Page 2 - Table of contents; RDS broadcasts; Only for the United Kingdom; Dear customer; Supplied accessories
RQT5518 2 Table of contents Caution for AC Mains Lead ............................................. 3Safety precautions ........................................................... 4To enjoy surround sound ................................................ 5Front panel controls ...........................
Page 3 - Caution for AC Mains Lead; IMPORTANT; OR; Before use; Figure A
3 RQT5518 Before use Caution for AC Mains Lead CAUTION! I F T H E F I T T E D M O U L D E D P L U G I SUNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET INY O U R H O M E T H E N T H E F U S E S H O U L D B ER E M O V E D A N D T H E P L U G C U T O F F A N DDISPOSED OF SAFELY.THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICALS...
Page 4 - Safety precautions; Placement
RQT5518 4 Safety precautions Placement Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, hightemperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. Theseconditions can damage the cabinet and other components,thereby shortening the unit’s service life.Place it at least 15 cm away from wall...
Page 5 - To enjoy surround sound; Connect the equipment; In SIZE; When using DVD 6CH INPUT mode
5 RQT5518 To enjoy surround sound 30 ° 30 ° 120 ° 30 ° 30 ° 120 ° Before use Do the connections, settings, and adjustments in the order shown to enjoy surround sound.Be sure to make the correct speaker settings. If, for example, you have not connected a center speaker and you leave the initial setti...
Page 6 - Front panel controls; Main unit; Name; For the United Kingdom; Tuning/PTY select buttons; For Australia and New Zealand; For Australia and New Zealand
RQT5518 6 Front panel controls SPEAKERS A B BI-WIRE BI-AMP VOLUME MIN MAX DIGITAL INPUT SELECTOR TUNING PRESET MEMORY BAND FM MODE DSP SOUND MODE DVD 6CH INPUT VGCA ON VIA TONE MIN MAX MIN MAX L R BALANCE TREBLE BASS VCR 2VCR 3 VCR 3 VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R TAPE MONITOR DIGITAL INPUT PHONES TIMER -MOD...
Page 7 - Display section; Display
7 RQT5518 TUNED STEREO MONO LOW IMPSPEAKERS EON PS PTY RT AAC kHz MHz PRO LOGIC PROGRAM FORMAT DIGITAL SLEEP SOUND MODE STEREO SURROUND SFC L C R LS S LFE RS SUB- WOOFER M RDS A B BI-WIRE WAKE 29 30 32 33 34 35 36 38 31 37 39 40 41 43 42 44 45 46 Display section No. Name Ref.page No. Name Ref.page @...
Page 8 - Remote control; Input select buttons
RQT5518 8 Front panel controls No. Name Ref.page Remote control SA-DA10 $7 $7 $7 $7 $7 Standby/on button ( ) .................................... 39 $8 $8 $8 $8 $8 Input select buttons(TV, VCR, DVD, TAPE, CD, TUNER/BAND, MD) ..... 39 $9 $9 $9 $9 $9 Numbered buttons .....................................
Page 9 - Concerning the remote control; Use of batteries; Battery installation; Operation notes; Note
9 RQT5518 A B C 3 1 2 1 2 3 SA-DA10 SA-DA8 (R6, AA, UM-3) (R6, AA, UM-3) Remote control signal sensor T r a n s m i s s i o nwindow About 7 meters in front of thesignal sensor. (The actualrange will depend on theangle at which the remotecontrol is used.) Before use Concerning the remote control Use ...
Page 10 - Connections; The S-VIDEO terminals; Connecting a DVD player; To connect analogue 6 channel
RQT5518 10 LOOP ANT HOLDER FMANT 75 Ω EXT AMANT GND OPTICAL OPTICAL R L IN IN IN IN IN IN OUT OUT VCR 2 VCR 1 REC (OUT) PLAY (IN) IN FRONT SURROUND CENTER LF HF + – + – A BI-WIRE DIGITAL CD TV TV LOOP MONITOR OUT TV SUBWOOFEROUT CD TAPE/MD SPEAKERS VCR 1 TV S-VIDEO PHONO L R R L R L R L R L R L R L ...
Page 11 - Connecting video equipment; Connecting to the VCR 3 terminals on the front panel
11 RQT5518 LOOP ANT HOLDER FMANT 75 Ω EXT AMANT GND OPTICAL OPTICAL FRONT R L SUBWOOFERIN CENTER SURROUNDR SURROUND L IN REC (OUT) PLAY (IN) IN IN FRONT SURROUND CENTER LF HF + – + – AC IN A BI-WIRE DIGITAL CD DVD DVD/ DVD 6CH LOOP SUBWOOFEROUT CD TAPE/MD SPEAKERS VCR 1 TV DVD S-VIDEO PHONO L R R L ...
Page 12 - Connecting audio equipment; Antenna connections; FM antenna
RQT5518 12 LOOP ANT HOLDER FM ANT 75 Ω EXT AM ANT GND OPTICAL OPTICAL OPTICAL FRONT R L SUBWOOFERIN CENTER SURROUNDR SURROUND L R L IN IN IN IN IN IN IN OUT OUT VCR 2 VCR 1 REC (OUT) PLAY (IN) DIGITAL CD DVD TV DVD/ DVD 6CH TV LOOP MONITOR OUT TV SUBWOOFEROUT CD TAPE PHONO L R R L R L 1 2 3 LOOP ANT...
Page 13 - Connecting the AC mains lead and other information; AC mains lead
13 RQT5518 IN IN FRONT SURROUND CENTER LF HF + – + – AC IN A BI-WIRE VCR 1 TV DVD S-VIDEO L R L L R L R L R L MONITOR OUT FM ANT 75 Ω EXT AM ANT GND OPTICAL FRONT R L SUBWOOFERIN CENTER SURROUNDR SURROUND L R L IN IN IN IN IN IN IN OUT OUT VCR 2 VCR 1 TV DVD/ DVD 6CH TV LOOP MONITOR OUT TV SUBWOOFER...
Page 14 - “B” terminals; Speaker connections; Placement of speakers; Connecting speakers; Front speakers
RQT5518 14 LOOP ANT HOLDER FMANT 75 Ω EXT AMANT GND OPTICAL OPTICAL OPTICAL FRONT R L SUBWOOFERIN CENTER SURROUNDR SURROUND L R L IN IN IN IN IN IN IN OUT OUT VCR 2 VCR 1 REC (OUT) PLAY (IN) IN IN FRONT SURROUND CENTER LF HF + – + – AC IN A BI-WIRE DIGITAL CD DVD TV DVD/ DVD 6CH TV LOOP MONITOR OUT ...
Page 15 - Connecting the cables
15 RQT5518 LOOP ANT HOLDER FMANT 75 Ω EXT AMANT GND OPTICAL OPTICAL OPTICAL FRONT R L SUBWOOFERIN CENTER SURROUNDR SURROUND L R L IN IN IN IN IN IN IN OUT OUT VCR 2 VCR 1 REC (OUT) PLAY (IN) IN IN FRONT SURROUND CENTER LF HF + – + – AC IN A BI-WIRE DIGITAL CD DVD TV DVD/ DVD 6CH TV LOOP MONITOR OUT ...
Page 16 - Center speaker; To connect a passive subwoofer; Surround speakers
RQT5518 16 LOOP ANT HOLDER FMANT 75 Ω EXT AMANT GND OPTICAL OPTICAL OPTICAL FRONT R L SUBWOOFERIN CENTER SURROUNDR SURROUND L R L IN IN IN IN IN IN IN OUT OUT VCR 2 VCR 1 REC (OUT) PLAY (IN) IN IN FRONT SURROUND CENTER LF HF + – + – A BI-WIRE DIGITAL CD DVD TV DVD/ DVD 6CH TV LOOP MONITOR OUT TV CD ...
Page 17 - Speaker settings; To set “SIZE”; Repeat steps; Preparatory steps; Connection, Preparation
17 RQT5518 1 2 3 1 2 3 - 1 3 - 2 3 - 3 SPEAKERS A B SPEAKERS A B SPEAKERS A B INPUT SELECTOR 2 1 3 Speaker settings These settings should be done to get the most from the unit’s DSPreproduction modes ( a pages 20 and 21). In SIZE Set the type (LARGE or SMALL) and presence (NONE, YES orNO) of your sp...
Page 18 - To set “FILTER”; For your reference
RQT5518 18 5 4 6 4 - 1 4 - 2 4 - 3 6 5 - 1 5 - 2 SPEAKERS A B SPEAKERS A B INPUT SELECTOR 2 1 3 SPEAKERS A B INPUT SELECTOR 1 2 SPEAKERS A B Preparatory steps 4 To set “DISTANCE” 1 1 1 1 1 Press [A] to select “DISTANCE”. 2 2 2 2 2 Press [B] to select the speakerchannel to be set. Each time you press...
Page 19 - Preparation; Adjusting speaker output level; To stop the test signal
19 RQT5518 2 1 3 4 5 SA-DA10 SA-DA8 1 BALANCE TOP MENU DISPLAY DVD ENTER MENU STEREO DELAY SURROUND SFC TEST MUTING DIMMER VOL TV VOL TV/AV 1 2 3 DIRECT TUNING/ DISC ENTER 4 5 6 ≥ 10/–/– – 7 8 9 0 + – + – LEVEL DISC/DECK 1/2 DVD 6CH + – 1 4 7 0 8 9 5 6 2 3 DIRECT TUNING/ DISC ENTER VOLUME MUTING ≥ 1...
Page 20 - Dolby Pro Logic; STEREO mode; PRO LOGIC; DSP sound modes
RQT5518 20 A B DSP SOUND MODE DSP SOUND MODE DSP SOUND MODE PROGRAM FORMAT SOUND MODE L C R LS S LFE RS STEREO Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Digital DTS PROGRAM FORMAT SOUND MODE SURROUND L C R LS S LFE RS PROGRAM FORMAT DIGITAL SOUND MODE SURROUND L C R LS S LFE RS PROGRAM FORMAT SOUND MODE SURROUND L C R ...
Page 21 - SFC; Operations; SFC modes; by remote control only; If the beginning of a track is cut off when playing CDs; If the DTS source you are playing is not recognized
21 RQT5518 DIGITAL INPUT DSP SOUND MODE DISPLAY ENTER MENU STEREO DELAY SURROUND SFC TEST MUTING DIMMER VOL TV VOL TV/AV 1 2 3 DIRECT TUNING/ DISC ENTER 4 5 6 ≥ 10/–/– – 7 8 9 0 + – + – LEVEL DISC/DECK 1/2 DVD 6CH – 7 0 8 9 5 6 DIRECT TUNING/ DISC ENTER MUTING ≥ 10/ENTER DISC/DECK 1/2 MD SOUND MODE ...
Page 22 - DIGITAL; Enjoying the sounds
RQT5518 22 2 1 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 DIGITAL SPEAKERS A B BI-WIRE INPUT SELECTOR DIGITAL INPUT DSP SOUND MODE SPEAKERS A TAPE/MD (TAPE) VCR 1 CD DVD VCR 2 TV PHONO TUNER S PROGRAM FORMAT SOUND MODE SURROUND L C R LS S LFE RS Enjoying the sounds Preparation: Set [VOLUME] to the “MIN” position. 1 Press [ /l...
Page 23 - DELAY
23 RQT5518 6 8 8 TAPE MD CD TOP MENU DISPLAY DVD ENTER MENU STEREO DELAY SURROUND SFC TEST MUTING DIMMER VOL TV VOL TV/AV 1 2 3 DIRECT TUNING/ DISC ENTER 4 5 6 ≥ 10/–/– – 7 8 9 0 + – + – LEVEL DISC/DECK 1/2 DVD 6CH + – 4 7 0 8 9 5 6 DIRECT TUNING/ DISC ENTER MUTING ≥ 10/ENTER DISC/DECK 1/2 MD SOUND ...
Page 24 - To enjoy bi-amp sound; For front speakers with an impedance under 6; To use TAPE MONITOR
RQT5518 24 A B C SPEAKERS A, B BI-WIRE BI-AMP TAPE MONITOR SPEAKERS A B BI-WIRE BI-AMP SPEAKERS A B BI-WIRE TAPE MONITOR SPEAKERS BI-WIRE LOW IMPSPEAKERS A C Enjoying the sounds To enjoy bi-amp sound By using the bi-wiring feature of this unit to connect yourspeakers, you are able to take advantage ...
Page 25 - To adjust the tone quality
25 RQT5518 A B C VCR 2VCR 3 BASS TREBLE BALANCE MIN MAX MIN MAX TREBLE BASS L R BALANCE VCR 2VCR 3 Enjoying the sounds C To adjust the tone quality Turn [BASS] to adjust the bass.Turn [TREBLE] to adjust the treble. To adjust the sound balance Turn [BALANCE] to adjust the left/rightsound balance. Whe...
Page 26 - Switching DVD analogue input; Start the desired source.
RQT5518 26 2 1 1 2 INPUT SELECTOR DVD 6CH INPUT Switching DVD analogue input Use analogue input to enjoy the high-quality, 96 kHz or 192 kHzlinear PCM and multiple channel linear PCM audio found on someDVD-Video and DVD-Audio.Select the analogue input mode to suit the source.DVD: For two-channel aud...
Page 27 - ON VIA TONE; VGCA mode; To confirm the current display; When the display is off; To have the display on constantly
27 RQT5518 1 1 2 ON VIA TONE INPUT SELECTOR VGCA ON RS RS VGCA mode This unit features a state-of-the-art variable gain control amplifier(VGCA). This feature cuts down greatly on noise encounteredduring normal use. 1 Turn [INPUT SELECTOR] to select thesource. 2 Press [VGCA]. The “VIA TONE” indicator...
Page 28 - If noise is excessive in the FM stereo mode; The radio; Sequential tuning
RQT5518 28 2 1 3 Selected band 1 3 2 VGCA FM MODE, EON INPUT SELECTOR BAND TUNING PTY SELECTOR MHz TUNED STEREO SPEAKERS MHz A Use the tuning buttons to tune-in radio stations. 1 Turn [INPUT SELECTOR] to select“TUNER”. 2 Press [BAND] to select “FM” or “AM”. 3 Press [TUNING , , , PTY SELECTOR] (for t...
Page 29 - Direct tuning; Radio functions
29 RQT5518 2 1 3 Selected band TV VCR TAPE MD CD TUNER/ BAND TOP MENU DISPLAY DVD ENTER MENU STEREO DELAY SURROUND SFC TEST MUTING DIMMER VOL TV VOL TV/AV 1 2 3 DIRECT TUNING/ DISC ENTER 4 5 6 ≥ 10/–/– – 7 8 9 0 + – + – LEVEL DISC/DECK 1/2 DVD 6CH + – 1 4 7 0 8 9 5 6 2 3 TV VCR TAPE CD TUNER/BAND DV...
Page 30 - Preset tuning; Please remember this; Tune to the lowest frequency in FM.; When a station is preset
RQT5518 30 2 A 4 2,4 MEMORY PTY SEARCH PTY SEARCH MEMORY M M M The radio Preset tuning Presetting radio stations into the memory channels of this unitmakes selecting stations simple. A total of 30 FM and AM stations can be preset. Please remember this If a new station is preset into a channel, the s...
Page 32 - To display RDS information; Frequency display
RQT5518 32 1 2 2 1 RDS PRESET DISPLAY MODE TUNED STEREO SPEAKERS MHz RDS A TUNED STEREO SPEAKERS MHz RDS A TUNED STEREO SPEAKERS PS RDS A TUNED STEREO SPEAKERS PTY RDS A TUNED STEREO SPEAKERS RT RDS A 1 2 3 4 RDS broadcasts Only for the United Kingdom RDS (Radio data system) is a multiplex broadcast...
Page 33 - PTY search and EON tuning; PTY search; When the selected type of program is located
33 RQT5518 1 2 3 3 2 1 RDS TUNING PTY SELECTOR PTY SEARCH MEMORY TUNED STEREO SPEAKERS MHz RDS A TUNED STEREO SPEAKERS PTY RDS A TUNED STEREO SPEAKERS PTY RDS A RDS broadcasts Only for the United Kingdom PTY search and EON tuning Before trying to use these functions, it is necessary to preset radios...
Page 34 - EON tuning; When “NO EON” is displayed
RQT5518 34 1 2 3 1 2 3 RDS TUNING PTY SELECTOR EON FM MODE TUNED STEREO SPEAKERS MHz RDS A TUNED STEREO SPEAKERS PTY RDS A TUNED STEREO SPEAKERS PTY RDS A EON RDS broadcasts Only for the United Kingdom EON tuning EON tuning is useful if the type of program you want to listen isnot currently being br...
Page 35 - About the PTY display
35 RQT5518 RDS broadcasts Only for the United Kingdom About the PTY display There are a total of 31 PTY displays on this unit. The displaychanges each time [TUNING, , , PTY SELECTOR] is pressed.The table below shows the order in which the display changes,and also gives an explanation of each display...
Page 36 - Other functions; To listen through headphones; Dynamic range compression; MAX: The dynamic range is compressed to the maximum
RQT5518 36 A B Headphones (not included) SPEAKERS A, B INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME PHONES PHONES 3 1 2 VOLUME MIN MAX SPEAKERS A B SPEAKERS A B SPEAKERS A B INPUT SELECTOR 1 2 3 4 B Other functions To listen through headphones q q q q q Reduce the volume. w w w w w Connect the headphones. Plug type: 6.3 m...
Page 37 - DIMMER; To mute the sound level; Others
37 RQT5518 A B TV VCR TAPE MD CD TUNER/ BAND TOP MENU DISPLAY DVD ENTER MENU STEREO DELAY SURROUND SFC TEST MUTING DIMMER VOL TV VOL TV/AV 1 2 3 DIRECT TUNING/ DISC ENTER 4 5 6 ≥ 10/–/– – 7 8 9 0 + – + – LEVEL DISC/DECK 1/2 DVD 6CH + – 1 4 7 0 -/-- 8 9 5 6 2 3 TAPE CD TUNER/BAND CH DIRECT TUNING/ DI...
Page 38 - The remote control
RQT5518 38 The remote control SA-DA10 SA-DA8 + – 1 4 7 0 -/-- 8 9 5 6 2 3 TV VCR TAPE CD TUNER/BAND DVD CH DIRECT TUNING/ DISC ENTER VOLUME MUTING ≥ 10/ENTER DISC/DECK 1/2 MD SOUND MODE SFC SLOW/ SEARCH DELAY TOP MENU ENTER MENU DISPLAY RETURN SUB TITLE AUDIO ANGLE + – LEVEL TEST GROUP – + DIMMER DV...
Page 39 - To operate the receiver
39 RQT5518 To operate the receiver To switch between on and standby To select an input source (except PHONO and VCR 2/FRT-VCR 3) and switch the remote control to eachoperation mode To turn SFC on and select the mode To output a test signal To select the speaker channel and adjust its output level To...
Page 43 - To watch TV broadcasts
43 RQT5518 (Example: Channel 1) (Example: Channel 10) within 10 seconds To watch TV broadcasts To turn the TV ON/OFF To select the TV/AV mode To turn the VCR player ON/OFF To start play To select the desired channel directly To stop play To adjust the volume To select the desired channel directly To...
Page 45 - To operate a DVD player
45 RQT5518 To operate a DVD player To turn the DVD player ON/OFF To start play To display the GUI menu icons To select items To enter the selected items To display the subtitle icon To display the top menu To display the menu To clear the GUI display To skip to the beginning of a track or chapter To...
Page 46 - To change the remote control code
RQT5518 46 To change the remote control code Hold down the button corresponding to thecomponent you wish to operate. Continue to hold the button down and... Aim the remote control at the component you wishto operate and carefully and slowly press thenumbered buttons to enter the appropriate two-digi...
Page 47 - TV codes
47 RQT5518 Remote control PANASONICAKAIALBABAURBLAUPUNKTBRANDTBUSH DAEWOODUALFERGUSONFINLUX FISHERFUNAIGOLDSTARGOODMANSGRUNDIGHITACHIICE 01, 29, 30, 3107, 11, 28, 36, 3705, 11, 123228, 3626, 4102, 05, 10, 11, 12, 32,3811, 12, 323211, 1211, 12, 22, 23, 24, 25,403702, 3811, 1211, 12, 25, 3228, 3601, 0...
Page 48 - Making a recording; Recording on a tape deck or VCR; VCR 3] to the required; Begin the source to be recorded.; To monitor sound being recorded onto a tape deck
RQT5518 48 1 A B 2 1 2 TAPE MONITOR VCR 3 INPUT SELECTOR VCR 2VCR 3 TAPE MONITOR Making a recording Note ¡ You cannot record a source connected through a digitalterminal. ¡ When recording CD, DVD, or TV, ensure the source is connectedthrough the corresponding analogue terminals ( a pages 10–12) and ...
Page 49 - Reference; Timer function; Setting the timers; Wake timer mode only; Changing a setting
49 RQT5518 Reference 1 2 3 3 1,2 WAKE TIMER -MODE–TIME SLEEP WAKE TIMER -MODE–TIME TUNED STEREO SPEAKERS MHz A WAKE WAKE Timer function There are two timer functions: the sleep timer and the wake timer. ¡ Sleep timer: The unit turns off after a set time.It can be set for 30, 60, or 90 minutes. ¡ Wak...
Page 50 - Troubleshooting guide; Problem; While enjoying the surround sounds; Suggested remedy
RQT5518 50 Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service for this unit, check the chart below for apossible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simplechecks or a minor adjustment on your part may eliminate theproblem and restore proper operation. If you are in doubt about some of the c...
Page 51 - Unit doesn’t come on.; Common Problems; If the surfaces are dirty; Maintenance; “RESET” appears on the display.
51 RQT5518 Unit doesn’t come on. Sound is not heard. Sound suddenly stops ornone is heard when theunit is switched on.“OVERLOAD” appears onthe display. The AC mains lead plug is not fully inserted. The speaker indicators are off. The muting function is on. Incomplete or incorrect connection tospeake...
Page 52 - Specifications
AMPLIFIER SECTION Power output (at 240 V) DIN 1 kHz (T.H.D. 1 %) 2 x 100 W (6 Ω ) 20 Hz–20 kHz continuous power outputboth channels driven 2 x 80 W (6 Ω ) Total harmonic distortion rated power at 20 Hz–20 kHz 0.09 % (6 Ω ) half power at 1 kHz 0.03 % (6 Ω ) Power output at the DVD 6CH operation DIN 1...
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