25RQT8966Frequently asked questionsRefer to the following items if you have any doubts about unit operations.Setup PageDiscTroubleshooting guideBefore requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solutions indicated in the chartdo not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions.The following do not indicate a problem with this unit:≥Regular disc rotating sounds.≥Image disturbance during search.To reset this unit PagePower(Continued on the next page)What do I need to play multi channelsurround sound?≥Connect to...–an amplifier/receiver compatible with HDMI.–an amplifier/receiver with 7.1ch/5.1ch AUDIO IN.–an amplifier/receiver with a built-in (Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG) decoder.9, 10Are headphones and speakersdirectly connected to the unit?≥You cannot directly connect them to the unit. Connect through the amplifier/receiver, etc. 9, 10Is my television progressive outputcompatible?≥All Panasonic televisions that have 625 (576)/50i · 50p, 525 (480)/60i · 60p inputterminals are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand oftelevision.—My television has a Scart terminaland component video input terminal.Which should I connect with?≥If you have a regular television (CRT: cathode ray tube) we recommend using the Scartterminal. You can enjoy high-quality RGB video from this unit by connecting to an RGBcompatible television.If you have an LCD/plasma television or LCD projector compatible with progressivescan, connect through the component video terminals for high-quality progressive video.If you have a CRT television or a multi-system television using PAL mode that iscompatible with progressive scan, we cannot recommend progressive output as someflickering can occur.8, 9Can I play BD-Video, DVD-Video,DVD-Audio and Video CDs bought inanother country?≥You cannot play:–BD-Video discs that do not include region “B”.–DVD-Video discs that do not include your region number or “ALL”. Refer to the cover ofthese operating instructions for more information about your region number.Refer to the disc’s jacket for more information.CoverCoverCan BD-Video/DVD-Video that doesnot have a region code/number beplayed?≥The region management information for BD-Video/DVD-Video indicates that the discconforms to industry standards. You cannot play discs that do not conform to industrystandards or do not have a region code or number.—Please tell me about disccompatibility with this unit.≥This unit plays BD-Video, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, Video CD, CD, DVD-RAM (DVDVideo Recording format/AVCHD format/JPEG), DVD-R/RW (DVD-Video format, DVDVideo Recording format and AVCHD format), DVD-R DL (DVD-Video format, DVDVideo Recording format and AVCHD format), +R, +RW and +R DL.≥This unit also plays CD-R/CD-RW discs which have been recorded in one of thefollowing standards: CD-DA, Video CD, MP3 and still pictures (JPEG). Close thesession after recording.≥You cannot write to a disc with this unit.44—To return to the factory preset(No setting)≥Reset the unit as follows:1 Press [Í/I] on the unit to set to standby mode.2 Press and hold [5/9], [< OPEN/CLOSE] and [∫] on the unit at the same time until“HELLO” appears on the display.3 Wait until “TEST” appears next.4 Press [Í/I] on the unit to set to standby mode.5 Disconnect the AC mains lead. Wait one minute, then reconnect it.—To return all the settings otherthan the ratings level to thefactory preset≥Select “Yes” in “Default Settings” in the Setup menu (“Others” tab).This returns all values in the Setup menus and On-screen menu, except for the ratings levelto the default settings.23To restore the unit if it freezesdue to one of the safetydevices being activated≥Press and hold [Í/I] on the main unit for 10 seconds. (The settings remain unchanged.) —No power. ≥Insert the AC mains lead securely into a working household mains socket. 8, 9The unit switches to standbymode.≥This is a power saving feature. It can be changed if desired using “Off Timer” in the Setup menu(“Others” tab).≥One of the unit’s safety devices is activated. Press [Í/I] on the main unit to turn the unit on.23—Reference 11 Frequently asked questions / Troubleshooting guideReference Settings