SC-XH155 - DVD player PANASONIC - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	DVD Home Theater System (5.1-channel)
Model Number	SC-XH155
Main Unit Dimensions (W x H x D)	430 mm x 38 mm x 279 mm
Main Unit Weight	2.6 kg
Power Supply	AC 220–240 V, 50 Hz
Power Consumption	75 W (approx. 0.8 W in standby)
Disc Types Played	DVD-Video, DVD-R/RW, DVD-R DL, +R/+RW, +R DL, CD, CD-R/RW, Video CD, SVCD, MP3, JPEG, DivX
Total RMS Output Power (Dolby Digital)	1000 W (Front: 160 W x 2, Center: 160 W, Surround: 160 W x 2, Subwoofer: 200 W)
Speaker System	Front (SB-HF167), Center (SB-HC270), Surround (SB-HS270), Subwoofer (SB-HW370)
FM Tuner Presets	30 stations
USB Playback	MP3, JPEG, DivX (FAT12/16/32, up to 500 mA)
Video Outputs	HDMI (with ARC), SCART (Composite/S-Video/RGB), Composite via SCART
Audio Inputs	Optical digital (1), AUX (analog), SCART
Surround Sound Modes	Dolby Pro Logic II Movie/Music, Super Surround, Advanced Surround, Multi-Channel, Stereo
Special Features	VIERA Link (HDAVI Control), Whisper-mode Surround, Sleep Timer, Equaliser, Dynamic Range Compression
Remote Control Range	Approx. 7 m, within 20° up/down, 30° left/right
Safety Class	Class 1M Laser Product (FDA 21 CFR / IEC)
Auto Power Down	After 30 minutes of inactivity
Maintenance	Clean with soft dry cloth; do not use alcohol, thinner, or lens cleaners
Repair Policy	No user-serviceable parts; refer to qualified service personnel

Frequently Asked Questions - SC-XH155 PANASONIC

How do I connect the speakers to the Panasonic SC-XH155?

Connect each speaker to the corresponding color-coded terminals on the rear of the main unit. Ensure the wire polarity matches (+/-). Refer to step 3 in the manual for detailed instructions.

Can I play DivX files from a USB drive?

Yes, the SC-XH155 supports DivX playback from USB devices. Format the drive as FAT12/16/32 and place DivX files (with .divx or .avi extension) in the root or a folder. Maximum file name length is 16 characters.

How do I set up the FM radio presets?

Press [RADIO] to select FM, then press [MENU] and choose 'LOWEST' or 'CURRENT'. Press and hold [OK] to start auto-preset. The unit will store up to 30 stations. Alternatively, you can manually tune and store stations by pressing [OK] and entering a channel number.

Why is there no sound from the surround speakers?

Ensure you have selected the correct surround mode. For a 5.1-channel setup, press [SURROUND] to choose 'MULTI-CH' (for recommended layout) or 'A.SRD' (for front layout). Also check that the speaker connections are secure and the source contains surround audio.

What should I do if the display shows 'F61'?

'F61' indicates a speaker wire short circuit. Check all speaker connections and ensure no bare wires are touching each other. If the error persists, consult a qualified service person.

How can I use the VIERA Link (HDAVI Control) feature?

Connect the unit to a compatible Panasonic TV via HDMI. Ensure 'VIERA Link' is set to 'On' in the HDMI menu. You can then control playback, audio switching, and power linking using the TV remote. Refer to Linked operations with the TV in the manual.

Can I play DVDs from other regions?

The SC-XH155 is region-locked. Only DVD-Video discs with the same region code as the unit (printed on the rear panel) can be played. Multi-region discs may not work.

How do I clean the unit and discs?

For the unit, use a soft, dry cloth. Never use alcohol, benzine, or thinner. For discs, wipe gently from the center outward with a soft cloth. Do not use lens cleaners as they may cause malfunction.

What is the Whisper-mode Surround feature?

Whisper-mode Surround enhances low-volume audio for late-night viewing. Press [W.SRD] on the remote to toggle it on or off. It works with 5.1-channel sources to maintain clarity at low volumes.

How do I reset the unit to factory settings?

While stopped and 'DVD/CD' is selected as the source, press and hold [■ STOP] on the main unit and [≥10] on the remote simultaneously until 'RESET' appears on the display. Turn the unit off and on again. All settings will return to default.

USER MANUAL SC-XH155 PANASONIC

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Dear customer

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

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.

Please keep this manual for future reference.

The illustrations shown may differ from your unit.

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

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

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The circled numbers indicated in the operating instructions (e.g. Press [⏻]①) correspond to the circled numbers in the above.

① Turn the main unit on/off ( 9)
② Select channels and title numbers etc. / Enter numbers ( 10, 12)
③ Cancel ( 13)
④ Source select
[DVD]: Select disc as the source ( 12)
[RADIO]: Select FM tuner ( 9)
[EXT-IN]: Select external audio as the source (⇒ 10)
AV → AUX → ARC → D-IN → USB
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⑤ Basic operations for play ( 12)
⑥ Display RDS text data / Show on-screen menu ( 10, 14)
⑦ Show a disc top menu ( 13)
⑧ Select or confirm menu items / Frame-by-frame (⇒ 12)
⑨ Select the play mode / Set the repeat mode => 13, 14)
⑩ Select sound mode / Select speaker channel (⇒ 12)
⑪ Select surround sound effects ( 11)

or Set the Sleep timer

Press and hold [-SLEEP].

While the time is shown on the main unit's display, press

[-SLEEP] repeatedly.

Each time you press the button:

SLEEP 30 → SLEEP 60 → SLEEP 90 → SLEEP120

OFF (Cancel)

- To confirm the remaining time, press and hold the button again.

⑫ TV operations

Aim the remote control at the Panasonic TV and press the button.

[TV, ⏻]: Turn the TV on/off

[INPUT, AV]: Change the TV's video input mode

[+, VOL, -]: Adjust the TV volume

This may not work properly with some models.

⑬ Adjust the volume of the main unit

⑭ Mute the sound

• "MUTE" flashes on the main unit's display while the function is on.
• To cancel, press the button again or adjust the volume.
• Muting is cancelled when you switch the unit to standby.

⑮ Select radio stations manually (⇒ 10)

⑯ Select preset radio stations ( 10)

⑰ Exit the display

⑱ Show START menu ( 10)

⑲ Show a disc menu ( 13)

⑳ Return to previous screen (⇒ 13)

② Switch information on the main unit's display ( 13)

② Turn Whisper-mode Surround on/off ( 12)

Avoiding interference with other Panasonic equipment

Other Panasonic audio/video equipment may start functioning when you operate the unit using the supplied remote control. You can operate this unit in another mode by setting the remote control operating mode to "REMOTE 2".

The main unit and remote control must be set to the same mode. 1 Press [EXT-IN]④ to select "AUX".

2 Press and hold [▶]⑧ on the main unit and [2] on the remote control until the main unit's display shows "REMOTE 2".

3 Press and hold [OK]® and [2] on the remote control for at least 2 seconds.

To change the mode back to "REMOTE 1", repeat the steps above by replacing [2] with [1].

Main unit

① Standby/on switch (⏻/I)

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

② Open/Close the disc tray ( 12)

③ Adjust the volume of the main unit

4 Power indicator

The indicator lights when this unit is turned on.

⑤ Disc tray

6 Stop

⑦ Connect USB device ( 16)

8 Start play

9 Remote control signal sensor

10 Display (FL display)

POWER-SAVING FEATURES

The main unit is designed to conserve its power consumption and save energy.

■ Auto power-down function

The main unit will automatically switch to standby mode after 30 minutes of inactivity.

e.g.

-There is no audio signal from an external device.

—Media playback is stopped/paused.

–The disc menu is displayed and play is not selected. (This function may not work depending on the application type of discs.)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Getting Started

Accessories 2

Control reference guide....4

POWER-SAVING FEATURES....4

Quick Start Guide

step 1 Preparing the speakers ..... 6

step 2 Positioning .... 7

step 3 Connections 7

Speaker connections....7

Radio antenna connections....7

Audio and video connections .....8

step 4 AC mains lead connection....9

step 5 Preparing the remote control ..... 9

step 6 Easy setup....9

Listening to the radio....9

Presetting stations automatically 9

Listening/confirming the preset channels ..... 10

RDS broadcasting....10

Using the START menu .....10

Selecting the source using the remote control ..... 10

Listening to the TV or other device's audio from this unit's speakers....11

Enjoying sound effects from all speakers

Enjoying surround sound effects....11

Selecting sound mode.....12

Whisper-mode Surround....12

Adjusting the speaker level during playback .....12

Adjusting the speaker balance during playback ...12

Playing Discs

Basic play....12

Playing from the selected item....13

Other modes of play 13

Program and Random play 13

Repeat play 14

Using on-screen menus 14

Other Operations

Linked operations with the TV

(VIERA Link "HDAVI Control™") 15

Setting the audio link 15

Easy control only with VIERA remote control ..... 16

Playing from an USB device....16

Reference

Changing the player settings 16

DivX information....18

Displaying DivX subtitles text 18

Media that can be played....19

Maintenance....19

Speaker installation option....20

Troubleshooting guide 21

Licenses 22

Specifications 23

Safety precautions 24

CAUTION!

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.

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

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,

- DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

- USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.

- DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES.

CAUTION!

• DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.
• DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT'S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.
• DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.
• DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.

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

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible.

The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable.

To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from AC receptacle.

step 1 Preparing the speakers

Front speakers

Preparation

• To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth to assemble speakers.
- For assembly, use a Phillips-head screwdriver (not supplied).

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

- Keep the screws out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

- For optional wall mount, refer to page 20.

- Keep the screws out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. - For optional wall mount, refer to page 20.

2 Front speakers

2 Stands (with cable)

2 Bases

8 Screws

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Speaker assembly option

Thread the speaker cable through the base.

Attach the speaker.

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Preventing the speakers from falling

• You will need to obtain the appropriate screw eyes to match the walls or pillars to which they are going to be fastened.
• Consult a qualified housing contractor concerning the appropriate procedure when attaching to a concrete wall or a surface that may not have strong enough support. Improper attachment may result in damage to the wall or speakers.
• Use a string of less than 2.0 mm, which is capable of supporting over 10 kg.

String (not supplied)
Thread from the wall to the speaker and tie tightly.

Caution

- Do not stand on the base. Be cautious when children are near.

- When carrying the speaker, hold the stand and base parts.

- Do not stand on the base. Be cautious when children are near. - When carrying the speaker, hold the stand and base parts.

step 2 Positioning

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

• Place speakers on flat secure bases.
• Keep your speakers at least 10 mm away from the system for proper ventilation.
• Placing speakers too close to floors, walls, and corners can result in excessive bass. Cover walls and windows with thick curtains.

Setup example ("Surround layout (Recommended)": Standard surround placement)

Place the front, center, and surround speakers at approximately the same distance from the seating position. The angles in the diagram are approximate.

※1 Position with at least 5 cm of space on all sides for proper ventilation.
※2 Put on a rack or shelf. Vibration caused by the speaker can disrupt the picture if it is placed directly on the TV.
※3 Place to the right or left of the TV, on the floor or a sturdy shelf so that it will not cause vibration. Leave about 30 cm from the TV.

Depending on the room layout, you may like to use all the speakers at the front ("Front layout (Alternative)") ( 9, Easy setup).

Notes on speaker use

- Use only supplied speakers

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

• You can damage your speakers and shorten their useful life if you play sound at high levels over extended periods.
• Reduce the volume in the following cases to avoid damage:

– When playing distorted sound.

• When the speakers are reverberating due to a record player, noise from FM broadcasts, or continuous signals from an oscillator, test disc, or electronic instrument.
  – When adjusting the sound quality.
• When turning the unit on or off.

If irregular colouring occurs on your TV

The center speaker is designed to be used close to a TV, but the picture may be affected on some TVs and setup combinations.

f this occurs, turn the TV off for about 30 minutes.

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

Caution

• The main unit and supplied speakers are to be used only as indicated in this setup. Failure to do so may lead to damage to the amplifier and/or the speakers, and may result in the risk of fire. Consult a qualified service person if damage has occurred or if you experience a sudden change in performance.
• Do not attempt to attach these speakers to walls using methods other than those described in this manual.

step 3 Connections

Turn off all equipment before connection and read the appropriate operating instructions.

Do not connect the AC mains lead until all other connections are completed.

1 Speaker connections

Pay attention to the type of speaker and the connector colour when you place the speakers.

Main unit (rear)

Connect to the terminals of the same colour.

Use of the speaker cable stickers is convenient when making cable connections.

Speakers (rear)

Insert the wire fully, taking care not to insert beyond the wire insulation.

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

2 Radio antenna connections

Using an indoor antenna

Using an outdoor antenna

Use outdoor antenna 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.

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Audio and video connections

• To listen to the TV audio on the sound system, connect the optical digital audio cable, SCART cable, HDMI *1 cable or audio cable. Refer to the operating instructions of the respective devices for the settings necessary to output the audio.
  ※1 Only when connecting to an ARC compatible TV. Refer to "Connection with an ARC compatible TV" for details. (⇒ below)

Recommended connection to a TV

This connection provides the best picture and audio quality.

VIERA Link "HDAVI Control"

If your Panasonic TV is VIERA Link compatible, you can operate your TV synchronising with home theater operations or vice versa ( 15, Linked operations with the TV).

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• Please use High Speed HDMI Cables that have the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover).
  • Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilised.
• It is recommended that you use Panasonic's HDMI cable. Recommended part number: RP-CDHS15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHS30 (3.0 m), RP-CDHS50 (5.0 m), etc.
• For TV with more than one HDMI terminal, refer to the operating instructions for the TV to determine which terminal to connect to.
• Do not make the video connections through the VCR. Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not be displayed properly.
• After connecting with the optical digital audio cable or HDMI cable, make settings to suit the type of audio from your digital equipment ( 11). (Only Dolby Digital and PCM can be played with this connection.)

■ Connection with an ARC compatible TV

What is ARC?

ARC is an abbreviation of Audio Return Channel, also known as HDMI ARC. It refers to one of the HDMI functions. If the TV is ARC compatible, audio from the TV can be sent to this unit via the HDMI cable without the need to make an extra audio connection.

• Refer to the operating instructions of the TV for details.

■ Connection without an ARC compatible TV

graph TD
    TV["TV"] -->|HDMI cable (not supplied)| A["Main unit (rear)"]
    TV -->|Optical digital audio cable (not supplied)| B["Main unit (rear)"]
    A --> C["HDMI AV OUT"]
    A --> D["DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL"]
    B --> E["HDMI AV OUT"]
    B --> F["OPTICAL OUT"]

AUX

Use this connection when the TV does not have an OPTICAL OUT terminal or when the DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL terminal on this unit is being used by the STB.

Connect the audio cable (not supplied) from the AUX terminal on the main unit to the AUDIO OUT terminal on your TV.

Alternative connection to a TV

graph TD
    A["Main unit (rear)"] --> B["SCART cable*2 (not supplied)"]
    B --> C["TV"]
    D["AV"] --> E["Main unit (rear)"]
    E --> F["SCART cable*2 (not supplied)"]
    F --> G["TV"]
    H["AV"] --> I["Main unit (rear)"]
    I --> J["SCART cable*2 (not supplied)"]
    J --> K["TV"]

To improve picture quality, you can change the video signal output from the SCART (AV) terminal to suit the type of TV you are using.

• Select "S-Video", "RGB 1" or "RGB 2" from "Video Out-SCART" in Video menu (⇒ 17).
• When both the HDMI cable and SCART cable are connected, there will be no RGB output from the SCART (AV) terminal.

Set Top Box (cable/satellite/Blu-ray Disc player, etc) connection

Use this connection when you want to output the original surround audio from your STB, etc. to this unit.

Connect the optical digital audio cable (not supplied) from the DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL terminal on the main unit to the OPTICAL OUT terminal on your STB.

- If the DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL terminal is already in use for the TV audio, reconnect the TV audio to the AUX terminal using an audio cable.

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If you have various sound sources (such as Blu-ray Disc player, DVD recorder, VCR, etc.), connect them to the available inputs on the TV and the TV output should then be connected to the SCART (AV), AUX, HDMI AV OUT ¹ or DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL terminal of the main unit.

step 4 AC mains lead connection

To household mains socket

graph LR
    A["AC mains lead (supplied)"] --> B["Main unit (rear)"]
    B --> C["AC IN~"]
    C --> D["Output"]

Conserving power

The main unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is in standby mode (approx. 0.8 W). To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug it from the household mains socket.

You will need to reset some memory items when plugging back the main unit.

The supplied AC mains lead is for use with the main unit only.

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

step 5 Preparing the remote control

Batteries

2 Insert so the poles (+ and -) match those in the remote control.

3 Replace the cover.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.

• Use alkaline or manganese batteries.
• Do not heat or expose to flame.
• Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of time with doors and windows closed.

Do not:

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

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

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

Use

Aim at the remote control signal sensor ( 4), avoiding obstacles.

Distance: Within approx. 7 m

Angle: Within approx. 20^irc up and down, approx. 30^irc to the left and right

step 6 Easy setup

The Easy setup screen assists you in making necessary settings.

Preparation

Turn on your TV and select the appropriate video input mode (e.g. VIDEO 1, AV 1, HDMI, etc.) to suit the connection to this unit.

• To change your TV's video input mode, refer to its operating instructions.
• This remote control can perform some basic TV operations (⇒ 4).

1 Press [⏻]① to turn on the unit.

- The Easy setup screen appears automatically.

2 Press [▲, ▼]⑧ to select "Yes" and press [OK]⑧.

3 Follow the messages and make the settings with [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶]⑧ and [OK]⑧.

•Language

Select the language used on menu screen.

• TV aspect

Select the aspect to suit your TV.

- Speaker layout

Select "Surround layout (Recommended)" mode or "Front layout (Alternative)" mode according to your speaker layout ( 7, Positioning).

- Speaker check

Listen to speaker output to confirm speaker connections.

- Speaker output

Make surround sound setting for speaker output.

• TV audio

Select the audio input connection from your TV.

For AUX connection ( 8): Select "AUX".

For HDMI connection ( 8): Select "ARC"

For DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL connection ( 8): Select "DIGITAL IN".

For SCART (AV) connection ( 8): Select "AV".

This will be the TV audio setting for VIERA Link "HDAVI Control". (⇒ 15)

4 Press [OK]⑧ to finish the "Easy setup".

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• You can perform this setup anytime by selecting "Easy setup" in the Setup menu. (→ 18)
• If this unit is connected to a "HDAVI Control 3 or later" compatible TV via HDMI cable, the menu language and TV aspect information will be retrieved via VIERA Link.
• If this unit is connected to a "HDAVI Control 2" compatible TV via HDMI cable, the menu language information will be retrieved via VIERA Link.

Listening to the radio

Presetting stations automatically

Up to 30 stations can be set.

1 Press [RADIO]④ to select "FM".

2 Press [MENU]⑲.

Each time you press the button:

LOWEST (factory preset):

To begin auto preset with the lowest frequency.

CURRENT:

To begin auto preset with the current frequency. ^*

※ To change the frequency, refer to "Manual tuning" (⇒ 10).

3 Press and hold [OK]⑧.

Release the button when "FM AUTO" is displayed.

The tuner starts to preset all the stations it can receive into the channels in ascending order.

• "SET OK" is displayed when the stations are set, and the radio tunes to the last preset station.
• "ERROR" is displayed when auto presetting is unsuccessful. Preset the stations manually (⇒ 10).

Listening/confirming the preset channels

1 Press [RADIO]④ to select "FM".
2 Press the numbered buttons to select a channel.

●To select a 2-digit number

e.g. 12: [≥10]② → [1] → [2]

Alternatively, press [v, ∧]⑯.

- The FM setting is also shown on the TV display.

If noise is excessive

Press and hold [PLAY MODE]⑨ to display "MONO".

To cancel the mode, press and hold the button again until "AUTO ST" is displayed.

- The mode is also cancelled when you change the frequency.

Manual tuning

1 Press [RADIO]④ to select "FM".
2 Press [SEARCH◀◀, SEARCH▶▶]⑮ to select the frequency.

- To start auto tuning, press and hold [SEARCH◀◀, SEARCH▶▶]⑮ until the frequency starts scrolling. Tuning stops when a station is found.

Presetting stations manually

Up to 30 stations can be set.

1 While listening to the radio broadcast

Press [OK]⑧.

2 While the frequency is flashing on the display

Press the numbered buttons to select a channel.

• To select a 2-digit number

e.g. 12: [≥10]② ⇒ [1] ⇒ [2]

Alternatively, press [, ] ⑯, and then press [OK]⑧.

A station previously stored is overwritten when another station is stored in the same channel preset.

RDS broadcasting

The unit can display the text data transmitted by the radio data system (RDS) available in some areas.

While listening to the radio broadcast

Press [FUNCTIONS]⑥ to display the text data.

Each time you press the button:

PS: Program service

PTY: Program type

FREQ: Frequency display

PTY displays
NEWS VAR	ED FINANCE CO	UNTRY
AFFAIRS POP	M CHILDREN	NATIONAL
INFO	ROCK M	SOCIAL A OLDIES
SPORT	M.O.R. M*	RELIGION	FOLK M
EDUCATE	LIGHT M	PHONE IN	DOCUMENT
DRAMA	CLASSICS	TRAVEL	TEST
CULTURE OT	HER M LE	SURE ALARM
SCIENCE	WEATHER	JAZZ

※“M.O.R. M”=Middle of the road music

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RDS displays may not be available if reception is poor.

Using the START menu

You can select sound effects, desired source, change the settings, access playback/menus, etc., by using the START menu.

1 Press [START] ^⑱ to show the START menu.

- When using VIERA Link "HDAVI Control", the TV also turns on when the START menu is displayed.

e.g.

2 Press [▲, ▼]⑧ to select an item and press [OK]⑧.

- To exit, press [START]⑱.

3 Press [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶]⑧ to make the setting and press [OK]⑧.

When "Input Selection" is selected

You can select a desired source from the menu.

- DVD/CD (⇒ 12), FM RADIO (⇒ 9), AV*1 (⇒ below), AUX (⇒ below), ARC*1 (⇒ below), DIGITAL IN.2 (⇒ below)USB (⇒ 16)

※1 “(TV)” will appear beside “AV”, “AUX”, “ARC” or “DIGITAL IN”, indicating the TV audio setting for VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” (⇒ 15).

※2 “(STB)” will appear beside “DIGITAL IN”, indicating the STB audio setting for VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” ( 15).

When "Setup" is selected

You can change the settings for this unit. ( 16)

When "Sound" is selected

You can select sound quality settings ( 12, EQ (Equaliser)).

Other selectable items

The items that are displayed will vary depending on the media and source.

When a disc is loaded or an USB device is connected, you can also access playback or menus from the START menu.

e.g. DVD-V

When the on-screen control panel appears

e.g. DVD-V (when "Playback Disc" is selected from the START menu)

You can operate the playback with the indicated controls.

Selecting the source using the remote control

Press	To select
[DVD]4	DVD/CD
[RADIO]4	FM (⇒ 9)
[EXT-IN]4	Each time you press the button:AV: For audio input through the SCART (AV) terminal.AUX: For audio input through the AUX terminal.ARC: For audio input through the HDMI AV OUT terminal.D-IN: For audio input through the DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL terminal. (⇒ 11)USB: (⇒ 16)

Confirm the audio connection to the SCART (AV), AUX, HDMI AV OUT or DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL terminal on the main unit when you select the corresponding sources ( 8). Reduce the volume on the TV to its minimum, and then adjust the volume of the main unit.

Listening to the TV or other device's audio from this unit's speakers

Preparation

• Make sure that there is an audio connection between this unit and the TV or other device. (⇒ 8)
  ●Turn on the TV or/and other device.

Press [EXT-IN]④ to choose the source that is used to connect this unit to the TV or other device.

• To change the surround sound effects and sound mode, refer to "Enjoying sound effects from all speakers" (⇒ right).
• If your Panasonic TV is VIERA Link compatible, refer to "Linked operations with the TV" (⇒ 15) for other related functions.

Making settings for digital audio input

Select to suit the type of audio from the DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL and HDMI AV OUT terminal on the main unit.
●Underlined items are the factory presets.

Available settings
Mode Setting
DUAL: (Only works with Dolby Dual Mono)– MAIN+SAP(stereo audio)– MAIN– SAP“SAP” = Secondary Audio Program• Set PCM FIX mode to “OFF” to listen to the “MAIN” or “SAP” audio.
DRC:(Dynamic Range Compression)	– ONAdjust for clarity even when the volume is low by compressing the range of the lowest sound level and the highest sound level. Convenient for late night viewing. (Only works with Dolby Digital)– OFFThe full dynamic range of the signal is reproduced.
PCM FIX: – ON	Select when receiving only PCM signals.– OFFSelect when receiving Dolby Digital and PCM signals.• When receiving true 5.1-channel surround sound, select “OFF”.
STB*: (CABLE/SAT AUDIO)	– SETSelect when setting the main unit to switch to “D-IN” when the input channel of an HDMI connected device (STB, etc.) is selected on the TV (⇒ 15, Setting the audio link with the STB).– OFFSelect to cancel this setting.

1 Press [EXT-IN]④ several times to select "D-IN" or "ARC".
2 Press [PLAY MODE]⑨ and then [▲, ▼]⑧ to select the mode.
3 While the selected mode is displayed, press [◀, ▶]⑧ to select the desired setting.

※ Only when "D-IN" is selected.

Be sure to select the device's (STB, etc.) input channel on the TV when making the setting.

The device must be connected to the Panasonic TV via an HDMI cable and to this unit with an optical digital audio cable.

• If the device's (STB, etc.) input channel on the TV is changed or if you want to change the device allocated for the linked operations, select the "STB" mode to "OFF" in step 3 above and then select "SET" again.
• This function will not operate if "DIGITAL IN" is selected in "TV Audio" ( 17).

Enjoying sound effects from all speakers

• The following sound effects may not be available or may have no effect with some sources.
• You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these sound effects are used with some sources. If this occurs, turn the sound effects off.

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When changing the surround sound effect, Whisper-mode Surround or the sound modes, the setting is displayed on the TV screen if "DVD/CD" or "USB" is the selected source during video playback.

Enjoying surround sound effects

Press [SURROUND]⑪.

Each time you press the button:

For "Surround layout (Recommended)" * mode STANDARD:

Sound is output as it was recorded/encoded. Speaker output varies depending on the source.

MULTI-CH:

You can enjoy sound from the front speakers, as well as the surround speakers even when playing a 2-channel sound.

MANUAL: ( below)

While “MANUAL” is displayed, press [◀, ▶]⑧ to select other surround modes.

Each time you press [◀, ▶]⑧:

DOLBY PLII MOVIE

Suitable for movies, or videos recorded in Dolby Surround. (except DivX)

DOLBY PLII MUSIC

Adds 5.1-channel effects to stereo sources. (except DivX)

S.SRD (Super Surround)

You can enjoy sound from all speakers with stereo sources.

STEREO

Sound will only be output to the front speakers and the subwoofer from any source.

Recommended modes to enjoy TV audio or stereo sources from all speakers:

- DOLBY PLII MOVIE - DOLBY PLII MUSIC - S.SRD

For "Front layout (Alternative)" * mode STANDARD:

Stereo source is output as 2.1-channel audio.

When playing surround sources, you can enjoy 5.1-channel surround-like effect even with all the speakers at the front.

STEREO:

You can play any source in stereo. Surround sound effect is unavailable.

A.SRD (Advanced Surround):

You can enjoy surround effect with any audio source.

When the signal is Dolby Digital, "/DOLBY DIGITAL" will also be displayed.

※ Selected mode in "Speaker layout" (⇒ 9, Easy setup).

Selecting sound mode

1 Press [SOUND]⑩ to select a sound mode.

Each time you press the button:

EQ: Equaliser

SUBW LVL: Subwoofer Level

C.FOCUS: Center Focus (Only when "Surround layout (Recommended)" mode is selected in "Speaker layout" ( 9, Easy setup).)

2 While the selected mode is displayed, press [◀, ▶]⑧ to make the settings.

Refer to the following for setting details of each sound effect.

EQ (Equaliser)

You can select sound quality settings. Each time you press [◀, ▶]⑧:

FLAT: Cancel (no effect is added).

HEAVY: Adds punch to rock.

CLEAR: Clarifies higher sounds.

SOFT: For background music.

SUBW LVL (Subwoofer level)

You can adjust the amount of bass. The unit automatically selects the most suitable setting according to the type of playback source.

LEVEL 1 ↔ LEVEL 2 ↔ LEVEL 3 ↔ LEVEL 4

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

C.FOCUS (Center Focus)

(Effective when playing audio containing the center channel sound or when DOLBY PLII ( 11) is selected.)

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

ON ←→ OFF

Whisper-mode Surround

You can enhance the audio effect for low volume 5.1-channel sound. (Convenient for late night viewing.)

Press [W.SRD] ²² .

Each time you press the button: ON ←→ OFF

Adjusting the speaker level during playback

Only when "Surround layout (Recommended)" mode is selected in "Speaker layout" ( 9, Easy setup)

(Effective when playing 5.1-channel sound or when DOLBY PLII/“S.SRD” ( 11) is selected.)

1 Press and hold [-CH SELECT] ^⑩ to select the speaker. While the speaker channel is displayed, press [-CH SELECT] ^⑩ .

e.g. L→C→R→RS→LS→SW

- You can adjust SW (Subwoofer) only if the disc includes a subwoofer channel.

- When "S" appears, only the surround speaker channel can be adjusted. Both surround speaker levels will be adjusted at the same time.

2 While "C", "RS", "LS", "SW" or "S" is selected Press [▲]⑧ (increase) or [▼]⑧ (decrease) to adjust the speaker level for each speaker.

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

Adjusting the speaker balance during playback

For "Surround layout (Recommended)" * mode:

Front speaker balance

For "Front layout (Alternative) ^* mode:

Front and surround speaker balance

1 Press and hold [-CH SELECT]⑩ to select "L" or "R".

2 While "L" or "R" is selected Press [◀, ▶]⑧ to adjust the speaker balance.

※ Selected mode in "Speaker layout" (⇒ 9, Easy setup).

Basic play

Preparation

To display the picture, turn on your TV and change its video input mode (e.g. VIDEO 1, AV 1, HDMI, etc.) to suit the connection to this unit.

1 Press [⏻]① to turn on the unit.

2 Press [DVD]④ to select "DVD/CD".

3 Press [▲ OPEN/CLOSE]② to open the disc tray.

4 Load the disc.

- Load double-sided discs so the label for the side you want to play is facing up.

Label facing up

5 Press [▶ PLAY]⑤ to start play.

- Press [+, VOL, -] ⑬ to adjust the volume.

- When you press [▲ OPEN/CLOSE]② to close the disc tray, this unit automatically starts playing the disc in the tray.

MP3 JPEG DivX

– Only the contents in the current group will be played.

- If there are MP3, JPEG and DivX contents in the current group, only one content type will be played. (Priority: MP3 → JPEG → DivX) You can select an item of your desired content type to start play. (⇒ 13, Using navigation menu)

• DISCS CONTINUE TO ROTATE WHILE MENUS ARE DISPLAYED.

Press [■ STOP]⑤ when you finish to preserve the unit's motor and your TV screen.

- Total title number may not be displayed properly on +R/+RW.

Basic controls

One touch play (remote control only): [▶ PLAY]⑤ (during standby mode)

The main unit automatically turns on and starts playing the disc in the tray.

Stop: [■ STOP]⑤

The position is memorised while "RESUME" is on the main unit's display. DVD-V VCD CD MP3 DivX This unit can memorise the resume position for the last 5 discs.

- Press [▶ PLAY]⑤ to resume

- Press [■ STOP]⑤ again to clear the position.

Pause: [II PAUSE]⑤

- Press [▶ PLAY]⑤ to restart play.

Skip: [SKIP ◀◀, SKIP ▶▶]⑤

Search: [SEARCH◀◀, SEARCH▶▶]⑤ (during play)

Slow-motion: [SEARCH◀◀, SEARCH▶▶]⑤ (during pause)

• Search: Up to 4 steps

Slow-motion: Up to 3 steps

- Press [▶ PLAY]⑤ to start normal play.

• VCD DivX Slow-motion: Forward direction only.

Frame-by-frame (during pause)

DVD-V : [◀, ▶]⑧

DVD-V VCD DivX : [■■ PAUSE]⑤ (forward direction only)

On-screen item select: [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶, OK]⑧

[▲, ▼, ◀, ▶]⑧: Select

[OK]⑧: Confirm

Enter number: Numbered buttons

DVD-V VCD CD

e.g. To select 12: [≥10]② ⇒ [1] ⇒ [2]

DVD-V Show a disc top menu: [TOP MENU]⑦

DVD-V Show a disc menu: [MENU]⑲

Return to previous screen: [RETURN] ²⁰

VCD (with playback control)

Show a disc menu: [RETURN]⑳

Turn PBC function on/off: [MENU]⑲

Main unit display: [FL DISPLAY]②1

DVD-V MP3 DivX

Time display ↔ Information display

JPEG

SLIDE↔Contents number

Playing from the selected item

Using navigation menu

CD MP3 JPEG DivX

You can select to play from your desired item while the navigation menu screen is displayed.

e.g. Data disc

Group (Folder):

Content (File/Track):

: MP3/CD-DA

: JPEG

DivX®

Press [▲, ▼]⑧ to select an item and press [OK]⑧.

- Press [◀, ▶]⑧ to skip page by page.

Play starts from the selected content.

MP3 JPEG DivX

• To return to the previous folder, press [RETURN] ²⁰ . You can also do this by selecting "the menu.
  ●Maximum: 16 characters for file/folder name.
• Only the contents in the current group will be played.
• If there are MP3, JPEG and DivX contents in the current group, play will be based on the selected content type.

Selecting the picture in Thumbnail menu

JPEG

1 While the picture is displayed, press [TOP MENU]⑦ to show the thumbnail menu.

e.g.

2 Press [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶]⑧ to select a picture and press [OK]⑧.

- Press [SKIP ◀◀◀, SKIP ▶▶▶]⑤ to skip page by page.

■ Rotating a picture

While a picture is displayed, press [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶]⑧ to rotate the picture.

Other modes of play

Program and Random play

CD MP3 JPEG DivX

Preparation

While stopped, press [PLAY MODE]⑨ to select the play mode.

Each time you press the button:

CD | MP3 | Music Program menu

JPEG Picture Program menu

DivX Video Program menu

RND (Random) menu

Exit program and random menus

Program play (up to 30 items)

1 Press [▲, ▼]⑧ to select an item and press [OK]⑧.

e.g. MP3

• When a content is selected, it will be programmed.
• Repeat this step to program other items.
• |MP3| |JPEG| |DivX| To return to the previous folder, press [RETURN]20. You can also do this by selecting "the menu.

2 Press [▶ PLAY]⑤ to start play.

To clear the selected program

1 Press [▶]⑧ and then press [▲, ▼]⑧ to select the program.

2 Press [CANCEL]③.

To clear the whole program

Press [▶]⑧ several times to select "Clear All", and then press [OK]⑧.

The whole program is also cleared when the disc tray is opened, the unit is turned off or another source is selected.

Random play

CD All tracks will be played in random order.

MP3 | JPEG | DivX | The MP3/JPEG/DivX contents of the selected group will be played in random order.

1 MP3 JPEG DivX

Press [▲, ▼]⑧ to select the desired group and press [OK]⑧.

e.g. MP3

- To return to the previous folder, press [RETURN]②0. You can also do this by selecting "in the menu.

2 MP3 JPEG DivX

Press [▲, ▼]⑧ to select the desired content ^® and press [OK]⑧.

※ If there are MP3, JPEG and DivX contents, random play will be based on the selected content type.

3 Press [▶ PLAY]⑤ to start play.

Repeat play

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

During play, press and hold [-REPEAT]⑨, to show the repeat mode.

While the repeat mode is displayed, press [-REPEAT]⑨ to select the item to be repeated.

e.g. DVD-V

To cancel, select "Off".

Items shown differ depending on the type of disc and playback mode.

1

Random mode will be cleared when you change the repeat mode.

Using on-screen menus

1 Press [FUNCTIONS]⑥ to show the on-screen menu.

Each time you press the button:

Menu 1 (Disc)

Menu 2 (Video)

Menu 3 (Audio)

Exit

e.g. DVD-V Menu 1 (Disc)

Current item

2 Press [▲, ▼, ◀, ▶]⑧ to select the item and press [OK]⑧.

e.g. DVD-V Menu 1 (Disc)

Current setting

3 Press [▲, ▼]⑧ to make the settings and press [OK]⑧.

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This does not work during HD JPEG playback ( 17, HD JPEG Mode JPEG)

Items shown will vary depending on the type of disc.

Menu 1 (Disc)

Track Search, Title Search, Content Search, Chapter Search

To start from a specific item

e.g. DVD-V: T2 C5

DVD-V DivX (with multiple soundtracks)

To select audio soundtrack

VCD

To select "L", "R", "L+R" or "L R"

Actual operations depend on the disc. Read the disc's instructions for details.

Signal type/data

LPCM/DTS */MP3/MPEG: Signal type

※ During playback of DTS source, there will be no sound from the speakers.

- DivX It may take some time for play to start if you change the audio on a DivX video disc.

Play Speed

DVD-V

To change play speed

- from "×0.6" to "×1.4" (in 0.1-unit steps)

- Press [▶ PLAY]⑤ to return to normal play.

• After you change the speed

– Dolby Pro Logic II has no effect.

– Audio output switches to 2-channel stereo.

– Sampling frequency of 96 kHz is converted to 48 kHz.

- This function may not work depending on the disc's recording.

Repeat Mode

(⇒ left, Repeat play)

A-B Repeat (To repeat a specified section)

Except JPEG DivX

Press [OK]⑧ at the starting and ending points.

- Select "Off" to cancel.

Subtitle

DVD-V (with multiple subtitles)

To select subtitle language

- On +R/+RW, a subtitle number may be shown for subtitles that are not displayed.

DivX ( 18, Displaying DivX subtitles text)

Angle

DVD-V (with multiple angles)

To select a video angle

Menu 2 (Video)

Transfer Mode

To select the method of conversion for video output to suit the type of material

Auto, Video

• When the content is distorted, select "Video".
• This may have no effect with some sources.
• The setting will return to "Auto" when the disc tray is opened, the unit is turned off or another source is selected.

Zoom

To select zoom

Normal, 1, 2, 3

Menu 3 (Audio)

Dialogue Enhancer

To make the dialogue in movies easier to hear

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

Off, On

Linked operations with the TV

(VIERA Link "HDAVI Control™")

What is VIERA Link "HDAVI Control"?

VIERA Link "HDAVI Control" is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this unit, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) under "HDAVI Control". You can use this function by connecting the equipment with the HDMI cable. See the operating instructions for connected equipment for operational details.

Preparation

- Confirm that the HDMI connection has been made ( 8).

1 Set "VIERA Link" to "On" ( 17). (The default setting is "On".)
2 Set the "HDAVI Control" operations on the connected equipment (e.g., TV).
3 Turn on all "HDAVI Control" compatible equipment and select this unit's input channel on the connected TV so that the "HDAVI Control" function will work properly.

Whenever the connection or settings are changed, repeat this procedure and reconfirm the points in "Setting the audio link"

(⇒ below).

Setting the audio link

■ Setting the audio link with the TV

Select "AV", "AUX", "ARC" or "DIGITAL IN" for TV audio link. Refer to TV audio setting in Easy setup ( 9) or "TV Audio" in HDMI menu ( 17). Confirm the TV audio connection to the SCART (AV) terminal (for "AV"), AUX terminal (for "AUX"), HDMI AV OUT terminal (for "ARC" *1) or DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL terminal (for "DIGITAL IN") on the main unit ( 8).

■ Setting the audio link with the STB

Select "D-IN" for STB audio link.

Refer to STB setting in "Making settings for digital audio input" ( 11). Confirm the STB audio connection to the DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL terminal (for "D-IN") on the main unit ( 8).

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• VIERA Link "HDAVI Control", based on the control functions provided by HDMI which is an industry standard known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a unique function that we have developed and added. As such, its operation with other manufacturers' equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed.
• This unit supports "HDAVI Control 5" function. "HDAVI Control 5" is the newest standard (current as of December, 2010) for Panasonic's HDAVI Control compatible equipment. This standard is compatible with Panasonic's conventional HDAVI equipment.
• Please refer to individual manuals for other manufacturers' equipment supporting VIERA Link function.

Auto lip-sync

(For "HDAVI Control 3 or later")

This function automatically provides synchronised audio and video output. (This works only when the source is "DVD/CD", "USB", "AV" ² , "AUX" 2 , "ARC" ^{1, 2} or "D-IN" 2, 3 .)

- When using "DVD/CD" or "USB" as the source, set "Time Delay" in Video menu to "0ms/Auto" (⇒ 17).

One touch play

You can turn the main unit and the TV on, and start playing a disc with a single press of a button.

(Remote control only)

During standby mode, press [▶ PLAY]⑤ to start disc playback.

This unit's speakers will be automatically activated ( right).

The image contains a graphical icon of an open book, which is not text. According to the guidelines, non-text figures/diagrams are to be ignored. Therefore, no OCR output is generated.

Playback may not be immediately displayed on the TV. If you miss the beginning portion of playback, press [SKIP ◀◀]⑤ or [SEARCH ◀◀]⑤ to go back to where playback started.

Auto input switching

(Power on link)

When the following operations are performed, the TV will automatically switch the input channel and display the corresponding action. Additionally when the TV is off, the TV will automatically turn on:

• When play starts on the unit
• When an action that uses the display screen is performed (e.g., START menu)
• When you switch the TV input to TV tuner mode or the STB input channel, this unit will automatically switch to "AV" ² , "AUX" 2 , "ARC" ^1,2 or "D-IN" 2,3 .

• When this unit is in "DVD/CD" mode, the TV will automatically switch its input mode for this unit.
  ●The TV will automatically switch to TV tuner mode when:

• you press [EXIT]⑰. *4. 5

• you press [RETURN]⑳ to exit the START menu. *4, 5
• you select "AV"*2, "AUX"*2, "ARC"*1, 2 or "DIGITAL IN"*2 from the START menu.
• playback stops (DVD-V VCD) or when this unit turns off. ⁵

Power off link

All connected equipment compatible with "HDAVI Control", including this unit, automatically turn off when you switch the TV off.

To continue audio playback even when the TV is turned off, select "Video" ( 17, "Power Off Link" in HDMI menu).

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When you press [⏻]①, only this unit turns off. Other connected equipment compatible with VIERA Link "HDAVI Control" stays on.

For details, refer also to the operating instructions for your TV.

Speaker selection

You can select whether audio will output from this unit's speakers or the TV speakers by using the TV menu settings. For details, refer to the operating instructions for your TV.

Home Cinema

This unit's speakers are active.

• When you turn on this unit, this unit's speakers will be automatically activated.
• When this unit is in standby mode, changing the TV speakers to this unit's speakers in the TV menu will automatically turn this unit on and select "AV" ² , "AUX" ² , "ARC" ^1,2 or "D-IN" ^2,3 as the source.
  ●The TV speakers are automatically muted.
• You can control the volume setting using the volume or mute button on the TV's remote control. (The volume level is displayed on the main unit's display.)
• To cancel muting, you can also use this unit's remote control ( 4).
• If you turn off this unit, TV speakers will be automatically activated.

TV

TV speakers are active.
●The volume of this unit is set to "0".

- This function works only when "DVD/CD", "USB", "AV" *2, "AUX" *2, "ARC" *1.2 or "D-IN" *2.3 is selected as the source on this unit.

●Audio output is 2-channel audio.

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When switching between this unit speakers and TV speakers, the TV screen may go blank for several seconds.

※1	The selection works only when using an ARC compatible TV.
※2	“AV”, “AUX”, “ARC” or “D-IN” (DIGITAL IN) works depending on the TV audio setting (⇒ left, Setting the audio link with the TV).
※3	“D-IN” (DIGITAL IN) works depending on the STB audio setting (⇒ left, Setting the audio link with the STB).

※4 This does not work during playback or resume mode when "DVD/CD" or "USB" is selected as the source.
※5 Only after the TV automatically switched to the HDMI input mode for this unit.

Easy control only with VIERA remote control

(For "HDAVI Control 2 or later")

You can control the playback menus of this unit with the TV's remote control. When operating the TV's remote control, refer to the below illustration for operation buttons.

1 Select this unit's operation menu by using the TV menu settings.

(For details, refer to the operating instructions for your TV.)

The START menu will be shown.

e.g. DVD-V

- The START menu can also be shown by using a button on the TV's remote control (e.g. [OPTION]).

- When "DVD/CD" or "USB" is selected as the source, the TV's remote control works only during stop mode.

2 Select the desired item on the START menu ( 10).

When the on-screen control panel appears

e.g. DVD-V (when "Playback Disc" is selected from the START menu.)

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    D["IV"] --> B
    B --> E["Arrow to Center"]
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You can operate the playback with the indicated controls.

- The on-screen control panel can also be shown by using a button on the TV's remote control (e.g. [OPTION]).

- This works only during "DVD/CD" or "USB" playback and resume modes.

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• Depending on the menu, some button operations cannot be performed from the TV's remote control.
• You cannot input numbers with the numbered buttons on the TV's remote control ([0] to [9]). Use this unit's remote control to select the play list etc.

Playing from an USB device

You can connect and play tracks or files from USB mass storage class devices ( 19).

Devices which are defined as USB mass storage class:

- USB devices that support bulk only transfer.

Preparation

• Before connecting any USB mass storage device to the unit, ensure that the data stored therein has been backed up.
• It is not recommended to use a USB extension cable. The USB device connected using the cable will not be recognised by this unit.

1 Connect the USB device (not supplied) to the USB port (●7).

2 When you press [EXT-IN]④ to select "USB", this unit automatically starts playing the contents in the USB device.

• To playback a selected item, press [■ STOP]⑤ and refer to "Playing from the selected item" (⇒ 13).
• For other operating functions, they are similar to those described in "Playing Discs" (⇒ 12 to 14).

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• Maximum: 189 folders (excluding Root folder), 1900 files, 16 characters for file/folder name.
• Only one memory card will be selected when connecting a multiport USB card reader. Typically the first memory card inserted.

Changing the player settings

1 Press [DVD]④ to select "DVD/CD".
2 Press [START] ¹⁸ to show the START menu.
3 Press [▲, ▼]⑧ to select "Setup" and press [OK]⑧.

4 Press [▲, ▼]⑧ to select menu and press [OK]⑧.

5 Press [▲, ▼]⑧ to select the item and press [OK]⑧.

6 Press [▲, ▼]⑧ to make the settings and press [OK]⑧.

• To return to the previous screen, press [RETURN]⑳.
• To exit the screen, press [START]⑱.
  ●The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.
  ● Underlined items are the factory settings in the following menus.

Language menu

Display

Choose the language for the on-screen messages.

●English	●Français	●Español	●Deutsch
●Русский	●Magyar	●Polski	●Česky

Audio※

Choose the audio language.

●English	●French	●Spanish	●German
●Russian	●Hungarian	●Polish	●Czech

Subtitle\*

Choose the subtitle language.

●Auto	●English	●French	●Spanish
●German	●Russian	●Hungarian	●Polish

●Czech

●Off

DVD Menu\*

Choose the language for disc menus.

●English	●French	●Spanish	●German
●Russian	●Hungarian	●Polish	●Czech

※ Some discs start in a certain language despite any changes you make here.

When the selected language is not available on the disc, the default language is played. There are discs where you can only switch the language from the menu screen ( 13).

Subtitle Text DivX

Select a suitable item according to the language used for DivX subtitles text ( 18).

●Latin1

● Latin2

● Cyrillic

● Turkish

Video menu

TV Aspect

Choose the setting to suit your TV.

•16:9: Widescreen TV (16:9)
●4:3 Pan&Scan: Regular aspect TV (4:3)

The sides of the widescreen picture are cut off so it fills the screen (unless prohibited by the disc).

●4:3 Letterbox: Regular aspect TV (4:3)

Widescreen picture is shown in the letterbox style.

Time Delay

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

- 0ms/Auto

- 20ms

• 40ms

- 60ms

- 80ms - 100ms

When using VIERA Link "HDAVI Control" with "HDAVI Control 3 or later" compatible TV ( 15), select "0ms/Auto".

Audio and video will automatically be set in sync.

TV System

Choose the appropriate output source when connecting to a TV ( 19, Video systems).

- NTSC: When connected to an NTSC TV.

●PAL: When connected to a PAL TV.

●Auto: Selects the original output source when playing PAL or NTSC discs.

Video Resolution

This works only when the HDMI connection is being used.

Select suitable picture quality with your TV.

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

•Auto

●480i/576i ●

480p/576p ●

720p

●1080i ●1080p

Ensure that your TV can support the resolution that you choose.

If a message screen appears, confirm your selection by pressing

[◀, ▶]⑧ to select "Yes" and press [OK]⑧. If the picture is distorted, wait for 15 seconds or press [◀, ▶]⑧ to select "No". To accept the setting, select "Yes" again.

HD JPEG Mode JPEG

(This works only when using HDMI connection with "Video Resolution" ( above) set to "Auto", "720p", "1080i" or "1080p".)

- On: HD JPEG playback is available. (JPEG images will be displayed in original resolution.)

• Off

During HD JPEG playback, there will be no on-screen menus ( 14) and on-screen displays.

Video Out-SCART

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

•Video

• S-Video

- RGB 1: (Only when connected to a RGB compatible TV) If you always would like to view the picture from the unit in RGB signal, select this mode. The TV screen will automatically switch to display the picture from the unit when the unit is turned on.

- RGB 2: (Only when connected to a RGB compatible TV)

When in TV tuner mode, if the selector is set to "DVD/CD", the TV screen will automatically switch to display the picture from the unit only during disc playback (|DVD-V||VCD|) or when viewing on-screen menu of DVD/CD.

The TV picture will be displayed when the selector is set to "AV". With other selectors, the picture from this unit will be displayed.

Audio menu

Select to suit the type of equipment you connected to the HDMI AV OUT terminal.

Select "Bitstream" when the equipment can decode the bitstream (digital form of 5.1-channel data). Otherwise, select "PCM".

(If the bitstream is output to the equipment without a decoder, high levels of noise can be output and may damage your speakers and hearing.)

Digital Output

- Bitstream

•PCM

When audio output is from HDMI AV OUT terminal, and the connected equipment does not support the item selected, the actual output will depend on the performance of this connected equipment.

Dynamic Range

- On: Adjusts for clarity even when the volume is low. Convenient for late night viewing. (Only works with Dolby Digital)

• Off

Speaker Settings

Select the delay time of the speakers.

(Effective only when "Surround layout (Recommended)" mode is selected in "Speaker layout" ( 9, Easy setup).)

(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.

graph TD
    A["L"] --> B["C"]
    B --> C["R"]
    C --> D["SW"]
    D --> E["a"]
    E --> F["c"]
    F --> G["b"]
    G --> H["RS"]
    H --> I["RS"]
    I --> J["LS"]
    J --> K["LS"]

Actual speaker position

Ideal speaker position

① © : Primary listening distance

Approximate room dimensions

Circle of constant primary listening distance

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

a Center speaker		b Surround speaker
Difference (Approx.)	Setting	Difference (Approx.)	Setting
30 cm	1ms	150 cm	5ms
60 cm	2ms	300 cm	10ms
90 cm	3ms	450 cm	15ms
120 cm	4ms
150 cm	5ms

●C Delay (Center Delay):

0ms, 1ms, 2ms, 3ms, 4ms, 5ms Select the delay time for your center speaker.

- LS/RS Delay (Left Surround/Right Surround Delay): 0ms, 5ms, 10ms, 15ms

Select the delay time for your surround speakers.

- Test Tone:

Use the test tone to listen to the speaker output to confirm speaker connections.

Test tone will be output to each channel in the following order.

Left, Center, Right, Surround Right, Surround Left, Subwoofer

To stop the test tone, press [RETURN] ²⁰ .

HDMI menu

VIERA Link

- On: The VIERA Link "HDAVI Control" function is available (⇒ 15).

- Off

Audio Out

- On: When audio output is from the HDMI AV OUT terminal. (Depending on the capabilities of the connected equipment, audio output may differ from the audio settings of the main unit.)

- Off: When audio output is not from the HDMI AV OUT terminal. (The audio is output using the settings of the main unit.)

Power Off Link

Select the desired power off link setting of this unit for VIERA Link operation ( 15). (This works depending on the settings of the connected VIERA Link "HDAVI Control" compatible equipment.)

- Video/Audio: When the TV is turned off, this unit will turn off automatically.

●Video: When the TV is turned off, this unit will turn off except during the following conditions:

– audio playback (CD MP3)

- radio mode

- "AV", "AUX", "ARC" or "D-IN" mode (non-selected TV audio setting for VIERA Link)

TV Audio

Select the TV audio input to work with the VIERA Link operations ( 15).

•AUX

•ARC

• DIGITAL IN

•AV

Others menu

DivX Registration DivX

Display the unit's registration code.

You need this registration code to purchase and play DivX Video-on-

Demand (VOD) content ( right).

DivX Deregistration DivX

Display the unit's deregistration code.

You need this deregistration code to cancel this unit's registration

(⇒ right).

This setting is only selectable after playing DivX VOD content for the first

time

Slide Show Time

Set the speed of the slideshow.

• 3 Seconds

- 5 Seconds

- 10 Seconds

• 15 Seconds

Easy setup

You can execute basic settings to optimise your home theater system.

(→ 9)

FL Dimmer

Change the brightness of the unit's display.

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

Screen Saver

This is to prevent burn marks on the TV screen.

• Off
• Wait 5 min if there is no operation for 5 minutes, the screen saver will be shown. The TV screen will resume when you perform some operations. (This does not work during playback.)

Ratings

Set a rating level to limit DVD-Video play.

Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected)

• 1 to 7

- 8 No Limit

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

The default password is "8888".

Enter the 4-digit password with the numbered buttons, and press [OK]⑧.

You can change the default password ( below)

Do not forget your password.

A message screen will be shown if a DVD-Video disc exceeding the rating level is inserted in the unit.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Set Password

Change the password for "Ratings".

When you change the password for the first time:

The default password is "8888".

Follow the on-screen instructions.

This returns all values in the Setup menu to the default settings except the password and ratings level.

Press [◀, ▶]⑧ to select "Yes" and press [OK]⑧.

Turn the unit off and on again.

DivX information

ABOUT DIVX VIDEO:

DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an official DivX Certified® device that plays DivX video. Visit divx.com for more

information and software tools to convert your files into DivX video.

ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND:

This DivX Certified ^® device must be registered in order to play purchased DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) movies.

To obtain your registration code, locate the DivX VOD section in your device setup menu.

Go to vod.divx.com for more information on how to complete your registration.

Display the unit's registration code

(⇒ left, "DivX Registration" in Others menu)

• After playing DivX VOD content for first time, "DivX Registration" is not selectable until this unit is deregistered.
• If you purchase DivX VOD content using a registration code different from this unit's code, you will not be able to play this content.

Cancel the unit's registration

Select "DivX Deregistration" ( left) and follow the on-screen instructions. Use the deregistration code to cancel the registration in

http://vod.divx.com.

Regarding DivX content that can only be played a set number of times

Some DivX VOD contents can only be played a set number of times.

When you play this content, the number of times already played and initially playable number of times is displayed.

- The remaining number of plays decreases each time a programme is played.

Resume function ( 12, [■ STOP]⑤) does not work.

Displaying DivX subtitles text

You can display subtitles text on a DivX video disc with this unit.

This function has no relation to the subtitles specified in the DivX standard specifications and has no clear standard.

Set "Subtitle" in Menu 1 (Disc) ( 14).

DivX video files that do not display "On" do not contain subtitles text.

Subtitles text cannot be displayed.

Types of subtitles text file that can be displayed

Subtitles text that satisfy the following conditions can be displayed on this unit.

• File format: MicroDVD, SubRip, or TMPlayer
• File extension: ".SRT", ".srt", ".SUB", ".sub", ".TXT", or ".txt"
• File name: No more than 16 characters excluding the file extension
• The DivX video file and subtitles text file are inside the same folder, and the file names are the same except for the file extensions.
• If there are more than one subtitles text files inside the same folder, they are displayed in the following order of priority: ".srt", ".sub", ".txt".

[NO TEXT]

• Depending on the methods used to create the file or the state of the recording, only parts of the subtitles may be displayed, or the subtitles may not be displayed at all.
• The subtitles text cannot be displayed during menu display or when operations such as search are being performed.
• If the subtitles text are not displayed correctly, try changing the subtitle text settings ( 16).

Media that can be played

Commercial discs

Type of media/Logo	Remarks Indicated as
DVD-Video High quality movie and music discsVIDEO		DVD-V
Video CD Music discs with video Including SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107)		VCD
CD Music discs

Recorded discs and USB devices

Type of media/Logo	Formats Indicated as
DVD-R/RWR4.7	●DVD-Video Format●MP3 format●JPEG format●DivX® format	DVD-VMP3JPEGDivX
DVD-R DLR DL	●DVD-Video Format●DivX® format	DVD-VDivX
+R/+RW/+R DL	●+VR (+R/+ RW Video Recording) Format	DVD-V
CD-R/RW ●	CD-DA format●MP3 format●JPEG format●DivX® format	CDMP3JPEGDivX
USB device	●MP3 format●JPEG format●DivX® format	MP3JPEGDivX

• Before playback, finalise the disc on the device it was recorded on.
• It may not be possible to play all the above-mentioned medias in some cases due to the type of media, the condition of the recording, the recording method, or how the files were created ( right, About MP3/ JPEG/DivX files).
• During playback of DTS source, there will be no sound from the speakers.

Note about using a DualDisc

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

Discs that cannot be played

Blu-ray Discs, HD DVD, AVCHD discs, DVD-RW version 1.0, DVD-Audio, DVD-ROM, DVD-VR, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, SACD, DTS Music Discs, WMA discs and Photo CD, DVD-RAM, and "Chaoji VCD" available on the market including CVD, DVCD and SVCD that do not conform to IEC62107.

Video systems

This unit can play PAL and NTSC, but the "TV System" ( 17) of this unit must match the system of your TV.

Depending on the PAL video on the disc, the image may not be displayed correctly on an NTSC TV.

Disc handling precautions

• Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. This may cause disc warping, rendering it unusable.
• Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing instrument.
• Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, liquids which prevent static electricity, or any other solvent.
• Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
• Do not use the following discs:
  – Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels (rented discs, etc.).
  – Discs that are badly warped or cracked.
  – Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart shapes.

About MP3/JPEG/DivX files

MP3 (Extension: “.MP3”, “.mp3”)

• Sampling frequency and compression rate:
• 8 kHz, 11.02 kHz, 12 kHz, 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz (8 kbps to 160 kbps), 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz (32 kbps to 320 kbps)
  • ID3 tags: version 1, 2

JPEG (Extension: “.JPG”, “.jpg”, “.JPEG”, “.jpeg”)

• JPEG files taken on a digital camera that conform to DCF Standard (Design rule for Camera File system) Version 1.0 are displayed.
• Files that have been altered, edited or saved with computer picture editing software may not be displayed.
• This unit cannot display moving pictures, MOTION JPEG and other such formats, still pictures other than JPEG (e.g. TIFF), or play pictures with attached audio.

DivX (Extension: “.DIVX”, “.divx”, “.AVI”, “.avi”)

• DivX files greater than 2 GB or have no index may not be played properly on this unit.

• This unit supports all resolutions up to maximum of 720 × 480 (NTSC)/ 720 × 576 (PAL).

• There may be differences in the display order on the menu screen and computer screen.

• This unit cannot play files recorded using packet write.

DVD-R/RW

- Discs must conform to UDF bridge (UDF 1.02/ISO9660).

- This unit does not support multi-session. Only the default session is played.

CD-R/RW

- Discs must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended formats).

- This unit supports multi-session but if there are many sessions it takes more time for play to start. Keep the number of sessions to a minimum to avoid this.

USB device

●This unit does not guarantee connection with all USB devices.

●This unit does not support USB device charging.

●FAT12, FAT16 and FAT32 file systems are supported.

●This unit supports USB 2.0 Full Speed.

Maintenance

Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth

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

Do not use commercially available lens cleaners as they may cause malfunction. Cleaning of the lens is generally not necessary although this depends on the operating environment.

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

Speaker installation option

Attaching to a wall

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

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

1 Drive a screw (not supplied) into the wall.

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

e.g., Surround speaker
DO NOT DO
	[07YD]
In this position, the speaker will likely fall if moved to the left or right.	Move the speaker so that the screw is in this position.

Tips

Use the measurements indicated below to identify the screwing positions on the wall.

- Leave at least 20 mm of space above the speaker and 10 mm on each side to allow enough space for fitting the speaker.

Surround speaker Center speaker

Front speaker

Attach to a wall without the base and the stand

■ To prevent speakers from falling

Front speaker, Surround speaker, Center speaker

e.g. Front speaker

Reattaching the speaker cable

Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solutions indicated in the following guide do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions.

Power

No power.

Insert the AC mains lead securely. ( 9)

The unit is automatically switched to standby mode.

- The Sleep timer was working and had reached the set time limit. ( 4)

- The main unit will automatically switch to standby mode after 30 minutes of inactivity. (⇒ 4)

Power of this unit is turned off when the input for the TV is changed.

This is normal when using VIERA Link "HDAVI Control 4 or later". For details please read the operating instructions for the TV.

Unit displays

The display is dark.

Select "Bright" in "FL Dimmer" in the Others menu. ( 18)

"NO PLAY"

• You inserted a disc the unit cannot play; insert one it can. (→ 19)
• You inserted a blank disc.
• You inserted a disc that has not been finalised.

"NO DISC"

• You have not inserted a disc; insert one.
• You have not inserted the disc correctly; insert it correctly. (⇒ 12)

"OVER CURRENT ERROR"

The USB device is drawing too much power. Switch to "DVD/CD" mode, remove the USB and turn the unit off.

"F61"

Check and correct the speaker cable connections. If this does not fix the problem, consult the dealer. ( 7)

"F76"

There is a power supply problem. Consult the dealer.

"DVD U11"

Disc may be dirty. Wipe it clean.

"ERROR"

Incorrect operation performed. Read the instructions and try again.

“DVD H□□”

“DVD F□□□”

□ stands for a number.

• Trouble may have occurred. The numbers following "H" and "F" depend on the status of the unit. Turn the unit off and then back on.
  Alternatively, turn the unit off, disconnect the AC mains lead, and then reconnect it.
• If the service numbers fail to clear, note the service number and contact a qualified service person.

“U70□”

☐ stands for a number. (The actual number following "U70" will depend on the state of the main unit.)

The HDMI connection acts unusually.
- The connected equipment is not HDMI-compatible.
- Please use High Speed HDMI Cables that have the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover).
– The HDMI cable is too long.
– The HDMI cable is damaged.

"REMOTE 1" or "REMOTE 2"

Match the modes on the main unit and remote control. Depending on the number being displayed ("1" or "2"), press and hold [OK]⑧ and the corresponding numbered button ([1] or [2]) for at least 2 seconds. (⇒ 4)

General operation

No response when any buttons are pressed.

• This unit cannot play discs other than the ones listed in these operating instructions. (⇒ 19)
• The unit may not be operating properly due to lightning, static electricity or some other external factor. Turn the unit off and then back on. Alternatively, turn the unit off, disconnect the AC mains lead, and then reconnect it.
• Condensation has formed. Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to evaporate.

No response when remote control buttons are pressed.

• Check that the batteries are installed correctly. (⇒ 9)
• The batteries are depleted. Replace them with new ones. ( 9)
• Aim the remote control at the remote control signal sensor and operate. (⇔ 4)

Other products respond to the remote control.

Change the remote control operating mode. ( 4)

Cannot display the START menu.

Remove the disc and then press [START] ¹⁸ again.

No picture or sound.

• Check the video or speaker connection. (→ 7, 8)
• Check the power or input setting of the connected equipment and the main unit.
• Check that the disc has something recorded on it.
• During HD JPEG playback, there will be no video output from the VIDEO OUT terminal.

No on-screen menus/displays.

JPEG This is normal during HD JPEG playback.

You have forgotten your ratings password.

Reset all the settings to Factory Preset. While stopped and "DVD/CD" is the source, press and hold [■]⑥ on the main unit and [≥10]② on the remote control until "RESET" appears on the main unit's display. Turn the unit off and on again. All settings will return to the default values.

Some characters are not displayed correctly.

Characters other than English alphabet and Arabic numerals may not be displayed correctly.

The VIERA Link "HDAVI Control" function does not respond.

Depending on the condition of this unit or the connected equipment, it may be necessary to repeat the same operation so that the function can work correctly. ( 15)

The setting you made in "TV Aspect" ( 16, Video menu) or "Display" ( 16, Language menu) does not work.

The settings for "TV Aspect" ¹ and "Display" 2 will automatically follow the information from the TV. ( 9, Easy setup)

※1 When using VIERA Link "HDAVI Control" with "HDAVI Control 3 or later" compatible TV
※2 When using VIERA Link "HDAVI Control" with "HDAVI Control 2 or later" compatible TV

Disc operation

It takes time before play starts.

• Play may take time to begin when an MP3 track has still picture data. Even after the track starts, the correct play time will not be displayed. This is normal. MP3
  ●This is normal on DivX video. DivX

A menu screen appears during skip or search. VCD

This is normal for Video CDs.

Playback control menu does not appear.

VCD with playback control

Press [MENU] ¹⁹ to change to PBC on and then press [RETURN] ²⁰ during playback.

Play does not start.

• If playing DivX VOD content, refer to the homepage where you purchased the DivX VOD content. (Example: http://vod.divx.com) DivX
• If a disc contains CD-DA and other formats, proper playback may not be possible.

No subtitles.

• Display the subtitles. ("Subtitle" in Menu 1) (⇒ 14)
• Subtitles may not be displayed depending on the disc. DivX

Point B is automatically set.

The end of an item becomes point B when it is reached.

The Setup menu cannot be accessed.

Select "DVD/CD" or "USB" as the source.

Sound

Sound is distorted.

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

Effects do not work.

Some audio effects do not work or have less effect with some discs.

Humming is heard during play.

An AC mains lead or fluorescent light is near the main unit. Keep other appliances and cables away from the main unit.

No sound.

• There may be a slight pause in sound when you change the play speed.
• If the input source is bitstream, set the sound setting to PCM on the external equipment.
• Audio may not be output due to how the files were created. DivX
• During playback of DTS source, there will be no sound from the speakers. Select a different audio source (e.g. Dolby Digital). (⇒ 14)

No sound from the TV.

• If the TV is not ARC compatible and only the HDMI connection is used, an extra audio connection is necessary. (⇒ 8)
• Confirm the audio connection. Press [EXT-IN]④ to select the corresponding source. (⇒ 8, 10)
• When using the HDMI connection, ensure that "Audio Out" in the HDMI menu is set to "On". (⇒ 17)

No sound from the surround speakers.

• When using the "Surround layout (Recommended)" mode, press [SURROUND]⑪ to select "MULTI-CH". (⇒ 11)
• When using the "Front layout (Alternative)" mode, press [SURROUND]⑪ to select "A.SRD". (⇒ 11)

Picture

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

• The unit and TV are using different video systems. Use a multi-system or PAL TV.
• The system used on the disc does not match your TV.
• Change the "TV System" settings to match your TV. (⇒ 17) (Depending on the PAL video on the disc, the image may not be displayed correctly on an NTSC TV.)
• Ensure that the unit is connected directly to the TV, and is not connected through a VCR. ( 8)
• Mobile telephone chargers can cause some disturbance.
• If you are using an indoor TV antenna, change to an outdoor antenna.
• The TV antenna wire is too close to the unit. Move it away from the unit.
• Reduce the number of connected HDMI devices.
• When using the HDMI AV OUT terminal, ensure that an incompatible video output with the connected TV is not selected. Set the "Video Resolution" in Video menu to "480p/576p". (⇒ 17)
• Video images converted to 1920 × 1080 resolution may look different from the true native 1080p full-HD sources. This is not a malfunction of the main unit.
• When the HDMI cable is connected, there will be no RGB output from the SCART (AV) terminal. If the SCART (AV) terminal is to be used, remove the HDMI cable and turn this unit on/off again.

Picture size does not fit the screen.

• Change "TV Aspect" in the Video menu. (⇒ 16)
• Use the TV to change the aspect.
• Change the zoom setting. ("Zoom" in Menu 2) (⇒ 14)
• JPEG This is normal during HD JPEG playback. Set "HD JPEG Mode" to "Off" if you want to perform zoom function. (→ 17)

Menu is not displayed correctly.

Restore the zoom ratio to "Normal". ("Zoom" in Menu 2) (→ 14)

Display is distorted.

JPEG This is normal when the display switches to/from HD JPEG playback.

After choosing “Home Cinema” in “Speaker selection” with the TV’s remote control, the TV’s input selection also changes.

Disconnect the HDMI cable from the TV and reconnect it to a different HDMI terminal.

USB

The USB drive or its contents cannot be read.

• The USB drive format or its contents is/are not compatible with the system. (→ 16)
• The USB host function of this product may not work with some USB devices.
• USB devices with storage capacity of more than 32 GB may not work in some instances.

Slow operation of the USB device.

Large file size or high memory USB device takes longer time to read and display on the TV.

HDMI progressive video

There is ghosting when HDMI progressive output is on.

This problem is caused by the editing method or material used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlaced output. When using the HDMI AV OUT terminal, set "Video Resolution" in Video menu to "480i/576i". Or, disable the HDMI connection and use the other video connection. ( 8, 17)

Radio

Distorted sound or noise is heard.

• Adjust the position of the FM antenna.
• Use an outdoor antenna. (⇒ 7)

A beat sound is heard.

Turn the TV off or move it away from the unit.

TV displays

“”

The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.

"Incorrect Disc Region"

Only DVD-Video discs that include or have the same region number as the one on the rear panel of this unit can be played. (⇒ Cover page)

Licenses

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

This item incorporates copy protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights of Rovi Corporation. Reverse engineering and disassembly are prohibited.

HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.

"DVD Logo" is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo Licensing Corporation.

DivX ^® , DivX Certified ^® and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.

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

Specifications

AMPLIFIER SECTION

RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode

Front Ch	160 W per channel (3 Ω), 1 kHz, 10 % THD
Surround Ch	160 W per channel (3 Ω), 1 kHz, 10 % THD
Center Ch	160 W per channel (3 Ω), 1 kHz, 10 % THD
Subwoofer Ch	200 W per channel (3 Ω), 100 Hz, 10 % THD

Total RMS Dolby Digital mode power 1000 W

FM TUNER, TERMINALS SECTION

Preset Memory FM 30 stations

Frequency Modulation (FM)

Frequency range 87.50 MHz to 108.00 MHz (50-kHz step)

Antenna terminals 75 Ω (unbalanced)

Digital audio input

Optical digital input	Optical terminal
Sampling frequency	32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

USB Port

USB standard	USB 2.0 Full Speed
Media file format support	MP3 (*.mp3)
	JPEG (*.jpg, *.jpeg)
	DivX (*.divx, *.avi)
USB device file system	FAT12, FAT16, FAT32
USB Port power	Max. 500 mA
Bit rate	Up to 4 Mbps (DivX)

DISC SECTION

Discs played (8 cm or 12 cm)

(1) DVD (DVD-Video, DivX※4.5)
(2) DVD-R (DVD-Video, MP3 ≈2,4, JPEG※3,4, DivX ≈4,5)
(3) DVD-R DL (DVD-Video, DivX ^4,5 )
(4) DVD-RW (DVD-Video, MP3※2,4, JPEG※3,4, DivX※4,5)
(5) +R/+RW (Video)
(6) +R DL (Video)
(7) CD, CD-R/RW (CD-DA, Video CD, SVCD *1, MP3*2,4, JPEG *3,4, DivX*4,5)
※1 Conforming to IEC62107
※2 MPEG-1 Layer 3, MPEG-2 Layer 3, MPEG-2.5 Layer 3
※3 Exif Ver 2.0 JPEG Baseline files
Picture resolution:
16:9 min. size 4×4, max. size (720×8)×(405×8);
4:3 min. size 4×4, max. size (720×8)×(540×8)
※4 The total combined maximum number of recognizable audio, picture and video contents and groups: 1900 audio, picture and video contents and 189 groups. (Excluding Root folder)
※5 Plays DivX® video.

Pick up

Wavelength (DVD/CD)	655/790 nm
Laser power	CLASS 1M

Audio output (Disc)

Number of channels

5.1 ch (FL, FR, C, SL, SR, SW)

VIDEO SECTION

Video system	PAL, NTSC
Composite video output
Output level	1 Vp-p (75 Ω)
Terminal	SCART jack (1 system)
S-video output
Y output level	1 Vp-p (75 Ω)
C output level	PAL; 0.3 Vp-p (75 Ω)NTSC; 0.286 Vp-p (75 Ω)
Terminal	SCART jack (1 system)
RGB video output
R output level	0.7 Vp-p (75 Ω)
G output level	0.7 Vp-p (75 Ω)
B output level	0.7 Vp-p (75 Ω)
Terminal	SCART jack (1 system)
HDMI AV output
Terminal	19-pin type A connector
HDAVI Control	This unit supports “HDAVI Control 5” function.

SPEAKER SECTION

Front speakers SB-HF167
Type	1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Speaker unit(s)	Impedance 3 Ω
Full range	6.5 cm Cone type
Output sound pressure	78 dB/W (1 m)
Frequency range	75 Hz to 25 kHz (-16 dB)90 Hz to 22 kHz (-10 dB)
Dimensions (W×H×D)	100.5 mm×522.5 mm×78.8 mm
Mass	0.9 kg
Full assembly with stand base
Dimensions (W×H×D) max	291.2 mm×1185 mm×291.2 mm
Mass	2.35 kg
Dimensions (W×H×D) min	291.2 mm×542.3 mm×291.2 mm
Mass	1.6 kg
Surround speakers SB-HS270
Type	1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Speaker unit(s)	Impedance 3 Ω
Full range	6.5 cm Cone type
Output sound pressure	78 dB/W (1 m)
Frequency range	105 Hz to 25 kHz (-16 dB)130 Hz to 22 kHz (-10 dB)
Dimensions (W×H×D)	80 mm×117 mm×70.5 mm
Mass	0.35 kg
Center speaker SB-HC270
Type	1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Speaker unit(s)	Impedance 3 Ω
Full range	6.5 cm Cone type
Output sound pressure	79 dB/W (1 m)
Frequency range	90 Hz to 25 kHz (-16 dB)115 Hz to 22 kHz (-10 dB)
Dimensions (W×H×D)	145 mm×81 mm×70.5 mm
Mass	0.52 kg
Subwoofer SB-HW370
Type	1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Speaker unit(s)	Impedance 3 Ω
Woofer	16 cm Cone type
Output sound pressure	78 dB/W (1 m)
Frequency range	30 Hz to 220 Hz (-16 dB)35 Hz to 180 Hz (-10 dB)
Dimensions (W×H×D)	180 mm×408 mm×300 mm
Mass	4.3 kg

GENERAL

Power supply	AC 220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz
Power consumption	Main unit 75 W
Dimensions (W×H×D)	430 mm×38 mm×279 mm
Mass	Main unit 2.6 kg
Operating temperature range	0 °C to +40 °C
Operating humidity range	35 % to 80 % RH (no condensation)

Power consumption in standby mode

approx. 0.8 W

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1 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and dimensions are approximate.
2 Total harmonic distortion is measured by a digital spectrum analyzer.

Safety precautions

Placement

Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby shortening the unit's service life.

Do not place heavy items on the unit.

Voltage

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

Do not use a DC power source. Check the source carefully when setting the unit up on a ship or other places where DC is used.

AC mains lead protection

Ensure the AC mains lead is connected correctly and not damaged. Poor connection and lead damage can cause fire or electric shock. Do not pull, bend, or place heavy items on the lead.

Grasp the plug firmly when unplugging the lead. Pulling the AC mains lead can cause electric shock.

Do not handle the plug with wet hands. This can cause electric shock.

Foreign matter

Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit. This can cause electric shock or malfunction.

Do not let liquids get into the unit. This can cause electric shock or malfunction. If this occurs, immediately disconnect the unit from the power supply and contact your dealer.

Do not spray insecticides onto or into the unit. They contain flammable gases which can ignite if sprayed into the unit.

Service

Do not attempt to repair this unit by yourself. If sound is interrupted, indicators fail to light, smoke appears, or any other problem that is not covered in these instructions occurs, disconnect the AC mains lead and contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Electric shock or damage to the unit can occur if the unit is repaired, disassembled or reconstructed by unqualified persons.

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

Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries

These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.

For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC. By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.

For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items.

Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.

For business users in the European Union If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information.

[Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union]

These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

Cd

Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples):

This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved.

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S.SRD (Super Surround)

A.SRD (Advanced Surround):

C, RS, LS, SW, S: -6 dB do +6 dB

• 480i/576i • 480p/576p • 720p

• 1080i • 1080p

E 16,7 mm
F 63,7 mm
G 23 mm
H 96 mm
26 mm

Čelní reproduktor

J 64,5 mm
348,5 mm
109,5 mm
M 50,3 mm
N 50,3 mm

"REMOTE 1" nebo "REMOTE 2"

DivX ^® , DivX Certified ^® and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.

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3 Założ pokrywę.

UWAGA

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S.SRD (Super Surround)

A.SRD (Advanced Surround):

C, RS, LS, SW, S: -6 dB do +6 dB

np. Aby wybrać 12: [≥10]② → [1] → [2]

Aby wybrać "L", "P", "L+P" lub "L P"

(VIERA Link "HDAVI ControlTM")

• Auto • 480i/576i • 480p/576p • 720p

• 1080i • 1080p

0ms, 1ms, 2ms, 3ms, 4ms, 5ms

E 16,7 mm

F 63,7 mm

G 23 mm

H 96 mm

26 mm

Głośniki przednie

"REMOTE 1" lub "REMOTE 2"

DivX ^® , DivX Certified ^® and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license.

System wideo PAL, NTSC

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• 480i/576i • 480p/576p • 720p

• 1080i • 1080p

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E 16,7 mm

F 63,7 mm

G 23 mm

H 96 mm

1 26 mm

Első hangsugárzók

64,5 mm
K 348,5 mm
109,5 mm
M 50,3 mm
N 50,3 mm

Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2)

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