable

Assembling the front and surround speakers

2 Attach the stand to the base while gently pulling on the

end of the speaker cable.

≥ 2kstands with short cable:

For front speakers

≥ 2kstands with long cable:

For surround speakers

Base

Stand

4 Bases4 Stands

16 Screws

2 Secure the stand to the base.

Screw

Tighten securely.

Stand

Base

Slide the speaker cable into the groove.

Screws

Tighten securely.

3 Attach the speaker to the stand.

1 Pull out the end of the speaker cable and position it

between the ridges.

Ridges

Cable

Stand

2 Attach the speaker to the stand.

Base

Cover plate

Remove before attaching the speaker and keep for wall-mount use (➜ page 8).

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Cable

Pull gently.

Speaker

Stand

4 Secure the speaker to the stand.

Speaker

Screw

Tighten securely. Ensure the speaker cable is

Stand

centered in the groove.

5 Connect the speaker cable.

_: White `: Blue

Press the speaker cable into the groove.

Assembled!

Simple Setup

Insert the wire fully.

Push!

∫ Preventing the speakers from falling

≥ You will need to obtain the appropriate screw eyes to match the

walls or pillars to which they are going to be fastened.

≥ Consult a qualified housing contractor concerning the

appropriate procedure when attaching to a concrete wall or a surface that may not have strong enough support. Improper attachment may result in damage to the wall or speakers.

Rear of the speaker

String (not included)

Thread from the wall to the speaker and tie tightly.

Screw eye

(not included)

Wall

Approx. 150 mm

/32z)

Assembling the front and surround speakers

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Speaker installation options

∫ 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 kg (22 lbs) per screw. Consult a qualified building contractor when attaching the speakers to a wall. Improper attachment may result in damage to the wall and speakers.

≥

Simple Setup

Assembling the front and surround speakers

When mounting the front speakers or surround speakers to a wall, we recommend using a string (not included) to prevent it from falling.

4 Cover plates4 Screws

Preparation for front speakers and surround speakers

1 Remove the speaker cable from the stand.

Release the cable from the groove.

2 Connect the cable (➜ page 7).

1 Attach the cover plate to the front speaker or surround speaker.

Screw

Tighten securely.

Cover plate

2 Drive a screw (not included) into the wall.

Reattaching the speaker cable to the stand

1 Remove the eight screws from the stand, and remove the speaker net.

Screw

2 Position the cable.

Approx.15 cm (5

3 Attach the speaker net with the screws.

/32z)

Press the cable into the groove.

Cable

∫ Fitting speaker stands (not included)

(Except front and surround speakers)

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 (22 lbs). ≥ The stands must be stable even if the speakers are in a high

position.

e.g. Center speaker

Metal screw holes

For attaching to speaker stands

5mm (

‰4.0 mm (

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

Front and surround speakers

106 mm

/16z)

e.g.

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Wall or pillar

340 mm (133/8z

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

)

‰7.5 t o 9.5 mm

/64q to 3/8q)

(

5.0 to 7.0 mm (

Center speaker

/16q to 9/32q)

200 mm

/8z)

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

Plate thickness plus to 10 mm

/16q), pitch 0.8 mm (1/32q)

(plus 9/32q to 13/32q)

7mm

60 mm (2

/8q)

Speaker stand

(not included)

STEP2 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 curtains. ≥ 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.

Setup example

Do not use a front speaker as a surround speaker or vice versa. Verify the type of speaker with the label on the rear of the front speaker.

Main unit

Simple Setup

FRONT

(L, R)

SURROUND

(L, R)

CENTER SUBWOOFER

≥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 (13/32q) 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 (2q) of space on all sides.

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

Center speaker

≥ Vibration caused by the center speaker can disrupt the picture if it is

placed directly on the television. Put the center speaker on a rack or shelf.

≥ To prevent the speakers from falling, do not place directly on top of the

television.

Subwoofer

Place to the right or left of the television, on the floor or a sturdy shelf so that it will not cause vibration. Leave about 30 cm (11 television.

/16q) from the

Caution

≥ Do not stand on the base.

Be cautious when children are near.

e.g. Front speaker

Speaker label

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.

Positioning the speakers

≥ Do not touch the

netted area of the speakers.

e.g. Center speaker

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.

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STEP3 Speaker connections

≥Ensure the AC cord is disconnected before you make the speaker connections.

Simple Setup

6 SUBWOOFER

Speaker cable (For center speaker)

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

SUB

WOOFER

2 sheets of speaker cable stickers

≥ Attach the speaker-cable stickers to make connection easier.

Lch

CENTER

SURROUND

FRONT

SURROUND

FRONT

CENTER

Lch Lch

WOOFER

Rch

SURROUND

FRONT

SUB

SURROUND

FRONT

SUB

Rch

WOOFER

442

Speaker cable sticker

CENTER

Insert the

5 CENTER

wire fully. i: White

FRONT

Rch

FRONT

Lch

SURROUND

Rch

SURROUND

Lch

FRONT

Push!

Rch

FRONT

Lch

2 FRONT (R)

1 FRONT (L)

SURROUND

Rch

SURROUND

Lch

j: Blue

4 SURROUND (R)

3 SURROUND (L)

Insert the wire fully.

Push!

i: White j: Blue

Speaker connections / Audio and video connections

Set your surround sound free! Optional Panasonic wireless accessory (e.g. SH-FX60)

You can enjoy surround speaker sound wirelessly when you use the optional Panasonic wireless accessory (e.g. SH-FX60). For details, please refer to the operating instructions for the optional Panasonic wireless accessory.

STEP4 Audio and video connections

≥ 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.

Television with an HDMI terminal

HDMI-compatible television

Back of the main unit

(not included)

AV IN AV OUT

HDMI cable (not included)

Use the HDMI connection to enjoy higher quality audio and video with a single cable (➜ page 15, HDMI).

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By connecting to an HDMI-compatible high-definition television, you can enjoy high-definition video (720p or 1080i) with 2-channel audio.

≥ Set “Video Output” to “On” and “Audio Output” to “On” (➜ page 26,

“HDMI” tab).

≥ Set “Video Output Mode” (➜ page 23, Picture Menu).

[Note]

≥ It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.

[Recommended part number: RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m/4.9 ft), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m/9.8 ft), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m/16.4 ft), etc.]

≥ Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.

Video cable

Main unit

DIGITAL

TRANSCEIVER

Basic audio connection

AUX

VIDE O

OUT

Television

(not included)

RF IN

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

Audio cable

(not included)

Basic video connection

Back of the main unit

AUX

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

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

television through your home theater system. Refer to “Operating other equipment” (➜ page 32).

Simple Setup

Television (not included)

VIDEO IN

Video cable (included)

Other video connections for improved picture quality

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Television

(not included)

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

≥

Using the

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Video cables

(not included)

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

B/PR) and luminance signal (Y)

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

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

to terminals of the same color.

≥ After making this connection, select “Darker” from the “Black Level

Control” in the “Video” tab (➜ page 26).

Back of the main unit

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Back of the main unit

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

To enjoy progressive video

≥ Connect to a progressive output compatible television.

1 Set “Video Output” to “Off” (➜ page 26, “HDMI” tab).

Set “Video Output Mode” to “480p”, and then follow the instructions on the menu screen

(➜ page 23, Picture Menu).

≥ All Panasonic televisions that have 480p input connectors are

compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of

television.

S-VIDEO OUT

Tel evis ion

(not included)

S-VIDEO

S-video cable

(not included)

Back of the main unit

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

≥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.)

Audio and video connections

∫ Cable TV box or video cassette recorder connection

Cable TV box or video cassette recorder

(not included)

Television

(not included)

RF IN

AUDI O

OUT

VIDEO OUT

AUDI O

VIDEO IN

To your cable TV service or television antenna

RF IN

RF OUT

RF cable

(not included)

Audio cable

(not included)

Video cable

(included)

Back of the main unit

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

AUX

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

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STEP5 Radio and AC cord connections

AC IN

AM loop antenna FM indoor antenna AC power supply cord

Simple Setup

≥ Connect the AC power supply cord after all other connections are complete. ≥ Using an outdoor antenna (optional) (➜ page 29).

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.

Click!

Main unit

AC IN

FM indoor antenna

Affix this end of the antenna where reception is best.

Adhesive tape

LOOP

ANT GND

FM ANT

AM ANT

EXT

AC power supply cord

Loosen the terminal screw with a Phillips-head screwdriver.

Re-tighten the terminal screw.

Black

Red

White

To household AC outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

While pushing, insert the wire fully.

Conserving power

The main unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off (approx. 0.4 W). To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug it from the household AC outlet. You will need to reset some memory items after plugging in the unit.

[Note]

The included AC power supply cord is for use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment. Also, do not use cords for other equipment with

Radio and AC cord connections / Preparing the remote control

this unit.

STEP6 Preparing the remote control

Remote control Batteries

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

Press in and lift up.

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.

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R6/LR6, AA

Replace the cover.

≥ Do not use rechargeable

type batteries.

∫ Use

Aim at the display (➜ page 13), avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 m (23 feet) directly in front of the unit.

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 32).

1 2 3 4 5 6

DVD

Turn on the unit.

Select “DVD/CD”.

Show the QUICK SETUP screen.

To change these settings later

Select “QUICK SETUP” in the “Others” tab (➜ page 26).

Control reference guide

See page references in parentheses.

DVD/CD (13), FM/AM (28), AUX (32) /

FRONT MUSIC P./REAR MUSIC P.

Select disc’s title numbers etc./Enter numbers (17)

Select the disc or show disc information (18)

Select preset radio stations (28)

Select a group of contents to play (17)

Equalizing the sound (16)

Show a disc top menu (20) or program list (21)

Show a disc menu (20) or play list (21) Return to previous screen (17)

Standby/on switch [POWER 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. (16)

MUSIC PORT

Connect an external device (33)

POWER

MUSIC

PORT

5 DISC SELECTOR Select the disc tray (16)

Refer to page 33, Using the Music Port.

SETUP

Turn the unit on/off (13)

Select the source

(33)

SURROUND MUSIC

Equalizing the sound (16)

SURROUND

12345

MUSIC

DISC

SELECTOR

TUNE MODE /-FM MODE

∫ /

Stop playing (16) /Select the tuning mode (28) Adjust the FM reception condition (28)

1/MEMORY

Play discs (16)/Memorize the receiving radio stations (28)

Follow the messages and make the settings.

4, 5 / X TUNING W

Select

RETURN

ENTER

Television operations (32)

VIDEOTV

DVD

MUSICFM

AUX

DISC

SLOW SEARCH

SKIP

STOP1PAUSE

GROUP

MENU RETURN

CANCEL

WOOFER

SUB

LEVEL

SLEEP

SETUP

PLAY LIST

PLAY

ZOOM

TEST

SFC

ENTER

MODE

REPEAT

DISPLAY

SELECT

QUICK

Change the television’s video input mode (32)

Adjust the television volume (32)

VOLUME

Select television channels (32)

Adjust the volume of the main unit (17)

VOLUME

Basic operations for play (16, 17)

PLAY

OSD

Display current playback condition (18) Frame-by-frame/ Select or register menu items on the

television screen (17)

Show on-screen menu (22)

MODE

H.BASS

C.FOCUS

MUTING

Skip or slow-search play (16)/

Select the radio stations (28)

Display

MEMORYMEMORY

TUNE MODETUNE MODE

FM MODEFM MODE

ENTER

Press to finish

Press to exit.

QUICK SETUP.

CANCEL PLAY MODE REPEAT

(17) (19) (18) (18)

SUB WOOFER

(33)

(25)

SFC

LEVEL

(31) (30)

ZOOM

SLEEP FL DISPLAY

(18)(17)(30)

TEST

SETUP

(31)

< OPEN/CLOSE

Open/Close the disc drawer (16)

OPEN/CLOSE

DISC DISC

EXCHANGE SKIP

VOLUME

SELECTOR

TUNINGTUNING

Jog LED

VOLUME Turn up/down the volume (16)

SELECTOR (28)

DVD/CD#FM#AM#AUX#FRONT MUSIC P.# REAR MUSIC P.

CD MODE

H.BASS

(30)

(31)

C.FOCUS

(31)

MUTING

(33)

CH SELECT

DISC EXCHANGE

Open the disc drawer to exchange the disc in the play position (16)

DISC SKIP Skip to the next disc tray (16)

Phones Connect headphones (33)

#Return to DVD/CD

Simple Setup

SETUP

Performing QUICK SETUP / Control reference guide

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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 24).

Video CD [VCD]

≥ Including SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107)

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

≥ [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.

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]

§2

≥ Finalize

—

iR (Video) ≥ Discs recorded and finalized

§1

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

§2

on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras.

§1

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

the disc after recording.

§1

/iRW (Video) [DVD-V]

§2

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

§2

on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras.

CD [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [VCD]

≥ This unit can play CD-R/RW recorded with the above formats. Close the sessions or finalize ≥ [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).

§1

Includes single-sided, dual-layer discs.

§2

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.

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, DivX Video Discs 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.

Note about using a DualDisc

≥ The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet the

technical specifications of the Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) format so playback may not be possible.

≥ Do not use a DualDisc in this unit as it may not be possible to

insert it correctly and it may get scratched or scraped.

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

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(rented discs, etc.). – Discs that are badly warped or cracked. – Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart shapes.

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 trays are empty. Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the discs and the unit.

§2

the disc after recording.

Product Service

1. Damage requiring service—The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel if:

(a) The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been damaged; or (b) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or (c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or (d) The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or (e) The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.

2. Servicing—Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in these operating instructions. Refer all other servicing to authorized servicing

personnel.

3. Replacement parts—When parts need replacing ensure the servicer uses parts specified by the manufacturer or parts that have the same

characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutes may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

4. Safety check—After repairs or service, ask the servicer to perform safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper working condition.

The servicer will require all components to service your system. Therefore, should service ever be necessary, be sure to bring the entire system.

Product information

For product information or assistance with product operation:

Contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, or visit the website (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre closest to you.

Glossary

CPPM (Content Protection for Prerecorded Media)

A copy protection system used for DVD-Audio files. This unit supports CPPM.

Decoder

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

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.

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.

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)

HDMI is a next-generation digital interface for consumer electronic products. Unlike conventional connections, it transmits uncompressed digital video and audio signals on a single cable. This unit supports highdefinition video output (720p,1080i) from the HDMI AV OUT terminal. To enjoy high-definition video, a high-definition compatible television is required.

I/P/B

MPEG 2, the video compression standard adopted for use with DVDVideo, 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.

Playback control (PBC)

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

Progressive/Interlaced

NTSC, the video signal standard, has 480 interlaced (i) scan lines, whereas progressive scanning uses twice the number of scan lines. This is called 480p. 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.

Product Service / 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

1 Power on.

2 Select “DVD/CD”.

≥Select “AUX” to enjoy video

cassette recorder, television or cable TV programs. (Refer to page 11 for the necessary connections.)

SURROUND MUSIC

POWER

MUSIC

SURROUND

PORT

12345

MUSIC

POWER

SELECTOR

DISC

SELECTOR

Open the drawer and place the disc(s).

≥ Load double-sided discs so the label for the side you want to play is

facing up.

≥ To load discs on the other trays, press [DISC SKIP] on the main unit. ≥ Play will start from the disc in the front-left position of the tray. ≥ For DVD-RAM, remove the disc from its

cartridge before use.

≥ Do not:

–load more than one disc per tray. –touch the drawer or the carousel while they are in motion. –rotate the carousel by hand. –close the drawer by hand.

4 Close the drawer.

∫ (Stop)

OPEN/CLOSE

VOLUME

SELECTOR

TUNINGTUNING

MEMORYMEMORY

TUNE MODETUNE MODE

FM MODEFM MODE

OPEN/CLOSE

DISC EXCHANGE

DISC SKIP

DISC DISC

EXCHANGE SKIP

5 DISC SELECTOR

5 Start play.

When the disc finishes playing

Basic play

If the next disc does not start playing, select it with the 5 DISC SELECTOR buttons. ≥ You can also select the disc using the remote

control (➜ page 18, Checking the disc type in each tray).

To change the sound quality ➜ page 30

Using the main unit

Equalizing the sound

Skipping to the next disc tray

SURROUND

MUSIC

DISC SKIP

6 Adjust the

volume.

≥ The sound fills the room, and

comes from all directions with equal intensity, regardless of your orientation within the room.

≥ The indicator on the button

lights.

≥ This feature is not available

when using headphones or the Rear Music Port (➜ page 33).

≥ While the drawer is closed

Each time you press the button, the carousel moves counterclockwise by one tray.

VOLUME

Changing the other discs without interrupting play

Press to skip. Press and hold to

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

(Motion picture part)

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

OPEN/CLOSE

DISC SKIP

Change the

discs

OPEN/CLOSE

≥ Each time you press [DISC

SKIP], you can select the other trays.

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Exchanging the disc in the play position

DISC

EXCHANGE

≥ The drawer opens and the disc

in the play position comes to the front-left position.

≥ Press the button again to play

the disc after changing the disc in the front-left position.

[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.

If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting (➜ page 34 to 36).

Using the remote control

Numbered

buttons

STOP, PAUSE

GROUP

TOP MENU,

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

MENU, PLAY LIST

CANCEL

Stop

1 2

SKIP

DVD

2 5

DISC

SKIP

STOP1PAUSE

GROUP

ENTER

MENU RETURN

PLAY LIST

CANCEL

MODE

PLAY

WOOFER

SFC

SUB

LEVEL

ZOOM

SLEEP

SETUP

TEST

STOP

VIDEOTV

VOLUME

MUSICFM

AUX

VOLUME

QUICK

PLAY

H.BASS

C.FOCUS

MUTING

OSD

MODE

SLOW/SEARCH

3, 4, 2, 1 ENTER

RETURN

FL DISPLAY

SLOW SEARCH

REPEAT

DISPLAY

SELECT

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

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

the position.

Enter number

Disc menu

ENTER

CANCEL

RETURN

[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] e.g. To select 123: [1] ➜ [2] ➜ [3] ➜ [ENTER]

≥ Press [CANCEL] to cancel the

number(s).

[DVD-A] [DVD-V]

Shows a disc top menu.

[DVD-VR]

Press the button to show the programs (➜ page 21).

[DVD-V]

Shows a disc menu.

PLAY

[DVD-VR]

LIST

Press the button to show a playlist (➜ page 21).

[VCD] with playback control Shows a disc menu.

Pause

Skip

(during play)

Slow-motion

(during pause)

Frame-byframe

(during pause)

On-screen item select

PAUSE

SKIP

ENTER

SLOW SEARCH

ENTER

Select

ENTER

≥ Press [1 PLAY] to restart play.

—

≥ [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]

[This feature does not work during program and random play (➜ page 19).]

[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.

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

≥ [VCD] Forward direction only.

—

Return to previous screen

Main unit display

Starting play from a selected group

RETURN

DISPLAY

GROUP

Select

ENTER

—

[DVD-VR] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3]

Time display

,-.Information display

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

[JPEG]

When Slideshow (➜ page 22) is on:

SLIDE

,-.Contents number

When Slideshow is off: PLAY

,-.Contents number

[DVD-A] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] A folder on WMA/MP3 and JPEG discs is treated as a “Group”.

Basic play

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Convenient functions

VIDEOTV

VOLUME

DVD

MUSICFM

AUX

1 5

Numbered

buttons

DISC

STOP

, , ,

ENTER

CANCEL

PLAY MODE

ZOOM

DISC

STOP1PAUSE

GROUP

MENU RETURN

CANCEL

WOOFER

SUB

LEVEL SLEEP

SETUP

VOLUME

SLOW SEARCH

SKIP

PLAY

QUICK

PLAY LIST

ENTER

MODE

REPEAT

PLAY

SFC

H.BASS

ZOOM

DISPLAY

C.FOCUS

MUTING

TEST

SELECT

MODE

OSD

PLAY

QUICK OSD

CD MODE REPEAT

Checking the disc type in each tray

You can select the disc after checking the discs loaded with the Disc Information screen. ≥ You can also select the disc directly with the 5 DISC SELECTOR

buttons on the main unit.

Press [DISC] to show the Disc information screen.

≥ To exit the screen, press [DISC].

e.g.

Press the numbered buttons ([1] – [5]) to select the

disc.

Convenient functions

Displaying current playback

Disc Information

DVD-Video CD DVD-Audio Unchecked No Disc

Empty

Not yet read

condition

Press [QUICK OSD].

Basics ----------------------------------------------------------------------> Details

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

∫ Basics

e.g. [DVD-V]

Playback condition

Program Playback

Play mode

Chapter

Title

1 0:41:23

Current position

∫ Details

e.g. [DVD-V]

Subtitle information

Aspect of current title

Total play time of current title

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Audio information

Angle information

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

DISC

Track

10 Time 1:15

QUICK

OSD

Elapsed play timeCurrent playback number

Time

1 DTS 3/2.1ch

1/1 4:3 0:54:28

Playing CDs sequentially

MODECD

[VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3]

This feature is very convenient if you want to play several music CDs sequentially. Make sure that applicable disc is in the play position before playing (➜ Checking the disc type in each tray, left).

While stopped

Press [CD MODE].

Press [1 PLAY].

DVD

DTS

MODE

RDS

PRG

APSPTY

MONO

SLP

≥ If all loaded discs are DVDs or if other discs are unchecked, CD Mode

does not work.

≥ HighMAT menus and Video CD playback control are disabled. ≥ You cannot turn CD Mode on or off during program or random play. ≥ If you want to play a DVD, press [CD MODE] again to cancel CD Mode.

(CD Mode is also canceled when you switch the unit to standby, select another source, or change the disc in the play position.)

≥ DVD and JPEG are skipped without being played.

Changing the zoom ratio

ZOOM

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

This feature expands the letterbox picture to fit the screen.

During play

Press [ZOOM] several times to select the preset aspect ratio (Just Fit Zoom) or “Auto”.

Auto --. 4:3 Standard --. European Vista --. 16:9 Standard :;

Cinemascope2 ,------ Cinemascope1 ,------- American Vista e.g.

Functions

Just Fit Zoom 1.00

Auto 4:3 Standard European Vista 16:9 Standard American Vista

Fine adjustments (Manual Zoom)

After selecting the preset aspect ratio or “Auto”, press [2,1] to zoom in or out: – in 0.01-unit steps from “k1.00” to “k1.60” – in 0.02-unit steps from “k1.60” to “k2.00” ≥ To change the steps more quickly, press and hold [2, 1].

Repeat play

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

During play

Press

[REPEAT]

[DVD-VR]: Program>Disc>Off

≥ During playlist play: Scene>Playlist>Off

[DVD-A]: Track>Group [DVD-V]: Chapter>Title [VCD] [CD]: Track>Disc

≥ When CD Mode is on: Track>Disc>All CD’s>Off ≥ When CD Mode is on during program or random play:

Tr a ck >All CD’s>Off

[WMA] [MP3]: Content>Group

≥ When CD Mode is on: ≥ When CD Mode is on during program or random play:

Content

>All CD’s>Off

[JPEG]: Group

“All” is displayed during program or random play.

several times to select an item to be repeated.

e.g. [DVD-V]

>Off

Content>Group

>All CD’s>Off

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)

Functions

Repeat Off

REPEAT

Off Chapter Title

Program and Random play

MODEPLAY

Press [PLAY MODE] while stopped.

Program and random playback screens appear sequentially. Program__-----------------------------------------------------) Random

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

“RANDOM 1” and “RANDOM 2” (➜ right) are displayed on the main unit’s display when CD Mode is on (➜ page 18).

To exit the program and random mode

Press [PLAY MODE] several times while stopped.

≥ Selecting “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu (➜ page 24)

will be effective if the following functions are not available to play WMA, MP3 or JPEG files

≥ [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.

Program play (up to 32 items)

∫ When CD Mode is off

[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]

You can program all the items on a disc in the play position.

1 [VCD] [CD] Skip to step 2

Press the numbered buttons to select a group or title.

([WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]

Press [ENTER] to register the selection.)

e.g. [DVD-V]

T/G: Title/Group C/T: Chapter, Content/

Program Playback

Choose a title and chapter.

DiscNo.

T/G

C/T

Play

Clear

Clear all

Tr a ck

ENTER

to select and press

PLAY

≥ To select a 2-digit number

e.g. To select 12: [S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2]

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

2 Press the numbered buttons to select a chapter or track.

([WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] Press [ENTER] to register the selection.)

≥ Repeat steps 1 and 2 to program other items.

3 Press [1 PLAY].

∫ When CD Mode is on (➜ page 18)

[VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3]

You can program all the items on all the discs.

1 Press the numbered buttons ([1] – [5]) to select a disc. 2 [WMA] [MP3]

(Press [ENTER] to register the selection.)

≥ To select a 2-digit number

e.g. To select 12: [1] ➜ [2] ➜ [ENTER]

3 Press the numbered buttons to select a track.

([WMA] [MP3] Press [ENTER] to register the selection.)

≥ To select a 2-digit number

e.g. To select 12: [S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2]

≥ Repeat steps 1 to 3 to program other items.

4 Press [1 PLAY].

Press the numbered buttons to select a group.

[WMA] [MP3] [1] ➜ [2] ➜ [ENTER]

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]

Press [ENTER] to register the 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 is moved out of the play position, the unit is turned off or another source is selected.

Random play

∫ When CD Mode is off

[VCD] [CD]

You can play all the items on a disc in the play position in random order.

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

You can play selected item(s) on a disc in the play position in random order.

1 [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]

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

Press [ENTER] to register the selection.)

Random Playback

0 ~ 9

to select

HDMI D.MIX

e.g. [DVD-V]

PRG

DTS

MODE

DVD

RDS

APSPTY

DISC SFC

[DVD-A]

to start

≥ 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.

2 Press [1 PLAY].

∫ When CD Mode is on (➜ page 18)

[VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3]

You can select either “RANDOM 1” or “RANDOM 2”.

≥ RANDOM 1

You can play all the items on all the discs in random order.

DISC SFC

HDMI D.MIX

Random Playback

Press PLAY to start

PRG

DTS

MODE

DVD

RDS

APSPTY

≥ RANDOM 2

You can play all the discs in sequence, but all the items on each disc are played in random order.

DISC SFC

PRG

DTS

MODE

DVD

RDS

APSPTY

Press [1 PLAY].

e.g. [CD]

Choose a title.

Title

MONO

SLPSTCT

MONO

SLPSTCT

MONO

SLPSTCT

PLAY

to start

SRD

HDCD

H.BASS

PGM

RND

SRD

HDCD

H.BASS

PGM

RND

SRD

HDCD

H.BASS

PGM

RND

Convenient functions

To select an item using the cursor buttons

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

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Playing data discs using navigation menus

VIDEOTV

VOLUME

DVD

MUSICFM

AUX

Numbered

buttons

STOP

TOP MENU,

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

MENU,

PLAY LIST

DISC

STOP1PAUSE

GROUP

MENU RETURN

CANCEL

WOOFER

SUB

LEVEL

SLEEP

SETUP

SKIP

PLAY LIST

VOLUME

SLOW SEARCH

PLAY

QUICK

ENTER

MODE

REPEAT

PLAY

SFC

H.BASS

ZOOM

DISPLAY

C.FOCUS

MUTING

TEST

SELECT

MODE

OSD

SLOW/SEARCH

, , ,

ENTER

FUNCTIONS

Playing data discs

[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]

Selecting “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu (➜ if the following functions are not available to play WMA, MP3 or JPEG files ≥ Playing HighMAT

discs (➜ page 21)

page 24) will be effective

Playing items in order (Playback Menu)

Press [TOP MENU].

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

e.g.

Playback Menu

WMA/MP3/JPEG

WMA/MP3

JPEG

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

press [ENTER].

All

Audio

Picture

to select and press

Playing from the selected item (Navigation Menu)

Press [MENU].

≥ To exit the screen, press [MENU].

e.g.

JPEG

avigation Menu

005 Japanese

002 My favorite2

Perfume

001 My favorite1 002 My favorite2

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

Group

Playing data discs using navigation menus

Group 005/023

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

To play content in the group in order

Press [ENTER].

001 Lady Starfish

001 Lady Starfish 002 Metal Glue 003 Life on Jupiter 004 Starperson

Content

Content 0001/0004

To start play from the selected content

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

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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Group and content number currently playing

: JPEG : WMA/MP3

Number currently selected

ENTER

∫ Using the submenu

1 While Navigation Menu is displayed

Press [FUNCTIONS].

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

Items shown differ depending on the type of disc.

Multi List Tree Thumbnail

Next group Previous group

All Audio Picture

Total 434

Total 7

Total 427

Help display Find

∫ 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].

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].

Selecting a track using CD text

[CD]

Titles appear with CD Text disc playback.

Press [TOP MENU] or [MENU].

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

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

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

position.

Groups and contents are displayed.

Contents only

Groups only

Thumbnail images [JPEG]

To go to next group [WMA] [MP3]

To go to previous group [WMA] [MP3]

WMA/MP3 and JPEG

WMA/MP3 only

JPEG only

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

e.g. CD text

CD Text

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

Track Artist: SHIPWRECKED

Ashley at Prom

City Penguin Formura one

Soccer Baseball

5. Neanderthal

6. Cartoons

Find

63 00

1/23

Playing HighMATTM discs

[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]

Press [TOP MENU].

≥ 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

[ENTER].

≥ Repeat this step if necessary.

e.g.

New Playlist Item Long Name Display Te

Menu1

Play list2

Play list1

Menu3

Return

PAGE 1/3

Play list3

Selecting from the list

During play

Press [MENU].

≥ To exit the screen, press [MENU].

All By Artist

No.

Few times in summer

Less and less

And when I was born

Quatre gymnopedies

You've made me sad

I can't quit him Evening glory

Wheeling spin

Velvet Cuppermine

Ziggy starfish

to playto select

ENTER

Content title

Krissa

Playlist

e.g.

Playlist Group Content

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

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

Press [1] followed by [3, 4] to select an item and

press [ENTER].

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.

Playing the programs

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

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

Direct Navigator

e.g.

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

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

program.

≥ 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].

Title Contents

Menu: Takes you to the next

menu which shows play

Menu2

lists or another menu

Playlist: play starts

to exit

RETURN

to exit

RETURN

Playing a playlist

This works only when the disc contains a playlist.

Press [PLAY LIST].

≥ To exit the screen, press

[PLAY LIST].

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

playlist.

e.g.

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

ENTER

RETURN

to exit

≥ To select a 2-digit number

e.g. 12: [S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2]

Press [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].

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

PLAY

to avoid this.

LIST

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

e.g. [MP3]

root

001 group

001

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).

003 group

[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.

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

Playing data discs using navigation menus

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Using on-screen menus

Show the Main menu.

Select the menu.

e.g. [DVD-V]

Functions

Title Chapter Time Audio Subtitle

3/10

0:24:31

1 English

3 Spanish

1/2

1 English 2 French 3 Spanish

Make the settings.

e.g. [DVD-V]

Functions

Title Chapter Time Audio Subtitle Angle Other Settings

0:24:31

1 English

3 Spanish

3/10

1 English

1/2

2 French 3 Spanish

1/2

Press to exit.

Numbered

buttons

CANCEL

VIDEOTV

VOLUME

DVD

MUSICFM

AUX

DISC

STOP1PAUSE

GROUP

MENU RETURN

CANCEL

WOOFER

SUB

LEVEL

SLEEP

SETUP

VOLUME

SLOW SEARCH

SKIP

PLAY

QUICK

PLAY LIST

ENTER

MODE

REPEAT

MODE

PLAY

SFC

H.BASS

ZOOM

DISPLAY

C.FOCUS

MUTING

TEST

SELECT

OSD

ENTER

FUNCTIONS

PLAY

, , ,

Select

ENTER

Return to the previous menu

ENTER

Go to the next menu

Select

3 6

Main menu Items shown differ depending on the type of disc.

Using on-screen menus

Program Group Title Chapter Trac k Playlist Content

Time

Audio

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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

2/16

0:34:15

L R

Program Search 12

(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. 2Press [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

[DVD-A] [DVD-V] (with multiple soundtracks)

To select audio soundtrack

[DVD-VR] [VCD]

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)

e.g. 3

/2 .1ch

.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

[WMA] [MP3]

To display the current bitrate or sampling frequency

Still Picture Thumbnail

Subtitle

Marker (VR)

Angle

Rotate Picture

Slideshow

Other Settings

To switch still pictures To show thumbnail images

[DVD-V] (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)

(➜ page 23)

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 (except

when Surround Music is on).

– 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.

Repeat

A-B Repeat

Marker

Advanced Disc Review

(➜ page 18, Repeat play)

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

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 change the

disc in the play position 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 25).

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 21).

∫ 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 images. User: Press [ENTER] to select “Picture

Picture Mode

Video Output Mode

Transfer Mode

Picture Adjustment

Contrast: Increases the contrast between light and

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

Color: Adjusts the shade of the picture’s color. Gamma: Adjusts the brightness of dark parts. Depth Enhancer: Reduces the rough noise in the

To select suitable picture quality with your television

(Video recordings will be converted to, and output as, high-definition video.)

When HDMI connection is being used and “Video Output” (➜ page 26, “HDMI” tab) is set to “On”

480p (progressive) 720p (progressive) 1080i (interlaced)

≥Select a video output with an “¢” mark. The “¢”

≥Selecting a video output without an “¢” mark can

≥Output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

When HDMI connection is not being used and “Video Output” (➜ page 26, “HDMI” tab) is set to “Off”

480i (interlaced) 480p (progressive)

≥When you select “480p”, a confirmation screen

If you have chosen “480p”, “720p” or “1080i” (➜ above), select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit the type of material.

Auto1: Detects 24 frame-per-second film content and

Auto2: Compatible with 30 frame-per-second film

Video: Select when using Auto1 or Auto2, and the

dark scenes.

Adjustment” (➜ below).

dark parts of the picture.

horizontal lines.

background to give a greater feeling of depth.

mark shows that the video output is acceptable with your television.

result in the picture being distorted. If the picture is distorted, press and hold [CANCEL] until the picture is displayed correctly. (The output will return to “480p”.)

terminals will be “480p”.

Using on-screen menus

appears. Select “Yes” only if connecting to a progressive output compatible television.

appropriately converts it.

content in addition to 24 frame-per-second film content.

video content is distorted.

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Using on-screen menus

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

∫ Picture Menu (Continued)

This works when the HDMI connection is being used and

HD Picture Enhancer

HDMI Color Space

“Video Output” (

To sharpen the “720p” and “1080i” picture quality

Off,------. 1,------.2,------.3 (sharpest picture)

^------------------------------------J

This works when the HDMI connection is being used and “Video Output” (

To select suitable picture color with your television

RGB YC YC

≥ If the setting above is not compatible with your

television, it will not be displayed.

≥ “RGB Range” (➜ page 26, “HDMI” tab) is available

when “RGB” is selected.

bCr (4:4:4) bCr (4:2:2)

➜

page 26, “HDMI” tab) is set to “On”.

➜

page 26, “HDMI” tab) is set to “On”.

∫ Audio Menu

Dolby Pro Logic II

Dialogue Enhancer

Sound Enhancement

(➜ page 30, Enhancing the stereo sound: Dolby Pro Logic II)

To make the dialogue in movies easier to hear

[DVD-V] (Dolby Digital, DTS, 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.

∫ Display Menu

Information Subtitle Position Subtitle Brightness

4:3 Aspect

Just Fit Zoom

Manual Zoom

Bit Rate Display

GUI See-through

GUI Brightness

HDMI Status

Quick OSD

[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 (Also refer to

“Changing the zoom ratio” on page 18.) To zoom in and out manually (Also refer to

“Changing the zoom ratio” on page 18.)

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

On ,------. Off

To make the on-screen menu transparent

Off, On, Auto

To adjust the on-screen menu brightness

s3 to r3

Indicates various information when connected with HDMI AV OUT terminal. (➜ below, Confirming HDMI information)

To display current playback condition

Off, Basics, Details

After registering the item, press [RETURN] to show the QUICK OSD screen (➜ page 18).

∫ Other Menu

Using on-screen menus

Setup Play as DVD-Video

Play as DVD-Audio

Play as DVD-VR, Play as HighMAT

Play as Data Disc

Confirming HDMI information

HDMI Status----- HDMI is connected.

HDMI Information Audio Stream

Max Channel Video Format Color Space

PCM 2ch 480p/720p/1080i YCbCr (4:4:4)/YCbCr (4:2:2)/RGB

[Note]

≥ All possible types of output are displayed. ≥ The current output for “Audio Stream”, “Video Format” and “Color Space” will be underlined.

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(If you select a video output without an “¢” mark in the “Video Output Mode” in Picture Menu, the selected video format will not be underlined.)

≥ When “Off” is selected in “Audio Output” (➜ page 26, “HDMI” tab), “– – –” will be displayed in “Audio Stream” and “Max Channel”.

Connection status

Shows the output signal type. Shows the number of audio channels. (➜ page 23, Video Output Mode)

(➜ above, HDMI Color Space)

(➜ page 25)

To play DVD-Video contents of DVD-Audio

Select “Play as DVD-Video”.

To use functions for data discs (➜

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

page 20)

Changing the player settings

VIDEOTV

VOLUME

DVD

MUSICFM

AUX

DISC

GROUP

MENU RETURN

CANCEL

SUB

LEVEL SLEEP

SETUP

Setup

Audio Subtitle Menus

Advanced Disc Review

Ratings

to select and press

SKIP

STOP1PAUSE

ENTER

PLAY LIST

MODE

PLAY

WOOFER

SFC

ZOOM

TEST

ENTER

SLOW SEARCH

QUICK

REPEAT

DISPLAY

SELECT

VOLUME

PLAY

MODE

H.BASS

C.FOCUS

MUTING

OSD

English

Automatic

English

Intro Mode

Level 8

RETURN

, , ,

ENTER

Item

Setting

to exit

Numbered

buttons

SETUP

Tab

Disc

Video Audio HDMI Display Others

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

SETUP

Show the Setup menu.

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

Select

ENTER

Select the tab.

Go right

Select

ENTER

Select the item.

Select

ENTER

Make the settings.

5 89 0

SETUP

3 6

Press to exit.

12 4 7

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

∫ “Disc” tab

Audio

≥ English

≥ French ≥ Spanish ≥ Original

Choose the audio language.

§3

Subtitle

≥ Automatic

≥ English ≥ French ≥ Spanish ≥ Other¢¢¢¢

Choose the subtitle language.

Menus

≥ English ≥ French ≥ Spanish ≥ Other¢¢¢¢

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

Advanced Disc Review

(➜ page 23)

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

The original language designated on the disc is selected.

§2

Input the appropriate code from the language code list (➜ page 27).

§3

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

§1

≥ Other¢¢¢¢

§2

Changing the player settings

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Changing the player settings

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.

Still Mode

Specify the type of picture shown when paused.

Black Level Control

Change the black level of the picture if you connected a television through the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals.

Refer to “Frame still and field still” (➜ page 15, Glossary).

≥ 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

≥ Automatic ≥ Field§: The picture is not blurred, but picture quality is lower. ≥ Frame

≥ Lighter ≥ Darker: When connected through COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y/P

: Regular aspect television (4:3)

≥ 20ms ≥ 40ms ≥ 60ms ≥ 80ms ≥ 100ms

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

: When connected through VIDEO OUT or S-VIDEO OUT.

B/PR).

∫ “Audio” tab

Dynamic Range Compression

Speaker Settings (➜ page 27)

Set the delay time for your center and surround speakers.

∫ “HDMI” tab

RGB Range

Set “HDMI Color Space” to “RGB” (➜ page 24, Picture Menu).

Video Output

(This setting is irrelevant when connected through the VIDEO OUT or S-VIDEO OUT terminal.)

Changing the player settings

Audio Output

∫ “Display” tab

Menu Language On-Screen Messages

∫ “Others” tab

FL Dimmer

Change the brightness of the unit’s display and Jog LED.

QUICK SETUP Re-initialize Setting

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

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≥ 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

≥ Standard ≥ Enhanced: When the black and white images are not distinct.

: When connected through the HDMI AV OUT terminal. Video is output from the HDMI terminal.

≥ On

Video is also output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal, but only in 480p (progressive).

≥ Off: When connected through the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal. Video is not output from the

HDMI AV OUT terminal, but from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal according to the setting of the “Video Output Mode” (➜ page 23, Picture Menu).

≥ On: When audio output is from the HDMI AV OUT terminal. (Depending on the capabilities of the

connected equipment, audio output may differ from the audio settings of the main unit.)

≥ Off

: When audio output is not from the HDMI AV OUT terminal. (The audio is output using the settings of

the main unit.)

≥ English ≥ Français ≥Español

≥ On ≥ Off

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

(Jog LED turns on when you perform some operations.)

≥ Ye s ≥ No

≥ Yes: The password screen is shown if “Ratings” (➜ page 25) 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

≥ Dim (Jog LED turns off.)

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.

: Actual speaker position

: Ideal speaker position

: Primary listening distance

Approximate room dimensions

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 foot) 1.0 ms 150 cm (5 feet) 5.0 ms 60 cm (2 feet) 2.0 ms 300 cm (10 feet) 10.0 ms 90 cm (3 feet) 3.0 ms 450 cm (15 feet) 15.0 ms 120 cm (4 feet) 4.0 ms 150 cm (5 feet) 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

0.0

Exit

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

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

FM/AM

Numbered

buttons

ENTER

VIDEOTV

VOLUME

DVD

MUSICFM

AUX

DISC

STOP1PAUSE

GROUP

MENU RETURN

CANCEL

WOOFER

SUB

LEVEL SLEEP

SETUP

VOLUME

SLOW SEARCH

SKIP

PLAY

QUICK

PLAY LIST

ENTER

MODE

REPEAT

MODE

PLAY

SFC

H.BASS

DISPLAY

C.FOCUS

ZOOM

MUTING

TEST

SELECT

OSD

FUNCTIONS

MEMORY SELECTOR

Selecting the preset channels

Press [FM/AM] to select “FM” or “AM”.

Press the numbered buttons to select the channel.

≥ To select a 2-digit number

e.g. 12: [S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2]

Alternatively, press [X, W].

DISC SFC

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

∫ 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

MONO

D.MIX

MONO

SRD

H.BASS

SRD

H.BASS

SLP

HDCD

PGM

HDCD

PGM

Using the radio

-TUNE MODE/ FM 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”.

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

Each time you press the button: MANUAL()PRESET

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

(FM: 87.9 or 87.5, AM: 520).

Press and hold [MEMORY].

Release the button when “FM AUTO” or “AM AUTO” is displayed.

The tuner presets all the stations it can receive into the channels in ascending order. ≥ “SET OK” is displayed when the stations are set, and the radio

tunes to the last preset station.

≥ “ERROR” is displayed when automatic presetting is unsuccessful.

Preset the channels manually (➜ right).

TUNING

Manual tuning

Main unit only

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

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

Press [X TUNING W] to select the frequency.

≥ 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

D.MIX

MONO

SLP

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∫ FM frequency step

Main unit only

The step is factory-set to 0.2-MHz, but you can change it to receive broadcasts allocated in 0.1-MHz steps.

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

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

To return to the original step, repeat steps 1 and 2.

[Note]

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

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.

FM outdoor antenna (Using a television antenna)

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

Rework your outdoor antenna’s 75 ≠ coaxial cable as follows.

Leave the AM loop antenna connected.

AM outdoor antenna (Using a vinyl wire)

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

75 ≠ coaxial cable

(not included)

Antenna plug

(not included)

1 Remove a piece of the outer

vinyl insulator.

10 mm (

/32z)

7mm (

/32z)

Peel back

/32z)

2 Carefully pull the tabs

apart to remove the cover.

LOOP

ANT GND

FM ANT

ANT

EXT

3 Install the coaxial cable.

Clamp the cable conductor, and wind it on so that it does not contact anything else.

Clamp with pliers

5 to 12 m (16 to 39 feet)

4 Attach the cover.

Using the radio

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Using sound effects

VIDEOTV

VOLUME

DVD

MUSICFM

DVD

SUB WOOFER LEVEL

SFC

TEST

AUX

DISC

STOP1PAUSE

GROUP

MENU RETURN

CANCEL

WOOFER

SUB

LEVEL SLEEP

SETUP

VOLUME

SLOW SEARCH

SKIP

PLAY

QUICK

PLAY LIST

ENTER

MODE

REPEAT

MODE

PLAY

SFC

H.BASS

ZOOM

DISPLAY

C.FOCUS

MUTING

TEST

SELECT

OSD

+ VOLUME

, , ,

PL H.BASS C.FOCUS

CH SELECT

[Note]

≥

The following sound effects may not be available or have no effect when the Rear Music Port or headphones are used (

➜

page 33), or depending

on the type of source.

≥

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

Changing the sound quality:

Using sound effects

Sound Field Control

To enjoy the following sound quality settings, ensure that Surround Music (➜ page 16) is turned off.

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

Simulates sound to make you feel like you are at a sports event.

SFC

Enhancing the sound from the

C.FOCUS

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.

Press [C.FOCUS].

Each time you press the button:

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

≥ This does not work when Surround Music (➜ page 16) or 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

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. ≥ This does not work when audio is output from HDMI AV OUT terminal. ≥ Dolby Pro Logic II is canceled when Surround Music is turned on.

PRG

DTS

MODE

DVD

RDS

APSPTY

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

SPORT

and MUSIC are not available when Dolby Pro Logic II

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

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

surround effect (➜ page 31, Speaker level adjustments).

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Enhancing the bass sound: H.BASS

H.BASS

Adjusting the volume of each speaker: Speaker level adjustments

TEST

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 playback 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.

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 playback source.

WOOFERSUB

LEVEL

SRD

HDCD

H.BASS

PGM

Press [SUB WOOFER LEVEL].

≥ [DVD-V] [DVD-VR]

SUB W 4 (factory preset)

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

≥ When another source is selected

SUB W 2 (factory preset)

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

≥ To check the current setting, press [SUB WOOFER LEVEL]. ≥ The setting you make is retained, and recalled every time you play the

same type of source, except when Sound Field Control (MOVIE, SPORT or MUSIC) is turned on.

When Sound Field Control (MOVIE, SPORT or MUSIC) is on, the factory presets are as follows: – MOVIE: SUB W 4 – SPORT: SUB W 2 – MUSIC: SUB W 1

#SUB W 1 #SUB W 2#SUB W 3

#SUB W 3 #SUB W 4#SUB W 1

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

Preparation

Press [DVD].

While stopped and no on-screen display is shown

Press [TEST] to output a test signal.

≥ To stop the test signal, press [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

normally used for listening.

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

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, and Surround Music is off.)

1 Press [CH SELECT] to select the speaker.

#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 30). In this case, you can adjust both surround speaker levels at the same time using [3, 4].

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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Operating other equipment

TV/VIDEO

AUX

Numbered

buttons

VIDEOTV

VOLUME

DVD

MUSICFM

AUX

DISC

STOP1PAUSE

GROUP

MENU RETURN

CANCEL

WOOFER

SUB

LEVEL SLEEP

SETUP

SKIP

PLAY LIST

PLAY

ZOOM

SFC

TEST

MODE

ENTER

SLOW SEARCH

PLAY

QUICK

REPEAT

DISPLAY

SELECT

VOLUME

MODE

H.BASS

C.FOCUS

MUTING

OSD

+, TV VOLUME

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 11).

[Note]

The remote control may not work properly with some models.

Operating other equipment

Aim the remote control at the television.

Turning the television on/off

Press [Í TV].

Switching the television’s video input mode

Press [TV/VIDEO].

Changing channels

Press [W CH X]. ≥ [S10] is used to confirm channel selection on some televisions

manufactured by other companies.

Adjusting the volume

Press [r, s TV VOLUME ].

Changing the remote control code

This remote control can also operate some other brands of televisions. You can change the code to operate your television (➜ below).

Aim the remote control at the television. While pressing [Í TV]

Press the numbered buttons to enter the 4-digit code.

The remote control outputs the on/off signal. If the code is correct, the television turns on or off. If it does not, try entering another code.

[Note]

Reenter the codes after you change the batteries.

Television code list

Panasonic: 0051, 0250 Fisher: 0154 GE: 0047 Gold Star: 0178, 0317, 0457 Hitachi: 0145 JVC: 0053 Magnavox: 0054 Mitsubishi: 0150 Philips: 0054 Quasar: 0051, 0250

RCA: 0047 Samsung: 0060, 0587, 0702 Sanyo: 0154 Sharp: 0093, 0165 Sony: 0000 Sylvania: 0054 Thomson: 0047 Toshiba: 0156 Zenith: 0017

To play audio from your television through your home theater system

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

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Using other useful functions

R H

VIDEOTV

VOLUME

DVD

MUSICFM

SLEEP

AUX

DISC

SLOW SEARCH

SKIP

STOP1PAUSE

GROUP

ENTER

MENU RETURN

PLAY LIST

CANCEL

MODE

REPEAT

PLAY

WOOFER

SFC

SUB

LEVEL

ZOOM

SLEEP

DISPLAY

SETUP

TEST

SELECT

MUSIC P.

VOLUME

PLAY

QUICK

OSD

SURROUND

MUSIC

MODE

H.BASS

C.FOCUS

MUTING

Setting the sleep timer

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

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

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

To cancel the timer

Press [SLEEP] to select “OFF”.

To confirm the remaining time

Press [SLEEP] again.

To change the setting

Repeat the procedure from the beginning.

MONO

SLEEP

SLP

Using headphones

Main unit only

Reduce the volume and connect the headphones (not

included).

Headphone plug type: ‰3.5 mm (1/8z) stereo mini plug

VOLUME

Adjust headphone volume with [VOLUME].

≥ 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.

SRD

HDCD

Preparation

H.BASS

PGM

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

external device is turned off.

Reduce the volume and connect the external device

(not included).

Plug type: ‰3.5 mm (1/8z) stereo mini plug

VOLUMESURROUND MUSIC

Using other useful functions

Muting the sound

Press [MUTING].

“MUTING” flashes on the unit’s display.

PRG

DTS

MODE

DVD

RDS

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.

MUTING

MONO

SLP

External device

Reduce the volume before connecting.REAR MUSIC P.

Press [MUSIC P.] to select “FRONT MUSIC P.”.

FRONT MUSIC P._--------------------------------)REAR MUSIC P.

^"""""""""" AUX(""""___}

MONO

G E AC

“REAR MUSIC P.” can be selected only if the optional Panasonic

wireless accessory (e.g. SH-FX60) is set up with your home theater system. For details, please refer to its operating instructions.

Adjust the external device volume to a normal listening

level, and then adjust the volume of the main unit with [VOLUME].

≥ You can enjoy surround sound when you press

[SURROUND MUSIC] on the main unit (except when “REAR MUSIC P.” is selected).

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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, refer to “Product information” on page 15.

Power Page

No power. ≥Insert the AC power supply cord securely. 12 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.

Cannot play DVDs. ≥ CD Mode is on. Press [CD MODE] to turn CD Mode off. 18 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.

[MP3]

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

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 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) 24 No subtitles. ≥ Display the subtitles. (“Subtitle” in Main menu) 22 Subtitles overlap the closed

captions.

Marker

Troubleshooting guide

Cannot add markers. ≥ You cannot add markers with DVD-RAM or DVD-R/-RW (DVD-VR) discs.

A-B repeat

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

≥ The Sleep timer was working and had reached the set time limit. 33

≥ 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 power supply cord, 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 display and operate.

≥ 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 “Initialized” disappears from the television. Turn the unit off and on again. All settings will return to the default values.

≥ Play may take time to begin when an MP3 track has still picture data. Even after the track starts, the

correct play time will not be displayed. This is normal.

≥ 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. —

≥ 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.

≥ Clear the subtitles. 22

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

—

12 12 13

6, 7,

10, 11

— —

—

— —

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Sound abnormal or improper Page

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 power supply cord or fluorescent light is near the main unit. Keep other appliances and

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

≥ When using the HDMI output, audio may not be output from other terminals.

cables away from the main unit.

≥ Audio may not be heard when more than 4 devices are connected with HDMI cables. Reduce the

number of connected devices.

≥ When using the HDMI connection, ensure that “Audio Output” in the “HDMI” tab is set to “On”.

— —

—

— —

Menus

The Setup menu cannot be accessed.

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

— 19

Picture abnormal or unviewable

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

Picture size does not fit the screen.

Menu is not displayed correctly. ≥ Restore the zoom ratio to “a1.00”.

Auto zoom function does not work well.

≥ 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. ≥ Picture may not be seen when more than 4 devices are connected with HDMI cables. Reduce the

number of connected devices.

≥ When using HDMI output, the video signal is progressive. Use other video connections if your

television is not compatible with progressive video.

≥ If the picture is distorted or not displayed when using HDMI output, press and hold [CANCEL] until

the picture is displayed correctly. (The output will return to “480p”.)

≥ 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.

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

≥ Turn off television’s 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.

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Progressive video

There is ghosting when progressive or HDMI output is on.

Pictures not in progressive output.

Closed captions not displayed. ≥When progressive or HDMI output is on, closed captions will not be displayed. —

≥ 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”. (Alternatively, press and hold [CANCEL] to switch to “480i”.)

≥ Disable the HDMI AV OUT connection and use other video connections. Make the settings in the

following order: 1 Set “Video Output” in the “HDMI” tab to “Off ”. 2 Set “Video Output Mode” in Picture Menu to “480i”. (Alternatively, press and hold [CANCEL] to

switch to “480i”.)

≥ Select “480p” in “Video Output Mode” in Picture Menu. ≥ The unit’s VIDEO OUT or S-VIDEO OUT terminal outputs the interlaced signal even if “PRG” is

displayed.

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Listening to the radio

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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Television operation

Cannot operate the television. ≥ Check the remote control code for the television manufacturer. 32

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RQT8720

Troubleshooting guide

Unit displays Page

The display is dark. ≥Select “Bright” in “FL Dimmer” in the “Others” tab. 26 “NOPLAY” ≥You inserted a disc the unit cannot play; insert one it can.

“NODISC” ≥ 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. 14 “ERROR” ≥ Incorrect operation performed. Read the instructions and try again. — “DVD H∑∑”

“DVD F∑∑∑”

∑ stands for a number.

“[W]” is flashing.

(When using optional wireless accessory)

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

“U701” ≥ The connected equipment is not HDMI-compatible. — “U70∑”

∑ stands for a number. The actual number following “U70” will depend on the state of the main unit.

≥ 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 power supply cord, 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 accessory. Check that the wireless

accessory is plugged into the AC outlet.

≥ 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.

≥ The HDMI connection acts unusually.

– The connected equipment is not HDMI-compatible. – The HDMI cable is too long. – The HDMI cable is damaged.

Television displays

“/” ≥The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc. — “Cannot display group xx, content xx” “This disc may not be played in

your region” “Due to copyright protection,

audio cannot be output from HDMI” [DVD-A]

No on-screen display. ≥ Select “On” in “On-Screen Messages” in the “Display” tab. 26 Main unit’s screen saver remains. ≥When using the HDMI connection, audio/video information is continually transferred between the

≥ You are trying to display incompatible contents. — ≥ 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.

≥ If you connect to equipment that does not support CPPM (➜ page 15, Glossary), audio from a

CPPM copy-protected DVD-Audio disc cannot be output from the HDMI AV OUT terminal.

main unit and the television regardless of which source has been selected on the main unit. This is normal.

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RQT8720

Specifications

AMPLIFIER SECTION

RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode

Front Ch 90 W per channel (4 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Surround Ch 90 W per channel (4 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Center Ch 320 W per channel (4 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Subwoofer Ch 320 W per channel (4 ≠), 100 Hz, 10 % THD Total RMS Dolby Digital mode power 1000 W

FTC Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode

Front Ch 60 W per channel (4 ≠), 120 Hz–20 kHz, 1 % THD Surround Ch Center Ch Subwoofer Ch 250 W per channel (4

60 W per channel (4 ≠), 120 Hz–20 kHz, 1 % THD

250 W per channel (4 ≠), 120 Hz–20 kHz, 1 % THD

≠

), 45 Hz–120 Hz, 1% THD

Total FTC Dolby Digital mode power 740 W

FM/AM TUNER, TERMINALS SECTION

Preset Memory FM 15 stations

Frequency Modulation (FM)

Frequency range 87.9–107.9 MHz (200-kHz step)

87.5–108.0 MHz (100-kHz step) Sensitivity 2.5 µV (IHF) S/N 26 dB 2.2 µV Antenna terminals 75 ≠ (unbalanced)

Amplitude Modulation (AM/MW)

Frequency range 520– 1710 kHz (10-kHz step) AM Sensitivity S/N 20 dB at 1000 kHz 560 µV/m

Phone jack

Terminal Stereo, 3.5 mm (

Front M.Port

Sensitivity 100 mV, 4.7 Terminal (Input) Stereo, 3.5 mm (

AM/MW 15 stations

/8z

) jack

/8z

) jack

DISC SECTION

Discs played [8 cm (3z) or 12 cm (5z)]

(1) DVD (DVD-Video, DVD-Audio) (2) DVD-RAM (DVD-VR, MP3 (3) DVD-R (DVD-Video, DVD-VR, MP3 (4) DVD-R DL (DVD-Video, DVD-VR) (5) DVD-RW (DVD-Video, DVD-VR, MP3

§2, 5

, JPEG

§4, 5

§2, 5

)

, JPEG

§2, 5

, JPEG

§4, 5

)

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

§4, 5

, HighMAT Level 2 (Audio and Image)]

JPEG

§1

Conforming to IEC62107

§2

MPEG-1 Layer 3, MPEG-2 Layer 3

§3

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

§4

Exif Ver 2.1 JPEG Baseline files

§1

, MP3

§2, 5

, WMA

§3, 5

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.

§5

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

Pick up

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

Audio output (Disc)

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

VIDEO SECTION

Video system NTSC Composite video output

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

S-video output

Y output level 1 Vp-p (75 ≠) C output level NTSC; 0.286 Vp-p (75 ≠) Terminal S terminal (1 system)

Component video output (480p/480i)

Y output level 1 Vp-p (75 ≠) P

B output level 0.7 Vp-p (75 ≠)

R output level 0.7 Vp-p (75 ≠)

Terminal Pin jack (Y: green, P

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

HDMI AV output

Terminal 19-pin type A connector, HDMI Ver.1.2a (EDID Ver.1.3)

SPEAKER SECTION

[Front\speakers\SB-FS71]

Typ e 2 way, 2 speaker system (Bass reflex) Speaker unit(s) Impedance 4 ≠

1. Full range 6.5 cm (2

2. Tweeter 6 cm (2

/2z) Cone type

/8z) Cone type

Input power (IEC) 90 W Output sound pressure 81 dB/W (1.0 m)

Cross over frequency 6 kHz

Frequency range 82 Hz–41 kHz (j16 dB)

95 Hz–40 kHz (j10 dB)

Dimensions (WtHtD) 252 mmk1123 mmk234 mm

/32zk447/32zk97/32z)

Mass 3.7 kg (8.2 lbs)

[Surround\speakers\SB-FS72]

Typ e 1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex) Speaker unit(s) Impedance 4 ≠

Full range 6.5 cm (2

/2z) Cone type

Input power (IEC) 90 W Output sound pressure 80 dB/W (1.0 m) Frequency range 87 Hz–25 kHz (j16 dB)

98 Hz–22 kHz (j10 dB)

Dimensions (WtHtD) 252 mmk1123 mmk234 mm

Mass 3.7 kg (8.2 lbs)

≠

/32zk447/32zk97/32z)

[Center\speaker\SB-PC740]

Typ e 1 way, 2 speaker system (Bass reflex) Speaker unit(s) Impedance 4 ≠

1. Full range 6.5 cm (2

2. Full range 6.5 cm (2

/2z) Cone type

Input power (IEC) 320 W Output sound pressure 84 dB/W (1.0 m) Frequency range 105 Hz–25 kHz (j16 dB)

125 Hz–22 kHz (j10 dB)

Dimensions (WtHtD) 270 mmk92 mmk95.4 mm

(10

/8zk35/8zk33/4z)

Mass 1.25 kg (2.75 lbs)

[Subwoofer\SB-W740]

Typ e 1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex) Speaker unit(s) Impedance 4 ≠

Woofer 16 cm (6

/2z) Cone type

Input power (IEC) 320 W (Max) Output sound pressure 80 dB/W (1.0 m) Frequency range 32 Hz–220 Hz (j16 dB)

38 Hz– 180 Hz (j10 dB)

Dimensions (WtHtD) 183 mmk396 mmk267 mm

/32zk1519/32zk101/2z)

Mass 4kg (8.8 lbs)

GENERAL

Power supply AC 120 V, 60 Hz Power consumption Main unit 140 W Dimensions (WtHtD) 430 mmk70 mmk439.2 mm

Mass Main unit 5.0 kg (11.02 Ibs) Operating temperature range r5 oC to r35 oC (r41 oF to r95 oF) Operating humidity range 5 % to 90 % RH (no condensation)

Power consumption in standby mode approx. 0.4 W

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.

615/16zk

23/4zk

(Max)

1719/64z

Specifications

)

RQT8720

Limited Warranty

Panasonic Canada Inc.

PANASONIC/TECHNICS PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY

Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.

Technics Audio Product One (1) year, parts and labour Panasonic Audio & DVD Product One (1) year, parts and labour Accessories including rechargeable batteries Ninety (90) days

In-home Service will be carried out only to locations accessible by roads and within 50 km of an authorized Panasonic service facility.

LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been improperly installed, subjected to usage for which the product was not designed, misused or abused, damaged during shipping, or which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the reliability or detracts from the performance, nor does it cover any product which is used commercially. Dry cell batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty. This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase is required before warranty service is performed.

THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable.

WARRANTY SERVICE

FOR PRODUCT OPERATION ASSISTANCE, please contact:

Our Customer Care Centre: Telephone #: (905) 624-5505

FOR PRODUCT REPAIRS, please locate your nearest Authorized Servicentre at www.panasonic.ca

Link : "Servicentres

Panasonic Factory Service:

Richmond British Columbia Panasonic Canada Inc. Panasonic Canada Inc. 12111 Riverside Way 5770 Ambler Drive Richmond BC V6W 1K8 Mississauga ON L4W 2T3 Tel: (604) 278-4211 Tel: (905) 624-8447 Fax: (604) 278-5627 Fax: (905) 238-2418

Limited Warranty

locator" under "Customer support"

Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.

Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase.

1-800 #: 1-800-561-5505 Fax #: (905) 238-2360 Email link: “Contact Us” on www.panasonic.ca

Mississauga Ontario

IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3

www.panasonic.ca

C 2006 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

RQT8720

Printed in Malaysia

Panasonic SC-HT744 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Accessories

STEP2 Positioning the speakers

STEP3 Speaker connections

STEP4 Audio and video connections

STEP5 Radio and AC cord connections

STEP6 Preparing the remote control

STEP7 Performing QUICK SETUP

Control reference guide

Discs that can be played

Disc caution Maintenance

Product Service

Glossary

Basic play

Convenient functions

Playing data discs using navigation menus

Using on-screen menus

Changing the player settings

Using the radio

Using sound effects

Operating other equipment

Using other useful functions

Troubleshooting guide

Specifications

Limited Warranty