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1. Program To start from a specific item Still Picture To switch still pictures Group e g DVD VR To select Program 12 il To show thumbnail images Title Press the numbered buttons 1 gt 2 gt ENTER _TPUMbnail g Chapter DVD V with multiple subtitles veD SVCD only 8 T 4 Functions To select subtitle language 5 rac 7 Program 2 16 Program Search 12 e On R RW a subtitle number may be shown for Playlist am 0 34 15 Subtitle subtitles that are not displayed Content u Aa DVD VR On or Off appears only with discs that 2 Time Slip and Time Search do not work with contain subtitle on off information Subtitle on off 3 R RW discs information cannot be recorded using Panasonic 2 To skip incrementally or decrementally Time Slip DVD Recorders for play only DVD VR D A 1 Press ENTER twice to show the Time Slip indicator To recall a marker recorded on DVD Video Time 2 Press A W to select the time and press ENTER Marker VR recorders 3 To change the steps more quickly press and hold Press A V Press ENTER A Y ith multiple angi To start from a specific time Time Search Angle with anit a es ie z A To select a video angle To change remaining elapsed time display Te tat ict DVD A DVD V with multiple soundtracks coe aaa aaa To select audio soundtrack TO DVD VR VCD To turn on
2. Press lt 4 to select Exit and press ENTER If either distance or is less than find the difference in the table When you change the surround speaker setting for Dolby Digital the and change to the recommended setting setting also changes for Dolby Pro Logic II Center speaker Surround speaker e g the settings for Music are the same as those for Dolby Digital Difference Approx Setting Difference Approx Setting Dolby Digital Roby Pro Logic II 30 cm 1 foot 1 0ms 150 cm 5 feet 5 0 ms Music Movie 60 cm 2 feet 2 0ms_ 300 cm 10 feet 10 0 ms 0 ms Oms 10 ms 90 cm 3 feet 3 0ms 450 cm 15 feet 15 0 ms 5ms 5ms 15 ms 120 cm 4 feet 4 0 ms 10 ms 10 ms 20 ms 150 cm 5 feet 5 0 ms 15 ms 15 ms 25 ms V 9 E o 7 S Qa it Language code list gt 2 Abkhazian 6566 Danish 6865 Italian 7384 Norwegian 7879 Swedish 8386 2 Afar 6565 Dutch 7876 Japanese 7465 Oriya 7982 Tagalog 8476 O Afrikaans 6570 English 6978 Javanese 7487 Pashto Pushto 8083 Tajik 8471 Albanian 8381 Esperanto 6979 Kannada 7578 Persian 7065 Tamil 8465 Ameharic 6577 Estonian 6984 Kashmiri 7583 Polish 8076 Tatar 8484 Arabic 6582 Faroese 7079 Kazakh 7575 Portuguese 8084 Telugu 8469 Armenian 7289 Fiji 7074 Kirghiz 7589 Punjabi 8065 Thai 8472 Assamese 6583 Finnish 7073 Korean 7579 Quechua 8185 Tibetan 6679 Aymara 6589 French 7082 Kurdish 7585
3. e RANDOM 1 You can play all the items on all the discs in random order e RANDOM 2 You can play all the discs in sequence but all the items on each disc are played in random order Press gt PLAY e g CD Random Playback Press PLAY to start Ke S 2 po 2 2 S Q S gt S 1s RQT8611 a QO Playing data discs using navigation menus E Using the submenu While Navigation Menu is displayed Press FUNCTIONS Press A V to select an item and press ENTER Items shown differ depending on the type of disc i jee and contents are displayed lt 4 b gt i Contents only p SLOW SEARCH E STOP co Groups only Thumbnail Thumbnail images JPEG Numbered buttons TOP MENU MENU DIRECT NAVIGATOR PLAY LIST Y 4 gt Next group To go to next group WMA MP3 ENTER FUNCTIONS Previous group To go to previous group WMA MP3 WMA MP3 and JPEG All Audio EE a only Pictiire jr g only Help display To switch between guide messages and the elapsed play time indicator Find To search by content or group title gt below Playing data discs TOP MENU MENU i E Searching by a content or group title Selecting Play as Data Disc in Other Menu page 20 will be effective Highlight a group title to search the gro
4. If irregular coloring occurs on your television The front and center speakers are designed to be used close to a television but the picture may be affected with some televisions and setup combinations If this occurs turn the television off for about 30 minutes The demagnetizing function of the television should correct the problem If it persists move the speakers further away from the television Caution e The main unit and supplied speakers are to be used only as indicated in this setup Failure to do so may lead to damage to the amplifier and or the speakers and may result in the risk of fire Consult a qualified service person if damage has occurred or if you experience a sudden change in performance e Do not attempt to attach these speakers to walls using methods other than those described in this manual Speaker installation options E Attaching to a wall You can attach the front and center speakers to a wall The wall or pillar on which the speakers are to be attached should be capable of supporting 10 kg 22 Ibs per screw Consult a qualified building contractor when attaching the speakers to a wall Improper attachment may result in damage to the wall and speakers Drive a screw not included into the wall 30 to 35 mm LLL i i 13 16 to 13 8 MAL NY 7 5 to 9 4mm 23 0 to 4 0 mm 2 e4 to 3 8 e to 5 32 gt 4 0 to 7 0 mm F 5 32
5. TV Type e Standard Direct View TV e CRT Projector e LCD TV Projector Select to suit the type of television Projection TV Plasma TV Time Delay Oms 20ms e 40ms 60ms 80ms 100ms When connected with a Plasma display adjust if you notice the audio is out of sync with the video Still Mode Automatic Specify the type of picture shown Field The picture is not blurred but picture quality is lower when paused Frame Overall quality is high but the picture may appear blurred Black Level Control Change the black level of the picture if you connected a television through the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals e Lighter When connected through VIDEO OUT or S VIDEO OUT Darker When connected through COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y Pe Pr Refer to Frame still and field still page 11 Glossary E Audio tab Dynamic Range Compression e Off On Adjusts for clarity even when the volume is low by compressing the range of the lowest sound level and the highest sound level Convenient for late night viewing Only works with Dolby Digital Speaker Settings gt page 23 Set the delay time for your center and surround speakers Center 0 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 ms e Surround L R _0 0 5 0 10 0 15 0 ms E Display tab Menu Language e English e Fran ais Espa ol On Screen Messages eOn e Off E Others tab FL Dimmer Bright
6. Program Playback Choose a title and chapter No 1 Play Clear J T G Title Group C T Chapter Content Track Clear all To select a 2 digit number e g To select 12 210 gt 1 gt 2 WMA MP3 JPEG 1 gt 2 gt ENTER Press the numbered buttons to select a chapter or track WMA MP3 JPEG Press ENTER to register the selection Repeat steps and to program other items Press gt PLAY E When CD Mode is on gt page 14 VCD CD WMA MP3 You can program all the items on all the discs Press the numbered buttons 1 5 to select a disc WMA MP3 Press the numbered buttons to select a group Press ENTER to register the selection To select a 2 digit number e g To select 12 1 gt 2 gt ENTER Press the numbered buttons to select a track WMA MP3 Press ENTER to register the selection To select a 2 digit number e g To select 12 210 gt 1 gt 2 WMA MP3 1 gt 2 gt ENTER Repeat steps to to program other items Press gt PLAY To select an item using the cursor buttons Press ENTER and A V to select an item and then press ENTER again to register To change the selected program 1 Press A W to select the program numbe
7. gt Return to DVD CD Wireless selector WIRELESS ON OFF ON Select when enjoying audio from the main unit OFF Select when enjoying audio from MUSIC PORT on the surround speaker Lighting Ring The light goes out when the speaker is in standby mode Refer to page 29 Using the Music Port MUSIC PORT Connect an external device 29 S S S Control reference guide RQT8611 scs that can be played Operations in these instructions are described mainly with formats Icons such as DVD V show the formats DVD DVD DVD Video DVD V VIDEO DVD Audio DVD A DVD V DVD V Some DVD Audio discs contain DVD Video content To play DVD Video content select Play as DVD Video in AUDIO Other Menu page 20 COMPACT wise Video CD vcbD list ISG Including SVCD Conforming to IEC62107 DIGITAL VIDEO DVD RAM DVD VR JPEG DYD DVD vR Recorded with devices using Version 1 1 of the Video Recording Format a unified video recording standard such as DVD video recorders DVD video cameras personal computers etc ns e JPEG Recorded with Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders using the DCF Design rule for Camera File system Standard Version 1 0 DVD R DVD Video DVD RW DVD Video DVD V DVD DVD e Discs recorded and finalized on DVD video recorders
8. AMPLIFIER SECTION RMS Output Power Dolby Digital Mode Front Ch 110 W per channel 3 Q 1 kHz 10 THD Surround Ch 7 90 W per channel 4 Q 1 kHz 10 THD Center Ch 225 W per channel 6 Q 1 kHz 10 THD Subwoofer Ch 225 W per channel 6 Q 100 Hz 10 THD Total RMS Dolby Digital mode power 850 W FTC Output Power Dolby Digital Mode Front Ch 40 W per channel 3 Q 120 Hz 20 kHz 1 THD Surround Ch 7 40 W per channel 4 Q 120 Hz 20 kHz 1 THD Center Ch 75 W per channel 6 Q 120 Hz 20 kHz 1 THD Subwoofer Ch 65 W per channel 6 Q 45 Hz 120 Hz 1 THD Total FTC Dolby Digital mode power 300 W FM AM TUNER TERMINALS SECTION Preset Memory FM 15 stations AM MW 15 stations Frequency Modulation FM Frequency range 87 9 107 9 MHz 200 kHz step 87 5 108 0 MHz 100 kHz step 2 5 uV IHF 2 2 uV 75 Q unbalanced Sensitivity S N 26 dB Antenna terminals Amplitude Modulation AM MW Frequency range 520 1710 kHz 10 kHz step AM Sensitivity S N 20 dB at 1000 kHz 560 pV m Phone jack Terminal Stereo 3 5 mm 1 s jack Front Rear M Port Sensitivity 100 mV 4 7 kQ Terminal Stereo 3 5 mm 1 s jack DISC SECTION Discs played 8 cm 3 or 12 cm 5 1 DVD DVD Video DVD Audio 2 DVD RAM DVD VR JPEG 5 3 DVD R DVD Video 4 DVD RW DVD Video 5 R RW Video 6 CD CD R RW CD DA Video CD SVCD MP3 2 5 WMA 5 JPEG 5 HighMAT Level 2 Audio and Image 1 C
9. REAR MUSIC P FRONT MUSIC P gt REAR MUSIC P AUX REAR MUSIC P can be selected only when the digital transceiver card is inserted into the main unit page 7 3 Adjust the external device volume to a normal listening level and then adjust the volume of the main unit with VOLUME e You can enjoy surround sound when you press SURROUND MUSIC on the main unit except when REAR MUSIC P is selected E Using the rear MUSIC PORT When the wireless selector on the surround speaker is set to OFF page 9 the wireless surround speaker can be used separately from the main unit Reduce the volume of the external device and connect as shown in the rear MUSIC PORT diagram gt above Adjust the volume of the external device to the desired level RQT8611 fon Troubleshooting guide 7 o co E fe iva Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service make the following checks If you are in doubt about some of the check points or if the solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the problem refer to Customer Services Directory on page 33 if you reside in the U S A or refer to Product information on page 11 if you reside in Canada Power Page No power Insert the AC power supply cords
10. Chapter Title Off VCD CD Track Disc Off Items shown differ depending on the type of disc E Picture Menu Normal Cinema1 Mellows images and enhances detail in dark scenes Cinema2 Sharpens images and enhances detail in dark scenes Animation Suitable for animation Dynamic Enhances the contrast for powerful images User Press ENTER to select Picture Adjustment gt below Picture Adjustment Contrast Increases the contrast between light and dark parts of the picture Brightness Brightens the picture Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the edges of horizontal lines Color Adjusts the shade of the picture s color Gamma Adjusts the brightness of dark parts Depth Enhancer Reduces the rough noise in the background to give a greater feeling of depth e When CD Mode is on Track gt Disc All CD s Off When CD Mode is on during program or random play Track All CD s Off WMA MP3 Content Group gt Off When CD Mode is on Content Group All CD s Off When CD Mode is on during program or random Video Output Mode To select suitable picture quality with your television 480i interlaced lt gt 480p progressive When you select 480p a confirmation screen appears Select Yes only if connecting to a progressive output compatible television play Content All CD s Off JPEG Grou
11. Dim Change the brightness of the unit s display e Auto The display is dimmed but brightens when you perform some operations QUICK SETUP e Yes e No Re initialize Setting Return all values in the Setup menus to the default settings e Yes The password screen is shown if Ratings gt page 21 is set Please enter the same password After INIT on the display disappears turn the unit off and on again e No Changing the delay time of the speakers Effective when playing multi channel audio 1 Press A YW to select the delay time box and press ENTER Center and surround speakers only 2 Press A VW to adjust the delay time and press ENTER For optimum listening with 5 1 channel sound all the speakers except for the subwoofer should be the same distance from the seating position If you have to place the center or surround speaker closer to the seating position adjust the delay time to make up for the difference Center delay time ms R Actual speaker position lt J Ideal speaker position Exit Primary listening distance Approximate room dimensions e G Surround delay time Circle of constant primary listening distance To finish the speaker setting
12. 28 Adjust the television volume 28 Select the source DVD CD 8 FM AM 24 AUX 28 FRONT MUSIC P REAR MUSIC P 29 Cancel 13 Adjust the volume of the main unit 13 Basic operations for play 12 13 Show a disc menu 16 or play list 17 Return to previous screen 13 or show the setup menu 21 SUBWOOFER LEVEL SFC FL DISPLAY OOPLit 26 26 13 26 26 CFOCUS QUICK OSD CH SELECT PLAY MODE MUTING 14 29 27 15 14 29 SLEEP TEST CD MODE To use functions labeled with Press and hold the button for at least 2 seconds 4 OPEN CLOSE Open Close the disc drawer 12 44 44 D P v TUNING MUSIC PORT Connect an external device 29 SURROUND MUSIC Equalizing the sound 12 Display Skip or slow search play 12 Select the radio stations 24 DISC EXCHANGE Open the disc drawer to exchange the disc in the play position 12 _ DISC SKIP Skip to the next disc tray 12 Phones Connect headphones 29 E TUNE MODE FM MODE Stop playing 12 Select the tuning mode 24 5 DISC SELECTOR Select the disc tray 12 Adjust the FM reception condition 24 gt MEMORY Play discs 12 Memorize the receiving radio stations 24 Power indicator This indicator lights when the unit is plugged into the AC outlet VOLUME Turn up down the volume 12 SELECTOR 24 DVD CD gt FM AM gt AUX gt FRONT MUSIC P gt REAR MUSIC P
13. 5 AM 520 TH e To select a 2 digit number e g To select 12 E 4 Press and hold MEMORY emo H l 1 Release the button when FM AUTO or AM AUTO is displayed So Alternatively press v a and then press ENTER The tuner presets all the stations it can receive into the channels in ascending order The station occupying a channel is erased if another station is e SET OK is displayed when the stations are set and the radio preset to that channel tunes to the last preset station e ERROR is displayed when automatic presetting is unsuccessful Preset the channels manually right N x RQT8611 E FM frequency step gt The step is factory set to 0 2 MHz but you can change it to receive broadcasts allocated in 0 1 MHz steps Press SELECTOR to select FM Press and hold SELECTOR After a few seconds the display changes to show the current minimum frequency Continue to hold the button down The minimum frequency changes and the step is changed To return to the original step repeat steps and Note After changing the setting previously preset frequencies will be cleared Preset them again Using an outdoor antenna optional Use outdoor antennas if radio reception is poor e Disconnect the antenna when the unit is not in use e Do not use the outdoor antenna during an electrical storm FM outdoor antenna Using a television antenna Disco
14. In or Mail In Service For Carry In or Mail In Service in the United States call 1 800 211 PANA 1 800 211 7262 or visit Panasonic web site http www panasonic com For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico Inc 787 750 4300 or fax 787 768 2910 Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor or failures which result from accidents misuse abuse neglect mishandling misapplication alteration faulty installation set up adjustments misadjustment of consumer controls improper maintenance power line surge lightning damage modification or commercial use such as in a hotel office restaurant or other business rental use of the product service by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer or damage that is attributable to acts of God THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY As examples this excludes damages for lost time travel to and from the servicer loss of media or images data or other memory content The items lis
15. MUSIC SUB W 1 Adjusting the volume of each speaker Speaker level adjustments TEST This is one of the ways to get appropriate surround effects Preparation Press DVD 1 While stopped and no on screen display is shown Press and hold TEST to output a test signal e To stop the test signal press and hold TEST again L Front left C Center R Front right RS Right surround LS Left surround e There is no output from SW subwoofer channel Press VOLUME or to set the volume level normally used for listening Press A increase or VW decrease to adjust the speaker level for each speaker e Adjust the speaker levels to the same level as the front speakers C RS LS 6 dB to 6 dB E 7o adjust speaker level during play Effective when playing multi channel audio or when Dolby Pro Logic II or Sound Field Control MOVIE SPORT or MUSIC is on and Surround Music is off Press CH SELECT to select the speaker L gt C gt R gt RS gt LS gt SW 1 SW Subwoofer e You can adjust SW only if the disc includes a subwoofer channel e SW does not appear on the display and is not adjustable when OOPLII is lit e S appears on the display when MOVIE SPORT or MUSIC is selected with Sound Field Control gt page 26 In this case you can adjust both surround speaker levels at the same time using A V S 6 dB to 6 dB Pre
16. Other images appear in full in the center of the screen Shrink Images appear in the center of the screen Zoom Expands all images to fill the screen If your television has a similar feature use it instead for a better effect Just Fit Zoom Q amp Q 5 ka S 5 dD S o gt To select the appropriate screen size to fit your television screen DVD A Motion picture part VCD Auto 4 3 Standard European Vista 16 9 Standard American Vista Cinemascope1 Cinemascope2 e g DVD VR DVD V e 4 3 Standard 4 3 uropean Vista 1 66 1 gt 16 9 Standard 16 9 gt merican Vista 1 85 1 ixi i i Cinemascope 2 351 i Ginemascope2 2 55 1 i Manual Zoom To zoom in and out manually in 0 01 unit steps from x 1 00 to x 1 60 in 0 02 unit steps from x 1 60 to x 2 00 e To change the steps more quickly press and hold A V Bit Rate Display DVD VR DVD V DVD A VCD On lt gt Off Motion picture part GUI See through To make the on screen menu transparent Off On Auto GUI Brightness z Q RQT8611 To adjust the on screen menu brightness 3 to 3 Play as DVD VR Play as HighMAT or Play as Data Disc To use functions for data discs gt page 16 Select Play as Data Disc Changing t
17. Play list3 Play list2 ay list Selecting from the list During play Press MENU e To exit the screen press MENU e g OPlaylist Playlist Group Content Press lt then A V to switch among Playlist Group and Content lists Press gt then A V to select an item and press ENTER Playing RAM discs e Titles appear only if the titles are recorded on the disc e You cannot edit programs play lists and disc titles 1 Playing the programs Press DIRECT NAVIGATOR e To exit the screen press DIRECT NAVIGATOR e g Direct Navigator l AZ Title Contents Press A V or the numbered buttons to select the program To select a 2 digit number e g 12 210 gt 1 gt 2 e Press P to show the contents of the program and the disc 3 Press ENTER DIRECT he LIST NAVIGATOR Playing a play list This works only when the disc contains a play list 1 Press PLAY LIST e To exit the screen press PLAY LIST e g Playlist avo o am am 2 Press A Y or the numbered buttons to select the play list e To select a 2 digit number e g 12 210 gt 1 gt 2 3 Press ENTER Tips for making data discs When there are more than 8 groups the eighth group onwards will be displayed on one vertical line in the
18. S VIDEO OUT terminal These terminals can be used for either e S VIDEO OUT interlaced or progressive output Connection using these terminals Back of the outputs the color difference signals Ps Pr and luminance signal Y Television main unit separately in order to achieve high fidelity in reproducing colors not included e The description of the component video input terminals depends on S video cable the television or monitor e g Y Ps Pr Y B Y R Y Y Cs Cr Connect S VIDEO IN to terminals of the same color e After making this connection select Darker from the Black Level Control in the Video tab gt page 22 not included To enjoy progressive video e Connect to a progressive output compatible television Using the S VIDEO OUT terminal ren Set Video Output Mode to 480p and then follow the The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the instructions on the menu screen gt page 19 Picture Menu VIDEO OUT terminal by separating the chrominance C and luminance e All Panasonic televisions that have 480p input connectors are Y signals Actual results depend on the television compatible Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television E Cable TV box or video cassette recorder connection Cable TV box or video cassette recorder not included Television not included Back of the main unit To your cable
19. TV service or television antenna Audio cable RF cable not included not included Video cable included gt RQT8611 sTEP4 Radio and digital transceiver connections AM loop antenna e Using an outdoor antenna optional gt page 25 AM loop antenna Stand the antenna up on its base Place the antenna where reception is best Keep loose antenna cable away from other wires and cables FM indoor antenna Digital transceiver GEJ FM indoor antenna Affix this end of the antenna where reception is best Adhesive tape Main unit Loosen the terminal screw with a Phillips head screwdriver o7 _ 1 While pushing insert the wire fully sTePD AC cord connections ka fac in Re tighten the terminal screw Insert the digital transceiver into the slot Do not insert or remove while the main unit is on Digital transceiver Insert fully until you hear a click 2 AC power supply cords Main unit Wireless surround speaker t 1 AC power supply cord included a Cea gt O To household AC outlet AC 120 V 60 Hz Conserving power The main unit and the wireless surround speaker consume a small amount of power when they are in standby mode main unit approx 0 4 W surround speaker 0 5 W in transmit
20. To change the setting Repeat the procedure from the beginning Using headphones Reduce the volume and connect the headphones not included Headphone plug type 3 5 mm s stereo VOLUME N ecocoooo i 2 Adjust headphone volume with VOLUME e Audio is automatically switched to 2 channel stereo To prevent hearing damage avoid listening for prolonged periods of time MUTING Muting the sound Press MUTING MUTING flashes on the units display To cancel Press MUTING again or reduce the volume to minimum VOL 0 and then raise it to the required level e Muting is canceled when you switch the unit to standby Using the Music Port The Music Port allows you to connect and enjoy music from an external device e g MP3 player through your home theater system Preparation e Make sure that the wireless selector on the surround speaker is set to ON page 9 e To avoid distorted sound make sure that any equalizer function of your external device is turned off 1 Reduce the volume and connect the external device not included Plug type 3 5 mm t s stereo When using the front MUSIC PORT SURROUND MUSIC VOLUME Using other useful functions External device Reduce the volume before connecting be TA External device Reduce the volume before connecting 2 Press MUSIC P AUX to select FRONT MUSIC P or
21. is also canceled when you switch the unit to standby select another source or change the disc in the play position e DVD and JPEG are skipped without being played PLAY MODE Program and Random play Press PLAY MODE while stopped Program and random playback screens appear sequentially Program gt Random Toff Normal play _ RANDOM 1 and RANDOM 2 lt right are displayed on the main unit s display when CD Mode is on page 14 To exit the program and random mode Press PLAY MODE several times while stopped Selecting Play as Data Disc in Other Menu page 20 will be effective if the following functions are not available to play WMA MP3 or JPEG files e DVD V Some items cannot be played even if you have programmed them e DVD A Some discs contain bonus groups If a password screen appears after selecting a group enter the password with the numbered buttons to play the bonus group Refer also to the disc s jacket Program play up to 32 items E When CD Mode is off DVD A DVD V VCD CD WMA MP3 JPEG You can program all the items on a disc in the play position NCD cD Skip to step Press the numbered buttons to select a group or title WMA MP3 JPEG Press ENTER to register the selection e g DVD V
22. menu screen There may be differences in the display order on the menu screen and computer screen e This unit cannot play files recorded using packet write DVD RAM Discs must conform to UDF 2 0 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 e g MP3 Files are treated as contents and root folders are treated as groups on this 001 group 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 gt below 001 track mp3 002 track mp3 003 track mp3 002 group 003 group WMA Extension WMA or wma e You cannot play WMA files that are copy 001 track mp3 002 track mp3 protected L 003 track mp3 This unit does not support Multiple Bit Rate MBR MP3 Extension MP3 or mp3 This unit does not support ID3 tags 48 kHz JPEG Extension JPG jpg JPEG or jpeg To view JPEG files on this unit Take them on a digital camera that meets the DCF Standard Design rule for C
23. operation undesirable or unexpected It takes time before play starts e Play may take time to begin when an MP3 track has still picture data Even after the track starts the MP3 correct play time will not be displayed This is normal Folders on a data CD are not Folders deeper than the eighth layer are displayed as the eighth layer displayed correctly WMA MP3 JPEG A menu screen appears during This is normal for Video CDs skip or search VCD Playback control menu does not Press W STOP twice and then press gt PLAY appear VCD with playback control Program and Random play do not These functions do not work with some DVD Videos work DVD V Selecting audio soundtrack 2 e Even if a second soundtrack is not recorded two numbers are normally shown does not change the audio DVD A Play restarts from the beginning when This is normal for DVD Audio the soundtrack is changed DVD A Scenes are skipped intermittently If you change the volume or sound effects during Advanced Disc Review the function continues 19 DVD VR DVD V without the on screen display Cancel the function Subtitle Subtitle position is wrong e Adjust the position Subtitle Position in Display Menu 20 No subtitles e Display the subtitles Subtitle in Main menu 18 Subtitles overlap the closed captions Clear the subtitles 18 Marker Cannot add markers e You cannot add markers with
24. or DVD video cameras R Video RW Video DVD V e Discs recorded and finalized on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras CD cD WMA MP3 JPEG VCD e This unit can play CD R RW recorded with the above formats Close the sessions or finalize the disc after recording COMPACT compact CD This unit is compatible with HDCD but does not support the Peak Extend function a function which expands the tl dynamic range of high level signals DIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO HDCD encoded CDs sound better because they are encoded with 20 bits as compared with 16 bits for all other CDs WMA MP3 JPEG This unit also plays HighMAT discs e WMA This unit does not support Multiple Bit Rate MBR an encoding process for audio content that produces an audio file encoded at several different bit rates A process that allows play on compatible equipment It may not be possible to play all the above mentioned discs in some cases due to the type of disc or condition of the recording E Discs that cannot be played DVD RW version 1 0 DVD ROM CD ROM CDV CD G SACD Note about using a DualDisc DivX Video Discs and Photo CD DVD RAM that cannot be removed e The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet the from their cartridge 2 6 GB and 5 2 GB DVD RAM and Chaoji technical specifications of the Co
25. page 33 In Canada contact the Panasonic Canada Inc Customer Care Centre at 1 800 561 5505 or visit the website www panasonic ca or an authorized Servicentre closest to you Glossary Decoder A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal This is called decoding Dolby Digital This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby Laboratories Apart from stereo 2 channel audio these signals can also be multi channel audio A large amount of audio information can be recorded on one disc using this method DTS Digital Theater Systems This surround system is used in many movie theaters around the world There is good separation between the channels so realistic sound effects are possible Dynamic range Dynamic range is the difference between the lowest level of sound that can be heard above the noise of the equipment and the highest level of sound before distortion occurs Frame still and field still Frames are the still pictures that go together to make a moving picture There are about 30 frames shown each second One frame is made up of two fields A regular television shows these fields one after the other to create frames A still is shown when you pause a moving picture A frame still is made up of two alternating fields so the picture may appear blurred but overall quality is high A field still is not blurred but it has only half the information of a frame still so picture quality i
26. press v a When a stereo FM broadcast is being received ST lights in the display ENTER oe s E f noise is excessive When FM is selected Press and hold FM MODE on the main unit to display MONO FUNCTIONS Press and hold FM MODE again to cancel the mode The mode is also canceled when you change the frequency When AM is selected Press FUNCTIONS on the remote control MEMORY SELECTOR Each time you press the button BP 2 lt gt BP 1 Manual tuning polo S70 a gt TUNE MODE FM MODE v TUNINGA 1 Press SELECTOR to select FM or AM Using the radio 2 Press TUNE MODE to select MANUAL i A Presetting stations automatically 3 Press v TUNING 1 to select the frequency qa e To start automatic tuning press and hold v TUNING a until the frequency starts scrolling Tuning stops when a station is found Up to 15 stations can be set in each band FM and AM q Press SELECTOR to select FM or AM E Presetting the channel Up to 15 stations can be set in each band FM and AM 2 Press TUNE MODE to select MANUAL While listening to the radio broadcast Each time you press the button MANUAL PRESET Press ENTER While the frequency and PGM are flashing on the display 3 Press v TUNING 1 to tune to the lowest frequency Press the numbered buttons to select a channel FM 87 9 or 87
27. securely 7 The unit is automatically switched The Sleep timer was working and had reached the set time limit 29 to standby mode Unresponsive or inoperable function No response when any buttons e This unit cannot play discs other than the ones listed in these operating instructions 10 are pressed e The unit may not be operating properly due to lightning static electricity or some other external factor Turn the unit off and then back on Alternatively turn the unit off disconnect the AC power supply cord and then reconnect it Condensation has formed Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to evaporate No response when remote control Check that the batteries are installed correctly 8 buttons are pressed e The batteries are depleted Replace them with new ones 8 e Aim the remote control at the display and operate 9 Cannot play DVDs CD Mode is on Press and hold CD MODE to turn CD Mode off 14 No picture or sound Check the video or speaker connection 5 6 Check the power or input setting of the connected equipment Check that the disc has something recorded on it You have forgotten your ratings While stopped and DVD CD is the source press and hold W Stop on the main unit and 210 on password the remote control until Initialized disappears from the television Turn the unit off and on again Reset all the settings to Factory Preset All settings will return to the default values Specific
28. wire fully Push White Blue CENTER S Y 5 gt FRONT R a FRONT L B Main unit amp S PN ons i the speakers Speaker connect oning iti Pos RQT8611 H STEP Audio and video connections e Do not connect through the video cassette recorder Due to copy guard protection the picture may not be displayed properly e Turn the television off before connecting and refer to the television s operating instructions Video cable Basic audio connection Q 3 PN This audio connection will enable you to play audio from your television through your home theater system Refer to Operating other equipment gt page 28 Television not included Back of the main unit Audio cable AUX not included Basic video connection Audio and video connections Back of the e COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Television main unit Television Back of the not included not included Video cables main unit Video cable COMPONENT not included COMFCNENVOEDOUT neo included VIDEO IN Pe y m l y ZOR e A Ve JOR Y x Other video connections for improved picture Using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals quality The COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals provides a purer picture than the
29. 120 V 60 Hz Main unit 85 W Digital transceiver 0 85 W Surround speaker 30 W Main unit 430 mmx70 mmx 439 2 mm 1619 16 X 25 4 X 1719 64 Digital transceiver 97 mmx47 5 mmx8 5 mm 313 16 X 17 8 X 11 32 approx 4 65 kg 10 25 Ibs approx 0 03 kg 0 07 Ibs 2 402 2 480 GHz RF Output Power 17 dBm Max RF Output Impedance 50 O 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F 5 to 90 RH no condensation Main unit Digital transceiver Frequency range Power consumption in standby mode Surround speaker Main unit approx 0 4 W Transmit mode 0 5 W Receive mode 1 2 W 6 Rating with low cut filter equipped amplifier 7 Power output of wireless surround speaker 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice Mass and dimensions are approximate 2 Total harmonic distortion is measured by a digital spectrum analyzer Limited Warranty ONLY FOR U S A Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico Inc Ave 65 de Infanter a Km 9 5 San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Audio Products Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico Inc collectively referred to as the warrantor will for the len
30. 1M VARNING KLASS 1h SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASEF RSTRALNING N R DENNA DEL AR PPNAD BETRAKTA EJ STRALEN DIREKT GENOM OPTISKT INSTRUMENT ymu oy SYNLIG LASERSTRALING KLASS 1M NAR L GET ER FORSIGTIG UNDG AT SE LIGE PA MED OPTISKE INSTRUMENTER JA NAKYMATONTA SUORAAN S TEESEEN KLASSE 1M WENN ABDECKUNG SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASI VORSICHT GE FFNET NICHT DIREKT MIT OPTISC VAST MENT EN BETRACHTEN RAYONNE ATTENTION NE PAS REGARDER DIRECTEMENT L AIDE D INSTRUMENTS D OPTIQUE OTER CTRRURTRL THAWET ELERU PNEULBUTC RS IT LASER VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE CLASSE 1M EN CAS D OUVERTURE Inside of product For U S A Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 http www panasonic com Puerto Rico 00985 2006 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd Printed in Malaysia Panasonic Puerto Rico Inc Ave 65 de Infanteria Km 9 5 San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina Panasonic Canada Inc 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga Ontario L4W 2T3 www panasonic ca RQT8611 1P FO106YM1016
31. C cord connections STEP 6 Preparing the remote control STEP 7 Performing QUICK SETUP Control reference guide Discs that can be played Disc caution Maintenance Product Service Glossary Basic play 00sec eee eee ee eee 12 Playing data discs using navigation menus 16 Using the main unit 0 00 000 000s 12 Playing data discs 0 0200 e ee eeeee 16 Using the remote control 0005 13 Selecting a track using CD text 16 Convenient functions 14 Playing HighMAT discs 2 000 00 17 Checking the disc type in each tray 14 Playing RAM discs 0 000 17 Displaying current playback condition 14 Using on screen menus 5 18 Playing CDs sequentially 0 14 WIGIINGNU 5 penne ease cca wake Bese 18 Program and Random play 005 15 Other Settings 2 00 0008 19 Changing the player settings 21 Changing the delay time of the speakers 23 iy Using the radio 0 cece eee 24 Operating other equipment 28 k CS A Presetting stations automatically 24 Operating the television 0 28 OA Selecting the preset channels 24 Using other useful functions 29 Other z Manual tuning cciieae sss datww eax sencandeue eee 24 Setting the s
32. DVD RAM e If the disc s elapsed play time does not appear on the units display you cannot add markers A B repeat Point B is automatically set The end of an item becomes point B when it is reached Sound abnormal or improper Sound is distorted e Noise may occur when playing WMA Effects do not work e Some audio effects do not work or have less effect with some discs Humming is heard during play An AC power supply cord or fluorescent light is near the main unit Keep other appliances and cables away from the main unit and the wireless speaker No sound e There may be a slight pause in sound when you change the play speed e Ensure that the wireless selector on the surround speaker is set to ON and w is displayed on 9 the main unit s display Sound is mixed When the wireless selector is set to ON and the selected source on the main unit is not 9 29 REAR MUSIC P audio from an external device connected to the rear MUSIC PORT is mixed with audio from the main unit e g listening to music from an MP3 player while playing a DVD Set the wireless selector to OFF or select REAR MUSIC P as the source Alternatively disconnect the external device Menus The Setup menu cannot be Select DVD CD as the source accessed Cancel Program and Random play 15 Pic
33. IED PERSONNEL WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN MOISTURE DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS SUCH AS VASES SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS Ad um A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of suffi cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons DO NOT OPEN The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the ap pliance The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible or the mains plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable System SC HT640W Main unit SA HT640 Front speakers SB FS640 Center speaker SB PC640 Wireless surround speaker SB SA640 Subwoofer SB W640 CAUTION DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE BUILT IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED TO PREVENT
34. Output Mode in Picture Menu to 480i Alternatively press and hold CANCEL to switch to 480i Pictures not in progressive e Select 480p in Video Output Mode in Picture Menu 19 output e The units VIDEO OUT or S VIDEO OUT terminal outputs the interlaced signal even if PRG is 6 displayed Closed captions not displayed e When progressive output is on closed captions will not be displayed Listening to the radio Distorted sound or noise is heard Adjust the position of the FM or AM antenna ST flickers or doesn t light e Use an outdoor antenna 25 A beat sound is heard e Turn the television off or move it away from the unit A low hum is heard during AM Separate the antenna from other cables broadcasts Unit displays The display is dark Select Bright in FL Dimmer in the Others tab 22 NOPLAY e You inserted a disc the unit cannot play insert one it can 10 e You inserted a blank disc e You inserted a disc that has not been finalized NODISC e You have not inserted a disc insert one e You have not inserted the disc correctly insert it correctly 12 F61 Check and correct the speaker cable connections If this does not fix the problem consult the dealer DVD U11 e Disc may be dirty Wipe it clean 10 ERROR e Incorrect operation performed Read the instructions and try again DVD HOO Trouble may have occu
35. Panasonic Operating Instructions Wireless DVD Home Theater Sound System surround sound M Model No SC HT640W E Wireless surround speaker connection Advanced progressive scan 6 Provides a smoother and sharper image Region number The player plays DVD Video marked with labels containing the region number or ALL High performance amp d effects 26 page Sound quality enhancement Dolby Pro Logic II and more COMPACT RAM gt liste AUDIO VIDEO DIGITAL NIDES PLAYER Before connecting operating or adjusting this product If you have any questions contact please read the instructions completely In the U S A 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Please keep this manual for future reference In Canada 1 800 561 5505 P PC RQT8611 1P 9 Q Q z D D k zZ R amp Q A A RQT8611 Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product For optimum performance and safety please read these instructions carefully Operations in these instructions are described mainly with the remote control but you can perform the operations on the main unit if the controls are the same CAUTION THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF REFER SERVICING TO QUALIF
36. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U S A FCC Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC caution To maintain compliance with FCC regulations shielded interface cables must be used with this equipment Operation with non approved equipment or unshielded cables
37. Rhaeto Romance 8277 Tigrinya 8473 Azerbaijani 6590 Frisian 7089 Laotian 7679 Romanian 8279 Tonga 8479 Bashkir 6665 Galician 7176 Latin 7665 Russian 8285 Turkish 8482 Basque 6985 Georgian 7565 Latvian Lettish 7686 Samoan 8377 Turkmen 8475 Bengali Bangla 6678 German 6869 Lingala 7678 Sanskrit 8365 Tui 8487 Bhutani 6890 Greek 6976 Lithuanian 7684 Scots Gaelic 7168 Ukrainian 8575 Bihari 6672 Greenlandic 7576 Macedonian 7775 Serbian 8382 Urdu 8582 Breton 6682 Guarani 7178 Malagasy 7771 Serbo Croatian 8372 Uzbek 8590 Bulgarian 6671 Gujarati 7185 Malay 7783 Shona 8378 Vietnamese 8673 Burmese 7789 Hausa 7265 Malayalam 7776 Sindhi 8368 Volap k 8679 Byelorussian 6669 Hebrew 7387 Maltese 7784 Singhalese 8373 Welsh 6789 Cambodian 7577 Hindi 7273 Maori 7773 Slovak 8375 Wolof 8779 Catalan 6765 Hungarian 7285 Marathi 7782 Slovenian 8376 Xhosa 8872 Chinese 9072 Icelandic 7383 Moldavian 7779 Somali 8379 Yiddish 7473 Corsican 6779 Indonesian 7378 Mongolian 7778 Spanish 6983 Yoruba 8979 Croatian 7282 Interlingua 7365 Nauru 7865 Sundanese 8385 Zulu 9085 Czech 6783 Irish 7165 Nepali 7869 Swahili 8387 RQT8611 B eS Using the radio TUNER BAND 1 Press TUNER BAND to select FM or AM Numbered 2 Press the numbered buttons to select the channel buttons e To select a 2 digit number e g 12 210 gt 1 gt 2 Alternatively
38. To exit the screen press MENU S ky preas Selecting a track using CD text TOP MENU MENU 3 Group and content number i D Navigation Menu B5 B currently playing i 7 i JPEG Titles appear with CD Text disc playback 1 WMA MP3 1 Press TOP MENU or MENU e To exit the screen press TOP MENU or MENU l Eo 1 l e g CD text CDText 1123 63 00 Group GU Content DiseTie ANB Group 005 023 Content 0001 0004 Number currently selected 2 Press A V lt gt to select the group and press ENTER 2 Press A V to select the track and press ENTER 3 To play content in the group in order Press FUNCTIONS to show the playback condition and current ition Press ENTER poson To start play from the selected content Press A V to select and ENTER Bo To enjoy listening to WMA MP3 contents while showing a JPEG image on T the screen select a JPEG file first and then select audio contents 16 The opposite order is not effective 1 Playing HighMAT discs TOP MENU l MENU Press TOP MENU e To exit the screen press E STOP To change the menu background to the one recorded on the disc press FUNCTIONS Press A V lt gt to select the item and then press ENTER Repeat this step if necessary e g Menu Takes you to the next menu which shows l play lists or another menu er Menu2 Menut Play list1 Play list play starts
39. amera File system Version 1 0 Some digital cameras have functions that are not supported by the DCF Standard Version 1 0 like automatic picture rotation which may render a picture unviewable Do not alter the files in any way or save them under a different name This unit cannot display moving pictures MOTION JPEG and other such formats and still pictures other than JPEG e g TIFF or play pictures with attached audio 001 track mp3 002 track mp3 003 track mp3 004 track mp3 Compatible sampling rates 8 11 02 12 16 22 05 24 32 44 1 and 2 S amp s Q iscs using navigati Playing data d RQT8611 N Using on screen menus Press once 1 FUNCTIONS Gotothe Select the menu 2 Select N next menu g DVD V 7y Numbered 4 CANCEL f buttons a z4 unctions G Cu i 1 English A 2 French Register 3 Spanish Return to the previous STOP PAUSE menu im gt PLAY gt 3 Select Make the settings g DVD V A y 4 gt J FUNCTIONS ENTER ga 1 English A FUNCTIONS FO i v 2 French Register z Trench y 006 OJOO 00O 4 FUNCTIONS OSD CHS SLEEP TEST CDMODE Press to exit Main menu Items shown differ depending on the type of disc
40. be deceiving Over time your hearing comfort level adapts to higher volumes of sound So what sounds normal can actually be loud and harmful to your To establish a safe level Start your volume control at a low setting e Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly and without distortion Once you have established a comfortable sound level e Set the dial and leave it there through loud and clear without annoying blaring Guard against this by setting your equipment at or distortion and most importantly without affecting your sensitive hearing a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future After all we want you listening for a lifetime Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc Apparatus Claims of U S Patent Nos 4 631 603 4 577 216 and 4 819 098 licensed for limited viewing uses only Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries WMA is a compression format developed by z i 5 Designed for Microsoft Corporation It achieves the same Windows sound quality as MP3 with a
41. bers correct as of January 2006 These may be subject to change 1 Remote control N2QAYZ000001 1 Video cable K2KA2BA00001 rO 2 Remote control batteries C 1 AM loop antenna OS N1DAAAA00002 If you see this symbol Only for U S A To order accessories refer to Accessory Purchases on page 33 For other areas To order accessories call the dealer from whom you made your purchase 1 FM indoor antenna 1 Digital transceiver RSA0007 L FR 2 AC power supply cords 2 Sheets of speaker cable K2CB2CB00018 a m e a THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union If you wish to discard this product please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal This device complies with RSS 210 of the IC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN CAUTION DO NOT S O BEAM FDA 21 CFR Class 11 CLASS 1M VISI INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN Of CAUTION DO NOT VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS i 1 A2 Class
42. ce facility LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been improperly installed subjected to usage for which the product was not designed misused or abused damaged during shipping or which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the reliability or detracts from the performance nor does it cover any product which is used commercially Dry cell batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase is required before warranty service is performed THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES In certain instances some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or the exclusion of implied warranties so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable WARRANTY SERVICE FOR PRODUCT OPERATION ASSISTANCE please contact Our Customer Care Centre Telephone 905 624 5505 1 800 1 800 561 5505 Fax 905 238 2360 Email link Contact Us on www panasonic ca FOR PRODUCT REPAIRS please locate your nearest Author
43. corded on media such as DVD Video Your television must be compatible to enjoy progressive video Sampling frequency Sampling is the process of converting the heights of sound wave analog signal samples taken at set periods into digits digital encoding Sampling frequency is the number of samples taken per second so larger numbers mean more faithful reproduction of the original sound WMA Windows Media Audio WMA is a compression format developed by Microsoft Corporation It achieves the same sound quality as MP3 with a file size that is smaller than that of MP3 gt S wn 2 Q S S N 2 S i fo n O 3 8 is Qa RQT8611 a z Basic play POWER 1 Power on en 3 Open the drawer and place the disc s e Load double sided discs so the label for the side you want to play is facing up e To load discs on the other trays press DISC SKIP on the main unit e Play will start from the disc in the front left position of the tray e For DVD RAM remove the disc from its cartridge before use QS e Do not OPEN CLOSE SELECTOR load more than one disc per tray touch the drawer or the carousel while they are in motion Select DVD CD O rotate the carousel by hand i close the drawer by hand e Select AUX to enjoy video cassette recorder television or cable TV programs Refer to page 6 for the necessary connections OPEN CLOSE 4 Close the draw
44. e setting according to the type of playing source Press SUBWOOFER LEVEL To enjoy the following sound quality settings ensure that Surround Music page 12 is turned off Press SFC Each time you press the button FLAT Cancel no effect is added factory preset MOVIE Use this mode when playing movie software SPORT Simulates sound to make you feel like you are at a sports event MUSIC Adds surround effects to stereo sources HEAVY Adds punch to rock CLEAR Clarifies higher sounds SOFT For background music To check the current setting press SFC e MOVIE SPORT and MUSIC are not available when Dolby Pro Logic II is on or when playing a disc recorded with a multi channel source e You can adjust the volume of the surround speaker to get the best surround effect page 27 Adjusting the volume of each speaker Speaker level adjustments DVD V DVD VR SUB W 4 factory preset gt SUB W 1 SUB W 2 SUB W 3 t eWhen another source is selected SUB W 2 factory preset gt SUB W 3 SUB W 4 SUB W 1 i To check the current setting press SUBWOOFER LEVEL e The setting you make is retained and recalled every time you play the same type of source except when Sound Field Control MOVIE SPORT or MUSIC is turned on When Sound Field Control MOVIE SPORT or MUSIC is on the factory presets are as follows MOVIE SUB W 4 SPORT SUB W 2
45. ed discs such as heart shapes Before moving the unit ensure the disc trays are empty Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the discs and the unit a Q RQT8611 Product Service a The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been damaged or b Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit or c The unit has been exposed to rain or Damage requiring service The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel if d The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance or e The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged N personnel wo Servicing Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in these operating instructions Refer all other servicing to authorized servicing Replacement parts When parts need replacing ensure the servicer uses parts specified by the manufacturer or parts that have the same characteristics as the original parts Unauthorized substitutes may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 4 Safety check After repairs or service ask the servicer to perform safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper working condition The servicer will require all components to service your system Therefore should service ever be necessary be sure to bring the entire system Product information For product information or assistance with product operation In the U S A refer to Customer Services Directory on
46. ed with the Disc information screen e You can also select the disc directly with the 5 DISC SELECTOR buttons on the main unit 1 Press DISC to show the Disc information screen e To exit the screen press DISC Disc Information 1 DVD Video gt 2 ICD DI Track 10 Time 1 15 37 DVD Audio gt 4 Unchecked 5 No Disc Empty Not yet read Press the numbered buttons 1 5 to select the Displaying current playback quick osp condition Press QUICK OSD e To exit the screen press QUICK OSD e g DVD V Current playback number Elapsed play time Title 1 Chapter 4 Time 0 41 23 Playback _ p condition Program Playback Play mode Current position Playing CDs sequentially CD MODE This feature is very convenient if you want to play several music CDs sequentially Make sure that applicable disc is in the play position before playing gt Checking the disc type in each tray left While stopped 1 Press and hold CD MODE Ga MODE eo ae 2 Press gt PLAY e If all loaded discs are DVDs or if other discs are unchecked CD Mode does not work e HighMAT menus and Video CD playback control are disabled e You cannot turn CD Mode on or off during program or random play e If you want to play a DVD press and hold CD MODE again to cancel CD Mode CD Mode
47. end your request by E mail to npcparts us panasonic com You may also contact us directly at Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South Kent WA 98032 Purchase Parts Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at 1 800 332 5368 Phone 1 800 237 9080 Fax Only Monday Friday 9 am to 8 pm EST We Accept Visa MasterCard Discover Card American Express and Personal Checks For hearing or speech impaired TTY users TTY 1 866 605 1277 Service in Puerto Rico Panasonic Puerto Rico Inc Phone 787 750 4300 Fax 787 768 2910 Ave 65 de Infanteria Km 9 5 San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina Puerto Rico 00985 F1104 XE Limited Warranty ONLY FOR U S A z Ke fi O oc CE Limited Warranty ONLY FOR CANADA e RQT8611 Limited Warranty ONLY FOR CANADA Panasonic Canada Inc PANASONIC TECHNICS PRODUCT LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase Technics Audio Product One 1 year parts and labour Panasonic Audio amp DVD Product One 1 year parts and labour Accessories including rechargeable batteries Ninety 90 days In home Service will be carried out only to locations accessible by roads and within 50 km of an authorized Panasonic servi
48. er DISC EXCHANGE SURROUND MUSIC E Stop DISC SKIP MUSIC PORT suns UND mle OOS POWER 5 DISC SELECTOR gt VOLUME Press to skip 2 Press and hold to 6 na 2 Start play Adjust the search during play 2 When the disc finishes playing volume start slow motion play during pause 9 If the next disc does not start playing select it x if Motion picture part with the 5 DISC SELECTOR buttons e Press gt Play to start normal play e You can also select the disc using the remote control gt page 14 Checking the disc type in each tray leaa gt gt gt To change the sound quality gt page 26 O O Using the main unit e The sound fills the room and OPEN CLOSE e Each time you press DISC PA comes from all directions with SKIP you can select the other Equalizing the SURROUND equal intensity regardless of trays sound your orientation within the room T e ee on the button Changing the nse other discs O Skoone to DISC e While the drawer is closed without T pping SKIP Each time you press the button interrupting the next disc Change the the carousel moves counter play discs tray O clockwise by one tray I OPEN CLOSE e The drawer opens and the disc Exchanging DISC in the play position comes to the e EXCHANGE front left position the disc n the O e Press the button again to play play position the disc after changing the di
49. file size that is smaller than that of MP3 This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited HighMAT and the HighMAT logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries m E MAT MPEG Layer 3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia HDCD High Definition Compatible Digital and Pacific Microsonics are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Pacific Microsonics Inc in the United States and or other countries HDCD system manufactured under license from Pacific Microsonics Inc This product is covered by one or more of the following In the USA 5 479 168 5 638 074 5 640 161 5 808 574 5 838 274 5 854 600 5 864 311 5 872 531 and in Australia 669114 with other patents pending 35 g RQT8611 Accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts Product num
50. gth of the period indicated on the chart below which starts with the date of original purchase warranty period at its option either a repair your product with new or refurbished parts or b replace it with a new or a refurbished product The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor Product or Part Name Parts Labor Audio Products except items listed below One 1 year One 1 year USB Reader Writer Personal Computer Not Card Adapters One 1 year 0 x a Applicable in exchange for defective item Accessories Headphones Cartridges Ninety 90 Ninety 90 Microphones Adapters days days Rechargeable Batteries DVD R RAM Ten 10 Not Discs in exchange for defective item days Applicable SD Memory Cards Rechargeable Battery Ninety 90 Not Packs in exchange for defective item days Applicable During the Labor warranty period there will be no charge for labor During the Parts warranty period there will be no charge for parts You must carry in or mail in your product during the warranty period If non rechargeable batteries are included they are not warranted This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold as is A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service Carry
51. he player settings 1 Press and hold to show O the Setup menu If you have not performed QUICK SETUP SETUP gt page 8 the QUICK Numbered SETUP screen appears buttons 2 Select Select the tab m Go right 3 Select Select the item N Register QUICK OSD CHSELECT PLAY MODE M SLEEP TEST CDMODE Panasonic 4 Select Make the settings N a JOL Tab Register Subtitle Menus wr English Advanced Disc Review 1 Intro Mode Ratings PETET Qe amp W amp e The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby Underlined items are the factory settings in the following diagram 5 Press and hold to exit 1 A TE QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area E Disc tab Audio e English e French Spanish e Original Other gt 2 Choose the audio language 12 D amp E T 7 S S 3 Qa D S D O Subtitle e Automatic English French e Spanish Other 2 Choose the subtitle language Menus e English e French Spanish Other 2 Choose the language for disc menus Changing the menu language in QUICK SETUP also changes this setting Advanced Disc Review e Intro Mode Reviews each title program page 19 Interval Mode Reviews not o
52. ized Servicentre at www panasonic ca Link Servicentres locator under Customer support Panasonic Factory Service Richmond British Columbia Mississauga Ontario Panasonic Canada Inc Panasonic Canada Inc 12111 Riverside Way 5770 Ambler Drive Richmond BC _V6W 1K8 Mississauga ON L4W 2T3 Tel 604 278 4211 Tel 905 624 8447 Fax 604 278 5627 Fax 905 238 2418 IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE Carefully pack and send prepaid adequately insured and preferably in the original carton Include details of the defect claimed and proof of date of original purchase User memo DATE OF PURCHASE DEALER NAME DEALER ADDRESS TELEPHONE NUMBER The model number and serial number of this product can be found on either the back or the bottom of the unit Please note them in the space provided below and keep for future reference MODEL NUMBER SC HT640W SERIAL NUMBER Listening caution Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit We recommend that you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise you ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment Now it s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it ata hearing safe level One that lets the sound come Sound can
53. kers are reverberating due to a record player noise from FM broadcasts or continuous signals from an oscillator test disc or electronic instrument When adjusting the sound quality When turning the unit on or off Setup example Place the front center and surround speakers at approximately the same distance from the seating position The angles in the diagram are approximate of Main unit with digital transceiver v Place the surround speaker within approximately 10 m 33 ft from the main unit E Additional note for wireless setup To avoid possible interference do not place the surround speaker near any of the following devices The surround speaker uses the same radio frequencies as other devices that may be present in your home aw 2 4GHz band microwave oven T personal computer with T SS 2 4GHz band wireless LAN 2 4GHz band cordless phone The surround speaker will automatically seek a clear channel if any of these other devices interfere with its communication When this happens the wireless link indicator w flashes on the main unit and there is a brief interruption in audio coming from the surround speaker This is the normal operation of the product working to assure the best possible performance of your Home Theater System If the interference persists try moving the other devices to another location outside the range of the surround speaker
54. leep timer o n oonan onunu nannu 29 Operations Using an outdoor antenna optional 25 Using headphones 0 0e00e sees 29 Using sound effects 0 eee eee 26 Muting the sound 2 2200000 29 Changing the sound quality Sound Field Control 26 Using the Music Port 2 0666 cece eee eee es 29 Enhancing the sound from the center speaker Center Focus 262 ccccs cateanaaal eenaes aes 26 Enhancing the stereo sound Dolby Pro Logic II 26 Adjusting the amount of bass Subwoofer level 26 Adjusting the volume of each speaker Speaker level adjustments 27 Troubleshooting guide 5 30 Limited Warranty ONLY FOR CANADA 34 2 Specifications 0000c eee eee eee 32 Accessories 20 000005 Back cover Reference Limited Warranty ONLY FOR U S A 33 RQT8611 i Q 3 z PN the speakers t ioning Pos z Ke 2 O a STEP 1 Positioning the speakers How you set up your speakers can affect the bass and the sound field Note the following points e Place speakers on flat secure bases e Placing speakers too close to floors walls and corners can result in excessive bass Cover walls and windows with thick curtains e Left and right front speakers are interchangeable CENTER i ca 2 SURROUND wireless FRONT SUBWOOFER L R eUse only supplied speakers Using other s
55. lug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when e moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Zs _ gt 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Getting Simple Setup Started STEP 1 Positioning the speakers Speaker installation options STEP 2 Speaker connections STEP 3 Audio and video connections Basic audio connection Basic video connection STEP 4 Radio and digital transceiver connections STEP 5 A
56. may result in interference to radio and TV reception Any changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Responsible Party Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus NJ 07094 Telephone No 1 800 211 7262 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do notinstall near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type p
57. mode 1 2 W in receive mode To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time unplug it from the household AC outlet You will need to reset some memory items after plugging in the unit E gt AC power supply cord included tad gt L To household AC outlet AC 120 V 60 Hz A The included AC power supply cords are for use with the main unit and surround speaker only Do not use them with other equipment Also do not use cords for other equipment with the main unit or surround speaker Q 3 PN Radio and digital transceiver connections AC cord connections RQT8611 N Q 3 PN Preparing the remote control Performing QUICK SETUP e RQT8611 STEP 6 Preparing the remote control Do not Batteries mix old and new batteries e use different types at the same time DS e heat or expose to flame e take apart or short circuit e attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries Insert so the poles and match those in the remote control use batteries if the covering has been peeled off Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can severely damage the remote control Remote control Remove the batteries if the remote control is not going to be used for a long period of time Store in a cool dark place E Use e Do not use rechargeable type Aim at the display gt page 9 avoiding obstacles at a maximum batte
58. mpact Disc Digital Audio VCD available on the market including CVD DVCD and SVCD that CD DA format so playback may not be possible do not conform to IEC62107 e Do not use a DualDisc in this unit as it may not be possible to insert it correctly and it may get scratched or scraped 8 S S S 2 S S 2 5 38 Q 2 Q k S S Q Q Shena T S 2 Q Disc caution Relies arslarer E To clean discs Clean this unit with a soft dry cloth Wipe with a damp cloth and eX C e Never use alcohol paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit then wipe dry rae A gt Before using chemically treated cloth carefully read the instructions that came with the cloth Do not use commercially available lens cleaners as they may cause malfunction Cleaning of the lens is generally not necessary although this depends on the operating environment E Disc handling precautions e Do not attach labels or stickers to discs This may cause disc warping rendering it unusable e Do not write on the label side with a ball point pen or other writing instrument e Do not use record cleaning sprays benzine thinner liquids which prevent static electricity or any other solvent e Do not use scratch proof protectors or covers e Do not use the following discs Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels rented discs etc Discs that are badly warped or cracked Irregularly shap
59. nly each title program but also each 10 minute interval within a title program Ratings Setting ratings When level 8 is selected Set a rating level to limit DVD Video e 8 No Limit e1to7 0 Lock All To prevent play of discs without rating levels play When you select your ratings level a password screen is shown Follow the on screen instructions Do not forget your password A message screen will be shown if a DVD Video disc exceeding the rating level is inserted in the unit Enter your password and then follow the on screen instructions 1 The original language designated on the disc is selected 2 Input the appropriate code from the language code list gt page 23 3 f the language selected for Audio is not available subtitles appear in that language if available on the disc Continued on next page RQT8611 2 n 2 D amp T 7 S S S Qa D amp d O N R RQT8611 Changing the player settings QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area E Video tab TV Aspect Choose the setting to suit your television and preference e 4 3 Pan amp Scan Regular aspect television 4 3 The sides of the widescreen picture are cut off so it fills the screen unless prohibited by the disc e 4 3 Letterbox Regular aspect television 4 3 Widescreen picture is shown in the letterbox style e 16 9 Widescreen television 16 9
60. nnect the FM indoor antenna The antenna should be installed by a competent technician Rework your outdoor antenna s 75 Q coaxial cable as follows 2 75 Q coaxial cable not included Antenna plug V N not included GY Remove a piece of the outer Carefully pull the tabs T F LOOP lh H D i 16 to 39 feet AY _ LOOP i Leave the AM loop antenna connected AM outdoor antenna Using a vinyl wire Run a piece of vinyl wire horizontally across a window or other convenient location 5to12m vinyl insulator apart to remove the cover e l R a 10 mM 3 s2 a2 10 mm 3 32 Peel back 4 E gt 7 mm 9 s2 Install the coaxial cable Attach the cover Clamp the cable conductor and wind it on so that it does not contact anything else Clamp with pliers Using the radio 8 RQT8611 25 Using sound effects hoy Dee 3 RQT8611 Using sound effe DVD VOLUME A Y lt gt SUBWOOFER LEVEL CS 5 OOPLII SFC pas i C FOCUS CH SELECT lens TEST Pan Note When connected with headphones or the Rear Music Port gt page 29 Surround Music and the following sound effects may not be available or have no effect Excluding Sound Field Control HEAVY CLEAR or SOFT e You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these sound effects are used with some sources If this occurs
61. off slideshow To select L R or LR Slideshow On lt gt Off To change the slideshow timing DVD V Karaoke disc 0 to 30 sec To select On or Off for vocals Read the disc s instructions for details Other gt page 19 Signal type data settings LPCM PPCM DO0Digital DTS MPEG Signal type kHz Sampling frequency bit ch Number of channels Audio e g 3 2 agh 1 Low frequency effect not displayed if there is no signal 0 No surround 1 Mono surround 2 Stereo surround left right 1 Center 2 Front left Front right 3 Front left Front right Center Fs WMA MP3 g To display the current bitrate or sampling frequency Other Settings Play Speed DVD V DVD A Motion picture part DVD VR To change play speed from x0 6 to x 1 4 e Press gt PLAY to return to normal play e After you change the speed Dolby Pro Logic II and Sound Enhancement have no effect Audio output switches to 2 channel stereo except when Surround Music is on Sampling frequency of 96 kHz is converted to 48 kHz e This function may not work depending on the disc s recording Picture Mode E Play Menu This works only when the elapsed play time can be displayed It also works with all JPEG content Repeat DVD vR Program gt Disc Off During play list play Scene Playlist Off DVD A Track gt Group gt Off DVD V
62. onforming to IEC62107 2 MPEG 1 Layer 3 MPEG 2 Layer 3 3 Windows Media Audio Ver 9 0 Class 2A Not compatible with Multiple Bit Rate MBR 4 Exif Ver 2 1 JPEG Baseline files Picture resolution between 320x240 and 6144x4096 pixels Sub sampling is 4 2 2 or 4 2 0 Extremely long and thin pictures may not be displayed 5 The total combined maximum number of recognizable audio and picture contents and groups 4000 audio and picture contents and 400 groups Pick up Wavelength DVD CD 662 785 nm Laser power DVD CD WEQH CLASS II CLASS I CEA CLASS 1 CLASS 1M Audio output Disc Number of channels VIDEO SECTION 5 1ch FL FR C SL SR SW Video system NTSC Composite video output Output level 1 Vp p 75 Q Terminal Pin jack 1 system S video output Y output level C output level Terminal Component video output 480p 480i Y output level Ps output level Pr output level Terminal 1 Vp p 75 Q NTSC 0 286 Vp p 75 Q S terminal 1 system 1 Vp p 75 Q 0 7 Vp p 75 Q 0 7 Vp p 75 Q Pin jack Y green Ps blue Pr red 1 system SPEAKER SECTION Front speakers SB FS640 Type Speaker unit s Full range Input power IEC Output sound pressure Frequency range Dimensions WXHXD Mass Surround speaker SB SA640 Type Speaker unit s Full range Input power IEC Output sound pressure Frequency range Dimensions WxHxD Mass Center speaker SB PC640 Ty
63. p Off All is displayed during program or random play A B Repeat Except JPEG DVD VR Still picture part To repeat a specified section Press ENTER at the starting and ending points Press ENTER again to cancel Transfer Mode Marker Except DVD VR To mark up to 5 positions to play again Press ENTER The unit is now ready to accept markers To mark a position Press ENTER at the desired point To mark another position Press lt 4 gt to select gt Press ENTER To recall a marker Press lt gt gt Press ENTER To erase a marker Press lt 4 gt Press CANCEL e This feature does not work during program and random play e Markers you add are cleared when you change the disc in the play position or switch the unit to standby Advanced Disc Review DVD vR Except still picture part DVD V Except R RW Allows you to browse the disc contents and start playing from the selected position You can select either Intro Mode or Interval Mode in Advanced Disc Review in the Disc tab gt page 21 When you find a title program to play Press gt PLAY e This may not work depending on the disc and the play position DVD VR This does not work when playing a playlist gt page 17 If you have chosen 480p gt above select the method of conver
64. pe Speaker unit s 1 Full range 2 Full range Input power IEC Output sound pressure Frequency range Dimensions WXHXD Mass Subwoofer SB W640 Type Speaker unit s Woofer Input power IEC Output sound pressure Frequency range Dimensions WXHXD Mass GENERAL Power supply Power consumption Dimensions WXHXD Mass Wireless module Operating temperature range Operating humidity range 1 way 1 speaker system Bass reflex Impedance 3 Q 6 5 cm 21 2 Cone type 110 W 6 Max 80 dB W 1 0 m 110 Hz 25 kHz 16 dB 122 Hz 22 kHz 10 dB 92 mmx 135 mmx95 4 mm 35 8 x 55 16 X 33 4 0 75 kg 1 65 Ibs 1 way 1 speaker system Bass reflex L and R ch in one box Impedance 4 Q 6 5 cm 21 2 Cone type 90 W Max 80 dB W 1 0 m 100 Hz 25 kHz 16 dB 115 Hz 22 kHz 10 dB 430 mmx 113 mmx 160 mm 1615 16 X 47 16 X 65 16 2 7 kg 6 0 Ibs 1 way 2 speaker system Bass reflex Impedance 6 Q 6 5 cm 21 2 Cone type 6 5 cm 21 2 Cone type 250 W 6 Max 84 dB W 1 0 m 105 Hz 25 kHz 16 dB 125 Hz 22 kHz 10 dB 270 mmx92 mmx95 4 mm 105 8 X 35 8 X 33 4 1 3 kg 2 9 Ibs 1 way 1 speaker system Bass reflex Impedance 6 Q 16 cm 6 2 Cone type 250 W Max 80 dB W 1 0 m 32 Hz 220 Hz 16 dB 38 Hz 180 Hz 10 dB 183 mmx 396 mmx 267 mm 77 32 X 1519 32 X 101 2 4 kg 8 8 Ibs AC
65. peakers can damage the unit and sound quality will be negatively affected Set the speakers up on an even surface to prevent them from falling Take proper precautions to prevent the speakers from falling if you cannot set them up on an even surface Main unit Note Keep your speakers at least 10 mm s2 away from the system for proper ventilation e To allow for proper ventilation and to maintain good airflow around the main unit position it with at least 5 cm 2 of space on all sides e Do not block the ventilation holes of the main unit Center speaker e Vibration caused by the center speaker can disrupt the picture if it is placed directly on the television Put the center speaker on a rack or shelf e To prevent the speakers from falling do not place directly on top of the television Wireless surround speaker Do not use the surround speaker or the digital transceiver in a metal cabinet or bookshelf Subwoofer Place to the right or left of the television on the floor or a sturdy shelf so that it will not cause vibration Leave about 30 cm 1119 16 from the television Caution Do not touch the netted area of the speakers e g Front speaker ol Notes on speaker use e You can damage your speakers and shorten their useful life if you play sound at high levels over extended periods e Reduce the volume in the following cases to avoid damage When playing distorted sound When the spea
66. r 2 Press the numbered buttons to change each item WMA MP3 Press ENTER to register the selection To clear the selected program 1 Press A V to select the program number 2 Press CANCEL or press A V lt gt to select Clear and press ENTER To clear the whole program Select Clear all with A V lt gt and press ENTER The whole program is also cleared when the disc is moved out of the play position the unit is turned off or another source is selected Random play E When CD Mode is off vcD CD You can play all the items on a disc in the play position in random order DVD A DVD V WMA MP3 JPEG You can play selected item s on a disc in the play position in random order DVD A DVD V WMA MP3 JPEG Press the numbered buttons to select a group or a title WMA MP3 JPEG Press ENTER to register the selection DVD V e g Random Playback Choose a title Title RND DVD A e To enter all groups press lt 4 gt to select All and press ENTER e To deselect a group press numbered buttons corresponding to the group you want to clear Press gt PLAY E When CD Mode is on page 14 VCD CD WMA MP3 You can select either RANDOM 1 or RANDOM 2
67. ries range of 7 m 23 feet directly in front of the unit R6 LR6 AA STEP 7 Performing QUICK SETUP The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to make necessary settings To display the picture from the main unit turn on your television and change its video input mode e g VIDEO 1 AV 1 etc e To change your television s video input mode refer to its operating instructions e This remote control can perform some basic television operations gt page 28 1 2 3 4 5 6 4 Select RETURN ee Q mce O C SETUP J Regi SETUP gister Turn on the Select Press and hold to Follow the messages and Press to finish Press and unit DVD CD show the QUICK make the settings QUICK SETUP hold to exit SETUP screen To change these settings later Select QUICK SETUP in the Others tab gt page 22 Control reference guide See page references in parentheses Turn the unit on off 8 Ol 7 VOLUME WIDE a Ce Change the television s video input mode 28 c_ Select preset radio stations 24 exp e ext STOP PAUSE TOP MENU H Show a disc top menu 16 or program list 17 _C Frame by frame Select or register menu items on the television screen 13 Show on screen menu 18 Standby on switch POWER l 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 12 Television operations
68. rred The number following H depends on the status of the unit Turn the stands for a number unit off and then back on Alternatively turn the unit off disconnect the AC power supply cord and then reconnect it e f the service numbers fail to clear note the service number and contact a qualified service person wP is flashing e There is no link between the main unit and the surround speaker Check that the surround speaker is plugged into the AC outlet e Ensure that the digital transceiver is fully inserted into the slot of the main unit e Ensure that the wireless selector on the surround speaker is set to ON 9 D MIX is flashing DVD A Down mixing is the process of remixing the multiple channel audio found on some discs into two channels The disc contains single channel or multiple channel signals which may not be reproduced authentically Television displays O The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc Cannot display group xx content You are trying to display incompatible contents xx This disc may not be played in e Only DVD Video discs that include or have the same region number as the one on the rear panel of Cover your region this unit can be played page No on screen display Select On in On Screen Messages in the Display tab 22 CE Troubleshooting guide RQT8611 e XZ Specifications R RQT8611 Specifications
69. s lower V P B MPEG 2 the video compression standard adopted for use with DVD Video codes frames using these 3 picture types l Intra coded picture This picture has the best quality and is the best to use when adjusting the picture Predictive coded picture This picture is calculated based on past I or P pictures Bidirectionally predictive coded picture This picture is calculated by comparing past and future l and P pictures so it has the lowest volume of information v JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group This is a system used for compressing decoding color still pictures If you select JPEG as the storage system on digital cameras etc the data will be compressed to 1 10 1 100 of its original size The benefit of JPEG is less deterioration in picture quality considering the degree of compression Linear PCM pulse code modulation These are uncompressed digital signals similar to those found on CDs MP3 MPEG Audio Layer 3 An audio compression method that compresses audio to approximately one tenth of its size without any considerable loss of audio quality Playback control PBC If a Video CD has playback control you can select scenes and information with menus Progressive Interlaced NTSC the video signal standard has 480 interlaced i scan lines whereas progressive scanning uses twice the number of scan lines This is called 480p Using progressive output you can enjoy the high resolution video re
70. sc MA in the front left position e Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed To preserve the unit s motor and your television screen press W Stop when you are finished with the menus e Total title number may not be displayed properly on R RW N RQT8611 If you are experiencing problems refer to troubleshooting gt page 30 to 31 Using the remote control Select 1 Oa c 2 Y On screen Weal item select CANCEL h 6 Register EA SKIP ee SLOWISEARCH Numbered buttons E STOP Il PAUSE 6 TOP MENU MENU DIRECT NAVIGATOR j PLAY LIST A Y 4 gt ENTER RETURN Enter number z a lt I FL DISPLAY SLEEP TEST CD MODE D oh The position is memorized while TOP MENU STOP RESUME is on the display Stop e Press gt PLAY to resume Press W STOP again to clear DIRECT the position NAVIGATOR DVD VR DVD A DVD V VCD CD e g To select 12 210 gt 1 gt 2 VCD with playback control Press W STOP to cancel the PBC function and then press the numbered buttons WMA MP3 JPEG e g To select 123 1 gt 2 gt 3 gt ENTER Press CANCEL to cancel the number s DVD A DVD V Shows a disc top menu DVD VR Press the button to show the programs gt page 17 PAUSE e Press gt PLAY to res
71. sion for progressive output to suit the type of material Auto1 normal Detects 24 frame per second film content and appropriately converts it Auto2 Compatible with 30 frame per second film content in addition to 24 frame per second film content Video Select when using Auto1 or Auto2 and the video content is distorted Continued on next page Q amp Q 5 S 5 dD S o ke RQT8611 a Ko Using on screen menus Other Settings Items shown differ depending on the type of disc E Audio Menu E Other Menu Setup gt page 21 Play as DVD Video or Play as DVD Audio To play DVD Video contents of DVD Audio Select Play as DVD Video Dolby Pro gt page 26 Enhancing the stereo sound Dolby Pro Logic II Logic II To make the dialogue in movies easier to hear Dialogue DVD V Dolby Digital DTS 3 channel or higher with Enhancer the dialogue recorded in the center channel On lt gt Off Sound Enhances audio output to reduce noise and improve Enhancement ca On lt gt Off E Display Menu Information JPEG Off Date Details Subtitle Position 0 to 60 in 2 unit steps Subtitle Brightness Auto 0 to 7 4 3 Aspect To select how to show images made for 4 3 aspect screens on a 16 9 aspect television Normal Laterally stretches images Auto Expands 4 3 letterbox images to fill more of the screen
72. ss A increase or V decrease to adjust the speaker level for each speaker C RS LS SW 6 dB to 6 dB L R Only the balance is adjustable To adjust the balance of the front speakers while L or R is selected press lt gt Using sound effects RQT8611 N N Operating other equipment Ne D RQT8611 Operating other equipmen TV VOLUME AUX You can use the remote control to operate a Panasonic television Connect your equipment referring to Cable TV box or video cassette recorder connection gt page 6 The remote control may not work properly with some models Operating the television Aim the remote control at the television Turning the television on off Press TV Switching the television s video input mode Press TV VIDEO Adjusting the volume Press TV VOLUME To play audio from your television through your home theater system Select AUX as the source reduce the volume on the television to its minimum and control the volume on the main unit Using other useful functio VOLUME MUTING SLEEP 2 While the time is shown Press SLEEP to select the time in minutes SLEEP 30 gt SLEEP 60 gt SLEEP 90 t______ OFFe SLEEP120 To cancel the timer While the time is shown press SLEEP to select OFF To confirm the remaining time Press and hold SLEEP again
73. tart play DVD V Shows a disc menu DVD VR Press the button to show a play list gt page 17 Pause VEN Disc menu PLAY LIST SKIP RETURN Caa H gt 2 WMA MP3 JPEG Skip This feature does not work Ret t e E during program and random play uun 2 RETURN gt page 15 previous A V Group skip screen lt gt Content skip e Up to 5 steps ae l e Press gt PLAY to start normal luting pew SLOW SEARCH play gt gt Slow motion e VCD Slow motion forward during pause direction only Main unit FL DISPLAY display DVD A Motion picture part Frame by DVD VR DVD V VCD frame VCD Forward direction only during pause VCD with playback control Shows a disc menu DVD VR DVD A DVD V VCD CD WMA MP3 Time display lt gt Information display e g DVD VR Program number JPEG When Slideshow page 18 is on SLIDE lt Contents number When Slideshow is off PLAY lt gt Contents number gt ky Q 9 M RQT8611 a tray o S 2 S 2 Q S S S 1s disc a aN RQT8611 Checking the disc type in each CANCEL PLAY MODE CD MODE DISC You can select the disc after checking the discs load
74. ted are not exclusive but are for illustration only ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period you may contact your dealer or Servicenter If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction then write to the warrantor s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY Customer Services Directory http www panasonic com consumersupport or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo You may also contact us directly at 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Monday Friday 9 am 9 pm Saturday Sunday 10 am 7 pm EST Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance locate your nearest Dealer or Servicenter purchase Parts and Accessories or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at For hearing or speech impaired TTY users TTY 1 877 833 8855 Accessory Purchases http www pasc panasonic com or s
75. to 9 32 Wall or pillar Fit the speaker securely onto the screw s with the hole s Front speaker Center speaker eMe A 4 J f he 200 mm 77 s ee o4 oeme e g In this position the Move the speaker speaker will likely so that the screw is fall if moved to the in this position left or right STEP 2 Speaker connections Attach the speaker cable stickers to make connection easier E Fitting speaker stands not included Ensure the stands meet these conditions before purchasing them Note the diameter and length of the screws and the distance between screws as shown in the diagram e The stands must be able to support over 10 kg 22 Ibs e The stands must be stable even if the speakers are in a high position e g Center speaker Metal screw holes For attaching to speaker stands g g g f o e 5 mm 16 pitch 0 8 mm 1 s2 2 4 rl o lars Plate thickness plus 7 mm to 10 mm plus 9 32 to 13 32 60 mm 23 8 Speaker stand not included Be careful not to cross short circuit or reverse the polarity of the speaker wires as doing so may damage the speakers 2 sheets of speaker cable stickers a a a T e The stickers for the surround speakers are not to be used E Speaker cable sticker SUBWOOFER Insert the
76. ture abnormal or unviewable Page The picture on the television is e Ensure that the unit is connected directly to the television and is not connected through a video 6 not displayed correctly or cassette recorder disappears Mobile telephone chargers can cause some disturbance e If you are using an indoor television antenna change to an outdoor antenna e The television antenna wire is too close to the unit Move it away from the unit Picture size does not fit the e Change TV Aspect in the Video tab 22 screen e Use the television to change the aspect If your television does not have that function change 4 3 20 Aspect in Display Menu e Change the zoom setting Just Fit Zoom or Manual Zoom in Display Menu 20 Menu is not displayed correctly e Restore the zoom ratio to x 1 00 Manual Zoom in Display Menu 20 Set Subtitle Position in Display Menu to 0 20 Set 4 3 Aspect in Display Menu to Normal 20 Auto zoom function does not work Turn off television s zoom function well e Use the other preset aspect ratios or manual adjustment 20 e Zoom function may not work well especially in dark scenes and may not work depending on the type of disc Progressive video There is ghosting when This problem is caused by the editing method or material used on DVD Video but should be 19 progressive is on corrected if you use interlaced output Set Video
77. turn the sound effect off e If you turn on Dolby Pro Logic II Sound Field Control MOVIE SPORT or MUSIC is canceled Changing the sound quality SFC Sound Field Control Enhancing the sound from the center speaker Center Focus CFOCUS This applies to discs where the dialogue is recorded in the center channel You can make the sound of the center speaker seem like it is coming from within the television Press and hold C FOCUS l Each time you press and hold the button C FOCUS ON gt C FOCUS OFF This does not work when Surround Music gt page 12 or Sound Field Control MOVIE SPORT or MUSIC is turned on e This also works when Dolby Pro Logic II is turned on Enhancing the stereo sound Dopu Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic II is an advanced decoder that derives 5 channel surround Left and Right Front Center Left and Right Surround from stereo sound sources whether or not it has been specifically Dolby Surround encoded Press DOPLII Each time you press the button Movie Movie software recorded in Dolby Surround Music Stereo sources Off Cancel This works only in DVD CD mode e DOPLI lights when there is effect Dolby Pro Logic II is canceled when Surround Music is turned on Adjusting the amount of bass an Subwoofer level You can adjust the amount of bass The unit automatically selects the most suitabl
78. up or a content title to search if the following functions are not available to play WMA MP3 or JPEG its content files While the submenu is displayed gt above SFlaying HighMAT discs gt pag 17 Press A V to select Find and press ENTER Playing items in order Playback Menu IA Find Except JPEG files on DVD RAM Press A V to select a character and press ENTER 1 Press TOP MENU e Repeat to enter another character e To exit the screen press TOP MENU Lower case characters are also searched 8 Press lt lt gt gt SLOW SEARCH to skip between A E O 5 e g Playback Menu and U WMA MP3 JPEG Call Total 434 Press lt 4 to erase a character x e Leave the asterisk when you search for the titles including Q WMAMPS Avdi the character you enter T JPEG Picture otal 42 e Erase the asterisk to search for the titles starting with the 2 i character you enter To add the asterisk again display the E P AY lect All Audio or Pi and submenu again and select Find dD 2 ress e Seren rAdio Or Fieturen an Press P to select Find and press ENTER press The search result screen appears 2 Playing from the selected item Navigation Menu ee t Y to select the content or group and press 1q Press MENU e

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