Panasonic Dvd Home Theater Sound System Sc Ht650 Operating Instructions

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Preparation
≥Face the remote control at this unit and press [VCR]. The button 
lights and “VCR” appears on the unit’s display. You can operate the 
video cassette recorder.
≥Change the video input mode on the television (“VIDEO 2” in the 
example).
≥Face the remote control at the video cassette recorder for the 
following operations.
Turning the video cassette recorder on/off
Press [Í AV SYSTEM].
Play, pause and stop
Press [1], [;] or [∫].
Fast forward and rewind
Press [6] or [5].
You can connect a laser disc or record player 
instead of a video cassette recorder.
Connect as shown on page 30 and select “VCR” as the source.
When connecting a record player
We recommend using a record player with a built-in phono equalizer. 
If your player doesn’t have a built-in equalizer, connect it first to a 
separate equalizer and then connect that to this unit.
This remote control can also operate some other brands of 
televisions and video cassette recorders. Change the code to 
operate such equipment and some Panasonic products.
While aiming the remote control at the equipment,
Press and hold [TV] or [VCR],
Press a numbered button to enter the first 
digit,
Press a numbered button to enter the 
second digit.
The remote control outputs the on/off signal.
If the code is correct, the equipment turns on or off.
If it doesn’t, try entering another code.
≥Note that this remote control cannot operate some equipment and 
that it may not be able to perform some operations.
≥Reenter the codes after you change the batteries.
.
Press [AUX] to select “AUX” as the 
source.
1≥Disc 
Press [DVD/CD] to select “DVD/CD”.
≥The radio
Press [TUNER/BAND] to select “FM” 
or “AM”.
2Start recording and play.
Video cassette recorder
Changing the remote control code
Operating the tape deck
Listening to the tape deck
Recording to the tape deck
Panasonic:  01, 02, 26
Sony: 04
Fisher: 14
G-E:  02, 03, 07, 09
Gold Star:  07, 15
Hitachi: 05, 07
JVC: 12
LXI:  03, 06, 07, 10,
14, 15
Magnavox:  06, 07, 11, 15, 
22
Mitsubishi:  07, 15, 16, 21
NEC: 07, 15Philco: 06, 07
Philips: 06
Pioneer:  02, 10, 19
Quasar: 02
RCA:  03, 07, 09, 13,
23, 24, 25
Sanyo: 14
Sharp: 08, 21
Sylvania:  06, 07, 15
Symphonic: 17
Toshiba: 10, 21
Zenith: 18, 20
Television code list
Video cassette recorder code list
Panasonic:  01, 02, 09, 33
Sony:  05, 06, 07, 35,
36, 37
Fisher:  13, 14, 15, 18,
34
Funai: 08, 30
G-E:  02, 03, 11
Gold Star:  27
Hitachi:  09, 10, 11
JVC:  19, 25, 31, 38,
39, 40
LXI:  10, 13, 14, 15,
18, 27, 30
Magnavox:  02, 09, 12
Mitsubishi:  21, 22, 28, 29NEC:  19, 25, 31, 38
Philco:  02, 09, 12, 30
Philips:  02, 09, 12
Pioneer: 09
Quasar:  01, 02, 09, 33
RCA:  02, 03, 04, 09, 
10, 11, 12, 23, 
24, 26
Sanyo:  14, 18, 34
Sharp: 16, 17
Shintom: 32
Sylvania:  02, 09, 12, 30
Symphonic: 30
Toshiba: 23, 24
Zenith: 20
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Changing settings
This chart shows the settings for this unit. Change the settings to suit your preferences and to suit the unit to the environment in which 
it is being used. These settings are retained in memory until they are changed, even if the unit is turned off. See page 33 for details on 
menu operation.
≥Underlined items are the factory preset.
Menus Items Options
Disc
Audio
Choose the preferred audio language.EnglishFrench Spanish Original Other ¢¢¢¢
Original: The original language of each disc will be 
selected.
Other ¢¢¢¢: Input a code number with the numbered 
buttons (➡ page 34).
Subtitle
Choose the preferred subtitle language.Automatic
English French Spanish Other ¢¢¢¢
Automatic: If the language selected for “Audio” is not 
available, subtitles of that language will 
automatically appear if available on that disc.
Menus
Choose the preferred language for disc menus. English
French Spanish Other ¢¢¢¢
Ratings (➡ page 33)
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.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
VideoTV Aspect (➡ page 10)
Choose the setting to suit your television and preference.4:3 Pan&Scan4:3 Letterbox 16:9
TV Type (➡ page 10)
Select to suit the type of television.Standard (Direct View TV)
CRT Projector LCD TV/Projector
Projection TV Plasma TV
Still Mode
Specify the type of picture shown when paused.Automatic
Field Frame
Black Level Control
Change the black level of the picture if you connected a 
television through the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 
terminals.Lighter:
when connected to a TV through the VIDEO OUT 
or S-VIDEO OUT terminal.
Darker: when connected to a TV through the 
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y/P
B/PR) terminals.
AudioSpeaker Setting (➡ page 33)
Set the delay time for your center and surround speakers.Multi-channel
Center: 0/1.3/2.6/3.9/5.3 ms
Surround (L/R): 0
/5.3/10.6/15.9 ms
Dynamic Range Compression (Dolby Digital only)
Change the dynamic range for late night viewing.Off
On: For clear dialog when listening at low volume.
Audio during Search
Choose whether to have sound during search. On
Off
≥This feature doesn’t work for some discs.
DisplayMenu Language
Choose the preferred language for these menus and the on-
screen messages.EnglishFrançais Español
On-Screen Messages
Choose whether to show on-screen messages or not.On
Off
OthersHighMAT
Play HighMAT discs as HighMAT discs, or as regular WMA/
MP3/JPEG discs. (Reload the disc for the setting to be 
effective.)Enable:Play HighMAT discs as HighMAT discs.
Disable: Play HighMAT discs as regular WMA/MP3/JPEG 
discs.
Mixed Disc—Audio & Stills
Select the type of file played on discs containing both JPEG 
and WMA/MP3. (Reload the disc for the setting to be 
effective.)Audio (MP3/WMA)
Stills (JPEG)
DVD-Video Mode
Select how to play pictures contained on some DVD-Audio.
The setting returns to “Off ” when you remove the disc, turn 
the unit off or change the source.Off
: DVD-Audio are played as DVD-Audio.
On: DVD-Video contents found on DVD-Audio can be 
played.
QUICK SETUP (➡ page 10)
Answer questions to make basic settings.Yes (Menu language, Audio language, Subtitle language, 
TV type, TV aspect)
No
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See page 32 for menu and option details.
Preparation
Press [DVD/CD].
1Press [SHIFT]i[SETUP] to show the menus.
2Press [2, 1] to select the menu’s tab.
The screen changes to display the menu.
3Press [3, 4] to select the item you 
want to change and press [ENTER].
4Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the 
option and press [ENTER].
The screen now shows the menu again.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
When you are finished
Press [SHIFT]i[SETUP].[DVD-V]
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.
[DVD-V]
(Dolby Digital, center and surround speakers only)
For optimum listening with 5.1-channel sound, all the speakers, except 
for the subwoofer, should be the same distance from the seating 
position. If you have to place the center or surround speakers closer to 
the seating position, adjust the delay time to make up for the difference.
1 Press [3, 4] to select the delay time box and press [ENTER].
2 Press [3, 4] to adjust the delay time and press [ENTER].
Va l u e s
If distance a or b is greater than 
or equal to distance 
c, set to “0”. If distance a or b is less than 
distance c, set as follows. 
aCenter speaker
bSurround speakers
When you are finished
Press [2] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER].
Common procedures
Disc Video Audio
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Others Display
(------------------------------------------)
AV SYSTEM
TV/VIDEO
DISC
PAGE
GROUP
DISC
MANAGER
REPEATPLAY MODEFL DISPLAYCANCEL
SKIP
CH
TOP MENU
DISPLAY
VOLUME
SUBWOOFERLEVEL
TIMERZOOM
AUDIOPOSITIONMEMORY
S.POSITIONSFCC.FOCUS
S.SRNDMIX 2CH
        PL
TEST
CH SELECTQUICK 
REPLAYSUBTITLE
RETURN
TV VOL 
sTV VOL r
DIRECT
NAVIGATORPLAY LISTMENU
SLOW/SEARCH
123
456
78
09
TUNER/BAND DVD/CD
TV VCR
ENTER
SETUP
MUTING AUX
S10/ENTER
SHIFT
DISC 1 DISC 2
DISC 4 DISC 5DISC 3
SHIFT
RETURN
DVD/CD
SETUP CANCEL
342 1
ENTER
Numbered
buttons
Disc
Audio
Subtitle
Menus
RatingsEnglish
English Automatic
Level 8
SETUP
SELECT
ENTER    RETURN
TA B
Entering a password (Ratings)
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.
Changing the delay time (Speaker Setting)
Difference Setting
Approx. 50 cm (11/2 feet)1.3 ms
Approx. 100 cm (3 feet) 2.6 ms
Approx. 150 cm (5 feet) 3.9 ms
Approx. 200 cm (6 feet) 5.3 ms
Difference Setting
Approx. 200 cm (6 feet) 5.3 ms
Approx. 400 cm (12 feet) 10.6 ms
Approx. 600 cm (18 feet) 15.9 ms
SETUP
SELECT
ENTER  RETURN
ms
ms L
Exit
LSR
SW
C
RS 0  0
Center delay time
Exit
Surround delay time
LSRS
LR
SW
bc
a C
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Changing settings
Use outdoor antennas if radio reception is poor.
[Note]
Disconnect the antenna when the unit is not in use.
Do not use the outdoor antenna during an electrical storm.
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: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
Language code list
Optional antenna connections
5–12 m
(16–39feet)
FM outdoor antenna 
(Using a television antenna)
≥Disconnect the FM indoor antenna.
≥The antenna should be installed by a 
competent technician.
75 ≠ coaxial cable
(not included) 1Remove a piece of the outer 
vinyl insulator.
30 mm (1
3/16q)
Core wire 2Twist the shield braid.
3Expose the core wire.
15 mm (
5/8q) Shield braidLeave the loop antenna connected.
AM outdoor antenna 
(Using a vinyl wire)
Run a piece of vinyl wire horizontally 
across a window or other convenient 
location.
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Glossary
Decoder
A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal. This 
is called decoding.
Dolby Digital
This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby 
Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2-channel) audio, these signals can 
also be multi-channel audio. A large amount of audio information can 
be recorded on one disc using this method.
DTS (Digital Theater Systems)
This surround system is used in many movie theaters around the 
world. There is good separation between the channels, so realistic 
sound effects are possible.
Dynamic range
Dynamic range is the difference between the lowest level of sound 
that can be heard above the noise of the equipment and the highest 
level of sound before distortion occurs.
Film and video
DVD-Videos are recorded using either film or video. Usually, film is 
recorded at 24 frames per second, the rate movies are filmed at, 
while video is recorded at 30 frames per second.
Frame still and field still
Frames are the still pictures that go together to make a moving 
picture. There are about 30 frames shown each second.
One frame is made up of two fields. A regular television shows these 
fields one after the other to create frames.
A still is shown when you pause a moving picture. A frame still is 
made up of two alternating fields, so the picture may appear blurred, 
but overall quality is high.
A field still is not blurred, but it has only half the information of a 
frame still so picture quality is lower.
Interlace and progressive output
NTSC, the video signal standard, has 480 interlaced (I) scan lines, 
whereas progressive scanning uses twice the number of scan lines. 
This is called 480P. The video signals output from this unit’s 
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals (Y, P
B, PR) allow you to enjoy 
higher quality pictures than if the signals were output from the 
VIDEO OUT terminal or S-VIDEO OUT terminal.
I/P/B
MPEG 2, the video compression standard adopted for use with
DVD-Video, codes frames using these 3 picture types.
I:Intra coded picture
This picture has the best quality and is the best to use when 
adjusting the picture.
P:Predictive coded picture
This picture is calculated based on past I or P-pictures.
B:Bidirectionally-predictive coded picture
This picture is calculated by comparing past and future I and
P-pictures so it has the lowest volume of information.
Linear PCM (pulse code modulation)
These are uncompressed digital signals, similar to those found on 
CDs. 
Playback control (PBC)
If a Video CD has playback control, you can select scenes and 
information with menus.
WMA, MP3, CD text and JPEG information
≥Discs must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended 
for mats). 
≥This unit is compatible with multi-session but if there are a lot of 
sessions it takes more time for play to start. Keep the number of 
sessions to a minimum to avoid this.
≥The order tracks appear in the menus may differ to the order shown 
on your computer. 
[WMA]
≥Noise may occur when playing WMA files.
≥You cannot play WMA files that are copy protected.
[MP3]
≥This unit is not compatible with ID3 tags.
≥If you play an MP3 track that includes still picture data, it will take 
some time before the music itself starts playing and the elapsed 
time will not be displayed during this time. Even after the track 
starts, the correct play time will not be displayed.
[JPEG]
≥To view JPEG files on this unit:
— Take them on a digital camera that meets the DCF (Design rule 
for Camera File System) standard. Some digital cameras have 
functions that are not supported by the DCF standard like 
automatic picture rotation which may render a picture un-
viewable.
— Do not alter the files in any way or save them under a different 
name.
≥This unit cannot display moving pictures, Motion JPEG and other 
such formats, still pictures other than JPEG (i.e. TIFF) or play 
associated sound.
To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, damp 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.Windows Media, and the Windows logo are 
trademarks, or registered trademarks of 
Microsoft Corporation in the United States 
and/or other countries.
WMA is a compression format developed 
by Microsoft Corporation. It achieves the 
same sound quality as MP3 with a file size 
that is smaller than that of MP3.
MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from 
Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia.
001
root
004track.wma
001group
004track.wma
005track.wma
006track.wma
002group
003group007track.mp3
008track.mp3
009track.mp3
010track.mp3
011track.mp3
012track.mp3
013track.mp3
The extension for MP3 is “.mp3” 
or “.MP3”.
The extension for JPEG is “.JPG”, 
“.jpg”, “.JPEG” or “.jpeg”.
Order of play[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] 
Naming folders and files
Prefix folder and file names with 
3-digit numbers in the order you 
want to play them.
[CD] (CD text only)
When making your own CD text discs
The unit plays the tracks in the order you record them so you do 
not have to prefix the titles with numbers.Extension
(or .WMA)
Maintenance
Before moving the unit, ensure the disc trays are 
empty.
Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the discs and 
the unit.
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Specifications
AMPLIFIER SECTION
RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode, 10 % Total Harmonic 
Distortion
1 kHz Front CH 46 W per channel (6 ≠)
1 kHz Surround CH 56 W per channel (6 ≠)
1 kHz Center CH 106 W per channel (6 ≠)
100 Hz Subwoofer CH 190 W per channel (6 ≠)
Total RMS Dolby Digital Mode Power 500 W
FTC Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode, 1.0 % Total Harmonic 
Distortion
120 Hz–20 kHz Front CH30 W per channel (6 ≠)
120 Hz–20 kHz Surround CH38 W per channel (6 ≠)
120 Hz–20 kHz Center CH 80 W per channel (6 ≠)
45 Hz– 120 Hz Subwoofer CH144 W per channel (6 ≠)
Total FTC Dolby Digital Mode Power360 W
Input sensitivity/input impedance
AUX250 mV, 10 k≠
FM TUNER SECTION
Frequency range87.9– 107.9 MHz (200 kHz-step)
87.5– 108.0 MHz (100 kHz-step)
Antenna terminals75 ≠ (unbalanced)
Preset station12
AM TUNER SECTION
Frequency range520– 1710 kHz (10 kHz-step)
AM Sensitivity S/N 20 dB at 1000 kHz560 µV/m
Preset station12
DISC SECTION
Discs played [8 cm (3z) or 12 cm (5z)]
(1) DVD-RAM (DVD-VR formatted disc)
(2) DVD-Audio
(3) DVD-Video
(4) DVD-R (DVD-Video formatted disc)
(5) CD-Audio (CD-DA)
(6) Video CD
(7) SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107)
(8) CD-R/CD-RW (CD-DA, Video-CD formatted disc)
(9) MP3/WMA
≥Maximum number of tracks and groups recognizable:
999 tracks and 99 groups
≥Compatible compression rate:
MP3: between 32 kbps and 320 kbps
WMA: between 48 kbps and 192 kbps
(10) JPEG
≥Exif Ver 2.1 JPEG Baseline files
≥Maximum number of pictures and groups recognizable:
3000 pictures and 300 groups
≥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
Signal systemNTSC
Output levelComposite video 1 Vp-p (75 ≠)
S-video Y  1 Vp-p (75 ≠)
C  0.286 Vp-p (75 ≠)
Component video (Y: green, P
B: blue, PR: red)
Y output level 1 Vp-p (75 ≠)
P
B output level 0.7 Vp-p (75 ≠)
PR output level 0.7 Vp-p (75 ≠)Audio
Sampling frequency
CD44.1 kHz
MP344.1 kHz, 48 kHz
DVD (Linear Audio)48 kHz, 96 kHz
DVD-Audio192 kHz
Decoding16/20/24 bit linear
Number of channels5.1 ch (FL, FR, SL, SR, C, SW)
Frequency response20 Hz– 20 kHz (r1, j2 dB)
Pick up
Beam SourceSemiconductor Laser
Wavelength
CD/VCD780 nm
DV D658 nm
Wow and flutterLess than possible measurement data
D/A converterDelta sigma DAC
SPEAKER SECTION
[Front\and\Surround\speakers\SB-AFC650]
Ty p e1 way 1 speaker Bass-ref.
Speaker unit
Full range8 cm (3
1/8q) cone type, 6 ≠
Input power60 W (Music)
Output sound pressure level79 dB/W (1.0 m)
Frequency range80 Hz –22 kHz (j16 dB)
110 Hz –20 kHz (j10 dB)
Dimensions (WtHtD)88k135k117 mm (3
15/32qk55/16qk419/32q)
Mass 0.8 kg (1 lb.)
[Center\speaker\SB-PC650]
Ty p e2 way 2 speaker Bass-ref.
Speaker unit
Woofer10 cm (4q) cone type, 6 ≠
Tweeter6 cm (2
3/8q) cone type, 6 ≠
Input power110 W (Music)
Output sound pressure level83 dB/W (1.0 m)
Crossover frequency4 kHz
Frequency range67 Hz –22 kHz (j16 dB)
92 Hz –20 kHz (j10 dB)
Dimensions (WtHtD)207k115k148 mm (8
5/32qk417/32qk513/16q)
Mass 1.5 kg (3.3 lb.)
[Subwoofer\SB-W650]
Ty p e1 way 1 speaker Bass-ref.
Speaker unit
Woofer17 cm (6
3/4q) cone type, 6 ≠
Input power200 W (Music)
Output sound pressure level80 dB/W (1.0 m)
Frequency range42 Hz – 1.5 kHz (j16 dB)
46 Hz –900 Hz (j10 dB)
Dimensions (WtHtD)173k372k302 mm (613/16qk1421/32qk117/8q)
Mass4.3 kg (9.5 lb.)
GENERAL
Power supplyAC 120V, 60 Hz
Power consumption190 W
Dimensions (WtHtD)430k114k368 mm (16
15/16qk41/2qk141/2q)
Mass8.2 kg (18.1 lb.)
[Note]
1. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Mass and dimensions are approximate.
2.
Total harmonic distortion is measured by the digital spectrum analyzer.
Power consumption in standby mode (approx.)0.5 W
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Troubleshooting guide
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, contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or e-mail [email protected], or 
the website (http://www.panasonic.com).
PowerPage
Operation
Sound
No power.≥Insert the AC power supply cord securely into the household AC outlet.9
The unit is automatically 
switched to the standby mode.≥The unit was switched to standby by the sleep timer. 29
No response when buttons 
pressed.≥Some operations may be prohibited by the disc.
≥The unit may not be operating properly due to lightning, static electricity or some other external 
fac tor.
Reset procedure:
Press [Í] to switch the unit to the standby mode and then back to ON.
Alternatively, press [Í] to switch the unit to the standby mode, disconnect the AC power supply 
cord, and then reconnect it.—
—
No operations can be performed 
with the remote control.≥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.9
9
—
Cannot switch on the television 
with the remote control.≥Press [TV] first to operate the television.—
Play doesn’t start (or stops 
immediately) when you press 
[1] (play). ≥Condensation has formed: Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to evaporate.
≥This unit cannot play discs other than the ones listed in these operating instructions.
≥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.—
5
Cover
5
12
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Cannot select alternative 
languages.≥This function is dependent on software availability.
≥Try selecting from the disc’s menu if one is available.—
12
No menu play.≥This function is dependent on software availability.—
No subtitles.≥This function is dependent on software availability.
≥Subtitles are cleared from the television. Display the subtitles.—
16
The position of the subtitles is 
incorrect.≥Change the position of the subtitles with “Subtitle Position” in the on-screen icon menus.24
Soundtrack and/or subtitle 
language is not the one selected 
with the SETUP menus.≥This function is dependent on software availability.—
Cannot change angle.≥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. —
The SETUP menu cannot be 
accessed.≥Select “DVD/CD” as the source.
≥Cancel all group, program and random play.—
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Cannot add markers.≥You cannot add markers while playing a play list or if the disc’s play time doesn’t appear on the 
unit’s display.—
There are already markers.
[RAM]≥The unit reads and displays the markers added with a DVD video recorder. You can clear them 
but reappear when you switch the unit to standby, change the source, or change the disc.—
Marker numbers I added are 
different when I call them up.
[RAM]≥The unit numbers markers by time so they change when you add and delete them.—
Cannot select random or 
program play.≥You cannot select random or program play with some DVD-Video.—
Folders deeper than the eighth 
layer on a data CD are not 
displayed correctly.≥Folders deeper than the eighth layer are displayed as the eighth layer.—
You have forgotten your ratings 
password.
Reset all the SETUP settings to 
Factory Preset.≥While stopped and “DVD/CD” is the source, press and hold [∫] on the unit and [S10] on the 
remote control for about 3 seconds until “Initialized” disappears from the television. Turn the unit 
off and on again.
All settings will return to the default values.—
No sound.
Distorted sound.≥Check the connections.
≥Turn the volume up.
≥Turn muting off.
≥Switch off the unit, determine and correct the cause, then switch the unit on.
Causes include:
– Shorting (bare wires touching) of positive and negative speaker wires.
– Using speakers with an impedance lower than that rated for this unit.
– Straining of the speakers through excessive volume or power.
– Using the unit in a hot environment without proper ventilation.7
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Humming heard during play.≥An AC power supply cord or fluorescent light is near the cables. Keep other appliances and 
cords away from this unit’s cables.—
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Troubleshooting guide
Picture
Listening to the radio
Unit displays
Television displays
Picture distorted.≥Some distortion is normal during SEARCH.—
No picture.≥Check the connection.
≥Make sure the television is on.
≥Ensure the television’s video input setting (e.g., VIDEO 1) is correct.8
—
—
The picture shown on the 
television is not normal. 
(The sides of the picture are cut 
off, the picture is stretched 
horizontally, or black bands 
appear at the top and bottom of 
the screen.)≥Go to Video in the SETUP menus, and change “TV Aspect” to suit your television.
≥Use the television to change the aspect to the correct one.
If your television cannot change the aspect when input is progressive, try changing 4:3 
Aspect 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.
≥Connect to the component video (480P) input terminals on a television compatible with this 
unit’s copy guard system. You cannot view progressive video if your television is not compatible.
≥Change the size with the variable zoom function.
≥The images on PAL system DVD-Audio are compressed for display. They may also appear 
vertically stretched.32
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8
18
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There is ghosting when 
progressive output is on.≥Press [PROGRESSIVE OUT] so the indicator goes out. This problem is caused by the editing 
method or material used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlace output.12
Picture quality is poor.≥Check the settings in the On-Screen Menu Icons’ Picture Menu.24
The picture on the television 
disappears or stripes appear on 
the screen.≥Mobile telephone chargers can cause some disturbance.
≥The location and orientation of the antenna are incorrect. If you are using an indoor antenna, 
change to an outdoor antenna. 
≥The television antenna wire is too close to the unit. Separate the antenna wire of the television 
from the unit. —
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Menus not displayed correctly.≥Change the zoom ratio to “k1.00”.
≥With the on-screen icon menus, change “Subtitle Position” to “0” or change “4:3 Aspect” to 
“Normal”. 18
24
Noise is heard.
“ST” flickers or doesn’t light.
Sound is distorted.≥Adjust the position of the FM or AM antenna. 
≥Use an outdoor antenna.—
34
A beat sound is heard.≥Turn the television off or separate it from the unit.—
A low hum is heard during AM 
broadcasts.≥Separate the antenna from other cables and cords.—
The display is dark.≥Press [SHIFT]i[FL DISPLAY] to brighten the display.29
“NO PLAY”≥You inserted a disc the unit cannot play; insert one it can.
≥You inserted a blank DVD-RAM.5
—
“NO DISC”≥You haven’t inserted a disc; insert one.
≥You haven’t inserted the disc correctly; insert it correctly.—
12
“F61”≥Check and correct the speaker cord connections.
If this does not fix the problem, there is a power supply problem. Consult the dealer.7
“DVD U11”≥Disc is dirty. Wipe it clean.5
“ERROR”≥Incorrect operation performed. Read the instructions and try again.—
“DVD H∑∑”
∑∑ stands for a number.≥Trouble may have occurred. The number following “H” depends on the status of the unit.
Reset procedure:
Press [Í] to switch the unit to the standby mode and then back to ON. Alternatively, press [Í] 
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.—
—
No on-screen display.≥Go to Display in the SETUP menus, and select “On” for “On-Screen Messages”.32
On-Screen Menu Icons not 
displayed or only partially 
displayed on the television.≥Press [3, 4] while the rightmost icon is highlighted to move them down.22
The disc’s menu is displayed in 
a different language.≥Go to Disc in the SETUP menus, and select the preferred language for “Menus”.32
“Cannot display group xx, 
picture xx.”≥You are trying to display incompatible pictures.—
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Limited Warranty
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/Technics Audio Products
Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage
If 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 (“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” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” 
warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must carry-in or mail-in your product 
during the warranty period. If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they are not 
warranted. This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United 
States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new 
product which was not sold “as is”. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original 
purchase date is required for warranty service.Carry-In or Mail-In Service
For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-211-PANA (1-800-211-7262) 
or visit Panasonic web site: http://www.panasonic.com
For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales Company (787)-750-4300 or fax
(787)-768-2910. 
Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and 
DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The 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 in a hotel, office, 
restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product, 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, travel to and from the servicer, loss of media or images, data or other 
memory 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 warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.
This 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 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.
Customer Services Directory
1-800-332-5368 (Customer Orders Only)
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-866-605-1277
Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(6 am to 5 pm Monday – Friday; 6 am to 10:30 am Saturday; PST)
(Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, Check)
Product or Part Name Parts Labor
Audio Products (except items listed 
below)One (1) year  One (1) year
All Audio Racks (cabinets) Thirty (30) 
daysNot Applicable
Technics Stand Alone Speakers, 
Subwoofer SpeakersThree (3) years Three (3) years
USB Reader-Writer, Personal Computer 
Card Adapters
(in exchange for defective item)One (1) year Not Applicable
Accessories: Headphones, Cartridges, 
Microphones, AdaptersNinety (90) 
daysNinety (90) 
days
Rechargeable Batteries (in exchange for 
defective item)Ten (10) days Not Applicable
SD Memory Cards, Rechargeable Battery 
Packs (in exchange for defective item)Ninety (90) 
daysNot Applicable
For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer Locations, and 
all Customer Service inquiries please contact:
1-800-211-PANA (7262), Monday– Friday 9 am – 9 pm; Saturday–Sunday 9 am – 7 pm, EST. 
or send e-mail:
[email protected]
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855
Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com
You can purchase parts, accessories or
locate your nearest servicenter by visiting
our Web Site.
Accessory Purchases:
Service in Puerto Rico
Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company/Factory Servicenter:
Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Phone (787) 750-4300 Fax (787) 768-2910
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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
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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.
The servicer will require all components to service your system.
Therefore, should service ever be necessary, be sure to bring the entire system.
For product information or assistance with product operation:
Contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or e-mail [email protected], or the website
(http://www.panasonic.com).
Listening caution
Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider 
how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s 
Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come 
through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion—and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing.
We recommend that you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise.
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level” adapts to higher volumes of sound. So what sounds “normal” can actually be 
loud and harmful to your hearing.
Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.
To establish a safe level:
≥Start your volume control at a low setting.
≥Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, and without distortion.
Once you have established a comfortable sound level:
≥Set the dial and leave it there.
Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future. After all, we want you listening for a lifetime.
Product Service
EST. 1924
Product information
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. Copyright 1996, 2000 Digital Theater Systems, 
Inc. All rights reserved.
Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, and 4,819,098, licensed for limited viewing uses only.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual 
property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by 
Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision 
Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
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