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Operating Instructions

DVD Stereo System
Model No.

SC-VKX65

Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
Your system and the illustrations can look differently.

Region code
This system plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number or “ALL”:
Region

Number

Example

Southeast Asia

3

3

2

The Middle East and South Africa

2

2

2

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System

SC-VKX65

Main unit

SA-VKX65

Speakers

SB-AKX38

Safety precautions
WARNING!
Unit
• To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product
damage,
− Do not expose this unit to rain, moisture, dripping or
splashing.
− Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, on this unit.
− Use only the recommended accessories.
− Do not remove covers.
− Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to
qualified service personnel.
− Do not let metal objects fall inside this unit.

CAUTION!

– If you see this symbol –
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside
the European Union
This symbol is only valid in the
European Union.
If you wish to discard this product,
please contact your local authorities or
dealer and ask for the correct method
of disposal.

Unit
• To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product
damage,
− Do not install or place this unit in a bookcase, built-in
cabinet or in another confined space. Ensure this unit
is well ventilated.
− Do not obstruct this unit’s ventilation openings with
newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, and similar items.
− Do not place sources of naked flames, such as
lighted candles, on this unit.
• For South Africa
This unit is intended for use in moderate climates.
For others

This unit is intended for use in tropical climates.
• This unit may receive radio interference caused by
mobile telephones during use. If such interference
occurs, please increase separation between this unit
and the mobile telephone.
• This unit utilizes a laser. Use of controls or adjustments
or performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous radiation
exposure.
• Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct
sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and
excessive vibration.

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AC mains lead
• The mains plug is the disconnecting device. Install this
unit so that the mains plug can be unplugged from the
socket outlet immediately.

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Battery
• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the type recommended by the
manufacturer.
• When disposing of the batteries, please contact your
local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct
method of disposal.
• Do not heat or expose to flame.
• Do not leave the battery(ies) in a car exposed to direct
sunlight for a long period of time with doors and
windows closed.
• Do not break open or short-circuit the battery.
• Do not charge the alkaline or manganese battery.
• Do not use the battery if the cover has peeled off.
• Remove the battery if you do not use the remote
control for a long period of time. Keep in a cool, dark
area.

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Licenses
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com.
Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited.
DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together are
registered trademarks, and DTS 2.0+Digital Out is a
trademark of DTS, Inc.
© DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia
Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of
HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other
countries.
“DVD Logo” is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo
Licensing Corporation.
This item incorporates copy protection technology
that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual
property rights of Rovi Corporation. Reverse
engineering and disassembly are prohibited.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered
trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any
use of such marks by Panasonic Corporation is under
license. Other trademarks and trade names are those
of their respective owners.
Google Play and Android are trademarks of Google
Inc.

Safety precautions........................................................... 2
Licenses .......................................................................... 3
Note on AC mains lead ................................................... 4
Maintenance .................................................................... 4
About Bluetooth®............................................................. 4
Supplied accessories ...................................................... 5
Preparing the remote control........................................... 5
Placement of speakers .................................................... 5
Making the connections .................................................. 6
Overview of controls........................................................ 8
Easy Setup .................................................................... 10
Preparing the media ...................................................... 10
Media playback ............................................................. 11
Using the navigation menus .......................................... 13
Using on-screen menus ................................................ 14
Radio ............................................................................. 16
Recording ...................................................................... 17
Sound and illumination effects ...................................... 19
Clock and timers ........................................................... 20
Using microphones ....................................................... 21
External equipment ....................................................... 22
Others ............................................................................ 22
Changing system settings ............................................. 23
Playable media .............................................................. 25
Language code list ........................................................ 26
Troubleshooting ............................................................. 27
Specifications ................................................................ 30

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MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from
Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

Table of Contents

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About Bluetooth®

Note on AC mains lead
(For the AC mains plug of three pins)

Panasonic bears no responsibility for data and/or
information that can possibly be compromised during
a wireless transmission.

Before use
Remove the connector cover.
How to replace the fuse
The location of the fuse differs according to the type of
AC mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains
plug fitted and follow the instructions below.
Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.
1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.
Figure A

Figure B
Fuse cover

2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.
Figure A

Figure B
Fuse
(5 ampere)

Fuse
(5 ampere)

Maintenance
To clean this system, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
• Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean
this system.
• Before using chemically treated cloth, read the
instructions that came with the cloth carefully.

Frequency band
• This system uses the 2.4 GHz frequency band.
Certification
• This system conforms to the frequency restrictions and
has received certification based on frequency laws.
Thus, a wireless permit is not necessary.
• The actions below are punishable by law:
− Taking apart or modifying the main unit.
− Removing specification indications.
Restrictions of use
• Wireless transmission and/or usage with all Bluetooth®
equipped devices is not guaranteed.
• All devices must conform to standards set by
Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
• Depending on the specifications and settings of a
device, it can fail to connect or some operations can
be different.
• This system supports Bluetooth® security features.
But depending on the operating environment and/or
settings, this security is possibly not sufficient.
Transmit data wirelessly to this system with caution.
• This system cannot transmit data to a Bluetooth®
device.
Range of use
• Use this device at a maximum range of 10 m.
• The range can decrease depending on the
environment, obstacles or interference.
Interference from other devices
• This system may not function properly and troubles
such as noise and sound jumps may arise due to radio
wave interference if this unit is located too close to
other Bluetooth® devices or the devices that use the
2.4 GHz band.
• This system may not function properly if radio waves
from a nearby broadcasting station, etc. is too strong.
Intended usage
• This system is for normal, general use only.
• Do not use this system near an equipment or in
an environment that is sensitive to radio frequency
interference (example: airports, hospitals, laboratories,
etc.).
For United Arab Emirates only

UAE-TRA

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REGISTERED No:
ER34195/14
DEALER No:
DA0052708/10

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Placement of speakers

Check and identify the supplied accessories.
 For Southeast Asia
2 AC mains leads
 For the Middle East and South Africa
2 AC mains leads
For Saudi Arabia

 1 AM loop antenna
 1 FM indoor antenna

The left and right speakers are the same.
You cannot remove the net of the speakers.

 1 Video cable

Use only the supplied speakers.
You can cause damage to the system and decrease the
sound quality if you use other speakers.

 1 HDMI cable
 1 Remote control
(N2QAYB000998)
 1 Remote control battery

Preparing the remote control

Note:
• Keep your speakers more than 10 mm from the main unit
for ventilation.
• Put the speakers on a flat safe surface.
• These speakers do not have magnetic shielding. Do not put
them near TVs, PCs or other equipment easily influenced
by magnetism.
• When you play at high levels for a long period, it can
cause damage to the speakers and decrease the life of the
speakers.
• Decrease the volume in these conditions to prevent
damage:

− When the sound is distorted.
− When you adjust the sound quality.

Use alkaline or manganese battery.

CAUTION!
• Use the speakers only with the recommended
system. If not, you can cause damage to the
amplifier and speakers and can cause a fire.
Consult an approved service personnel if damage
occurs or if there is a sudden apparent change in
performance.
• Do the procedures included in these instructions
when you attach the speakers.

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Install the battery so that the poles (+ and –) align with
those in the remote control.

Irregular colour on your TV
The setup condition of the speakers can cause
unwanted effects to the picture of the TV.
If this occurs, switch off the TV for 30 minutes.
If the demagnetising of the TV does not correct the
problem, increase the distance between the speakers
and the TV.

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2 Connect the FM indoor antenna.

Making the connections

Put the antenna where reception is best.

Connect the AC mains lead only after all the other
connections have been made.

Adhesive tape
(not supplied)

3 Connect the speakers.

3

5

2

1

4

1 Connect the AM loop antenna.
Stand the antenna up on its base until it clicks.

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4 Connect the TV to this system.
Connect either HDMI cable or video cable to this
system.

Alternative connection to a TV
To listen to the TV audio on this system, connect the
audio cable to this system.
AUX 1 terminal

HDMI terminal

TV
(not supplied)

HDMI cable

Audio cable
(not supplied)
HDMI IN

TV
(not supplied)

This connection provides the best picture quality.
• Set “VIDEO PRIORITY” to “ON” (Z 24, “HDMI”
menu).
• Set “VIDEO FORMAT” in Menu 4 (HDMI) (Z 16).
Note:
• Use the supplied HDMI cables.
• If you use an optional HDMI cable, use High Speed HDMI
Cables. Non-HDMI compliant cables cannot be utilised.
• It is recommended that you use Panasonic HDMI cable.
When outputting 1080p signal, use HDMI cables 5.0 m or
less.
• For TV with more than one HDMI terminal, refer to the TV’s
operating instructions for the connection.

VIDEO OUT terminal

5 Connect the AC mains lead.
(For the AC mains plug of three pins)
READ THE “Note on AC mains lead” BEFORE
CONNECTION.

To household
mains socket
Do not use an AC mains lead from other equipment.
Conserving power
The system consumes a small amount of power even
when it is in standby mode. Disconnect the power
supply if you do not use the system.
Some settings will be lost after you disconnect the
system. You have to set them again.

Video cable

TV
(not supplied)

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Note:
Do not make the video connections through the VCR.
The video cannot show correctly because of copy-guard
protection.

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Overview of controls
Do the procedures with the remote control. You can also use the buttons on the main unit if they are the same.

TV

A

INPUT
AV

L

B

C

M

CANCEL
DEL

N
DVD/CD

D

AUX

RADIO

b

V
9

FL DISPLAY

W

VOCAL CANCEL

DIMMER

ECHO

KARAOKE

KEY-CON

ILLUMINATION/
CONTROL

A
E

d

X

SLOW(PAUSE)

E

VOLUME

ALBUM/TRACK

DJ JUKEBOX

LOCAL

6
REPEAT

SOUND

F

PLAY MODE

7

O
P

PAIRING

DVD/CD

TUNE MODE

D.BASS

/
OPEN/CLOSE

PL

LIST
AY

A

f

PLAY

B

M

REC / PLAY

g
S a

MIC 1

MIC 2

MIC VOL 1

MIC VOL 2

h
MIN

USB REC

e

AUX IN 2

Z

RETURN

9

D

RADIO/AUX

E

J
Y

R
FL DISPLAY
DIMMER

/ USB

PRESET EQ

MANUAL EQ

USB REC

Q

8

c

MAX

MIN

MAX

SLEEP CLOCK/TIMER SETUP

J

T
AUTO OFF

PLAY/REC

U

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EDIT MODE

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A Standby/on switch [`], [1] (Z 10, 30)

R Select or confirm menu items
View frame-by-frame (Z 11)
Browse albums on USB A-AUDIO and USB B-AUDIO
source
Press [R, T] to browse.

Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode
or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still
consuming a small amount of power.

B Numeric buttons
To set a 2-digit number
Example: 16: [ 10] = [1] = [6]

S Go back to the previous screen (Z 12, 23)
T Change the system settings (Z 10, 23)

C Cancel an item (Z 12)
Delete the programmed tracks (Z 12)

D Select the source
On the main unit:
To start Bluetooth® pairing, press and hold
[ /USB, –PAIRING] when you are in Bluetooth®
source.

Set the edit mode for USB B (Z 18)

U Set the clock and timer (Z 20)
V Remote control sensor
Distance: Within approximately 7 m
Angle: Approximately 20° up and down, 30° left and
right

E Basic playback control (Z 11)

W Select the Karaoke mode (Z 21)

F Select the sound effects (Z 19)

X Select the DJ Jukebox (Z 19)

G Repeat playback (Z 12)

Y

H Show the disc top menu (Z 13)
Show the program list (Z 14)

I View the information shown on the display panel
(Z 11)
Decrease the brightness of the display panel
(Z 28)
Press and hold the button to use this function.
To cancel, press and hold the button again.
On the main unit:
Press [DIMMER] to use this function.

USB A

USB port (
)
USB status indicator
Play MP3 tracks, Xvid and JPEG.
Record MP3 tracks to USB B .

Z

USB B

USB port (
)
USB status indicator
Record sound or music tracks.
Play MP3 tracks, Xvid and JPEG.

a Microphone jacks (Z 21)

J Record content to a USB device (Z 17, 18)

b Display panel

K Set the sleep timer (Z 20)

c Select the Karaoke sound effect (Z 21)

Automatically switch off the system
The auto off function switches off the system if you
do not use the system for approximately 20 minutes
(except when you are in radio source or when a
Bluetooth® device is connected).
Press and hold the button to use this function.
To cancel, press and hold the button again.

L Operate a Panasonic TV (compatible models only)
Point the remote control to a Panasonic TV:
[`]: Switch on or switch off the TV
[AV]: Change the video input mode of the TV
[+/ –, VOL]: Adjust the volume of the TV

M Adjust the volume level of the system

d Select MP3 album or track
Press [ALBUM/TRACK] to select album or track.
Browse tracks or albums
Turn [CONTROL] to browse.
To start playback from the selection, press [4/9].
Illumination
Turn [ILLUMINATION] to select the setting.

e Open or close the disc tray (Z 10)
f AUX IN 2 jack (Z 22)
g Disc tray
h Adjust the volume of the microphone

N Mute the sound
To cancel, press the button again.
“MUTE” is also cancelled when you adjust the
volume or when you switch off the system.

O Set the play mode item (Z 11, 12, 16, 22)
P Show the on-screen menu (Z 14)

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Q Show the disc menu or playlist (Z 14)

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Easy Setup

Preparing the media

The EASY SETUP screen assists you in making basic
settings.
Preparation
Switch on your TV and change its video input mode
(example: HDMI, AV 1, etc.).

1 Press [`] to switch on the system.

Disc

1 Press [x OPEN/CLOSE] on the main unit to open
the disc tray.
Put in a disc with the label facing up.

If the EASY SETUP screen appears, skip steps 2 to
6.

2 Press [DVD/CD].
3 Press [SETUP] to show the SETUP menu.
4 Press [R, T] to select “OTHERS” and then press
[OK].

2 Press [DVD/CD].

Menu
MAIN
DISC
VIDEO
AUDIO
DISPLAY
HDMI
OTHERS

USB
Preparation
Before you connect a USB device to the system, make
sure you do a backup of the data.
D.BASS

SET
RETURN

EXIT : SETUP

/
USB REC

5 Press [R, T] to select “EASY SETUP” and then

A

press [OK].

PLAY

6 Press [OK] to select “SET”.
7 Press [R, T] to select “YES” and then press [OK].
8 Follow the messages and make the settings with

B
REC / PLAY

USB device
(not supplied)

[R, T, Y, U] and then press [OK].
Language

Select the language for the
on-screen messages.

TV aspect

Select the aspect ratio that suits
your TV.

9 Press [OK] to finish EASY SETUP.
Press [SETUP] to close the screen.
Note:
Settings in the EASY SETUP can also be changed in the
system settings (Z 23, “Changing system settings”).

1 Decrease the volume and connect the USB device
to the USB port.
Hold the main unit when connecting or disconnecting
the USB device.

2 Press [USB] to select “USB A-AUDIO”, “USB
A-VIDEO”, “USB B-AUDIO” or “USB B-VIDEO”.
USB status indicator lights up in red when selected.
Note:
• Do not use a USB extension cable. The system cannot
recognise USB device connected through a cable.
• USB A-AUDIO and USB B-AUDIO source support MP3
format only.
• USB A-VIDEO and USB B-VIDEO source support JPEG
and Xvid formats only.

Bluetooth®

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You can connect and play an audio device wirelessly
through Bluetooth®.
Preparation
• Switch on the Bluetooth® feature of the device and put
the device near the system.
• Read the operating instructions of the device for
details.

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█ Pairing a device
Preparation
If this system is connected to a Bluetooth® device,
disconnect it (Z below, “Disconnecting a device”).

1 Press [

, USB] (main unit: [ /USB, –PAIRING]) to
select “BLUETOOTH”.
If “PAIRING” is shown, continue with step 4.

2 Press [PLAY MODE] to select “PAIRING”.
Or press and hold [ /USB, –PAIRING] on the main
unit until “PAIRING” is shown. Continue with step 4.

Using the main unit
Press and hold [ /USB, –PAIRING] until “PAIRING” is
shown.
Note:
A device is disconnected when you:
• Select a different source.
• Move the device out of the maximum range.
• Disable the Bluetooth® transmission of the device.
• Switch off the system or the device.

Media playback
(Z 25, “Playable media”)

3 Press [Y, U] to select “OK? YES” and then press
[OK].

4 Select “SC-VKX65” from the Bluetooth

Basic playback
®

menu of

the device.
If prompted for a passkey, input “0000”.
The device connects with this system automatically
after pairing is complete.
The name of the connected device is shown for a few
seconds.
Note:
You can pair up to 8 devices with this system. If a 9th device
is paired, the device that has not been used for the longest
time will be replaced.

█ Connecting a device
Preparation
If this system is connected to a Bluetooth® device,
disconnect it (Z below, “Disconnecting a device”).

1 Press [

, USB] (main unit: [ /USB, –PAIRING]) to
select “BLUETOOTH”.
“BLUETOOTH READY” is shown.

Preparation
To view the picture, switch on your TV and change its
video input mode (example: HDMI, AV 1, etc.).
Play

Press [4/9].

Stop

Press [8] during playback.
The position is memorised.
“RESUME STOP” shows on the
screen.
Press again to stop fully.

Pause

Press [4/9] during playback.
Press again to continue playback.

Skip track or
content

Press [2] or [6] (main unit:
[2/3] or [5/6]).

Search
(during
playback)
Slow-motion
(during pause)

Press [3] or [5].
Or
Press and hold [2/3] or
[5/6] on the main unit.
• Up to 5 speeds.
• Press [4/9] to continue normal
playback.

2 Select “SC-VKX65” from the Bluetooth

®
menu of
the device.
The name of the connected device is shown for a few
seconds.

View
frame-by-frame
(during pause)

3 Start playback on the device.
Note:
• A device must be paired to connect.
• The system can only connect to one device at a time.
• When “BLUETOOTH” is selected as the source, this system
will automatically try to connect to the last connected
device. (“LINKING” is shown during this process.)
• Press [FL DISPLAY] repeatedly to view the name and profile
of the connected device.

█ Disconnecting a device

1 Press [

, USB] (main unit: [ /USB, –PAIRING]) to
select “BLUETOOTH”.

Press [e] or [E] to go to the
previous or next frame.
Press [E] to go to the next frame.

View
information
Press [FL DISPLAY] to show
available information on the display
panel.
Note:
• For Bluetooth®, only Play, Stop, Pause, Skip and Search
can be selected.
• Depending on the type of media, some operations are
restricted.

2 Press [PLAY MODE] repeatedly to select
“DISCONNECT?”.

[OK].
“BLUETOOTH READY” is shown.
To cancel, select “OK? NO”.

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Repeat playback

(For DVD/CD, USB A-VIDEO and USB B-VIDEO source)

This works only when the elapsed play time can be
shown. It also works with all JPEG contents.
During playback
Press [REPEAT] to select the item to play again.
Example:
TITLE
To cancel, select “

CHAP.

OFF
OFF”.

Note:
Depending on the type of media and playback mode, the
display shows different items.

Link mode
(For Bluetooth® source)
You can change the link mode to suit the connection
type.
Preparation
If this system is connected to a Bluetooth® device,
disconnect it (Z11, “Disconnecting a device”).

1 Press [PLAY MODE] to select “LINK MODE”.
2 Press [Y, U] to select the setting and then press
[OK].
MODE 1

Emphasis on connectivity.

MODE 2 (default)

Emphasis on sound quality.

Program

Random

Close program and
random screens
Note:
• During random playback, you cannot skip to tracks which
have been played.
• The setting is cancelled when you open the disc tray.
•
Select “DATA” in “DVD-VR/DATA”
(Z 24, “OTHERS” menu) to play MP3, JPEG or Xvid
contents.
• If “PLAYBACK MENU” screen appears, refer to “Using
playback menu” (Z 13).
• For a disc with MP3 and JPEG contents, select music or
picture contents.
MP3: Select “MUSIC PROGRAM” or “MUSIC RANDOM”.
JPEG: Select “PICTURE PROGRAM” or “PICTURE
RANDOM”.
•
Some items cannot be played even if you have
programmed them.

█ Program playback (maximum 30 items)

1 Press [R, T] to select an item and then press
[OK].
Example:
DVD-V PROGRAM
SELECT TITLE
TITLE
1
TITLE
2
TITLE
3
TITLE
4
TITLE
5
TITLE
6
TITLE
7

TITLE CHAPTER
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

• Do this step again to program other items.
• To go back to the previous menu, press
[ , RETURN].

Play mode
While stopped
Press [PLAY MODE] to select the playback mode.

2 Press [4/9] to start playback.

(For USB A-AUDIO and USB B-AUDIO source)

To select all the items
Press [R, T] to select “ALL” and then press [OK].

1-TRACK
1-TR

1-ALBUM
1-ALB

PROGRAM
PGM

RANDOM

Play one selected track.
Press the numeric buttons to
select the track.
Play one selected MP3 album.
Press [R, T] to select the MP3
album.
Play programmed tracks.
1. Press [R, T] to select the
album.
2. Press [6] and then press
the numeric buttons to select
the track.
3. Press [OK].

To clear the selected program
1. Press [U] and then press [R, T] to select the program.
2. Press [CANCEL DEL].
To clear the whole program
Press [U] to select “CLEAR ALL” and then press [OK].
Note:
The whole program is also cleared when you:
− Open the disc tray.
− Switch off the system.
− Select another source.

Play all tracks randomly.

RND

1-ALBUM
RANDOM
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1-ALB RND

Play all tracks in one selected
MP3 album randomly.
Press [R, T] to select the MP3
album.

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█ Random playback

Playing from the selected item

1 Press [R, T] to select a group or title.
2 Press [OK] to put “*” on your selection.

While the “DATA-DISC” screen is shown
Group/Album
(Folder)

Example:
DVD-V RANDOM
S E L E C T TITLE
TITLE
TITLE
TITLE
TITLE
TITLE
TITLE
TITLE

Content/Track
(File)

1
2
3
4
5
6
7

DATA-DISC
ROOT
Perfume
Underwater
Fantasy planet
Starpersons1

: MP3
: JPEG
: Xvid

To cancel a selection, press [OK] again.

3 Press [4/9] to start playback.

1 Press [R, T] to select an item.
Press [Y, U] to skip page by page.

Using the navigation menus

2 Press [OK] to start playback.
Playback starts from the item you select to the last
item in the group or album.
To close the screen, press [MENU].

Using playback menu

Selecting picture in thumbnail menu

█ Playing data discs

While the display shows a picture
Select “DATA” in “DVD-VR/DATA”
(Z 24, “OTHERS” menu) to play MP3, JPEG or Xvid
contents.
“PLAYBACK MENU” shows when the disc contains
video (Xvid) and other formats (MP3/JPEG).

1 Press [R, T] to select “AUDIO/PICTURE” or
“VIDEO” and then press [OK].

1 Press [TOP MENU].
2 Press [R, T, Y, U] to select a picture and then
press [OK].
Press [6] or [2] to skip page by page.
To select a picture in other groups
1. Press [R] to select the group name.
2. Press [Y, U] to select the group and then press [OK].

PLAYBACK MENU

MP3/JPEG
Xvid

AUDIO/PICTURE
VIDEO
OK

Group and
content number

Group name
Jpeg(JPEG)

G

2/

4:C

3/

9

2 Press [4/9] to start playback.
█ Playing USB

To close the screen, press [MENU].

“PLAYBACK MENU” shows when you select “USB
A-VIDEO” or “USB B-VIDEO”.

1 Press [R, T] to select “PICTURE” or “VIDEO” and
then press [OK].
PLAYBACK MENU

JPEG
Xvid

PICTURE
VIDEO

2 Press [4/9] to start playback.

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Playing DVD-R/-RW (DVD-VR) discs
• Display shows the title only if a title is given during
recording.
• You cannot edit programs, playlists and disc titles.

Using on-screen menus
1 Press [FUNCTIONS] to show the on-screen menu.
Menu 1 (Disc/Play) Menu 2 (Video)
Exit Menu 4 (HDMI) Menu 3 (Audio)
Item name

█ Playing the programs

TITLE SEARCH
T 1 C1
1:ENG
OFF

While stopped

3/2.1ch
1 :ENG

Current item
1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
2 Press [R, T, Y, U] to select an item and then
press [OK].
2 Press [R, T] to select the program and then press
[OK].
Press [Y, U] to skip page by page.
PG

DATE

LENGTH

10/11
LIVE CONCERT
0:16:02
02:15

2

12/05
0 : 3 8 : 25
01:30

3

04/03

3

CINEMA

To close the screen, press [ , RETURN].

█ Playing the playlist
While stopped

1 Press [PLAYLIST].
2 Press [R, T] to select the playlist and then press
[OK].
Press [Y, U] to skip page by page.
DATE

LENGTH

11 / 11
0 : 00 : 10
00:01

2

12/01
01:20

3

01/02

Press [R, T] to make the settings and then press [OK].

The type of disc and the disc format can cause
some items to not show or work.

█ Menu 1 (Disc/Play)

This works only when the disc contains a playlist.

1

Current setting

AUTO ACTION

To close the screen, press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

PL

CHAPTER SEARCH
T 1 C1
1:ENG 3/2.1ch
OFF
1 :ENG

TITLE

1

1 16 05

Example: Menu 1 (Disc/Play)

TITLE
CITY PENGUIN

0 : 01: 20

FOOTBALL

1 : 10: 04

SPECIAL

TRACK SEARCH, TITLE SEARCH, CONTENT
SEARCH, CHAPTER SEARCH, PG SEARCH
(program search), PL SEARCH (playlist search)
Start playback from a specified item
This function does not work when you play a disc
with the playback control (PBC) function.
Example:
: T2 C5
To select numbers for data disc
Example: 12: [ 10] = [1] = [2] = [OK]
AUDIO

(with multiple soundtrack)
Select audio soundtrack

To close the screen, press [PLAYLIST].
Change the audio mode (when using Karaoke formatted
source)
Solo disc
OFF: Vocals off
ON: Vocals on
Duet disc
OFF: Vocals off
V1+V2: Vocal 1 and 2
V1: Vocal 1
V2: Vocal 2

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Signal type/data
LPCM/PPCM/GD/DTS/MP3/MPEG:
Signal type kHz (sampling frequency)/bit/ch (number of
channels)
Example: 3/ 2 .1ch
.1: Low frequency effect
(not shown if there is no signal)
0: No surround
1: Mono surround
2: Stereo surround (left/right)
1: Center
2: Front left + Front right
3: Front left + Front right + Center
It can be a while before playback starts if you
change the audio of a Xvid disc.

█ Menu 2 (Video)
PICTURE MODE
NORMAL:
CINEMA1:

Normal images.
Mellows images and enhances details in
dark scenes.
CINEMA2: Sharpens images and enhances details in
dark scenes.
DYNAMIC: Enhances the contrast for powerful images.
ANIMATION: Suitable for animation.
ZOOM
Select zoom sizes
NORMAL, AUTO (
x4
(during pause)

PLAY SPEED

Change play speed
– from “x0.6” to “x1.4” (in 0.1-unit step)
• Press [4/9] two times to continue normal playback.
• After you change the speed:
− Audio output will switch to 2-channel stereo.
− Sampling frequency of 96 kHz is converted to
48 kHz.
REPEAT MODE
(Z 12, “Repeat playback”)
A-B Repeat: Repeat a specified section
Except
(still picture part)
(SVCD only)
Press [OK] at the start and end points.
• To cancel, select “OFF”.
SUBTITLE
(with multiple subtitles)
(SVCD only)
Select subtitle language
• For +R/+RW disc, a number display will replace the
subtitles that cannot be shown.
(with subtitle on or off information)
ON ↔ OFF
ANGLE
(with multiple angles)
Select a video angle
DATE DISPLAY

Show the date of a picture
ON ↔ OFF
ROTATION

Rotate a picture (during pause)

TRANSFER MODE
Select the method of conversion for video output
accordingly
When playing PAL discs
AUTO: Converts the film and video automatically.
VIDEO: Select when the content is distorted in the
“AUTO” mode.
FILM: Select when the edges of the film content are
jagged or rough in the “AUTO”
mode.
But, if the video content is
distorted (as illustrated on
the right), then select “AUTO”.
When playing NTSC discs
AUTO1: Converts the film and video automatically.
AUTO2: Select to automatically sense the differences in
the frame rates of the film content and converts
it accordingly.
VIDEO: Select when the video content is distorted in
the “AUTO1” or “AUTO2” mode.
SOURCE SELECT

AUTO:

Converts the Xvid content
automatically.
INTERLACE:
Select if the Xvid content was encoded
in interlace format.
PROGRESSIVE: Select if the Xvid content was encoded
in progressive format.

█ Menu 3 (Audio)
DIALOGUE ENHANCER
Make the dialogue in films easier to hear
(Dolby Digital, DTS, 3-channel or higher, with the
dialogue recorded in the center channel)
(Dolby Digital, 3-channel or higher, with the
dialogue recorded in the center channel)
ON ↔ OFF

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█ Menu 4 (HDMI)
HDMI

Radio

HDMI STATUS

Preparation
Press [RADIO/AUX] to select “FM” or “AM”.

To show HDMI information
Example:
HDMI

A
2
3
4
5

INFORMATION

CONNECTED STATE
AUDIO STREAM
MAX CHANNEL
VIDEO FORMAT
COLOUR SPACE

CONNECTED
PCM
2ch
720p
YCbCr 4:4:4

A Connection status
B Shows the output signal type.
(When “OFF” is selected in “AUDIO OUT”
(Z 24, “HDMI” menu), “---” will be shown.)
C Shows the number of audio channels.
D (Z below, “VIDEO FORMAT”)
E (Z below, “COLOUR SPACE”)

Manual tuning
Press [3] or [5] to tune in to the station.
To tune automatically, press and hold the button until the
frequency starts changing quickly.
“ ” is shown when a stereo broadcast is being received.
Using the main unit

1 Press [TUNE MODE] to select “MANUAL”.
2 Press [2/3] or [5/6] to tune in to the
station.

Improving the sound quality

HD ENHANCER
This works when the HDMI connection is being used
with “VIDEO PRIORITY” (Z 24, “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” (Z 24, “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)
The numbers shown depend on the disc being
played. One of the above numbers is shown.

• If the picture is distorted, press [CANCEL DEL] until
the picture is shown correctly. (The output will return to
“480p”/“576p”.)
COLOUR SPACE
This works when the HDMI connection is being used
with “VIDEO PRIORITY” (Z 24, “HDMI” menu) set to
“ON”.
To select suitable picture colour with your TV
YCbCr 4:2:2
YCbCr 4:4:4
RGB

When “FM” is selected

1 Press [PLAY MODE] to select “FM MODE”.
2 Press [Y, U] to select “MONO” and then press
[OK].
To cancel, select “STEREO”.
“MONO” is also cancelled when you change the
frequency.

Memory presetting
You can preset up to 30 FM and 15 AM stations.

█ Automatic presetting

1 Press [PLAY MODE] repeatedly to select
“A.PRESET”.

2 Press [Y, U] to select “LOWEST” or “CURRENT”.
LOWEST

Tuning begins from the lowest
frequency.

CURRENT

Tuning begins from the current
frequency.

3 Press [OK] to start presetting.
The tuner presets all the stations it can receive into
the channels in ascending order.
To cancel, press [8].

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• An “*” mark will appear if compatible with your TV.
• If the picture colour is distorted, press [CANCEL DEL]
until the picture colour is shown correctly.

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█ Manual presetting

Recording

1 Press [3] or [5] (main unit: [5/6] or

This system can record up to the followings depending
on the available storage capacity of the USB device in
USB B and the mode selected:
• MP3 disc and CD-DA to USB B
− 255 folders or a total of 4000 tracks.
• USB A-AUDIO and others to USB B
− 800 folders (maximum 999 tracks in an album) or a
total of 8000 tracks.

[2/3]) to tune in to the station and then press
[OK].
“PGM” is shown.

2 Press the numeric buttons to select a preset
number.
The new station replaces any station that occupies
the same preset number.
Do steps 1 and 2 again to preset more stations.

█ Selecting a preset station
Press the numeric buttons, [2] or [6] to select the
preset station.
Using the main unit

1 Press [TUNE MODE] to select “PRESET”.
2 Press [2/3] or [5/6] to select the preset
station.

AM allocation setting
By main unit only
This system can also receive AM broadcasts allocated in
10 kHz steps.

1 Press [RADIO/AUX] to select “FM” or “AM”.
2 Press and hold [RADIO/AUX].
After a few seconds, the display panel shows the current
minimum radio frequency. Release the button when the
minimum frequency changes.
• To go back to the initial setting, do the above steps
again.
• After you change the setting, preset frequencies are
erased.

To check storage space
In the stop mode (except for DVD/CD, USB A-VIDEO
and USB B-VIDEO), press [FL DISPLAY].
• “UPDATE” is shown when the system is reading the
device.
• “NODEVICE” is shown if there is no USB device
connected to USB B .
Panasonic cannot be held responsible on the action of
consumer to record copyrighted contents which can
cause copyright infringement.
Note:
• All recordings are in “.mp3” format.
• You cannot do recording when you are using random
playback mode.
• You cannot do recording when DJ jukebox is switched on.
• Repeat playback mode is off during recording.
• A new album is added each time you do a recording.
• The sequence of album may change after the recording.
• The recordings are kept in a folder named “REC_DATA” in
the USB device.
• USB status indicator blinks in red during USB recording.

Basic recording

1 Select the source you want to record.
CD-DA
Prepare the disc playback mode (Z 12, “Play
mode”)
Make sure the disc is stopped.
Radio
Tune in to the radio station.
External equipment
Connect and play the equipment
(Z 22, “External equipment”).

2 Press [USB REC 7/9] to start recording.
The name of the folder that keeps the recording is
shown.
Stop
recording

Press [8]. “WRITING” is shown.

Pause
recording

Press [USB REC 7/9] during recording.
Press again to continue recording.

Note:

• Wait for a few seconds for the system to prepare the USB
device before recording starts.

• When the next track of the CD-DA disc is being recorded, it
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Note:
You can pause during recording from
radio, AUX 1 or AUX 2 (except in
SYNCHRO mode). A track mark is added
every time you pause (Z18, “Adding
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Recording MP3 tracks

█ Adding track marks

Recording from MP3 disc

When recording from radio or external equipment, you
can divide tracks using various modes.

1 Put in the disc.
2 Press [R, T] to select the album and then press

Before recording
Press [EDIT MODE] to select the setting.

[OK].

MANUAL

Add a track mark manually.
Press [OK] during recording to add
a track mark.

SYNCHRO
(For AUX 1 or
AUX 2 source)

Recording starts automatically
when the other equipment starts
to play. Recording pauses when it
detects silence for 3 seconds.

TIME MARK

A track is automatically divided at
5-minute intervals.

3 Press [USB REC 7/9] to start recording.
Example: Recording an album from MP3 disc.
Recording progress in percentage
of all contents in the group

DATA-DISC
. ./Audio/mp3
Hakkushon
LevelUp
Mata Sazae
Sazae***

Hakkushon

Note:
• During recording, if you press [OK] or pause recording while
using “TIME MARK” mode, the 5-minute counter is reset.
• You cannot add track marks manually in “SYNCHRO”
mode.

Deleting recorded tracks
Track
currently
being
recorded

Recording from USB A-AUDIO

1 Prepare the source you want to record.
You can also use playmode function to record
specified files (Z 12, “Play mode”).

2 Press [USB REC 7/9] to start recording.

1 Press [

, USB] (main unit: [ /USB, –PAIRING]) to
select “USB B-AUDIO”.

2 Press [R, T] to select album.
3 Press [2] or [6] to select the track.
4 Press [EDIT MODE] to select the mode.
TRK DEL

Delete a single track.

ALB DEL

Delete one album (maximum
999 tracks).

FORMAT

Format the USB device.

Example: Recording an album from the USB device.
Album being
recorded

Percentage of the
recording process

5 Press [OK].
The selected item to be deleted is shown.

6 Press [OK].
“SURE? NO” is shown.

7 Press [Y, U] to select “YES” and then press [OK].

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Stop
recording

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Press [8].
Recording stops at the last fully
recorded track in the album. For
example, if you stop recording
during the fourth track, only the first
three tracks are recorded.“NO FILE
RECORDED” is shown if no track is
recorded.

“WRITING” is shown.
To cancel, select “NO”.

Note:
• Some tracks can use a longer time to record.
• Some tracks cannot be recorded because of the condition
of the source.
• When recording from MP3 disc, the recorded file name will
be different from the original file.
• When recording from USB A-AUDIO, the recorded file
name will be the same as the original file (maximum 32
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Sound and illumination effects

DJ jukebox
(For USB A-AUDIO and USB B-AUDIO source)
You can use DJ jukebox to add cross-fading effect
between songs. You can also use additional features
with the “Panasonic MAX Juke” app (Z below).

Sound effects

1 Press [SOUND] to select the sound effect.
2 Press [Y, U] to select the setting and then press
[OK].
PRESET EQ

Select the desired preset EQ
setting.
Using the main unit
Press [LOCAL PRESET EQ].

BASS

–4 to +4

MID

Using the main unit
1. Press [MANUAL EQ] to select
“BASS”, “MID” or “TREBLE”.
2. Press [2/3] or [5/6]
to adjust the level.

TREBLE

SURROUND

“ON SURROUND” or “OFF
SURROUND” (default)

INPUT LEVEL
(For AUX 2
source)

“NORMAL” (default) or “HIGH”

D.BASS

“D.BASS ON” (default) or
“D.BASS OFF”

Note:
Select “NORMAL” if the sound is
distorted during “HIGH” input level.

By main unit only

1 Press [DJ JUKEBOX] to select the setting.
OFF CROSSFADE

Cancel cross-fading.

ON CROSSFADE

Add cross-fading.

OFF

Switch off DJ jukebox.

2 During stop mode, turn [CONTROL] to select the
repeat setting.
RANDOM REPEAT
RND

Play all tracks randomly and
repeat all tracks.

ALL TITLE REPEAT

Repeat all tracks.

Note:
DJ jukebox effect is cancelled when you switch off the
system or change to another source.

Using the “Panasonic MAX Juke” app
You can download and install the free Android™
app “Panasonic MAX Juke” on Google Play™ for
additional features, such as to request song playback
from multiple devices simultaneously.

Using the main unit
Press [D.BASS].

Illumination effects
By main unit only
You can change the illumination colour on this system.

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Turn [ILLUMINATION].
To cancel, select “OFF”.

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Clock and timers

To start the timer

1 Prepare the audio source.
Setting the clock

Play timer

Prepare the music source you
want to listen to (disc, USB, radio
or external equipment) and set
the volume.

Record timer

Connect the USB device to
USB B and tune to the radio
station or select the external
equipment.

This is a 24-hour clock.

1 Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select “CLOCK”.
2 Press [R, T] to set the time then press [OK].
To check the time
Press [CLOCK/TIMER].
Note:
Reset the clock regularly to maintain accuracy.

2 Press and hold [#, –PLAY/REC] and then press
the button again to select the setting.

Sleep timer

TIMER OFF

Cancel the setting.

The sleep timer switches off the system after the set
time.

#PLAY ON

Start the play timer. “#PLAY” is
shown.

Press [SLEEP] to select the setting (in minutes).
To cancel, select “OFF”.

#REC ON

Start the record timer. “#REC” is
shown.

SLEEP 30 → SLEEP 60 → SLEEP 90 → SLEEP120
OFF
To check the remaining time
Press [SLEEP].
Note:
• The play timer and sleep timer or the record timer and
sleep timer can be used together.
• The sleep timer always comes first. Be sure not to set an
overlap of timers.

Play and record timer
(Except for Bluetooth® source)

The system must be switched off for the timer to
operate.
To check the settings
Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select “#PLAY” or “#REC”.
In standby mode, press [CLOCK/TIMER] two times.
Note:
• The play timer starts at a low volume and increases
gradually to the preset level.
• The record timer starts 30 seconds before the set time with
the volume muted.
• The timer comes on at the set time every day if the timer
is on.
• If you switch off the system and switch on again while a
timer is in operation, the timer will not stop at the end time.

You can set the timer to come on at a certain time to:
• Wake you up (play timer).
• Record from the radio or the external equipment
(record timer).
Play timer and record timer cannot be used together.
Preparation
Set the clock.

1 Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select “#PLAY” or
“#REC”.

2 Press [R, T] to set the start time.
3 Press [OK].
4 Do steps 2 and 3 again to set the end time.
5 Press [R, T] to select the source you want to play

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Using microphones

VOCAL CANCEL

Preparation
Decrease the volume of the system to its minimum
before you connect or disconnect a microphone.

Press [VOCAL CANCEL] repeatedly to make the setting.
Alternatively, press [VOCAL CANCEL] and then turn
[CONTROL] to make the setting.

1 Connect a microphone (not supplied) to the

Reduce the vocal level (when using stereo source not
formatted for Karaoke)
VOCAL CANCEL: Reduces vocal level
OFF VOCAL CANCEL: Cancel

microphone jack.
Plug type : Ø 6.3 mm monaural

2 Turn [MIC VOL 1, MIN/MAX] or [MIC VOL 2,
MIN/MAX] on the main unit to adjust the volume
of the microphone.
If you want to use the microphone with background
music.

3 Play the music source and adjust the volume of
the system.
Note:
• If a strange noise (howling) is emitted, move the
microphone away from the speakers, or decrease the
volume of the microphone.
• When you do not use the microphone, disconnect it from
the microphone jack, and decrease the volume of the
microphone level to “MIN”.

Enjoying Karaoke (by main unit only)

1 Select the music source.
“DVD/CD” or “USB”.

2 Press [KARAOKE] to select “ON KARAOKE”.
To cancel, select “OFF KARAOKE”.
Note:
Karaoke mode switches off when you switch off this system.

Change the audio mode (when using Karaoke formatted
source)
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.
Note:
• “L” and “R” are reversed on some discs.
• This function can fail to work depending on the type of
song.

• To make the setting, refer to “AUDIO” in Menu 1
(Z 14).
ECHO EFFECT
Press [ECHO] repeatedly to select the level.
Alternatively, press [ECHO] and then turn [CONTROL] to
select the level.
ECHO 1

ECHO 2 ECHO 3
ECHO OFF

Note:
You can adjust echo effect, key control and vocal cancel only
when Karaoke mode is set to “ON”.

KEY CONTROL
Press [KEY-CON] repeatedly to make the setting.
Alternatively, press [KEY-CON] and then turn [CONTROL]
to make the setting.
Change the key of a song
–6 (lowest) to +6 (highest)
0: Normal

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The key control automatically reset to “0” when you change
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External equipment

Others

Preparation
• Disconnect the AC mains lead.
• Switch off all equipment and read the appropriate
operating instructions.

Using the auxiliary input
You can connect the TV and listen to the audio through
this system.

1 Connect the TV to this system.
(Z 7, “Alternative connection to a TV”)

2 Press [RADIO/AUX] to select “AUX 1”.

Bluetooth® standby
This function automatically switches on the system when
you establish a Bluetooth® connection from a paired
device.

1 Press [

, USB] (main unit: [ /USB, –PAIRING]) to
select “BLUETOOTH”.

2 Press [PLAY MODE] to select “STANDBY MODE”.
3 Press [Y, U] to select “ON STANDBY MODE” and
then press [OK].
To cancel, select “OFF STANDBY MODE”.

Note:
• You can also connect other equipment (such as Blu-ray
Disc player, DVD recorder, VCR, etc.) to the AUX 1 terminal
of this system.
• Sound distortion can occur when you use an adaptor.

Connect to a portable audio equipment
You can play music from a portable audio equipment.
Preparation
• Switch off the equaliser (if any) of the portable audio
equipment to prevent sound distortion.
• Decrease the volume of the system and the portable
audio equipment before you connect or disconnect the
portable audio equipment.

TUNE MODE

RADIO/AUX

OPEN/CLOSE

AUX IN 2

Portable audio
equipment
(not supplied)

Audio cable
(not supplied)

1 Connect the portable audio equipment.
Plug type: Ø 3.5 mm stereo

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2 Press [RADIO/AUX] to select “AUX 2”.
3 Play the portable audio equipment.

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Changing system settings
1 Press [DVD/CD].
2 Press [SETUP] to show the SETUP menu.
3 Press [R, T] to select the menu and then press
[OK].
To go back to the previous menu, press
[ , RETURN].

PASSWORD
Change the password for “RATINGS” (Z left).
1. Select “CHANGE” and then press [OK].
2. Input the current password with the numeric
buttons and then press [OK].
3. Input the new password with the numeric buttons
and then press [OK].
If “VERIFY” is shown, make sure that the new
password is correct and input it again.
1

4 Press [R, T] to select an item and then press

2

[OK].
3

5 Press [R, T] to make the setting and then press
[OK].

“VIDEO” menu

6 Press [SETUP] to close the screen.
• The settings stay intact even if you put the system on
standby mode.
• Underlined items are the factory settings in the menu.
EASY SETUP allows successive settings of the
items in the shaded area.

TV ASPECT
Change the setting to suit your TV and preference.
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.

“DISC” menu
AUDIO
Change the audio language.
ENGLISH
FRENCH
RUSSIAN
ORIGINAL

The original language designated on the disc is
selected.
Input the applicable code from the “Language code
list” (Z 26).
If the language selection for “AUDIO” is not available
for the disc played, the subtitles in that language will
be shown (if available on the disc).

1

SUBTITLE
Change the subtitle language.
AUTO 3
ENGLISH
SPANISH
RUSSIAN
MENUS
Change the language for disc menus.
ENGLISH
FRENCH
RUSSIAN
OTHER ---- 2

SPANISH
OTHER ----

FRENCH
OTHER ----

2

TIME DELAY
When connected with an AV amplifier and Plasma TV,
adjust if the audio is out of sync with the video.
20 ms
40 ms
0 ms
60 ms
80 ms
100 ms

2

SPANISH

For the Middle East and South Africa

“PAL60” is the factory preset.
STILL MODE
Specify the type of picture shown when in pause
mode.
AUTO
FIELD: The picture is not blurred, but the picture
quality is lowered.
FRAME: Overall quality is high, but the picture is
blurred.

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RATINGS
Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video playback.
Setting ratings
0 LOCK ALL: To prevent playback of discs without
ratings levels.
1 to 7: To prevent playback of DVD-Video with the
same ratings recorded on them.
8 NO LIMIT
When you set the ratings level, a password screen is
shown.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Do not forget your password.
A message screen is shown if a DVD-Video with higher
ratings level is played.
Follow the on-screen instructions.

NTSC DISC OUT
Change PAL 60 or NTSC output when you play NTSC
discs.
NTSC: Output signals from NTSC discs remains as
NTSC.
PAL60: NTSC discs can be viewed on PAL TV.

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“AUDIO” menu
DOLBY DIGITAL
BITSTREAM
PCM
DTS 
BITSTREAM
PCM
For the Middle East and South Africa

MPEG
BITSTREAM
PCM


“OTHERS” menu



Select “BITSTREAM” when the equipment can
decode the bitstream (digital form of multi-channel
data). If not, select “PCM”. (If the bitstream output to
the equipment without a decoder, there can be high
levels of noise output that can do damage to your
speakers and hearing.)

DYNAMIC RANGE
ON: Adjust for clarity even when the volume is low.
The range between the lowest and the highest
sound levels is compressed. Convenient for late
night viewing. (Only works with Dolby Digital.)
OFF

“DISPLAY” menu
LANGUAGE
Select the language for the on-screen messages.
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
ESPAÑOL
PУCCKИЙ

SLIDE SHOW TIME
To change the slideshow time.
1 SEC to 15 SEC (in 1-unit)
15 SEC to 60 SEC (in 5-unit)
60 SEC to 180 SEC (in 30-unit)
“3 SEC” is the factory preset.
EASY SETUP
SET: Shows the EASY SETUP settings.
DVD-VR/DATA
Select to play only DVD-VR or DATA format.
DVD-VR: To play video on DVD-R/RW.
DATA: To play data files on DVD-R/RW.
SCREEN DIMMER
This is to prevent burnt mark on the TV screen.
OFF
WAIT 5 MIN: If there is no operation for 5 minutes, the
picture becomes grey. The TV screen
will go back to the normal position when
you do some operations. (This does not
apply during video playback.)
DEFAULTS
This returns all values in the SETUP menus to the
default settings.
RESET
The password screen is shown if “RATINGS”
(Z 23, “RATINGS”) is set. Input the same password
and then press [OK], then switch off the system and
switch on again.

“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 this system.)
OFF: When audio output is not from the HDMI AV
OUT terminal. (The audio is output using the
settings of this system.)

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RGB RANGE
STANDARD
ENHANCED: When the black and white images are
not distinct.

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Commercial discs
Type

Icon

DVD-Video

Details
• High quality video
and audio discs

• Video discs
• Including SVCD
(conforms to
IEC62107)

Video CD

• Audio discs

CD

Recorded discs and USB devices
Type

Icon

DVD-R/RW

Details

█ About MP3/JPEG/Xvid files

• DVD-Video format
• Version 1.2 of
the DVD Video
Recording format
• Xvid format
• +VR (+R/+RW
Video Recording)
format
• MP3 format
• JPEG format
• Xvid format

USB A-AUDIO/
USB B-AUDIO
USB A-VIDEO/
USB B-VIDEO

█ Video systems
• This system can play discs with PAL and NTSC, but
your TV must complement with the system used on
the disc.
• Videos from PAL discs cannot be correctly shown on
an NTSC TV.
• This system can convert NTSC signals to PAL 60 to
show video on a PAL TV (Z 23, “NTSC DISC OUT”
in “VIDEO” menu).

• This system can access up to:
− Data disc: 255 folders (excluding root folder) and
4000 tracks.
− USB A-AUDIO/USB B-AUDIO: 800 albums (including
root folder) and 8000 tracks.
− USB A-VIDEO/USB B-VIDEO: 4000 picture and video
contents and 255 groups (excluding root folder).

• Xvid format

CD-R/RW

█ Discs that cannot be played
Blu-ray, HD DVD, AVCHD discs, DVD-RW version 1.0,
DVD-Audio, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, SACD,
Photo CD, DVD-RAM, and “Chaoji VCD” (including CVD,
DVCD and SVCD) that do not conform to IEC62107.

• Version 1.1 of
the DVD Video
Recording format

• JPEG format

+R/+RW/+R DL

Note on using a DualDisc
A DualDisc could possibly not playback if the side of
the digital audio content does not meet the technical
specifications of the Compact Disc Digital Audio
(CD-DA) format.

• DVD-Video format

• MP3 format

DVD-R DL

• Before playback, finalise the disc on the device it was
recorded on.
• It is not possible to play all the above-mentioned media
in some conditions because of:
− The type of media.
− The condition of the recording.
− The recording procedure.
− How the files were made (Z below, “About MP3/
JPEG/Xvid files”).

• MP3 format
• JPEG format
• Xvid format

(Extension: “.MP3”, “.mp3”)
• This system supports ID3 tags (USB A-AUDIO and
USB B-AUDIO only).
• Sampling frequency and compression rate:
− DVD-R/RW: 11.02, 12, 22.05, 24 kHz (8 to 160
kbps), 44.1 and 48 kHz (32 to 320 kbps)
− CD-R/RW: 8, 11.02, 12, 16, 22.05, 24 kHz (8 to
160 kbps), 32, 44.1 and 48 kHz (32 to 320 kbps)
• MP3 disc must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2
(except for extended formats).
(Extension: “.JPG”, “.jpg”, “.JPEG”, “.jpeg”)
• JPEG files taken on a digital camera that conforms
to DCF Standard (Design rule for Camera File
system) Version 1.0 are shown.
− Files that have been changed, edited or saved
with a computer picture editing software are
possibly not shown.
• This system cannot show moving pictures, MOTION
JPEG and other such formats, still pictures other
than JPEG (example: TIFF), or play pictures with
attached audio.

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(Extension: “.XVID”, “.xvid”, “.AVI”, “.avi”)
• Xvid files that are more than 2 GB or have no index
can fail to play correctly on this system.
• This system supports all resolutions until a
maximum of 720 x 480 (NTSC)/720 x 576 (PAL).
• There can be differences in the display sequence on
the menu screen and computer screen.
• This system cannot play files recorded using packet
write.
DVD-R/RW
• Discs must conform to UDF bridge
(UDF 1.02/ISO9660).
• This system 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 system supports multi-session but if there are
many sessions, it uses more time for playback to start.
Keep the number of sessions to a minimum to prevent
this.
USB device
• This system does not guarantee connection with all
USB devices.
• This system does not support USB device charging.
• This system can support USB devices of up to 32 GB.
• Only FAT 12/16/32 file system is supported.
• This system supports USB 2.0 full speed.

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Note:
The above media may not be played in some cases due
to the type of media, the condition of the recording, the
recording method, and how the files were created.

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Language code list
Abkhazian:
Afar:
Afrikaans:
Albanian:
Amharic:
Arabic:
Armenian:
Assamese:
Aymara:
Azerbaijani:
Bashkir:
Basque:
Bengali, Bangla:
Bhutani:
Bihari:
Breton:
Bulgarian:
Burmese:
Byelorussian:
Cambodian:
Catalan:
Chinese:
Corsican:
Croatian:
Czech:
Danish:
Dutch:
English:
Esperanto:
Estonian:
Faroese:
Fiji:
Finnish:
French:
Frisian:
Galician:
Georgian:
German:
Greek:
Greenlandic:
Guaraní:
Gujarati:
Hausa:
Hebrew:
Hindi:
Hungarian:
Icelandic:
Indonesian:
Interlingua:
Irish:
Italian:
Japanese:
Javanese:
Kannada:
Kashmiri:
Kazakh:
Kirghiz:
Korean:
Kurdish:
Laotian:
Latin:
Latvian, Lettish:
Lingala:
Lithuanian:
Macedonian:
Malagasy:
Malay:

6566
6565
6570
8381
6577
6582
7289
6583
6589
6590
6665
6985
6678
6890
6672
6682
6671
7789
6669
7577
6765
9072
6779
7282
6783
6865
7876
6978
6979
6984
7079
7074
7073
7082
7089
7176
7565
6869
6976
7576
7178
7185
7265
7387
7273
7285
7383
7378
7365
7165
7384
7465
7487
7578
7583
7575
7589
7579
7585
7679
7665
7686
7678
7684
7775
7771
7783

Malayalam:
Maltese:
Māori:
Marathi:
Moldavian:
Mongolian:
Nauru:
Nepali:
Norwegian:
Oriya:
Pashto, Pushto:
Persian:
Polish:
Portuguese:
Punjabi:
Quechua:
Rhaeto-Romance:
Romanian:
Russian:
Samoan:
Sanskrit:
Scots Gaelic:
Serbian:
Serbo-Croatian:
Shona:
Sindhi:
Singhalese:
Slovak:
Slovenian:
Somali:
Spanish:
Sundanese:
Swahili:
Swedish:
Tagalog:
Tajik:
Tamil:
Tatar:
Telugu:
Thai:
Tibetan:
Tigrinya:
Tonga:
Turkish:
Turkmen:
Twi:
Ukrainian:
Urdu:
Uzbek:
Vietnamese:
Volapük:
Welsh:
Wolof:
Xhosa:
Yiddish:
Yoruba:
Zulu:

7776
7784
7773
7782
7779
7778
7865
7869
7879
7982
8083
7065
8076
8084
8065
8185
8277
8279
8285
8377
8365
7168
8382
8372
8378
8368
8373
8375
8376
8379
6983
8385
8387
8386
8476
8471
8465
8484
8469
8472
6679
8473
8479
8482
8475
8487
8575
8582
8590
8673
8679
6789
8779
8872
7473
8979
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Troubleshooting

█ Disc

Before requesting service, make the following checks.
If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if
the solutions indicated do not solve the problem, consult
your dealer for instructions.

Display not shown correctly.
Playback does not start.
• You have not put in the disc correctly. Put it in
correctly. (Z 10)
• Disc is dirty. Clean the disc.
• Replace the disc if it is scratched, warped, or
non-standard.
• There is condensation. Let the system dry for 1 to 2
hours.
• If a disc contains CD-DA and other formats, correct
playback is not possible.

█ Common problems
The unit does not work.
• The safety device has been activated. Do the following:
1. Press [1] on the main unit to switch the unit
to standby mode. If the unit does not switch to
standby mode,
− Press and hold the button for a minimum of
10 seconds. Or,
− Disconnect the AC mains lead and connect it
again.
2. Press [1] again to switch on the unit. If the
problem persists, consult your dealer.

The total number of tracks shown is incorrect.
The disc cannot be read.
Distorted sound is heard.
• You put in a disc that the system cannot play. Change
to a playable disc. (Z 25)
• You put in a disc that has not been finalised.

The display panel lights up and changes continuously
in standby mode.
• Press and hold [8] on the main unit to select “DEMO
OFF”.

Playback starts slowly.
• Playback starts slowly when an MP3 content has still
picture data. Even after the content starts, the correct
play time will not be shown.
•
This is usual on Xvid video.

No operations can be done with the remote control.
• Examine that the battery is installed correctly. (Z 5)

Groups deeper than the eighth layer on a data disc are
not shown correctly.

Sound is distorted or no sound.
• Adjust the volume of the system. (Z 9)
• Switch off the system, determine and correct the
cause, then switch on again. It can be caused by
straining of the speakers through excessive volume
or power, and when using the system in a hot
environment.
Audio is possibly not output because of how the
•
contents are made.

• Groups deeper than the eighth layer are shown as the
eighth layer.
A menu screen shows during skip or search.
• This is usual for Video CDs.
Playback control menu does not show.
with playback control (PBC).
• Press [8] two times and then press [4/9].

A humming sound can be heard during playback.
• An AC mains lead or fluorescent light is near the
cables. Keep other appliances and cords away from
the cables of this system.

The program and random playback functions do not
work.
•
These functions do not work with some
DVD-Videos.

The sound level reduces.
• The protection circuit has been activated due to the
continuous use at high volume output. This is to
protect the system and maintain the sound quality.

Programmed items are not played.
•
Some items cannot be played even if you have
programmed them.

No sound from the TV.
• Confirm the audio connection. (Z 7)
• When using the HDMI connection, ensure that “AUDIO
OUT” in the HDMI menu is set to “ON”. (Z 24)
You have forgotten your ratings password.
• Reset all the settings to factory preset.
1. Press [DVD/CD] and then press [8].
2. Press [8] on the main unit and [ 10] on the remote
control at the same time.
“INIT” is shown.

Cannot select alternative languages.
• Select from the menu of the disc if one is available.
Point B is automatically set.
• The end of an item becomes point B when it is at the
end. (Z 15)
The SETUP menu cannot be accessed.
• Select “DVD/CD” as the source. (Z 10)
• Cancel the program and random playback.
(Z 12, 13)

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Other equipment operates with the supplied remote
control.
• Change the remote control mode. (Z 30)

No subtitles.
• Show the subtitles (“SUBTITLE” in Menu 1 (Z 15)).
• It is possible that the subtitles are not shown because
of the disc.

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█ USB

█ Main unit displays

The USB device or the contents in it cannot be read.
• The format of the USB device or the contents in it are
not compatible with the system.
• USB devices with storage capacity of more than 32 GB
cannot work in some conditions.
• Make sure you have selected the correct USB source
and format type. (Z 10, 25)

The display panel is dark.
• Press and hold [–DIMMER] on the remote control
or press [DIMMER] on the main unit to increase the
brightness of the display panel. (Z 9)

Slow operation of the USB device.
• Large content size or large memory USB device takes
longer time to read.

█ Bluetooth®
Pairing cannot be done.
• Check the Bluetooth® device condition.
• The device is out of the 10 m communication range.
Move the device nearer to the system.
The device cannot be connected.
• The pairing of the device was unsuccessful. Do pairing
again. (Z 11)
• The pairing of the device has been replaced. Do pairing
again. (Z 11)
• This system might be connected to a different device.
Disconnect the other device and try pairing the device
again. (Z 11)
• The system may have a problem. Switch off the system
and then switch on again.
The device is connected but audio cannot be heard
through the system.
• For some built-in Bluetooth® devices, you have to set
the audio output to “SC-VKX65” manually. Read the
operating instructions of the device for details.
Sound from the device is interrupted.
• The device is out of the 10 m communication range.
Move the device nearer to the system.
• Remove any obstacle between the system and the
device.
• Other devices that use the 2.4 GHz frequency band
(wireless router, microwaves, cordless phones, etc.) are
interfering. Move the device nearer to the system and
distance it from the other devices.
• Select “MODE 1” for stable communication. (Z 12)
Playback image and sound are not synchronised.
• Restart the playback app of the device.
• Connect the device to the system with an audio cable
(not supplied). (Z 22)

█ Radio
Sound is distorted.
“ST” flickers or does not show.
• Use an optional FM outdoor antenna. The antenna
should be installed by a competent technician.
• Press [PLAY MODE] to select “MONO”. (Z 16)

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A beat sound is heard.
• Switch off the TV or move it away from the system.
• Move mobile telephones away from the system if the
interference is apparent.
A low hum is heard during AM broadcasts.
• Move the antenna away from other cables and cords.

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“A NO DEV”
“B NO DEV”
• The USB device is not connected. Examine the
connection.
“ADJUST CLOCK”
• The clock is not set. Adjust the clock. (Z 20)
“ADJUST TIMER”
• The play and/or record timer is not set. Adjust the play
and/or record timer. (Z 20)
“AUTO OFF”
• The system has not been used for 20 minutes and will
switch off within a minute. To cancel, press any button.
(Z 9)
“CAN’T REC”
“DEVICE FULL”
• You cannot do recording because the remaining
recording time of the USB device is less than the total
time of the music source. Change to a USB device
which has enough recording time and do the recording
again. (Z 17)
“DVD H □ □”
“DVD F □ □”
□ is a number.
• Disconnect the AC mains lead, and then connect it
again. If the service numbers fail to clear, note the
service number and contact a qualified service person.
“DVD U11”
• Disc is dirty. Clean the disc.
“ERROR”
• An incorrect operation was done. Read the instructions
and try again.
“ERROR” (during recording)
• You cannot select other playback source (example:
radio, USB etc.) or press [2] or [6] during
recording. Stop the recording function.
• You cannot open the disc tray when recording from an
AM source.
“F61”
• Examine and correct the speaker cords connection.
(Z 6)
• Disconnect the USB device. Switch off the system and
then switch on again.
“F70”
• Examine the Bluetooth® connection. (Z 11)
• Disconnect the Bluetooth® device. Switch off the
system and then switch on again. (Z 11)
“F76”
• There is a problem with the power supply.
• Disconnect the AC mains lead and consult your dealer.
“F77”
• Disconnect the AC mains lead and consult your dealer.
“TR FULL”
• The number of files has exceeded the supported limit.
“ALB FULL”
• The number of groups or albums has exceeded the
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“NO DISC”
• You have not put in a disc.
• You have not put in the disc correctly. Put it in
correctly. (Z 10)
“NO MP3”
• Select an MP3 content before recording can start.
“NO PLAY”
“UNSUPPORT”
• Examine the content. You can only play supported
format. (Z 25)
• The files in the USB device can be corrupted. Format
the USB device and try again.
• The system may have a problem. Switch off the system
and then switch on again.
• You put in a disc that the system cannot play. Change
to a playable disc. (Z 25)
• You put in a blank disc.
• You put in a disc that has not been finalised.
“NO TRACK”
• There is no MP3 file in the USB device.
“PLAYERROR”
• You played an unsupported MP3 file. The system will
skip that track and play the next one.
“REC ERROR”
• You disconnected the USB device while recording.
Connect the USB device and do recording again.
(Z 10, 17)
• Error occurred during USB recording. Disconnect the
USB device and then connect again. (Z 10, 17)
“REMOTE 1”
“REMOTE 2”
• The remote control and the main unit are using
different codes. Change the code of the remote
control. (Z 30)
− When “REMOTE 1” is shown, press and hold [OK]
and [1] for a minimum of 4 seconds.
− When “REMOTE 2” is shown, press and hold [OK]
and [2] for a minimum of 4 seconds.
“TEMP NG”
• The temperature protection circuit has been activated,
and the system will switch off. Let the unit cool down
before switching it on again.
• Check that the ventilation opening of the unit is not
obstructed.
• Ensure this unit is well ventilated.
“U70 □”
□ is a number.
(The actual number following “U70” will depend on the
state of this unit.)
• HDMI connection acts unusually.
− The connected equipment is not HDMI-compatible.
− Use HDMI cables that have the HDMI logo.
− The HDMI cable is too long.
− The HDMI cable is damaged.

█ TV displays
“THIS DISC CANNOT BE PLAYED IN YOUR REGION.”
• You can only play DVD-Video if the region code is
compatible with this system. You can check the
compatible region code at the rear of the main unit.
(Z Cover page)
“ ”
• The operation is prevented by the system or disc.
“THIS TYPE OF DEVICE CANNOT BE PLAYED.
PLEASE INSERT A DIFFERENT DEVICE.”
• Make sure there is video or picture content in the USB
device.

█ Picture
Picture is distorted.
• It is common to experience some distortion during
“SEARCH”.
• Make sure that the system is connected directly to the
TV, and is not connected through a VCR. (Z 7)
•
Change the “SOURCE SELECT” in Menu 2.
(Z 15)
• When using the HDMI AV OUT terminal, ensure that
an incompatible video output with the connected TV
is not selected. Press [CANCEL DEL] until the picture
is shown correctly. The output will return to “480p” or
“576p”.
• Video images converted to 1920x1080 resolution
may look different from the true native 1080p full-HD
sources. This is not a malfunction of this unit.
No picture.
• Examine the connection. (Z 7)
• Make sure that the video input mode of the TV is
correct. (Z 7)
A defective TV display or faded colours.
• The system and TV are using different video systems.
For Southeast Asia

− Use the multi-system or NTSC TV.
For the Middle East and South Africa

− Use the multi-system or PAL TV.
• The system used on the disc does not complement
your TV.
− Videos on PAL discs cannot be correctly shown on
an NTSC TV.
− This system can convert NTSC signals to PAL 60
to be shown on a PAL TV (“NTSC DISC OUT” in
“VIDEO” menu). (Z 23)
Picture stops.
•
Picture can stop if the Xvid contents are more
than 2 GB.
Menus not shown correctly.
• Change the zoom ratio to “NORMAL” in “ZOOM” in
Menu 2. (Z 15)
• Change the “TV ASPECT” in “VIDEO” menu. (Z 23)

“USB OVER CURRENT ERROR”
• The USB device is using too much power. Disconnect
the USB device, switch off the system and then switch
on again.

Auto zoom function does not operate correctly.
• Switch off the zoom function of the TV.
• Use the other preset aspect ratios or manual
adjustment. (Z 23)
• Zoom function does not work well especially in dark
scenes or does not work at all due to the type of disc.

“VBR”
• The system cannot show the remaining play time for
variable bit rate (VBR) tracks.

When playing PAL disc, picture is distorted.
• Set “TRANSFER MODE” in Menu 2 to “AUTO”.
(Z 15)

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“NO DEVICE”
• You cannot do recording or check available storage
space because there is no USB device connected to
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█ HDMI progressive video
There is a ghosting effect when the HDMI progressive
output is on.
• This problem is caused by the editing method or
material used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected
if you use interlaced output. When using the HDMI
AV OUT terminal, set “VIDEO FORMAT” in Menu 4
to “480i” or “576i”. Or, disable the HDMI AV OUT
connection and use the other video connection.
(Z 7, 16)

Specifications
█ Amplifier section
RMS output power stereo mode
Front Ch
275 W per channel (3 ), 1 kHz
Total RMS stereo mode power
550 W (30% THD)
PMPO output power
6000 W

█ Tuner, terminals section

Remote control code
When other Panasonic equipment responds to the
remote control of this system, change the remote control
code for this system.
Preparation
Press [RADIO/AUX] to select “AUX 1” or “AUX 2”.

█ To set the code to “REMOTE 2”

1 Press and hold [RADIO/AUX] on the main unit
and [2] on the remote control until “REMOTE 2”
is shown.

2 Press and hold [OK] and [2] for a minimum of
4 seconds.

█ To set the code to “REMOTE 1”

1 Press and hold [RADIO/AUX] on the main unit
and [1] on the remote control until “REMOTE 1” is
shown.

2 Press and hold [OK] and [1] for a minimum of
4 seconds.
Note:
After you set the code, you can continue to use the TV
operation buttons on the remote control to operate a
Panasonic TV (Z 9).

System memory reset
Reset the memory when the following situations occur:
• There is no response when buttons are pressed.
• You want to clear and reset the memory contents.

1 Disconnect the AC mains lead.
2 While you press and hold [1] on the main unit,
connect the AC mains lead again.
Continue to press and hold the button until
“– – – – – – – –” is shown.

Preset station

FM 30 stations
AM 15 stations

Frequency modulation (FM)
Frequency range
87.50 MHz to 108.00 MHz (50 kHz step)
Antenna terminals
75 (unbalanced)
Amplitude modulation (AM)
Frequency range
522 kHz to 1629 kHz (9 kHz step)
520 kHz to 1630 kHz (10 kHz step)
Mic jack
Terminal
Mono, 6.3 mm jack (2 system)
Sensitivity
0.7 mV, 1.2 k
AUX 1
Audio input
Pin jack (1 system)
AUX 2
Sensitivity
100 mV, 4.7 k

█ USB section
USB port
USB standard
USB 2.0 full speed
Media file format support
USB AUDIO
MP3 (*.mp3)
USB VIDEO JPEG (*.jpg, *.jpeg), Xvid (*.xvid, *.avi)
USB device file system
FAT12, FAT16, FAT32
USB port power
500 mA (max)
Bit rate
Up to 4 Mbps (Xvid)
USB recording
Bit rate
128 kbps
USB recording speed
1x
Recording file format
MP3 (*.mp3)

█ Bluetooth® section
Version
Class
Supported profiles
Operating frequency
Operation distance

Bluetooth® Ver. 2.1 + EDR
Class 2
A2DP, AVRCP, SPP
2.4 GHz band, FH-SS
10 m line of sight

3 Release [1].

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All the settings are set back to the factory preset. It is
necessary to set the memory items again.

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█ Video section
Video system
Composite video output
Output level
Terminal
HDMI AV output
Terminal

█ Speaker section
PAL, NTSC
1 Vp-p (75 )
Pin jack (1 system)
19-pin type A connector

Speaker unit(s)
Woofer
Tweeter
Impedance
Dimensions (W x H x D)
Mass

20 cm cone type
6 cm cone type
3
250 mm x 429 mm x 226 mm
4.0 kg

█ Disc section

█ General

Disc played (8 cm or 12 cm)
(1) DVD (DVD-Video, Xvid 4, 5)
(2) DVD-R (DVD-Video, DVD-VR, JPEG 3, 5, MP3 2, 5,
Xvid 4, 5)
(3) DVD-R DL (DVD-Video, DVD-VR, Xvid 4, 5)
(4) DVD-RW (DVD-Video, DVD-VR, JPEG 3, 5, MP3 2, 5,
Xvid 4, 5)
(5) +R/+RW (Video)
(6) +R DL (Video)
(7) CD, CD-R/RW (CD-DA, Video CD, SVCD 1, MP3 2, 5,
JPEG 3, 5, Xvid 4, 5)
1
Conforming to IEC62107
2
MPEG-1 Layer 3, MPEG-2 Layer 3
3
Exif Ver 2.1 JPEG Baseline files
Picture resolution: between 160 x 120 and 6144 x 4096
pixels (Sub sampling is 4:0:0, 4:2:0, 4:2:2 or 4:4:4).
Extremely long and narrow pictures may not be
displayed.
4
Plays Xvid video.
5
The total combined maximum number of recognisable
audio, picture and video contents and groups: 4000
audio, picture and video contents and 255 groups
(Excluding Root folder).

Power supply
AC 220 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
81 W
Dimensions (W x H x D) 230 mm x 335 mm x 249 mm
Mass
3.1 kg
Operating temperature range
0°C to +40°C
Operating humidity range
35% to 80% RH (no condensation)

Note:
• Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Mass and dimensions are approximate.
• Total harmonic distortion is measured by the digital
spectrum analyser.

790 nm
655 nm

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Wavelength
CD
DVD

Power consumption in standby mode
0.5 W (approximate)
Power consumption in standby mode
(With Bluetooth® “STANDBY MODE” set to
“ON STANDBY MODE”)
0.6 W (approximate)

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Panasonic Corporation
Web Site: http://panasonic.net
© Panasonic Corporation 2014

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