Panasonic Dvd S77 Operating Instructions Manual

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∫“Audio” tab 
(Continued)
∫“HDMI” tab 
∫“Display” tab 
∫“Others” tab 
§1The original language designed on the disc is selected.§2Input a code number referring to the table (➜ below).§3If the language selected for “Audio” is not available, subtitles appear in that language 
(If available on the disc). Dynamic Range 
CompressionOff
On:
Adjusts for clarity even when the volume is low 
through compressing the range of the lowest sound 
level and the highest sound level. Convenient for late 
night viewing. (Only works with Dolby Digital)
Audio during Search On
Off
Speaker Settings
Choose the settings to 
suit your audio system 
and the listening 
environment. 
(➜page 22, Changing 
the speaker setting to suit 
your speakers)
Speaker Type
Multi-channel
: when 3 or more speakers are connected.
2-channel: when 2 speakers are connected.
Multi-channel Setting (If you select “Multi-channel”)
Speaker presence and size
Delay time Channel balance
HDMI RGB Range
Set 
“HDMI Color Space
” to 
“RGB” (
➜page 16, Picture 
Menu) .
StandardEnhanced: When the black and white images are not 
distinct.
HDMI Video ModeOn: When video output is from HDMI AV OUT terminal.
Off: When video output is from COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 
terminal (output is 480p from HDMI AV OUT terminal).
HDMI Audio OutputOn: When audio output is from HDMI AV OUT terminal.
Off: When audio output is not from HDMI AV OUT terminal.
Menu Language
English
Français Español
On-Screen Messages
On
Off
FL Dimmer
Changes the brightness of 
the unit’s display.
Bright
Dim
Auto: The display is dimmed, and brightens only when you 
perform an operation.
Auto Power Off On: 
The unit switches to standby mode after about 30 minutes in 
the stop mode, irrespective of the SLEEP setting.
Off
QUICK SETUP
Ye s
No
Re-initialize Setting
This returns all values in 
the Setup menus to the 
default settings.Ye s: The password screen is shown if “Ratings” 
(➜page 20) is set. Please enter the same password. 
After “INIT” on the display disappears, turn the unit off 
and on again.
No
Abkhazian: 6566
Afar : 6565
Afrikaans: 6570
Albanian: 8381
Ameharic: 6577
Arabic: 6582
Armenian: 7289
Assamese: 6583
Aym a ra : 6 58 9
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: 7178Gujarati: 7185
Hausa: 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: 7678
Lithuanian: 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: 8065Quechua: 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
Language code list
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Changing the player settings
If you select “Multi-channel” (➜page 21, “Speaker Settings” in “Audio” tab), the following setting (a) is required. (Select settings b c to suit your preference if desirable.)
1. Press [3 4 2 1] to select an item and press [ENTER].
2. Press [3 4] to change the content and press [ENTER].
Icon examples: 
Surround speaker (LS)
≥Large: Select when the speaker supports low-frequency (under 100 Hz) reproduction.
≥Small: Select when the speaker does not support low-frequency reproduction.
If the subwoofer is set to “No”, the front speakers will automatically be set to “Large”. (In 
this case, we recommend connecting a speaker that can reproduce bass below 
100 Hz.)(Effective when playing multi-channel audio)
If either distance d or f is less than e, find the difference in the relevant table and 
change to the recommended setting.
1. Press [3 4 2 1] to select an item and press [ENTER].
2. Press [3 4] to change the content and press [ENTER].
This does not work when connected with HDMI terminals and “HDMI Audio Output” 
(➜page 21
, “HDMI
” tab) 
is set to “On”.
1. Select “Test” and press [ENTER].
A test signal is output.
Front (L)_—)Center_—)Fro nt (R)
:;Surround (LS)(—————=Surround (RS)
2. While listening to the test signal, press [3 4] to adjust the volume of the 
center and surround speakers so they are the same apparent volume as the 
front speakers (s6 to r6dB).
(The front speakers cannot be adjusted here.)
3. Press [ENTER].
The test signal stops.
≥No signal is output for the subwoofer. To adjust its volume, play something, then 
return to this screen to adjust to suit your taste.
To finish the speaker setting
Press [3 4 2 1] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER].
Changing the speaker setting to suit your speakersSpeaker presence and size (a)
m s
m s
d B
 0d B
d B L
Exit
Te s t
LSR
SW
C
RS d B
 0
 0
 0.0 0  0.0
b   a   c
a
ac  a  (LS)                                     (RS)
a  c                b               c  a
Exit
Test 
signalFront (L) Center Front (R)
— Surround —
Subwoofer
LS
LS
No Large Small
Delay time (b)
d Center speaker
Difference Setting
Approx. 34 cm (1
1⁄10 feet)1.0 ms
Approx. 68 cm (21⁄5 feet)2.0 ms
Approx. 102 cm (33⁄10 feet)3.0 ms
Approx. 136 cm (42⁄5 feet)4.0 ms
Approx. 170 cm (51⁄2 feet)5.0 ms
f Surround speakers
Difference Setting
Approx. 170 cm (51⁄2 feet)5.0 ms
Approx. 340 cm (
11 feet)
10.0 ms
Approx. 510 cm (16
1⁄2 feet)
15.0 ms
Channel balance (c)
LS
RS
L
RSW
fe d
C
: Recommended placement
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Troubleshooting guide
Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to the 
“Customer Services Directory” on page 26 if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to the “Product information” on page 3 if you reside in Canada. (Reference pages are shown in parentheses.)Power
No operation
Specific operation impossible or incorrectPicture incorrect
Continued on next page
No power.
≥Insert the AC power supply cord securely into the household 
AC outlet. (6)
The unit is 
automatically 
switched to the 
standby mode.
≥When “Auto Power Off ” is set to “On”, the unit automatically 
switches to standby after approximately 30 minutes in the 
stop mode. (21)
≥The Sleep timer functioned. (17)
No response when 
any buttons 
pressed.
≥This unit cannot play discs other than the ones listed in these 
operating instructions. (4)
≥The unit may not be operating properly due to lightning, static 
electricity or some other external factor. Turn the unit off and 
then back to ON. Alternatively, turn the unit off, disconnect 
the AC power supply cord, and then reconnect it.
≥Condensation has formed: Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to evaporate.
No response when 
remote control 
buttons pressed.≥Check that the batteries are installed correctly. (9)
≥The batteries are depleted: Replace them with new ones. (9)
≥Point the remote control at the remote control sensor and 
operate. (10)Cannot operate the 
television.
≥Re-enter the remote control code after you change batteries. 
(9)
No picture or 
sound.≥Check the video or audio connection. (6– 8)
≥Check the power or input setting of the connected equipment.
≥Check that the disc has something recorded on it.
You have forgotten 
your ratings 
password.Reset all the settings to 
Factory Preset.
≥While stopped, press and hold [D] and [;] on the unit 
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Troubleshooting guide
Progressive video
Sound incorrectRecording
Unit displays
Television displaysThere is ghosting 
when progressive 
or HDMI output is 
on.
≥This problem is caused by the editing method or material used 
on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlace 
output. Change “Video Output Mode” in Picture Menu to 
“480i”. (16)When connecting with HDMI AV OUT terminal, connect with the 
other terminals and change the settings in the following order:1. Set “HDMI Video Mode” to “Off ”. (21)
2. Set “Video Output Mode” to “480i”. (16)
Pictures not in 
progressive output.≥If the unit is connected to the television through VIDEO OUT 
or S VIDEO OUT, output will be interlace.
Closed captions 
not displayed.
≥When progressive output or HDMI output is on, closed 
captions will not be displayed.
Sound distorted.
≥Set “Advanced Surround” in Audio Menu to “Off ”. (16)
≥Set “Attenuator” in Audio Menu to “On” if it causes distor tion with 
2 ch or 5.1 ch AUDIO OUT connections. 
(16)
≥Noise may occur when playing WMA.
≥The disc may have restrictions on the method of audio output. 
With some multi-channel discs, unless the number of 
connected speakers is the same as the disc’s channel 
specification, audio will not be output properly. Refer to the 
disc’s jacket for more information. [DVD-A]
≥
With HDMI AV OUT connections, audio may not be output from 
other terminals in the way that was set.≥Match the speaker settings with the connected equipment. 
(21)
≥When connecting to an amplifier with the HDMI cable, match 
the speaker settings on this unit and the amplifier with the 
presence and size of connected speakers. (22)
Piercing noise 
comes from the 
speakers.≥If you have connected a digital amplifier which does not 
include decoder, be sure to select “PCM” in “Dolby Digital” or 
“DTS Digital Surround” in “Audio” tab. (20)
Effects do not 
work.
≥None of the audio effects work when the unit is outputting 
bitstream signals from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT or HDMI AV 
OUT terminal. (20)
≥Some audio effects do not work or have less effect with some discs.≥With HDMI AV OUT connections:
– Plays HDCD discs as normal CDs.
– AUDIO ONLY does not work.
≥Multi Re-master and Advanced Surround do not work if you 
have changed the play speed.
No sound≥Audio may not be heard when more than 4 devices are connected 
with HDMI cables. Reduce the number of connected devices.≥When AUDIO ONLY is on: – Audio may not be output depending on the type of television.– Video and audio cannot be output from HDMI AV OUT 
terminal. Set this function to “Off ”. (12)
≥There may be a pause in sound when you change the play speed.
Cannot record to 
digital recording 
equipment.
(Incorrect sound 
recorded.)
≥You cannot record WMA/MP3.
≥You cannot record DVDs that have protection preventing 
digital recording.
≥You cannot record DVDs if the recording equipment cannot 
handle signals with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz.
≥Make the following settings:
– Advanced Surround: Off (16)
– PCM Digital Output: Up to 48 kHz (20)
– Dolby Digital/DTS Digital Surround: PCM (20)
“NOPLAY” 
≥You inserted a disc the unit cannot play; insert one it can. (4)
≥You inserted a blank disc.
≥You inserted a disc that has not been finalized. (4)
≥PAL discs cannot be played. (You can play DVD-Audio; 
however, still pictures may be displayed enlarged.)
“U11”≥The disc may be dirty. (25)
“H∑∑” (∑∑ stands 
for a number.)
≥Trouble may have occurred. The number following “H” 
depends on the status of the unit. Turn the unit off and then 
back to ON. Alternatively, turn the unit off, disconnect the AC 
power supply cord, and then reconnect it.
≥If the service numbers fail to clear, note the service numbers 
and contact a qualified service person.
“NODISC”≥You haven’t inserted a disc: Insert one.
≥You haven’t inserted the disc correctly: Insert it correctly. (10)
“U70-1”
≥The connected equipment is not HDMI compatible.
“U70-∑” (∑ stands 
for a number.)
The actual number 
following “U70-” will 
depend on the state 
of this unit.≥The HDMI connection acts unusually.
– The connected equipment is not HDMI compatible.
– The HDMI cable is too long.
– The HDMI cable is damaged.
– The cable is not HDMI compatible.
“/”
≥The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.
“Cannot display 
group xx, content xx”
≥You are trying to play incompatible groups or content. (4)
“Check the disc”
≥This disc may be dirty. (25)
“Due to copyright 
protection, audio 
cannot be output 
from HDMI”≥Should you connect equipment that does not support CPPM 
(➜page 27, Glossary), the audio from the CPPM copy 
protected DVD-Audio cannot be output from HDMI AV OUT 
terminal. Connect the audio cable of the Audio/Video cable (L, 
R) to an HDMI compatible AUDIO IN terminal. (7)
While “HDMI 
Status” displayed, 
any items are not 
underlined.
≥If you select an item without an “¢” in the “Video Output 
Mode” in Picture Menu, it will not be underlined. (16)
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∫Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth≥Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.
≥Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came with the cloth carefully.≥Cleaning of the lens is generally not necessary although this depends on the 
operating environment.
≥Do not use commercially available lens cleaners as they may cause malfunction.∫Clean discsWipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.“This disc may not be 
played in your region”≥You can only play DVD-Video if their region number is “1”, 
“ALL” or multiple region numbers including “1”. (4)No on-screen display.
≥Select “On” in “On-Screen Messages” in “Display” tab.  
(21)
When setting “Video 
Output Mode”,
 “¢”  is 
not displayed next to a 
video output possible 
with the connected 
equipment.≥If the connected equipment is compatible, selecting an 
item without an “¢”  will not distort the picture. (16)
Maintenance
Specifications
Signal system: NTSC
Operating temperature range:
i5 to i35 oC (i41 to i95 xF)
Operating humidity range:
5 to 90 % RH (no condensation)
Discs played [8 cm (3 z) or 12 cm (5 z)]:
(1) DVD (DVD-Video, DVD-Audio)
(2) DVD-RAM (DVD-VR, JPEG
§1, 2
)
(3) DVD-R (DVD-Video)
(4) DVD-RW (DVD-Video, DVD-VR)
(5)
iR/RW (Video)
(6) CD, CD-R/RW [CD-DA, Video-CD, 
SVCD§3, MP3
§2, 4
, WMA
§2, 5
, 
JPEG
§1, 2
, HighMAT Level 2 (Audio 
and Image)]
Video output:
Output level: 1 Vp-p (75 ≠)
Output connector: Pin jack (1 system)
S-video output:
Y output level: 1 Vp-p (75 ≠)
C output level:  0.286 Vp-p (75 ≠)
Output connector:
S terminal (1 system)
Component video output: 
(480p/480i)
Y output level: 1 Vp-p (75 ≠)
PB output level: 0.7 Vp-p (75 ≠)
PR output level: 0.7 Vp-p (75 ≠)Output connector:
Pin jack (
Y: green, P
B: blue, P
R: red
)
(1 system)
Audio output:
Output level: 2 Vrms (1 kHz, 0 dB)
Output connector: Pin jack
Number of connectors:
 2 channel: 1 system
5.1channel discrete output: 1 system
Audio performance:
(1) Frequency response:
≥DVD (linear audio):
4 Hz to 22 kHz (48 kHz sampling)
4 Hz to 44 kHz (96 kHz sampling)
≥DVD-Audio:
4 Hz to 88 kHz (192 kHz sampling)
≥CD Audio: 4 Hz   t o   20 kHz
(2) S/N ratio:
≥CD Audio: 115 dB
(3) Dynamic range:
≥DVD (linear audio): 102 dB
≥CD Audio: 98 dB
(4) Total harmonic distortion:
≥CD Audio: 0.0025 %Digital audio output:
Optical digital output: Optical terminal
Coaxial digital output: Pin jack
HDMI AV output:19 pin
Pickup:
Wave length: 662 nm/785 nm
Laser power:
[U.S.A.] CLASS IIa/CLASS I
[Canada] CLASS 2/CLASS 3A
Power supply: AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power consumption:17 W
Power consumption in standby mode
:
approx. 1 W
Dimensions (WkDkH):
430 mmk249 mmk52 mm
(16 
15/16zk9 
13/16zk2 
1/16z)
Mass:approx. 2.4 kg (5.3 lb)
[Note]Specifications are subject to change 
without notice. Mass and dimensions are 
approximate.§1Exif Ver 2.1 JPEG Baseline files
Picture resolution: between 320k240 
and 6144k4096 pixels (sub sampling 
is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)§2The total combined maximum number 
of recognizable audio and picture 
contents and groups: 4000 audio and 
picture contents and 400 groups.§3Conforming to IEC62107§4Compatible compression rate: between 
32 kbps and 320 kbps§5Compatible compression rate: between 
48 kbps and 320 kbps
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Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.)
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Panasonic DVD Player Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty CoverageIf your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer 
Electronics Company or 
Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
 (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the 
length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“Limited 
Warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with 
a new or a refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.
During the “Labor” Limited Warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” 
warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must mail-in your product during the warranty 
period. If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they are not warranted. This Limited Warranty only 
applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This Limited Warranty 
is extended only to the original purchaser and only covers product purchased as new. A purchase 
receipt or other proof of original purchase date is required for Limited Warranty service.
Mail-In Service
For assistance in the continental U.S.A. in obtaining repairs please ship the product to:
Panasonic Services Company
Customer Servicenter
Suite B
4900 George McVay Drive
McAllen, TX 78503
For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.
When shipping the unit carefully pack and send it prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the 
original carton. Include a letter detailing the complaint and provide a day time phone and/or email 
address where you can be reached.
IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD THE PURCHASER WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT/PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE OF PURCHASE, AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE. CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE.Limited Warranty Limits And ExclusionsThis Limited Warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT 
COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The Limited Warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER 
damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the 
warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, 
alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper 
maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as hotel, office, 
restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than a Factor y 
Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY 
COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL 
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH 
OF THIS WARRANTY. 
(As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, cost of having someone remove 
or re-install an installed unit if applicable, travel to and from the servicer, loss of or damage to media or 
images, data or other recorded content. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.)
ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF 
MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or 
limitations on how long an implied Limited Warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.
This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from 
state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the Limited Warranty period, you 
may contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to 
the warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.
PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ARE YOUR 
RESPONSIBILITY.
F1104
Product or Part Name Parts Labor
DVD Player One (1) Year Ninety (90) Days
Rechargeable Batteries
(in exchange for defective item)Ten (10) Days Not Applicable
Customer Services DirectoryObtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or 
Servicenter; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature 
requests by visiting our Web Site at:http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupportor, contact us via the web at:http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfoYou may also contact us directly at:
1-800-211-PANA (7262),
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST.For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855Accessory PurchasesPurchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by 
visiting our Web Site at:http://www.pasc.panasonic.comor, send your request by E-mail to:npcparts@us.panasonic.comYou may also contact us directly at:
1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday – Friday 9 am to 8 pm, EST.)
Panasonic Services Company
20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605-1277Service in Puerto RicoPanasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985Phone (787)750-4300, Fax (787)768-2910
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Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA)
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3
PANASONIC/TECHNICS PRODUCT—LIMITED WARRANTY
Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect, or at its option, replace the product for a period as stated below from
the date of original purchase.Technics Audio Product One (1) year, parts and labour
Panasonic Audio & DVD Product One (1) year, parts and labour
Accessories including rechargeable batteries Ninety (90) daysLIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONSThis warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been improperly installed, subjected to usage for which the product was not designed, misused or abused,
damaged during shipping, or which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the reliability or detracts from the performance, nor does it cover any product which is used commercially. Dry cell
batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty.
This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase is required before warranty service is performed.THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable. WARRANTY SERVICEFor product operation and information assistance, please contact your Dealer or our Customer Care Centre at: Telephone #: (905) 624-5505 Fax #: (905) 238-2360 Web: www.panasonic.ca
For product repairs, please contact one of the following:
≥Your Dealer who will inform you of an authorized Servicentre nearest you.
≥Our Customer Care Centre at (905) 624-5505 or www.panasonic.ca
≥A Panasonic Factory Servicentre listed below:
Richmond,
Calgary, Alberta
Mississauga, Ontario
Lachine, Québec
British ColumbiaPanasonic Canada Inc. Panasonic Canada Inc. Panasonic Canada Inc. Panasonic Canada Inc.
12111 Riverside Way 6835-8
th St. N. E. 5770 Ambler Dr. 3075, rue Louis A. Amos
Richmond, BC Calgary, AB Mississauga, ON Lachine, QC
V6W 1K8 T2E 7H7 L4W 2T3 H8T 1C4
Tel: (604) 278-4211 Tel: (403) 295-3955 Tel: (905) 624-8447 Tel: (514) 633-8684
Fax: (604) 278-5627 Fax: (403) 274-5493 Fax: (905) 238-2418 Fax: (514) 633-8020IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE
Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton. 
Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase.
CPPM (Content Protection for Prerecorded Media) 
A copy protection system used for DVD-Audio files. This unit supports CPPM.
Down-mixingThis is a process of remixing the multi-channel audio (surround sound) on some discs into 
two channels. When you want to listen to the audio on a DVD with a 5.1 channel digital 
surround track through your television speakers, the down-mixed audio will be output.Some DVD-Audio prevent down-mixing of all or part of their contents. When playing 
such discs, or such parts of disc, unless the number of connected speakers is the same 
as the disc’s channel specification, audio will not be output properly.
HDCD (High-Definition Compatible Digital)
HDCD-encoded CDs sound better because they are encoded with 20 bits, as compared 
with 16 bits for all other CDs.HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)
HDMI is a next-generation digital interface for consumer electronic products. Unlike 
conventional connections, it transmits uncompressed digital video and audio signals on a 
single cable. This unit supports high-definition video output (720p,1080i) from HDMI AV OUT 
terminal. To enjoy high-definition video a high definition compatible television is required.Sampling frequency
Sampling is the process of converting the heights of sound wave (analog signal) 
samples taken at set periods into digits (digital encoding). Sampling frequency is the 
number of samples taken per second, so larger numbers mean more faithful 
reproduction of the original sound.
Glossary
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ATTENTION!CET APPAREIL EST DOTÉ D’UN LECTEUR AU 
LASER. L’UTILISATION DE COMMANDES OU LE 
RECOURS À DES RÉGLAGES AUTRES QUE CEUX 
INDIQUÉS DANS CE MANUEL PEUVENT 
PRÉSENTER DES RISQUES D’EXPOSITION À DES 
RADIATIONS.
NE PAS OUVRIR LE BOÎTIER. TOUTE RÉPARATION 
DOIT ÊTRE FAITE PAR UN PERSONNEL QUALIFIÉ 
ET NON PAR L’USAGER.MISE EN GARDE:AFIN DE PRÉVENIR TOUT RISQUE 
D’INCENDIE OU DE CHOCS 
ÉLECTRIQUES, AINSI QUE TOUT 
DOMMAGE À L’APPAREIL, NE PAS 
L’EXPOSER À LA PLUIE, À DES 
ÉCLABOUSSURES OU À UNE 
HUMIDITÉ EXCESSIVE. ÉVITER 
ÉGALEMENT DE PLACER DES 
CONTENANTS AVEC DU LIQUIDE, TEL 
UN VASE, SUR L’APPAREIL.
ATTENTIONRISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS OUVRIR
ATTENTION: AFIN DE PRÉVENIR LE RISQUE
DE CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, NE
PAS RETIRER LES VIS.
TOUTE RÉPARATION DEVRAIT
ÊTRE CONFIÉE À UN
PERSONNEL QUALIFIÉ.
Le point d’exclamation dans un triangle 
équilatéral indique que le manuel d’utilisation 
inclus avec l’appareil contient d’importantes 
recommandations quant au fonctionnement et 
à l’entretien de ce dernier. Le symbole de l’éclair dans un triangle 
équilatéral indique la présence d’une tension 
suffisamment élevée pour engendrer un risque 
de chocs électriques.
S’assurer que la prise secteur est située près de 
l’appareil dans un endroit facile d’accès. La fiche 
du cordon d’alimentation doit également être 
facile d’accès.
(Intérieur de l’appareil)
IMPORTANTES MISES EN GARDE
Avant d’utiliser l’appareil, lire attentivement les 
instructions qui suivent. Se conformer tout 
particulièrement aux avertissements inscrits sur l’appareil 
et aux consignes de sécurité indiquées ci-dessous. 
Conserver le présent manuel pour consultation ultérieure.1) Lire attentivement ces instructions.
2) Conserver ces instructions.
3) Lire toutes les mises en garde.
4) Suivre toutes les instructions.
5) Ne pas utiliser cet appareil près d’une source d’eau.
6) Nettoyer qu’avec un chiffon sec.
7) Ne pas bloquer les évents d’aération. Installer 
l’appareil selon les instructions du fabricant.
8) Ne pas installer l’appareil près d’un appareil de 
chauffage tel qu’un radiateur, une cuisinière, un 
registre de chaleur ou tout dispositif émettant de la 
chaleur (y compris un amplificateur).
9) Pour des raisons de sécurité, ne pas modifier la fiche 
polarisée ou celle de mise à la terre. Une fiche 
polarisée est une fiche à deux lames, dont une plus 
large. Une fiche de mise à la terre est une fiche à 
deux lames avec une broche de masse. La lame plus 
large ou la broche de masse procure une protection 
accrue. Si ce genre de fiche ne peut être inséré dans 
une prise de courant, communiquer avec un 
électricien pour remplacer la prise.
10) S’assurer que le cordon est placé dans un endroit où 
il ne risque pas d’être écrasé, piétiné ou coincé. Faire 
particulièrement attention à ses extrémités de 
branchement, y compris sa fiche.
11) N’utiliser que les accessoires ou périphériques 
recommandés par le fabricant.
12) N’utiliser l’appareil qu’avec un 
chariot, meuble, trépied, support ou 
table recommandé par le fabricant ou 
vendu avec l’appareil. Lors de 
l’utilisation d’un chariot, le déplacer 
avec le plus grand soin afin d’éviter 
tout dommage.
13) Débrancher cet appareil lors d’un orage ou en cas de 
non-utilisation prolongée.
14) Confier l’appareil à un technicien qualifié pour toute 
réparation: cordon d’alimentation ou fiche 
endommagé, liquide renversé ou objet tombé dans 
l’appareil, exposition à la pluie ou à une humidité 
excessive, mauvais fonctionnement ou échappement 
de l’appareil.
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1. En cas de dommage—
Confier l’appareil à un technicien qualifié dans les cas suivants:
(a) lorsque le cordon d’alimentation ou l’adaptateur secteur a été endommagé;
(b) lorsqu’un objet est tombé dans l’appareil ou si ce dernier a été mouillé;
(c) lorsque l’appareil a été exposé à la pluie;
(d) lorsque l’appareil semble ne pas fonctionner normalement ou que son 
rendement laisse à désirer;
(e) lorsque l’appareil a subi un choc violent ou que son coffret a été endommagé.
2. Réparation—Ne faire aucun réglage ni ajustement autres que ceux décrits dans le 
présent manuel. Confier toute réparation à un centre de service Panasonic agréé.
3. Pièces de rechange—S’assurer que le technicien utilise des pièces de rechange 
recommandées par le fabricant ou dont les caractéristiques sont les mêmes. 
L’utilisation de pièces de rechange non autorisées peut causer un incendie, des 
chocs électriques ou d’autres dangers.
4. Vérification de sécurité—Demander au technicien qui a réparé l’appareil de 
soumettre ce dernier à des vérifications pour s’assurer qu’il peut être utilisé en toute 
sécurité.
Pour toutes réparations, renseignements ou conseils sur le fonctionnement du produit:
Veuillez contacter le service à la clientèle de Panasonic Canada Inc. au 1-800-561-
5505, son site web (www.panasonic.ca) ou le centre de service agréé le plus proche.
Homologation:Demande d’informationsDATE D’ACHAT  ___________________________________________________
DÉTAILLANT _____________________________________________________
ADRESSE DU DÉTAILLANT  ________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
Nº DE TÉLÉPHONE  _______________________________________________
Il est recommandé de noter, dans l’espace prévu ci-dessous, le numéro de modèle et 
le numéro de série inscrits à l’arrière, ou sous le fond de l’appareil, et de conserver ce 
manuel pour référence ultérieure.
NUMÉRO DE MODÈLE _____________________________________________
NUMÉRO DE SÉRIE _______________________________________________
Cher clientNous vo
us remercions d’avoir arrêté votre choix sur cet appareil. Avant de raccorder, 
régler ou utiliser l’appareil, il est recommandé de lire attentivement le manuel d’utilisation.
Conserver ce manuel pour consultation ultérieure.IMPORTANTES MISES EN GARDE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Service après-vente. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Disques compatibles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Accessoires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Lecture de base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Changement de la séquence de lecture  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Lecture de tous les groupes/programmée/aléatoire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Fonctions pratiques  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Rappel des paramètres audio et vidéo recommandés—Rehausseur AV (AV Enhancer)/Pour l’écoute d’un son de qualité encore plus élevée—AUDIO ONLY/
Assure un rendu sonore plus naturel—Multi remastériser  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Reprise rapide/Modification de la vitesse de lecture/
Changement de langue des dialogues/Réglage de l’image/
Changement de langue des sous-titres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Réduction du bruit vidéo/Zoom/
Sélection d’angle/Rotation d’images fixes/Avancement d’images fixes/
Mémorisation de position/Lancement de la lecture à partir d’un groupe donné . . 14
Utilisation des menus à l’écran  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Menus principaux/Autres réglages  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Menus de navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Lecture de disques WMA/MP3/JPEG  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Lecture de CD/Lecture de disques HighMAT™/
Lecture de disques RAM/DVD-RW (DVD-VR)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Modification des réglages sur l’appareil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Modification des paramétrages en fonction des enceintes acoustiques  . . . . . . . . 22
Guide de dépannage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  23
Entretien . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  25
Spécifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  26
Certificat de garantie limitée/Glossaire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  27
Index des fonctions principales   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Endos
Table des matièresMise en route
ÉTAPE 1
Raccordement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6
Réglage de la qualité de l’image et du rendu sonore (avec connexion HDMI) . . . . . 7
Rendu ambiophonique multicanal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8ÉTAPE 2
 Télécommande . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  9
ÉTAPE 3
 CONFIGURATION RAPIDE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  9
ÉTAPE 4
 Fonctionnement avec un téléviseur . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  9
FonctionsRéférences
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Les opérations contenues dans le présent manuel sont décrites en fonction des supports (formats) utilisés. Les supports sont 
identifiés par des icônes telles que [RAM].§La finalisation est un processus qui permet la lecture de ces disques sur un appareil compatible.
≥Dans certaines situations, selon le type de disque ou les conditions d’enregistrement, il pourrait ne pas être possible de lire les 
disques indiqués plus haut.∫Disques non compatiblesDVD-ROM, la version 1.0 des DVD-RW, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, SACD, Disque Vidéo “DivX” et CD Photo, DVD-RAM ne pouvant être 
retirés de leur cartouche, DVD-RAM de 2,6 Go et de 5,2 Go, Disque PAL
§ et les disques “Chaoji VCD ” disponibles sur le marché 
dont les CVD, DVCD et SVCD non conformes à la norme IEC62107.
§Il est possible de lire des disques DVD-Audio mais les images fixes pourraient s’afficher en format agrandi.DVD-RAM [RAM] [JPEG]
≥[RAM] Enregistrement sur appareil conforme à la version 1.1 du Video Recording Format (norme 
d’enregistrement vidéo unifiée),tel un enregistreur DVD-Vidéo, caméra vidéo DVD, ordinateurs, etc.
≥[JPEG] 
Enregistrement 
sur les enregistreurs DVD-Vidéo Panasonic
 selon la norme DCF (Design rule 
for Camera File system) version 1.0. Pour la lecture de fichiers JPEG, sélectionner “Lecture disque 
données” (
➜page 17
, Menu Autres).
DVD-Audio [DVD-A] [DVD-V]
≥[DVD-A] 
Certains disques DVD-Audio multicanal empêchent le mélange-abaissement (
➜page 27
, 
Glossaire) d’une partie ou de la totalité de leur contenu, selon l’intention du fabricant. Lors de la lecture 
d’un tel disque, ou d’une telle partie d’un disque, il est nécessaire que le nombre d’enceintes 
raccordées soit le même que la spécification de canaux du disque. Sinon, le son ne sera pas 
correctement émis (p. ex. absence d’une partie du signal audio, impossibilité de sélectionner l’audio 
multicanal, audio sur deux canaux). Se reporter à l’emballage du disque pour plus de renseignements.
≥[DVD-V] Certains disques DVD-Audio peuvent contenir des images DVD-Vidéo.
Pour lire un contenu DVD-Vidéo, sélectionner “Lecture DVD vidéo” (➜page 17, Menu Autres).
DVD-Vidéo [DVD-V]
Disques identifiés par le code régional “1” ou “ALL” (tous)
DVD-R (DVD-Vidéo)/DVD-RW (DVD-Vidéo) [DVD-V]
Disques enregistrés et finalisés
§ sur enregistreur ou caméra vidéo DVD
DVD-RW (DVD-VR) [DVD-RW[‹VR›]
Disques enregistrés et finalisés§ sur un enregistreur DVD-Vidéo ou caméra vidéo DVD conforme à la 
version 1.1 du Video Recording Format (norme d’enregistrement vidéo unifiée).
—iR (Vidéo)/iRW (Vidéo) [DVD-V]
Disques enregistrés et finalisés§ sur enregistreur DVD-Vidéo ou caméra vidéo DVD
CD-Vidéo [VCD]
Y compris SVCD (conforme à IEC62107)
CD [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [VCD]
≥Cet appareil peut prendre en charge les CD-R/RW enregistrés aux formats indiqués ci-dessus. Il 
importe de clore les sessions ou de finaliser
§ le disques après l’enregistrement.
≥[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] Cet appareil prend également en charge les disques HighMAT.
≥
Cet appareil est compatible avec le codage HDCD (
➜page 27
, Glossaire), mais ne peut pas prendre en charge 
la fonction d’extension des crêtes (une fonction qui élargit la plage dynamique des signaux de niveau élevé). 
(Lors de la lecture d’un CD au format HDCD, l’indication “HDCD” s’allume sur l’appareil.)
À propos de l’utilisation d’un disque hybride “DualDisc”La piste son d’un disque hybride n’est pas conforme aux spécifications techniques du format CD-DA (Compact Disc Digital Audio). 
Par conséquent, sa lecture pourrait être impossible.
2
4 1
ALL
1
Exemple:
∫
Conseils pour créer des 
disques WMA/MP3 et 
JPEG (pour CD-R/CD-RW)
≥Les disques doivent satisfaire aux 
normes ISO9660 de niveau 1 ou 2 (sauf 
dans le cas des formats étendus).
≥Le lecteur est compatible avec les 
enregistrements multisession; par 
contre, s’il y a plusieurs sessions, 
l’amorce de la lecture pourrait prendre 
plus de temps. Pour prévenir un tel 
problème, réduire le nombre de sessions 
à un strict minimum.
≥Dans le cas où des groupes sont créés à 
partir d’une racine telle que “002 groupe” 
dans l’illustration ci-dessous, les groupes à 
partir du huitième sont affichés sur la même 
ligne verticale dans l’écran du menu.≥Il se peut que l’ordre d’affichage ne soit pas le 
même sur le menu que sur l’écran de 
l’ordinateur.≥Cet appareil ne peut prendre en charge des 
fichiers enregistrés au format de paquet.Appellation des dossiers et des (Les fichiers sont traités à la manière de 
contenu tandis que les dossiers sont 
considérés comme des groupes.)Au moment de l’enregistrement, attribuer 
un préfixe ordinal (à trois chiffres) au nom 
des dossiers et des fichiers en fonction de 
l’ordre dans lequel leur lecture doit se faire 
(peut ne pas fonctionner).
Les fichiers doivent comporter l’extension:
“.WMA” ou “.wma”, “.MP3” ou “.mp3”, 
“.JPG”, “.jpg”, “.JPEG” ou “.jpeg”
002 groupe
001001 groupe
001 plage.mp3
002 plage.mp3
003 plage.mp3 003 groupe001 plage.mp3
002 plage.mp3003 plage.mp3
001 plage.mp3
002 plage.mp3
003 plage.mp3
004 plage.mp3
ex.:
 [MP3]
racine
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