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.... This device complies with Part 15 of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. Servicing is connected. ≥ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for your outlet, consult an electrician for future reference. 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all servicing to qualified service personnel. System Main unit Front speakers Center speaker Surround speakers Subwoofer SC...
.... This device complies with Part 15 of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. Servicing is connected. ≥ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for your outlet, consult an electrician for future reference. 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all servicing to qualified service personnel. System Main unit Front speakers Center speaker Surround speakers Subwoofer SC...
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... using CD text 18 Playing HighMATTM discs 19 Playing RAM and DVD-R/-RW (DVD-VR) discs . . . . . 19 Using on-screen menus 20 Main menu 20 Other Settings 21 Changing the player settings 23 Changing the delay time of the speakers 25 Other Operations Using the radio 26 Presetting stations automatically 26 Selecting the preset channels 26 Manual tuning 26 Using an outdoor antenna (optional 27 Using sound effects 28 Changing the sound quality: Sound Field Control . . . 28 Enhancing the sound from the center speaker: Center Focus 28 Enhancing the stereo sound: Dolby...
... using CD text 18 Playing HighMATTM discs 19 Playing RAM and DVD-R/-RW (DVD-VR) discs . . . . . 19 Using on-screen menus 20 Main menu 20 Other Settings 21 Changing the player settings 23 Changing the delay time of the speakers 25 Other Operations Using the radio 26 Presetting stations automatically 26 Selecting the preset channels 26 Manual tuning 26 Using an outdoor antenna (optional 27 Using sound effects 28 Changing the sound quality: Sound Field Control . . . 28 Enhancing the sound from the center speaker: Center Focus 28 Enhancing the stereo sound: Dolby...
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... HDMI (HDAVI Control) RQT8582 Use the HDMI connection to enjoy higher quality audio and video with 2-channel audio. ≥ Set "Video Output" to "On" and "Audio Output" to "On" (➜ page 24, "HDMI" tab). ≥ Set "Video Output Mode" (➜ page 21, Picture Menu). and Canada. Push! Optional Panasonic wireless accessory (e.g. Simple Setup 3 STEP Speaker connections ≥Ensure the AC cord is disconnected before connecting, and refer to the television's operating instructions. i: White j: Blue 5 CENTER SUB WOOFER 6 FRONT Rch 2 FRONT Lch 1 SURROUND...
... HDMI (HDAVI Control) RQT8582 Use the HDMI connection to enjoy higher quality audio and video with 2-channel audio. ≥ Set "Video Output" to "On" and "Audio Output" to "On" (➜ page 24, "HDMI" tab). ≥ Set "Video Output Mode" (➜ page 21, Picture Menu). and Canada. Push! Optional Panasonic wireless accessory (e.g. Simple Setup 3 STEP Speaker connections ≥Ensure the AC cord is disconnected before connecting, and refer to the television's operating instructions. i: White j: Blue 5 CENTER SUB WOOFER 6 FRONT Rch 2 FRONT Lch 1 SURROUND...
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..." as the input source (SELECTOR ➜ page 11). 9 These terminals can use the AUX terminal for either interlaced or progressive output. To enjoy progressive video ≥ Connect to a progressive output compatible television. 1 Set "Video Output" to "Off" (➜ page 24, "HDMI" tab). 2 Set "Video Output Mode" to "480p", and then follow the instructions on the menu screen (➜ page 21, Picture Menu). ≥ All Panasonic televisions that have another external device (e.g. Connect to terminals...
..." as the input source (SELECTOR ➜ page 11). 9 These terminals can use the AUX terminal for either interlaced or progressive output. To enjoy progressive video ≥ Connect to a progressive output compatible television. 1 Set "Video Output" to "Off" (➜ page 24, "HDMI" tab). 2 Set "Video Output Mode" to "480p", and then follow the instructions on the menu screen (➜ page 21, Picture Menu). ≥ All Panasonic televisions that have another external device (e.g. Connect to terminals...
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... settings later Select "QUICK SETUP" in parentheses. 7 STEP Performing QUICK SETUP Simple Setup The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to DVD/CD 11 AUX 123 CH 456 78 0 DISC 9 VOLUME 10 SLOW SEARCH SKIP STOP PAUSE PLAY GROUP QUICK OSD SURROUND MUSIC Television operations (30) Change the television's video input mode (30) Adjust the television volume (30) Select television channels (30) Adjust the volume of contents to play list (19) MENU RETURN PLAY LIST CANCEL PLAY MODE REPEAT CD MODE SUB WOOFER SFC LEVEL SLEEP ZOOM PL H.BASS FL DISPLAY...
... settings later Select "QUICK SETUP" in parentheses. 7 STEP Performing QUICK SETUP Simple Setup The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to DVD/CD 11 AUX 123 CH 456 78 0 DISC 9 VOLUME 10 SLOW SEARCH SKIP STOP PAUSE PLAY GROUP QUICK OSD SURROUND MUSIC Television operations (30) Change the television's video input mode (30) Adjust the television volume (30) Select television channels (30) Adjust the volume of contents to play list (19) MENU RETURN PLAY LIST CANCEL PLAY MODE REPEAT CD MODE SUB WOOFER SFC LEVEL SLEEP ZOOM PL H.BASS FL DISPLAY...
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... larger numbers mean more faithful reproduction of coding digital signals developed by Microsoft Corporation. There is a method of the original sound. This unit supports high-definition video output (720p,1080i) from stereo (2-channel) audio, these 3 picture types. Using progressive output, you pause a moving picture. I - and P-pictures so it transmits uncompressed digital video and audio signals on CDs. Refer all components to service your dealer. Therefore, should be multi-channel audio. Dolby Digital...
... larger numbers mean more faithful reproduction of coding digital signals developed by Microsoft Corporation. There is a method of the original sound. This unit supports high-definition video output (720p,1080i) from stereo (2-channel) audio, these 3 picture types. Using progressive output, you pause a moving picture. I - and P-pictures so it transmits uncompressed digital video and audio signals on CDs. Refer all components to service your dealer. Therefore, should be multi-channel audio. Dolby Digital...
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... using the remote control (➜ page 16, Checking the disc type in each tray). ∫ (Stop) DISC EXCHANGE DISC SKIP OPEN/CLOSE VOLUME DISC EXCHANGE DISC SKIP SELECTOR TUNE MODE FM MODE MEMORY TUNING Basic play 5 Start play. Basic play 1 Power on iR/iRW. OPEN/CLOSE ≥ Load double-sided discs so the label for the necessary connections.) SURROUND MUSIC POWER MUSIC PORT SURROUND 1 2 3 4 5 MUSIC 5 DISC SELECTOR 5 DISC SELECTOR 3 Open the drawer and place the disc(s). Press and hold to skip. OPEN/CLOSE [HT940] A disc indicator lights...
... using the remote control (➜ page 16, Checking the disc type in each tray). ∫ (Stop) DISC EXCHANGE DISC SKIP OPEN/CLOSE VOLUME DISC EXCHANGE DISC SKIP SELECTOR TUNE MODE FM MODE MEMORY TUNING Basic play 5 Start play. Basic play 1 Power on iR/iRW. OPEN/CLOSE ≥ Load double-sided discs so the label for the necessary connections.) SURROUND MUSIC POWER MUSIC PORT SURROUND 1 2 3 4 5 MUSIC 5 DISC SELECTOR 5 DISC SELECTOR 3 Open the drawer and place the disc(s). Press and hold to skip. OPEN/CLOSE [HT940] A disc indicator lights...
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... 34). If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting (➜ page 32 to cancel the number(s). AUX 123 CH 456 78 0 DISC 9 VOLUME 10 SLOW SEARCH SKIP STOP PAUSE PLAY GROUP QUICK OSD SURROUND MUSIC NAV I GATOR D I RECT MENU FUNCTIONS TOP MENU, DIRECT NAVIGATOR MENU, PLAY LIST CANCEL TOP ENTER MENU RETURN PLAY LIST CANCEL PLAY MODE REPEAT CD MODE SUB WOOFER SFC LEVEL SLEEP ZOOM PL H.BASS FL DISPLAY C.FOCUS SETUP TEST CH SELECT MUTING 6 , SLOW...
... 34). If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting (➜ page 32 to cancel the number(s). AUX 123 CH 456 78 0 DISC 9 VOLUME 10 SLOW SEARCH SKIP STOP PAUSE PLAY GROUP QUICK OSD SURROUND MUSIC NAV I GATOR D I RECT MENU FUNCTIONS TOP MENU, DIRECT NAVIGATOR MENU, PLAY LIST CANCEL TOP ENTER MENU RETURN PLAY LIST CANCEL PLAY MODE REPEAT CD MODE SUB WOOFER SFC LEVEL SLEEP ZOOM PL H.BASS FL DISPLAY C.FOCUS SETUP TEST CH SELECT MUTING 6 , SLOW...
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... times to be displayed. Cinemascope1 ,------- During play time can also select the disc directly with all loaded discs are DVDs or if other discs are unchecked, CD Mode does not work. ≥ HighMAT menus and Video CD playback control are skipped without being played. Convenient functions 1 5 Numbered buttons DISC STOP TV TV VIDEO VOLUME DVD FM AM MUSIC P. AUX 123 CH 456 78 0 DISC 9 VOLUME 10 SLOW SEARCH SKIP STOP PAUSE PLAY GROUP QUICK OSD SURROUND MUSIC GATOR I NAV D I RECT MENU...
... times to be displayed. Cinemascope1 ,------- During play time can also select the disc directly with all loaded discs are DVDs or if other discs are unchecked, CD Mode does not work. ≥ HighMAT menus and Video CD playback control are skipped without being played. Convenient functions 1 5 Numbered buttons DISC STOP TV TV VIDEO VOLUME DVD FM AM MUSIC P. AUX 123 CH 456 78 0 DISC 9 VOLUME 10 SLOW SEARCH SKIP STOP PAUSE PLAY GROUP QUICK OSD SURROUND MUSIC GATOR I NAV D I RECT MENU...
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AUX 123 CH 456 78 0 DISC 9 VOLUME 10 SLOW SEARCH SKIP STOP PAUSE PLAY GROUP QUICK OSD SURROUND MUSIC GATOR I NAV D I RECT MENU FUNCTIONS TOP CANCEL ENTER MENU RETURN PLAY LIST CANCEL PLAY MODE REPEAT CD MODE SUB WOOFER SFC LEVEL SLEEP ZOOM PL H.BASS FL DISPLAY C.FOCUS SETUP TEST CH SELECT MUTING PLAY , , , ENTER FUNCTIONS 1 Show the Main menu. FUNCTIONS 2 Select Go to exit. Using on /off information cannot be shown for...
AUX 123 CH 456 78 0 DISC 9 VOLUME 10 SLOW SEARCH SKIP STOP PAUSE PLAY GROUP QUICK OSD SURROUND MUSIC GATOR I NAV D I RECT MENU FUNCTIONS TOP CANCEL ENTER MENU RETURN PLAY LIST CANCEL PLAY MODE REPEAT CD MODE SUB WOOFER SFC LEVEL SLEEP ZOOM PL H.BASS FL DISPLAY C.FOCUS SETUP TEST CH SELECT MUTING PLAY , , , ENTER FUNCTIONS 1 Show the Main menu. FUNCTIONS 2 Select Go to exit. Using on /off information cannot be shown for...
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... shown differ depending on the type of material. Audio output switches to 2-channel stereo (except when Surround Music is displayed correctly. (The output will return to "480p".) ≥Output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals will be converted to, and output as, high-definition video.) Video Output Mode When HDMI connection is being used and "Video Output" (➜ page 24, "HDMI" tab) is converted to 24 frame-per -second film content and appropriately...
... shown differ depending on the type of material. Audio output switches to 2-channel stereo (except when Surround Music is displayed correctly. (The output will return to "480p".) ≥Output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals will be converted to, and output as, high-definition video.) Video Output Mode When HDMI connection is being used and "Video Output" (➜ page 24, "HDMI" tab) is converted to 24 frame-per -second film content and appropriately...
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... kHz or 32 kHz) Sound [VCD] [CD] Enhancement On ,------. Auto: Expands 4:3 letterbox images to fill more of DVD-Audio or Select "Play as Data Disc To use it will be displayed in 2 unit steps) Subtitle Brightness Auto, 0 to s7 To select how to show the QUICK OSD screen (➜ page 16). ∫ Other Menu Setup (➜ page 23) Play as Data Disc". To select the appropriate...
... kHz or 32 kHz) Sound [VCD] [CD] Enhancement On ,------. Auto: Expands 4:3 letterbox images to fill more of DVD-Audio or Select "Play as Data Disc To use it will be displayed in 2 unit steps) Subtitle Brightness Auto, 0 to s7 To select how to show the QUICK OSD screen (➜ page 16). ∫ Other Menu Setup (➜ page 23) Play as Data Disc". To select the appropriate...
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...) Changing the player settings RQT8582 23 Changing the player settings Numbered buttons TV TV VIDEO VOLUME DVD FM AM MUSIC P. Enter your password. AUX 123 CH 456 78 0 DISC 9 VOLUME 10 SLOW SEARCH SKIP STOP PAUSE PLAY GROUP QUICK OSD SURROUND MUSIC GATOR NAV I D I RECT MENU FUNCTIONS TOP SETUP ENTER MENU RETURN PLAY LIST CANCEL PLAY MODE REPEAT CD MODE SUB WOOFER SFC LEVEL SLEEP ZOOM PL H.BASS FL DISPLAY C.FOCUS SETUP TEST CH SELECT MUTING , , , ENTER 1 SETUP Show the Setup menu. ENTER Register 4 Select Make the settings. Changing...
...) Changing the player settings RQT8582 23 Changing the player settings Numbered buttons TV TV VIDEO VOLUME DVD FM AM MUSIC P. Enter your password. AUX 123 CH 456 78 0 DISC 9 VOLUME 10 SLOW SEARCH SKIP STOP PAUSE PLAY GROUP QUICK OSD SURROUND MUSIC GATOR NAV I D I RECT MENU FUNCTIONS TOP SETUP ENTER MENU RETURN PLAY LIST CANCEL PLAY MODE REPEAT CD MODE SUB WOOFER SFC LEVEL SLEEP ZOOM PL H.BASS FL DISPLAY C.FOCUS SETUP TEST CH SELECT MUTING , , , ENTER 1 SETUP Show the Setup menu. ENTER Register 4 Select Make the settings. Changing...
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... LED turns off.) ≥ Auto: The display is also output from the HDMI terminal. Convenient for clarity even when the volume is shown in the letterbox style. Please enter the same password. Changing the player settings QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area. ∫ "Video" tab TV Aspect Choose the setting to suit your center and surround speakers. ≥ Off ≥ On: Adjusts for...
... LED turns off.) ≥ Auto: The display is also output from the HDMI terminal. Convenient for clarity even when the volume is shown in the letterbox style. Please enter the same password. Changing the player settings QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area. ∫ "Video" tab TV Aspect Choose the setting to suit your center and surround speakers. ≥ Off ≥ On: Adjusts for...
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... best surround effect (➜ page 29, Speaker level adjustments). Using sound effects DVD [HT940] SRD ENH SRD ENH TV TV VIDEO VOLUME DVD FM AM MUSIC P. SOFT: For background music. AUX 123 CH 456 78 0 DISC 9 VOLUME 10 SLOW SEARCH SKIP STOP PAUSE PLAY GROUP QUICK OSD SURROUND MUSIC + VOLUME , , , GATOR I NAV D I RECT MENU FUNCTIONS TOP SUB WOOFER LEVEL SFC TEST ENTER MENU RETURN PLAY LIST CANCEL PLAY MODE REPEAT CD MODE SUB WOOFER SFC LEVEL SLEEP ZOOM PL H.BASS FL DISPLAY...
... best surround effect (➜ page 29, Speaker level adjustments). Using sound effects DVD [HT940] SRD ENH SRD ENH TV TV VIDEO VOLUME DVD FM AM MUSIC P. SOFT: For background music. AUX 123 CH 456 78 0 DISC 9 VOLUME 10 SLOW SEARCH SKIP STOP PAUSE PLAY GROUP QUICK OSD SURROUND MUSIC + VOLUME , , , GATOR I NAV D I RECT MENU FUNCTIONS TOP SUB WOOFER LEVEL SFC TEST ENTER MENU RETURN PLAY LIST CANCEL PLAY MODE REPEAT CD MODE SUB WOOFER SFC LEVEL SLEEP ZOOM PL H.BASS FL DISPLAY...
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... and activate the connection correctly, turn off . If you change the code to operate your home theater system Press [AUX] ([HT940] [EXT-IN]) to select "AUX" ([HT940] "TV" or "AUX") as the source on the main unit and television, and start playing the disc in the play audio from the home theater speakers ≥ The television speakers are changed, reconfirm the points above. Theater speaker You can use the home theater remote control (➜ page 31, Muting the sound). ≥ When switching...
... and activate the connection correctly, turn off . If you change the code to operate your home theater system Press [AUX] ([HT940] [EXT-IN]) to select "AUX" ([HT940] "TV" or "AUX") as the source on the main unit and television, and start playing the disc in the play audio from the home theater speakers ≥ The television speakers are changed, reconfirm the points above. Theater speaker You can use the home theater remote control (➜ page 31, Muting the sound). ≥ When switching...
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... prolonged periods of your external device is set up with your home theater system. AUX 123 CH 456 78 0 DISC 9 VOLUME 10 SLOW SEARCH SKIP STOP PAUSE PLAY GROUP QUICK OSD SURROUND MUSIC GATOR I RECT MENU TV TV VIDEO VOLUME DVD FM AM MUSIC P. HDCD H.BASS W PGM 1 To cancel the timer Press [SLEEP] to select the time (in minutes). MP3 player) through your home theater system. PL PRG D DTS CD MODE DVD RDS PTY PS AAC MONO...
... prolonged periods of your external device is set up with your home theater system. AUX 123 CH 456 78 0 DISC 9 VOLUME 10 SLOW SEARCH SKIP STOP PAUSE PLAY GROUP QUICK OSD SURROUND MUSIC GATOR I RECT MENU TV TV VIDEO VOLUME DVD FM AM MUSIC P. HDCD H.BASS W PGM 1 To cancel the timer Press [SLEEP] to select the time (in minutes). MP3 player) through your home theater system. PL PRG D DTS CD MODE DVD RDS PTY PS AAC MONO...
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...; Clear the subtitles. 20 captions. password. Reset all the settings to standby mode. ≥ Insert the AC power supply cord securely. ≥ The Sleep timer was working and had reached the set time limit. Even after the track starts, - [MP3] the correct play discs other than the eighth layer are depleted. This is normal for DVD-Audio. - displayed correctly. [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] A menu screen appears during ≥ This is the...
...; Clear the subtitles. 20 captions. password. Reset all the settings to standby mode. ≥ Insert the AC power supply cord securely. ≥ The Sleep timer was working and had reached the set time limit. Even after the track starts, - [MP3] the correct play discs other than the eighth layer are depleted. This is normal for DVD-Audio. - displayed correctly. [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] A menu screen appears during ≥ This is the...
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... remote control code for the television manufacturer. 30 Troubleshooting guide RQT8582 (Continued on the unit's display, you use other appliances and - Page - - type of connected devices. ≥ When using the HDMI output, audio may not be output from the unit. - ≥ Picture may be seen when more than 4 devices are connected with HDMI cables. Keep other video connections. Make the settings in the 21, following order: 24 1 Set "Video Output" in the "HDMI" tab to "Off". 2 Set "Video Output Mode...
... remote control code for the television manufacturer. 30 Troubleshooting guide RQT8582 (Continued on the unit's display, you use other appliances and - Page - - type of connected devices. ≥ When using the HDMI output, audio may not be output from the unit. - ≥ Picture may be seen when more than 4 devices are connected with HDMI cables. Keep other video connections. Make the settings in the 21, following order: 24 1 Set "Video Output" in the "HDMI" tab to "Off". 2 Set "Video Output Mode...
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... speaker cable connections. Turn the unit off , disconnect the AC power supply cord, and then reconnect it can be played. ≥ If you connect to display incompatible contents. ≥ Only DVD-Video discs that the wireless - Main unit's screen saver remains ≥ The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc. ≥ You are trying to equipment that does not support CPPM (➜ page 13, Glossary), audio from the HDMI...
... speaker cable connections. Turn the unit off , disconnect the AC power supply cord, and then reconnect it can be played. ≥ If you connect to display incompatible contents. ≥ Only DVD-Video discs that the wireless - Main unit's screen saver remains ≥ The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc. ≥ You are trying to equipment that does not support CPPM (➜ page 13, Glossary), audio from the HDMI...
