Panasonic Sc Pt870ee K Operating Instructions

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Up to 30 stations can be set.
A station previously stored is overwritten when another station is stored in 
the same channel preset.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.
While listening to the radio broadcast
Press [FUNCTIONS] to display the text data.
Each time you press the button:
PS: Program service
PTY: Program type
FREQ: Frequency display
§“M-O-R- M”=Middle of the road music
[Note]
RDS displays may not be available if reception is poor.
Selecting the playback source
You can select sound effects, desired source, or access playback/menus 
by using the START menu.
When “Input Selection” is selectedYou can select a desired source from the menu.
≥DVD/CD (B9), FM (B10), AV  (B12), AUX§ (B12), 
DIGITAL IN§ (B12), USB (B21), iPod (B22)§“(TV)” will appear beside “AUX” or “DIGITAL IN”, indicating the TV 
audio setting for VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” (B20).
When “Sound” is selectedYou can select sound quality settings (B13, Equalizer).
When a disc is loaded or an USB device is connected, you can also 
access playback or menus from the START menu.
e.g. [DVD-V]
When the on-screen control panel appears
e.g. [DVD-V] (when “Playback Disc” is selected from the START menu)
You can operate the playback with the indicated controls.
(Continued on next page)
Presetting stations manually
1While listening to the radio broadcast
Press [OK].
2While the frequency is flashing on the display
Press the numbered buttons to select a channel.
≥To select a 2-digit number
e.g. 12: [S10] B [1] B [2]
Alternatively, press [X,W], and then press [OK].
Main unit:
1While listening to the radio broadcast
Press [MEMORY] twice.
2While a channel number is flashing on the display
Press [XTUNEW], and then press [MEMORY].RDS broadcasting
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
Selecting the source from the START menu
1Show the START 
menu.
This unit automatically turns on.
(The TV also turns on when using 
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”. This 
works only when in “DVD/CD”, 
“USB” or “IPOD” mode without any 
disc/device being loaded/
connected.)
e.g.
2Select an item.
≥To exit, press [START].
3Make the setting.
OK
START
OK
START
START
DVD/CD Home Cinema
OK
RETURN
Input Selection
Sound
OK
OK
DVD/CD Home Cinema
OK
RETURN
Input Selection
Sound Playback Disc
TOP  MENU (DVD)
MENU (DVD)
Playback/menu access
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Selecting the playback source (continued)
Press [SELECTOR] on the main unit to select source from the main unit. 
(B35)
[Note]
Confirm the audio connection to the SCART (AV), AUX or OPTICAL IN 
terminal on the main unit when you select the corresponding sources 
(B7). Reduce the volume on the TV to its minimum, and then adjust the 
volume of the main unit.
Select to suit the type of audio from the OPTICAL IN terminal on the main 
unit.
(When receiving true 5.1-channel surround sound, select “PCM OFF”.)
[Note]
≥Audio that is input through the OPTICAL IN terminal is not output from 
the HDMI terminal.
≥Underlined items in the above are factory settings.
Enjoying sound from all speakers and various sound 
effects
≥The following sound effects may not be available or have no effect with 
some sources, or when headphones are used (B35).
≥
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.
§ “ÎPLII” lights in the main unit’s display when there is effect.
Selecting the source by the remote control
DVD/CD (B9)
Each time you press the button:
FM (B10)
AV:  For audio input through the SCART (AV) 
terminal.
AUX
§:
D-IN
§:For audio input through the AUX 
terminal.
For audio input through the 
OPTICAL IN terminal. (Bright)
§“(TV)” will appear beside “AUX” or 
“D-IN”, indicating the TV audio setting for 
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” (B20).
USB (B21)
iPod (B22)
DV DiPodUSB
EXT-INRADIO
START
SETUP
DVD
USB, iPod
SETUPSTARTRADIO, EXT-IN
DVD
EXT-INRADIO
iPod USB
Making settings for digital audio input
1 While in “D-IN” mode
Press [SETUP] to select “MAIN/SAP”, “DRC” or “PCM FIX”.
2 While the selected mode is displayed
Press [3,4] to make the setting.
MAIN/SAP mode (Only works with Dolby Dual Mono):
MAIN, SAP
§, MAIN+SAP§ (stereo audio)§“SAP” = Secondary Audio Program
Dynamic Range Compression
DRC 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)
DRC OFF
:The full dynamic range of the signal is reproduced.
PCM FIX mode
PCM ON:Select when receiving only PCM signals.
PCM OFF
:Select when receiving Dolby Digital and PCM signals.
Enjoying surround sound effects
SURROUND OUTPUT indicator on the main 
unit will light up when there is surround sound 
effect.
Each time you press the button:
STANDARD:
Sound is output as it was recorded/encoded.
Speaker output varies depending on the 
source.
MULTI-CH:
You can enjoy sound from the front speakers, 
as well as the surround speakers even when 
playing a 2-channel sound or non-surround 
sound.
MANUAL: (Bright)
VOL
OK
SOUNDSURROUND
-CH SELECTSETUPW.SRD
OK
W.SRD
+,    VOL
SETUP,
─ CH SELECT
SURROUNDSOUND
SURROUND
While “MANUAL” is 
displayedSelect other surround modes.
Each time you press [2,1]:
PLII MOVIE§
Suitable for movie software, or the one 
recorded in Dolby Surround. (except [DivX])
PLII MUSIC
§
Adds 5.1-channel effects to stereo sources. 
(except [DivX])
S.SRND
You can enjoy sound from all speakers with 
stereo sources. (Surround output will be in 
mono.)
STEREO
Sound will be output to the front speakers and 
the subwoofer only for any source.
Recommended modes to enjoy TV audio or stereo 
sources from all speakers:
≥PLII MOVIE
≥PLII MUSIC
≥S.SRND
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Except [DivX]
You can enhance the surround effect for low volume 5.1-channel sound. 
(Convenient for late night viewing.)Preparation
≥To display the picture, turn on the TV and select the appropriate video 
input mode.
≥Press [r, s VOL] to adjust the volume to normal listening level.
≥Select “TEST TONE” from “SPEAKER SETTINGS” in AUDIO menu 
(B25).
(Effective when playing 5.1-channel sound or when “ÎPLII” lights.)
Selecting sound mode
1Select a sound mode.
Each time you press the button:
EQ: Equalizer
SUBW LVL: Subwoofer Level
C.FOCUS: Center Focus
2While the selected 
mode is displayedMake settings.Refer to the followings for setting details of 
each sound effect.
Equalizer
You can select sound quality settings.
Each time you press [2,1]:
HEAVY:Adds punch to rock.
CLEAR:Clarifies higher sounds.
SOFT:For background music.
FLAT:Cancel (no effect is added).
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 1
 ,# SUB W 2 ,# SUB W 3 ,# SUB W 4
^--------------------------------------------------------------------------J
≥The setting you make is retained, and recalled every time you 
play the same type of source.
Center Focus
(Effective when playing audio containing center channel 
sound or when “ÎPLII” lights in the main unit display.)
You can make the sound of the center speaker seem like it is 
coming from within the TV.
C.FOCUS ON,------.C.FOCUS OFF
Whisper-mode Surround
≥“(( ))” lights when there is effect.
Each time you press the button:
WHISPER-MODE SRD ON

WHISPER-MODE SRD OFF
SOUND
W.SRD
Adjusting the speaker output level manually
1Enter test tone mode.
Test tone will be output to each channel in the 
following order.
LEFT, CENTER, RIGHT,
SURROUND RIGHT, SURROUND LEFT
2Adjust the speaker level for each 
speaker. (CENTER, SURROUND 
RIGHT, SURROUND LEFT)
`6dB to i6 dB (Factory preset: 0 dB)
≥To exit the screen, press [SETUP].
To adjust speaker level during play
1Press and hold [—CH SELECT] to select the speaker.
While the speaker channel is displayed, press [—CH SELECT].
L# C# R# RS# LS# SW
^---------------------------------------------}
≥You can adjust SW (Subwoofer) only if the disc includes a 
subwoofer channel and “ÎPLII” is not lit.
≥“S” appears on the main unit’s display when you have selected 
“S.SRND” (B12, Enjoying surround sound effects). In this case, 
you can adjust both surround speaker levels at the same time using 
[3,4].
S: `6dB to i6dB
2Press [3] (increase) or [4] (decrease) to adjust the speaker level 
for each speaker.
C, RS, LS, SW: `6dB to i6dB
(L, R: Only the balance is adjustable.)
To adjust the balance of the front speakers, while “L” or “R” is selected, 
press [2,1].
OKe.g.
SET
RETURN
AUDIO-SPEAKER SETTINGS-TEST TONESPEAKER
LEFT
CENTER
RIGHT
SURROUND RIGHT
SURROUND LEFTTRIM LEVEL
  
0dB
  
0dB
0dB
EXIT : SETUP
OK
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Basic play
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 connections to this unit.
[Note]
≥DISC CONTINUES TO ROTATE WHILE MENUS ARE DISPLAYED.
To preserve the unit’s motor and your TV screen, press [∫] (Stop) when you are finished with the menus.
≥Total title number may not be displayed properly on iR/iRW.
≥ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: 
DivX
® is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an official DivX Certified device that plays DivX video. If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting (B30 to 31)
Using the main unit
VOLUMEVOLUME
TUNESELECTOR
TUNE3
45
  , + VOLUME
OPEN CLOSE
21SELECTOR
MEMORY
(Stop)
Start play.≥Turn [s, r VOLUME] to 
adjust the volume.
Select “DVD/CD”. Turn on the unit.
Press to skip.
Press and hold to
– search during play
– start slow-motion play during 
pause
≥Press [1] (Play) to start 
normal play.
Open the disc tray.
Load the disc.
≥Load double-sided discs 
so the label for the side 
you want to play is facing 
up.
≥For DVD-RAM, 
remove the disc from 
its cartridge before 
use.Label facing up
Pull open
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Using the remote control
One touch
play
(during standby 
mode)(Remote control only)
The main unit automatically turns 
on and starts playing the disc in the 
tray.
StopThe position is memorised while 
“RESUME STOP” is on the screen.
≥Press [1PLAY] to resume.
≥Press [∫STOP] again to clear 
the position.
Pause≥Press [1PLAY] to restart play.
Skip
Search
(during play)≥Up to 5 steps.
≥Press [1PLAY] to start normal 
play.
Slow-motion
(during pause)≥[VCD] Slow-motion: Forward 
direction only.
≥[MPEG4] [DivX] 
Slow-motion: Does 
not work.
Frame-by-
frame
(during pause)[DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [VCD]
≥[DVD-VR] [VCD] Forward direction 
only.
RETURN
VOL
STOP
123
456
78
0
9
SEARCH
SKIPSLOWSKIP
PLAY
PA USE
SEARCH
OK
DV D
 TOP MENU
10
&+4%60#8+)#614
PLAYLISTMENU
FL DISPLAY
1
25SLOW, SEARCH,,SKIP
PAUSE
STOP
OK
RETURNMENU, PLAY LIST
FL DISPLAY
TOP MENU,
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
Numbered
buttons+,    VOL
PLAY
STOP
PAUSE
SKIPSKIP—
SEARCH
SLOW
SEARCH
OK
On-screen 
item select
Enter number[DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD]
e.g. To select 12:
[S10] B [1] B [2]
[VCD] with playback control
Press [∫STOP] to cancel the PBC 
function, and then press the 
numbered buttons.
Disc menu[DVD-V]
Shows a disc top menu.
[DVD-VR]
Press the button to show the 
programs (B17).
[DVD-V]
Shows a disc menu.
[DVD-VR]
Press the button to show a play list 
(B17).
[VCD] with playback control
Shows a disc menu.
Return to 
previous 
screen
Main unit 
display[DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [WMA] [MP3] 
[MPEG4] [DivX]
Time display
,-. Information display
(e.g. [DVD-VR] Program 
number)
[JPEG]
SLIDE
,-.Contents number
OK
Select
Confirm

						

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Other modes of play
This works only when the elapsed play time can be displayed. It also 
works with all JPEG content.
Items shown differ depending on the type of disc and playback mode.
Preparation
≥[DVD-VR] Select “DATA” in “DVD-VR/DATA” (B26, OTHERS menu) to 
play WMA, MP3, JPEG, MPEG4 or DivX contents.
≥If “PLAYBACK MENU” screen appears, select “AUDIO/PICTURE” or 
“VIDEO” (B17, 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] to select “ALL” and press [OK].
To clear the selected program
1Press [1] and then press [3,4] to select the program.
2Press [CANCEL].
To clear the whole program
Press [1] several times to select “CLEAR ALL”, and then press [OK].
The whole program is also cleared when the disc tray is opened, the unit 
is turned off or another source is selected.
Repeat play
During playSelect an item to be repeated.
e.g. [DVD-V]
`TITLE ---. `CHAP. ---. `OFF
^----------------------------------------------------b
To cancel, select “OFF”.
Program and Random play[DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX]
While stoppedSelect the play mode.Program and random playback screens appear 
sequentially.
Program ------------------------------------------) Random
^--- Exit program and random screens (}
RETURN
PLAY
OK
CANCEL
PLAY MODE
REPEAT
OK
RETURN
CANCEL
PLAY
REPEAT
PLAY MODE
REPEAT
PLAY MODE
Program play (up to 30 items)
1Select an item.e.g. [DVD-V]
≥Repeat this step to program other items.
≥To return to the previous menu, press 
[RETURN].
2Start play.
Random play
1(Only when the disc has groups or multiple 
titles.)
Select a group or title.
e.g. [DVD-V]
≥“¢” represents selected. To deselect, 
press [OK] again.
2Start play.
OK
DVD-V  PROGRAMSELECT TITLETITLE CHAPTER
TITLE  1
TITLE  2
TITLE  3
TITLE  41
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
START:PLAY
CLEAR ALL
PLAY
OK
DVD-V  RANDOM
SELECT  TITLE
TITLE  1
TITLE  2
TITLE  3
PRESS PLAY TO START
PLAY
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Using navigation menus
[DVD-VR] Select “DATA” in “DVD-VR/DATA” (B26, OTHERS menu) to 
play WMA, MP3, JPEG, MPEG4 or DivX contents.
“PLAYBACK MENU” screen appears when the disc contains both video 
(MPEG4/DivX) and other format (WMA/MP3/JPEG).
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].
Play starts from the selected content.
∫Selecting the picture in Thumbnail menu
[JPEG]
To go to other group
1 Press [3] to select the group name.
2 Press [2,1] to select the group and press [OK].
≥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.
Playing data discs[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX]
Using PLAYBACK MENU
Select “AUDIO/PICTURE” or “VIDEO”.
≥To start play, press [1PLAY].
≥To select an item to play, refer “Playing from 
the selected item” (Bbelow).
Playing from the selected item
Select an item.
≥Press [2,1] to skip page by page.
≥To return to 1 level up from the current folder, 
press [RETURN].
≥Maximum: 28 characters for file/folder name.
STOP
RETURN
SKIPSKIP
PLAY
OK TOP MENU
&+4%60#8+)#614
PLAYLISTMENU
,SKIP
OK
RETURNMENU, PLAY LIST
TOP MENU,
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
PLAY
OK
PLAYBACK  MENU
WMA/MP3/JPEG
MPEG4/DivXAUDIO/PICTURE
VIDEO
OK
DATA-DISC
ROOT
OK
RETURN Perfume
My favorite1
My favorite2
My favorite3
Underwater
Fantasy planet
Starpersons1
Starpersons2Group (Folder):
Content (File):
: WMA/MP3
: JPEG
: MPEG4/DivX
OK
1While picture is 
displayede.g.
2Select a picture.
≥Press [:,9SKIP] to skip page by 
page.
Playing RAM and DVD-R / -RW (DVD-VR) discs[DVD-VR]
Playing the programs
1While stoppede.g.
≥To exit the screen, press [DIRECT 
NAVIGATOR].
2Select the program.
≥Press [2,1] to skip page by page.
Playing a play list
1While stoppede.g.
≥To exit the screen, press [PLAY LIST].
2Select the play list.
≥Press [2,1] to skip page by page.
 TOP MENU
DIRECT NAVIGATOR
JPEG  images G  1/  1:C  3/  9
Group nameGroup and content
number
OK
 TOP MENU
DIRECT NAVIGATORPG
DATELENGTH
TITLE
1
0:16:02 10/11
LIVE CONCERT
02:15
2
0:38:25 12/05
AUTO ACTION
3
1 : 16: 05 04/03
CINEMA
02:10 01:30
OK
RETURN
OK
PLAYLIST
MENUPL
DATELENGTH
TITLE
1
0:00:10 11/11
CITY PENGUIN
00:01
2
0 : 01: 20 12/01
FOOTBALL
3
1 : 10: 04 01/02
SPECIAL
01:10 01:20
OK
RETURN
OK
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Using on-screen menus
1Show the on-screen 
menu.
Each time you press the button:
Menu 1 (Disc/Play)
Menu 2 (Video)
Menu 3 (Audio)
Menu 4 (HDMI)
Exit
2Select the item.
3Make the settings.
4Exit.
RETURN
123
456
78
0
9
PLAY
OK
FUNCTIONS
10
CANCEL
OK
RETURN
FUNCTIONS
CANCEL
Numbered
buttons
PLAY
FUNCTIONS
T1C1
1:ENG
3/2.
1 :E OFF
TITLE  SEARCH
Current item
Item name e.g. Menu 1 (Disc/Play) [DVD-V]
OKT1C1
1:ENG
3/
1  OFF
CHAPTER  SEARCH
Current setting e.g. Menu 1 (Disc/Play) [DVD-V]
OK
RETURN
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] B [1] B [2] B [3] B [OK]
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/ÎD/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.
PLAY SPEED
[DVD-VR] [DVD-V]
To change play speed
– from “k0.6” to “k1.4” (in 0.1-unit steps)
≥Press [1PLAY] 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
(B16, Repeat play)
A-B Repeat (To repeat a specified section)
Except [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX] [DVD-VR] (Still picture 
part) [VCD] (SVCD)
Press [OK] 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.
[DivX] (B26, Displaying DivX subtitles text)
ANGLE
[DVD-V] (with multiple angles)
To select a video angle
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.
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Confirming HDMI information
1Connection status
2Shows the output signal type.
3Shows the number of audio channels.
4(Babove, VIDEO FORMAT)
5(Babove, COLOUR SPACE)
[Note]
When “OFF” is selected in “AUDIO OUT” (B25, HDMI menu), “– – –” will 
be displayed in “AUDIO STREAM”.
DATE DISPLAY
[JPEG] To select “ON” or “OFF” for picture’s 
date display
ROTATION
To rotate a picture (during pause)
[JPEG]:
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]), k2, k4≥[JPEG]: during pause
TRANSFER 
MODE
If you have chosen “480p”/“576p”/“720p”/“1080p” 
(progressive), “1080i” (interlaced) 
[“VIDEO FORMAT” in Menu 4 (HDMI)] or 
“PROGRESSIVE” under “VIDEO OUT (I/P)” 
(B25, VIDEO menu), 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”.
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.
AU TO,  INTERLACE, PROGRESSIVE
JPGDATEMenu 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 (HDMI)
HDMI STATUS
To show HDMI information.
(Bbelow, Confirming HDMI information)
HD ENHANCER
This works when the HDMI connection is being 
used with “VIDEO PRIORITY” (B25, 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” (B25, 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] 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.
COLOUR SPACE
This works when the HDMI connection is being 
used with “VIDEO PRIORITY” (B25, HDMI 
menu) set to “ON”.
To select suitable picture colour with your TV
YCbCr  4:2:2
YCbCr  4:4:4
RGB
≥If the setting above is not compatible with your 
TV, it will not be displayed.
e.g.
HDMI
HDMI   ---       I N F O R M AT I O N
CONNECTED STATE
AUDIO STREAM
MAX CHANNEL
VIDEO FORMAT
COLOUR SPACECONNECTED
PCM
2ch
720p
YCbCr   4:4:4
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RQTX0226
Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference
Other Operating 
Using the VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM”
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 4” function.
“HDAVI Control 4” is the newest standard (current as of December 
2008) 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: VIERA Link Control only with TV’s remote control (for 
“HDAVI Control 2 or later”) (B21).
Preparation
≥Confirm that the HDMI connection has been made (B7).
≥Set “VIERA Link” to “ON” (B25, 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.
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” or 
“D-IN”.)
≥When using “DVD/CD” or “USB” as the source, set “TIME DELAY” in 
VIDEO menu to “0 ms/AUTO” (B24).You can turn on this unit and the TV, and start playing the disc with a 
single press of a button.
[Note]
Playback may not be immediately displayed on the TV. If you miss the 
beginning portion of playback, press [:] or [6] to go back to where 
playback started.
≥When you switch the TV input to TV tuner mode, this unit will 
automatically switch to “AUX”
§ or “D-IN”§. (For “IPOD” mode, this works 
only in iPod music mode, or when iPod is not connected.)
≥When this unit is in “DVD/CD” mode, the TV will automatically switch its 
input mode for this unit.
≥When playback stops ([DVD-V] [VCD]) or when this unit turns off, the TV 
will automatically return to TV tuner mode.
≥When you select 
“AUX”§ or “DIGITAL IN”§ from “Input Selection” in 
START menu (B11), the TV will automatically switch to TV tuner mode.
When the TV is turned off, this unit goes into standby mode automatically.
To continue audio playback even when the TV is turned off, select 
“VIDEO” (B25, “POWER OFF LINK” in HDMI menu).
[Note]
≥When you press [Í], only this unit turns off. Other connected equipment 
compatible with VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” stays on.
≥If this unit is connected to a “HDAVI Control 4” compatible TV with the 
“Intelligent Auto Standby” setting activated on the TV, the main unit will 
be automatically turned to standby under the following conditions:
e.g.,
For details, refer also to the operating instructions of 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 of 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”
§ or “D-IN”§ 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 (B34).
≥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”
§ or “D-IN”§ 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. Setting the TV audio for VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”
Select between “AUX” and “DIGITAL IN” to work with the linked 
operations.
Refer to TV audio setting in Smart setup (B9) or “TV AUDIO” in HDMI 
menu (B25).
Confirm the audio connection to the AUX terminal (for “AUX”) or 
OPTICAL IN terminal (for “DIGITAL IN”) (B8).
§
“AUX” or “D-IN” (“DIGITAL IN”) works depending on the TV audio 
setting (Babove, Setting the TV audio for VIERA Link “HDAVI 
Control”).
Auto lip sync
SEARCH
SKIP
PLAYSEARCH
SKIP
PLAY
One touch play
During standby mode (Remote control only)Start disc playback.This unit’s speakers will be automatically 
activated (Bbelow).
Auto input switching
Power off link
– when changing the TV input from the one the main unit is 
connected
– when changing the speaker use from this unit’s speakers to the 
TV speakers
Speaker control
PLAY
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