Panasonic SCPTX7 User Manual

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Operating Instructions

DVD Home Theater Sound System

Model No. SC-PTX7

Music Jukebox

You can record up to 39,000 songs in the Music Jukebox

R AEDRY

As an ENERGY STAR

Partner, Panasonic has determined that this product meets the

guidelines for energy efficiency.

For Canada only: The word “Participant” is used in place of the word “Partner”.

NERGY STAR

Music Shuffle

Automatic song selection to match your mood

MultiRoom

Wireless multiroom, multisource audio from different rooms (with purchase of SH-FX85)

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

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Dear customer

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

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

CAUTION!

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

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, ≥DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN,

MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

≥USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. ≥DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE

ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

System SC-PTX7 Main unit SA-PTX7 Front/center

speakers Subwoofer SB-HWX7

SB-FCX7

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

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

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

to persons.

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

pliance.

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

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

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

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug

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does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for

replacement of the obsolete outlet.

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.

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

FCC Note:

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.

FCC caution: To maintain compliance with FCC regulations, shielded interface cables must be used with this equipment. Operation with non-approved equipment or unshielded cables may result in interference to radio and TV reception. Any changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

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.

Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Panasonic Model no.: SA-PTX7

Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, NJ 07094

Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Telephone No.: 1-800-211-7262

(Inside of product)

Getting Started

-If you see this symbol-

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

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

Although the AC power switch is in the off position (standby/on indicator is solidly lit red), the unit is not completely disconnected from the mains. Remove the plug from the main electrical outlet if you will not be using the unit for an extended period of time. Place the unit so the plug can be easily removed.

This device complies with RSS-210 of the IC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, (2) This device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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User memo:

DATE OF PURCHASE

DEALER NAME

DEALER ADDRESS

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

MODEL NUMBER SC-PTX7

TELEPHONE NUMBER

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.

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

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

Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, and 4,819,098, licensed for limited viewing uses only.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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

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

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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

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Listening caution

≥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.

setting.

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

This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Corporation and third parties. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary and third parties.

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

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

HDAVI ControlTM is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

EZ Sync™ is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Gracenote

Corporate Description Music recognition technology and related data are provided by Gracenote music recognition technology and related content delivery. For more information visit www.gracenote.com

. Gracenote is the industry standard in

Gracenote

Proprietary Legends CD and music-related data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright © 2007 Gracenote. Gracenote Software, copyright © 2007 Gracenote. This product and service may practice one or more of the following U.S. Patents: #5,987,525; #6,061,680; #6,154,773, #6,161,132, #6,230,192, #6,230,207, #6,240,459, #6,330,593, and other patents issued or pending. Some services supplied under license from Open Globe, Inc. for U.S. Patent: #6,304,523.

Gracenote and CDDB are registered trademarks of Gracenote. The Gracenote logo and logotype, and the “Powered by Gracenote” logo are trademarks of Gracenote.

Gracenote

End-User License Agreement

USE OF THIS PRODUCT IMPLIES ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS BELOW.

This application or device contains software from Gracenote, Inc. of Emeryville, California (“Gracenote”). The software from Gracenote (the “Gracenote Software”) enables this application to perform disc and/or file identification and obtain musicrelated information, including name, artist, track, and title information (“Gracenote Data”) from online servers or embedded databases (collectively, “Gracenote Servers”) and to perform other functions. You may use Gracenote Data only by means of the intended End-User functions of this application or device.

You agree that you will use Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, and Gracenote Servers for your own personal noncommercial use only. You agree not to assign, copy, transfer or transmit the Gracenote Software or any Gracenote Data to any third party. YOU AGREE NOT TO USE OR EXPLOIT GRACENOTE DATA, THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE, OR GRACENOTE SERVERS, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PERMITTED HEREIN.

You agree that your non-exclusive license to use the Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, and Gracenote Servers will terminate if you violate these restrictions. If your license terminates, you agree to cease any and all use of the Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, and Gracenote Servers. Gracenote reserves all rights in Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Software, and the Gracenote Servers, including all ownership rights. Under no circumstances will Gracenote become liable for any payment to you for any information that you provide. You agree that Gracenote, Inc. may enforce its rights under this Agreement against you directly in its own name.

The Gracenote service uses a unique identifier to track queries for statistical purposes. The purpose of a randomly assigned numeric identifier is to allow the Gracenote service to count queries without knowing anything about who you are. For more information, see the web page for the Gracenote Privacy Policy for the Gracenote service.

The Gracenote Software and each item of Gracenote Data are licensed to you “AS IS.” Gracenote makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy of any Gracenote Data from in the Gracenote Servers. Gracenote reserves the right to delete data from the Gracenote Servers or to change data categories for any cause that Gracenote deems sufficient. No warranty is made that the Gracenote Software or Gracenote Servers are error-free or that functioning of Gracenote Software or Gracenote Servers will be uninterrupted. Gracenote is not obligated to provide you with new enhanced or additional data types or categories that Gracenote may provide in the future and is free to discontinue its services at any time.

GRACENOTE DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. GRACENOTE DOES NOT WARRANT THE RESULTS THAT WILL BE OBTAINED BY YOUR USE OF THE GRACENOTE SOFTWARE OR ANY GRACENOTE SERVER. IN NO CASE WILL GRACENOTE BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR FOR ANY LOST PROFITS OR LOST REVENUES.

Getting Started

Licensed AAC patents (U.S. patent numbers);

08/937,950 5848391 5,291,557 5,451,954 5 400 433 5,222,189 5,357,594 5 752 225 5,394,473 5,583,962

5,274,740 5,633,981 5 297 236 4,914,701 5,235,671 07/640,550 5,579,430 08/678,666 98/03037 97/02875

97/02874 98/03036 5,227,788 5,285,498 5,481,614 5,592,584 5,781,888 08/039,478 08/211,547 5,703,999

08/557,046 08/894,844 5,299,238 5,299,239 5,299,240 5,197,087 5,490,170 5,264,846 5,268,685 5,375,189

5,581,654 05-183,988 5,548,574 08/506,729 08/576,495 5,717,821 08/392,756

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Table of contents

Getting Started

Basic Operations

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............. 2

Accessories ....................................................... 8

Features ............................................................. 9

■ Preparations

STEP 1 Speaker location ................................ 10

STEP 2 Basic connections ............................. 12

STEP 3 Peforming QUICK SETUP................... 14

STEP 4 Setting the clock ................................. 15

STEP 5 Setting the radio stations

presets................................................. 16

Optional connections and settings ............... 17

To enjoy higher picture quality ......................... 17

Connecting to the Set Top Box (Satellite receiver,

Cable box, etc) or video cassette recorder ... 18

Connecting to the 5.1 channel amplifier .......... 18

Connecting to the other audio equipment ....... 19

Connecting to the XM antenna........................ 19

■ Recording to HDD

Before recording .............................................. 31

A brief introduction about recording and

importing from a PC ..................................... 31

About the Gracenote

You can make these kinds of recordings. ....... 32

How recordings work .......................................32

Recording modes ........................................... 33

Recording a CD ................................................ 34

Setting the recording mode/recording

method ......................................................... 34

Basic recordings.............................................. 34

Recording WMA and MP3 discs .....................36

Basic WMA/MP3 recording.............................. 36

Selecting specific WMA/MP3 tracks to record

from recordable discs....................................36

Recording radio broadcasts ........................... 37

Recording audio from external devices

Importing WMA/MP3 from a PC ..................... 40

Managing data on the HDD ............................. 42

Performing conversion and

analysis immediately..................................... 42

Compressing LPCM tracks to AAC................. 43

Viewing track or HDD information ...................43

database ..................... 31

........... 38

■ Playing back

A brief introduction about search and

playback of tracks recorded to the HDD ..... 44

Playing tracks from the HDD........................... 45

Basic playback ................................................ 45

Operations during playback ............................ 45

Searching for tracks in the HDD ..................... 46

Searching from various playlists...................... 46

Playing DVD-Video, recordable DVD

or DVD-Audio ................................................. 50

Basic playback

Operations during playback ............................ 50

Different methods of play for

recordable DVDs........................................... 51

...................................................50

Network connection .........................................20

Television operation..........................................22

When other Panasonic equipment is located

nearby............................................................22

■ Read Me First

HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care ..............23

Discs used with this unit ................................24

Disc handling care............................................26

Control reference guide ...................................27

Remote control ................................................27

Main unit ..........................................................28

The unit’s display .............................................29

How to insert the disc ......................................29

Unit care ............................................................29

Utilizing the Start menu ...................................30

Displaying track information ...........................30

Playing a CD or VCD.........................................52

Basic playback ................................................52

Selecting and playing tracks from a commercial

music CD.......................................................52

Operations during playback .............................52

Playing a recordable DVD or CD with WMA,

MP3 or JPEG ..................................................53

Playing items in order (Playback Menu)...........53

Playing from the selected item

(Navigation Menu) ........................................53

Playing HighMAT

Play mode settings of tracks recorded

on the HDD......................................................54

Repeat playback...............................................54

Random playback.............................................54

Changing the play range settings.....................55

Various playback methods of DVD,

VCD and CD....................................................56

Features for adjusting the video ......................56

Switching subtitles and soundtracks ................57

Changing the order and speed of play .............57

Other convenient features ................................58

Using on-screen menu ....................................59

discs..................................53

■ The radio

Using the FM/AM radio.....................................62

Manual tuning...................................................62

Setting preset channels....................................62

Setting preset stations automatically ...............63

Selecting the preset channels ..........................63

Using FM/AM outdoor antenna (optional) ........63

Using the XM

Preparation.......................................................64

Manual tuning...................................................65

Selecting XM channels by category ................65

Setting preset XM channels .............................65

Selecting the preset channels .........................66

Checking XM channel information ...................66

Satellite Radio..........................64

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Advanced Operations

■ Editing

Editing playlists ...............................................67

Creating a user playlist/adding tracks.............. 67

Removing tracks from a playlist ...................... 68

Changing the order of a playlist ......................68

Changing the name of a playlist ..................... 69

Deleting a user playlist .................................... 70

Adding tracks to “Favorites” ............................ 70

Removing a track from “Favorites” .................. 70

Setting of Music Shuffle information ...............71

Clearing the history for “Most Often Played”

and/or “Recently Ripped” playlists ................71

Deleting tracks................................................. 71

Changing titles ................................................72

Changing a track name manually .................... 72

Changing an artist name or album name

manually .......................................................72

Searching for track names, artist names and

album names within the Gracenote database

and entering them automatically .................. 73

Correcting title information obtained from the

Gracenote database ..................................... 73

Dividing and combining tracks

on the HDD .................................................... 74

Dividing tracks ................................................ 74

Combining tracks ............................................. 75

■ EZ Sync “HDAVI Control”

Using the EZ SyncTM “HDAVI ControlTM” ....... 76

EZ Sync “HDAVI Control” ................................ 76

Functions made possible with EZ Sync

“HDAVI Control” are... ...................................76

■ OPTION port/Multiroom

Operating iPod with this unit.......................... 78

Playing tracks of iPod with the remote control

for this unit .................................................... 79

Recording tracks from iPod to the HDD .......... 79

Multiroom ......................................................... 80

Selecting the source in another room.............. 81

Operating this unit from another room............. 81

■ Convenient functions

Changing audio quality/sound field .............. 82

Setting the sound effects................................. 82

Setting the volume balance ............................ 82

Setting the Dolby Virtual Speaker .................. 83

Setting the sound effects for the cable box,

digital broadcasts or satellite receiver........... 83

Using the scheduled timer recording

function ......................................................... 84

Setting the details of the scheduled

timer recording ............................................. 84

Selecting the settings for the scheduled timer

recording you want to use ............................ 85

Using other convenient functions ................. 86

Setting the sleep timer .................................... 86

Muting the sound ............................................ 86

Using headphones ......................................... 86

Using the Music Port ...................................... 86

To play audio from your television through

this unit's speakers ...................................... 86

Backing up HDD data to a PC ........................ 87

Backing up data recorded to the HDD ............ 88

Restoring backed up data .............................. 89

For reference: connecting this unit

directly to a PC ............................................. 90

Settings on this unit ........................................ 90

Settings on the PC ......................................... 90

Getting Started

Basic Operations

Reference

■ Changing the unit’s settings

Changing the settings...................................... 91

Changing the network settings ...................... 95

■ Reference

Frequently asked questions............................ 96

Messages ......................................................... 97

Troubleshooting guide...................................100

Specifications................................................ 106

Glossary..........................................................108

Product Service ..............................................109

Limited Warranty ...........................................110

Index................................................... Back cover

Advanced Operations

Reference

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Accessories

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

Only for U.S.A.: To order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases” on page 110. Only for Canada: To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase.

∏ 1 Remote control

(EUR7662YZ0)

∏ 2 Remote control batteries

∏ 1 AM loop antenna

(N1DAAAA00002)

∏ 1 FM indoor antenna

(RSA0007-L)

∏ 1 Video cable

(K2KA2BA00001)

∏ 2 Speaker cables for

front/center speaker

[REEX0720A (White)] [REEX0720B (Red)]

∏ 1 Speaker cable for

subwoofer

(REE1402)

Preparing the remote control

Remote control Batteries

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

∏ 1 AC power supply cord

(K2CB2CB00018)

Do not:

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

Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can severely damage the remote control.

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

≥Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

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R6/LR6, AA

∫ Use

Aim at the remote control signal sensor, avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 m (23 feet) directly in front of the unit.

10°

30°

Features

High Speed Recording from CD to HDD

(up to 4X recording speed) (➜ page 34)

Recorded songs are automatically provided with the title, artist, and other information by the built-in Gracenote database

§ A connection to the Internet is necessary

to obtain the newest CD title information.

Easy Location of HDD recording contents

(➜ page 46)

DVD Playback

(➜ page 50)

Getting Started

VOLUME

You can enjoy DVD movie software with the included 3.1 ch speakers.

iPod recording/playings

(➜ page 78)

You can record tracks in iPod to the HDD, and also play tracks in iPod using this unit’s speakers.

≥You can search for tracks recorded to the HDD by

using several methods such as song title, artist, album, most recently recorded, or most often played.

≥By simply pressing one of the MUSIC SHUFFLE

buttons, you can play tracks that have a certain impression or mood (Energetic, Mellow, Relaxing, or Emotional).

Import WMA/MP3 from a PC

(➜ page 40)

You can import WMA/MP3 from a PC via a network connection.

VOLUME

Enjoy audio from this unit in a different room. (Multiroom function)

VOLUME

By using Panasonic wireless accessory SH-FX85 (not included), you can listen to audio from this unit in a different room.

(➜ page 80)

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STEP1 Speaker location

This unit comes equipped with a Dolby Virtual Speaker circuit installed. Using just the front/center speakers, the subwoofer, and by reproducing acoustic effects very similar to 5.1ch surround, you can enjoy a true “home theater” experience even within a limited space.

Front/center speaker

≥Outputs the elements of the front and

center speakers. An effect similar to

Subwoofer

≥Place to the right or left of

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

/16q) from

the television.

≥Leave 50 mm (2q) (or

further) from the wall.

hearing the audio track from the center of the TV screen can be obtained.

≥Leave 70 mm (2

/32q) (or more) of

space in between the TV and the speakers and adjust audio to your liking.

≥Look on the bottom of the speakers to

identify the left and right speakers.

Main unit

60º

(L)

(R)

Note

≥Keep your speakers at least

10 mm (

/32q) away from the

system for proper ventilation.

≥To allow for proper ventilation

and to maintain good airflow around the main unit, position it with at least 50 mm (2q) of space on all sides.

≥Do not block the ventilation

holes of the main unit.

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

≥Place speakers on flat, secure bases. ≥Placing speakers too close to floors, walls, and corners can result in excessive bass. Cover walls and windows with thick

curtains.

Use only supplied speakers

Using other speakers can damage the unit, and sound quality will be adversely 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.

If irregular coloring occurs on your television

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

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

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

Notes on speaker use

television.

≥You can damage your speakers and shorten their useful life if

you play sound at high levels over extended periods.

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

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

player, noise from FM broadcasts, or continuous signals

from an oscillator, test disc, or electronic instrument. – When adjusting the sound quality. – When turning the unit on or off.

≥Do not touch the netted area

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

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

≥Do not attempt to attach these speakers to walls using

methods other than those described in this manual.

of the speakers.

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Speaker installation options

∫ Attaching to a wall

You can attach the front/center speakers to a wall. ≥The wall or pillar on which the speakers are to be attached should be capable of supporting 10 kg (22 lbs) per screw. Consult

a qualified building contractor when attaching the speakers to a wall. Improper attachment may result in damage to the wall and speakers.

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

them with the hole(s).

Front/center speaker

‰4.0 mm (

Wall or pillar

/32q)

‰7.5 t o 9.4 mm

/64q to 3/8q)

(

4.0 to 6.0 mm (

/32q to 1/4q)

24.5 mm (

/32q)

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

Getting Started

Preparations

Front/center speaker

55 mm

/32q)

60 mm (2

/8q)

Plate thickness plus 7 mm to 10 mm (plus

/32q to 13/32q)

/16q), pitch

5mm (

0.8 mm (

/32q)

Metal screw holes

For attaching to speaker stands

Speaker stand

(not included)

§This is one example of configuring speaker stands.

Preventing the speakers from falling over

Preparation

Attach screw eyes (not included) to secure the speakers to a wall.

Screw eye (not included)

String (not included)

Approx. 150 mm (5

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

rear of the front/center speakers to prevent them from falling over.

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

≥You will need to obtain the appropriate screw eyes 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.

Wall

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Expand your listening options with a Multiroom wireless sound system. Optional Panasonic wireless accessory SH-FX85 (

You can enjoy a Multiroom wireless sound system when you use the optional Panasonic wireless accessory SH-FX85. For details, please refer to the operating instructions for the optional Panasonic wireless accessory.

➜ page 80)

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STEP2 Basic connections

1 Speaker cable for

front/center speakers

2 Speaker cable

for subwoofer

3 AM loop antenna

Using FM/AM outdoor antenna (optional) (➜ page 63).

≥Look on the bottom of the speakers to identify the left and right speakers.

Red

SPEAKERS

CENTER

Front/center speaker (R)

Subwoofer

Main unit

AC IN

〜

(8Ω)

FRONT

(8Ω)

SUB-

WOOFER

(4Ω)

DIGITAL

TRANSMITTER

OPTION

V.1

DC OUT 5V 500mA MAX

OUT

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO

OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

IN(TV) AV OUT

(10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX)

TV IN

White

AUX

LOOP ANT GND

LAN

4 FM indoor antenna

EXT

LOOP

ANT

FM ANT

Front/center speaker (L)

FM indoor antenna

Affix this end of the antenna where reception is best.

Violet

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

Connecting the speakers and subwoofer to the terminals (1, 2)

Connect the speaker to the terminal that matches the color of the speaker connector. (Insert until you hear it click into place.)

Front/center speaker

White

Red

Subwoofer

Violet

White

Violet

Red

Connecting the AM loop antenna (3)



While pushing, insert the wire fully.

Black



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WhiteRed

Loosen the terminal screw with a Phillips-head screwdriver.

PUSH

Adhesive tape

When disconnecting:

Press down on the protruding piece and pull out.

Protruding piece





Re-tighten the terminal screw.

6 Video cable

Television (not included)

Main unit

AC IN

〜

CENTER

(8Ω)

FRONT

(8Ω)

SPEAKERS

SUB-

WOOFER

(4Ω)

VIDEO IN



DIGITAL

TRANSMITTER

AUDI O

7 AC power supply cord

Audio cable (not included)

This audio connection will enable you to play audio from your television through your home theater system (➜ page 86).

VIDEO

OUT

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

IN(TV)AV OUT

AUDI O

OUT

OPTION

V.1

DC OUT 5V 500mA MAX

(10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX)



TV IN

LRL

LOOP ANT GND

LAN

Getting Started

Preparations

AUX

EXT

LOOP

ANT

FM ANT

[Note]

The included AC power supply cord is for use with the



main unit only. Do not use it with other equipment. Also, do not use the cord for other equipment with the main unit.

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

Conserving power

The main unit consumes a small amount of power when it is in standby mode (approx. 0.5 W). To save power when it is not to be used for a long time, unplug it from the household AC outlet. You will need to reset some memory items after plugging in the main unit.

Optional Connections

∫

For those who want to enjoy higher picture quality and have a TV equipped with an HDMI terminal

∫ For those who have a cable box or VCR (➜ page 18) ∫

For those who want to enjoy 5.1 ch surround sound by connecting with an amplifier or

receiver (➜ page 18)

∫ For those who want to connect this unit with an external device (such as an MP3 player) (➜ page 19) ∫ For those who want to connect to XM satellite radio (➜ page 19) ∫ For those who want to connect to a network and import new album/artist information (➜ page 20)

(➜ page 17)

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STEP3 Performing QUICK SETUP

BAND

HDD

SELECT

CANCEL

MENU PLAYLIST

VOLUME

PLAYPAU SESTOP

FUNCTIONS

5 Press [34] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].

Setup

 to select and press ENTER

QUICK SETUP

Select the type of TV you have connected.

Standard (Direct View TV)

CRT Projector

LCD TV/Projector

Projection TV

Plasma TV

RETURN to return

6 Press [34] to select the TV Type and press [ENTER].

Setup

QUICK SETUP

Select your TV’s aspect ratio

4 : 3

16 : 9

ENERGETIC RELAXINGMELLOW

HDDREC

PLAYMODE

SETUP

CH SELECT

FL DISPLAY

SOUND

FAVORITE

REG

SLEEP

SELECT

EMOTIONAL

SELECT

MUTINGSETUP

The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to make necessary settings.

Preparation

To display the picture turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. ≥Do not use any other Video cables except the supplied one.

1 Press [Í]. 2 Press [SETUP]. 3 Press [34] to select “Setup for Video” and press

[ENTER].

Setup

 to select and press ENTER

QUICK SETUP

Select the menu language.

English

Frençais

Español

RETURN to return

4 Press [34] to select the menu language and press

[ENTER].

Setup

QUICK SETUP

Use QUICK SETUP to make basic settings. Would you like to use QUICK SETUP?

Yes

 to select and press ENTER

RETURN to return

7 Press [34] to select TV Aspect ratio and press

[ENTER]. 4:3: Regular aspect television (4:3) 16:9: Widescreen television (16:9)

8 Press [ENTER].

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

To change these settings later

Select “QUICK SETUP” in the “Others” menu (➜ page 93).

∫ To have the unit start up immediately

By setting “Power Off Mode” to “Quick-Start Mode”, this unit can be started up immediately from standby mode. 1Press [SETUP]. 2Press [34] to select “Other Setup ”. 3Press [34] to select “Power On/Off” and press [1]. 4Press [34] to select “Power Off Mode” and press

[ENTER].

5Press [34] to select “Quick-Start Mode” and press

[ENTER].

[Note]

Power consumption during standby will increase when this unit is set to “Quick-Start Mode”.

 to select and press ENTER

RETURN to return

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STEP4 Setting the clock

BAND

HDD

SELECT

4 Press [34] to select “Setting the Day and Time” and

press [ENTER]

Setting the Day and Time

Day

Adjusting Time

SUN

- - : - -

Getting Started

CH SELECT

FL DISPLAY

SOUND

VOLUME

PLAYPAU SESTOP

FUNCTIONS

EMOTIONAL

FAVORITE

SELECT

REG

SLEEP

MUTINGSETUP

SELECT

CANCEL

MENU PLAYLIST

ENERGETIC RELAXINGMELLOW

HDDREC

PLAYMODE

SETUP

Preparation

1 To display the picture turn on the television and select the

appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.

2Press [Í].

1 While stopped

Press [SETUP]

Setup

Setup for Video

Other Setup

ENTER

Main screen

DVD VIDEO HDMI DISPLAY

Remote Control Clock / Timer Power On/Off TV Audio Input Network Maintenance

2 Press [34] to select “Other Setup” and press

[ENTER].

3 Press [34] to select “Clock/Timer” and press [1].

Setup

Remote Control

Clock / Timer

Power On/Off

TV Audio Input

Network

Maintenance

ENTER

Main screen

Setting the Day and Time

Timer Setup

ENTER

RETURN

5 Press [34] to select the “Day” and press [ENTER].

Day

SUN

MON TUE WED THU

FRI

SAT

ENTER

Cancel

6 Press [34] to select the day and press [ENTER]. 7 Press [34] to select “Adjusting Time” and press

[ENTER]

Adusting Time

AM 12 :00

ENTER

Cancel

8 Press [34] to set the time and press [ENTER].

≥This can be set quickly by pressing and holding [34].

The clock starts.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

[Note]

≥This is a 12-hour clock. ≥Reset the clock regularly to maintain accuracy. ≥If there is a power failure or the plug is disconnected from the

household AC outlet, set this again.

Preparations

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STEP5 Setting the radio stations presets

FM Auto Memory

Do you want to start Auto Memory? Start point : XX.X MHz?

Yes No

4 Press [34] to select “Auto Memory” and press

[ENTER].

BAND

HDD

SELECT

CH SELECT

FL DISPLAY

SOUND

OPEN/CLOSE SELECTOR

FAVORITE

SELECT

REG

SLEEP

VOLUME

PLAYPAU SESTOP

FUNCTIONS

EMOTIONAL

SELECT

MUTINGSETUP

TUNING







TUNING



VOLUME

MUSIC PORT

CANCEL

MENU PLAYLIST

ENERGETIC RELAXINGMELLOW

HDDREC

PLAYMODE

SELECTOR

10

Radio operations are described mainly with the remote control. You can alternatively use the corresponding button on the main unit.

§1 [O N SELECTOR] §2

[X TUNING W]

Preparation

1 To display the picture turn on the television and select the

appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.

2Press [Í].

Setting preset stations automatically

Up to 30 stations can be set in each band, FM and AM.

1 Press [TUNER/BAND]

§1

to select “FM” or “AM”.

2 Press [6 5] to select the lowest frequency

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

3 Press [SUB MENU].

5 Press [21] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].

The tuner presets all the stations it can receive into the channels in ascending order. ≥“Auto Memory Completed.” is displayed when the

stations are set, and the radio tunes to the last preset station.

≥“Memory setting failed.” is displayed when automatic

presetting is unsuccessful. Preset the channels manually (➜ page 62).

∫ FM frequency step

The step is factory-set to 0.2-MHz (200-kHz), but you can change it to receive broadcasts allocated in 0.1-MHz (100-kHz) steps.

Preparation

To display the picture turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.

§1

1 Press [TUNER/BAND] 2 Press [SUB MENU]. 3Press [34] to select “Select Frequency Step” and press

[ENTER].

4Press [34] to select the frequency step and press

[ENTER].

5Press [21] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].

[Note]

After changing the setting, previously preset frequencies will be cleared and the timer setting of FM recording will be canceled. Preset them again.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

Selecting the preset channels

Check that the radio station(s) are correctly set.

1 Press [TUNER/BAND]

to select “FM”.

§1

to select “FM” or “AM”.

2 Press the numbered buttons to select the channel.

≥To select a 2-digit number

e.g. “12”: [S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2].

DISC SFC

DVD

DTS

MODE

RDS

PRG

APSPTY

Alternatively, press [: 9]

MONO

SLPSTCT

D.MIX

§2

to select the channel.

SRD

HDCD

H.BASS

RND

PGM

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Optional connections and settings

To enjoy higher picture quality

Using the following connections, you can enjoy higher picture quality.

∫ Connecting to a television with COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals

The COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals provide a purer picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal. These terminals can be used for either interlaced or progressive output. Connection using these terminals outputs the color difference signals (P luminance signal (Y) separately in order to achieve high fidelity in reproducing colors.

B/PR) and

Getting Started

OUT

OPTION

V.1

DC OUT 5V 500mA MAX

Main unit

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO

OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

IN(TV)AV OUT

(10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX)

TV IN

LRL

LOOP ANT GND

LAN

Audio cable

(not included)

AUX

EXT

LOOP

ANT

Video cables (not included)

COMPONENT

AUDIO

OUT

Television (not included)

VIDEO IN

[Note]

≥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.

[Tips]

≥After making this connection, select “Darker” from “Black Level Control” (➜ page 92, “Video” menu).

To enjoy progressive video

≥Connect to a progressive output compatible television. ≥Set “Video Output Mode” to “480p”, and then follow the instructions on the menu screen (➜ page 60, Picture Menu). ≥All Panasonic televisions that have 480p input connectors are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand

of television.

∫ Connecting to a television with the HDMI terminal

HDMI is the next-generation interface for digital devices. When connected to an HDMI compatible unit, an uncompressed digital video and audio an HDMI-compatible HDTV (High Definition Television), the output can be switched to 1080p,1080i or 720p HD video.

OPTION

V.1

DC OUT 5V 500mA MAX

Main unit

signal is transmitted. You can enjoy high quality, digital video and audio§ with just one cord. When connecting to

HDMI-compatible television

(not included)

OUT

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO

OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

IN(TV) AV OUT

(10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX)

TV IN

LRL

LOOP ANT GND

LAN

AUX

EXT

LOOP

AM ANT

ANT

AV IN

HDMI cable (not included)

Preparations

Necessary Settings:

≥Set “Video Mode” to “On” and “Audio Output” to “Off”

(➜ page 93, “HDMI” menu).

≥Set “Video Output Mode” (➜ page 60, Picture Menu).

§ When “Audio Output” is set to “On” (➜ page 93, “HDMI” menu), CD and DVD audio will also be output from the TV. However,

while recording a CD to the HDD (➜ page 34), audio will not be output from the television speakers.

[Note]

It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. [Recommended par t number: RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m/4.9 ft.), RP-CDHG30

≥

(3.0 m/9.8 ft.), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m/16.4 ft.), etc.]

≥Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized. ≥When connecting with a Panasonic TV (VIERA) equipped with the “HDAVI Control” function, linked operations would be

possible. See page 76 for the details.

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Optional connections and settings

Connecting to the Set Top Box (Satellite receiver, Cable box, etc) or video cassette recorder

Use the following connections when you want to output audio of your cable TV or VCR through this unit’s speakers.

≥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.

To your cable TV service or television antenna

Insert fully, with this side facing up.

RF cable

(not included)

RF IN

RF cable

(not included)

Optical digital audio cable

(not included)

Video cable (included)

RF OUT

OPTICAL OUT

Set Top Box (Satellite receiver, Cable box, etc) or video cassette recorder

(not included)

AUX

TV IN

OUT

OPTION

V.1

DC OUT 5V 500mA MAX

Main unit

VIDEO

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

IN(TV) AV OUT

LRL

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

(10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX)

LOOP ANT GND

LAN

EXT

LOOP

ANT

VIDEO IN

AUDIO

RF IN

AUDIO

OUT

Audio cable

Television (not included)

(not included)

§This unit can decode the surround signal from the Set Top Box (Satelite receiver, Cable box, etc).

1 Press [SETUP]. 2Press [3 4] to select “Other Setup” and press [ENTER]. 3Press [3 4] to select “TV Audio Input” and press [1]. 4 Press [ENTER]. 5Press [3 4] to select “DIGITAL IN” and press [ENTER]. 6 Press [RETURN] to exit the screen. 7 Then press [N SELECT O] to switch the selector to “TV Audio” as the source. Set the optical input settings (➜ page 83, Selecting to the sound effects).

[Note]

≥Before purchasing an optical digital audio cable, check the terminal shape of the equipment to be connected.

Connecting to the 5.1 channel amplifier

To enjoy multi-channel surround sound DVD-Video, connect an amplifier with a built-in Dolby Digital or DTS decoder using an optical digital audio cable.

Insert fully with this side facing up.

TV IN

AUX

OPTION

V.1

DC OUT 5V 500mA MAX

OUT

VIDEO

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

IN(TV) AV OUT

Main unit

Necessary Settings:

Set “PCM Digital Output”,“Dolby Digital” and “DTS Digital Surround” (➜ page 92, “Audio” menu)

[Note]

≥Using the connections shown above, you can output CD or DVD audio only. You cannot output audio from the HDD, Tuner or

externally connected devices.

≥Before purchasing an optical digital audio cable, check the terminal shape of the equipment to be connected.

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≥You cannot use DTS Digital Surround decoders not suited to DVD.

≥Even if using this connection method, output will be in only 2 channels when playing DVD-Audio.

LRL

OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

(10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX)

LOOP ANT GND

LAN

EXT

LOOP

ANT

Optical digital audio cable

(not included)

OPTICAL IN

Amplifier (not included)

Connecting to the other audio equipment

AUX and Music Port allow you to enjoy music from a tape deck or other external devices (e.g. MP3 player etc.) through this unit. For more information about using these connections, see page 38 and 86.

When using AUX terminal

SPEAKERS

SUB-

WOOFER

(4Ω)

)

DIGITAL

TRANSMITTER

Main unit

When using Music Port terminal

OPTION

V.1

DC OUT 5V 500mA MAX

OUT

VIDEO

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

IN(TV)AV OUT

OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

(10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX)

LRL

LOOP ANT GND

LAN

EXT

LOOP

AM ANT

ANT

AUX

TV IN

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

Audio cable

(not included)

R L

PLAY OUT

Tape deck

Getting Started

Preparations

OPEN/CLOSE SELECTOR

MUSIC PORT





TUNING



VOLUME

Main unit

Connecting to the XM antenna

XM Satellite Radio users should use the connection method shown below. Subscription is required to receive XM Satellite Radio. Refer to page 64 for details.

AUX

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

(10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX)

TV IN

LRL

LOOP ANT GND

LAN

EXT

LOOP

ANT

FM ANT

XM antenna (not included)

SPEAKERS

SUB-

WOOFER

(4Ω)

)

Main unit

DIGITAL

TRANSMITTER

OPTION

V.1

DC OUT 5V 500mA MAX

OUT

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO

OUT

IN(TV)AV OUT

Audio cable

External device

(not included)

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Optional connections and settings

Network connection

By connecting to the Internet, you can use the following functions: ≥You can obtain the most recent CD title information from the online Gracenote

[This unit has an abbreviated Gracenote connected to the Internet. (➜ page 31, About the Gracenote

database in the HDD. CD title information can be obtained even if you are not

database)].

database.

≥Importing WMA/MP3 data (➜ page 40), data backup (➜ page 88), etc., are all functions that use the network. (Functions other

than those listed above are not supported by network services.)

When you have a dedicated Internet connection (such as cable, broadband, etc.), after checking with your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and the service agreement, make connections and settings using indicated equipment. For further information about network connection visit the following homepage. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/audio

SPEAKERS

SUB-

WOOFER

(4Ω)

Main unit

DIGITAL

TRANSMITTER

OPTION

V.1

DC OUT 5V 500mA MAX

OUT

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

IN(TV)AV OUT

TV IN

AUX

LRL

LOOP ANT GND

LAN

EXT

LOOP

ANT

FM ANT

(10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX)

Internet

AC IN

CENTER

(8Ω)

FRONT

R L

(8Ω)

〜

Straight LAN cable (not included)

Hub or broadband router

≥When using a modem with broadband router capabilities,

Telecommunications equipment (modem, etc.)

and if there are no open modem ports, connect a hub. If the modem does not have broadband router capabilities, connect a broadband router.

≥Use a router that supports 10BASE -T/100BASE -TX.

[Note]

≥The name for the terminal may differ depending on the device. ≥Refer to the operating instructions for the connected device. ≥Inserting any cable other than a LAN cable in the LAN terminal can damage the unit.

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∫ Router settings

≥We recommend setting the DHCP for the router to “ON” (the setting to automatically assign IP addresses).

This is usually set to “ON”, therefore changes may be unnecessary.

≥Depending on the security settings of the router, this unit may not be able to connect to the Internet.

∫ Settings for this unit

≥When the DHCP server function is set to “ON”, you can use the default settings for this unit; no changes to the settings are

necessary.

≥Depending on the router settings, you may need to make changes to the network settings on this unit (➜ page 95, Changing the

network settings).

Getting Started

[Note]

CD title information cannot be obtained from the online Gracenote connection.

database if you connect to the Internet using a Proxy

∫ Responsibility disclaimer

≥Panasonic will not accept responsibility for unintended consequences, malfunctions, hang-ups, or other damage resulting from

connections of unapproved devices or software.

≥Implementing router security requires a high level of knowledge of networking. If you are setting security levels, do so at your

own risk. Panasonic accepts no responsibility for problems caused by security settings. Furthermore, Panasonic cannot address questions relating to the settings and usage of each device.

Preparations

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Setting the Date and Time

Optional connections and settings

BAND

HDD

SELECT

CH SELECT

FL DISPLAY

SOUND

VOLUME

PLAYPAU SESTOP

FUNCTIONS

EMOTIONAL

FAVORITE

SELECT

REG

SLEEP

MUTINGSETUP

SELECT

CANCEL

MENU PLAYLIST

ENERGETIC RELAXINGMELLOW

HDDREC

PLAYMODE

SETUP

Television operation

You can operate the television through the unit’s remote control.

Point the remote control at the television

While pressing [Í TV], enter the code with the numbered buttons.

Manufacturer and Code No.

Panasonic National QUASAR

FISHER 0154 SANYO 0154 GE 0047 SHARP 0093/0165 GOLDSTAR 0178/

HITACHI 0145 SYLVANIA 0054 JVC 0053 THOMSON 0047 LG 0178/

MAGNAVOX 0054 ZENITH 0017 MITSUBISHI 0150

e.g., “0250”: [0] ➜ [2] ➜ [5] ➜ [0]

0051/0250 PHILIPS (RC-5) 0054

RCA 0047 SAMSUNG 0060/0587/

0702

SONY 0000

0317/0457

TOSHIBA 0156

0317/0457

When other Panasonic equipment is located nearby

Change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote control (the two must match) if you place other Panasonic products close together.

Use “Mode 1”, the factory set code, under normal circumstances.

Preparation

1 To display the picture turn on the television and select the

appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.

2Press [Í].

1 While stopped

Press [SETUP].

Setup

Setup for Video

Other Setup

ENTER

Main screen

DVD VIDEO HDMI DISPLAY

Remote Control Clock / Timer Power On/Off TV Audio Input Network Maintenance

2 Press [34] to select “Other Setup” and press

[ENTER].

3 Press [34] to select “Remote Control” and press

[1].

4 Press [34] to select “Remote Control” and press

[ENTER].

Remote Control

Mode1

Mode2

ENTER

Cancel

5 Press [34] to select the mode (“Mode 1” or “Mode

2”) and press [ENTER].

6 To change the code on the remote control

While pressing [ENTER], press and hold the numbered button ([1] or [2]) for more than 5 seconds.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

Test by turning on the television ([Í TV]).

Repeat the procedure until you find the code that allows correct operation.

Operating the television [Í TV] (Turn the television on/off) [TV/VIDEO] (Change the television [r s VOLUME] (Adjust the television volume)

≥If your television brand is not listed or if the code listed for

your television does not allow control of your television, this remote control is not compatible with your television.

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’s video input mode

∫ When the following indicator and display

appears on the unit’s display and the TV.

)

Please set your remoto control to Mode2.

The unit’s remote control code

PL D

PRG

DTS

MODE RDS

APSY

DISC SFC

D.M IX

MONO

SLPSTCT

SRD

HDCD

H.BASS

PGM

RND

Change the code on the remote control to match the main unit’s (➜ step 6).

HDD (Hard disk drive) handling care

The HDD is a high precision recording instrument and because of its long recording capability and high speed operation it is a very special device that is easily susceptible to damage.

∫ The HDD is a device that is not built to withstand vibration/shock or dust

Depending on the setup environment and handling of the HDD some content may become damaged and play and recording may no longer be possible. Especially during operation, do not subject the unit to any vibration, shock, or remove the AC power plug from the household AC outlet. In the event of a power failure during recording or play, the content may be damaged.

∫ Back up the HDD periodically

As a precaution for HDD failure, we recommend making a backup of the HDD periodically. However, in some cases where the HDD is heavily damaged, backups may not be restored.

∫ Immediately request service as soon as you feel there may be a problem with the HDD

If there is an irregularity within the HDD, repetitive strange sounds or distortion (“broken up” audio) may result. Using the HDD in this condition may worsen the problem and in the worst case the HDD may no longer become usable. As soon as you notice this type of problem, request service. Recorded content (data) on an HDD that has become unusable is unrecoverable.

Getting Started

∫ Setup precautions

≥Do not place in an enclosed area where the rear

cooling fan is covered up.

≥Place the unit on a surface that is flat and not subject

to vibration or impact.

≥Do not place on anything that

generates heat like a video cassette recorder, etc.

≥Do not place in an area often

subject to temperature changes.

Place in an area where condensation does not occur.

≥

Condensation is a phenomenon where moisture forms on a cold surface when there is an extreme change in temperature. Condensation may cause internal damage to the unit.

≥Conditions where condensation may occur

–When there is an extreme change in temperature (moving

from a very hot location to a very cold location, or vice versa, or when subjected to an air conditioner or when cooled air directly impacts the unit.) When the HDD (warms during operation) is subjected to cold air, condensation may form on the inside of the HDD and may

cause damage to the HDD heads, etc. –When there is high humidity or a lot of steam in the room. –During the rainy season.

In the above situation, without turning the unit on, let the unit adjust to the room temperature and wait 2–3 hours until condensation is gone.

This unit

VCR

∫ Cigarette smoke, etc. causes malfunction

or breakdown

The unit may breakdown if cigarette smoke or bug spray/ vapor, etc. gets inside the unit.

∫ While operating

≥Do not move the unit or subject to vibration or impact. (The

HDD may become damaged.)

≥Do not remove the AC power plug from the household AC

outlet, or flip the power breaker switch. While the unit is on, the HDD is rotating at high speed. Sound or movement due to rotation is normal.

∫ When moving the unit

Remove the CD.

Turn the unit off.

After “GOOD-BYE” is finished displaying, remove the plug from the wall within 2 minutes, or wait until conversion and analysis is complete to remove the AC power supply cord from the household AC outlet.

Once the HDD is no longer rotating and has come to a complete stop (after waiting about 2 minutes), move the unit carefully so as to avoid any vibration or shock. (After the power has been turned off, the HDD will

briefly continue to rotate due to inertia.) After the power to the unit has been turned off, (unit enters “Standby Mode”), if there are recorded tracks that have not yet been converted or analyzed, the HDD will begin conversion and analysis of these recorded tracks after about 2 minutes. During conversion/analysis:

≥Do not remove the AC power supply cord. ≥If you are using an extension cord and/or power strip with a

power switch, do not switch the power to off.

Preparations/Read Me First

∫ Indemnity concerning recorded content

Panasonic does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that result in loss of recording or edited content (data), and does not guarantee any content if recording or editing does not work properly. Likewise, the above also applies in a case where any type of repair is made to the unit (including any other non-HDD related component).

∫ A warning about data management:

This unit records the history of your operations (user information), and this history includes data such as track data recorded, user playlist information, and the various settings you made on this unit. Depending on where you place this unit, your personal information could be compromised and used by a third party. Use caution and discretion when considering where to use this unit. Also note that if this unit is sent for repair, user information may be checked as well. To prevent compromising your personal information, please delete or change all personal user information before sending in for repair.

∫ Cautions about disposal or transferring

ownership of this unit

Before disposing or transferring ownership of this unit, delete all recorded data and user playlist information (➜ page 94, Delete All Tracks in the Music Collection). Furthermore, change any settings as necessary.

In the event that user information is changed, lost, misused, compromised, or any damage or loss occurs as a result, Panasonic will not accept any responsibility. Please be aware of this before using this unit.

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Discs used with this unit

Discs that can be recorded to this unit’s HDD ([HDD])

Disc Logo Data type Remarks

Music discs ≥This unit is not compatible with HDCD.

CD [CD]

[CD] / [WMA]

§1

CD-R/RW —

See also “Tips for making data discs” (➜ page 25).

§1

/ [MP3]

≥Operation and sound quality of CDs that do not

conform to CD-DA specifications (copy control CDs, etc.) cannot be guaranteed.

By recording in CD-DA, WMA, or MP3 format, and

§1

closing the session or finalizing disc when recording is complete, you can record tracks from the disc to this unit’s HDD.

§2

A process that allows play on other equipment.

§2

the CD-R/CD-RW

DVD-RAM

[MP3]

DVD-R/RW

This unit can record only MP3 files on these recordable DVDs. DVD-R/RW discs need to be finalized.

≥DVD content cannot be recorded to this unit’s HDD (except for MP3 files in recordable DVD).

Discs that can be played

∫ Commercial discs

Disc Logo

DVD-Video [DVD-V]

DVD-Audio [DVD-A]

VCD [VCD]

CD [CD]

Indicated in these

instructions by

High quality movie and music discs

High fidelity music discs

Some DVD-Audio discs contain DVD-Video content. To play DVD-Video content, select “Play as DVD-Video” (➜ page 61, Other Menu).

Music discs with video Including SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107)

Music discs

≥This unit is not compatible with HDCD. ≥Operation and sound quality of CDs that do not

conform to CD-DA specifications (copy control CDs, etc.) cannot be guaranteed.

Remarks

∫ Recorded discs (Yes: Can be used, No: Cannot be used)

Recorded on a DVD

recorder, etc.

[DVD-VR]§2[DVD-V]

§3

Ye s

(Yes)

Disc Logo

DVD-RAM Yes — No Yes Yes Not necessary

DVD-R/RW Yes Yes No Yes Yes Necessary

DVD-R DL

iR/iRW —No

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CD-R/RW

§1

—No

— — — Yes Yes Yes

Recorded on PC, etc.

§4

[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]

Necessity of

finalize

§6

Yes No No No Necessary

§5

No No No Necessary

Necessary

§7

≥It may not be possible to play the discs in all cases due to the

3 3 3 3

type of discs, the condition of the recording, the recording method and how the files were created (➜ below, Tips for making data discs).

§1

This unit can play CD-R/RW recorded with CD-DA or Video CD format. [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] This unit also plays HighMAT discs.

§2

Discs recorded on DVD recorders or DVD video cameras, etc. using Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format (a unified video recording standard).

§3

Discs recorded on DVD recorders or DVD video cameras using Version 1.2 of the Video Recording Format (a unified video recording standard).

§4

Discs recorded on DVD recorders or DVD video cameras using DVD-Video Format.

§5

Recorded using a format different from DVD-Video Format, therefore some functions cannot be used.

§6

A process that allows play on compatible equipment. To play a disc that is displayed as “Necessary”, the disc must first be finalized on the device it was recorded on.

§7

Closing the session will also work.

∫ Tips for making data discs

Format Disc Extension Reference

[WMA] CD-R/RW “.WMA”

“.wma”

[MP3] DVD-RAM

DVD-R/RW

“.MP3” “.mp3”

CD-R/RW

[JPEG] DVD-RAM

DVD-R/RW CD-R/RW

“.JPG” “.jpg” “.JPEG” “.jpeg”

≥Compatible compression rate: between 48 kbps and 320 kbps ≥You cannot play WMA files that are copy protected. ≥This unit is not compatible with Multiple Bit Rate (MBR: a file that contains the same

content encoded at several different bit rates).

≥Sampling frequency and compatible compression rate

DVD-RAM, DVD-R/RW

11.02, 12, 22.05, 24 kHz (8–160 kbps)

44.1, 48 kHz (32–320 kbps)

CD-R/RW : 8, 11.02, 12, 16, 22.05, 24 kHz (8–160 kbps)

32, 44.1, 48 kHz (32–320 kbps)

≥JPEG files taken on a digital camera that conforms to DCF Standard Version 1.0

are displayed. – Files that have been altered, edited or saved with picture editing software may not

be displayed.

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

still pictures other than JPEG (e.g., TIFF) or play pictures with attached audio.

Getting Started

Read Me First

≥If groups were created away from the root like “002 group” in

the illustration below, the eighth one onwards is displayed on the same vertical line in the menu screen.

≥There may be differences in the display order on the menu

screen and PC screen.

≥This unit cannot play files recorded using packet write. ≥This unit is not compatible with ID3 tags.

Naming folders and files (Files are treated as contents and folders are treated as groups on this unit.)

At the time of recording, prefix folder and file names. This should be with numbers that have an equal number of digits, and should be done in the order you want to play them (this may not work at times).

DVD-RAM

e.g., [MP3]

root

001 group

001

003 group

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

001 track.mp 002 track.mp 003 track.mp 004 track.mp

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

≥Discs must conform to UDF 2.0.

DVD-R/RW

≥Discs must conform to UDF bridge (UDF 1.02/ISO9660). ≥This unit is not compatible with multi-session. The default

session only is played.

CD-R/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.

Note about using a DualDisc

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

Regarding DVD-Audio

Some multi-channel DVD-Audio will prevent down-mixing (➜ page 108, Glossary) of all or part of their contents if this is the manufacturer’s intention. When playing such discs, or such parts of the disc, unless the number of connected speakers is the same as the disc’s channel specification, audio will not be output properly (e.g., part of the audio is missing, multi-channel audio cannot be selected and audio is played in two channels). Refer to the disc’s jacket for more information.

∫ Discs that cannot be played

Blu-ray, HD DVD, AVCHD discs, Version 1.0 of DVD-RW, DVDROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, SACD, DivX Video Discs, Photo CD, DVD-RAM that cannot be removed from their cartridges,

2.6-GB and 5.2-GB DVD-RAM, PAL discs available on the market including CVD, DVCD and SVCD that do not conform to IEC62107.

You can play DVD-Audio; however, still pictures may be displayed enlarged.

and “Chaoji VCD”

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Disc handling care

∫ How to hold a disc

Do not touch the recorded surface.

∫ Concerning

non-cartridge discs

Be careful about scratches and dirt.

∫ If there is dirt or condensation on the disc

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

∫ Handling precautions

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

warping and un-balanced rotation, rendering it unusable.)

≥Write on the label side of the disc only with a soft, oil-based

felt pen. Do not use ballpoint pens or other hard writing implements.

≥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 drop, stack, or impact discs. Do not place objects on

them.

≥Do not use the following discs:

–Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or

labels (rental discs, etc.). –Discs that are badly warped or cracked. –Irregularly shaped discs, such as

heart shapes.

≥Do not place in the following

areas: –In direct sunlight. –In very dusty or humid areas. –Near a heater. –Locations susceptible to significant difference in

temperature (condensation can occur).

≥To protect discs from scratches and dirt, return them to their

cases or cartridges when you are not using them.

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Control reference guide

ENTER

Remote control

Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control.

1 Turn the unit on (➜ page 14) 2 Select the HDD drive (➜ page 45) 3 Select the DVD/CD drive 4 Select channels and title numbers, etc./Enter numbers 5 Cancel items

Start XM direct tuning (➜ page 65)

6 Basic operations for playback (➜ page 45, 7 Show a disc menu or playlist (➜ page 36, 8 Show a disc top menu or program list (➜ page 50, 9 Show sub menu : Start recording to HDD (➜ page 34) ; Select speaker channels (➜ page 82) < Select play mode (➜ page 54,

Change radio reception mode (➜ page 62)

= Switch information on the main unit’s display

– When the selector is set to “DVD/CD”, elapsed time, track

number information, etc. can be switched depending on what is being played.

– When the selector is set to “XM” (➜ page 66)

> Show Setup menu (➜ page 14, ? Select the sound effect to set (➜ page 82) @ Television operations A Select the source FM/AM/XM B Select the source

Music Collection ) DVD/CD ) FM ) AM ) XM

OPTION ( MUSIC PORT ( AUX ( =TV Audio

C Adjust the volume D Show FUNCTIONS window E Start up and play a disc automatically/control both the

home theater system and the television (➜ page 76)

F Show Start menu (➜ page 30) G Selection/enter, frame-by-frame (➜ page 50) H Return to previous screen I Music shuffle (➜ page 49) J Show the menu for Multiroom function (➜ page 81) K Register the current track to Favorites (➜ page 70) L Turn Dolby Virtual Speaker on/off (➜ page 83) M Set SLEEP timer (➜ page 86) N Mute the sound (➜ page 86) O Set the sound effect (➜ page 82)

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 

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HDD

CANCEL

MENU PLAYLIST

ENERGETIC RELAXINGMELLOW

CH SELECT

HDD REC

PLAY MODE

FL DISPLAY

SOUND

FAVORITE

SLEEP

SELECT

BAND

REG

PLAYPAU S ESTOP

SELECT

VOLUME

FUNCTIONS

EMOTIONAL

SELECT

MUTINGSETUP

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Getting Started

50, 52

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Read Me First

)

∫ Using the cursor

≥Select items on menu screens and set items.

Press up, down, left, or right to select an item. You can also move frame-by-frame (backward/forward). While paused, press [2] or [1] (left/right).

ENTER

Press [ENTER] to confirm.

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Control reference guide

Main unit

When opening and closing the front cover, be careful not to touch the power button, especially during recording.

 

OPEN/CLOSE SELECTOR

MUSIC PORT

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

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TUNING

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1 POWER button (POWER Í/I) (➜ page 14)

Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power.

2 Standby/on indicator

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

3 Disc tray 4 Open/close disc tray (➜ page 29) 5 Select the source

Music Collection ) DVD/CD ) FM ) AM ) XM

OPTION ( MUSIC PORT ( AUX ( =TV Audio

6 Skip, Select preset radio stations/channels 7 Stop playback (➜ page 45 8 Start playback (➜ page 45 9 Start recording to HDD (➜ page 34) : Adjust the volume ; Connector for headphones (➜ page 86) < Connector for external device (➜ page 86) = Display (➜ page 29) > Remote control signal sensor

Rear panel terminals (➜ page 12–

VOLUME

Adjust the volume of the main unit.

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52)

, 50,

52)

13, 17–20

)

∫ If the front cover comes off

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1 Hold rear side of main unit by one hand and match up

left or right side protruding hook on the cover first with the corresponding slot on the unit.

2 Push the hook firmly towards the unit until it clicks into

place. Then push the succeeding hooks one by one until all have clicked into place.

3 Check that the cover now moves correctly.

≥If it does not, remove it and repeat the above procedure.

90°

The unit’s display

PRG

PGM

RND

D.MIX

SLP

MONO

DDTS

SFC

REC

EQ H.BASS

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PRG

PRG PGM

PGM

TGTGTG

RND

D.MIX

SLP

MONO

USBUSB

MONOSTCT

ST CT

SDSD

RDSRDS

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1 Lights when disc is ready to use. 2 Lights when the unit outputs progressive video signal. 3 Program playback indicator (➜ page 57) 4 T: Title number/Track number

G: Group number

5 Random playback indicator (➜ page 54, 57) 6 D.MIX indicator

When off: Down-mixing is possible. When lit: The disc prevents down-mixing so only the two

front channels can be played.

7 SLEEP indicator (➜ page 86) 8 Radio broadcast display (➜ page 62)

ST: Stereo MONO: Monaural

9 C: Content number

T: Track number

≥Indicators on the front display for functions that this unit does not support will not light.

: Dolby Digital indicator

Lights when Dolby Digital decoder is being used.

; DTS indicator

Lights when DTS decoder is being used.

< Timer setting indicator (➜ page 85)

Lights when the scheduled timer recording is set.

= Dolby Pro Logic II indicator (➜ page 83) > Recording indicator (➜ page 34) ? Dolby Virtual Speaker indicator (➜ page 83) @ Multiroom indicator (➜ page 80) A Main display section/Progress indicator (➜ below) B Equalizer indicator (➜ page 82) C Repeat play indicator (➜ page 54 D H.BASS indicator (➜ page 82)

DDTS

SFC

EQ H.BASS

EQ H.BASS VSVSVS

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REC

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Getting Started

Read Me First

∫ Progress indicator

The progress of the following operations: – importing MP3/WMA to the HDD – conversion and analysis of data on the HDD – compression of data on the HDD – division/combination of LPCM tracks – back-up of data from the HDD – restoring of data to the HDD is indicated on the unit's display as shown on the right:

How to insert the disc

Insert label-up.

Unit care

The precision parts in this unit are readily affected by the environment, especially temperature, humidity, and dust. Cigarette smoke can also cause the unit to break or malfunction.

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

Do not use commercially available lens cleaners as they may cause malfunction. Cleaning of the lens is generally not

necessary although this depends on the operating environment.

instructions that came with the cloth.

12.5% completed

25% completed

37.5% completed

50% completed

100% completed

Press [<OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to open the tray and insert a disc. (Press the button again to close the tray.) ≥It is not possible to play continuously from one side of a

double sided disc to the other. You will need to eject the disc and turn it over.

≥[RAM] Remove the disc from its cartridge before use.

Do not place the unit on amplifiers or equipment that may become hot.

The heat can damage the unit.

[Note]

Do not obstruct the rear panel’s internal cooling fan.

Before moving the unit, ensure the disc trays are empty. Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the

discs and the unit.

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Utilizing the Start menu

By using the Start menu you can access the main functions quickly and easily.

1 Press [START].

Start

Listen

Watch

Import/Record

Multiroom Listen

Setup

ENTER

Main Screen

2 Press [34] to select an item and press [ENTER].

Each sub-level menu is displayed. Follow the on-screen instructions for operation.

Listen:

Play music or receive radio broadcasts

Watch:

Operate DVD playback

Import/Record:

Import/Record music

Listen

Music Collection

Disc

Tun er

TV Audio

Other Inputs

ENTER

RETURN

Import / Record

From Disc

From PC

From Others

From Tuner

ENTER

RETURN

Multiroom Listen:

Operate the Multiroom function

Multiroom Listen

MAIN ROOM ANOTHER ROOM

DVD/C D

ENTER

RETURN

Main Room Source

Music Collection

DVD/C D

FM AM XM

Setup:

Change the unit’s settings, set timer and use other functions

Setup

Setup for Video

Other Setup

ENTER

Main Screen

DVD VIDEO HDMI DISPLAY

Remote Control Clock / Timer Power On/Off TV Audio Input Network Maintenance

Displaying track information

When [MUSIC COLLECTION] is pressed, or while a track from the HDD is playing, the following screen is displayed on the television. You can check information about the track.

Main Screen

Music Collection > Other Playlists

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Favorites

Tracks 3 of 12 Total Time 56:00

5:42

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Mozart

Life with Mozart

Eine Kleine Nacht Musik

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LPCM

Repeat

REC

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Track List

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1 How the track was selected is displayed 2 Track information 3 Playback status, elapsed playtime, track time 4 Playback range/mode

One track

Playlist

All playlists

Repeat play mode

Random play mode

5 The availability and functions for [3421], [ENTER],

[RETURN] is displayed.

6 Timer setting indicator (➜ page 85)

Before recording

A brief introduction about recording and importing from a PC

Recording

This unit can record audio to the internal HDD from a variety of sources including commercial CDs, radio, music files (WMA/ MP3), and audio from externally connected devices (portable digital audio players, etc.). This unit can also access the Gracenote database to obtain title information for music CDs, radio broadcasts, or other analog recordings made with externally connected devices. (For recording details, see page 32.)

Importing from a PC

You can import WMA/MP3 files from your PC to this unit. This differs from recording because the files are saved in the HDD in the same format as they are saved on your PC. (LPCM and AAC conversion is not performed.)

[CD] Automatically connects to the

Gracenote database and track title

Various audio sources

information, etc. is obtained (➜ below).

Music Jukebox

WMA

MP3

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WMA/MP3 file on PC

MP3

WMA

RECORD

All tracks recorded are saved as LPCM. (See page 33.)

IMPORT

Imported WMA/MP3 files are saved “as-is” (without conversion) in this unit’s HDD.

You can record up to 39,000§ songs in the Music Jukebox.

§ The number of songs depends

upon various conditions.

VOLUMEVOLUME

This unit

After tracks recorded from sources other than a CD or WMA/MP3 files imported from a PC are saved in this unit’s HDD, you can manually access the Gracenote database to obtain track title information, etc. (➜ below)

Getting Started

Basic Operations

About the Gracenote

The Gracenote

database is a database used to search and retrieve CD title information.

database

By connecting to the Internet, the unit can access the Gracenote server and obtain the most recent CD title information. When a CD is inserted or recording from a CD begins, the unit will automatically search for and obtain information about the inserted CD (➜ page 34).

If this unit is not connected to the Internet:

A portion of the Gracenote database comes pre-installed on this unit, so titles and artist information can be obtained. Please note however that the newest CD titles, etc. may not be registered yet to the internal database. This unit has an internal database containing information for approximately 350,000 album titles.

Searching for titles other than on CD:

Using the Gracenote database, information can also be obtained for other types of tracks recorded to the HDD (➜ page 73, Searching for track names, artist names and album names within the Gracenote database and entering them automatically).

≥If it takes a long time to access the Gracenote database, check if the unit’s network connection (➜ page 20) and the network

settings (➜ page 95) are correct.

≥Some CDs may have title information that is similar to other CDs. In this case, try obtaining the CD title information again

(➜ page 73), or after recording to the HDD has completed enter the CD title information manually (➜ page 72).

≥For some CDs, multiple title suggestions will be found, therefore select the appropriate title (➜ page 73). When you want to

change the title, manually make changes after recording to the HDD is complete (➜ page 72).

Read Me First/Recording to HDD

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Before recording

You can make these kinds of recordings.

Recording tracks from a music CD (CD-DA) (Commercial CD, Recordable CD)

Recording WMA/MP3 tracks from recordable discs (Recordable CD or DVD)

Recording from the radio (FM/AM)

IMPORTANT

DVD content cannot be recorded to this unit’s HDD (except for MP3 files in recordable DVD).

Recording from an external device

Digital recording

Analog recording

This unit’s HDD

VOLUME

How recordings work

Tracks are initially recorded to the HDD and saved as LPCM. When the recording mode is set to AAC, AAC conversion takes place while the unit is in standby mode. In addition to AAC conversion, track analysis for the “Music Shuffle” function (➜ page 49) also takes place during standby mode.

While the unit is in standby modeInitially recorded as LPCM Track data in the HDD

Recording in LPCM recording mode

Recording in AAC recording mode

§With LPCM recording mode, AAC data created (XP mode only) is not displayed in the Track List.

Audio signal is recorded (uncompressed)

Record

LPCM

This unit’s HDD

Converted to AAC and compressed

LPCM

AAC

LPCM

Analysis for Music Shuffle

LPCM data is deleted

∫ About AAC conversion of recorded tracks and Music Shuffle analysis

≥Conversion/analysis is performed when the unit is in standby mode. 2 minutes after the unit is set to standby mode, conversion/

analysis starts and the unit’s display starts to show “_ _ _ _”. Leave the power cord plugged in. You can also perform conversion/analysis immediately (➜ page 42).

≥This unit usually takes about one-third of the recording time to complete analysis and conversion.

For example, a 60-minute recording will take about 20 minutes to complete conversion and analysis. (For tracks imported from a PC, time will be shorter as the tracks only need to be analyzed.)

≥Tracks can be played even if conversion and analysis is incomplete. However, the same track may sound slightly different before

and after AAC conversion.

≥You can also compress LPCM tracks to AAC to increase the amount of the available space on the HDD (➜ page 43).

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AAC

Recording modes

With these settings you can adjust the audio quality when recording tracks to the HDD. Recordings made with higher bitrates use more space, reducing the total available space on the HDD.

Recording mode

Higher audio quality

Recording mode/

bitrate

LPCM Approx. 104 hours

AAC(XP) 128 kbps

AAC(SP) 96 kbps

Possible recording

time

Approx. 1,230 hours

Approx. 1,640 hours

Explanation

The audio signal is digitally recorded without any compression.

The audio is initially recorded as LPCM and converted to AAC when this unit is in standby mode. AAC is a compression format which compresses the audio data into a smaller size. Audio quality and the amount of tracks that can be recorded will differ depending on the bitrate.

Longer recording time

Recording mode settings at the time of purchase:

The recording mode for each selector is set to “LPCM” at the time of purchase. The recording mode for each selector can be set individually (➜ page 34).

If you want to change the recording mode to AAC, please note the following:

Recordings made to this unit are initially recorded in LPCM, and then are converted to AAC. Therefore if you are making continuous, long recordings, the maximum amount of recordings you can make must fit within the LPCM limits for maximum possible recording time as described in the chart above. In the event that you are making many recordings, continue recording after the music data has been converted to AAC format (➜ page 32, How recordings work).

[Note]

LPCM audio quality does not exceed the audio quality of the original recording.

AAC(LP) 64 kbps

Approx. 2,460 hours

Basic Operations

Recording to HDD

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Recording a CD

BAND

HDD

SELECT

1 Press [SUB MENU].

DVD/CD Sub Menu

Obtain CD / Track(s) Title

Recording Mode

Recording Method

Start Recording

High-speed Recording

AAC(XP)

CH SELECT

FL DISPLAY

SOUND

OPEN/CLOSE SELECTOR

FAVORITE

REG

SLEEP

SELECT

VOLUME

PLAYPAU SESTOP

FUNCTIONS

EMOTIONAL

SELECT

MUTINGSETUP





CD HDD

●



TUNING

MUSIC PORT

CANCEL

STOP

MENU PLAYLIST

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HDDREC

PLAYMODE

[CD]

This unit digitally records tracks in CD-DA format from a commercial CD or recordable CD to this unit’s HDD. Using the Gracenote database, the unit automatically searches for the CD title.

Preparation

1 To display the picture turn on the television and select the

appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.

2Press [Í]. 3 Press [DVD] to switch the selector to “DVD/CD”. 4 Insert a disc (➜ page 29).

The unit starts accessing the Gracenote database and searches for the title information.

Searching the database.

≥A network connection (➜ page 20) is necessary to obtain

CD title information for the newest releases.

If search results indicate that multiple titles were found

Press [34] to select the appropriate title and press [ENTER].

Setting the recording mode/recording method

Use the following methods to change the settings for audio quality of recordings and how recording is executed. ≥You will also perform this procedure when recording audio

formats other than CD. Items displayed will change depending on the audio format used for recording.

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2 Press [34] to select “Recording Mode” and press

[ENTER].

Recording Mode

LPCM

AAC (XP)

AAC (SP)

AAC (LP)

3 Press

[

34] to select the recording mode and press

[ENTER].

Recording modes (➜ page 33)

[CD[ only

4 Press [34] to select “Recording Method” and press

VOLUME

[ENTER].

Recording Method

High-speed Recording

Listening while Recording

5 Press [34] to select the recording method and

press [ENTER]. High-speed Recording: Records in high speed

Listening while Recording: Audio is recorded at normal

Basic recordings

On the remote control: press [¥ HDD REC]. On the main unit: press [¥ CD 1HDD].

To start recording immediately after the recording mode/recording method settings (above)

After step 5 of “Setting the recording mode/recording method” (above) 1Press [34] to select “Start Recording” and press

[ENTER].

2Press [21] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].

Recording of the all tracks on the CD starts.

≥Titles obtained from the Gracenote database will be applied

to the tracks recorded.

≥If the play mode is set to Repeat playback or Random

playback (➜ page 57, 58): With [¥ HDD REC] (remote control): Recording cannot be

With [¥ CD 1HDD] (main unit):Recording of the all tracks of

(max. 4k).

speed when listening while recording to the HDD.

DVD/CD

Life with Mozart

Mozart

Eine Kleine Nacht Musik

 6:45

AAC(XP)

High-speed Recording

1 of 12

Stop Recording

performed. Turn repeat and random settings off.

the CD starts. Repeat and random play settings are automatically turned off.

10%

To stop recording

Press [∫]. Tracks that are stopped partially through recording (incomplete recordings) will not be recorded to the HDD. ≥Additionally, nothing will be recorded if the current recording

is stopped in the index portion (e.g. when “j0:03” etc. is displayed) between two tracks.

To select the track to start recording with

[Possible only when the recording method is set to “Listening while Recording” (➜ page 34, step 5)]. 1 Press [TOP MENU], and the track list will be displayed. 2Press [34] to select the track to start recording with and

press [ENTER].

3Press [¥ HDD REC].

Recording starts from the selected track and continues to the end of the CD.

To record a track while playing

[Possible only when the recording method is set to “Listening while Recording” (➜ page 34, step 5)]. While the disc is playing, press [¥ HDD REC]. ≥Playback stops, and then restarts from the beginning of the

track being played and records until the end of the disc.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

[Note]

≥Recordings cannot be paused. ≥No audio can be heard during high-speed recording. ≥The response to adjustments made to the volume while

recording may be a bit slow, however this is not an indication of any problem.

≥During high-speed recording, the elapsed time and status bar

shown on-screen may appear to have stopped, but this is not an indication of a problem.

≥When listening while recording audio from CDs that have no

intermissions between tracks (e.g. DJ mix CDs), there may be some distortion when switching tracks. (However, this has no effect on the quality of the recording itself.)

≥Recording or play of CDs, etc. with copyright restrictions that

are not in compliance with CD standards is not guaranteed.

≥Some music CDs have SCMS (Serial Copy Management

System) restrictions. Due to copyright protection restrictions, these types of CDs cannot be recorded to the HDD.

Basic Operations

Recording to HDD

[Tips]

≥If “The CD has already been recorded.” is displayed, the unit

is trying to record a CD again that has previously been recorded. Follow the on-screen menu and select the appropriate operation.

Add to this Album playlist:

The CD will be recorded and added in the Album playlist of the CD (which has already been recorded). If the album title has been changed since it was recorded first, this item cannot be displayed.

Record as a New Album:

The CD will be recorded as a different album. The recorded album will be named “XXXXX (Name of the Album)~XX (Number)”.

Cancel:

Recording will be canceled.

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Recording WMA and MP3 discs

To select the track to start recording with

1 Press [MENU], and the track list will be displayed.

BAND

HDD

SELECT

CH SELECT

FL DISPLAY

SOUND

VOLUME

PLAYPAU SESTOP

FUNCTIONS

EMOTIONAL

FAVORITE

SELECT

REG

SLEEP

MUTINGSETUP

SELECT

2Press [34] to select the folder to start recording with and

3 When you want to select a track

4Press [¥ HDD REC].

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

CANCEL

STOP

MENU PLAYLIST

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avigation Menu

002 My favorite2

Perfume

001 My favorite1 002 My favorite2

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

FUNCTIONS

005 Japanese

001 Lady Starfish

Group 005/023

to display the sub menu

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

Content 0001/0005

JPEG

RETURN

to exit

press [ENTER].

Press [34] to select the track to start recording with and press [ENTER].

Recording starts from the selected folder or track and continues to the end of the disc.

[WMA] [MP3] WMA/MP3 tracks from recordable discs will be recorded to the HDD as an analog recording.

≥WMA/MP3 recording is performed in “Listening while

Recording” (➜ page 34, step 5) mode.

≥Discs that contain data other than WMA/MP3 may not be

recorded.

≥You cannot perform this recording with [¥ CD 1HDD] (main

unit).

Recordable CD: WMA/MP3 tracks can be recorded. Recordable DVD:Only MP3 tracks can be recorded.

Preparation

1 To display the picture turn on the television and select the

appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.

2Press [Í]. 3 Press [DVD] to switch the selector to “DVD/CD”. 4 Insert the WMA/MP3 disc (➜ page 29).

Basic WMA/MP3 recording

Press [¥ HDD REC].

Recording starts, and all WMA/MP3 tracks on the disc are recorded. ≥If “Random (Repeat) play mode” is displayed, turn random

and repeat settings off (➜ page 57, 58).

To change the recording mode before recording

Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Setting the recording mode/recording method” on page 34. (The recording method is automatically set to “Listening while Recording”.)

To stop recording

Press [∫]. Tracks that are stopped partially through recording (incomplete recordings) will not be saved to the HDD.

[Note]

≥Recordings cannot be paused.

[Tips]

How titles are added

The names of the artist, album and track are added as shown below. Artist name: “_Unknown Artist” Album name: The folder’s name of the recorded track Track name: The file name of the track

≥After recording is complete, you can manually change the

title or you can search and obtain title information from the Gracenote database (➜ page 72).

Selecting specific WMA/MP3 tracks to record from recordable discs

If you use the program play mode, you can specify multiple WMA/MP3 tracks from recordable discs, and record them all at once (➜ page 57).

1 Create a list of tracks to play with the program play

mode (➜ page 57).

2 Press [¥ HDD REC].

All tracks in the program play list are recorded.

To start recording from partway through the program play mode

1Press [1] (PLAY) before step 2 (above) to play the program

play list.

2 While the track that you want to record is playing or paused,

press [¥ HDD REC]. Recording will start from the currently playing or paused track and will record until the end of the last track in the program play list.

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Recording radio broadcasts

BAND

HDD

SELECT

CANCEL

STOP

MENU PLAYLIST

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HDDREC

PLAYMODE

You can record radio broadcasts to the HDD. After recording starts, track data will be recorded and divided using the time settings selected before the recording starts. Therefore the recording (from start to finish) will be made and divided into multiple tracks.

Preparation

1 To display the picture turn on the television and select the

appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.

2Press [Í]. 3 Press [TUNER/BAND] and select “FM” or “AM”.

Order: FM ➜ AM ➜ XM ➜ (Return to FM)

≥XM broadcasts cannot be recorded.

1 Tune in to the radio station that you want to record

(➜ page 62).

2 Press [SUB MENU]

3 Press [34]

select “Auto Track Divide”

[ENTER].

4 Press [34] to select the method of division and

[ENTER]

press Auto 5 Minutes:

Auto 10 Minutes: Tracks are divided into 10-minute

Manual: Divide tracks at the point you like. (For

Tracks are divided into 5-minute recordings.

recordings.

division methods, see right.)

5 Press [RETURN].

VOLUME

PLAYPAU SESTOP

FUNCTIONS

FM Sub Menu

CH SELECT

FAVORITE

REG

SLEEP

FL DISPLAY

SELECT

SOUND

Set Preset Channel Erase Preset Channel

Recording Mode

Auto Track Divide Auto Mem ory Select Frequency Step

ENTER

EMOTIONAL

SELECT

MUTINGSETUP

Audio Mode

RETURN

Auto(Stereo)

LPCM

Auto 10 Minutes

100kHz

and press

Auto Track Divide

Auto 5 Minutes

Auto 10 Minutes

Manual

ENTER

Cancel

6 Press [¥ HDD REC].

Recording starts. Titles are automatically added (➜ below).

To change the recording mode before recording

Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Setting the recording mode/recording method” on page 34. (The recording method cannot be selected.)

To stop recording

Press[∫].

To pause recording

Press [¥ HDD REC]. ≥To continue recording, press [¥ HDD REC]once more

(The track is divided).

To manually divide tracks

While recording, press [ENTER]at the point where you want to divide the track. ≥When dividing tracks, create at least a 2-second space

between two tracks. (Tracks divided with less than 2-second of space cannot be divided.)

≥Tracks recorded in “Manual” mode that exceed 60 minutes

will automatically be divided.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

[Note]

≥Radio broadcasts cannot be recorded by pressing

[¥ CD 1HDD] on the main unit. Use [¥ HDD REC] on the remote control.

≥The audio may sound broken up in the space between tracks

recorded to the HDD.

[Tips]

About titles for recordings from the radio

All tracks created from the start to the end of the recording are treated as a single playlist (recorded data). Each track recorded from the radio is given title as shown below.

How titles are added (example)

Radio program broadcasted in FM87.9 MHz on Thursday at PM 9:30

Recording

“*FM Recording”

“FM87.9(THU)PM09:30”

“*FM87.9(THU)PM09:30_00001”

“*FM87.9(THU)PM09:30_00001_0001”

“*FM87.9(THU)PM09:30_00001_0002”

“*FM87.9(THU)PM09:30_00001_0003”

≥When audio is recorded with the scheduled timer function

(➜ page 84), recording will start slightly earlier than the set time to prevent cutting off the beginning of the recording.Therefore, the playlist will be given a name that is one minute earlier than the set recording time.

≥After recording is complete, you can manually change the

title or you can search and obtain title information from the Gracenote database (➜ page 72).

Artist name

Playlist name

Album name

Tr ac k

name

Basic Operations

Recording to HDD

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Recording audio from external devices

Auto Synchro: When external equipment starts playing,

BAND

HDD

SELECT

CH SELECT

FL DISPLAY

SOUND

FAVORITE

REG

SLEEP

SELECT

VOLUME

PLAYPAU SESTOP

FUNCTIONS

EMOTIONAL

SELECT

MUTINGSETUP

AUX Sub Menu

Recording Mode

Auto Track Divide

Auto Synchro Level

Auto Track Divide

Auto 10 Minutes

Auto 5 Minutes

Auto 10 Minutes

Auto Synchro

Manual

LPCM

Level0

Manual: Divide tracks at the point you like. (For division

4 Press [RETURN]. 5 Press [¥ HDD REC].

Auto 5 Minutes

Recording starts.

Auto Synchro

Unit enters recording standby mode.

6 Starting play on an external device.

≥Auto Synchro: Recording starts once audio is output. Titles are automatically added (➜ page 39).

To change the recording mode before recording

Follow steps 1 to 3 of “Setting the recording mode/recording method” on page 34. (The recording method cannot be selected.)

To stop recording

Press [∫].

To pause recording

Press [¥ HDD REC]. ≥To continue recording, press [¥ HDD REC]once more

(The track is divided).

To manually divide tracks

While recording, press [ENTER]at the point where you want to divide the track. ≥When dividing tracks, create at least a 2-second space

between two tracks. (Tracks divided with less than 2-second of space cannot be divided.)

≥Tracks recorded in “Manual” mode that exceed 60 minutes

will automatically be divided.

To adjust the synchro level

For synchro recordings, if the recording does not start, or the tracks are not divided correctly between tracks, make adjustments and record again.

1 Press [SUB MENU]. 2Press [34] to select “Auto Synchro Level” and press

[ENTER].

3Press [34] to select the level and press [ENTER].

You can make adjustments within a range of 25 levels.

s12 (Low) ,. 0 (Standard) ,. r12 (High)

≥If the track is quiet, recording may not start. In this case,

lower the value.

≥If recording from a cassette tape, etc. with a lot of noise,

tracks may not be divided correctly or recording may not start. In this case, raise the value.

CANCEL

STOP

MENU PLAYLIST

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HDDREC

PLAYMODE

You can record audio tracks to the HDD from externally connected devices. After recording starts, track data will be recorded and divided using the time settings selected before the recording starts. Therefore the recording (from start to finish) will be made and divided into multiple tracks.

Preparation

1 To display the picture turn on the television and select the

appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.

2Press [Í]. 3 Connect the device from which you want to record/play

(➜ page 18, 19).

4Press [N SELECT O] to switch the selector.

AUX : If connected to the AUX terminal TV Audio: If connected to the TV IN terminal

≥You cannot record when “TV Audio Input” is set to

“DIGITAL IN” (➜ page 83).

MUSIC PORT: If connected to the Music Port terminal ≥When the audio output level of the external device is too

high, audio may be distorted. Adjust the volume on the external device.

1 Press [SUB MENU].

Press

[34]

to select “Auto Track Divide” and press

[ENTER]

recording starts automatically. The unit searches for silence in between tracks, and when a break of 3 seconds or longer is found, recording pauses (the track is divided) and will restart again when audio is found.

methods, see below.)

Auto 10 Minutes,

Manual

3 Press [34] to select the method of division and

[ENTER].

press

Auto 5 Minutes: Tracks are divided into 5-minute

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Auto 10 Minutes: Tracks are divided into 10-minute

recordings.

[Note]

≥Audio from external devices cannot be recorded by pressing

[¥ CD 1HDD] on the main unit. Use [¥ HDD REC] on the remote control.

≥The audio may sound broken up in the space between tracks

recorded to the HDD.

≥Depending on the audio quality or volume of external devices

connected, obtaining the title information with the Gracenote database, the analysis for Music Shuffle function or “Auto Synchro” division method when recording may not work properly.

[Tips]

How titles are added (example)

The audio from AUX recorded on Thursday

“*AUX Recording”

“AUX(THU)PM09:30”

“*AUX(THU)PM09:30_00001”

“*AUX(THU)PM09:30_00001_0001”

“*AUX(THU)PM09:30_00001_0002”

“*AUX(THU)PM09:30_00001_0003”

≥After recording is complete, you can change the title or you

can search and obtain title information from the Gracenote database (➜ page 72).

≥About synchro recordings:

Depending on the recording source, the first few seconds of a recording may not be recorded. Also, depending on synchro level settings, the number of tracks on the recording source may differ from the number of tracks on the recording destination. In this case, adjust the synchro level (➜ page 38) and record again. Tracks recorded as LPCM can be combined and divided after recording has completed (➜ page 74).

terminal

at PM 9:30

Recording

Artist name

Playlist name

Album name

Tr a ck name

Basic Operations

Recording to HDD

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Importing WMA/MP3 from a PC

BAND

HDD

SELECT

CH SELECT

FL DISPLAY

SOUND

VOLUME

PLAYPAU SESTOP

FUNCTIONS

EMOTIONAL

FAVORITE

SELECT

REG

SLEEP

MUTINGSETUP

SELECT

CANCEL

STOP

MENU PLAYLIST

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HDDREC

PLAYMODE

[WMA] [MP3] With a network connection (LAN home network), you can save WMA/MP3 data from your PC in the HDD of this unit.

You can import recordings without any audio distortion or degradation.

≥Supported OS: Windows XP SP2 ≥File formats that can be imported

– extensions: WMA,MP3

≥MP3 files in compliance with MP3 standards ≥MPEG-1 Audio Layer III ≥MPEG-2 Audio Layer III (LSF)

– compatible bitrate: 32 kbps to 192 kbps – files without copyright restrictions

≥Tracks can also be Imported from NAS (Network Attached

Storage).

Preparation

1 Connect this unit and the PC to the network (➜ page 20), or

connect this unit and the PC directly (➜ page 90).

2 To display the picture turn on the television and select the

appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.

3Press [Í]. 4 Press [MUSIC COLLECTION] to switch the selector to

“Music Collection”.

Main unit operations

From the Main Screen (➜ page 30)

1 Press [SUB MENU]. 2 Press [34] to select “Import from PC” and press

[ENTER].

Import from PCMusic Collection

PC Name

User Name

Password

Shared Folder

Import Cancel

ENTER

Cancel

ADGJ

F40

3 Press [34] to select “PC Name” and press [ENTER]. 4 Enter the PC name (➜ page 69) and press [∫] (Set).

≥Enter the name that you checked in step 2 of

“Preparations and items to check on the PC” (➜ left) (Up to 15 characters).

If the PC name, etc. is displayed

If you have previously imported data or performed a backup (➜ page 87), then PC name, etc. may be displayed. In this case, check the PC name and make any changes that may be necessary.

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 and enter other items.

User Name: The user account name used when

Password: Password set for the user name

≥Passwords will be displayed as “ *************** ”.

Shared Folder: Name of the shared folder on the PC.

Press [

The list inside the shared folder on the PC will be displayed.

Windows XP was registered.

3421

] to select “Import” and press [ENTER].

Folder_003

Folder_001 Updating Folder_002 Folder_004

Import from PCMusic Collection

ENTER

[LEFT/RIGHT] to check/uncheck

Cancel

Import Complete

Not Imported Yet Not Imported Yet

7 Select the folder to be imported with [34] and add a

check mark with [21].

Preparations and items to check on the PC

1 Set the “Shared Folder” (➜ page 41, Setting the “Shared

Folder”), and move the folder containing WMA/MP3 files to the “Shared Folder”, or move the folder containing WMA/ MP3 files to the “Shared Documents” folder. ≥It is necessary to name the PC and the PC Shared Folder

using only characters that can be used on this unit. If necessary, make changes to the “Shared Name” and “Full Computer Name” on the PC.

2 Checking the PC name (Computer name).

e.g., For “Windows XP Home Edition” From the “Start” menu, select “System” in “Control Panel”, and click on the “Computer Name” tab, and make note of the name given in the “Full Computer Name” field.

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To select all the folders

Press [SUB MENU] and select “Mark All”. ≥To remove the check marks from all the folders, select

“Unmark All”.

8 Press [ENTER].

Import from PCMusic Collection

1 Folder(s) 1 file(s)

4.58 GB Do you want to import?

Yes

ENTER

Cancel

9 Press [21] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].

Import starts and the current status and remaining time is displayed. After importing is finished, the status message appears. ≥If import does not start, refer to “Messages” (➜ page 98)

to address to any problems.

To stop importing

Press [∫]. Tracks that finished importing up to the point stopped can be recorded.

Setting the “Shared Folder”

For further information, refer to the Windows operating instructions or Windows “Help”.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

[Note]

≥When the unit is set to standby mode, this unit performs

analysis of WMA/MP3 tracks imported to the HDD for Music Shuffle (➜ page 49). AAC conversion is not performed for the WMA/MP3 tracks imported from a PC.

≥Tracks that have not been analyzed will appear in the playlist

screen with a “ ” mark next to them.

≥The audio may sound broken up in the space between tracks

imported from a PC.

≥If a track contains large data such as JPEG, etc., the track

may be muted or not play at all.

≥When using NAS (Network Attached Storage), input the user

name and password registered with NAS (➜ page 40, step 5).

[Tips]

How titles are added

If the music data on the PC uses music information tags, the artist name, album name, and track titles will be added. If there is no tag information, the names of the artist, album and track are added as shown below.

Artist name: “_Unknown Artist” Album name: The folder’s name of the recorded track Track name: The file name of the track

About WMA/MP3 data imported to this unit:

Operations for tracks imported from a PC will play and edit (excluding Combine/Divide functions), etc. in the same manner as tracks recorded to the HDD in this unit.

e.g., For “Windows XP Home Edition”

1 Right click on the folder that you want to share, and

select “Sharing and Security...”.

2 Add check marks to “Share this folder on the

network” and “Allow network users to make changes to files”.

3 Make note of the “Shared Name” field. (Necessary

for later operations.)

4 Click “OK”.

Depending on the PC, stability issues may cause problems such as tracks to fail to import, or imported tracks may be unusable, etc. Panasonic and/or its retailer’s responsibility are limited to gross negligence or malicious intent by Panasonic and/or its retailers. Neither Panasonic nor its retailers will accept any responsibility for direct or indirect loss or damage to your music data.

Basic Operations

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Recording to HDD

Managing data on the HDD

BAND

HDD

SELECT

CH SELECT

FL DISPLAY

SOUND

VOLUME

PLAYPAU SESTOP

FUNCTIONS

EMOTIONAL

FAVORITE

SELECT

REG

SLEEP

MUTINGSETUP

SELECT

CANCEL

STOP

MENU PLAYLIST

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HDDREC

PLAYMODE

[HDD]

You can increase the available disc space on the HDD or you can obtain detailed information about the HDD/tracks.

Preparation

1 To display the picture turn on the television and select the

appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.

2Press [Í]. 3 Press [MUSIC COLLECTION] to switch the selector to

“Music Collection”.

Performing conversion and analysis immediately

AAC conversion and analysis for Music Shuffle is usually executed two minutes after the unit is set to standby mode. With the procedure below you can start the process immediately. This track management can be performed by either selecting all tracks on the HDD that have not been converted or analyzed yet, or a specified playlist.

From the Main Screen (➜ page 30)

1 Press [SUB MENU]. 2 Press [34] to select “Track Manager” and press

[ENTER].

3 Press [34] to select “Convert/Analyze” and press

[ENTER].

≥While the track is playing, you will be asked if you want

to stop play. If you want to perform conversion/analysis: Press [21] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].

4 Press [34] to select the item to be converted/

analyzed and press [ENTER]. All of HDD: All tracks in the HDD will be converted and

analyzed.

All of this Playlist: All tracks within the selected playlist

will be converted and analyzed.

5 Press [21] to select “Yes”and press [ENTER].

Conversion and analysis starts. (Once complete, the unit will return to the previous screen.)

LPCM tracks are deleted once they are converted to AAC. You cannot revert the track after conversion.

To stop partway through

Press [∫].

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

[Note]

≥Play and record cannot be performed during conversion and

analysis.

≥If you are trying to compress a playlist without any LPCM

tracks, the message “There are no tracks that can be converted or analyzed.” will be displayed. Select a different playlist.

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Compressing LPCM tracks to AAC

Viewing track or HDD information

By converting tracks recorded in LPCM to AAC, you can increase the amount of available space on the HDD. Compression is performed on the playlist that includes the track currently displayed on the Main Screen.

From the Main Screen (➜ page 30)

1 Press [SUB MENU]. 2

Press [

34]

to s

elect “Track Manager” and press

[ENTER].

Press [

34]

to s

elect “Compress LPCM Tracks to

AAC” and press [ENTER].

Compress LPCM Tracks to AAC

12 LPCM track(s) in this playlist will be replaced with AAC track(s). Do you want to continue?

Press [

21]

Yes

ENTER

RETURN

to s

elect “Yes” and press [ENTER].

Compress LPCM Tracks to AAC

LPCM track(s) will be erased, and this action cannot be undone. Do you want to continue?

Yes

ENTER

RETURN

to s

elect “Yes” and press [ENTER].

Compress LPCM Tracks to AAC

Convert to AAC(XP)

Convert to AAC(SP)

Convert to AAC(LP)

Displays the detailed information of the track or HDD.

From the Main Screen (➜ page 30)

1 Press [SUB MENU]. 2 Press

[

34] to select “Track Manager” and press

[ENTER].

Track ManagerMusic Collection

View Track Information

View Hard Disk Drive Information

Edit Track Name

Edit Artist Name

Edit Album Name

ENTER

RETURN

3 When viewing the track information:

Press

[

34] to select “View Track Information” and

press [ENTER].

When viewing the HDD information:

[

34] to select “View Hard Disk Drive

Press Information” and press [ENTER].

Detailed information about the track/HDD is displayed.

e.g., Track information

Music Collection

View Track Information

[Length]

[File Type]

[Bit Rate]

[Sample Rate]

[Channel No] 2

RETURN

3:06

LPCM

1411kbps

44.1kHz

Basic Operations

ENTER

RETURN

Press [

34]

to s

elect the compression mode and

press [ENTER].

Compression starts. After compression is complete, the remaining space in the HDD is displayed.

7 Press [ENTER].

To stop partway through

Press [∫].

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

[Note]

≥Play and record cannot be performed during conversion and

analysis.

≥If you are trying to compress a playlist without any LPCM

tracks, the message “No LPCM tracks in this playlist.” will be displayed. Select a different playlist.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

[Tips]

For “View Track Information” only

You can also perform the operations above from the Track List. When the track you want to view track information for is selected, 1 Press [SUB MENU]. 2Press [34] to select “View Track Information” and press

[ENTER].

Recording to HDD

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A brief introduction about search and playback of tracks recorded to the HDD

You can easily search for tracks that have been recorded to this unit’s HDD by using a variety of categories based on your preferences. From the lists created by your search, you can select the tracks that you want to listen to. These lists that are created are referred to as “Playlists”. Tracks are played when a selection is made in a playlist. Playlists are classified into the following categories.

∫ Playlists with tracks sorted by basic details (artist, album, track)

These playlists are created using basic details such as artist names or album names. Also you can search tracks by track names (➜ page 47).

∫ Playlists generated by Music Shuffle function

“Music Shuffle” is a function that automatically decides the feeling or impression of tracks, and then classifies the track into one of four different groups. If you select a specific group from “Music Shuffle”, the tracks within the group will appear in a random playlist each time. Depending on the track, some tracks cannot be classified into any groups of Music Shuffle playlists (➜ page 49).

∫ User-specific playlists (“Other Playlists” in the top menu of Music Collection)

Aside from the playlists created by using basic details (as mentioned above), this unit has some other special types of playlists such as “User Playlists”, which allow you to arrange any tracks in any order, or “Most Often Played” playlist, the tracks of which are automatically selected and arranged based on the frequency of playback. There are other user-specific or automatically arranged playlists like “Favorites”, “Recently Ripped” and “Analog Recorded”. For more information about these useful playlists, see page 48.

Tracks recorded to HDD

HDD

Select the playlist Tracks are shown and

select the track

Track is played and enjoy listening

Select a category to search for tracks

≥Artist name ≥Album name ≥Track name

(➜ page 47)

Select a playlist from Music Shuffle

VOLUME

function

≥Energetic ≥Mellow ≥Relaxing ≥Emotional

Track List (playlist) Main Screen

Music Collection

Eine Kleine Nacht Musik

Fantasia K.397 Le nozze di Figaro, overture Symphony No.34 Symphony No.35 "Haffner" Symphony No.40 The Elopement from the Harem Turkischer Marsch Six German Dances Symphony No.36

Play

RETURN

Playlist001

MOZART

MOZART MOZART MOZART MOZART MOZART MOZART MOZART MOZART MOZART

1 of 10

Music Collection > Other Playlists

Mozart

Life with Mozart

Eine Kleine Nacht Musik

 2:45

LPCM

Repeat

REC

&

Track List

Favorites

Tracks 3 of 12 Total Time 56:00

5:42

(➜ page 49)

User-specific playlist selection

≥User Playlists ≥Favorites ≥Most Often Played ≥Recently Ripped ≥Analog Recorded

(➜ page 48)

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Playing tracks from the HDD

BAND

HDD

SELECT

Operations during playback

STOP

Stop

CH SELECT

FL DISPLAY

SOUND

VOLUME

PLAYPAU SESTOP

FUNCTIONS

EMOTIONAL

FAVORITE

SELECT

REG

SLEEP

MUTINGSETUP

SELECT

CANCEL

MENU PLAYLIST

ENERGETIC RELAXINGMELLOW

HDDREC

PLAYMODE

[HDD]

Preparation

1 To display the picture turn on the television and select the

appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.

2Press [Í]. 3 Press [MUSIC COLLECTION] to switch the selector to

“Music Collection”.

Basic playback

Press [1](PLAY).

The track played last time will begin to play.

Main Screen

Music Collection > Other Playlists

Mozart

Life with Mozart

Eine Kleine Nacht Musik

 2:45

LPCM

Repeat

REC

Track List

Favorites

Tracks 3 of 12 Total Time 56:00

5:42

PAU S E

Pause

≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play.

Skip

≥Operate in the Main Screen.

(during play)

≥Up to 5 steps. ≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play. ≥Audio cannot be heard during search. ≥It may take a little time for audio to be heard after search

finishes.

≥Operate in the Main Screen.

[Note]

Audio may be broken up in between tracks.

[Tips]

To play tracks in the order you like

Create a user playlist (➜ page 67).

Basic Operations

Playing back

≥When you switched the selector to “Music Collection” just

after recording: The first track of the last recorded source (CD, WMA/MP3 files, radio, or external devices) will begin to play.

≥The Album playlist including the selected track will play

through the last track (default setting). You can change the play range (➜ page 55).

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Searching for tracks in the HDD

You can use several methods to easily find tracks in the HDD that you want to listen to.

Searching for/selecting tracks in the HDD

1 From the Music

Collection top menu...

Artists

Albums

Tracks

Music Shuffle

Other Playlists

Random Shuffle

2 Select the desired playlist.

Energetic

Mellow

Relaxing

Emotional

User Playlists

Favorites

Most Often Played

Recently Ripped

Analog Recorded

Tracks will be randomly selected and played.

Searching from various playlists

3 Tracks are shown and

select the track.

Track List (playlist)

Favorites

Music Collection

Bleep Bleep Daniel Bellman

Don Alan I can feel love John CarneyChristmas Alex ElmsleyTrue White SlydiniSummer vacation SlydiniPlayhouse

Play

RETURN

1 of 5

4 Playback starts.

Main Screen

Music Collection > Other Playlists

Favorites

Mozart

Life with Mozart

Eine Kleine Nacht Musik

 2:45

Tracks 3 of 12

LPCM

Total Time 56:00

Repeat

REC

&

Track List

5:42

BAND

HDD

SELECT

CH SELECT

FL DISPLAY

SOUND

VOLUME

PLAYPAU SESTOP

FUNCTIONS

EMOTIONAL

FAVORITE

SELECT

REG

SLEEP

MUTINGSETUP

SELECT

CANCEL

STOP

MENU PLAYLIST

ENERGETIC RELAXINGMELLOW EMOTIONAL

ENERGETIC RELAXINGMELLOW

HDDREC

PLAYMODE

[HDD]

Preparation

1 To display the picture turn on the television and select the

appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.

2Press [Í].

1 Press [START]. 2 Press [34] to select “Listen” and press [ENTER]. 3 Press [34] to select “Music Collection” and press

[ENTER].

Music Collection

Artists

Albums

Tra cks

Music Shuffle

Other Playlists

Random Shuffle

ENTER

Main Screen

Different ways to search for tracks

Artists

Search by artist name (➜ page 47)

Albums

Search by album name (➜ page 47)

Tra cks

Search by track name (➜ page 47)

Music Shuffle

Tracks are automatically selected from the Music Shuffle collection playlist (➜ page 49).

Other Playlists

Search from various user-specific playlists

(➜ page 48)

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Tracks will be randomly selected and played (➜ page 49).

Random Shuffle

Searching by artist name

Searching by album name

From the top menu of the Music Collection

1 Press [34] to select “Artists” and press [ENTER].

All the artist lists are displayed.

Music Collection Artists

DEF

Debussy

Deliebes Dukas Dvorak

ENTER

RETURN

Press

[34

] to select the artist and press

MNOGHI

1 of 4

[ENTER]

≥With [21] you can select the other alphabet tabs. All the albums of the selected artist are displayed.

RETURN

Albums

Debussy

2 of 4

Music Collection

All Tracks of the Artist

DEBUSSY COLLECTION vol.1

DEBUSSY COLLECTION vol.2 DEBUSSY COLLECTION vol.3

ENTER

To find artists whose name starts with “The”

Artists whose name starts with “The” cannot be searched for by “The”. Instead search by “W” if the artist’s name is “The World”.

3 Press [34] to select the album and press [ENTER].

≥With [21] you can select the other artists.

All the tracks of the selected album are displayed. All Tracks of the Artist: Displays all tracks of the

Press

[34

] to select the track and press

≥With [21] you can select the other albums. The selected track starts playing. ≥The Album playlist including the selected track will play

through the last track (default setting). You can change the play range (➜ page 55).

selected artist.

[ENTER]

From the top menu of the Music Collection

1 Press [34] to select “Albums” and press [ENTER].

All the album lists are displayed.

Music Collection Albums

JKL Juke box hits

KOMPAKT compilation vol.3 Love songs L. S.Walker Club Tracks

ENTER

RETURN

TUVMNO Others ABC

2 Press [34] to select the album and press [ENTER].

≥With [21] you can select the other alphabet tabs. All the tracks of the selected album are displayed.

Music Collection

STOMP L. S.Walker

Back stretch L. S.Walker Tone curve Klick Test tones Life of strings Patterns Kick track Speaker

Press

[34

] to select the track and press

L. S.Walker Club Tracks

Play

RETURN

Tra cks

≥With [21] you can select the other albums. The selected track starts playing. ≥The Album playlist including the selected track will play

through the last track (default setting). You can change the play range (➜ page 55).

Searching by track name

From the top menu of the Music Collection

1 Press [34] to select “Tracks” and press [ENTER].

All recorded tracks are displayed in alphabetical order.

Music Collection Tracks

Others ABC

WXYZ

A song for us

Addiction Can You Keep A Secret? Cut and paste Cat walk

L. S.Walker L. S.Walker L. S.Walker L. S.Walker L. S.Walker L. S.Walker L. S.Walker

[ENTER]

JKL MNODEF GHI

Kenton Knepper

Dai Vernon Anneman Ken Krenzel Daley

1 of 4

1 of 9

Basic Operations

Playing back

Play

RETURN

1 of 5

2 Press [34] to select the track and press [ENTER].

≥With [21] you can select the other alphabet tabs.

The selected track starts playing. ≥The Album playlist including the selected track will play

through the last track (default setting). You can change the play range (➜ page 55).

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Searching for tracks in the HDD

From the top menu of the Music Collection

Press [ [ENTER].

2 Press

User-specific playlists (

playlists

] to select “Other Playlists” and press

[

34] to select the item and press

Other Playlists

User Playlists

Playlists that allow you to freely arrange the

tracks and the order in which they appear. (➜ page 67)

Favorites

A playlist containing favorite tracks you registered (max.99 tracks) (➜ page 70)

Most Often Played

A playlist created from 99 tracks that are

arranged based on the frequency of playback among the most recently played 999 tracks.

Recently Ripped

A playlist created from the most recently added 99 tracks. Recordings from the radio or other external devices are not included in this playlist.

Analog Recorded

A playlist containing only analog recordings of the radio or from other external devices.

Other Playlists

User Playlists

Favorites

Most Often Played

Recently Ripped

Analog Recorded

[ENTER]

)

ENTER

RETURN

∫ When “User Playlists” was selected

Searching from various user-specific

Music Collection

Playlist001

Playlist002 Playlist003 Playlist004 Playlist005 Playlist006 Playlist007 Playlist008 Playlist009 Playlist010

ENTER

RETURN

User Playlists

1 of 12

3 Press [34] to select the playlist and press [ENTER].

RETURN

Tra cks

Playlist001

MOZART

MOZART MOZART MOZART MOZART MOZART MOZART MOZART MOZART MOZART

1 of 10

Music Collection

Eine Kleine Nacht Musik

Fantasia K.397 Le nozze di Figaro, overture Symphony No.34 Symphony No.35 "Haffner" Symphony No.40 The Elopement from the Harem Turkischer Marsch Six German Dances Symphony No.36

Play

≥The playlist including the selected track will play through

the last track (default setting). You can change the play range (➜ page 55).

∫ When “Favorites”, “Most Often Played” or

“Recently Ripped” was selected

e.g., Favorites

Play

RETURN

Favorites

Don Alan I can feel love John CarneyChristmas Alex ElmsleyTrue White SlydiniSummer vacation SlydiniPlayhouse

1 of 6

Music Collection

Bleep Bleep Daniel Bellman

3 Press [34] to select the track and press [ENTER].

The selected track starts playing. ≥The playlist including the selected track will play through

the last track (default setting). You can change the play range (➜ page 55).

∫ When “Analog Recorded” was selected

This list shows the day of the week and time for all analog recordings made from the radio or other external devices.

Music Collection Analog Recorded

AM1030(SUN)AM00:00

AM1110(SUN)AM00:00 AM1110(SUN)AM00:00~01 AM1110(SUN)AM00:00~02 AM1110(SUN)AM00:00~03 AM1110(SUN)AM00:00~04 AM1110(SUN)AM00:00~05 AM1110(SUN)AM00:00~06 AM1110(SUN)AM00:00~07 AM1110(SUN)AM00:00~08

ENTER

RETURN

1 of 16

3 Press [34] to select the playlist and press [ENTER].

Music Collection

Press [34] to select the track and press

≥With [21] you can select the other playlists. The selected track starts playing. ≥The playlist including the selected track will play through

the last track (default setting). You can change the play range (➜ page 55).

AM1110(SUN)AM00:00~03

AM00:00_00004_0001

AM00:00_00004_0002 AM00:00_00004_0003 AM00:00_00004_0004 AM00:00_00004_0005

Play

RETURN

*AM Recording

*AM Recording *AM Recording *AM Recording *AM Recording

[ENTER]

1 of 5

Press [34] to select the track and press [ENTER].

≥With [21] you can select the other playlists. The selected track starts playing.

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Music Shuffle Tracks are automatically selected from the Music Shuffle collection playlist.

Random Shuffle Tracks will be randomly selected and played.

This function generates playlists that contain only tracks that have been analyzed and identified as having a certain feeling. This unit uses the beat and tempo, etc. as a basis for deciding which feeling the track fits best with, and then places the track into one of four different Music Shuffle groups. ≥Every time you select a group of the Music Shuffle playlist,

the tracks and the order they appear in will change.

≥Depending on the track, some tracks cannot be classified into

any groups of Music Shuffle playlists.

From the top menu of the Music Collection

1 Press [34] to select “Music Shuffle” and press

[ENTER].

Music Shuffle

Energetic

Mellow

Relaxing

Emotional

ENTER

RETURN

The different groups of Music Shuffle

Energetic Mellow

Relaxing Emotional

≥Each group can contain up to 99 tracks.

2 Press [34] to select the group and press [ENTER].

≥All selected groups of tracks will be displayed in random

order each time.

≥If the group contains more than 99 tracks, 99 tracks are

randomly selected and appear in random order.

Press [34] to select the track and press

≥With [21] you can select the other Music Shuffle

groups.

The selected track starts playing. ≥The playlist including the selected track will play through

the last track (default setting). You can change the play range (➜ page 55).

[ENTER]

From the top menu of the Music Collection

Press [34] to select “Random Shuffle” and press [ENTER].

All tracks recorded to the HDD will be played at random. ≥When play is stopped, the unit will switch to the Album playlist

for that track.

≥If “Repeat Playback” (➜ page 54) is set to “On”, random

playback will continue until you press [∫]. If set to “Off”, playback will stop after all tracks on the HDD are played once.

≥“Random Playback” (➜ page 54) and “Play Range” settings

(➜ page 55) cannot be selected when Random Shuffle is performed.

[Note]

≥Tracks that have not been converted or analyzed will

appear in the playlist screen with a “ ” mark next to them.

About alphabet tabs

Alphabet tabs are displayed in the order shown below. Alphabet ➜ Numbers ➜ Other

To return to the previous menu

Press [RETURN].

[Tips]

You can also select the track or playlist by numbered

[

buttons instead of

34].

To enter numerical values more than 2 digits:

For 2 digits (e.g., 12) [S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2] For 3 digits (e.g., 225) [S10] ➜ [S10] ➜ [2] ➜ [2] ➜ [5]

Basic Operations

Playing back

About the Music Shuffle function

Music Shuffle analysis is performed while the unit is in standby mode (➜ page 32), therefore tracks are not added to Music Shuffle immediately after recording. MP3/ WMA tracks imported from a PC will be also analyzed for Music Shuffle during the standby mode. To analyze tracks immediately, use “Convert/Analyze” (➜ page 42).

Using Music Shuffle directly with the remote control

ENERGETIC RELAXINGMELLOW EMOTIONAL

By pressing the “MUSIC SHUFFLE” buttons on the remote control, applicable tracks will immediately play.

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Playing DVD-Video, recordable DVD or DVD-Audio

Operations during playback

BAND

HDD

SELECT

CH SELECT

FL DISPLAY

SOUND

VOLUME

PLAYPAU SESTOP

FUNCTIONS

EMOTIONAL

FAVORITE

SELECT

REG

SLEEP

MUTINGSETUP

SELECT

CANCEL

MENU PLAYLIST

ENERGETIC RELAXINGMELLOW

HDDREC

PLAYMODE

[DVD-V] [DVD-VR] [DVD-A]

Preparation

1 To display the picture turn on the television and select the

appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.

2Press [Í]. 3 Press [DVD] to switch the selector to “DVD/CD”.

STOP

Stop

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

≥Press [1] (PLAY) to resume. (

Resume play

)

≥Press [∫] to clear the position. ≥Even after the unit is turned off or the selector is changed, the

position is memorized (

Normal playback only

≥DISCS CONTINUE TO ROTATE WHILE MENUS ARE

DISPLAYED. Press [∫] when you finish to preserve the unit’s motor and your television screen.

PAU S E

Pause

≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play.

Skip

Can also skip to the markers recorded on DVD

[DVD-VR]

recorders.

Search (during play) Slow-motion (during pause)

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

[DVD-VR]

[DVD-V]

Frame-by-frame

(during pause)

4 Insert a disc (➜ page 29).

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

to play is facing up.

≥DVD-RAM: Remove discs from their cartridges before

use.

Basic playback

Play begins automatically after insertion of the disc.

≥When a menu screen appears

➜ right, “Showing disc menu”, step 2)

(

≥When the disc is inserted, switching the selector to “DVD/CD”

will also start play.

Select the item with the numbered buttons

e.g., To select 12: [S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2]

[DVD-V]

[DVD-A]

Showing disc menu

This menu may be different depending on discs, and selectable items may differ as well. For more information on how to operate the menu on your discs, please read the operating instructions that came with the disc.

1 Press [TOP MENU]. 2 Press [3421] to select the item and press

[ENTER].

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Different methods of play for recordable DVDs

[DVD-VR]

≥Titles appear only if they have been entered. ≥You cannot edit playlists and titles.

Playing the programs

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

Direct Navigator

Date

No.

11/ 1(WED) 0:05 Monday featureAM

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

to select

PM PM PM AM

Title

Contents

RETURN

2 Press [34] or the numbered buttons to select the

program.

≥To select a 2-digit number

e.g., 23: [S10] ➜ [2] ➜ [3]

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

3 Press [ENTER].

to exit

Basic Operations

Playing a playlist of DVD-VR

(Only when the disc contains a playlist)

1 Press [PLAYLIST].

Playlist

DateNo. Total Time Title

11/1 0:00:01 City Penguin1 1/ 1 0:01:20 Ashley at Prom2 2/ 2 1:10:04 Formula one3 3/ 3 0:10:20 Soccer4 4/10 0:00:01 Baseball5

to select and press

ENTER

RETURN

2 Press [34] or the numbered buttons to select the

play list.

≥To select a 2-digit number

e.g., 23: [S10] ➜ [2] ➜ [3]

3 Press [ENTER].

Playing MP3 and JPEG files on a recordable DVD

See page 53, “Playing a recordable DVD or CD with WMA, MP3 or JPEG”.

Playing back

to exit

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Playing a CD or VCD

BAND

HDD

SELECT

CH SELECT

VOLUME

PLAYPAU SESTOP

PLAYSTOP

FUNCTIONS

EMOTIONAL

FAVORITE

SELECT

REG

CANCEL

MENU PLAYLIST

ENERGETIC RELAXINGMELLOW

HDDREC

[CD] [VCD]

Preparation

1 To display the picture turn on the television and select the

appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.

2Press [Í]. 3 Press [DVD] to switch the selector to “DVD/CD”.

4 Insert a disc (➜ page 29).

Operations during playback

STOP

The position is memorized when “RESUME” appears on the unit’s display.

≥Press [1] (PLAY) to resume. ( ≥Press [∫] to clear the position. ≥Even after the unit is turned off or the selector is changed, the

position is memorized (

PAU S E

≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play.

≥Up to 5 steps. ≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play. ≥[VCD] Slow-motion: forward direction only

≥Forward direction only

Stop

Resume play

Normal playback only

)

Pause

Skip

Search (during play)

[VCD] Slow-motion (during pause)

[VCD]

Frame-by-frame

(during pause)

Basic playback

[CD]: Press [1](PLAY). [VCD]: Play begins automatically after insertion of the disc.

≥When the disc is inserted, switching the selector to

“DVD/CD” will also start play.

e.g., [CD]

Tra ck

Symphony No.34

Time

Selecting and playing tracks from a commercial music CD

Track names obtained from the Gracenote database are listed.

1 Press

[MENU].

2 Press [34]

to select the track and press [ENTER].

≥To return to

the previous screen, press

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[RETURN].

Disc Title :

MOZART’S ALBUM

Disc Artist :

MOZART

Track Title :

Eine Kleine Nacht Musik

Track Artist :

MOZART

Eine Kleine Nacht Musik

1. Fantasia K.397

2. Le nozze di Figaro, overture

3. Symphony No.34

4. Symphony No.35 "Haffner"

5. Symphony No.40

6. The Elopement from the Harem, overture

7. Turkischer Marsch

8. Six German Dances

9. Symphony No.36

10.

to select and press

ENTER

Press [FUNCTIONS] to switch between guide messages and the playback condition indicator.

0 : 12

1/10 65:30

to exit

RETURN

Select the track with the numbered buttons

e.g., To select 12: [S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2]

with playback control

[VCD]

Showing disc menu

1 Press [RETURN] while playing. 2 Press the numbered buttons to select the item.

e.g., To select 12: [S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2]

Playing MP3 and JPEG files on a recordable DVD

See page 53, “Playing a recordable DVD or CD with WMA, MP3 or JPEG”.

Playing a recordable DVD or CD with WMA, MP3 or JPEG

[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]

For information about which data formats can be played on this unit, refer to page 24, “Discs that can be played”.

Preparation

1 To display the picture turn on the television and select the

appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.

2Press [Í]. 3 Press [DVD] to switch the selector to “DVD/CD”. 4 Insert a recordable disc (➜ page 29).

≥Select “Play as Data Disc” (➜ page 61, Other Menu) in the

following cases: – To play HighMAT discs without using the HighMAT function – To play [MP3] or [JPEG] on DVD-RAM that contain both

[DVD-VR] and another format (e.g. [JPEG])

Playing items in order (Playback Menu)

Playback Menu

All Total 434

Audio Total 7

Picture Total 427

to select and press

ENTER

All contents WMA/MP3

JPEG

While the menu is displayed Press [34] to select “All”, “Audio” or “Picture” and press [ENTER].

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

Playing from the selected item (Navigation Menu)

1 Press [MENU]. 2 Press [3421] to select the group and press

[ENTER].

3 ≥To play content in the group in order

Press [ENTER].

≥To start play from the selected content

Press [34] to select and press [ENTER].

Group and content number currently playing

avigation Menu

005 Japanese

002 My favorite2

Perfume

001 My favorite1 002 My favorite2

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

FUNCTIONS

Group

001 Lady Starfish

Group 005/023

to display the sub menu

Content

≥To listen to WMA/MP3 while showing a JPEG image on

the screen

Select a JPEG first, and then select WMA/MP3. (The opposite order is not effective.)

≥To exit the screen, press [MENU].

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

Content 0001/0005

JPEG

RETURN

: JPEG : WMA/MP3

Number currently selected

to exit

∫ Using the submenu

1 Press [MENU]. 2 Press [FUNCTIONS]. 3 Press [34] to select an item and press [ENTER].

Multi List Tree Thumbnail Next group Previous group

All Audio Picture

Help display Find

To search by content or group title (➜ below)

∫ Searching by a content or group title

Groups and content Content only Groups only Thumbnail images [JPEG] To the next group To the previous group

WMA/MP3 and JPEG WMA/MP3 only

JPEG only

To switch between guide messages and the playback conditon indicator

1 Press [MENU].

≥Press [21] to highlight a group title to search a group,

or a content title to search its content.

2 Press [FUNCTIONS]. 3 Press [34] to select

“Find” and press [ENTER].

Find

4 Press [34] to select a character and press [ENTER].

≥Repeat to enter another character. ≥Lower case is also searched. ≥Press [65] to skip between A, E, I, O and U. ≥Press [2] to erase a character. ≥Erase the asterisk (¢) to search for the titles starting

with that character.

5 Press [1] to select “Find” and press [ENTER].

The search result screen appears.

6 Press [34] to select the content or group and press

[ENTER].

Playing HighMATTM discs

While the menu is displayed

Press [3421] to select items then press [ENTER].

Menu: Takes you to the next menu which shows playlists or another menu.

≥To return to the menu screen, press [TOP MENU] then press

[RETURN] several times.

≥To change the menu background, press [FUNCTIONS].

The background changes to the one recorded on the disc.

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

Selecting from the list

1 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].

≥To exit the screen, press

[MENU].

Playlist

Group

Content

Playlist

All By Artist

No.

Few times in summer

Less and less

And when I was born

Quatre gymnopedies

You've made me sad

I can't quit him Evening glory

Wheeling spin

Velvet Cuppermine

Ziggy starfish

to playto select

ENTER

Playlist: Play starts.

Pink Island

Content title

to exit

RETURN

Basic Operations

Playing back

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Play mode settings of tracks recorded on the HDD

[Tips]

To repeat one track

Set repeat play to “On”, and set the play range (➜ page 55) to

HDD

BAND

SELECT

“One Track”.

Random playback

CH SELECT

FL DISPLAY

SOUND

VOLUME

PLAYPAU SESTOP

FUNCTIONS

EMOTIONAL

FAVORITE

SELECT

REG

SLEEP

MUTINGSETUP

SELECT

CANCEL

STOP

MENU PLAYLIST

ENERGETIC RELAXINGMELLOW

HDDREC

PLAYMODE

[HDD]

You can configure various playback methods of tracks recorded on the HDD, such as repeat playback, random playback or play range (setting that defines the end point of playback).

Preparation

1 To display the picture turn on the television and select the

appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.

2Press [Í]. 3 Press [MUSIC COLLECTION] to switch the selector to

“Music Collection”.

≥Play mode settings will be retained and be recalled each time

“Music Collection” is selected.

Repeat playback

1 Press [PLAY MODE].

Play Mode SettingsMusic Collection

Repeat Playback

Random Playback

Play Range

ENTER

RETURN

Off

Playlist

2 Press [34] to select “Random Playback” and press

[ENTER].

Random Playback

ENTER

Cancel

Off

3 Press [34] to select “On” or “Off” and press

[ENTER].

≥On: Random play within the play range (➜ page 55). ≥Off: Turns random playback off.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

[Note]

≥When the track is played in random order, you cannot go

back to tracks that have already been played.

≥When Random Shuffle (➜ page 49) is performed, this item

cannot be displayed.

1 Press [PLAY MODE].

Play Mode SettingsMusic Collection

Repeat Playback

Random Playback

Play Range

ENTER

RETURN

2 Press [34] to select “Repeat Playback” and press

[ENTER].

Repeat Playback

3 Press [34] to select “On” or “Off” and press

[ENTER].

≥On: Repeat play within the play range (➜ page 55). ≥Off: Turns repeat playback off.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

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Off

Playlist

ENTER

Cancel

Off

Changing the play range settings

1 Press [PLAY MODE].

Play Mode SettingsMusic Collection

Press

[34

[ENTER]

Repeat Playback

Random Playback

Play Range

ENTER

RETURN

] to select “Play Range” and press

Off

Playlist

Play Range Settings

One Track

Playlist

Play All Playlists

ENTER

Cancel

3 Press [34] to select the play range and press

[ENTER]. ≥One Track:

Play just one track

≥Playlist:

Play the current playlist (factory default)

≥Play All Playlists:

Continuously play all playlists of the same kind (Album playlists, User Playlists, Analog Recorded or All Tracks of the Artist). This setting is invalid for Favorites, Music Shuffle, Recently Ripped or Most Often Played playlists.

Basic Operations

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

[Note]

When Random Shuffle (➜ page 49) is performed, this item cannot be displayed.

[Tips]

To check the play range settings

During play or while stopped, you can check the play range settings on screen.

: One Track

: Playlist

: Play All Playlists

Music Collection > Other Playlists

Mozart

Life with Mozart

Eine Kleine Nacht Musik

 2:45

LPCM

Repeat

REC

Track List

Favorites

Tracks 3 of 12 Total Time 56:00

5:42

Playing back

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Various playback methods of DVD, VCD and CD

“

Picture Adjustment

If adjustments appear.

HDD

CANCEL CANCEL

CANCEL

DELETE

MENU PLAYLIST

ENERGETIC RELAXINGMELLOW

CH SELECT

HDDREC

PLAYMODE

FL DISPLAY

PLAYMODE

SOUND

BAND

SELECT

VOLUME

PLAYPAU SESTOP

PLAY

FUNCTIONS

EMOTIONAL

FAVORITE

SELECT

REG

SLEEP

MUTINGSETUP

SELECT

e.g., Contrast adjustment

Select the adjuster you want to make change with [34] and make adjustments by pressing [21].

Picture Adjustment items are: Contrast: Increases the contrast between light and

dark parts of the picture (j7 to i7).

Brightness:Brightens the picture (0 to i15). Sharpness: Adjusts the sharpness of the edges of the

horizontal lines (j7 to i7).

Color: Adjusts the shade of the picture’s color (j7

to i7).

Gamma: Adjusts the brightness of dark parts (0 to

i5).

Depth Enhancer: Reduces the rough noise in the

” is selected, on-screen picture

Contrast

background to give a greater feeling of depth (0 to i4).

[DVD-V] [DVD-VR] [DVD-A] [CD] [VCD] [WMA] (on recordable discs) [MP3] (on recordable discs) [JPEG]

Preparation

1 To display the picture turn on the television and select the

appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.

2Press [Í]. 3 Press [DVD] to switch the selector to “DVD/CD”. 4 Insert a disc (➜ page 29).

Features for adjusting the video

Adjusting the picture quality

Video and picture contents

1 Press [FUNCTIONS]. 2 Press [34] to select 3 Press [34] to select 4 Press [34] to select

“Other Settings”and press [1].

“Picture Menu”

“Picture Mode”

and press [1].

5 Press [34] to select the item and press [ENTER].

Functions

Picture Mode

Video Output Mode

The items listed are: Normal: Normal images Cinema1: Mellows images and enhances detail in dark

scenes.

Cinema2: Sharpens images and enhances detail in

dark scenes.

Animation: Suitable for animation Dynamic: Enhances the contrast for powerful images. User (Press [ENTER] to select “Picture Adjustment”.)

(➜ right)

Nomal

480i

Nomal

Cinema1 Cinema2 Animation Dynamic User

Zoom

Video contents

This feature expands a letterbox picture to fit the screen.

1 Press [FUNCTIONS]. 2 Press [34] to select 3 Press [34] to select

∫ Just Fit Zoom

After step 3

1 Press [34] to select

[

1].

2 Press [34] to select

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

≥Depending on the disc, the preset aspect ratio may

not be displayed.

∫ Manual Zoom

After step 3

1 Press [34] to select

[

1].

2 Press [34] to adjust the zoom size.

–from k1.00 to k1.60 (in 0.01 units),

from k1.60 to k2.00 (in 0.02 units)

“Other Settings”and press [1].

“Display Menu”

“

Just Fit Zoom” and press

Functions

Subtitle Position Subtitle Brightness

Just Fit Zoom

Manual Zoom Bit Rate Display GUI See-through GUI Brightness HDMI Status

and press [1].

Auto

4 : 3 Standard

European Vista 16 : 9 Standard

x1.00

American Vista

Off

Cinemascope1

Off

Cinemascope20

an item and press [ENTER].

“

Manual Zoom” and press

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Switching subtitles and soundtracks

Choose a title and chapter.

No. Time

Title

Play

Clear

Clear all

Chapter

Changing the order and speed of play

Changing subtitles

[DVD-V] [DVD-VR]

Discs with subtitles

While playing

1 Press [FUNCTIONS]. 2 Press [34] to select

3 Press [34] to select the item

[DVD-V]:

[DVD-VR]:You can change subtitle on/off when the disc has

Changing soundtracks

[DVD-V] [DVD-VR] [DVD-A] [VCD]

While playing

You can change subtitle on/off and subtitle language. ≥On iR/iRW, a subtitle number may be shown

for subtitles that are not displayed.

the subtitle information. ≥Subtitle on/off information cannot be recorded

using Panasonic DVD Recorders.

≥Select “Off” when the subtitles overlap closed

captions recorded on discs.

“Subtitle” and press [1].

Functions

Title Chapter Time Audio

Subtitle

Angle Other Settings

2 / 5 2 / 12

0:07:28 1 English

2 French

1 / 1

and press [ENTER]

1 Press [FUNCTIONS]. 2 Press [34] to select

Press [34] to select the soundtrack and press [ENTER].

[DVD-VR]: You can select “L”, “R” or “LR”. [VCD]: You can select “L”, “R”, “LR” or “LiR”. [DVD-V] (Karaoke discs): You can select “On” or “Off” of

vocals. Read the disc’s instructions for details.

“Audio” and press [1].

Functions

Title Chapter Time

Audio

Subtitle Angle Other Settings

2 / 5 2 / 12

0:08:18

1 English

2 French

1 / 1

1 English

2 French

Off 1 English

2 French

Program play (up to 32 items)

Except [DVD-VR]

While stopped

1 Press [PLAY MODE] several times. 2 Press the numbered buttons to

select the item.

Repeat this step to program other items. e.g., To select 12: [

10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2]

e.g., [DVD-V]

3 Press [1](PLAY).

Selecting all the items (on the disc or in the title or group)

Press [ENTER] and [34] to select “ALL”, then press [ENTER] again to register.

Changing or clearing the program

Press [34] to select an item. –To change an item, repeat step 2. –To clear an item, press [CANCEL] (or select “Clear” and press

[ENTER]).

Clearing the whole program

Select “Clear all” and press [ENTER]. The whole program is also cleared when the unit is turned off, the selector is changed or the disc tray is opened.

Random play

Except [DVD-VR]

While stopped

1 Press [PLAY MODE] several

times.

e.g., [DVD-V]

Random Playback

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

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

e.g., To select 12: [S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2]

to select

3 Press [1](PLAY).

All group play

[DVD-A]

Press PLAY to start

Choose a title.

Title

PLAY

Basic Operations

Playing back

to start

Signal type/data

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

Example: 3/2 .1ch

.1: Low frequency effect (not displayed if there

is no signal) 0: No surround 1: Mono surround 2: Stereo surround (left/right) 1: Center 2: Front leftiFront right 3: Front leftiFront rightiCenter

While stopped

1 Press [PLAY MODE] several

times.

All Group Playback

Press PLAY to start

2 Press [1](PLAY).

To exit the program, random or all group mode

Press [PLAY MODE] several times while stopped.

[Note]

Disable HighMAT disc play to use program and random play. Select “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu (➜ page 61).

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Various playback methods of DVD, VCD and CD

Changing the order and speed of play

Repeat play

(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed

you can use even if there is no elapsed time

[JPEG]: display.)

1 Press [FUNCTIONS]. 2 Press [34] to select 3 Press [34] to select

“Other Settings”and press [1].

“Play Menu”

and press [1].

4 Press [34] to select “Repeat” and press [1].

Functions

Repeat

A-B Repeat Chapter Advanced Disc Review

5 Press [34] to select the item to be repeated and

press [ENTER].

≥Depending on the disc, the items that can be selected

will differ.

Changing play speed

[DVD-VR] [DVD-V]

While playing

ress [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [34] to select 3 Press [34] to select

4 Press [34] to select the

“Other Settings”and press [1].

“Play Speed”

Functions

Title Chapter Time Audio Subtitle Angle

Other Settings

and press [1].

2 / 5 2 / 12

0:08:18 1 English 2 French

1 / 1

play speed

[ENTER].

≥From “k0.6” to “k1.4”

≥Press [1] (PLAY) to return to the normal play. ≥After you change the speed

– Digital audio output switches to PCM-2 ch. – 96 kHz sampling frequency is converted to 48 kHz.

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

Starting play from a selected group

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

A folder on WMA/MP3

ress [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [34] to select

and JPEG

discs is treated as a “Group”.

“Group” and press [1].

3 Press [34] or the numbered buttons to select a

group and press [ENTER].

≥[DVD-A] To play all groups (➜ page 57, All group play)

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OffOff

Title

Play Speed

Play Menu Picture Menu Audio Menu Display Menu Other Menu

and press

Other convenient features

Displaying current playback condition (Quick OSD)

∫ Basics

Press [FUNCTIONS] twice.

e.g., [DVD-V]

Current playback number

Title

Chapter

Playback condition

Program Playback

Play mode

Current position

∫ Details

Press [FUNCTIONS] three times.

e.g., [DVD-V]

1 2 3 4

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

1 DTS 3/2.1ch

1/1 4:3 0:54:28

1 See page 57 for changing soundtracks 2 See page 57 for changing subtitles 3 See below, Angle select for changing angles 4 Aspect of current playback title 5 Total play time of current playback title

Reviewing titles/programs to play

(Advanced Disc Review)

[DVD-VR] [DVD-V] (Except iR/iRW) (Normal playback only)

X1.4

While playing

X1.3 X1.2 X1.1

Normal

X0.9 X0.8 X0.7 X0.6

ress [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [34] to select 3 Press [34] to select 4 Press [34] to select

press [ENTER]

Reviews each title/program.

Title

“Other Settings”and press [1].

“Play Menu”and press [1].

“

Advanced Disc Review

Chapter

5 Press [1] (PLAY) when you find a title/program to

play.

You can also review each 10 minutes. Select “Interval

≥

Mode” (

➜

page 91, “Advanced Disc Review” in “Disc”

menu).

≥This may not work depending on the play position. ≥[DVD-VR] This function does not work:

– with still picture part. – when playing a playlist.

Angle select

[DVD-V] with multiple angles

While playing

ress [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [34] to select

“Angle” and press [1].

3 Press [34] to select the angle and press [ENTER].

Elapsed play time

0 : 00 : 2211

Time

” and

0 : 00 : 2211

Time

Using on-screen menu

The on-screen menu, which appears when [FUNCTIONS] is pressed while the disc is playing or stopped, allows you to turn subtitles on or off, switch audio tracks, and change a variety of other settings.

Functions

Title

Chapter Time Audio Subtitle Angle Other Settings

2 / 5

2 / 12

0:08:18 1 English 2 French

1 / 1

Main menus

Other Settings

1 Press [FUNCTIONS] to show on-screen menu. 2 Press [34] to select the menu and press [1].

3 Press [34] to select the item and press [1]. 4 Press [34] to select the setting and press [ENTER].

≥Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped, etc.) and disc contents, there may be some items that you cannot

select or change.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

Main menus

To start from a specific item Program, Group, Title Chapter, Track Playlist, Content

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

1. Press [ENTER] twice to show Time Slip

Time

2. Press [34] to select the time and press

To change remaining/elapsed time display

(➜ page 57, Changing soundtracks)

Audio

To display the current bitrate or sampling frequency

Still Picture To switch still picture

[VCD] with playback control

≥Use this function if you want to select a

number with the television’s remote control when EZ Sync “HDAVI Control” is active.

Number Select

The numbered buttons on the television’s remote control do not work when selecting numbers on a VCD.

To select a number

While the disc menu is displayed Press [1] ➜ Press [34] ➜ Press [ENTER]

Thumbnail To show thumbnail images

Subtitle (➜ page 57, Changing subtitles)

Marker (VR)

To recall a marker recorded on DVD recorders

≥Press [34] to select and press

[ENTER].

≥Press and hold [34] to alter

faster.

indicator.

[ENTER].

≥Press and hold [34] to alter faster.

Except iR/iRW

Angle (➜ page 58, Angle select)

Rotate Picture

To rotate a picture right or left

Press [34] to select “Right” or “Left” and [ENTER].

To turn on/off slideshow To change the slideshow timing

Slideshow

(1 Fast ,---. 5 Slow)

≥When using Slideshow, Skip/Rotate picture

may not work correctly depending on the play position.

Other

(➜ below)

Settings

Other Settings

Play Speed (➜ page 58, Changing play speed)

∫ Play Menu

(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed, [JPEG] The Repeat function can be used.)

Repeat (➜ page 58, Repeat play)

To repeat a specified section

A-B Repeat

Advanced Disc Review

Press [ENTER] at the starting and ending points. Press [ENTER] again to cancel. ≥[DVD-VR] (still picture part): Does not work.

(➜ page 58, Reviewing titles/programs to play)

Basic Operations

Playing back

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Various playback methods of DVD, VCD and CD

∫ Picture Menu

Picture Mode (➜ page 56, Adjusting the picture quality)

With HDMI connection (When “Video Mode” is set to “On”) (➜ page 93, “HDMI” menu)

Video recordings will be converted to, and output as, high definition video. The picture quality will vary depending on the connected equipment. Choose the picture quality to your preference.

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

≥“¢” will be displayed next to those video

outputs possible with the connected equipment. Selecting an item without “¢”

Video Output Mode

Transfer Mode

HD Picture Enhancer

can result in the picture being distorted. Should the picture be distorted, press and hold [CANCEL] until the picture is displayed correctly. The setting will return to “480p”.

≥Output from the COMPONENT VIDEO

OUT terminal will be “480i”.

With Other connections (When “ Mode

” is set to “Off”) (➜page 93, “HDMI”

menu)

480i (interlace) 480p (progressive)

When you select “480p” and a confirmation screen appears, select “Yes” only if connecting to a progressive output compatible television.

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

≥When the tray is opened, the setting will

return to Auto1.

Auto1 (normal): Automatically detects the film

Auto2: In addition to Auto1, automatically

Video: Select when using Auto1 and Auto2,

With HDMI connection (When “Video Mode” is set to “On”) (➜ page 93, “HDMI” menu)

Makes the quality of HDMI video output (720p,1080i,1080p) sharp. Off, 1 (weakest) to 3 (strongest)

and video content, and appropriately converts it.

detects film contents with different frame rates and appropriately converts it.

and the content is distorted.

Video

With HDMI connection (When “Video Mode” is set to “On”) (➜ page 93, “HDMI” menu)

The picture quality will vary depending on the

HDMI Color Space

connected equipment. Choose the picture quality to your preference. Should one of the items below not be possible with the connected equipment it will not be displayed.

RGB YCbCr (4:4:4) YCbCr (4:2:2)

≥“RGB Range” (➜ page 93, “HDMI” menu) is

available when “RGB” is selected.

∫ Audio Menu

To make the dialogue in movies easier to hear

Dialogue Enhancer

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

On ,------. Off

∫ Display Menu

Information On ,------. Off

Subtitle Position 0 to s60 (in 2 units)

Subtitle Brightness

To select how to show images made for 4:3 aspect screens on a 16:9 aspect television Normal: Laterally stretches images.

4:3 Aspect

Just Fit Zoom (➜ page 56, Zoom)

Manual Zoom (➜ page 56, Zoom)

Bit Rate Display Video contents On ,------. Off

GUI See-through

GUI Brightness s3 to r3

HDMI Status

Auto: The standard setting is “Shrink”.

Shrink: Images appear in the center of the

Zoom: Expands to 4:3 aspect ratio.

Auto, 0 to s7

However, this automatically changes to “Zoom” with a letterbox picture.

screen.

Off, On, Auto (Switches on automatically when the images appear on the display.)

Indicates various information when connected with HDMI AV OUT terminal (➜ page 61, Confirming HDMI information).

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∫ Other Menu

Setup

Play as DVD-Video

Play as DVD-Audio

Play as DVD-VR Play as HighMAT

Play as Data Disc

(➜ page 91, Changing the settings)

Select “Play as DVD-Video” to play [DVD-V] on DVD-Audio.

Select “Play as Data Disc” to play

[JPEG] on DVD-RAM that

[MP3]

contain both [DVD-VR] and another format (e.g. [JPEG]) or to play HighMAT discs without using the HighMAT function.

∫ Confirming HDMI information

HDMI Status ----- HDMI is connected.

HDMI Information Audio Stream

Max Channel

Color Space

Video Format

PCM

2ch

YCbCr(4:4:4)/YCbCr(4:2:2)/RGB

480i/480p 720p/1080i/1080p

Connection status (➜ page 57, Changing soundtracks)

Shows the maximum channel number of the connected equipment. (➜ page 60, HDMI Color Space)

(➜ page 60, Video Output Mode)

≥All possible outputs are displayed. ≥The current output for “Audio Stream”, “Color Space” and “Video Format” will be underlined. ≥When “Off” is selected in “Audio Output” (➜ page 93, “HDMI” menu) “– – –” will be displayed in

“Audio Stream” and “Max Channel”.

Basic Operations

Playing back

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Using the FM/AM radio

FM Sub Menu

Audio Mode Auto(Stereo)

Set Preset Channel

Erase Preset Channel

Recording Mode LPCM

Auto Track Divide

Auto 5 Minutes

FM Set Preset Channel

CH1 88.1 MHz CH2 88.5 MHz CH3 MHz CH4 MHz CH5

MHz

88.7

- -

- - .-

Preset: CH4

Frequency: 89.9 MHz

Set Preset CH.

BAND

HDD

SELECT

CANCEL

MENU PLAYLIST

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HDDREC

PLAYMODE

SELECTOR

10

MUSIC PORT

Radio operations are described mainly with the remote control. You can alternatively use the corresponding button on the main unit.

§1

[O N SELECTOR]

§2

[X TUNING W]

Manual tuning

1 Press [TUNER/BAND] 2 Press [6 5] to select the frequency.

VOLUME

PLAYPAU SESTOP

FUNCTIONS

OPEN/CLOSE SELECTOR

EMOTIONAL

CH SELECT

FAVORITE

SELECT

REG

SLEEP

FL DISPLAY

§1

MUTINGSETUP

SELECT

SOUND







TUNING



to select “FM” or “AM”.

VOLUME

∫ FM frequency step

The step is factory-set to 0.2-MHz (200-kHz), but you can change it to receive broadcasts allocated in 0.1-MHz (100-kHz) steps.

Preparation

To display the picture turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.

§1

1 Press [TUNER/BAND]

to select “FM”.

2 Press [SUB MENU]. 3Press [34] to select “Select Frequency Step” and press

[ENTER].

4Press [34] to select the frequency step and press

[ENTER].

5Press [2, 1] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].

[Note]

After changing the setting, previously preset frequencies will be cleared and the timer setting of FM recording will be canceled. Preset them again.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

Setting preset channels

Up to 30 stations can be set in each band, FM and AM.

Preparation

To display the picture turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.

1 Press [TUNER/BAND]

§1

to select “FM” or “AM”.

2 Press [6 5] to select the frequency. 3 Press [SUB MENU].

DVD

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

≥To start automatic tuning, press and hold [6 5] until

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

∫ If noise is excessive

When “FM” is selected Preparation

To display the picture turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. 1 Press [SUB MENU]. 2Press [34] to select “Audio Mode” and press [ENTER]. 3Press [34] to select “Mono” and press [ENTER].

≥“MONO” (monaural) lights up in the display. ≥This should normally be set to “Auto(Stereo)”.

When “AM” is selected

1 Press [PLAY MODE].

Each time you press the button: BP1(.BP2 (BP=Beat Proof)

2 Select “BP1” or “BP2” that receives good reception.

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DTS

PRG

MODE

RDS

APSPTY

DISC SFC

MONO

D.M IX

SLPSTCT

SRD

HDCD

H.BASS

PGM

RND

4 Press [34] to select “Set Preset Channel” and press

[ENTER].

5 Press [34] to select the channel and press [ENTER].

Repeat steps 2–5 to set other channels.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

Setting preset stations automatically

FM Auto Memory

Do you want to start Auto Memory? Start point : XX.X MHz?

Yes No

Up to 30 stations can be set in each band, FM and AM.

Preparation

To display the picture turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.

1 Press [TUNER/BAND] 2 Press [6 5]

§1

to select “FM” or “AM”.

to select the lowest frequency

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

3 Press [SUB MENU]. 4 Press [34] to select “Auto Memory” and press

[ENTER].

Preparation

To display the picture turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. 1 Press [TUNER/BAND]§1 to select “FM” or “AM”. 2 Press [SUB MENU]. 3Press [34] to select “Erase Preset Channel” and press

[ENTER].

4Press [34] to select the unnecessary channel and press

[ENTER].

Using FM/AM outdoor antenna (optional)

Use outdoor antennas if FM/AM radio reception is poor.

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

AM outdoor antenna [Using a vinyl wire (not included)]

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

5 Press [21] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].

The tuner presets all the stations it can receive into the channels in ascending order. ≥“Auto Memory Completed.” is displayed when the

stations are set, and the radio tunes to the last preset station.

≥“Memory setting failed.” is displayed when automatic

preset is unsuccessful. Preset the channels manually (➜ page 62).

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

Selecting the preset channels

1 Press [TUNER/BAND]

§1

to select “FM” or “AM”.

2 Press the numbered buttons to select the channel.

≥To select a 2-digit number

e.g., “12”: [S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2].

DISC SFC

PRG

DTS

MODE

DVD

RDS

APSPTY

Alternatively, press [: 9]

∫ Making selections with the on-screen

display

Preparation

To display the picture turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.

MONO

SLPSTCT

D.MIX

§2

to select the channel.

SRD

HDCD

H.BASS

RND

PGM

5 to 12 m (16 to 39 feet)

75 ≠ coaxial cable

(not included)

Antenna plug

(not included)

(10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX)

Leave the AM loop antenna connected.

AUX

TV IN

RLR

LOOP ANT GND

LAN

EXT

LOOP

ANT

FM outdoor antenna [Using a television antenna (not included)]

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

technician.

Basic Operations

The radio

1 Press [TUNER/BAND]

§1

to select “FM” or “AM”.

2 Press [TOP MENU]. 3Press [34] to select the preset channel and press

[ENTER].

To erase unnecessary preset channels

Unnecessary preset channels that have been erased will not be displayed when selecting channels with [: 9]

§2

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Using the XM® Satellite Radio

BAND

HDD

SELECT

CH SELECT

FL DISPLAY

SOUND

VOLUME

PLAYPAU SESTOP

FUNCTIONS

EMOTIONAL

FAVORITE

SELECT

REG

SLEEP

MUTINGSETUP

SELECT

CANCEL

MENU PLAYLIST

ENERGETIC RELAXINGMELLOW

HDDREC

PLAYMODE

Preparation

∫ The XM Satellite Radio ID

Please confirm your XM Satellite Radio ID necessary for activating XM Satellite Radio as follows.

1 Press [TUNER/BAND]

§1

to select “XM”.

≥Ensure the antenna is connected (➜ page 19).

2 Press [XM DIRECT TUNING] and press [0] to select

“XM 0” (XM channel 0).

“RADIO ID” is indicated in the display briefly, followed by an 8-digit alphanumeric ID.

3 Note your XM Satellite Radio ID.

≥To avoid ambiguity, the letters I, O, S and F are not used

in the ID.

MUSIC PORT

SELECTOR

10

OPEN/CLOSE SELECTOR







TUNING



VOLUME

Radio operations are described mainly with the remote control. You can alternatively use the corresponding button on the main unit.

§1

[O N SELECTOR]

§2

[X TUNING W]

XM Satellite Radio

XM Satellite Radio is the provider of satellite radio. XM offers more than 170 digital radio channels with music, talk, news, sports, comedy, traffic and weather reports. To enjoy XM Satellite Radio, subscription is required. For more information, visit XM on the Web at www.xmradio.com for U.S. customers, or www.xmradio.ca for Canada customers.

How to Subscribe

XM monthly service subscription sold separately. XM Connect & Play antenna, or XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock (includes home antenna) required to receive XM service (sold separately). Channels with frequent explicit language are indicated with an XL. Channel blocking is available for XM radio receivers by calling 1-800-XMRADIO (U.S. residents) or 1-877-GET-XMSR (Canada residents). Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreement available at xmradio.com (U.S. residents) and xmradio.ca (Canada residents). Only available in the 48 contiguous United States and Canada. C 2006 XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ≥To subscribe in the U.S., visit XM on the Web at

www.xmradio.com or call XM’s Listener Care at 1-800XMRADIO (1-800-967-2346). To subscribe in Canada, visit XM on the Web at www.xmradio.ca or call XM’s Listener Care at 1-877-GETXMSR (1-877-438-9677).

≥To exit, press [6 5] to select another channel.

∫ Optimizing the XM signal reception

The main unit has a signal strength indicator function that allows you to optimize the XM signal reception.

1 Press [TUNER/BAND]

§1

to select “XM”.

≥Ensure the antenna is connected (➜ page 19).

2 Press and hold [FL DISPLAY] until the XM signal

status is displayed.

Signal strength:

DISC SFC

PRG S

ODE

DS A

Satellite signal

MONO

SLPSTCT

D.MIX

Terrestrial signal

H.BASS

RND

SRD

HDCD

PGM

4 (strong) 3 (good) 2 (marginal) 1 (weak) 0 (no signal)

3 Position the antenna for the best possible satellite

signal reception.

The display changes depending on the signal strength. ≥If the satellite signal is weak or not available, you can

optimize for the terrestrial signal (where available).

4 Press [FL DISPLAY] to return to the previous display.

Tips for optimizing reception

≥To prevent interference with wireless equipment, place the

antenna away from this unit, Panasonic wireless sound system SH-FX80/SH-FX85, Panasonic wireless system SHFX50/SH-FX60/SH-FX65, and other equipment that emits radio waves (such as radio equipment and microwave ovens).

≥Place the antenna near a south-facing window with an

unobstructed view of the sky for the best satellite signal reception.

≥

Refer also to the operating instructions of your XM antenna

You should have your Radio ID ready (➜ right).

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Manual tuning

1 Press [TUNER/BAND]

§1

to select “XM”.

2 Press [6 5] to select the channel.

∫ Selecting XM channels by direct entry

1 Press [TUNER/BAND]§1 to select “XM”. 2 Press [XM DIRECT TUNING]. 3 Press the numbered buttons to select the XM channel.

To select a 2-digit or 3-digit number e.g., “12”: [S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2]

“125”: [S10] ➜ [S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2] ➜ [5].

CD DVD

DTS

MODE

RDS

PRG

APSPTY

DISC SFC

D.M IX

MONO

SLPSTCT

SRD

HDCD

H.BASS

PGM

RND

∫ Making selections with the on-screen

display

Preparation

To display the picture turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.

§1

1 Press [TUNER/BAND] 2 Press [TOP MENU]. 3Press [34] to select “Category Selection” and press

[ENTER].

4Press [34] to select the category and press [ENTER]. 5Press [34] to select the channel and press [ENTER].

[Note]

Some XM channels belong to two categories; a primary and secondary category, either of which can be used for XM channel selection. Although you may have selected an XM channel from its secondary category (e.g., DANCE), after exiting and then re-entering category tune mode, the primary category of the XM channel is displayed (e.g., DECADES).

to select “XM”.

Selecting XM channels by category

XM channels are organized into categories such as Rock, Classical, Country and Dance to make browsing and selecting channels easier.

1 Press [TUNER/BAND]

§1

to select “XM”.

2 Press [34] to enter category tune mode.

The category of the current XM channel flashes on the display.

3 While the category is flashing

Press [34] to select a category.

Available categories vary according to broadcasting hours. ≥Press and hold [34] to scan through quickly.

4 While the selected category is flashing

Press [

21]

to select a channel in the current

category.

The XM channel number is displayed.

5 Press [ENTER] to exit category tune mode.

The XM channel information will be displayed.

Setting preset XM channels

Channel presets allow you to quickly and conveniently select your favorite XM channels. Up to 30 XM channels can be stored as channel presets.

Preparation

To display the picture turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.

1 While listening to the XM radio broadcast

Press [SUB MENU].

2 Press [34] to select “Set Preset Channel” and press

[ENTER].

3 Press [34] to select the channel and press [ENTER].

≥An XM channel previously stored is overwritten when

another XM channel is stored in the same channel preset.

≥XM channel 0 (RADIO ID) cannot be stored as a

channel preset.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

Basic Operations

The radio

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Using the XM® Satellite Radio

Mozart

CH3

Eine Kleine Nacht Musik

CATEGORY Classic

XM 228

U-POP

Satellite: 2 Terrestrial: 3

Selecting the preset channels

1 Press [TUNER/BAND]

§1

to select “XM”.

2 Press the numbered buttons to select the channel.

≥To select a 2-digit number

e.g., “12”: [S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2].

DISC SFC

PRG

DTS

MODE

DVD

RDS

APSPTY

Alternatively, press [: 9]

∫ Making selections with the on-screen

display

Preparation

To display the picture turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.

1 Press [TUNER/BAND] 2 Press [TOP MENU]. 3Press [34] to select “Preset Selection” and press

[ENTER].

4Press [34] to select the preset channel and press

[ENTER].

§1

to select “XM”.

MONO

SLPSTCT

D.MIX

§2

to select the channel.

SRD

HDCD

H.BASS

PGM

RND

Checking XM channel information

The display mode setting can be changed to display information about the broadcast content such as the category, track title or artist’s name.

While listening to the XM radio broadcast

Press [FL DISPLAY].

Each time you press the button:

XM channel number

^----Name ,----Track title,----Category,----}

Longer text information will not be fully displayed.

[Note]

≥If there is no text information for the current XM broadcast,

“

----

≥The XM channel number and name are displayed briefly

whenever the XM channel is changed.

[Tips]

You can also turn on the television to check the XM channel information.

” is displayed.

-----------------.XM channel name

To erase unnecessary preset channels

Unnecessary preset channels that have been erased will not be displayed when selecting channels with [: 9]

§2

Preparation

To display the picture turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. 1 Press [TUNER/BAND]

§1

to select “XM”.

2 Press [SUB MENU]. 3Press [34] to select “Erase Preset Channel” and press

[ENTER].

4Press [34] to select the unnecessary channel and press

[ENTER].

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Editing playlists

BAND

HDD

SELECT

CH SELECT

FL DISPLAY

SOUND

FAVORITE

REG

SLEEP

SELECT

CH SELECT

VOLUME

PLAYPAU SESTOP

FUNCTIONS

EMOTIONAL

SELECT

MUTINGSETUP

CANCEL

STOP

MENU PLAYLIST

ENERGETIC RELAXINGMELLOW

HDDREC

PLAYMODE

[HDD]

You can create a user playlist with the tracks you like in the order you want them to play. You can also edit the order of tracks in playlists other than just the user playlists.

Preparation

1 To display the picture turn on the television and select the

appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.

2Press [Í]. 3 Press [MUSIC COLLECTION] to switch the selector to

“Music Collection”.

Creating a user playlist/adding tracks

One playlist can contain up to 99 tracks.

While the playlist you want to add tracks from is stopped,

1 Press [SUB MENU]. 2 Press [34] to select “Edit Playlist” and press

[ENTER].

3 Press [34] to select “Add Track(s) to the Playlist”

and press [ENTER].

4 Press [34] to select the track and press [21] to

add a check mark.

Music Collection Add Track(s) to the Playlist

Eine Kleine Nacht Musik Le nozze di Figaro, overture Six German Dances Symphony No.34

The Elopement from the Harem, overture

Symphony No.35 “Haffner” Symphony No.40 Turkischer Marsch

ENTER

[LEFT/RIGHT] to check/uncheck

Cancel

Mozart Mozart Mozart Mozart

Mozart

Mozart Mozart Mozart

Repeat step 4 to select all tracks you want to add to the playlist.

5 Press [ENTER]. 6 Press [34] to select the playlist to add the track(s)

to and press [ENTER].

Music Collection

Playlist001

Playlist002 Playlist003 Playlist004 Playlist005 Add to New Playlist

≥If an existing playlist was selected, a message will be

displayed and the unit will return to the previous menu.

≥When “Add to New Playlist” was selected in step 6,

proceed to step 7.

ENTER

RETURN

Add Track(s) to the Playlist

The radio/Editing

Basic Operations

(If only “Add to New Playlist” was selected.)

7 Enter the characters (➜ page 69). 8 Press [∫] (Set).

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

[Tips]

≥You can also perform the operations above from the Track

List. Press [34] to select “Add Track to the Playlist” and press [ENTER]. Then operate from step 6.

≥To add or remove check marks to a group of tracks

1 Press [SUB MENU]. 2 Press [34] to select “Mark All” or “Unmark All”.

Advanced Operations

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Editing playlists

Changing the order of a playlist

BAND

HDD

SELECT

CH SELECT

FL DISPLAY

SOUND

VOLUME

PLAYPAU SESTOP

PAU SESTOP

FUNCTIONS

EMOTIONAL

FAVORITE

SELECT

REG

SLEEP

MUTINGSETUP

SELECT

CANCEL

MENU PLAYLIST

ENERGETIC RELAXINGMELLOW

HDDREC

PLAYMODE

Removing tracks from a playlist

Tracks can be removed from the playlists while keeping the tracks on the HDD. This function can be used with playlists “User Playlists” and “Most Often Played”.

While stopped,

1 Press [SUB MENU]. 2 Press [34] to select “Edit Playlist” and press

[ENTER].

3 Press [34] to select “Remove Track(s) from the

Playlist” and press [ENTER].

4 Select the playlist containing tracks that you want to

remove from the playlist with [34].

5 Press [34] to select the track and press [21] to

add a check mark.

Music Collection Remove Track(s) from the Playlist

Eine Kleine Nacht Musik Le nozze di Figaro, overture Six German Dances Symphony No.34

The Elopement from the Harem, overture

Symphony No.35 “Haffner” Symphony No.40 Turkischer Marsch

ENTER

[LEFT/RIGHT] to check/uncheck

Cancel

Mozart Mozart Mozart Mozart

Mozart

Mozart Mozart Mozart

Repeat step 5 to select all the tracks you want to remove from the playlist.

6 Press [ENTER].

You can change the order of playlists. This function can be used with playlists “User Playlists”, “Favorites”, “Artists” and “Albums”.

While the playlist that you want to change the order of is stopped,

1 Press [SUB MENU]. 2 Press [34] to select “Edit Playlist” and press

[ENTER].

3 Press [34] to select “Change Track Order in the

Playlist” and press [ENTER].

4 Press [34] to select the track and press [21] to

add a check mark.

Track with the check mark can now be moved.

Music Collection Change Track Order in the Playlist

Eine Kleine Nacht Musik

Le nozze di Figaro, overture Six German Dances Symphony No.34 The Elopement from the Harem, overture Symphony No.35 “Haffner” Symphony No.40 Turkischer Marsch

ENTER

[UP/DOWN] to move selected track(s)

Cancel

Mozart

Mozart Mozart Mozart Mozart Mozart Mozart Mozart

5 Press [34] to select where you want to move the

track to and press [ENTER].

Music Collection Change Track Order in the Playlist

Le nozze di Figaro, overture Six German Dances Symphony No.34 The Elopement from the Harem, overture

Eine Kleine Nacht Musik

Symphony No.35 “Haffner” Symphony No.40 Turkischer Marsch

ENTER

[UP/DOWN] to move selected track(s)

Cancel

Mozart Mozart Mozart Mozart

Mozart

Mozart Mozart Mozart

Repeat steps 4 and 5 to move other tracks.

6 Once the track has finished moving, press [ENTER].

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

[Tips]

≥You can also perform the operations above from the Track

List. Press [34] to select “Change Track Order in the Playlist” and press [ENTER]. Then operate from step 4.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

[Tips]

To add or remove check marks to a group of tracks

1 Press [SUB MENU]. 2Press [34] to select “Mar k All” or “Unmark All”.

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Changing the name of a playlist

You can change the names of playlists. This function can be used with playlists “User Playlists”, “Analog Recorded”, “Artists”, and “Albums”.

While the playlist that you want to change the name of is stopped,

1 Press [SUB MENU]. 2 Press [34] to select “Edit Playlist” and press

[ENTER].

3 Press [34] to select “Edit Playlist Name” and press

[ENTER]. Changing the name of artist and/or album playlists:

If you select an artist or album playlist and change the name of the playlist, the artist and/or album name will change (➜ page 72). Confirmation messages such as “Do you want to change the artist name?” will appear on screen. Select “Yes” to continue with the operations.

4 Enter the characters (➜ right). 5 Press [∫] (Set).

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

[Note]

≥When a playlist with the same name exists, the message

“There is another playlist with the same name. Do you want to merge them?” will be displayed. You can combine the two playlists into one, or change the name and create a new playlist.

∫ Entering text

You can give names to recorded tracks, etc.

The maximum number of characters:

Characters

Tra c k t it l e 59 User playlist title 59 Artist title 39 Album title 59

[Note]

If a name is long, parts of it may not be shown in some screens.

1 The text entry screen is displayed.

Name field: shows the text you have entered

Music Collection

Playlist013

ENTER

Cancel

Erase

Set

Add Track(s) to the Playlist

Standard Characters

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

9 0

Other Characters

j m p

t w

”

Space

[

]

(

)

{

}

’

;

2 Press [3421] to select a character and press

[ENTER].

Repeat this step to enter other characters.

To erase a character

Press [

3421

field and press [ erased.)

Using the numbered buttons to enter characters

e.g., entering the letter “F” 1 Press [3] to move to

the 3rd row.

2 Press [3] twice to

highlight “F”.

3 Press [ENTER].

] to select the character in the name

;

]. (The selected characters are

Editing

Advanced Operations

To enter a space

Press [S10] and press [ENTER].

3 Press [∫] (Set).

To end partway

Press [RETURN]. Text is not saved.

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Editing playlists

HDD

CANCEL

Adding tracks to “Favorites”

You can easily add the tracks you like to “Favorites” (max. 99

BAND

SELECT

VOLUME

tracks).

While the track you want to add is stopped, paused or playing

Press [FAVORITE/REG].

PLAYPAU SESTOP

CH SELECT

FL DISPLAY

SOUND

FAVORITE

REG

SLEEP

SELECT

FUNCTIONS

EMOTIONAL

SELECT

MUTINGSETUP

MENU PLAYLIST

ENERGETIC RELAXINGMELLOW

HDDREC

PLAYMODE

Deleting a user playlist

This function will delete the user playlists, but the tracks will remain on the HDD.

1 While the user playlist that you want to delete is

stopped, press [SUB MENU].

2 Press [34] to select “Edit Playlist” and press

[ENTER].

3 Press [34] to select “Delete the Playlist” and press

[ENTER].

4 Press [21] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

Tra ck re gistered to Favorites playlist.

A message is displayed, and the unit returns to the previous screen. ≥The track will be added as the last track in “Favorites”.

To perform operations from the Track List (playlist)

While the Track List (playlist) containing the track you want to add is displayed, press [34] to select the track and then press [FAVORITE/REG].

Music Collection Tracks

WXYZ

Aida

Ave Maria Clair du Lune

Play

RETURN

Others ABC

Verdi

Schubert Debussy

JKL MNODEF GHI

1 of 3

Removing a track from “Favorites”

1 While stopped, press [SUB MENU]. 2 Press [34] to select “Edit Playlist” and press

[ENTER].

3 Press [34] to select “Remove Track(s) from

Favorites playlist” and press [ENTER].

4 Press [34] to select the track and press [21] to

add a check mark.

Music Collection Remove Track(s) from Favorites playlist

Eine Kleine Nacht Musik Le nozze di Figaro, overture Six German Dances Symphony No.34

The Elopement from the Harem, overture

Symphony No.35 “Haffner” Symphony No.40 Turkischer Marsch

ENTER

[LEFT/RIGHT] to check/uncheck

Cancel

Mozart Mozart Mozart Mozart

Mozart

Mozart Mozart Mozart

Repeat step 4 to select all the tracks you want to remove.

5 Press [ENTER].

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

[Tips]

To add or remove check marks to a group of tracks

1 Press [SUB MENU]. 2Press [34] to select “Mark All” or “Unmark All”.

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Deleting tracks

Setting of Music Shuffle information

You can set if this unit will use Music Shuffle information included in the track when generating Music Shuffle lists.

From the Main Screen (➜ page 30)

1 Press [SUB MENU]. 2 Press [34] to select “Track Manager” and press

[ENTER].

3 Press [34] to select “Setting of Music Shuffle Info”

and press [ENTER].

Setting of Music Shuffle Info

Do you want to use Music Shuffle information of this track?

ENTER

RETURN

Yes

4 Press [21] to select an item and press [ENTER].

Yes: This track can appear in Music Shuffle lists. No: This track will not appear in Music Shuffle lists.

5 Press [ENTER].

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

Clearing the history for “Most Often Played” and/or “Recently Ripped” playlists

You can clear the history and create new “Most Often Played” or “Recently Ripped” playlists.

1 While stopped, press [SUB MENU]. 2

Press

[34

[ENTER]

] to select “Edit Playlist” and press

3 Press [34] to select “Clear History of Most Often

Played playlist” or “Clear History of Recently Ripped playlist” and press [ENTER].

e.g., When “Clear History of Recently Ripped playlist” is

selected.

Clear History of Recently Ripped playlist

The record of the Recently Ripped playlist will be erased. Do you want to continue?

ENTER

Yes

RETURN

4 Press [21] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].

[HDD]

Unnecessary tracks can be deleted from the HDD. You can select and delete a single track, or several tracks at once from a playlist.

Tracks that are deleted cannot be recovered, therefore carefully check the tracks before deleting them.

Preparation

1 To display the picture turn on the television and select the

appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.

2Press [Í]. 3 Press [MUSIC COLLECTION] to switch the selector to

“Music Collection”.

While the playlist containing the track that you want to delete is stopped,

1 Press [SUB MENU]. 2

Press

[34]

to s

elect “Track Manager” and press

[ENTER].

Press

[34]

to s

elect “Erase Selected Tracks” and

press [ENTER].

4 Press [34] to select the track and press [21] to

add a check mark.

Music Collection Erase Selected Tracks

Eine Kleine Nacht Musik Le nozze di Figaro, overture Six German Dances Symphony No.34

The Elopement from the Harem, overture

Symphony No.35 “Haffner” Symphony No.40 Turkischer Marsch

ENTER

[LEFT/RIGHT] to check/uncheck

Cancel

Mozart Mozart Mozart Mozart

Mozart

Mozart Mozart Mozart

Repeat step 4 to select all the tracks you want to delete.

5 Press [ENTER]. 6

Press

[21]

to s

elect “Yes” and press [ENTER].

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

[Note]

≥When a track is deleted, it will also be deleted from any

playlists containing the track.

[Tips]

≥You can also perform the operations above from the Track

List. Press [34] to select “Erase Selected Tracks” and press [ENTER]. Then operate from step 4.

≥To add or remove check marks to a group of tracks

1 Press [SUB MENU]. 2 Press [34] to select “Mark All” or “Unmark All”.

Editing

Advanced Operations

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

Note regarding editing playlists

If you try to edit playlists that cannot be edited, the message “You cannot change the name of this playlist.” etc. will be displayed. Switch to a playlist that can be edited and then make changes.

RQT8926

Changing titles

BAND

HDD

SELECT

CH SELECT

FL DISPLAY

SOUND

VOLUME

PLAYPAU SESTOP

FUNCTIONS

EMOTIONAL

FAVORITE

SELECT

REG

SLEEP

MUTINGSETUP

SELECT

CANCEL

STOP

MENU PLAYLIST

ENERGETIC RELAXINGMELLOW

HDDREC

PLAYMODE

[HDD] [CD] Artist and album names can be manually input, or the Gracenote database can be used to automatically obtain track information.

About obtaining track title information

≥Each track contains unique characteristics which act as a

“sound fingerprint”. Gracenote database uses these unique characteristics to search and obtain information about music.

≥To obtain track information for the newest titles, a network

connection is necessary (➜ page 20).

Preparation

1 To display the picture turn on the television and select the

appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.

2Press [Í]. 3 Press [MUSIC COLLECTION] to select “Music Collection”

or press [DVD] to select “DVD/CD”.

Changing an artist name or album name manually

[HDD]

You can change the names of albums and artists for multiple tracks.

While the track you want to change the name of is stopped,

1 Press [SUB MENU]. 2

Press

[34]

to s

elect “Track Manager” and press

[ENTER].

Press

[34]

to s

elect “Edit Artist Name” or “Edit

Album Name” and press [ENTER].

4 Press [34] to select the track and press [21] to

add a check mark.

e.g., If changing the album name

Music Collection Edit Album Name

Eine Kleine Nacht Musik Le nozze di Figaro, overture Six German Dances Symphony No.34

The Elopement from the Harem, overture

Symphony No.35 “Haffner” Symphony No.40 Turkischer Marsch

ENTER

[LEFT/RIGHT] to check/uncheck

Cancel

Mozart Mozart Mozart Mozart

Mozart

Mozart Mozart Mozart

Repeat step 4 to select all the tracks whose album or artist names you want to change.

When you add check marks to a group of tracks, the artist name and album name will be changed at the same time.

5 Press [ENTER]. 6 Enter the characters (➜ page 69). 7 Press [∫] (Set).

Changing a track name manually

[HDD]

While the track you want to change the name of is stopped,

1 Press [SUB MENU]. 2

Press

[34]

to s

elect “Track Manager” and press

[ENTER].

Press

[34]

to s

elect “Edit Track Name” and press

[ENTER].

4 Enter the characters (➜ page 69). 5 Press [∫] (Set).

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

[Tips]

≥You can also perform the operations above from the Track

List. Press [34] to select “Edit Track Name” and press [ENTER]. Then operate from step 4.

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To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

[Tips]

≥You can also perform the operations above from the Track

List. Press [34] to select “Edit Artist Name” or “Edit Album Name” and press [ENTER]. Then operate from step 4.

≥To add or remove check marks to a group of tracks

1 Press [SUB MENU]. 2 Press [34] to select “Mark All” or “Unmark All”.

Searching for track names, artist names and album names within the Gracenote database and entering them automatically

[Tips]

≥You can also perform the operations left from the Track List.

Press [34] to select “Obtain Track Title” and press [ENTER]. Then operate from step 4.

[HDD]

You can use the Gracenote database to search for and obtain title information for recordings made from sources other than CD-DA.

While the playlist containing the tracks that you want to add a title to is stopped,

1 Press [SUB MENU]. 2

Press

[34]

to s

elect “Track Manager” and press

[ENTER].

Press

[34]

to s

elect “Obtain Track Title” and press

[ENTER].

4 Press [34] to select the track and press [21] to

add a check mark.

Music Collection Obtain Track Title

Eine Kleine Nacht Musik Le nozze di Figaro, overture Six German Dances Symphony No.34

The Elopement from the Harem, overture

Symphony No.35 “Haffner” Symphony No.40 Turkischer Marsch

ENTER

[LEFT/RIGHT] to check/uncheck

Cancel

Mozart Mozart Mozart Mozart

Mozart

Mozart Mozart Mozart

Repeat step 4 to select all the tracks whose album or artist names you want to change.

5 Press [ENTER].

≥To add or remove check marks to a group of tracks

1 Press [SUB MENU]. 2 Press [34] to select “Mark All” or “Unmark All”.

Correcting title information obtained from the Gracenote database

[CD]

You can correct any mistakes that may appear in title information obtained from the Gracenote database.

While the CD-DA format from a commercial CD or recordable CD is stopped,

1 Press [SUB MENU]. 2

Press

[34]

to s

elect “Obtain CD/Track(s) Title” and

press [ENTER].

Searching the database.

After the title search finishes, suggestions are displayed.

Press

[34]

to s

elect the title and press [ENTER].

Editing

Tra ck 1 Creating the database search data.

Search begins for the first track.

6 If suggestions are displayed,

the title and

press

[34]

press

[21]

to s

elect “OK”, then press

to s

[ENTER].

Music Collection Obtain Track Title

Suggestions 1 of 5

Mozart

Life with Mozart

Eine Kleine Nacht Musik

Not Applicable

ENTER

[LEFT/RIGHT] to choose a suggestion

Cancel

Play

≥If no applicable suggestions are found, then select “Not

Applicable”.

≥Once the title has been entered, search for information

for the next track begins.

7 Repeat step 6 to search for other track titles.

The unit returns to the previous screen once finished searching for all track titles.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

elect

Advanced Operations

1 of 13

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Dividing and combining tracks on the HDD

Press

[34]

to s

Track” and press [ENTER].

Press

[34]

to s

BAND

HDD

SELECT

CH SELECT

FL DISPLAY

SOUND

VOLUME

PLAYPAU SESTOP

FUNCTIONS

EMOTIONAL

FAVORITE

SELECT

REG

SLEEP

MUTINGSETUP

SELECT

CANCEL

STOP

MENU PLAYLIST

ENERGETIC RELAXINGMELLOW

HDDREC

PLAYMODE

[HDD]

Tracks recorded as LPCM can be divided and combined. 1 track can be divided into 2 tracks. Alternately, 2 tracks can be combined into 1 track.

Tracks that can be divided and/or combined are limited to tracks recorded to the HDD as LPCM. Tracks recorded to the HDD in AAC, or WMA and MP3 tracks imported from a PC, cannot be divided or combined.

Preparation

1 To display the picture turn on the television and select the

appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.

2Press [Í]. 3 Press [MUSIC COLLECTION] to switch the selector to

“Music Collection”.

[ENTER].

Press

[34]

to s

[ENTER].

7 Press [34] to make all fine adjustments to the point

of division and press [ENTER].

To check that the tracks were divided correctly, the track repeats playback of the first few seconds after the division point.

Press

[34]

select “Divide” and press [ENTER].

≥Tracks that have been divided before the division point

are named with “_1”, and tracks that are divided after the division point are named with “_2”.

To stop partway through

Press [∫].

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

elect “Divide and Combine LPCM

elect “Divide this Track” and press

Divide LPCM Track

Eine Kleine Nacht Musik

Division Point

ENTER

RETURN

1 min 41 sec 00

Divide

elect “Division Point” and press

Divide LPCM Track

1 min 41 sec 00

ENTER

Cancel

Dividing tracks

Only tracks recorded as LPCM can be divided. This function can be used with playlists “Albums” and “Analog Recorded”.

1 Select the playlist containing the track that you want

to divide from.

2 Pause the track where you want to divide it.

After pausing, press [SUB MENU].

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Press

[34]

[ENTER].

Music Collection > Albums

 0:55

LPCM

to s

elect “Track Manager” and press

Life with Mozart

Mozart

Life with Mozart

Eine Kleine Nacht Musik

Track List

Tracks 1 or 14 Total Time 51:14

3:22

Combining tracks

Only tracks recorded in LPCM format can be combined with other LPCM tracks. This function can be used with playlists “Albums” and “Analog Recorded”.

When the track you want to designate as the first track is stopped,

1 Press [SUB MENU]. 2

Press

[34]

to s

elect “Track Manager” and press

[ENTER].

Press

[34]

to s

elect “Divide and Combine LPCM

Track” and press [ENTER].

Press

[34]

to s

elect “Combine with Another Track”

and press [ENTER].

Combine LPCM Track

Eine Kleine Nacht Musik

Le nozze di Figaro, overture

ENTER

The track you want to combine at the end of the first track is displayed.

Combine

RETURN

[Note]

≥Combining or dividing long tracks will take more time. ≥Two tracks cannot be combined if they exceed 202 minutes

and 53 seconds.

To change the track you want to add to the end of the first track

Press

[34]

to s

elect the second track and press

[ENTER].

Music Collection Choose Track to Combine

Eine Kleine Nacht Musik

Le nozze di Figaro, overture Six German Dances Symphony No.34

ENTER

Cancel

Mozart

Mozart Mozart Mozart

The playlist is displayed.

Press

[34]

to s

elect the track you want to combine

as the second track, and press [ENTER].

5 Press [34] to select “Combine” and press [ENTER].

Combine LPCM Track

2nd combined track will be excluded from all playlists, and track information will be lost. Do you want to continue?

Press [

21]

to s

elect “Yes” and press [ENTER].

To stop partway through

Press [∫].

ENTER

Yes

RETURN

Editing

Advanced Operations

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

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Using the EZ SyncTM “HDAVI ControlTM”

Preparation

1 Confirm that the HDMI connection (➜ page 17) has been

made.

BAND

HDD

SELECT

CH SELECT

VOLUME

PLAYPAU SESTOP

PLAY

FUNCTIONS

EMOTIONAL

FAVORITE

SELECT

REG

CANCEL

MENU PLAYLIST

ENERGETIC RELAXINGMELLOW

HDDREC

EZ Sync “HDAVI Control”

EZ Sync “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers linked operation of this unit, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) under “HDAVI Control”. You can use this function by connecting the equipment with the HDMI cable. See the operating instructions for connected equipment for operational details.

≥EZ Sync “HDAVI Control”, based on the control functions

provided by HDMI which is an industry standard known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a unique function that we have developed and added. As such, its operation with other manufacturers’ equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed.

≥This unit supports “HDAVI Control 2” function. The TV with

“HDAVI Control 2” function enables the following operation: EZ Sync Control only with TV’s remote control (for “HDAVI Control 2”) (➜ page 77).

“HDAVI Control 2” is the newest standard (current as of February, 2007) for Panasonic’s HDAVI Control compatible equipment. This standard is compatible with Panasonic's conventional HDAVI equipment.

EZ Sync “HDAVI Control” compatible television

2 Set “EZ Sync” to “On” (➜ page 93, “HDMI” menu). 3 To complete and activate the connection correctly, turn on

all EZ Sync “HDAVI Control” compatible equipment and set the television to the corresponding HDMI input mode for this unit.

Whenever the connection or settings are changed, reconfirm the points above.

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

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

≥Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.

Functions made possible with EZ Sync “HDAVI Control” are...

∫ One-touch theater playback

You can turn on this unit and television, and start playing the disc with a single press of a button. ≥This operation is for “DVD/CD” only.

Press [ONE TOUCH PLAY].

≥This function also works if you press

[1] (PLAY) on this unit’s remote control when this unit is in standby mode.

[Note]

Playback may not be immediately displayed on the television. If you miss the beginning portion of playback, press [:] or [6] to go back to where playback started.

∫ Power on link

The television automatically turns on and the corresponding display appears when the following operations are performed with the television in standby mode. Audio output is also automatically switched to this unit’s speakers.

– When you start playback on this unit. – When using the GUI (display screen) to perform an action.

[e.g., Start menu screen (➜ page 30)]

HDMI IN

Audio cable (not included)

TV IN

AUDIO OUT

TV IN

Main unit

AUDIO

OUT

OPTICAL IN (TV)

OPTICAL OUT

Optical digital audio cable (not included)

HDMI AV OUT

HDMI cable (not included)

§ Connect this when you want to output TV audio from this

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unit's speakers as digital audio.

∫ Power off link

When the television is turned off, this unit goes into standby mode automatically. ≥This function works only when “Music Collection”, “DVD/CD”

or “TV Audio” is selected as the source on this unit.

≥When the television is turned on, this unit does not turn on

automatically.

[Note]

Only this unit turns off when you press [Í] for shutting it down. Other connected equipment compatible with EZ Sync “HDAVI Control” stays on.

∫ Auto input switching

PLAY

SKIP

STOP

RETURN

PAUSE









≥When you switch the television input to TV tuner mode, this

unit will automatically switch to “TV Audio

§ If you want to output digital audio, connect the optical cable

(➜ page 76) and select “DIGITAL IN” in “TV Audio Input” menu (➜ page 94).

≥When you start playback on this unit, the television will

automatically switch to the HDMI input mode for this unit.

≥Also from the Start menu, the input mode will be switched.

”.

∫ Speaker control

You can select whether audio is output from this unit or the television speakers by using the television menu settings. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your television.

Home theater

Theater speakers are active. ≥When this unit is in standby mode, changing the television

speakers to theater speakers in the television menu will automatically turn this unit on and select “TV Audio source.

§ If you want to output digital audio, connect the optical cable

(➜ page 76) and select “DIGITAL IN” in “TV Audio Input” menu (➜ page 94).

≥The television speakers are automatically muted. ≥You can control the volume setting using the volume or mute

button on the TV’s remote control. (The volume level is displayed on this unit’s FL display.)

≥To cancel muting, you can also use this unit’s remote control

(➜ page 22).

≥If you turn off this unit, television speakers will be

automatically activated.

Television speakers are active. ≥The volume of this unit is set to “0”.

– This function works only when “DVD/CD” or “TV Audio” is

selected as the source on this unit.

≥Audio output is 2-channel audio. ≥Audio from the CD is not output from the television speakers

while recording to the HDD. However, if “Listening while Recording” is selected, audio will be output from this unit’s speakers. In this case, operate the volume settings with this unit’s remote control.

” as the

∫ EZ Sync Control only with TV’s remote

control (for “HDAVI Control 2”)

You can control the disc menus of this unit with the TV’s remote control when using the “Music Collection”, “DVD/CD”, “FM”, “AM” and “XM” source. When operating the TV’s remote control, refer to the illustration below for operation buttons.

1 Select the operation menu by using the television menu

settings. (For details, refer to the operating instructions of your television.)



2 Select the desired item on the Start menu (➜ page 30).

Start

Listen

Watch

Import/Record

Multiroom Listen

Setup

ENTER

Main Screen

If you select “Disc” in “Listen” or “Watch” on the Start menu

“EZ Sync” menu is displayed. Select the desired item.

TOP MENU

MENU Control Panel

≥“TOP MENU”: Shows a disc top menu (➜ page 50)

or program list (➜ page 51).

≥“MENU”: Shows a disc menu (➜ page 52) or

playlist (➜ page 51).

≥“Control Panel”: The basic operations for playback

discs are available.

e.g., “DVD/CD”







EZ Sync

ENTER/ PLAY

RETURN

EZ Sync “HDAVI Control”

[Note]

Depending on the type of TV, the TV settings, or operations performed on the TV, Speaker Control may be automatically set to “Home theater”.

Advanced Operations

[Note]

≥Depending on the menu, some button operations cannot be

performed from the TV’s remote control.

≥“Control Panel” can be selected directly by using a button on

the TV’s remote control (e.g. [SUB MENU]).

≥Depending on the situation, not only the EZ Sync menu, but

this unit’s Start menu may be displayed as well. At this point, select “Disc” by pressing [34] (TV’s remote control) and selecting “Listen” or “Watch”. After that, you can operate the EZ Sync menu by operating the TV remote control.

≥You cannot input numbers with the numbered buttons on the

remote control ([0] to [10]). Use this unit’s remote control to input the IP Address, etc.

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Operating iPod with this unit

By inserting Universal Dock for iPod (SH-PD10, not included) into the OPTION port on the back of this unit, you can charge and play or record tracks from a connected iPod. Also make sure to read the operating instructions for SH-PD10.

≥You can enjoy higher audio quality when audio tracks from iPod are output through this unit’s speakers. ≥You can perform basic functions on iPod with this unit’s remote control. ≥You can record tracks from iPod to this unit’s HDD. ≥You can recharge iPod.

∫ Connecting the SH-PD10 (not included)

Before connecting, turn off the power to iPod.

1 Insert SH-PD10 into the OPTION port on the back of this unit. 2 Connect iPod to the SH-PD10.

Once connected, recharging begins (➜ below). Refer to page 79 for information about recording and play.

Main unit

TV IN

(10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX)

LRL

LOOP ANT GND

LAN

AUX

EXT

LOOP

ANT

AC IN

〜

CENTER

(8Ω)

FRONT

(8Ω)

SPEAKERS

SUB-

WOOFER

(4Ω)

DIGITAL

TRANSMITTER

OPTION

V.1

DC OUT 5V 500mA MAX

OUT

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

VIDEO

OUT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

IN(TV)AV OUT

iPod

(not included)

Do not connect or disconnect SH-PD10 while the main unit is on.

SH-PD10

(not included)

∫ About recharging the battery

By inserting SH-PD10 (not included) to the OPTION port on the back of this unit and connecting iPod, you can recharge iPod.

Once connected, the battery will begin to recharge automatically.

iPod will start recharging regardless of whether this unit is on or off. Check iPod to see if the battery is fully recharged.

[Note]

≥Tracks from this unit cannot be transferred to iPod using SH-PD10. ≥If you are not using iPod for an extended period of time after recharging has completed, disconnect it from SH-PD10, as the

battery will be depleted naturally. (Once fully recharged, additional recharging will not occur.)

For more information, refer to the operating instructions for iPod or SH-PD10.

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HDD

CANCEL

Recording tracks from iPod to the HDD

You can record tracks from iPod to the HDD.

BAND

SELECT

VOLUME

Press [¥ HDD REC].

Recording starts in the set recording mode (➜ below) and playing of iPod also starts automatically.

PLAYPAU SESTOP

CH SELECT

FL DISPLAY

SOUND

FUNCTIONS

EMOTIONAL

FAVORITE

SELECT

REG

SLEEP

MUTINGSETUP

SELECT

MENU PLAYLIST

ENERGETIC RELAXINGMELLOW

HDDREC

PLAYMODE

By inserting SH-PD10 (not included) into the OPTION port and connecting iPod, you can play tracks (audio) through this unit’s speakers. Additionally, you can use the remote control for this unit to perform operations such as play, stop, and record operations on iPod.

Only audio tracks can be recorded from iPod.

Preparation

1 Connect the SH-PD10 and iPod as shown on page 78. 2Press [N SELECT O] to switch the selector to “OPTION”.

Playing tracks of iPod with the remote control for this unit

By performing the following operations on the remote control, you can play tracks from iPod.

To change the recording mode

1 Press [SUB MENU] while stopped.

OPTION Sub Menu

Recording Mode

Auto Track Divide

Auto Synchro Level

ENTER

RETURN

LPCM

Manual

Level0

2Press [34] to select “Recording Mode” (➜ page 33) and

make changes. In addition to the recording mode, you can also change “Auto Track Divide” (➜ page 38), or “Auto Synchro Level” (➜ page 38).

To stop partway through

Press [∫].

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

[Note]

≥If “No compatible equipment is connected” is displayed, then

no OPTION-compatible equipment is connected to the OPTION port.

[Tips]

To select a track you want to record

In “Playing tracks of iPod with the remote control for this unit” (➜ left), operate the iPod, and press [¥ HDD REC] after pausing at the beginning of the track you want to record.

OPTION port/Multiroom

1 PLAY

;, ∫ PA US E

:9 SKIP

65 SEARCH

[r s VOLUME] Volume adjust

≥Play will continue from the last track you were listening to

before connecting SH-PD10 and iPod.

Advanced Operations

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Multiroom

Expand your listening options with a Multiroom wireless sound system. Optional Panasonic wireless accessory SH-FX85

SH-FX85

Digital transmitter

(included with SH-FX85)

About Multiroom

≥You can enjoy the same track (audio) that is playing in the Main room (room where the main unit is placed). ≥You can enjoy tracks (audio) from an audio source separate from the Main room. ≥You can be in another room (a separate room) and perform basic controls such as play, stop, and skip, etc.

∫ Multiroom usage diagram

Main room

Main unit

Music Collection > Other Playlists

Favorites

BONJOVI

Have a Nice Day

I Want to Be Loved

 2:45

LPCM

SUB

5:42

Tracks 3 of 12 Total Time 56:00

Repeat

Track List

∫ Multiroom connection (How to insert the digital transmitter)

[Note]

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

1 Press in on the tabs marked “PUSH” to remove the lid. 2 Insert the digital transmitter included with SH-FX85 into the card slot on the back of the unit.

Digital transmitter (Insert fully until you hear a click.)

SPEAKERS

CENTER

AC IN

〜

(8Ω)

FRONT

(8Ω)

SUB-

WOOFER

(4Ω)

DIGITAL

TRANSMITTER

DIGITAL

TRANSMITTER

PUSH

Push!

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OPTION

V.1

DC OUT 5V 500mA MAX

DIGITAL

OPTICAL

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

IN(TV)AV OUT

(10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX)

Main unit

TV IN

LRL

LOOP ANT GND

LAN

AUX

EXT

LOOP

AM ANT

ANT

HDD

CANCEL

STOP

MENU PLAYLIST

ENERGETIC RELAXINGMELLOW

CH SELECT

HDDREC

PLAYMODE

FL DISPLAY

SOUND

Operating this unit from another room

BAND

SELECT

VOLUME

PLAYPAU SESTOP

FUNCTIONS

EMOTIONAL

FAVORITE

SELECT

REG

SLEEP

MUTINGSETUP

SELECT

By operating the SH-FX85, you can control this unit and enjoy tracks from another room. For more information, refer to the operating instructions for SH-FX85. .

Source Button on the SH-FX85

1 Play

HDD, DVD/CD

∫ Stop

:9 Skip

FM, AM,

:9 Select a channel (Preset Tuning)

[Note]

≥When “Main Room Source” is selected, if you operate (stop,

play or skip) from another room, audio of the main unit will stop, play or skip as well.

MUSIC PORT

OPEN/CLOSE SELECTOR







TUNING

VOLUME

Preparation

1 To display the picture turn on the television and select the

appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. 2 Create a Multiroom connection (➜ page 80). 3 Turn on the power for SH-FX85. 4Press [Í].

Selecting the source in another room

You can select the audio source in another room.

1 Press [2ND SELECT].

Multiroom Listen

MAIN ROOM ANOTHER ROOM

DVD/C D

ENTER

RETURN

Main Room Source

Music Collection

DVD/C D

FM AM XM

2 Press [34] to select the item and press [ENTER].

Main Room Source: The same source as in the main

room is selected.

Music Collection DVD/CD: CD tracks FM: FM Radio AM: AM Radio XM: XM Radio

Audio from the chosen selector will be output through the speakers in another room.

§ If the selector for “ANOTHER ROOM” is set to “Music

Collection”, you need to select the playlist (➜ page 46).

Tracks recorded to the HDD

≥Setting the IDs for a second (or third) SH-FX85

If you want to add another SH-FX85, setting an ID with that SH-FX85 is also necessary. Operate following the steps below.

1 While pressing [9] (main unit), press [3] on this unit’s

remote control. “P” is displayed (for approximately 60 seconds).

2 While “P” is displayed, operate the ID setting with SH-

FX85.

≥Depending on the settings of the selector for this unit

and the unit in “ANOTHER ROOM”, audio may not be heard.

– If the selector for “ANOTHER ROOM” is set to “DVD/CD”

when “TV Audio” is set to “DIGITAL IN”, audio will not be output. Change the settings of Multiroom.

– When the selector for “ANOTHER ROOM” is set to “FM” or

“AM”, and if the selector for “MAIN ROOM” is set to “FM” or “AM”, audio in “ANOTHER ROOM” will be muted automatically and operations can no longer be performed. Change the settings of Multiroom.

– When “High-speed Recording” starts, audio is not output in

“ANOTHER ROOM”. However, if the selector for “ANOTHER ROOM” is set to “Main Room Source”, then you can listen to the radio station that is currently selected in “MAIN ROOM”.

OPTION port/Multiroom

Advanced Operations

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

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Changing audio quality/sound field

HDD

BAND

SELECT

CH SELECT

FL DISPLAY

SOUND

VOLUME

2 When “BASS” or “TREBLE” is displayed, press [34]

PLAYPAUS ESTOP

FUNCTIONS

EMOTIONAL

FAVORITE

SELECT

REG

SLEEP

SELECT

MUTINGSETUP

SELECT

∫ To switch H.BASS between ON/OFF

2 When “H.BASS” is selected, press [SELECT].

∫ To switch the subwoofer level

2 When “SW.LEVEL” is selected, press [SELECT].

Each time the button is pressed, it switches as shown below.

CANCEL

MENU PLAYLIST

ENERGETIC RELAXINGMELLOW

HDDREC

PLAYMODE

[Note]

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

effect with some sources, or when headphones are used (➜ page 86).

≥You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these

sound effects are used with some sources. If this occurs, turn the sound effects off.

Press [1] and “TREBLE” is displayed.

DISC SFC

PRG

DTS

MODE

DVD

RDS

APSPTY

HDMI D.MIX

MONO

SLPSTCT

to adjust the level.

ON !""""# OFF

(factory preset for [DVD-V] only) (factory preset)

^""""""""""}

[SUB W 2] (factory preset)

[SUB W 3]

[SUB W 4] (factory preset for [DVD-V] only)

[SUB W 1]

SRD

HDCD

H.BASS

PGM

Setting the sound effects

By changing the settings, you can enjoy various audio quality.

1 Press [SOUND].

Each time the button is pressed, it switches as shown below.

^""""""""""}

[EQ] (factory preset)

[H.BASS]

[SW.LEVEL]

[RMTR] (using for “Music Collection” only)

∫ To change the sound quality

2 When “EQ” is selected, press [SELECT].

Each time the button is pressed, it switches as shown below.

^"""""""""""""}

[HEAVY] Good for rock music, etc. Gives the

[CLEAR] Good for Jazz, etc. Gives crisp treble.

[SOFT] A good setting for background music

[MANUAL] When manually setting the equalizer

[FLAT] No effect (Off) (factory preset)

To manually set the equalizer

1 When “MANUAL” is selected, press [2] or [1].

Press [2] and “BASS” is displayed.

music a punchy, louder sound.

(➜ below)

DISC SFC

PRG

DTS

MODE

DVD

RDS

APSPTY

HDMI D.MIX

MONO

SLPSTCT

∫ To switch “R MTR§” between ON/OFF

2 When “RMTR” is selected, press [SELECT].

ON !""""# OFF

(factory preset)

≥“RMTR” will only work with compressed tracks on the HDD

(recorded AAC tracks or WMA/MP3 tracks imported from a PC).

§ RMTR (Digital Re-master)

You can regenerate signal frequency lost during compression, restoring the sound to near pre-compression form.

Setting the volume balance

By changing these settings, you can make adjustments to the speaker volume.

1 Press [CH SELECT].

Each time the button is pressed, it switches as shown below.

[BALANCE FL/FR (L, R)] You can set the balance of

: ;

the volume for the front speakers (L, R).

[TRIM SW (SW ch)] You can adjust the trim level

of the subwoofer.

≥At the time of purchase this is set to “0 dB”. ≥When the playback source is 2 ch, only the balance

settings can be operated.

SRD

∫ To change the front speaker volume

HDCD

H.BASS

PGM

balance

2 When [BALANCE FL/FR (L, R)] is selected, press

[21].

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Center Mark

DISC SFC

PRG

DTS

MODE

DVD

RDS

APSPTY

HDMI D.MIX

MONO

SLPSTCT

SRD

HDCD

H.BASS

PGM

The settings for the volume balance of the front speakers (L , R) changes (0 to s12 dB). ≥When headphones are connected (➜ page 86) the

balance will return to 0 dB (center).

∫ To change the subwoofer trim levels

2 When [TRIM SW (SW ch)] is selected, press [34].

DISC SFC

PRG

DTS

MODE

DVD

RDS

APSPTY

The settings for the trim level of the subwoofer changes (s6 to r6dB).

Setting the Dolby Virtual Speaker

With only the included front/center speakers and the subwoofer, you can add a surround sound effect similar to 5.1 ch (Dolby Digital or DTS) to any audio source. You can also add a surround sound effect to stereo sources such as video tapes or CDs.

Press [Î VS].

Each time the button is pressed, it switches as shown below. ≥Set the Dolby Virtual Speaker to “REFERENCE” or

“WIDE”, and if the play source is 2 ch, “Î PL II” will light up.

^"""""""""""""""}

[REFERENCE] Standard mode

[WIDE] Wide mode

[OFF] (factory preset)

[Note]

When “ERROR” is displayed:

In the following cases, “ERROR” is displayed, and you cannot set the Dolby Virtual Speaker.

– During play, when the selector is set to “DVD/CD” and the

audio source currently playing is in 3.1 ch, 3 ch, 1.1 ch, or

1ch.

– When you are playing content that prohibits D.MIX (down-

mixing)

– When headphones are connected.

(factory preset for [DVD-V] only)

≥This mode widens the acoustic

field of the front/center speakers. This has a good effect when there is little space between the speakers.

HDMI D.MIX

MONO

SLPSTCT

SRD

HDCD

H.BASS

PGM

Setting the sound effects for the cable box, digital broadcasts or satellite receiver

This unit can decode the surround signals received through cable box, digital broadcasting or satellite broadcasts. Refer to your equipment’s operating instructions for details. Only Dolby Digital and PCM can be played with this connection.

Back of the main unit

OPTICAL

To DIGITAL OUT

1 Press [SETUP].

Optical digital audio cable (not included) ≥Do not bend sharply when connecting.

IN (TV)

2 Press [34] to select “Other Setup” and press

[ENTER].

3 Press [34] to select “TV Audio Input” and press

[1].

4 Press [ENTER]. 5 Press [34] to select “DIGITAL IN” and press

[ENTER].

6 Press [RETURN] to exit the screen. 7 Then press [N SELECT O] to switch the selector to

“TV Audio” as the source.

∫ Selecting to the sound effects

When you select “DIGITAL IN” as the source, you can select the following sound effects. (These functions only work with Dolby Digital or PCM, excluding Audio Mode, which only works with Dolby Digital Dual Mono.)

1 Press [SUB MENU].

DIGITAL IN

Audio Mode

PCM FIX

DRC

Sub Menu

2 Press [34] to select the effect that you want to

switch and press [ENTER].

≥Audio Mode

L/R, L, R

≥PCM FIX

On: Select when receiving only PCM signals. Off:Select w

signals.

≥DRC (Dynamic Range Compression)

On: Adjusts for clarity even when the volume is low by

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

Off

hen receiving Dolby Digital and PCM

Convenient functions

L/R

Off

Advanced Operations

3 Press [34] to select the setting and press [ENTER].

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

[Note]

Audio that is input through the OPTICAL IN (TV) terminal cannot be output through the HDMI terminal.

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Using the scheduled timer recording function

BAND

HDD

SELECT

CH SELECT

FL DISPLAY

SOUND

VOLUME

PLAYPAU SESTOP

FUNCTIONS

EMOTIONAL

FAVORITE

SELECT

REG

SLEEP

MUTINGSETUP

SELECT

CANCEL

MENU PLAYLIST

ENERGETIC RELAXINGMELLOW

HDDREC

PLAYMODE

SETUP

When the previously set time and day of the week is reached, the power will turn on and the unit will record from an external audio source or radio to the HDD, and when the recording time is finished, the unit will turn off automatically. You can also set the unit to make multiple recordings.

Preparation

1 To display the picture turn on the television and select the

appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.

2Press [Í]. 3 Set the clock (➜ page 15). 4 When making a recording from the radio, add the radio

station as a preset channel (➜ page 16).

Setting the details of the scheduled timer recording

You can set up to 7 different details for the scheduled timer recording.

1 Press [SETUP]. 2

Press

[34]

to s

elect “Other Setup” and press

[ENTER].

Press

[34]

to s

elect “Clock/Timer” and press

[ENTER].

Press

[34]

to s

elect “Timer Setup” and press

[ENTER].

View Details

RETURN

REC Timer Setting

-(Erase Setting)

Timer Setup

Detail Setting

REC5

REC6

REC7

Not Yet Set.

REC Timer 1 Setting

REC1

REC2

REC3

REC4

Press [

3421]

to s

elect the number you want to

record and press [ENTER].

≥You can select any number between “REC1” and

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“REC7”.

-(Erase Setting)

-(Erase setting)

6 Set the operation details.

Press

[34]

to s

[ENTER].

Press

[34]

3 Press [34] to select the day you want to set,

press [21] to add a check mark, and then press [ENTER].

Press

[34]

5 Press [21] to select the start/finish time and

press [34] to set the time. Then press [ENTER].

6 Press [34] to select “Source” and press

[ENTER].

“FM” or “AM” radio

External device is connected to “TV IN” or “AUX” terminal

Press

[34]

[ENTER].

When recording from the radio

1 In step 7, select “FM” or “AM”. 2 Press [34] to select the preset channel that you

want to record.

When recording from an external device

1 In step 7, select “TV Audio” or “AUX”. 2 After switching the detailed settings to “On” (in the

operations on page 85) set the day of the week and time for recording to match the settings also on the external device.

≥You cannot record when “TV Audio Input” is set to

“DIGITAL IN”.

Press

[34]

[ENTER].

The details for the scheduled timer recording are set.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

When you want timer to operate immediately with the details that you set, go directly to step 6 on the next page.

≥When you only want to set the details for a recording, press

[RETURN] several times and the unit will return to the previous screen.

elect “Detail Setting” and press

REC Timer 1 Content Settin

Day

Time

Source

Execute

to s

elect “Day” and press [ENTER].

to s

elect “Time” and press [ENTER].

to s

elect the audio source and press

to s

elect “

Execute”

Not Yet Set.

AM 12:00 - AM 12:00

Not Yet Set.

REC Timer 1 Time Setting

Start Time

AM 1200 -

REC Timer 1 Source Setting

Select Recording source.

TV Audio

and press

AUX

SUN

MON

TUE WED THU FRI SAT

End Time

AM 1200

Selecting the settings for the scheduled timer recording you want to use

To change settings of a scheduled timer recording

Select the number of the scheduled timer recording in step 5 and set again.

You can use only the scheduled timer recording that you want to use by switching only the desired scheduled timer recording to “On” from the list of scheduled timer recording settings.

After completing step 4 on the left column,

Press [

3421]

to s

elect the scheduled timer

recording that you want to use and press [ENTER].

REC1

REC2

REC3

REC4

REC Timer setting

Off

Day : SUN

Time : AM 12:00 - AM 12:25

Source : FM 100.9 MHz

View Details

RETURN

REC5

REC6

REC7

-(Erase Setting)

Selected scheduled timer recording day of the week and starting time.

6 Select the operation you want to set.

Press [

34]

to s

elect “Timer Setup” and press

[ENTER].

REC Timer 1 Status Setting

Please select.

Off

- (Erase setting)

ENTER

Cancel

Press [

34]

to s

elect “On” and press [ENTER].

When you do not want to use the scheduled settings, select “Off”. On : Use this scheduled timer recording Off : Do not use this scheduled timer recording

(setting only)

Invalid (Overlap): This scheduled timer recording

conflicts or overlaps with another scheduled timer recording and cannot be used.

s (Erase setting): Scheduled timer recording not yet

set.

7 Press [RETURN].

The unit returns to the screen shown in step 5. Repeat steps 5 to 7 and switch each scheduled timer recording to “On” (or “Off”).

8 Press [RETURN] several times.

The unit returns to the previous screen.

9 Press [Í] to turn off the power.

If the power is not turned off, the timer will not operate.

[Note]

≥Only radio and externally connected devices can be recorded

with the scheduled timer recording function. You cannot record from a CD or “OPTION” either with this function.

≥To avoid cutting off the beginning of the track that is

recording, the recording will begin a few seconds before the set day of the week and time. (While recording, “FREC” and the number of the scheduled timer recording will flash on the television.)

≥All scheduled timer recordings will operate on the specified

day of the week and time, except for scheduled timer recordings indicated as “Off”.

≥If the starting time for the scheduled timer recording occurs at

the same time as another scheduled timer recording finishes, the second recording may start late.

[Tips]

When a scheduled timer recording overlaps with another scheduled timer recording

You cannot record when a scheduled timer recording overlaps with another scheduled timer recording. When a timer is activated by selecting “On”, other timers that overlap with this scheduled recording will then be set to “Invalid (Overlap)” and cannot be used. If you want to activate a scheduled timer recording that is currently set to “Invalid (Overlap)”, follow the steps in the left column to switch the scheduled timer recording to “On”.

To delete unnecessary scheduled timer recording settings

After step 4 on the previous page 1Press [3421] to select unnecessary scheduled timer

recording settings and press [ENTER].

2Press [34] to select “Timer Setup” and press [ENTER]. 3Press [34] to select “s (Erase setting)” and press

[ENTER].

To play after setting a timer

Even after setting a scheduled timer recording you can play the unit as usual. However, after you finish playing, be sure to set the unit to standby mode. Scheduled timer recording will not record if the unit is turned on. ≥Changing the volume and audio source will have no effect on

the details of the settings.

If a power failure, etc. caused timers to lose their setting

The clock is reset, and you cannot enter the timer recording screen. Set the clock again (➜ page 15).

Convenient functions

Advanced Operations

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

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Using other convenient functions

Using headphones

BAND

HDD

SELECT

VOLUME

CH SELECT

FL DISPLAY

SOUND

VOLUME

PLAYPAU SESTOP

FUNCTIONS

EMOTIONAL

FAVORITE

SELECT

REG

SLEEP

MUTINGSETUP

SELECT

MUTING

CANCEL

MENU PLAYLIST

ENERGETIC RELAXINGMELLOW

HDDREC

PLAYMODE

Setting the sleep timer

1 Press [SLEEP].

MONO

DTS

PRG

MODE

RDS

SLP

2 While the time is shown

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

SLEEP 30 ---__) SLEEP 60 --__-) SLEEP 90

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

1 Reduce the volume and connect the headphones (not

included).

Headphone plug type: ‰3.5 mm (

/8z) stereo mini plug

OPEN/CLOSE SELECTOR





MUSIC PORT

TUNING



VOLUME

2 Adjust headphone volume with [r s VOLUME].

≥Audio is automatically switched to 2-channel stereo.

[Note]

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

Using the Music Port

The Music Port allows you to connect and enjoy music from an external device (e.g. MP3 player) through this unit.

Preparation

To avoid distorted sound, make sure that any equalizer function of your external device is turned off.

1 Reduce the volume and connect the external device

SRD

HDCD

H.BASS

PGM

(not included).

Plug type: ‰3.5 mm (

/8z) stereo mini plug

OPEN/CLOSE SELECTOR

MUSIC PORT

VOLUME







TUNING

VOLUME

To cancel the timer

While the time is shown, press [SLEEP] to select “OFF”.

To confirm the remaining time

Press [SLEEP] again.

To change the setting

Repeat the procedure from the beginning.

Muting the sound

Press [MUTING].

“MUTING” flashes on the unit’s display.

PRG

DTS

MODE

DVD

RDS

APSPTY

To cancel

≥Press [MUTING] again or reduce the volume to minimum

“VOL 0”, and then raise it to the required level.

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

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MONO

SLP

External device

Reduce the volume before connecting.

2 Press [N SELECT O] to switch the selector to “MUSIC

PORT”.

MONO

PRG

DTS

MODE

DVD

RDS

APSPTY

SRD

HDCD

H.BASS

PGM

3 Adjust the external device volume to a normal

listening level, and then adjust the volume of the main unit with [r s VOLU ME ].

To play audio from your television through

SRD

HDCD

H.BASS

PGM

this unit’s speakers

You can enjoy TV broadcasts with this unit's speakers if you connect the TV to this unit’s TV IN terminal.

Preparation

1 Set “TV Audio Input” (➜ page 94, “TV Audio Input” menu) to

“TV”.

2 Reduce the volume on the television to the minimum.

1 Press [N SELECT O] to switch the selector to “TV

Audio”.

2 Adjust the volume on this unit.

Backing up HDD data to a PC

HDD(PC)

NAS

HDD

We recommend backing up the tracks on the HDD regularly using a PC or NAS (Network Attached Storage). In the event that this unit requires service and the music data is damaged or lost, you can restore music from the last time you backed up.

The necessary equipment and recommended operating system for creating a backup:

≥A PC operating with Windows XP SP2 installed ≥A hard disk drive (HDD) with adequate available space, or a NAS device. Other media (DVD-R, etc.) cannot be used for

creating a backup of your music library.

≥When creating a backup, we recommend using a fast network connection such as 100BASE-T LAN. ≥For further information about backups visit the following homepage.

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/audio

PC with Windows XP SP2 installed

HDD

Preparation

1 Connect the unit to a PC network (➜ page 20), or directly

connect it to a PC (➜ page 90). 2 To display the picture turn on the television and select the

appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. 3Press [Í]. 4 Press [MUSIC COLLECTION] to switch the selector to

“Music Collection”.

Settings to check on the PC

Music data

1 Create a folder using the name below, and set the

folder to “Shared”. (This folder then becomes the save destination for the backup data.)

Folder name:

ptxbckup

Backup destination

HDD(PC)

PCPCPC

[Note]

About backup data

The backup data is created with encryption. Therefore, backup data cannot be played or copied to another device. Furthermore backups can only be restored on the unit from which it was created.

[Tips]

If you do not have the equipment required for creating a backup

≥Make certain to keep the recording source (CD, files, etc.).

≥For information about the shared folder settings, see

“Importing WMA/MP3 from a PC” (➜ page 40).

HDD(PC)

Internal PC HDD

NAS

Network Attached Storage

Convenient functions

Advanced Operations

2 Check the PC name.

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Backing up HDD data to a PC

BAND

HDD

SELECT

CH SELECT

FL DISPLAY

SOUND

VOLUME

PLAYPAU SESTOP

FUNCTIONS

EMOTIONAL

FAVORITE

SELECT

REG

SLEEP

MUTINGSETUP

SELECT

CANCEL

MENU PLAYLIST

ENERGETIC RELAXINGMELLOW

HDDREC

PLAYMODE

SETUP

Backing up data recorded to the HDD

Cautions about backup data:

Be careful not to perform any of the following: ≥Do not open backup data with applications or software,

and do not change the contents.

≥Do not compress the backup data. ≥Do not change the backup data file name or change the

saved location.

Perform “Preparation” and “Settings to check on the PC” as described on page 87.

Press [

3421]

to s

elect “Backup” and press

[ENTER].

Backup begins. A message will be displayed, indicating that backup is complete. The unit will briefly stay this way, and then it will turn off automatically shortly after.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To cancel backup

1 Press and hold [Í] during backup.

Backup

This function will pause and the power will turn off immediately. Do you want to continue?

ENTER

Yes

2Press [21] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].

≥This unit turns off and backup canceled.

To continue a previously canceled backup

1 After backup is canceled, press [Í] to turn the unit on

again. The following message is displayed.

Incomplete Backup

Backup is incomplete. Do you want to resume Backup?

ENTER

Yes

2Press [21] and select “Yes”, then press [ENTER].

Follow the steps given on screen, and start backup again.

1 Press [SETUP]. 2

Press

[34]

to s

elect “Other Setup” and press

[ENTER].

Press

[34]

to s

elect “Maintenance” and press [1].

Press

[34]

to s

elect “Backup/Restore” and press

[ENTER].

Press

[34]

to s

elect “Backup” and press [ENTER].

Press

[34]

to s

elect “PC Name” and press [ENTER].

When the PC name is displayed

The PC name and other information that was used when previous backups and imports (➜ page 40) were performed may be displayed. In this case, check the PC name again, and if necessary, follow the steps below to make changes.

7 Enter the characters (➜ page 69).

Input the “User Name” and “Password” in steps 6 and 7 in the same manner.

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Backup

PC Name

User Name

Password

Backup Cancel

ENTER

Cancel

[Note]

≥When the backup is canceled partway through, the data

becomes unusable. Finish the backup as soon as possible.

≥The settings for the Power Off Mode for this unit will enter

“Power-Save Mode” (➜ page 93) until the backup is complete.

≥When performing a backup, all timer settings will be set to

“Off”. If you use a timer, you will need to set to “On” again (➜ page 85).

If the backup aborted due to critical errors or abnormal termination

After the message is displayed on the unit, this unit will automatically turn off. In this situation, turn the power on again and continue the backup.

A note about the second (and subsequent) backups

Only newly added tracks and changes made since the previous backup was created will be backed up, therefore the backup will take less time to finish than the first time.

Restoring backed up data

This function will restore the backup data that was saved on your PC to this unit. If the HDD requires service, please wait until the HDD has

been repaired before restoring the backup to the HDD.

Restoring the backup data to the HDD will reset the HDD (no tracks on the HDD). If restoring fails, the content of the HDD will be lost. When restoring the backup data, therefore, please exercise the utmost caution.

Perform “Preparation” and “Settings to check on the PC” as described on page 87.

1 Press [SETUP]. 2

Press

[34]

to s

elect “Other Setup” and press

[ENTER].

Press

[34]

to s

elect “Maintenance” and press [1].

Press

[34]

to s

elect “Backup/Restore” and press

[ENTER].

Press

[34]

to s

elect “Restore” and press [ENTER].

Restore

PC Name

User Name

Password

Restore Cancel

To cancel restore

1 Press and hold [Í] during restoring.

Restore

This function will pause and the power will turn off immediately. Do you want to continue?

ENTER

Yes

2Press [21] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER].

≥This unit is turned off and the restore is canceled. ≥If restore is canceled before completion, all progress up to

the point of cancelation will not be recorded and the HDD will be completely empty. Restore this unit again later.

[Note]

≥Restore may be canceled if your PC is turned off in an

irregular manner or is forced to shut down due to errors. In this situation, restore again from the beginning. However, backups may not restore when the backup data contains abnormalities.

ENTER

Cancel

Press

[34]

to s

elect “PC Name” and press [ENTER].

When the PC name is displayed

7 Enter the characters (➜ page 69).

Input the “User Name” and “Password” in steps 6 and 7 in the same manner.

Press [

3421]

[ENTER].

Restore begins. A message will be displayed, indicating that restore is complete. The unit will briefly stay this way, and then it will turn off automatically shortly after.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

to s

elect “Restore” and press

Convenient functions

Advanced Operations

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For reference: connecting this unit directly to a PC

When importing WMA/MP3 data (➜ page 40), creating a backup (➜ page 88), or restoring backed up data (➜ page 89), you can connect this unit directly to your PC with a cross LAN cable. When using this connection method, changes to the settings on this unit and your PC are necessary.

Preparation

1 Connect this unit to the PC with a cross LAN cable (not

included).

2 To display the picture turn on the television and select the

appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.

3Press [Í].

To LAN terminal (100BASE-T or greater)

Cross LAN cable (not included)

To LAN terminal (10/100)

Settings on the PC

For further information, refer to the operating instructions for your PC. These instructions are the examples of operating a PC with Windows XP operating system.

1 “Control Panel” > “Network Connections” > “Local

Area Connections”, then click on “Properties”.

2 Click on “Properties” in “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)”. 3 Select “Use the following IP address” and set the IP

address and subnet mask.

Settings on this unit

1 Press [SETUP]. 2

Press

[34]

to s

elect “Other Setup” and press

[ENTER].

Press

[34]

to s

elect “Network” and press [1].

Press

[34]

to s

elect “Network Settings” and press

[ENTER].

Press

[34]

to s

elect “TCP/IP 1” and press [ENTER].

Press

[34]

to s

elect “IP Manual Setting” and press

[ENTER].

Set “IP Address”, “Subnet Mask”, and “Gateway”.

[Note]

≥Connecting this unit to a PC in the manner described above

may result in temporary loss of Internet connection. When using the Internet, change all the settings listed above back to the previous settings. You can also use the connection method described in “Network connection” (➜ page 20).

[Tips]

≥To make sure that you can reconnect to a network, we

recommend taking note of the network setting values used (IP addresses, Gateway, etc.) before changing any network settings and/or values.

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Changing the settings

Common procedures

HDD

CANCEL

MENU PLAYLIST

ENERGETIC RELAXINGMELLOW

HDDREC

CH SELECT

PLAYMODE

FL DISPLAY

SOUND

SETUPSETUP

BAND

SELECT

VOLUME

PLAYPAU SESTOP

FUNCTIONS

EMOTIONAL

FAVORITE

SELECT

REG

SLEEP

MUTING

SELECT

1 Press [SETUP].

2 Press [34] to select “Setup for Video” or “Other

Setup” and press [ENTER].

≥If you have not performed QUICK SETUP (➜ page 14),

and “Setup for Video” is selected, the QUICK SETUP screen appears.

3 Press [34] to select the menu and press [1]. 4 Press [34] to select the item and press [ENTER]. 5 Press [3421] or numbered buttons to make the

settings and press [ENTER].

Preparation

1 To display the picture turn on the television and select the

appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. 2Press [Í].

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

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

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

[Note]

There may be differences in operation methods. If this happens, follow the on-screen instructions for the operation.

Setup

Setup for Video

Other Setup

ENTER

Main screen

DVD VIDEO HDMI DISPLAY

Remote Control Clock / Timer Power On/Off TV Audio Input Network Maintenance

Convenient functions/ Changing the unit’s settings

Setup for Video

∫ “Disc” menu

Audio

Choose the audio language.

Subtitle

Choose the subtitle language.

Menus

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

Advanced Disc Review

(➜ page 58)

Ratings

Set a rating level to limit DVD-Video play.

§1

The original language designated on the disc is selected.

§2

Input the appropriate code from the language code list (➜ page 94).

§3

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

≥English

≥Automatic

≥English ≥ French ≥Spanish ≥Other¢¢¢¢

≥French ≥Spanish ≥Original§1≥Other¢¢¢¢

§3

≥English ≥ French ≥Spanish ≥Other¢¢¢¢

§2

≥Intro Mode: Reviews each title/program. ≥Interval Mode:

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

Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected)

≥8 No Limit

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

When you select your ratings level, a password screen is shown. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Do not forget your password.

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

(Continued on the next page)

§2

Advanced Operations

Reference

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Changing the settings

∫ “Video” menu

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 :

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

– Refer to “Frame still and field still” (➜ page 108, Glossary).

≥Lighter

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

: When connected through the terminals other than COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y/

B/PR).

∫ “Audio” menu

PCM Digital Output

Check the digital input limitations of the equipment you connect using DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT terminal and select the

≥Up to 48 kHz ≥Up to 96 kHz: When connected to equipment compatible with 88.2 or 96 kHz

– Signals from copy-protected discs are converted to 48 or 44.1 kHz. – Some equipment cannot handle sampling frequencies of 88.2 kHz, even if they can

handle 96 kHz. Read your equipment’s operating instructions for details. maximum sampling frequency of PCM digital output.

Dolby Digital

§4

≥Bitstream ≥PCM

DTS Digital Surround

§4

≥Bitstream ≥PCM

Dynamic Range Compression ≥Off

≥On: Adjusts for clarity even when the volume is low by compressing the range of the

– This function works only when the selector is set to “DVD/CD”. When “TV Audio Input” is

set to “DIGITAL IN” (➜ page 94, “TV Audio Input” menu) and the selector is set to “TV

Audio”, refer to “Setting the sound effects for the cable box, digital broadcasts or satellite

receiver” on page 83.

≥When recording a CD, audio will not be output from HDMI AV OUT terminal or DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT terminal.

§4 When audio is output from HDMI AV OUT terminal, and the connected equipment does not support the item selected, the

actual output will depend on the performance of this connected equipment.

: When connected to equipment compatible with 44.1 or 48 kHz

Select to suit the type of equipment you connected to the HDMI AV OUT or DIGITAL OPTICAL OUT terminal.

Select “Bitstream” when the equipment can decode the bitstream (digital form of 5.1-channel data). Otherwise, select “PCM” (audio output is 2-channel). (If the bitstream is output to the equipment without a decoder, high levels of noise can be output and may damage your speakers and hearing.)

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

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∫ “HDMI” menu

RGB Range

When “HDMI Color Space” is set to “RGB” ( Menu)

Video Mode

(This setting is irrelevant when connected through the VIDEO terminal.)

Audio Output ≥On: When audio output is from HDMI AV OUT terminal.

EZ Sync ≥On

➜

page 60, Picture

≥Standard ≥

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

≥On: Select this when connected through the HDMI terminal. Video is output from the

HDMI terminal according to the setting of the “Video Output Mode” (➜ page 60, Picture Menu). Video is also output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal, but only in 480i (interlace).

≥Off: Select this when connected through the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal. Video

is output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal according to the setting of the “Video Output Mode” (➜ page 60, Picture Menu). Video is also output from the HDMI terminal, but only in 480p (progressive).

(Depending on the capabilities of the connected equipment, audio output may differ from the audio settings.)

: When audio output is not from HDMI AV OUT terminal.

≥Off

(The audio is output using the settings of this unit.)

: The EZ Sync “HDAVI Control” function is available (➜ page 76).

≥Off

∫ “Display” menu

Menu Language ≥English ≥ Français ≥Español

– When “Español” is selected, part of the on-screen displays relating to DVD and CD play

will be displayed in Spanish. All other displays will be displayed in English.

On-Screen Messages ≥On

≥Off

∫ “Others” menu

QUICK SETUP ≥Ye s ≥No Re-initialize Setting

Return all values in “Setup for Video” to the default settings.

≥Yes: The password screen is shown if “Ratings” (➜ page 91) is set. Please enter the

same password. After “Initialized” is displayed on the television display, press [ENTER].

≥No

Other Setup

∫ “Remote Control” menu

Remote Control

(➜ page 22)

≥Mode 1 ≥Mode 2

∫ “Clock/Timer” menu

Setting the Day and Time

(➜ page 15)

Timer Setup

(➜ page 84)

Day ≥SUN

Adjusting Time Automatically turns the unit on and records specified audio at a specified time and date.

≥MON ≥ TUE ≥WED ≥THU ≥FRI ≥SAT

∫ “Power On/Off ” menu

Auto Power Off Mode ≥Off

≥On: When the selector is set to “DVD/CD” or “Music Collection”, the unit switches to

standby mode after about 10 minutes in the stop mode.

Power Off Mode ≥Quick-Start Mode

FL Dimmer

Change the brightness of the unit’s display.

≥Power-Save Mode

– When this unit is in “Power-Save Mode”, it may take more time to start operating the unit

once the unit is turned on. If you want to operate the unit more quickly after turning the unit on, select “Quick-Start Mode”.

– When you turn the unit off before the unit has finished conversion and analysis

(➜ page 32) of tracks, the unit will first enter standby in “Quick-Start Mode” for two minutes, and then conversion and analysis will begin. Once conversion and analysis is complete, the unit then enters “Power-Save Mode”.

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

Changing the unit’s settings

: When the unit is turned off, the amount of power consumed is

reduced.

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Changing the settings

∫ “TV Audio Input” menu

TV Audio Input

TV audio can be switched between analog or digital input.

∫ “Network” menu

Network Settings

(➜ page 95)

CD database Setting ≥Ye s

TCP/IP 1 ≥IP Auto Setting: In most cases, this should be selected.

TCP/IP 2 ≥DNS Auto Setting

IP Address Displays the IP address assigned to this unit, etc.

∫ “Maintenance” menu

Backup/Restore ≥Backup: Back up the HDD data to a PC (➜ page 88).

Delete All Tracks in the Music Collection

Deletes all music data on the unit, and the HDD returns to factory presets.

System Software Information Displays the software version, etc.

Software Program Update

Updates and improves the system software.

≥TV: Switches to analog input (TV IN) ≥DIGITAL IN:

– You cannot record from an external device when “TV Audio Input” is set to “DIGITAL IN”

(➜ page 38).

≥IP Manual Setting: If you are connecting this unit to a network and assigning a fixed IP

≥DNS Manual Setting: When you have an assigned DNS server from your ISP, perform the

– If “TCP/IP 1” is set to “IP Manual Setting”, the “DNS Auto Setting” will not be displayed.

≥No: Only this unit’s internal CD database can be used. When using this function without

connecting to a network, messages related to network connections will not be displayed.

– After setting to “No”, make sure to set to “Yes” before connecting to a network.

≥Restore: Restore backed up data from a PC to this unit (➜ page 89).

≥Yes: When the caution message informing you that tracks deleted cannot be recovered

has displayed, press [21] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER]. Once all tracks have been deleted, a message will be displayed, indicating deletion is complete.

≥No

≥OK ≥Cancel

– Information about obtaining system update discs will be made available on the support

page. For more information, check the following website.

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/audio

Switches to digital input [OPTICAL IN (TV)]

address, perform the following settings: IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway.

: In most cases, this should be selected.

following settings: Primary DNS Address, Secondary DNS Address.

Language code list

Abkhazian: 6566 Afar: 6565 Afrikaans: 6570 Albanian: 8381 Ameharic: 6577 Arabic: 6582 Armenian: 7289 Assamese: 6583 Aymara: 6589 Azerbaijani: 6590 Bashkir: 6665 Basque: 6985 Bengali; Bangla:

Bhutani: 6890 Bihari: 6672 Breton: 6682 Bulgarian: 6671 Burmese: 7789 Byelorussian: 6669 Cambodian: 7577 Catalan: 6765

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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

6678

Frisian: 7089 Galician: 7176 Georgian: 7565 German: 6869 Greek: 6976 Greenlandic: 7576 Guarani: 7178 Gujarati: 7185 Hausa: 7265

Hebrew: 7387 Hindi: 7273 Hungarian: 7285 Icelandic: 7383 Indonesian: 7378 Interlingua: 7365 Irish: 7165 Italian: 7384 Japanese: 7465 Javanese: 7487 Kannada: 7578 Kashmiri: 7583 Kazakh: 7575 Kirghiz: 7589 Korean: 7579 Kurdish: 7585 Laotian: 7679 Latin: 7665 Latvian, Lettish:

7686 Lingala: 7678 Lithuanian: 7684

Macedonian: 7775 Malagasy: 7771 Malay: 7783 Malayalam: 7776 Maltese: 7784 Maori: 7773 Marathi: 7782 Moldavian: 7779 Mongolian: 7778 Nauru: 7865 Nepali: 7869 Norwegian: 7879 Oriya: 7982 Pashto, Pushto: Persian: 7065 Polish: 8076 Portuguese: 8084 Punjabi: 8065 Quechua: 8185 Rhaeto-Romance:

Romanian: 8279

8083

8277

Russian: 8285 Samoan: 8377 Sanskrit: 8365 Scots Gaelic: 7168 Serbian: 8382 Serbo-Croatian:

8372 Shona: 8378 Sindhi: 8368 Singhalese: 8373 Slovak: 8375 Slovenian: 8376 Somali: 8379 Spanish: 6983 Sundanese: 8385 Swahili: 8387 Swedish: 8386 Tagalog: 8476 Tajik: 8471 Tamil: 8465 Tatar: 8484 Telugu: 8469

Thai: 8472 Tibetan: 6679 Tigrinya: 8473 Tonga: 8479 Turkish: 8482 Turkmen: 8475 Twi: 8487 Ukrainian: 8575 Urdu: 8582 Uzbek: 8590 Vietnamese: 8673 Volapük: 8679 Welsh: 6789 Wolof: 8779 Xhosa: 8872 Yiddish: 7473 Yoruba: 8979 Zulu: 9085

Changing the network settings

TCP/IP 1

TCP/IP 2

IP Address

Auto Setting

Network Settings

Connected to network.

IP Address

Subnet Mask

0. 0. 0. 0

Gateway

0. 0. 0. 0

IP Manual Setting

Primary DNS Address

Secondary DNS Address

0. 0. 0. 0

DNS Manual Setting

[MAC Address]

[IP Address]

[Subnet Mask]

[Gateway]

[Primary DNS Address]

[Secondary DNS Address]

00-00-00-00-00-00

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IP Address

BAND

HDD

SELECT

CH SELECT

FL DISPLAY

SOUND

VOLUME

PLAYPAU SESTOP

FUNCTIONS

EMOTIONAL

FAVORITE

SELECT

REG

SLEEP

MUTING

SELECT

CANCEL

MENU PLAYLIST

ENERGETIC RELAXINGMELLOW

HDDREC

PLAYMODE

SETUPSETUP

These settings are used if you will connect this unit to a network.

Preparation

1 To display the picture turn on the television and select the

appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit.

2Press [Í].

Common procedures

Repeat steps 7–8, and enter numbers for other items.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

If you made an input mistake

Move the cursor with [21] and make corrections with the numbered buttons.

To delete settings and use default settings

Select “IP Auto Setting” in step 6 and press [ENTER].

Manually setting the DNS server

In most cases, default settings can normally be used without making any changes. When setting an assigned DNS server from your ISP, perform the following settings.

After performing steps 1–4 (➜ left)

5 Press [34] to select “TCP/IP 2” and press

[ENTER]

6 Press [34] to select “DNS Manual Setting” and

[ENTER]

press

≥If “TCP/IP 1” is set to “IP Manual Setting”, the “DNS Auto

Setting” will not be displayed.

7 Press [34] to select the item to be set and press

[ENTER]

1 Press [SETUP]. 2

Press [34] to select “Other Setup” and press [ENTER].

3 Press [34] to select “Network” and press [1]. 4 Press [34] to select “Network Settings” and press

[ENTER].

The network connection status is displayed.

Manually setting the IP address

In most cases, default settings can normally be used without making any changes. When connecting this unit to a network and assigning a fixed IP address, perform the following settings.

After performing steps 1–4 (➜ above)

5 Press [34] to select “TCP/IP 1” and press [ENTER]. 6 Press [34] to select “IP Manual Setting” and press

[ENTER].

7 Press [34] to select the item to be set and press

[ENTER].

8 Enter numbers with the numbered buttons and press

[ENTER].

≥Follow the instructions given by your ISP and enter the

numbers.

≥The numeric input range is between 0 and 255.

Repeat steps 7–8, and enter numbers for other items.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

If you made an input mistake

Move the cursor with [21] and make corrections with the numbered buttons.

To delete settings and use default settings

Select “DNS Auto Setting” in step 6 and press [ENTER].

To check the IP Address, etc.

After performing steps 1–4 (➜ left)

Press [34] to select “IP Address” and press

[ENTER]

Changing the unit’s settings

8 Enter numbers with the numbered buttons and press

[ENTER].

≥After checking the specifications for your broadband

router, enter each number.

≥The numeric input range is between 0 and 255.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

To exit the screen

Press [RETURN] several times.

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Frequently asked questions

Connecting to other devices Page

I want to connect this unit to other speakers.

I do not have an Internet connection, but can I still use the Gracenote database search function to search for titles?

HDD

I want to make my recordings in the highest possible quality.

I want to make as many recordings as possible.

If I adjust the volume or audio quality during recording, what will happen?

I want to find out how much space is remaining on the HDD.

After making the recording, I want to compress the tracks to increase the amount of available space on the HDD.

I want to listen to tracks I like in the order I like.

What will happen if I try to record the same CD multiple times?

What kind of characters can I use when entering a title?

≥The speaker terminals on this unit cannot be used with speakers other than the

included speakers. By using the included speakers with this unit, you can obtain the appropriate audio. Using this unit with other speakers can result in damage, bass may not be correctly output, or this unit may not output appropriate audio.

≥Yes, you can. This unit contains an abbreviated version of the Gracenote database

internally stored in the HDD, therefore it is possible to obtain CD title information without an Internet connection. However, brand new releases or future releases may not have been added to the internal Gracenote database. Connect to the Internet when you want to search for title information for a newly released CD.

≥Set the recording mode to LPCM. 33,

≥Set the recording mode to AAC(LP). 33,

≥Changing the volume or audio quality will have no effect on the audio being

recorded.

≥You can check total HDD usage and remaining space for recordings with “View Hard

Disk Drive Information”.

≥If recorded in LPCM mode, you can convert to AAC (XP/SP/LP). 43

≥When creating a user playlist, you can add the tracks in the order you like. 67

≥A message will appear before recording. Follow the on-screen menu and select the

appropriate operation.

≥Alphabetical and numerical characters can be used. However, characters with

accents (é, etc.) cannot be used.

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If I will not use this unit for an extended period of time, what should I do?

I’m concerned with standby power consumption.

I want to change the audio quality during play.

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≥To save power, turn the unit off and remove the plug from the outlet. However, the

next time you use the unit you will need to set the time again.

≥By setting the unit to “Power-Save Mode” in “Power Off Mode”, power consumption

will be minimized when the unit is turned off.

≥Adjusting the equalizer settings is a simple way to change the audio quality. 82

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Messages

Television displays (in general) Page

Another playlist with the same name already exists, but you cannot combine them because the maximum number of tracks (99) has been reached.

Backup is incomplete. Do you want to resume Backup?

Cannot add this track to the playlist. The maximum number of tracks (99) has been reached.

Cannot display group xx, content xx

Cannot play group xx, content xx

Cannot play this track because of copyright restrictions.

Cannot record. Random/Repeat play mode is selected.

Check the disc ≥This disc may be dirty. 26

Due to copyright protection, audio cannot be output from HDMI

Group xx, content xx is protected

No compatible equipment is connected.

No Disc ≥There is no disc inserted, or the disc inserted cannot be played on this unit. Insert a

No suggested titles were found.

Please insert an Audio CD. ≥This operation is only available when an audio CD is inserted. Inser t an audio CD. 29

Please select Playlist. ≥You tried to display the sub menu when no tracks or playlists were selected. This

Please set your remote control to Mode 1 (or 2).

Please wait. ≥Management and preparation for some functions can take a bit longer than others.

Recording Canceled. There is not enough space on the Hard Disk Drive.

Several suggestions for titles have been found. Please choose one.

≥Another playlist with the same name already exists and you are trying to create a

combined playlist that will be in excess of 99 tracks. The maximum number of tracks that can be added to a single playlist is 99. Give the playlist a different name or cancel editing.

≥Following the on-screen message, select to continue backup or to operate the unit

without continuing backup.

≥You are trying to add more than 99 tracks to a single playlist. The maximum

number of tracks that can be added to a single playlist is 99. Delete unnecessary tracks from the playlist.

≥You are trying to play incompatible group or content. 25

≥This track is a copyright-protected WMA track. Skip this track to continue play. —

≥You are trying to record by pressing [¥ HDD REC] on the remote control while CD

playback is set to random or repeat. Recordings cannot be made during random or repeat playback.

≥Should you connect equipment that does not support CPPM, the audio from the

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

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

≥There is no OPTION compatible equipment connected. Connect an OPTION

compatible equipment to the OPTION port.

disc, or insert a different disc.

≥The unit searched the Gracenote database, but the title could not be found. When

the unit is connected to a network, insert the same CD again at a later date to search again.

operation is only possible when a track or playlist is selected.

≥The remote control mode is not synchronized with the main unit. Change the mode

on the remote control.

Please wait until the unit finishes the operation.

≥The recording stopped because there is insufficient space for the recording. You

cannot make any further recordings.

≥Select the appropriate title from the list of title suggestions found. 34

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Messages

Television displays (in general) Page

There are no tracks in the Music Collection.

There are no tracks that can be converted or analyzed.

There is not enough space on the Hard Disk Drive. Available space: xx GB Please erase unnecessary tracks, and try again.

This disc may not be played in your region

Canceled. Cannot record this track.

You cannot do that during play.

You cannot do that during play. Stop to continue?

You cannot use this name. Please use another one.

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≥There are no tracks recorded to the HDD. —

≥All tracks (or playlists) in the HDD have completed conversion and analysis. —

≥Due to insufficient space on the HDD, a portion or all of the tracks cannot be

recorded and/or edited. – Delete unnecessary tracks. – Available space may be increased by performing conversion/analysis.

≥You can only play DVD-Video if their region number is “1”, “ALL” or multiple region

numbers including “1”.

≥You tried to record tracks from recordable discs that use data formats other than

CD-DA, WMA or MP3, or you tried to record SCMS-protected tracks. Some or all tracks cannot be recorded.

≥Perform the operation again after stopping the unit. —

≥This operation cannot be performed during play. Select “Yes” to stop play and then

proceed with the desired operation.

≥You are trying to add a name or character(s) that are used by this unit for file

management purposes to the beginning of the name of this playlist. Give another name.

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Canceled by timeout. ≥Make sure that the router, modem, etc. are all turned on. Also check the connection

Cannot connect to network. ≥Check the LAN cable connection. Also make sure that both the router and modem

Cannot obtain IP address. ≥Check that this unit is connected to the router, and check the settings. 20,

The PC name that was input not found. Canceled.

Unknown error has occurred. ≥Turn this unit and the connected device(s) off and on again, and then repeat the

between the router and this unit, and check the network settings.

are turned on.

≥The cable may not be connected. Check the cable connection between the PC and

this unit.

≥Check that the PC connected to this unit is turned on. ≥The PC name may have been input incorrectly. Input the PC name correctly.

operation again.

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Unit displays (in general)

H∑∑ or F7∑∑ (∑∑ stands for a number.)

NO DISC ≥You haven’t inserted a disc: Insert one.

NO PLAY ≥You inserted a disc the unit cannot play: Insert one it can.

U11 ≥The disc may be dirty. 26 U59 ≥The temperature inside the unit has risen, and operation has stopped for safety

U70-∑ (∑ stands for a number.)

H19, F61 or F76 ≥Trouble may have occurred. Turn the unit off and on. When the message still

Unit displays (XM Satellite Radio advisory messages)

“ANTENNA” is flashing. ≥The XM antenna is not properly connected.

“LOADING” is flashing. ≥The XM antenna is receiving and decoding the broadcast information.

“NO SIGNL” is flashing. ≥The XM signal is too weak.

“OFF AIR” is flashing. ≥The selected XM channel is not currently broadcasting.

“UPDATING” is flashing. ≥The XM antenna is being updated with the latest encryption code.

XM – – – ≥The selected XM channel is not available.

– – – – ≥Supplemental text information, such as the song title or artist’s name is not

F70 ≥An XM transmission error has occurred.

≥Trouble may have occurred. The number following “H” and “F7” depends on the

status of the unit. Turn the unit off and then back to ON. Alternatively, turn the unit off, disconnect the AC power supply cord, and then reconnect it.

≥If the service numbers fail to clear, note the service number and contact a qualified

service person.

≥You haven’t inserted the disc correctly: Insert it correctly.

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

purposes. Wait about 30 minutes until the message has disappeared before using the unit again. Place the unit in an area with good airflow and make sure that the ventilation openings are not blocked.

≥The HDMI connection acts unusually.The actual number following “U70-” will

depend on the state of this unit. – The connected equipment is not HDMI compatible. – The HDMI cable is too long. – The HDMI cable is damaged.

appears, disconnect the AC power supply cord and consult your dealer.

Check the connection and make sure the antenna cable is not damaged.

Wait a few seconds for loading to complete.

Reorient the XM antenna for better reception.

Select a different channel.

Wait a few seconds for the update to complete.

≥You may have selected an XM channel that has been blocked, or is no longer

available with your subscription package. For inquiry, call XM’s Listener Care at 1-800-XMRADIO (U.S. residents) or 1-877-GET-XMSR (Canada residents).

Select a different channel.

available for that particular broadcast. You can change the type of XM channel information that is displayed by pressing [FL DISPLAY].

Turn the unit off and on. When the message still appears, disconnect the AC power supply cord and consult your dealer.

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Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to “ refer to “Product information” on page 109 if you reside in Canada.

General Issues Power Page

No power. ≥Insert the AC power supply cord securely into the household AC outlet. 13

The unit is automatically switched to the standby mode.

When the AC power supply cord is plugged in, “– – – –” flashes on the unit display.

The unit display does not turn off even when the unit is in “Power-Save Mode”.

The unit starts up slower than it used to when set to “Power-Save Mode”.

I set the unit to “Quick-Start Mode”, but it starts up slow.

≥When “Auto Power Off Mode” is set to “On”, the unit automatically switches to

standby after approximately 10 minutes in the stop mode.

≥Last time you used the unit, was the cord removed from the power outlet

immediately after the unit was turned off, or while “– – – –” was flashing on the unit display? Conversion and analysis was aborted while the unit was in standby mode. The unit is converting and analyzing the tracks again. While “– – – –” is flashing on the unit display, the unit can be turned on without any problems.

≥If there are recorded tracks that have not been converted or analyzed yet, the unit

will enter standby in “Quick-Start Mode” when the unit is turned off. Once conversion and analysis is complete, the unit will switch to “Power-Save Mode”.

≥When the number of tracks recorded to the HDD increases, it will take more time

for the unit to start up.

≥In some cases, the unit manages the system for stable operation for several tens of

seconds while the unit is turned off. During this period, if the unit is turned on, it can take time to start up (“Starting now. Please wait” is displayed). Furthermore, during system management, the standby indicator (red) will turn off briefly and a “click” sound may be heard.

Customer Services Directory

” on page 110 if you reside in the U.S.A., or

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General Issues Operation

The main unit is hot. ≥When this unit is used for an extended period of time, the main unit can become

The display is dim. ≥Change “FL Dimmer” in “Power On/Off” menu. 93

No response when any buttons pressed.

No response when remote control buttons pressed.

When using the remote control, the message “Please set your remote control to Mode 1 (or 2).” is displayed.

Using remote controls for other devices causes accidental operation on this unit.

No on-screen display. ≥Select “On” in “On-Screen Messages” in “Display” menu. 93 No picture or sound. ≥Check the video or audio connection.

Audio does not sound correct. The left and right channels are reversed.

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hot. However, this does not cause any harm to the unit.

≥

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 other

external factors. Turn the unit off and on again. 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. ≥Have you created a backup or restored the HDD? Backup and restore can take

some time to complete.

≥Press and hold [Í/I] on the main unit for approximately 10 seconds to force the

unit to restart.

≥Check that the batteries are installed correctly. ≥The batteries are depleted: Replace them with new ones. ≥Point the remote control at the remote control signal sensor and operate.

≥The remote control settings are not correctly set with this unit’s settings. Change

the mode on the remote control.

≥Are you using other Panasonic products at the same time? The remote control

signals may be similar, so change the remote control mode.

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

≥Are the left and right cords connecting the speakers or the external device

reversed? Check the cord for the speakers and the external device and connect them correctly.

≥Are the left and right speakers properly installed?

Look on the bottom of the speakers to identify the left and right speakers.

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