Back of the unit

STEP 1 Connection to a television

to a television

Do not place the unit on amplifiers or equipment that may become hot. The heat can damage the unit.

Do not connect through the video cassette recorder. Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not display properly.

Turn off all equipment before connection and read the appropriate operating instructions.

Connect the terminals of the same color.

Television

WITH

VIDEO IN or S VIDEO IN

 

WITH

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

VIDEO

S VIDEO

AUDIO IN

 

COMPONENT

R

L

IN

 

IN

R L

 

VIDEO IN

 

 

S video cable§

 

Audio/video

Not used

Video cables

 

 

Audio/video

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

cable (included)

cable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(included)

 

 

 

Connection

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMPONENT

 

VIDEO OUT

 

2 c h

 

 

 

 

(480P/480I)

 

 

L

 

 

 

B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

P

 

 

 

Y

 

 

 

 

 

 

RPR

VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT

§When using this connection, the audio cable (red and white plugs) should also be connected.

You can connect the audio cable to the 2- channel audio input terminals of an analog amplifier or system component to enjoy stereo.

 

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

2 c h

 

(480P/480I)

L

PB

Y

R

PR

VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT

[U.S.A.[and\Canada[

Select “Darker” from the “Black

Level Control” in the “Video” tab (page 12).

To enjoy progressive video

Connect to a progressive output compatible television.

1]DVD-F87]

Select “Enable” in the progressive output setting in QUICK SETUP (page 5).

]DVD-F86/DVD-F84]

Press [PROGRESSIVE OUT] on

the main unit.

2Set “Video Output Mode” in Picture Menu to “480P” (page

10).

All Panasonic televisions with 480P input connectors are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television.

Enjoying multi-channel surround sound

Amplifier

WITH

COAXIAL IN

[DVD-F87]only[

WITH

AUDIO IN 5.1ch

Amplifier with a built-in decoder or a decoder-amplifier combination

To obtain maximum performance of DVD-Audio multi- channel linear PCM sound, this connection is recommended.

COAXIAL IN

 

 

Change “PCM Digital Output”,

 

 

“Dolby Digital”, “DTS Digital

 

 

 

 

Surround” and “MPEG

Coaxial cable

 

\Australia\and\N.Z.]” in “Audio” tab

 

 

 

(page 12).

 

 

SURROUND

 

FRONT

CENTER SUBWOOFER (L)

(R)

(L)

(R)

Audio cable

 

 

Change the

Connect cables to

 

 

 

 

“Speaker Setting”

terminals

 

 

 

 

in the “Audio” tab

corresponding to the

 

 

 

 

(page 12)

speakers you have

 

 

 

 

 

connected.

 

 

 

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT (PCM/

BITSTREAM)

COAXIAL

 

 

 

AUDIO OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUDIO OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 . 1 c h

5 . 1 c h

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 c h

 

AUDIO OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(

 

 

 

L

 

 

 

L

 

 

L

 

 

 

 

PCM/

L

L

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BITSTREAM

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COAXIAL

CENTER

CENTER

 

 

 

 

 

R

 

 

R

 

 

 

R

 

R

R

 

SUB-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUB-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WOOFER SURROUND

FRONT

WOOFER

SURROUND

 

 

FRONT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 c h

L

R

Back of the unit

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Connect the AC power supply cord last

AC power supply cord

(included)

To household AC outlet

Conserving power

This unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off (approx. 0.7 W).

To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug it from the household AC outlet.

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Panasonic DVD-F84 important safety instructions Connection to a television, To a television, Amplifier, Back of the unit

DVD-F84 specifications

The Panasonic DVD-F84 is a versatile and reliable DVD player that was designed to enhance the home entertainment experience. Renowned for its sleek design and robust functionality, this player offers a perfect blend of features that cater to both casual viewers and hardcore film enthusiasts.

One of the standout characteristics of the DVD-F84 is its ability to play a diverse range of media formats. It supports not just standard DVDs but also CD-R and CD-RW formats, allowing users to enjoy a variety of content including music CDs, photo discs, and video formats. This versatility makes it an ideal choice for users who maintain extensive media libraries.

The DVD-F84 incorporates advanced video technologies, including progressive scan output. This feature significantly improves picture quality by providing smoother and more detailed images, particularly for those watching on modern high-definition televisions. The progressive scan capability helps eliminate motion blurring, giving viewers a cinematic experience right in their living rooms.

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In conclusion, the Panasonic DVD-F84 is a well-rounded DVD player that embodies a combination of functionality, advanced video technologies, and audio performance. Ideal for home entertainment setups, it is a worthy investment for those looking to enhance their viewing experience with high-quality playback across various media formats. Its blend of features makes it a valuable addition to any home theater system.