Page 2 - CAUTION; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
VQT2R70 2 CAUTION! DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VEN...
Page 3 - Table of contents; Setting up your Home; Connecting equipment without HDMI; Using the VIERA Link; Troubleshooting and; Connection
VQT2R70 3 Before use Table of contents Setting up your Home Theater system .............................. 4Supplied accessories .................... 5 Control guide ................................. 5Remote control preparation ......... 7 Connection Installation ....................... 8 Wireless fu...
Page 4 - Installing the speakers; You can make your preferred setting because speaker; Connecting the television and DVD recorder; Enjoy surround sound with DVDs, TV, and other; Setting the speakers; Use the remote control for speaker setting.; Setting up your Home Theater system; Install and connect the main unit and other equipment.
VQT2R70 4 Installing the speakers ( ➜ page 8) Step 1 You can make your preferred setting because speaker cords are not required. • Make sure to place the speakers on a flat, stable surface so there is no danger of them falling over. • AC power supply cord (included) is necessary for each speaker. Co...
Page 5 - Supplied accessories/Control guide; Before use; Supplied accessories; Front view
VQT2R70 5 Supplied accessories/Control guide Before use Keep the Leg cushion out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. Please check and identify the supplied accessories.Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.(Product numbers correct as of January 2010. These ma...
Page 6 - Control guide; Rear view; This system is automatically turned off; when no signal is input and no operation is
VQT2R70 6 Control guide Before use Control guide Speaker (with built-in ampli fi er) AC IN 㨪 TEST ID Pole (mid-high part) Base (woofer part) AC inlet ( ➜ page 12) TEST terminal [WIRELESS LINK] indicator ( ➜ page 13) ID switch For switching the speaker “ON/OFF” ( ➜ page 13) Front view Side view Note ...
Page 7 - Remote control; Remote control preparation; Inserting the batteries; Control guide/Remote control preparation; Using the remote control
VQT2R70 7 Remote control Standby/ON button ( ➜ page 16) Input mode and remote control code buttons ( ➜ pages 16, 24) For adjusting speaker output ( ➜ pages 20, 21) Test signal output ( ➜ pages 14, 21) For adjusting the volume ( ➜ page 16) For using “WHISPER-MODE SURROUND” ( ➜ page 20) Muting ( ➜ pag...
Page 8 - Wireless functions; Note; Installation
VQT2R70 8 Installation Wireless functions As this system uses a frequency band of 2.4 GHz, the radio waves may be interrupted by an obstacle. Depending on the surrounding environment (i.e. radio wave interruption from outside, etc.) or the building structure where this system is used (i.e. wall that...
Page 9 - Home Theater connections; Basic connections
VQT2R70 9 Easy connection using ARC (Audio Return Channel) (below): The conventional setting has required 2 cables to connect this system and a TV: HDMI cable and optical fi ber or stereo connection cable. Now, with the ARC technology, all you need is 1 HDMI cable to connect to an ARC compatible TV....
Page 10 - Home Theater connections; Setting for automatically switching the input source to STB; Switch the input source of TV (VIERA) with the above connection; STB AUDIO; to
VQT2R70 10 Home Theater connections Home Theater connections Connection Basic connections Connecting STB etc. Use this connection to enjoy STB multi-channel sources on this system. Main unit HDMI input TV HDMI Video/ Audio out Digital audio out (optical) Blu-ray Disc player/DVD recorder, etc. Make s...
Page 12 - Other connections; AC power supply connection; Main unit; Connect AC power supply cord after all other cables are connected.; Speakers; Home Theater connections/AC power supply connection; To connect a second set of equipment that supports HDMI
VQT2R70 12 For power consumption of speaker, see page 14. Other connections AC power supply connection Connection cable HDMI cable (not included) Stereo connection cable (not included) ✽ See page 9 for connecting this system to TV. Main unit HDMI Video/Audio out Blu-ray Disc player/DVD recorder, etc...
Page 13 - Press and hold [CH] on the remote control for about 3 seconds until “; SPKR SET; ” is; rmation; Speaker setting; Make sure that all equipment has been turned off.; Preparations; Speaker setting
VQT2R70 13 1. Turn the main unit on. Press • “ 2CH SEARCH ” appears on the display. (This is displayed only at the first-time setting.) 2. Turn 2 speakers on. [WIRELESS LINK] indicator Press WIRELESS LINK POWER • The color of the [WIRELESS LINK] indicator changes from red to green. • When the [WIREL...
Page 14 - Checking the speaker setting; control to output the test; Installing surround speakers; The surround speakers are not included.
VQT2R70 14 When the speakers are detected, the Wireless Link display lights up on the main unit’s display.(Blinks during detecting operation.)While the wireless speakers operate normally, the Wireless Link display lights, but when radio waves are interrupted (When speakers are in Standby condition, ...
Page 15 - Setting surround speakers; SPKR SET; SPEAKERS
VQT2R70 15 Setting surround speakers Link the front speakers wirelessly fi rst and then make the settings for the surround speakers. Preparations • Make sure that all equipment has been turned off. (When the VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” compatible Panasonic TV (VIERA) and Blu-ray Disc player/DVD rec...
Page 16 - Operation on the main unit; After playback, reduce the volume level and turn off.; You can enjoy a variety of surround effects. (; Play; Enjoying movies and music
VQT2R70 16 • Turn on the TV and switch its input to match the connection (HDMI, for example) using the TV remote control.• Make sure that the speakers are on. (The following are operations when the power is on in Wireless Link Standby.) Enjoying movies and music Press INPUT SELECTOR 1 Turn on the sy...
Page 18 - instructions for connected equipment for operational details.; What you can do with VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”; Using the VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM”
VQT2R70 18 What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” ? VIERA Link™ is a new name for EZ Sync TM . VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this system, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or Blu-ray Disc player/DVD recorder (DIGA) under “HDAVI Control”. You can use this f...
Page 19 - Setup
VQT2R70 19 For correct use of VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” Use the TV (VIERA) remote control to select “Home Cinema” without turning on the main unit with this system’s power button (including the remote control). (The main unit is automatically turned on.) • See operating instructions of the TV (VIER...
Page 20 - Using “WHISPER-MODE SURROUND”; Muting; WFR; ” or “; LS; Functions and settings; Adjusting the surround speaker output
VQT2R70 20 Functions and settings Using “WHISPER-MODE SURROUND” This function is effective during surround playback only. You can enjoy the dynamic effect even if the sound volume level is low during surround playback. Press [WHISPER-MODE SURROUND] to select “ W.S. ON ”. • The current setting is dis...
Page 21 - Adjusting sound quality; BASS; Adjusting the volume balance of; BALANCE; Adjusting the surround speaker
VQT2R70 21 Setup menu items “REMOTE” “INPUT MODE” “RESET” ✽ “BASS” ✽ “TREBLE” ✽ “BALANCE” “SPEAKERS” ✽ “DISTANCE” ✽ “STB AUDIO” “7.1CH VS” “HDMI” “SOUND DLY” “DUAL PRG” “DRCOMP” “ATTENUATOR” “EXIT” • ✽ appears only when audio adjustment can be made. • Select “ EXIT ” and press [OK] to finish the s...
Page 22 - Setting distances; ” and press; Reducing Standby power consumption; ” and press
VQT2R70 22 Setting distances You can make this setting when using the surround speakers.This setting is not displayed under different conditions.By setting the distance from front/surround speakers to the listening-viewing position, the sound delay time is automatically calculated and adjusted so th...
Page 24 - Switching the input signal detection setting; ] to select the detection method of input signal; Setting the main unit
VQT2R70 24 Functions and settings Switching the input signal detection setting Most sources can be played with “ AUTO ” (factory setting). However, in the following cases, change the input signal detection setting.• When the beginning of the song is cut during playback of CD, set to “ PCM ” (PCM FIX...
Page 25 - Error messages/Using with headphones/Speci; Error messages; Display; Speci
VQT2R70 25 Troubleshooting and other information Error messages/Using with headphones/Speci fi cations Error messages Display Check point/Cause/Countermeasure Pages CANCEL MUTE FUNCTION (Scrolling) • The test signal is not output while muting is on. Cancel muting for operation. 20 MUTE (Blinking) • ...
Page 26 - Troubleshooting guide; Problem; Common problems; Sound; The sounds of the
VQT2R70 26 Troubleshooting guide Troubleshooting and other information Before requesting service, make the following checks.If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to “Customer Services Directory (United States and...
Page 27 - HDMI; DIGITAL” or “DTS” is not
VQT2R70 27 Maintenance Unplug the AC power supply cord from the household AC outlet and wipe the system using a soft and dry cloth.• When the system is very dirty, wring the cloth soaked in water thoroughly, wipe the dirt and wipe moisture off with a dry cloth.• Do not use solvents such as benzine, ...
Page 28 - Glossary
VQT2R70 28 Glossary Optical Using an optical fi ber cable for digital signal input/output from DVD, CD, etc., provides better sound quality for playback or recording compared to analog. Only possible with equipment that has an optical terminal. PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) This is one of the methods ...
Page 29 - Product Service/Listening caution; Product Service; Product information
VQT2R70 29 -If you see this symbol- Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. 1. Damage requir...
Page 30 - Limited Warranty (ONL; Panasonic Home Audio Products
VQT2R70 30 Limited Warranty (ONL Y FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO) Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO) Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Home Audio Products Limited Warranty Lim...