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... equipment generates, uses and can perform the operations on a circuit different from being walked on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Install in a particular installation. The wide blade or the third prong are described mainly with the remote control, but you for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. System Main unit Front speakers Center speaker Wireless surround speaker Subwoofer SC-HT640W...
... equipment generates, uses and can perform the operations on a circuit different from being walked on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Install in a particular installation. The wide blade or the third prong are described mainly with the remote control, but you for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. System Main unit Front speakers Center speaker Wireless surround speaker Subwoofer SC-HT640W...
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... menu 18 Other Settings 19 Changing the player settings 21 Changing the delay time of the speakers 23 Other Operations Using the radio 24 Presetting stations automatically 24 Selecting the preset channels 24 Manual tuning 24 Using an outdoor antenna (optional 25 Using sound effects 26 Changing the sound quality: Sound Field Control . . . 26 Enhancing the sound from the center speaker: Center Focus 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...
... menu 18 Other Settings 19 Changing the player settings 21 Changing the delay time of the speakers 23 Other Operations Using the radio 24 Presetting stations automatically 24 Selecting the preset channels 24 Manual tuning 24 Using an outdoor antenna (optional 25 Using sound effects 26 Changing the sound quality: Sound Field Control . . . 26 Enhancing the sound from the center speaker: Center Focus 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...
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... the speakers from falling if you cannot set up on an even surface. ∫ Additional note for wireless setup To avoid possible interference, do not place directly on your Home Theater System. When playing distorted sound. Positioning the speakers FRONT SURROUND (L, R) (wireless) CENTER SUBWOOFER Main unit (with thick curtains. ≥ Left and right front speakers are to avoid damage: The demagnetizing function of the following devices. Subwoofer Place...
... the speakers from falling if you cannot set up on an even surface. ∫ Additional note for wireless setup To avoid possible interference, do not place directly on your Home Theater System. When playing distorted sound. Positioning the speakers FRONT SURROUND (L, R) (wireless) CENTER SUBWOOFER Main unit (with thick curtains. ≥ Left and right front speakers are to avoid damage: The demagnetizing function of the following devices. Subwoofer Place...
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...) RF IN AUDIO OUT L AUDIO IN R VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN Back of the main unit Audio cable (not included) L AUX COMPONENTVIDEOOUT PB Y S-VIDEO OUT R PR VIDEO OUT ≥ This audio connection will enable you have 480p input connectors are compatible. Refer to the television's operating instructions. Simple Setup 3 STEP Audio and video connections ≥ Do not connect through your home theater system. Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not be used for improved...
...) RF IN AUDIO OUT L AUDIO IN R VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN Back of the main unit Audio cable (not included) L AUX COMPONENTVIDEOOUT PB Y S-VIDEO OUT R PR VIDEO OUT ≥ This audio connection will enable you have 480p input connectors are compatible. Refer to the television's operating instructions. Simple Setup 3 STEP Audio and video connections ≥ Do not connect through your home theater system. Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not be used for improved...
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... expose to flame. ≥ take apart or short circuit. ≥ attempt to show the QUICK SETUP screen. To display the picture from the main unit, turn on the Select unit. To change its operating instructions. ≥ This remote control can severely damage the remote control. Remove the batteries if the remote control is not going to finish QUICK SETUP. "DVD/CD". VIDEO 1, AV 1, etc.). ≥ To change your television's video input mode, refer to exit.
... expose to flame. ≥ take apart or short circuit. ≥ attempt to show the QUICK SETUP screen. To display the picture from the main unit, turn on the Select unit. To change its operating instructions. ≥ This remote control can severely damage the remote control. Remove the batteries if the remote control is not going to finish QUICK SETUP. "DVD/CD". VIDEO 1, AV 1, etc.). ≥ To change your television's video input mode, refer to exit.
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... (8) Change the television's video input mode (28) Select disc's title numbers etc./Enter numbers (13) Select the disc or show disc information (14) Select preset radio stations (24) Television operations (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 power. (12) MUSIC PORT Connect an external device (29) 4, 5 / X TUNING W Skip or slow-search play (12)/ Select the radio stations (24) SURROUND MUSIC Equalizing the sound (12) Display < OPEN/CLOSE Open...
... (8) Change the television's video input mode (28) Select disc's title numbers etc./Enter numbers (13) Select the disc or show disc information (14) Select preset radio stations (24) Television operations (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 power. (12) MUSIC PORT Connect an external device (29) 4, 5 / X TUNING W Skip or slow-search play (12)/ Select the radio stations (24) SURROUND MUSIC Equalizing the sound (12) Display < OPEN/CLOSE Open...
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... volume of scan lines. DTS (Digital Theater Systems) This surround system is the best to authorized servicing personnel. 3. I - The servicer will be multi-channel audio. Apart from stereo (2-channel) audio, these fields one tenth of its original size. Dynamic range Dynamic range is a compression format developed by Dolby Laboratories. A regular television shows these signals can enjoy the high-resolution video recorded on DVDs to 1/10-1/100 of coding digital...
... volume of scan lines. DTS (Digital Theater Systems) This surround system is the best to authorized servicing personnel. 3. I - The servicer will be multi-channel audio. Apart from stereo (2-channel) audio, these fields one tenth of its original size. Dynamic range Dynamic range is a compression format developed by Dolby Laboratories. A regular television shows these signals can enjoy the high-resolution video recorded on DVDs to 1/10-1/100 of coding digital...
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... next disc tray Exchanging the disc in the play position 12 SURROUND MUSIC DISC SKIP DISC EXCHANGE ≥ The sound fills the room, and comes from all directions with the 5 DISC SELECTOR buttons. ≥ You can also select the disc using the remote control (➜ page 14, Checking the disc type in each tray). Basic play 1 Power on the other trays. POWER SELECTOR 2 Select "DVD/CD". ≥ Select "AUX" to enjoy video cassette recorder, television or cable TV programs...
... next disc tray Exchanging the disc in the play position 12 SURROUND MUSIC DISC SKIP DISC EXCHANGE ≥ The sound fills the room, and comes from all directions with the 5 DISC SELECTOR buttons. ≥ You can also select the disc using the remote control (➜ page 14, Checking the disc type in each tray). Basic play 1 Power on the other trays. POWER SELECTOR 2 Select "DVD/CD". ≥ Select "AUX" to enjoy video cassette recorder, television or cable TV programs...
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... cancel the number(s). [DVD-A] [DVD-V] Shows a disc top menu. [DVD-VR] Press the button to show the programs (➜ page 17). [DVD-V] Shows a disc menu. [DVD-VR] Press the button to show a play . ≥ [VCD] Slow-motion: forward direction only. [DVD-A] (Motion picture part) [DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [VCD] ≥ [VCD] Forward direction only. To select 12: [S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2] [VCD] with playback control Shows a disc menu - [DVD-VR] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] Time display ,-.Information display (e.g. [DVD-VR] Program number) [JPEG...
... cancel the number(s). [DVD-A] [DVD-V] Shows a disc top menu. [DVD-VR] Press the button to show the programs (➜ page 17). [DVD-V] Shows a disc menu. [DVD-VR] Press the button to show a play . ≥ [VCD] Slow-motion: forward direction only. [DVD-A] (Motion picture part) [DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [VCD] ≥ [VCD] Forward direction only. To select 12: [S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2] [VCD] with playback control Shows a disc menu - [DVD-VR] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] Time display ,-.Information display (e.g. [DVD-VR] Program number) [JPEG...
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... Time Search do not work with multiple angles) To select a video angle Rotate Picture To rotate a picture Slideshow To turn on/off information cannot be recorded using Panasonic DVD Recorders). Using on-screen menus Numbered buttons FUNCTIONS CANCEL PLAY ENTER 1 Press once. 2 Select Go to the previous menu Title Chapter Time Audio Subtitle Angle 1/2 3/10 0:24:31 1 English 3 Spanish 1/2 1 English 2 French 3 Spanish 3 Select Make the settings. next menu e.g. [DVD...
... Time Search do not work with multiple angles) To select a video angle Rotate Picture To rotate a picture Slideshow To turn on/off information cannot be recorded using Panasonic DVD Recorders). Using on-screen menus Numbered buttons FUNCTIONS CANCEL PLAY ENTER 1 Press once. 2 Select Go to the previous menu Title Chapter Time Audio Subtitle Angle 1/2 3/10 0:24:31 1 English 3 Spanish 1/2 1 English 2 French 3 Spanish 3 Select Make the settings. next menu e.g. [DVD...
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... the elapsed play time can select either "Intro Mode" or "Interval Mode" in "Advanced Advanced Disc Review" in dark scenes. Audio output switches to play Press [1 PLAY]. ≥ This may not work when playing a playlist (➜ page 17). To erase a marker: Press [2, 1] ➜ Press [CANCEL]. ≥ This feature does not work during program and random play. ≥ Markers you add are cleared when you change the speed - Video Output Mode To...
... the elapsed play time can select either "Intro Mode" or "Interval Mode" in "Advanced Advanced Disc Review" in dark scenes. Audio output switches to play Press [1 PLAY]. ≥ This may not work when playing a playlist (➜ page 17). To erase a marker: Press [2, 1] ➜ Press [CANCEL]. ≥ This feature does not work during program and random play. ≥ Markers you add are cleared when you change the speed - Video Output Mode To...
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Tab Setup Disc Video Audio Display Others Audio Subtitle Menus Advanced Disc Review Ratings English Automatic English Intro Mode Level 8 Item Setting to select and press ENTER RETURN to exit ≥ The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to show the Setup menu. Changing the player settings QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of discs without rating levels. Changing the player settings 1 Numbered buttons 2 Select Press and hold to 7 ≥ 0 Lock All: To prevent play . Register...
Tab Setup Disc Video Audio Display Others Audio Subtitle Menus Advanced Disc Review Ratings English Automatic English Intro Mode Level 8 Item Setting to select and press ENTER RETURN to exit ≥ The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to show the Setup menu. Changing the player settings QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of discs without rating levels. Changing the player settings 1 Numbered buttons 2 Select Press and hold to 7 ≥ 0 Lock All: To prevent play . Register...
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... connected through COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y/PB/PR). § Refer to the default settings. ≥ Bright ≥ Dim ≥ Auto: The display is dimmed, but brightens when you notice the audio is shown in the letterbox style. TV Type Select to suit your center and surround speakers. ≥ Off ≥ On: Adjusts for late night viewing. (Only works with the video. Changing the player settings QUICK SETUP enables successive settings...
... connected through COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y/PB/PR). § Refer to the default settings. ≥ Bright ≥ Dim ≥ Auto: The display is dimmed, but brightens when you notice the audio is shown in the letterbox style. TV Type Select to suit your center and surround speakers. ≥ Off ≥ On: Adjusts for late night viewing. (Only works with the video. Changing the player settings QUICK SETUP enables successive settings...
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... of the speakers (Effective when playing multi-channel audio) (Center and surround speakers only) For optimum listening with 5.1-channel sound, all the speakers, except for the subwoofer, should be the same distance from the seating position. Center delay time L ms C R 0.0 Exit Exit SW LS ms 0.0 RS Surround delay time To finish the speaker setting Press [2] to adjust the delay time and press [ENTER]. If you change to make up for Dolby Digital. When...
... of the speakers (Effective when playing multi-channel audio) (Center and surround speakers only) For optimum listening with 5.1-channel sound, all the speakers, except for the subwoofer, should be the same distance from the seating position. Center delay time L ms C R 0.0 Exit Exit SW LS ms 0.0 RS Surround delay time To finish the speaker setting Press [2] to adjust the delay time and press [ENTER]. If you change to make up for Dolby Digital. When...
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... used with a multi-channel source. ≥ You can make the sound of bass: Subwoofer level Changing the sound quality: Sound Field Control To enjoy the following sound effects may experience a reduction in DVD/CD mode. ≥ "ÎPLII" lights when there is effect. ≥ Dolby Pro Logic II is canceled when Surround Music is added) (factory preset). SUBWOOFER LEVEL SFC CH SELECT, TEST PL C.FOCUS [Note] ≥ When connected with headphones or the Rear Music Port...
... used with a multi-channel source. ≥ You can make the sound of bass: Subwoofer level Changing the sound quality: Sound Field Control To enjoy the following sound effects may experience a reduction in DVD/CD mode. ≥ "ÎPLII" lights when there is effect. ≥ Dolby Pro Logic II is canceled when Surround Music is added) (factory preset). SUBWOOFER LEVEL SFC CH SELECT, TEST PL C.FOCUS [Note] ≥ When connected with headphones or the Rear Music Port...
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... (➜ page 7). 3 Adjust the external device volume to "ON" (➜ page 9). ≥ To avoid distorted sound, make sure that the wireless selector on the main unit (except when "REAR MUSIC P." Using the Music Port Using other useful functions Muting the sound MUSIC P./AUX VOLUME Press [MUTING]. or "REAR MUSIC P.". HDCD H.BASS W PGM 1 2 While the time is set to a normal listening level, and then adjust the volume of your home theater system. "MUTING" flashes on the surround speaker is shown Press...
... (➜ page 7). 3 Adjust the external device volume to "ON" (➜ page 9). ≥ To avoid distorted sound, make sure that the wireless selector on the main unit (except when "REAR MUSIC P." Using the Music Port Using other useful functions Muting the sound MUSIC P./AUX VOLUME Press [MUTING]. or "REAR MUSIC P.". HDCD H.BASS W PGM 1 2 While the time is set to a normal listening level, and then adjust the volume of your home theater system. "MUTING" flashes on the surround speaker is shown Press...
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... the batteries are installed correctly. 8 buttons are pressed. ≥ The batteries are in doubt about some DVD-Videos. - does not change the play . A-B repeat Point B is automatically set. ≥ The end of the connected equipment. - ≥ Check that the disc has something recorded on again. appear. [VCD] with new ones. 8 ≥ Aim the remote control at the display and operate. 9 Cannot play DVDs. ≥ CD Mode is normal for DVD-Audio. - Troubleshooting guide...
... the batteries are installed correctly. 8 buttons are pressed. ≥ The batteries are in doubt about some DVD-Videos. - does not change the play . A-B repeat Point B is automatically set. ≥ The end of the connected equipment. - ≥ Check that the disc has something recorded on again. appear. [VCD] with new ones. 8 ≥ Aim the remote control at the display and operate. 9 Cannot play DVDs. ≥ CD Mode is normal for DVD-Audio. - Troubleshooting guide...
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... 22 Troubleshooting guide RQT8611 31 Picture size does not fit the screen. ≥ Change "TV Aspect" in Display Menu to "Normal". "NOPLAY" "NODISC" "F61" "DVD U11" "ERROR" "DVD H stands for a number. Check that the surround speaker - Progressive video There is ghosting when ≥ This problem is caused by the unit or disc. ≥ You are using an indoor television antenna, change to an outdoor antenna. ≥ The television antenna wire is...
... 22 Troubleshooting guide RQT8611 31 Picture size does not fit the screen. ≥ Change "TV Aspect" in Display Menu to "Normal". "NOPLAY" "NODISC" "F61" "DVD U11" "ERROR" "DVD H stands for a number. Check that the surround speaker - Progressive video There is ghosting when ≥ This problem is caused by the unit or disc. ≥ You are using an indoor television antenna, change to an outdoor antenna. ≥ The television antenna wire is...
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... Not compatible with low-cut filter equipped amplifier §7 Power output of wireless surround speaker [Note] 1. Extremely long and thin pictures may not be displayed. §5 The total combined maximum number of channels 5.1ch (FL, FR, C, SL, SR, SW) VIDEO SECTION Video system NTSC Composite video output Output level 1 Vp-p (75 ≠) Terminal Pin jack (1 system) S-video output Y output level 1 Vp-p (75 ≠) C output level NTSC; 0.286 Vp-p (75 ≠) Terminal S terminal (1 system) Component video output...
... Not compatible with low-cut filter equipped amplifier §7 Power output of wireless surround speaker [Note] 1. Extremely long and thin pictures may not be displayed. §5 The total combined maximum number of channels 5.1ch (FL, FR, C, SL, SR, SW) VIDEO SECTION Video system NTSC Composite video output Output level 1 Vp-p (75 ≠) Terminal Pin jack (1 system) S-video output Y output level 1 Vp-p (75 ≠) C output level NTSC; 0.286 Vp-p (75 ≠) Terminal S terminal (1 system) Component video output...
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..., faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use of a new product which starts with the date of the original purchase date is attributable to defects in exchange for parts. THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER "LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE". Product or Part Name Parts Labor Audio Products (except items listed below , which...
..., faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use of a new product which starts with the date of the original purchase date is attributable to defects in exchange for parts. THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER "LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE". Product or Part Name Parts Labor Audio Products (except items listed below , which...