Panasonic Dvd Home Theater Sound System Sc Ht67 Operating Instructions

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Sound quality/sound field operations
DOLBY PRO LOGIC
1Press [Î PRO LOGIC].
2Play a Dolby Surround source.
To cancelPress [Î PRO LOGIC].
Note
Turn Dolby Pro Logic off when playing a DVD recorded with Dolby
Digital. The surround effects will not be reproduced correctly if this is
left on.
Speaker level adjustments
If the level of the speakers appears to be different while listening to a
source, adjust the level of the speakers to the same apparent level.
PreparationDOLBY DIGITAL:Turn off the other sound field systems.
DOLBY PRO LOGIC:Press [Î PRO LOGIC].
1Press [TEST] to output a test signal.
Lch: Front left (j16 dB to 0 dB)
Cch: Center (i6 dB to j10 dB)
Rch: Front right (j16 dB to 0 dB)
RSch: Right surround (i6 dB to j10 dB)
LSch: Left surround (i6 dB to j10 dB)
≥The surround channel for Dolby Pro Logic is monaural so the
indicator appears as “Sch” instead.
2Press [3] (to increase) or [4] (to decrease).
To stop the test signal, press [TEST] again.
To adjust speaker level during play1. Press [CH SELECT] to select the speaker.
Lch>Cch>Rch>RSch>LSch>SWch
^--------------------------------------------------------------}
SWch: Subwoofer (i10 dB to j10 dB)
Dolby Pro Logic
≥The surround channel is monaural so the indicator appears as
“Sch” instead.
≥“SWch” does not appear.
2. Press [3] (to increase) or [4] (to decrease).
Changing sound field and quality
Press [SFC] to select a setting.
Each time you press the button:
HEAVY:Adds punch to rock (factory preset).
CLEAR:Clarifies higher sounds.
SOFT:For background music.
DISCO:
Reverberates sound to make you feel like you were in a disco.
LIVE:Makes vocals more alive.
HALL:Expands sound to make you feel like you were in a hall.
FLAT:Canceled (no effect is added).
Remote control only
DOLBY DIGITAL
Play a DOLBY DIGITAL source.
“Î DIGITAL” lights.
To add power to the bass from the subwoofer ➡ page 22.
To down-mix Dolby Digital (5.1 ch) signals to 2 channels
(Front L/R)
Press [MIX 2ch] during play.
To cancel, press [MIX 2ch] again.
CENTER FOCUSSEAT POSITION
PRO LOGIC
ENTER
VCR TV
TUNER/BANDAUXTV/VIDEOFL DISPLAY
TOP MENUMENU
SKIP
PLAYPAUSE
DISC SKIP CHANNEL VOLUME
SFCMUTINGSUBWOOFER
LEVEL
STOP
RETURN DISPLAY
SLOW /SEARCH
DVD/CDMAIN UNIT
DISC
MANAGER
A-B
REPEAT
ANGLE AUDIO SUB TITLESETUP
TV VOL
123
456
789
0
PLAY MODE
CH SELECTTESTMIX 2ch
DISC1 DISC2
DISC4 DISC5DISC3
CANCELREPEAT
CINEMA
P.MEMORYTIMER
DISC
3, 4
Î 
PRO LOGIC
SFC
CH SELECT
TESTSEAT
POSITION
SUPER
SURROUND
MARKER
CENTER
FOCUS
PRO LOGIC
MIX 2ch
    10/ENTER
CENTER FOCUSSEAT POSITION
DIGITAL
DVD
HEAVY
CLEAR
SOFT
DISCO
LIVE
HALL
FLATDIGITALMIX2ch
DVD 
						

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Sound quality/sound field operations
Sound field
SEAT POSITION
Using this function makes you feel like you are sitting in the ideal
seating position (in the center of the circle formed by the speakers),
even if you cannot due to the layout of your room.
1Press [SEAT POSITION].
2While “1” is flashing
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a posi-
tion.
To cancelPress [SEAT POSITION] to clear “1”.
CENTER FOCUS
You can make the sound of the center speaker seem like it is coming
from within the television. Place the center speaker above the television.
Press [CENTER FOCUS].
Each time you press the button:
CENTER FOCUS 1>CENTER FOCUS 2>OFF
            ^_______----------------------------------}
The CENTER FOCUS 2 enhances the effect and makes it easier to
hear dialogue even at low volume.
To cancelPress [CENTER FOCUS] to clear “1”.
Adjusting the bass
Press [SUBWOOFER LEVEL].
Each time you press the button:
SUB W 1>SUB W 2>SUB W 3>SUB W 4>SUB W 0 (off)
   ^_______---------------------------------------------------------}
Note
You cannot adjust the bass while you are using headphones
(“ERROR” appears on the display).
Remote control only
SUPER SURROUND
Press [SUPER SURROUND] to select
“MUSIC” or “MOVIE”.
Each time you press the button:
[>MUSIC
l
l
l
l
l
l;
l>MOVIE
l
l
l
l
l
l;
{=STEREO SOUND (off)
To cancelPress [SUPER SURROUND] to select “STEREO SOUND”.
Note
Turn super surround off when playing a DVD recorded with Dolby
Digital. The surround effects will not be reproduced correctly if this is
left on.
To adjust the surround speaker level
While playing a source
1Press [CH SELECT].
2Press [3] (to increase) or [4] (to decrease).
SEAT POSITION
SEAT POSITION
SUPERSRND
SUPERSRND
SEAT POSITION
ENTER
VCR TV
TUNER/BANDAUXTV/VIDEOFL DISPLAY
TOP MENUMENU
SKIP
PLAYPAUSE
DISC SKIP CHANNEL VOLUME
SFCMUTINGSUBWOOFER
LEVEL
STOP
RETURN DISPLAY
SLOW /SEARCH
DVD/CDMAIN UNIT
DISC
MANAGER
A-B
REPEAT
ANGLE AUDIO SUB TITLESETUP
TV VOL
123
456
789
0
PLAY MODE
CH SELECTTESTMIX 2ch
DISC1 DISC2
DISC4 DISC5DISC3
CANCELREPEAT
CINEMA
DISCSUPER 
SURROUND
SEAT POSITION
CENTER FOCUS
SUBWOOFER
LEVEL
CH
SELECTSEAT
POSITION
SUPER
SURROUND
MARKER
CENTER
FOCUS
PRO LOGIC    10/ENTER
3, 4
2, 1
CENTER FOCUS 
						

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Other functions
Turning off the display
Remote control only
The display and all indicators, except for the standby/on indicator, are
turned off for better television viewing.
Press [FL DISPLAY].
To cancel, press [FL DISPLAY] again.
Timer functions
Remote control only
The SLEEP timer can turn the unit off after a set time and the WAKE
timer can turn it on. You can use only one timer at a time.
Preparation
Select the desired source.
≥
Disc
Press [DVD/CD] to display “DVD/CD”, and insert an Audio CD, etc.
≥
The radio
Press [TUNER/BAND] to select “FM” or “AM” and tune in the de-
sired station.
1Press [TIMER] to select the timer.Each time you press the button:
SLEEP_--)WAKE_--)OFF
 ^__________}
2Within 5 seconds,
Press and hold [TIMER] and release
when the timer you require is dis-
played.
The display changes as follows:
≥SLEEP (in minutes)
≥30_--)60_--)90
^---------------------------}
≥WAKE (in hours)
≥5H_--)7H_--)9H
^-----------------------------}
≥SLEEP starts working immediately.
≥WAKE starts working when you switch the unit to standby.
(The “WAKE” indicator lights up.)
To cancel the timerPress [TIMER] to select “OFF”.
To check the settingPress [TIMER] once.
≥If you set SLEEP, the time remaining appears.
≥If you set WAKE, the setting appears.
To change the settingRepeat the procedure from the beginning.
Using headphones
1Reduce the volume and connect the
headphones (not included).
Headphone plug type: 6.3 mm (1⁄4q) stereo
2Adjust headphone volume with [VOLUME].
Audio is automatically switched to stereo (2-channel). If sound is dis-
torted, turn on dynamic range compression (➡ page 24, Audio—D.
Range Compression).
NoteAvoid listening for prolonged periods of time to prevent hearing damage.
Muting the volume
Remote control only
Press [MUTING].
Volume is reduced to minimum.
To cancelPress [MUTING] again or reduce the volume to minimum (–– dB),
then raise it to the required level.
Muting is also canceled when the unit is turned off.
Convenient functions
ENTER
VCR TV
TUNER/BANDAUXTV/VIDEOFL DISPLAY
TOP MENUMENU
SKIP
PLAYPAUSE
DISC SKIP CHANNELVOLUME
SFCMUTINGSUBWOOFER
LEVEL
STOP
RETURN DISPLAY
SLOW /SEARCH
DVD/CDMAIN UNIT
DISC
MANAGER
A-B
REPEAT
ANGLE AUDIO SUB TITLESETUP
TV VOL
123
456
789
0
/ENTER
PLAY MODE
CH SELECTTESTMIX 2ch
DISC1 DISC2
DISC4 DISC5DISC3
CANCELREPEAT
CINEMA
P.MEMORYTIMER
DISC
MUTING TUNER/BAND DVD/CD
TIMER
FL DISPLAY
r, s
VOLUME
SUPER
SURROUND
MARKER
SEAT
POSITION
CENTER
FOCUS
PRO LOGIC
POWERVOLUMEDISC 1 2 3 4 5 / I
OPEN /CLOSETUNING DISC SKIP
MEMORYTUNE MODEFM MODEPROGRESSIVE OUTSUBWOOFER LEVELDOWN UP SELECTORPHONES
VOLUME
DOWN, UP
WAKE
WAKE indicator 
						

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Other functions
Changing settings
This chart shows the settings for this unit. Change the settings to suit your preferences and to suit the unit to the environment in which it is being used.
These settings are retained in memory until they are changed, even if the unit is turned off. See page 25 for details on menu operation.
≥Underlined items are the factory preset.
Options
English French Spanish Original Other ¢¢¢¢
Original: The original language of each disc will be
selected.
Other ¢¢¢¢: Input a code number with the numbered
buttons (➡ page 32).
Automatic English French Spanish Other ¢¢¢¢
Automatic: If the language selected for “Audio” is not
available, subtitles of that language will
automatically appear if available on that disc.
English French Spanish Other ¢¢¢¢
Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected)8 No Limit : All DVD-Video can be played.
1 to 7:  Prohibits play of DVD-Video with corresponding
ratings recorded on them.
0 Lock All: Prohibits play of all DVD-Video.
Changing ratings (When level 0–7 is selected)
Unlock Player Change Level
Change Password Temporary Unlock
4:3 Pan&Scan 4:3 Letterbox 16:9
Automatic Field Frame
Lighter Darker
Center:0/1.3/2.6/3.9/5.3 ms
Surround (L/R):0/5.3/10.6/15.9 ms
Off On
Turn dynamic range compression on in the following cases.
≥For clear dialogue when listening at low volume.
≥When sound is distorted while playing multi-channel DVD
through two channels (when headphones are connected or
when using the MIX 2ch mode.)
On Off
English Français Español
On Off
YesNo
Items
Audio
Choose the preferred audio language.
Subtitle
Choose the preferred subtitle language.
MenusChoose the preferred language for disc menus.
Ratings (➡ page 25)
Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play.
≥The password screen is shown if you choose levels 0 to 7 or if
you choose “Ratings” when levels 0 to 7 have been selected.
≥Select “Level 0” to prevent play of discs that do not have ratings
levels recorded on them.
TV Aspect (➡ page 9)
Choose the setting to suit your television and preference.
Still Mode (➡ page 32)
Specify the type of picture shown when paused.
Black Level Control
Change the black level of the picture.
Speaker Setting [DVD-V] (➡ page 25) (Dolby Digital only)
Set the delay time for your center and surround speakers.
D. Range Compression [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital only)
Change the dynamic range for late night viewing.
Audio during SearchChoose whether to have sound during search.
Menu Language
Choose the preferred language for these menus and the on-
screen messages.
On-Screen Messages
Choose whether to show on-screen messages or not.
QUICK SETUP
Answer questions to make basic settings.
Menus
Disc
[DVD-V]
Video
Audio
Display
Others 
						

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Other functions
ENTER
VCR TV
TUNER/BANDAUXTV/VIDEOFL DISPLAY
TOP MENUMENU
SKIP
PLAYPAUSE
DISC SKIP CHANNEL VOLUME
SFCMUTINGSUBWOOFER
LEVEL
STOP
RETURN DISPLAY
SLOW /SEARCH
DVD/CDMAIN UNIT
DISC
MANAGER
A-B
REPEAT
ANGLE AUDIO SUB TITLESETUP
TV VOL
123
456
789
0
PLAY MODE
CH SELECTTESTMIX 2ch
DISC1 DISC2
DISC4 DISC5DISC3
CANCELREPEAT
CINEMA
DISC
RETURN
3, 4, 2, 1
ENTER
SETUP
CANCEL
SUPER
SURROUND
MARKER
SEAT
POSITION
CENTER
FOCUS
PRO LOGIC
DVD/CD
    10/ENTER
Common procedures
Remote control only
See page 24 for menu and option details.
Preparation
Press [DVD/CD] to select “DVD/CD”.
1Press [SETUP] to show the menus.
≥The QUICK SETUP screen appears when you press
[SETUP] the first time after purchase (➡ page 9).
2Press [2, 1] to select the menu’s tab.The screen changes to display the menu.
Disc Video Audio Display Others
() () () ()
   ^__________------------------------------------------------J
3Press [3, 4] to select the item you
want to change and press [ENTER].
4Press [3, 4] to select the option and
press [ENTER].
The screen now shows the menu again.
To return to the previous screen
Press [RETURN].
When you are finished
Press [SETUP].
Disc
Audio
Subtitle
Menus
RatingsEnglish
English Automatic
Level 8
SETUP
ENTER    RETURN
SELECTTA B
Now, when you insert a DVD-Video that exceeds the ratings
limit you set, a message appears on the television.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Setting
1.3 ms
2.6 ms
3.9 ms
5.3 ms
Difference
Approx. 50 cm (11⁄2 feet)
Approx. 100 cm (3 feet)
Approx. 150 cm (5 feet)
Approx. 200 cm (6 feet)
Setting
5.3 ms
10.6 ms
15.9 ms
Difference
Approx. 200 cm (6 feet)
Approx. 400 cm (12 feet)
Approx. 600 cm (18 feet) Numbered
buttons
Entering a password (Ratings)
[DVD-V]
The password screen is shown when you select levels 0 to 7.
1.
Input a 4-digit password with the numbered buttons and press [ENTER].≥If you enter a wrong number, press [CANCEL] to erase it before
you press [ENTER].
≥The lock symbol appears closed to show the rating is locked.
≥Do not forget your password.
2. Press [ENTER] to confirm the 4 digits.
Changing the delay time
[DVD-V] (Dolby Digital, center and surround speakers only)
For optimum listening with 5.1-channel sound, all the speakers, except
for the subwoofer, should be the same distance from the seating posi-
tion. If you have to place the center or surround speakers closer to the
seating position, adjust the delay time to make up for the difference.
Changing the delay time
1.Press [3, 4, 2] to select the delay time box and press [ENTER].2. Press [3, 4] to adjust the delay time and press [ENTER].
Values
If distance a or b is greater than or equal to distance c, set to “0”.
If distance a or b is less than distance c, set as follows.
a Center speaker
b Surround speakers
When you are finished
Press [2] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER].
LSRS
LRSW
bc a C
Center speaker
Surround speaker
SETUP
SELECT
ENTER  RETURN
ms
ms L
Exit
LSR
SW
C
RS 0  0
Center delay time
Surround delay time Exit 
						

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Other functions
Remote control only
Operating a television
Switching to television operation mode
Press [TV].
The button lights.
The main unit also switches to television input.
Turning the television on/off
Press [Í].
Changing channelsPress [CHANNEL (W WW W
WorX XX X
X)].
You can also select the channel with the numbered buttons.
To select a 2-digit number
Example: To select channel 23, press [S10/ENTER] ➡ [2] ➡ [3].
Adjusting the volumePress [TV VOL (
s  s s  s 
s or 
r rr r
r)].
Switching the television’s video input mode
Press [TV/VIDEO].
Operating a video cassette recorder
Switching to video cassette recorder operation mode
Press [VCR].
The button lights.
The main unit also switches to VCR input.
Turning the video cassette recorder on/off
Press [Í].
Changing channelsPress [CHANNEL (W WW W
WorX XX X
X)].
Channels 1 to 10 can also be selected with the numbered buttons.
[0] selects channel 10.
Starting playPress [1] (PLAY).
Fast-forwarding and rewindingPress [6] or [5].
To stop play
Press [∫].
Using the remote control with other equipment
ENTER
VCR TV
TUNER/BANDAUXTV/VIDEOFL DISPLAY
TOP MENUMENU
SKIP
PLAYPAUSE
DISC SKIPCHANNELVOLUME
SFCMUTINGSUBWOOFER
LEVEL
STOP
RETURN DISPLAY
SLOW /SEARCH
DVD/CDMAIN UNIT
DISC
MANAGER
A-B
REPEAT
ANGLE AUDIO SUB TITLESETUP
TV VOL
123
456
789
0
PLAY MODE
CH SELECTTESTMIX 2ch
DISC1 DISC2
DISC4 DISC5DISC3
CANCELREPEAT
CINEMA
P.MEMORYTIMER
DISC
6, 5
SLOW/SEARCH TV VCR
∫ STOP
Í
s TV VOL r 
1 PLAY
TV/VIDEO
W, X
CHANNEL
SUPER
SURROUND
MARKER
SEAT
POSITION
CENTER
FOCUS
PRO LOGIC
DVD/CD
    10/ENTER
Numbered
buttons
Note
≥Some models cannot be operated by this remote control.
≥To prevent accidental operation, press [DVD/CD] after oper-
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Other functions
Changing the remote control code
This remote control can operate Panasonic and Technics audiovisu-
al equipment that have remote control sensors. You may need to
change the remote control code.
It can also operate some other brands of televisions and video cas-
sette recorders. Check the table for the brand and enter the code as
follows.
Aiming the remote control at the television or video cassette re-
corder, carefully and slowly
While pressing and holding [TV] or [VCR],
press the numbered buttons to enter the
code number.
The remote control outputs the on/off signal.
If the code is correct, the equipment turns on or off.
If it doesn’t, try entering another code.
≥Note that this remote control cannot operate some equipment and
that it may not be able to perform some operations.
≥Reenter the codes after you change the batteries.
ENTER
VCR TV
TUNER/BANDAUXTV/VIDEOFL DISPLAY
TOP MENUMENU
SKIP
PLAYPAUSE
DISC SKIP CHANNEL VOLUME
SFCMUTINGSUBWOOFER
LEVEL
STOP
RETURN DISPLAY
SLOW /SEARCH
DVD/CDMAIN UNIT
DISC
MANAGER
A-B
REPEAT
ANGLE AUDIO SUB TITLESETUP
TV VOL
123
456
789
0
PLAY MODE
CH SELECTTESTMIX 2ch
DISC1 DISC2
DISC4 DISC5DISC3
CANCELREPEAT
CINEMA
P.MEMORYTIMER
DISC
TV VCR
SUPER
SURROUND
MARKER
SEAT
POSITION
CENTER
FOCUS
PRO LOGIC    10/ENTER
Numbered
buttons
Panasonic: 01, 02, 26
Sony: 04
Fisher: 14
G-E: 02, 03, 07, 09
Gold Star: 07, 15
Hitachi: 05, 07
JVC: 12
LXI: 03, 06, 07, 10,
14, 15
Magnavox: 06, 07, 11, 15,
22
Mitsubishi: 07, 15, 16, 21
NEC: 07, 15
Television code list
Philco: 06, 07
Philips: 06
Pioneer: 02, 10, 19
Quasar: 02
RCA: 03, 07, 09, 13,
23, 24, 25
Sanyo: 14
Sharp: 08, 21
Sylvania: 06, 07, 15
Symphonic: 17
Toshiba: 10, 21
Zenith: 18, 20Panasonic: 01, 02, 09, 33
Sony: 05, 06, 07, 35,
36, 37
Fisher: 13, 14, 15, 18,
34
Funai: 08, 30
G-E: 02, 03, 11
Gold Star: 27
Hitachi: 09, 10, 11
JVC: 19, 25, 31, 38,
39, 40
LXI: 10, 13, 14, 15,
18, 27, 30
Magnavox: 02, 09, 12
Mitsubishi: 21, 22, 28, 29
Video cassette recorder code list
NEC: 19, 25, 31, 38
Philco: 02, 09, 12, 30
Philips: 02, 09, 12
Pioneer: 09
Quasar: 01, 02, 09, 33
RCA: 02, 03, 04, 09,
10, 11, 12, 23,
24, 26
Sanyo: 14, 18, 34
Sharp: 16, 17
Shintom: 32
Sylvania: 02, 09, 12, 30
Symphonic: 30
Toshiba: 23, 24
Zenith: 20 
						

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Other functions
Listening to an external source/Recording to other equipment
≥Turn the unit off before making connections.
≥Refer to the manual of the other unit for details.
(Cables and equipment not included.)
Audio cable (not included)
White(L)
Red(R)
When connecting a record playerWe recommend using a record player with a built-in phono equalizer.
If your player doesn’t have a built-in equalizer, connect it first to a
separate equalizer and then connect that to this unit.
ENTER
VCRTV
TUNER/BANDAUXTV/VIDEOFL DISPLAY
TOP MENUMENU
SKIP
PLAYPAUSE
DISC SKIP CHANNEL VOLUME
SFCMUTINGSUBWOOFER
LEVEL
STOP
RETURN DISPLAY
SLOW /SEARCH
DVD/CDMAIN UNIT
VCR DVD/CD
AUX TUNER/BAND
R
L
VCR
AUDIO
INAUX LINE
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
PLAY
OUTREC
IN
AB
L
R
You can playback the sound from a video cassette recorder
through this unit’s speaker.
1Press [VCR].≥Main unit: Press [SELECTOR].
Each time you press the button:
DVD/CD>FM>AM>TV>VCR>AUX
       ^---------------------------------------------------------}
2Start play.
[A] [A][A] [A]
[A]You can playback the sound from a tape deck/laser
disc player, etc., through this unit’s speaker.
1Press [AUX].≥Main unit ➡ see above.
2Start play.
[B] [B][B] [B]
[B]You can record sound from the radio or discs, etc. to a
tape deck.
1≥Disc
Press [DVD/CD] to select “DVD/
CD”.
≥The radio
Press [TUNER/BAND] to select
“FM” or “AM”.
≥Main unit ➡ see above.
2Start recording and play.
Video cassette recorder (not included)
e.g. Tape deck (not included) 
						

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Other functions
Use outdoor antennas if radio reception is poor.
[A] [A][A] [A]
[A]FM outdoor antenna (Using a television antenna)≥Disconnect the FM indoor antenna.
≥The antenna should be installed by a competent technician.
[B] [B][B] [B]
[B]AM outdoor antenna (Using a vinyl wire)Run a piece of vinyl wire horizontally across a window or other
convenient location.
Leave the loop antenna connected.
Note
Disconnect the outdoor antenna when the unit is not in use.
Do not use the outdoor antenna during an electrical storm.
B
AM ANTFM ANT
75hGND
LOOPEXT
AM ANTFM ANT
75hGND
LOOPEXT
5–12m
1
2
2
1
A
1Remove a piece of the outer insulator.
2Twist the shield braid.
3Expose the core wire.
AM outdoor antenna
AM loop antenna FM outdoor antenna
Shield braid
Core wire30 mm (1
3⁄16q)
(14–40 feet) 15 mm (
19⁄32q) 75 ≠ coaxial cable
(not included)
Optional antenna connections 
						

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Reference
No sound.
Distorted sound.
Humming heard during play.
No sound from the subwoofer.
≥Check the connections. 7 8 L
≥Turn the volume up.
≥Turn muting off. G
≥Switch off the unit, determine and correct the cause, then switch the unit on.
Causes include:
–Shorting (bare wires touching) of positive and negative speaker wires. 7
–Using speakers with an impedance lower than that rated for this unit. Q
–Straining of the speakers through excessive volume or power.
–Using the unit in a hot environment without proper ventilation.
≥An AC power supply cord or fluorescent light is near the cables. Keep other appliances and cords
away from this unit’s cables.
≥Check that the subwoofer has not been set to “0”. F
No response when buttons
pressed.
No operations can be performed
with the remote control.
Play fails to start even when
[1] (PLAY) is pressed.
Play starts but then stops
immediately.
Alternative languages fail to be
selected.
No menu play.
No subtitles.
Soundtrack and/or subtitle
language is not the one selected
with the SETUP menus.
Angle cannot be changed.
The SETUP menu cannot be
accessed.
You have forgotten your ratings
password.
Reset all the settings to Factory Preset.
≥Some operations may be prohibited by the disc.
≥The unit may not be operating properly due to lightning, static electricity or some other external
factor.
Reset procedure:
Press [Í] to switch the unit to the standby mode and then back to ON.
Alternatively, press [Í] to switch the unit to the standby mode, disconnect the AC power supply
cord, and then reconnect it.
≥Check the batteries are installed correctly. 9
≥The batteries are depleted: Replace them with new ones. 9
≥Point the remote control at the remote control sensor and operate.
≥It may be in the television or video cassette recorder operation mode. Press [DVD/CD] to operate
this unit.
≥If the remote control doesn’t operate the television or video cassette recorder, try changing the
code. This remote control cannot operate some televisions or video cassette recorders. J K
≥Condensation has formed: Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to evaporate.
≥This unit cannot play discs other than DVD-Video, CD and Video CD. 5
≥This unit cannot play DVD-Video with a region number other than “1”, “ALL” or multiple region
numbers including “1”. 5
≥The disc may be dirty and may require cleaning. 5
≥Ensure that the disc is installed with the label of the side to be played facing upwards. ;
≥An alternative language is not selected with discs which do not contain more than one language.
≥In the case of some discs, the alternative language cannot be selected with [AUDIO] or [SUB
TITLE]. Try selecting it from the disc’s menu if one is available. ;
≥Menus are only displayed if they are recorded on the disc.
≥Subtitles appear only with discs that contain them.
≥Subtitles are cleared from the television. Display the subtitles. >
≥The language is not recorded on the disc.
≥This function is dependent on software availability. Even if a disc has a number of angles
recorded, these angles may be recorded for specific scenes only. ?
≥Select “DVD/CD” as the source.
≥Cancel program and random play. ?
≥While stopped, press and hold [∫] on the unit and [S10/ENTER] on the remote control for about
3 seconds until “Initialized” disappears from the television. Turn the unit off and on again.
All settings will return to the default values.
Sound
≥Insert the AC power supply cord securely into the household AC outlet. 8
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≥The unit was switched to standby by the sleep timer. 
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Operation
No power.
The unit is automatically switched
to the standby mode. Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do
not solve the problem:
Contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or e-mail [email protected], or web site (http://
www.panasonic.com).
Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers 8.
Power
Troubleshooting guide