If your unit is a later model or has had a firmware update that includes English, the option will be buried in the setup menu. Because the buttons are likely in Japanese, we will use visual cues and Japanese characters to guide you.

If the change does not stick after power cycling, you may need to perform a soft reset. Press and hold the (Source) and “DISP” (Display) buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds, or use a small pin to press the reset button (usually located near the SD card slot or behind the front panel). This will not erase presets but often forces the language setting to lock in.

LIMITED OFFER: Save 15% off Shutterstock Images - FDF15 couponpanasonic cn-r500d change language

Panasonic Cn-r500d Change Language |top| Jun 2026

If your unit is a later model or has had a firmware update that includes English, the option will be buried in the setup menu. Because the buttons are likely in Japanese, we will use visual cues and Japanese characters to guide you.

If the change does not stick after power cycling, you may need to perform a soft reset. Press and hold the (Source) and “DISP” (Display) buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds, or use a small pin to press the reset button (usually located near the SD card slot or behind the front panel). This will not erase presets but often forces the language setting to lock in. panasonic cn-r500d change language

shutterstock