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 Enjoying karaoke (continued)
Enjoying karaoke with other sources
You can also perform karaoke with discs other than 
those described and also in USB mode.
1 Start play.
Refer to the pages for the source
– Discs: (\ page 16), Disc – Basic play
–  Optional USB connection and operation 
(audio mode does not work) (\ page 33).
2  Make the selection (\ see below, Audio mode).
 
Only necessary if the vocals and melody are spilt 
between the left and right channels.
3 Start singing (\ see right, Mic volume adjustment).
Even if the vocals and melody are not split, you 
may still be able to lower the volume of the vocals. 
(\ see right, Vocal cancel function)
Audio mode (AUDIO CHANGE)
1  Repeat steps 1 to 2 of Enjoying karaoke with 
karaoke DVD and VCD (\ page 30).
2  To select “AUDIO CHANGE”.
    
O
AUD I O HCANGE NOFFOFF
LR
3  To select audio mode.
  OR
   
         
 (Karaoke discs)
Solo
Off : No vocal
On : Vocal
Duet
Off :  No vocal
V1+V2 :  Vocal 1 and 2
V1 :  Vocal 1
V2 :  Vocal 2
 Choose “Off” for karaoke.
 Choose “V1” or “V2” to duet with the player. 
 and other sources
L    R: Left channel sound is heard from the left speaker 
and right channel sound is heard from the right 
speaker — vocal and accompaniment
L:  Only left channel sound — no vocal
R:  Only right channel sound — vocal
L + R: Left and right channel sounds are mixed and 
heard from both speakers.

 Select no vocal for karaoke.
 Vocal and no vocal may be reversed.
Mic volume adjustment
Main unit only 
Turn to adjust the microphone’s volume level.
Adding an echo effect
                  
ECHO OFF  ECHO 1  ECHO 2
ECHO 4 
 ECHO 3
(Press and hold)
The effect increases with the level.
Vocal cancel function
Use this function on stereo sources to block out the 
vocals so you can sing along to the music.
1  Repeat steps 1 to 2 of Enjoying karaoke DVD and 
VCD (\ page 30).
2  To select “VOCAL CANCEL”.
    
ON OF FON
LR
VOC A L ACNCEL
3  To switch the function on or off.
  OR
    OFF  ON
This function is not suitable for the following sources.

 Chorus works or duets
Changing the pitch
Use this function to change the pitch level.
1  Repeat steps 1 to 2 of Enjoying karaoke DVD and 
VCD (\ page 30).
2  To select “KEY CONTROL”.
    
ON1OFF
LR#
KEY CO TNROL
3  To select the pitch level.
  OR
      I6  ... OFF ...   #6 
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Optional connection for set top box, cable TV box or video cassette recorderOptional connection for set top box, cable TV box or video cassette recorder
For Continental EuropeFor Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle East, South Africa, 
Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
For Continental Europe
This audio connection will enable you to play audio 
from your video cassette recorder through your home 
theater system.
For Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle East, South Africa, 
Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
This audio connection will enable you to play audio from 
your television through your home theater system.
Optional audio connection for video cassette recorder or televisionOptional audio connection for video cassette recorder or television
Press [EXT-IN] (\ page 15) to select “AUX” as the source to operate the audio input. 
Optional antenna connectionOptional antenna connection
Use the outdoor antenna if radio reception is poor.
FM outdoor antenna
(Using a television antenna)
Rear panel of 
this main unit
FM outdoor antenna 
(not included)
75   coaxial cable 
(not included)
 Disconnect the FM indoor antenna.
 The outdoor antenna should be installed by a 
competent technician.
Note
 Disconnect the outdoor antenna when the unit is 
not in use.
 Do not use the outdoor antenna during a lightning 
storm.
Set top box
(not included)Television
(not included)
Rear panel of 
this main unit
SCART cable (not included)
SCART cable 
(not included)
 To listen to the 
sound from the 
television, select the 
appropriate audio out 
(example: Monitor) on 
the television.
Sound from the television
 Press [EXT-IN] (\ page 34) to select the “
AV” audio input on the 
remote control.
Audio cable
(not included)
Rear panel of 
this main unit
Video cable
(included) Television
(not included)
Cable TV 
box or video 
cassette 
recorder
(not included)RF cable
(not included)
To your cable TV service or television antenna
Video cassette 
recorder
(not included)
Audio cable
(not included)Rear panel of 
this main unitAudio cable 
(not included)
Rear panel of 
this main unit
Video cable
(included) Television
(not included)
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The Music Port allows you to connect and enjoy music from 
an external device (example: MP3 player) through your 
home theater system.
Preparation
To avoid distorted sound, make sure that any equalizer 
function of your external device is turned off.
1  Reduce the volume and connect the external device 
(not included).
Plug type: Ø3.5 mm stereo mini plug
External device 
(not included)
Reduce the volume
before connecting.
Optional Music Port connection and operationOptional Music Port connection and operation
2
  To select “MUSIC P.”.
    
USB  AV*  AUX
MUSIC P.
3  Adjust the external device volume to a normal 
listening level, and then adjust the volume of the 
main unit.
 You can enjoy surround sound when you turn on 
Super Surround (MOVIE, MUSIC) (\ page 29).
* For Continental Europe
Optional USB connection and operationOptional USB connection and operation
   
The USB connectivity enables you to connect and play 
tracks or  les from USB mass storage class devices.
Typically, USB memory devices. (Bulk only transfer)
Preparation
Before connecting any USB mass storage device to the 
unit, ensure that the data stored therein has been backed 
up.
It is not recommended to use a USB extension cable. The 
USB device is not recognised by this unit.
1  Connect the USB mass storage device (not included).
USB enabled device
(not included)
It is not recommended to use a USB 
extension cable. The device connected 
via the cable will not be recognised by 
this unit.
2  To select “USB” as the source, press several times.
USB  AV*  AUX
MUSIC P.
  Select the desired item for playback.
  OR 
     
Example:LAYBACK MENU P
AUD I O
/PCTURE
VIDEOI
SB U
Fishe Long
MP 3 I 3DTAG
jpeg
MP EG 4
WM A O ROT
 
3  Adjust the volume of the main unit.
4  Begin playback by selecting the track from the USB 
mass storage device.
Example:
SB U
O R OT/FI
TRACK 0 1H SLENGO
TRACK 0 2
TRACK 0 3
TRACK 0 4
TRACK 0 5
TRACK 0 6
TRACK 0 7
TRACK 08
TRACK 0 9
TRACK 1 0TRACK 1 1
TRACK 1 2
TRACK 1 3
TRACK 1 4
TRACK 1 5
TRACK 1 6
TRACK 1 7
TRACK 18
  OR 
       OR  
To return to the previous screen
Press [-RETURN].
For other operating functions, they are similar as those 
described on “DISC OPERATIONS” (\ page 16 to 27).
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Optional USB connection and operation (continued)
Operating the televisionOperating the television
You can use the remote control to operate a Panasonic 
television.
Aim the remote control at the television.
To switch the television on or off
To switch the television’s video input mode
Adjust the volume
To play audio from your television through your home 
theater system
Preparation
Connect your equipment referring to “Connect to the 
various television terminals” (\ page 11).
For Continental Europe
Press [EXT-IN] to select “AV” as the source. Then reduce 
the volume on the television to its minimum, and control the 
volume on this main unit.
For Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle East, South Africa, 
Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
Press [EXT-IN] to select “AUX” as the source. Then reduce 
the volume on the television to its minimum, and control the 
volume on this main unit.
Note
 The remote control may not work properly with some models.
 You can enjoy 5.1-channel surround sound when you turn on 
Super Surround (MOVIE, MUSIC) (\ page 29).
Changing the main unit and remote controlChanging the main unit and remote control
The remote control and main unit are factory-set to 
“REMOTE 1” mode.
If your remote control affects other equipment during 
operation, you can switch to operate in “REMOTE 2” mode.
To switch to “REMOTE 2” mode
1 While pressing and holding [¡/  ¢] on the main unit
 “REMOTE 2” appears on the main unit display.
2  To operate in “REMOTE 2” mode
  +  
  (Press and hold for 2 seconds)
To return to “REMOTE 1” mode
Perform steps 1 and 2 above but use [1] instead of [2] for 
both steps. (“REMOTE 1” appears on the main unit during 
step 1.)
The remote control cannot work with the main unit if
their modes are different.
“REMOTE 1” or “REMOTE 2” appears on the main unit 
display when you operate the remote control.
 If “REMOTE 1” appears (The main unit is in “REMOTE 1” 
mode.)
  Press and hold [ENTER] and [1] on the remote control for 
at least 2 seconds.
 If “REMOTE 2” appears (The main unit is in “REMOTE 2” 
mode.)
  Press and hold [ENTER] and [2] on the remote control for 
at least 2 seconds.
Note
You can still operate a television using the remote control 
(\ see above) even after switching the mode.
 Operating other equipment (continued)
Compatible Devices
  Devices which are defi ned as USB mass storage 
class:
–  USB devices that support bulk only transfer.
–  USB devices that support USB 2.0 full speed.
Supported Formats
File name File extension
Still pictures
JPG
*1 .jpg .jpeg
Music MP3
WMA.mp3
.wma
Video
MPEG4 
*2.asf
*1 It may not be possible to play all the  les due to the condition on 
how they were created.
*2 For Panasonic D-Snap/DIGA.
Note
 CBI (Control / Bulk /Interrupt) is not supported.
 Digital Cameras that use PTP protocol or which require 
additional program installation when connected to a PC are not 
supported.
 A device using NTFS  le system is not supported. 
  [Only FAT 12/16 / 32 (File Allocation Table 12/16 / 32)  le system is 
supported].
 Depending on the sector size, some  les may not work.
 It will not operate with Janus enabled MTP (Media Transfer 
Protocol) devices.
 Maximum folder: 256 folders
   M a x i m u m   l e :  4 0 0 0   l e s
 Maximum  le name: 12 characters
 Maximum folder name: 12 characters
 Only one memory card will be selected when connecting a multi-
port USB card reader. Typically the  rst memory card inserted.
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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 solutions 
indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions.
■ Power Page
No power.
 Insert the AC mains lead securely. 10
The unit is automatically
switched to the standby mode. The Sleep timer was working and had reached the set time limit. 15
■  Unresponsive or inoperable function
No response when any buttons 
are pressed. This unit cannot play discs other than the ones listed in these operating 
instructions.
 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 mains lead, and then reconnect it.
 Condensation has formed: Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to evaporate.13
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Other products respond to the 
remote control. Change the remote control operating mode. 34
No response when remote 
control buttons are pressed. Check that the batteries are installed correctly.
 The batteries are depleted. Replace them with new ones.
 Aim the remote control at the remote control signal sensor and operate.6
6
14
No picture or sound.
 Check the video or speaker connection.
 Check the power or input setting of the connected equipment and the main 
unit.
 Check that the disc has something recorded on it.10, 11
—
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You have forgotten your ratings 
password.
Reset all the settings to Factory 
Preset. While stopped and “DVD/CD” is the source, press and hold [7] on the main 
unit and [
h10] on the remote control until “INITIALIZED” (or “INITIALISED”) 
disappears from the television. Turn the unit off and on again.
  All settings will return to the default values.—
■ Specifi c operation undesirable or unexpected
It takes time before play starts.
 Play may take time to begin when an MP3 track has still picture data. Even 
after the track starts, the correct play time will not be displayed. This is 
normal. 
 This is normal on DivX video. 
—
—
Folders on a data CD are not 
displayed correctly. 
  
  
 Folders deeper than the eighth layer are displayed as the eighth layer. —
A menu screen appears during 
skip or search. 
 This is normal for Video CDs. —
Playback control menu does not 
appear. 
 with playback control7, STOP] twice and then press [3, PLAY]. —
The program and random play 
functions do not work. 
 These functions do not work with some DVD-Videos. —
Play does not start.
 This unit may not play WMA and MPEG4 that contains still picture data.
 If playing DivX VOD content, refer to the homepage where you purchased the 
DivX VOD content. (Example: www.divx.com/vod) 
 If a disc contains CD-DA and other formats, proper playback may not be 
possible.—
—
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■ Subtitle
No subtitles.
 Display the subtitles. (“SUBTITLE” in Functions menu)
 Subtitles may not be displayed depending on the disc. 21
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■ A-B repeat
Point B is automatically set.
 The end of an item becomes point B when it is reached. —
■ Menus
The Setup menu cannot be 
accessed. Select “DVD/CD” as the source.
 Cancel program and random play.
 Cancel JPEG’s playback.—
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 1 For Southeast Asia and Thailand 2 For the Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Continental Europe 3 For South East Asia, Thailand, the Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
 Troubleshooting guide (continued)
■  Sound abnormal or improper Page
Sound is distorted.
 Noise may occur when playing WMA. —
Effects do not work.
 Some audio effects do not work or have less effect with some discs.
 Dolby Pro Logic II does not work if you have changed the play speed.—
—
Humming is heard during play.
 An AC mains lead or  uorescent light is near the main unit. Keep other 
appliances and cables away from the main unit.—
No sound.
 There may be a slight pause in sound when you change the play speed.
 Audio may not be output due to how  les were created. 
—
—
■  Picture abnormal or unviewable
The picture on the television is
not displayed correctly or
disappears. The unit and television are using different video systems.
 *1 Use a multi-system or NTSC television.
 *2 Use a multi-system or PAL television.
 The system used on the disc does not match your television.
  – PAL discs cannot be correctly viewed on an NTSC television.
  – This unit can convert NTSC signals to PAL 60 for viewing on a PAL 
    television (“NTSC DISC OUT” in “VIDEO” tab).
 Ensure that the unit is connected directly to the television, and is not 
connected through a video cassette recorder.
 Mobile telephone chargers can cause some disturbance.
 If you are using an indoor television antenna, change to an outdoor antenna.
 The television antenna wire is too close to the unit. Move it away from the 
unit.
 Change “SOURCE SELECT” in Functions menu. 
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22
Picture stops. 
 Picture may stop if the DivX  les are greater then 2 GB. —
Picture size does not fi t the 
screen. Change “TV ASPECT” in the “VIDEO” tab.
 Use the television to change the aspect.
 Change the zoom setting. (“ZOOM” in Functions menu)24
—
22
Menu is not displayed correctly.
 Restore the zoom ratio to “NORMAL”. (“ZOOM” in Functions menu) 22
Auto zoom function does not 
work well. Turn off television zoom function.
 Zoom function may not work well, especially in dark scenes and may not 
work depending on the type of disc.—
—
When playing PAL disc, picture 
is distorted.
 3 Set “TRANSFER MODE” in Functions menu to “AUTO”. 22
■ Progressive video
Pictures not in progressive 
output. Select “PROGRESSIVE” in “VIDEO OUT (I/P)” in the “VIDEO” tab.
 The unit’s VIDEO OUT terminal outputs the interlaced signal even if “PRG” is 
displayed.24
11
■ Unit displays
The display is dark.
 Select “BRIGHT” in “FL DIMMER” in the “OTHERS” tab. 25
“NO PLAY”
 You inserted a disc the unit cannot play; insert one it can.
 You inserted a blank disc.
 You inserted a disc that has not been  nalized.13
—
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“NO DISC”
 You have not inserted a disc; insert one.
 You have not inserted the disc correctly; insert it correctly.—
16
“OVER CURRENT ERROR”
 The USB device is drawing too much power. Switch to DVD/CD mode, 
remove the USB and turn the unit off.—
“F61”
 Check and correct the speaker cable connections.
  If this does not  x the problem, consult the dealer.10
“F76”
 There is a power supply problem. Consult the dealer. —
“DVD U11”
 Disc may be dirty. Wipe it clean. 26
“ERROR”
 Incorrect operation performed. Read the instructions and try again. —
“DVD H & &”
“DVD F & & &”
& stands for a number. Trouble may have occurred. The numbers following “H” and “F” depend on 
the status of the unit. Turn the unit off and then back on. Alternatively, turn the 
unit off, disconnect the AC mains lead, and then reconnect it.
 If the service numbers fail to clear, note the service number and contact a 
quali ed service person.—
—
“REMOTE 1” or “REMOTE 2”
 Match the modes on the main unit and remote control. Depending on 
the number being displayed (“1” or “2”), press and hold [ENTER] and the 
corresponding numbered button ([1] or [2]) for at least 2 seconds.34
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 Language code list
Abkhazian: 6566 Danish:  6865 Italian:  7384 Norwegian: 7879 Swedish:  8386
Afar: 6565 Dutch: 7876 Japanese: 7465 Oriya: 7982 Tagalog: 8476
Afrikaans: 6570 English:  6978 Javanese: 7487 Pashto, Pushto: 8083 Tajik:  8471
Albanian: 8381 Esperanto: 6979 Kannada: 7578 Persian:  7065 Tamil:  8465
Ameharic: 6577 Estonian:  6984 Kashmiri:  7583 Polish:  8076 Tatar:  8484
Arabic: 6582 Faroese: 7079 Kazakh: 7575 Portuguese: 8084 Telugu: 8469
Armenian: 7289 Fiji:  7074 Kirghiz:  7589 Punjabi:  8065 Thai:  8472
Assamese: 6583 Finnish:  7073 Korean:  7579 Quechua:  8185 Tibetan:  6679
Aymara: 6589 French:  7082 Kurdish: 7585 Rhaeto-Romance: 8277 Tigrinya: 8473
Azerbaijani: 6590 Frisian:  7089 Laotian:  7679 Romanian:  8279 Tonga:  8479
Bashkir:  6665 Galician: 7176 Latin:  7665 Russian: 8285 Turkish:  8482
Basque: 6985 Georgian: 7565 Latvian, Lettish: 7686 Samoan: 8377 Turkmen: 8475
Bengali; Bangla: 6678 German: 6869 Lingala:  7678 Sanskrit: 8365 Twi:  8487
Bhutani: 6890 Greek:  6976 Lithuanian: 7684 Scots Gaelic: 7168 Ukrainian: 8575
Bihari: 6672 Greenlandic: 7576 Macedonian: 7775 Serbian: 8382 Urdu:  8582
Breton: 6682 Guarani: 7178 Malagasy: 7771 Serbo-Croatian: 8372 Uzbek:  8590
Bulgarian: 6671 Gujarati:  7185 Malay:  7783 Shona:  8378 Vietnamese: 8673
Burmese: 7789 Hausa:  7265 Malayalam: 7776 Sindhi:  8368 Volapük:  8679
Byelorussian: 6669 Hebrew:  7387 Maltese:  7784 Singhalese:  8373 Welsh:  6789
Cambodian: 7577 Hindi:  7273 Maori:  7773 Slovak:  8375 Wolof:  8779
Catalan: 6765 Hungarian: 7285 Marathi:  7782 Slovenian: 8376 Xhosa:  8872
Chinese: 9072 Icelandic: 7383 Moldavian: 7779 Somali:  8379 Yiddish:  7473
Corsican: 6779 Indonesian: 7378 Mongolian: 7778 Spanish:  6983 Yoruba:  8979
Croatian: 7282 Interlingua: 7365 Nauru:  7865 Sundanese: 8385 Zulu:  9085
Czech: 6783 Irish:  7165 Nepali: 7869 Swahili: 8387
■ Television displays Page
“”
 The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc. —
“ERROR”
 You are trying to display an incompatible group or content.
 You are trying to play a protected group or content. You cannot play it.—
—
“Check the disc”
 This disc may be dirty. —
“This disc may not be played in 
your region” Only DVD-Video discs that include or have the same region number as the 
one on the rear panel of this unit can be played.Cover 
page
“Authorization Error” 
 You are trying to play the DivX VOD content that was purchased with a 
different registration code. You cannot play the content on this unit.27
“RENTAL EXPIRED” 
 The DivX VOD content has zero remaining plays. You cannot play it. 27
■ USB
The USB drive or its contents 
cannot be read. The USB drive format or its contents is/are not compatible with the system.
 The USB host function of this product may not work with some USB devices.
 USB devices with storage capacity of more than 32 GB may not work in some 
instances.—
—
—
Slow operation of the USB 
device. Large  le size or high memory USB  ash drive takes longer time to read and 
display on the TV.—
■  Listening to the radio
Distorted sound or noise is 
heard.
“ST” fl ickers or does not light. Adjust the position of the FM antenna.
 Use an outdoor antenna.—
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A beat sound is heard.
 Turn the television off or move it away from the unit. —
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Decoder
A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to 
normal. This is called decoding.
DivX
DivX is a popular media technology created by DivX, Inc. 
DivX media  les contain highly compressed video with high 
visual quality that maintains a relatively small  le size.
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  lm or video. This 
unit can determine which type has been used, then uses 
the most suitable method of progressive output.
Film:  Recorded at 25 frames per second (PAL discs) 
or 24 frames per second (NTSC discs). (NTSC 
discs recorded at 30 frames per second as well). 
Generally appropriate for motion picture  lms.
Video:  Recorded at 25 frames /50  elds per second 
(PAL discs) or 30 frames /60  elds per second 
(NTSC discs). Generally appropriate for TV drama 
programs or animation.
Frame still and fi eld 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  elds. A regular television 
shows these  elds 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  elds, so the picture may 
appear blurred, but overall quality is high.
A  eld still is not blurred, but it has only half the information 
of a frame still so picture quality is lower.
I/P/B
MPEG 2, the video compression standard adopted 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.JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)
This is a system used for compressing /decoding color 
still pictures. If you select JPEG as the storage system 
on digital cameras, etc., the data will be compressed to 
1/10 –1/100 of its original size. The bene t of JPEG is less 
deterioration in picture quality considering the degree of 
compression.
Linear PCM (Pulse Code Modulation)
These are uncompressed digital signals, similar to those 
found on CDs.
MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer 3)
An audio compression method that compresses audio to 
approximately one tenth of its size without any considerable 
loss of audio quality.
MPEG4
A compression system for use on mobile devices or a 
network, that allows highly ef cient recording at a low bit 
rate.
Playback control (PBC)
If a Video CD has playback control, you can select scenes 
and information with menus.
Progressive/Interlaced
The PAL video signal standard has 576 interlaced (i) scan 
lines, whereas progressive scanning, called 576p, uses 
twice the number of scan lines. For the NTSC standard, 
these are called 480i and 480p respectively.
Using progressive output, you can enjoy the high-resolution 
video recorded on media such as DVD-Video. Your 
television must be compatible to enjoy progressive video.
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.
WMA (Windows Media
TM Audio)
WMA is a compression format developed by Microsoft 
Corporation. It achieves the same sound quality as MP3 
with a  le size that is smaller than that of MP3.
 Glossary
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AMPLIFIER SECTION
For Continental EuropeRMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode
Front Ch  125 W per channel (3 ), 1 kHz, 10 % THD
Surround Ch  125 W per channel (3 ), 1 kHz, 10 % THD
Center Ch  125 W per channel (3 ), 1 kHz, 10 % THD
Subwoofer Ch 
  125 W per channel (3 
), 100 Hz, 10 % THD
Total RMS Dolby Digital mode power  750 W
DIN Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode
Front Ch  75 W per channel (3 
), 1 kHz, 1 % THD
Surround Ch  75 W per channel (3 ), 1 kHz, 1 % THD
Center Ch  75 W per channel (3 ), 1 kHz, 1 % THD
Subwoofer Ch 
  75 W per channel (3  ), 100 Hz, 1 % THD
Total DIN Dolby Digital mode power  450 W
For Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle East, 
South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode
Front Ch  125 W per channel (3 ), 1 kHz, 10 % THD
Surround Ch  125 W per channel (3 ), 1 kHz, 10 % THD
Center Ch  125 W per channel (3 ), 1 kHz, 10 % THD
Subwoofer Ch 
  125 W per channel (3 
), 100 Hz, 10 % THD
Total RMS Dolby Digital mode power  750 W
PMPO output power 5600 W
DIN Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode
Front Ch  75 W per channel (3 
), 1 kHz, 1 % THD
Surround Ch  75 W per channel (3 ), 1 kHz, 1 % THD
Center Ch  75 W per channel (3 ), 1 kHz, 1 % THD
Subwoofer Ch 
  75 W per channel (3 
), 100 Hz, 1 % THD
Total DIN Dolby Digital mode power  450 W
FM TUNER, TERMINALS SECTION
Preset Memory  FM 30 stations
Frequency Modulation (FM)
Frequency range  87.50 to 108.00 MHz (50-kHz step)
Sensitivity  1.8 µV (IHF)
S/N 26 dB  1.4 µV
Antenna terminals  75   (unbalanced)
Phone jack
Terminal  Stereo, 3.5 mm jack
Mic jack
For Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle East, 
South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
Sensitivity  0.7 mV, 1.2 k Terminal  Mono, 6.3 mm jack (2 system)
Music Port (Front)
Sensitivity  100 mV, 1.4 k 
Terminal  Stereo, 3.5 mm jack
VIDEO SECTION
Video system  PAL625/50, PAL525/60, NTSC
Composite video output
Output level  1 Vp-p (75 
)
Terminal
For Continental Europe  Scart jack (1 system)For Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle East, 
South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait  Pin jack (1 system)
For Continental EuropeS-video output
Y output level  1 Vp-p (75 )
C output level  PAL; 0.3 Vp-p (75 )
  NTSC; 0.286 Vp-p (75 )
Terminal  Scart jack (1 system)
Component video output 
(NTSC: 480p/480i, PAL: 576p/576i)
Y output level  1 Vp-p (75 
)
PB output level  0.7 Vp-p (75 )
PR output level  0.7 Vp-p (75  )
Terminal  Pin jack (Y: green, PB: blue, PR: red) (1 system)
For Continental EuropeRGB video output
R output level  0.7 Vp-p (75 )
G output level  0.7 Vp-p (75 )
B output level  0.7 Vp-p (75  )
Terminal  Scart jack (1 system)
DISC SECTION
Discs played (8 cm or 12 cm)
(1) DVD  (DVD-Video,  DivX*6, *7)
(2) DVD-RAM (DVD-VR, JPEG*4, *7, MP3*2, *7, MPEG4*5, *7, 
DivX*6, *7)
(3) DVD-R (DVD-Video, DVD-VR, JPEG*4, *7, MP3*2, *7, 
MPEG4*5, *7, DivX*6, *7)
(4) DVD-R DL (DVD-Video, DVD-VR)
(5) DVD-RW (DVD-Video, DVD-VR, JPEG
*4, *7, MP3*2, *7, 
MPEG4*5, *7, DivX*6, *7)
(6) +R/+RW  (Video)
(7) +R DL (Video)
(8) CD, CD-R/RW (CD-DA, Video CD, SVCD
*1, MP3*2, *7, 
WMA*3, *7, JPEG*4, *7, MPEG4*5, *7, DivX*6, *7)*1  Conforming to IEC62107*2  MPEG-1 Layer 3, MPEG-2 Layer 3*3  Windows Media Audio Ver.9.0 L3
  Not compatible with Multiple Bit Rate (MBR)
*4  Exif Ver 2.1 JPEG Baseline  les
  Picture resolution: between 160 x 120 and 6144 x 4096 
pixels (Sub sampling is 4:0:0, 4:2:0, 4:2:2 or 4:4:4). 
Extremely long and narrow pictures may not be 
displayed.
*5  MPEG4 data recorded with Panasonic SD multi cameras 
or DVD video recorders
  Conforming to SD VIDEO speci cations (ASF standard)/
MPEG4 (Simple Pro le) video system/G.726 audio 
system
*6  Plays all versions of DivX® video (including DivX® 6)  with 
standard playback of DivX® media  les. Certi ed to the 
DivX Home Theater Pro le.
*7  The total combined maximum number of recognizable 
audio, picture and video contents and groups: 4000 
audio, picture and video contents and 400 groups.
Pick up
Wavelength (DVD/CD)  662/785 nm
Laser power (DVD/CD)  CLASS 1/CLASS 1M
NORSK
Bølgelengde (DVD/CD)  662/785 nm
Laserstyrke  Ingen farlig stråling sendes ut
Audio output (Disc)
Number of channels  5.1ch (FL, FR, C, SL, SR, SW)
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RQTX0055-B
L0207NC0
En
USB SECTION
USB Port
USB Standard  USB 2.0 full speed
Supported media fi le format
MP3 (
✱.mp3)
WMA (✱.wma)
JPEG (✱.Jpg, ✱.JPEG)
MPEG4 (✱.asf)
USB device fi le system
FAT12
FAT16
FAT32
USB port power  500 mA (Max)
SPEAKER SECTION
Front speakers SB-HF250
Type  1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass re ex)
Speaker unit(s) Impedance 3 
Full range  6.5 cm Cone type
Input power (IEC) 125 W* (Max)
Output sound pressure  80 dB/W (1.0 m)
Frequency range  87 Hz to 25 kHz (–16 dB)
  98 Hz to 22 kHz (–10 dB)
Dimensions (W x H x D)  252 mm x 1123 mm x 234 mm
Mass 3.7 kg
Surround speakers SB-HS250
Type  1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass re ex)
Speaker unit(s) Impedance 3 
Full range  6.5 cm Cone type
Input power (IEC) 125 W* (Max)
Output sound pressure  80 dB/W (1.0 m)
Frequency range  96 Hz to 25 kHz (–16 dB)
  120 Hz to 22 kHz (–10 dB)
Dimensions (W x H x D)  92 mm x 135 mm x 95.4 mm
Mass 0.75 kg
Center speakers SB-HC250
Type  2 way, 2 speaker system (Bass re ex)
Speaker unit(s) Impedance 3 
1. Full range  6.5 cm Cone type
2. Full range  6.5 cm Cone type
Input power (IEC) 125 W
* (Max)
Output sound pressure  81 dB/W (1.0 m)
Cross over frequency  5 kHz
Frequency range  105 Hz to 25 kHz (–16 dB)
  125 Hz to 22 kHz (–10 dB)
Dimensions (W x H x D)  270 mm x 92 mm x 95.4 mm
Mass 1.25 kg
Subwoofer SB-HW250
Type  1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass re ex)
Speaker unit(s) Impedance 3 
Woofer  16 cm Cone type
Input power (IEC)  125 W (Max)
Output sound pressure  80 dB/W (1.0 m)
Frequency range  32 Hz to 220 Hz (–16 dB)
  38 Hz to 180 Hz (–10 dB)
Dimensions (W x H x D)  183 mm x 396 mm x 267 mm
Mass 4 kg
GENERAL
Power supplyFor Continental Europe  AC 230 V, 50 HzFor Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle East, 
South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait 
  AC 110 to 127 V, 220 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
Main unit
For Continental Europe 125 W
For Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle East, 
South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait 135 W
Dimensions (W x H x D)  430 mm x 60 mm x 363 mm
Mass  Main unit  3.5 kg
Operating temperature range  +5 °C to +35 °C
Operating humidity range 
  5 % to 90 % RH (no condensation)
Power consumption in standby mode approx. 0.8 W
* Rating with low-cut  lter equipped ampli er
Note
1.  Speci cations are subject to change without notice.
  Weight and dimensions are approximate.
2.  Total harmonic distortion is measured by the digital spectrum 
analyzer.
 Maintenance
Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth.
–  Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.
–  Before using chemically treated cloth, carefully read the instructions that came with the cloth.
–  Do not use commercially available lens cleaners as they may cause malfunction. (Cleaning the lens is generally not 
necessary although this depends on the operating environment.)
 Specifi cations (continued)
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