English New!: Panasonic Strada Change Language From Japanese To

Select to adjust brightness.

: Select OSD 言語 (On-Screen Display Language) and look for English or 英語 (English) in the list. panasonic strada change language from japanese to english

Certain premium or newer SD-card-based Strada models (such as select CN-RE, CN-RX, or CN-F series units) contain a basic English toggle hidden deep within the system settings. Select to adjust brightness

: Even if you successfully change the menu language, the GPS maps are often locked to Japanese regions and cannot be updated to other countries. : Even if you successfully change the menu

If you're unable to access the menu or settings due to the Japanese language barrier, don't worry. Here are some alternative methods to change the language on your Panasonic Strada:

Power on the Panasonic Strada unit. Wait for the home screen or warning message to appear.

I tapped the 'Menu' button. A new screen appeared. Setup? Navi? Audio? I couldn't tell. I pressed a few icons. A voice—calm, polite, and entirely incomprehensible—spoke to me in rapid Japanese. She was probably telling me where the nearest ramen shop was, or perhaps she was politely informing me that I was about to drive into a river.