Panasonic Sc Pt580 Operating Instructions

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≥The following sound effects may not be available or may have no effect 
with some sources.
≥
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.
[Note]
When changing the surround sound effect, Whisper-mode Surround or 
the sound modes, the setting is displayed on the TV screen if “DVD/CD” 
or “USB” is the selected source during video playback.
Press [SURROUND] to adjust the volume to normal listening level.
≥Press [DVD]5 to select “DVD/CD”.
≥Select “TEST TONE” from “SPEAKER SETTINGS” in AUDIO menu 
(B19).
(Effective when playing audio containing surround channel sound or when 
“SRD” lights on the main unit’s display)
Enjoying sound effects from all 
speakers
Enjoying surround sound effects
Recommended modes to enjoy TV audio or stereo 
sources from all speakers:
≥DOLBY PLII MOVIE≥DOLBY PLII MUSIC≥S.SRD
Selecting sound mode
1Press [SOUND]; to select a sound mode.
Each time you press the button:
EQ:Equaliser
SUBW LVL:Subwoofer Level
H.BASS:Harmonic Bass
C.FOCUS:Center Focus
2While the selected mode is displayed, press [2,1]9 to 
make the settings.
Refer to the following for setting details of each sound effect.
EQ (Equaliser)
You can select sound quality settings.
Each time you press [2,1]9:
FLAT:Cancel (no effect is added).
HEAVY:Adds punch to rock.
CLEAR:Clarifies higher sounds.
SOFT:For background music.
SUBW LVL (Subwoofer level)
You can adjust the amount of bass. The unit automatically selects 
the most suitable setting according to the type of playback 
source.
LEVEL 1 ,# LEVEL 2 ,# LEVEL 3 ,# LEVEL 4
^---------------------------------------------------------------------------J
≥The setting you make is retained and recalled every time you 
play the same type of source.
H.BASS (Harmonic Bass)
You can enhance low-frequency sound so that heavy bass sound 
can be heard clearly, even if the acoustics of your room are not 
optimal.
ON ,------. OFF
≥The setting you make is retained, and recalled every time you 
play from the same type of source.
C.FOCUS (Center Focus)
(Effective when playing audio containing the center channel 
sound or when DOLBY PLII (Bleft) is selected.)
You can make the sound of the center speaker seem like it is 
coming from within the TV.
ON,------.OFF
Whisper-mode Surround
Adjusting the speaker output level manually
1Press [OK]9 to enter test tone mode.
Test tone will be output to each channel in the following order.
LEFT, CENTER, RIGHT, SURROUND RIGHT, SURROUND LEFT
2Press [OK]9 then [3,4]9 to adjust the speaker level 
for each speaker. (CENTER, SURROUND RIGHT, 
SURROUND LEFT)
`6dB to i6 dB (Factory preset: 0 dB)
Adjusting the speaker level during playback
1Press and hold [–CH SELECT]; to select the speaker.While the speaker channel is displayed, press [–CH SELECT];.
L # C # R # RS # LS # SW
^--------------------------------------------------}
≥SW (Subwoofer) is displayed even if the source does not include a 
subwoofer channel.
2While “L” or “R” is selected.Press [2,1]9 to adjust the front speaker balance.
3While “C”, “RS”, “LS” or “SW” is selected.Press [3]9 (increase) or [4]9 (decrease) to adjust the 
speaker level for each speaker.
e.g.AUDIO-SPEAKER SETTINGS-TEST TONESPEAKER
LEFT
CENTER
RIGHT
SURROUND RIGHTTRIM LEVEL
    
  0dB
    
  0dB
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Preparation
To display the picture, turn on your TV and change its video input mode 
(e.g. VIDEO 1, AV 1, HDMI, etc.) to suit the connection to this unit.
[Note]
≥DISCS CONTINUE TO ROTATE WHILE MENUS ARE DISPLAYED.
Press [∫STOP]6 when you finish to preserve the unit’s motor and your 
TV screen.
≥Total title number may not be displayed properly on iR/iRW.This works only when the elapsed play time can be displayed. It also 
works with all JPEG content.
During play, press and hold [–REPEAT]:, to show the 
repeat mode.
While the repeat mode is displayed, press [–REPEAT]: to select the item 
to be repeated.
e.g. [DVD-V]
`TITLE ---. `CHAP. ---. `OFF
^----------------------------------------------------b
To cancel, select “OFF”.
Items shown differ depending on the type of disc and playback mode.
Preparation
While stopped, press [PLAY MODE]: to select the play 
mode.
Program and random playback screens appear sequentially.
Program ------------------------------------------) Random
^--- Exit program and random screens (}
≥[DVD-VR] Select “DATA” in “DVD-VR/DATA” (B20, OTHERS menu) to 
play MP3, JPEG, MPEG4 or DivX contents.
≥If “PLAYBACK MENU” screen appears, select “AUDIO/PICTURE” or 
“VIDEO” (B13, Using PLAYBACK MENU), then proceed with the 
above.
≥For a disc with both WMA/MP3 and JPEG contents, select either music 
or picture contents.
WMA/MP3: Select “MUSIC PROGRAM” or “MUSIC RANDOM”.
JPEG: Select “PICTURE PROGRAM” or “PICTURE RANDOM”.
≥[DVD-V] Some items cannot be played even if you have programmed 
them.
To select all the items
Press [3,4]9 to select “ALL” and press [OK]9.
To clear the selected program
1Press [1]9 and then press [3,4]9 to select the program.
2Press [CANCEL]4.
To clear the whole program
Press [1]9 several times to select “CLEAR ALL”, and then press [OK]9.
The whole program is also cleared when the disc tray is opened, the unit 
is turned off or another source is selected.
Basic play
1Press [Í]1 to turn on the unit.
2Press [DVD]5 to select “DVD/CD”.
3Press [< OPEN/CLOSE]5 to open the disc tray.
4Load the disc.≥Load double-sided discs so the label for the 
side you want to play is facing up.
5Press [1PLAY]6 to start play.≥Press [r, VOL, s]> to adjust the volume.
Basic controls
One touch play (remote control only): [1PLAY]6 
(during standby mode)
The main unit automatically turns on and starts playing the disc in the 
tray.
Stop: [∫STOP]6
The position is memorised while “RESUME STOP” is on the screen.
≥Press [1PLAY]6 to resume.
≥Press [∫STOP]6 again to clear the position.
Pause: [;PA U S E ]6
≥Press [1PLAY]6 to restart play.
Skip: [SKIP:, SKIP9]6
Search: [SEARCH6, SEARCH5]6 (during play)
Slow-motion: [SEARCH6, SEARCH5]6 (during pause)
≥Up to 5 steps.
≥Press [1PLAY]6 to start normal play.
≥[VCD] Slow-motion: Forward direction only.
≥[MPEG4] [DivX] Slow-motion: Does not work.
Frame-by-frame: [2;, ;1]9 (during pause)
[DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [VCD]
≥[DVD-VR] [VCD] Forward direction only.
On-screen item select: [
3,4,2,1, OK]9
[3,4,2,1]9: Select
[OK]9: Confirm
Enter number: Numbered buttons
[DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD]
e.g. To select 12: [S10]3 B [1] B [2]
[VCD] with playback control
Press [∫STOP]6 to cancel the PBC function, and then press the 
numbered buttons.
[DVD-V] Show a disc top menu: [TOP MENU]8
[DVD-V] Show a disc menu: [MENU]7
Return to previous screen: [RETURN]E
[VCD] (with playback control) Show a disc menu: [RETURN]E
Main unit display: 
[For[the[Middle[East,[Southeast[Asia,]India]and]Nigeria] 
[–FL DISPLAY]F (press and hold)
[For[Australia]and]N.Z.] [FL DISPLAY]F
[DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [WMA] [MP3] [MPEG4] [DivX]
Time display 
,-. Information display (e.g. [DVD-VR] Program number)
[JPEG]
SLIDE
,-.Contents number
Label facing up
Other modes of play
Repeat play
Program and Random play[DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX]
Program play (up to 30 items)
1Press [3,4]9 to select an item and press [OK]9.e.g. [DVD-V]
≥Repeat this step to program other items.
≥To return to the previous menu, press [RETURN]E.
2Press [1PLAY]6 to start play.
Random play
1(Only when the disc has groups or multiple titles.)Press [3,4]9 to select a group or title and press 
[OK]9.
e.g. [DVD-V]
≥“
*” represents selected. To deselect, press [OK]9 again.
2Press [1PLAY]6 to start play.
DVD-V PROGRAM
SELECT TITLE TITLE  CHAPTERTITLE    1
TITLE    2
TITLE    3
TITLE    41
2
3
4
5
DVD-V RANDOM
SELECT TITLE
TITLE  1
TITLE  2
TITLE  3
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[DVD-VR] Select “DATA” in “DVD-VR/DATA” (B20, OTHERS menu) to 
play MP3, JPEG, MPEG4 or DivX contents.
“PLAYBACK MENU” screen appears when the disc contains both video 
(MPEG4/DivX) and other format (WMA/MP3/JPEG).
Press [3,4]9 to select “AUDIO/PICTURE” or “VIDEO” and 
press [OK]9.
≥To start play, press [1PLAY]6.
≥To select an item to play, refer “Playing from the selected item” 
(Bbelow).
You can select to play from your desired item while the “DATA-DISC” 
screen is displayed.
e.g.
≥To display/exit the screen, press [MENU]7.
Press [3,4]9 to select an item and press [OK]9.≥Press [2,1]9 to skip page by page.
≥To return to 1 level up from the current folder, press [RETURN]E.
≥Maximum: 28 characters for file/folder name.
Play starts from the selected content.
∫[JPEG] Selecting the picture in Thumbnail menu
To go to other group
1 Press [3]9 to select the group name.
2 Press [2,1]9 to select the group and press [OK]9.
≥Titles appear only if the titles are recorded on the disc.
≥You cannot edit programs, play lists and disc titles.This works only when the disc contains a play list.
Using navigation menus
Playing data discs[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX]
Using PLAYBACK MENU
Playing from the selected item
1While picture is displayed, press [TOP MENU]8 to show 
the thumbnail menu.
e.g.
2Press [3,4,2,1]9 to select a picture and press 
[OK]9.
≥Press [SKIP:,SKIP9]6 to skip page by page.
Playing DVD-R / -RW (DVD-VR) discs[DVD-VR]
Playing the programs
1While stopped, press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]8.
e.g.
2Press [3,4]9 to select the program and press [OK]9.≥Press [2,1]9 to skip page by page.
WMA/MP3/JPEG
MPEG4/DivXPLAYBACK  MENU
AUDIO/PICTURE
VIDEO
DATA-DISC
ROOTPerfume
Underwater
Fantasy planet
Starpersons1Group (Folder):
Content (File):
: WMA/MP3
: JPEG
: MPEG4/DivX
JPEG  images G  1/  1:C  3/  9
Group nameGroup and content 
number
PG
DATELENGTH
TITLE
1 0:16:0210/11LIVE CONCERT02:15
2 0:38:2512/05AUTO ACTION
01:30
Playing a play list
1While stopped, press [PLAY LIST]7.e.g.
2Press [3,4]9 to select the play list and press [OK]9.≥Press [2,1]9 to skip page by page.
Using on-screen menus
1Press [FUNCTIONS]D to show the on-screen menu.Each time you press the button:
Menu 1 (Disc/Play)
Menu 2 (Video)
Menu 3 (Audio)
[Except[Australia]and]N.Z.]
Menu 4 (Karaoke) 
Menu 5 (HDMI)
Exit
2Press [3,4,2,1]9 to select the item and press 
[OK]9.
3Press [3,4]9 to make the settings and press [OK]9.
Items shown differ depending on the type of disc.
Menu 1 (Disc/Play)
TRACK SEARCH, TITLE SEARCH, CONTENT SEARCH, 
CHAPTER SEARCH, PG SEARCH (Program Search), 
PL SEARCH (Playlist Search)
To start from a specific item
≥[VCD] This does not work when using playback control.
e.g. [DVD-V]: T2 C5
To select numbers for data disc
e.g. 123: [S10]3 B [1] B [2] B [3] B [OK]9
AUDIO
[DVD-V] [DivX] (with multiple soundtracks)
To select audio soundtrack
[DVD-VR] [VCD]
To select “L”, “R”, “L+R” or “L R”
[DVD-V] (Karaoke disc)
To select “ON” or “OFF” for vocals
To select “OFF”, “V1”, “V2” or “V1+V2” for vocal selections
Actual operations depend on the disc. Read the disc’s instructions for 
details.
Signal type/data
LPCM/PPCM/  D/DTS/MP3/MPEG: Signal type
kHz (Sampling frequency)/bit/ch (Number of channels)
≥[DivX] It may take some time for play to start if you change the audio on 
a DivX video disc.
PL
DATELENGTH
TITLE
10:00:1011 / 11
CITY PENGUIN00:01
20:01:2012/01FOOTBALL
01:20
T1C1
1:ENG
3
1 OFF
TITLE  SEARCH
Current item
Item name e.g. Menu 1 (Disc/Play) [DVD-V]
T
1:ENG
3
1 OFF
CHAPTER  SEARCHC11
Current setting e.g. Menu 1 (Disc/Play) [DVD-V]
3/2 .1ch
.0: No surround
.1: Mono surround
.2: Stereo surround (left/right).1: Low frequency effect
(not displayed if there is no signal)
.1: Center
.2: Front leftiFront right
.3: Front leftiFront rightiCenter e.g.
Other Operations
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PLAY SPEED
[DVD-VR] [DVD-V]
To change play speed
– from “k0.6” to “k1.4” (in 0.1-unit steps)
≥Press [1PLAY]6 to return to normal play.
≥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.
REPEAT MODE
(B12, Repeat play)
A-B Repeat (To repeat a specified section)
Except [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX] [DVD-VR] (Still picture part) [VCD] (SVCD)
Press [OK]9 at the starting and ending points.
≥Select “OFF” to cancel.
SUBTITLE
[DVD-V] [DivX] (with multiple subtitles) [VCD] (SVCD only)
To select subtitle language
≥On iR/iRW, a subtitle number may be shown for subtitles that are 
not displayed.
[DVD-VR] (with subtitle on/off information)
To select “ON” or “OFF”
≥This may not work depending on the disc.
ANGLE
[DVD-V] (with multiple angles)
To select a video angle
DATE DISPLAY
[JPEG] To select “ON” or “OFF” for picture’s date display
ROTATION
[JPEG] To rotate a picture (during pause)
0,------. 90,------.180,------.270
^--------------------------------------------J
Menu 2 (Video)
PICTURE MODE
NORMAL
CINEMA1:
CINEMA2:
DYNAMIC:
ANIMATION:Mellows images and enhances detail in dark scenes.
Sharpens images and enhances detail in dark scenes.
Enhances the contrast for powerful images.
Suitable for animation.
ZOOM
To select zoom sizesNORMAL, AUTO ([DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [VCD] [MPEG4] [DivX]), k2, k4≥[JPEG]: during pause
TRANSFER MODE
If you have chosen “480p”/“576p”/“720p”/“1080p” or “1080i” (“VIDEO 
FORMAT” in Menu 5 (HDMI)), 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, the unit is turned off or another source is selected.
When playing PAL discs
AUTO:
VIDEO:
FILM:Automatically detects the film and video content, and 
appropriately converts it.
Select when using “AUTO”, and the content is distorted.
Select this if the edges of the film 
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”.
JPGDATE
When playing NTSC discs
AUTO1:
AUTO2:
VIDEO:Automatically detects the film and video content, and 
appropriately converts it.
In addition to “AUTO1”, automatically detects film 
contents with different frame rates and appropriately 
converts it.
Select if the video content is distorted when using 
“AUTO1” or “AUTO2”.
SOURCE SELECT [DivX]
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
Menu 3 (Audio)
DIALOGUE ENHANCER
To make the dialogue in movies easier to hear
[DVD-V] (Dolby Digital, DTS, 3-channel or higher, with the dialogue 
recorded in the center channel)
[DivX] (Dolby Digital, 3-channel or higher, with the dialogue recorded in 
the center channel)
OFF, ON
Menu 4 (Karaoke) (Except]Australia]and]N.Z.])
KARAOKE MODE
To select “ON” or “OFF” for Karaoke mode
(B16, Enjoying Karaoke ([Except[Australia]and]N.Z.]))
≥When you select “ON”, “PLAY SPEED” (Bleft) and the surround 
sound effects (B11) do not work.
Menu 5 (HDMI)
HDMI STATUS
To show HDMI information
e.g.
1Connection status
2Shows the output signal type.
(When “OFF” is selected in “AUDIO OUT” (B19, HDMI menu), 
“– – –” will be displayed.)
3Shows the number of audio channels.
4(Bbelow, VIDEO FORMAT)
5(B15, COLOR SPACE (or COLOUR SPACE))
HD ENHANCER
This works when the HDMI connection is being used with “VIDEO 
PRIORITY” (B19, HDMI menu) set to “ON”.
To sharpen the “720p”, “1080i” and “1080p” picture quality
OFF, 1 (weakest) to 3 (strongest)
VIDEO FORMAT
This works when the HDMI connection is being used with “VIDEO 
PRIORITY” (B19, HDMI menu) set to “ON”.
To select suitable picture quality with your TV
(Video recordings will be converted to, and output as, high-definition 
video.)
§480p/576p/720p/1080p (progressive)§480i/576i/1080i (interlaced)
≥If the picture is distorted, press and hold [CANCEL]4 until the picture 
is displayed correctly. (The output will return to “480p”/“576p”.)
§The numbers displayed depend on the disc being played. One of 
the above numbers is displayed.
HDMI
HDMI   ---     INFORMATION
CONNECTED STATE
AUDIO STREAM
MAX CHANNEL
VIDEO FORMAT
COLOR SPACECONNECTED
PCM
2ch
720p
YCbCr   4:4:4

 
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VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers linked 
operations of this unit, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) under “HDAVI 
Control”. You can use this function by connecting the equipment with the 
HDMI cable. See the operating instructions for connected equipment for 
operational details.
≥VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, based on the control functions provided by 
HDMI which is an industry standard known as HDMI CEC (Consumer 
Electronics Control), is a unique function that we have developed and 
added. As such, its operation with other manufacturers’ equipment that 
supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed.
≥This unit supports “HDAVI Control 5” function.
“HDAVI Control 5” is the newest standard (current as of December, 
2009) for Panasonic’s HDAVI Control compatible equipment. This 
standard is compatible with Panasonic’s conventional HDAVI 
equipment.
≥Please refer to individual manuals for other manufacturers’ equipment 
supporting VIERA Link function.
The TV with “HDAVI Control 2 or later” function enables the following 
operation: Easy control only with VIERA remote control (for 
“HDAVI Control 2 or later”) (B16).
Preparation
≥Confirm that the HDMI connection has been made (B8).
≥Set “VIERA Link” to “ON” (B19, HDMI menu).
≥To complete and activate the connection correctly, turn on all VIERA 
Link “HDAVI Control” compatible equipment and set the TV to the 
corresponding HDMI input mode for this unit.
Setting the TV audio for VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”
Select “AUX”, “ARC” or “D-IN” to work with the linked operations.
Refer to TV audio setting in EASY SETUP (B9) or “TV AUDIO” in HDMI 
menu (B19).
Confirm the audio connection to the AUX terminal (for “AUX”), HDMI AV 
OUT terminal (for “ARC”) or DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL terminal (for 
“D-IN”) (B8).
Setting the STB audio for VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”
Select “D-IN” to work with the linked operations.
Refer to STB setting in “Making settings for digital audio input” (B10).
Confirm the audio connection to the DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL 
terminal (for “D-IN”) (B8).
Whenever the connection or settings are changed, reconfirm the points 
above.
(Available when using VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” with 
“HDAVI Control 3 or later” compatible TV)
This function automatically provides synchronised audio and video 
output. (This works only when the source is “DVD/CD”, “USB”, “AUX”
§1, 
“ARC”§1 or “D-IN”§1, 2.)
≥When using “DVD/CD” or “USB” as the source, set “TIME DELAY” in 
VIDEO menu to “0 ms/AUTO” (B18).You can turn on this unit and the TV, and start playing the disc with a 
single press of a button.
(Remote control only)
During standby mode, press [1PLAY]6 to start disc 
playback.
This unit’s speakers will be automatically activated (Bbelow).
[Note]
Playback may not be immediately displayed on the TV. If you miss the 
beginning portion of playback, press [SKIP:]6 or [SEARCH6]6 to 
go back to where playback started.
When the following operations are performed, the TV will automatically 
switch the input channel and display the corresponding action. 
Additionally when the TV is off, the TV will automatically turn on.
– When play starts on the unit
– When an action that uses the display screen is performed (e.g., START 
menu)
≥When you switch the TV input to TV tuner mode or the STB input 
channel, this unit will automatically switch to “AUX”
§1, “ARC”§1 or 
“D-IN”§1, 2. (For “IPOD” mode, this works only in iPod/iPhone music 
mode, or when iPod/iPhone is not connected.)
≥When you start disc play, the TV will automatically switch its input mode 
for this unit.
All connected equipment compatible with “HDAVI Control”, including this 
unit, automatically turn off when you switch the TV off.
To continue audio playback even when the TV is turned off, select 
“VIDEO” (B19, “POWER OFF LINK” in HDMI menu).
[Note]
When you press [Í]1, only this unit turns off. Other connected 
equipment compatible with VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” stays on.
For details, refer also to the operating instructions for your TV.
You can select whether audio is output from this unit’s speakers or the TV 
speakers by using the TV menu settings. For details, refer to the 
operating instructions for your TV.
Home Cinema
This unit’s speakers are active.
≥When you turn on this unit, this unit’s speakers will be automatically 
activated.
≥When this unit is in standby mode, changing the TV speakers to this 
unit’s speakers in the TV menu will automatically turn this unit on and 
select “AUX”
§1, “ARC”§1 or “D-IN”§1, 2 as the source.
≥The TV speakers are automatically muted.
≥You can control the volume setting using the volume or mute button on 
the TV’s remote control. (The volume level is displayed on the main 
unit’s display.)
≥To cancel muting, you can also use this unit’s remote control (B4).
≥If you turn off this unit, TV speakers will be automatically activated.
TV
TV speakers are active.
≥The volume of this unit is set to “0”.
– This function works only when “DVD/CD”, “USB”, “AUX”
§1, “ARC”§1 or 
“D-IN”§1, 2 is selected as the source on this unit.
≥Audio output is 2-channel audio.
When switching between this unit speakers and TV speakers, the TV 
screen may be blank for several seconds.
COLOR SPACE (or COLOUR SPACE)
This works when the HDMI connection is being used with “VIDEO 
PRIORITY” (B19, HDMI menu) set to “ON”.
To select suitable picture colour with your TV
YCbCr  4:2:2
YCbCr  4:4:4
RGB
≥An “
*” mark will appear if compatible with your TV.
≥If the picture colour is distorted, press and hold [CANCEL]4 until the 
picture colour is displayed correctly.
Using the VIERA Link “HDAVI 
Control
TM”
What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”
§1“AUX”, “ARC” or “D-IN” (DIGITAL IN) works depending on the TV 
audio setting (Babove, Setting the TV audio for VIERA Link “HDAVI 
Control”).
§2
“D-IN” (DIGITAL IN) works depending on the STB audio setting 
(Babove, Setting the STB audio for VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”).
What you can do with “HDAVI Control”
Auto lip sync
One touch play
Auto input switching
(Power on link)
Power off link
Speaker Selection
Reference
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You can control the playback menus of this unit with the TV’s remote 
control.
You can operate the playback with the indicated controls.
≥The on-screen control panel can also be shown by using a button on the 
TV’s remote control (e.g. [OPTION]).
– This works only during “DVD/CD” or “USB” playback and resume 
modes or, while iPod music playback screen is displayed on the TV.
[Note]
≥Depending on the menu, some button operations cannot be performed 
from the TV’s remote control.
≥You cannot input numbers with the numbered buttons on the TV’s 
remote control ([0] to [9]). Use this unit’s remote control to select the 
play list etc.
[Note]
Before connecting/disconnecting the microphone(s), reduce the volume 
of the main unit to its minimum.
Preparation
Select “
DVD/CD” or “USB” in accordance with the source.
≥If a strange noise (howling) is emitted during use, move the microphone 
away from the speakers, or lower the microphone volume.
≥When you are not using the microphone, disconnect it from the 
microphone jack, and lower the microphone volume to “MIC VOL1”.≥Karaoke mode will automatically turn off when you turn this unit off, 
open the disc tray or select another source.
Easy control only with VIERA remote control (for 
“HDAVI Control 2 or later”)
1 Select this unit’s operation menu by using the TV menu settings.
(For details, refer to the operating instructions for your TV.)
The START menu will be shown.
e.g. [DVD-V]
≥The START menu can also be shown by using a button on the TV’s 
remote control (e.g. [OPTION]).
– When “DVD/CD” or “USB” is selected as the source, the TV’s 
remote control works only during stop mode.
– This does not work while iPod music playback screen is displayed 
on the TV.
2 Select the desired item on the START menu (B10).
When the on-screen control panel appears
e.g. [DVD-V] (when “Playback Disc” is selected from the START menu.)
Enjoying Karaoke ([Except[Australia]and]N.Z.])
1Connect the microphone(s) (not included) to the 
microphone jack(s)6.
Plug type: ‰6.3 mm monaural standard plug
2Start playback and adjust the volume of the main unit.≥5.1-channel sound will be down-mixed to 2-channel.
3Press [MIC VOL]G then [3,4]9 to adjust the 
microphone volume and start singing.
MIC VOL1 (lowest) to MIC VOL4 (highest).
DVD/CD Home Cinema
Input SelectionSetup
Playback DiscTOP MENU (DVD)
MENU (DVD)Playback/menu access
Adding echo effect
Press [ECHO]F.ECHO 1#ECHO 2#ECHO 3#ECHO 4
^-------------------- ECHO OFF,-------------------}
The effect increases with the level.
≥To cancel, select “ECHO OFF”.
Using Karaoke mode
1Press [FUNCTIONS]D to select the Karaoke mode 
on-screen menu. (B14, Menu 4 (Karaoke))
e.g.
2Press [OK]9 to enter Karaoke mode.
3Press [3,4]9 to select “ON” and press [OK]9 .
4Press [3,4,2,1]9 to select an item and press 
[OK]9.
5Press [3,4]9 to make the settings and press [OK]9.≥To exit the screen, press [RETURN]E.
Items shown differ depending on the type of disc.
KEY CONTROL
Except [MPEG4] [DivX]
To change the key of a song
›6 (lowest) to fl6 (highest)
OFF: Normal
VOCAL CANCEL
Except [MPEG4] [DivX]
To reduce the vocal level (when using stereo source not formatted for 
Karaoke)
ON: Reduces vocal level
OFF: Cancel
≥This may not work depending on the type of song.
AUDIO CHANGE
To change the audio mode (when using Karaoke formatted disc)
[DVD-V] 
Solo disc
OFF: Voc als o ff
ON: Vo c a l s  o n
Duet disc
OFF: Voc als o ff
V1+V2: Vocal 1 and 2
V1: Vocal 1
V2: Vocal 2
[DVD-V] [VCD]
LR:Left channel sound is heard from the left speaker and right channel 
sound is heard from the right speaker (Accompaniment and 
vocals)
L:
Only left channel sound (Accompaniment only)R:Only right channel sound (Vocals only)
L+R:Left and right channel sounds are mixed and heard from both 
speakers
“L” and “R” may be reversed on some discs.
1
KARAOKE MODE
OFF
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You can play an external device through your home theater system.
You can enjoy iPod/iPhone music through this unit’s speakers or view 
iPod/iPhone videos/photos on the TV.
Preparation
≥To view photos/videos from the iPod/iPhone
– Ensure the video connection to the VIDEO OUT terminal on this unit 
(B8).
– Operate the iPod/iPhone menu to make the appropriate photo/video 
output settings for your TV. (Refer to operating instructions for your 
iPod/iPhone.)
≥To display the picture, turn on the TV and select the appropriate video 
input mode.
≥Before connecting/disconnecting the iPod/iPhone, turn the main unit off 
or reduce the volume of the main unit to its minimum.
When using the START menu in “IPOD” mode
e.g.
Music: Shows the music menu.
Videos: Shows the video menu.
All (iPod display): Switches to iPod/iPhone menu.
iPod Information: Display iPod/iPhone details.
Play starts from the selected song or video.
e.g. music playback screen
§These icons will only appear for music mode.Other methods of playback
Shuffle mode
 (For music playback only)
Press [PLAY MODE]: several times.
SONGS, ALBUMS, OFF
Repeat mode
Press and hold [–REPEAT]: and then press the button several times 
within a few seconds.
During the music/video playback: ONE, ALL, OFF
[Note]
≥Music playback modes set on the iPod/iPhone will be maintained when 
connected to the main unit. Changes made while the iPod/iPhone is 
connected to the main unit will be kept on the iPod/iPhone after 
disconnecting it.
≥If the video menu is accessed, the video shuffle playback mode on the 
iPod/iPhone is set to off when the iPod/iPhone is disconnected from the 
unit.
While an iPod/iPhone is connected
Do not push or pull your iPod/iPhone back and forth with great force.
About recharging the battery
≥iPod/iPhone will start recharging regardless of whether this unit is on or 
off.
≥“IPOD¢” will be shown on the main unit’s display during iPod/iPhone 
charging in main unit standby mode.
≥Check iPod/iPhone to see if the battery is fully recharged.
≥If you are not using iPod/iPhone for an extended period of time after 
recharging has completed, disconnect it from main unit, as the battery 
will be depleted naturally. (Once fully recharged, additional recharging 
will not occur.)
Compatible iPod/iPhone (as of December 2009)
≥iPhone 3GS (16GB, 32GB)
≥iPhone 3G (8GB, 16GB)
≥iPhone (4GB, 8GB, 16GB)
≥iPod nano 5th generation (video camera) (8GB, 16GB)
≥iPod touch 2nd generation (8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB)
≥iPod classic (120GB, 160GB (2009))
≥iPod nano 4th generation (video) (8GB, 16GB)
≥iPod classic (160GB (2007))
≥iPod touch 1st generation (8GB, 16GB, 32GB)
≥iPod nano 3rd generation (video) (4GB, 8GB)
≥iPod classic (80GB)
≥iPod nano 2nd generation (aluminum) (2GB, 4GB, 8GB)
≥iPod 5th generation (video) (60GB, 80GB)
≥iPod 5th generation (video) (30GB)
≥iPod nano 1st generation (1GB, 2GB, 4GB)
≥iPod 4th generation (color display) (40GB, 60GB)
≥iPod 4th generation (color display) (20GB, 30GB)
≥iPod 4th generation (40GB)
≥iPod 4th generation (20GB)
≥iPod mini (4GB, 6GB)
Compatibility depends on the software version of your iPod/iPhone.
To use the iPod touch/iPhone features
1 Press the Home button on the iPod touch/iPhone.
2 Select the iPod touch/iPhone features on the touch screen to operate.
Operating other devices
Using the iPod/iPhone
1Push # to open the Dock for iPod/iPhone lid.
2Connect the iPod/iPhone (not included) firmly.≥Attach the dock adapter which should be supplied with your iPod/
iPhone to the dock for the stable use of the iPod/iPhone. 
If you need an adapter, consult your iPod/iPhone dealer.
3Press [iPod]5 to select “IPOD”.The iPod/iPhone automatically switches to this unit’s display mode.
e.g.
4Press [FUNCTIONS]D to select the menu.Each time you press the button:
Music menu -----------------------------------------------) Video menu
^--- iPod/iPhone menu (iPod/iPhone LCD) (-}
Enjoying music/videos
1Press [FUNCTIONS]D to select music or video menu 
on the TV.
2Press [3,4]9 to select an item and press [OK]9.≥Press [2,1]9 to skip page by page.
≥To return to the previous screen, press [RETURN]E.
Dock adapter
(not included) iPod/iPhone
Dock for iPod/iPhone Push
Main unit e.g.
iPod
MusicHome Cinema
Playlists
Artists
Albums
iPod
Home Cinema
Music
Videos
All (iPod display)
Input SelectioniPod Information
iPod Home Cinema
Good morning
Ronaldo
Happy days3    of     20
2:43 -1:15
Playback condition
Song
Artist
Album
Current position Shuffle mode
Repeat mode
: Song shuffle
: Album shuffle: Repeat 1 song
: Repeat all
Basic controls (For music and videos only)
Button Function
[1PLAY]6Play
[∫STOP]6, [;PAUSE]6Pause
[SKIP:,SKIP9]6Skip
(press and hold)
[SKIP:,SKIP9]6Search
Enjoying photos
1Press [FUNCTIONS]D to select the iPod/iPhone menu.
2Play a slideshow on your iPod/iPhone.You can use the remote control to operate the iPod/iPhone menu.
[3,4]9: To navigate menu items.
[OK]9: To go to the next menu.
[RETURN]E: To return to the previous menu.
The remote control operation may vary between iPod/iPhone models.
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You can connect and play tracks or files from USB mass storage class 
devices (B25, USB Port).
Devices which are defined as USB mass storage class:
– USB devices that support 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 
connected using the cable will not be recognised by this unit.
Play starts from the selected content.
≥For other operating functions, they are similar to those described in 
“Playing Discs” (B12 to 15).
[Note]
≥Maximum: 255 folders (excluding Root folder), 4000 files, 28 characters 
for file/folder name.
≥Only one memory card will be selected when connecting a multiport 
USB card reader. Typically the first memory card inserted.
≥To return to the previous screen, press [RETURN]E.
≥To exit the screen, press [START]C.
≥The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.
≥Underlined items are the factory settings in the following menus.
§2 The original language designated on the disc is selected.
§3 Input the appropriate code from the language code list (B5).
§4 If the language selected for “AUDIO” is not available, subtitles appear 
in that language (if available on the disc).
RATINGSSet a rating level to limit DVD-Video play.
Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected)
≥0 LOCK ALL: To prevent play of discs without rating levels.
≥1 to 7
≥8 NO LIMIT
When you select your ratings level, a password screen is shown.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Do not forget your password.
A message screen will be shown if a DVD-Video disc exceeding the rating 
level is inserted in the unit.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
PA S S W O R DChange the password for “RATINGS”.
≥SETTING
To change ratings (When level 0 to 7 is selected)
≥CHANGE: Follow the on-screen instructions.
TV ASPECTChoose the setting to suit your TV.
≥16:9
: Widescreen TV (16:9)
≥4:3PAN&SCAN: Regular aspect TV (4:3)
The sides of the widescreen picture are cut off so it 
fills the screen (unless prohibited by the disc).
≥4:3LETTERBOX: Regular aspect TV (4:3)
Widescreen picture is shown in the letterbox style.
Playing from an USB device
1Connect the USB device (not included) to the 
USB port (7).
2Press [RADIO, EXT-IN]5 to select “USB”.The menu screen appears.
e.g.
≥If “PLAYBACK MENU” screen appears, select “AUDIO/PICTURE” 
or “VIDEO” by pressing [3,4]9 and then [OK]9.
≥To display/exit the screen, press [MENU]7.
3Press [3,4]9 to select an item and press [OK]9.≥Press [2,1]9 to skip page by page.
≥To return to 1 level up from the current folder, press [RETURN]E.
Changing the player settings
1Press [DVD]5 to select “DVD/CD”.
2Press [START]C to show the START menu.
3Press [3,4]9 to select “Setup” and press [OK]9.
4Press [3,4]9 to select the menu and press [OK]9. 
5Press [3,4]9 to select the item and press [OK]9.
6Press [3,4]9 to make the settings and press [OK]9.
USB
ROOTSongsConcert_01Concert_02Southern AI
SET
MAINDISC
VIDEO
AUDIO
DISPLAY
HDMI
OTHERS
RETURN
Menu
SET
RETURN
DISCCURRENT SETTINGS
AUDIO
SUBTITLE
MENUS
RATINGS
PASSWORDENGLISH
AUTO
ENGLISH
8 NO LIMIT
Display the current setting 
of the items below
Item Setting
DISC menu
AUDIOChoose the audio language.
≥ENGLISH≥(Language options)§1
≥ORIGINAL§2≥OTHER – – – –§3
SUBTITLEChoose the subtitle language.
≥AUTO§4≥ENGLISH
≥(Language options)§1≥OTHER – – – –§3
MENUSChoose the language for disc menus.
≥ENGLISH≥(Language options)§1
≥OTHER – – – –§3
§1 Language options
[For[the[Middle[East]
≥FRENCH≥SPANISH≥GERMAN≥RUSSIAN
≥HUNGARIAN≥CZECH≥POLISH
[For[Southeast]Asia,]India]and]Nigeria]≥CHINESE TRAD.
[For[Australia]and]N.Z.]
≥FRENCH≥SPANISH≥GERMAN≥ITALIAN
≥SWEDISH≥DUTCH≥POLISH
VIDEO menu
TIME DELAYWhen connected with a Plasma display, adjust if you notice the audio is 
out of sync with the video.
≥0 ms/AUTO
≥20 ms≥40 ms≥60 ms
≥80 ms≥100 ms
When using VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” with “HDAVI Control 3 or later” 
compatible TV (B15), select “0 ms/AUTO”.
Audio and video will automatically be set in sync.
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Select to suit the type of equipment you connected to the HDMI AV OUT 
terminal.
Select “BITSTREAM” when the equipment can decode the bitstream 
(digital form of 5.1-channel data). Otherwise, select “PCM”.
(If the bitstream is output to the equipment without a decoder, high levels 
of noise can be output and may damage your speakers and hearing.)
DOLBY DIGITAL§
DTS§
[For[the[Middle[East,[Australia,]N.Z.,]India]and]Nigeria]MPEG§
§ When audio is output from HDMI AV OUT terminal, and the 
connected equipment does not support the item selected, the actual 
output will depend on the performance of this connected equipment.
NTSC DISC OUTChoose PAL 60 or NTSC output when playing NTSC discs (B21, Video 
systems).
≥NTSC: When connected to an NTSC TV.
≥PAL60
: When connected to a PAL TV.[For[Southeast]Asia]: “NTSC” is the factory preset.
STILL MODESpecify the type of picture shown when paused.
≥AUTO
≥FIELD: The picture is not blurred, but picture quality is lower.
≥FRAME : Overall quality is high, but the picture may appear blurred.
AUDIO menu
≥BITSTREAM≥PCM
≥BITSTREAM
≥PCM
≥BITSTREAM≥PCM
DYNAMIC RANGE≥ON: Adjusts for clarity even when the volume is low. Convenient for 
late night viewing. (Only works with Dolby Digital)
≥OFF
SPEAKER SETTINGSSelect the delay time of the speakers.
(Center and surround speakers only)
For optimum listening with 5.1-channel sound, all the speakers, except for 
the subwoofer, should be the same distance from the seating position.
If you have to place the center or surround speakers closer to the seating 
position, adjust the delay time to make up for the difference.
If either distance a or b is less than c, find the difference in the table 
and change to the recommended setting.
a Center speakerb Surround speakerDifference (Approx.)SettingDifference (Approx.)Setting
30 cm 1ms 150 cm 5ms
60 cm 2ms 300 cm 10ms
90 cm 3ms 450 cm 15ms
120 cm 4ms
150 cm 5ms
≥SETTINGS:
≥C DELAY (Center Delay): 
0ms
, 1ms, 2ms, 3ms, 4ms, 5ms
Select the delay time for your center speaker.
≥LS/RS DELAY (Left Surround/Right Surround Delay): 
0ms
, 5ms, 10ms, 15ms
Select the delay time for your surround speakers.
≥TEST TONE: SETTING
This item is only displayed when “DVD/CD” is selected.
Use the test tone for speaker level adjustments (B11, Adjusting 
the speaker output level manually).
L
LS
R
SW
C
RS
C
RSLS

 

:
:
:
Actual speaker position
Ideal speaker position
Primary listening 
distance
Approximate room dimensions
Circle of constant primary listening distance
DISPLAY menu
LANGUAGEChoose the language for the on-screen messages.
[
For[the[Middle[East]
≥ENGLISH
≥FRANÇAIS≥ESPAÑOL≥DEUTSCH
≥PУCCKИЙ≥MAGYAR≥ÇESKY≥POLSKI
[For[Southeast]Asia,]India]and]Nigeria]
≥ENGLISH≥繁體中文
[For[Australia]and]N.Z.]
≥ENGLISH
≥FRANÇAIS≥ESPAÑOL≥DEUTSCH
≥ITALIANO≥SVENSKA≥NEDERLANDS≥POLSKI
HDMI menu
VIDEO PRIORITY
≥ON: When using the HDMI AV OUT terminal for video output. The 
resolution of the video output from the HDMI AV OUT terminal is 
optimised according to the capability of the connected 
equipment (e.g. TV).
≥OFF: When not using the HDMI AV OUT terminal for video output.
AUDIO OUT
≥ON: When audio output is from the HDMI AV OUT terminal. 
(Depending on the capabilities of the connected equipment, 
audio output may differ from the audio settings of the main unit.)
≥OFF
: When audio output is not from the HDMI AV OUT terminal. (The 
audio is output using the settings of the main unit.)
RGB RANGEThis works only when “COLOR SPACE” (or “COLOUR SPACE”) in 
Menu 5 (HDMI) is set to RGB (B15).
≥STANDARD
≥ENHANCED: When the black and white images are not distinct.
VIERA Link
≥ON: The VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” function is available (B15).
≥OFF
POWER OFF LINKSelect the desired power off link setting of this unit for VIERA Link 
operation (B15). (This works depending on the settings of the connected 
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” compatible equipment.)
≥VIDEO/AUDIO
: When the TV is turned off, this unit will turn off 
automatically.
≥VIDEO:  When the TV is turned off, this unit will turn off except during the 
following conditions:
– audio playback ([CD] [MP3] [WMA])
– iPod/iPhone mode
– radio mode
– “AUX”, “ARC” or “D-IN” mode (non-selected TV audio 
setting for 
VIERA Link)
TV AUDIOSelect the TV audio input to work with the VIERA Link operations (B15).
≥AUX
≥ARC
≥DIGITAL IN
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REGISTRATION [DivX]
Display the unit’s registration code.
≥SHOW CODE
You need this registration code to purchase and play DivX Video-on-
Demand (VOD) content (Bright).
This setting is only displayed until a DivX VOD content is played or after 
this unit is deregistered.
DEREGISTRATION [DivX]
Display the unit’s deregistration code.
≥SET
You need this deregistration code to cancel this unit’s registration 
(Bright).
This setting is only displayed after playing DivX VOD content for the first 
time.
SLIDE SHOW TIMESet the speed of the slideshow.
Factory preset: 3 SEC
≥1 SEC to 15 SEC (in 1-unit steps)
≥15 SEC to 60 SEC (in 5-unit steps)
≥60 SEC to 180 SEC (in 30-unit steps)
DEFAULTSThis returns all values in the MAIN menu to the default settings.
≥RESET
The password screen is shown if “RATINGS” (B18) is set. Please enter 
the same password, then turn the unit off and on again.
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an official DivX 
Certified device that plays DivX video. Visit www.divx.com for more 
information and software tools to convert your files into DivX video.
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND:This DivX Certified® device must be registered in order to play DivX 
Video-on-Demand (VOD) content. 
To generate the registration code, locate the DivX VOD section in the 
device setup menu. 
Go to vod.divx.com with this code to complete the registration process 
and learn more about DivX VOD.
Display the unit’s registration code(Bleft, “REGISTRATION” in OTHERS menu)
≥After playing DivX VOD content for first time, the registration code is not 
displayed.
≥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. 
Cancel the unit’s registrationSelect “SET” in “DEREGISTRATION” (Bleft) and follow the on-screen 
instructions.
Use the deregistration code to cancel the registration in 
http://vod.divx.com.
Regarding DivX content that can only be played a set 
number of times
Some DivX VOD contents can only be played a set number of times. 
When you play this content, the number of times already played and 
initially playable number of times is displayed. 
≥The remaining number of plays decreases each time a programme is 
played. However, when playing from the point where play was 
previously stopped, the remaining number of plays does not decrease 
due to the resume play function.
OTHERS menu
FL DIMMERChange the brightness of the unit’s display.
≥
BRIGHT≥DIM: The display is dimmed.
≥AUTO: The display is dimmed, but brightens when you perform 
some operations.
EASY SETUP≥SET (B9)
DVD-VR/DATASelect to play only DVD-VR or DATA format.
≥DVD-VR
: To play the video programs on DVD-R/-RW.
≥DATA: To play the data files on DVD-R/-RW.
SCREEN DIMMERThis is to prevent burn marks on the TV screen.
≥OFF
≥WAIT 5 MIN
: If there is no operation for 5 minutes, the picture turns 
grey. The TV screen will resume when you perform some 
operations. (This does not work during video and picture 
playback.)
DivX information
SET
RETURN
OTHERSREGISTRATION (DivX)
YOU MUST REGISTER YOUR DEVICE TO
PLAY DivX PROTECTED VIDEOS.
REGISTRATION CODE:
XXXXXXXXXX
REGISTER AT http://vod.divx.com
10 alphanumeric characters
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