Panasonic Dvd F87 Operating Instructions Manual

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∫Audio Menu
∫Display Menu
∫Other Menu
Dolby Pro 
Logic II(➜ page 7)
Advanced 
Surround
[RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD] (2 or more channels)
SP (Speaker) 1 NaturalSP 2 Enhanced
HP (Headphone) 1 NaturalHP 2 EnhancedOff
≥When using discs recorded with surround sound, sound 
seems to come from speakers on either side of you.
≥When using headphones from the connected 
equipment, select “HP 1” or “HP 2”
≥Optimum seating position is 3 to 4 times the distance 
between the front left and right speakers or the width of 
the television if using the televisions speakers.
≥Do not use in combination with surround effects on 
other equipment.
Dialogue 
EnhancerTo make the dialogue in movies easier to hear 
[DVD-V] (Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG, 3-channel or over, 
with the dialogue recorded in the center channel)
On ,------. Off
Multi Re-
master(➜ page 7)
Attenuator Switch on if sound is distorted. (For 2 ch or 5.1 ch AUDIO 
OUT connections) 
On ,------. Off
InformationOn ,------. Off
([JPEG] : Off, Date, Details) 
Subtitle 
Position0 to s60 (in 2 units)
Subtitle 
BrightnessAuto, 0 to s7
4:3 Aspect
To select how to show images made for 4:3 aspect 
screens on a 16:9 aspect television.
Normal: Laterally stretches images.
Auto: Expands 4:3 letterbox images to fill more of the 
screen. Other images appear in full in the center 
of the screen.
Shrink: Images appear in the center of the screen.
Zoom: Expands all images to fill the screen.
If your television has a similar feature, use it instead for a 
better effect.
Just Fit Zoom(➜ page 14)
Manual Zoom(➜ page 14)
Bitrate Display]RAM [DVD-V] [VCD] 
On ,------. Off
GUI See-throughOn ,------. Off
GUI Brightnesss3 to r3
Sleep(➜ page 14)
Play as DVD-Video
or
Play as DVD-AudioWhile stopped
≥Select “Play as DVD-Video” to play 
DVD-Video contents on DVD-Audio.
Play as DVD-VR
Play as HighMAT
or
Play as Data DiscWhile stopped
≥Select “Play as Data Disc” to play 
JPEG files on DVD-RAM or to play 
HighMAT disc without using the 
HighMAT function.
]DVD-F87/DVD-F86]
∫Elapsed play time indicator
Condition–
play, pause or slow/search
Current playback item Elapsed play time: Normal Play
PGM: Program Play Current positionPlay mode
RND: Random Play
Using On-Screen Menus
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Changing the player settings
≥The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.
≥Underlined items are the factory preset.
∫“Disc” tab
∫“Video” tab 
∫“Audio” tab
12345
Shows Setup menu. Select the tab. Select the item. Make the settings. Press to exit.
SETUPENTER
Select
Go right
ENTER
Register
ENTER
123
456
789
0
10Register
SETUP
The QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the 
shaded area.
Audio
Choose the audio language.
≥ English≥ (Language options)§1≥ Original§2≥ Other¢¢¢¢§3
Subtitle
Choose the subtitle language.≥ Automatic§4≥ English≥ (Language options)§1≥ Other¢¢¢¢§3
Menus
Choose the language for disc menus.≥ English≥ (Language options)§1≥ Other¢¢¢¢§3
≥Changing the menu language from QUICK SETUP also changes this setting.
Ratings
Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play.
≥Follow the on-screen instructions.Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected)
≥ 8 No Limit≥ 1 to 7≥ 0 Lock All: To prevent play of discs without ratings levels.
Changing ratings (When level 0–7 is selected)
≥ Unlock Player≥ Change Password≥ Change Level≥ Temporary Unlock.
TV Aspect
Choose the setting to suit your television 
and preference.≥ 4:3 Pan&Scan: Regular aspect television (4:3)
The sides of the widescreen picture are cut off so it fills the screen (unless 
prohibited by the disc).
≥ 4:3 Letterbox: Regular aspect television (4:3)
Widescreen picture is shown in the letterbox style.
≥ 16:9: Widescreen television (16:9)
[DVD-F87]only]\
Progressive Out (Component)≥ Disable: Interlace output≥ Enable§5or≥ Enable§6 §7 (NTSC Disc Only): Progressive output
TV Type
Select to suit the type of television.≥ Standard (Direct View TV)≥ CRT Projector≥ LCD TV/Projector≥ Projection TV≥ Plasma TV
Time Delay
When connected with an AV amplifier and 
Plasma display, adjust if you notice the 
audio is out of sync with the video.
≥ 0 ms≥ 20 ms≥ 40 ms≥ 60 ms ≥ 80 ms≥ 100 ms
Still Mode
Specify the type of picture shown when 
paused.
≥ Automatic≥ Field: The picture is not blurred, but picture quality is lower. ≥ Frame: Overall quality is high, but the picture may appear blurred.
Black Level Control
§5
Change the black level of the picture if you 
connected a television through the 
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals.≥Lighter: When connected through VIDEO OUT or S VIDEO OUT.
≥Darker: When connected through COMPONENT VIDEO OUT.
NTSC Disc Output
§6§7
Choose PAL 60 or NTSC output when playing 
NTSC discs.≥ PA L 6 0: When connected to a PAL television≥ NTSC: When connected to an NTSC television ([Asia]: “NTSC” is the factory preset.)
PCM Digital Output
Check the digital input limitations of the 
equipment you connect using COAXIAL 
terminal and select the maximum sampling 
frequency of PCM digital output.Off:When not connected digitally
Up to 48 kHz:When connected to equipment compatible with 44.1 or 48 kHz 
Up to 96 kHz:When connected to equipment compatible with 88.2 or 96 kHz
Up to 192 kHz:When connected to equipment compatible with 176.4 or 192 kHz
≥
Signals that exceed the set maximum frequency and signals from copy-protected discs are converted to 48 or 44.1 kHz.≥Some equipment cannot handle sampling frequencies of 88.2 kHz, even if they can handle 96 kHz.
Read your equipment’s operating instructions for details.
Dolby Digital
≥ Bitstream≥ PCMSelect “Bitstream” when the equipment can decode the bitstream (digital 
form of multi-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. DTS Digital Surround
≥ PCM≥ Bitstream
MPEG§7≥ PCM≥ Bitstream
Dynamic Range Compression
≥ Off≥ On: Adjusts for clarity even when the volume is low through compressing the range of the lowest 
sound level and the highest sound level. Convenient for late night viewing. (Only works with 
Dolby Digital)
Audio during Search
≥ On≥ Off
[DVD-F87]only]
Speaker Setting 
Choose the settings to suit your audio 
system and the listening environment 
(➜
 page 13, Changing the speaker setting 
to suit your speakers).≥Multi-channel:
when 3 or more speakers are connected.
≥2-channel:
when 2 speakers are connected.
If you select Multi-channel
≥Speaker presence and size
≥Delay time≥Channel balance
Changing the player settings
Select Select
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∫“Display” tab 
∫“Others” tab 
§1Language options
[U.S.A.\and\Canada] : French and Spanish
[Asia] : Chinese
\Australia\and\N.Z.] :
French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Swedish and Dutch
§2The original language designed on the disc is selected.§3Input a code number referring to the table on page 15.
§4If the language selected for “Audio” is not available, subtitle appear in 
that language (If available on the disc).
§5[U.S.A.[and\Canada[§6[Asia]§7\Australia\and\N.Z.]
[DVD-F87]only]
When you connect with AUDIO OUT 5.1 ch (➜ page 4) and select “Multi-channel”(➜ page 12, “Speaker Setting” in “Audio” tab)
Icon examples: 
Surround speaker (LS)
≥Large: Select when the 
speaker supports low-frequency (under 100 Hz) reproduction.
≥Small: Select when the speaker does not support low-frequency 
reproduction.
If the subwoofer is set to “No”, the front speakers will automatically be set 
to “Large”.(Effective when playing multi-channel audio)
If either distance d or f is less than e, find the difference in the relevant 
table and change to the recommended setting.
1. Select “Test” and press [ENTER].
A test signal is output.
Front (L)_—)Center_—)Front (R)
:;
Surround (LS)(—————=Surround (RS)
2. While listening to the test signal, press [3 4] to adjust the 
volume of the center and surround speakers so they are the 
same apparent volume as the front speakers (s6 to r6).
(The front speakers cannot be adjusted here.)
3. Press [ENTER].
The test signal stops.
≥No signal is output for the subwoofer. To adjust its volume, play 
something, then return to this screen to adjust to suit your taste.
To finish the speaker setting
Press [3 4 2 1] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER].
Menu Language§5≥ English≥ Fr a n ç a i s≥ Español§6≥ English≥ §7≥ English≥ Fran çais≥ Deutsch≥ Italiano≥ Español≥ Português≥ Svenska≥ Nederlands
On-Screen Messages
≥ On≥ Off
FL Dimmer
Changes the brightness of the unit’s display.≥ Bright≥ Dim≥ Auto:The display is dimmed during play, but brightens when you perform some operations.
Auto Power Off
≥ On: The unit switches to standby mode after about 30 minutes in the stop mode, irrespective of the SLEEP setting.≥ Off
HighMAT≥ Enable≥ Disable (Unable to use the HighMAT function.)
QUICK SETUP≥ Ye s≥ No
Re-initialize Setting
This returns all values in the Setup menus to 
the default settings.
≥ Yes: The password screen is shown if “Ratings” (➜ page 12) are set. Please enter the same 
password. After “INIT” on the display disappears, turn the unit off and on again.
≥ No
Changing the speaker setting to suit your speakers
Speaker presence and size (a)
m s
m s
d B
 0
d Bd B L
Exit
Te s t
LSR
SW
C
RS d B
 0
 0
 0.0 0  0.0
b   a   caa
c  a  (LS)                                     (RS)
a  c                b               c  a
Exit
Test 
signalFront (L) Center Front (R)
— Surround —
Subwoofer
LSLS
No Large Small
Delay time (b)
d Center speaker
Difference Setting
Approx. 34 cm (1
1⁄10 feet)1.0 ms
Approx. 68 cm (21⁄5 feet)2.0 ms
Approx. 102 cm (33⁄10 feet)3.0 ms
Approx. 136 cm (42⁄5 feet)4.0 ms
Approx. 170 cm (51⁄2 feet)5.0 ms
f Surround speakers
Difference Setting
Approx. 170 cm (5
1⁄2 feet)5.0 ms
Approx. 340 cm (11 feet)10.0 ms
Approx. 510 cm (161⁄2 feet)15.0 ms
Channel balance (c)
LSRS
LR
SW
fe d
C
: Recommended placement
Changing the player settings
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Convenient functions
[RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD]
This feature expands the letterbox picture to fit the screen.
Press [ZOOM] several times to select the preset aspect ratio 
or “Auto”. (Just Fit Zoom)
Fine adjustments (Manual Zoom)
Press [2 1].
–from 
k1.00 to k1.60 (in 0.01 units)
–from k1.60 to k2.00 (in 0.02 units)
Except [JPEG]
(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed)
Press [QUICK REPLAY] to skip back a few seconds.
(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed
[JPEG]: Works with all JPEG content.)
This position is memorized even after turning off the unit or moving the 
disc out of the play position.
Press [POSITION MEMORY].
≥Up to 5 discs.
≥When the sixth disc is memorized, the earliest position is replaced.
≥You cannot recall the position in CD Mode (➜ page 7).
When the unit is turned on or the disc comes to the play position, “
!” 
flashes on the display.
Press [1] (PLAY) to start play from that position.
To review the previous chapters [DVD-V]
Press [1] (PLAY) while the following message is displayed.
Do not press [
1] (PLAY) if you want to cancel review.
[DVD-A] [DVD-V] (with multiple soundtracks) [RAM] [VCD]
Press [AUDIO] several times to select the soundtrack.
[RAM] [VCD]
You can use this button to select “L”, “R” or “LR”.
[DVD-V] (Karaoke discs)
Press [2 1] to select “On” or “Off ” of vocals.
Read the discs instructions for details.
Signal type/dataLPCM/PPCM/Î Digital/DTS/MPEG: Signal type
kHz (Sampling frequency)/bit/ch (Number of channels)
Example: 3
/2 .1ch
.1: Low frequency effect 
(not displayed if there is no signal)
 0: No surround
 1: Mono surround
 2: Stereo surround (left/right)
 1: Center
 2: Front leftiFront right
 3: Front leftiFront rightiCenter[DVD-V] (with multiple subtitles) [VCD] (SVCD only)
[RAM] (On/Off only)
Press [SUBTITLE] several times to select the subtitle 
language.
To clear/display the subtitles
Press [2 1] to select “On” or “Off ”.
[DVD-A] [WMA]
 [MP3] [JPEG]
A folder on WMA/MP3 and JPEG discs is treated as a “Group”.
1 Press [GROUP].
2Press [3 4] to select the item and 
press [ENTER].
Press [ANGLE/PAGE] several times to select the angle or 
rotate/advance the still picture.
[DVD-V] (with multiple angles)–Angle select
[DVD-A] –Still picture advance
[JPEG] –Still picture rotation
Press [SLEEP] to select the time to turn off 
(60 min, 90 min, 120 min) or “Auto”.
Auto:
–Turns the unit off 5 minutes after play finishes.–Also works with DVDs that show a menu after play finishes.
– Does not work if you stop play or show a disc menu. It is activated again 
when you restart play.
To confirm the remaining time
Press [SLEEP] again.
Zoom
Quick replay
Position memory
Audio
ZOOM
 Menu
Just Fit Zoom            ˜1.00
QUICK REPLAY
POSITION MEMORY
Position memorized
Press PLAY to Preview ChaptersPress PLAY to Chapter Reviewor
AUDIO
 Menu
Audio          1
Subtitle
Starting play from a selected group
Angle select and Still picture rotation/ 
advance
Sleep timer
SUBTITLE
 Menu
Subtitle Off
GROUP
 Menu
Group Search   1
ANGLE/PAGE
SLEEP
 Menu
Sleep  AutoConvenient functions
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Specifications
Signal system:
[U.S.A.\and\Canada\NTSC
[Others]]PAL 625/50, PAL525/60, NTSC
Operating temperature range:i5 to i35 oC (i41 to i95 oF)
Operating humidity range:5 to 90 % RH (no condensation)
Discs played [8 cm (3 z) or 12 cm (5 z)]:
(1) DVD-RAM (DVD-VR compatible, JPEG formatted discs)
(2) DVD-Video
(3) DVD-Audio (4) DVD-R (DVD-Video compatible)
(5) CD-Audio (CD-DA) (6) Video CD
(7) SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107)
(8) CD-R/CD-RW
(CD-DA, Video-CD, SVCD, MP3, WMA, JPEG formatted discs)(9) MP3/WMA§1
≥Compatible compression rate:
MP3: between 32 kbps and 320 kbps
WMA: between 48 kbps and 320 kbps
(10) JPEG
§1
≥Exif Ver 2.1 JPEG Baseline files
≥Picture resolution:
between 320k240 and 6144k4096 pixels
(Sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)
(11) HighMAT Level 2 (Audio and Image)
Video output:
Output level: 1 Vp-p (75 ≠)
Output connector: Pin jack (1 system)
S-video output:
Y output level: 1 Vp-p (75 ≠)
C output level:
[U.S.A.\and\Canada\NTSC; 0.286 Vp-p (75 ≠)
[Others]NTSC; 0.286 Vp-p (75 ≠)
PAL; 0.300 Vp-p (75 ≠)
Output connector: S terminal (1 system)
Component video output:
[U.S.A.\and\Canada\(NTSC: 480P/480I)
[Others](NTSC: 480P/480I, PAL: 576I)
Y output level: 1 Vp-p (75 ≠)
P
B output level: 0.7 Vp-p (75 ≠)
PR output level: 0.7 Vp-p (75 ≠)
Output connector: Pin jack (Y: green, PB: blue, PR: red)
Number of connectors: 1 systemAudio output:
Output level: 2 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB)
Output connector: Pin jack
Number of connectors:  
[DVD-F87]5.1-channel discrete output (5.1 channel): 1 system
]DVD-F86/DVD-F84]2 channel: 1 system
Audio performance:
(1) Frequency response:
≥DVD (linear audio): 4 Hz – 22 kHz (48 kHz sampling)
4 Hz – 44 kHz (96 kHz sampling)
≥DVD-Audio: 4 Hz–88 kHz (192 kHz sampling)
≥CD Audio: 4 Hz – 20 kHz
(2) S/N ratio:
≥CD Audio: 115 dB
(3) Dynamic range:
≥DVD (linear audio): 100 dB
≥CD Audio: 98 dB
(4) Total harmonic distortion:
≥CD Audio: 0.0025 %
Digital audio output:
Coaxial digital output: Pin jack
Pickup:
Wave length: 662 nm/785 nm
Laser power:
[U.S.A.\CLASS IIa/CLASS I
[Others]CLASS 2/CLASS 3A
Powe r su pp ly:
[U.S.A.\and\Canada\AC 120  V, 60 Hz
\Australia\and\N.Z.]AC 220 – 240 V, 50 Hz
[Asia]AC 220 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption:10 W
Power consumption in standby mode:approx. 0.7 W
Dimensions:430 (W)k412.9 (D)k68 (H) mm
[16 
15/16z (W)k16 1/4z (D)k2 11/16z (H)]
Mass:approx. 4.0 kg (8.9 lb.)
[Note]Specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and dimensions 
are approximate.
§1The total combined maximum number of recognizable audio and picture 
contents and groups: 4000 audio and picture contents and 400 groups.
Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth.
≥Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.
≥Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came with the cloth carefully.
Maintenance
Language code list
Abkhazian: 6566
Afar: 6565
Afrikaans: 6570
Albanian: 8381
Ameharic: 6577
Arabic: 6582
Armenian: 7289
Assamese: 6583
Aym ara : 6 58 8
Azerbaijani: 6590
Bashkir: 6665
Basque: 6985
Bengali; Bangla:6678
Bhutani: 6890
Bihari: 6672
Breton: 6682
Bulgarian: 6671
Burmese: 7789
Byelorussian: 6669
Cambodian: 7577
Catalan: 6765Chinese: 9072
Corsican: 6779
Croatian: 7282
Czech: 6783
Danish: 6865
Dutch: 7876
English: 6978
Esperanto: 6979
Estonian: 6984
Faroese: 7079
Fiji: 7074
Finnish: 7073
French: 7082
Frisian: 7089
Galician: 7176
Georgian: 7565
German: 6869
Greek: 6976
Greenlandic: 7576
Guarani: 7178
Gujarati: 7185Hausa: 7265
Hebrew: 7387
Hindi: 7273
Hungarian: 7285
Icelandic: 7383
Indonesian: 7378
Interlingua: 7365
Irish: 7165
Italian: 7384
Japanese: 7465
Javanese: 7487
Kannada: 7578
Kashmiri: 7583
Kazakh: 7575
Kirghiz: 7589
Korean: 7579
Kurdish: 7585
Laotian: 7679
Latin: 7665
Latvian, Lettish:7686
Lingala: 7678Lithuanian: 7684
Macedonian: 7775
Malagasy: 7771
Malay: 7783
Malayalam: 7776
Maltese: 7784
Maori: 7773
Marathi: 7782
Moldavian: 7779
Mongolian: 7778
Nauru: 7865
Nepali: 7869
Norwegian: 7879
Oriya: 7982
Pashto, Pushto:8083
Persian: 7065
Polish: 8076
Portuguese: 8084
Punjabi: 8065
Quechua: 8185
Rhaeto-Romance:8277Romanian: 8279
Russian: 8285
Samoan: 8377
Sanskrit: 8365
Scots Gaelic: 7168
Serbian: 8382
Serbo-Croatian:8372
Shona: 8378
Sindhi: 8368
Singhalese: 8373
Slovak: 8375
Slovenian: 8376
Somali: 8379
Spanish: 6983
Sundanese: 8385
Swahili: 8387
Swedish: 8386
Tagalog: 8476
Tajik: 8471
Tamil: 8465
Tatar: 8484Telugu: 8469
Thai: 8472
Tibetan: 6679
Tigrinya: 8473
Tonga: 8479
Turkish: 8482
Turkmen: 8475
Twi: 8487
Ukrainian: 8575
Urdu: 8582
Uzbek: 8590
Vietnamese: 8673
Volapük: 8679
Welsh: 6789
Wolof: 8779
Xhosa: 8872
Yiddish: 7473
Yoruba: 8979
Zulu: 9085
Specifications/Maintenance
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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 remedies indicated in the chart do not 
solve the problem, see “Product information” on page 17 for assistance.
PowerPag e
No operation
Specific operation impossible or incorrect
Subtitle
A-B repeat
Picture incorrect
No power.≥Insert the AC power supply cord securely into the household AC outlet.4
The unit is automatically 
switched to the standby mode.≥When “Auto Power Off ” is set to “On”, the unit automatically switches to standby after 
approximately 30 minutes in the stop mode.
≥The Sleep timer functioned.13
14
No response when any buttons 
pressed.≥This unit cannot play discs other than the ones listed in these operating instructions.
≥The unit may not be operating properly due to lightning, static electricity or some other external 
factor. Turn the unit off and then back to ON. Alternatively, turn the unit off, disconnect the AC 
power supply cord, and then reconnect it.
≥Condensation has formed: Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to evaporate.
3
–
–
No response when remote 
control buttons pressed.≥Check that the batteries are installed correctly.
≥The batteries are depleted: Replace them with new ones.
≥Point the remote control at the remote control sensor and operate.5
5
6
No picture or sound.≥Check the video or audio connection.
≥Check the power or input setting of the connected equipment.
≥Check that the DVD-RAM has something recorded on it.4
–
–
You have forgotten your ratings 
password.
Reset all the settings to Factory 
Preset.≥While stopped, press and hold [D] and [;] on the unit and then also press and hold [
						

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Progressive videoPag e
Sound incorrect
Recording
Unit displays
Television displays
§MPEG: \Australia\and\N.Z.]
1.Damage requiring service— The unit should be serviced by qualified 
service personnel if:
(a) The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been damaged; or
(b) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or
(c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or
(d) The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in 
performance; or
(e) The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.
2.Servicing— Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that described 
in these operating instructions. Refer all other servicing to authorized 
servicing personnel.
3.Replacement parts— When parts need replacing ensure the servicer 
uses parts specified by the manufacturer or parts that have the same 
characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutes may 
result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.4.Safety check— After repairs or service, ask the servicer to perform 
safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper working condition.
For product information or assistance with product operation:
In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at
1-800-211-7262, or the website http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo, or 
the website (http://www.panasonic.com/support).
In Canada, contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 
1-800-561-5505, or visit the website (www.panasonic.ca), or an 
authorized Servicentre closest to you.
In other areas, consult your dealer.
There is ghosting when 
progressive output is on.≥Change “Video Output Mode” in Picture Menu to “480I”. This problem is caused by the editing 
method or material used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlace output.10
Pictures not in progressive 
output.≥
If the unit is connected to the television through VIDEO OUT or S VIDEO OUT, output will be interlace.[DVD-F87]
≥Select “Enable” in “Progressive Out (Component)” in “Video” tab. Then, select “480P” in “Video 
Output Mode” in Picture Menu.
[DVD-F86/DVD-F84]
≥
Press [PROGRESSIVE OUT] on the main unit. Then, select “480P” in “Video Output Mode” in Picture Menu.
–
12, 10
10
Closed captions not displayed.≥When progressive output is on, closed captions will not be displayed.–
Sound distorted.≥Select “Off ” in “Advanced Surround” in Audio Menu.
≥Select “On” in “Attenuator” in Audio Menu if it causes distortion with 2 ch or 5.1ch AUDIO OUT connections.≥Noise may occur when playing WMA files.
≥If the “D.MIX” indicator on the display goes out while playing a multi-channel DVD-Audio disc, sound will 
only be output from speakers specified by the disc. Read the disc’s instructions for details.
11
11
–
–
Piercing noise comes from the 
speakers.≥If you have connected a digital amplifier which does not include decoder, be sure to select “PCM” 
in “Dolby Digital”, “DTS Digital Surround” or “MPEG
§” in “Audio” tab.12
Effects do not work.≥None of the audio effects work when the unit is outputting bitstream signals from the DIGITAL 
AUDIO OUT terminal. In this case, connect with the AUDIO OUT terminal.
≥Some audio effects do not work or have less effect with some discs.
≥
Multi Re-master, Advanced surround and Dolby Pro Logic II do not work if you have changed the play speed.
4
–
–
Cannot record to digital 
recording equipment.
(Incorrect sound recorded.)≥You cannot record WMA/MP3.
≥You cannot record DVDs that have protection preventing digital recording.
≥You cannot record DVDs if the recording equipment cannot handle signals with a sampling 
frequency of 48 kHz.
≥Make the following settings:
– Advanced Surround: Off
– PCM Digital Output: Up to 48 kHz
– Dolby Digital/DTS Digital Surround/MPEG
§: PCM
–
–
–
11
12
12
“NOPLAY” ≥You inserted a disc the unit cannot play; insert one it can.
≥You inserted a blank disc.3
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“U11”≥Disc is dirty: Wipe it clean.5
“U15”≥You inserted a DVD-R that has not been finalized.3
“H∑∑”
∑∑ stands for a number.≥
Trouble may have occurred. The number following “H” depends on the status of the unit. Turn the unit off and 
then back to ON. Alternatively, turn the unit off, disconnect the AC power supply cord, and then reconnect it.
≥If the service numbers fail to clear, note the service number and contact a qualified service person.
–
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“NODISC”≥You haven’t inserted a disc: Insert one.
≥You haven’t inserted the disc correctly: Insert it correctly.–
6
“/”≥The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.–
“Cannot display group xx, 
content xx”≥You are trying to display incompatible contents.8
[DVD-F87]
“The progressive out is set to 
“Disable””≥Select “Enable” in “Progressive Out (Component)” in “Video” tab.12
“This disc may not be played in 
your region”≥
You can only play DVD-Video if their region number is the same or includes the same region number as 
the unit or if the DVD-Video is marked “ALL”. Confirm the region number for the unit on the rear panel.Cover
No on-screen display.≥Select “On” in “On-Screen Messages” in “Display” tab. 13
Product Service
Product information
Troubleshooting guide
/Product Service
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Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.)
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America
One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric 
of Puerto Rico, Inc.,
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Panasonic DVD Player Limited WarrantyLimited Warranty CoverageIf your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, 
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively 
referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, 
which starts with the date of original purchase (“Limited Warranty period”), at its option 
either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or 
a refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.
During the “Labor” Limited Warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During 
the “Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must mail-in your 
product during the warranty period. If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they 
are not warranted. This Limited Warranty only applies to products purchased and 
serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This Limited Warranty is extended only to 
the original purchaser and only covers product purchased as new. A purchase receipt 
or other proof of original purchase date is required for Limited Warranty service.
Mail-In Service
For assistance in the continental U.S.A. in obtaining repairs please ship the product to:
Panasonic Services Company
Customer Servicenter
Suite B
4900 George McVay Drive
McAllen, TX 78503
For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales Company (787)-750-4300 or fax 
(787)-768-2910.
When shipping the unit carefully pack and send it prepaid, adequately insured and 
preferably in the original carton. Include a letter detailing the complaint and provide a 
day time phone and/or email address where you can be reached.IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD THE 
PURCHASER WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT/PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE OF PURCHASE, AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE. CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE.
Limited Warranty Limits And ExclusionsThis Limited Warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, 
and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The Limited Warranty 
ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are 
caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, 
misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up 
adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line 
surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as hotel, office, restaurant, 
or other business), rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than a Factory 
Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED 
WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR 
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR 
ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. 
(As examples, this excludes 
damages for lost time, cost of having someone remove or re-install an installed unit if 
applicable, travel to and from the servicer, loss of or damage to media or images, data or 
other recorded content. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.)
ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF 
MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or 
limitations on how long an implied Limited Warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.
This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary 
from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the Limited Warranty 
period, you may contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, 
then write to the warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.
PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, 
ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
F1003
Product or Part Name Parts Labor
DVD Player One (1) Year Ninety (90) Days
Rechargeable Batteries
(in exchange for defective item)Ten (10) Days Not Applicable
Customer Services Directory
Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Servicenter; purchase Parts and 
Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at:
http://www.panasonic.com/supportor, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfoYou may also contact us directly at:
1-800-211-PANA (7262),
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST.
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855
Accessory Purchases
Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at:http://www.pasc.panasonic.com
or, send your request by E-mail to:
[email protected] may also contact us directly at:
1-800-332-5368 (Phone)  1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday – Friday 9 am to 8 pm, EST.)
Panasonic Services Company
20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605-1277
Service in Puerto Rico
Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company
Factory Servicenter:
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Phone (787)750-4300, Fax (787)768-2910Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.)
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Referencia rápida en español
∫Conexión a un televisor
≥Conecte el cable de alimentación de CA el último. 
Encienda el televisor y seleccione la entrada de vídeo apropiada 
en el mismo.
Aparato principal solamente
Conexiones
PREPARACIÓN RÁPIDA
1[Í]Encienda.
2[SETUP]Muestra la pantalla QUICK 
SETUP.
3[3 4 2 1]
[ENTER]
[RETURN]Pulse [3 4] para seleccionar 
“Español” y pulse [ENTER].
Siga el mensaje y haga los 
ajustes.
4[ENTER]Pulse para terminar 
PREPARACIÓN RÁPIDA.
5[SETUP]Pulse para salir.
Reproducción básica
1[Í]Encienda.
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F1203NS1123
Except for U.S.A. and CanadaThe laser product label has not been attached to products for the 
U.S.A. and Canada
.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily 
accessible or the mains plug or an appliance coupler shall remain 
readily operable.
As an ENERGY STAR   Partner, 
Panasonic has determined that
this product meets the 
ENERGY STAR  
guidelines for energy efficiency.
®
®
CAUTIONLASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM.
FDA 21 CFR / Class II
VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
IEC60825-1 / Class 3b
SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL ÄR
ÖPPNAD.    BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.
SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING.
UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.
SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES.
UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.
AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYVÄÄ JA NÄKYMÄTÖN
LASERSÄTEILYLLE.    ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.
SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN
ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET.    NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.
RAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE EN CAS
D’OUVERTURE.    EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU.
RQLXS0054
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–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
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CAUTION
VARNING
ADVARSEL
ADVARSEL
VARO!
VORSICHT
ATTENTION
 (Inside of product)
[For\U.S.A.]
[Asia\
THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN TROPICAL CLIMATES.
\Australia\and\N.Z.]
THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES.
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. 
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
[For\U.S.A.]Panasonic Consumer Electronics
Company, Division of Matsushita
Electric Corporation of America
One Panasonic Way Secaucus,
New Jersey 07094
http://www.panasonic.com
Panasonic Sales Company,
Division of Matsushita Electric
of Puerto Rico, Inc. (“PSC”)
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina,
Puerto Rico 00985[For\Canada]
Panasonic Canada Inc.5770 Ambler Drive
Mississauga, Ontario
L4W 2T3
www.panasonic.ca[For\others]Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/
pr
AV ENHANCER
MULTI
RE-MASTER REPEAT
QUICK REPLAYCANCEL
SKIP
DIRECT NAVIGATORPLAY LIST
MENU
TOP MENU
DISPLAY
SUBTITLE AUDIO
ANGLE/PAGESETUP
PLAYMODESLEEPZOOMGROUPRETURN
ENTER
STOP PAUSE PLAY
SLOW/SEARCH
FL SELECTOPEN/CLOSE
123
456
789
0
10
DISC5 DISC1DISC2 DISC3
DISC4
DISC
CD MODE
AUDIO ONLY
POSITION MEMORY6
Main feature index
Recalls recommended audio/
video setting (➜page 7)
Reproduces high quality audio 
(➜page 7)
Shows a disc top menu (➜page 6)
Shows a program list (➜page 9)
Shows On-Screen Menus 
(➜page 10)
Changes subtitles (➜page 14)
Changes soundtracks (➜page 14)
Program/random play (➜page 9)
Sleep timer (➜page 14)Changes the unit’s display (➜page 6)
Repeat play (➜page 9) Audio only (➜page 7)
Memorizes the position during play 
(➜page 14)
Skips back a few seconds (‹page 14)
Shows a disc menu (➜page 6, 8)
Shows a play list (➜page 9)
Changes angles/rotates pictures (➜page 
14)
Selects groups to play (➜page 14)
Changes the zoom ratio (➜page 14) Shows a disc type screen (➜page 7)
Sequential play (➜page 7) Selects discs to play 
(➜page 7)
C 2003 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Printed in Singapore
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