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Table of contents Getting started Advanced operations Accessory information ........2 Playing still pictures ........22 Preparing the remote control......3 Different kinds of playback for BD-Video ..24 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.... 3 Showing FUNCTIONS menu......25 Changing audio quality/sound field ....26 Quick Start Guide Enjoying surround sound ......
Enjoying 7.1-channel surround sound Optional Panasonic wireless accessory SH-FX67/Optional Panasonic speaker system SB-HS100A You can enjoy 7.1ch surround sound when you use the optional Panasonic wireless system SH-FX67 and speaker system SB-HS100A. Refer to the relevant operating instructions for details.
∫ Notes on speaker use 3 Fit the speaker securely onto the screw(s) with ≥Use only supplied speakers the hole(s). Using other speakers can damage the unit, and sound quality will be negatively affected. Center speaker Front/Surround speaker ≥You can damage your speakers and shorten their useful life if you play sound at high levels over extended periods.
Basic connections STEP ≥Do not place the unit on amplifiers or equipment that may become hot. The heat can damage the unit. ≥Turn off all equipment before connection and read the appropriate operating instructions. Speaker cables and transmitter connection Sheet of speaker cable Speaker cable for front Speaker cable for front Speaker cable for surround...
SUBWOOFER CENTER Please use High Speed HDMI cables that have the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover). It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. Recommended part number: NOTE RP-CDHG10 (1.0 m/3.3 ft.), RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m/4.9 ft.), RP-CDHG20 (2.0 m/6.6 ft.), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m/9.8 ft.), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m/16.4 ft.), etc.
2 Basic connections STEP Radio antenna connections FM Indoor antenna AM loop antenna AM loop antenna (included) FM indoor antenna (included) Stand the antenna up on its base. Affix this end of the antenna where Place the antenna where reception reception is best.
1 Press [Í]. Setup screen appears. ≥If this unit is connected to a Panasonic TV (VIERA) supporting HDAVI Control 2 or HDAVI [Í] Control 3 via an HDMI cable, then the “On-screen Language” and “TV Aspect” setting information on the TV are captured from the TV.
[MUTING]: Mute the sound ( AD Transmit the remote control signal AE TV operation buttons Aim the remote control at the Panasonic TV and press the button. [Í TV]: Turn the TV on and off [TV/VIDEO]: Switch the input channel...
Main unit 7.1CH SELECTOR BOOST D.S.P. Place your finger on the 4 section and open it diagonally downwards. ! POWER button (POWER * Select the radio station manually ( Í /I) ( Search/Slow-motion/Skip ( Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice-versa. In Search: Press and hold (During play) standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power.
SD cards This chart shows the different type of cards recorded with Panasonic High Definition Video Camera or personal computers, etc. that you can use. ≥A miniSD Card and a microSD Card must be used with the...
Regarding BD-Video ≥Enjoy Final Standard Profile functions ( 24), such as picture-in-picture. The various functions differ depending on the disc. ≥When playing a set of two or more BD-Video discs, the menu screen may continue to display even if the disc has been ejected. ≥Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio are output as Dolby Digital when “BD-Video Secondary Audio”...
Basic play (Playing video contents) Preparation VIDEO1 Turn on the TV and select the appropriate video input on the TV. Insert an SD card. Insert a disc. Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] to open the disc tray and load the disc. Insert the card label up with the cut-off corner Label facing up on the right.
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Other operations during play (These functions may not work depending on the disc.) STOP Stop The stopped position is memorized. Resume play function Press [1] (PLAY) to restart from this position. ≥The position is cleared if the tray is opened or you press ] several times to display “STOP”...
Basic play (Playing video contents) Other operations during play (These functions may not work depending on the disc.) Screen Aspect Frame-by-frame When black bars are shown at the top, bottom, left, and right sides of the screen, you can enlarge the image to fill the screen. 1 Press [SUB MENU].
Enjoying TV with this unit’s speakers You can enjoy TV broadcasts with this unit’s speakers. Preparation Confirm the audio connection to the OPTICAL IN or AUX terminal on the main unit ( 1 Press [N, O SELECT] several times to select “D-IN” (DIGITAL IN) or “AUX”.
Enjoying the FM/AM radio Manual tuning 1 Press [FM/AM] to select “FM” or “AM”. Main unit: Press [SELECTOR]. 2 Press [6, 5] to select the frequency. Main unit: Press [X] or [W]. ≥When a radio broadcast is being received, “TUNED” lights in the display.
Playing music [CD] [MP3] You can play generally available music CD or MP3 files recorded onto a CD-R/RW. 1 Insert a disc ( 14). ≥If a disc containing data in different file formats is inserted, the file selection menu may be displayed. Press [3, 4] to select “MP3 Music” and press [OK]. TIPS Pictures MP3 Music...
≥Audio/video cannot be recorded or transmitted to NOTE iPods via this system. iPod nano 3rd generation (video) 4 GB, 8 GB ≥Panasonic makes no warranty over iPod data iPod classic 80 GB, 160 GB management. iPod nano 2nd generation (aluminum) 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB ≥For more information, refer to the operating...
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Playback This system features two different iPod playback modes. The first of these is EXTENDED mode, for playback of music contents. With this mode, the menu screen on the system can be used to search for playlists and artist names, and to play music. The second mode is SIMPLE mode, which can be used for playback of three types of contents – music, photos, and videos.
Playing still pictures [JPEG] You can play still pictures recorded onto a BD-RE, DVD-RAM, CD-R/RW and SD card. 1 Insert a disc or an SD card ( 14). ≥If a disc or an SD card containing data in different file formats is inserted, the file selection menu may be displayed.
Useful functions during still picture play Start Slideshow Zoom out You can display still pictures one by one at a constant interval. This function is only available for small-sized still pictures. 1 While playing (except for slideshows) BD-RE, DVD-RAM Press [SUB MENU]. 1 While the “Album View”...
Different kinds of playback for BD-Video [BD-V] Some discs permit a variety of interactive functions in addition to the ordinary playback operation. Showing Pop-up menu The Pop-up menu is a special feature available with some BD-Video discs. This menu may vary with discs. For the operating method, refer to the instructions for the disc.
Showing FUNCTIONS menu Some functions of this unit can be operated from the FUNCTIONS menu. 1 Press [FUNCTIONS]. e.g., [DVD-V] ≥Items displayed vary according to the chosen selector and media. 2 Press [3, 4] to select the item and press [OK]. Home theater FUNCTIONS DVD-Video...
Changing audio quality/sound field ≥The following sound effects may not be available or have no effect with some sources, or when headphones are used ( 14). ≥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. Using Subwoofer boost Surround Enhancer (SRD ENH) Main unit only...
Enjoying surround sound ≥The following sound effects may not be available or have no effect with some sources, or when headphones are used ( 14). ≥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. Dolby Pro Logic IIx Dolby Pro Logic II When 5.1ch speakers connected...
≥VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, based on the control VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers linked functions provided by HDMI which is an industry operations of this unit, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) under “HDAVI standard known as HDMI CEC (Consumer NOTE Control”.
Easy control only with VIERA remote control If you connect this unit to a TV that has “HDAVI Control 2” or “HDAVI Control 3” function with an HDMI cable, you can operate this unit using the following buttons on the TV remote control. [3, 4, 2, 1], [OK], [RETURN], [SUB MENU] and colored buttons Use the remote control for this unit to operate any other buttons (numbered buttons, etc.) that are not listed above.
Changing settings with the on-screen menu On-screen menu operations 1 Press [BD/SD] to select “BD/DVD/CD” or “SD”. ≥Depending on the condition of the 2 Press [DISPLAY]. unit (playing, stopped, etc.) and e.g., BD-Video disc contents, there may be some NOTE 3 Press [3, 4] to select Disc Signal Type...
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Menus Items Settings and details Play Repeat Play (Only when the elapsed time is being displayed on the unit’s display.) Selects the item which you want to repeat. The items displayed differ depending on the type of disc. ≥All tracks All tracks ≥Chapter Chapter...
Changing settings with the setup menu Change the unit’s settings, if necessary. The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. Setup menu operations 1 Press [BD/SD] to select “BD/DVD/CD” or “SD”. ≥There may be differences in While stopped operation methods.
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“Audio” tab ≥On Dynamic Range Compression [BD-V] [AVCHD] [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby ≥Off TrueHD only) Change the dynamic range ( 43) for late night viewing. Speaker Make settings for your speakers. ( ≥On: BD-Video Secondary Audio [BD-V] The primary audio and secondary audio are mixed and output.
Actual speaker position Ideal speaker position Select when – using the optional Panasonic ABC: Primary listening distance wireless system SH-FX67 and 1 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the delay time box and press [OK].
Optional connections and settings Connection to Set Top Box (Satellite receiver, Cable box, etc) or video cassette recorder Use the following connections when you want to output audio of your cable TV or VCR through this unit’s speakers. ≥Do not connect through the video cassette recorder. Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not be displayed properly.
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Optional connections and settings Using FM/AM outdoor antenna (optional) Use outdoor antennas if FM/AM radio reception is poor. ≥Disconnect the antenna when the unit is not in use. ≥Do not use the outdoor antenna during an electrical storm. FM outdoor antenna AM outdoor antenna [Using a vinyl wire (not included)] [Using a TV antenna (not included)]...
Using other speakers may damage the system and will not produce correct audio characteristics (e.g., no bass sounds). ≥You can enjoy 7.1-channel surround sound when you use the optional Panasonic What equipment is necessary to play —...
Messages The following messages or service numbers appear on the TV or unit’s display when something unusual is detected during startup and use. On the TV Page ≥You inserted an incompatible disc (Discs recorded in PAL video, etc.). Cannot play. 12, 13 ≥You tried to play a non-compatible image.
Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to “Customer Services Directory” on page 46 if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to “Product information” on page 47 if you reside in Canada.
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Troubleshooting guide TV screen and video Page ≥Make sure that the TV is connected to the VIDEO OUT terminal, COMPONENT VIDEO OUT The images from this unit do 7, 35 not appear on the TV. terminals or HDMI AV OUT terminal on this unit. ≥Make sure that the TV’s input setting (e.g., VIDEO 1) is correct.
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Card Page ≥When a BD-Video that supports the virtual package is used, and an SD card is in the slot, The capacity of the SD card decreased. data may be written to the SD card. Erase the data by using “BD-Video Data Erase”, format the card or use a new card.
Troubleshooting guide When other Panasonic products respond to this remote control Change the remote control code on the main unit and the remote control (the two must match) if you place other Panasonic products close together. 1 Press [BD/SD] to select “BD/DVD/CD” or “SD”.
Glossary AVCHD HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) AVCHD is a new format (standard) for high definition video cameras HDMI is a digital interface for consumer electronic products. Unlike that can be used to record and play high-resolution HD images. conventional connections, it transmits uncompressed digital video and audio signals on a single cable.
Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION VIDEO SECTION RMS TTL Power Output 1250 W Signal system NTSC 250 W per channel (6 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Front Ch Video output 125 W per channel (3 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD 1.0 Vp-p (75 ≠) Surround Ch Output level...
Listening caution GENERAL Power supply AC 120 V, 60 Hz iPod Connector DC OUT 5 V 500 mA MAX Power consumption 140 W Dimensions (WtHtD) EST. 1924 With transmitter zk12 430 mmk96 mmk327 mm (16 Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just Without transmitter purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment.
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