Panasonic Dvd Stereo System Sc-pm39d Operating Instructions

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Digital output
RAM DVD-A DVD-V VCD CD WMA MP3Change the settings when you have connected equipment through
this unit’s OPTICAL OUT terminal (A page 32, Home Theater—
Enjoying more powerful sound).
PCM Digital Output
Select the maximum sampling frequency of PCM digital output.
Check the digital input limitations of the equipment you connect.
Off: When not connected digitally
Up to 48 kHz (factory preset):
Signals over 48 kHz converted to 48 or 44.1 kHz
Up to 96 kHz:Signals over 96 kHz converted to 48 or 44.1 kHz
Note
•Signals from copy-protected discs are converted to 48 or
44.1 kHz irrespective of the setting.
•Some equipment cannot handle sampling frequencies of
88.2 kHz, even if it can handle 96 kHz. Read your equipment’s
operating instructions for details.
Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround
Bitstream (Factory preset for Dolby Digital):
Select if the equipment you connected can decode the signal.
PCM (Factory preset for DTS Digital Surround):
Select if the equipment you connected cannot decode the signal.
IMPORTANT
If the equipment you connected cannot decode the signal, the
setting must be changed to PCM. If not, signals the equipment
cannot process will be output by this unit, causing high levels
of noise which can damage your hearing and the speakers.Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216,
and 4,819,098, licensed for limited viewing uses only.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that
is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other
intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation
and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection tech-
nology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is
intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse en-
gineering or disassembly is prohibited.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
 ,HDCD®, High Definition Compatible Digital® and
Pacific MicrosonicsTM are either registered trademarks or trade-
marks of Pacific Microsonics, Inc. in the United States and/or
other countries.
HDCD system manufactured under license from Pacific
Microsonics, Inc. This product is covered by one or more of the
following: In the USA: 5,479,168, 5,638,074, 5,640,161,
5,808,574, 5,838,274, 5,854,600, 5,864,311, 5,872,531, and in
Australia: 669114, with other patents pending.
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Using other equipment
Home Theater — Enjoying more powerful sound
Enjoy the powerful movie theater and hall-like sound available with
multiple channel audio found on DVD-Video by connecting an
amplifier and speakers. (
DVD-A Even if using this connection, output
will be only 2 channels.)
To enjoy multi-channel surround sound
Connect an amplifier with a built-in decoder or a decoder-amplifier
combination.
Change the settings in “Digital output” (A page 31).
•You can only use DTS Digital Surround decoders that are
compatible with DVD.
Recording Output
•With DVD, the following conditions must be met: a the disc
doesn’t have protection preventing digital recording, and b the
recording equipment can handle signals wth a sampling frequency
of 48 kHz.
•You cannot record WMA/MP3.
When recording DVDs, make the following settings.
– Advanced Surround: SURR OFF (A page 25)
– PCM Digital Output: Up to 48 kHz (A page 31, Digital output)
– Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround: PCM (A page 31,  Digital
output) Before connection
•Disconnect the AC power supply cord.•Turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.•The equipment connections described are examples only.•Peripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated.
Using an external unit
You can playback the sound from a video cassette recorder, tape
deck, laser disc player, etc., through this unit’s speakers.
AUDIO OUTR L
Audio cable(not included)
Video cassette recorder(not included)
FM ANT
OPTICAL
OUT
S-VIDEO
OUTVIDEOOUT
AC IN
SUBWOOFEROUTRLAU
X
AM ANT
HAUT-PARLEURSHIGH(6Ω)SPEAKERS(SB-PM39)LOW(6Ω)RL
  COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPRPBY
EXT LOOP
75Ω
When connecting a record player
We recommend using a record player with a built-in phono equalizer.
If your player doesn’t have a built-in equalizer, connect it first to a
separate equalizer and then connect that to this unit.
To playback
TUNER/AUX
1Press [TUNER/AUX] to select “AUX”.The unit comes on.
Every time you press the button:
FMAMAUX
2Start playback from the external source.
(For details, refer to the external unit’s instruction manual.)
FM ANT
OPTICAL
OUT
S-VIDEO
OUTVIDEOOUT
AC IN
SUBWOOFEROUTRL
AU X
AM ANT
HAUT-PARLEURSHIGH(6Ω)SPEAKERS(SB-PM39)LOW(6Ω)RL
(DVD) IN
VOLUMEAmplifier (not included)
Speakers (example)
Connect three or more
speakers for surround
sound.
Optical digital audio cable
(not included)
Do not bend sharply when
connecting.
  COMPONENT VIDEO OUTPRPBY
EXT LOOP
75Ω
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Other functions
Abkhazian: 6566
Afar: 6565
Afrikaans: 6570
Albanian: 8381
Ameharic: 6577
Arabic: 6582
Armenian: 7289
Assamese: 6583
Aymara: 6588
Azerbaijani: 6590
Bashkir: 6665
Basque: 6985
Bengali; Bangla: 6678
Bhutani: 6890
Bihari: 6672
Breton: 6682
Bulgarian: 6671
Burmese: 7789
Byelorussian: 6669
Cambodian: 7577
Catalan: 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: 8387Language code listSwedish: 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
AM outdoor antenna (not included)
U
AM outdoor antenna
AM loop
antenna
(included)
5 -12 m
1
2EXT
AM ANT
LOOP
•Run a piece of vinyl wire horizontally across a window or other
convenient location.
•Leave the loop antenna connected. Use outdoor antenna if radio reception is poor.
FM outdoor antenna (Using a television antenna)
• Disconnect the FM indoor antenna.• The antenna should be installed by a competent technician.
Rework your outdoor antenna’s 75 Ω coaxial cable as follows.
FM ANT
FM outdoor antenna
(not included)
Antenna plug
(included)
75     coaxial
cable
(not included)
75Ω
Remove a piece of the 
outer vinyl insulator.
10 mm (
13/32”)
10 mm (
13/32”)
Peel backCarefully pull the tabs apart
to remove the cover
.
Install the coaxial cable.
Clamp the cable conductor, 
and wind it on so that it does 
not contact anything else.
 Attach the cover.
Clamp with pliers7 mm (
9/32”)
For U.S.A. and Canada only
Optional antenna connections
Note
Disconnect the outdoor antenna when the unit is not in use. Do not use the outdoor antenna during a lightning storm.
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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 39 if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to “Product information” on
page 4 if you reside in Canada.
Operation
No response when any buttons
are pressed.
No operations can be performed
with the remote control.
Cannot switch on the television
with the remote control.
Play doesn’t start (or stops
immediately) when you press
[: DVD/CD].
Cannot select alternative
languages.
No menu play.
No subtitles.
The position of the subtitles is
incorrect.
Soundtrack and/or subtitle
language is not the one selected
with the SETUP menus.
Cannot change angle.
The SETUP menu cannot be
accessed.
Cannot add markers.
There are already markers. 
RAM
Cannot select random or program
play.
Folders deeper than the eighth
layer on a data disc are not
displayed correctly.
You have forgotten your  ratings
password.
Reset all the SETUP settings to
Factory Preset.
The unit doesn’t play the data type
(WMA/MP3 or JPEG) selected in
the “Audio” or “Picture” in the
Playback menu displayed on the
screen.
Cannot eject disc.
Power
No power.
The unit is automatically switched
to the standby mode.•Insert the AC power supply cord securely.
•The unit was switched to standby by the sleep timer or auto-off function.
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•Some operations may be prohibited by the disc.–•The unit may not be operating properly due to lightning, static electricity or some–
other external factor. Turn the unit off and then back to ON.
Alternatively, press [f] to switch the unit to standby mode, disconnect the AC
mains lead, and then reconnect it.
•Check that the batteries are installed correctly.8•The batteries are depleted: replace them with new ones.8•Point the remote control at the remote control sensor and operate.–
•Press [SHIFT]+[TV f] first to operate the television.28
•Condensation has formed: Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to evaporate.–•This unit cannot play discs other than the ones listed in these operating instructions.5, 17•You can only play DVD-Video if their region number is the same or includes theCover
same region number as the unit or if DVD-Video is marked “ALL”. Confirm the region
number for the unit on the rear panel.
•The disc may be dirty and may require cleaning.5•Ensure that the disc is loaded with the label of the side to be played facing upwards.12•Check that the DVD-RAM has something recorded on it.–
•This function is dependent on software availability.–•Try selecting from the disc’s menu if one is available.13
•This function is dependent on software availability.–
•This function is dependent on software availability.–•Subtitles are cleared from the television. Turn on the subtitles.19
•Change the position of the subtitles with “Subtitle Position” in the Display Menu.21
•This function is dependent on software availability.–
•This function is dependent on software availability. Even if a disc has a number–
of angles recorded, these angles may be recorded for specific scenes only.
•Select “DVD/CD” as the source.–•Cancel all group, program and random play.15
•You cannot add markers while playing a play list or if the disc’s play time doesn’t–
appear on the unit’s display.
•The unit reads and displays the markers added with a DVD video recorder. You can–
clear them but they will reappear when you switch the unit to standby, change
the source, or open the disc tray.
•You cannot select random or program play with some DVD-Video.–
•Folders deeper than the eighth layer are displayed as the eighth layer.–
•While stopped and “DVD/CD” is the source, press and hold [L STOP] on the unit–
and [h10] on the remote control for about 3 seconds until “Initialized” disappears
from the television. Turn the unit off and on again.
All settings will return to the default values.
•Reload the disc for the settings to take effect. Press [OPEN/CLOSE c] to open the–
tray, then press [: DVD/CD] to start play.
•The unit may not operate properly if the disc is damaged or dirty.–
Press [f] and after the display disappears, wait a few seconds, then press [f]
again and eject the disc.
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Picture
Picture distorted.
No picture.
The picture shown on the television
is not normal.
(The sides of the picture are
cut off, the picture is stretched
horizontally, or black bands appear
at the top and bottom
of the screen.)
There is ghosting when
progressive output is on.
Picture quality is poor.
The picture on the television
disappears or stripes appear
on the screen.
Menus not displayed correctly.•Some distortion is normal during SEARCH.
•Check the connection.•Make sure the television is on.•Ensure the television’s video input setting (e.g., VIDEO 1) is correct.
•Go to “Video” tab in the SETUP menus, and change “TV Aspect” to suit your television.•Use the television to change the aspect to the correct one.
If your television cannot change the aspect when input is progressive, try
changing 4:3 Aspect in Picture Menu.
•Ensure that the unit is connected directly to the television, and is not connected
through a video cassette recorder.
•Change the size with the zoom function.•Connect to the component video (480P) input terminals on a television compatible
with this unit’s copy guard system. You cannot view progressive video if your
television is not compatible.
•The images on PAL system DVD-Audio are compressed for display. They may also
appear vertically stretched.
•Change “Video Output Mode” to “480I” so “PROGRESSIVE” on the display goes
out. This problem is caused by the editing method or material used on DVD-Video,
but should be corrected if you use interlace output.
•Check the settings in Picture Menu.
•Mobile telephone chargers can cause some disturbance.•The location and orientation of the antenna are incorrect. If you are using an
indoor antenna, change to an outdoor antenna.
•The television antenna wire is too close to the unit. Separate the antenna wire of
the television from the unit.
•Change the zoom ratio to “x1.00”.•Set “Subtitle Position” in Display Menu to “0”.•Set “4:3 Aspect” in Display Menu to “Normal”.
Noise is heard.
“ST” flickers or doesn’t light.
Sound is distorted.
A beat sound is heard.
A low hum is heard during AM
broadcasts.
Sound
No sound.
Distorted sound.
Piercing noise comes from the
speakers.•Check the connections.•Turn the volume up.•Turn muting off.•Turn Advanced surround off if it causes distortion.•Switch off the unit, determine and correct the causes, then switch the unit on.
Causes include:
– Shorting (bare wires touching) of positive and negative speaker wires.
– Using speakers with an impedance lower than that rated for this unit.
– Straining of the speakers through excessive volume or power.
– Using the unit in a hot environment without proper ventilation.
•If you have connected this unit to other equipment through the OPTICAL OUT
terminal, ensure you have selected the correct settings for “Dolby Digital” and “DTS
Digital Surround” in the SETUP menus’ “Audio” tab.
Unit displays
The display is dark.
“DVD NO PLAY”
“DVD NO DISC”
“F61”
“DVD U11”
“ERROR”
“DVD HMM”
MM stands for a number.•Press [SHIFT]+[DIMMER] until the display returns to the original brightness.
•You inserted a disc which the unit cannot play; insert one that can.•You inserted a blank DVD-RAM disc.
•You haven’t inserted a disc; insert one.•You haven’t inserted the disc correctly; insert it correctly.
•Check and correct the speaker cord connections.
If this does not fix the problem, there is a power supply problem. Consult the dealer.
•Disc is dirty. Wipe it clean.
•Incorrect operation performed. Read the instructions and try again.
•Trouble may have occurred. The number following “H” depends on the status of the unit.
Reset procedure:
Press [f] to switch the unit to standby mode and then back to ON. Alternatively, press
[f] to switch the unit to standby mode, disconnect the AC mains lead, and then
reconnect it.
•If the service numbers fail to clear, note the service number and contact a qualified
service person.
Although the unit is in standby
mode, the display lights up and
changes continuously.•Turn off the demo function.•If you set the clock, demo function will be turned off automatically.6
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•Adjust the position of the FM or AM antenna.–•Use an outdoor antenna.33
•Turn the television off or separate it from the unit.–
•Separate the antenna from other cables and cords.–
Using the cassette deck
Poor quality sound.
Recording is not possible.•Clean the heads.36
•If the erasure prevention tabs have been removed, cover the holes with adhesive tape.24
Listening to the radio
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Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment.
Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer
and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your
equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring
or distortion — and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing.
We recommend that you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise.
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level” adapts to higher volumes of sound. So what sounds
“normal” can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing.
Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.
To establish a safe level:
• Start your volume control at a low setting.
• Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, and without distortion.
Once you have established a comfortable sound level:
• Set the dial and leave it there.
Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future. After all, we want you
listening for a lifetime.
EST. 1924Listening caution
Maintenance
For a cleaner, crisper sound (cassette deck)
Clean the heads regularly to assure good quality playback and re-
cording. Use a cleaning tape (not included). To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
•Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.•Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that
came with the cloth carefully.
When moving the unit
1
Remove all discs.
2Press [/ I POWER] on the main unit to turn it off.
3Disconnect the AC mains lead.
Troubleshooting guide
Television displays
•You are trying to display incompatible contents.
•Go to “Video” tab in the SETUP menus, and select “Enable” in “Progressive Out
(Component)”.
•Go to “Display” tab in the SETUP menus, and select “On” for “On-Screen Messages”.
•Go to “Disc” tab in the SETUP menus, and select the preferred language for “Menus”.
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29 “Cannot display group xx, content xx.”
“The progressive out is set to
“Disable”.
No on-screen display.
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Tray/disc handling procedure
Decoder 
A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal. This 
is called decoding. 
Dolby Digital 
This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby 
Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2-channel) audio, these signals can
also be multi-channel audio. A large amount of audio information can
be recorded on one disc using this method. 
DTS (Digital Theater Systems) 
This surround system is used in many movie theaters around the 
world. There is good separation between the channels, so realistic
sound effects are possible. 
Dynamic range 
Dynamic range is the difference between the lowest level of sound 
that can be heard above the noise of the equipment and the highest 
level of sound before distortion occurs. 
Film and video 
DVD-Videos are recorded using either film or video. Usually, film is 
recorded at 24 frames per second, the rate movies are filmed at,
while video is recorded at 30 frames per second. 
Frame still and field still 
Frames are the still pictures that go together to make a moving picture.\
 
There are about 30 frames shown each second.
One frame is made up of two fields. A regular television shows these
fields one after the other to create frames.
A still is shown when you pause a moving picture. A frame still is 
made up of two alternating fields, so the picture may appear blurred, 
but overall quality is high.
A field still is not blurred, but it has only half the information of a \
frame
still so picture quality is lower. 
Interlace and progressive output 
NTSC, the video signal standard, has 480 interlaced (I) scan lines, 
whereas progressive scanning uses twice the number of scan lines.
This is called 480P. The video signals output from this unit’s
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals (Y, P
B, PR) allow you to enjoy
higher quality pictures than if the signals were output from the VIDEO 
OUT terminal or S-VIDEO OUT terminal. 
I/P/B 
MPEG 2, the video compression standard adapted for use with DVD- 
Video, codes frames using these 3 picture types.
I: Intra coded picture
This picture has the best quality and is the best to use when
adjusting the picture.
P: Predictive coded picture
This picture is calculated based on past I or P-pictures.
B: Bidirectionally-predictive coded picture 
This picture is calculated by comparing past and future I and P-
pictures so it has the lowest volume of information.
Linear PCM (pulse code modulation) 
These are uncompressed digital signals, similar to those found on 
CDs. 
Playback control (PBC) 
If a Video CD has playback control, you can select scenes and 
information with menus.
Glossary
Open/close the tray with[OPEN/CLOSE     ] button only.
Do not pull the tray.Do not push the traywith your hand.
Not adhering to the following may cause problems.
Opening/closing a disc tray
Inserting a disc correctly
•  Insert the disc correctly in the position indicated in the diagrams 
above.
•Place only one disc on a tray.•Insert the disc with the label side facing up.
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Specifications
AMPLIFIER SECTIONRMS Output Power Stereo mode (Both channel driven)10% total harmonic distortion 
1
 kHz (Low channel) 35 W per channel (6 Ω)
8 kHz (High channel) 35 W per channel (6 Ω)
Total RMS Stereo mode power 140 W
FTC Output Power Stereo mode (Both channel driven) 10% total harmonic distortion 
60
 Hz – 3 kHz (Low channel) 30 W per channel (6 Ω)
3 kHz – 16 kHz (High channel) 30 W per channel (6 Ω)
Total FTC Stereo mode power 60 W per channel
Phone jack
Terminal Stereo, 3.5 mm (
1/8”) jack
FM TUNER SECTIONFrequency range87.9 – 107.9 MHz (200 kHz step)
87.5 – 108.0 MHz (100 kHz step)
Sensitivity 2.5 µV (IHF)
S/N 26 dB 2.2 µV
Antenna terminals 75 Ω (unbalance)
Preset stations 15
AM TUNER SECTIONFrequency range520 – 1710 kHz (10 kHz steps)
Sensitivity S/N 20 dB at 1000 kHz 560
 µV/m
Preset stations 15
CASSETTE DECK SECTIONTrack system4-track, 2-channel
Heads Record/playback Solid permalloy head
Erasure Double gap ferrite head
Motor DC servo motor
Recording system AC bias 100 kHz
AC erase 100 kHz
Tape speed 4.8 cm/s (1–7/8 ips)
Overall frequency response (+3, –6 dB) at DECK OUT Normal (TYPE I) 35 Hz
 – 14 kHz
S/N ratio 50 dB (A weighted)
Wow and flutter 0.18% (WRMS)
Fast forward and rewind time Approx. 120 seconds with
C-60 cassette tape
DISC SECTIONDisc played [8 cm (3”) or 12 cm (5”)](1) DVD-RAM (DVD-VR compatible, JPEG formatted disc)
(2) DVD-Audio
(3) DVD-Video 
(4) DVD-R (DVD-Video compatible) 
(5) CD-Audio (CD-DA)
(6) Video CD
(7) SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107) 
(8) CD-R/CD-RW (CD-DA, Video-CD, SVCD, MP3, WMA, JPEG formatted 
disc)
(9) MP3/WMA
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• Compatible compression rate: MP3: between 32 kbps and 320 kbps
WMA: between 48 kbps and 320 kbps
(10) JPEG
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• Exif Ver 2.1 JPEG Baseline files• Picture resolution: between 320x240 and 6144x4096  pixels
(Sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)
(11) HighMAT Level 2 (Audio and Image)
\The total combined maximum number of recognizable audio
and picture contents and groups: 4000 audio and picture 
contents and 400 groups. Video system
NTSC
Composite video output Output level 1
 Vp-p (75 Ω)
Terminal Pin jack (1 system)
S-VIDEO output Y output level 1
 Vp-p (75 Ω)
C output level 0.286 Vp-p (75 Ω) (NTSC)
Terminal S terminal (1 system)
Component video output (480P/480I) Y output level 1
 Vp-p (75 Ω)
PB output level 0.7 Vp-p (75 Ω)
PR output level 0.7 Vp-p (75 Ω)
Terminal Pin jack (Y:green, PB: blue, PR:red)
(1 system)
Audio output Number of channels 2
Digital audio output
Optical digital output Optical terminal
Pick up WavelengthDVD 662 nm
CD 785 nm
Laser power
For U.S.A.CLASS  IIa/CLASS  I
For Canada and Latin AmericaCLASS 2/CLASS 3a
SPEAKER SECTIONType 3 way, 3 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Speaker units Woofer 10 cm (4”) cone type
Tweeter 6 cm (2 
3/8”) ring shaped dome type
Super tweeter   Piezo type
Impedance High 6
 Ω
Low 6 Ω
Input power (IEC) High 35 W (Max)
Low 35 W (Max)
Output sound pressure level 80 dB/W (1.0 m)
Crossover frequency 2.6 kHz, 10 kHz
Frequency range 42 Hz–50 kHz (–16 dB) 
52 Hz–45 kHz (–10 dB)
Dimensions (WxHxD) 145 x 250 x 274 mm
(5 
23/32” x 9 27/32” x 10 25/32”)
Mass 2.6 kg (5.7 lbs)
GENERALPower supply AC 120V, 60 Hz
Power consumption 130 W
Dimensions (WxHxD) 174.6 x 251 x 376 mm
(6 
7/8” x 9 7/8” x 14 13/16”)
Mass 5.7 kg (12.6 lbs)
Operating temperature range + 5°C to + 35°C (+41°F to +95°F)
Operating humidity range 5% to 90% RH (no condensation)
Power consumption in standby mode 0.5 W
Note
1. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and dimensions are approximate.
2. Total harmonic distortion is measured by digital spectrum analyzer.
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Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.)
Panasonic Audio Products
Limited Warranty
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America
One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric
of Puerto Rico, Inc.
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Limited Warranty Coverage
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or work-
manship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Compa-
ny (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 (“war-
ranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished
parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished product. The decision to repair or
replace will be made by the warrantor.
During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the
“Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must carry-in or mail-
in your product during the warranty period. If non-rechargeable batteries are
included, they are not warranted. This warranty only applies to products purchased
and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to
the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as is”. A purchase
receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service.Carry-In or Mail-In Service
For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-211-PANA (1-800-
211-7262) or visit Panasonic web site: http://www.panasonic.com
For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales Company (787)-750-4300 or
fax (787)-768-2910.
Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship,
and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty
ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which
are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from
accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty
installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper
maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use
(such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product,
service by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer,
or damage that is attributable to acts of God.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER
“LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE
FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE
USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WAR-
RANTY. (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the
servicer, loss of media or images, data or other memory content. The items listed
are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.) ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE
LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may
not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or
after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the prob-
lem 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 WAR-
RANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
Customer Services Directory
Accessory Purchases
Obtain 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/supportor, 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: 1-877-833-8855
Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at:http://www.pasc.panasonic.commor, send your request by E-mail to:[email protected] 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: 1-866-605-1277
Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company
Factory Servicenter:
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Phone (787)750-4300, Fax (787)768-2910
Service in Puerto Rico
Parts
One (1) year
Thirty (30) days
Three (3) years
One (1) year
Ninety (90) days
Ten (10) days
Ninety (90) days
Product or Part Name
Audio Products (except items listed
below)All Audio Racks (cabinets)
Stand Alone Speakers, Subwoofer
Speakers
USB Reader-Writer, Personal
Computer Card Adapters
(in exchange for defective item)
Accessories: Headphones, Cartridges,
Microphones, Adapters
Rechargeable Batteries (in exchange
for defective item)
SD Memory Cards, Rechargeable
Battery Packs (in exchange for
defective item)
Labor
One (1) year
Not Applicable
Three (3) years
Not Applicable
Ninety (90) days
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
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Panasonic Consumer Electronics 
Company, Division of Matsushita
Electric Corporation of America
One Panasonic Way Secaucus, 
New Jersey 07094
http://www
.panasonic.com
Panasonic Sales Company, 
Division of Matsushita Electric of
Puerto Rico, Inc. (“PSC”)
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, 
Puerto Rico 00985
Panasonic Canada Inc.5770 Ambler  Drive 
Mississauga, Ontario 
L4W 2T3
www.panasonic.ca
© 2004 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. 
Printed in Malaysia
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