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.... ≥DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to models SC-PT760, SC-PT960, SC-PT954 and SC-PT956 for a variety of regions. ≥ Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these instructions are applicable to...
.... ≥DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to models SC-PT760, SC-PT960, SC-PT954 and SC-PT956 for a variety of regions. ≥ Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these instructions are applicable to...
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... (DVD-VR) discs . . . 19 Using on-screen menus 20 Changing the player settings 22 Selecting the delay time of the speakers 25 Other Operations Using the VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM". . . 26 One touch play 26 Auto input switching 26 Power off link 26 Speaker control 27 VIERA Link Control only with TV's remote control [for "HDAVI Control 2 (or later 27 Using sound effects 28 Setting the sound effects 28 Using Dolby Pro Logic II 28 Using Whisper-mode Surround 28 Adjusting the subwoofer level 29 Using Subwoofer...
... (DVD-VR) discs . . . 19 Using on-screen menus 20 Changing the player settings 22 Selecting the delay time of the speakers 25 Other Operations Using the VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM". . . 26 One touch play 26 Auto input switching 26 Power off link 26 Speaker control 27 VIERA Link Control only with TV's remote control [for "HDAVI Control 2 (or later 27 Using sound effects 28 Setting the sound effects 28 Using Dolby Pro Logic II 28 Using Whisper-mode Surround 28 Adjusting the subwoofer level 29 Using Subwoofer...
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.../16q) from an oscillator, test disc, or electronic instrument. When playing distorted sound. Center speaker Put on or off. 6 Simple Setup 2 step Positioning How you set up your speakers and shorten their useful life if you use the same radio frequency (2.4 GHz band). Place to the operating instructions for proper ventilation and to a record player, noise from FM broadcasts, or continuous signals from the TV. For details...
.../16q) from an oscillator, test disc, or electronic instrument. When playing distorted sound. Center speaker Put on or off. 6 Simple Setup 2 step Positioning How you set up your speakers and shorten their useful life if you use the same radio frequency (2.4 GHz band). Place to the operating instructions for proper ventilation and to a record player, noise from FM broadcasts, or continuous signals from the TV. For details...
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..." If your Panasonic TV is required. PR All Panasonic televisions that you use Panasonic's HDMI cable. Set "VIDEO OUT (I/P)" in "VIDEO" menu to terminals of the same color. Choose one video connection is an HDMI control compatible, you have 480p input connectors are complete. Wireless System 21 Simple Setup L R SPEAKERS 6 SUBWOOFER 521 R L CENTER FRONT VIDEO OUT PR L R Y PB COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AUX PUSH DIGIT TRANSC Main unit OPTICAL IN Cable connections 1 Audio and video connections Basic setup example To your TV. Recommended part number: RP-CDHG15...
..." If your Panasonic TV is required. PR All Panasonic televisions that you use Panasonic's HDMI cable. Set "VIDEO OUT (I/P)" in "VIDEO" menu to terminals of the same color. Choose one video connection is an HDMI control compatible, you have 480p input connectors are complete. Wireless System 21 Simple Setup L R SPEAKERS 6 SUBWOOFER 521 R L CENTER FRONT VIDEO OUT PR L R Y PB COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AUX PUSH DIGIT TRANSC Main unit OPTICAL IN Cable connections 1 Audio and video connections Basic setup example To your TV. Recommended part number: RP-CDHG15...
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...]. The tuner tunes to the lowest frequency and starts to preset all the stations it can be set , and the radio tunes to select the channel. Press and hold the button again to cancel the mode. ≥ The mode is selected Press [FUNCTIONS] on the display, and then press [X TUNE W] to the last preset station. ≥ "ERROR" is displayed when automatic presetting is unsuccessful. Each time you change the frequency. Select the channel. ≥ To select a 2-digit number e.g. 12...
...]. The tuner tunes to the lowest frequency and starts to preset all the stations it can be set , and the radio tunes to select the channel. Press and hold the button again to cancel the mode. ≥ The mode is selected Press [FUNCTIONS] on the display, and then press [X TUNE W] to the last preset station. ≥ "ERROR" is displayed when automatic presetting is unsuccessful. Each time you change the frequency. Select the channel. ≥ To select a 2-digit number e.g. 12...
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... button again or adjust the volume. ≥ Muting is in another mode by -frame (➜ 17) 9 Show a disc menu or play (➜ 16, 17) 6 Show setup menu (➜ 12) 7 Show a disc top menu or program list (➜ 17, 19) 8 Select or confirm menu items / Frame-by setting the remote control operating mode to the operating instructions for a long time, it turns red. I : This unit is activated. POWER AUTO OPERATION ON/OFF RQTX0105 14 SUBWOOFER LEVEL MUTING -SLEEP -CH SELECT...
... button again or adjust the volume. ≥ Muting is in another mode by -frame (➜ 17) 9 Show a disc menu or play (➜ 16, 17) 6 Show setup menu (➜ 12) 7 Show a disc top menu or program list (➜ 17, 19) 8 Select or confirm menu items / Frame-by setting the remote control operating mode to the operating instructions for a long time, it turns red. I : This unit is activated. POWER AUTO OPERATION ON/OFF RQTX0105 14 SUBWOOFER LEVEL MUTING -SLEEP -CH SELECT...
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... Playback Disc TOP MENU (DVD) MENU (DVD) Input select Home theater Playback/menu access Input select OK RETURN OK RETURN When the on-screen control panel appears 2 Select an item. Remote control signal sensor < Display = Adjust the volume of power. (➜ 16) 2 5 DISC SELECTOR Select a disc directly (➜ 16) 3 Disc exchange Open the disc tray to exchange the disc. (➜ 16) 4 Open/Close the disc tray (➜ 16) 5 Turn Subwoofer Boost on/off (➜ 29) 6 Select the source DVD/CD#FM#AM#AUX#D-IN#IPOD 7 Skip or slow-search play / Select the radio stations...
... Playback Disc TOP MENU (DVD) MENU (DVD) Input select Home theater Playback/menu access Input select OK RETURN OK RETURN When the on-screen control panel appears 2 Select an item. Remote control signal sensor < Display = Adjust the volume of power. (➜ 16) 2 5 DISC SELECTOR Select a disc directly (➜ 16) 3 Disc exchange Open the disc tray to exchange the disc. (➜ 16) 4 Open/Close the disc tray (➜ 16) 5 Turn Subwoofer Boost on/off (➜ 29) 6 Select the source DVD/CD#FM#AM#AUX#D-IN#IPOD 7 Skip or slow-search play / Select the radio stations...
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...#8+)#614 DIRECT NAVIGATOR Basic play list (➜ 19). [VCD] with playback control Press [∫ STOP] to show a play Using the remote control 1 2 Numbered buttons DISC , SKIP STOP, PAUSE TOP MENU, DIRECT NAVIGATOR MENU, PLAY LIST TV TV / VIDEO VOL DVD FM/AM iPod -2ND SELECT 12 45 78 0 DISC -CD MODE 3 SELECT 6 9 VOL 10 SLOW / SEARCH SKIP STOP PAUSE PLAY SETUP ONE TOUCH PLAY START FUNCTIONS OK MENU RETURN PLAY LIST -PLAY MODE SOUND PL -REPEAT FL DISPLAY CANCEL W.S. Enter number STOP...
...#8+)#614 DIRECT NAVIGATOR Basic play list (➜ 19). [VCD] with playback control Press [∫ STOP] to show a play Using the remote control 1 2 Numbered buttons DISC , SKIP STOP, PAUSE TOP MENU, DIRECT NAVIGATOR MENU, PLAY LIST TV TV / VIDEO VOL DVD FM/AM iPod -2ND SELECT 12 45 78 0 DISC -CD MODE 3 SELECT 6 9 VOL 10 SLOW / SEARCH SKIP STOP PAUSE PLAY SETUP ONE TOUCH PLAY START FUNCTIONS OK MENU RETURN PLAY LIST -PLAY MODE SOUND PL -REPEAT FL DISPLAY CANCEL W.S. Enter number STOP...
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... MENU RETURN PLAY LIST -PLAY MODE SOUND PL -REPEAT FL DISPLAY CANCEL W.S. Menu MAIN DISC VIDEO AUDIO D I N G S PA S S W O R D ENGLISH AUTO ENGLISH 8 NO LIMIT Item SET RETURN EXIT : SETUP Setting ≥ To return to limit DVD-Video play of the items in that language (if available on the disc). Select the item. Changing the player settings TOP&+4M'E%6N0U#8+)#614 4 Make the settings. ≥ The settings remain intact even if you select your password. Follow the on -screen instructions. QUICK SETUP...
... MENU RETURN PLAY LIST -PLAY MODE SOUND PL -REPEAT FL DISPLAY CANCEL W.S. Menu MAIN DISC VIDEO AUDIO D I N G S PA S S W O R D ENGLISH AUTO ENGLISH 8 NO LIMIT Item SET RETURN EXIT : SETUP Setting ≥ To return to limit DVD-Video play of the items in that language (if available on the disc). Select the item. Changing the player settings TOP&+4M'E%6N0U#8+)#614 4 Make the settings. ≥ The settings remain intact even if you select your password. Follow the on -screen instructions. QUICK SETUP...
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... connected equipment. (Continued on -screen instructions. ∫ "AUDIO" menu DOLBY DIGITAL§5 DTS§5 DYNAMIC RANGE SPEAKER SETTINGS Make settings for clarity even when the volume is low. Convenient for late night viewing. (Only works with "HDAVI Control 3" compatible TV (➜ 26), select "0 ms/AUTO". Otherwise, select "PCM". (If the bitstream is output to the equipment without a decoder, high levels of the screen. ≥ 16:9ZOOM: Widescreen TV (16:9) Expands to 4:3 aspect ratio. Changing the player settings QUICK SETUP...
... connected equipment. (Continued on -screen instructions. ∫ "AUDIO" menu DOLBY DIGITAL§5 DTS§5 DYNAMIC RANGE SPEAKER SETTINGS Make settings for clarity even when the volume is low. Convenient for late night viewing. (Only works with "HDAVI Control 3" compatible TV (➜ 26), select "0 ms/AUTO". Otherwise, select "PCM". (If the bitstream is output to the equipment without a decoder, high levels of the screen. ≥ 16:9ZOOM: Widescreen TV (16:9) Expands to 4:3 aspect ratio. Changing the player settings QUICK SETUP...
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... connected equipment (e.g. in Menu 4 (HDMI) is set to play the data files on this unit. Factory preset: 3 SEC FL DIMMER Change the brightness of the slideshow. Video output will not depend on the connected equipment, but brightens when you perform some operations. ≥ SET Follow the on-screen instructions. ≥ DVD-VR: To play the video programs on DVD-RAM or DVD-R/-RW. ≥ DATA: To play only DVD-VR or DATA format. Changing the player settings QUICK SETUP...
... connected equipment (e.g. in Menu 4 (HDMI) is set to play the data files on this unit. Factory preset: 3 SEC FL DIMMER Change the brightness of the slideshow. Video output will not depend on the connected equipment, but brightens when you perform some operations. ≥ SET Follow the on-screen instructions. ≥ DVD-VR: To play the video programs on DVD-RAM or DVD-R/-RW. ≥ DATA: To play only DVD-VR or DATA format. Changing the player settings QUICK SETUP...
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... individual manuals for "D-IN") (➜ 9). 1 Press [N, O SELECT] to select "AUX" or "D-IN". 2 Press [SETUP] to select "TV AUDIO", then press [3, 4] to "0 ms/AUTO" (➜ 23). This function also works if you press [Í], only this unit turns off , this function by HDMI which is not available on all VIERA Link "HDAVI Control" compatible equipment and set "TIME DELAY" in standby mode. [Note] Playback may not work with the linked operations. Auto input switching ≥...
... individual manuals for "D-IN") (➜ 9). 1 Press [N, O SELECT] to select "AUX" or "D-IN". 2 Press [SETUP] to select "TV AUDIO", then press [3, 4] to "0 ms/AUTO" (➜ 23). This function also works if you press [Í], only this unit turns off , this function by HDMI which is not available on all VIERA Link "HDAVI Control" compatible equipment and set "TIME DELAY" in standby mode. [Note] Playback may not work with the linked operations. Auto input switching ≥...
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... volume or mute button on -screen control panel can operate the playback with TV's remote control [for several seconds. This works only during stop mode. - Home theater This unit's speakers are automatically muted. ≥ You can also use this unit's remote control (➜ 14). ≥ If you turn off this unit with the numbered buttons on the TV's remote control (e.g. [SUB MENU]). - For details, refer to this unit's speakers in standby mode, changing the TV speakers to the operating instructions...
... volume or mute button on -screen control panel can operate the playback with TV's remote control [for several seconds. This works only during stop mode. - Home theater This unit's speakers are automatically muted. ≥ You can also use this unit's remote control (➜ 14). ≥ If you turn off this unit with the numbered buttons on the TV's remote control (e.g. [SUB MENU]). - For details, refer to this unit's speakers in standby mode, changing the TV speakers to the operating instructions...
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...; H.Bass [PT960] You can enhance low-frequency sound so that derives 5-channel surround from HDMI AV OUT terminal. ≥ You can adjust the volume of 5.1-channel audio. MOVIE: Movie software MUSIC: Stereo sources PL OFF: Cancel Setting the sound effects 1 SOUND Select a sound mode. TV TV / VIDEO VOL DVD FM/AM iPod -2ND SELECT 12 45 78 0 DISC -CD MODE 3 SELECT 6 9 VOL 10 SLOW / SEARCH SKIP STOP PAUSE PLAY SETUP ONE TOUCH PLAY START +, VOL FUNCTIONS OK MENU RETURN PLAY LIST -PLAY MODE SOUND PL -REPEAT FL DISPLAY...
...; H.Bass [PT960] You can enhance low-frequency sound so that derives 5-channel surround from HDMI AV OUT terminal. ≥ You can adjust the volume of 5.1-channel audio. MOVIE: Movie software MUSIC: Stereo sources PL OFF: Cancel Setting the sound effects 1 SOUND Select a sound mode. TV TV / VIDEO VOL DVD FM/AM iPod -2ND SELECT 12 45 78 0 DISC -CD MODE 3 SELECT 6 9 VOL 10 SLOW / SEARCH SKIP STOP PAUSE PLAY SETUP ONE TOUCH PLAY START +, VOL FUNCTIONS OK MENU RETURN PLAY LIST -PLAY MODE SOUND PL -REPEAT FL DISPLAY...
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... surround sound levels. Preparation ≥ Press [i, ` VOL] to adjust the volume to the radio broadcast Press [MEMORY] twice. 2 While a channel no. SPEAKER SETTINGS - is flashing on . Continue to hold [-CH SELECT] to select the speaker. Preset them again. 29 TEST TONE SPEAKER LEFT CENTER RIGHT SURROUND RIGHT SURROUND LEFT TRIM LEVEL − − 0dB − − 0dB 0dB 2 Select the frequency. ≥ Main unit: Press [-TUNE MODE] to select "MANUAL" on the display Press the numbered buttons to select a channel. ≥ To select a 2-digit number...
... surround sound levels. Preparation ≥ Press [i, ` VOL] to adjust the volume to the radio broadcast Press [MEMORY] twice. 2 While a channel no. SPEAKER SETTINGS - is flashing on . Continue to hold [-CH SELECT] to select the speaker. Preset them again. 29 TEST TONE SPEAKER LEFT CENTER RIGHT SURROUND RIGHT SURROUND LEFT TRIM LEVEL − − 0dB − − 0dB 0dB 2 Select the frequency. ≥ Main unit: Press [-TUNE MODE] to select "MANUAL" on the display Press the numbered buttons to select a channel. ≥ To select a 2-digit number...
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... night viewing. (Only works with your home theater system. Convenient for clarity even when the volume is input through the OPTICAL IN terminal cannot be supplied with Dolby Digital) DRC OFF PCM FIX mode PCM ON: Select when receiving only PCM signals. Enjoying TV audio Preparation Confirm the audio connection to make the appropriate photo/video output settings for the stable use of the lowest sound level and the highest sound level. SELECT Using the iPod Preparation ≥ To view photos/videos from the OPTICAL IN...
... night viewing. (Only works with your home theater system. Convenient for clarity even when the volume is input through the OPTICAL IN terminal cannot be supplied with Dolby Digital) DRC OFF PCM FIX mode PCM ON: Select when receiving only PCM signals. Enjoying TV audio Preparation Confirm the audio connection to make the appropriate photo/video output settings for the stable use of the lowest sound level and the highest sound level. SELECT Using the iPod Preparation ≥ To view photos/videos from the OPTICAL IN...
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... function does not respond. password. Reset all the settings to Factory All settings will return to the ≥ Change the remote control operating mode. 14 remote control. Preset. (This does not work during program and random modes, or when setup menu or START menu is flashing. "NOPLAY" "NODISC" "F61" "F76" "DVD U11" "ERROR" "DVD H∑∑" "DVD F stands for a number. "REMOTE 1" or "REMOTE 2" "LOADING" ≥ Select "BRIGHT" in "FL DIMMER" in the "OTHERS" menu. ≥ You inserted a disc the unit cannot play discs...
... function does not respond. password. Reset all the settings to Factory All settings will return to the ≥ Change the remote control operating mode. 14 remote control. Preset. (This does not work during program and random modes, or when setup menu or START menu is flashing. "NOPLAY" "NODISC" "F61" "F76" "DVD U11" "ERROR" "DVD H∑∑" "DVD F stands for a number. "REMOTE 1" or "REMOTE 2" "LOADING" ≥ Select "BRIGHT" in "FL DIMMER" in the "OTHERS" menu. ≥ You inserted a disc the unit cannot play discs...
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... the picture is not connected through a video cassette 8 displayed correctly or disappears. A menu screen appears during play do not ≥ These functions do not work . Effects do not work depending on next page) Troubleshooting guide RQTX0105 35 No surround sound. ≥ Noise may occur when playing WMA. ≥ When using the HDMI output, audio may not work or have less effect with some disturbance. - ≥ If you change the play starts. ≥ Play...
... the picture is not connected through a video cassette 8 displayed correctly or disappears. A menu screen appears during play do not ≥ These functions do not work . Effects do not work depending on next page) Troubleshooting guide RQTX0105 35 No surround sound. ≥ Noise may occur when playing WMA. ≥ When using the HDMI output, audio may not work or have less effect with some disturbance. - ≥ If you change the play starts. ≥ Play...
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..." is a power supply problem. Charge the iPod, and then operate again. - corrected if you use other cables. - Radio Distorted sound or noise is depleted. TV displays "/" "THIS DISC MAY NOT BE PLAYED IN YOUR REGION." ≥ The operation is prohibited by the editing method or material used on DVD-Video, but should be displayed. - The indicator on the wireless system keeps flashing between red and green. ≥ Ensure that the digital transmitter...
..." is a power supply problem. Charge the iPod, and then operate again. - corrected if you use other cables. - Radio Distorted sound or noise is depleted. TV displays "/" "THIS DISC MAY NOT BE PLAYED IN YOUR REGION." ≥ The operation is prohibited by the editing method or material used on DVD-Video, but should be displayed. - The indicator on the wireless system keeps flashing between red and green. ≥ Ensure that the digital transmitter...
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... to 20 kHz, 1 % THD Subwoofer Ch 106 W per channel (6 ≠), 45 Hz to 120 Hz, 1 % THD Total FTC Dolby Digital mode power 392 W VIDEO SECTION Video system NTSC Composite video output Output level 1 Vp-p (75 ≠) Terminal Pin jack (1 system) Component video output Y output level 1 Vp-p (75 ≠) PB output level PR output level 0.7 Vp-p (75 ≠) 0.7 Vp-p (75 ≠) Terminal Pin jack (Y: green, PB: blue, PR: red) (1 system) HDMI AV output Terminal 19-pin type A connector HDAVI Control This unit supports "HDAVI Control 3" function.
... to 20 kHz, 1 % THD Subwoofer Ch 106 W per channel (6 ≠), 45 Hz to 120 Hz, 1 % THD Total FTC Dolby Digital mode power 392 W VIDEO SECTION Video system NTSC Composite video output Output level 1 Vp-p (75 ≠) Terminal Pin jack (1 system) Component video output Y output level 1 Vp-p (75 ≠) PB output level PR output level 0.7 Vp-p (75 ≠) 0.7 Vp-p (75 ≠) Terminal Pin jack (Y: green, PB: blue, PR: red) (1 system) HDMI AV output Terminal 19-pin type A connector HDAVI Control This unit supports "HDAVI Control 3" function.