Panasonic Dvd H2000 Operating Instructions Manual

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Advanced operations
RQT5741
Summary of settings
This chart shows the settings for this unit. See page 30 for details on menu operation.
Underlined items are the factory preset.
The menu and on-screen message language has been factory preset to English. You can change the language by going to “Menu Language” in
the Display menu.
Items
Audio 
	 
	Choose the preferred audio language.
Subtitle 
	 
	
Choose the preferred subtitle language.
Menus 
	 
	
Choose the preferred language for disc menus.
Ratings 
	 (➡ page 32)
Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play.
The password screen is shown if you choose levels 0 to 7 or if you
choose “Ratings” when levels 0 to 7 have been selected.
Select “Level 0” to prevent play of discs that do not have ratings levels
recorded on them.
TV Aspect (➡ page 11)Choose the setting to suit your television and preference.
TV Type (
➡ ➡➡ ➡
➡
      
 page 11)
Change the setting to suit your television.
Still Mode (➡ 
	

page 32)
Specify the type of picture shown when paused.
Black Level Control
Change the black level of the picture if you connected a television
through the 480P COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals (progressive) or
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (interlace) terminals.
Speaker Setting 
	 
	 (➡ page 33)
Choose the settings to suit your audio system and the listening
environment.
Digital Audio Output (➡ 
	

page 32)
Select whether to output digital signals or not, and whether digital signals
are affected by the re-master settings.
PCM Down Conversion 
	 
	 (➡ page 34)
Select how to output the audio signals on discs that do not have copyright
protection.
Dolby Digital 
	
	 (➡ page 34)
Digital output of Dolby Digital signals.
DTS Digital Surround 
	
	 (➡ page 34)
Digital output of DTS Digital Surround signals.
D. Range Compression 

	
	 (Dolby Digital only)
Change the dynamic range for late night viewing.
Audio during Search 

	
	 
 (➡ 
	

page 32)
Choose whether to have sound during search.
Menu Language
Choose the preferred language for these menus and the on-screen
messages.
On-Screen Messages
Choose whether to show on-screen messages or not.
Auto Power Off (➡ page 12)
Choose whether or not the unit turns off automatically after 30 minutes in
the stop mode.
DVD-Video Mode (➡ 
	

page 32)
You can decide how the pictures contained on some DVD-Audio discs
are shown.
Demo
A demonstration of the unit’s on-screen displays starts when you select
“On”. The demonstration stops when you press a button and the setting
reverts to “Off”.
Menus
Disc
(➡ 
	


page 32)
Video
Audio
Display
Others
Options
English French SpanishOriginal Other 
Automatic English French SpanishOther 
English French SpanishOther 
Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected)
8 No limit : All DVD-Video can be played.
1 to 7: Prohibits play of DVD-Video with
corresponding ratings recorded
on them.
0 Lock All: Prohibits play of all DVD-Video.
Changing ratings
(When level 0–7 is selected)
Unlock Player Change Level
Change Password Temporary Unlock
4:3 Pan&Scan 4:3 Letterbox
16:9
Standard (Direct View TV) CRT ProjectorLCD Projector ProjectionTV
Automatic Field Frame
Lighter: when connected to a TV through the
VIDEO OUT or S VIDEO OUT
terminal.
Darker: when connected to a TV through the
480P COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
terminals (progressive) or
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
(interlace) terminals.
Multi-channel:
when 3 or more speakers are connected.
Speaker presence and size
Delay timeChannel balance
2-channel:
when 2 speakers or an amplifier with a Dolby
Pro Logic decoder is connected.
On (RE-MASTER Off)
On (RE-MASTER On)
Off
No Yes
Bitstream PCM
PCM Bitstream
Off On
On Off
English Français Español
On Off
On: Auto Power Off works
Off: Auto Power Off does not work
Off On
Off On 
						

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When changing ratings (When the level is 0 to 7)
The password screen is shown when you select “Ratings”.
1. Input your 4-digit password with the numbered buttons and press
[ENTER].
2. Select the item with the joystick [,] and press [ENTER], and
follow the on-screen instructions .
Language code list
Abkhazian: 6566
Afar: 6565
Afrikaans: 6570
Albanian: 8381
Ameharic: 6577
Arabic: 6582
Armenian: 7289
Assamese: 6583
Aymara: 6588
Azerbaijani: 6590
Bashkir: 6665
Basque: 6985
Bengali; Bangla: 6678
Bhutani: 6890
Bihari: 6672
Breton: 6682
Bulgarian: 6671
Burmese: 7789
Byelorussian: 6669
Cambodian: 7577
Catalan: 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: 8277Telugu: 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 Romanian: 8279
Russian: 8285
Samoan: 8377
Sanskrit: 8365
Scots Gaelic: 7168
Serbian: 8382
Serbo-Croatian: 8372
Shona: 8378
Sindhi: 8368
Singhalese: 8373
Slovak: 8375
Slovenian: 8376
Somali: 8379
Spanish: 6983
Sundanese: 8385
Swahili: 8387
Swedish: 8386
Tagalog: 8476
Tajik: 8471
Tamil: 8465
Tatar: 8484
When setting ratings (When the level is 8)
The password screen is shown when you select levels 0 to 7.
1. Input a 4-digit password with the numbered buttons and press
[ENTER].
If you enter a wrong number, press [CANCEL] to erase it before
you press [ENTER].
The lock symbol appears closed to show the rating is locked.
Do not forget your password.
2. Press [ENTER] to confirm the 4 digits.
Now, when you insert a DVD-Video that exceeds the ratings
limit you set, a message appears on the television.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
ACTION
ENTER  RETURN
Enter a 4-digit password,
then press ENTER.Ratings
✱✱✱✱PasswordSELECT
ACTION
SELECT
ENTER  RETURN
Ratings
Unlock Player
Change Password
Change Level 
Temporary Unlock
Changing settings
Remarks
Disc—Audio, Subtitle and Menus
Original:The original language of each disc will be selected.
Other :Input a code number with the numbered buttons (➡ see below).
Automatic:If the language selected for “Audio” is not available, subtitles of that language will automatically appear if available on that disc.
Some discs are designed to start in a certain language despite any changes you make here.
Video—Still Mode
Automatic:The unit automatically selects field still or frame still.
Field:Less blurred field stills are shown. Select if jittering occurs when “Automatic” is selected.
Frame:Sharper frame stills are shown. Select if small text or fine patterns cannot be seen clearly when “Automatic” is selected.
Audio—Digital Audio Output
On (RE-MASTER Off) (Factory preset):Digital signals are output. The re-master settings (➡ page 23) do not affect this output.
On (RE-MASTER On):Digital signals are output. The re-master settings (➡ page 23) are effective. The equipment you connected will be unable
to output audio when the re-master circuit is functioning if it cannot handle digital signals with sampling frequencies of
88.2 kHz or more.
Off:Digital signals are not output. This improves sound quality when you are using analog connection.
RE-MASTER is only effective on the audio signals from CDs.
Audio—Audio during Search
Audio will be heard when playing some DVD-Audio despite the settings you make here.
Others—DVD-Video Mode
Off:DVD-Audio discs are played as DVD-Audio discs.
On:DVD-Audio discs are played in a similar fashion to DVD-Video discs.
The setting reverts to “Off” if the disc tray is opened or the unit is turned off.
Entering a password

	
Refer also to Common procedures (➡ page 30) and the Disc section in Summary of settings (➡ page 31). 
						

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Advanced operations
RQT5741
B
LSRS
LR
SW
fe d
C
LS
SUBTITLE
TV
CH
TV/AV
GROUP
PA G E
SKIP
STOP
123
456
PAUSE PLAY
SLOW/SEARCH
AUDIORETURNMARKER
VOLPOWER
POWER
OPEN/CLOSETCERIDROTAGIVANTOPMENUMENU
DISPLAYTSILYALP
ENTER
A
LS
ACTION
SELECT
ENTER  RETURN
m s
m s
d B
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d Bd B L
Exit
Test
LSR
SW
C
RS d B
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 0 0  0
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(L)a     (L)c     b     (R)c     (R)ac  a
Changing settings
Speaker setting

	 
	
Change speaker size and presence 
, delay time , and channel
balance  to suit the speakers you have connected.
These settings are not necessary when you select “2-channel”
(only two speakers are connected).

ASpeaker presence and size (
)
1. Use the joystick [,,,] to select the item and press
[ENTER].
2. Move the joystick [,] to select the setting and press
[ENTER].
Icon examples:Surround speaker (L)


Large:When the speaker supports low-frequency (under 100 Hz)
reproduction.
Small:Select when the speaker does not support low-frequency re-
production.
The size setting for the front speakers is automatically determined
by the setting for the subwoofer.

BDelay time ()

	 (Dolby Digital, center and surround speakers only)
For optimum listening with 5.1-channel sound, all the speakers, ex-
cept for the subwoofer, should be the same distance from the seat-
ing position. If you have to place the center or surround speakers
closer to the seating position, adjust the delay time to make up for
the difference.
If distance  (from the center speaker) and  (from the surround
speakers) are the same as or greater than  (from the front speak-
ers), leave the delay time as “0”, the factory preset.
If either distance  or  is less than , find the difference in the
relevant table and change to the recommended setting.
Changing the delay time
1. Use the joystick [,,,] to select the delay time box
and press [ENTER].
2. Move the joystick [,] to adjust the delay time and press
[ENTER].
Channel balance ()
1. Use the joystick [, ,,] to select “Test” and press
[ENTER].
A test signal is output from one speaker at a time, starting with
the front left speaker and proceeding clockwise.
FRONT (L)	CENTER	FRONT (R)

SURROUND (L)SURROUND (R)
2. While listening to the test signal, move the joystick [, ]
to adjust the volume of the center and surround speakers so
they are the same apparent volume as the front speakers.
(The front speakers cannot be adjusted here.)
3. Press [ENTER].
The test signal stops.
Note
No signal is output for the subwoofer. To adjust its volume, play
something, then return to this screen to adjust to suit your taste.
When you are finished
Use the joystick [, ,,] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER].
Note
The unit may be unable to output as set here due to limitations im-
posed by the unit itself or the disc being played. (The FL display’s
“P.PCM” indicator lights or “D.MIX” indicator goes out in these
cases.) No
Large Small Joystick/
ENTER
Difference
Approx. 200 cm (6 feet)
Approx. 400 cm (12 feet)
Approx. 600 cm (18 feet)
Setting
5.3 ms
10.6 ms
15.9 ms
Difference
Approx. 50 cm (11/2 feet)
Approx. 100 cm (3 feet)
Approx. 150 cm (5 feet)
Approx. 200 cm (6 feet)
Setting
1.3 ms
2.6 ms
3.9 ms
5.3 ms Center speaker
Surround speakersFront (L)Center
Front (R)
Test
signal Exit
Surround
Subwoofer 
						

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Changing settings

	 
	
Digital output
Change these settings when you have connected equipment
through this unit’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals (OPTICAL or
COAXIAL).
Refer also to Common procedures (➡ page 30) and the Audio sec-
tion in Summary of settings (➡ page 31).
PCM Down Conversion
Select how to output the high-quality audio signals (sampling fre-
quencies of 96 kHz and 88.2 kHz) on discs that do not have copy-
right protection. Choose the settings to suit the equipment you have
connected.
1The equipment cannot output signals of 88.2 kHz or more if the
setting is “No” and the equipment is unable to handle these
signals.
2This setting allows the re-master settings (➡ page 23) to work on
the digital signals from CDs.
3Choose this setting when you have connected equipment that
cannot handle signals of 88.2 kHz or more, as the equipment will
be unable to output audio when the re-master circuit is func-
tioning.
Note
Signals are down-sampled to either 48 kHz or 44.1 kHz despite the
above settings if they have a sampling frequency of 176.4 kHz or
more or are copyright protected.
Dolby Digital
Bitstream (Factory preset):
When you have connected a unit with a built-in Dolby Digital
decoder.
PCM:
When you have connected a unit that doesn’t have a built-in Dolby
Digital decoder.

DTS Digital Surround
PCM (Factory preset):
When you have connected a unit that doesn’t have a built-in DTS
decoder.

Bitstream:
When you have connected a unit with a built-in DTS decoder.
These changes to digital audio output must be made, other-
wise bitstream signals the decoder cannot handle will be out-
put. If these signals are output, “noise” will be output which
can cause harm to your ears and speakers.
Setting
No1
Yes
Equipment
Able to handle
88.2 kHz or
more
Yes
No
Audio
output
Output as is
Down-
sampled to
48 kHz or
44.1 kHz
Digital Audio
Output
setting
On
(RE-MASTER
On)2
On
(RE-MASTER
Off)
3 
						

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RQT5741
Home Theater
What you want to do
Other usesRecording to MDs or cassette tapes (➡ page 37).
Note
The equipment connections described are examples.
Peripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated.
Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.
To enjoy 5.1-channel surround
sound
To enjoy stereo or Dolby Pro
Logic36 

SettingsReferencepage
Speaker Setting
Select “Multi-channel”.33


Connect to an amplifier with
built-in decoder or a separate
decoder-amplifier combination.36 
Digital Audio Output
PCM Down Conversion
Dolby Digital
DTS Digital Surround
Change the settings to suit
the equipment you connect.
Make the speaker settings on
the amplifier or decoder.
34
—


Connect to an analog amplifier
or system component.
37 

37 


Connect to a digital amplifier or
system component.Digital Audio Output
PCM Down Conversion
Change the settings to suit
the equipment you connect.
Dolby Digital
DTS Digital Surround
Select “PCM”.
34


Connect to an amplifier with
5.1-channel audio input
terminals.
ReferencepageHow to do it
Home Theater—Enjoying more powerful sound
This unit has built-in Dolby Digital and DTS decoders (➡ page 41).
You can enjoy the powerful movie theater and hall-like sound available with Dolby Digital and DTS by connecting an amplifier with 5.1-channel
input terminals. You do not need to purchase separate Dolby Digital or DTS decoders.
Use analog connection to enjoy audio recorded with high sampling frequencies (over 48 kHz). To protect the rights of the producers of
this kind of material, this audio will be down-sampled to 48 kHz if you use digital connection.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks
of Dolby Laboratories.Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems,
Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942, 5,956,674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762
and other world-wide patents issued and pending. “DTS” and
“DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital
Theater Systems, Inc. 	 1996, 2000 Digital Theater Sys-
tems, Inc. All rights reserved. 
						

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RQT5741
Home Theater
PBYPR
(PCM/BITSTREAM)
OPTICAL COAXIALCENTER SURROUND R/
FRONT RL/
FRONT L
RLSUB-
WOOFERS VIDEO OUT
AC IN
COMPONENT VIDEO OUTVIDEO OUTDIGITAL AUDIO OUTAUDIO OUT5.1 ch 2 chPBYPR
(PCM/BITSTREAM)
OPTICAL COAXIALCENTER SURROUND R/
FRONT RL/
FRONT L
RLSUB-
WOOFERS VIDEO OUT
AC IN
COMPONENT VIDEO OUTVIDEO OUTDIGITAL AUDIO OUTAUDIO OUT5.1 ch 2 ch
SUB-
WOOFERSURROUND FRONT CENTEROPTICAL COAXIAL
or
(R) (L) (R) (L)
480P COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPBYPR480P COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPBYPR

B
Connecting an amplifier with a
built-in decoder or a decoder-
amplifier combination
AConnecting an amplifier with
5.1-channel audio input terminals
Change “Speaker setting” (➡ page 33).
Note
Turn speaker and headphone V.S.S. (➡ page 23) off when you
connect through the 5.1-channel output terminals. The unit does
not output the signals for channels other than the front speakers
when V.S.S. is on.
If you do not connect a subwoofer, it is advisable to connect front
speakers (L/R) capable of producing bass of less than 100 Hz.Example: Six speakers
Change “Digital output” (➡ page 34).
Note
You cannot use DTS Digital Surround decoders not suited to
DVD-Video. Back of the unit
Back of the unit
Optical digital
audio cable
Do not bend
when connecting.
Coaxial cable
AmplifierConnect cables to
terminals
corresponding to the
speakers you have
connected.
Audio cable
White (L)
Red (R)Note when connecting the optical digital audio cable
Remove the
dust capAlign the plug with the
terminal
Note
Keep the dust cap and reattach when not using the terminal.
Home Theater— Enjoying more powerful sound
Speakers
You can enjoy surround sound by connecting
from three to six speakers. 
						

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Home Theater
(PCM/BITSTREAM)
RL
OPTICAL COAXIALCENTER SURROUND R/
FRONT RL/
FRONT L
RLSUB-
WOOFERT
AC IN
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTAUDIO OUT5.1 ch 2 ch
AUDIO OUT
2 ch
PBYPR
(PCM/BITSTREAM)
OPTICAL COAXIALCENTER SURROUND R/
FRONT RL/
FRONT L
RLSUB-
WOOFERS VIDEO OUT
AC IN
COMPONENT VIDEO OUTVIDEO OUTDIGITAL AUDIO OUTAUDIO OUT5.1 ch 2 ch
RL
 AUX INOPTICAL COAXIAL
or
480P COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPBYPR

CConnecting an analog amplifier or
system component
DConnecting a digital amplifier or
system component
Recording to MDs or cassette tapes
Digital recording
You can record the digital signal directly onto an MD.
The signals on DVDs will be converted to 48 kHz/16 bit linear PCM.
Ensure the following conditions are met.
There is no copy guard recorded on the disc.
The recording equipment can handle a sampling frequency of
48 kHz/16 bit.
To make a digital recording
1. Connect the recording equipment with an optical or coaxial digit-
al audio cable (➡ 
 above).
2. When recording DVDs, make the following settings.
ADVANCED SURROUND 
: OFF (➡ page 23)
Digital Audio Output: On (RE-MASTER Off) (➡ page 31)
PCM Down Conversion: Yes (➡ page 34)
Dolby Digital/DTS Digital Surround: PCM (➡ page 34)
Analog recording
You can record to an MD or cassette deck. Using analog connection
means sound will be unaffected by the copy guards found on DVDs.
To make an analog recording
Connect the recording equipment with an audio cable (➡ 
 above).
To enjoy Dolby Pro Logic
If you connect an amplifier that can decode Dolby Pro Logic, you will also need to connect center and surround speakers to enjoy
surround sound. Read the instructions for the equipment for connection details.
Turn Advanced Surround off (➡ page 23). Dolby Pro Logic will not function correctly if Advanced Surround is on.
Change “Digital output” (➡ page 34).
Amplifier or system componentBack of the unit Back of the unit
Coaxial cable Optical digital
audio cable
Do not bend
when
connecting.
Audio cable
White (L)
Red (R)Note when connecting the optical digital audio cable
NoteKeep the dust cap and reattach when not using the terminal.
Remove the
dust capAlign the plug with the
terminal 
						

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No response when buttons
pressed.
No operations can be performed
with the remote control or the
professional commander.
The remote control cannot
operate the television.
Play fails to start even when
[] (play) is pressed.
Play starts but then stops
immediately.
Alternative languages fail to be
selected.
No subtitles.
Soundtrack and/or subtitle
language is not the one selected
with the ACTION menus.
Angle cannot be changed.
You have forgotten your ratings
password.
Reset all the settings to Factory
Preset.
Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do
not solve the problem:
In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or e-mail [email protected], or
web site (http://www.panasonic.com).
In Canada, contact Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, web site (www. panasonic.ca), or an authorized
Servicentre closest to you.
Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers 
.
Power
Some operations may be prohibited by the disc.
The unit may not be operating properly due to lightning, static electricity or some other external
factor.
Reset procedure:
Press [POWER, /I] to switch the unit to the standby mode and then back to ON.
Alternatively, press [POWER, /I] to switch the unit to the standby mode, disconnect the AC
power supply cord, and then reconnect it.
Check the batteries are installed correctly. 
The batteries are depleted: Replace them with new ones. 
Point the remote control or the professional commander at the remote control sensor and
operate. 
Change the manufacturer code. The remote control is unable to operate some types of
televisions. 
Condensation has formed: Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to evaporate.
This unit cannot play discs other than DVD-RAM, DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, Video CD and CD. 
This unit cannot play DVD-Video with a region number other than “1”, “ALL” or multiple region
numbers including “1”. 
The disc may be dirty and may require cleaning. 
Ensure that the disc is installed with the label of the side to be played facing upwards.
Check that the DVD-RAM has something recorded on it.
An alternative language is not selected with discs which do not contain more than one language.
In the case of some discs, the alternative language cannot be selected with [AUDIO] or
[SUBTITLE]. Try selecting it from the disc’s menu if one is available. 
Subtitles appear only with discs that contain them.
Subtitles are cleared from the television. Display the subtitles. 	
The language is not recorded on the disc.
This function is dependent on software availability. Even if a disc has a number of angles
recorded, these angles may be recorded for specific scenes only. 	
While stopped, press and hold [] and [] on the unit and then also press and hold [] on the
unit until “Initialized” disappears from the television. Turn the unit off and on again.
All settings will return to the default values.
Insert the AC power supply cord securely into the household AC outlet. 

To conserve power, the unit automatically switches to standby after approximately 30 minutes in
the stop mode. Turn the power back to ON.
[You can use the ACTION menus (Others — Auto Power Off) to turn this feature off if you would
prefer.
]
Operation
No power.
The unit is automatically switched
to the standby mode.
Troubleshooting guide 
						

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Reference
RQT5741
Picture
Displays
Picture distorted.
No picture.
The picture shown on the
television is not normal.
(The sides of the picture are cut
off or black bands appear at the
top and bottom of the screen.)
There is a lot of ghosting.
Colors are strange.
Picture quality is poor.
Some distortion is normal during SEARCH.
The screen may be disrupted briefly when you turn off the AUDIO ONLY feature. 
Ensure that the equipment is connected properly. 

Make sure the television is on.
Ensure the television’s video input setting (e.g., VIDEO 1) is correct.
If “This disc is PAL system. The output is sound only. ” is on the television, then you have loaded
a PAL system DVD-Audio and only the audio portion of the disc can be played.
Go to the Video menu in the ACTION screen, and change “TV Aspect” to suit your television. You
may also need to change the screen mode on the television itself. 
If you are using progressive output, try changing 4:3 ASPECT and Shift Position with the
on-screen menu icons. 
Ensure that the unit is connected directly to the television, and is not connected through a video
cassette recorder.
You cannot view progressive video if your television is not designed to receive progressive
signals.
Ghosting may occur due to the editing method or material used on some DVDs when connected
to a television through the 480P COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (progressive) terminals. It should be
corrected by connecting the television through the VIDEO OUT, S VIDEO OUT, or COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT (interlace) terminals. 

Use the on-screen menu icons to turn off noise reduction or adjust the picture quality. 
Check the settings (U4/U5) in the on-screen menu’s video menu. 
Check the settings in the on-screen menu’s video menu. 
Sound
No sound.
Distorted sound.
Piercing noise comes from the
speakers.Check the connections. 

Check the volume on the equipment you have connected.
Ensure that the input settings for the television and stereo system are correct.
If you have connected this unit to an amplifier through the AUDIO OUT terminals, go to the Audio
menu in the ACTION menus, and change “Speaker Setting” to suit your speakers. Select the
large or small icon for all the speakers you have connected. 
Turn Advanced Surround off if it causes distortion. 
Output from this unit will be in stereo (two channels) when Advanced Surround is on. Turn
Advanced Surround off if you are using three or more speakers. 
Due to the specifications on some types of televisions, both video and audio may be cut off when
you turn the AUDIO ONLY feature on. 
If the “D.MIX” indicator on the FL 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.
If you have connected this unit to other equipment through the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal,
ensure you have selected the correct settings for “Dolby Digital” and “DTS Digital Surround” in the
ACTION menu’s Audio menu. 
“No Play” appears on the unit’s
display.
No on-screen display.
On-Screen Menu Icons not
displayed or only partially
displayed on the television.
The disc’s menu is displayed in a
different language.
No menu play.
“Check The Disc” appears on the
unit’s display.
“Error” appears on the unit’s
display.
“H		” appears on the unit’s
display.
		 stands for a number.
“No Disc” appears on the unit’s
display.
You inserted a disc the unit cannot play; insert one it can. 
You inserted a blank DVD-RAM.
Go to Display in the ACTION menus, and select “On” for “On-Screen Messages”. 

Move the joystick [
,] while the rightmost icon is highlighted to move them down. 
Go to Disc in the ACTION menus, and select the preferred language for “Menus”. 

Menus are only displayed if they are recorded on the disc.
Disc is dirty. Wipe the disc clean. 
The track playing has been recorded with a nonstandard system.
Trouble is likely to have occurred. The number following “H” depends on the status of the unit.
Reset procedure:
Press [POWER, /I] to switch the unit to the standby mode and then back to ON. Alternatively,
press [POWER, /I] to switch the unit to the standby mode, disconnect the AC power supply
cord, and then reconnect it.
If the service numbers fail to clear, note the service number and contact a qualified service
person.
You haven’t inserted a disc; insert one.
You haven’t inserted the disc correctly; insert it correctly. 
						

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Product Service
1. Damage requiring service—The unit should be serviced by
qualified service personnel if:
(a) The AC power supply cord or 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 de-
scribed 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. Unauthor-
ized substitutes may result in fire, electric shock, or other
hazards.
4. Safety check—After repairs or service, ask the servicer to per-
form safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper working
condition.
Product information
For product information or assistance with product operation:
In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at
1-800-211-7262, or e-mail [email protected],
or web site (http://www.panasonic.com).
In Canada, contact Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Cen-
tre at 1-800-561-5505, web site (www.panasonic.ca), or an au-
thorized Servicentre closest to you.
Maintenance
To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.
Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that
came with the cloth carefully.
Disc handling
Do not use irregularly shaped discs, such as heart-shaped.
(These can damage the unit.)
DVD-RAM
Clean DVD-RAM only with the DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner availa-
ble as an optional accessory (part number LF-K200DCA1).
Never use cloths or cleaners for CDs, etc.
CondensationMoisture may condense on discs after being brought inside from the
cold.
If the disc is a DVD-RAM, use the DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner avail-
able as an optional accessory to wipe it dry.
With other discs, wipe with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth.
Handling precautions
Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing
instrument.
Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electric-
ity prevention liquids or any other solvent.
Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (Do not use discs with
exposed adhesive from tape or left over peeled-off stickers.)
Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
Do not use discs printed with label printers available on the
market.
Do not place or store discs in the following
places
Locations exposed to direct sunlight
Humid or dusty locations
Locations directly exposed to a heat vent or heating appliance
How to hold a disc
Do not touch the recorded surface.
If the surface is dirtyDVD-Audio, DVD-Video, Video CD, CD
Wipe it with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.