Panasonic SC-HT920 User Manual

Operating Instructions

DVD Home Theater Sound System

Model No. SC-HT920

P

PC

RQT7696-1P

Dear customer

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

System SC-HT920

Main unit SA-HT920

Front speakers SB-PF920

Center speaker SB-PC920

Surround speakers SB-PS920

Active subwoofer SB-WA920

Operations in these instructions are described mainly with
the remote control, but you can perform operations on the
main unit if the controls are the same.

CAUTION!

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

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR
PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS
TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT
NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES,
SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

CAUTION!

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

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

CAUTION:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:

≥Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
≥Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
≥Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from

that to which the receiver is connected.

≥Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for

help.

Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment
would void the user’s authority to operate this device.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

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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 grounding­type 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.

Accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.

Only for U.S.A.: To order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases” on page 35.
For other areas: To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you made your purchase.

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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS/Accessories

∏ 1 Remote control

(EUR7722X50)

∏ 2 Remote control batteries

∏ 1 Video cable

(RJL1P016B15A)

∏ 1 Sheet of speaker-cable

stickers

∏ 1 AC power supply cord

(K2CB2CB00006)

∏ 1 AM loop antenna

(N1DAAAA00001)

∏ 1 FM indoor antenna

(RSA0007-J)

∏ 1 System cable

(K1HA25HA0001)

∏ 3 Speaker cables

4-m (13-foot) cable
(REE1203A-J)

2k10-m (33-foot) cables
(REE1203C-J)

∏ 1 Antenna plug

(K2RC021B0001)

∏ 4 Large screws

(XSS6+14FZ)

∏ 4 Small screws

(XSN5+10FN)

[Note]

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

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Simple setup

STEP1

Front speaker assembly

Make sure you have all the indicated components before starting assembly, setup, and
connection.

Front speaker units

Pipes

Bases

Large screws

Small screws

Preparation

≥To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and

perform assembly on it.

≥For assembly, use a Phillips-head screwdriver.

1 Attach the pipe to the base.

1 Thread the speaker cable through the base.

Front speaker assembly

Lessen excess
speaker cable.

Cable

Groove

2 Insert the pipe.

Insert the pipe while gently
pulling on the speaker cable.

Secure the pipe to the base.

3

Ensure the screws are
securely fastened by lightly
tightening the left and right
side screws alternately until
fully tightened. (The heads
of the screws protrude
slightly even if you have fully
tightened them.)

The supplied stands are specially designed for
attachment to Panasonic SB-PF920 front speakers.
Only use as indicated in this setup.

Holes for screws

Thread the
speaker cable
through here.

Rear side of base

Large
screws

Cable

∫ Front speaker height

(Assembled diagram)

1,138 mm

13

(44

/16z)

Speaker

968 mm

1

(38

/8z)

Pipe

Base

Attach to lower
rear of speaker

You can adjust within this range.

678 mm
(26

796 mm

11

(31

/32z)

Attach to upper
rear of speaker

625 mm

19

(24

/32z)

Stopper
screw

Do not
remove.

11

/16z)

3 Adjust the speaker height.

≥Check the screws you tightened in procedures 1 and 2 if the pipe

and speaker are loose.

e.g. Attaching the stand to the lower rear

1 Loosen the attached speaker mounting

plate screw until the attached speaker is
slightly loose and adjustable.

Be careful not to loosen the screw
too much or the speaker may detach
and fall.

2 With one hand on the base and the other

holding the speaker adjust the height of
the speaker up and down.

≥After adjusting the height tighten the screw

on the mounting plate securely.

Phillips-head screwdriver

2 Attach the stand to the speakers.

≥

There is no difference between the right and left speakers and stands.

≥Using the polyfoam included with this unit may be convenient.

Ensure the stand is fastened on straight by lightly tightening the top
and bottom screws alternately until fully tightened.

Small screws

Front speaker

Stopper screw

Screw to stop mounting plate from
moving or sliding below this point.

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Poly foam

Connection terminals

You can also attach to the upper rear of the speaker.

The height of the speaker is indicated in the diagram on the
right when attaching the stand to the upper rear or lower rear of
the speaker.

Mounting
plate

For your reference

You can enjoy good acoustics by
adjusting the height of the speaker to
the height of the television so the
center positions of both are
approximately the same.

4 Connect the speaker cables.

1

Twist off the vinyl ends of the
speaker cables.

_: Copper
`: Silver

Push !

2 Press the speaker cable into the groove.

If there is any excess
speaker cable, thread the
speaker cable into the
opening near the top of the
pipe while pulling the
speaker cable from the
bottom of the base.

Rear of the speaker

Other speaker setup options

∫ Attaching to a wall

1 Drive a screw (not included)

into a wall.

2 Fit the speaker securely onto

the screw(s) with the hole(s).

Wall or pillar

≥

The wall or pillar on which the speakers are to be attached should be
capable of supporting 10 k
building contractor when attaching the speakers to a wall. Improper
attachment may result in damage to the wall and speakers.

≥When mounting the front speaker to a wall, we recommend using

a string (not included) to prevent it from falling ( ‹ left).

≥Use of optional speaker cables is recommended for wall mounted

front speakers. (You can also remove the speaker cables from the
pipes supplied with this system).

e.g.

Front speaker Center speaker

g

(22 lb.) per screw. Consult a qualified

30–35 mm

3

(1

‰7.5–9.4 mm

19

(

8–11 mm

3

(

/8q–7/16q)

/16q–13/8q)

/64q–3/8q)

5 Fasten the speaker cable to the base.

≥Using the same polyfoam as in procedure 2 will assist you in

safely and securely fastening the speaker cables.

1 Press the speaker

cable and thread
between the
hooks.

Rear side of base

∫ Preventing the speakers from falling over

Preparation

Attach screw eyes (not included) to secure the speakers to the wall
(‹diagram below)

≥You will need to obtain the appropriate screws to match the walls

and pillars to which the screw eyes are going to be fastened.

≥Consult with 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.

1 Thread the string (not included) through the slot on the

rear of the speaker to prevent it from falling over.

2 Loop the string through the screw eye and tie tightly.

e.g.

String (not included)

2 Fit the speaker

cable into the
base cover groove
as far as possible.

Cable

Wall

230 mm

1

(9

/16z)

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

Move the speaker
so the screw is in
this position.

150 mm

29

(5

/32z)

∫ Fitting speaker stands (not included)

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

≥The stands must be able to support over 10 kg (22 lb.).
≥

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

e.g. Surround speaker

13

5 mm (
pitch 0.8 mm (

/64z),

60 mm (2

1

/32z)

23

/64z)

Front speaker assembly/Other speaker setup options

Screw eye (not included)

Rear of the speaker

Approx. 150 mm

15

(5

/16z)

Attach the stands to
these metal screw
holes.

Speaker stand
(not included)

Plate thickness plus 7 to 10 mm

9

/32z to 25/64z)

(plus

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

STEP2 Locating

≥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.

≥The left and right speaker pairs are the same with respect to the front and surround speakers.

Locating

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1

FRONT

(L, R)

≥Place the front, center, and surround speakers at approximately the same distance from the seating position.

The angles in the diagrams are approximate.

2

SURROUND

(L, R)

Setup example

Main unit

≥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.

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 won’t cause vibration. Leave 10 cm (4q) at the rear
for ventilation.

3

CENTER

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 receiving howling from 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 supplied speakers are designed to be used close to a
television, but the picture may be affected with some televisions
and setup combinations.

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

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

Caution

≥Do not touch the netted area of the

surround speakers.

4

SUBWOOFER

Caution

≥The main unit and supplied speakers are

only to be used 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.

STEP3 Connecting speakers with the subwoofer

≥Attach the speaker-cable stickers to make connection easier.
≥The terminals of the subwoofer have high output power. Carefully connect the speaker wires.

Connecting speakers with the subwoofer

[Note]

≥Never short-circuit positive (i) and negative (j) speaker wires.
≥Be sure to connect only positive (copper) wires to positive (i) terminals and negative (silver) wires to negative (j) terminals. Incorrect

connection can damage the speakers.

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STEP4 Video connections

e

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 a VIDEO IN terminal

Television

(not included)

Back of the
main unit

VIDEO IN

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

(480P/480I)

B

P

R

VIDEO

OUT

YP

S-VIDEO

OUT

Video cable

(included)

∫ Television with an S-VIDEO IN terminal

Television

(not included)

S-VIDEO

IN

Video cable

∫

Television with COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

PR

PB

Tel ev is io n

(not included)

Y

Video cables

(not included)

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

B

P

R

(480P/480I)

VIDEO

OUT

YP

S-VIDEO

OUT

Back of the main unit

Back of the
main unit

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

(480P/480I)

B

P

R

VIDEO

OUT

YP

S-VIDEO

OUT

S-video cabl

(not included)

S-VIDEO OUT terminal

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

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals

These terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive
output and provide a purer picture than the S-VIDEO OUT
terminal. 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 20).

.

To enjoy progressive video

≥Connect to the component video input terminals on a 480P

compatible television. (Video will not be displayed correctly if
connected to an incompatible television.)

≥All Panasonic televisions that have 480P input connectors

are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have
another brand of television.

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STEP5 Radio and system connection

OPTICAL

FM ANT

IN

(75h)

AM ANT

A

LOOP

EXT

TV

VCR

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

LINE

AUDIO

AUDIO

AUX

L

R

(480P/480I)

OUT

IN

IN

YP

B

S-VIDEO

OUT

P

R

VIDEO

OUT

Radio and system connection/The remote control

Do not:

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

Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can
damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.

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

∫ Use

Aim at the sensor (‹ page 10), avoiding obstacles, at a maximum
range of 7 m (23 feet) directly in front of the unit.

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STEP7 QUICK SETUP

The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to make necessary settings.

Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television.

123 4 5 6

Select

r

SETUP
MUTING

ENTER

Register

RETURN

ENTER

SHIFT

r

DVD/CD

SHIFT

SETUP
MUTING

QUICK SETUP/Control reference guide

Turn on the
unit.

Select
“DVD/CD”.

Shows QUICK
SETUP screen.

To change these settings later

Select “QUICK SETUP” in “Others” tab (‹ page 21).

Control reference guide

See reference pages in brackets.

Power on/off

the unit.

Switch the
television’s
video input

mode.

(29)

(12, 13)

(12)

(13, 16, 17)

(10)

(18, 29)

AV SYSTEM

DIGITAL

AUX

TV/VIDEO

DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3

123

DISC 4 DISC 5

456

7809

CANCEL

SKIP

TOP MENU

TV

TUNER/BAND

ENTER

S10

SLOW/SEARCH

VCR

DVD/CD

CH

VOLUM E

MENU

(29)

Select the source

DIGITAL, AUX (29)
TUNER/BAND (22)
DVD/CD (10)

(22, 29)

Adjust the
volume.

(13, 16, 17)

ENTER

C.FOCUS

SUPER SRND

AV EFFECT
CD MODE

QUICK REPLAY

ZOOM

AUDIO

PLAY

LIST

RETURN

TV VOL

MIX 2CH

PL

SETUP

MUTING

REPEAT

PLAY MODE

SUBTITLE

(13, 29)

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL

(26) (24) (24)

SLEEP

C.S.M

(26, 27)

FL DISPLAY

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

DISPLAY

TV VOL

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL

SLEEP
C.S.M

FL DISPLAY

SHIFT

SFC

POSITION
MEMORY

PAG E

GROUP

TEST

CH SELECT

(13) (

To use functions labeled in orange:

While pressing [SHIFT], press the
corresponding button.

Follow the messages and
make the settings.

Standby/on indicator

When the unit is connected to the AC mains supply, this
indicator lights up in standby mode and goes out when the unit
is turned on.

Source select button [INPUT SELECTOR] (22)

DVD/CD#FM#AM#TV#VCR#AUX

D-IN (Digital In)#Return to DVD/CD

POWER

/I

Standby/on switch [Í/I, POWER]

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.

C.FOCUS

SUPER SRND

ZOOM

AUDIO

AV EFFECT

CD MODE

(13, 25)

MIX 2CH

PL

(24, 25)

SETUP
MUTING

(20, 27)

REPEAT

PLAY MODE

SUBTITLE

SFC

POSITION
MEMORY

(14) (14)

PAG E

GROUP

12, 14

) (15)

TEST

QUICK REPLAY

CH SELECT

(25) (14) (14)

Press to
finish QUICK
SETUP.

Digital in button [DIGITAL IN] (29)

INPUT

1 2 3 4 5

SELECTOR

V.R.S, M.R.S indicators (25)

V.R.S M.R.S

5 DISC SELECTOR

AC supply indicator [AC IN]

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

Press to exit.

#

VOLUME

PROGRESSIVE

C.S.M

DIGITAL IN

CD MODE

TUNE MODE

FM MODE MEMORY

Remote control signal sensor

DOWN

TUNING

PHONES

UP

OPEN/CLOSE

DISC EXCHANGE

DISC SKIP

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Disc Logo

DVD-RAM

DVD-Audio

DVD-Video

Indication

used in

operating

instructions

[RAM]

[JPEG]

[DVD-A] —

[DVD-V]

Remarks

Recorded using Version 1.1 of the
Video Recording Format (a unified
video recording standard).

Recorded using the DCF (Design
rule for Camera File system)
standard.

Some DVD-Audio discs contain DVD-Video content.
To play DVD-Video content, select “Play as DVD-Video” in Other Menu (‹ page 19)

—

≥Recorded with DVD-Video recorders, DVD-

Video cameras, personal computers, etc.

≥Remove TYPE 2

and 4 discs from
their cartridges
before use.

≥Recorded with Panasonic DVD-Video

recorders.

≥To play JPEG files, select “Play as Data Disc”

in Other Menu (‹ page 19).

[DVD-V]

DVD-R

Video CD

[VCD]

SVCD

CD [CD]

[WMA]

CD-R
CD-RW

§

A process that allows play on compatible equipment.

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

—

[MP3]

[JPEG]

[CD]

[VCD]

∫ Discs that cannot be played

PAL discs (except DVD-Audio), DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G,
DVD+R, iRW, DVD-RW, 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.

Panasonic DVD-R recorded and finalized
DVD-Video cameras are played as DVD-Video on this unit.

—

Conforming to IEC62107

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.

≥During HDCD play, “HDCD” lights on the unit’s display.
≥This unit can play CD-R/RW (audio recording disc) recorded with the formats on

the left. Close the sessions or finalize

≥HighMAT discs

WMA, MP3 or JPEG files only.
To play without using the HighMAT function, select “Play as Data Disc” in Other
Menu (‹ page 19).

∫ Audio format of DVDs

This unit automatically recognizes
and decodes discs with these
symbols.

§

on Panasonic DVD-Video recorders or

§

the disc after recording.

Discs that can be played/Main unit and disc caution

∫ To prevent damage

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.

∫ To clean discs

[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD[ [CD]

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

[RAM] [DVD-R]

≥Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner

(LF-K200DCA1, where available).

≥Never use cloths or cleaners for CDs, etc.

∫ Disc handling precautions

≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs (This may cause disc

warping, rendering it unusable).

≥Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing

instrument.

≥Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static

electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.

≥Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
≥Do not use the following discs:

– Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels

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

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Basic play

Basic play

Numbered

buttons

CANCEL

,

3421

ENTER

GROUP

AV SYSTEM

DIGITAL

AUX

TV/VIDEO

DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3

123

DISC 4 DISC 5

456

7809

CANCEL

SKIP

TOP MENU

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

ENTER

DISPLAY

TV VOL

SUBWOOFER

SFC

LEVEL

SLEEP

POSITION

C.S.M

MEMORY

PAG E

FL DISPLAY

GROUP

TEST

SHIFT

CH SELECT

TV

TUNER/BAND

ENTER

S10

SLOW/SEARCH

C.FOCUS

SUPER SRND

ZOOM
AUDIO

AV EFFECT
CD MODE

QUICK REPLAY

VCR

DVD/ CD

CH

VOLUME

MENU

PLAY

LIST

RETURN

TV VOL

MIX 2CH

PL

SETUP

MUTING

REPEAT

PLAY MODE

SUBTITLE

DVD/CD

VOLUME

,

1 Power on.

POWER

/I

2 Select

“DVD/CD”.

INPUT

SELECTOR

INPUT

1 2 3 4 5

SELECTOR

POWER

/I

V.R.S M.R.S

5 DISC SELECTOR

Disc select buttons/
indicators

5 Start play.

When the disc finishes playing:

If the next disc doesn’t start
playing, select the disc
(‹ page 13, Disc selection).

3 Open the drawer and place the

disc(s).

OPEN/CLOSE

OPEN/CLOSE

≥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.

4 Close the drawer.

A disc indicator lights to show the tray is in the play
position.

PROGRESSIVE

Stop

OPEN/CLOSE

DISC EXCHANGE

UP

PHONES

DISC SKIP

DOWN

Press to skip.
Press and hold to search.

PROGRESSIVE

DIGITAL IN

C.S.M

CD MODE

TUNE MODE

FM MODE MEMORY

6 Adjust the

volume.

VOLUME

TUNING

DISC SKIP

Progressive
video

Stop

Pause

Skip

Search

(during play)

Slow-motion

(during pause)

Main unit only

PROGRESSIVE

SKIP

ENTER

SLOW/SEARCH

MONO RDS PS

TUNED
MP3

ST L R PTY

DISC

PGM

SLEEP

D.MIX

PROG.

TTL GRP

WMA CSM RND
HDCD SFC SEQ
DVD-

AVRCD

The position is memorized while
“RESUME” is on the display.
≥Press [1] (play) to resume.

[DVD-V] To re vie w th e
previous chapters

(‹page 14, Position memory)

≥Press [∫] to clear the

position.

≥Press [1] (play) to start play.

[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]

[

34] :

Group skip during
play

[

21] :

Content skip during
play

≥Up to 5 steps.
≥Press [1] (play) to start play.

≥[VCD] Slow motion, forward

direction only.

DOWN

On-screen
item select

Enter number

Starting play
from a
selected
group

(while stopped)

UP

Select

ENTER

Register

[RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD]

DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3

123

DISC 4 DISC 5

456

7809

ENTER

e.g. To select 12:
[S10] ‹ [1] ‹ [2]

[VCD] with playback control

While stopped, press the
numbered buttons.

S10

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

CANCEL

≥Press [CANCEL] to cancel

the number(s).

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

PA GE

GROUP

;

Select

ENTER

Register

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≥[VCD] Forward direction only.

Frame-by­frame

(during pause)

DISC 1-5

AV SYSTEM

TV

DIGITAL

AUX

TV/VIDEO

TUNER/BAND

DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3

123

DISC 4 DISC 5

456

7809

ENTER

CANCEL

S10

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

VCR

DVD/ CD

CH

VOLUME

POWER

INPUT

SELECTOR

/I

1 2 3 4 5

5 DISC SELECTOR

V.R.S M.R.S

5 DISC SELECTOR

DIGITAL IN

CD MODE

PROGRESSIVE

C.S.M

CD MODE

TUNE MODE

FM MODE MEMORY

DISC EXCHANGE

VOLUME

DOWN

TUNING

DISC SKIP

<

OPEN/CLOSE

OPEN/CLOSE

DISC EXCHANGE

DISC SKIP

UP

PHONES

TOP MENU

FL DISPLAY

SHIFT

Disc menu

Return to
previous
screen

Main unit
display

TOP MENU

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

DISPLAY

TV VOL

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL

SLEEP
C.S.M

FL DISPLAY

SHIFT

ENTER

C.FOCUS

SFC

SUPER SRND

POSITION

ZOOM

MEMORY

AUDIO

PAG E

AV EFFECT

GROUP

CD MODE

TEST

CH SELECT

QUICK REPLAY

TOP MENU

MENU

RETURN

RETURN

FL DISPLAY

MENU

MENU

PLAY
LIST

RETURN

RETURN

TV VOL

MIX 2CH

PL

SETUP

MUTING

REPEAT

PLAY MODE

CD MODE

SUBTITLE

SUBTITLE

[DVD-A] [DVD-V]
Shows a disc top menu

[DVD-V]

Shows a disc menu

[VCD]

Shows a disc menu

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

Time display

,-.Number display

[JPEG]

When Slideshow is on:
SLIDE

,-.Number display

When Slideshow is off:
PA LY

,-.Number display

Basic play

≥The carousel moves one tray

clockwise and each
subsequent press moves it

Changing the
other discs
without
interrupting
play

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two trays in alternate
directions.

Information
screen

SUBTITLE

[CD] (CD text only)
Turns the information screen on/
off.

≥You can also select the disc

[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]

SHIFT

with 5 DISC SELECTOR
buttons on the main unit.

Disc selection

DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3

123

DISC 4 DISC 5

45

≥While the drawer is closed

Skipping to the
next disc tray

DISC SKIP

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

[Note[

Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [∫] when
you finish to preserve the unit’s motor and your television screen.

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Convenient functions

Position memory

Memorizes the position to resume play.

Zoom

Expands the letterbox picture to fit the screen.

Audio

Changes the soundtrack.

Subtitle

Changes the subtitle language.

Quick replay

Replays a scene.

Convenient functions

(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed
[JPEG]: Works with all JPEG content.)

This position is memorized even after turning off the unit, changing
the source or moving the disc out of the play position.

Press [POSITION MEMORY].

Position memorized

≥Up to 5 discs.
≥When the sixth disc is memorized, the earliest position is replaced.
≥You cannot recall the position in CD Mode (‹page 13).

When the unit is turned on, reselect “DVD/CD”, or when the disc
comes to the play position, “RESUME” displays.

Press [1] (play) to start play from that
position.

To review the previous chapters [DVD-V]

Press [1] (play) while the following message is displayed.

See below for details.

[DVD-A]

[DVD-V] (with multiple

Press [AUDIO] several times to select the

soundtrack.

[RAM] [VCD]

You can use this button to select “L”, “R” or “LR”.

[DVD-V] (Karaoke discs)

Press [21] to select “On” or “Off” for vocals.

Read the disc’s instructions for details.

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

[RAM] (On/Off only)

Press [SUBTITLE] several times

to select the subtitle language.

To clear/display the subtitles

Press [21] to select “On” or “Off”.

Page skip

Selects still pictures.

soundtracks) [RAM] [VCD]

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The beginning portions of each chapter up to the current one are played.
≥Do not press [1] (play) if you want to cancel review.

[RAM]

[DVD-V] [VCD]

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

Fine adjustments (Manual Zoom)

Press [21].
–from k1.00 to k1.60 (in 0.01 units)
–from k1.60 to k2.00 (in 0.02 units)
≥Press and hold [21] to alter faster.

(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed)

Press [QUICK REPLAY] to skip back a few

seconds.

[DVD-A]

During play or while paused

Press [SHIFT] + [PAGE].

The page changes each time you do this.

≥Press [RETURN] to go back to page 1.

Numbered

buttons

CANCEL

3421

ENTER

PAG E

SHIFT

DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3

123

DISC 4 DISC 5

456

7809

CANCEL

SKIP

TOP MENU

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

ENTER

DISPLAY

TV VOL

SUBWOOFER

SFC

LEVEL

SLEEP

POSITION

C.S.M

MEMORY

PAG E

FL DISPLAY

GROUP

TEST

SHIFT

CH SELECT

ENTER

S10

SLOW/SEARCH

C.FOCUS

SUPER SRND

ZOOM
AUDIO

AV EFFECT
CD MODE

QUICK REPLAY

CH

VOLUME

MENU

PLAY

LIST

RETURN

TV VOL

MIX 2CH

PL

SETUP

MUTING

REPEAT

PLAY MODE

SUBTITLE

REPEAT
PLAY MODE

r

REPEAT

REPEAT

PLAY MODE

SHIFT

PLAY MODE

See below for details.

Repeat play

All group, random and program play

Each time you press the button while stopped:

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

All group ([DVD-A])>Program> Random>off (Normal play)

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

[VCD]

[CD]

(There is no on-screen display.)

Program>1-DISC random >ALL-DISC random >off (Normal play)

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

To exit all group, program and random mode

Press [PLAY MODE] several times while stopped.

≥

Disable HighMAT disc play to use random and program play.
Select “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu (

≥

[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.

‹

page 19).

Repeat play

(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed
[JPEG]: Works with all JPEG content.)

During play

Press [SHIFT]i[REPEAT]
several times to select an item to
be repeated.

[RAM]: PG REPEAT>ALL REPEAT (Entire disc)>REPEAT OFF

≥

During play list play: SCENE REPEAT>PL REPEAT>REPEAT OFF

[DVD-A]: TRACK REPEAT>GROUP REPEAT§>REPEAT OFF
[DVD-V]

: CHAPTER REPEAT>TITLE REPEAT

[CD] (There is no on-screen display.)

[VCD]

TRACK REPEAT>ALL REPEAT (Entire disc)>REPEAT OFF

[MP3] (There is no on-screen display.)

[WMA]

CONTENT REPEAT>GROUP REPEAT§>

[JPEG] (There is no on-screen display.)

GROUP REPEAT

§

During all group ([DVD-A]), program and random play “ALL REPEAT”

§

>REPEAT OFF

is displayed.

§

>REPEAT OFF

REPEAT OFF

Menu

Repeat Off

All group, random and program play

∫ All group play

[DVD-A]

Press [1] (play).

∫ Random play

[VCD] [CD]

1-DISC: You can play all the items on a disc in the play position in

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

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

(There is no on-screen display.)

random order.

DISC

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

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

Press the numbered
buttons to select a title
or a group (

[DVD-A]

≥

To enter all groups, press [

≥To deselect a group, press the numbered buttons

corresponding to the group you want to clear.

[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]

21

] to select “All” and press [ENTER].

then press [ENTER]).

All Group Playback

Press PLAY to start

e.g. [DVD-V]

Random Playback

Choose a title.

Title

0 ~ 9

to select

1

to start

PLAY

PLAY

2 Press [1] (play).

≥You can play a maximum of 999 audio/picture contents in

random order.

∫ Program play (up to 24 items)

[VCD] [CD]

You can program all the items on discs.
[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
You can program all the items on a
disc in the play position.

1 [VCD] [CD]

(There is no on-screen display.)

Press [SHIFT]i
([DISC1]–[DISC5]).

e.g. [DVD-V]

Program Play

Choose a title and chapter.

TitleNo. Chapter Time

1

to select and press

ENTER

Play

Clear

Clear all

PLAY

to exit

2 Press the numbered buttons to select the

items (

e.g. [CD]

≥To select a 2-digit number

≥Repeat this step to program other items.
≥[VCD] [CD] Step 1 is unnecessary when programming tracks

≥[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]

[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] then press [ENTER]).

TUNED

MONO RDS PS

MP3

ST L R PTY
WMA CSM RND
HDCD SFC SEQ
DVD-

AVRCD

Disc No.

DISC

SLEEP

D.MIX
PROG.

PGM

TTL GRP

Track No.

Program No.

S.SRND

TRCK C.F

CHAPDTS

PL
DIGITAL

L C

LS
SRSLFE

R

e.g.To select 25: [S10]‹[2]‹[5]

[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [2]‹[5]‹[ENTER]

on the same disc.

To select an item using the cursor buttons
Press [ENTER] and [34] to select an item, then press
[ENTER] again to register. All the items in the selected disc,
title or group are selected when you select “ALL”.

3 Press [1] (play).

To add or change the program

[VCD] [CD] (Add only): Repeat steps 1 and 2.

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

Press [34] to select an item, then repeat step 2.
≥Press [SHIFT] + [PAGE] to skip 8 lines at a time.

To clear an item

[VCD] [CD] Press [CANCEL].

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

1Press [34] to select an item.
2 Press [CANCEL] (or press [3421] to select “Clear” and

press [ENTER]).

To clear the whole program

[VCD] [CD] Press [∫] so “CLEAR” is displayed.

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

Press [3421] to select “Clear all” and press [ENTER].

[Note]

≥

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

≥[VCD] [CD] Items the unit cannot find can be programmed but are

canceled during play. This is also the case if you program DVD­RAM, DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, WMA, MP3 and JPEG.

≥The program is cleared when you switch the unit to standby, select

another source, exit program mode by pressing [PLAY MODE] or
move the disc out of the play position.

[VCD] [CD] The program is retained in memory.

Times are not displayed while programming.

Convenient functions

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Using navigation menus

Playing data discs

Playing HighMATTM discs

Playing the programs

Playing a play list

See below and the following page for details.

[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
You can play JPEG files on DVD-RAM or play HighMAT discs without using
the HighMAT function (

Using navigation menus

∫ Using playback menus (except JPEG files on DVD-RAM)

‹

page 19, “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu).

1 Press [TOP MENU].
2 Press [34] to select “All”, “Audio” or

“Picture” and press [ENTER].

≥To exit the screen

Press [TOP MENU].

∫ Using navigation menus

1 Press [MENU].
2

Press
audio/picture content and press [ENTER].

[3421]

to select the group or

1 While the menu is displayed

Press [DISPLAY].

Items shown differ depending on the type of software.

2 Press [3 4] to select the sub menu and

press [ENTER].

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≥To enjoy listening to WMA/MP3 contents while showing a

JPEG image on the screen

Select a JPEG file first, and then select tracks.
(The opposite order is not effective.)

≥To exit the screen

Press [MENU].

1

2

Press
or
Press [

[TOP MENU]

[MENU]

34

.

] to move
through the tracks
and press [ENTER].

≥Press [SHIFT] + [PAGE] to

skip 10 lines at a time.

Playing HighMATTM discs

[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]

1 While stopped

Press [TOP MENU].

2 Press [3421] to select the item

following the on-screen instructions.

e.g.

New Playlist Item Long Name Display Te

Menu1

Play list2

2 PREV

Play list1

Menu3

3

RETURN

PAGE 1/3

Play list3

Menu2

NEXT

≥To change the menu background

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

≥To exit the screen

Press [∫].

Menu: Takes you to the

next menu which
shows play lists or
another menu

Play list: play starts

1

Playing the programs

[RAM]

1 Press [DIRECT

Direct Navigator

NAVIGATOR].

≥Titles appear only if you

have entered them.

≥You cannot change

program and disc titles.

2 Press [34] or the

numbered buttons
to select the program.

≥Press [SHIFT] + [PAGE] to skip 5 lines at a time.
≥To select a 2-digit number

e.g. 23: [S10] ‹ [2] ‹ [3]

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

3 Press [ENTER].

≥To exit the screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

∫ Selecting from the list

1 During play

Press [MENU].

2 Press [2] then

[34] to switch
among Playlist,
Group and
Content lists.

3

Press [1] then
[

34

] to select an item and press [ENTER].

≥Press [SHIFT] + [PAGE] to skip 10 lines at a time.

≥To exit the screen

Press [MENU].

Tips for making WMA/MP3 and JPEG discs (For CD-R, CD-RW)

≥Discs must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended

formats).

≥This unit is compatible with multi-session but if there are a lot of

sessions it takes more time for play to start. Keep the number of
sessions to a minimum to avoid this.

Naming folders and files

At the time of recording, prefix folder and
file names with 3-digit numbers in the
order you want to play them (this may not
work at times).
Files must have the extension:
“.WMA” or “.wma”
“.MP3” or “.mp3”
“.JPG”, “.jpg”, “.JPEG” or “.jpeg”

Playlist

Group

Content

Playlist

09

All By Artist

No.

1

Few times in summer

2

Less and less

3

And when I was born

4

Quatre gymnopedies

5

You've made me sad

6

I can't quit him

7

Evening glory

Wheeling spin

8

Velvet Cuppermine

9

Ziggy starfish

10

to playto select

ENTER

Content title

RETURN

to exit

Playing a play list

[RAM]

(Only when the disc contains a play list)

1 Press [PLAY LIST].
2 Press [34] or the

numbered buttons
to select the play
list.

≥Press [SHIFT] + [PAGE] to

skip 10 lines at a time.

≥To select a 2-digit number

e.g. 23: [S10] ‹ [2] ‹ [3]

3 Press [ENTER].

≥To exit the screen

Press [PLAY LIST].

[WMA]

≥You cannot play WMA files that are copy protected.

[MP3]

≥This unit is not compatible with ID3 tags.
≥Compatible sampling rate: 8, 11.02, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1

and 48 kHz.

[JPEG]

≥To view JPEG files on this unit:

– Take them on a digital camera that meets the DCF Standard

(Design rule for Camera File system) Version 1.0. Some digital
cameras have functions that are not supported by the DCF
Standard Version 1.0 like automatic picture rotation which may
render a picture un-viewable.

– Do not alter the files in any way or save them under a different

name.

≥This unit cannot display moving pictures, MOTION JPEG and other

such formats, still pictures other than JPEG (e.g. TIFF) or play
associated sound.

Using navigation menus

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Using on-screen menus

(Refer to page 10 for remote control button positions.)

1234

Using on-screen menus

DISPLAY

Press once.

(When pressed twice, the elapsed play
time indicator appears ‹ below.)

Items shown differ depending on the
type of software.

Main Menu

Program
Group
Title
Chapter
Trac k
Playlist
Content

Time

To start from a specific item

To skip incrementally or decrementally
(Time Slip)

1 Press [ENTER] twice to show Time Slip

indicator.

2Press [34] to select the time and press

[ENTER].
≥Press and hold [34] to alter faster.

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

(‹ page 14)

Select

Go to the
next menu

ENTER

Register

Return to the
previous menu

Select

ENTER

Register

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ENTER

S10

DISPLAY

Select the menu. Make the settings. Press to exit.

Still Picture

Thumbnail

Subtitle

Marker (VR)

Angle

Rotate Picture

Slideshow

To switch still pictures

To show thumbnail images

(‹ page 14)

[RAM]

To recall a marker recorded on DVD-Video
recorders

To recall a marker: [34] ‹ [ENTER]

(with multiple angles)

To select the angle

To rotate picture

To turn on/off slideshow
To change the slideshow timing (0–30 sec)

Audio

[WMA] [MP3]

To display the current bitrate or sampling
frequency

Other Settings

∫ Play Menu

(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed.
[JPEG]: Works with all JPEG content.)

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∫ Picture Menu

Picture Mode

Video Output
Mode

Transfer Mode

∫ Audio Menu

Dolby Pro
Logic II

Dialogue
Enhancer

Multi
Re-master

Normal
Cinema1: Mellows images and enhances

Cinema2: Sharpens images and enhances

Animation
Dynamic
User (Press [ENTER] to select “Picture
Adjustment”) (‹ below)

detail in dark scenes.

detail in dark scenes.

Picture Adjustment

Contrast
Brightness
Sharpness
Color
Gamma: Adjusts the brightness of dark parts.
Depth Enhancer

Reduces the rough noise in the background to
give a greater feeling of depth.
This does not work while using Cinema1 or 2
(‹ above).

≥480I (Interlace) ,------. 480P (Progressive)

If you have chosen “480P” (‹ above), select
the method of conversion for progressive
output to suit the type of material.

Auto1(normal): For viewing film material
Auto2: For viewing film material (the same as

Auto1, but able to convert 30-frame-

Video: For video material

(‹ page 24)

To make the dialogue in movies easier to hear

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

On ,------. Off

[RAM] [DVD-V]
[DVD-A] (Discs recorded with 44.1 kHz and 48

kHz only)

[VCD] [CD]

≥During 2ch output of these discs, this

≥During multi-channel output of these discs,

[WMA] [MP3] (Disc recording is other than 8
kHz, 16 kHz, 32 kHz)
This feature reproduces the higher
frequencies lost during recording to give you a
sound closer to the original.

[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [CD] (LPCM/PPCM)
1 High tempo (e.g., pop and rock)
2 Various tempos (e.g., jazz)
3 Low tempo (e.g., classical)
Other discs
1 Light effect
2 Medium effect
3 Strong effect

per-second progressive video)

(Discs recorded with 48 kHz only)

feature gives you a more natural sound by
adding the higher frequency signals not
recorded on the disc, for example, playing
DVD-Video recorded with 48 kHz at 96 kHz.
(Sampling frequency ‹ page 34)

this feature reproduces the frequencies lost
during recording to give you a sound closer
to the original.

1 > 2 > 3 > Off
^----------------------------}

∫ Display Menu

Information

Subtitle Position

Subtitle Brightness

4:3 Aspect

Just Fit Zoom

Manual Zoom

Bitrate Display

GUI See-through

GUI Brightness

On ,------. Off
([JPEG]: Off, Date, Details)

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: Horizontally 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 all images to fill the

screen.
If your television has a similar feature,
use it instead for a better effect.

To select the appropriate screen size
to fit your TV screen

To zoom in and out manually

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

On ,------. Off
On ,------. Off

s3 to r3

∫ Other Menu

Play as DVD-Video

or

Play as DVD-Audio

Play as DVD-VR,
Play as HighMAT

or

Play as Data Disc

Signal type/data

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

Example:

3/2 .1ch

While stopped
≥Select “Play as DVD-Video” to play

DVD-Video contents of DVD-Audio.

While stopped
≥Select “Play as Data Disc” to play

JPEG files on DVD-RAM or to play a
HighMAT disc without using the
HighMAT function.

.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

Using on-screen menus

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Changing the player settings

(Refer to page 10 for remote control button positions.)

1234 5

SHIFT

SETUP

MUTING

r

Shows Setup menu. Select the tab. Select the item. Make the settings. Press to exit.

Setup

Tab

Disc
Video
Audio
Display
Others

to select and press

∫ “Disc” tab

Audio

Choose the audio language.

Changing the player settings

Subtitle

Choose the subtitle language.

Menus

Choose the language for disc menus.

Ratings

Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video
play.

≥Follow the on-screen instructions.

§1

The original language designated on the disc is selected.

§2

Input a code number referring to the table on page 34.

Item

Audio
Subtitle
Menus

Ratings

ENTER

ENTER

Select

Go right

Select

ENTER

Register

ENTER

Select

Register

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ENTER

S10

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

English

Automatic

English

Level 8

RETURN

Setting

to exit

≥English

≥Automatic

≥French ≥Spanish ≥Original

§3

≥English ≥French ≥Spanish ≥Other¢¢¢¢

≥English ≥French ≥Spanish ≥Other¢¢¢¢

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

§1

≥Other¢¢¢¢

§2

≥Changing the menu language from QUICK SETUP also changes this setting.

Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected)

≥8 No Limit

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

Changing ratings (When level 0–7 is selected)

≥Unlock Player ≥Change Password ≥Change Level ≥Temporary Unlock

§3

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

§2

§2

SHIFT

r

SETUP
MUTING

∫ “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.

≥4:3 Pan&Scan

: Regular aspect television (4:3)
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

≥20ms ≥40ms ≥60ms ≥80ms ≥ 100ms

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

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

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

: When connected through VIDEO OUT or S VIDEO OUT

B/PR)

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∫ “Audio” tab

Dynamic Range Compression

Audio during Search

Speaker Setting (‹ below)

Set the delay time for your center and
surround speakers.

∫“Display” tab

Menu Language

On-Screen Messages

∫ “Others” tab

FL Dimmer

≥Off
≥On: Adjust for clarity even when the volume is low through compressing the range of the lowest

sound level and the highest sound level. Convenient for late night viewing. (Only works with
Dolby Digital)

≥On
≥Off

≥Center: 0.0
≥Surround (L/R): 0.0

≥English ≥ Français ≥Español

≥On ≥ Off

≥Bright ≥Dim
≥

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

(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.

1 Press [34] to select the delay time box and press [ENTER].
2 Press [34] to adjust the delay time and press [ENTER].

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

Changing the player settings

a Center speaker

b Surround speaker

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 and PANORAMA are the same as those

for Dolby Digital.

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The radio

N
C

D

G

Numbered

buttons

ENTER

AV SYSTEM

DIGITAL

TV/VIDEO

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CANCEL

SKIP

TOP MENU

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

DISPLAY

TV VOL

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL

SLEEP

POSITION

C.S.M

MEMORY

FL DISPLAY

GROUP

SHIFT

CH SELECT

AUX

ENTER

ENTER

SFC

PAG E

TEST

TV

TUNER/BAND

DVD/ CD

VOLUME

S10

SLOW/SEARCH

MENU

RETURN

TV VOL

C.FOCUS

MIX 2CH

SUPER SRND

ZOOM

SETUP

AUDIO

MUTING

AV EFFECT

CD MODE

PLAY MODE

QUICK REPLAY

SUBTITLE

VCR

TUNER/BAND

W CH

CH

X CH

PLAY

LIST

PL

REPEAT

The radio

Automatic presetting Selecting the preset channels

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

Main unit only

1

Press

[INPUT SELECTOR]

“AM”

.

to select “FM” or

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

Each time you press the button: MANUAL()PRESET

3 Press [X TUNING] or [TUNING W] to tune

to the lowest frequency (FM: 87.9 or 87.5,
AM: 520).

4 Press and hold [MEMORY].

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

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

station to be set is then played.

INPUT SELECTOR

INPUT

1 2 3 4 5

SELECTOR

POWER

/I

V.R.S M.R.S

5 DISC SELECTOR

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

“AM”.

2 Press the numbered buttons to select the

channel.

Alternatively, press [XCH] or [WCH].

To select a 2-digit number

e.g. 12: [S10] ‹ [1] ‹ [2]

TUNED
MP3
WMA CSM RND
HDCD SFC SEQ
DVD-

When a stereo FM broadcast is being received.

∫ If noise is excessive in FM

Main unit only

Press [FM MODE] to display
“MONO”.

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

MONO RDS PS

ST L R PTY

DISC

SLEEP

D.MIX
PROG.

PGM

AVRCD

TTL GRP

TUNED

MONO RDS PS

MP3

ST L R PTY

WMA CSM RND
JPEG SFC
DVD-

AVRCD

SEQ
PGM

TUNE MODE

DIGITAL IN

C.S.M

FM MODE

DISC

PROGRESSIVE

CD MODE

TUNE MODE

FM MODE MEMORY

MEMORY

VOLUME

DOWN

TUNING

X TUNING W

S.SR
TRCK
CHAP

PL
DI

MONO RDS PS

TUNED

MP3

ST L R PTY
WMA CSM RND
JPEG SFC
DVD-

AVRCD

SEQ
PGM

DISC

OPEN/CLOSE

DISC EXCHANGE

UP

PHONES

DISC SKIP

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Manual tuning

R
K
P
P
D

Main unit only

∫ FM frequency step

Main unit only

You can change the FM step. 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 [INPUT SELECTOR] to select “FM”

or “AM”.

2 Press [TUNE MODE] to select “MANUAL”.
3 Press [X TUNING] or [TUNING W] to

select the frequency.

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

Presetting the channels one by one

1 Tune to the station (‹ above).
2 Press [ENTER].
3

While “PGM” is flashing on the display

Press the numbered buttons to select a
channel.

Alternatively, press [X CH] or [W CH], then press [ENTER].

RDS PS
PTY

DISC

SLEEP

RND

D.MIX

SEQ

PROG.

PGM

TTL GRP

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

S.S
TRC
CHA

1 Press [INPUT SELECTOR] to select “FM”.
2 Press and hold [INPUT 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 the above steps.

[Note]

Any FM/AM frequencies preset in channels will be changed by this
procedure. Preset them again.

The radio

Optional antenna connections

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.

(75h)

LOOP

OPTICAL

IN

L

EXT

R

TV

VCR

AUDIO

AUX

IN

AUDIO

LINE

OUT

IN

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

(480P/480I)

YP

B

P

S-VIDEO

OUT

R

VIDEO

OUT

FM ANT

AM ANT

A

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Sound field and sound quality

E

G

M

O

C.F

SFC

SHIFT

AV SYSTEM

DIGITAL

AUX

TV/VIDEO

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CANCEL

SKIP

TOP MENU

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

ENTER

DISPLAY

TV VOL

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL

SFC

SLEEP

POSITION

C.S.M

MEMORY

PAG E

FL DISPLAY

GROUP

TEST

SHIFT

CH SELECT

TV

TUNER/BAND

ENTER

S10

SLOW/SEARCH

C.FOCUS

SUPER SRND

ZOOM

AUDIO

AV EFFECT
CD MODE

QUICK REPLAY

VCR

DVD/ CD

CH

VOLUME

MENU

PLAY

LIST

RETURN

TV VOL

MIX 2CH

PL

SETUP

MUTING

REPEAT

PLAY MODE

SUBTITLE

PL

C. FOCUS
SUPER SRND

SFC

Sound Field Control

Changes the sound quality.

C.FOCUS

SUPER SRND

Super Surround

Adds surround effects to stereo sound.

SHIFT

C.FOCUS

SUPER SRND

r

MIX 2CH

PL

Center Focus

For clearer dialogues.

Dolby Pro Logic II

Changes stereo sound to surround sound.

[Note]

≥When connected with headphones, the following sound field systems cannot be

used. (Excluding Sound Field Control)

≥You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these sound field

systems are used with some sources. If this occurs, turn the sound field system
off.

See below for details.

Sound Field Control

Press [SFC].

Each time you press the button:

Sound field and sound quality

FLAT: Cancel (no effect is added)

(factory preset).

HEAVY: Adds punch to rock.
CLEAR: Clarifies higher sounds.
SOFT: For background music.
DISCO: Reverberates sound to make you feel like you are in a disc
LIVE: Makes vocals more alive.
HALL: Expands sound to make you feel like you are in a hall.

To check the current setting

Press [SFC].

TUNED

MONO RDS PS

MP3

ST L R PTY
WMA CSM RND
JPEG SFC
DVD-

AVRCD

Super Surround

Press [SUPER SRND].

Each time you press the button:

MUSIC: Adds surround effects to stereo

MOVIE: Use this mode when playing

PA RT Y: Sound is in stereo regardless of the direction you are facing.
OFF: Cancel

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

≥Super Surround does not work when playing a DVD recorded with

≥When Super Surround is on, Dolby Pro Logic II (‹ right) turns off.

sources.

movie software.

surround effect (‹ page 25, Speaker level adjustments).

Dolby Digital or DTS.

SEQ
PGM

S.SRND

TRCK C.F

CHAP DTS

PL

DIGITAL

DISC

L C

LS
SRSLFE

TTL

R

SLE

Center Focus

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

You can make the sound of the center speaker seem

D.
PR

like it is coming from within the television.

Press [SHIFT]i[C. FOCUS].

S.SRND
TRCK C.F
CHAP DTS

o

.

CENTER FOCUS ON,------.CENTER FOCUS OFF

≥

This does not work when Super Surround is turned on.

≥

This will also work when Dolby Pro Logic

PL
DIGITAL

LLC

LS
SRSLFE

R

II

is turned on.

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 any stereo program material, 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.
PANORAMA: Sound is spread out more so you feel like you are

surrounded by music.

S.SRND
TRCK C.F
CHAP DTS

PL

DIGITAL

L C

LS
SRSLFE

R

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DIGITAL

AUX

TV/VIDEO

TUNER/BAND

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ENTER

CANCEL

SKIP

S10

SLOW/SEARCH

DVD/ CD

CH

VOLUME

DVD/CD

VOLUME

SHIFT

SHIFT

r

r

AV EFFECT

CD MODE

MIX 2CH

PL

Multi Rear Surround (MRS),
Virtual Rear Surround (VRS)

Enhancing rear surround effects.

Down-mixing

Down-mixes multi-channel signals to 2 channels.

SFC

PAG E

GROUP

TEST

ENTER

SUPER SRND

AV EFFECT

QUICK REPLAY

C.FOCUS

ZOOM
AUDIO

CD MODE

MENU

PLAY

LIST

RETURN

TV VOL

MIX 2CH

PL

SETUP

MUTING

REPEAT

PLAY MODE

SUBTITLE

MIX 2CH

AV EFFECT

3421

SHIFT

TOP MENU

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

DISPLAY

TV VOL

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL

SLEEP

C.S.M

FL DISPLAY

SHIFT

POSITION
MEMORY

CH SELECT

TEST

CH SELECT

Multi Rear Surround (MRS),
Virtual Rear Surround (VRS)

∫ Multi Rear Surround (MRS)

This mode makes it seem like sound is coming
from multiple rear surround speakers when
connected with surround speakers.

Virtual speakers

∫ Virtual Rear Surround (VRS)

This mode is u
surround speakers near the front speakers
due to the layout of your room.
This mode makes it seem like the sound
from the surround speakers is coming from
behind

seful if you have to place your

you.

Virtual speakers

1 Press and hold

[SHIFT]i[AV EFFECT] to select MRS
mode or VRS mode.

MRS,------.VRS
≥The indicator on the main unit lights.

2 Press [SHIFT]i[AV EFFECT].

MRS 1 (Normal) > MRS 2 (Enhanced) > MRS OFF

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

or

VRS 1 (Normal) > VRS 2 (Enhanced) > VRS OFF

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

Down-mixing

You can output the down-mixed 2 channel signals when necessary (e.g.
when you intend to record 5.1 ch sound on other recording equipment).

Press [SHIFT]i[MIX 2CH].

TUNED

MONO RDS PS

MP3

ST L R PTY

DISC

AVRCD

SLEEP

D.MIX
PROG.

PGM

TTL GRP

WMA CSM RND
HDCD SFC SEQ
DVD-

MIX 2CH ON,------.MIX 2CH OFF

[Note]

When “D.MIX” flashes on the display, the disc contains multiple­channel signals that cannot be down-mixed. [DVD-A]

S.SRND
TRCK C.F
CHAPDTS

PL
DIGITAL

L C

R
LS
SRSLFE

SHIFT

TEST

CH SELECT

r

See below for details.

Speaker level adjustments

This is one of the ways to get appropriate surround effects.
Adjust the speaker level to the same level as the front speakers.

Preparation

Press [DVD/CD].

1 While stopped

Press [SHIFT]i[TEST] to output a test
signal.

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

2 Press [VOLUME, r] or [s] to set the

volume level normally used for listening.

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

adjust the speaker level for each speaker.

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

≥To adjust the balance of the front speakers

While outputting the test signal, press [21].

To stop the test signal

Press [SHIFT]i[TEST] again.

[Note]

There is no output from SW (subwoofer) channel.

∫ To adjust speaker level during play

(Effective when playing multi-channel audio or Dolby Pro Logic II is on.)

1 Press [CH SELECT] to select the speaker.

L #C #R #RS #LS #SW

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

SW: Subwoofer

≥You can adjust SW only if the disc includes a subwoofer

channel.

≥SW does not appear on the display and is not adjustable

when Dolby Pro Logic II is turned on.

≥S appears instead of RS and LS on the display when

“MUSIC” or “MOVIE” is selected with Super Surround
(‹page 24). In this case, you can adjust both surround
speaker level at the same time.
S:

`

6 dB to +6 dB

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

adjust the speaker level for each speaker.

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

≥To adjust the balance of the front speakers

During play, press [21].

Speaker level adjustments

Sound field and sound quality

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Sound field and sound quality

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL

C.S.M

AV SYSTEM

DIGITAL

AUX

TV/VIDEO

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CANCEL

SKIP

TOP MENU

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

ENTER

DISPLAY

TV VOL

SUBWOOFER

SFC

LEVEL

SLEEP

POSITION

C.S.M

MEMORY

PAG E

FL DISPLAY

GROUP

TEST

SHIFT

CH SELECT

TV

TUNER/BAND

ENTER

S10

SLOW/SEARCH

C.FOCUS

SUPER SRND

ZOOM

AUDIO

AV EFFECT

CD MODE

QUICK REPLAY

VCR

DVD/ CD

CH

VOLUME

MENU

PLAY

LIST

RETURN

TV VOL

MIX 2CH

PL

SETUP

MUTING

REPEAT

PLAY MODE

SUBTITLE

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL

SLEEP

C.S.M

See below for details.

Subwoofer level

Adjusts the amount of bass.

Custom Sound Memory

Stores up to 30 sound settings (one setting per
disc).

Subwoofer level

Press [SUBWOOFER LEVEL].

SUB W 1>SUB W 2>SUB W 3>SUB W 4 (factory preset)

Sound field and sound quality

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

TUNED

MONO RDS PS

MP3

ST L R PTY

DISC

AVRCD

SLEEP

D.MIX
PROG.

PGM

TTL GRP

WMA CSM RND
HDCD SFC SEQ
DVD-

S.SRND

TRCK C.F

CHAPDTS

PL
DIGITAL

L C

LS
SRSLFE

R

Custom Sound Memory

[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD]

Available sound setting:

Dolby Pro Logic II
Control, Super Surround

After making the sound field or sound quality settings

Press and hold [C.S.M].

TUNED

MONO RDS PS

MP3

ST L R PTY
WMA CSM RND
JPEG SFC
DVD-

AVRCD

∫ Recall the settings

The unit recalls the settings when you play the disc again.

≥The settings are replaced if you change them.
≥When you store settings for the 31st disc, the settings for the

earliest disc are cleared.

≥Press [C.S.M] while “CSM” is displayed to cancel the sound setting

for the disc.

≥Press [C.S.M] while “CSM” is out to recall the sound setting for the

disc.

, Subwoofer level, Center Focus, Sound Field

DISC

SEQ
PGM

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Other functions

SLEEP

SHIFT

AV SYSTEM

DIGITAL

AUX

TV/VIDEO

DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3

123

DISC 4 DISC 5

456

7809

CANCEL

SKIP

TOP MENU

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

ENTER

DISPLAY

TV VOL

SUBWOOFER

SFC

LEVEL

SLEEP

POSITION

C.S.M

MEMORY

PAG E

FL DISPLAY

GROUP

TEST

SHIFT

CH SELECT

TV

TUNER/BAND

ENTER

S10

SLOW/SEARCH

C.FOCUS

SUPER SRND

ZOOM

AUDIO

AV EFFECT

CD MODE

QUICK REPLAY

VCR

DVD/ CD

CH

VOLUME

MENU

PLAY
LIST

RETURN

TV VOL

MIX 2CH

PL

SETUP

MUTING

REPEAT

PLAY MODE

SUBTITLE

VOLUME

MUTING

SHIFT

SLEEP

C.S.M

r

SETUP

MUTING

See below for details.

Sleep timer

Turns the unit off after a set time.

Muting

Other functions

Sleep timer

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

RDS PS
PTY

DISC

SLEEP

RND
SEQ
PGM

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

^""""" OFF(_ SLEEP 120(__}

To cancel the timer

Press [SHIFT]i[SLEEP] to select “OFF”.

To confirm the remaining time

Press [SHIFT]i[SLEEP] again.

To change the setting

Repeat the procedure from the beginning.

D.MIX
PROG.

TTL GRP

Muting

Press [MUTING].

“MUTING” flashes on the unit’s display.

MONO RDS PS

TUNED
MP3

ST L R PTY

DISC

AVRCD

SLEEP

D.MIX

SEQ

PROG.

PGM

TTL GRP

WMA CSMCSM RND
JPEG SFC
DVD-

To cancel

≥Press [MUTING] again or reduce the volume to minimum (–– dB),

then raise it to the required level.

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

S.SRNDS.SRND

TRCK C.F

CHAPDTS

PL
DIGITAL

R

L C

LS
SRSLFE

Using headphones

1 Reduce the volume and connect the

headphones (not included).

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

VOLUME

OPEN/CLOSE

VOLUME

POWER

INPUT

SELECTOR

/I

1 2 3 4 5

V.R.S M.R.S

5 DISC SELECTOR

PROGRESSIVE

DIGITAL IN

C.S.M

CD MODE

TUNE MODE

FM MODE MEMORY

TUNING

DISC EXCHANGE

DISC SKIP

DOWN

UP

PHONES

2 Adjust headphone volume with

[VOLUME].

≥Audio is automatically switched to stereo (2-channel).

[Note]

Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to prevent hearing
damage.

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Operating other equipment

∫ Connection example

(75h)

LOOP

EXT

PLAY OUT

OPTICAL

IN

L

R

AUX

L

R

L

R

VCR

AUDIO

IN

REC IN

TV

AUDIO

IN

LINE

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

(480P/480I)

YP

B

S-VIDEO

OUT

P

R

VIDEO

OUT

FM ANT

AM ANT

A

Operating other equipment

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Operating the television and the video cassette recorder

You can use the remote control to operate a Panasonic television or
a video cassette recorder. Connect your equipment referring to
“Connection example” (‹ page 28).

[Note]

The remote control may not work properly with some models.

.

Television

Preparation

≥Face the remote control at the unit and press [TV] to light up the

button.

≥Face the remote control at the television for the following

operations.

Turning the television on/off

Press [Í AV SYSTEM].

Switching the television’s video input mode

Press [TV/VIDEO].

Changing channels

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

televisions manufactured by other companies.

Adjusting the volume

Press [TV VOLs] or [TV VOLr].

Video cassette recorder

Preparation

≥Change the video input mode on the television (“VIDEO 2” in the

example).

≥Face the remote control at the unit and press [VCR] to light up the

button.

≥Face the remote control at the video cassette recorder for the

following operations.

Turning the video cassette recorder on/off

Press [Í AV SYSTEM].

Play, pause and stop

Press [1] (play), [;] or [∫].

Fast forward and rewind

Press [6] or [5].

Connecting a laser disc or record player

Connect instead of a video cassette recorder (‹ page 28) and
select “VCR” as the source.

≥We recommend using a record player with a built-in phono

equalizer. If your player doesn’t have a built-in equalizer, connect it
first to a separate equalizer and then to the unit.

Changing the remote control code

This remote control can also operate some other brands of televisions
and video cassette recorders. Change the code to operate such
equipment (

Face the remote control at the equipment.

While pressing [TV] or [VCR]

‹

below).

Press a numbered button to enter the first digit, and then
the second digit.

The remote control outputs the on/off signal. If the code is correct,
the equipment turns on or off. If it doesn’t, try entering another code.

[Note]

Reenter the codes after you change the batteries.

Operating the tape deck or satellite
receiver

Listening to the tape deck

Press [AUX] to select “AUX” as the source.

Recording to the tape deck

1 Press [DVD/CD] to select “DVD/CD”.

or

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

2 Start recording and play.

Listening to the the surround signals from a satellite
receiver

This unit can decode the surround signals received through satellite
broadcasts. Refer to your satellite receiver’s operating instructions
for details.

Press [SHIFT] + [DIGITAL] to select “D-IN” (Digital In) as
the source.

≥Main unit: Press [DIGITAL IN].

Television code list

Panasonic: 01, 02, 26
Sony: 04
Fisher: 14
G-E: 02, 03, 07, 09
Gold Star: 07, 15
Hitachi: 05, 07
JVC: 12
LXI: 03, 06, 07, 10,

14, 15

Magnavox: 06, 07, 11, 15,

22
Mitsubishi: 07, 15, 16, 21
NEC: 07, 15

Philco: 06, 07
Philips: 06
Pioneer: 02, 10, 19
Quasar: 02
RCA: 03, 07, 09, 13,

23, 24, 25
Sanyo: 14
Sharp: 08, 21
Sylvania: 06, 07, 15
Symphonic: 17
Toshiba: 10, 21
Zenith: 18, 20

Operating other equipment

Video cassette recorder code list

Panasonic: 01, 02, 09, 33
Sony: 05, 06, 07, 35,

36, 37

Fisher: 13, 14, 15, 18,

34
Funai: 08, 30
G-E: 02, 03, 11
Gold Star: 27
Hitachi: 09, 10, 11
JVC: 19, 25, 31, 38,

39, 40
LXI: 10, 13, 14, 15,

18, 27, 30
Magnavox: 02, 09, 12
Mitsubishi: 21, 22, 28, 29

NEC: 19, 25, 31, 38
Philco: 02, 09, 12, 30
Philips: 02, 09, 12
Pioneer: 09
Quasar: 01, 02, 09, 33
RCA: 02, 03, 04, 09,

Sanyo: 14, 18, 34
Sharp: 16, 17
Shintom: 32
Sylvania: 02, 09, 12, 30
Symphonic: 30
Toshiba: 23, 24
Zenith: 20

10, 11, 12, 23,
24, 26

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Specifications

AMPLIFIER SECTION

RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode

Front Ch 170 W per channel (6 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD
Surround Ch 70 W per channel (4 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD
Center Ch 260 W per channel (4 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD
Subwoofer Ch 260 W per channel (4 ≠), 100 Hz, 10 % THD
Total RMS Dolby Digital mode power 1000 W

FTC Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode

Front Ch 100 W per channel (6 ≠), 120 Hz –20 kHz, 1 % THD
Surround Ch 45 W per channel (4 ≠), 120 Hz–20 kHz, 1 % THD
Center Ch 140 W per channel (4 ≠), 120 Hz –20 kHz, 1 % THD
Subwoofer Ch 150 W per channel (4 ≠), 45 Hz –120 Hz, 1 % THD
Total FTC Dolby Digital mode power 580 W

FM/AM TUNER, TERMINALS SECTION

Preset station FM 15 stations

AM/MW 15 stations

Frequency Modulation (FM) 87.9–107.9 MHz (200-kHz step)

Sensitivity 2.5 µV (IHF)
S/N 26 dB 2.2 µV
Antenna terminals 75 ≠ (unbalance)

Amplitude Modulation (AM/MW)

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

Digital audio input

Optical digital input Optical terminal (1 system)
Sampling frequency 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

Phone jack

Terminal Stereo, 3.5 mm (

87.5– 108.0 MHz (100-kHz step)

1

Specifications

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SUBWOOFER SECTION

[Active\subwoofer\SB-WA920]

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

Woofer 20 cm (7

7

/8z) Cone type

Output sound pressure 84 dB/W (1.0 m)
Frequency range 34 Hz–220 Hz (j16 dB)

38 Hz– 190 Hz (j10 dB)

Dimensions (WtHtD) 285k418k475 mm

7

(11

/32zk1615/32zk1811/16z)

Mass 15 kg (33 lb.)

SPEAKER SECTION

[Front\speakers\SB-PF920]

Typ e 2 way, 3 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Speaker unit(s) Impedance 6 ≠

1. Woofer 6.5 cm (2

2. Woofer 6.5 cm (2

3. Tweeter 6 cm (2

3

/8z) Ring shaped dome type

Input power (IEC) 170 W
Output sound pressure 83 dB/W (1.0 m)

Cross over frequency 7 kHz

Frequency range 92 Hz– 50 kHz (j16 dB)

110 Hz– 45 kHz (j10 dB)

Dimensions (WtHtD) 240k1138 (Max)/678 (Min)k240 mm

7

[9

/16zk4413/16z (Max)/2611/16z (Min)k97/16z]

Speaker height adjustment range: 1138–968 mm (44

796–625 mm (31

[However, the height of the stand is fixed at 678 mm (26

Mass 4.1 kg (9 lb.)

1

/2z) Cone type

1

/2z) Cone type

§

(Max)

13

/16z–381/8z)

11

/32z–2419/32z)

11

/16z).]

GENERAL

Power sup ply AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power consumption Main unit 26 W

Dimensions (WtHtD) 430k68k432 mm

Mass Main unit 4.1 kg (9.0 Ib.)
Operating temperature range r5 to r35
Operating humidity range 5 to 90

Power consumption in standby mode 0.5 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 digital spectrum analyzer.

Subwoofer 390 W

(1

615/16zk

211/16zk17z

oC (r41 to r95 oF)

% RH (no condensation)

)

[Surround\speakers\SB-PS920]

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

1. Woofer 6.5 cm (2

2. Tweeter 6 cm (2

3

/8z) Ring shaped dome type

1

/2z) Cone type

Input power (IEC) 70 W (Max)
Output sound pressure 80 dB/W (1.0 m)

Cross over frequency 5 kHz

Frequency range 95 Hz– 50 kHz (j16 dB)

110 Hz– 45 kHz (j10 dB)

Dimensions (WtHtD) 160k224k107 mm

5

(6

/16zk813/16zk47/32z)

Mass 1.5 kg (3.3 lb.)

[Center\speaker\SB-PC920]

Typ e 2 way, 3 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Speaker unit(s) Impedance 4 ≠

1. Woofer 6.5 cm (2

2. Woofer 6.5 cm (2

3. Tweeter 6 cm (2

3

/8z) Ring shaped dome type

Input power (IEC) 270 W

1

/2z) Cone type

1

/2z) Cone type

§

(Max)

Output sound pressure 82 dB/W (1.0 m)

Cross over frequency 5 kHz

Frequency range 110 Hz– 50 kHz (j16 dB)

140 Hz– 45 kHz (j10 dB)

Dimensions (WtHtD) 320k97k93 mm

19

(12

/32zk313/16zk321/32z)

Mass 1.5 kg (3.3 lb.)

Specifications

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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 remedies indicated in the chart
do not solve the problem, refer to the “Customer Services Directory” on page 35 if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to the “Product Information on
page 34 if you reside in Canada.

Power Page

No power. ≥Insert the AC power supply cord and system cable securely. 9

The unit is automatically
switched to the standby mode.

Unresponsive or inoperable function

No response when any buttons
pressed.

No response when remote
control buttons pressed.

Cannot play DVDs. ≥CD Mode is on. Press [CD MODE] to turn CD Mode off. 13
No picture or sound. ≥Check the video or audio connection.

You have forgotten your ratings
password.

Reset all the settings to Factory
Preset.

≥Sleep timer activated. 27

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

The unit may not be operating properly due to lightning, static electricity or some other external

factor.

Turn the unit off and then back to ON. Alternatively, turn the unit off, disconnect the AC

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.
≥Point the remote control at the remote control sensor and operate.

≥Check the power or input setting of the connected equipment.
≥Check that the DVD-RAM has something recorded on it.

≥While stopped and “DVD/CD” is the source, press and hold [∫] 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.

11
—

—

10

7–9, 28

—
—

—

9
9

Specific operation undesirable or unexpected

It takes time before play starts.

[MP3]

Folders deeper than the eighth
layer on a data CD are not
displayed correctly.

[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]

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

Programmed items are not
played. [DVD-V]

Troubleshooting guide

The on-screen menu shows “2”
as a soundtrack option when
[AUDIO] is pressed, but the
audio does not change. [DVD-A]

Play restarts from the beginning
of the track when soundtrack is
changed. [DVD-A]

≥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. —

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

≥Even if a second soundtrack isn’t recorded, two numbers will normally be shown. —

≥This is normal on DVD-Audio. —

Subtitle

Subtitle position is wrong. ≥Adjust the position. (“Subtitle Position” in Display Menu) 19
No subtitles. ≥Display the subtitles. 14

The subtitles overlap closed
captions recorded on discs.

≥Clear the subtitles. 14

Marker

Cannot add markers. ≥You cannot add markers with DVD-RAM.

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

—

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A-B repeat

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

A-B repeat is automatically
canceled.

≥A-B repeat is canceled when you press [QUICK REPLAY].

Sound abnormal or improper

Sound distorted. ≥Noise may occur when playing WMA files. —
Effects do not work. ≥Some audio effects do not work or have less effect with some discs.

Humming heard during play. ≥An AC power supply cord or fluorescent light is near the subwoofer. Keep other appliances and

≥Multi Re-master and Dolby Pro Logic II do not work if you have changed the play speed.

cables away from the subwoofer.

—

—
—

—

Menus Page

The Setup menu cannot be
accessed.

≥Select “DVD/CD” as the source.
≥Cancel all group, program and random play.

—

15

Picture abnormal or un-viewable

Picture distorted. ≥Ensure that the unit is connected directly to the television, and is not connected through a video

cassette recorder.

Picture size doesn’t fit the
screen.

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

Auto zoom function does not
work well.

The picture on the television
disappears or stripes appear on
the screen.

≥Change “TV Aspect” in “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.
≥The images on PAL system DVD-Audio are compressed for display. They may also appear

vertically stretched.

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

≥Turn off TV’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.

≥Mobile telephone chargers can cause some disturbance.
≥If you are using a TV indoor antenna, change to an outdoor antenna.
≥The television antenna wire is too close to the unit. Separate the antenna wire of the television

from the unit.

8

20
19

14

—

14
19
19

—

14

—

—

23

—

Progressive video

There is ghosting when
progressive output is on.

Pictures not in progressive
output.

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

≥Change “Video Output Mode” in Picture Menu to “480I”. This problem is caused by the editing

method or material used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlace output.

≥Press [PROGRESSIVE] on the main unit so “PROG.” is displayed. Or select “480P” in “Video

Output Mode” in Picture Menu.

≥If the unit is connected to the television through VIDEO OUT or S-VIDEO OUT output will be

interlace.

19

12, 19

8

Listening to the radio

Noise is heard.
“ST” flickers or doesn’t light.
Sound is distorted.

≥Adjust the position of the FM or AM antenna.
≥

Television operation

Unit displays

Television displays

Troubleshooting guide

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Product service

Glossary

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:

In the U.S.A., refer to “Customer Services Directory” on page 35.
In Canada, 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.

Maintenance

Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth.

≥Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.
≥Before using chemically treated cloth, carefully read the

instructions that came with the cloth.

Before moving the unit, ensure the disc trays are empty.

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

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.

I/P/B

MPEG 2, the video compression standard adopted for use with
DVD-Video, codes frames using these 3 picture types.
I: Intra coded picture

This picture has the best quality and is the best to use when
adjusting the picture.

P: Predictive coded picture

This picture is calculated based on past I or P-pictures.

B: Bidirectionally-predictive coded picture

This picture is calculated by comparing past and future I and
P-pictures so it has the lowest volume of information.

Linear PCM (pulse code modulation)

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

Playback control (PBC)

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

Product service/Maintenance/Glossary

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Abkhazian: 6566
Afar: 6565
Afrikaans: 6570
Albanian: 8381
Ameharic: 6577
Arabic: 6582
Armenian: 7289
Assamese: 6583
Aymara: 6588
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

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.

Lithuanian: 7684
Macedonian: 7775

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.)

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America

One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

Panasonic Audio Products Limited Warranty

Limited Warranty Coverage

If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship,
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively
referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below,
which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a)
repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a
refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.

Product or Part Name Parts Labor

Audio Products (except items listed
below)

All Audio Racks (cabinets) Thirty (30)

Stand Alone Speakers, Subwoofer
Speakers

USB Reader-Writer, Personal Computer
Card Adapters
(in exchange for defective item)

Accessories: Headphones, Cartridges,
Microphones, Adapters

Rechargeable Batteries, DVD-R/-RAM
Discs (in exchange for defective item)

SD Memory Cards, Rechargeable Battery
Packs (in exchange for defective item)

During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts”
warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must carry-in or mail-in your product
during the warranty period. If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they are not
warranted. This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United
States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new
product which was not sold “as is”. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original
purchase date is required for warranty service.

One (1) year One (1) year

days

Three (3) years Three (3) years

One (1) year Not Applicable

Ninety (90)

days

Ten (10) days Not Applicable

Ninety (90)

days

Not Applicable

Ninety (90)

days

Not Applicable

Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto
Rico, Inc.

Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

Carry-In or Mail-In Service

For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-211-PANA (1-800-211-7262)
or visit Panasonic web site: http://www.panasonic.com
For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales Company (787)-750-4300 or fax
(787)-768-2910.

Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions

This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and
DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO
DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by
products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse,
abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up
adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line
surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office,
restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product, service by anyone other than a
Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of
God.

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED
WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR
ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes

damages for lost time, travel to and from the servicer, loss of media or images, data or other
memory content. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.) ALL

EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages,
or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary
from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty
period, you may contact your dealer or Ser vicenter. If the problem is not handled to your
satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses
listed for the warrantor.

PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY
ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

Customer Services Directory

Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Servicenter; purchase Parts and
Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at:

http://www.panasonic.com/support

or, contact us via the web at:

http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-211-PANA (7262),
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST.

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-8855

Accessory Purchases

Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at:

http://www.pasc.panasonic.com

or, send your request by E-mail to:

[email protected]

You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday – Friday 9 am to 8 pm, EST.)
Panasonic Services Company
20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605-1277

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.)

Service in Puerto Rico

Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company
Factory Servicenter:
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Phone [phone], Fax [phone]

F1003

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Listening caution

EST. 1924

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.

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.
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.

User memo:

DATE OF PURCHASE ______________________________
DEALER NAME ___________________________________
DEALER ADDRESS ________________________________

_________________________________________________

TELEPHONE NUMBER _____________________________

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

MODEL NUMBER

SERIAL NUMBER