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...28 Adjusting the bass/Adjusting 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 Taking a minute to do this unit/ How the unit displays audio signals 17 Playback options Using SPEAKERS B/ADVANCED DUAL AMP function/Enjoying BI-AMP sounds/Playing DVD-Audio (Enjoying DVD-Audio sources through digital connections/Playing DVD ANALOG 6CH/Enjoying high quality 2-channel...
...28 Adjusting the bass/Adjusting 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 Taking a minute to do this unit/ How the unit displays audio signals 17 Playback options Using SPEAKERS B/ADVANCED DUAL AMP function/Enjoying BI-AMP sounds/Playing DVD-Audio (Enjoying DVD-Audio sources through digital connections/Playing DVD ANALOG 6CH/Enjoying high quality 2-channel...
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... 18 and 27) Radio display Lights up Lights up when you establish HDMI connections (á page 5) AUTO SPEAKER ADVANCED WIRELESS DETECTOR DUAL AMP BI-AMP READY POWER SPEAKERS MULTI CH A B SURROUND AUTO SPEAKER DETECTOR AUX S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R TUNE For connecting a video camera etc. (á 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 standby mode or vice versa...
... 18 and 27) Radio display Lights up Lights up when you establish HDMI connections (á page 5) AUTO SPEAKER ADVANCED WIRELESS DETECTOR DUAL AMP BI-AMP READY POWER SPEAKERS MULTI CH A B SURROUND AUTO SPEAKER DETECTOR AUX S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R TUNE For connecting a video camera etc. (á 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 standby mode or vice versa...
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... deterioration in DVD-Audio (e.g. AUTO SPEAKER ADVANCED WIRELESS DETECTOR DUAL AMP BI-AMP READY POWER SPEAKERS MULTI CH A B SURROUND AUTO SPEAKER DETECTOR AUX S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R TUNE HDMI MENU SETUP INPUT SELECTOR ENTER RETURN VOLUME [HDMI] Connection cable (All cables are sold separately unless otherwise indicated. • To connect equipment, refer to a DVD player. HDMI Ver. 1.0 equipment). • You can also transmit control signals using HDMI connections (á page 19). • HDMI enables you to digitally transmit multi-channel sounds in "To...
... deterioration in DVD-Audio (e.g. AUTO SPEAKER ADVANCED WIRELESS DETECTOR DUAL AMP BI-AMP READY POWER SPEAKERS MULTI CH A B SURROUND AUTO SPEAKER DETECTOR AUX S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R TUNE HDMI MENU SETUP INPUT SELECTOR ENTER RETURN VOLUME [HDMI] Connection cable (All cables are sold separately unless otherwise indicated. • To connect equipment, refer to a DVD player. HDMI Ver. 1.0 equipment). • You can also transmit control signals using HDMI connections (á page 19). • HDMI enables you to digitally transmit multi-channel sounds in "To...
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Video cable S-VIDEO connection cable Video connection cable Optical fiber cable Audio cable How to a DVD player that makes optical output only by performing the steps instructed in "Changing the digital input settings" (á page 32). The terminals reproduces colors with greater accuracy for connecting the unit to a cable box or satellite receiver. 6 RQT8549 The component video terminal can produce more video terminals. TV Changing the digital input settings For example, you can be sent out through an output terminal of the same type...
Video cable S-VIDEO connection cable Video connection cable Optical fiber cable Audio cable How to a DVD player that makes optical output only by performing the steps instructed in "Changing the digital input settings" (á page 32). The terminals reproduces colors with greater accuracy for connecting the unit to a cable box or satellite receiver. 6 RQT8549 The component video terminal can produce more video terminals. TV Changing the digital input settings For example, you can be sent out through an output terminal of the same type...
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... SUBWOOFER SPEAKERS HAUT-PARLEURS Y PB PR Y PB PR Y PB PR TV MONITOR OUT DVD RECORDER IN COMPONENT VIDEO TV / STB IN DVD player (R) (L) AUDIO OUT (R) (L) AUDIO OUT DVD recorder To enjoy high-quality analog sounds using DVD-Audio discs (DVD analog 6-channel connections) GND LOOP EXT LOOP ANT GND FM ANT DIGITAL IN AM ANT OUT S VIDEO (DVD RECORDER) IN VIDEO FRONT A FRONT B R LF L BI-WIRE R HF L The unit's rear view CENTER SURROUND R L SURROUND BACK R L (TV/STB) (DVD...
... SUBWOOFER SPEAKERS HAUT-PARLEURS Y PB PR Y PB PR Y PB PR TV MONITOR OUT DVD RECORDER IN COMPONENT VIDEO TV / STB IN DVD player (R) (L) AUDIO OUT (R) (L) AUDIO OUT DVD recorder To enjoy high-quality analog sounds using DVD-Audio discs (DVD analog 6-channel connections) GND LOOP EXT LOOP ANT GND FM ANT DIGITAL IN AM ANT OUT S VIDEO (DVD RECORDER) IN VIDEO FRONT A FRONT B R LF L BI-WIRE R HF L The unit's rear view CENTER SURROUND R L SURROUND BACK R L (TV/STB) (DVD...
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... MONITOR DVD PLAYER DVD RECORDER CENTER IN VCR L IN TV/STB R IN CD SUBWOOFER SURROUND FRONT IN DVD/DVD 6CH IN DVD RECORDER AUDIO IN VCR IN OUT TV/STB SUBWOOFER SPEAKERS HAUT-PARLEURS Y PB PR Y PB PR Y PB PR TV MONITOR OUT DVD RECORDER IN COMPONENT VIDEO TV / STB IN DVD recorder with built-in addition to 7. • Speakers produce sounds when you make connections for either digital audio (OPTICAL) output or analog audio output. Home Theater connections Connections • Turn...
... MONITOR DVD PLAYER DVD RECORDER CENTER IN VCR L IN TV/STB R IN CD SUBWOOFER SURROUND FRONT IN DVD/DVD 6CH IN DVD RECORDER AUDIO IN VCR IN OUT TV/STB SUBWOOFER SPEAKERS HAUT-PARLEURS Y PB PR Y PB PR Y PB PR TV MONITOR OUT DVD RECORDER IN COMPONENT VIDEO TV / STB IN DVD recorder with built-in addition to 7. • Speakers produce sounds when you make connections for either digital audio (OPTICAL) output or analog audio output. Home Theater connections Connections • Turn...
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... CD SUBWOOFER SURROUND FRONT IN DVD/DVD 6CH IN DVD RECORDER AUDIO IN VCR IN OUT TV/STB SUBWOOFER TV MONITOR OUT DVD RECORDER IN COMPONENT VIDEO TV / STB IN Monaural connection cable AC power supply cord (included) Active subwoofer Household AC outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz) Connect AC power supply cord after connecting a new speaker or making any other type of equipment with this unit. • If the unit is for use an AC power supply cord from...
... CD SUBWOOFER SURROUND FRONT IN DVD/DVD 6CH IN DVD RECORDER AUDIO IN VCR IN OUT TV/STB SUBWOOFER TV MONITOR OUT DVD RECORDER IN COMPONENT VIDEO TV / STB IN Monaural connection cable AC power supply cord (included) Active subwoofer Household AC outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz) Connect AC power supply cord after connecting a new speaker or making any other type of equipment with this unit. • If the unit is for use an AC power supply cord from...
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... speakers (2CH MIX). Surround back speakers become unavailable. To use surround speakers wirelessly. - AUTO SPEAKER ADVANCED WIRELESS DETECTOR DUAL AMP BI-AMP READY POWER SPEAKERS MULTI CH A B SURROUND AUTO SPEAKER DETECTOR AUX S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R TUNE HDMI MENU SETUP INPUT SELECTOR ENTER RETURN VOLUME [WIRELESS READY] [MULTI CH SURROUND] The indicator does not go on the unit make no audio output. • Make sure to SH-FX50/SH-FX60's wireless system. The unit's rear view OUT S VIDEO 3(DVD RECORDER) IN VIDEO 2(TV/STB) (DVD RECORDER) (DVD PLAYER) (CD...
... speakers (2CH MIX). Surround back speakers become unavailable. To use surround speakers wirelessly. - AUTO SPEAKER ADVANCED WIRELESS DETECTOR DUAL AMP BI-AMP READY POWER SPEAKERS MULTI CH A B SURROUND AUTO SPEAKER DETECTOR AUX S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R TUNE HDMI MENU SETUP INPUT SELECTOR ENTER RETURN VOLUME [WIRELESS READY] [MULTI CH SURROUND] The indicator does not go on the unit make no audio output. • Make sure to SH-FX50/SH-FX60's wireless system. The unit's rear view OUT S VIDEO 3(DVD RECORDER) IN VIDEO 2(TV/STB) (DVD RECORDER) (DVD PLAYER) (CD...
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... Y PB PR TV MONITOR OUT DVD RECORDER IN COMPONENT VIDEO TV / STB IN CD Player DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) (L) AUDIO (R) OUT Connecting the unit to the appropriate operating instructions. AUTO SPEAKER ADVANCED WIRELESS DETECTOR DUAL AMP BI-AMP READY POWER SPEAKERS MULTI CH A B SURROUND AUTO SPEAKER DETECTOR AUX S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R TUNE HDMI MENU SETUP INPUT SELECTOR ENTER RETURN VOLUME S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT (L) AUDIO (R) OUT Video camera etc. 13 RQT8549 The VCR makes no video output when you choose connections instructed in "To enjoy standard-quality...
... Y PB PR TV MONITOR OUT DVD RECORDER IN COMPONENT VIDEO TV / STB IN CD Player DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) (L) AUDIO (R) OUT Connecting the unit to the appropriate operating instructions. AUTO SPEAKER ADVANCED WIRELESS DETECTOR DUAL AMP BI-AMP READY POWER SPEAKERS MULTI CH A B SURROUND AUTO SPEAKER DETECTOR AUX S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R TUNE HDMI MENU SETUP INPUT SELECTOR ENTER RETURN VOLUME S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT (L) AUDIO (R) OUT Video camera etc. 13 RQT8549 The VCR makes no video output when you choose connections instructed in "To enjoy standard-quality...
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... SUB MENU RETURN SUBWOOFER TEST TV OFF LEVEL EFFECT VOL NEO : 6 TV/VIDEO SFC MUSIC MOVIE DIMMER MUTING Note • Automatic detection does not work well depending on speakers and cables. Before playback SPEAKERS A B AUTO SPEAKER DETECTOR [ ] POWER WIRELESS READY AUTO SPEAKER DETECTOR AUTO SPEAKER ADVANCED WIRELESS DETECTOR DUAL AMP BI-AMP READY POWER SPEAKERS MULTI CH A 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...
... SUB MENU RETURN SUBWOOFER TEST TV OFF LEVEL EFFECT VOL NEO : 6 TV/VIDEO SFC MUSIC MOVIE DIMMER MUTING Note • Automatic detection does not work well depending on speakers and cables. Before playback SPEAKERS A B AUTO SPEAKER DETECTOR [ ] POWER WIRELESS READY AUTO SPEAKER DETECTOR AUTO SPEAKER ADVANCED WIRELESS DETECTOR DUAL AMP BI-AMP READY POWER SPEAKERS MULTI CH A 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...
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...: -- Adjust the volume. Enjoying Home Theater features SPEAKERS A B [ ] POWER MULTI CH SURROUND AUTO SPEAKER ADVANCED WIRELESS DETECTOR DUAL AMP BI-AMP READY POWER SPEAKERS MULTI CH A B SURROUND AUTO SPEAKER DETECTOR AUX S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R TUNE HDMI MENU SETUP INPUT SELECTOR ENTER RETURN VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME Basic playback 1 Turn the unit on the display. SPEAKERS Press A SPEAKERS A Note Press [SPEAKERS B] when you use SPEAKERS B. (Playback becomes 2-channel only when you use the SPEAKERS B setting.) When using the remote control (á...
...: -- Adjust the volume. Enjoying Home Theater features SPEAKERS A B [ ] POWER MULTI CH SURROUND AUTO SPEAKER ADVANCED WIRELESS DETECTOR DUAL AMP BI-AMP READY POWER SPEAKERS MULTI CH A B SURROUND AUTO SPEAKER DETECTOR AUX S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R TUNE HDMI MENU SETUP INPUT SELECTOR ENTER RETURN VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME Basic playback 1 Turn the unit on the display. SPEAKERS Press A SPEAKERS A Note Press [SPEAKERS B] when you use SPEAKERS B. (Playback becomes 2-channel only when you use the SPEAKERS B setting.) When using the remote control (á...
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...channel playback. Playback options SPEAKERS A B ADVANCED DUAL AMP [BI-AMP] AUTO SPEAKER ADVANCED WIRELESS DETECTOR DUAL AMP BI-AMP READY POWER SPEAKERS MULTI CH A 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 on. Set distances from the speakers connected to "DVD ". (á page 16) PLAYER Press and hold until DVD "DVD 6CH " is displayed...
...channel playback. Playback options SPEAKERS A B ADVANCED DUAL AMP [BI-AMP] AUTO SPEAKER ADVANCED WIRELESS DETECTOR DUAL AMP BI-AMP READY POWER SPEAKERS MULTI CH A 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 on. Set distances from the speakers connected to "DVD ". (á page 16) PLAYER Press and hold until DVD "DVD 6CH " is displayed...
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... when you make digital audio (OPTICAL) output connections (á page 9) for activating linked operations (Factory setting) 5 Press [-MENU, -SETUP, RETURN] 2 times to make a choice. The input source for Home theater on the cable used, this function by connecting the equipment with the HDMI cable. Press to ENTER confirm your TV (VIERA)'s remote control. (A message informing the action appears on multi-channels You must make settings for the unit changes to "DVR ", and Multi-channel playback starts. Connect the unit to activate HDAVI Control. 3. GOAPTOMRENU Playback...
... when you make digital audio (OPTICAL) output connections (á page 9) for activating linked operations (Factory setting) 5 Press [-MENU, -SETUP, RETURN] 2 times to make a choice. The input source for Home theater on the cable used, this function by connecting the equipment with the HDMI cable. Press to ENTER confirm your TV (VIERA)'s remote control. (A message informing the action appears on multi-channels You must make settings for the unit changes to "DVR ", and Multi-channel playback starts. Connect the unit to activate HDAVI Control. 3. GOAPTOMRENU Playback...
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... change the remote control code. Switch the unit's remote control code to the equipment. MENU SETUP RETURN To return to the previous display/ To cancel Operation on the remote control: press [ENTER] and [1] simultaneously and hold SETUP for approximately 2 seconds. ENTER Press to confirm your choice. Remote controlling a TV or DVD recorder etc. Changing remote control codes Two or more Panasonic audio equipment may start functioning when you use INPUT SELECTOR Basic operation Turn to make a choice. 0 Enter the first digit...
... change the remote control code. Switch the unit's remote control code to the equipment. MENU SETUP RETURN To return to the previous display/ To cancel Operation on the remote control: press [ENTER] and [1] simultaneously and hold SETUP for approximately 2 seconds. ENTER Press to confirm your choice. Remote controlling a TV or DVD recorder etc. Changing remote control codes Two or more Panasonic audio equipment may start functioning when you use INPUT SELECTOR Basic operation Turn to make a choice. 0 Enter the first digit...
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... the display while the volume is turned off . Plug type: ø 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo standard plug 3 Adjust the volume by thickening or thinning the ultra bass, for example. Note • Avoid listening for adjusting the brightness of time to cancel the operation. You can adjust the level according to the unit. Using headphones SPEAKERS A B AUTO SPEAKER ADVANCED WIRELESS DETECTOR DUAL AMP BI-AMP READY POWER SPEAKERS MULTI CH A B SURROUND AUTO SPEAKER DETECTOR AUX S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R TUNE VOLUME HDMI MENU SETUP INPUT SELECTOR...
... the display while the volume is turned off . Plug type: ø 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo standard plug 3 Adjust the volume by thickening or thinning the ultra bass, for example. Note • Avoid listening for adjusting the brightness of time to cancel the operation. You can adjust the level according to the unit. Using headphones SPEAKERS A B AUTO SPEAKER ADVANCED WIRELESS DETECTOR DUAL AMP BI-AMP READY POWER SPEAKERS MULTI CH A B SURROUND AUTO SPEAKER DETECTOR AUX S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R TUNE VOLUME HDMI MENU SETUP INPUT SELECTOR...
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.... 3 Make adjustment and confirm the choice. HDMI MENU SETUP INPUT SELECTOR ENTER RETURN VOLUME MENU SETUP INPUT SELECTOR ENTER RETURN Changing the digital input settings • Change these settings to suit the connections you can only allocate one piece of digital and analog signals (HDMI takes priority when the input signal is not necessary to be cut off. Setting the receiver AUTO SPEAKER ADVANCED WIRELESS DETECTOR DUAL AMP BI-AMP READY POWER SPEAKERS MULTI CH A B SURROUND TUNE AUTO SPEAKER DETECTOR AUX S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN...
.... 3 Make adjustment and confirm the choice. HDMI MENU SETUP INPUT SELECTOR ENTER RETURN VOLUME MENU SETUP INPUT SELECTOR ENTER RETURN Changing the digital input settings • Change these settings to suit the connections you can only allocate one piece of digital and analog signals (HDMI takes priority when the input signal is not necessary to be cut off. Setting the receiver AUTO SPEAKER ADVANCED WIRELESS DETECTOR DUAL AMP BI-AMP READY POWER SPEAKERS MULTI CH A B SURROUND TUNE AUTO SPEAKER DETECTOR AUX S VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN...
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... input source becomes TUNER (Preset Channel 1). (Preset radio stations will not be erased.) 33 RQT8549 and the sign "OVERFLOW " appears on in loud scenes without affecting the sound field. 1 Select and confirm the choice. 2 Select a setting and confirm the choice. Setting ADVANCED DUAL AMP functions off . Note When you make HDMI connections. • HDAVI Control (á page 19) does not function when the unit is a DVD player Factory setting: DVR...
... input source becomes TUNER (Preset Channel 1). (Preset radio stations will not be erased.) 33 RQT8549 and the sign "OVERFLOW " appears on in loud scenes without affecting the sound field. 1 Select and confirm the choice. 2 Select a setting and confirm the choice. Setting ADVANCED DUAL AMP functions off . Note When you make HDMI connections. • HDAVI Control (á page 19) does not function when the unit is a DVD player Factory setting: DVR...
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... the display and the unit turns off. • Turn the unit off , disconnect the AC power supply cord, and consult your dealer. - Cannot switch MULTI CH SURROUND on the DVD player or DVD recorder from the center, surround or subwoofer speakers. Pages 12 12 29 - - 35 n HDMI When using an HDMI connection, the first few seconds of sound is a lot of positive and negative speaker wires. 10 appears on . Change the audio output setting on . (Dolby Pro...
... the display and the unit turns off. • Turn the unit off , disconnect the AC power supply cord, and consult your dealer. - Cannot switch MULTI CH SURROUND on the DVD player or DVD recorder from the center, surround or subwoofer speakers. Pages 12 12 29 - - 35 n HDMI When using an HDMI connection, the first few seconds of sound is a lot of positive and negative speaker wires. 10 appears on . Change the audio output setting on . (Dolby Pro...
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... Troubleshooting guide/Help mesBseafogree/Suspeecifications Message 1 2 3 4 5 Cause/countermeasure Muting is on the remote control and cancel the function (á page 27). Press [MUTING] on . Surround back speakers are not connected, or they are set as absent. Connect the speakers (á page 11) or change without notice. Message 6 7 8 9 10 (flashing) 11 12 Specifications (IHF'78) Cause/countermeasure You are trying to use the effect unavailable for DVD-Audio sources...
... Troubleshooting guide/Help mesBseafogree/Suspeecifications Message 1 2 3 4 5 Cause/countermeasure Muting is on the remote control and cancel the function (á page 27). Press [MUTING] on . Surround back speakers are not connected, or they are set as absent. Connect the speakers (á page 11) or change without notice. Message 6 7 8 9 10 (flashing) 11 12 Specifications (IHF'78) Cause/countermeasure You are trying to use the effect unavailable for DVD-Audio sources...
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... caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which vary 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 of media or images, data or other memory content. locate your satisfaction, then write to 8 pm, EST.) Panasonic Services Company 20421...
... caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which vary 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 of media or images, data or other memory content. locate your satisfaction, then write to 8 pm, EST.) Panasonic Services Company 20421...