Panasonic SA-VK480EE User manual

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PSG0906001CE
DVD Stereo System
Model No. SA-VK480EE
Product Color: (K)...Black Type
TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE PAGE
1 Safety Precautions----------------------------------------------- 3
1.1. GENERAL GUIDELINES-------------------------------- 3
1.2. Before Repair and Adjustment------------------------- 3
1.3. Protection Circuitry---------------------------------------- 3
1.4. Safety Parts Information--------------------------------- 4
2 Warning-------------------------------------------------------------- 5
2.1. Prevention of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
to Electrostatic Sensitive (ES) Devices -------------- 5
2.2. Precaution of Laser Diode------------------------------- 6
2.3. Service caution based on Legal restrictions-------- 7
2.4. Handling Precautions for Traverse Unit--------------8
3 Service Navigation ---------------------------------------------10
3.1. Service Information-------------------------------------- 10
4 Specifications---------------------------------------------------- 11
5 Location of Controls and Components------------------13
5.1. Main Unit Key Button Operation---------------------- 13
5.2. Remote Control Key Button Operation ------------- 14
5.3. Disc Information------------------------------------------15
5.4. Using the Music Port------------------------------------17
5.5. DivX VOD Content--------------------------------------- 18
Please file and use this service manual together with the service manual for CR14D, Order No.
PSG0905054AE

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5.6. USB - Play and Recording-----------------------------19
6 Self-Diagnosis and Special Mode Setting --------------21
6.1. Service Mode Summary Table------------------------21
6.2. Doctor Mode Table---------------------------------------23
6.3. Self-Diagnosis Mode Table ---------------------------24
6.4. Service Mode Table (For DVD)-----------------------25
6.5. DVD Self Diagnostic Function-Error Code---------33
6.6. Sales Demonstration Lock Function ----------------37
7 Troubleshooting Guide----------------------------------------38
7.1. Troubleshooting Guide for F61 and/or F76--------38
7.2. Basic Troubleshooting Guide for Traverse
Unit (DVD Module P.C.B.)------------------------------44
8 Service Fixture & Tools ---------------------------------------45
8.1. Service Tools and Equipment-------------------------45
9 Disassembly and Assembly Instructions---------------46
9.1. Disassembly flow chart --------------------------------48
9.2. Main Components and P.C.B. Location ------------49
9.3. Disassembly of Top Cabinet---------------------------50
9.4. Disassembly of DVD Mechanism Unit
(CR14D)----------------------------------------------------51
9.5. Disassembly of DVD Module P.C.B.-----------------53
9.6. Disassembly of Rear Panel----------------------------53
9.7. Disassembly of Front Panel Assembly -------------54
9.8. Disassembly of Mic P.C.B.-----------------------------55
9.9. Disassembly of Panel P.C.B., Volume P.C.B.
& Remote Sensor P.C.B. , Side Bar (L) LED
P.C.B. and Side Bar (R) LED P.C.B.-----------------56
9.10. Disassembly of USB P.C.B. ---------------------------58
9.11. Disassembly of Music Port P.C.B. -------------------59
9.12. Disassembly of CD Lid----------------------------------59
9.13. Disassembly of Deck Mechanism Unit -------------60
9.14. Disassembly of Deck P.C.B.---------------------------61
9.15. Disassembly of Deck Mechanism P.C.B.-----------61
9.16. Disassembly of Deck Mechanism--------------------62
9.17. Disassembly of Cassette Lid--------------------------71
9.18. Rectification for Tape Jam Problem -----------------71
9.19. Disassembly of D-Amp P.C.B. ------------------------71
9.20. Replacement of Audio Digital Power Amp IC
(IC5000) ----------------------------------------------------73
9.21. Disassembly of Main P.C.B.---------------------------74
9.22. Disassembly of SMPS P.C.B.-------------------------74
9.23. Replacement of Switching Regulator IC
(IC5701) ----------------------------------------------------75
9.24. Replacement of Rectifier Diode (D5702)-----------76
9.25. Replacement of Regulator Diode (D5801)---------78
9.26. Replacement of Regulator Diode (D5802)---------78
9.27. Replacement of Regulator Diode (D5803)---------79
9.28. Disassembly of AC Inlet P.C.B.-----------------------80
10 Disassembling and Assembling of Traverse Unit----82
10.1. Disassembly Procedures-------------------------------82
10.2. Assembly Procedures-----------------------------------83
11 Service Positions -----------------------------------------------84
11.1. Checking and Repairing of Main P.C.B.------------84
11.2. Checking and Repairing Panel P.C.B., Deck
P.C.B., Volume P.C.B., Music Port P.C.B. and
Mic P.C.B. -------------------------------------------------84
11.3. Checking and Repairing of D-Amp P.C.B. ---------87
11.4. Checking and Repairing of AC Inlet P.C.B. &
SMPS P.C.B. ----------------------------------------------88
12 Measurements and Adjustments --------------------------90
12.1. Cassette Deck --------------------------------------------90
12.2. Tape Speed Adjustment-------------------------------- 90
12.3. Bias Voltage Check ------------------------------------- 91
12.4. Bias Frequency Check -------------------------------- 91
13 Voltage & Waveform Chart ---------------------------------- 92
13.1. DVD Module P.C.B. (1/3) ------------------------------ 92
13.2. DVD Module P.C.B. (2/3) ------------------------------ 93
13.3. DVD Module P.C.B. (3/3) ------------------------------ 94
13.4. Main P.C.B. (1/3)----------------------------------------- 95
13.5. Main P.C.B. (2/3)----------------------------------------- 96
13.6. Main P.C.B. (3/3)----------------------------------------- 97
13.7. Panel P.C.B.----------------------------------------------- 97
13.8. Deck P.C.B. ----------------------------------------------- 98
13.9. Deck Mechanism P.C.B. ------------------------------- 98
13.10. D-Amp P.C.B.--------------------------------------------- 98
13.11. SMPS P.C.B.---------------------------------------------- 99
13.12. Volume P.C.B. -------------------------------------------- 99
13.13. Mic P.C.B.-------------------------------------------------- 99
13.14. Waveform Table (1/3)----------------------------------100
13.15. Waveform Table (2/3)----------------------------------101
13.16. Waveform Table (3/3)----------------------------------102
14 Illustration of ICs, Transistor and Diode---------------103
15 Block Diagram--------------------------------------------------105
15.1. DVD (Audio)----------------------------------------------105
15.2. DVD (Servo) ---------------------------------------------106
15.3. System Control------------------------------------------107
15.4. Audio-------------------------------------------------------108
15.5. Video-------------------------------------------------------109
15.6. Deck--------------------------------------------------------110
15.7. D-Amp----------------------------------------------------- 111
15.8. Power------------------------------------------------------112
16 Wiring Connection Diagram -------------------------------113
17 Schematic Diagram Notes----------------------------------115
18 Schematic Diagram-------------------------------------------117
18.1. DVD Module Circuit------------------------------------117
18.2. Main Circuit-----------------------------------------------121
18.3. Panel, Side Bar (L) Led & Side Bar (R) Led
Circuit------------------------------------------------------127
18.4. Volume, Music Port, Remote Sensor & Mic
Circuit------------------------------------------------------128
18.5. Deck Circuit ----------------------------------------------129
18.6. D-Amp Circuit--------------------------------------------130
18.7. SMPS Circuit---------------------------------------------132
18.8. USB, Deck Mechanism & AC Inlet Circuit--------134
19 Printed Circuit Board-----------------------------------------135
19.1. DVD Module P.C.B. ------------------------------------135
19.2. Main P.C.B.-----------------------------------------------136
19.3. Panel, Side Bar (L) Led & Side Bar (R) Led
P.C.B.------------------------------------------------------137
19.4. Volume, Music Port, Remote Sensor, Mic &
USB P.C.B.-----------------------------------------------138
19.5. Deck, Deck Mechanism & AC Inlet P.C.B. -------139
19.6. D-Amp P.C.B.--------------------------------------------140
19.7. SMPS P.C.B.---------------------------------------------141
20 Terminal Function of ICs------------------------------------143
20.1. IC2801 (RFKWMVK480GC): IC
Microprocessor------------------------------------------143
20.2. IC6601(C0HBB0000057): IC FL Driver-----------143
21 Exploded View and Replacement Parts List----------145
21.1. Exploded View and Mechanical Replacement
Part List ---------------------------------------------------145
21.2. Electrical Replacement Part List--------------------151

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1 Safety Precautions
1.1. GENERAL GUIDELINES
1. When servicing, observe the original lead dress. If a short circuit is found, replace all parts which have been overheated or
damaged by the short circuit.
2. After servicing, see to it that all the protective devices such as insulation barriers, insulation papers shields are properly
installed.
3. After servicing, carry out the following leakage current checks to prevent the customer from being exposed to shock hazards.
1.1.1. LEAKAGE CURRENT COLD CHECK
1. Unplug the AC cord and connect a jumper between the two prongs on the plug.
2. Measure the resistance value, with an ohmmeter, between the jumpered AC plug and each exposed metallic cabinet part on
the equipment such as screwheads, connectors, control shafts, etc. When the exposed metallic part has a return path to the
chassis, the reading should be between 1MΩand 5.2MΩ.
When the exposed metal does not have a return path to the chassis, the reading must be
1.1.2. LEAKAGE CURRENT HOT CHECK
1. Plug the AC cord directly into the AC outlet. Do not use an isolation transformer for this check.
2. Connect a 1.5kΩ, 10 watts resistor, in parallel with a 0.15µF capacitors, between each exposed metallic part on the set and a
good earth ground such as a water pipe, as shown in Figure 1.
3. Use an AC voltmeter, with 1000 ohms/volt or more sensitivity, to measure the potential across the resistor.
4. Check each exposed metallic part, and measure the voltage at each point.
5. Reverse the AC plug in the AC outlet and repeat each of the above measurements.
6. The potential at any point should not exceed 0.75 volts RMS. A leakage current tester (Simpson Model 229 or equivalent)
may be used to make the hot checks, leakage current must not exceed 1/2 milliamp. In case a measurement is outside of the
limits specified, there is a possibility of a shock hazard, and the equipment should be repaired and rechecked before it is
returned to the customer.
Figure 1
1.2. Before Repair and Adjustment
Disconnect AC power to discharge unit AC Capacitors as such (C5700, C5701, C5703, C5704, C5705, C5706, C5707) through a
10 Ω, 10 W resistor to ground.
Caution:
DO NOT SHORT-CIRCUIT DIRECTLY (with a screwdriver blade, for instance), as this may destroy solid state devices.
After repairs are completed, restore power gradually using a variac, to avoid overcurrent.
Current consumption at AC 220V~240V, 50 Hz at power on (in FM Tuner, no signal at volume minimum) should be ~ 500 mA.
1.2.1. Caution for fuse replacement
1.3. Protection Circuitry
The protection circuitry may have operated if either of the following conditions are noticed:
• No sound is heard when the power is turned on.
• Sound stops during a performance.
The function of this circuitry is to prevent circuitry damage if, for example, the positive and negative speaker connection wires are

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“shorted”, or if speaker systems with an impedance less than the indicated rated impedance of the amplifier are used.
If this occurs, follow the procedure outlines below:
1. Turn off the power.
2. Determine the cause of the problem and correct it.
3. Turn on the power once again after one minute.
Note:
When the protection circuitry functions, the unit will not operate unless the power is first turned off and then on again.
1.4. Safety Parts Information
Safety Parts List:
There are special components used in this equipment which are important for safety.
These parts are marked by in the Schematic Diagrams & Replacement Parts List. It is essential that these critical parts
should be replaced with manufacturer’s specified parts to prevent shock, fire or other hazards. Do not modify the original design
without permission of manufacturer.
Safety Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks
15 RGRX0070L-D1 REAR PANEL
62 REXX0684-1 BLACK WIRE (AC INLET-SMPS)
63 REXX0685-1 RED WIRE (AC INLET-SMPS)
69 RKMX0144A-K TOP CABINET
340 RD-DDTX004-V TRAVERSE ASS'Y (RTL)
A2 K2CQ2CA00007 AC CORD
A3 RQTX0280-R O/I BOOK (Ru/Ur)
PCB12 REPX0751A SMPS P.C.B (RTL)
PCB13 REPX0751A AC INLET P.C.B (RTL)
DZ5701 ERZV10V511CS ZENER
L5701 ELF15N035AN LINE FILTER
L5703 ELF21N015A LINE FILTER
T2900 G4D1A0000117 SWITCHING TRANSFORMER
T5701 ETS42BN1A6AD MAIN TRANSFORMER
T5751 ETS19AB256AG BACKUP TRANSFORMER
PC5701 B3PBA0000402 PHOTO COUPLER
PC5702 B3PBA0000402 PHOTO COUPLER
PC5720 B3PBA0000402 PHOTO COUPLER
PC5799 B3PBA0000402 PHOTO COUPLER
F1 K5D502BNA005 FUSE
FP2901 K5G401A00008 FUSE PROTECTOR
TH5001 D4CC11040013 THERMISTOR
TH5701 D4CAC8R00002 THERMISTOR
TH5860 D4CC11040013 THERMISTOR
P5701 K2AA2B000017 AC INLET
C5700 F1BAF1020020 1000pF
C5701 F0CAF334A087 0.33uF
C5703 F0C2H1040001 0.1uF 500V
C5704 F1BAF1020020 1000pF
C5705 F1BAF1020020 1000pF
C5706 F1BAF1020020 1000pF
C5707 F1BAF1020020 1000pF

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2Warning
2.1. Prevention of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) to Electrostatic Sensitive
(ES) Devices
Some semiconductor (solid state) devices can be damaged easily by static electricity. Such components commonly are called Elec-
trostatically Sensitive (ES) Devices. Examples of typical ES devices are integrated circuits and some field-effect transistors and
semiconductor "chip" components. The following techniques should be used to help reduce the incidence of component damage
caused by electrostatic discharge (ESD).
1. Immediately before handling any semiconductor component or semiconductor-equipped assembly, drain off any ESD on your
body by touching a known earth ground. Alternatively, obtain and wear a commercially available discharging ESD wrist strap,
which should be removed for potential shock reasons prior to applying power to the unit under test.
2. After removing an electrical assembly equipped with ES devices, place the assembly on a conductive surface such as alumi-
num foil, to prevent electrostatic charge buildup or exposure of the assembly.
3. Use only a grounded-tip soldering iron to solder or unsolder ES devices.
4. Use only an anti-static solder removal device. Some solder removal devices not classified as “anti-static (ESD protected)” can
generate electrical charge sufficient to damage ES devices.
5. Do not use freon-propelled chemicals. These can generate electrical charges sufficient to damage ES devices.
6. Do not remove a replacement ES device from its protective package until immediately before you are ready to install it. (Most
replacement ES devices are packaged with leads electrically shorted together by conductive foam, aluminum foil or compara-
ble conductive material).
7. Immediately before removing the protective material from the leads of a replacement ES device, touch the protective material
to the chassis or circuit assembly into which the device will be installed.
Caution:
Be sure no power is applied to the chassis or circuit, and observe all other safety precautions.
8. Minimize bodily motions when handling unpackaged replacement ES devices. (Otherwise harmless motion such as the
brushing together of your clothes fabric or the lifting of your foot from a carpeted floor can generate static electricity (ESD) suf-
ficient to damage an ES device).

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2.2. Precaution of Laser Diode
Caution:
This product utilizes a laser diode with the unit turned “on”, invisible laser radiation is emitted from the pickup lens.
Wavelength: 655nm (DVD) / 785 nm (CD)
Maximum output radiation power from pickup: 100 µW/VDE
Laser radiation from the pickup unit is safety level, but be sure the followings:
1. Do not disassemble the pickup unit, since radiation from exposed laser diode is dangerous.
2. Do not adjust the variable resistor on the pickup unit. It was already adjusted.
3. Do not look at the focus lens using optical instruments.
4. Recommend not to look at pickup lens for a long time.

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2.3. Service caution based on Legal restrictions
2.3.1. General description about Lead Free Solder (PbF)
The lead free solder has been used in the mounting process of all electrical components on the printed circuit boards used for this
equipment in considering the globally environmental conservation.
The normal solder is the alloy of tin (Sn) and lead (Pb). On the other hand, the lead free solder is the alloy mainly consists of tin
(Sn), silver (Ag) and Copper (Cu), and the melting point of the lead free solder is higher approx.30 degrees C (86°F) more than that
of the normal solder.
Definition of PCB Lead Free Solder being used
Service caution for repair work using Lead Free Solder (PbF)
• The lead free solder has to be used when repairing the equipment for which the lead free solder is used.
(Definition: The letter of “PbF” is printed on the PCB using the lead free solder.)
• To put lead free solder, it should be well molten and mixed with the original lead free solder.
• Remove the remaining lead free solder on the PCB cleanly for soldering of the new IC.
• Since the melting point of the lead free solder is higher than that of the normal lead solder, it takes the longer time to melt the
lead free solder.
• Use the soldering iron (more than 70W) equipped with the temperature control after setting the temperature at 350±30 degrees
C (662±86°F).
Recommended Lead Free Solder (Service Parts Route.)
• The following 3 types of lead free solder are available through the service parts route.
RFKZ03D01K-----------(0.3mm 100g Reel)
RFKZ06D01K-----------(0.6mm 100g Reel)
RFKZ10D01K-----------(1.0mm 100g Reel)
Note
* Ingredient: tin (Sn), 96.5%, silver (Ag) 3.0%, Copper (Cu) 0.5%, Cobalt (Co) / Germanium (Ge) 0.1 to 0.3%
The letter of “PbF” is printed either foil side or components side on the PCB using the lead free solder.
(See right figure)

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2.4. Handling Precautions for Traverse Unit
The laser diode in the optical pickup unit may break down due to static electricity of clothes or human body. Special care must be
taken avoid caution to electrostatic breakdown when servicing and handling the laser diode in the traverse unit.
2.4.1. Cautions to Be Taken in Handling the Optical Pickup Unit
The laser diode in the optical pickup unit may be damaged due to electrostatic discharge generating from clothes or human body.
Special care must be taken avoid caution to electrostatic discharge damage when servicing the laser diode.
1. Do not give a considerable shock to the optical pickup unit as it has an extremely high-precise structure.
2. To prevent the laser diode from the electrostatic discharge damage, the flexible cable of the optical pickup unit removed
should be short-circuited with a short pin or a clip.
3. The flexible cable may be cut off if an excessive force is applied to it. Use caution when handling the flexible cable.
4. The antistatic FPC is connected to the new optical pickup unit. After replacing the optical pickup unit and connecting the flexi-
ble cable, cut off the antistatic FPC.
Figure 1
2.4.2. Grounding for electrostatic breakdown prevention
Some devices such as the DVD player use the optical pickup (laser diode) and the optical pickup will be damaged by static electric-
ity in the working environment. Proceed servicing works under the working environment where grounding works is completed.
2.4.2.1. Worktable grounding
1. Put a conductive material (sheet) or iron sheet on the area where the optical pickup is placed, and ground the sheet.

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2.4.2.2. Human body grounding
1. Use the anti-static wrist strap to discharge the static electricity form your body.
Figure 2

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3 Service Navigation
3.1. Service Information
This service manual contains technical information which will allow service personnel’s to understand and service this model.
Please place orders using the parts list and not the drawing reference numbers.
If the circuit is changed or modified, this information will be followed by supplement service manual to be filed with original service
manual.
• DVD Mechanism unit (CR14D):
1) This model uses DVD Mechanism Unit (CR14D).
• Micro-processor & EEPROM IC:
1) The following components are supplied as an assembled part.
- Micro-processor IC, IC2801 (RFKWMVK480GC)
- EEPROM IC, IC2802 (RFKWEVK480GC)
- EEPROM IC, IC8611 (RFKBX0681D-C)
• Speaker system:
1) For information, please refer to original service manual, SB-PF480GC-K (PSG0905025CE)

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4 Specifications
QAMPLIFIER SECTION
RMS Output Power Stereo mode:
Front Ch 125 W per channel (3 Ω), 1 kHz, 10% THD
Total RMS Stereo mode power 250 W
QFM/AM TUNER, TERMINALS SECTION
Preset station FM 30 stations
AM 15 stations
Frequency Modulation (FM)
Frequency range 87.50 to 108.00 MHz (50 kHz
step)
Antenna terminals 75 Ω(unbalanced)
Amplitude Modulation (AM)
Frequency range 522 to 1629 kHz (9 kHz step)
Digital audio output
Coaxial digital output Pin jack
Music Port (Front) jack
Sensitivity 200 mV, 4.7 kΩ
Terminal Stereo, 3.5 mm jack
Phone jack
Terminal Stereo, 3.5 mm jack
Mic jack
Sensitivity 0.7 mV, 1.2 kΩ
Terminal Mono, 6.3 mm jack (1 system)
AUX
Terminal RCA jack
QCASSETTE DECK SECTION
Type Auto reverse
Track system 4-Track, 2 Channel
Heads
Record/playback Solid permalloy head
Erasure Double gap ferrite head
Motor DC servo motor
Recording system AC bias 100 kHz
Erasing system AC erase 100 kHz
Tape speed 4.8 cm/s
Overall frequency response (+3, -6 dB) at DECK OUT
Normal 35 Hz to 14 kHz
S/N ratio 50 dB (A-Weighted)
Wow and flutter 0.18 % (WRMS)
Fast forward and rewind time Approx. 120 seconds with
C-60 cassette tape
QVIDEO SECTION
Video system PAL625/50, PAL525/60, NTSC
Composite video output
Output level 1 Vp-p (75 Ω)
Terminal Pin jack (1 system)
Component video output
Y output level 1 Vp-p (75 Ω)
PBoutput level 0.7 Vp-p (75 Ω)
PRoutput level 0.7 Vp-p (75 Ω)
Terminal output level Pin jack (Y: green, PB: blue, PR: red) (1 system)
QUSB SECTION
USB Port
USB standard USB 2.0 full speed
Media file format support MP3 (*.mp3)
WMA (*.wma)
JPEG (*.jpg) (*.jpeg)
DivX (*.divx, *.avi)
MPEG4 (*.asf)
USB device file system FAT12, FAT16, FAT 32
USB Port power Max. 500 mA
Bit rate up to 4 Mbps (DivX)
USB Recording
Bit Rate 128 kbps
USB recording speed 1x
Recording file format MP3 (*.mp3)
QDISC SECTION
Disc played [8 cm or 12 cm]
(1) DVD (DVD-Video, DivX*6,*7)
(2) DVD-RAM (DVD-VR, JPEG*4,*7, MP3*2,*7, MPEG4*5,*7, DivX*6,*7)
(3) DVD-R (DVD-Video, DVD-VR, JPEG*4,*7, MP3*2,*7, MPEG4*5,*7,
DivX*6,*7)
(4) DVD-R DL (DVD-Video, DVD-VR)
(5) DVD-RW (DVD-Video, DVD-VR, JPEG*4,*7, MP3*2,*7, MPEG4*5,*7,
DivX*6,*7)
(6) +R/ +RW (Video)
(7) +R DL (Video)
(8) CD,CD-R/RW (CD-DA, Video CD, SVCD*1, MP3*2,*7, WMA*3,*7,
JPEG*4,*7, MPEG4*5,*7, DivX*6,*7)
*1 Conforming to IEC62107
*2 MPEG-1 Layer 3, MPEG-2 Layer 3
*3 Windows Media Audio Ver 9.0 L3
Not compatible with Multiple Bit Rate (MBR)
*4 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.
*5 MPEG4 data recorded with the Panasonic SD multi cameras or
DVD video recorders. Conforming to SD VIDEO specifications (ASF
standard)/ MPEG4 (Simple Profile) video system/ G.726 audio system.
*6 Plays DivX® video.
*7 The total combined maximum number of recognizable audio, picture
and video contents and groups: 4000 audio, picture and video con-
tents and 255 groups (excluding root folder).
Pick up
Wavelength
CD 785 nm
DVD 655 nm
Laser Power CLASS 1
Audio output (Disc)
Number of channels 2 channel (FL, FR)
QGENERAL
Power supply AC 220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz
Power consumption 65 W
Power consumption in standby mode: 0.4 W (approx.)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 250 mm x 331 mm x 317 mm
Mass 4.7 kg
Operating temperature range +0 to +40°C
Operating humidity range 35 to 80% RH (no condensation)
QSYSTEM
Refer to their respective original service manuals for *1.
Notes:
1. Specifications are subject to changes without notice. Mass and
dimensions are approximate.
2. Total harmonic distortion is measured by the digital spectrum
analyzer.

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5 Location of Controls and Components
5.1. Main Unit Key Button Operation
SURROUND
1
2
3
5
6
7
8
9
4
15
16
12
13
14
10
11
AC supply indicator
(AC IN)
This indicator lights when
the unit is connected to
the AC mains supply.
Standby/on switch ( )
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.
[ REC, USB]
Using surround effect
3
5
1
2
4
6
7
Adjusting subwoofer level
USB port
Deck [ , OPEN]
8MUSIC PORT jack
Headphone jack
Reduce the volume
level and connect the
headphones. Headphones
plug type: 3.5 mm
stereo (not included).
Avoid listening for
prolonged periods of
time to prevent hearing
damage.
Excessive sound
pressure from
earphones and
headphones can cause
hearing loss.
9
10
11
15
12
13
14
16
Disc trays
[ , OPEN/CLOSE]
[ , EXCHANGE]
[1 ] to [5 ]
(disc direct play)
Enhancing bass sound
[MIN, MIC VOL, MAX]
Microphone
(MIC 1, MIC 2) jacks
Cassette holder
23
24
20
21
22
18
19 25
26
27
Skip, rewind, fast forward,
Tape Program Sensor,
sound quality adjustment,
time adjustment
Tape playback and direction
FM/AM selection
MUSIC PORT/AUX selection
20
21
[ VOLUME ] 22
18
19
23
25
26
[MANUAL EQ]
DVD/CD selector and
playback
USB selector and playback
Stop, DEMO function
Remote control signal sensor
24
27
Selecting Manual EQ,
adjusting its BASS level
17
17

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5.2. Remote Control Key Button Operation
1
2
3
5
6
7
8
9
10
17
Slow motion, search, tuning
4
11
12 24
21
22
23
20
21
Random play, Program play
Tape: Reverse mode selection
Radio: Band mode selection
TV operations
(Aim the remote control to a
Panasonic TV and press the button.
Only works with some models)
[ ]: turn the TV on/off
[AV]: change the TV s video input
mode
[,, VOL]: adjust the TV volume
14
15
Mute the sound 16
Adjust the volume of the main unit
18
19
20
22
Show on-screen menu
23
Frame-by-frame/Select or register
menu items
24
Return to previous screen
25
Changes the unit s display
Sleep timer, Auto off operation setting
18
19
13
14
15
17
16
3
6
5
4
2
Turn the unit on/off
Clock and timer setting
PLAY/REC timer on/off
1
Select channels and title numbers
etc./Enter numbers
Show disc information/Select a disc
Play loaded discs in order
9
8
7
12
10 Cancel an item
Deleting an item
13
11
Source select
[ , USB] selector and playback
[ , TAPE] Tape playback and
direction
EXT-IN, FM/AM:
FM/AM selection
MUSIC PORT/AUX selection
Basic operations for play
Select surround sound effects
Show START menu
Show a disc top menu or program list
Show a disc menu or playlist
Tape and USB recording functions
25
Change the player settings
Repeat play
Dim the display panel
Skip, rewind, fast forward, Tape
Program Sensor, sound quality
adjustment, preset channel selection,
time adjustment
Select sound mode

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5.3. Disc Information
5.3.1. Disc Playability (Media)
Commercial discs
Disc Logo Indicated in these
instructions by Remarks
DVD-Video High quality movie and music discs.
Video CD Music discs with video.
Including SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107).
CD Music discs.
Recorded discs ( : Playable, : Not playable)
Disc Logo
Recorded on a DVD
video recorder, etc. Recorded on a personal computer, etc.
Finalizing
*8
*2 *4 *6 *7
DVD-RAM OOOOO
Not
necessary
DVD-R/RW OO OOOO Necessary
DVD-R DL O
*3
ONecessary
R/ RW (O)
*5
Necessary
R DL (O)
*5
Necessary
CD-R/RW
*1
OOO O O Necessary
*9
DVD-V
VCD
CD
It may not be possible to play all the above-mentioned discs in some cases due to the type of disc, the condition of the recording,
the recording method, or how the files were created ( 5.3.2 Tips for Making Data Disc)
*1
This unit can play CD-R/RW recorded with CD-DA or Video CD format.
*2
Discs recorded on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras, etc. using Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format (a unified
video recording standard).
*3
Discs recorded on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras using Version 1.2 of the Video Recording Format (a unified video
recording standard).
*4
Discs recorded on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras using DVD-Video Format.
*5
Recorded using a format different from DVD-Video Format, therefore, some functions cannot be used.
*6
MPEG4 data recorded with the Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders [conforming to SD VIDEO specifications
(ASF standard)/MPEG4 (Simple Profile) video system/G.726 audio system].
*7
Functions added with DivX Ultra are not supported.
*8
A process that allows play on compatible equipment. To play a disc that is displayed as on this unit, the disc must
first be finalized on the device it was recorded on.
*9
Closing the session will also work.
DVD-VR DVD-V WMA MP3 JPEG MPEG4 DivX
Note about using a DualDisc
The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet the
technical specifications of the Compact Disc Digital Audio
(CD-DA) format so playback may not be possible.
Discs that cannot be played
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 that cannot be removed from their
cartridges, 2.6-GB and 5.2-GB DVD-RAM, and Chaoji VCD
available on the market including CVD, DVCD and SVCD that
do not conform to IEC62107.
Video systems
This unit can play PAL and NTSC, but your television must
match the system used on the disc.
PAL discs cannot be correctly viewed on an NTSC television.
This unit can convert NTSC signals to PAL 60 for viewing on
a PAL television.

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5.3.2. Tips for Making Data Disc
This unit does not support ID3 tags.
Sampling frequency and compression rate:
24 kHz (8 to 160 kbps), 44.1 and 48 kHz (32 to 320 kbps)
32, 44.1 and 48 kHz (32 to 320 kbps)
JPEG files taken on a digital camera that conform to DCF
Standard (Design rule for Camera File system) Version 1.0
are displayed. Files that have been altered, edited or saved
with computer picture editing software may not be displayed.
This unit cannot display moving pictures, MOTION JPEG
and other such formats, and still pictures other than JPEG
(Example: TIFF), or play pictures with attached audio.
You can play MPEG4 data [conforming to SD VIDEO
specifications (ASF standard)/MPEG4 (Simple Profile) video
system/G.726 audio system] recorded with Panasonic SD
multi cameras or DVD video recorders with this unit.
The recording date may differ from that of the actual date.
You can play all versions of DivX video (including DivX 6)
[DivX video system/MP3, Dolby Digital or MPEG audio
system] with standard playback of DivX media files.
Functions added with DivX Ultra are not supported.
DivX files greater than 2 GB or have no index may not be
played properly on this unit.
This unit supports all resolutions up to maximum of
720 x 480 (NTSC)/720 x 576 (PAL).
You can select up to eight types of audio and subtitles on this
unit.
When there are more than eight groups, the eighth group
onwards will be displayed on one vertical line in the menu
screen.
There may be differences in the display order on the menu
screen and computer screen.
This unit cannot play files recorded using packet write.
DVD-RAM
Discs must conform to UDF 2.0.
DVD-R/RW
Discs must conform to UDF bridge (UDF 1.02/ISO9660).
This unit does not support multi-session. Only the default
session is played.
CD-R/RW
Discs must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for
extended formats).
This unit supports multi-session but if there are many
sessions it takes more time for play to start. Keep the number
of sessions to a minimum to avoid this.
Naming folders and files
Files are treated as contents and folders
are treated as groups on this unit.
At the time of recording, prefix folder and
file names. This should be with numbers
that have an equal number of digits, and
should be done in the order you want to
play them (this may not work at times).
Files must have the extension ( below).
Compatible compression rate:
between 48 kbps and 320 kbps.
You cannot play WMA files that are
copy-protected.
This unit does not support Multiple Bit Rate (MBR).
001
root
track
track
track
track
track
track
track
track
track
track
group
group
group
Example: MP3
WMA
MP3
JPEG
MPEG4
DivX

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5.4. Using the Music Port
Portable audio
equipment
(not included)
MUSIC PORT
Audio cable (not included)
1Connect the portable audio equipment.
2Press [EXT-IN] to select MUSIC PORT .
Every time you press the button:
3For listening : Proceed to step 4.
For recording : Press [ REC, TAPE] on the main unit to
start recording.
Press [ REC, USB] on the main unit to
start recording.
4Playback the portable audio equipment.
You can playback sound from portable audio equipment.
Sound from the speaker may be distorted if the portable audio
equipment s equalizer (if any) is turned on. Turn it off before
you plug into the MUSIC PORT jack.
Preparation
Reduce the volume of the unit and portable audio equipment
before connecting or disconnecting.
FM MUSIC PORT AUXAM

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5.5. DivX VOD Content
This DivX Certified device must be registered in order to play DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content.
First generate the DivX VOD registration code for your device and submit it during the registration process. [Important: DivX VOD
content is protected by a DivX DRM (Digital Rights Management) system that restricts playback to registered DivX Certified devices.
If you try to play DivX VOD content not authorized for your device, the message Authorization Error will be displayed and your
content will not play.] Learn more at www.divx.com/vod.
We recommend that you make a note of this code for future reference.
use this registration code to purchase DivX VOD content. If you use this code to purchase DivX VOD content, and then play the
content on this unit, you will no longer be able to play any content that you purchased using the previous code.
If you purchase DivX VOD content using a registration code different from this unit s code, you will not be able to play this content.
Regarding DivX content that can only be played a set number of times
Some DivX VOD content can only be played a set number of times. When you play this content, the remaining number of plays is
When playing this content
The number of remaining plays is reduced by one if
] or press [SETUP].
]. [Press [ ] (pause) to pause play.]
, ] (skip) or [ , ] (search) etc. and arrive at another content or the start of the content being played.
SET
RETURN
OTHERS-REGISTRATION (DIVX)
DIVX(R) VIDEO ON DEMAND
YOUR REGISTRATION CODE IS
XXXXXXXX
TO LEARN MORE VISIT
www.divx.com/v od
8 alphanumeric characters

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5.6. USB - Play and Recording
The USB connectivity enables you to connect and play tracks or
files from USB mass storage class devices.
Typically, USB memory devices. (Bulk only transfer)
Preparation
Before connecting any USB mass storage device to the unit,
ensure that the data stored therein has been backed up.
It is not recommended to use a USB extension cable.
The USB device is not recognised by this unit.
1Connect the USB mass storage device (not included).
2Press [ , USB] to begin playback.
3Press [MENU] to display the USB menu.
4Press [ , ] and then [OK] to select the desired item.
For other operating functions, they are similar as those
USB enabled device
(not included)
Play
You can record sound or music tracks from the disc, radio, tape
and other music sources to a USB mass storage device.
A new folder is created each time you perform a recording.
change once the recording has completed.
All tracks are recorded to .mp3 format.
Do not remove the device or plug out the AC mains lead
while recording, data could be lost.
Voice mixing with CD from microphone cannot be recorded.
Recording indicator blinks while recording in progress.
Recording
Note
Recording of MP3 tracks
Compatible Devices
Devices which are defined as USB mass storage class:
Supported Formats
File name File extension
Still pictures JPG *1 .jpg .jpeg
Music MP3 WMA .mp3 .wma
Video MPEG4 *2 .asf
*1
It may not be possible to play all the files due to the condition
on how they were created.
*2
For Panasonic D-Snap/DIGA
Maximum number of folders 255
Maximum number of files 4000
Maximum length of folder name 28
Maximum length of file name 28
CBI (Control/Bulk/Interrupt) is not supported.
Digital Cameras that use PTP protocol or which require
additional program installation when connected to a PC are
not supported.
A device using NTFS file system is not supported.
[Only FAT 12/16/32 (File Allocation Table 12/16/32) file
system is supported].
Depending on the sector size, some files may not work.
It will not operate with Janus enabled MTP (Media Transfer
Protocol) devices.
Only one memory card will be selected when connecting a
multi-port USB card reader. Typically the first memory card
inserted.
Note
1Connect the USB mass storage device.
2Insert the disc(s) you want to record.
3Press [DVD/CD ] and then [ ] twice.
If the disc contains mixed media.
Recording specific disc(s) or tracks
4Press and hold [ , REC] followed by [USB]
(main unit: [ REC, USB]) to start recording.
will be displayed.
5Press [ ] to stop recording.
Note
Front panel of
this main unit
Recording indicator
MP3 file needs to be selected before recording can begin. All
files in the current folder will be recorded.
Non-MP3 files will be skipped.
Files in subfolder will be ignored.
displayed if volume is adjusted.
Note

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1Connect the USB mass storage device
2Insert the disc(s) you want to record.
3Press [DVD/CD ] and then [ ] twice.
Recording specific disc(s) or tracks
4Press and hold [ , REC] followed by [USB]
(main unit: [ REC, USB]) to start recording.
be displayed.
5Press [ ] to stop recording.
Recording from other sources
Tape 1Connect the USB mass storage device
2Insert tape into the deck.
3Search the desired position and then [ ]
Use TPS function for faster search
(
page 24)
4Press and hold [ , REC] followed by
[USB] (main unit: [ REC, USB]) to start
recording.
you start recording.
5Press [ ] to stop recording.
Radio Tune to the required station.
Music
Port
Using the Music Port
AUX Using an external unit
Recording from audio disc (CDDA)
Recording is prohibited for disc encoded with copyright
When CD MODE is selected;
Note
1Press [ , USB] and then [ ] twice.
2Press [ , ] to select.
3Press [DEL] and a confirmation page will appear.
4Press [ ,
This function allows you to erase unwanted tracks quickly and
easily.
Erasing the recorded items
NoYe s
mp3-002
Is it OK to delete?
locked.
Folders containing subfolders or unsupported files cannot be
deleted.
Note
Erasing items in order (Playback Menu)
1Press [ ,
and press [OK]. When either one is selected, other file will
become invisible and cannot be deleted.
2Press [DEL] to delete.
3Repeat step 2 until all files are deleted.
4Re-insert the device to continue.
PLAYBACK MENU
AUDIO/PICTURE
VIDEO
OK
MP3, WMA, JPEG
DivX, MPEG4
Track Divide
1
displayed at FL display.
2 Press [ ,
3 Press [OK] to activate at any time of recording.
Recording track by track from tape.
Skip unnecessary noise by making new track.
This function allows you to divide between tracks. You can
choose;
AUTO 5M, track is automatically divided every 5 minutes.
MANUAL, press [OK] during recording to activate track
divide. If the track is not divided manually, every 60 minutes,
track will be divided automatically.
If you press [OK] while using AUTO 5M mode during recording,
the 5 minutes counts will be reset.
Note
This unit will analyse the USB device before recording.
Note