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Functions menu (continued)
PLAY SPEEDTo change play speed
– from “x0.6” to “x1.4” (in 0.1-unit steps)
Example: 
T
PLAY SPEED2C2 1:✱✱✱/ 20ch
OF F
 :  1ENGx1 . 0
 1
 
3, PLAY] to resume normal playback.
 After you change the speed.
  – Dolby Pro Logic II has no effect.
  – Audio output switches to 2-channel stereo.
  – Sampling frequency of 96 kHz is converted to 48 kHz.
 This function may not work depending on the disc’s recording.
ROTATIONTo rotate a picture (during pause)
 :  0  90  18 0  270
C
RO T A T I ON8OF F0
OF F
REPEAT MODEExample: 
T
REP EAT MODE2C2 1:✱✱✱/ 20ch x1.0
OF F
 :  1 E N G  1
(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed.)
 : OFF  TITLE  CHAP. (Chapter)   A–B
 : OFF  ALL  PG (Program) or PL (Playlist)   A–B
  : OFF  ALL  TRACK   A–B
  : OFF  ALL  GROUP*1  CONTENT   A–B
  : OFF  ALL  GROUP*1  CONTENT
 : OFF  ALL   GROUP*1
*1 
“GROUP” will not be displayed during program or random play.
SUBTITLETo select subtitle language
Example: 
T
SUB T I T EL 2C2 1:✱✱✱/ 20ch
OF F
 :  1ENG 1 x1 . 0
  (with multiple subtitles)  (SVCD only)
 On +R /+RW, a subtitle number may be shown for subtitles that are not displayed.
 
 “ON” or “OFF” appears only with discs that contain subtitle on /off information (Subtitle on /off 
information cannot be recorded using Panasonic DVD Recorders).
ANGLE(with multiple angles) To select a video angle
Example: 
T
ANG L E2C2 1:✱✱✱/ 20ch
OF F
 :  1 1 ENGx1 . 0
PICTURE MODEExample: 
N
PICTURE M EOD ORM A LNO R AML
NORMAL  : Normal images.
CINEMA1  : Mellows images and enhances detail in dark scenes.
CINEMA2  : Sharpens images and enhances detail in dark scenes.
DYNAMIC  : Enhances the contrast for powerful images.
ANIMATION : Suitable for animation.
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 Using on-screen menus (continued)
*2 For Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
Functions menu (continued)
ZOOMTo select various zoom sizes
Example: 
N
ZOOMORM A LNO R AML
NORMAL
AUTO
x2
x4
SOURCE SELECT
When you select “AUTO” the constructing method of the DivX contents is automatically distinguished 
and output. If the picture is distorted, select “INTERLACE” or “PROGRESSIVE” depending on which 
constructing method was used when the contents were recorded to disc.
AUTO
INTERLACE
PROGRESSIVE
Example:
N
SOU RC E ESCLE T ORM A L N O R AML
U A T O
DIALOGUE ENHANCERTo make the dialogue in movies easier to hear
Example: 
O
DIALOGUE AENH RNCE FF
OF F
 (Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG, 3-channel or higher, with the dialogue recorded in the center 
channel)
 (Dolby Digital, 3-channel or higher, with the dialogue recorded in the center channel)
OFF  ON
Dolby PL II
OFF  MOVIE  MUSIC
(\ page 29, Enhancing the stereo sound : Dolby Pro Logic II) 
Example: 
O
Do l b y P LII FF
OF F
KARAOKE MODE*2
OFF  ON (\ page 30, Enjoying Karaoke)
Example: 
O
KAR AOKE MODEFF
TRANSFER MODE*2
Example: 
N
TRANS F ER DMO E ORM A L
AU TONO R AML
If you have set “VIDEO OUT (I /P)” to “PROGRESSIVE” (\ page 24, “VIDEO” tab), press [5, ∞] to
select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit the type of material.
 The setting will return to AUTO or AUTO1 when the disc tray is opened.
When playing PAL discs or MPEG4 or DivX video contents
AUTO :  Automatically detects the  lm and video content, and appropriately converts it.
VIDEO :  Select when using AUTO, and the content is distorted.
FILM : Select this if the edges of the  lm content appear jagged or rough when 
AUTO is selected. However, if the video content is distorted as shown in the 
illustration to the right, then select AUTO.
When playing NTSC discs
AUTO1 : Automatically detects the  lm and video content, and appropriately converts it.
AUTO2 : In addition to AUTO1, automatically detects  lm contents with different frame rates and 
appropriately converts it.
VIDEO :  Select when using AUTO1 and AUTO2, and the content is distorted.
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SELECT :
SET : ENTER EX I E TUPT:S AIN M
DISC
VIDEO
AUD I O
DISPLAY
OTHERS
SELECT : RETURN TURN:RE
SET : ENTER EX I E TUPT:S ISC D
SET T I NG STAT E
AU TO ENGL I S H
SUBT I T L AUTO
ME NU S E NGL I S H
RAT I NGS8NO L I M I
PASSWORE
DT
 Changing the player settings
MAIN menu
■ “DISC” tab
AUDIO
Choose the audio language. *1*2  *3
SUBTITLE
Choose the subtitle language.*4   *1  *3
MENUS
Choose the language for disc menus.
Changing the menu language in QUICK 
SETUP also changes this setting. *1
*3
RATINGS
Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video 
play.Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected)



When you select your ratings level, a password screen is shown.
Enter your password and then follow the on-screen instructions. 
Do not forget your password.
A message screen will be shown if a DVD-Video disc exceeding the ratings level is inserted in 
the unit.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
PAS SWO R D
Change the password for “RATINGS”.
Changing ratings (When level 0 to 7 is selected)

  Follow the on-screen instructions.
*1 Language options :
 
For Continental Europe, the Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait :
 FRENCH, SPANISH, GERMAN, RUSSIAN, HUNGARIAN, CZECH and POLISH.
 
For Southeast Asia and Thailand : CHINESE TRAD.*2 The original language designated on the disc is selected.*3 Input a code number referring to the table (\ page 37).*4 If the language selected for “AUDIO” is not available, subtitle appears in that language (if available on the disc). 
The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.Underlined items are the factory settings in the following table.
QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area.
1 Display the 
MAIN menu.
(Press and hold)
2 Select the tab.
Select
Con rm
3 Select the item.
Con rmSelect
Select
 If you have not performed 
QUICK SETUP 
(\ page 12), the QUICK 
SETUP screen appears.
4 Make the settings.
Con rm
Select
5 Press to exit.
(Press and hold)
Ta b
Item
Setting
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MAIN menu (continued)
■ “VIDEO” tab
TV ASPECT
Choose 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  lls the screen (unless 
prohibited by the disc).
 4 : 3 LETTERBOX: Regular aspect television (4:3)
  Widescreen picture is shown in the letterbox style.
 4 : 3 ZOOM: Regular aspect television (4:3)
  The picture zooms in and out.
 16 : 9 NORMAL: Widescreen television (16: 9)
  Laterally stretches image.
 16 : 9 SHRINK: Widescreen television (16: 9)
  Images appear in the center of the screen.
 16 : 9 ZOOM: Widescreen television (16: 9)
  Expands to 4:3 aspect ratio.
TV TYPE
Select to suit the type of television.  
 
TIME DELAY
When connected with a Plasma display, 
adjust if you notice the audio is out of 
sync with the video. 0 ms      
NTSC DISC OUT
Choose PAL 60 or NTSC output when 
playing NTSC discs (\ page 13, Video 
systems). NTSC:  When connected to a NTSC television.
 PAL60:  When connected to a PAL television.
(
*5 “NTSC” is the factory preset.)
STILL MODE
Specify the type of picture shown when 
paused.

*6: The picture is not blurred, but picture quality is lower.
*6: Overall quality is high, but the picture may appear blurred.
VIDEO OUT - SCART*7
Choose the video signal format to 
be output from the SCART (AV) and 
Component terminal. VIDEO/YPbPr    / NO OUTPUT
VIDEO OUT ( I / P)
Select “PROGRESSIVE” only if
connecting to a progressive output
compatible television.

■ “AUDIO” tab
DYNAMIC RANGE 
 ON:  Adjust for clarity even when the volume is low by compressing the range of the lowest 
sound level and the highest sound level. Convenient for late night viewing.
    (Only works with Dolby Digital)

SPEAKER SETTINGS (\ page 25)
Set the delay time for your center and 
surround speakers
 C DELAY:       
 SL/SR DELAY:     
■ “DISPLAY” tab
LANGUAGE*8      РУССКИЙ
 ČESKY
*5 繁體中文
*5 For Southeast Asia and Thailand*6 Refer to “Frame still and  eld still” (\ page 38, Glossary).*7 For Continental Europe
*8 For Continental Europe , the Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
 Changing the player settings (continued)
QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area.
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MAIN menu (continued)
■ “OTHERS” tab
REGISTRATION
Displays the unit’s registration code.
You need this registration code to purchase and play DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content. 
(\ page 27, “About DivX VOD content” )
JPEG TIME
Set the speed of the slideshow. 1 SEC    
 15 SEC to 60 SEC (in 5-unit steps)
 60 SEC to 180 SEC (in 30-unit steps)
FL DIMMER
Change the brightness of the unit’s 
display.

 AUTO: The display is dimmed, but brightens when you perform some operations.
QUICK SETUP



DVD -VR / DATA
Select to play only DVD-VR or DATA 
format. (\ page 19)

DEFAULTS
This returns all values in the MAIN menu 
to the default settings.
  The password screen is shown if “RATINGS” (\ page 23) is set. Please enter the same
  password, then turn the unit off and on again.
Changing the delay time of the speakers
Effective when playing multi-channel audio
(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.
: Actual  speakers 
position
: Ideal speakers 
position
: Primary 
listening 
distance
Approximate room 
dimensions Circle of 
constant 
primary 
listening 
distance
If either distance a or b is less than c,  nd the 
difference in the table and change to the recommended 
setting.
a Center speaker
Difference (Approx.) Setting
30 cm 1 ms
60 cm 2 ms
90 cm 3 ms
120 cm 4 ms
150 cm 5 msb Surround speaker
Difference (Approx.) Setting
150 cm 5 ms
300 cm 10 ms
450 cm 15 ms
■  To enter the speaker setting
1  To select the speaker.
  OR
      
 C DELAY = Center delay
 SL / SR DELAY = Surround left / Surround right delay
2  To select the delay time.
  OR
      
 SELECT : RETURN TURN:RE
SET : ENTER EX I E TUPT:S UD I O S PE AK E R S A
SET T I NG STAT E
CDELAY 0ms
1ms
2ms
3ms SL / SR D LAY
4ms
5ms E
––ETT I NGS C
To exit the setup
Press and hold [–SETUP].
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Tips for making data discsTips for making data discs
 When there are more than eight groups, the eighth group onwards will be displayed on one vertical line in the menu 
screen.
 There may be differences in the display order on the menu screen and computer screen.
 This unit cannot play  les recorded using packet write.
DVD-RAM
 Discs must conform to UDF 2.0.
DVD-R/RW
 Discs must conform to UDF bridge (UDF 1.02/ISO9660).
 This unit does not support multi-session. Only the default session is played.
CD-R/RW
 Discs must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended formats).
 This unit supports multi-session but if there are many sessions it takes more time for play to start. Keep the number of 
sessions to a minimum to avoid this.
Naming folders and  les
Files are treated as contents and folders are treated as groups on this unit.
At the time of recording, pre x folder and  le names. This should be with numbers that have an equal number of digits, 
and should be done in the order you want to play them (this may not work at times). Files must have the extension 
(\ see below).
 (Extension: “.WMA” or “.wma” )
 Compatible compression rate: between 48 kbps and 320 kbps.
 You cannot play WMA  les that are copy-protected.
 This unit does not support Multiple Bit Rate (MBR).
 (Extension: “.MP3” or “.mp3”)
 Compatible compression rate: between 32 kbps and 320 kbps.
 This unit does not support ID3 tags.
 Compatible sampling rates:
  – DVD-RAM, DVD-R/RW: 11.02, 12, 22.05, 24, 44.1 and 48 kHz
  – CD-R/RW: 8, 11.02, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1 and 48 kHz
 ( E x te n s i on : “. JPG”, “.j p g”, “. JPEG” o r “.j p e g” )
 JPEG  les taken on a digital camera that conform to DCF Standard (Design rule for Camera File system) Version 1.0 are 
displayed. Files that have been altered, edited or saved with computer picture editing software may not be displayed.
 This unit cannot display moving pictures, MOTION JPEG and other such formats, and still pictures other than JPEG 
(Example: TIFF), or play pictures with attached audio.
 (Extension: “.ASF” or “.asf”)
 You can play MPEG4 data [conforming to SD VIDEO speci cations (ASF standard)/ MPEG4 (Simple Pro le) video 
system /G.726 audio system] recorded with Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders with this unit.
 The recording date may differ from that of the actual date.
 (Extension: “.DIVX”, “.divx”, “.AVI” or “.avi”)
 You can play all versions of DivX® video (including DivX® 6) [DivX video system / MP3, Dolby Digital or MPEG audio 
system] with standard playback of DivX® media  les. Functions added with DivX Ultra are not supported.
 DivX  les greater than 2 GB or have no index may not be played properly on this unit.
 This unit supports all resolutions up to maximum of 720 x 480 (NTSC)/720 x 576 (PAL).
 You can select up to eight types of audio and subtitles on this unit.
 Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. This may cause 
disc warping, rendering it unusable.
 Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or 
other writing instrument.
 Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, 
static electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.
 Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
 Do not use the following discs:
–  Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or 
labels (rented discs, etc).
–  Discs that are badly warped or cracked.
–  Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart shapes.
Disc handling precautions
■  To clean discs
Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
 Changing the player settings (continued)
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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby, Pro Logic and the double-D symbol are 
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered 
trademarks of DTS, Inc. 
This product incorporates copyright protection technology 
that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. 
patents and other intellectual property rights owned by 
Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of 
this copyright protection technology must be authorized 
by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home 
and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise 
authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse 
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks 
or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the 
United States and/or other countries.
This product is protected by certain intellectual property 
rights of Microsoft Corporation and third parties. Use or 
distribution of such technology outside of this product 
is prohibited without a license from Microsoft or an 
authorized Microsoft subsidiary and third parties.
WMA is a compression format developed by Microsoft 
Corporation. It achieves the same sound quality as MP3 
with a file size that is smaller than that of MP3.
This product is licensed under the MPEG-4 Visual patent 
portfolio license for the personal and non-commercial 
use of a consumer for (i) encoding video in compliance 
with the MPEG-4 Visual Standard (“MPEG-4 Video”) 
and/or (ii) decoding MPEG-4 Video that was encoded by 
a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial 
activity and/or was obtained from a video provider 
licensed by MPEG LA to provide MPEG-4 Video. No 
license is granted or shall be implied for any other 
use. Additional information including that relating to 
promotional, internal and commercial uses and licensing 
may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See 
http://www.mpegla.com. 
Official DivX
® Certified 
product.
Plays all versions of DivX
® 
video (including DivX® 6) 
with standard playback of 
DivX
® media files.
DivX, DivX Certified, and 
associated logos are 
trademarks of DivX, Inc. and 
are used under license.
DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content is encrypted for 
copyright protection. In order to play DivX VOD content on 
this unit, you  rst need to register the unit.
Follow the online instructions for purchasing DivX VOD 
content to enter the unit’s registration code and register the 
unit. For more information about DivX VOD, visit 
www.divx.com/vod.
■  Display the unit’s registration code(\ page 25, “REGISTRATION (DIVX)” in “OTHERS” tab)
 
THERS - REG I STRAT I ON I V(
DX)
O
IVX DR()
VIDEO NODEMAND
YOUR RE I S T RA T I ON COD E I S
X
XXXXXXXG
TO L EAR MORE  V I S I T
www . d i vN
x.com/vod
SS PRE T ICON U EN O YT ENTER KE
8 alphanumeric 
characters
 We recommend that you make a note of this code for 
future reference.
 After playing DivX VOD content for the  rst time, 
another registration code is then displayed in 
“REGISTRATION (DIVX)”. Do not use this registration 
code to purchase DivX VOD content. If you use this 
code to purchase DivX VOD content, and then play 
the content on this unit, you will no longer be able to 
play any content that you purchased using the previous 
code.
 If you purchase DivX VOD content using a registration 
code different from this unit’s code, you will not be able 
to play this content. (“Authorization Error” is displayed.)
■  Regarding DivX content that can only be played 
a set number of times
Some DivX VOD content can only be played a set 
number of times. When you play this content, the 
remaining number of plays is displayed. You cannot play 
this content when the number of remaining plays is zero. 
(“RENTAL EXPIRED” is displayed.)
When playing this content
 The number of remaining plays is reduced by one if
– you press [ ] or press and hold [–SETUP].
– you  press  [7, STOP]. (Press [8, PAUSE] to pause play.)
– you  press  [4, ¢] (skip) or [1, ¡] (slow/search) etc. 
and arrive at another content or the start of the content 
being played.
\ page 17, Stop) function does not work.
About DivX VOD contentAbout DivX VOD content
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 Using the radio
Automatic presetting
1  To select “FM”.
 
 
OR   (main unit)    (remote control)
2  Press and hold.
 
 OR  (main unit)  
(remote control)Release the 
button when 
“FM 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 
(\ see left).
Manual tuning
1  To select “FM”.
 
 
OR   (main unit)    (remote control)
2  To select “MANUAL”.
 
 (main unit)
3  To select the frequency.
 
 
OR  (main unit)    (remote control)
Press and hold [4 TUNE 3] until the frequency starts 
scrolling to start automatic tuning. Tuning stops when 
a station is found.
Presetting the channel
Remote control only
Up to 30 stations can be set for FM.
1. 
While listening to the radio broadcast
 Press [ENTER].
2. While the frequency and “PGM” are fl ashing on the 
display
 
Press the numeric buttons to select a channel.

 To select a 2-digit number
  Example: To select 12,
 
 Alternatively, press [4, 3], then press [ENTER].
The station occupying a channel is erased if another 
station is preset to that channel.
Selecting the preset channels
1  To select “FM”.
2  To select the channel.
  TO  
 Alternatively, press [4, 3].
 To perform the step on the main 
unit,  rst press [-TUNE MODE] to 
select “PRESET”, and then press 
[4 TUNE 3] to select the channel.
  When a stereo FM broadcast is 
being received, “ST” lights in the 
display.
If noise is excessive in FM
Main unit only
Press and hold [– FM MODE] to display “MONO”.
Press and hold [– FM MODE] again to cancel the mode.
The mode is also cancelled when you change the 
frequency.
RDS broadcasting
For Continental Europe
The unit can display the text data transmitted by the 
radio data system (RDS) available in some areas.
If the station you are listening to is transmitting RDS 
signals, “RDS” will light up on the display.
When “FM” is selected
    PS (factory preset)  PTY  FREQ
PS  : Program service
PTY  : Program type
FREQ  : Frequency display
PTY displays
NEWS VARIED FINANCE COUNTRY
AFFAIRS POP M CHILDREN NATIONAL
INFO ROCK M SOCIAL A OLDIES
SPORT
M-O-R- M
*RELIGION FOLK M
EDUCATE LIGHT M PHONE IN DOCUMENT
DRAMA CLASSICS TRAVEL TEST
CULTURE OTHER M LEISURE ALARM
SCIENCE WEATHER JAZZ
* “M-O-R- M” = Middle-of-the-Road music
Note
RDS displays may not be available if reception is poor.
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OTHER OPERATIONS
 Using sound effects
Note
 The following sound effects may not be available or have no 
effect depending on the type of source.
 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.
Adjusting the amount of bass: Subwoofer level
You can adjust the amount of bass. The unit 
automatically selects the most suitable setting 
according to the type of playback source.
  
SUB W 4 (factory preset)  SUB W 1
SUB W 3 
 SUB W 2

 When another source is selected
SUB W 2 (factory preset)  SUB W 3
SUB W 1 
 SUB W 4
  When AV or AUX source is selected
 
For Continental Europe
 
SUB W 1 (factory preset)  SUB W 2
SUB W 4 
 SUB W 3
  When DVD / CD source is selected
 
For Continental Europe
 
SUB W 2 (factory preset)  SUB W 3
SUB W 1 
 SUB W 4
 To check the current setting, press [SW.LEVEL].

 The setting you make is retained, and recalled every 
time you play the same type of source.
Enhancing the sound from the center speaker: 
Center Focus
This applies to discs where the dialogue is recorded 
in the center channel.
You can make the sound of the center speaker seem 
like it is coming from within the television.
C FOCUS ON  C FOCUS OFF
 This also works when Dolby Pro Logic II is turned on.
Enhancing the stereo sound: Super Surround
MOVIE : Use this mode when playing 
 movie software.
MUSIC : Adds surround effects to stereo
 sources.
OFF : Cancel
 Super Surround and EQ can be turned on 
simultaneously.
 This function is only available for FM, AV, AUX and 
MUSIC P. mode.
Changing the sound quality: Equalizer Mode (EQ)
SOFT * :  For background music. 
FLAT :  Cancel (no effect is added)
  (factory preset).
HEAVY :  Adds punch to rock.
CLEAR :  Clari es higher sounds.
 To check the current setting, press [EQ].
 You can adjust the volume of the surround speakers 
to get the best surround effect (\ page 30, 
Adjusting the volume of each speaker: Speaker level 
adjustments).
Enhancing the stereo sound: Dolby Pro Logic II
Except Dolby Pro Logic II is an advanced decoder that derives 
5-channel surround (Left and Right Front, Center, 
Left and Right Surround) from stereo sound sources, 
whether or not it has been speci cally Dolby Surround 
encoded.
MOVIE :  Movie software, recorded in 
 Dolby Surround.
MUSIC : Stereo sources.
OFF : Cancel
 This function is only available for DVD/CD and USB 
mode.
ŸPL II” lights when there is effect.
* For Continental Europe Factory preset when AV or AUX source is selected.
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For Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle East, South Africa, 
Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
Preparation
1 Lower the microphone 
volume to “MIN”.
2 Connect the microphone 
to the jack.
  Use a dynamic microphone.
  Microphone plug type: Ø6.3 mm 
monaural (not included).
Note
 If a strange noise (howling) is emitted during use, move 
the microphone away from the speakers, or turn down the 
microphone volume.
 When you are not using the microphone, disconnect it from the 
microphone jack, and turn down the microphone volume level to 
“MIN”.
 While karaoke mode is turned on, multi channel signals will be 
down-mixed to 2 channel signals.
 Karaoke function will automatically turn off when the tray opens, 
when you change the source or when the unit is turned off.
Adjusting the volume of each speaker:
Speaker level adjustments
This is one of the ways to get appropriate surround 
effects.
Preparation
1 While stopped and no on-screen display is shownTo output a test signal.
L: Front left  C: Center
R:  Front right  RS:  Right surround
LS: Left surround

 There is no output from SW (subwoofer) channel.
2  To set the volume level normally used for listening.
3  To adjust the speaker level for each speaker.
  OR
  
 Adjust the speaker levels to the same level as the 
front speakers.
  C, RS, LS: 6 dB to + 6 dB
To stop the test signal
Press [TEST] again.
To adjust speaker level during play
[Effective when playing multi-channel audio or when 
Dolby Pro Logic II is on.]
1.  Press and hold [-CH SELECT] to select the 
speaker.
 
L  C  R  RS  LS  SW
 SW: Subwoofer
 You can adjust SW only if the disc includes a  
subwoofer channel.
 “SW” does not appear on the display and is not 
adjustable when “ŸPL II” is lit.
 “S” appears on the display when “MOVIE”, 
“MUSIC” is selected with Super Surround 
(\ page 29).
  In this case, you can adjust both surround speaker 
levels at the same time using [5, ∞].
  S: 6 dB to + 6 dB
2. Press [5] (increase) or [∞] (decrease) to adjust 
the speaker level for each speaker.
  C, RS, LS, SW: 6 dB to + 6 dB
  (L, R: Only the balance is adjustable.)
 To adjust the balance of the front speakers, while 
“L” or “R” is selected, press [2, 3].
 Using sound effects (continued)
Enjoying karaoke with karaoke DVD and VCD
 
1 Start playback.
2  To display the audio menu on the television.
     
(Press and hold)
3  To switch on the karaoke function.
   OR
   OFF  ON
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KAR AOKE MODENOF F OF F
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4  Adjust the mic volume and sing along.
To exit the screen
Press [–KARAOKE].
 Enjoying karaoke
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