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MenusItemsSettings and details
PlayRepeat Play(Only when the elapsed time is being displayed on the unit’s display.)
Selects the item which you want to repeat. The items displayed differ depending on the type of 
disc.
≥All tracks All tracks
≥Chapter Chapter
≥Playlists Playlist
≥Title Title
≥One track Track
≥Off
Select “Off” to cancel.
Random[CD] [MP3]
While playing, press [3,4] to select “On”.
Random playback starts from the next track.
≥On≥Off
VideoPicture[BD-V] [AVCHD] [DVD-VR] [DVD-V]
Select the picture quality mode during play.
≥Normal: Default setting
≥Soft:  Soft picture with fewer video artifacts
≥Fine: Details are sharper
≥Cinema: Mellows movies, enhances detail in dark scenes.
≥User:  You can make further adjustments. (> below)
1Press [1] to select “Picture Adjustment” and press [OK].
2Select the item using [3,4] and adjust it with [2,1].
Contrast:Increases the contrast between light and dark parts of the picture (j7 to 
i7).
Brightness:Brightens the picture (0 to i15).
Sharpness:Adjusts the sharpness of the edges of the horizontal lines (j6 to i6).
Color:Adjusts the shade of the picture’s color (j7 to i7).
Gamma: Adjusts the brightness of dark portions of the screen (0 to i5).
3D NR: Reduces the rough noise in the background to give a greater feeling of 
depth (0 to i4).
When “BD-Video 24p Output” is set to “On”, this function may not 
operate. (>33)
Integrated NR: Smooths block noise and reduces the smudging that appears around 
contrasting sections of the picture (0 to i3).
ProgressiveIf images are stretched from right to left, set to “Off”.
[Only when you have selected “480p” in “Component Video Resolution” (>33)]
≥Depending on the type of TV used, the video may be stretched horizontally when video is 
output in progressive mode. When this occurs, select “Off” and the video will then be output as 
“480i”.
≥This setting will be fixed to “On” if you connect with an HDMI cable and set “HDMI Video Mode” 
to “On” (>33).
≥When using a component video cable and progressive output is on, closed captions cannot be 
displayed. 
Transfer [When “Progressive” (>above) is set to “On”.]
Select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit the type of material being played 
(>43, Film and video).
≥Auto (normal):Automatically detects the film and video content, and appropriately converts it.
≥Video:Select when using “Auto”, and the content is distorted.
Advanced 
operations
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Changing settings with the setup menu
Change the unit’s settings, if necessary. The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.
Underlined items are the factory presets.
Setup menu operations
1Press [BD/SD] to select “BD/DVD/CD” or “SD”.
2
While stopped
Press [SETUP].
3Press [3,4] to select the tab and 
press [OK].
4Press [3,4] to select the menu 
and press [OK].
5Press [3,4,2,1] to select the 
option and press [OK].
≥There may be differences in 
operation methods. If this happens, 
follow the on-screen instructions 
for the operation.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
To exit the screen
Press [SETUP].
RETURN
SetupSetup DiscVideoAudioDisplayTV / Device Connection
OK
NOTE
TIPS
Summary of settings
“Setup” tab
Off Timer
Select how long the unit remains on when it is not being used.
≥Effective only when “BD/DVD/CD” or “SD” is selected as source.≥2 Hours≥6 Hours≥Off
Remote Control Code (>42)≥Set Code 1
≥Set Code 2
Easy Setting
You can execute basic settings (On-screen Language, TV Aspect).
≥When you select “Yes”, follow the on-screen instructions.≥Ye s≥No
Restore Default Settings
This returns all values in the Setup menu and the on-screen menu, 
except for “Remote Control Code”, “On-screen Language”, 
“DVD-Video Ratings”, “BD-Video Ratings” and “Speaker” to the default 
settings.≥Ye s≥No
“Disc” tab
DVD-Video Ratings
Set a ratings level to 
limit DVD-Video play.Follow the on-screen instructions. Enter a 
4-digit password with the numbered buttons 
when the password screen is shown. It will be 
the common password for both “DVD-Video 
Ratings” and “BD-Video Ratings”.
≥Do not forget your password.≥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.
≥Unlock Player≥Change Password
≥Change Level≥Temporary Unlock
BD-Video Ratings
Set an age limit of 
BD-Video play.≥No Limit
: All BD-Video can be played.
≥0 to 254 year(s): Prohibits play of BD-Video with corresponding 
ratings recorded on them.
≥Unlock Player≥Change Password
≥Change Level≥Temporary Unlock
Audio LanguageChoose the language for audio, subtitle and 
disc menus.
[BD-V] [DVD-V]
≥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. 
(>14, 24)
≥Enter a code (>37) with the numbered 
buttons when you select “Other ¢¢¢¢”.≥English
≥French≥Spanish
≥Original: The original language of each disc will be selected.
≥Other ¢¢¢¢
Subtitle 
Language≥Automatic
:
If the language selected for “Audio Language” is not available, 
subtitles of that language will automatically appear if available on 
that disc.
≥English≥French≥Spanish≥Other ¢¢¢¢
Menu Language≥English
≥French≥Spanish≥Other ¢¢¢¢
“Video” tab
Still Mode (paused video) [BD-V] [AVCHD] [DVD-V]
Select the type of picture shown when you pause playback 
(>43, Frames and fields).≥Auto≥Field: Select if jittering occurs when “Auto” is selected. (The 
picture is coarser.)
≥Frame: Select if small text or fine patterns cannot be seen clearly 
when “Auto” is selected. (The picture is clearer and finer.)
Seamless Play [DVD-VR]
Select the play mode between playlist chapter segments and partially 
deleted titles.≥On
: The chapters in playlists are played seamlessly. This does 
not work while searching or when there are several audio 
types included on the playlist. Additionally, the positioning 
of chapter segments may change slightly.
≥Off: The points where chapters in playlists change are played 
accurately, but the picture may freeze for a moment.
Black Level Control
Select lighter or darker for adjusting the black level control to the 
desired setting for picture enhancement.≥Lighter
: When video is output from VIDEO OUT terminal.
≥Darker: When video is output from COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 
terminal.
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“Audio” tab
Dynamic Range Compression
[BD-V] [AVCHD] [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby 
TrueHD only)
Change the dynamic range (>43) for late night viewing.≥On
≥Off
SpeakerMake settings for your speakers. (>34)
BD-Video Secondary Audio [BD-V]
Turn on/off the clicking sound on the menu and audio with 
secondary video in picture-in-picture mode.
≥When this is set to “On”, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, 
DTS-HD Master Audio and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio are 
output as Dolby Digital.≥On: The primary audio and secondary audio are mixed and output. 
The sampling frequency is converted to 48 kHz.
≥Off
: The clicking sound on the menu and secondary audio are not 
output.
“Display” tab
Status Messages
Choose whether to show status messages automatically.≥Automatic≥Off
On-screen Language
Choose the language for these menus and on-screen messages.≥English
≥Français≥Español
Screen Saver Function
This is to prevent burn-in on the screen.
≥When this is set to “On”, the masked-off area on the screen 
becomes gray.
[Only when connecting with an HDMI cable or a component video 
cable and “HDMI Resolution” (>below) is set to any other mode 
than “480p”, or “Component Video Resolution” (>below) is set to 
“720p” or “1080i”.]≥On:
If there is no operation for 10 minutes or more, the displayed screen 
switches to the other states automatically. 
– When the Direct Navigator or FUNCTIONS menu is displayed, the 
display returns to the screen saver mode.
– When CD or MP3 is played, the display returns to the screen saver 
mode. (Playback continues.)
– When still pictures are shown (except for slideshows), the display 
returns to the Direct Navigator screen. 
– During FM/AM radio broadcast reception, the display returns to the 
screen saver mode. (Reception continues.)
≥Off
FL Display
Changes the brightness of the unit’s display.
≥The brightness of the volume indicator (>11) is also changed.≥Bright≥Dim: The display is dimmed.
≥Auto: The display is dimmed, but brightens when you perform some 
operations.
LicenseInformation about the software used by this unit is displayed. 
“TV/Device Connection” tab
TV Aspect
Set to match the type of TV connected.When connected to a 4:3 aspect TV:
≥4:3 Pan & Scan:Video recorded for a widescreen is played as Pan & Scan 
(unless prohibited by the producer of the disc). When playing 
BD-Video, video is output as “4:3 Letterbox”.
≥4:3 Letterbox: 
Video recorded for a widescreen is played in the letterbox style.
When connected to a 16:9 widescreen TV:
≥16:9:  Video recorded for 4:3 aspect screen is displayed as a 4:3 ratio 
image in the center of the screen.
≥16:9 Full:  Video recorded for 4:3 aspect screen is displayed as a 
horizontally stretched 16:9 image.
Time Delay
When connected with a Plasma display, adjust if you notice 
the audio is out of sync with the video.≥Auto
≥0ms≥20ms≥40ms≥60ms≥80ms≥100ms≥120ms≥140ms
When using VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” with “HDAVI Control 3” compatible TV 
(>28), select “Auto”. Audio and video will automatically be set in sync. (This works 
only when “BD/DVD”, “SD”, “AUX” or “D-IN” is selected as the source.)
HDMI Connection
≥Press [OK] to show the following settings.
HDMI Video Mode
Select “On” when video is output from HDMI AV OUT 
terminal.≥On
:Images are output from the HDMI terminal in the resolution set in “HDMI 
Resolution”. Video from COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal is output as “480i”.
≥Off Images are output in the resolution set in “Component Video Resolution”.
HDMI Resolution
The items supported by the connected devices are 
indicated on the screen as “¢”. When any item without 
“¢” is selected, the images may be distorted.≥Auto
: Automatically selects the output resolution best suited to the 
connected TV (1080p, 1080i, 720p or 480p).
≥480p≥720p
≥1080i≥1080p
BD-Video 24p Output
When playing BD-Video recorded in 24 frames, this unit 
displays each frame at 1/24 second intervalssthe same 
interval originally shot with the film movie.
≥This item can be set only when the unit is connected to 
a TV with an HDMI terminal that supports 1080/24p 
input.≥On: Images in 24p are output in 24p as they are.
(This is effective only when “HDMI Resolution” is set to “Auto” or “1080p” 
and “TV Aspect” is set to “16:9” or “16:9 Full”.) 
However,
– when video is being output at 24 frames, images from any other terminal 
than the HDMI terminal may not be output properly.
– when images other than 24p are played, images are output at 60p.
≥Off
HDMI RGB Output Range
Effective when connected to a device that only supports 
RGB output.≥Standard:
≥Enhanced:  When the black and white images are not distinct.
HDMI Audio Output
This setting selects whether or not to output audio from HDMI.≥When this is set to “On”, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital 
Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution 
Audio are output as Dolby Digital from system speakers.≥On: To output audio through TV speakers (output as 2ch PCM, regardless of 
source audio format channel number).
≥Off: To output audio through system speakers. (The audio is output using the 
settings of the main unit.)
VIERA Link
Set to use “HDAVI Control” function when connected with 
an HDMI cable to a device that supports “HDAVI Control”.≥On
Select when you want to use “HDAVI Control”.
≥Off: Select when you do not want to use “HDAVI Control”.
Component Video Resolution
This sets the video output resolution when using 
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals.≥480i
≥480p≥720p≥1080i
Even if you select “720p” or “1080i”, images are output in 480p when you play 
DVD-Video.
Advanced 
operations
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Changing settings with the setup menu
(Center, surround and surround back speakers only)
1Press [3,4,2,1] to select the speaker icon and press [OK].
2Press [3,4] to select the setting and press [OK].
Icon examples:(Effective when playing multi-channel audio)
(Center, surround and surround back speakers only)
For optimum listening with 7.1/5.1-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, surround and 
surround back speakers closer to the seating position, adjust the delay 
time to make up for the difference.
If either distance A or B is less than C, find the difference in the 
relevant table and change to the recommended setting.
: Actual speaker position
: Ideal speaker position
ABC: Primary listening distance
1Press [3,4,2,1] to select the delay time box and press [OK].
2Press [3,4] to select the setting and press [OK].
(Effective when playing multi-channel audio)
1Select “Test” and press [OK].
A test signal is output.
Front (L) ——)Center ——)Front (R) ——) Surround (RS)
:;
Surround (LS)(— Surround back (LB) (— Surround back (RB)
2While listening to the test signal, press [3,4] to adjust the volume 
of each speaker.
Center speaker: (r6 dB to s6 dB)
Surround and Surround back speakers: (r10 dB to s10 dB)
≥Set each speaker level according to the volume of the Front (L) 
and Front (R) speaker 
volume respectively.
3Press [OK].
The test signal stops.
≥No signal is output for the subwoofer. To adjust its volume, see 
page 26, Adjusting speaker level during play.
∫To finish the speaker settingPress [3,4,2,1] to select “Complete” and press [OK].
Speaker settings
Speaker presence settings
CenterSelect when the center speaker is 
connected and in use.
Select when the center speaker is not 
connected or not in use.
SurroundSelect when the surround speakers are 
connected and in use.
Select when the surround speakers are 
not connected or not in use.
Surround 
back§1
Select when 
– using the optional Panasonic 
wireless system SH-FX67 and 
speaker system SB-HS100A to 
enjoy 7.1ch surround sound.
– connecting an amplifier to the 
SURROUND BACK terminal at the 
back of the main unit to enjoy 7.1ch 
surround sound.
Select when the surround back speakers 
are not connected or not in use.
§1Surround back speakers are set to “ ” by default.
§2You can select “” only when surround speakers are set to “”.
ms
msL
CompleteTe s t
R
SW
RS
dB
dB dB
0.0
dB0.0dB0.0msLBRB0.0
0.0
0.00.00.0
CdB0.0
LS
Center
Surround
Surround back
§1
C
§2
LS
LB
ms
msLR
SW
RS
dB
dB dB
0.0
dB0.0dB0.0msLBRB0.0
0.0
0.00.00.0
CdB0.0
LS
Complete
Te s t
ms
msLR
SW
RS
dB
dB dB
0.0
0.0
0.00.00.0
CdB0.0
LS
dB0.0dB0.0msLBRB0.0
Complete
Te s t
5.1ch speaker connection
7.1ch speaker connection e.g.,
Changing the delay time
ACenter speakerBSurround/Surround back 
speakers
DifferenceSetting
Approx. 34 cm (1ft. 1in.)1.0 msDifferenceSetting
Approx. 170 cm (5ft. 6in.)5.0 msApprox. 68 cm (2ft. 2in.)2.0 ms
Approx. 102 cm (3ft. 4in.)3.0 msApprox. 340 cm (11ft. 1in.)10.0 ms
Approx. 136 cm (4ft. 5in.)4.0 msApprox. 510 cm (16ft. 8in.)15.0 ms
Approx. 170 cm (5ft. 6in.)5.0 ms
L
LS
R
SW
C
RS
C
RSLS


L
LB
R
RS
SW
C
RB
C
RB
RSLS
LB

LS
Approximate room dimensions
Circle of constant primary listening distance 5.1ch speaker connection
7.1ch speaker connection
ms
L
CompleteTe s t
LS
R
SW
RS
dB
dB dB0.0
0.00.00.0
CdB0.0ms0.0
dB0.0dB0.0msLBRB0.0
Center
Surround
Surround back
Adjusting speaker level
ms
msL
CompleteTe s t
LS
R
SW
RS
dB
dB dB
0.0
0.0
0.00.00.0
CdB0.0
dB0.0dB0.0msLBRB0.0
Center
Surround back (RB) Test
Surround
(LS)Surround (RS)
Surround back (LB)
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Optional connections and settings
Use the following connections when you want to output audio of your cable TV or VCR through this unit’s speakers.
≥Do not connect through the video cassette recorder.
Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not be displayed properly.
≥Turn off all equipment before connection and read the appropriate operating instructions.
Connection to Set Top Box (Satellite receiver, Cable box, etc) or video cassette 
recorder
This unit can decode the surround signal from the Set Top Box (Satellite receiver, Cable box, etc).
Press [N, O SELECT] several times to select “D-IN” (DIGITAL IN).§These audio connections will enable you to play audio from your television through your home theater system (>17).
Connection to a TV with component video cable
≥Connect terminals of the same color.
≥Set “Black Level Control” to “Darker”. (>32)
≥Some discs prohibit high definition video output from COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals. In this case, video resolution is converted 
to 480p.
§These audio connections will enable you to play audio from your television through your home theater system (>17).
To enjoy high definition/progressive video
≥Connect to a TV that supports 480p or higher.
≥Set “Component Video Resolution” to “480p”, “720p” or “1080i”. (>33)
≥Set “HDMI Video Mode” to “Off”. (>33) Otherwise, the video is output as 480i.
OPTICAL
OUT
RF IN
RF OUT
AUD IO
OUT
VIDEO IN
AUDIO
IN
RF IN
L
R L
R
OPTICAL INL
R
DIGITALCOMPONENTVIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT
YAU X P
R
PB
SURROUND
AV OUT
AKERS
R
L6
áERFRONT2
1FM ANT ANT
EXT
LOOP AM
75
á
GND ANT LOOP
TV
Video cable (included)RF cable (not included)Set Top Box (Satellite 
receiver, Cable box, etc) or 
video cassette recorder
(not included) To your cable TV service or TV antenna
RF cable
(not included) Optical digital audio cable
§
(not included)
Main unit
Audio cable
§ (not included)
NOTE
OPTICAL INL
R
DIGITALCOMPONENTVIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT
YAUX P
R
PB
SURROUNDSURROUND
BACK


AV OUT
SPEAKERS
R
L6
á6
áCENTER6
áSUBWOOFERFRONT6
52
1FM ANT ANT
EXT
LOOP AM
75
á
GND ANT LOOP
AC IN
OPTICAL INL
R
DIGITALCOMPONENTVIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT
YAU X P
R
PB
AV OUTLFRONT1FM ANT ANT
EXT
LOOP AM
75
á
GND ANT LOOP
OPTICAL
OUT
L
R 
AUDIO OUTCOMPONENT
VIDEO IN
Y
P
R
PB
Main unitComponent Video cable (not included) TV
Audio cable
§
(not included)
≥The optical digital 
audio cable can be 
used when connecting 
to televisions with 
optical out terminals 
(>right).Optical 
digital audio 
cable§
(not included)
NOTE
TIPS
Reference
Advanced 
operations
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Optional connections and settings
Use outdoor antennas if FM/AM radio reception is poor.
≥Disconnect the antenna when the unit is not in use.
≥Do not use the outdoor antenna during an electrical storm.
§Rework your outdoor antenna’s 75≠ coaxial cable as follows.
You can enjoy 7.1ch surround sound by connecting an amplifier using audio cable via the SURROUND and SURROUND BACK terminals.
Using FM/AM outdoor antenna (optional)
Connection to an amplifier via the SURROUND and SURROUND BACK terminals
OPTICAL IN
L
R
DIGITALCOMPONENTVIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT
YAU X P
R
PB
AV OUT
FM ANT ANT
EXT
LOOP AM
75
áGND ANT LOOP
Leave the AM loop 
antenna connected.
AM outdoor antenna[Using a vinyl wire (not included)]
Run a piece of vinyl wire horizontally 
across a window or other convenient 
location.FM outdoor antenna[Using a TV antenna (not included)]
≥Disconnect the FM indoor antenna.
≥The antenna should be installed by a 
competent technician.
75≠ coaxial cable
§
(not included)
Antenna plug (not included)5 m to 12 m (16 ft. to 39 ft.)Main unit


1Remove a piece of the outer 
vinyl insulator.2Carefully pull the tabs apart 
to remove the cover.3Install the coaxial cable.
Clamp the cable conductor, and 
wind it on so that it does not 
contact anything else.4Attach the cover.
10 mm (
13/32z)
10 mm (
13/32z)
Peel back
7mm(
9/32z)Clamp with pliers
OPTICAL INL
R
DIGITALCOMPONENTVIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT
YAUX P
R
PB
SURROUNDSURROUND
BACK


AV OUT
SPEAKERS
R
L6
á6
áCENTER6
áSUBWOOFERFRONT6
52
1FM ANT ANT
EXT
LOOP AM
75
á
GND ANT LOOP
AC IN
OUT
L
R 
SURROUND
BACK
L
R 
SURROUND
Main unitAmplifier
Audio cable
(not included)Surround back speakers
≥“[W2S]” or “[W4S]” blinks if you do not use 
the wireless system. In this case, remove 
the digital transmitter.Surround speakers
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Frequently asked questions
Language code list
Enter the code with the numbered buttons.
SetupPage
Can I connect other speakers?≥Speakers other than those supplied cannot be used. This system achieves ideal audio 
properties through the combination of the main unit and the supplied speakers. Using 
other speakers may damage the system and will not produce correct audio 
characteristics (e.g., no bass sounds).—
What equipment is necessary to play 
7.1-channel surround sound?≥You can enjoy 7.1-channel surround sound when you use the optional Panasonic 
wireless accessory SH-FX67 and speaker system SB-HS100A. Refer to the relevant 
operating instructions for details.—
My TV has a VIDEO IN terminal, 
COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals 
and HDMI IN terminal. Which should 
I connect with?≥The different levels of picture quality input are listed below in order from highest to 
lowest.
HDMI IN )COMPONENT VIDEO IN )VIDEO IN. However, it will take longer for the 
picture output to start up when this unit is connected with the HDMI IN terminal.—
Disc
Can I play BD-Video and DVD-Video 
bought in another country?≥You can play them if the video standard is NTSC, however, you cannot play:
– BD-Video discs that do not include region “A”.
– DVD-Video discs that do not include region “1” or “ALL”.
Refer to the disc’s jacket for more information.Cover
Can BD-Video/DVD-Video that does 
not have a region code/number be 
played?≥The region management information for BD-Video/DVD-Video indicates that the disc 
conforms to industry standards. You cannot play discs that do not conform to industry 
standards or do not have a region code or number.—
Please tell me about disc 
compatibility with this unit.≥This unit plays BD-Video, DVD-Video, CD, BD-RE (BD-RE Recording Format/JPEG), 
BD-R (BD-R Recording Format), DVD-RAM (DVD Video Recording format/AVCHD 
format/JPEG), DVD-R/RW (DVD-Video format/DVD Video Recording format/AVCHD 
format), DVD-R DL (DVD-Video format/DVD Video Recording format/AVCHD format), 
+R, +RW and +R DL.
≥This unit also plays CD-R/RW discs which have been recorded in one of the following 
standards: CD-DA, MP3 and JPEG. Close the session after recording.
≥You cannot write to a disc with this unit.12
12, 13
—
SD card
What kinds of operations are 
available on the SD card slot on this 
unit? ≥The following operations are available.
– Playback JPEG data recorded with a digital camera, etc.
– Playback AVCHD motion pictures recorded with Panasonic High Definition Video 
Camera
– If a BD-Video disc supporting this function is used, it is possible to copy secondary 
video recorded on the disc to the card and play it back together with the images on the 
disc. (Virtual package)22
14
24
What kinds of cards can be used?≥SD Memory Cards (from 8  MB to 2 GB), SDHC Memory Cards (from 4 GB to 16 GB),
miniSD Cards
§, and microSD Cards§ can be used.§ A miniSD Card and a microSD Card must be used in the attached adaptor.
Please confirm the latest information on the following website. 
http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs 
(This site is in English only.)
≥[BD-V] To play the virtual package, it is recommended that you use a card that supports 
SD Speed Class Rating Class 2 and has 256 MB or more free space.12
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Ameharic: 6577Danish: 6865Icelandic: 7383Malayalam: 7776Scots Gaelic: 7168Tonga: 8479
Arabic: 6582 Dutch: 7876 Indonesian: 7378 Maltese: 7784 Serbian: 8382 Turkish: 8482
Armenian: 7289English: 6978Interlingua: 7365Maori: 7773Serbo-Croatian:8372Turkmen: 8475
Assamese: 6583 Esperanto: 6979 Irish: 7165 Marathi: 7782 Shona: 8378 Twi: 8487
Aymara: 6589Estonian: 6984Italian: 7384Moldavian: 7779Sindhi: 8368Ukrainian: 8575
Azerbaijani: 6590 Faroese: 7079 Japanese:7465 Mongolian: 7778 Singhalese: 8373 Urdu: 8582
Bashkir: 6665Fiji: 7074Javanese: 7487Nauru: 7865Slovak: 8375Uzbek: 8590
Basque: 6985 Finnish: 7073 Kannada: 7578 Nepali: 7869 Slovenian: 8376 Vietnamese: 8673
Bengali; Bangla: 6678French: 7082Kashmiri: 7583Norwegian: 7879Somali: 8379Volapük: 8679
Bhutani: 6890 Frisian: 7089 Kazakh: 7575 Oriya: 7982 Spanish: 6983 Welsh: 6789
Bihari: 6672Galician: 7176Kirghiz: 7589Pashto, Pushto:8083Sundanese: 8385Wolof: 8779
Breton: 6682 Georgian: 7565 Korean: 7579 Persian: 7065 Swahili: 8387 Xhosa: 8872
Bulgarian: 6671German: 6869Kurdish: 7585Polish: 8076Swedish: 8386Yiddish: 7473
Burmese: 7789 Greek: 6976 Laotian: 7679 Portuguese: 8084 Tagalog: 8476 Yoruba: 8979
Byelorussian: 6669Greenlandic: 7576Latin: 7665Punjabi: 8065Tajik: 8471Zulu: 9085
Cambodian: 7577 Guarani: 7178 Latvian, Lettish:7686 Quechua: 8185 Tamil: 8465
Catalan: 6765Gujarati: 7185Lingala: 7678Rhaeto-Romance: 8277Tatar: 8484
Reference
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Messages
The following messages or service numbers appear on the TV or unit’s display when something unusual is detected during startup and use.
On the TVPage
Cannot play.≥You inserted an incompatible disc (Discs recorded in PAL video, etc.).12, 13
Cannot display on this unit.≥You tried to play a non-compatible image.
≥Confirm “SD” on the unit’s display is not blinking and re-insert the card. 13
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No disc≥The disc may be upside down.—
This disc is incompatible.≥You inserted an incompatible disc.12, 13
$ This operation is currently 
disabled.≥The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.—
On the unit’s display
ERROR≥Incorrect operation performed. Read the instructions and try again.—
F99≥The unit fails to operate properly. Press [POWER Í/I] on the main unit to switch the unit to 
standby for 3 seconds. Now press [POWER Í/I] on the main unit again to turn the unit on.—
HDMI ONLY≥Some BD-Video discs can only be output with HDMI.—
No PLAY≥There is a viewing restriction on a BD-Video or DVD-Video.32
No READ≥The disc is dirty or badly scratched. The unit cannot play.—
PLEASE WAIT≥Displayed when the unit is started and turned off. This is not a malfunction.
≥The unit is carrying out its recovery process. You cannot operate the unit while “PLEASE 
WAIT” is displayed.—
—
SET 
(“” stands for a number.)≥The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the 
remote control.
Press and hold [OK] and the indicated number button at the same 
time for more than 5 seconds.42
UNFORMAT≥You inserted an unformatted DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, +RW, an unused +R, +R DL or 
DVD-RW (DVD-Video format).—
UNSUPPORT≥You have inserted a disc the unit cannot play.12, 13
U59≥The unit is hot.
The unit switches to standby for safety reasons. Wait for about 30 minutes until the 
message disappears.
Select a position with good ventilation when installing the unit. Do not block the cooling fan 
on the rear of the unit.—
“[W2S]” or “[W4S]” is flashing.≥There is no link between the main unit and the wireless system. Check that the wireless 
system is plugged into the AC outlet and is turned on.
≥Ensure that the digital transmitter is fully inserted into the slot of the main unit.
≥Perform the steps bellow.
1While pressing the [9/5] on the main unit, press the numbered button [3] on the 
remote control until “P” lights in the main unit’s display.
≥The indicator on the wireless system turns green.
2While “P” is displayed, press [I/D SET] on the rear of the 
wireless system.
≥If “P” goes off before you press [I/D SET], repeat step 
1 and then continue the procedure.
3While pressing [9/5] on the main unit, press the 
numbered button [3] on the remote control.
≥“
[W2S]” or “[W4S]” lights on the main unit.
4Turn off and on the wireless system.
≥Make sure the indicator on the wireless system lights up green.8
6
—
U72
U73≥The HDMI connection acts unusually.
– The connected equipment is not HDMI compatible.
– Please use HDMI cables that have the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover).
– The HDMI cable is damaged.—
H or F ≥Check and correct the speaker cable connections.
≥There is something unusual. (The service number displayed after H and F depends on the 
unit’s condition.)
≥Check the unit using the troubleshooting guide. If the service number does not disappear, 
do the following.
1Disconnect the plug from the AC outlet, wait a few seconds, then reconnect it.
2Press [POWER Í/I] to turn the power on. (The unit may be fixed.)
If the service number does not disappear despite doing the above, request service from 
the dealer. Inform the dealer of the service number when requesting service.6
—
39–42
NOT CONDITIONAL
NO SURROUND SPEAKER≥7.1ch Virtual Surround is available only when playing 6ch sources or above.
≥7.1ch Virtual Surround is available only when speaker setting is set to 5.1-channel.27
27, 33, 34
I/D SET
Use a pointed 
object.
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Troubleshooting guide
Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solutions indicated in the chart 
do not solve the problem, refer to “Customer Services Directory” on page 46 if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to “Product information” on 
page 47 if you reside in Canada.
The following do not indicate a problem with this unit:
≥Regular disc rotating sounds.
≥Image disturbance during search.
To reset this unitPage
Power
Operation
Displays
To restore the unit if it freezes 
due to one of the safety 
devices being activated≥Press and hold [POWER Í/I] on the main unit for 10 seconds. (The settings remain 
unchanged.)—
To return all settings other than 
some settings to the factory 
preset≥Select “Yes” in “Restore Default Settings” in the Setup menu.
This returns all values in the Setup menu and the on-screen menu, except for “Remote 
Control Code”, “On-screen Language”, “DVD-Video Ratings”, “BD-Video Ratings” and 
“Speaker” to the default settings.32
To return to the factory preset≥Reset the unit as follows:
1Press [POWER Í/I] on the unit to turn off the unit.
2Press and hold [9/5], [∫] and [
						

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Troubleshooting guide
TV screen and videoPage
Sound
The images from this unit do 
not appear on the TV.
Picture is distorted.≥Make sure that the TV is connected to the VIDEO OUT terminal, COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 
terminals or HDMI AV OUT terminal on this unit.
≥Make sure that the TV’s input setting (e.g., VIDEO 1) is correct.
≥To output video from a device connected with an HDMI cable, set “HDMI Video Mode” to “On” 
in the Setup menu.
≥If “BD-Video 24p Output” is turned “On” when the unit is connected to a TV through any 
terminal other than HDMI, images may not display properly. In this case, turn “BD-Video 24p 
Output” to “Off”.
≥When “BD-Video 24p Output” is set to “On”, HDMI authentication takes place where 24p 
images switch to other images, and a black screen is displayed.
≥When you use the HDMI AV OUT terminal for video output, press and hold [1] (PLAY) and 
[∫] simultaneously on the unit for more than 5 seconds to shift the mode to one more 
compatible with HDMI equipment.
≥Picture may not be seen when more than 3 devices are connected with HDMI cables. 
Reduce the number of connected devices.
≥An incorrect resolution is selected in “Component Video Resolution”, when the TV is 
connected to COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals. While stopped, press and hold 
[1] (PLAY) and [∫] on the main unit at the same time for more than 5 seconds to cancel this 
setting. Set the item again.
≥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.7, 35
—
33
33
33
—
—
33
—
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—
The screen changes 
automatically.≥When the “Screen Saver Function” in the Setup menu is set to “On”, the display may return to 
the screen saver mode automatically if there is no operation for 10 minutes or more.33
Video is not output in high 
definition.≥High definition video cannot be output through the VIDEO OUT terminal.
≥Confirm that the “HDMI Video Mode”, “HDMI Resolution”, and “Component Video 
Resolution” in the Setup menu are set properly. 
≥Depending on the BD-Video, output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals may be 
restricted to 480p.—
33
—
The Setup menu cannot be 
accessed.≥Select “BD/DVD/CD” or “SD” as the source.—
Status messages do not 
appear.≥Select “Automatic” in “Status Messages” in the Setup menu.33
The 4:3 aspect ratio picture 
expands left and right.
Screen size is wrong.≥Use the TV to change the aspect. Refer to your TV’s operating instructions.
≥When using an HDMI cable, set “TV Aspect” to “16:9”.
≥When using a component video cable, set “Progressive” to “Off”. If the situation is not 
restored after that, set “TV Aspect” to “4:3 Pan & Scan”.—
33
31, 33
There is a lot of after-image 
when playing video.≥Turn “3D NR” or “Integrated NR” off if it is on.31
When playing DVD-Video using 
progressive output, one part of 
the picture momentarily 
appears to be doubled up.≥When you use the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal for video output, set “Progressive” of 
“Video” menu on the on-screen menu to “Off”. This problem is caused by the editing method 
or material used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlace output.
≥When you use the HDMI AV OUT terminal for video output, follow the steps below for setting.
1Connect this unit to the TV with any cable except the HDMI cable.
2When you connect with the Component Video cable, set “HDMI Video Mode” to “Off” and 
“Component Video Resolution” to “480i” in the Setup menu.31
7, 35
33
There is no apparent change in 
picture quality when adjusted 
with the Video menu in the 
on-screen menu.≥The effect is less perceivable with some types of video.—
The masked-off area is masked 
in gray. ≥If the “Screen Saver Function” in the Setup menu is set to “Off”, the masked-off area is 
displayed in black.33
No sound.
Low volume.
Distorted sound.
Cannot hear the desired audio 
type.≥Turn the volume up.
≥Turn the muting off.
≥Check connections to speakers and other equipment.
≥Press [N, O SELECT] to select the corresponding source.
≥Press [AUDIO] to select the audio.
≥Ensure the speaker settings for your speakers are correct.
≥To output audio from a device connected with an HDMI cable, set “HDMI Audio Output” to 
“On” in the Setup menu.
≥When “BD-Video Secondary Audio” is set to “On”, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, 
DTS-HD Master Audio and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio are output as Dolby Digital.
≥Audio may not be heard when more than 3 devices are connected with HDMI cables.
Reduce the number of connected devices.
≥Ensure that surround selector at the rear of the wireless system is set to the center position.14–15
16
6–8, 35–3610
16
33, 34
33
33
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6
Humming is heard during play.≥An AC power supply cord or fluorescent light is near the main unit or wireless system. Keep 
other appliances and cables away from the main unit and wireless system.—
No surround sound.≥Press [ÎPLIIx] to turn on Dolby Pro Logic IIx/Dolby Pro Logic II.
≥Press [NEO:6] to turn on DTS NEO:6.27
27
Cannot switch audio.≥There are discs for which audio cannot be changed because of how the disc was created.—
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