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    Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference
    Preparation
    ≥Make sure that there is an audio connection between this unit and the 
    TV or other device. (B8)
    ≥Turn on the TV or/and other device.
    Press [EXT-IN]4 to choose the source that is used to 
    connect this unit to the TV or other device.
    ≥To change the surround sound effects and sound mode, refer to 
    “Enjoying sound effects from all speakers” (Bright).
    ≥If your Panasonic TV is VIERA Link compatible, refer to “Linked 
    operations with the TV” (B15) for other related functions.
    Select to suit the type of audio from the DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL and 
    HDMI AV OUT terminal on the main unit.
    ≥Underlined items are the factory presets.
    §Only when “D-IN” is selected.
    Be sure to select the device’s (STB, etc.) input channel on the TV when 
    making the setting.
    The device must be connected to the Panasonic TV via an HDMI cable 
    and to this unit with an optical digital audio cable.
    ≥If the device’s (STB, etc.) input channel on the TV is changed or if you 
    want to change the device allocated for the linked operations, select 
    the “STB” mode to “OFF” in step 3 above and then select “SET” 
    again.
    ≥This function will not operate if “DIGITAL IN” is selected in “TV Audio” 
    (B18).≥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.	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.
    For “Front layout (Alternative)”§ mode
    STANDARD:
    Stereo source is output as 2.1-channel audio. 
    When playing surround sources, you can enjoy 5.1-channel 
    surround-like effect even with all the speakers at the front.
    STEREO:
    You can play any source in stereo. Surround sound effect is 
    unavailable.
    A.SRD (Advanced Surround):
    You can enjoy surround effect with any audio source.
    When the signal is Dolby Digital, “/DOLBY DIGITAL” will also be 
    displayed.
    §Selected mode in “Speaker layout” (B9, Easy setup).
    Listening to the TV or other device’s 
    audio from this unit’s speakers
    Making settings for digital audio input
    Available settings
    Mode Setting
    DUAL:(Only works with Dolby Dual Mono)
    –MAIN+SAP
     (stereo audio)
    –MAIN
    –SAP
    “SAP” = Secondary Audio Program
    ≥Set PCM FIX mode to “OFF” to listen to the “MAIN” or 
    “SAP” audio.
    DRC:
    (Dynamic 
    Range 
    Compression)–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)
    –OFF
    The full dynamic range of the signal is reproduced.
    PCM FIX:–ON
    Select when receiving only PCM signals.
    –OFF
    Select when receiving Dolby Digital and PCM signals.
    ≥When receiving true 5.1-channel surround sound, 
    select “OFF”.
    STB
    §: 
    (CABLE/SAT 
    AUDIO)–SET
    Select when setting the main unit to switch to 
    “D-IN” when the input channel of an HDMI connected 
    device (STB, etc.) is selected on the TV (B15, 
    Setting the audio link with the STB).
    –OFF
    Select to cancel this setting.
    1Press [EXT-IN]4 several times to select “D-IN” or 
    “ARC”.
    2Press [PLAY MODE]9 and then [3,4]8 to select the 
    mode.
    3While the selected mode is displayed, press [2,1]8 to 
    select the desired setting.
    Enjoying sound effects from all 
    speakers
    Enjoying surround sound effects
    Press [SURROUND];.Each time you press the button:
    For “Surround layout (Recommended)”§ mode
    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 and center speaker even when playing stereo sources.
    MANUAL: (Bbelow)
    While “MANUAL” is displayed, press [2,1]8 to select 
    other surround modes.
    Each time you press [2,1]8:
    DOLBY PLII MOVIE
    Suitable for movies, or videos recorded in Dolby Surround.
    DOLBY PLII MUSIC
    Adds 5.1-channel effects to stereo sources.
    S.SRD (Super Surround)
    You can enjoy surround effect with stereo sources.
    STEREO
    Sound will only be output to the front speakers and the subwoofer from 
    any source.
    Recommended modes to enjoy TV audio or stereo 
    sources from all speakers:
    “MULTI-CH”, “DOLBY PLII MOVIE”, “DOLBY PLII MUSIC” or “S.SRD”
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    You can enhance the audio effect for low volume 5.1-channel sound. 
    (Convenient for late night viewing.)
    Press and hold [–W.SRD]: to show the current setting.While the current setting is displayed, press [–W.SRD]: to change the 
    setting.
    ON ,------. OFF
    Only when “Surround layout (Recommended)” mode is selected in 
    “Speaker layout” (B9, Easy setup)
    (Effective when playing 5.1-channel sound or when DOLBY PLII/“S.SRD” 
    (B11) is selected.)
    For “Surround layout (Recommended)”
    § mode:
    Front speaker balance
    For “Front layout (Alternative)”
    § mode:
    Front and surround speaker balance
    §Selected mode in “Speaker layout” (B9, Easy setup).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.
    	≥When you press [< OPEN/CLOSE]2 to close the disc tray, this unit 
    automatically starts playing the disc in the tray.
    [MP3] [JPEG] [Xvid]
    – Only the contents in the current group will be played.
    – If there are MP3, JPEG and Xvid contents in the current group, only one 
    content type will be played. (Priority: MP3 # JPEG # Xvid)
    You can select an item of your desired content type to start play. 
    (B13, Using navigation menu)
    ≥DISCS CONTINUE TO ROTATE WHILE MENUS ARE DISPLAYED.
    Press [∫STOP]5 when you finish to preserve the unit’s motor and your TV 
    screen.
    ≥Total title number may not be displayed properly on iR/iRW.
    Selecting sound mode
    1Press [SOUND]: to select a sound mode.
    Each time you press the button:
    EQ:Equaliser
    SUBW LVL:Subwoofer Level
    C.FOCUS:Center Focus (Only when “Surround layout 
    (Recommended)” mode is selected in “Speaker 
    layout” (B9, Easy setup).)
    2While the selected mode is displayed, press [2,1]8 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]8:
    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.
    C.FOCUS (Center Focus)
    (Effective when playing audio containing the center channel 
    sound or when DOLBY PLII (B11) 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 level during playback
    1Press and hold [–CH SELECT]F to select the speaker.While the speaker channel is displayed, press [–CH SELECT]F.
    e.g. L# C# R# RS# LS# SW
    ^---------------------------------------------}
    ≥You can adjust SW (Subwoofer) only if the disc includes a 
    subwoofer channel.
    ≥When “S” appears, only the surround speaker channel can be 
    adjusted. Both surround speaker levels will be adjusted at the same 
    time.
    2While “C”, “RS”, “LS”, “SW” or “S” is selectedPress [3]8 (increase) or [4]8 (decrease) to adjust the 
    speaker level for each speaker.
    C, RS, LS, SW, S: `6dB to i6dB
    (L, R: Only the balance is adjustable.) (Bbelow)
    Adjusting the speaker balance during playback
    1Press and hold [–CH SELECT]F to select “L” or “R”.
    2While “L” or “R” is selectedPress [2,1]8 to adjust the speaker balance.
    Basic play
    1Press [Í]1 to turn on the unit.
    2Press [DVD]4 to select “DVD/CD”.
    3Press [< OPEN/CLOSE]2 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]5 to start play.≥Press [r, VOL, s]= to adjust the volume.
    Basic controls
    Stop: [∫STOP]5
    The position is memorised while “RESUME” is on the main unit’s display.
    [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3] [Xvid] This unit can memorise the resume 
    position for the last 5 discs.
    ≥Press [1PLAY]5 to resume.
    ≥Press [∫STOP]5 again to clear the position.
    Pause: [;PAUSE]5
    ≥Press [1PLAY]5 to restart play.
    Skip: [SKIP:,SKIP9]5
    Search: [SEARCH6, SEARCH5]5 (during play)
    Slow-motion: [SEARCH6, SEARCH5]5 (during pause)
    ≥Search: Up to 4 steps
    Slow-motion: Up to 3 steps
    ≥Press [1PLAY]5 to start normal play.
    ≥[VCD] [Xvid] Slow-motion: Forward direction only.
    Frame-by-frame (during pause)
    [DVD-V] : [2;, ;1]8
    [DVD-V] [VCD] [Xvid] : [;PAUSE]
    5 (forward direction only)
    On-screen item select: [3,4,2,1, OK]8
    [3,4,2,1]8: Select
    [OK]8: Confirm
    Enter number: Numbered buttons
    [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD]
    e.g. To select 12: [S10]2 B [1] B [2]
    Label facing up
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    Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference
    You can select to play from your desired item while the navigation menu 
    screen is displayed.
    e.g. Data disc
    Play starts from the selected content.
    [MP3] [JPEG] [Xvid]
    ≥To return to the previous folder, press [RETURN]D. You can also do 
    this by selecting “ ” in the menu.
    ≥Maximum: 16 characters for file/folder name.
    ≥Only the contents in the current group will be played.
    ≥If there are MP3, JPEG and Xvid contents in the current group, play will 
    be based on the selected content type.
    ∫Rotating a picture
    Preparation
    To clear the selected program
    1 Press [1]8 and then press [3,4]8 to select the program.
    2 Press [CANCEL]3.
    To clear the whole program
    Press [1]8 several times to select “Clear All”, and then press [OK]8.
    The whole program is also cleared when the disc tray is opened, the unit 
    is turned off or another source is selected.
    [CD] All tracks will be played in random order.
    Press [1PLAY]5 to start play.
    [MP3] [JPEG] [Xvid] The MP3/JPEG/Xvid contents of the selected group will 
    be played in random order. [DVD-V] Show a disc top menu: [TOP MENU]7
    [DVD-V] Show a disc menu: [MENU]C
    Return to previous screen: [RETURN]D
    [VCD] (with playback control)
    Show a disc menu: [RETURN]D
    Turn PBC function on/off: [MENU]C
    Main unit display: [–FL DISPLAY]E (press and hold)
    [DVD-V] [MP3] [Xvid]
    Time display 
    ,-. Information display
    [JPEG]
    SLIDE
    ,-.Contents number
    Playing from the selected item
    Using navigation menu
    [CD] [MP3] [JPEG] [Xvid]
    Press [3,4]8 to select an item and press [OK]8.≥Press [2,1]8 to skip page by page.
    Selecting the picture in Thumbnail menu
    [JPEG]
    1While the picture is displayed, press [TOP MENU]7 to 
    show the thumbnail menu.
    e.g.
    2Press [3,4,2,1]8 to select a picture and press 
    [OK]8.
    ≥Press [SKIP:,SKIP9]5 to skip page by page.
    While a picture is displayed, press [3,4,2,1]8 to rotate the 
    picture.
    / .../Underwater.MP3
    1/3..
    Perfume
    Underwater
    Fantasy planet
    Starpersons1
    00:02:40
    Group (Folder):
    Content (File/Track):
    : MP3/CD-DA
    : JPEG
    : Xvid
    Elapsed time
    ..
    Other modes of play
    Program and Random play[CD] [MP3] [JPEG] [Xvid]
    While stopped, press [PLAY MODE]9 to select the play 
    mode.
    Each time you press the button:
    [CD] [MP3] Music Program menu
    [JPEG] Picture Program menu
    [Xvid] Video Program menu
    RND (Random) menu
    Exit program and random menus
    Program play (up to 30 items)
    1Press [3,4]8 to select an item and press [OK]8.e.g. [MP3]
    ≥When a content is selected, it will be programmed.
    ≥Repeat this step to program other items.
    ≥[MP3] [JPEG] [Xvid] To return to the previous folder, press 
    [RETURN]D. You can also do this by selecting “ ” in the 
    menu.
    2Press [1PLAY]5 to start play.
    Random play
    1Press [3,4]8 to select the desired group and press 
    [OK]8.
    e.g. [MP3]
    ≥To return to the previous folder, press [RETURN]D. You can also do 
    this by selecting “ ” in the menu.
    2Press [3,4]8 to select the desired content§ and press 
    [OK]8.
    Play starts from the selected content.
    §If there are MP3, JPEG and Xvid contents, random play will be 
    based on the selected content type.
    Music Program1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    6 ..
    Track 1
    Track 2
    Track 3
    Track 4
    ..
    / .../Track 1.MP3RND1/10..
    Track 1
    Track 2
    Track 3
    Track 4
    ..
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    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.
    	Random mode will be cleared when you change the repeat mode.
    	This does not work during HD JPEG playback (B17, HD JPEG Mode [JPEG])
    Repeat play
    During play, press and hold [–REPEAT]9, to show the 
    repeat mode.
    While the repeat mode is displayed, press [–REPEAT]9 to select the 
    item to be repeated.
    e.g. [DVD-V]
    `Chapter ---. `Title ---. `Off
    ^-------------------------------------------_------b
    To cancel, select “Off”.
    Using on-screen menus
    1Press [FUNCTIONS]6 to show the on-screen menu.Each time you press the button:
    Menu 1 (Disc)
    Menu 2 (Video)
    Menu 3 (Audio)
    Menu 4 (Karaoke)
    Exit
    2Press [3,4,2,1]8 to select the item and press 
    [OK]8.
    3Press [3,4]8 to make the settings and press [OK]8.
    Items shown will vary depending on the type of disc.
    Menu 1 (Disc)
    Track Search, Title Search, Content Search, Chapter 
    Search
    To start from a specific item
    e.g. [DVD-V]: T2 C5
    To select 12: [S10]2 B [1] B [2] B [OK]8
    Audio
    [DVD-V] [Xvid] (with multiple soundtracks)
    To select audio soundtrack
    [VCD]
    To select “L”, “R”, “L+R” or “L R”
    Actual operations depend on the disc. Read the disc’s instructions for 
    details.
    Signal type/data
    LPCM/  D/DTS§/MP3/MPEG: Signal type
    §During playback of DTS source, there will be no sound from the 
    speakers.
    ≥[Xvid] It may take some time for play to start if you change the audio on 
    a Xvid video disc.
    T1C11/5
    5Off OTitle Search
    D
    Current item
    Item name e.g. [DVD-V] Menu 1 (Disc)
    T1C1Off OChapter Search
    1/5
    5D
    Current setting e.g. [DVD-V] Menu 1 (Disc)
    Play Speed
    [DVD-V]
    To change play speed
    –from “k0.6” to “k1.4” (in 0.1-unit steps)
    ≥Press [1PLAY]5 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
    (Bleft, Repeat play)
    A-B Repeat (To repeat a specified section)
    Except [JPEG] [Xvid]
    Press [OK]8 at the starting and ending points.
    ≥Select “Off” to cancel.
    Subtitle
    [DVD-V] (with multiple subtitles)
    To select subtitle language
    ≥On iR/iRW, a subtitle number may be shown for subtitles that are 
    not displayed.
    Angle
    [DVD-V] (with multiple angles)
    To select a video angle
    Menu 2 (Video)
    Transfer Mode
    To select the method of conversion for video output to suit the type 
    of material
    Auto, Video
    ≥When the content is distorted, select “Video”.
    ≥This may have no effect with some sources.
    Zoom
    To select zoom
    Normal, 1, 2, 3
    Menu 3 (Audio)
    Dialog Enhancer
    To make the dialogue in movies easier to hear
    [DVD-V] [Xvid] (Dolby Digital, 3-channel or higher, with the dialogue 
    recorded in the center channel)
    Off, On
    Menu 4 (Karaoke)
    Karaoke Mode
    To select “On” or “Off” for Karaoke mode
    (B16, Enjoying Karaoke)
    ≥When you select “On”, “Play Speed” (Babove) and the surround 
    sound effects (B11) do not work.
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    Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations ReferencePreparation
    ≥Confirm that the HDMI connection has been made (B8).
    1 Set “VIERA Link” to “On” (B18). 
    (The default setting is “On”.)
    2 Set the “HDAVI Control” operations on the connected equipment 
    (e.g., TV).
    3 Turn on all “HDAVI Control” compatible equipment and select this unit’s 
    input channel on the connected TV so that the “HDAVI Control” 
    function will work properly.
    Whenever the connection or settings are changed, repeat this 
    procedure and reconfirm the points in “Setting the audio link” 
    (Bbelow).
    ∫Setting the audio link with the TV
    Select “AUX”, “ARC”§1 or “DIGITAL IN” for TV audio link.
    Refer to TV audio setting in Easy setup (B9) or “TV Audio” in HDMI 
    menu (B18).
    Confirm the TV audio connection to the AUX terminal (for “AUX”), HDMI 
    AV OUT terminal (for “ARC”
    §1) or DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL terminal 
    (for “DIGITAL IN”) on the main unit (B8).
    ∫Setting the audio link with the STB
    Select “D-IN” for STB audio link.
    Refer to STB setting in “Making settings for digital audio input” (B11 ) .
    Confirm the STB audio connection to the DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL 
    terminal (for “D-IN”) on the main unit (B8).
    	≥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 November, 2011) 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.
    (For “HDAVI Control 3 or later”)
    ≥When using “DVD/CD” or “USB” as the source, set “Time Delay” in 
    Video menu to “0ms/Auto” (B17).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)
    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” 
    (B18, “Power Off Link” in HDMI menu).
    	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 will 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”
    §2, “ARC”§1, 2 or “D-IN”§2, 3 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”
    §2, “ARC”§1, 2 
    or “D-IN”§2, 3 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 go blank for several seconds.
    Linked operations with the TV
    (VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM”)
    What is 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.
    Setting the audio link
    Auto lip-sync
    This function automatically provides synchronised audio and video 
    output. (This works only when the source is “DVD/CD”, “USB”, “AUX”
    §2, 
    “ARC”§1, 2 or “D-IN”§2, 3.)
    Auto input switching
    (Power on link)
    ≥When you switch the TV input to TV tuner mode or the STB input 
    channel, this unit will automatically switch to “AUX”
    §2, “ARC”§1, 2 or 
    “D-IN”§2, 3.
    ≥When you start disc play, the TV will automatically switch its input mode 
    for this unit.
    Power off link
    Speaker selection
    §1
    The selection works only when using an ARC compatible TV.
    §2
    “AUX”, “ARC” or “D-IN” (DIGITAL IN) works depending on the TV 
    audio setting (Bleft, Setting the audio link with the TV).
    §3
    “D-IN” (DIGITAL IN) works depending on the STB audio setting 
    (Bleft, Setting the audio link with the STB).
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    (For “HDAVI Control 2 or later”)
    You can control the playback menus of this unit with the TV’s remote 
    control. When operating the TV’s remote control, refer to the below 
    illustration for operation buttons.
    	≥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.
    Preparation
    Before connecting/disconnecting the microphone(s), reduce the volume 
    of the main unit to its minimum.
    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.
    You can connect and play tracks or files from USB mass storage class 
    devices (B19).
    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.
    ≥To playback a selected item, press [∫STOP]5 and refer to “Playing 
    from the selected item” (B13).
    ≥For other operating functions, they are similar to those described in 
    “Playing Discs” (B12 to 14).
    	≥Maximum: 259 folders (excluding Root folder), 2600 files, 16 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.
    Easy control only with VIERA remote control
    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.
    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.)
    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.
    Enjoying Karaoke
    1Connect the microphone(s) (not supplied) 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]F then [3,4]8 to adjust the 
    microphone volume and start singing.
    MIC VOL1 (lowest) to MIC VOL4 (highest).
    Adding echo effect
    Press [ECHO]E.ECHO 1#ECHO 2#ECHO 3#ECHO 4
    ^-------------------- ECHO OFF,-------------------}
    The effect increases with the level.
    ≥To cancel, select “ECHO OFF”.
    DVD/CD Home Cinema
    Input Selection
    Setup
    Playback DiscTOP MENU(DVD)
    MENU(DVD)Playback/menu access
    Using Karaoke mode
    1Press [FUNCTIONS]6 to select the Karaoke mode 
    on-screen menu. (B14, Menu 4 (Karaoke))
    e.g.
    2Press [OK]8 to enter Karaoke mode.
    3Press [3,4]8 to select “On” and press [OK]8 .
    4Press [3,4,2,1]8 to select an item and press 
    [OK]8.
    5Press [3,4]8 to make the settings and press [OK]8.≥To exit the screen, press [RETURN]D.
    Items shown differ depending on the type of disc.
    Key Control
    To change the key of a song
    ›6 (lowest) to fl6 (highest)
    Off: Normal
    Vocal Cancel
    Except [Xvid]
    To reduce the vocal level
    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]
    Off: Vocals off
    V1+V2: Vocal 1 and 2
    V1: Voc al 1
    V2: Voc al 2
    Playing from an USB device
    1Connect the USB device (not supplied) to the USB port 
    (7).
    2When you press [EXT-IN]4 to select “USB”, this unit 
    automatically starts playing the contents in the USB 
    device.
    Off
    Karaoke Mode
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    Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference
    ≥To return to the previous screen, press [RETURN]D.
    ≥To exit the screen, press [START]B.
    ≥The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.
    ≥Underlined items are the factory settings in the following menus.
    Audio§
    Choose the audio language.
    Subtitle§
    Choose the subtitle language.
    DVD Menu§
    Choose the language for disc menus.
    §Some discs start in a certain language despite any changes you 
    make here.
    When the selected language is not available on the disc, the default 
    language is played. There are discs where you can only switch the 
    language from the menu screen (
    B13).
    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.)
    Digital Output
    When audio output is 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.
    Changing the player settings
    1Press [DVD]4 to select “DVD/CD”.
    2Press [START]B to show the START menu.
    3Press [3,4]8 to select “Setup” and press [OK]8.
    4Press [3,4]8 to select menu and press [OK]8.
    5Press [3,4]8 to select the item and press [OK]8.
    6Press [3,4]8 to make the settings and press [OK]8.
    Language menu
    DisplayChoose the language for the on-screen messages.
    ≥English≥Français≥Español≥Deutsch
    ≥Русский≥Magyar≥Polski≥Çesky
    ≥English
    ≥French≥Spa nish≥German
    ≥Russian≥Hungarian≥Polish≥Czech
    ≥Auto
    ≥English≥French≥Spanish
    ≥German≥Russian≥Hungarian≥Polish
    ≥Czech≥Off
    ≥English
    ≥French≥Spa nish≥German
    ≥Russian≥Hungarian≥Polish≥Czech
    SetupDisplay
    Audio
    Subtitle
    DVD Menu: English
    : English
    : Auto
    : EnglishLanguage
    Video
    Audio
    HDMI
    Others
    Set
    RETURN
    MenuItem
    Current setting
    Video menu
    TV AspectChoose the setting to suit your TV.
    ≥16:9: Widescreen TV (16:9)
    ≥4:3 Pan&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).
    ≥4:3 Letterbox: Regular aspect TV (4:3)
    Widescreen picture is shown in the letterbox style.
    Time DelayWhen connected with a Plasma display, adjust if you notice the audio is 
    out of sync with the video.
    ≥0ms/Auto
    ≥20ms≥40ms≥60ms
    ≥80ms≥100ms
    When using VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” with “HDAVI Control 3 or later” 
    compatible TV (B15), select “0ms/Auto”.
    Audio and video will automatically be set in sync.
    TV SystemChoose the appropriate output source when connecting to a TV
    (B19, Video systems).
    ≥NTSC: When connected to an NTSC TV.
    ≥PA L
    : When connected to a PAL TV.
    ≥Auto: Selects the original output source when playing PAL or NTSC 
    discs.
    Video ResolutionThis works only when the HDMI connection is being used.
    Select suitable picture quality with your TV.
    (Video recordings will be converted to, and output as, high-definition 
    video.)
    ≥Auto
    ≥480i/576i≥480p/576p≥720p
    ≥1080i≥1080p
    Ensure that your TV can support the resolution that you choose.
    If a message screen appears, confirm your selection by pressing 
    [2,1]8 to select “Yes” and press [OK]8. If the picture is distorted, wait 
    for 15 seconds or press [2,1]8 to select “No”. To accept the setting, 
    select “Yes” again.
    HD JPEG Mode [JPEG]
    (This works only when using HDMI connection with “Video Resolution” 
    (Babove) set to “Auto”, “720p”, “1080i” or “1080p”.)
    ≥On
    : HD JPEG playback is available. (JPEG images will be displayed in 
    original resolution.)
    ≥Off
    During HD JPEG playback, there will be no on-screen menus (B14) and 
    on-screen displays.
    Audio menu
    ≥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
    : The full dynamic range of the signal is reproduced.
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    RatingsSet a rating level to limit DVD-Video play.
    Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected)
    ≥1 to 7
    ≥8 No Limit
    When you select your ratings level, a password screen is shown.
    The default password is “0000”.
    Enter the 4-digit password with the numbered buttons, and press [OK]8.
    You can change the default password (Bbelow)
    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.
    Set PasswordChange the password for “Ratings”.
    When you change the password for the first time:
    The default password is “0000”.
    Follow the on-screen instructions.
    Restore Default SettingsThis returns all values in the Setup menu to the default settings except the 
    password and ratings level.
    Press [2,1]8 to select “Yes” and press [OK]8.
    Turn the unit off and on again.
    Speaker SettingsSelect the delay time of the speakers.
    (Effective only when “Surround layout (Recommended)” mode is selected 
    in “Speaker layout” (B9, Easy setup).)
    (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 speaker
    Difference (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
    ≥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:
    Use the test tone to listen to the speaker output to confirm speaker 
    connections.
    Test tone will be output to each channel in the following order.
    Left, Center, Right, Surround Right, Surround Left, Subwoofer
    To stop the test tone, press [RETURN]D.
    HDMI menu
    VIERA Link≥On: The VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” function is available (B15).
    ≥Off
    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.)
    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])
    – 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
    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
    Others menu
    Slide Show TimeSet the speed of the slideshow.
    ≥3 Seconds≥5 Seconds≥10 Seconds≥15 Seconds
    Easy setupYou can execute basic settings to optimise your home theater system. 
    (B9)
    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.
    Screen SaverThis is to prevent burn marks on the TV screen.
    ≥Off
    ≥Wait 5 min
    : If there is no operation for 5 minutes, the screen saver will 
    be shown. The TV screen will resume when you perform 
    some operations. (This does not work during playback.)
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    Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference
    Commercial discs
    Recorded discs and USB devices
    ≥Before playback, finalise the disc on the device it was recorded on.
    ≥It may not be possible to play all the above-mentioned medias in some 
    cases due to the type of media, the condition of the recording, the 
    recording method, or how the files were created (Bright, About MP3/
    JPEG/Xvid files).
    ≥During playback of DTS source, there will be no sound from the 
    speakers.
    Blu-ray Discs, HD DVD, AVCHD discs, DVD-RW version 1.0, DVD-Audio, 
    DVD-ROM, DVD-VR, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, SACD, DTS Music Discs, 
    WMA discs, DivX discs and Photo CD, DVD-RAM, and “Chaoji VCD” 
    available on the market including CVD, DVCD and SVCD that do not 
    conform to IEC62107.This unit can play PAL and NTSC, but the “TV System” (B17) of this unit 
    must match the system of your TV.	Depending on the PAL video on the disc, the image may not be displayed 
    correctly on an NTSC TV.
    ≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. This may cause disc warping, 
    rendering it unusable.
    ≥Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing 
    instrument.
    ≥Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, liquids which 
    prevent static electricity, or any other solvent.
    ≥Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
    ≥Do not use the following discs:
    – Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels (rented 
    discs, etc.).
    – Discs that are badly warped or cracked.
    – Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart shapes.
    ≥There may be differences in the display order on the menu screen and 
    computer screen.
    ≥This unit cannot play files recorded using packet write.
    DVD-R/RW
    ≥Discs must conform to UDF bridge (UDF 1.02/ISO9660).
    ≥This unit does not support multi-session. Only the default session is 
    played.
    CD-R/RW
    ≥Discs must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended 
    formats).
    ≥This unit supports multi-session but if there are many sessions it takes 
    more time for play to start. Keep the number of sessions to a minimum 
    to avoid this.
    USB device
    ≥This unit does not guarantee connection with all USB devices.
    ≥This unit does not support USB device charging.
    ≥FAT12, FAT16 and FAT32 file systems are supported.
    ≥This unit supports USB 2.0 Full Speed.
    ≥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 of the lens is generally not necessary although 
    this depends on the operating environment.
    Media that can be played
    Type of media/
    LogoRemarks Indicated as
    DVD-VideoHigh quality movie and 
    music discs[DVD-V]
    Video CDMusic discs with video
    Including SVCD 
    (Conforming to IEC62107)[VCD]
    CDMusic discs[CD]
    Type of media/
    LogoFormats Indicated as
    DVD-R/RW≥DVD-Video Format
    ≥MP3 format
    ≥JPEG format
    ≥Xvid format[DVD-V]
    [MP3]
    [JPEG]
    [Xvid]
    DVD-R DL≥DVD-Video Format
    ≥Xvid format[DVD-V]
    [Xvid]
    rR/rRW/rRDL≥iVR (iR/iRW Video 
    Recording) Format[DVD-V]
    CD-R/RW≥CD-DA format
    ≥MP3 format
    ≥JPEG format
    ≥Xvid format[CD]
    [MP3]
    [JPEG]
    [Xvid]
    USB device≥MP3 format
    ≥JPEG format
    ≥Xvid format[MP3]
    [JPEG]
    [Xvid]
    Note about using a DualDisc
    The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet the technical 
    specifications of the Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) format so 
    playback may not be possible.
    Discs that cannot be played
    Video systems
    Disc handling precautions
    About MP3/JPEG/Xvid files
    [MP3] (Extension: “.MP3”, “.mp3”)
    ≥Sampling frequency and compression rate:
    –8
     kHz, 11.02 kHz, 12 kHz, 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz (8kbps to 
    160 kbps), 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz (32 kbps to 320 kbps)
    ≥ID3 tags: version 1, 2
    [JPEG] (Extension: “.JPG”, “.jpg”, “.JPEG”, “.jpeg”)
    ≥JPEG files taken on a digital camera that conform to DCF Standard 
    (Design rule for Camera File system) Version 1.0 are displayed.
    – Files that have been altered, edited or saved with computer picture 
    editing software may not be displayed.
    ≥This unit cannot display moving pictures, MOTION JPEG and other 
    such formats, still pictures other than JPEG (e.g. TIFF), or play 
    pictures with attached audio.
    [Xvid] (Extension: “.XVID”, “.xvid”, “.AVI”, “.avi”)
    ≥Xvid files greater than 2 GB or have no index may not be played 
    properly on this unit.
    ≥This unit supports all resolutions up to maximum of 720k480 
    (NTSC)/720k576 (PAL).
    Maintenance
    Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth
    Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty. Failure to 
    do so will risk severely damaging the disc and the unit.
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    You can attach all of the speakers (except subwoofer) to a wall.
    ≥The wall or pillar on which the speakers are to be attached should be 
    capable of supporting 10 kg per screw. Consult a qualified building 
    contractor when attaching the speakers to a wall. Improper attachment 
    may result in damage to the wall and speakers, and personal injury.
    1 Drive a screw (not supplied) into the wall.
    2 Fit the speaker securely onto the screw(s) with the hole(s).
    ∫TipsUse the measurements indicated below to identify the screwing positions 
    on the wall.
    ≥Leave at least 20 mm of space above the speaker and 10 mm on each 
    side to allow enough space for fitting the speaker.
    Speaker installation option
    Attaching to a wall
    e.g., Surround speaker
    DO NOT DO
    ≥In this position, the speaker will 
    likely fall if moved to the left or 
    right.≥Move the speaker so that the 
    screw is in this position.
    [XH175]Surround speaker
    [XH170]
    Front/Surround speaker Center speaker
    At least 30 mm
    ‰7.0 mm to ‰9.4 mm
    Wall or pillar
    5.5 mm to 7.5 mm‰4.0 mm
    
    
    A24 mm
    B116 mm
    C40 mm
    D40 mm
    
    
    E18 mm
    F65 mm
    G24 mm
    H95.5 mm
    I27 mm
    [XH175] Front speaker
    Attach to a wall without the base and the stand
    ∫To prevent speakers from falling
    Front speaker, Surround speaker, Center speaker
    e.g. [XH175] Front speaker
    
    
    
    J65 mm
    K349 mm
    L11 0  m m
    M51 mm
    N51 mm
    WallScrew eye
    (not supplied) String (not supplied)
    Less than 
    10 cm
    [XH175] Reattaching the speaker cable
    Insert the cable 
    from the bottom.Pull out the cable 
    through the hole.Leave about 
    120 mm.
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