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Using on-screen menus
∫Play Menu
This works only when the elapsed play time can be displayed. It also 
works with all JPEG content.
∫Picture Menu
(Continued on next page)
Other SettingsItems shown differ depending on the type of disc.
Play Speed
[DVD-VR] [DVD-V]
To change play speed
– from “ k0.6” to “ k1.4”
≥ Press [ 1PLAY] to return to normal play.
≥ After you change the speed
– Dolby Pro Logic II has no effect. 
– Audio output switches to 2-channel stereo (except  when Surround Music is on).
– Sampling frequency of 96 kHz is converted to  48 kHz.
≥ This function may not work depending on the disc’s 
recording.
Repeat(➜ page 16, Repeat play)
A-B Repeat
Except  [JPEG] [DVD-VR]  (Still picture part)
To repeat a specified section
Press [ENTER] at the starting and ending points.
Press [ENTER] again to cancel.
Advanced 
Disc Review
[DVD-VR] (Except still picture part) [DVD-V] (Except iR/iRW) Allows you to browse the disc contents and start 
playing from the selected position. You can select 
either “Intro Mode” or “Interval Mode” in “Advanced 
Disc Review” in the “Disc” menu ( ➜page 23).
When you find a title/program to play
Press [ 1PLAY].
≥ This may not work depending on the disc and the 
play position.
≥ [DVD-VR]
 This does not work when playing a playlist (➜ page 19).
Picture 
Mode
Normal
Cinema1 :  Mellows images and enhances detail in 
dark scenes.
Cinema2 : Sharpens images and enhances detail in 
dark scenes.
Animation : Suitable for animation.
Dynamic : Enhances the contrast for powerful images.
User : Press [ENTER] to select “Picture 
Adjustment” ( ➜below).
Picture Adjustment
Contrast : Increases the contrast between light and 
dark parts of the picture.
Brightness : Brightens the picture.
Sharpness : Adjusts the sharpness of the edges of 
horizontal lines.
Color : Adjusts the shade of the picture’s color.
Gamma : Adjusts the brightness of dark parts.
Depth Enhancer : Reduces the rough noise in the 
background to give a greater feeling 
of depth.
Video 
Output 
Mode
To select suitable picture  quality with your television(Video recordings will be converted to, and output as, 
high-definition video.)
When HDMI connection is being used and “Video 
Mode” ( ➜page 24, “HDMI” menu) is set to “On”
4 80i  (interlaced)
4 80p  (progressive)
720p  (progressive)
10 80i  (interlaced)
10 80p  (progressive)
≥ Select a video output with an “ ¢” mark. The “ ¢” 
mark shows that the video output is acceptable 
with your television.
≥ Selecting a video output without an “ ¢” mark can 
result in the picture being distorted.
If the picture is distorted, press and hold 
[CANCEL] until the picture is displayed correctly. 
(The output will return to “4 80p”.)
≥ Output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 
terminals will be “4 80i”.
When HDMI connection is  not being used or “Video 
Mode” ( ➜page 24, “HDMI” menu) is set to “Off ”
4 80i  (interlaced)
4 80p  (progressive)
≥ When you select “4 80p”, a confirmation screen 
appears. Select “Yes” only if connecting to a 
progressive output compatible television.
Transfer 
Mode
If you have chosen “4 80p”, “720p”, “10 80i” or “10 80p” 
( ➜ above), select the method of conversion for 
progressive output to suit the type of material.
Auto1 : Detects 24 frame-per-second film content and 
appropriately converts it.
Auto2 : Compatible with 30 frame-per-second film 
content in addition to 24 frame-per-second film 
content.
Video : Select if the video content is distorted when 
using Auto1 or Auto2.
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Using on-screen menus
Using on-screen menus
∫Picture Menu (Continued)
∫Audio Menu
∫ Display Menu ∫
Other Menu
Confirming HDMI information
[Note]≥All possible types of output are displayed.
≥ The current output for “Audio Stream”, “Color Space” and “Video 
Format” will be underlined.
(If you select a video output without an “ ¢” mark in the “Video Output 
Mode” in Picture Menu, the selected video format will not be 
underlined.)
≥
When “Off ” is selected in “Audio Output” (➜page 24, “HDMI” menu), 
“– – –” will be displayed in “Audio Stream” and “Max Channel”.
Other SettingsItems shown differ depending on the type of disc.
HD Picture 
Enhancer
This works when the HDMI connection is being used and 
“Video Mode” (➜page 24, “HDMI” menu) is set to “On”.
To sharpen the “720p, “1080i” and “1080p” picture 
quality Off,------.  1 ,------. 2,------. 3 (sharpest picture)
^------------------------------------J
HDMI Color 
Space
This works when the HDMI connection is being used and 
“Video Mode” (➜page 24, “HDMI” menu) is set to “On”.
To select suitable picture color with your television
RGB 
YC
bCr (4:4:4)
YCbCr (4:2:2)
≥ If the setting above is not compatible with your 
television, it will not be displayed.
≥ “RGB Range” ( ➜page 24, “HDMI” menu) is available 
when “RGB” is selected.
Dolby Pro 
Logic II(➜page 30, Enhancing the stereo sound: Dolby Pro 
Logic II/Super Surround)
Dialogue 
EnhancerTo 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) On  ,------.  Off
Information[JPEG]  On  ,------.  Off
Subtitle Position0 to s60 (in 2 unit steps)
Subtitle BrightnessAuto, 0 to  s7
4:3 Aspect
To select how to show images made for 
4:3 aspect screens on a 16:9 aspect 
television
Normal: Laterally stretches images.
Auto: Expands 4:3 letterbox images to fill 
more of the screen. Other images 
appear in full in the center of the 
screen.
Shrink: Images appear in the center of the 
screen.
Zoom: Expands to 4:3 aspect ratio.
If your television has a similar feature, use it 
instead for a better effect.
Just Fit Zoom
To select the appropriate screen size to fit 
your television screen
[DVD-VR]  [DVD-V]  [VCD]
Auto ,  4:3 Standard , European Vista ,
16:9 Standard , American Vista ,
Cinemascope1 , Cinemascope2
16:9 Standard (16:9)4:3 Standard (4:3)
European Vista (1.66:1)
American Vista (1.85:1) Cinemascope1 (2.35:1)
Cinemascope2 (2.55:1)
e.g. 
Manual Zoom
To zoom in and out manually
– in 0.01-unit steps from “ k1.00” to “ k1.60”
– in 0.02-unit steps from “ k1.60” to “ k2.00”
≥ To change the steps more quickly, press 
and hold [ 3,4 ].
Bit Rate Display[DVD-VR]  [DVD-V]  [VCD]
On  ,------.  Off
GUI See-throughTo make the on-screen menu transparent
Off, On, Auto
GUI BrightnessTo adjust the on-screen menu brightnesss3 to  r3
HDMI StatusIndicates various information when connected 
with HDMI AV OUT terminal.
(➜  below, Confirming HDMI information)
Quick OSD
To display current playback condition
Off, Basics, Details
After registering the item, press [RETURN] to 
show the QUICK OSD screen ( ➜page 16).
Setup(➜ page 23)
Play as DVD-VR, 
Play as HighMAT
or
Play as Data DiscTo use functions for data discs (➜page 18)(To play MP3 or JPEG files on DVD-RAM or 
DVD-R/RW, or to play a HighMAT disc without 
using the HighMAT function)
Select “Play as Data Disc”.
HDMI Stat us   ---    HDMI is connected.
HDMI Information
  A udio Stream
  Max Channel
  Color Space
   V ideo Format PCM
2ch
YC
bCr (4:4:4)/YC bCr (4:2:2)/RGB
4 80i/4 80p
720p/10 80i/10 80p
(➜ above, HDMI Color Space) Connection status
Shows the output signal type. Shows the number of audio channels. (
➜ page 21, Video Output Mode)
e.g.
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Changing the player settings
Changing the player settings
≥The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.
≥Underlined items are the factory settings in the following table.
∫“Disc” menu
§1The original language designated on the disc is selected.§2Input the appropriate code from the language code list (➜page 25).§3If the language selected for “Audio” is not available, subtitles appear in that language (if available on the disc).
(Continued on next page)
, , , ENTER
SETUP
Numbered
buttons
1Show the Setup menu.
If you have not performed QUICK 
SETUP (➜page 9), the QUICK 
SETUP screen appears.
2Select the menu.
3Select the item.
4Make the settings.≥Numbered buttons can be used.
5Press to exit.
SETUP
VideoAudio
DisplayOthers Disc
Setup
AudioEnglish
MenusEnglishAdvanced Disc ReviewIntro Mode
SubtitleAutomatic
RatingsLevel 8
ENTERRETURNto  select and pressto  exit
HDMI
MenuItemSetting
Select
Go right
Select
Register
Select
Register
SETUP
QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area.
AudioChoose the audio language.≥English≥French≥Spanish≥Original§1≥Other¢¢¢¢§2
SubtitleChoose the subtitle language.≥Automatic
§3≥English≥French≥Spanish≥Other¢¢¢¢§2
MenusChoose the language for disc menus.
Changing the menu language in 
QUICK SETUP also changes this 
setting.≥English≥French≥Spanish≥Other¢¢¢¢§2
Advanced Disc Review(➜page 21)≥Intro Mode
: Reviews each title/program.
≥Interval Mode:Reviews not only each title/program but also each 10-minute interval within a title/program.
RatingsSet a rating level to limit DVD-Video 
play.Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected)
≥8 No Limit≥1 to 7≥0 Lock All: To prevent play of discs without rating levels.
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.
Enter your password and then follow the on-screen instructions.
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Changing the player settings
Changing the player settings
∫“Video ” menu
§ 4Refer to “Frame still and field still” ( ➜page 32, Glossary).
∫“Audio ” menu
§ 5 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.
∫ “HDMI ” menu
∫ “Display ” menu
QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area.
TV AspectChoose the setting to suit your 
television and preference. ≥
4:3 Pan&Scan: Regular aspect television (4:3)
The sides of the widescreen picture are cut off so it fills the screen (unless 
prohibited by the disc).
≥ 4:3 Letterbox: Regular aspect television (4:3)
Widescreen picture is shown in the letterbox style.
≥ 16:9: Widescreen television (16:9)
TV TypeSelect to suit the type of television.
≥Standard (Direct View TV)≥CRT Projector ≥LCD TV/Projector
≥ Projection TV ≥Plasma TV
Time DelayWhen connected with a Plasma 
display, adjust if you notice the audio is 
out of sync with the video. ≥
0ms
≥20ms ≥40ms ≥60ms ≥80ms ≥100ms
Still ModeSpecify the type of picture shown 
when paused. ≥
Automatic≥Field§ 4: The picture is not blurred, but picture quality is lower. 
≥ Frame§ 4:Overall quality is high, but the picture may appear blurred. 
Black Level ControlChange the black level of the picture if 
you connected a television through the 
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals. ≥
Lighter
: When connected through VIDEO OUT.
≥ Darker: When connected through COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y/PB/PR).
Dolby Digital§5≥Bitstream≥PCM 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” (audio output is 2-channel).
(If the bitstream is output to the equipment without a decoder, high levels of noise 
can be output and may damage your speakers and hearing.)
DTS Digital Surround§5≥
Bitstream≥PCM
Dynamic Range Compression≥Off≥On: Adjusts for clarity even when the volume is low. Convenient for late night viewing. (Only works with 
Dolby Digital)
Speaker Settings ( ➜page 25)Set the delay time for your center and 
surround speakers. ≥
Center: 0.0
/1.0/2.0/3.0/4.0/5.0 ms
≥ Surround (L/R): 0.0/5.0/10.0/15.0 ms
RGB RangeSet “HDMI Color Space” to “RGB” 
(➜ page 22, Picture Menu). ≥
Standard≥Enhanced: When the black and white images are not distinct.
Video Mode(This setting is irrelevant when 
connected through the VIDEO OUT 
terminal.) ≥
On
: When connected through the HDMI AV OUT terminal. Video is output from the HDMI terminal. 
Video is also output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal, but only in 480i (interlaced).
≥ Off: When connected through the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal. Video is output from the 
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal according to the setting of the “Video Output Mode” 
(➜ page 21, Picture Menu). Video is also output from the HDMI AV OUT terminal, but only in 480p 
(progressive).
Audio Output≥ 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.)
EZ Sync≥On:The EZ Sync “HDAVI Control” function is available ( ➜page 26).
≥ Off
Menu Language≥English≥ Franç ais ≥Español
On-Screen Messages≥ On≥Off
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Changing the player settings
∫“Others ” menu
(Effective when playing 5.1-channel sound)
(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. 1Press [
3,4 ] to select the delay time box and press [ENTER].
2Press [ 3,4 ] to adjust the delay time and press [ENTER].
To finish the speaker setting
Press [ 2] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER].
When you change the surround speaker setting for Dolby Digital, the 
setting also changes for Dolby Pro Logic II.
e.g., the settings for Music are the same as those for Dolby Digital.
QUICK SETUP enables successive settings  of the items in the shaded area.
FL DimmerChange the brightness of the unit’s 
display.≥
Bright≥Dim
≥ Auto: The display is dimmed, but brightens when you perform some operations.
QUICK SETUP≥Ye s≥No
Re-initialize SettingReturn all values in the Setup menus 
to the default settings. ≥
Yes: The password screen is shown if “Ratings” ( ➜page 23) is set. Please enter the same password. 
After “INIT” on the display disappears, turn the unit off and on again.
≥ No
Changing the delay time of the speakers
a  Center speakerb  Surround speaker
Difference (Approx.)SettingDifference (Approx.)Setting
30 cm (1 foot) 1.0 ms 150 cm (5 feet)  5.0 ms
60 cm (2 feet) 2.0 ms 300 cm (10 feet) 10.0 ms
90 cm (3 feet) 3.0 ms 450 cm (15 feet) 15.0 ms
120 cm (4 feet) 4.0 ms
150 cm (5 feet)  5.0 ms
L
LS
R
SW
C
RS
C
RSLS
 



Approximate room dimensions
Circle of constant primary listening distance : Actual speaker position
: Ideal speaker position : Primary listening distance
Dolby DigitalDolby Pro Logic II
MusicMovie
0 ms 0 ms 10 ms
5 ms 5 ms 15 ms
10 ms 10 ms 20 ms
15 ms 15 ms 25 ms
ms
ms
L
Exit
LS R
SW
C
RS
 0.0
 0.0
Center delay time
Exit
Surround delay time
Language code list
Abkhazian: 6566
Afar: 6565
Afrikaans: 6570
Albanian: 8381
Ameharic: 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: 6783 Danish: 6865
Dutch: 7876
English: 6978
Esperanto: 6979
Estonian: 6984
Faroese: 7079
Fiji: 7074
Finnish: 7073
French: 7082
Frisian: 7089
Galician: 7176
Georgian: 7565
German: 6869
Greek: 6976
Greenlandic: 7576
Guarani: 7178
Gujarati: 7185
Hausa: 7265
Hebrew: 7387
Hindi: 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: 8387 Swedish: 8386
Tagalog: 8476
Tajik: 8471
Tamil: 8465
Tatar: 8484
Telugu: 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
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Using the EZ Sync
TM “HDAVI Control
TM”
Using the EZ SyncTM “HDAVI ControlTM”
EZ Sync “HDAVI Control”EZ Sync “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers linked 
operations of this unit, and a Panas onic television (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.
This unit supports “HDAVI Control 2” function.
The TV with “HDAVI Control 2” function enables the following operation:EZ Sync Control only with TV’s remote control (for “HDAVI Control 2”) (➜right)
Preparation
≥ Confirm that the HDMI connection ( ➜page 6) has been made.
≥
Set “EZ Sync” to “On” (➜page 24, “HDMI” menu).≥To complete and activate the connection correctly, turn on all EZ Sync 
“HDAVI Control” compatible equipment and set the television to the 
corresponding HDMI input mode for the home theater system.
Whenever the connection or settings  are changed, reconfirm the points 
above.
You can turn on the home theater system and television, and start playing 
the disc in the play position with a single press of a button.
Press [ONE TOUCH PLAY].
Theater speakers will be automatically activated ( ➜right).
≥ This function also works if you press [ 1PLAY] on the home theater 
remote control during home theater standby mode.
[Note]Playback may not be immediately displayed on the television. If you miss 
the beginning portion of playback, press [ :] or [6] to go back to 
where playback started.
≥ When you switch the television input to:
– TV tuner mode, the home theater system will automatically switch to 
“AUX”.
– HDMI input mode for the home theater system, the home theater  system will automatically switch to “DVD/CD” if it is in “AUX” mode.
≥ When you start disc play, the television will automatically switch to the 
HDMI input mode for t he home theater system. You can select whether audio is output from the home theater system or 
the television speakers by using the television menu settings. For details, 
refer to the operating instructions of your television.
Home theater
Theater speakers are active.
≥
When the home theater system is in standby mode, changing the television 
speakers to theater speakers in the television menu will automatically turn 
the home theater system on and select “AUX” as the source.
≥
The television 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 FL display.)
≥
To cancel muting, you can also us e the home theater remote control (➜page 10).≥If you turn off the home theater system, television speakers will be 
automatically activated.
TV
Television speakers are active.
≥ The volume of the home theater system is set to “0”.
– This function works only when “DVD/CD” or “AUX” is selected as the 
source on the home theater system.
≥ Audio output is 2-channel audio.
≥When switching between the theater and television speakers, the TV 
screen may be blank for several seconds.
When the television is turned off, the home theater system goes into 
standby mode automatically.
≥ This function works only when “DVD/CD” or “AUX” is selected as the 
source on the hom e theater system.
≥ When the television is turned on, the home theater system does not turn 
on automatically. (Power on link is not available.)
[Note]Only the home theater system turns off when you press [ Í] for shutting it 
down. Other connected equipment compatible with EZ Sync “HDAVI 
Control” stays on.
You can control the disc menus of the home theater system with the TV’s 
remote control when using the “DVD/CD” source. When operating the 
TV’s remote control, refer to the below illustration for operation buttons.
1 Select the theater operation menu by using  the television menu settings.
(For details, refer to the operating instructions 
of your television.)
≥The home theater system will automatically 
switch to “DVD/CD” if it is in “AUX” mode.
2 Select the desired item. ≥“TOP MENU”: Shows a disc top menu 
(➜ page 15, 18) or 
program list ( ➜page 19).
≥ “MENU”: Shows a disc menu 
(➜ page 15, 18) or play 
list ( ➜page 19).
≥ “Control Panel”:
The basic operations for 
discs are available.
[Note]≥ Depending on the menu, some button operations cannot be performed 
from the TV’s remote control.
≥ “Control Panel” can be selected dire ctly by using a button on the TV’s 
remote control (e.g. [SUB MENU]).
One touch play
Auto input switching
SKIPSLOW/SEARCH
ONE TOUCH  PLAY
 PLAY
Speaker control
Power off link
EZ Sync Control only with TV’s remote 
control (for “HDAVI Control 2”)
ENTER/
PLAY
RETURN
EZ SyncTOP MENU
MENU
Control Panel
PAUSE PLAY
SKIP
SKIP
RETURN
STOP
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Using the FM/AM radio
Using the FM/AM radio
Radio operations are described mainly with the remote control.
You can alternatively use the corresponding button on the main unit.
§1 [SELECTOR]§ 2 [X TUNING W]§3 [MEMORY]
Up to 30 stations can be set in each band, FM and AM.
∫ If noise is excessive
When “FM” is selected
Press and hold [—FM MODE] on 
the main unit to display 
“MONO”.
Press and hold [—FM MODE] again to cancel the mode.
≥The mode is also canceled  when you change the frequency.
When “AM” is selected
Press [FUNCTIONS] on the remote control.Each time you press the button: BP 2 ()BP 1
∫Presetting the channel
Up to 30 stations can be set in each band, FM and AM.
1 While listening to the radio broadcast
Press [ENTER]
§3.
2 While the frequency and “PGM” are flashing on the display
Press the numbered buttons to select a channel.
≥To select a 2-digit number
e.g. 12: 
[S 10]  ➜ [1]  ➜ [2]
Alternatively, press [ X,W ], and then press [ENTER]
§3.
A station previously stored is overwritten when another station is 
stored in the same channel preset.
FM frequency step\Main\unit\only] 
The step is factory-set to 0.2-MHz, but you can change it to receive 
broadcasts allocated in 0.1-MHz steps.
1 Press [SELECTOR] to select “FM”.
2 Press and hold [SELECTOR].
After a few seconds the display changes to show the current minimum 
frequency. Continue to hold the button down. The minimum frequency 
changes and the step is changed.
To return to the original step, repeat steps  1 and  2.
[Note]After changing the setting, previously preset frequencies will be cleared. 
Preset them again.
Presetting stations automatically
1Press [TUNER/BAND]§1 to select “FM” or “AM”.
2Press and hold [ENTER]§3.Release the button when “FM AUTO” or “AM AUTO” is displayed.
The tuner tunes to the lowest frequency and starts to preset all the 
stations it can receive into the channels in ascending order.
≥“SET OK” is displayed when the stations are set, and the radio 
tunes to the last preset station.
≥ “ERROR” is displayed when automatic presetting is unsuccessful. 
Preset the channels manually ( ➜right).
Selecting the preset channels
1Press [TUNER/BAND]§1 to select “FM” or “AM”.
2Press the numbered buttons to select the channel.≥To select a 2-digit number
e.g. 12: [ S10]  ➜ [1]  ➜ [2]
Alternatively, press [ X,W ].
≥ To perform this step on the main 
unit, first press [-TUNE MODE] to select “PRESET”, and then 
press [ XTUNING W] to select the channel.
When a stereo FM broadcast is being 
received, “ST” lights in the display.
FUNCTIONS
ENTER
TUNER/BAND
,,
Numbered
buttons
MEMORY
SELECTORTUNING
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1Press [TUNER/BAND]§1 to select “FM” or “AM”.
2Press [ 6, 5 ]§2 to select the frequency.≥When performing this step on the main unit, first press 
[-TUNE MODE] to select “MANUAL”, and then press [XTUNINGW] 
to select the frequency.
≥ To start automatic tuning, press and hold [ 6, 5 ]§2 until the 
frequency starts scrolling. Tuning stops when a station is found.
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Using the XM® Satellite Radio
\The\XM\Satellite\Radio\is\available\only\in\the\48\contiguous\United\States\and\Canada\
XM Satellite Radio
XM Satellite Radio is the provider of satellite radio. XM Satellite Radio 
offers an extraordinary variety of commercial-free music, plus the best in 
sports, news, talk and entertainment. To enjoy XM Satellite Radio, 
subscription is required.
For more information, visit XM on the Web at www.xmradio.com for U.S. 
customers, or www.xmradio.ca for Canada customers.
How to Subscribe
XM monthly service subscription sold separately. XM Connect & Play 
antenna, or XM Passport Mini-Tuner and Home Dock (includes home 
antenna) required to receive XM service (sold separately). Channels with fre-
quent explicit language are indicated with an XL. Channel blocking is avail-
able for XM radio receivers by calling 1-800-XMRADIO (U.S. residents) or
1-877-GET-XMSR (Canada residents). Subscriptions subject to Customer 
Agreement available at xmradio.com (U.S. residents) and xmradio.ca 
(Canada residents). Only available in the 48 contiguous United States 
and Canada.  C2006 XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved. All other 
trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
≥ To subscribe in the U.S., visit 
XM on the Web at www.xmradio.com or call 
XM’s Listener Care at 1-80 0-XMRADIO (1-800-967-2346).
To subscribe in Canada, visit XM on the Web at www.xmradio.ca or call 
XM’s Listener Care at 1-877-GET-XMSR (1-877-438-9677).
You should have your Radio ID ready ( ➜right).
∫The XM Satellite Radio ID
Please confirm your XM Satellite Radio ID necessary for activating 
XM Satellite Radio as follows.
∫Optimizing the XM signal reception
The main unit has a signal strength indicator function that allows you 
to optimize the XM signal reception.
Tips for optimizing reception≥To prevent interference with wireless equipment, place the antenna away 
from this unit, Panasonic wireless  sound system SH-FX80/SH-FX85, 
Panasonic wireless system SH-FX50/SH-FX60/SH-FX65, and other 
equipment that emits radio waves (such as radio equipment and 
microwave ovens).
≥ Place the antenna near a south-facing window with an unobstructed 
view of the sky for the best satellite signal reception.
≥ Refer also to the operating instructions of your XM antenna.
FL DISPLAY PLAY MODE
TUNER/BAND
,
, , , ENTER
,
MEMORY
SELECTORTUNING
-TUNE MODE
Numbered
buttons
Radio operations are described mainly with the remote control.
You can alternatively use the corresponding button on the main unit.
§ 1 [SELECTOR]§2 [X TUNING W]§3 [MEMORY]§4 [-TUNE MODE]
Preparation
1Press [TUNER/BAND]§1 to select “XM”.≥Ensure the antenna is connected ( ➜page 7).
2Press [PLAY MODE]§4 to select “MANUAL”.Each time you press the button: MANUAL ()PRESET
3Press [0] to select “XM 0” (XM channel 0).“RADIO ID” is indicated in the display briefly, followed by 
an 8-digit alphanumeric ID.
4Note your XM Satellite Radio ID.≥To avoid ambiguity, the letters I, O, S and F are not used in 
the ID.
≥ To exit, press [ 6, 5 ]
§2 to select another channel.
1Press [TUNER/BAND]§ 1 to select “XM”.≥Ensure the antenna is connected ( ➜page 7).
2Press and hold [FL DISPLAY] until the XM signal 
status is displayed.
3Position the antenna for the best possible satellite 
signal reception.
The display changes depending on the signal strength.
≥If the satellite signal is weak or not available, you can 
optimize for the terrestrial signal (where available).
4Press [FL DISPLAY] to return to the previous 
display.
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Satellite signal Terrestrial signal Signal strength:
4 (strong)
3 (good)
2 (marginal)
1 (weak)
0 (no signal)
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XM channels can be selected manually by directly entering the XM 
channel number.
XM channels are organized into categories such as Rock, Classical, Country 
and Dance to make browsing and selecting channels easier.
[Note]Some XM channels belong to two categories; a primary and secondary 
category, either of which can be used for XM channel selection. Although 
you may have selected an XM channel from its secondary category (e.g. 
DANCE), after exiting and then re-entering category tune mode, the 
primary category of the XM channel is displayed (e.g. DECADES).Channel presets allow you to quickly and conveniently select your favorite 
XM channels. Up to 30 XM channels 
can be stored as channel presets.
∫Selecting the preset channels
1 When “XM” is selected
Press [PLAY MODE]§4 to select “PRESET”.
Each time you press the button: MANUAL ()PRESET
2 Press the numbered buttons to select the desired channel 
preset.
≥To select a 2-digit number
e.g. 12: [ S10]  ➜ [1]  ➜ [2]
Alternatively, press [ X,W ].
The XM channel information display can be changed.
While listening to the XM radio broadcast
Press [FL DISPLAY].
Each time you press the button:
XM channel number
-----------------------.XM channel name (factory preset)
^----ARTIST NAME,----SONG TITLE,----CATEGORY,----}
Longer text information will not be fully displayed.
[Note]≥ If there is no text information for the current XM broadcast, “----” is 
displayed.
≥ Even if the main unit is turned off, or another source is selected, the 
setting of channel information will be retained.
≥ The XM channel number and name are displayed briefly whenever the 
XM channel is changed.
Selecting XM channels by direct entry
1Press [TUNER/BAND]§ 1 to select “XM”.
2Press [PLAY MODE]§4 to select “MANUAL”.Each time you press the button: MANUAL ()PRESET
3Press the numbered buttons to select the XM channel.≥To select a 2-digit or 3-digit number
e.g.12: [ S10]  ➜ [1]  ➜ [2]
125: [ S10]  ➜ [S 10]  ➜ [1]  ➜ [2]  ➜ [5].
Alternatively, press [ 6, 5 ]
§2 to select the desired XM channel.
≥ Press and hold [ 6, 5 ]§2 to scan through quickly.
Selecting XM channels by category
1Press [TUNER/BAND]§ 1 to select “XM”.
2Press [ 3,4 ,2 ,1 ] to enter category tune mode.The category of the current XM channel flashes on the display.
3While the category is flashingPress [ 3,4 ] to select a category.Available categories vary according to broadcasting hours.
≥Press and hold [ 3,4 ] to scan through quickly.
4While the selected category is flashingPress [2,1] to select a channel in the current category.The XM channel number and name are displayed briefly, and then 
the current category flashes on the display.
5Press [ENTER] to exit category tune mode.The XM channel information will be displayed.
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Presetting the XM channels
1While listening to the XM radio broadcastPress [ENTER]§3.
2While the XM channel and “PGM” are flashing on the displayPress the numbered buttons to select a channel.≥To select a 2-digit number
e.g. 12: [ S10]  ➜ [1]  ➜ [2]
Alternatively, press [ X,W ] and then press [ENTER]
§ 3 .
≥ An XM channel previously stored is overwritten when another XM 
channel is stored in the same channel preset.
≥ XM channel 0 (RADIO ID) cannot  be stored as a channel preset.
Selecting the XM channel information
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Using sound effects
Using sound effects
[Note]≥The following sound effects may not be available or have no effect with 
some sources, or when headphones are used (➜page 11).≥You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these sound effects 
are used with some sources. If this occurs, turn the sound effects off.
To enjoy the following sound quality settings, ensure that Surround Music 
(➜ below) is turned off.
Press [EQ].
Each time you press the button:
FLAT: Cancel (no effect is added) (factory preset).
HEAVY: Adds punch to rock.
CLEAR: Clarifies higher sounds.
SOFT: For background music.
≥To check the current setting, press [EQ].
The sound fills the room, and comes from all directions with equal 
intensity.
Press [SRD MUSIC].
Each time you press the button:  S.MUSIC ON,------.S.MUSIC OFF
This applies to discs where the dial ogue is recorded in the center 
channel.
You can make the sound of the center speaker seem like it is coming from 
within the television.
Press [C.FOCUS].
Each time you press the button:  C FOCUS ON,------.C FOCUS OFF
≥This does not work when Surround Music ( ➜above) is turned on.
≥ This also works when Dolby Pro Logic II is turned on.
You can adjust the amount of bass. The unit automatically selects the 
most suitable setting according to the type of playback source.
Press [SUBWOOFER LEVEL].
You can select the level from “SUB W 1” (weakest) to “SUB W 4” (strongest).
≥ To check the current setting, press [SUBWOOFER LEVEL].
≥ The setting you make is retained, and recalled every time you play the 
same type of source. Depending on the source, you can enhance the stereo sound with Dolby 
Pro Logic
II or Super Surround to enjoy the surround sound effect.
Press [ ÎPLII/S.SRD].
Each time you press the button:
Movie: Movie software
Music: Stereo sources
Off: Cancel
When DVD/CD is the source
≥ Dolby Pro Logic II§ is available
–“ Î PLII” lights when there is effect.
§Dolby Pro Logic II is an advanced decoder 
that derives 5-channel surround from stereo sound sources, whether 
or not it has been specifically Dolby Surround encoded.
When another source is selected
≥ Super Surround is available
≥ This does not work when audio is output from HDMI AV OUT terminal.
≥ Dolby Pro Logic II/Super Surround cannot be used together with 
Surround Music.
≥ You can adjust the volume of the surround speakers to get the best 
surround effect ( ➜below, Adjusting the volume of each speaker: 
Speaker level adjustments).
This is one of the ways to get appropriate surround effects.
When “DVD/CD” is selected as the source
∫ To adjust speaker level during play
(Effective when playing 5.1-channel sound or when Dolby Pro 
Logic II/Super Surround is on, and Surround Music is off.)
1 Press [CH SELECT] to select the speaker. 
L 
#C #R #RS #LS #SW
^----------------------------------------------------}
≥ You can adjust SW (Subwoofer) only if the disc includes a 
subwoofer channel and “ ÎPLII” is not lit.
≥ “S” appears on the display when Super Surround is on 
(➜ page 30). In this case, you can adjust both surround 
speaker levels at the same time using [ 3,4 ].
S: 
`6dB to i6dB2 Press [ 3] (increase) or [ 4] (decrease) to adjust the speaker 
level for each speaker. 
C, RS, LS, SW:  `6dB to  i6dB 
(L, R: Only the balance is adjustable.)
≥ To adjust the balance of the front speakers, while “L” or “R” is 
selected, press [ 2,1 ].
Using the equalizer function
Enjoying sound from all 
speakers: Surround Music
Enhancing the sound from the 
center speaker: Center Focus
Adjusting the amount of bass: 
Subwoofer level
, , , 
SUBWOOFER LEVEL
TESTEQ SRD MUSIC
C.FOCUS
CH SELECT
+  
VOLUME
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/S.SRD
C.FOCUS
SUB WOOFERLE VEL
Enhancing the stereo sound: 
Dolby Pro Logic II/Super 
Surround
Adjusting the volume of each 
speaker: Speaker level adjustments
1While stopped and no on-screen display is shownPress [TEST] to output a test signal.≥ To stop the test signal, press [TEST] again.
L: Front left  C: Center  R: Front right
RS: Right surround LS: Left surround
≥ There is no output from SW (subwoofer) channel.
2Press [VOLUME,  r] or [ s] to set the volume level 
normally used for listening.
3Press [ 3] (increase) or [ 4] (decrease) to adjust the 
speaker level for each speaker.
≥ Adjust the speaker levels to the same level as the front speakers.
C, RS, LS:  `6dB to  i6dB
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