Panasonic SC-ST1 User Manual

RQT6945-Y

H0203KA0

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

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DVD System

Operating Instructions

Model No. SC-ST1

PHONES

r

AV SYSTEM

SLEEP

FL DISPLAY
DIMMER

PLAY MODE
MIX 2CH

REPEAT

CANCEL

SKIP

CH

TOP MENU

DISPLAY

VOLUME

MUTING

PL C.FOCUS

SFC

SUBWOOFER
LEVEL

FM MODE
SETUP

ZOOM GROUP AUDIO

RETURN

TV VOL – TV VOL +

DIRECT
NAVIGATOR

PLAY LIST

MENU

SLOW/SEARCH

123

456

7809

TUNER/BANDDVD/CD

TV VCR/AUX

ENTER

CH SELECT
TEST

TV/VIDEO

>
=

10/

ENTER

POSITION
MEMORY

S.SRND

C.S.M

AC IN

Region number supported by this player

Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and software
according to where they are sold.

¡The region number of this player is “1”.
¡The player will play DVD-Video marked with labels containing

“1” or “ALL”.

Example:

The warranty
can be found on
page 40.

For U.S.A.

En Cf

As an ENERGY STAR®Partner, Panasonic
has determined that this product meets the

ENERGY STAR

®

guidelines for energy

efficiency.

For U.S.A.

1

2

4

1

ALL

DIGITAL VIDEO

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Getting started

(Back of product)

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 do the operations on the
main unit if the controls are the same.

System SC-ST1

SA-ST1

SB-FS901

SB-PC52

SB-WA330

Main unit

Front and surround
speakers

Center speaker

Active subwoofer

CAUTION!

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

WARNING:

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

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY
INSERT.

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 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
appliance.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

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

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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

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

CAUTION:

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

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

from that to which the receiver is connected.

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

help.

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

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

Notice:

This product has parts that contains a small amount of mercury.
It also contains lead in some components. Disposal of these
materials may be regulated in your community due to
environmental considerations.
For disposal or recycling information please contact your local
authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance:
<http://www.eiae.org.>

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Table of contents

Getting started

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................4

Disc information

.........................................................................5

Control reference guide

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

Disc operations

Discs—Basic play....................................................................13

Position memory function ............................................................14

Skipping items/Fast forward and rewind—SEARCH...................14

Slow-motion play .........................................................................14

Frame-by-frame viewing..............................................................15

Starting play from a selected item/Repeat play...........................15

A-B repeat play/Selecting groups to play ....................................15

Discs—Convenient functions...............................................16

All group play/Program play/Random play ..................................16

Soundtracks/Subtitles..................................................................17

Marking places to play again/Variable zoom function .................18

WMA/MP3 and CD text navigation menus........................19

Playing the programs or play lists on DVD-RAM

...........20

Selecting a program to play—DIRECT NAVIGATOR..................20

Using the play list menu ..............................................................20

Using On-Screen Menu lcons...............................................21

Common procedures/Progress indicator.....................................21

Disc information/Unit information.................................................22

Sound field/sound quality operations

Sound field.................................................................................25

Dolby Digital and DTS/Dolby Pro Logic.......................................25

Speaker level adjustments ..........................................................25

Super Surround/Sound Field Control ..........................................26

Center Focus...............................................................................26

Custom Sound Memory—Store the sound settings ....................26

Sound quality............................................................................27

Adjusting the bass .......................................................................27

Re-master—Enjoying more natural sound ..................................27

Other functions

Convenient functions .............................................................28

Muting the volume/Dimming the display......................................28

The sleep timer/Using headphones.............................................28

Changing settings ...................................................................29

Language code list

..................................................................31

Optional antenna connections

.............................................31

Operating a television or video cassette recorder

.........32

Reference

Glossary .....................................................................................34

Specifications

...........................................................................35

Troubleshooting guide

...........................................................36

Product Service

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

Maintenance

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

Limited Warranty (U.S.A.)

......................................................40

Customer Services Directory (U.S.A.)

...............................40

Radio operations

The radio.....................................................................................24

Manual tuning/Preset tuning........................................................24

Accessories

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

(Only for U.S.A.)
To order accessories contact 1-800-332-5368 or the website
(http:// www.panasonic.com).
(Only for Canada)
To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have
made your purchase.

Simple setup

STEP 1 Speaker assembly................................................7

STEP 2 Positioning

.............................................................8

STEP 3 Connection

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

STEP 4 The remote control

............................................12

STEP 5 QUICK SETUP

.....................................................12

1 Remote control

(EUR7623X20)

2 Batteries

for remote control

1 AC power supply cord

(RJA0065-K)

1 AM loop antenna

(N1DAAAA00001)

1 FM indoor antenna

(RSA0007)

1 Video cable

(K2KA2HA00003)

1 System cable

(K1HA25JA0002)

5 Speaker cables

3 × 4 m (13 feet) (REE1203A)
2 × 10 m (33 feet) (REE1203C)

1 Antenna plug

(K2RC021B0001)

1 Sheet of speaker-cable

stickers

(RQCA1029)

4 Clips

(QWBG002AA)

8 Screws

(XSN5+16FN)

1 String for main unit

(RMF0321)

4 Black screws

(XTB3+10JFZ)

1 Sheet of speaker feet

(RFA1388A)

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

Note

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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■ Discs that can be played

Disc type

DVD-RAM

DVD-Audio

DVD-Video

DVD-R

Video CD

CD

CD-R/RW

Logo

Indication used in
instructions

DIGITAL VIDEO

RAM

DVD-A

DVD-V

VCD

CD

WMA

MP3

Including CD text

¡Use discs with the above logos and that conform to specifications.

The unit cannot play other discs correctly.

¡Do not use irregularly shaped discs (e.g. heart-shaped), as these

can damage the unit.

■ Discs that cannot be played

PAL discs (except DVD-Audio), DVD-RAM (2.6 GB, TYPE 1),
DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, +RW, DVD-RW, CVD, SVCD,
SACD, Divx Video Discs and Photo CD.

■ Disc structure

Disc structure and the labels given to the items on discs depend on
the disc type.
Track: the smallest division on DVD-Audio, CDs and Video

CDs, or a single WMA/MP3 file.

Chapter: the smallest division on DVD-Video.
Group: collections of tracks on DVD-Audio and equivalent to

folders or albums on data discs.

Title: the largest division on DVD-Video, usually an entire

movie.

Program: the division on DVD-RAM equivalent to a single

recording.

Play list: a group of scenes on DVD-RAM.
Scene: DVD-RAM program sections specified and grouped into

play lists on a DVD video recorder.

■ CD-R and CD-RW discs

This unit can play CD-R/RW (audio recording disc) recorded with
CD-DA, video CD, WMA or MP3. Finalize∗the disc after recording.

■ DVD-R discs

Panasonic DVD-R recorded and finalized∗on a Panasonic DVD
video recorder are played as DVD-Video on this unit.

∗

A process that allows play on compatible equipment.

■ DVD-RAM discs

DVD-RAM discs must meet the following conditions for this unit to
be able to play them.

Playing DVDs and Video CDs

The producer of these discs can control how they are played
so you may not always be able to control play as described in
these operating instructions (for example if the play time is not
displayed or if a Video CD has menus).
Read the disc’s instructions carefully.

Type

¡Non-cartridge discs
¡Discs that can be removed from their

cartridges (TYPE 2 and 4)

¡12 cm (5'') 9.4 GB (double-sided) and 4.7 GB

(single-sided)

¡8 cm (3'') 2.8 GB (double-sided)

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

¡Remove TYPE 2 and 4 discs from their cartridges before use,

then return them when you are finished. Read the instructions for
the disc carefully.

¡Do not allow the disc to become dirty or scratched. Store discs in

their cartridges and ensure the disc label and cartridge label face
the same way.

¡Some parts of the disc, for example where one program ends and

another begins, may not play smoothly.

It may not be possible to play CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R and DVD-RAM
in all cases due to the type of disc or condition of the recording.

■ Playing PAL system DVD-Audio

This unit converts PAL to NTSC for play. The picture is compressed
to show it in its entirety, but this may cause it to be stretched
vertically.

■ To clean discs

DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, Video CD, CD

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

Note

Capacity

Recording
format

DVD-RAM, DVD-R

¡Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner (LF-K200DCA1,

where available).

¡Never use cloths or cleaners for CDs etc.

■ Handling precautions

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

instrument.

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

electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.

¡Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (Do not use discs with

exposed adhesive from tape or left over peeled-off stickers.)

¡Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
¡Do not use discs printed with label printers available on the

market.

Disc information

–

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Control reference guide

q Standby/on switch [^]..............................................................12

w Sleep button [SLEEP] ..............................................................28

e FL display, Dimmer button [FL DISPLAY, –DIMMER] ....25, 28

r Play mode, Mix 2ch button

[PLAY MODE, –MIX 2CH] ..................................................16, 25

t Repeat button [REPEAT] ........................................................15

y Cancel button [CANCEL] ........................................................16

u Position memory button [POSITION MEMORY]....................14

i Skip, Preset channel, TV channel buttons

[uiSKIP, 2 CH 1] ..............................................14, 24, 32

o Basic operation buttons..........................................................13

!0 Top menu, Direct navigator button

[TOP MENU, DIRECT NAVIGATOR]..................................14, 20

!1 Cursor buttons [e, r, w, q], Enter button [ENTER] ............12

!2 Display, TV volume down button

[DISPLAY, TV VOL –] ........................................................21, 32

!3 Volume buttons [–, +, VOLUME] ............................................13

!4 Muting button [MUTING]..........................................................28

!5 Sound field, sound quality buttons..................................25–27

!6 FM mode, Setup button [FM MODE, SETUP] ..................12, 24

!7 Zoom button [ZOOM] ..............................................................18

!8 AV system standby/on button [^, AV SYSTEM]....................32

!9 Source select buttons

¡Face towards this unit to change the source.
¡Press [TV] or [VCR/AUX] first to operate a Panasonic

television or video cassette recorder (\ page 32).

@0 TV/VIDEO button [TV/VIDEO]..................................................32

@1 Numbered buttons [1–9, 0,

>
=

10/ENTER] ................................14

@2 Slow/search, Tuning buttons

[t, y SLOW/SEARCH] ................................................14, 24

@3 Menu, Play list button [MENU, PLAY LIST]......................14, 20

@4 Return, TV volume up button [RETURN, TV VOL +] ......12, 32

@5 Audio button [AUDIO]..............................................................17

@6 Group button [GROUP]............................................................15

Buttons i, o, !3 and !5 function the same as the controls on
the remote control.

@7 Standby/on switch [POWER 8] ............................................13

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.

@8 Open/close button [OPEN/CLOSE ;] ....................................13

@9 Progressive out button [PROGRESSIVE OUT]......................13

#0 Source select button [SELECTOR] ........................................13

#1 Standby/on indicator [^]

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

#2 Loading tray..............................................................................13

#3 Display

#4 Headphone jack [PHONES] ....................................................28

#5 Remote control signal sensor

Remote control

Main unit

#6 AC supply indicator [AC IN]

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

Subwoofer

AV SYSTEM

SLEEP

FL DISPLAY

DIMMER

PLAY MODE

MIX 2CH

REPEAT

CANCEL

SKIP

CH

TOP MENU

DISPLAY

VOLUME

MUTING

PL C.FOCUS

SFC

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL

FM MODE

SETUP

ZOOM GROUP AUDIO

RETURN

TV VOL TV VOL

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

PLAY LIST

MENU

SLOW/SEARCH

123

456

7809

TUNER/BAND DVD/CD

TV VCR/AUX

ENTER

CH SELECT

TEST

TV/VIDEO

POSITION

MEMORY

S.SRND

C.S.M

SELECTOR

PROGRESSIVE

OUT

OPEN/CLOSE

POWER

CUSTOM SOUND

MEMORY

VOLUME

2

1

PHONES

1

18

19
20

21

22

23

24

25
26

2
3
4

5

6

7
8
9

10

11

12

13
14

15
16

17

2915

2827

31

32

33

34

35

36

309 8

13

10/

ENTER

>

=

AC IN

Top of main unit

Main unit

Subwoofer

Simple setup

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Speaker assembly

Preparing the center speaker

Preparing the front and surround speakers

4 Speaker units 4 Stands 4 Bases 2 Short cables

(for FRONT L/R)

2 Long cables
(for SURROUND L/R)

8 Screws

Speaker
unit

Stand

Base

Speaker unit

Stand/Base

Place into
groove.

Position wire in grooves as
necessary avoiding knots.

Confirm screw is
securely fastened.

Confirm screw is
securely fastened.

Place into groove.

Connect the
speaker cables.

Fit into groove.

Connect the
speaker cables.
(

\\

above)

1 Short cable
(for CENTER)

Connecting the cables

The speaker units, stands, and bases for the front and surround speakers are the same.
Only the lengths of the cables are different.

Black

Red

Copper

Silver

1 Sheet of speaker
feet (4 feet per sheet)

¡You can put front and surround speakers on the shelf by connecting a speaker directly to the base.

Simple setup

STEP 1

\

\

Stand + Base

1

Speaker unit + Stand/Base

2

Stand

Approx.
120 mm
(4-3/4")

Fit into groove.

Base

Connect the
speaker cables.

Simple setup

1 Sheet of

speaker-cable
stickers

Front (L)

Front (R)

Surround (L)

Surround (R)

Center

short cable

short cable

long cable

long cable

short cable

Front (L)

Front (R)

Surround (L)

Surround (R)

Center

Setup example

Use only supplied speakers

Using other speakers can damage the unit and sound quality will be
negatively affected.
¡Set the speakers up on an even surface to prevent them from

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

¡The speaker nets cannot be removed.

Positioning for best effect

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 curtain.

Keep your speakers at least 10 mm (13/32") away from the system
for proper ventilation.

Center speaker

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

Subwoofer

Place to the right of the television, on the floor or a sturdy shelf so
that it won’t cause vibration.
Leave 10 cm (4") on the right for the woofer to be effective.
Leave 10 cm (4") at the rear for ventilation.

Note

Main unit

Subwoofer

Approx. 50 mm (2") Approx. 50 mm (2")

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Attach the stickers to the cables

Position the speakers

Simple setup

Positioning

STEP 2

¡The front and surround speakers are

the same. Use those you have
connected the short cords to as front
speakers and those you have
connected the long cords to as
surround speakers.

¡Place the front, center, and surround

speakers at approximately the same
distance from the seating position. The
angles in the diagram are approximate.

1

2

1

2

60

°

4

5

3

120°

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1 String for main unit 4 Black screws

4 Clips

■ Main unit ■ Front and surround speakers

Screw

(not included)

Approx. 150 mm
(5-15/16")

String for
main unit

Clip

Black screw

String

(not included)

Screw (not included)

Approx.
150 mm
(5-15/16")

Notes on speaker use

¡You can damage your speakers and shorten their useful life if you

play sound at high levels over extended periods.

¡Reduce the volume in the following cases to avoid damage.

— When playing distorted sound.
— When the speakers are receiving howling from a record player,

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

— When adjusting the sound quality.
— When turning the unit on or off.

If irregular coloring occurs on your television

These speakers are designed to be used close to a television, but
the picture may be affected with some televisions and set-up
combinations.

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

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

Caution

¡¡

Use the speakers only with the
recommended system. 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 attach these speakers to walls or
ceilings.

To prevent the speakers and main unit from falling over

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¡Use screws that are suitable for the type of walls and beams to

which you are attaching. (not included)

¡Use wall screws and string to prevent speakers from falling.

(not included)

Consult with a qualified professional housing contractor when attaching to a surface that may not have enough strength to support
the speakers or when attaching to a concrete wall. Not attaching properly may result in damage or injury from falling speakers or
other objects.

Note

Thread
the string through.

Thread through the ring
screw and tie firmly.

Simple setup

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F
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(6Ω)

S

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R

R
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D

(6Ω)

C
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N
T

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R

(6Ω)

+

1

2

3

4

5

L

L

R

R

L

1

R

2

L

3

R

4

5

Click!

1 FM indoor antenna1 AM loop antenna1 System Cable 1 Video cable 1 AC power supply cord

Subwoofer

Main unit

Catch

Catch facing right

Catch facing out

Catch

To disconnect

Press the catch
and pull out.

To disconnect

Press the catch
and pull out.

Remove the cover

Fit the cover

You can also pass
other cables through
the removable cavity.

Subwoofer

¡Never short-circuit positive (+)

and negative (–) speaker wires.

¡Be sure to connect only positive

(copper) wires to positive (+)
terminals and negative (silver)
wires to negative (–) terminals.
Incorrect connection can
damage the speakers.

Note

Front (L)

Front (R)

Surround (L)

Surround (R)

Center

Black

Red

Copper

Silver

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Connection

STEP 3

Speakers

1

System cable

2

TO SUBW

OOFER

Å

h

TO SUBW

OOFER

Å

h

TO SUBWOOFER

Å

h

TO SUBWOOFER

Å

h

Click!

Television

VIDEO IN

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

S VIDEO IN

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

PB

PR

Y

TO SUBWOOFER

Å

h

AM ANT

FM ANT

EXT

LOOP

75Ω

Main unit

Adhesive tape
Place the antenna
where reception is
best.

Stand the antenna up on
its base.
Keep loose antenna cord
away from other wires
and cords.

■ Connecting a television using the VIDEO IN terminal

■ Connecting a television using the COMPONENT

VIDEO IN terminals

■ Connecting a television using the S VIDEO IN terminal

Connect directly to your television.

Do not connect the unit through a video cassette
recorder, because the picture may not be played
correctly due to the copy guard.

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals

These terminals can be used for either interlace or
progressive output and provide a purer picture
than the S VIDEO OUT terminal. Connection using
these terminals outputs the color difference signals
(PB/PR) and luminance signal (Y) separately in
order to achieve high fidelity in reproducing colors.
¡The description of the component video input

terminals depends on the television or monitor
(e.g. Y/PB/PR, Y/B-Y/R-Y, Y/CB/CR).
Connect to terminals of the same color.

¡After making this connection, change the black

level for a better picture (\ page 29, Video—
Black Level Control).

To enjoy progressive video

¡Connect to the component video (480P) input terminals on a television compatible with

this unit’s copy guard system. (Video will not be displayed correctly if connected to an
incompatible television.)

¡Press [PROGRESSIVE OUT] on the main unit so “PROGRESSIVE” appears on the

display (\ page 13).

¡All televisions manufactured by Panasonic and that have 480P input connectors are

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

S VIDEO OUT terminal

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

Video cable

Video cables

(not included)

S video cable

(not included)

Connect the AC power supply cord after
all other connections are complete.

Conserving power

The unit consumes power (approx. 0.5 W)
even when it is turned off with [POWER 8].
To save power when the unit is not to be
used for a long time, unplug it from the
household AC outlet.
Remember to reset the radio stations and
any other memory items before using the
unit again.
Information you enter into the unit’s
memory remains intact for up to 2 weeks
after the AC power supply cord is
disconnected.

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Simple setup

AM loop antenna

3

FM indoor antenna

4

Connection to your television

5

AC power supply cord

6

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

VIDEO
OUT

Y

PB PR

S VIDEO
OUT

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Simple setup

1 Remote control 2 Batteries

Do not;

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

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

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

■ Use

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

2

3

3

1

¡Insert so the poles (+ and –)

match those in the remote
control.

¡Do not use rechargeable type

batteries.

R6/LR6,
AA, UM-3

The QUICK SETUP screen appears when you press [SETUP] the
first time after purchase and assists you to make necessary
settings. You can access this screen again later if you need to
(\ page 29, Others—QUICK SETUP).

Preparation

Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the
television to suit the connections for the unit.

1 Press [^] to turn on the unit.
2 Press [DVD/CD] to select “DVD/CD”

as the source.

3 Press [SETUP] to show the QUICK

SETUP screen.

4 Press [e, r] to select the menu

language and press [ENTER].

5 Press [e, r] to select “Yes” to

continue and press [ENTER].

6 Press [e, r] to select the item and

press [ENTER].

¡¡

Audio Language (\ page 29)

¡¡

TV Type (\ below)

¡¡

Subtitle Language (\ page 29)¡¡TV Aspect (\ below)

7 Press [ENTER] and then [SETUP] to

end the settings.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

■ TV Type

Select to suit the type of television.

¡¡

Standard (Direct View TV) (factory preset)

¡¡

CRT Projector

¡¡

LCD TV/Projector

¡¡

Projection TV

¡¡

Plasma TV

■ TV Aspect

Select “4:3” (regular) or “16:9” (widescreen) to suit your television.
If you have a regular 4:3 television, you can also select how video
on some discs is shown (

\ page 29, Video–TV Aspect).

¡4:3 Pan&Scan (factory preset)

Widescreen software is expanded to fill the
screen of a 4:3 aspect television (unless
prohibited by the producer of the disc).

¡4:3 Letterbox

Widescreen software is shown in the
letterbox style on a 4:3 aspect television.

SELECT

SETUP

QUICK SETUP

Select the menu language.

ENTER RETURN

English

Français

Español

Simple setup

The remote control

STEP 4

QUICK SETUP

STEP 5

30°

7 m
(23 feet)

30°

AV SYSTEM

SLEEP

FL DISPLAY
DIMMER

PLAY MODE
MIX 2CH

REPEAT

CANCEL

SKIP

CH

TOP MENU

DISPLAY

VOLUME

MUTING

PL C.FOCUS

SFC

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL

FM MODE

SETUP

ZOOM GROUP AUDIO

RETURN

TV VOL – TV VOL +

DIRECT
NAVIGATOR

PLAY LIST

MENU

SLOW/SEARCH

123

456

7809

TUNER/BANDDVD/CD

TV VCR/AUX

ENTER

CH SELECT

TEST

TV/VIDEO

>
=

10/

ENTER

POSITION
MEMORY

S.SRND

C.S.M

AV SYSTEM

TV VCR/AUX

1

4–7

SLEEP

TUNER/BAND DVD/CD

TV/VIDEO

FL DISPLAY

DIMMER

123

PLAY MODE

MIX 2CH

456

REPEAT

7809

POSITION

CANCEL

MEMORY

SKIP

CH

TOP MENU

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

DISPLAY

TV VOL TV VOL

MUTING

S.SRND

FM MODE

SETUP

>

10/

=

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY LIST

ENTER

RETURN

VOLUME

SUBWOOFER

C.S.M

ZOOM GROUP AUDIO

SFC

PL C.FOCUS

LEVEL

CH SELECT

ENTER

MENU

TEST

3, 7

2

RETURN

PHONES

r

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Disc operations

Discs—Basic play

1

PROGRESSIVE

OUT

POWER 8hg

432

Preparation

¡Press [POWER 8] to turn on the unit.
¡Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on

the television to suit the connections for the unit.

1 Press [SELECTOR] to select

“DVD/CD” as the source.

Each time you press the button:
DVD/CD

/ FM / AM / TV / VCR/AUX

,

MP3WMACDVCDDVD-VDVD-ARAM

To enjoy progressive video

Press [PROGRESSIVE OUT].

The television will be disrupted for a moment but this is normal.
¡Output from this unit is interlace if you have connected to the

television through VIDEO OUT or S VIDEO OUT or playing
PAL discs, even if “PROGRESSIVE” is on the display.

¡When progressive output is on, closed captions will not be

displayed.

PROGRESSIVE

2 Press [OPEN/CLOSE ;] to open the

loading tray and place the disc in the
tray.

Press [OPEN/CLOSE ;

] to close the

loading tray.

¡The disc loading tray opens automatically if the disc is not

loaded properly and a “CLOSE ERR” message will display
on the unit. Try setting the disc into place again.

3 Press [q] (play).

(CD text only)

Group and track names are displayed on the television.

¡To turn the display on or off (\ page 22, Disc information 5).
¡You can also use the navigation menus to control play

(\ page 19).

4 Adjust the volume.

[–] [+]

– – dB 0 dB

(Minimum) (Maximum)

CDMP3WMA

¡Remove TYPE 2 and 4 discs from

their cartridges before use.

RAM

■ To pause play

Press [h] during play.
Press [q] (play) to restart play.

■ To stop play

Press [g] (\ page 14, Resume function).

¡If “5” appears on the television

The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.

¡It may take some time for play to start but this is normal.

Note

Inserting discs

Insert with the side
you want to play
facing the lens.

Put 12-cm
discs into
the groove.

Put 8-cm discs
on the holder.

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Disc operations

Discs—Basic play

Position memory function

(When the elapsed play time is displayed)
During play

Press [POSITION MEMORY] to memorize
a position.

Press again to replace the position.
This position is saved even if you turn the unit off, change the
source or open the loading tray. When you turn the unit on, reselect

“DVD/CD” or reinsert the disc whose position you memorized,
“RESUME” lights on the display. Press [q] (play) to start play from

the memorized position. The position is cleared.
¡You can memorize positions on up to five different discs at a time.

When you memorize another position, the earliest position is
replaced.

Position memorized

MP3WMACDVCDDVD-VDVD-ARAM

“RESUME” lights on the display when the unit has recorded the
position at which you stopped play.
Press [q] (play) to start play from that position.
¡The position is cleared when you:

—Turn the unit off.
—Select another source or open the loading tray.

¡Press [g] to clear the position.

Resume function

The following message appears
immediately after you press [q] (play)
when “RESUME” is displayed.
Press [q] (play) while the message is
displayed and the beginning portions of
each chapter up to the current one are
played.
Full play resumes from the point where you pressed [g] or
[POSITION MEMORY].
(This feature works only within a title.)
If you do not press [q] (play), the message disappears and play
starts from where you pressed [g] or [POSITION MEMORY].

DVD-V

Chapter Preview

Press the numbered buttons to select an
item.

To select a 2-digit number

Example: To select item 23, press [

>
=

10] \ [2] \ [3].

¡When playing DVDs, you can also use [e, r, w, q] to select

items. Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection.

To return to the menu screen

[TOP MENU]: Shows the first menu screen.

[MENU]: Shows the menu screen.

[RETURN]: Shows the menu screen.

¡The disc continues to rotate while the menu is displayed even

after you finish playing an item. Press [g] when you finish to
preserve the unit’s motor and your television screen.

Note

VCD

DVD-V

DVD-VDVD-A

VCDDVD-VDVD-A

When a menu appears on the television

Skipping items

During play or while paused

Press [u] or [i].

¡Each press increases the number of skips.

MP3WMACDVCDDVD-VDVD-A

MP3

WMACDVCDDVD-VDVD-ARAM

Chapter/track

twice

Chapter/track Chapter/track

once once twice

Play position

Program/scene

twice

Program/scene Program/scene

once once twice three times

Play position Marker

Fast forward and rewind—SEARCH

During play

Press [t] or [y].

¡Audio will be heard during search for most discs. You can turn

this audio off if you want to (\ page 29, Audio–Audio during
Search).

¡

(Motion picture parts only)
(Dolby Digital only)

You can slow down or speed up play (\ page 21).

DVD-V

DVD-A

MP3

WMACDVCDDVD-VDVD-ARAM

Slow-motion play

(Motion picture parts only)

While paused

Press [t] or [y].

DVD-A

VCDDVD-VRAM

RAM

Press PLAY to Preview Chapters

REPEAT

POSITION

MEMORY

SKIP

u i

g

TOP MENU

erw q

ENTER

DISPLAY

AV SYSTEM

TV VCR/AUX

SLEEP

TUNER/BAND DVD/CD

TV/VIDEO

FL DISPLAY

DIMMER

123

PLAY MODE

MIX 2CH

456

REPEAT

7809

POSITION

CANCEL

MEMORY

SKIP

CH

TOP MENU

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

DISPLAY

TV VOL TV VOL

MUTING

S.SRND

FM MODE

SETUP

>

10/

=

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY LIST

ENTER

RETURN

VOLUME

SUBWOOFER

C.S.M

SFC

CH SELECT

PL C.FOCUS

ZOOM GROUP AUDIO

MENU

LEVEL

TEST

ENTER

Numbered
buttons

SLOW/SEARCH

t y

q

h

MENU

RETURN

GROUP

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Disc operations

Frame-by-frame viewing

(Motion picture parts only)

While paused

Press [w] or [q].

The frame changes each time you press the button.

¡The frames change in succession if you press and hold the

button.

¡Pressing [h] also activates forward frame-by-frame.

DVD-A

VCDDVD-VRAM

A-B repeat play

You can repeat a section between points A and B within a program,
title or track.

1 During play

Press [DISPLAY] until the unit
information screen is displayed

(

\\

page 22).

2 Press [e, r] to select the play menu.

A-B Repeat

3 Press [w, q] to select “A-B Repeat”

and

11

Press [ENTER] at the starting point
(A).

22

Press [ENTER] at the finishing
point (B).

A-B repeat starts.

To return to the normal play

Press [ENTER] again.

To clear the menus

Press [RETURN] until the menu disappears.

x

AB

A B

OFF

– – –

∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗

∗ ∗

MP3WMACDVCDDVD-VDVD-ARAM

Notes

¡The speed of search and slow-motion increases up to

5 steps.

¡Press [q] (play) to restart play.
¡You cannot move backwards with Video CD during frame-

by-frame and slow-motion.

When playing Video CDs with playback control

Pressing buttons to perform skip, search or slow-motion may
take you to a menu screen.

Starting play from a selected item

Press the numbered buttons to select the
item.

Play starts from the selected item.

To select a 2-digit number

Example: To select track 23, press [

>
=

10] \ [2] \ [3].

: [2] \ [3] \ [ENTER]

This works only when stopped with some discs.

Note

MP3WMA

MP3WMACDVCDDVD-VDVD-ARAM

Repeat play

During play

Press [REPEAT].

Each time you press the button:

Program / All (Entire disc) / Off

¡During play list play

Scene / Playlist / Off

Chapter / Title∗/ Off

Track / All (Entire disc) / Off

Track / Group∗/ Off

∗

During all group ( ), program and random play

“All” is displayed.

■ To repeat only your favorite tracks/chapters

Start program play (\ page 16) and press [REPEAT] to select the
repeat mode.

DVD-A

MP3

WMADVD-A

CD

VCD

DVD-V

RAM

MP3

WMACDVCDDVD-VDVD-ARAM

Selecting groups to play

1 During play

Press [GROUP].

Example:

2 Press the numbered buttons to select

the group and press [ENTER].

3 Press the numbered buttons to select

the track number and press [ENTER].

¡You can also use [e, r, w, q] to select numbers.

Playing all the groups in succession (\\page 16, All group play).

Playing bonus groups

Some discs contain bonus groups. If a password screen appears
after selecting a group, enter the password with the numbered
buttons. Refer also to the disc’s jacket.

DVD-A

MP3

MP3WMADVD-A

x

1

1

1/18

Track number in group

Group number

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Disc operations

Discs—Convenient functions

MP3WMACDVCDDVD-VDVD-A

Common procedures for all group, program
and random play

While stopped
Press [PLAY MODE].

Each time you press the button:
All group ( ) / Program / Random

Off (Normal play) ,

If you select bonus groups, you will have to enter a password
(\ page 15).

DVD-A

DVD-A

/

All group play

Press [q] (play).

DVD-A

Program play

You can select up to 32 items to play in the order you choose.
Example:

DVD-V

ALL

PROGRAM

Choose a title and chapter, then press ENTER.

No Time

T

Press PLAY to start

Play

Clear

Clear all

SELECT

ENTER RETURN

1

C

SELECT
NUMBER

09

1 Press the numbered buttons to select

a title, chapter, group or track (
then press [ENTER]).

Example:

Title No. Chapter No. Program No.

¡To select a 2-digit number

Example: To select item 25, press [

>
=

10] \ [2] \ [5].

: [2] \ [5] \ [ENTER]

¡Repeat this step to program other items.
¡To select an item using the cursor buttons

Press [ENTER] and [e, r] to select an item, then press
[ENTER] again to register the number.
All the items in the selected disc, title or group are selected
when you select “ALL”.

2 Press [q] (play).

To add or change the program
Press [e, r] to select an available item, then repeat step 1.

To move to the page before or after the one shown

Press [t, y].

To clear an item

1 Select the item you want to clear with [e, r].
2 Press [CANCEL], or select “Clear” with [e, r, w, q] and press

[ENTER].

To clear the whole program

Select “Clear all” with [e, r, w, q] and press [ENTER].

¡

Times are not displayed while programming.

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

open the loading tray, select another source, or exit the program
mode by pressing [PLAY MODE].

MP3WMADVD-V

Note

MP3WMA

DVD-V

MP3

WMA

Random play

1

Press the numbered buttons to select
a title or group.

¡You can select more than one group.
¡To enter all groups, select “All” using [w, q] and press

[ENTER].

¡To deselect a group, press the numbered buttons

corresponding to the group you want to clear.

2 Press [q] (play).

DVD-A

Random Playback

Press PLAY to start

Title 1

RND

DVD-VDVD-A

Example:

DVD-V

PLAY MODE

CANCEL

erw q

ENTER

DISPLAY

AV SYSTEM

TV VCR/AUX

SLEEP

TUNER/BAND DVD/CD

TV/VIDEO

FL DISPLAY

DIMMER

123

PLAY MODE

MIX 2CH

456

REPEAT

7809

POSITION

CANCEL

MEMORY

SKIP

CH

TOP MENU

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

DISPLAY

TV VOL TV VOL

MUTING

S.SRND

FM MODE

SETUP

>

10/

=

SLOW/SEARCH

ENTER

VOLUME

SUBWOOFER

C.S.M

SFC

CH SELECT

PL C.FOCUS

ZOOM GROUP AUDIO

ENTER

MENU

PLAY LIST

RETURN

LEVEL

TEST

Numbered
buttons

SLOW/SEARCH

ty

q

AUDIO

TTL

CHAP

PGM

P:0

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Disc operations

¡“–” or “– –” is displayed instead of the language number in

circumstances such as when no language is recorded on the
disc.

Soundtracks

(Discs with multiple soundtracks)

During play

Press [AUDIO].

The number changes each time you press the button.

VCDDVD-VDVD-ARAM

1

LPCM

1

192k 24b 2ch

L R

1

English

3/2.1 ch

% Digital

DVD-A

RAM
DVD-V

VCDRAM

Soundtrack selected

Soundtrack playing

Number of channels
(\ below)

Audio language

Signal type/data
(

\ below)

LR //L //R

//

¡You can also use this button to turn the vocals on and off on

karaoke discs. Read the disc’s instructions for details.

¡Play restarts from the beginning of the soundtrack when changing

soundtracks that are accompanied by still pictures.

¡Even if a second soundtrack isn’t recorded, two soundtrack

numbers will normally be shown when you press [AUDIO]. The
soundtrack currently playing is number 1.

Signal type/data

LPCM/PPCM/%Digital/DTS: Signal type
k (kHz): Sampling frequency
b (bit): Number of bits ch (channel): Number of channels

Example:

3/2 .1 ch

DVD-A

.1: LFE (Low Frequency Effects)

(Not displayed if there is no LFE signal)

0: No surround
1: Mono surround
2: Stereo surround (left/right)

1: Center
2: Front left + Front right
3: Front left + Front right + Center

Subtitles

(Motion picture parts only)

(Discs with multiple subtitle languages)
You can change the subtitle language and turn the subtitles on and
off.

You can turn the subtitles on and off.

1 During play

Press [DISPLAY] until the disc
information screen is displayed

(

\\

page 22).

Example:

Subtitle Number

2 Press [w, q] to select “Subtitle

Number”.

Example:

3 Press [e, r] to select the language.

¡In some cases, the subtitle language is not changed to the

selected one immediately.

¡Refer to “Audio/Subtitle language” (\ page 22) for language

abbreviations.

¡If the subtitles overlap closed captions recorded on discs, turn the

subtitles off.

To clear/display the subtitles

1 Press [w, q] to highlight the following icon.

2 Press [e, r] to select “OFF” or “ON”.

■ Changing the position and brightness of the
subtitles (\\page 23)

OFF

OFF

1

ENG

RAMDVD-VDVD-A

I love you

ENG

ON

1

Je t’aime

FRA

ON

2

ON

1

ENG

DVD-V

1

1:02:37

% Digital

1 ENG 3/2.1 ch

2

2

ON

1ENG

DVD-V

RAM

DVD-V

DVD-A

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Disc operations

Discs—Convenient functions

Marking places to play again

You can mark a position so you can return to it easily at a later time.

1 During play

Press [DISPLAY] until the unit
information screen is displayed

(

\\

page 22).

2 Press [e, r] to select the play menu.

Example:

Marker

3 Press [w, q] to select “Marker” and

press [ENTER].

Press [q] to select an asterisk (∗).

4 Press [ENTER] at the point you want

to mark.

To mark another position

Up to 5 points ( : up to 999 points)
1 Press [q] to select “∗”.

2 Press [ENTER] at the point.

To recall or erase a marker

1 Press [w, q] to select a marker.
2 Press [ENTER] to recall or press [CANCEL] to erase.

RAM

RAM

OFF

– – –

∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗

∗ ∗

DVD-V

MP3

WMACDVCDDVD-VDVD-ARAM

To mark the eleventh point and beyond

1 Press [w, q] to select the marker pin icon.

2 Press [e

, r] to select “11–20”.

You can select the next group when the current group is full.

Markers added with this unit clear when you switch the unit to
standby, change the source, or open the loading tray.

Note

12345678910

RAM

Variable zoom function

(Motion picture parts only)

Change the zoom ratio so the pictures expands to the optimum size
to fill the screen.

Preparation

Change the setting “TV Aspect” to suit your television (\ page 29).

During play

Press [ZOOM] to select the aspect ratio.

Example:

Each time you press the button:

4:3 Standard //European Vista//16:9 Standard

Cinemascope2 ,,Cinemascope1 ,,American Vista

¡Refer to the disc’s instructions and “Screen size” below for the

aspect ratio of the picture.

To restore the original ratio

Press [ZOOM] until the ratio returns to 1.00.
¡The ratio also returns to 1.00 when you open the loading tray,

change the source or switch the unit to standby.

¡The ratio may return to 1.00 when a menu is displayed.

Making fine adjustments to the zoom ratio

While the ZOOM icon is displayed
Press [e, r].
The ratio changes in 0.01 units between 1.00 and 1.60 and in

0.02 units between 1.60 and 2.00.

■ Screen size

Movies are made using a variety of screen sizes.

0 0

DVD-V

DVD-A

VCDDVD-VRAM

Zoom display

Subtitle Position
(

\ page 23)

Subtitle Brightness
(

\ page 23)

//

//

16:9 Standard (16:9)

4:3 Standard (4:3)

European Vista (1.66:1)
American Vista (1.85:1)

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

CANCEL

SKIP

u i

TOP MENU

erw q

ENTER

DISPLAY

ZOOM

AV SYSTEM

TV VCR/AUX

SLEEP

TUNER/BAND DVD/CD

TV/VIDEO

FL DISPLAY

DIMMER

123

PLAY MODE

MIX 2CH

456

REPEAT

7809

POSITION

CANCEL

MEMORY

SKIP

CH

TOP MENU

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

DISPLAY

TV VOL TV VOL

MUTING

S.SRND

FM MODE

SETUP

>

10/

=

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY LIST

ENTER

VOLUME

SUBWOOFER

C.S.M

SFC

CH SELECT

PL C.FOCUS

ZOOM GROUP AUDIO

ENTER

MENU

RETURN

LEVEL

TEST

Numbered
buttons

RETURN

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Disc operations

WMA/MP3 and CD text navigation menus

(CD text only)

Various menus help you find items you want to start play.

1 Press [TOP MENU].

Example: navigation menu

Group name

2 Press [e, r] to select a track, and

press [ENTER].

“” indicates the track currently playing.

To show other pages

Press [e, r, w, q] to select “Prev” or “Next” and press [ENTER].
After listing all the tracks in one group, the list for the next group
appears.

To exit the navigation menu

Press [TOP MENU].

MP3

CDMP3WMA

Example: finding a track including the word “LOVE”.

1 Press [e, r] to select “Find” and

press [ENTER].

2 Press [e, r] to select “L” and press

[ENTER].

Characters change in alphanumeric order each time you
press [e].
Repeat this step to enter “O”, “V”, and “E”.

¡Press [u, i] to skip between A, E, I, O and U.
¡Only uppercase appear but the search also includes lower

case.

¡Press [w] to erase a character.
¡You can erase the asterisk (∗) to search for the first word

in a title.

¡You can enter numbers with the numbered buttons.

3 Press [q] to select “Find” and press

[ENTER].

The search results screen appears.

4 Press [e, r] to select the track and

press [ENTER].

To return to the navigation menu

Press [RETURN].

Track title search

Another Pineapple
Board The Golden Ship
Fall In The Frozen Season
Violet Sky
Pink Island

NextFindPrev

6
7
8
9

10

SELECT

ENTER RETURN

SELECT
NUMBER

Find

A

1 Press [q] while a track is highlighted

to display a tree screen.

2 Press [e, r, w, q] to select a group

and press [ENTER].

The navigation menu for the group appears.

To return to the navigation menu

Press [RETURN].

To use the tree screen to find a group

MP3WMA

You cannot select
groups that contain
non compatible files.

You can use the text information recorded on these discs to find a
track to play.

1 Press [q] while a track is highlighted

to display the contents screen.

2 Press [w, q] to move through the

tracks and press [ENTER].

SELECT

ENTER RETURN

T 10 /14

MENU

Contents

Track 10 Title/Artist
Pink Island

Long John Platinum

Disc Title/Artist
SHIPWRECKED

ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK

To use the contents screen to find a track

(CD text only)

CD

See page 34 for details about WMA, MP3, and CD text.

ENTER RETURN

MENU

G1

T1

Total 223

09

SELECT
NUMBER

SELECT

No Group: 001 My favoritev Tree

001 Both Ends Freezing

1

002 Lady Starfish

2

003 Life on Jupiter

3

004 Metal Glue

4

005 Paint It Yellow

5

006 Pyjamamama

6

007 Shrimps from Marss

7

008 Starperson

8

009 Velvet Cuppermine

9

010 Ziggy Starfish

10

Find

NextPrev

MENU

G8
T 14
Total 123

09

SELECT
NUMBER

SELECT

ENTER RETURN

Tre e

MP3 music
001 My favorite
001 Brazilian pops
002 Chinese pops
003 Czech pops
004 Hungarian pops

005 Liner notes

006 Japanese pops

007 Mexican pops
008 Philippine pops
009 Swedish pops
001 Momoko
002 Standard number
001 Piano solo
002 Vocal

G 7/16

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Disc operations

Playing the programs or play lists on DVD-RAM

RAM

Selecting a program to play
—DIRECT NAVIGATOR

Use the program list to find programs to play.

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

2 Press [e, r] to select the program.

The selected program plays in the background.
¡You can select programs with the numbered buttons.

To select a 2-digit number

Example: 23: [

>
=

10] \ [2] \ [3].

3 Press [ENTER].

The program being played in the background continues.

To clear the program list

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

¡Titles appear only if you have entered them.
¡You cannot change program and disc titles.

Note

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

Used 1:32:50

Using the play list menu

You can play a group of scenes, a play list, created on other
equipment such as a DVD video recorder.

1 Press [PLAY LIST].

2 Press [e, r] to select the play list.

¡You can select play lists with the numbered buttons.

To select a 2-digit number

Example: 23: [

>
=

10] \ [2] \ [3].

3 Press [ENTER] to start play.

To clear the play list screen

Press [PLAY LIST].

PLAY LIST

No Date Length Title

1
2
3
4

0:46:35
0:09:15
0:12:32
0:07:30

SELECT

ENTER RETURN

10/17
10/24
11/29
12/22

SELECT
NUMBER

09

SLEEP

FL DISPLAY

DIMMER

PLAY MODE

MIX 2CH

REPEAT

POSITION
MEMORY

AV SYSTEM

TV/VIDEO

CANCEL

SKIP

CH

TV VCR/AUX

TUNER/BAND DVD/CD

123

456

7809

>

10/

ENTER

=

SLOW/SEARCH

Numbered
buttons

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

erw q

ENTER

TOP MENU

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

ENTER

DISPLAY

TV VOL TV VOL

VOLUME

SUBWOOFER

C.S.M

MUTING

S.SRND

FM MODE

SETUP

SFC

CH SELECT

PL C.FOCUS

ZOOM GROUP AUDIO

Date

No

On

21:02
14:35
20:00
19:30
19:05

09

SELECT
NUMBER

Program Title

Saturday feature
Auto action
Sunday Cinema
Music
Baseball

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

5

1
2
3

4

12/23(SAT)

12/26(TUE)

1/12(FRI)

1/24(WED)

2/20(TUE)

MENU

PLAY LIST

RETURN

LEVEL

TEST

PLAY LIST

21

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Disc operations

Using On-Screen Menu Icons

On-Screen Menu Icons are menus that contain information about
the disc or unit. These menus allow you to perform operations by
changing this information.

MP3WMACDVCDDVD-VDVD-ARAM

Common procedures

1 Press [DISPLAY].

Each time you press the button:

/ Disc information (\ page 22)

Progress indicator (\ right)

Unit information (\ page 22)

Original display

2

While the leftmost icon is highlighted

Press [e, r] to select the menu.

Each time you press the button:
/ Play menu

Display menu

Audio menu

/ Picture menu

3 Press [w, q] to select the item.

Unit information only

/

/

/

/

/

/

/

//

4 Press [e, r] to select the setting.

¡Items with “e” or “r” above and below can be changed by

[e, r].

¡Press [ENTER] if the setting does not change after

pressing [e, r].

¡Some items require different operations. Read the

explanations on the following pages.

For your reference

¡Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped, etc.)

and the type of software you are playing, there are some items
that you cannot select or change.

¡When numbers are displayed (e.g. title No.), the numbered

buttons are also effective for setting. After entering the numbers,
press [ENTER] to register the setting.

To clear the menus

Press [RETURN] until the menus disappear.

■ To change the position of the icons

1 Press [w, q] to select the rightmost icon.
2 Press [e, r] to move the icons.

(There are 5 positions.)

Progress indicator

Indicates how far you have played through an item.
Example:

1 Current position
2 PG: Program number

PL: Play list number
T: Title number

Track number

G: Group number

3 T: Track number in group

C: Chapter number

4 Condition– play, pause, or slow/search

Play speed (\ below)

5 Changing the time display

Press [e, r] to show the elapsed play time or remaining time for
the program, play list, track or title (or chapter during program
and random play).

Elapsed play time

(display only, cannot be changed)

MP3WMA

CDVCDDVD-VDVD-ARAM

MP3

WMACDVCDDVD-VDVD-ARAM

DVD-V

MP3

WMADVD-A

MP3

WMADVD-A

CD

VCD

DVD-V

RAM

RAM

MP3

WMACDVCDDVD-VDVD-ARAM

2

2

1:02:37

DVD-V

Changing play speed

(Motion picture parts only)
(Dolby Digital only)

You can slow down or speed up play.

During play

Press [w] (slower) or [q] (faster).

There are five speeds:
× 0.8 ,/ × 0.9 ,/ × 1.0 (normal speed) ,/ × 1.2 ,/ × 1.4

After you change the speed, output is in stereo.
Sound is stereo as long as “× 1.0” is orange.
To return to normal play (surround sound), press [q

] (play) or
[ENTER].
Normal play is also restored when you return the speed to

× 1.0 and

clear the progress indicator.

DVD-V

DVD-A

AV SYSTEM

TV VCR/AUX

SLEEP

TUNER/BAND DVD/CD

TV/VIDEO

FL DISPLAY

DIMMER

123

PLAY MODE

MIX 2CH

erw q

ENTER

DISPLAY

456

REPEAT

7809

POSITION

CANCEL

MEMORY

SKIP

CH

TOP MENU

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

DISPLAY

TV VOL TV VOL

MUTING

S.SRND

FM MODE

SETUP

>

10/

=

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY LIST

ENTER

RETURN

VOLUME

SUBWOOFER

C.S.M

SFC

CH SELECT

PL C.FOCUS

ZOOM GROUP AUDIO

ENTER

MENU

LEVEL

TEST

Numbered
buttons

q

RETURN

22

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Disc operations

Using On-Screen Menu Icons

Unless otherwise indicated, select items with [w, q] and change with [e, r].

Disc information

Page

1

Return

!2

t

Slideshow
1

!4!3

y

1

1:02:37

% Digital

1

ENG

3/2.1 ch

2

2

ON
1

ENG

3 / 10

u

Vocal

1 ∗

OFF

i

128 kbps

44.1 kHz

o

L R

!0

ON

!1

er

qw

1

PG: Program number
PL: Play list number
G: Group number
T: Title number

Track number

CDVCD

DVD-V

MP3

WMADVD-A

RAM

RAM

[e, r]

[ENTER]

/

Numbered

buttons

[ENTER]

/

2

T: Track number in group

C: Chapter number

DVD-V

MP3

WMADVD-A

3

4

Time

Select a position to start play by
specifying a time.

DVD-VDVD-ARAM

Changing the time display

( Display only)
/ Elapsed play time for the program, play list, title

or track

Remaining time for the group ( ) or
disc ( )

/ Remaining time for the program, play list, title or track

CDVCD

DVD-A

MP3

WMA

CDVCDDVD-VDVD-ARAM

Soundtrack

(\ page 17)

DVD-VDVD-ARAM

5

Subtitle language

(\ page 17)

Subtitle on/off
Track information on/off (CD text only)

CDMP3WMA

DVD-VDVD-ARAM

DVD-VDVD-A

6

Angle number

DVD-VDVD-A

/

/

/

/

7

Track number in disc

MP3WMA

[e, r]

[ENTER]

/

Display only

Display only

Display only

Display only

8

Total number of tracks on disc

MP3WMA

9

!0

!2

Karaoke vocal on/off

(Karaoke DVD only)
If a DVD title is a duet, select V1 or V2 to duet with the
unit.

DVD-V

Current bitrate (kbps)
Current sampling frequency (kHz)

MP3WMA

!1

Audio mode

LR ,/ L ,/ R

,

,

VCDRAM

Menu play

(with playback control only)

VCD

!3

Still picture number

¡ To return to page 1
[w, q] / Select “Return” / [ENTER]

DVD-A

!4

Slideshow

Picture number

DVD-A

Audio/Subtitle language

ENG: English
FRA: French
DEU: German
ITA: Italian
ESP: Spanish
NLD: Dutch

SVE: Swedish
NOR: Norwegian
DAN: Danish
POR: Portuguese
RUS: Russian
JPN: Japanese

CHI: Chinese
KOR: Korean
MAL: Malay
VIE: Vietnamese
THA: Thai

∗

: Others

Unit information

Play menu

Audio menu

q

A-B repeat (\ page 15)

MP3WMACDVCDDVD-VDVD-ARAM

[ENTER]

Display only

w

Repeat mode (\ page 15)

MP3WMACDVCDDVD-VDVD-ARAM

e

Play mode (\ page 16)

---: Normal play PGM: Program play
RND: Random play
ALL: All group play ( )

DVD-A

MP3

WMACDVCDDVD-VDVD-A

r

Marker (\ page 18)

MP3WMACDVCDDVD-VDVD-ARAM

q

Re-master (\ page 27)

MP3WMACDDVD-VDVD-ARAM

w

Dialogue Enhancer on/off
(Discs where the dialogue is recorded in the center
channel)

This makes the dialogue in movies easier to hear.

DVD-V

– – –

OFF

A B

qw e r

1 2 3

∗ ∗

OFF/48kHz

OFF

23

RQT6945

Disc operations

Display menu

Picture menu

q

w

3

4:3 Aspect

Select how to show images made for 4:3 aspect
screens on a 16:9 aspect television.
¡Normal: laterally stretches images made for a

4:3 screen.

¡Auto: expands suitable 4:3 letterbox images to fill

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

¡Shrink: images appear in the center of the screen.
¡Zoom: expands all images to fill the screen.

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

VCDDVD-VDVD-ARAM

Zoom (\ page 18)

VCDDVD-VDVD-ARAM

VCDDVD-VDVD-ARAM

Subtitle position/Subtitle brightness

¡Position (0 to –60): in 2 unit steps
¡Brightness (Auto∗/0 to –9)

∗

The brightness adjusts automatically against the
background.

DVD-VDVD-A

4

Bitrate display on/off

During play: shows the bitrate (approximate values) of

the video being played

While paused: shows the data volume of the frame and

type of picture (\ page 34, Glossary—
I/P/B)

VCDDVD-VDVD-ARAM

5

OSD brightness (–3 to +3)
Adjust the brightness of the on-screen displays.

[ENTER]

[w

, q]

[ENTER]

//

[e, r]

Making fine adjustments to the zoom
ratio

9.438 Mbps

Bitrate
Cur. 7.507 Mbps
Ave. 6.730 Mbps

5.0
Mbps

,/

[w, q]

Current
bitrate

Average bitrate

A record of bitrates for
a sampling period.

Only when
“PROGRESSIVE” is on

q

Picture mode

¡N: Normal mode
¡S: Soft mode (Soft picture with fewer video artifacts)
¡F: Fine mode (Details are sharper)
¡C1:

Mellows images and enhances detail in dark scenes

¡C2:

Sharpens images and enhances detail in dark scenes

¡U1/U2/U3: User mode (\ below)

w

Video output mode

¡480I: Interlace video
¡480P: Progressive video (“PROGRESSIVE” is on)

e

Transfer mode

Select the method of conversion for progressive output
to suit the type of material being played.

¡Auto1 (normal): for viewing film material
¡Auto2: for viewing film material (the same as Auto 1,

but able to convert 30-frame-per-second

progressive video)

¡Video: for video material

To change the user mode

1

Select User mode and press [q] to highlight the number.

2 Press [e, r] to select “1”, “2” or “3”.

U1: MPEG D.N.R. (Digital Noise Reduction)

U 1

U 1 0 0

0

0

qrtyu

r

Depth Enhancer (0 to +4)
Reduces the rough noise in the background to give a
greater feeling of depth.

t

3D-NR (0 to +4)/Dot NR (On)
Reduces overall noise/Reduces the dot noise that
occurs at the borders between colors.

y

Block NR (0 to +3)
Smoothes block noise.

u

Mosquito NR (0 to +3)
Reduces the smudging that appears around contrasting
sections of the picture.

i

Contrast (–7 to +7)
Increases the contrast between light and dark parts of
the picture.

o

Brightness (0 to +15)
Brightens the picture.

!0

Sharpness (–7 to +7)
Adjusts the sharpness of the edges of the horizontal
lines.

!1

Color (–7 to +7)
Adjust the shade of the picture’s color.

!2

Gamma (0 to +5)
Emphasis of outlines.

U3

U2

U 3 480P Auto1

Only when
“PROGRESSIVE” is on
1-3 (\ above)

0U 2 00

0 0

qio!0 !1 !2

Normal

0 0 OFF

0

N 480P Auto1

24

RQT6945

Radio operations

The radio

Manual tuning

1 Press [TUNER/BAND] to select “FM”

or “AM”.

2 Press [t] or [y] to select the

frequency of the required station.

TUNED: Displayed when a radio station

is tuned.

ST: Displayed when a stereo FM

broadcast is being received.

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

3 Adjust the volume.

■ If noise is excessive in FM

Press [FM MODE] to display “MONO”.

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

■ FM frequency step

The step is factory-set to 0.2 MHz, but you can change it to receive
broadcasts allocated 0.1-MHz steps.
1 Press [TUNER/BAND] to select “FM”.
2 Press and hold [TUNER/BAND].

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

To return to the original step, repeat the above steps.

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

■ When you receive poor AM radio reception

Turn off the television if it is too close to the unit.

Note

TUNED ST

MONO

Preset tuning

Preset channels to make selection simple.
Up to 15 stations can each be set in the FM and AM bands.

Automatic presetting

1 Tune to “FM 87.9 MHz” or

“FM 87.5 MHz” (

\\

left).

2 Press and hold [ENTER].

Release the button when “FM AUTO” is displayed.

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

3 Tune to “AM 520 kHz”.
4 Press and hold [ENTER].

■ “ERROR” is displayed

Presetting was unsuccessful. Preset manually.

Manual presetting

1 Tune to the station (

\\

left).

2 Press [ENTER].
3 While “PGM” is flashing

Press the numbered buttons to select
a channel.

Alternatively, press [u, 2 CH] or [i, CH 1] then press
[ENTER].

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

PGM

CH 1

Selecting channels

1 Press [TUNER/BAND] to select “FM”

or “AM”.

2 Press the numbered buttons or

[u

, 2 CH] or [i, CH 1] to select

the channel.

To select a 2-digit number

Example: To select channel 12, press [

>

=

10] \[1] \[2].

PGM

CH 2

SKIP

u i
2 CH 1

ENTER

FM MODE

AV SYSTEM

TV VCR/AUX

SLEEP

TUNER/BAND DVD/CD

TV/VIDEO

FL DISPLAY

DIMMER

123

PLAY MODE

MIX 2CH

456

REPEAT

7809

POSITION

CANCEL

MEMORY

SKIP

CH

TOP MENU

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

DISPLAY

TV VOL TV VOL

MUTING

S.SRND

FM MODE

SETUP

>

10/

=

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY LIST

ENTER

VOLUME

SUBWOOFER

C.S.M

SFC

CH SELECT

PL C.FOCUS

ZOOM GROUP AUDIO

ENTER

MENU

RETURN

LEVEL

TEST

TUNER/BAND

Numbered
buttons

SLOW/SEARCH

t y

VOLUME

– +

25

RQT6945

Sound field/sound quality operations

Sound field

¡Dolby Pro Logic, Super Surround, Center Focus and Subwoofer

Level adjusting (\ pages 25–27) cannot be used if headphones
are connected (“ERROR” appears on the display).

¡You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these

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

Dolby Digital and DTS

¡Dolby Digital and DTS are digital encoding systems used on DVD

to carry surround sound. Both were originally developed for use
in cinemas.

¡This unit automatically recognizes and decodes these systems.

Play a Dolby Digital or DTS source.

The Dolby Digital or DTS indicator lights.

■ To down-mix Dolby Digital or DTS (multiple­channel) signals to 2 channels

Press and hold [–MIX 2CH].

To cancel, press and hold [–MIX 2CH] again.

To check the current setting

Press [FL DISPLAY].

When “D.MIX” flashes on the display

The DVD-Audio Contains multiple-channel signals that cannot be
down-mixed.

You cannot use the “MIX 2ch” setting in the following cases:
When using headphones
When Dolby Pro Logic is on
When Super Surround is on

Note

DVD-A

MIX2ch ON

Software encoded with Dolby
Digital can be identified with
this mark.

Software encoded with DTS
can be identified with this
mark.

DIGITAL

DTS

Dolby Pro Logic

Dolby Pro Logic is a decoding system that was developed to get a
better sense of presence from sources encoded with Dolby
Surround. The feeling of position has been improved by the addition
of a separate center speaker channel.

Software encoded with Dolby Surround can be identified with this
mark (DVD, CD, Video CD, Laser Disc, Video tape).

1 Press [

%

PL].

2 Play a Dolby Surround source.

To cancel

Press [% PL] again.

This does not work when playing multi-channel Dolby Digital.

Note

Speaker level adjustments

If the level of the speakers appears to be different while listening to
a source, adjust the level of the speakers to the same apparent
level.

■ Adjust using test signal

Preparation

¡Press [DVD/CD].

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

Lch: Front left
Cch: Center
Rch: Front right
RSch: Right surround
LSch: Left surround

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

used for enjoying the source.

3 Press [e] (to increase) or [r] (to decrease).

L, R: –16 dB to 0 dB
C, RS, LS: –10 dB to +6 dB

To stop the test signal, press and hold [–TEST] again.

■ To adjust speaker level during play

1 Press [CH SELECT] to select the speaker.

¡¡

Turn off the Super Surround setting when using Dolby Digital,

DTS (\ page 26).

Each time you press the button:
Lch / Cch /Rch /RSch /LSch /SWch

SWch: Subwoofer

¡“Sch” is displayed on the unit when using the Super Surround

setting.
Sch: Surround speakers

2 Press [e] (to increase) or [r] (to decrease).

L, R: –16 dB to 0 dB
C, RS, LS, S: –10 dB to +6 dB
SW: –10 dB to +10 dB

,

PL

FL DISPLAY

–MIX 2CH

SLEEP

FL DISPLAY

DIMMER

PLAY MODE

MIX 2CH

REPEAT

POSITION
MEMORY

AV SYSTEM

TV/VIDEO

CANCEL

SKIP

CH

TV VCR/AUX

TUNER/BAND DVD/CD

123

456

7809

>

10/

ENTER

=

SLOW/SEARCH

DVD/CD

erw q

ENTER

VOLUME

– +

% PL

TOP MENU

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

DISPLAY

TV VOL TV VOL

C.S.M

MUTING

S.SRND

FM MODE

ZOOM GROUP AUDIO

SETUP

ENTER

VOLUME

SFC

PL C.FOCUS

MENU

PLAY LIST

RETURN

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL

CH SELECT

TEST

CH SELECT

–TEST

26

RQT6945

Sound field/sound quality operations

Sound field

Super Surround

Add surround effects to stereo sound.

Press [S.SRND].

Each time you press the button:
MUSIC / MOVIE / OFF

¡You can adjust the volume of the surround speakers to get the

best surround effect (\ page 25, Speaker level adjustments).

¡Turn Super Surround off when playing a DVD recorded with

Dolby Digital or DTS. The surround effects will not be reproduced
correctly if this is left on.

¡Dolby Pro Logic (\ page 25) switches off.

Note

,

S.SRND

Sound Field Control

Press [SFC] to select a setting.

Each time you press the button:

HEAVY: Adds punch to rock.
CLEAR: Clarifies higher sounds.
SOFT: For background music.
DISCO: Reverberates sound to make you feel like you were in a

disco.

LIVE: Makes vocals more alive.
HALL: Expands sound to make you feel like you were in a hall.
FLAT: Canceled (no effect is added) (factory preset).

To check the current setting

Press [SFC].

SFC

Center Focus

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

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

Press [C.FOCUS].

Each time you press the button:
CENTER FOCUS 1 (Normal) / CENTER FOCUS 2 (Enhanced)

OFF ,

¡This does not work when Super Surround is turned on.
¡This will have less effect when Dolby Pro Logic is turned on.

,

C.F

Custom Sound Memory—Store the
sound settings

Store the sound settings for a disc so the unit recalls them the next
time you play it.

¡Number of discs: 30
¡Settings: Dolby Pro Logic, Subwoofer level, Center Focus, Sound

Field Control, Super Surround

■ Store the settings

1 Make the settings.
2 Press and hold [C.S.M].

■ Recall the settings

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

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

disappear.

¡Press [C.S.M] while “CSM” is lit and the settings return to those

that were on before the settings are recalled.

¡Press [C.S.M] while “CSM” is out and you are playing a disc for

which you stored settings and those settings are recalled.

CSM

CDVCDDVD-VDVD-A

AV SYSTEM

TV VCR/AUX

SLEEP

TUNER/BAND DVD/CD

TV/VIDEO

FL DISPLAY

DIMMER

123

PLAY MODE

MIX 2CH

456

REPEAT

7809

POSITION

CANCEL

MEMORY

SKIP

CH

TOP MENU

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

DISPLAY

TV VOL TV VOL

MUTING

S.SRND C.FOCUS

S.SRND

FM MODE

SETUP

>

10/

=

SLOW/SEARCH

MENU

PLAY LIST

ENTER

RETURN

VOLUME

SUBWOOFER

C.S.M

ZOOM GROUP AUDIO

SFC

PL C.FOCUS

LEVEL

CH SELECT

TEST

ENTER

SFCC.S.M

27

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Sound field/sound quality operations

Sound quality

Adjusting the bass

Press [SUBWOOFER LEVEL].

Each time you press the button:
SUB W 1 / SUB W 2 / SUB W 3 / SUB W 4 (factory preset)

Sound effect is improved with each number increment.

,

SUB W 2

Re-master—Enjoying more natural
sound

Discs recorded with 2-channel LPCM at 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz

This feature gives you a more natural sound by adding the higher
frequency signals not recorded on the disc.

Discs recorded at 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz

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

1 During play

Press [DISPLAY] until the unit
information screen is displayed

(

\\

page 22).

2 Press [e, r] to select the audio menu.

3 Press [w, q] to select “Re-master”.
4 Press [e, r].

Each time you press the button:

OFF/48kHz

OFF

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Setting

1

Fast tempo
(Example, pops and rock)

Light

2

Various tempos
(Example, jazz)

Medium

3

Slow tempo
(Example, classical)

Strong

OFF Off Off

Type of music

CDDVD-VDVD-ARAM

Effect level

MP3WMA

Re-master

AV SYSTEM

SLEEP

TV/VIDEO

FL DISPLAY

DIMMER

123

PLAY MODE

MIX 2CH

456

REPEAT

7809

POSITION

CANCEL

MEMORY

SKIP

CH

TV VCR/AUX

TUNER/BAND DVD/CD

>

10/

ENTER

=

SLOW/SEARCH

erw q

DISPLAY

TOP MENU

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

DISPLAY

TV VOL TV VOL

C.S.M

MUTING

S.SRND

FM MODE

ZOOM GROUP AUDIO

SETUP

ENTER

VOLUME

SFC

PL C.FOCUS

MENU

PLAY LIST

RETURN

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL

CH SELECT

TEST

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL

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Other functions

Convenient functions

Muting the volume

Press [MUTING].

Volume is reduced to minimum.

To cancel

Press [MUTING] again or reduce the volume to minimum (-- dB),
then raise it to the required level.
Muting is also canceled when you switch the unit to standby.

MUTING

Dimming the display

Press and hold [–DIMMER].

To return to the original brightness, press and hold [–DIMMER]
again.
The display also returns to the original brightness when you switch
the unit to standby.

The sleep timer

This timer turns the unit off after a set time.

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

Each time you press the button:
SLEEP 30 / SLEEP 60 / SLEEP 90

SLEEP OFF , SLEEP 120

To cancel the timer

Press [SLEEP] to select “SLEEP OFF”.

To check the SLEEP setting

Press [SLEEP] once.
¡The time remaining appears.

To change the setting

Press [SLEEP] to display the remaining time, then press again to
select the required time.

/

,

SLEEP

SLEEP 30

Using headphones

1 Reduce the volume and connect the

headphones (not included).

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

2 Adjust headphone volume with

[VOLUME, –, +].

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

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

Note

Bottom view

PHONES

PHONES

AV SYSTEM

TV VCR/AUX

SLEEP

TUNER/BAND DVD/CD

SLEEP

–DIMMER

VOLUME

– +

MUTING

TV/VIDEO

FL DISPLAY

DIMMER

123

PLAY MODE

MIX 2CH

456

REPEAT

7809

POSITION

CANCEL

MEMORY

SKIP

CH

TOP MENU

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

DISPLAY

TV VOL TV VOL

MUTING

S.SRND

FM MODE

SETUP

>

10/

=

SLOW/SEARCH

MENU

PLAY LIST

ENTER

RETURN

VOLUME

SUBWOOFER

C.S.M

ZOOM GROUP AUDIO

SFC

PL C.FOCUS

LEVEL

CH SELECT

TEST

ENTER

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Other functions

Changing settings

Disc

Video

Audio

Audio

Choose the preferred audio language.

Subtitle

Choose the preferred subtitle language.

Menus

Choose the preferred language for disc menus.

English French Spanish Original Other

∗∗∗∗

Original: The original language of each disc will be

selected.

Other

∗∗∗∗

: Input a code number with the numbered

buttons (\ page 31).

Automatic

English French Spanish Other

∗∗∗∗

Automatic: If the language selected for “Audio” is not

available, subtitles of that language will
automatically appear if available on that disc.

English

French Spanish Other

∗∗∗∗

Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected)

8 No Limit: All DVD-Video can be played.
1 to 7: Prohibits play of DVD-Video with corresponding

ratings recorded on them.

0 Lock All: Prohibits play of all DVD-Video.

Changing ratings (When level 0-7 is selected)

Unlock Player Change Level
Change Password Temporary Unlock

4:3 Pan&Scan

4:3 Letterbox 16:9

Items Options

This chart shows the settings for this unit. Change the settings to suit your preferences and to suit the unit to the environment in
which it is being used. These settings are retained in memory until they are changed, even if the unit is turned off. See page 30 for
details on menu operation.

¡Underlined items are the factory preset.

Ratings (\ page 30)
Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play.
¡The password screen is shown if you choose levels 0 to 7

or if you choose “Ratings” when levels 0 to 7 have been
selected.

¡Select “Level 0” to prevent play of discs that do not have

ratings levels recorded on them.

TV Aspect (\ page 12)
Choose the setting to suit your television and preference.

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

TV Type (\ page 12)
Select to suit the type of television.

Automatic

Field FrameStill Mode

Specify the type of picture shown when paused.

Menus

Display

Lighter:

when connected to a TV through the VIDEO OUT or
S VIDEO OUT terminal.

Darker: when connected to a TV through the COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT (Y/P

B/PR) terminals.

Black Level Control

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

Multi-channel
Center: 0/1.3/2.6/3.9/5.3 ms
Surround (L/R): 0/5.3/10.6/15.9 ms

Speaker Setting (\ page 30)
Set the delay time for your center and surround speakers.

Off
On: For clear dialog when listening at low volume.

Dynamic Range Compression (Dolby Digital only)
Change the dynamic range for late night viewing.

On
Off
¡This feature doesn’t work for some discs.

Audio during Search

Choose whether to have sound during search.

English Français EspañolMenu Language

Choose the preferred language for these menus and the on­screen messages.

On OffOn-Screen Messages

Choose whether to show on-screen messages or not.

Off: DVD-Audio are played as DVD-Audio.
On: DVD-Video contents found on DVD-Audio can be played.

DVD-Video Mode

Select how to play pictures contained on some DVD-Audio.
The setting returns to “Off” when you remove the disc, turn the
unit off or change the source.

Yes (Menu language, Audio language, Subtitle language,

TV type, TV aspect)

No

QUICK SETUP (\ page 12)
Answer questions to make basic settings.

Others

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Other functions

Changing settings

Common procedures

See page 29 for menu and option details.

Preparation

Press [DVD/CD].

1 Press [SETUP] to show the menus.

2 Press [w, q] to select the menu’s tab.

The screen changes to display the menu.

Disc Video Audio Display Others

3 Press [e, r] to select the item you

want to change and press [ENTER].

4 Press [e, r, w, q] to select the option

and press [ENTER].

The screen now shows the menu again.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

When you are finished

Press [SETUP].

,

,

Disc

SELECT

Audio
Subtitle
Menus

Ratings

English

English

Automatic

Level 8

SETUP

TAB

ENTER RETURN

,/,/,/,/

Entering a password (Ratings)

The password screen is shown when you select levels 0 to 7.
1 Input a 4-digit password with the numbered buttons and press

[ENTER].
¡If you enter a wrong number, press [CANCEL] to erase it

before you press [ENTER].

¡The lock symbol appears closed to show the rating is locked.
¡Do not forget your password.

2 Press [ENTER] to confirm the 4 digits.

DVD-V

Changing the delay time
(Speaker Setting)

(Center and surround speakers only)

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

DVD-V

1 Press [e, r, w, q] to select the delay time box and press

[ENTER].

2 Press [e, r] to adjust the delay time and press [ENTER].

Values

If distance a or b is greater than or equal to distance c, set to “0”.
If distance a or b is less than distance c, set as follows.

a Center speaker

Now, when you insert a DVD-Video that exceeds the ratings
limit you set, a message appears on the television.
Follow the on-screen instructions.

R

L

C

LS

RS

O

ms

O

ms

SW

Exit

SELECT

ENTER

RETURN

SETUP

Center delay time

Exit

Surround delay time

L

a

b

c

R

C

LS RS

Difference
Approx. 50 cm (1-1/2 feet)
Approx. 100 cm (3 feet)
Approx. 150 cm (5 feet)
Approx. 200 cm (6 feet)

Setting

1.3 ms

2.6 ms

3.9 ms

5.3 ms

Difference
Approx. 200 cm (6 feet)
Approx. 400 cm (12 feet)
Approx. 600 cm (18 feet)

Setting

05.3 ms

10.6 ms

15.9 ms

b Surround speakers

When you are finished

Press [e, r, w, q] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER].

SLEEP

FL DISPLAY

DIMMER

PLAY MODE

MIX 2CH

REPEAT

POSITION

CANCEL

erw q

ENTER

SETUP

MEMORY

TOP MENU

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

DISPLAY

TV VOL TV VOL

MUTING

FM MODE

AV SYSTEM

TV/VIDEO

123

456

7809

CANCEL

SKIP

CH

ENTER

VOLUME

C.S.M

S.SRND

PL C.FOCUS

ZOOM GROUP AUDIO

SETUP

TV VCR/AUX

TUNER/BAND DVD/CD

>

10/

ENTER

=

SLOW/SEARCH

MENU

PLAY LIST

RETURN

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL

SFC

CH SELECT

TEST

DVD/CD

Numbered
buttons

RETURN

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Other functions

Language code list

Abkhazian: 6566
Afar: 6565
Afrikaans: 6570
Albanian: 8381
Ameharic: 6577
Arabic: 6582
Armenian: 7289
Assamese: 6583
Aymara: 6588
Azerbaijani: 6590
Bashkir: 6665
Basque: 6985
Bengali; Bangla: 6678
Bhutani: 6890
Bihari: 6672
Breton: 6682
Bulgarian: 6671
Burmese: 7789
Byelorussian: 6669
Cambodian: 7577
Catalan: 6765

Chinese: 9072
Corsican: 6779
Croatian: 7282
Czech: 6783
Danish: 6865
Dutch: 7876
English: 6978
Esperanto: 6979
Estonian: 6984
Faroese: 7079
Fiji: 7074
Finnish: 7073
French: 7082
Frisian: 7089
Galician: 7176
Georgian: 7565
German: 6869
Greek: 6976
Greenlandic: 7576
Guarani: 7178
Gujarati: 7185

Hausa: 7265
Hebrew: 7387
Hindi: 7273
Hungarian: 7285
Icelandic: 7383
Indonesian: 7378
Interlingua: 7365
Irish: 7165
Italian: 7384
Japanese: 7465
Javanese: 7487
Kannada: 7578
Kashmiri: 7583
Kazakh: 7575
Kirghiz: 7589
Korean: 7579
Kurdish: 7585
Laotian: 7679
Latin: 7665
Latvian, Lettish: 7686
Lingala: 7678

Lithuanian: 7684
Macedonian: 7775
Malagasy: 7771
Malay: 7783
Malayalam: 7776
Maltese: 7784
Maori: 7773
Marathi: 7782
Moldavian: 7779
Mongolian: 7778
Nauru: 7865
Nepali: 7869
Norwegian: 7879
Oriya: 7982
Pashto, Pushto: 8083
Persian: 7065
Polish: 8076
Portuguese: 8084
Punjabi: 8065
Quechua: 8185
Phaeto-Romance

: 8277

Romanian: 8279
Russian: 8285
Samoan: 8377
Sanskrit: 8365
Scots Gaelic: 7168
Serbian: 8382
Serbo-Croatian: 8372
Shona: 8378
Sindhi: 8368
Singhalese: 8373
Slovak: 8375
Slovenian: 8376
Somali: 8379
Spanish: 6983
Sundanese: 8385
Swahili: 8387
Swedish: 8386
Tagalog: 8476
Tajik: 8471
Tamil: 8465
Tatar: 8484

Telugu: 8469
Thai: 8472
Tibetan: 6679
Tigrinya: 8473
Tonga: 8479
Turkish: 8482
Turkmen: 8475
Twi: 8487
Ukrainian: 8575
Urdu: 8582
Uzbek: 8590
Vietnamese: 8673
Volapük: 8679
Welsh: 6789
Wolof: 8779
Xhosa: 8872
Yiddish: 7473
Yoruba: 8979
Zulu: 9085

Optional antenna connections

AM ANT

FM ANT

EXT

LOOP

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Rear of main unit

Use outdoor antennas if radio reception is poor.

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

Note

AM outdoor antenna (Using a vinyl wire)

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

FM outdoor antenna

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

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

5–12 m (16–39 feet)

75 Ω coaxial cable

(not included)

Antenna plug

(included)

Clamp with pliers

Leave the loop
antenna
connected.

11

Remove a piece of the
outer vinyl insulator.

22

Carefully pull the tabs
apart to remove the cover.

33

Install the coaxial cable.

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

44

Attach the cover.

10 mm (13/32'')

10 mm (13/32'')

7 mm (9/32'')

Peel back

q

q

w

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Other functions

Operating a television or video cassette recorder

You can use the remote control to operate a Panasonic television or a video cassette recorder. (Some models cannot be operated by this
remote control.)

Operating a television

Preparation

¡Face the remote control at this unit and press [TV]. The button

lights and “TV” appears on the unit’s display. You can now
operate the television.

¡Face the remote control at the television for the following

operations.

■ Turning the television on/off

Press [^, AV SYSTEM].

■ Switching the television’s video input mode

Press [TV/VIDEO].

■ Changing channels

Press [u, 2 CH] or [i, CH 1].

■ Adjusting the volume

Press [TV VOL –] or [TV VOL +].

Playing the television through this unit’s speakers

TVIN

Audio cable

(not included)

Reduce the volume on the television to minimum and control the
volume on this unit.

Operating a video cassette recorder

Connection example

VIDEO
IN

21

AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT

R

L

VIDEO
OUT

VCRIN/
AUX

R

L

Video cassette recorder

Audio cable

(not included)

Video cable

(already connected

\ page 11)

Video cable

(not included)

Rear of main unit

Television

Preparation

¡Face the remote control at this unit and press [VCR/AUX]. The

button lights and “VCR/AUX” appears on the unit’s display. You
can operate the video cassette recorder.

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

example).

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

following operations.

■ Turning the video cassette recorder on/off

Press [^, AV SYSTEM].

■ Play, pause and stop

Press [q], [h] or [g].

■ Fast forward and rewind

Press [t] or [y].

You can connect a laser disc or record player
instead of a video cassette recorder.

Connect as shown above and select “VCR/AUX” as the source.

When connecting a record player

We recommend using a record player with a built-in phono
equalizer.
If your player doesn’t have a built-in equalizer, connect it first to a
separate equalizer and then connect that to this unit.

AV SYSTEM

AV SYSTEM

^

TV/VIDEO

SLEEP

FL DISPLAY

DIMMER

PLAY MODE

MIX 2CH

REPEAT

POSITION

MEMORY

SKIP

u i
2 CH 1

TOP MENU

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

TV VOL – TV VOL +

DISPLAY

TV VOL TV VOL

MUTING

S.SRND

FM MODE

SETUP

TV VCR/AUX

TUNER/BAND DVD/CD

TV/VIDEO

123

456

7809

CANCEL

SKIP

SLOW/SEARCH

CH

ENTER

VOLUME

C.S.M

SFC

PL C.FOCUS

ZOOM GROUP AUDIO

>

10/

ENTER

=

MENU

PLAY LIST

RETURN

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL

CH SELECT

TEST

TV
VCR/AUX

SLOW/SEARCH

t y

g h q

Rear of main unit

R L

Television

AUDIO OUT

L

R

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Other functions

SLEEP

Changing the remote control code

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

While aiming the remote control at the equipment,

Press and hold [TV] or [VCR/AUX],

Press a numbered button to enter the first
digit,

Press a numbered button to enter the
second digit.

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

¡Note that this remote control cannot operate some equipment

and that it may not be able to perform some operations.

¡Reenter the codes after you change the batteries.

Television code list

Panasonic: 01, 02, 26
Sony: 04
Fisher: 14
G-E: 02, 03, 07, 09
Gold Star: 07, 15
Hitachi: 05, 07
JVC: 12
LXI: 03, 06, 07, 10, 14, 15
Magnavox: 06, 07, 11, 15, 22
Mitsubishi: 07, 15, 16, 21
NEC: 07, 15

Philco: 06, 07
Philips: 06
Pioneer: 02, 10, 19
Quasar: 02
RCA: 03, 07, 09, 13, 23,

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

Panasonic: 01, 02, 09, 33
Sony: 05, 06, 07, 35, 36, 37
Fisher: 13, 14, 15, 18, 34
Funai: 08, 30
G-E: 02, 03, 11
Gold Star: 27
Hitachi: 09, 10, 11
JVC: 19, 25, 31, 38, 39, 40
LXI: 10, 13, 14, 15, 18,

27, 30
Magnavox: 02, 09, 12
Mitsubishi: 21, 22, 28, 29
NEC: 19, 25, 31, 38

Philco: 02, 09, 12, 30
Philips: 02, 09, 12
Pioneer: 09
Quasar: 01, 02, 09, 33
RCA: 02, 03, 04, 09, 10,

11, 12, 23, 24, 26
Sanyo: 14, 18, 34
Sharp: 16, 17
Shintom: 32
Sylvania: 02, 09, 12, 30
Symphonic: 30
Toshiba: 23, 24
Zenith: 20

Video cassette recorder code list

FL DISPLAY

DIMMER

PLAY MODE

MIX 2CH

REPEAT

POSITION
MEMORY

AV SYSTEM

TV/VIDEO

CANCEL

SKIP

CH

TV VCR/AUX

TUNER/BAND DVD/CD

123

456

7809

>

10/

ENTER

=

SLOW/SEARCH

TV
VCR/AUX

Numbered
buttons

TOP MENU

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

ENTER

DISPLAY

TV VOL TV VOL

VOLUME

C.S.M

MUTING

S.SRND

PL C.FOCUS

FM MODE

ZOOM GROUP AUDIO

SETUP

MENU

PLAY LIST

RETURN

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL

SFC

CH SELECT

TEST

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Reference

Glossary

Decoder

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

Dolby Digital

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

Dolby Pro Logic

A surround system where a 4-channel audio track is recorded as
2 channels and then is restored to 4 channels for play. The
surround channel is monaural and can reproduce up to 7 kHz.

DTS (Digital Theater Systems)

This surround system is used in many movie theaters around the
world. There is good separation between the channels, so realistic
sound effects are possible.

Dynamic range

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

Film and video

DVD-Videos are recorded using either film or video. Usually, film is
recorded at 24 frames per second, the rate movies are filmed at,
while video is recorded at 30 frames per second.

Frame still and field still

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

Interlace and progressive output

NTSC, the video signal standard, has 480 interlaced (I) scan lines,
whereas progressive scanning uses twice the number of scan lines.
This is called 480P. The video signals output from this unit’s
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals (Y, PB, PR) allow you to enjoy
higher quality pictures than if the signals were output from the
VIDEO OUT terminal or S VIDEO OUT terminal.

I/P/B

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

I: Intra coded picture

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

P: Predictive coded picture

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

B: Bidirectionally-predictive coded picture

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

Linear PCM (pulse code modulation)

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

Playback control (PBC)

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

WMA, MP3, and CD text information

¡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.

¡The order tracks appear in the menus may differ to the order

shown on your computer.

¡Noise may occur when playing WMA files.
¡You cannot play WMA files that are copy protected.

¡This unit is not compatible with ID3 tags.
¡If you play an MP3 track that includes still picture data, it will take

some time before the music itself starts playing and the elapsed
time will not be displayed during this time. Even after the track
starts, the correct play time will not be displayed.

MP3

WMA

001group

002group

003group

root

004track.wma

004track.wma

005track.wma
006track.wma

011track.mp3
012track.mp3
013track.mp3

007track.mp3
008track.mp3
009track.mp3
010track.mp3

Order of play

WMA MP3

Give folders and files names

3-digit number prefixes in the
order you want to play them.

When making your own CD text discs

The unit plays the tracks in the order you record them so you do
not have to give titles number prefixes.

The extension for MP3 is
“.mp3” or “.MP3”.

Extension

(or .WMA)

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

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

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

CD

(CD text only)

Windows
Media

TM

TM

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Reference

Specifications

AMPLIFIER SECTION

RMS Output Power (10 % total harmonic distortion)

1 kHz

Front 40 W per channel (6 Ω)
Surround 50 W per channel (6 Ω)
Center 120 W (6 Ω)

100 Hz

Subwoofer 200 W (4 Ω)

RMS Total Output Power 500 W

FTC Output Power (1.0 % total harmonic distortion)

120 Hz-20 kHz

Front 27 W per channel (6 Ω)
Surround 27 W per channel (6 Ω)
Center 62 W (6 Ω)

45 Hz-120 Hz

Subwoofer 130 W (4 Ω)

FTC Total Output Power 300 W

Input sensitivity/input impedance

VCR/AUX 350 mV, 10 kΩ
TV 350 mV, 10 kΩ

FM TUNER SECTION

Frequency range 87.9–107.9 MHz (200 kHz steps)

87.5–108.0 MHz (100 kHz steps)

Antenna terminals 75 Ω (unbalanced)

AM TUNER SECTION

Frequency range 520–1710 kHz (10 kHz steps)

DISC SECTION

Disc played DVD-AUDIO, DVD-VIDEO,

DVD-RAM/DVD-R (DVD-VIDEO formatted discs),

CD (CD-DA), VIDEO-CD,

CD-R/RW (CD-DA, VIDEO-CD, WMA, MP3 formatted discs)

Audio

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

Video

Signal system NTSC
Output terminal RCA (composite video)

S terminal (Y,C)

Component video terminals (Y, PB, PR)

Pick up

Beam Source Semiconductor Laser
Wavelength

DVD 658 nm
VCD/CD 790 nm

GENERAL

Power supply AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power consumption 210 W

Power consumption in standby mode 0.5 W

Dimensions (W × H × D) 250 × 1,063 × 250 mm

(9-27/32" × 41-7/8" × 9-27/32")

(including protrusions)

Mass 7.8 kg (17.2 lb.)

SA-ST1

SPEAKER SECTION

Type 2 way, 2 speaker, Bass-ref.
Speakers

Full range 6.5 cm (2-1/2'') cone type
Super tweeter Piezo type

Impedance 6 Ω
Input power 60 W (Music)
Output sound pressure level 79 dB/W (1.0 m)
Crossover frequency 10 kHz
Frequency range 85 Hz–25 kHz (–16 dB)

90 Hz–22 kHz (–10 dB)

Dimensions (W × H × D) 250 × 1,062 × 250 mm

(9-27/32" × 41-25/32" × 9-27/32")

(stand and base fitted)

Mass 4.1 kg (9.0 lb.)

(stand and base fitted)

Type 3 way, 5 speaker, Bass-ref.
Speakers

Woofer 5 cm (2'') cone type × 4
Tweeter 2.5 cm (1'') semi-dome type

Impedance 6 Ω
Input power (with filter) 200 W (Music)
Output sound pressure level 82 dB/W (1.0 m)
Crossover frequency 3.5 kHz, 5.0 kHz
Frequency range 130 Hz–50 kHz (–16 dB)

150 Hz–45 kHz (–10 dB)

Dimensions (W × H × D) 430 × 64 × 100 mm

(16-15/16" × 2-17/32" × 3-15/16")

Mass 1.8 kg (4.0 lb.)

Type 1 way, 1 speaker, Bass-ref.
Speaker unit

Woofer 17 cm (6-3/4") cone type

Impedance 4 Ω
Input power 200 W (Music)
Output sound pressure level 80 dB/W (1.0 m)
Frequency range 40 Hz–220 Hz (–16 dB)

45 Hz–180 Hz (–10 dB)

Dimensions (W × H × D) 160 × 450 × 424 mm

(6-5/16" × 17-23/32" × 16-11/16")

Mass 12.0 kg (26.5 lb.)

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

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

Note

Active subwoofer SB-WA330

Center speaker SB-PC52

Front/Surround speakers SB-FS901

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Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart
do not solve the problem:

In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or e-mail [email protected], or
the website (http://www.panasonic.com).
In Canada, contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, or visit the website (www.panasonic.ca), or an
authorized Servicentre closest to you.

Power Page

The unit is automatically switched
to the standby mode.

No power.

¡The unit was switched to standby by the sleep timer.

¡Insert the AC power supply cord and system cable securely.

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Operation

No operations can be performed
with the remote control.

No response when buttons
pressed.

¡Check that the batteries are installed correctly.
¡The batteries are depleted: Replace them with new ones.
¡Point the remote control at the remote control sensor and operate.

Play doesn’t start (or stops
immediately) when you press
[q] (play).

¡Condensation has formed: Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to evaporate.
¡This unit cannot play discs other than the ones listed in these operating instructions.
¡This unit cannot play DVD-Video with a region number other than “1”, “ALL” or multiple

region numbers including “1”.

¡The disc may be dirty and may require cleaning.
¡Ensure that the disc is installed with the label of the side to be played facing upwards.
¡Check that the DVD-RAM has something recorded on it.

No menu play.

¡This function is dependent on software availability.

¡Some operations may be prohibited by the disc.
¡The unit may not be operating properly due to lightning, static electricity or some other

external factor.

Reset procedure:

Press [^] to switch the unit to the standby mode and then back to ON.
Alternatively, press [^] to switch the unit to the standby mode, disconnect the AC power
supply cord, and then reconnect it.

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Cannot switch on the television
with the remote control.

¡Press [TV] first to operate the television.

Cannot select alternative
languages.

¡This function is dependent on software availability.
¡Try selecting from the disc’s menu if one is available.

No subtitles.

¡This function is dependent on software availability.
¡Subtitles are cleared from the television. Display the subtitles.

Soundtrack and/or subtitle
language is not the one selected
with the SETUP menus.

¡This function is dependent on software availability.

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Cannot eject disc

¡The unit may not operate properly if the disc is damaged or dirty.

Press [POWER 8] and after the display disappears, wait a few seconds, then press
[POWER 8] again and eject the disc.

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The position of the subtitles is
incorrect.

¡Change the position of the subtitles with “Subtitle Position” in the on-screen menu icons.

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Cannot change angle.

¡This function is dependent on software availability. Even if a disc has a number of angles

recorded, these angles may be recorded for specific scenes only.

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Cannot add markers.

¡You cannot add markers while playing a play list or if the disc’s play time doesn’t appear

on the unit’s display.

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Marker numbers added are
different when called up.

RAM

¡The unit numbers markers by time so they change when you add and delete them.

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

¡Folders deeper than the eighth layer are displayed as the eighth layer.

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The SETUP menu cannot be
accessed.

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

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There are already markers.

RAM

¡The unit reads and displays the markers added with a DVD video recorder. You can clear

them but reappear when you switch the unit to standby, change the source, or open the
loading tray.

Cannot select random or program
play.

¡You cannot select random or program play with some DVD-Video.

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You have forgotten your ratings
password.

Reset all the SETUP settings to
Factory Preset.

¡While stopped and “DVD/CD” is the source, press and hold [g] on the unit and [

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10] on
the remote control for about 3 seconds until “Initialized” disappears from the television.
Turn the unit off and on again.

All settings will return to the default values.

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Sound

Humming heard during play.

No sound.
Distorted sound.

¡An AC power supply cord or fluorescent light is near the subwoofer. Keep other

appliances and cords away from the subwoofer.

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Picture

Picture distorted.
No picture.

¡Check the connection.
¡Make sure the television is on.
¡Ensure the television’s video input setting (e.g., VIDEO 1) is correct.

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There is ghosting when
progressive output is on.

¡Press [PROGRESSIVE OUT] so the indicator goes out. This problem is caused by the

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

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

¡Mobile telephone chargers can cause some disturbance.
¡The location and orientation of the antenna are incorrect. If you are using an indoor

antenna, change to an outdoor antenna.

¡The television antenna wire is too close to the unit. Separate the antenna wire of the

television from the unit.

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¡Some distortion is normal during SEARCH.

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The picture shown on the
television is not normal.
(The sides of the picture are cut
off, the picture is stretched
horizontally, or black bands
appear at the top and bottom of
the screen.)

¡Go to Video in the SETUP menus, and change “TV Aspect” to suit your television.
¡Use the television to change the aspect to the correct one.

If your television cannot change the aspect when input is progressive, try changing
4:3 Aspect with the on-screen menu icons.

¡Ensure that the unit is connected directly to the television, and is not connected through a

video cassette recorder.

¡Connect to the component video (480P) input terminals on a television compatible with

this unit’s copy guard system. You cannot view progressive video if your television is not
compatible.

¡Change the size with the variable zoom function.
¡The images on PAL system DVD-Audio are compressed for display. They may also

appear vertically stretched.

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Picture quality is poor.

¡Check the settings in the On-Screen Menu Icons’ Picture Menu.
¡The “U1” settings do not work on the images from PAL system DVD-Audio.

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Menus not displayed correctly.

¡Change the zoom ratio to “× 1.00”.
¡With the on-screen menu icons, change “Subtitle Position” to “0” or change “4:3 Aspect”

to “Normal”.

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Listening to the radio

A beat sound is heard.

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

¡Adjust the position of the FM or AM antenna.
¡Turn the television off or separate it from the unit.
¡Use an outdoor antenna.

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A low hum is heard during AM
broadcasts.

¡Separate the antenna from other cables and cords.
¡Turn the television off or separate it from the unit.

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¡Turn the television off or separate it from the unit.

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¡Check the connections.
¡Turn the volume up.
¡Turn muting off.
¡Switch off the unit, determine and correct the cause, then switch the unit on.

Causes include:

–Shorting (bare wires touching) of positive and negative speaker wires.
–Straining of the speakers through excessive volume or power.
–Using the unit in a hot environment without proper ventilation.

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Troubleshooting guide

Unit displays

The display is dark.
“NO PLAY”

¡You inserted a disc the unit cannot play; insert one it can.
¡You inserted a blank DVD-RAM.

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“F61”

¡Check and correct the speaker cord connections.

If this does not fix the problem, there is a power supply problem. Call 1-800-211-PANA.

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“ERROR”

“CLOSE ERR”

¡Incorrect operation performed. Read the instructions and try again.

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¡Press and hold [–DIMMER] to brighten the display.

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“NO DISC”

¡You haven’t inserted a disc; insert one.
¡You haven’t inserted the disc correctly; insert it correctly.

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“DVD U11”

¡Disc is dirty. Wipe it clean.

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“DVD H ”

stands for a number.

¡Trouble may have occurred. The number following “H” depends on the status of the unit.

Reset procedure:

Press [^] to switch the unit to the standby mode and then back to ON.
Alternatively, press [^] to switch the unit to the standby mode, 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.

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Television displays

On-Screen Menu Icons not
displayed or only partially
displayed on the television.

No on-screen display.

The disc’s menu is displayed in a
different language.

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¡Press [e, r] while the rightmost icon is highlighted to move them down.

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Product Service

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

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

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

servicing personnel.

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

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

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

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

Maintenance

If the surfaces are dirty
To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

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

came with the cloth carefully.

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

Product information

For product information or assistance with product operation:

In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or e-mail [email protected], or the website
(http://www.panasonic.com).
In Canada, contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, or visit the website (www.panasonic.ca), or an
authorized Servicentre closest to you.

¡Try setting the disc into place again.

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¡Go to Display in the SETUP menus, and select “On” for “On-Screen Messages”.

¡Go to Disc in the SETUP menus, and select the preferred language for “Menus”.

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

MODEL NUMBER

____________________________________

SERIAL NUMBER

____________________________________

DATE OF PURCHASE __________________________
DEALER NAME _______________________________
DEALER ADDRESS ____________________________

_____________________________________________

TELEPHONE NUMBER _________________________

User memo:

Listening caution

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

We recommend that you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise.

Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level” adapts to higher volumes of sound. So what sounds “normal” can actually be
loud and harmful to your hearing.
Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.
To establish a safe level:

¡ Start your volume control at a low setting.
¡ Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, and without distortion.

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

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

SC-ST1

EST. 1924

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

Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
US Pat. No. 5,451,942, 5,956,674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762 and
other world-wide patents issued and pending. “DTS” and “DTS
Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater
Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996, 2000 Digital Theater Systems,
Inc. All rights reserved.

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.

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

One Panasonic Way Secaucus,
New Jersey 07094

http://www.panasonic.com

Panasonic Sales Company,
Division of Matsushita Electric of
Puerto Rico, Inc. (“PSC”)

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

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive
Mississauga, Ontario
L4W 2T3

www.panasonic.ca

 2003 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Printed in Japan

Limited Warranty (U.S.A.)

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

One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

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

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

Panasonic/Technics Audio Products

Limited Warranty

Limited Warranty Coverage

If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or
workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales
Company (collectively referred to as

“t

he warrantor”) will, for the length of the period
indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase
(“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished
parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished product. The decision to repair or
replace will be made by the warrantor.

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

Carry-In or Mail-In Service

For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-211-PANA (1-800-211-

7262) or visit Panasonic the website: http://www.panasonic.com
For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales Company (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)­768-2910.

Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions

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

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER

“

LIMITED
WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT,
OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this ex-

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

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

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

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

Product or Part Name

Audio Products (except items listed below)
All Audio Racks (cabinets)
Technics Stand Alone Speakers,

Subwoofer Speakers
USB Reader-Writer, Personal Computer

Card Adapters
(in exchange for defective item)

Accessories: Headphones, Cartridges,
Microphones, Adapters

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

Packs (in exchange for defective item)

Parts

One (1) year

Thirty (30) days

Three (3) years

One (1) year

Ninety (90) days

Ten (10) days

Ninety (90) days

One (1) year

Not Applicable

Three (3) years

Not Applicable

Ninety (90) days

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Labor

Service in Puerto Rico
Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company/Factory Servicenter:
Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

Phone [phone] Fax [phone]

Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com
You can purchase parts, accessories or
locate your nearest servicenter by visiting
our Web Site.

Accessory Purchases:

1-800-332-5368 (Customer Orders Only)
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-866-605-1277
Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(6 am to 5 pm Monday–Friday; 6 am to 10:30 am Saturday; PST)
(Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, Check)

For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer Locations, and
all Customer Service inquiries please contact:
1-800-211-PANA (7262), Monday–Friday 9 am–9 pm; Saturday–Sunday 9 am–7 pm, EST.
or send e-mail:
[email protected]
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855

Customer Services Directory (U.S.A.)