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Other Settings
 Remote Control Codes for the TV (Continued)
Manufacturer Code
Sylvania 0020 / 0028 / 0030 / 0054 / 0065 / 0096 / 0171 / 
0381
Symphonic 0171 / 0180
Syntax-Brillian 1007 / 1144 / 1240 / 1255 / 1257 / 1258 / 1331
Tatung 0003 / 0049 / 0055 / 0396 / 1101 / 1756
Thomson 0209 / 0210 / 0047
Toshiba 0036 / 0060 / 0149 / 0154 / 0156 / 0650 / 0832 / 
0845 / 1156 / 1256 / 1164 / 1265 / 1356 / 1656 / 
1704
Ultra 0391
Viewsonic 0857 / 0864 / 0885 / 1755
Westinghouse 0885 / 0889 / 0890 / 1282 / 1577
Yamaha 0019 / 0030 / 0769 / 0833 / 0839
Zenith 0016 / 0017 / 0092 / 0178 / 0463 / 1265
 Remote Control Codes for the Set Top Box:
Cable Box
Manufacturer Code
Panasonic 0000 / 0107
ABC 0003 / 0008
Americast 0899
Bell South 0899
Digeo 1187
Director 0476
General Instrument 0003 / 0276 / 0476 / 0810
GoldStar 0144
Hamlin 0009 / 0273
Jerrold 0003 / 0276 / 0476 / 0810
Memorex 0000
Motorola 0276 / 0476 / 0810 / 1187 / 1376
Pace 0008 / 0237 / 1877
Paragon 0000
Philips 0317 / 1305
Pioneer 0144 / 0533 / 0877 / 1877
Pulsar 0000
Quasar 0000
Regal 0273 / 0279
Runco 0000
Samsung 0144
Scientific Atlanta 0008 / 0477 / 0877 / 1877
Sony 1006
Starcom 0003
Supercable 0276
Torx 0003
Toshiba 0000
Zenith 0000 / 0525 / 0899
Satellite Receiver
Manufacturer Code
Panasonic 0152 / 0247 / 0701 / 1786
AlphaStar 0772
Chaparral 0216
Crossdigital 1109
DirecTV 0099 / 0247 / 0392 / 0566 / 0639 / 0724 / 
0749 / 0819 / 1076 / 1108 / 1109 / 1142 / 
1377 / 1392 / 1414 / 1442 / 1443 / 1444 / 
1609 / 1639 / 1640 / 1749 / 1856
DISH Network 0775 / 1005 / 1170 / 1505 / 1775
Dishpro 0775 / 1005 / 1505 / 1775
Echostar 0775 / 1005 / 1170 / 1505 / 1775
Expressvu 0775 / 1775
GE 0392 / 0566
General Instrument 0869
GOI 0775 / 1775
Goodmans 1246
Hisense 1535
Hitachi 0819 / 1250
HTS 0775 / 1775
Hughes 0749 / 1442 / 1749
Hughes Network 
Systems0749 / 1142 / 1442 / 1443 / 1444 / 1749
Satellite Receiver (Continued)
Manufacturer Code
iLo 1535
Janeil 0152
Jerrold 0869
JVC 0775 / 1170 / 1775
LG 1226 / 1414
Magnavox 0722 / 0724
Memorex 0724
Mitsubishi 0749
Motorola 0856 / 0869
NEC 1270
Next Level 0869
Paysat 0724
Philips 0099 / 0722 / 0724 / 0749 / 0819 / 1076 / 1142 / 
1442 / 1749
Pioneer 1442
Proscan 0392 / 0566
Proton 1535
RadioShack 0869
RCA 0143 / 0392 / 0566 / 0855 / 1392
Samsung 1108 / 1109 / 1142 / 1276 / 1377 / 1442 / 1609
Sanyo 1219
Sony 0639 / 1639 / 1640
Star Choice 0869
Toshiba 0749 / 0790 / 0819 / 1285 / 1749
UltimateTV 1392 / 1640
Uniden 0722 / 0724
US Digital 1535
USDTV 1535
Voom 0869
Zenith 1856
Cable Box / Digital Video Recorder Combination
Manufacturer Code
Americast 0899
Digeo 1187
General Instrument 0476 / 0810
Jerrold 0476 / 0810
Motorola 0476 / 0810 / 1187 / 1376
Pace 0237 / 1877
Pioneer 0877 / 1877
Scientific Atlanta 0877 / 1877
Sony 1006
Supercable 0276
TiVo 1142 / 1442 / 1443 / 1444
Zenith 0899
Satellite Receiver / Digital Video Recorder 
Combination
Manufacturer Code
DirecTV 0099 / 0392 / 0639 / 1076 / 1142 / 1377 / 
1392 / 1442 / 1443 / 1444 / 1640
DISH Network 0775 / 1505
Dishpro 0775 / 1505
Echostar 0775 / 1170 / 1505
Expressvu 0775
Hughes Network 
Systems1142 / 1442 / 1443 / 1444
JVC 1170
Motorola 0869
Philips 1142 / 1442
Proscan 0392
RCA 1392
Samsung 1442
Sony 0639 / 1640
Star Choice 0869
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Adding a Video Cassette Recorder (VCR)
Additional coaxial cable and audio/video (AV) cable are required.
Connecting to a Television, a Set Top Box and a VCR
/ RESETSD CARDIN2DV  I NS VIDEO VIDEOL/MONO-AUDIO-R
RF OUT
VHF/UHF
RF INAUDIO IN
R LVIDEO
IN
Rear of  VCR
Rear of Set Top Box
Rear of  TV
This unit’s front panel
AUDIO OUT
L R VIDEO
OUTRF IN
RF OUT
Yellow White  Red
Yellow White  Red
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 Perform step , , , ,  on page 8.
 Coaxial cable from the “RF OUT” on the Set Top Box to the “RF IN” on the VCR.
 Coaxial cable from the “RF OUT” on the VCR to the “VHF/UHF RF IN” on the TV.
  Audio/video cable from the “AV OUT” on the VCR to the “IN2” on the unit.
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You can enjoy a high-quality picture by using the  
following terminals for connection.
Standard 
Quality 
PictureHigh- 
quality 
Picture
VIDEO IN 
terminalS VIDEO IN 
terminalHDMI IN
terminalCOMPONENT 
VIDEO IN 
terminal
Using an S Video Cable for Better Video 
(S Video Cable not included)
The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid 
picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal. (Actual results 
depend on the television.)
PR
PBY
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUTAC IN SET TOP BOX
CONTROLOPTICALDIGITAL AUDIO OUT
 (
PCM / BITSTREAM)R-AUDIO-LVIDEOS VIDEOIN1OUT
AV  O U T
Rear of TV
Rear of this unit
AUDIO IN
R LVIDEOS VIDEO
IN
Red   White
Red   White
IN
S Video cable(not included)
Audio/video cable(included)
Leave the 
yellow cable 
unconnected.
Using Component Cables for Better Video 
(Component Video Cables not included)
The COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals on this unit 
can be used for either interlace or progressive output 
(➔ 69) to provide a purer picture than the S VIDEO OUT 
terminal.
PR
PBY
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUTAC IN SET TOP BOX
CONTROLOPTICALDIGITAL AUDIO OUT
 (
PCM / BITSTREAM)R-AUDIO-LVIDEOS VIDEOIN1OUT
AV OUT
Rear of TV
Rear of this unit
AUDIO IN
R LVIDEO
IN
Red   White
Red   White
COMPONENT
VIDEO INYPBPR
Audio/video 
cable
(included)
Component 
video cables
(not included)
Leave the 
yellow cable 
unconnected.
You can enjoy better quality sound by changing the 
audio cable connection between this unit and your TV 
on page 8 as follows.
Using an Audio Cable for Better Sound
(Audio Cable not included)
Use this connection to play sound through speakers 
connected to an amplifier or system component.
PR
PBY
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUTAC IN SET TOP BOX
CONTROLOPTICALDIGITAL AUDIO OUT
 (
PCM / BITSTREAM)R-AUDIO-LVIDEOS VIDEOIN1OUT
AV OUT
Rear of Amplifier or 
System Component
Rear of this unit
AUDIO IN
R    L
Red   White
Red   White
Audio cable(not included)
Using an Optical Digital Audio Cable 
for Better Sound (Optical Digital Audio 
Cable not included)
This method allows you to enjoy multi-channel surround 
sound on DVD-Video. 
PR
PBY
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUTAC IN SET TOP BOX
CONTROLOPTICALDIGITAL AUDIO OUT
 (
PCM / BITSTREAM)R-AUDIO-LVIDEOS VIDEOIN1OUT
AV  O U TOPTICALDIGITAL AUDIO OUT
 (
PCM / BITSTREAM)
Rear of this unit
OPTICAL IN
Rear of Amplifier or 
System Component
Optical digital audio cable(not included)
Insert fully 
with this 
side up.Do not bend
cable sharply.
Connect an amplifier or system component with a 
built-in decoder displaying these logo marks.
Adjust settings in “Digital Audio Output” (➔ 45).
 Notes
You cannot use DTS Digital Surround decoders not meant for DVD.
Before purchasing an optical digital audio cable, check the terminal 
shape of the equipment to be connected.
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Using an HDMI (High Definition 
Multimedia Interface) Cable
When connected to an HDMI compatible unit, an 
uncompressed digital audio and video signal is 
transmitted, enabling you to enjoy high quality digital 
video and audio with just one cable. When connecting to 
an HDMI-compatible HDTV (High Definition Television), 
the output can be switched to 1080p, 1080i or 720p HD 
video. 
Regarding “HDAVI Control” function (➔ 30)
Please use HIGH SPEED HDMI cables that have 
the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover).
It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s 
HDMI cable.
Recommended part number: 
RP-CDHG10 (1.0 m/3.3 ft.), 
RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m/4.9 ft.), 
RP-CDHG20 (2.0 m/6.6 ft.), 
RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m/9.8 ft.), 
RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m/16.4 ft.), etc.
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SET TOP BOX
CONTROL
OPTICAL
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
 (
PCM / BITSTREAM)EOS VIDEO
AV OUT
HDMI IN
Rear of Amplifier or System Component
Rear of this unit
HDMI OUT
HDMI IN
Rear of  TV
HDMI cable(not included)
Set “HDMI Priority” and “HDMI Audio Output” to “On” 
(➔ 48, 49). (The default setting is “On”.)
 Notes
If connecting to equipment that is only compatible 
with 2 channel output, audio with 3 channels or more 
will be down-mixed (➔ 69) and output as 2 channels 
(some discs cannot be down-mixed). 
For display units compatible with HDCP (High 
bandwidth Digital Content Protection) that are 
equipped with a digital DVI input terminal (PC 
monitors, etc.):
Depending on the unit, images may not display 
properly or at all when connecting with a DVI/HDMI 
switching cable (audio cannot be output). •
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Media Care
RAM Use cartridges to protect them from scratches and dirt.
Holding a disc or cardHandle discs by the edges to avoid inadvertently scratching or getting 
oil from your fingers on the disc. Do not touch the signal surface of 
discs (the shiny side) or the terminal surface (the metal part) of SD 
cards.
Cleaning discsDiscs are not indestructible and occasionally dirt or condensation 
may appear. Clean by gently wiping with a soft, dry lint-free cloth in a 
straight line from the center of the disc to the edge of the disc.
Return discs to their cases and SD cards to their cartridges when not 
in use; this helps to protect against scratches and dirt.
Storing mediaDo not place or store discs and cards in the following locations:
Direct sunlight
Very dusty or humid areas
Near a heat source
Places that undergo extreme shifts in temperature (condensation 
can occur)
Where static electricity or electromagnetic waves occur
Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent 
swallowing.
Discs to avoidDiscs that are not perfectly circular in shape
Warped discs, which may not balance properly in your unit, causing 
improper operation or damage to the unit
Cracked discs
Discs with exposed adhesive (from removed stickers or labels, such 
as may occur with rental discs or improperly cared-for discs that 
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Usable Discs for Recording and Playback
Disc typeRewritable Finalization Needed1Recording 16:9 aspect 
picture2
Recording broadcasts that 
allow one copy (CPRM)
(➔ 17)Standard symbol 
DVD-RAM
—RAM
DVD-R
— — (4:3 aspect) —-R before finalization
DVD-V after finalization
DVD-R DL
— — (4:3 aspect) —-R DL before finalization
DVD-V after finalization
DVD-RW
— (4:3 aspect) —-RW(V) before finalization
DVD-V after finalization
+R —
— (4:3 aspect) —+R before finalizationDVD-V after finalization
+R DL —
— (4:3 aspect) —+R DL before finalizationDVD-V after finalization
+RW
— — (4:3 aspect) —+RW
( : Can do, –: Cannot do)
1  Finalization needed for playback on other equipment (➔ 41).RAM can be played back on Panasonic DVD recorders and DVD-
RAM compatible DVD players.
-R DL and +R DL can be played back only on equipment compatible 
with these discs.
2  For further information (➔ 17, Important Notes for Recording).
Use of Panasonic discs is recommended.
For available recording times for different discs under 
different recording modes, see “Recording Modes 
and Estimated Disc Recording Time” on page 18.
Formatting and/or recording/initializing constraints 
may prevent you from playing or recording certain 
discs.
Please see specifications (➔ 70) for compatible disc 
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 Tips
Visit Panasonic’s homepage for more information 
about DVDs.
http://www.panasonic.com/playDVD-R (This site is in 
English only.)
Buy Discs from www.panasonic.com and receive 
Special 20% Discount!
Coupon Code: DVDMEDIA
*Offer good only in 50 United States.
 Notes
RAM will show an increase in available space whenever a recording 
has been erased.
-RW(V) and +RW discs will only show an increase in available 
space when their last recording has been erased.
-R -R DL +R +R DL The discs will show no increase in available 
space after deleting recordings.
You may not be able to record depending on the condition of the 
discs and you may not be able to play them due to the condition of 
the recording.
When recording multilingual broadcast, refer to page 17. 
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The manufacturer accepts no responsibility and offers no compensation for loss of recorded or edited 
material due to a problem with the unit or recordable media, and accepts no responsibility and offers no 
compensation for any subsequent damage caused by such loss. 
Examples of causes of such losses are
A disc recorded and edited with this unit is played in a DVD Recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by 
another company.
A disc used as described above and then played again in this unit.
A disc recorded and edited with a DVD Recorder or computer disc drive manufactured by another company is 
played in this unit. •
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Media Information
Play-only Discs
Disc typeStandard symbolUses
DVD-Video
DVD-VHigh quality movie and music discs
DVD-RW
(DVD Video 
Recording 
format)
-RW(VR)
DVD-RW video recorded on 
another DVD recorder*
You can play programs that allow “One 
time only recording” if they have been 
recorded to a CPRM compatible disc.
By formatting (➔ 40) the disc, you 
can record to it in DVD-Video format.
It may be necessary to finalize the disc 
on the equipment used for recording.
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DVD-R
DVD-R DLMP3, JPEGDVD-R and DVD-R DL* with 
music recorded in MP3 (➔ 57)
Still pictures (JPEG) recorded 
on DVD-R and DVD-R DL* 
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Audio CD
CDRecorded audio and music 
(including CD-R/RW*) •
—MP3, JPEGCD-R and CD-RW* with music 
recorded in MP3 (➔ 57)
Still pictures (JPEG) recorded on 
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2.6/5.2 GB DVD-RAM, 12 cm (5˝)
3.95/4.7 GB DVD-R for Authoring
DVD-R recorded in DVD Video Recording format
DVD-R (DVD-Video format), DVD-R DL, DVD-RW 
(DVD-Video format), +R, +R DL recorded on another 
unit and not finalized (➔ 69)
PAL discs
Discs recorded with AVCHD format
DVD-Video with a region number other than “1” or 
“ALL”
Blu-ray, HD DVD
DVD-Audio
Video CD
DVD-ROM, +R 8 cm (3˝), CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, 
Photo CD, CVD, SVCD, SACD, MV-Disc, PD, DivX 
Video Disc, etc.
 Notes
Note about using a DualDisc:
The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet the 
technical specifications of the Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) 
format so play may not be possible.
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* Close the session after recording. Play may be impossible on some discs due to the condition of the recording.Operation and sound quality of CDs that do not conform to CD-DA specifications (copy control CDs, etc.) cannot be guaranteed.The producer of the disc can control how discs are played. So you may not always be able to control play as described in these operating 
instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.
SD Cards Usable with this Unit
Ty p eStandard symbolData that can be 
recorded and playedInstructions
SD Memory Card 
(from 8MB to 2GB), 
SDHC Memory Card 
(4GB, 8GB, 16GB), 
miniSD Card* 
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SDStill picturesYou can play and copy still pictures taken on a digital camera, 
etc. (➔ 26, 36)
*  A card adaptor included with the miniSD card/microSD card is 
necessary.
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The card types mentioned above will be referred to as “SD Card” in these operating instructions.
■ Suitable SD Cards
When using SD Memory Cards of 4 GB, 8 GB and 16 GB, only SD Memory Cards that display the SDHC logo can be 
used.
Usable memory is slightly less than the card capacity.
Please confirm the latest information on the following website. 
http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This site is in English only.)
If the SD Card is formatted on other equipment, the time necessary for recording may be longer. Also, if the SD Card is 
formatted on a PC, you may not be able to use it on this unit. 
This unit is compatible with SD Memory Cards that meet SD Card Specifications FAT 12 and FAT 16 formats, as well as 
SDHC Memory Cards in FAT 32 format.
SDHC Memory Cards used for recording with this unit can only be used with other SDHC Memory Card-compatible 
equipment. SDHC Memory Cards cannot be used with equipment that is only compatible with SD Memory Cards.
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USB memories you can use with this unit
TypeStandard
symbolFile format Playing Copying Instructions
USB memoryUSB
MP3—You can play MP3 files recorded onto the USB
memory using a computer. (➔ 25)
Still pictures 
(JPEG)You can play and copy still pictures taken on a 
digital camera etc. (➔ 26, 36)
You can copy still pictures to/from DVD-RAM 
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■ Compatible USB memories
USB memories which are defined as USB mass storage class, and digital cameras that use PTP protocol:
USB memories that support USB 1.0/1.1 and USB 2.0 Full Speed*
*USB memories for USB 2.0 High Speed work as USB 2.0 Full Speed.
USB memories of up to 32 GB can be used.
USB memories that support bulk only transfer. CBI (Control/Bulk/Interrupt) is not supported.
Digital Cameras which require additional programme installation when connected to a PC are not supported.
MTP (Media Transport Protocol) device is not supported. 
y A multi-port USB card reader is not supported.
FAT16 and FAT32 file systems are supported.
UDF/NTFS/exFAT file system is not supported.
Depending on the sector size, some files may not work.
Only the first partition on USB memories with multi-partition is supported.
Despite meeting the conditions mentioned above, there may be USB memory that cannot be used with this unit.
 Notes
This unit does not support USB device charging.
MP3 File Information
Playable media-R -R DL CD USB
File format MP3Files must have the extension “.mp3” or “.MP3”.
Number 
of folders 
(groups)Maximum number of folders (groups) 
recognizable: 99 folders (groups) 
(including the root folder)
Number of files 
(tracks)
Maximum number of files (tracks) recognizable:999 files (tracks) (Total number for all 
the MP3, JPEG and other type of files.)
Bit rates 32 kbps to 320 kbps
Sampling 
frequency16 kHz/22.05 kHz/24 kHz/
32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz
ID3 tags not compatible
If there is a large amount of still picture data etc. within an MP3 
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Still Picture (JPEG) Information
Playable mediaRAM -R -R DL CD SD USB
File format JPEGFiles must have the extension “.jpg” or “.JPG”.
Number of 
pixelsbetween 34 x 34 and 6144 x 4096
(Sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)
Number of 
folders
RAM -R -R DL SD USB This unit 
can handle a maximum of 300 folders.
CD This unit can handle a maximum 
of 99 folders.
Number of files
RAM -R -R DL SD USB This unit 
can handle a maximum of 3000 files.
CD This unit can handle a maximum 
of 999 files. 
MOTION JPEG not compatible
If a folder name or file name has been input using other equipment, 
the name may not be displayed properly or you may not be able to 
play or edit the data.
Total number of recognizable file including MP3, JPEG and other 
type of files is 4000. •
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-R -R DL CDCompatible formats: ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended 
formats) and Joliet
This unit is compatible with multi-session; however, reading or play 
of the disc may take time if there are a lot of sessions.
Operation may take time to complete when there are many files (tracks) 
and/or folders (groups); some files (tracks) may not display or be playable.
Images recorded at a very high resolution may take a long time to display.
English alphabetical characters and Arabic numerals are displayed 
correctly. Other characters may not display correctly.
The display order on this unit may differ from how the order is 
displayed on a computer.
Depending on how you create the disc (writing software), files (tracks) 
and folders (groups) may not play in the order you number them.
This unit is not compatible with packet-write format.
Depending on the recording conditions, the disc may not play.
 Tips
You can play MP3s on this unit by making folders as shown below. 
Depending on how you create the disc (writing software), play may 
not be in the order you number the folders.
How to structure MP3 folders
Prefix with 3-digit numbers in the order you want to play them.
001001 Group
001track.mp3
002track.mp3
003track.mp3
001track.mp3
002track.mp3
003track.mp3
001track.mp3
002track.mp3
003track.mp3
004track.mp3
002 Group 001 Group
003 Group
Root
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SetupPage
What equipment is necessary 
to play multi-channel surround 
sound?You cannot play back multi-channel sound on this unit without other 
equipment. You must connect this unit with an HDMI cable or an 
optical digital audio cable to an amplifier with a built-in Dolby Digital 
or DTS decoder. •53, 54
Can the headphones and 
speakers be directly connected 
to the unit?You cannot directly connect to the unit. Connect through the 
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The television has an S-VIDEO 
IN terminal, COMPONENT 
VIDEO IN terminals and HDMI 
IN terminal. Which should I 
connect with?The output picture quality increases in the following order:
VIDEO IN terminal ➔ S-VIDEO IN terminal ➔ COMPONENT VIDEO 
IN terminals ➔ HDMI IN terminal. The unit will take longer to start up 
when connected with the HDMI IN terminal. •
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Is my TV progressive output 
compatible?All Panasonic TVs that have 480p input terminals are compatible. 
Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of TV. •−
DiscsPage
Can I play DVD-Video bought 
in another country?You can play them if the video standard is NTSC. •−
However, you cannot play DVD-Video if its region number does not 
include “1” or “ALL”. •Cover
Can a DVD-Video that does 
not have a region number be 
played?Discs either without region number or region number “1” or “ALL” will 
not be played on this unit.  •−
What are the constraints 
regarding DVD-R, DVD-R DL, 
DVD-RW, +R, +R DL, and 
+RW compatibility with the 
unit?The unit records and plays DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW (DVD-
Video format), +R, +R DL, and +RW, and plays DVD-RW (DVD 
Video Recording format). •55, 56
The unit also records and plays high speed recording compatible 
discs. •70
After recording but before finalizing these discs (except +RW disc):
You may not be able to play and record discs on this unit 
after recording them on other Panasonic products or other 
manufacturer’s equipment.
You may not be able to play and record discs on other equipment 
after recording them on this unit.
After finalizing the disc, however, you will be able to play it on any 
DVD-Video compatible player. •
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What are the constraints 
regarding CD-R and CD-RW 
compatibility with the unit?This unit plays CD-R/CD-RW discs which have been recorded in one 
of the following standards:
CD-DA, MP3, and still pictures (JPEG). Close the session or finalize 
the disc after recording. This unit can recognize up to 99 folders 
(groups) and 999 files (tracks) on a disc with MP3 or still pictures 
(JPEG). •56, 57
You cannot write to a CD-R or CD-RW with the unit. •
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USBPage
What can or cannot be done 
using the USB port on this 
unit?You can copy still pictures and play MP3 or still picture files on a 
USB memory.
A USB memory cannot be formatted on this unit.
Connections of digital cameras or camcorders through USB are not 
guaranteed.
Some USB memories cannot be used with this unit. •
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RecordingPage
Can I record from a 
commercially purchased video 
cassette or DVD?Most commercially sold video cassettes and DVDs are copy 
protected; therefore, recording is usually not possible. •−
Can DVD-R, DVD-R DL, 
DVD-RW (DVD-Video format), 
+R, +R DL, and +RW recorded 
on the unit be played on other 
equipment?You can play these discs on compatible equipment such as DVD 
players after finalizing the disc on this unit. 
+RW It is not necessary to finalize +RW. To enable play on other DVD 
players, please use “Create DVD Top Menu” in the DVD Management menu.
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recording, the quality of the disc, and the capability and format 
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Can I record digital audio 
signals using the unit?You cannot record digital signals. The digital audio terminals on the 
unit are for output only. (The audio recorded from a digital video 
camcorder using the DV camcorder recording function, however, is 
recorded digitally.) •−
Can a digital audio signal from 
the unit be recorded to other 
equipment?You can record if using the PCM signal. When recording DVD, change 
the “Digital Audio Output” settings to the following via the Setup menu:
PCM Down Conversion: “On”
Dolby Digital: “PCM”
DTS: “PCM”
However, only
As long as digital recording from the disc is permitted.
As long as the recording equipment is compatible with 48 kHz 
sampling frequency. •
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You cannot record MP3 signals. •−
Abkhazian: 6566
Afar: 6565
Afrikaans: 6570
Albanian: 8381
Amharic: 6577
Arabic: 6582
Armenian: 7289
Assamese: 6583
Aymara: 6589
Azerbaijani: 6590
Bashkir: 6665
Basque: 6985
Bengali, 
Bangla: 6678
Bhutani: 6890
Bihari: 6672
Breton: 6682
Bulgarian: 6671
Burmese: 7789
Byelorussian: 6669
Cambodian: 7577
Catalan: 6765
Chinese: 9072Corsican: 6779
Croatian: 7282
Czech: 6783
Danish: 6865
Dutch: 7876
English: 6978
Esperanto: 6979
Estonian: 6984
Faroese: 7079
Fiji: 7074
Finnish: 7073
French: 7082
Frisian: 7089
Galician:   7176
Georgian: 7565
German:   6869
Greek:   6976
Greenlandic:   7576
Guarani: 7178
Gujarati: 7185
Hausa: 7265
Hebrew 7387
Hindi: 7273Hungarian: 7285
Icelandic: 7383
Indonesian: 7378
Interlingua: 7365
Irish: 7165
Italian: 7384
Japanese: 7465
Javanese: 7487
Kannada: 7578
Kashmiri: 7583
Kazakh: 7575
Kirghiz: 7589
Korean: 7579
Kurdish: 7585
Laotian: 7679
Latin: 7665
Latvian, 
Lettish: 7686
Lingala: 7678
Lithuanian: 7684
Macedonian: 7775
Malagasy: 7771
Malay: 7783Malayalam: 7776
Maltese: 7784
Maori: 7773
Marathi: 7782
Moldavian: 7779
Mongolian: 7778
Nauru: 7865
Nepali: 7869
Norwegian: 7879
Oriya: 7982
Pashto, 
Pushto: 8083
Persian: 7065
Polish: 8076
Portuguese: 8084
Punjabi: 8065
Quechua: 8185
Rhaeto- 
Romance: 8277
Romanian: 8279
Russian: 8285
Samoan: 8377
Sanskrit: 8365Scots Gaelic:  7168
Serbian: 8382
Serbo- 
Croatian: 8372
Shona: 8378
Sindhi: 8368
Singhalese: 8373
Slovak: 8375
Slovenian: 8376
Somali: 8379
Spanish: 6983
Sundanese: 8385
Swahili: 8387
Swedish: 8386
Tagalog: 8476
Tajik: 8471
Tamil 8465
Tatar: 8484
Telugu: 8469
Thai: 8472
Tibetan: 6679
Tigrinya: 8473
Tonga: 8479Turkish: 8482
Turkmen: 8475
Twi: 8487
Ukrainian: 8575
Urdu: 8582
Uzbek: 8590
Vietnamese: 8673
Volapuk: 8679
Welsh: 6789
Wolof: 8779
Xhosa: 8872
Yiddish: 7473
Yoruba: 8979
Zulu: 9085
Language code list 
						

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RQT9048
Error Messages
On the Unit’s DisplayPage
H
 , F  
(“ ” stands for a service 
number.)
An error has occurred. The number following “H” or “F” depends on the status of the unit. 
Check the items below and in the Troubleshooting Guide. If the service number still does 
not disappear after the check, reset the unit (➔ 60, “To restore the unit if it freezes” ).•−
If the service numbers fail to clear, note the service numbers and 
contact a qualified service person. •
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RC 
 (“ ” stands for a 
number.) The remote control and the main unit are using different codes. 
Change the code on the remote control.  •43
HARD ERR 
(“HArd” and “Err” are 
alternately displayed.)If there is no change after turning the unit on and off, consult the 
dealer where the unit was purchased. •−
NO READ 
(“NO” and “REAd” are 
alternately displayed.)
The disc is dirty or badly scratched. The unit cannot record, play, or edit.•54
The disc may be incompatible or of poor quality. •
55 to 57
You have used a lens cleaner and it has finished operation. Press 
[
; OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to eject the disc. •3
     Displayed when the unit is started. This is not a malfunction. •−
The unit is carrying out its recovery process. You cannot operate the 
unit while “
” is displayed. •−
FULL There are already 16 scheduled recording programs. Delete 
unnecessary scheduled recording programs. •20
UNSUPPORT
(“UNSUP” and “POrt” are 
alternately displayed.)You have inserted a disc the unit cannot play or record on.
You tried to operate with a non-compatible USB memory. •
•55, 56
57
UNFORMAT
(“UNFOr” and “MAt” are 
alternately displayed.)You have inserted a new DVD-RW/+RW or a DVD-RAM/DVD-RW 
(DVD-Video format) recorded on other equipment. You can format the 
disc when the format confirmation screen is displayed. •18, 40
“   ” is displayed on the 
unit’s display.This unit is confirming that it is connected with equipment compatible 
with HDAVI Control. •−
F74 The HDMI connection could not be authenticated due to a transfer 
malfunction. Consult the dealer where the unit was purchased. •−
F75 The HDMI connection could not be authenticated due to an internal 
data malfunction. Consult the dealer where the unit was purchased. •−
U59  The unit is very warm.
The unit switches to standby for safety reasons. Wait for about 30 minutes 
until the message disappears. Reinstall the unit in an area with adequate 
ventilation. Do not block the cooling fan on the rear of the unit.
•−
U61
There was a power failure or the AC power supply cord was disconnected while the unit 
was on. The unit is carrying out its recovery process. This process restores the unit to 
normal operation. The unit is not broken. Wait until the message disappears.•−
U72
U73The 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 damaged. •
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U76 HDMI cannot be output because you are connected to a model that 
does not support copyright protection. •−
U88 There was something unusual detected with the disc while recording 
or playing; there was a power failure or the AC power supply cord 
was disconnected while the unit was on. The unit is carrying out its 
recovery process. This process restores the unit to normal operation. 
The unit is not broken. Wait until the message disappears. •63
U99
T
he unit fails to operate properly. Press [POWER 
^/I] on the main unit to switch 
the unit to standby. Press [POWER 
^/I] on the main unit again to turn the unit on.•−