Panasonic Digital Photo Frame Mw-20 Operating Instructions

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Operations
Selecting photos to view
NoteThe “SD Favorite” is classifi ed based on the DPOF 
setting information, which means the Favorite set on units 
other than Panasonic products may be classifi  ed as “SD 
Favorite”.
A date for Date Search can be selected from January 2000 
to December 2099.
If photo shooting date information is not present for some 
photos, the Date Search classifi  es such photos according 
to the updated date information of photo fi  les.
The “LUMIX Scene Mode” categories displayed on this 
unit may differ from the “LUMIX Scene Mode” categories 
displayed on Panasonic digital camera LUMIX.
If photos have scene mode information which is not 
applicable, such photos are classifi  ed as “Others” of 
“LUMIX Scene Mode”.
Operations during play back
Playing back 
slideshow Press [SLIDESHOW] when 
displaying with the single view or 
thumbnail view.
You can also select from 
“Slideshow” in the “Menu” by 
pressing [MENU].
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Viewing single Press [OK] while playing the 
slideshow.
You can also select from 
“Single View” in the “Menu” by 
pressing [MENU].
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Selecting photos Press [w, q].
Selecting photos 
from the thumbnail
¼2 
view 1. Press [ RETURN]. 
2. Press [e, r, w, q] to select   the photo and press [OK].
Selecting photos by 
scrolling
¼3
Press and hold [w, q], when 
playing the photo or thumbnail 
view. When you release your fi  nger, 
scrolling stops and the photo 
displayed in the center is 
displayed with the single view.
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Rotating photos Press [ROTATE/-ZOOM], when 
displaying with the single view.
Each time you press, the photo 
rotates anticlockwise by 90°.
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Zooming photos
When displaying with the single view
1. Press and hold [ROTATE/
-ZOOM] for more than 
1 second.
  (The photo is enlarged to ×1.5.)
2. Press [4 IN/VOL]. ×2  ×3  ×4
While zoomed, you can move 
to preferred position using 
[e, r, w, q].
Press [3 OUT/VOL] to reduce 
the enlarged photo.
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Confi  rming media 
information Press [SELECT PHOTOS].
The used capacity, remaining 
capacity and number of photos 
of the SD card and internal 
memory are displayed on the 
photo selection menu screen.
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¼2 Thumbnail is a reduced image of multiple pictures to view 
them as a list.
¼3 Scrolling is a function to display images with right and left movement.
NoteWhen photos are being played back in display mode 
“Frame 1 to 3” or “Multi” and if you press [w, q] to switch 
photos, the combinations of photos are also changed.
If some images cannot be displayed with the thumbnail 
view, “ 
 ” is displayed. 
Depending on the photo, the scrolling thumbnail images 
may be displayed as “
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Scrolling is not possible when the slideshow order is set to 
Random (¼P14). Also, [w] is disabled during playing back 
slideshow.
If the unit is turned off or SD card is removed, the image 
rotation setting for SD is canceled.
Searching screenThe searching screen may be displayed in the following 
cases till the photo is displayed. When “Date Search” or “LUMIX Scene Mode” in the photo 
category is selected
When “Date Search” or “LUMIX Scene Mode” has been 
selected when the unit is turned on
Searching  photo  files. 
SD  
50% 
Date Search 
[RETURN]:Cancel
Pressing [ RETURN] will stop the photo search and exit 
the above screen.
NoteWhen the unit is turned on, if the above screen is 
canceled, the fi  rst photo in “All Photos” is automatically 
selected.
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Editing photos
Copying photos
You can import and export photos between the internal 
memory (2 GB) and the SD card.Due to the restriction of the fi  le system, the displayed 
internal memory capacity does not accord to the amount 
of fi  le data that can be copied.
If copied, the fi  le names and folder names of photo are 
named as below. 
Import Example: If copied on October 4, 2010 
Folder name: 101004_1
File name: 10040001.JPG
Export Folder name: 100_PSDV
File name: P1000001.JPG
(Number indications are examples.)
Insert the SD card. (If the SD card menu is displayed, 
select “Copy Photo” and perform the below operation from 
step 4.)
Select the photo category. (¼P10)
1. Press [MENU].
2. Press [e,  r, w, q] to select “Photo Menu” and 
press [OK].
3. Press [e,  r] to select “Copy Photo” and press 
[OK].
4. Press [e,  r] to select “Import from SD Card” or 
“Export to SD Card” and press [OK].
5. Press [e,  r, w, q] to select the photo and press 
[OK]. “
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Repeat the above step as necessary.
To cancel, press [OK] again.
If you press [MENU], you can select “Select All” 
or “Clear All” of photos, or switch to single view to 
select photos.
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6.  Press [MENU], press [e,  r] to select “Copy” and 
press [OK].
7. Press [w, q] to select “Yes” and press [OK].
To stop copyingPress [ RETURN].
Photos already copied remain in the SD or the internal 
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Compressing data when importedThe number of photos that can be copied will be increased.
1. Select “Import from SD Card with Compression” in step 4 
(¼left) and press [OK].
2. Press [e, r, w, q] to select the photo and press [OK].
3. Press [MENU], press [e, r] to select “Copy with  Compression” and press [OK].
4. Press [w, q] to select “Yes” and press [OK].
NoteEven if photos are set to Favorite or protected, the 
information is not copied.
If the photo media is “Internal Memory”, the newly created 
folder by copying is automatically selected.
The size of the compressed photo cannot be recovered to 
the original data size.
It may be impossible to compress data depending on 
photos.
The audio will be stopped (paused) automatically, during 
playback.
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Operations
Editing photos
Deleting photos
(Only for the internal memory)
The deleted photos cannot be recovered.Select the photo category. (¼P10)
1. Press [MENU].
2. 
Press [e,  r, w,  q] to select “Photo Menu” and press 
[OK].
3. Press [e,  r] to select “Edit Photo” and press [OK].
4. Press [e, r] to select “Delete Files” and press [OK].
5. Press [e, r, w, q] to select the photo and press [OK].“” is displayed on the selected photos. 
Repeat the above step as necessary.
To cancel, press [OK] again.
If you press [MENU], you can select “Select All” or “Clear 
All” of photos, or switch to single view to select photos.
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6.  Press [MENU], press [e,  r] to select “Delete” and 
press [OK].
7. Press [w,  q] to select “Yes” and press [OK].
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NoteTo delete completely, perform “Format Internal Memory” 
(¼P21) or the physical format (¼P6).
Deleting all photos in the folder automatically deletes the 
folder itself.
The audio will be stopped (paused) automatically, during 
playback.
Protecting photos
(Only for the internal memory)
You can protect photos to prevent them from being deleted 
by mistake.
Select the photo category. (¼P10)
1. Press [MENU].
2. 
Press [e,  r, w,  q] to select “Photo Menu” and press 
[OK].
3. Press [e,  r] to select “Edit Photo” and press [OK].
4. Press [e, r] to select “Set Protection” and press [OK].
5. Press [e, r, w, q] to select the photo and press [OK].“” is displayed on the selected photos. 
Repeat the above step as necessary.
To cancel, press [OK] again.
If you press [MENU], you can select “Select All” or “Clear 
All” of photos, or switch to single view to select photos.
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6.  Press [MENU], press [e,  r] to select “End 
Protection Setting” and press [OK].
Canceling the protection1. In the above step 5, press [e, r, w, q] to select photos  to cancel protection and press [OK].
2. Press [MENU], press [e, r] to select “End Protection  Setting” and press [OK].
NoteEven if protection is set to photos, they will be deleted if 
the internal memory is formatted (¼P21).
The audio will be stopped (paused) automatically, during 
playback.
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Collecting favorite photos
(Only for the internal memory)
By registering photos to Favorite 1 to 10, you can play back 
registered photos only, or rearrange the order of photos.
Select the photo category. (¼P10)
1. Press [MENU].
2. Press [e,  r, w, q] to select “Photo Menu” and 
press [OK].
3. Press [e,  r] to select “Edit Photo” and press [OK]. 
4. Press [e,  r] to select “Add to Favorite” and press 
[OK].
5. Press [e,  r, w, q] to select the photo and press 
[OK]. “
” is displayed on the selected photos.
Repeat the above step as necessary.
To cancel, press [OK] again.
If you press [MENU], you can select “Select All” 
or “Clear All” of photos, or switch to single view to 
select photos.
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6.  Press [MENU], press [e,  r] to select “Select 
Favorite Destination” and press [OK].
7. Press [e,  r, w, q] to select favorite photos to 
register and press [OK].
Rearranging the order of registered photos1. After the above step 3, press [e, r] to select “Edit  Favorites” and press [OK].
2. Press [e, r, w, q] to select favorite photos and press  [OK].
3. Press [e, r, w, q] to select photo to be moved and press  [OK].
4. Press [MENU], press [e, r] to select “Select Move  Destination” and press [OK].
5. Press [e, r, w, q] to select move destination and press  [OK].
Canceling the registration1. After the above step 3, press [e, r] to select “Edit Favorites” and press [OK].
2. Press [e, r, w, q] to select favorite and press [OK].
3. Press [e, r, w, q] to select the photo and press [OK].
4. Press [MENU], press [e, r] to select “Remove Favorite”  and press [OK].
NoteUp to 999 photos can be registered with “Favorites” 
respectively.
Some photos may not be registered.
The audio will be stopped (paused) automatically, during 
playback.
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Photo playback settings
You can make the settings for image quality for photo 
playback, settings for slideshow playback method, etc. 
according to your preferences.
Basic operation
1. Press [MENU].
2. Press [e, r, w, q] to select “Photo Menu” and 
press [OK].
Menu
Select Item  OK
Slideshow
Single View
Select Photos
Clock
Photo Menu
iPod Play/Pause
iPod Display
iPod Play Menu
3. Press [e, r] to select “Image Quality Settings” or 
“Photo Playback Settings” and press [OK].
Photo Menu 
Select Item  OK
Photo Playback Settings
Copy Photo
Edit Photo
Image Quality Settings
4. Press [e, 
r] to select the item (¼below, right) 
and press [w,  q] to select the setting.
5.  Press [MENU] to close the menu screen.
Image quality settingsFactory settings are indicated with underlines.
Image Quality Mode Standard: 
Standard image quality
Soft: 
Eye-friendly image quality
Dynamic: 
Vivid image quality with clear 
distinction of bright and dark
Adjust Brightness Brightness is adjusted with the 
range from “1” to “10”. 
When setting “1”, Panasonic 
Logo automatically turns off.
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Photo playback settingsFactory settings are indicated with underlines.
Slideshow Order Normal:
Photos in the selected category 
are played in order of fi
 le names.
Random:
Photos in the selected category 
are played at random.
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Slideshow Effects Fade:
Photos are switched gradually.
Motion:
Plays while enlarging and moving 
the photo up and down, right and 
left, and in the diagonal direction.
When “Motion” is set, the 
“Slideshow Interval” setting is 
disabled.
Slide-in:
Photos are switched with fl  owing 
movement either from right or left.
Wipe 1/Wipe 2: 
The displayed photo is switched 
to the next photo in wiping motion.
Dissolve: 
Photos are switched as the next 
photo gradually overlaps the 
currently displayed photo.
Center Cross: 
Cross-shaped switching from 
center toward outside
Blind: 
The photos are switched by the 
horizontal band from top to bottom.
Checker Wipe: 
Check-shaped switching from left 
to right
Random: 
Various slideshow effects are used 
randomly for switching photos.
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Slideshow Interval 5 sec/10 sec/30 sec/1 min/
5 min/10 min/30 min/
1 hour/3 hours/12 hours/24 hoursChange On The Hour:
Photos are switched on the hour 
every hour.
Change Daily:
Photos are switched when the 
calendar date is changed.
Sync Music:
Photos are switched every time 
“Music” or “Videos” on the 
iPod/iPhone is switched.
Color Effects
Setting a color tone of photo for the 
single view or slideshow playback.
Color/Black and White/SepiaWhen photos are displayed with the 
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NoteWhen the display mode for “Slideshow” is set to “Multi” (¼P8), 
the “Motion” and “Slide-in” effects cannot be selected. 
When the “Slideshow Effects” is set to “Motion” or “Slide-
in” with the display mode set to “Multi”, the “Fade” effect is 
automatically assigned to “Motion” and “Slide-in”.
When the slideshow playback is performed for the small 
number of photos with a short interval, the photos may not 
be normally displayed.
Reading photos may require longer time than the set 
slideshow interval. Also, when the display mode for 
“Slideshow” is set to “Frame 1 to 3” (¼P8), it may require 
longer time than the set slideshow interval.
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Operations
Photo playback settings / Connecting/Recharging an iPod/iPhone
Connecting/Recharging an iPod/iPhone
A compatible iPod/iPhone can be connected to this unit.No warranty is provided against any trouble about the 
iPod/iPhone data management.
Usable iPods/iPhones ¼P3 Turn the unit off.
Turn off the iPod/iPhone before connecting.
Remove the iPod/iPhone if it is in the iPod/iPhone case.
1.  Attach the Dock Adaptor (supplied with iPod/ iPhone)¼ to the Universal Dock for iPod.
Insert the hook (B) of the Dock Adaptor (A) from 
front and push in until it clicks.
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When the Dock Adaptor is not supplied with the 
iPod/iPhone, purchase it from Apple Inc.
2.  (Only when connecting an iPod touch/iPhone)
  Attach the Universal Dock backrest to the  Universal Dock for iPod.
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C  When you use the iPod touch, attach the backrest 
cushion.
3.  Connect the Universal Dock for iPod with this unit  (1) and insert the iPod/iPhone main unit to the 
Universal Dock for iPod (2).
D  Terminal for the Universal Dock
E  Universal Dock for iPod
D
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Back of product e.g.:) iPhone
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Bringing the unit and the Universal Dock for iPod closer to each 
other may weaken the sensitivity of electric wave reception for 
iPhone. Using them apart from each other is recommended.
Recharging starts when the iPod/iPhone is connected.When the unit is off, “iPod Charging” appears on the right 
bottom of the unit’s screen.
(The recharging indicator may not disappear depending on 
the type of iPod/iPhone even if the recharging is complete.)
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“Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an 
electronic accessory has been designed to connect 
specifi
 cally to iPod, or iPhone, respectively, and has been 
certifi  ed by the developer to meet Apple performance 
standards.
Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or 
its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod, or 
iPhone may affect wireless performance.
iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are 
trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other 
countries.
When operating iPod touch or iPhoneSupport the iPod/iPhone and Universal Dock for iPod with 
hand to prevent them from falling down.
NoteThe included Universal Dock for iPod is exclusively 
for this unit’s use. Do not use it with other equipment. 
Do not use other connection devices for connecting 
iPod/iPhone to this unit.
Before connection, make sure to confi  rm that there 
is no dust or foreign objects stuck to the connection 
part.
Insert/remove the iPod/iPhone slowly. Otherwise, the 
connector may be damaged.
Disconnect the iPod/iPhone from the Universal Dock 
for iPod after recharging is complete when you will 
not use it for a long period of time. Even if the battery 
is discharged naturally after recharging, the battery is 
not additionally charged.
If you connect iPods other than iPod touch/iPhone, make 
sure to remove the Universal Dock backrest.
Make sure to turn the main unit off before connecting/
disconnecting the Universal Dock for iPod.
The iPod/iPhone cannot be charged while connecting with 
the computer.
Please read the operating instructions supplied with the 
iPod/iPhone.
Keep the backrest cushion out of reach of children to 
prevent swallowing.
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Playing back photos, etc. 
stored on the iPod/iPhone
You can view photos, videos, YouTube motion pictures, 
music, etc. on the display of this unit by operating the 
iPod/iPhone.Turn down the volume of this unit.
Connect the iPod/iPhone.
1.  Press [iPod/PLAY MENU]. You can also select from “iPod Play Menu” in the 
“Menu” by pressing [MENU].
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2. Press [e,  r] to select “All (iPod display)” and 
press [OK].
iPod                 Menu  h
Select Item  OK
Videos
List of Currently Playing Tracks
Music
All (iPod display)
“Please refer to the iPod display for operations.” 
appears on the screen.
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3.  Play back photos, videos, YouTube  motion pictures, or music, etc. by operating the 
iPod/iPhone.
When operating on the main unit
Music ¼right
Videos ¼P17
List of Currently 
Playing Tracks The track list is displayed during 
audio playback. (¼right)
Operations available on the remote control of 
this unit
Switching photos, 
etc.
Press [w, q].
Select and OK on the 
menu screen, etc. Press [e, r] to select and press 
[OK].
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Playing music on an 
iPod/iPhone
Operating this unit enables you to listen to the music on an 
iPod/iPhone connected to this unit.
Turn down the volume of this unit.
Connect the iPod/iPhone.
1.  Press [iPod/PLAY MENU]. You can also select from “iPod Play Menu” in the 
“Menu” by pressing [MENU].
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2. Press [e, r] to select “Music” and press [OK].
iPod                 Menu  h
Select Item  OK
Videos
List of Currently Playing Tracks
All (iPod display)
Music
3. Press [e, 
r] to select the track selection method 
(¼P17) and press [OK]. Repeat the above step as necessary.
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4. Press [e, r, w, q] to select tracks and press [OK]. Playback will start.
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iPod Display screen 
(Album Artwork + Track List)
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A  Album Artwork (When there is no information, a 
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 Album name Artist name Track name
C Playback status
D Repeat:   ALL 
One 
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Albums 
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Operations
Playing back photos, etc. stored on the iPod/iPhone / Playing music on an iPod/iPhonePlaying video on an iPod/iPhone
iPod/iPhone track selection menu for “Music”
PlaylistsSearching from all playlists
Artists Searching from artist names
Albums Searching from album titles
Songs Searching from all tracks 
registered to the iPod/iPhone
Podcasts Searching from episodes of radio 
program obtained at iTunes store
Audiobooks Searching from titles in 
Audiobooks purchased at iTunes 
store or “audible.com”
Operations available on the remote control of 
this unit during audio playback
Stop (Pause)
Press [iPod/q/h].
Press again to resume.
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Skip While displaying “iPod Display”, 
press [w, q].
Fast backward/Fast 
forward (Search) While displaying “iPod Display”, 
press and hold [w, q].
Adjusting the volume Press [4 IN/VOL], [3 OUT/VOL].
0 (Min.) to 20 (Max.)
You can also press 
[VOLUME 4]/[VOLUME 3] on 
the main unit.
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Return to track list While displaying “iPod Display”, 
press [
 RETURN].
Shuffl  e
Tracks or albums are 
played at random. 1. Press [MENU].
2. Press [e, r, w, q] to select 
“Audio Menu” and press [OK].
3. Press [e, r] to select “Play  Mode” (¼below) and press 
[w, q] to select the setting.
4. Press [MENU].
Repeat Selecting from “Off ”, 
“One” and “All”
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2. Press [e, r, w, q] to select 
“Audio Menu” and press [OK].
3. Press [e, r] to select “Repeat”  and press [w, q] to select the 
setting.
4. Press [MENU].
Play Mode
Shuffl  e: Off Normal playback.
Shuffl e: Songs Songs in the selected playlist are 
played at random.
Shuffl
 e: Albums Albums in the album playlist are 
played at random.
(The tracks in the album are 
played back in the proper order.)
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NoteThe settings for the playback position, shuffl
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repeat playback remain unchanged even if the iPod/iPhone 
is disconnected from this unit. Also, the settings made on 
the iPod/iPhone before connected to this unit remain 
unchanged.
If video is played back (¼below), the Shuffl  e setting may 
automatically become “Off ”.
When the play mode is switched, the track list on the “iPod 
Display” screen may be different from the tracks played 
back. If this occurs, select tracks from the track selection 
menu again.
Playing video on an 
iPod/iPhone
When an iPod/iPhone compatible with video playback is 
connected to this unit, you can view videos on this unit.
Turn down the volume of this unit.
Connect the iPod/iPhone.
1.  Press [iPod/PLAY MENU]. You can also select from “iPod Play Menu” in the 
“Menu” by pressing [MENU].
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2. Press [e, r] to select “Videos” and press [OK].
iPod                 Menu  h
Select Item  OK
Videos
List of Currently Playing Tracks
All (iPod display) Music
3. Press [e, r, w, q] to select the type of videos and 
press [OK].
4. Press [e, r,  w, q] to select the video and press 
[OK]. Video playback will start.
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Operations available on the remote control of 
this unit during playback of motion pictures
Stop (Pause) Press [iPod/q/h].
Press again to resume.
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Skip While displaying “iPod Display”, 
press [w, q].
Fast backward/Fast 
forward (Search) While displaying “iPod Display”, 
press and hold [w, q].
Adjusting the volume Press [4 IN/VOL], [3 OUT/VOL].
0 (Min.) to 20 (Max.)
You can also press 
[VOLUME 4]/[VOLUME 3] on 
the main unit.
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Using the timer
The power is automatically turned on at the set time and 
photos or audio are played. The power is automatically 
turned off at the end time.
“Timer 1”, “Timer 2” and “Timer 3” can be set.
The following explains the case when setting “Timer 1” as an 
example.Set the clock. (¼P7)
Select the photo category.
Prepare playback sources on an iPod/iPhone.
1. Press [MENU].
2. Press [e,  r, w, q] to select “Settings Menu” and 
press [OK].
3. Press [e,  r, w, q] to select “Timer” and press 
[OK].
4. Press [w,  q] to select “Timer 1 Settings” and 
press [OK].
Timer Setting Menu 
Select Item  OK Timer 1 Settings Timer 2 Settings Timer 3 Settings 
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Thu  Fri 
Sat Wed 
5. Press [e,  r] to select “Standby” and press [OK].
6. Press [e,  r] to select “Enable This Timer” and 
press [OK].
7. Press [e,  r] to select “Day” and press [OK].
8. Press [e,  r] to select the day, add the check mark 
with [w,  q] and press [OK].
9. Press [e,  r] to select “Time” and press [OK].
10. Press  [e,  r, w, q] to set the start/end time and 
press [OK].
11. Press  [e,  r] to select “Confi  rm” and press [OK].
If the operation time overlaps other timer settings, 
“The set time overlaps with another timer. Do you want 
to give priority to this timer and register it?” appears. If “Yes” is selected, other timers with the overlapped 
time are disabled.
If “No” is selected, the previous screen is restored 
with the timer setting contents saved.
Timer 1 Settings
Select Item  OK
Day
Time
Standby
Enable
Off
    Mon Tue  Wed  Thu  Fri
7  : 00 AM  -  10 : 00 AM
Audio Playback
Confirm
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Audio playback settings
You can make the settings for display at the time of audio 
playback of the iPod/iPhone. You can also set the sound 
quality for your preference.
Basic operation
1. Press [MENU].
2. Press [e, 
r, w, q] to select “Audio Menu” and 
press [OK].
Select Item  Menu
OK
Audio Menu
Settings Menu
3. Press [e, r] to select the item (¼below) and 
press [w,  q] to select the setting.
4.  Press [MENU] to close the menu screen.
Factory settings are indicated with underlines.
Play Mode ¼P17
Repeat ¼P17
Audio Information Displays audio information 
currently playing while the display 
categories other than “iPod 
Display” are set.
On: Display
Off: No display
Equalizer Flat:
When the sound quality effect is 
not used.
Heavy:
Emphasizes the bass sound with 
sharp sound quality.
Clear:
Emphasizes the treble range with 
clear sound quality.
iPod Information Displays the model name and 
version of the connected 
iPod/iPhone.
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VQT2Z87
Operations
Audio playback settings / Using the timer
To set audio playback
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1.  After performing step 10 (¼P18), press [e,  r] to 
select “Audio Playback” and press [OK].
2. Press [e,  r] to select “Audio Playback” and press 
[w,  q] to select “On”.
If you select “Off ”, proceed to the below step 7.
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3. Press [e,  r] to select “Playback Time” and press 
[w,  q] to select the playback time.
10 minutes/30 minutes/1 hour/2 hours/3 hours/No Limit If the audio playback time is set longer than the length 
of time from timer start time to timer end time, the 
timer end time takes priority.
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4. Press [e,  r] to select “Update Source/Volume” and 
press [OK].
5. Press [4 IN/VOL], [3 OUT/VOL] to adjust the  volume.
(You can also press [VOLUME 4]/[VOLUME 3] on the 
main unit.)Press [iPod/q/h] and you can play audio and confi  rm 
the volume.
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Yes No 
 Update Timer 1 Sound Source/Volume  
Select Item   OK Source : iPod  
Volume : 3  
Do you want to update  
this setting? 
You can play the audio source in this screen to check the volume. 
6. Press [w,  q] to select “Yes” and press [OK].
7. Press [e,  r] to select “Confi  rm” and press [OK].
8.  Perform the steps 11 and 12 (¼P18).
To disable the set timer1.  Select “Disable This Timer” in step  6 (¼P18) and press 
[OK].
2. Press [e, r] to select “Confi  rm” and press [OK].
To delete the timer setting1.  Select “Initialize This Timer” in step  6 (¼P18) and press 
[OK].
2. Press [e, r] to select “Confi  rm” and press [OK].
When the timer is setWhen the unit is off, the unit is automatically turned on at 
the timer start time, and the timer playback starts. 
At the timer end time, the unit is automatically turned off.
If the audio playback is “On”, “z” is displayed on the 
bottom right of the screen one minute before the timer 
start time. (Only for “iPod Display” screen when the unit is 
on)
At the timer start time, the sound is faded in to the set 
volume (gradually increased) and audio is played back. 
“z” blinks during audio playback. (Only for “iPod Display” 
screen)
NoteThe timer less than 10 minutes is displayed with 
10 minute-width on the timer setting menu screen.
The timer operates at the set time unless you set it to 
disable.
The setting status such as the playback mode is refl  ected 
in audio playback.
The timer audio playback does not start when the menu 
screen is being displayed and when audio selection screen 
is being displayed.
The timer does not start even at the timer start time if the 
audio selector selecting “Audio Playback” and the audio 
selector selected at the timer start time are the same and if 
the iPod/iPhone is being played or searched.
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VQT2Z87
Using the light sensor, adjust the brightness of the main unit’s 
display according to the surrounding brightness and set the 
auto power off when the surrounding area becomes dark.
                  
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A   Light sensor
1. Press [MENU].
2. Press [e, 
r, w, q] to select “Settings Menu” and 
press [OK].
3. Press [e,  r, w, q] to select “Power Save Settings” 
and press [OK].
4. Press [e,  r] to select “C.A.T.S” or “Auto Power 
Off” and press [w,  q] to select the setting.
5.  Press [MENU] to close the menu screen.
Setting itemsFactory settings are indicated with underlines.
C.A.T.S
(Contrast Automatic 
Tracking System) When this is set to On, the darker 
the surrounding area becomes, 
the darker the screen becomes. 
(3 levels)
On (Display):
When the power consumption 
is reduced, the number of “
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increases (up to 3).
On (No display): 
“
” is not displayed.
Off:
The screen brightness is fi  xed.
Auto Power Off Enable: 
When the surrounding area 
becomes dark and the following 
conditions continue 1 minute or 
more, the power is automatically 
turned off.
– No operation
–  Not during audio playback of 
iPod/iPhone
Disable: 
The power is not automatically 
turned off.
When the auto power off is set to Enable“The power will soon be turned off automatically.” is 
displayed at the bottom of the screen 1 minute before the 
auto power off function is activated.
Note“” presents approximation.
While copying photos, etc., “Auto Power Off ” does not 
function even without operation.
If the light sensor is blocked with fi  nger, etc., brightness 
cannot be detected.
With the power save setting enabled, when you  set the 
unit at a place where light is diffi  cult to reach the rear 
side of the unit, such as in a cabinet or near a dark-
colored wall, the screen may become dark automatically 
or the power may be turned off automatically, even if the 
surrounding area is bright.
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Power saving use Using the setup menu
You can format the internal memory, initialize this unit, etc.
Basic operation
1. Press [MENU].
2. Press [e, r, w, q] to select “Settings Menu” and 
press [OK].
3. Press [e,  r, w, q] to select the item 
(¼below and P21) and press [OK].
Settings Menu 
Select Item  OK
Power Save Settings
Timer
Clock/Calendar Settings
View Demo
Remote Control Mode
Wall-mount Setting
Panasonic Logo
Initialize Settings
4. Press [e, r, w, q] to select the item or setting.
5.  Press [MENU] to close the menu screen.
Factory settings are indicated with underlines.
Power Save Settings ¼left
Timer ¼P18
Clock/Calendar 
Settings This adjust the clock, set different 
colors for holidays and Saturdays, 
etc.
Set Clock (¼P7)
Holiday Settings
Select the date you want to set 
and set the same color as that for 
Sundays.
1. Select “Holiday Settings” in  step 4 in the basic operation 
and press [OK].
2. Set “Month”, “Day” and “Year”  and press [OK].
3. Select “On” in “Holiday Setting”.
4. Select “Every Year” or “No” in  “Repeat”.
 Every Year:  Set the same color for the 
same day/month every year as 
that for Sundays.
 No:  Set the same color for the set 
day/month/year as that for 
Sundays.
Saturday Setting (On/Off)
Displayed with a different color 
from that for Monday to Friday 
when it is On. Set Date Indication
Select “Month/Day/Year” or “Day/
Month/Year”. Set Clock Indication
Select “12-hour System” or 
“24-hour System”. „
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