Panasonic SA-VK870EE User manual

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QAMPLIFIER SECTION
RMS Output Power Dolby Digital Mode
Front Ch
125 W per channel (3 Ω), 1 kHz, 10% THD
Surround Ch
125 W per channel (3 Ω), 1 kHz, 10% THD
Center Ch
125 W per channel (3 Ω), 1 kHz, 10% THD
Subwoofer Ch
250 W per channel (6 Ω), 100 Hz, 10% THD
Total RMS Dolby Digital Mode Power
875 W
PMPO output power 9600 W
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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)
© 2008 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd.. All
rights reserved. Unauthorized copying and
distribution is a violation of law.
SA-VK870EE
Colour
(K).......................Black Type
A
ntenna terminals 75 Ω(unbalanced)
A
mplitude Modulation (AM)
Frequency range 522 to 1629 kHz (9 kHz step)
Music Port (Front)
Terminal Stereo, 3.5 mm jack
Phone jack
Terminal Stereo, 3.5 mm jack
Mic jack
Terminal Mono, 6.3 mm jack (1 system)
A
UX
Terminal Stereo, RCA jack
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QCASSETTE DECK SECTION
Type Auto reverse
Track system 2-Track, 1 Channel
Heads
Record/playback Solid permalloy head
Erasure Double gap ferrite head
Motor DC servo moto
r
DVD Stereo System
Notes: This model’s DVD/CD mechanism changer unit is CR14. Please refer to the original service manual
(Order No. MD0801004CE) for this mechanism.
Specifications
ORDER NO. MD0806010CE

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
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QVIDEO SECTION
Video system PAL625/50, PAL525/60, NTSC
Composite video output
Output level 1 Vp-p (75 Ω)
Terminal Pinjack(1system)
Component video output
Y output level 0.7Vp-p(75Ω)
PBoutput level 0.7Vp-p(75Ω)
PRoutput level 0.7Vp-p(75Ω)
Terminal output level
Pin jack (Y: green, PB:blue,P
R:red)(1system)
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QUSB SECTION
USB Port
USB standard USB 2.0 full speed
Media file format support MP3 (*.mp3)
WMA (*.wma)
JPEG (*.jpg) (*.jpeg)
MPEG4 (*.asf)
USB device file system FAT12, FAT16, FAT 32
USB Port power Max. 500 mA
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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 ]
*1Conforming to IEC62107
*2MPEG-1 Layer 3, MPEG-2 Layer 3
*3Windows Media Audio Ver 9.0 L3
Not compatible with Multiple Bit Rate (MBR)
*4Exif 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.
*5MPEG4 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.
*6Plays all versions of DivX®video (including DivX®6) with standard
playback of DivX®media files. Certified to the DixV®Home Theater
Profile. GMC (Global Motion Compensation) is not supported.
*7The total combined maximum number of recognizable audio,
picture and video contents and groups: 4000 audio, picture and video
contents and 256 groups.
Pick up
Wavelength
CD 785 nm
DVD 655 nm
Laser Power
CD CLASS 1M
DVD CLASS 1
A
udio output (Disc)
Number of channels 5.1 channel (FL, FR, C, SL, SR,
SW)
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QGENERAL
Power supply
AC 230 V, 50 Hz
Power consumption 127 W
Power consumption in standby mode:
0.4 W (approx.)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 250 mm x 331 mm x 334 mm
Mass 4.9 kg
Operating temperature range +0 to +40°C
Operating humidity range 35 to 80% RH (no condensation)
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QSYSTEM
SC-VK870(EE) Music center: SA-VK870 (EE)
Front speaker: SB-PF870 (GC)
Center speaker: SB-PC870 (GC)
Surround speaker: SB-PS870 (GC)
Subwoofer: SB-WVK870 (GC)
For information on front speaker, please refer to the original Service
Manual (Order No. MD0806011CE) for SB-PF870GC-K.
For information on center speaker, please refer to the original Service
Manual (Order No. MD0806011CE) for SB-PC870GC-K.
For information on surround speaker, please refer to the original
Service Manual (Order No. MD0806011CE) for SB-PS870GC-K.
For information on Subwoofer, please refer to the original Service
Manual (Order No. MD0806011CE) for SB-WVK870GC-K.
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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1 Safety Precautions 6
1.1. GENERAL GUIDELINES 6
1.2. Before Repair and Adjustment 6
1.3. Protection Circuitry 6
1.4. Safety Parts Information 7
2 Prevention of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) to
Electrostatically Sensitive (ES) Devices 8
3 Precaution of Laser Diode 9
4 About Lead Free Solder (PbF) 10
4.1. Service caution based on legal restrictions 10
5 Handling Precautions for Traverse Unit 11
5.1. Cautions to Be Taken in Handling the Optical Pickup Unit
11
5.2. Grounding for electrostatic breakdown prevention 11
6 Accessories 13
7 Operation Procedures 14
7.1. Main Unit key Button Operations 14
7.2. Remote Control Key Buttons Operations 15
7.3. Disc Information 16
7.4. Using the Music Port 18
7.5. Divx VOD Content 19
7.6. Connecting and Playing a USB Mass Storage Class
Device 20
8 Self-Diagnosis and Special Mode Setting 21
8.1. Service Mode Summary Table 21
8.2. Service Mode Table (For DVD) 22
8.3. Service Mode Table (For CR14) 30
8.4. DVD Self Diagnostic Function-Error Code 32
8.5. Sales Demonstration Lock Function 37
8.6. Service Precautions 37
9 Assembling and Disassembling 39
9.1. Caution 39
9.2. Disassembly flow chart 41
9.3. Main Components and P.C.B. Location 42
9.4. Disassembly of Top Cabinet 43
9.5. Disassembly of Mechanism Unit (CR14) 44
9.6. Disassembly of Rear Panel 46
9.7. Disassembly of Front Panel Unit 47
9.8. Disassembly of Panel P.C.B., Tact Switch P.C.B. &
Remote Sensor P.C.B., Side Bar (L) LED P.C.B. and Side
Bar (R) LED P.C.B. 47
9.9. Disassembly of Mic P.C.B. 50
9.10. Disassembly of USB P.C.B. 51
9.11. Disassembly of Music Port P.C.B. 51
9.12. Disassembly of CD Lid 52
9.13. Disassembly of Deck Mechanism Unit 52
9.14. Disassembly of Deck P.C.B. 53
9.15. Disassembly of Deck Mechanism 53
9.16. Disassembly of Deck Mechanism P.C.B. 56
9.17. Disassembly of Cassette Lid 56
9.18. Rectification for Tape Jam Problem 56
9.19. Disassembly of D-Amp P.C.B. 57
9.20. Replacement of Audio Digital Power Amp IC (IC5000) 58
9.21. Replacement of Audio Digital Power Amp IC (IC5200) 59
9.22. Replacement of Audio Digital Power Amp IC (IC5300) 60
9.23. Replacement of Audio Digital Power Amp IC (IC5400) 60
9.24. Disassembly of Main P.C.B. 61
9.25. Disassembly of SMPS P.C.B. 62
9.26. Replacement of Switch Regulator IC (IC5701) 63
9.27. Replacement of Switch Regulator Diode (D5702) 64
9.28. Replacement of Regulator Diode (D5801) 66
9.29. Replacement of Regulator Diode (D5802) 66
9.30. Replacement of Regulator Diode (D5803) 67
9.31. Disassembly of AC Inlet P.C.B. 68
9.32. Disassembly of DVD Module P.C.B. 69
10 Disassembling and assembling Traverse Unit Assembly in
play position 71
10.1. Disassembly of Traverse Unit Assembly 71
10.2. Assembly of Traverse Unit Assembly 72
11 Service Fixture and Tools 73
12 Service Positions 73
12.1. Checking and Repairing of Main P.C.B. 73
12.2. Checking and Repairing Panel P.C.B., Deck P.C.B., Tact
Switch P.C.B., Music Port P.C.B. and Mic P.C.B. 73
12.3. Checking and Repairing of D-Amp P.C.B. 75
12.4. Checking and Repairing of AC Inlet P.C.B. & SMPS
P.C.B. 77
13 Procedure for Checking Operation of Individual Parts of Deck
Mechanism Unit 79
13.1. Operation Check with Cassette Tape 79
13.2. Operation Check without Cassette Tape 79
14 Measurement And Adjustments 80
14.1. Cassette Deck Section 80
15 Voltage and Waveform Chart 82
15.1. DVD Module P.C.B. 82
15.2. D-Amp P.C.B. 83
15.3. Main P.C.B. 84
15.4. Panel, Mic & Tact Switch P.C.B. 85
15.5. Deck & Deck Mechanism P.C.B. 86
15.6. SMPS P.C.B. 86
15.7. Waveform Chart 87
16 Illustration of IC’s, Transistors and Diodes 89
17 Wiring Connection Diagram 91
18 Block Diagram 93
18.1. System Control 93
18.2. DVD (Servo) 94
18.3. DVD (Audio) 95
18.4. Video 96
18.5. Deck 97
18.6. Audio 98
18.7. Digital Audio Amp 99
18.8. Power 100
CONTENTS
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19 Schematic Diagram Notes 101
20 Schematic Diagram 103
20.1. DVD Module Circuit 103
20.2. Main Circuit 107
20.3. Panel, Side Bar (L) Led, Side Bar (R) Led Circuit 113
20.4. Tact Switch, Music Port, Remote Sensor, Mic, USB Circuit
114
20.5. Deck Circuit 115
20.6. D-Amp Circuit 116
20.7. SMPS Circuit 118
20.8. Deck Mechanism, AC Inlet Circuit 120
21 Printed Circuit Board 121
21.1. DVD Module P.C.B. 121
21.2. Main P.C.B. 122
21.3. Panel, Side Bar (L) Led, Side Bar (R) Led P.C.B. 123
21.4. Tact Switch, Music Port, Remote Sensor, Mic, USB P.C.B.
124
21.5. Deck, Deck Mechanism, AC Inlet P.C.B. 125
21.6. D-Amp P.C.B. 126
21.7. SMPS P.C.B. 127
22 Basic Troubleshooting Guide 129
22.1. Troubleshooting Guide for F61 and/or F76 129
22.2. Basic Troubleshooting Guide for Traverse Unit (DVD
Module P.C.B.) 136
22.3. Basic Troubleshooting Guide for HDMI AV Output 137
23 Terminal Function of IC’s 139
23.1. IC2801 (RFKWVK870GC): IC System Control 139
23.2. IC6901(C0HBB0000057): IC FL Driver 139
24 Exploded Views 141
24.1. Cabinet Parts Location 141
24.2. Deck Mechanism Parts Location (RAA4111-S) 143
24.3. Packaging 144
25 Replacement Parts List 145
25.1. Component Parts List 146
26 Schematic Diagram for printing with letter size 162
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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 230 V, 50 Hz in NO SIGNAL mode volume minimal should be ~ 500 mA.
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.
Table 1
Ref. No. Part No. Part Name & Description Remarks
18 RGRX0070Q-B REAR PANEL [M]
36 RKMX0144-K TOP CABINET [M]
68 REXX0684 BLACK WIRE [M]
69 REXX0685 RED WIRE [M]
A2 K2CQ2CA00007 AC CORD [M]
PCB2 REPX0676A SMPS P.C.B [M] (RTL)
PCB3 REPX0676A AC INLET P.C.B [M] (RTL)
DZ5701 ERZV10V511CS ZNR [M]
L5701 ELF15N035AN LINE FILTER [M]
L5702 ELF22V035B LINE FILTER [M]
L5703 ELF22V020A LINE FILTER [M]
T2900 G4D1A0000117 SWITCHING TRANSFORMER [M]
T5701 ETS42BN1A6AD MAIN POWER TRANSFORMER [M]
T5751 ETS19AB256AG BACKUP TRANSFORMER [M]
PC5701 B3PBA0000402 PHOTO COUPLER [M]
PC5702 B3PBA0000402 PHOTO COUPLER [M]
PC5720 B3PBA0000402 PHOTO COUPLER [M]
PC5799 B3PBA0000402 PHOTO COUPLER [M]
F1 K5D502BNA005 FUSE [M]
FP2901 K5G401A00008 FUSE PROTECTOR [M]
TH5701 D4CAC8R00002 THERMISTOR [M]
TH5860 D4CC11040013 THERMISTOR [M]
P5701 K2AA2B000017 AC INLET [M]
C5700 F1BAF1020020 1000pF [M]
C5704 F1BAF1020020 1000pF [M]
C5705 F1BAF1020020 1000pF [M]
C5706 F1BAF1020020 1000pF [M]
C5707 F1BAF1020020 1000pF [M]
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2 Prevention of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) to
Electrostatically Sensitive (ES) Devices
Some semiconductor (solid state) devices can be damaged easily by static electricity. Such components commonly are called
Electrostatically 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
aluminum 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 comparable
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)
sufficient to damage an ES device).
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3 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: 655 nm (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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4 About Lead Free Solder (PbF)
4.1. Service caution based on legal restrictions
4.1.1. 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
The letter of “PbF” is printed either foil side or components side on the PCB using the lead free solder.
(See right figure)
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%
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5 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.
5.1. 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 flexible
cable, cut off the antistatic FPC.
5.2. 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
electricity in the working environment. Proceed servicing works under the working environment where grounding works is
completed.
5.2.1. Worktable grounding
1.Put a conductive material (sheet) or iron sheet on the area where the optical pickup is placed, and ground the sheet.
5.2.2. Human body grounding
1.Use the anti-static wrist strap to discharge the static electricity form your body.
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Remote control
AC cord
Microphone
Video cable
FM indoor antenna
AM Loop antenna
6 Accessories
• • •
• Note: Refer to “Replacement Parts List” (Section 25) for the part number.
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7 Operation Procedures
7.1. Main Unit key Button Operations
1
2
3
5
6
7
8
9
10
4
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.
Selecting desired display
mode
Using surround
enhancer
3
5
6
1
2
4
7
8
Adjusting subwoofer level
[ REC, TAPE]
USB port
Deck [ , OPEN]
9
MUSIC 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.
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TAP E DVD/CD
USB
FM/AM
VOLU M E
16
13
14
15
11
11
12
12
16
13
14
15
17
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
24
25
21
22
23
19
20 26
27
28
Skip, rewind, fast forward,
Tape Program Sensor,
sound quality adjustment,
time adjustment
Tape playback and
direction
FM/AM selection
MUSIC P./AUX
selection
[ VOLUME +]
21
22
23
19
20
24
26
27
[MANUAL EQ]
DVD/CD selector and
playback
USB selector and
playback
Stop, DEMO function
Remote control signal sensor
28
18
18
Selecting Manual EQ,
adjusting its BASS level
25
17
/l
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7.2. Remote Control Key Buttons Operations
23
Change the television channel
27
Random play, Program play
Tape: Reverse mode selection
Change the television s video input
mode
20
Adjust the television volume 21
Sleep timer, Auto off operation setting 22
Adjust the volume of the main unit 24
Stop
Pause
25
Tape playback and direction 26
28
Show on-screen menu
29
Frame-by-frame/Select or register
menu items
30
Return to previous screen
31
Slow motion, search, tuning
32
Changes the unit s display
33
Dim the display panel
34
Mute the sound
35
Adjust the sound field and sound quality
1
2
3
5
6
7
8
9
10
4
11
12
27
28
29
24
25
26
21
22
23
18
19
20
13
14
15
30
32
33
34
35
17
16
31
3
6
5
Television power on/off
4
2Turn the unit on/off
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
Clock and timer setting
9
EXT-IN: MUSIC P./AUX selection
FM/AM: FM/AM selection
8USB selector and playback
7
DVD/CD selector and playback
Change the player s settings
Using surround enhancer
Show a disc top menu or program list
12
10
Display current playback condition
(QUICK OSD)
Cancel an item
Adjusting the speaker level
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Show a disc menu or playlist
Skip, rewind, fast forward, Tape
Program Sensor, sound quality
adjustment, preset channel selection,
time adjustment
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13
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Repeat play
Using super surround
Show karaoke settings menu
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7.3. Disc Information
7.3.1. Disc Playability (Media)
Discs that can be played
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 Not
necessary
DVD-R/RW Necessary
DVD-R DL
*3
Necessary
+R/+RW Necessary
+R DL Necessary
CD-R/RW
*1
Necessary
*9
*1
*2
*3
*4
*5
*6
*7
*8
*9
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
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.
()
*5
()
*5
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.
This unit can play CD-R/RW recorded with CD-DA or Video CD format.
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).
Discs recorded on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras using Version 1.2 of the Video Recording Format (a unified video
recording standard).
Discs recorded on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras using DVD-Video Format.
Recorded using a format different from DVD-Video Format, therefore, some functions cannot be used.
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].
Functions added with DivX Ultra are not supported.
A process that allows play on compatible equipment. To play a disc that is displayed as Necessary on this unit, the disc must
first be finalized on the device it was recorded on.
Closing the session will also work.
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.
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7.3.2. Tips for Making Data Discs
(Extension: .MP3 or .mp3 )
This unit does not support ID3 tags.
Sampling frequency and compression rate:
DVD-RAM, DVD-R/RW: 11.02, 12, 22.05, 24 kHz (8 to 160
kbps), 44.1 and 48 kHz (32 to 320 kbps)
CD-R/RW: 8, 11.02, 12, 16, 22.05, 24 kHz (8 to 160 kbps),
32, 44.1 and 48 kHz (32 to 320 kbps)
(Extension: .JPG , .jpg , .JPEG or .jpeg )
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.
(Extension: .ASF or .asf )
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.
(Extension: .DIVX , .divx , .AVI or .avi )
You can play all versions of DivXfivideo (including DivXfi6)
[DivX video system/MP3, Dolby Digital or MPEG audio
system] with standard playback of DivXfimedia 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.
Tips for making data discs
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).
(Extension: .WMA or .wma )
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
trac k
trac k
trac k
trac k
track
track
track
track
track
group
group
group
Example: MP3
WMA
MP3
JPEG
MPEG4
DivX
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7.4. Using the Music Port
This feature enables you to enjoy music from a 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.
1Connect the portable audio equipment.
Plug type: 3.5 mm stereo
2Press [EXT-IN] to select MUSIC PORT .
Every time you press the button:
MUSIC PORT 1 AUX
3For listening : Proceed to step 4.
For recording : Press [ REC, TAPE] on the main unit to
start recording
4Playback the portable audio equipment.
(For details, refer to the external unit s instruction manual.)
Using the Music Port
EXT-IN
MUSIC PORT
Audio cable (not included)
Portable audio
equipment
(not included)
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7.5. Divx VOD Content
About DivX VOD content
DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content is encrypted for copyright protection. In order to play DivX VOD content on this unit, you first
need to register the unit.
Follow the online instructions for purchasing DivX VOD content to enter the unit s registration code and register the unit. For more
information about DivX VOD, visit www.divx.com/vod.
We recommend that you make a note of this code for future reference.
After playing DivX VOD content for the first time, another registration code is then displayed in REGISTRATION (DIVX) . Do not
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.
( AUTHORIZATION ERROR is displayed.)
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
displayed. You cannot play this content when the number of remaining plays is zero. ( RENTED MOVIE EXPIRED or RENTAL
EXPIRED is displayed.)
When playing this content
The number of remaining plays is reduced by one if
you press [ ] or press and hold [SETUP].
you press [ ]. [Press [ ] (pause) to pause play.]
you press [ , ] (skip) or [ , ] (search) etc. and arrive at another content or the start of the content being played.
The Resume function does not work.
SET
RETURN
OTHERS-REGISTRATION (DIVX)
DIVX(R) VIDEO ON DEMAND
YOUR REGISTRATION CODE IS
XXXXXXXX
TO LEARN MORE VISIT
www.divx.com/vod
8 alphanumeric characters
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7.6. Connecting and Playing a USB Mass Storage Class Device
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 [TOP MENU] or [MENU] to display the USB menu.
4Press [ , , , ] and then [OK] to select the desired
item.
For other operating functions, they are similar as those
described in DISC OPERATIONS .
Compatible Devices
Devices which are defined as USB mass storage class:
USB devices that support bulk only transfer.
USB devices that support USB 2.0 full speed.
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 256
Maximum number of files 4000
Maximum length of folder name 12
Maximum length of file name 12
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
USB enabled device
(not included)
Using the USB playback function
USB
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