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Preparation
To display the picture, turn on your TV and change its video input mode 
(e.g. VIDEO 1, AV 1, HDMI, etc.) to suit the connection to this unit.
[Note]
≥DISCS CONTINUE TO ROTATE WHILE MENUS ARE DISPLAYED.
Press [∫STOP]6 when you finish to preserve the unit’s motor and your 
TV screen.
≥Total title number may not be displayed properly on iR/iRW.This works only when the elapsed play time can be displayed. It also 
works with all JPEG content.
Items shown differ depending on the type of disc and playback mode.
Preparation
≥[DVD-VR] Select “DATA” in “DVD-VR/DATA” (B17, OTHERS menu) to 
play WMA, MP3 or JPEG contents.
≥For a disc with both WMA/MP3 and JPEG contents, select either music 
or picture contents.
WMA/MP3: Select “MUSIC PROGRAM” or “MUSIC RANDOM”.
JPEG: Select “PICTURE PROGRAM” or “PICTURE RANDOM”.
≥[DVD-V] Some items cannot be played even if you have programmed 
them.
To select all the items
Press [3,4]9 to select “ALL” and press [OK]9.
To clear the selected program
1 Press [1]9 and then press [3,4]9 to select the program.
2 Press [CANCEL]4.
To clear the whole program
Press [1]9 several times to select “CLEAR ALL”, and then press [OK]9.
The whole program is also cleared when the disc tray is opened, the unit 
is turned off or another source is selected.
Basic play
1Press [Í]1 to turn on the unit.
2Press [DVD]5 to select “DVD/CD”.
3Press [< OPEN/CLOSE]5 to open the disc tray.
4Load the disc.≥Load double-sided discs so the label for the 
side you want to play is facing up.
5Press [1PLAY]6 to start play.≥Press [r, VOL, s]> to adjust the volume.
Basic controls
One touch play (remote control only): [1PLAY]6 
(during standby mode)
The main unit automatically turns on and starts playing the disc in the 
tray.
Stop: [∫STOP]6
The position is memorized while “RESUME STOP” is on the screen.
≥Press [1PLAY]6 to resume.
≥Press [∫STOP]6 again to clear the position.
Pause: [;PAUSE]6
≥Press [1PLAY]6 to restart play.
Skip: [SKIP:, SKIP9]6
Search: [SEARCH6, SEARCH5]6 (during play)
Slow-motion: [SEARCH6, SEARCH5]6 (during pause)
≥Up to 5 steps.
≥Press [1PLAY]6 to start normal play.
≥[VCD] Slow-motion: Forward direction only.
Frame-by-frame: [2;, ;1]9 (during pause)
[DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [VCD]
≥[DVD-VR] [VCD] Forward direction only.
On-screen item select: [3,4,2,1, OK]
9
[3,4,2,1]9: Select
[OK]9: Confirm
Enter number: Numbered buttons
[DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD]
e.g. To select 12: [S10]3 B [1] B [2]
[VCD] with playback control
Press [∫STOP]6 to cancel the PBC function, and then press the 
numbered buttons.
[DVD-V] Show a disc top menu: [TOP MENU]8
[DVD-V] Show a disc menu: [MENU]7
Return to previous screen: [RETURN]E
[VCD] (with playback control) Show a disc menu: [RETURN]E
Main unit display: [FL DISPLAY]F
[DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [WMA] [MP3]
Tim e d isplay  
,-. Information display (e.g. [DVD-VR] Program number)
[JPEG]
SLIDE
,-.Contents number
Label facing up
Other modes of play
Repeat play
During play, press and hold [jREPEAT]:, to show the 
repeat mode.
While the repeat mode is displayed, press [jREPEAT]: to select the 
item to be repeated.
e.g. [DVD-V]
`TITLE ---. `CHAP. ---. `OFF
^----------------------------------------------------b
To cancel, select “OFF”.
Program and Random play[DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
While stopped, press [PLAY MODE]: to select the play 
mode.
Program and random playback screens appear sequentially.
Program ------------------------------------------) Random
^--- Exit program and random screens (}
Program play (up to 30 items)
1Press [3,4]9 to select an item and press [OK]9.e.g. [DVD-V]
≥Repeat this step to program other items.
≥To return to the previous menu, press [RETURN]E.
2Press [1PLAY]6 to start play.
Random play
1(Only when the disc has groups or multiple titles.)Press [3,4]9 to select a group or title and press 
[OK]9.
e.g. [DVD-V]
≥“
*” represents selected. To deselect, press [OK]9 again.
2Press [1PLAY]6 to start play.
DVD-V PROGRAM
SELECT TITLE TITLE CHAPTERTITLE    1
TITLE    2
TITLE    3
TITLE    41
2
3
4
5
DVD-V RANDOM
SELECT TITLE
TITLE  1
TITLE  2
TITLE  3
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[DVD-VR] Select “DATA” in “DVD-VR/DATA” (B17, OTHERS menu) to 
play WMA, MP3 or JPEG contents.
You can select to play from your desired item while the “DATA-DISC” 
screen is displayed.
e.g.
≥To display/exit the screen, press [MENU]7.
Play starts from the selected content.
∫[JPEG] Selecting the picture in Thumbnail menu
To go to other group
1 Press [3]9 to select the group name.
2 Press [2,1]9 to select the group and press [OK]9.
≥Titles appear only if the titles are recorded on the disc.
≥You cannot edit programs, play lists and disc titles.
This works only when the disc contains a play list.
Using navigation menus
Playing data discs[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
Playing from the selected item
Press [3,4]9 to select an item and press [OK]9.≥Press [2,1]9 to skip page by page.
≥To return to 1 level up from the current folder, press [RETURN]E.
≥Maximum: 28 characters for file/folder name.
1While picture is displayed, press [TOP MENU]8 to show 
the thumbnail menu.
e.g.
2Press [3,4,2,1]9 to select a picture and press 
[OK]9.
≥Press [SKIP:,SKIP9]6 to skip page by page.
Playing DVD-R / -RW (DVD-VR) discs[DVD-VR]
Playing the programs
1While stopped, press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]8.e.g.
2Press [3,4]9 to select the program and press [OK]9.≥Press [2,1]9 to skip page by page.
Playing a play list
1While stopped, press [PLAY LIST]7.e.g.
2Press [3,4]9 to select the play list and press [OK]9.≥Press [2,1]9 to skip page by page.
DATA-DISC
ROOTPerfume
Underwater
Fantasy planet
Starpersons1Group (Folder):
Content (File):
: WMA/MP3
: JPEG
JPEG  images G  1/  1:C  3/  9
Group nameGroup and content
number
PG
DATELENGTH
TITLE
1 0:16:0210/11LIVE CONCERT02:15
2 0:38:2512/05AUTO ACTION
01:30
PL
DATELENGTH
TITLE
10:00:1011 / 11
CITY PENGUIN00:01
20:01:2012/01FOOTBALL
01:20
Using on-screen menus
1Press [FUNCTIONS]D to show the on-screen menu.Each time you press the button:
Menu 1 (Disc/Play)
Menu 2 (Video)
Menu 3 (Audio)
Menu 4 (HDMI)
Exit
2Press [3,4,2,1]9 to select the item and press 
[OK]9.
3Press [3,4]9 to make the settings and press [OK]9.
Items shown differ depending on the type of disc.
Menu 1 (Disc/Play)
TRACK SEARCH, TITLE SEARCH, CONTENT SEARCH, 
CHAPTER SEARCH, PG SEARCH (Program Search), 
PL SEARCH (Playlist Search)
To start from a specific item
≥[VCD] This does not work when using playback control.
e.g. [DVD-V]: T2 C5
To select numbers for data disc
e.g. 123: [S10]3 B [1] B [2] B [3] B [OK]9
AUDIO
[DVD-V] (with multiple soundtracks)
To select audio soundtrack
[DVD-VR] [VCD]
To select “L”, “R”, “L+R” or “L R”
Actual operations depend on the disc. Read the disc’s instructions for details.
Signal type/data
LPCM/PPCM/  D/DTS/MP3/MPEG: Signal type
kHz (Sampling frequency)/bit/ch (Number of channels)
PLAY SPEED
[DVD-VR] [DVD-V]
To change play speed
–from “k0.6” to “k1.4” (in 0.1-unit steps)
≥Press [1PLAY]6 to return to normal play.
≥After you change the speed
– Dolby Pro Logic II has no effect.
– Audio output switches to 2-channel stereo.
– Sampling frequency of 96 kHz is converted to 48 kHz.
≥This function may not work depending on the disc’s recording.
REPEAT MODE
(B11, Repeat play)
A-B Repeat (To repeat a specified section)
Except [JPEG] [DVD-VR] (Still picture part) [VCD] (SVCD)
Press [OK]9 at the starting and ending points.
≥Select “OFF” to cancel.
T1C1
1:ENG
3
1 OFF
TITLE  SEARCH
Current item
Item name e.g. [DVD-V] Menu 1 (Disc/Play)
T
1:ENG
3
1 OFF
CHAPTER  SEARCHC11
Current setting e.g. [DVD-V] Menu 1 (Disc/Play)
3/2 .1ch
.0: No surround
.1: Mono surround
.2: Stereo surround (left/right).1: Low frequency effect
(not displayed if there is no signal)
.1: Center
.2: Front leftiFront right
.3: Front leftiFront rightiCenter e.g.
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SUBTITLE
[DVD-V] (with multiple subtitles) [VCD] (SVCD only)
To select subtitle language
≥On iR/iRW, a subtitle number may be shown for subtitles that are 
not displayed.
[DVD-VR] (with subtitle on/off information)
To select “ON” or “OFF”
≥This may not work depending on the disc.
ANGLE
[DVD-V] (with multiple angles)
To select a video angle
DATE DISPLAY
[JPEG] To select “ON” or “OFF” for picture’s date display
ROTATION
[JPEG] To rotate a picture (during pause)
0,------. 90,------.180,------.270
^--------------------------------------------J
Menu 2 (Video)
PICTURE MODE
NORMAL
CINEMA1:
CINEMA2:
DYNAMIC:
ANIMATION:Mellows images and enhances detail in dark scenes.
Sharpens images and enhances detail in dark scenes.
Enhances the contrast for powerful images.
Suitable for animation.
ZOOM
To select zoom sizesNORMAL, AUTO ([DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [VCD]), k2, k4
≥[JPEG]: during pause
TRANSFER MODE
If you have chosen “480p”/“720p”/“1080p” or “1080i” [“VIDEO FORMAT” 
in Menu 4 (HDMI)] select the method of conversion for progressive 
output to suit the type of material.
≥The setting will return to “AUTO1” when the disc tray is opened, the 
unit is turned off or another source is selected.
AUTO1:
AUTO2:
VIDEO:Automatically detects the film and video content, and 
appropriately converts it.
In addition to “AUTO1”, automatically detects film 
contents with different frame rates and appropriately 
converts it.
Select if the video content is distorted when using 
“AUTO1” or “AUTO2”.
Menu 3 (Audio)
DIALOGUE ENHANCER
To make the dialogue in movies easier to hear
[DVD-V] (Dolby Digital, DTS, 3-channel or higher, with the dialogue 
recorded in the center channel)
OFF, ON
JPGDATE
Menu 4 (HDMI)
HDMI STATUS
To show HDMI information
e.g. [DVD-V]
1Connection status
2Shows the output signal type.
(When “OFF” is selected in “AUDIO OUT” (B17, HDMI menu), 
“– – –” will be displayed.)
3Shows the number of audio channels.
4(Bbelow, VIDEO FORMAT)
5(Bbelow, COLOR SPACE)
HD ENHANCER
This works when the HDMI connection is being used with “VIDEO 
PRIORITY” (B17, HDMI menu) set to “ON”.
To sharpen the “720p”, “1080i” and “1080p” picture quality
OFF, 1 (weakest) to 3 (strongest)
VIDEO FORMAT
This works when the HDMI connection is being used with “VIDEO 
PRIORITY” (B17, HDMI menu) set to “ON”.
To select suitable picture quality with your TV
(Video recordings will be converted to, and output as, high-definition 
video.)
480p/720p/1080p (progressive)
480i/1080i (interlaced)
≥If the picture is distorted, press and hold [CANCEL]4 until the picture 
is displayed correctly. (The output will return to “480p”.)
COLOR SPACE
This works when the HDMI connection is being used with “VIDEO 
PRIORITY” (B17, HDMI menu) set to “ON”.
To select suitable picture color with your TV
YCbCr  4:2:2
§
– Luminance and color details are sent separately. Most of the picture 
details are in luminance. The color rate is much higher than 
composite video. Compatible with all TV models.
YCbCr  4:4:4
§
– All color details are sent. Luminance and color details are in the 
same signal.
RGB
§
– Component video type of signal.
§Terms are descriptions of the sample formats used in digital video. 
Y Cb Cr is a video signal for luminance (Y), blue (Cb) and red (Cr) 
details.
≥An “
*” mark will appear if compatible with your TV.
≥If the picture color is distorted, press and hold [CANCEL]4 until the 
picture color is displayed correctly.
HDMI
HDMI - INFORMATION
CONNECTED  STATE
AUDIO  STREAM
MAX  CHANNEL
VIDEO  FORMAT
COLOR  SPACECONNECTED
PCM
2ch
720p
YCbCr  4 : 4 : 4
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VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”
VIERA LinkTM is a new name for EZ SyncTM.
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers linked 
operations of this unit, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) under “HDAVI 
Control”. You can use this function by connecting the equipment with the 
HDMI cable. See the operating instructions for connected equipment for 
operational details.
≥VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, based on the control functions provided by 
HDMI which is an industry standard known as HDMI CEC (Consumer 
Electronics Control), is a unique function that we have developed and 
added. As such, its operation with other manufacturers’ equipment that 
supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed.
≥This unit supports “HDAVI Control 5” function.
“HDAVI Control 5” is the newest standard (current as of December, 
2009) for Panasonic’s HDAVI Control compatible equipment. This 
standard is compatible with Panasonic’s conventional HDAVI 
equipment.
≥Please refer to individual manuals for other manufacturers’ equipment 
supporting VIERA Link function.
The TV with “HDAVI Control 2 or later” function enables the following 
operation: Easy control only with VIERA remote control (for 
“HDAVI Control 2 or later”) (B15).
Preparation
≥Confirm that the HDMI connection has been made (B7).
≥Set “VIERA Link” to “ON” (B17, HDMI menu).
≥To complete and activate the connection correctly, turn on all VIERA 
Link “HDAVI Control” compatible equipment and set the TV to the 
corresponding HDMI input mode for this unit.
Setting the TV audio for VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”
Select “AUX”
§1, “ARC”§1 or “D-IN”§1, 2 to work with the linked operations.
Refer to TV audio setting in Easy setup (B8) or “TV AUDIO” in HDMI 
menu (B17).
Confirm the audio connection to the AUX terminal (for “AUX”
§1), HDMI AV 
OUT terminal (for “ARC”§1) or DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL terminal (for 
“D-IN”§1, 2) (B7).
Setting the STB audio for VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”
Select “D-IN”
§1, 2 to work with the linked operations.
Refer to STB setting in “Making settings for digital audio input” (B9).
Confirm the audio connection to the DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL 
terminal (for “D-IN”) (B7).
Whenever the connection or settings are changed, reconfirm the points 
above.
(Available when using VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” with 
“HDAVI Control 3 or later” compatible TV)
This function automatically provides synchronized audio and video 
output. (This works only when the source is “DVD/CD”, “AUX”
§1, “ARC”§1 
or “D-IN”§1, 2.)
≥When using “DVD/CD” as the source, set “TIME DELAY” in VIDEO 
menu to “0 ms/AUTO” (B16).
You can turn the main unit and the TV on, and start playing a disc with a 
single press of a button.
[Note]
Playback may not be immediately displayed on the TV. If you miss the 
beginning portion of playback, press [SKIP:]6 or [SEARCH6]6 to 
go back to where playback started.When the following operations are performed, the TV will automatically 
switch the input channel and display the corresponding action. 
Additionally when the TV is off, the TV will automatically turn on:
– When play starts on the unit
– When an action that uses the display screen is performed (e.g., START 
menu)
≥When you switch the TV input to TV tuner mode, this unit will 
automatically switch to “AUX”
§1, “ARC”§1 or “D-IN”§1, 2. (For “IPOD” 
mode, this works only in iPod music mode, or when iPod is not 
connected.)
≥When you start disc play, the TV will automatically switch its input mode 
for this unit.
All connected equipment compatible with “HDAVI Control”, including this 
unit, automatically turn off when you switch the TV off.
To continue audio playback even when the TV is turned off, select 
“VIDEO” (B17, “POWER OFF LINK” in HDMI menu).
[Note]
When you press [Í]1, only this unit turns off. Other connected 
equipment compatible with VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” stays on.
For details, refer also to the operating instructions for your TV.
You can select whether audio is output from this unit’s speakers or the TV 
speakers by using the TV menu settings. For details, refer to the 
operating instructions for your TV.
Home theater
This unit’s speakers are active.
≥When you turn on this unit, this unit’s speakers will be automatically 
activated.
≥When this unit is in standby mode, changing the TV speakers to this 
unit’s speakers in the TV menu will automatically turn this unit on and 
select “AUX”
§1, “ARC”§1 or “D-IN”§1, 2 as the source.
≥The TV speakers are automatically muted.
≥You can control the volume setting using the volume or mute button on 
the TV’s remote control. (The volume level is displayed on the main 
unit’s display.)
≥To cancel muting, you can also use this unit’s remote control (B4).
≥If you turn off this unit, TV speakers will be automatically activated.
TV
TV speakers are active.
≥The volume of this unit is set to “0”.
– This function works only when “DVD/CD”, “AUX”
§1, “ARC”§1 or 
“D-IN”§1, 2 is selected as the source on this unit.
≥Audio output is 2-channel audio.
When switching between this unit speakers and TV speakers, the TV 
screen may be blank for several seconds.
Using the VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI 
Control
TM”
What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”
§1“AUX”, “ARC” or “D-IN” (DIGITAL IN) works depending on the TV 
audio setting (Babove, Setting the TV audio for VIERA Link “HDAVI 
Control”).
§2
“D-IN” (DIGITAL IN) works depending on the STB audio setting 
(Babove, Setting the STB audio for VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”).
What you can do with “HDAVI Control”
Auto lip sync
One touch play
(Remote control only)
During standby mode, press [1PLAY]6 to start disc playback.This unit’s speakers will be automatically activated (Bright).
Auto input switching
(Power on link)
Power off link
Speaker control
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You can control the playback menus of this unit with the TV’s remote 
control. When operating the TV’s remote control, refer to the below 
illustration for operation buttons.
You can operate the playback with the indicated controls.
≥The on-screen control panel can also be shown by using a button on the 
TV’s remote control (e.g. [SUB MENU]).
– This works only during “DVD/CD” playback and resume modes or, 
while the iPod music playback screen is displayed on the TV.
[Note]
≥Depending on the menu, some button operations cannot be performed 
from the TV’s remote control.
≥You cannot input numbers with the numbered buttons on the TV’s 
remote control ([0] to [9]). Use this unit’s remote control to select the 
play list etc.
You can enjoy iPod music through this unit’s speakers or view iPod 
videos/photos on the TV.
Preparation
≥To view photos/videos from the iPod
– Ensure the video connection to the VIDEO OUT terminal on this unit 
(B7).
– Operate the iPod menu to make the appropriate photo/video output 
settings for your TV. (Refer to operating instructions of your iPod.)
≥To display the picture, turn on the TV and select the appropriate video 
input mode.
≥Before connecting/disconnecting the iPod, turn the main unit off or 
reduce the volume of the main unit to its minimum.When using the START menu in “IPOD” mode
e.g.
Music: Shows the music menu.
Videos: Shows the video menu.
All (iPod display): Switches to iPod menu.
iPod Information: Display iPod details.
Play starts from the selected song or video.
e.g. music playback screen
§These icons will only appear for music mode.
Other methods of playback
Shuffle mode
 (For music playback only)
Press [PLAY MODE]: several times.
SONGS, ALBUMS, OFF
Repeat mode
Press and hold [jREPEAT]: and then press the button several times 
within a few seconds.
During the music/video playback: ONE, ALL, OFF
[Note]
≥Music playback modes set on the iPod will be maintained when 
connected to the main unit. Changes made while the iPod is connected 
to the main unit will be kept on the iPod after disconnecting it.
≥If the video menu is accessed, the video shuffle playback mode on the 
iPod is set to off when the iPod is disconnected from the unit.
Easy control only with VIERA remote control (for 
“HDAVI Control 2 or later”)
1 Select this unit’s operation menu by using the TV menu settings.
(For details, refer to the operating instructions for your TV.)
The START menu will be shown.
e.g. [DVD-V]
≥The START menu can also be shown by using a button on the TV’s 
remote control (e.g. [SUB MENU]).
– When “DVD/CD” is selected as the source, the TV’s remote control 
works only during stop mode.
– This feature does not work while the iPod music playback screen is 
displayed on the TV.
2 Select the desired item on the START menu (B9).
When the on-screen control panel appears
e.g. [DVD-V] (when “Playback Disc” is selected from the START menu.)
Using the iPod
1Push # to open the Dock for iPod lid.
2Connect the iPod (not included) firmly.≥Attach the dock adapter which should be supplied with your iPod to 
the dock for the stable use of the iPod. 
If you need an adapter, consult your iPod dealer.
DVD/CD Home theater
Input select
Playback DiscTOP MENU (DVD)
MENU (DVD)Playback/menu access
Dock adapter
(not included) iPod
Dock for iPod Push
Main unit e.g.
3Press [iPod]5 to select “IPOD”.The iPod automatically switches to this unit’s display mode.
e.g.
4Press [FUNCTIONS]D to select the menu.Each time you press the button:
Music menu --------------------) Video menu
^--- iPod menu (iPod LCD) (-}
Enjoying music/videos
1Press [FUNCTIONS]D to select music or video menu 
on the TV.
2Press [3,4]9 to select an item and press [OK]9.≥Press [2,1]9 to skip page by page.
≥To return to the previous screen, press [RETURN]E.
: Song shuffle
: Album shuffle: Repeat 1 song
: Repeat all
Basic controls (For music and videos only)
Button Function
[1PLAY]6Play
[∫STOP]6, [;PAUSE]6Pause
[SKIP:,SKIP9]6Skip
(press and hold)
[SKIP:,SKIP9]6Search
iPod
MusicHome theater
Playlists
Artists
Albums
iPod
Home theater
Music
Videos
All (iPod display)
Input selectiPod Information
iPod Home theater
Good morning
Ronaldo
Happy days3    of     20
2:43 -1:15
Playback condition
Song
Artist
Album
Current position Shuffle mode
Repeat mode
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While an iPod is connected
Do not push or pull your iPod back and forth with great force.
About recharging the battery
≥iPod will start recharging regardless of whether this unit is on or off.
≥“IPOD¢” will be shown on the main unit’s display during iPod charging 
in main unit standby mode.
≥Check iPod to see if the battery is fully recharged.
≥If you are not using iPod for an extended period of time after recharging 
has completed, disconnect it from main unit, as the battery will be 
depleted naturally. (Once fully recharged, additional recharging will not 
occur.)
Compatible iPod
≥iPod nano 5th generation (video camera) (8GB, 16GB)
≥iPod touch 2nd generation (8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB)
≥iPod classic [120GB, 160GB (2009)]
≥iPod nano 4th generation (video) (8GB, 16GB)
≥iPod classic [160GB (2007)]
≥iPod touch 1st generation (8GB, 16GB, 32GB)
≥iPod nano 3rd generation (video) (4GB, 8GB)
≥iPod classic (80GB)
≥iPod nano 2nd generation (aluminum) (2GB, 4GB, 8GB)
≥iPod 5th generation (video) (60GB, 80GB)
≥iPod 5th generation (video) (30GB)
≥iPod nano 1st generation (1GB, 2GB, 4GB)
≥iPod 4th generation (color display) (40GB, 60GB)
≥iPod 4th generation (color display) (20GB, 30GB)
≥iPod 4th generation (40GB)
≥iPod 4th generation (20GB)
≥iPod mini (4GB, 6GB)
Compatibility depends on the software version of your iPod.
To use the iPod touch features
1 Press the Home button on the iPod touch.
2 Select the iPod touch features on the touch screen to operate.
≥To return to the previous screen, press [RETURN]E.
≥To exit the screen, press [START]C.
≥The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.≥Underlined items are the factory settings in the following menus.
RATINGSSet a rating level to limit DVD-Video play.
Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected)
≥0 LOCK ALL: To prevent play of discs without rating levels.
≥1 to 7
≥8 NO LIMIT
When you select your ratings level, a password screen is shown.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Do not forget your password.
A message screen will be shown if a DVD-Video disc exceeding the rating 
level is inserted in the unit.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
PA S S W O R DChange the password for “RATINGS”.
≥SETTING
To change ratings (When level 0 to 7 is selected)
≥CHANGE: Follow the on-screen instructions.
Enjoying photos
1Press [FUNCTIONS]D to select the iPod menu.
2Play a slideshow on your iPod.You can use the remote control to operate the iPod menu.
[3,4]9: To navigate menu items.
[OK]9: To go to the next menu.
[RETURN]E: To return to the previous menu.
The remote control operation may vary between iPod models.
Changing the player settings
1Press [DVD]5 to select “DVD/CD”.
2Press [START]C to show the START menu.
3Press [3,4]9 to select “Setup” and press [OK]9.
4Press [3,4]9 to select menu and press [OK]9.
5Press [3,4]9 to select the item and press [OK]9.
6Press [3,4]9 to make the settings and press [OK]9.
SET
MAINDISC
VIDEO
AUDIO
DISPLAY
HDMI
OTHERS
RETURN
Menu
SET
RETURN
DISCCURRENT SETTINGS
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
MENUS
RATINGS
PASSWORDENGLISH
AUTO
ENGLISH
8 NO LIMIT
Item Display the current setting 
of the items belowSetting
DISC menu
AUDIOChoose the audio language.
≥ENGLISH
≥FRENCH≥SPANISH
≥ORIGINAL§1≥OTHER – – – –§2
SUBTITLEChoose the subtitle language.
≥AUTO§3≥ENGLISH≥FRENCH≥SPANISH
≥OTHER – – – –§2
MENUSChoose the language for disc menus.
≥ENGLISH≥FRENCH≥SPANISH
≥OTHER – – – –§2
§1 The original language designated on the disc is selected.
§2 Input the appropriate code from the language code list (B19).
§3 If the language selected for “AUDIO” is not available, subtitles appear 
in that language (if available on the disc).
VIDEO menu
TV ASPECTChoose the setting to suit your TV.
≥16:9: Widescreen TV (16:9)
≥4:3PAN&SCAN: Regular aspect TV (4:3)
The sides of the widescreen picture are cut off so it 
fills the screen (unless prohibited by the disc).
≥4:3LETTERBOX: Regular aspect TV (4:3)
Widescreen picture is shown in the letterbox style.
TIME DELAYWhen connected with a Plasma display, adjust if you notice the audio is 
out of sync with the video.
≥0 ms/AUTO
≥20 ms≥40 ms≥60 ms
≥80 ms≥100 ms
When using VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” with “HDAVI Control 3 or later” 
compatible TV (B14), select “0 ms/AUTO”.
Audio and video will automatically be set in sync.
STILL MODESpecify the type of picture shown when paused.
≥AUTO
≥FIELD : The picture is not blurred, but picture quality is lower.
≥FRAME : Overall quality is high, but the picture may appear blurred.
BLACK LEVELChange the black level of the picture.
≥LIGHTER
≥DARKER
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Select to suit the type of equipment you connected to the HDMI AV OUT 
terminal.
Select “BITSTREAM” when the equipment can decode the bitstream 
(digital form of 5.1-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.)
DOLBY DIGITAL§
DTS§
§ When audio is output from HDMI AV OUT terminal, and the 
connected equipment does not support the item selected, the actual 
output will depend on the performance of this connected equipment.
SLIDE SHOW TIMESet the speed of the slideshow.
Factory preset: 3 SEC
≥1 SEC to 15 SEC (in 1-unit steps)
≥15 SEC to 60 SEC (in 5-unit steps)
≥60 SEC to 180 SEC (in 30-unit steps)
AUDIO menu
≥BITSTREAM≥PCM
≥BITSTREAM
≥PCM
DYNAMIC RANGE
≥ON: Adjusts for clarity even when the volume is low. Convenient for 
late night viewing. (Only works with Dolby Digital)
≥OFF
SPEAKER SETTINGSSelect the delay time of the speakers.
(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.
If either distance a or b is less than c, find the difference in the table 
and change to the recommended setting.
a Center speakerb Surround speakerDifference (Approx.)SettingDifference (Approx.)Setting
30 cm (1 foot) 1ms 150 cm (5 feet) 5ms
60 cm (2 feet) 2ms 300 cm (10 feet) 10ms
90 cm (3 feet) 3ms 450 cm (15 feet) 15ms
120 cm (4 feet) 4ms
150 cm (5 feet) 5ms
≥SETTINGS:
≥C DELAY (Center Delay): 
0ms
, 1ms, 2ms, 3ms, 4ms, 5ms
Select the delay time for your center speaker.
≥LS/RS DELAY (Left Surround/Right Surround Delay): 
0ms
, 5ms, 10ms, 15ms
Select the delay time for your surround speakers.
≥TEST TONE: SETTING
Use the test tone for speaker level adjustments (B10, Adjusting 
the speaker output level manually).
DISPLAY menu
LANGUAGEChoose the language for the on-screen messages.
≥ENGLISH
≥FRANÇAIS≥ESPAÑOL
HDMI menu
VIDEO PRIORITY
≥ON: When using the HDMI AV OUT terminal for video output. The 
resolution of the video output from the HDMI AV OUT terminal is 
optimized according to the capability of the connected 
equipment (e.g. TV).
≥OFF: When not using the HDMI AV OUT terminal for video output.
L
LS
R
SW
C
RS
C
RSLS

 

: Actual speaker position
: Ideal speaker position
: Primary listening 
  distance
Approximate room dimensions
Circle of constant primary listening distance
AUDIO OUT
≥ON: When audio output is from the HDMI AV OUT terminal. 
(Depending on the capabilities of the connected equipment, 
audio output may differ from the audio settings of the main unit.)
≥OFF
: When audio output is not from the HDMI AV OUT terminal. (The 
audio is output using the settings of the main unit.)
RGB RANGEThis works only when “COLOR SPACE” in Menu 4 (HDMI) is set to RGB 
(B13).
≥STANDARD
≥ENHANCED: When the black and white images are not distinct.
VIERA Link
≥ON: The VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” function is available (B14).
≥OFF
POWER OFF LINKSelect the desired power off link setting of this unit for VIERA Link operation 
(B14). (This works depending on the settings of the connected VIERA Link 
“HDAVI Control” compatible equipment.)≥VIDEO/AUDIO: When the TV is turned off, this unit will turn off 
automatically.
≥VIDEO: When the TV is turned off, this unit will turn off except during the 
following conditions:
– audio playback ([CD] [MP3] [WMA])
–iPod mode
– radio mode
– “AUX”, “ARC” or “D-IN” mode (non-selected TV audio setting 
for 
VIERA Link)
TV AUDIOSelect the TV audio input to work with the VIERA Link operations (B14).
≥AUX
≥ARC
≥DIGITAL IN
OTHERS menu
FL DIMMERChange the brightness of the unit’s display.
≥BRIGHT
≥DIM: The display is dimmed.
≥AUTO: The display is dimmed, but brightens when you perform 
some operations.
FL CONTROL
≥ON (VOL 0): The unit’s display will turn off when the volume is 
adjusted to “0”.
≥OFF
EASY SETUP≥SET (B8)
DVD-VR/DATASelect to play only DVD-VR or DATA format.
≥DVD-VR: To play the video programs on DVD-R/-RW.
≥DATA: To play the data files on DVD-R/-RW.
SCREEN DIMMERThis is to prevent burn marks on the TV screen.
≥OFF
≥WAIT 5 MIN
: If there is no operation for 5 minutes, the picture turns 
gray. The TV screen will resume when you perform some 
operations. (This does not work during video and picture 
playback.)
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DEFAULTSThis returns all values in the MAIN menu to the default settings.
≥RESET
The password screen is shown if “RATINGS” (B16) is set. Please enter 
the same password, then turn the unit off and on again.
Commercial discs
Recorded discs
≥Before playback, finalize the disc on the device it was recorded on.
≥It may not be possible to play all the above-mentioned discs in some 
cases due to the type of disc, the condition of the recording, the 
recording method, or how the files were created (Bright, Tips for 
making data discs).
Blu-ray, HD DVD, AVCHD discs, DVD-RW version 1.0, DVD-Audio, 
DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, SACD, DivX Video Discs and Photo 
CD, DVD-RAM, and “Chaoji VCD” available on the market including CVD, 
DVCD and SVCD that do not conform to IEC62107.≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. This may cause disc warping, 
rendering it unusable.
≥Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing 
instrument.
≥Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, liquids which 
prevent static electricity, or any other solvent.
≥Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
≥Do not use the following discs:
– Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels (rented 
discs, etc.).
– Discs that are badly warped or cracked.
– Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart shapes.
≥There may be differences in the display order on the menu screen and 
computer screen.
≥This unit cannot play files recorded using packet write.
DVD-R/RW
≥Discs must conform to UDF bridge (UDF 1.02/ISO9660).
≥This unit does not support multi-session. Only the default session is 
played.
CD-R/RW
≥Discs must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended 
formats).
≥This unit supports multi-session but if there are many sessions it takes 
more time for play to start. Keep the number of sessions to a minimum 
to avoid this.
≥Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.
≥Before using chemically treated cloth, carefully read the instructions that 
came with the cloth.
Do not use commercially available lens cleaners as they may cause 
malfunction. Cleaning of the lens is generally not necessary although 
this depends on the operating environment.
Discs that can be played
Type of media/
LogoRemarks Indicated as
DVD-Video High quality movie and 
music discs[DVD-V]
Video CDMusic discs with video
Including SVCD 
(Conforming to IEC62107)[VCD]
CDMusic discs[CD]
Type of media/
LogoFormats Indicated as
DVD-R/RW≥DVD-Video Format
≥Version 1.1 of the DVD 
Video Recording Format
≥MP3 format 
≥JPEG format [DVD-V]
[DVD-VR]
[MP3]
[JPEG]
DVD-R DL≥DVD-Video Format
≥Version 1.2 of the DVD 
Video Recording Format[DVD-V]
[DVD-VR]
rR/rRW/rRDL≥+VR (+R/+RW Video 
Recording) Format[DVD-V]
CD-R/RW≥MP3 format
≥JPEG format
≥WMA[MP3]
[JPEG]
[WMA]
Note about using a DualDisc
The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet the technical 
specifications of the Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) format so 
playback may not be possible.
Discs that cannot be played
Disc handling precautions
Tips for making data discs
[WMA] (Extension: “.WMA”, “.wma”)
Disc: CD-R/RW
≥Compatible compression rate: between 48 kbps and 320 kbps
≥You cannot play WMA files that are copy-protected.
[MP3] (Extension: “.MP3”, “.mp3”)
Disc: DVD-R/RW, CD-R/RW
≥This unit does not support ID3 tags.
≥Sampling frequency and compression rate:
– DVD-R/RW: 11.02 kHz, 12 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz (8 kbps to 
160 kbps), 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz (32 kbps to 320 kbps)
– CD-R/RW: 8 kHz, 11.02 kHz, 12 kHz, 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz 
(8kbps to 160 kbps), 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz (32 kbps to 
320 kbps)
[JPEG] (Extension: “.JPG”, “.jpg”, “.JPEG”, “.jpeg”)
Disc: DVD-R/RW, CD-R/RW
≥JPEG files taken on a digital camera that conform to DCF Standard 
(Design rule for Camera File system) Version 1.0 are displayed.
– Files that have been altered, edited or saved with computer picture 
editing software may not be displayed.
≥This unit cannot display moving pictures, MOTION JPEG and other 
such formats, still pictures other than JPEG (e.g. TIFF), or play 
pictures with attached audio.
Maintenance
Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth
Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty. Failure to 
do so will risk severely damaging the disc and the unit.
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You can attach all of the speakers (except subwoofer) to a wall.
≥The wall or pillar on which the speakers are to be attached should be 
capable of supporting 10 kg (22 Ibs) per screw. Consult a qualified 
building contractor when attaching the speakers to a wall. Improper 
attachment may result in damage to the wall and speakers.
1 Drive a screw (not included) into the wall.
2 Fit the speaker securely onto the screw(s) with the hole(s).
Speaker installation option
Attaching to a wall
At least 30 mm (13/16)
3 mm to 5 mm (
1/8 to 3/16) Wall or pillar 4.0 mm (
5/32)
7.0 mm to 9.4 mm
(9/32 to 3/8)
100 mm
(3 15/16)
Front/Surround speaker Center speaker
Language code list
Abkhazian: 6566
Afar: 6565
Afrikaans: 6570
Albanian: 8381
Amharic: 6577
Arabic: 6582
Armenian: 7289
Assamese: 6583
Aymara: 6589
Azerbaijani: 6590
Bashkir: 6665
Basque: 6985
Bengali, Bangla: 6678
Bhutani: 6890
Bihari: 6672
Breton: 6682
Bulgarian: 6671
Burmese: 7789
Byelorussian: 6669
Cambodian: 7577
Catalan: 6765
Chinese: 9072
Corsican: 6779
Croatian: 7282
Czech: 6783Danish: 6865
Dutch: 7876
English: 6978
Esperanto: 6979
Estonian: 6984
Faroese: 7079
Fiji: 7074
Finnish: 7073
French: 7082
Frisian: 7089
Galician: 7176
Georgian: 7565
German: 6869
Greek: 6976
Greenlandic: 7576
Guarani: 7178
Gujarati: 7185
Hausa: 7265
Hebrew: 7387
Hindi: 7273
Hungarian: 7285
Icelandic: 7383
Indonesian: 7378
Interlingua: 7365
Irish: 7165Italian: 7384
Japanese: 7465
Javanese: 7487
Kannada: 7578
Kashmiri: 7583
Kazakh: 7575
Kirghiz: 7589
Korean: 7579
Kurdish: 7585
Laotian: 7679
Latin: 7665
Latvian, Lettish: 7686
Lingala: 7678
Lithuanian: 7684
Macedonian: 7775
Malagasy: 7771
Malay: 7783
Malayalam: 7776
Maltese: 7784
Maori: 7773
Marathi: 7782
Moldavian: 7779
Mongolian: 7778
Nauru: 7865
Nepali: 7869Norwegian: 7879
Oriya: 7982
Pashto, Pushto: 8083
Persian: 7065
Polish: 8076
Portuguese: 8084
Punjabi: 8065
Quechua: 8185
Rhaeto-Romance:8277
Romanian: 8279
Russian: 8285
Samoan: 8377
Sanskrit: 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: 8387Swedish: 8386
Ta g a l o g : 8 4 7 6
Ta j i k : 8 4 7 1
Tamil: 8465
Ta t a r : 8 4 8 4
Telugu: 8469
Thai: 8472
Tibetan: 6679
Tigrinya: 8473
To n g a : 8 4 7 9
Turkish: 8482
Turkmen: 8475
Twi: 8487
Ukrainian: 8575
Urdu: 8582
Uzbek: 8590
Vietnamese: 8673
Volapük: 8679
Welsh: 6789
Wolof: 8779
Xhosa: 8872
Yiddish: 7473
Yo r u b a : 8 9 7 9
Zulu: 9085
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Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt 
about some of the check points, or if the solutions indicated in the 
following guide do not solve the problem, refer to “Customer Services 
Directory (United States and Puerto Rico)” on page 24 if you reside in the 
U.S.A. or Puerto Rico, or refer to “Product information” on page 23 if you 
reside in Canada.
No power.Insert the AC power supply cord securely. (B7)
The unit is automatically switched to standby mode.≥The Sleep timer was working and had reached the set time limit. (B4)
≥This unit will automatically turn to standby mode after 30 minutes if it is 
inactive. (B4)
Power of this unit is turned off when the input for the TV is 
changed.
This is a normal phenomenon when using VIERA Link “HDAVI Control 4 
or later”. For details please read the operating instructions of the TV.
The display is dark.Select “BRIGHT” in “FL DIMMER” in the OTHERS menu. (B17)
“NO PLAY”≥You inserted a disc the unit cannot play; insert one it can. (B18)
≥You inserted a blank disc.
≥You inserted a disc that has not been finalized.
“NO DISC”≥You have not inserted a disc; insert one.
≥You have not inserted the disc correctly; insert it correctly. (B11)
“IPOD OVER CURRENT ERROR”The iPod is drawing too much power. Remove the iPod, and turn the unit 
off and on again.
“F61”Check and correct the speaker cable connections. If this does not fix the 
problem, consult the dealer. (B6)
“F76”There is a power supply problem. Consult the dealer.
“DVD U11”Disc may be dirty. Wipe it clean.
“ERROR”Incorrect operation performed. Read the instructions and try again.
“DVD H∑∑”
“DVD F∑∑∑”
∑ stands for a number.
≥Trouble may have occurred. The numbers following “H” and “F” depend 
on the status of the unit. Turn the unit off and then back 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.
“U70∑”∑ stands for a number. (The actual number following “U70” will depend on 
the state of the main unit.)
≥The HDMI connection acts unusually.
– The connected equipment is not HDMI-compatible.
– Please use HDMI cables that have the HDMI logo (as shown on the 
cover).
– The HDMI cable is too long.
– The HDMI cable is damaged.
“REMOTE 1” or “REMOTE 2”Match the modes on the main unit and remote control. Depending on the 
number being displayed (“1” or “2”), press and hold [OK]9 and the 
corresponding numbered button ([1] or [2]) for at least 2 seconds. (B4)
“LOADING”≥The iPod is not ready. Wait for this display to disappear.
≥Disconnect the iPod, and then reconnect it firmly. (B15)
No response when any buttons are pressed.≥This unit cannot play discs other than the ones listed in these operating 
instructions. (B18)
≥The unit may not be operating properly due to lightning, static electricity 
or some other external factor. Turn the unit off and then back 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.
No response when remote control buttons are pressed.≥Check that the batteries are installed correctly. (B7)
≥The batteries are depleted. Replace them with new ones. (B7)
≥Aim the remote control at the remote control signal sensor and operate. 
(B4)
Other products respond to the remote control.Change the remote control operating mode. (B4)
Cannot display the START menu.Remove the disc and then press [START]C again.
No picture or sound.≥Check the video or speaker connection. (B6, 7)
≥Check the power or input setting of the connected equipment and the 
main unit.
≥Check that the disc has something recorded on it.
You have forgotten your ratings password.Reset all the settings to Factory Preset.
While stopped and “DVD/CD” is the source, press and hold [∫]8(Stop) 
on the main unit and [S10]3 on the remote control until “INITIALIZED” 
disappears from the TV. Turn the unit off and on again.
All settings will return to the default values.
(This does not work during program and random modes, or when setup 
menu or START menu is displayed.)
Some characters are not displayed correctly.Characters other than English alphabet and Arabic numerals may not be 
displayed correctly.
The VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” function does not 
respond.
Depending on the condition of this unit or the connected equipment, it 
may be necessary to repeat the same operation so that the function can 
work correctly. (B14)
The setting you made in “TV ASPECT” (B16, VIDEO menu) 
or “LANGUAGE” (B17, DISPLAY menu) does not work.
The settings for “TV ASPECT”§1 and “LANGUAGE”§2 will automatically 
follow the information from the TV. (B8, Easy setup settings)
§1 When using VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” with “HDAVI Control 3 or 
later” compatible TV
§2 When using VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” with “HDAVI Control 2 or 
later” compatible TV
It takes time before play starts. [MP3]
Play may take time to begin when an MP3 track has still picture data. 
Even after the track starts, the correct play time will not be displayed. This 
is normal. 
A menu screen appears during skip or search. [VCD]
This is normal for Video CDs.
Playback control menu does not appear.[VCD] with playback control
Press [∫STOP]6 twice and then press [1PLAY]6.
Program and Random play do not work. [DVD-V]
These functions do not work with some DVD-Videos.
Troubleshooting guide
Power
Unit displays
General operation
Disc operation
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