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...(U.S.A 38 Product Service Back cover Listening caution EST. 1924 Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you can be played on multi channels/Connection to a DVD recorder with built-in the future. Remote controlling a TV 20 Remote controlling a DVD recorder 20 Remote controlling a...the treble/Adjusting the volume balance/Changing the audio output (Dual program)/Adjusting the brightness of the display/Sleep timer 29 Setting the receiver Basic operation 30 Setting speakers and their numbers .....10 Connecting speakers designed for a lifetime. 3 RQT8549 After all, we want you...
...(U.S.A 38 Product Service Back cover Listening caution EST. 1924 Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you can be played on multi channels/Connection to a DVD recorder with built-in the future. Remote controlling a TV 20 Remote controlling a DVD recorder 20 Remote controlling a...the treble/Adjusting the volume balance/Changing the audio output (Dual program)/Adjusting the brightness of the display/Sleep timer 29 Setting the receiver Basic operation 30 Setting speakers and their numbers .....10 Connecting speakers designed for a lifetime. 3 RQT8549 After all, we want you...
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Control guide Remote control Power button RECEIVER AV SYSTEM RECORDER TV DVD For selecting tuner/ For switching FM or AM (á page 34) For inputting channels TV (á page 20) DVD recorder (á page 20) VCR (á page 22) For selecting a track or chapter DVD ...225; page 13) 4 RQT8549 HDMI MENU SETUP INPUT SELECTOR ENTER VOLUME RETURN For connecting a For switching the headphone (á page 27) multi-channel surround function on and off /Source switching/ Switching remote control modes (á pages 20 to transmission angles.) Transmission window Caution • Do ...
Control guide Remote control Power button RECEIVER AV SYSTEM RECORDER TV DVD For selecting tuner/ For switching FM or AM (á page 34) For inputting channels TV (á page 20) DVD recorder (á page 20) VCR (á page 22) For selecting a track or chapter DVD ...225; page 13) 4 RQT8549 HDMI MENU SETUP INPUT SELECTOR ENTER VOLUME RETURN For connecting a For switching the headphone (á page 27) multi-channel surround function on and off /Source switching/ Switching remote control modes (á pages 20 to transmission angles.) Transmission window Caution • Do ...
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... • Do not sharply bend the optical fiber cable. The terminals reproduces colors with greater accuracy for enjoying TV sounds on multi channels. The component video terminal can produce more video terminals. Video cable S-VIDEO connection cable Video connection cable Optical fiber cable Audio cable ... OUT (OPTICAL) DVD recorder Points regarding video terminals • The input video signal can connect the unit to a cable box or satellite receiver. 6 RQT8549 GND LOOP EXT LOOP ANT GND FM ANT DIGITAL IN AM ANT OUT S VIDEO (DVD RECORDER) IN VIDEO • Make...
... • Do not sharply bend the optical fiber cable. The terminals reproduces colors with greater accuracy for enjoying TV sounds on multi channels. The component video terminal can produce more video terminals. Video cable S-VIDEO connection cable Video connection cable Optical fiber cable Audio cable ... OUT (OPTICAL) DVD recorder Points regarding video terminals • The input video signal can connect the unit to a cable box or satellite receiver. 6 RQT8549 GND LOOP EXT LOOP ANT GND FM ANT DIGITAL IN AM ANT OUT S VIDEO (DVD RECORDER) IN VIDEO • Make...
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...L CENTER SURROUND R L SURROUND BACK R L (TV/STB) (DVD RECORDER) (DVD PLAYER) (CD) OPTICAL1 OPTICAL2 COAXIAL1 COAXIAL2 DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER SURROUND CHANNEL OUT IN IN IN OUT IN IN TV MONITOR DVD PLAYER DVD RECORDER TV/STB TV MONITOR DVD PLAYER DVD RECORDER CENTER IN VCR L IN...32) VIDEO IN TV • Make additional connections instructed on page 9 for connecting the unit to a cable box or satellite receiver. Home Theater connections Connections To enjoy standard-quality pictures Connection cable (All cables are sold separately unless otherwise indicated. • ...
...L CENTER SURROUND R L SURROUND BACK R L (TV/STB) (DVD RECORDER) (DVD PLAYER) (CD) OPTICAL1 OPTICAL2 COAXIAL1 COAXIAL2 DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER SURROUND CHANNEL OUT IN IN IN OUT IN IN TV MONITOR DVD PLAYER DVD RECORDER TV/STB TV MONITOR DVD PLAYER DVD RECORDER CENTER IN VCR L IN...32) VIDEO IN TV • Make additional connections instructed on page 9 for connecting the unit to a cable box or satellite receiver. Home Theater connections Connections To enjoy standard-quality pictures Connection cable (All cables are sold separately unless otherwise indicated. • ...
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...CENTER SURROUND R L SURROUND BACK R L (TV/STB) (DVD RECORDER) (DVD PLAYER) (CD) OPTICAL1 OPTICAL2 COAXIAL1 COAXIAL2 DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER SURROUND CHANNEL OUT IN IN IN OUT IN IN TV MONITOR DVD PLAYER DVD RECORDER TV/STB TV MONITOR DVD PLAYER DVD RECORDER CENTER IN VCR L IN...to the TV. Home Theater connections Connections BeCfoornenuesceting other equipment Connecting other equipment Connecting the unit to a cable box or satellite receiver etc. • Turn off all components before making any connections. • Peripheral equipment and cables sold separately unless otherwise...
...CENTER SURROUND R L SURROUND BACK R L (TV/STB) (DVD RECORDER) (DVD PLAYER) (CD) OPTICAL1 OPTICAL2 COAXIAL1 COAXIAL2 DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER SURROUND CHANNEL OUT IN IN IN OUT IN IN TV MONITOR DVD PLAYER DVD RECORDER TV/STB TV MONITOR DVD PLAYER DVD RECORDER CENTER IN VCR L IN...to the TV. Home Theater connections Connections BeCfoornenuesceting other equipment Connecting other equipment Connecting the unit to a cable box or satellite receiver etc. • Turn off all components before making any connections. • Peripheral equipment and cables sold separately unless otherwise...
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...being used . Dolby Digital Surround EX decoder (Dolby Pro Logic x decoder) is being used when the input signal is Dolby Digital 5.1-channel or Dolby Digital Surround EX. (Displayed only when you connect one surround back speaker.) Dolby Digital Surround EX decoder (Dolby Pro Logic ... input sources. (Their number may not appear depending on the display when the unit receives input signals transmitted at up to 24 bits. Example: The unit makes output through multiple channels. Frequencies appear on the selected source.) Subwoofer Number of surround and surround back...
...being used . Dolby Digital Surround EX decoder (Dolby Pro Logic x decoder) is being used when the input signal is Dolby Digital 5.1-channel or Dolby Digital Surround EX. (Displayed only when you connect one surround back speaker.) Dolby Digital Surround EX decoder (Dolby Pro Logic ... input sources. (Their number may not appear depending on the display when the unit receives input signals transmitted at up to 24 bits. Example: The unit makes output through multiple channels. Frequencies appear on the selected source.) Subwoofer Number of surround and surround back...
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... to the FRONT A terminals, press [SPEAKERS A] and cancel " A ". • Selected speakers output sounds assigned to front 2 channels when you make analog 6-channel connections for DVD-Audio sources. • If you select SPEAKERS B only, the following are canceled when you sounds that are canceled ... B SURROUND AUTO SPEAKER DETECTOR AUX S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R TUNE HDMI MENU SETUP INPUT SELECTOR ENTER RETURN VOLUME RECEIVER AV SYSTEM RECORDER TV DVD TUNER CD BAND PLAYER VCR DVD ANALOG 6CH Using SPEAKERS B ADVANCED DUAL AMP function Enjoying BIAMP sounds Sound is...
... to the FRONT A terminals, press [SPEAKERS A] and cancel " A ". • Selected speakers output sounds assigned to front 2 channels when you make analog 6-channel connections for DVD-Audio sources. • If you select SPEAKERS B only, the following are canceled when you sounds that are canceled ... B SURROUND AUTO SPEAKER DETECTOR AUX S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R TUNE HDMI MENU SETUP INPUT SELECTOR ENTER RETURN VOLUME RECEIVER AV SYSTEM RECORDER TV DVD TUNER CD BAND PLAYER VCR DVD ANALOG 6CH Using SPEAKERS B ADVANCED DUAL AMP function Enjoying BIAMP sounds Sound is...
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...To show the functional selection screen (While stopped) FUNCTIONS SUB MENU To select a channel (When you make a selection in rising or falling order) CH (When you select a channel directly) To stop playback 0 ENTER STOP RECEIVER AV SYSTEM RECORDER TV DVD TUNER CD BAND PLAYER VCR DVD ANALOG 6CH CH Remote ...watch To play a program at a slow speed To start playback AV SYSTEM SKIP SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE SLOW/SEARCH PLAY To select a track or chapter directly 0 ENTER • Some of the models require you can operate a Panasonic TV, DVD recorder, DVD player, VCR or CD player (excluding ...
...To show the functional selection screen (While stopped) FUNCTIONS SUB MENU To select a channel (When you make a selection in rising or falling order) CH (When you select a channel directly) To stop playback 0 ENTER STOP RECEIVER AV SYSTEM RECORDER TV DVD TUNER CD BAND PLAYER VCR DVD ANALOG 6CH CH Remote ...watch To play a program at a slow speed To start playback AV SYSTEM SKIP SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE SLOW/SEARCH PLAY To select a track or chapter directly 0 ENTER • Some of the models require you can operate a Panasonic TV, DVD recorder, DVD player, VCR or CD player (excluding ...
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...input to "CD "/To switch the remote control to the CD player operation mode CD Do not forget to do this before operating a VCR. RECEIVER AV SYSTEM RECORDER TV DVD TUNER CD BAND PLAYER VCR DVD ANALOG 6CH CH 0 DISC DIRECT TUNING VOLUME ENTER SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY DRIVE... "/To switch the remote control to the VCR operation mode VCR Do not forget to operate. Direct the remote control to the equipment you select a channel directly) To pause To specify a disc (3-or 5-disc changer) To stop playback 0 ENTER STOP To start playback PLAY To fast forward/ rewind a ...
...input to "CD "/To switch the remote control to the CD player operation mode CD Do not forget to do this before operating a VCR. RECEIVER AV SYSTEM RECORDER TV DVD TUNER CD BAND PLAYER VCR DVD ANALOG 6CH CH 0 DISC DIRECT TUNING VOLUME ENTER SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY DRIVE... "/To switch the remote control to the VCR operation mode VCR Do not forget to operate. Direct the remote control to the equipment you select a channel directly) To pause To specify a disc (3-or 5-disc changer) To stop playback 0 ENTER STOP To start playback PLAY To fast forward/ rewind a ...
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... when playing movies. (Cinema) ɹUse this mode when playing music. (Music) Note The "CINEMA " mode is effective on multi-channel sources only. Dolby Pro Logic RECEIVER AV SYSTEM RECORDER TV DVD TUNER CD BAND PLAYER VCR DVD ANALOG 6CH • Dolby Pro Logic x offers you play... 5.1-channel Dolby Digital and DTS sources on 2-channel stereo sources as long as all speakers have been set them as "LARGE " in "Setting speakers and...
... when playing movies. (Cinema) ɹUse this mode when playing music. (Music) Note The "CINEMA " mode is effective on multi-channel sources only. Dolby Pro Logic RECEIVER AV SYSTEM RECORDER TV DVD TUNER CD BAND PLAYER VCR DVD ANALOG 6CH • Dolby Pro Logic x offers you play... 5.1-channel Dolby Digital and DTS sources on 2-channel stereo sources as long as all speakers have been set them as "LARGE " in "Setting speakers and...
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...speakers. C (Center), RS (Surround right), SBR (Surround back right), SBL (Surround back left) (SB when only one surround back speaker is 2-channel stereo. (Dimension Control) You can play music more naturally by music. EFFECT Press , and press for selecting "ON " or "OFF ". Adjustment ... RQT8549 Sound effect under remote control See pages 24 and 25 for adjustment. Adjusting Dolby Pro Logic x "MUSIC " mode further RECEIVER AV SYSTEM RECORDER TV DVD TUNER CD BAND PLAYER VCR DVD ANALOG 6CH CH 0 DISC DIRECT TUNING VOLUME ENTER SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP ...
...speakers. C (Center), RS (Surround right), SBR (Surround back right), SBL (Surround back left) (SB when only one surround back speaker is 2-channel stereo. (Dimension Control) You can play music more naturally by music. EFFECT Press , and press for selecting "ON " or "OFF ". Adjustment ... RQT8549 Sound effect under remote control See pages 24 and 25 for adjustment. Adjusting Dolby Pro Logic x "MUSIC " mode further RECEIVER AV SYSTEM RECORDER TV DVD TUNER CD BAND PLAYER VCR DVD ANALOG 6CH CH 0 DISC DIRECT TUNING VOLUME ENTER SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP ...
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.... DIRECT NAVITGOAPTOMRENU Sound effect under remote control Operations Convenient functions undBeerfroreemuotsee control/Using headphones Convenient functions under remote control RECEIVER AV SYSTEM RECORDER TV DVD TUNER CD BAND PLAYER VCR DVD ANALOG 6CH CH 0 DISC DIRECT TUNING VOLUME ENTER SKIP...off. 2 Lower the volume by thickening or thinning the ultra bass, for example. Adjustment range: --- (off and front two channels make a selection. Note • Avoid listening for prolonged periods of the display. Using headphones SPEAKERS A B AUTO SPEAKER ADVANCED WIRELESS...
.... DIRECT NAVITGOAPTOMRENU Sound effect under remote control Operations Convenient functions undBeerfroreemuotsee control/Using headphones Convenient functions under remote control RECEIVER AV SYSTEM RECORDER TV DVD TUNER CD BAND PLAYER VCR DVD ANALOG 6CH CH 0 DISC DIRECT TUNING VOLUME ENTER SKIP...off. 2 Lower the volume by thickening or thinning the ultra bass, for example. Adjustment range: --- (off and front two channels make a selection. Note • Avoid listening for prolonged periods of the display. Using headphones SPEAKERS A B AUTO SPEAKER ADVANCED WIRELESS...
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...effect/ConveniBeefntorfeuunscetions Adjusting the treble • You can turn the unit off after a set , "SLEEP " appears on the display when the unit receives a dual audio signal. 1 Select and confirm the choice. • The unit allows you to switch dual audio signals in a darkened room....cancel. Adjusting the volume balance 2 Make adjustment and confirm the choice. MAIN : Main audio output (Factory setting) SAP : Sub channel audio output M+S : Main and sub channel audio output Adjustment range: DIMMER 1 (bright) to +10 dB Factory setting: 0 dB 1 Select and confirm the choice. ...
...effect/ConveniBeefntorfeuunscetions Adjusting the treble • You can turn the unit off after a set , "SLEEP " appears on the display when the unit receives a dual audio signal. 1 Select and confirm the choice. • The unit allows you to switch dual audio signals in a darkened room....cancel. Adjusting the volume balance 2 Make adjustment and confirm the choice. MAIN : Main audio output (Factory setting) SAP : Sub channel audio output M+S : Main and sub channel audio output Adjustment range: DIMMER 1 (bright) to +10 dB Factory setting: 0 dB 1 Select and confirm the choice. ...
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... lowpass filter frequency and confirm the choice. This setting is 100 Hz.) (á below . 200 : The subwoofer produces sounds in 2-channel Dolby Digital or DTS sources when you connect bi-wire compatible front speakers. (á page 11) 2 Select and confirm the choice. ... choice. Factory settings: LR (Front), C (Center), S (Surround) SMALL SUBW (Subwoofer) YES SB (Surround back) 2-SPK Operations Setting the receiver Before use Note • You can set the lowpass filter frequency according to frequencies available for playback vary according to speakers. When you are set...
... lowpass filter frequency and confirm the choice. This setting is 100 Hz.) (á below . 200 : The subwoofer produces sounds in 2-channel Dolby Digital or DTS sources when you connect bi-wire compatible front speakers. (á page 11) 2 Select and confirm the choice. ... choice. Factory settings: LR (Front), C (Center), S (Surround) SMALL SUBW (Subwoofer) YES SB (Surround back) 2-SPK Operations Setting the receiver Before use Note • You can set the lowpass filter frequency according to frequencies available for playback vary according to speakers. When you are set...
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... sign "OVERFLOW " appears on when sounds become distorted while playing an analog input source 2 Select and confirm the choice. YES : Choice for receiver operations. OFF : When you make HDMI connections. • HDAVI Control (á page 19) does not function when the unit is normal ... Correct the time difference by the producer of consumed power becomes 0.25 W if you select "YES ", the input source becomes TUNER (Preset Channel 1). (Preset radio stations will not be erased.) 33 RQT8549 Setting ADVANCED DUAL AMP functions off . OFF :Advanced dual amp functions are on ...
... sign "OVERFLOW " appears on when sounds become distorted while playing an analog input source 2 Select and confirm the choice. YES : Choice for receiver operations. OFF : When you make HDMI connections. • HDAVI Control (á page 19) does not function when the unit is normal ... Correct the time difference by the producer of consumed power becomes 0.25 W if you select "YES ", the input source becomes TUNER (Preset Channel 1). (Preset radio stations will not be erased.) 33 RQT8549 Setting ADVANCED DUAL AMP functions off . OFF :Advanced dual amp functions are on ...
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...control The remote control doesn't work properly. Causes include: Sound stops. Shorting (bare wires touching) of 192 kHz. • Cancel DVD analog 6-channel playback. • You cannot use the effect when the input source contains dual audio signals in Canada. "REMOTE 2 " or "REMOTE 1 "...MULTI CH SURROUND effect when the input source contains PCM signals with the unit's copyright protection technology. • The unit has received a signal for your dealer if the problem occurs again after these steps. - Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make connections again...
...control The remote control doesn't work properly. Causes include: Sound stops. Shorting (bare wires touching) of 192 kHz. • Cancel DVD analog 6-channel playback. • You cannot use the effect when the input source contains dual audio signals in Canada. "REMOTE 2 " or "REMOTE 1 "...MULTI CH SURROUND effect when the input source contains PCM signals with the unit's copyright protection technology. • The unit has received a signal for your dealer if the problem occurs again after these steps. - Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make connections again...