Page 2 - Listening caution; CAUTION
2 RQT9223 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 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; Bef
3 RQT9223 Listening caution / IMPOR TANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordan...
Page 4 - Enjoying the Home Theater has become easy!; Connections; VIERA Link; Enjoy the full surround sound from all speakers connected!!
4 RQT9223 Enjoying the Home Theater has become easy! Connections Settings With SA-BX500! With SA-BX500! With SA-BX500! With SA-BX500! Many different cables were necessary. Previous Home Theater systems required multiple operations. VIERA Link When you connect the unit to your TV (VIERA) and DVD reco...
Page 5 - Table of contents; Before use; Reference
5 RQT9223 Enjo ying the Home Theater has become easy! / Tab le of contents Table of contents Before use Listening caution ............................................................................2IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..........................................3Enjoying the Home Theater ha...
Page 6 - Supplied accessories; Control guide; This unit; Display
6 RQT9223 Supplied accessories 1 AC power supply cord(K2CB2CB00021) 1 Setup microphone (L0CBAB000128) 2 Batteries 1 Remote control (N2QAKB000069) 1 FM indoor antenna (RSA0007-M) 1 AM loop antenna (N1DAAAA00002) Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses ...
Page 7 - Supplied accessories / Contr
7 RQT9223 Rear Panel Remote control Batteries Press on the tab to open. • Insert so the poles ( ( and ) ) match those in the remote control. • Do not use rechargeable type batteries.• Do not heat or expose to flame.• Do not leave the batteries in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a long pe...
Page 8 - Quick guide; Placing speakers; You can enjoy the best sound quality by; Step; Connecting speakers; You can install and connect speakers in; Step; Connecting a TV and a Blu-ray Disc/DVD player; You can easily enjoy high-quality pictures; Step; Watching TV or DVD; You can enjoy TV and DVD with surround
8 RQT9223 Quick guide This section guides you through the easiest and simplest way to setup the Home Theater.Refer to the steps indicated below. The steps 1 to 4 indicate the method one by one from when you purchase the unit until you can enjoy the Home Theater. • Turn off all equipment before makin...
Page 9 - Placing speaker
Quic k guide 9 RQT9223 Step 1 Placing speakers 5.1, 6.1, 7.1 etc. channel playback is possible on this unit. This page introduces speaker settings for 7.1 channel playback.The ideal placement is to set each speaker (excluding the subwoofer) the same distance away from the listening-viewing position....
Page 11 - Connecting speaker
Quic k guide 11 RQT9223 Step 2 BI-WIRE LF HF L FRONT A FRONT B CENTER SURROUND SURROUND BACK OUT IN IN CD BD/DVD PLAYER / ANALOG 8CH IN DVD RECORDER VCR CABLE/SAT GAME TV AUDIO SURROUND BACK SURROUND FRONT SUBWOOFER OUT IN IN IN (DVD RECORDER) (BD/DVD PLAYER) (CABLE/SAT) HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 FRONT A...
Page 12 - DVD player; Notes on AC power supply cord; Connecting equipment with HDMI terminal; Connection cable
12 RQT9223 Step 3 Connecting a TV and a Blu-ray Disc/ DVD player • Connect AC power supply cord after all other cables and cords are connected.• The included AC power supply cord is for use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment.• Do not use an AC power supply cord from any other ty...
Page 13 - Connecting a; When connection is complete
Quic k guide 13 RQT9223 Connecting a TV and a Blu-ra y Disc/D VD pla yer Step 3 WIRELESS READY SURROUND M.ROOM INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME + _ MULTI CH PROCESSING TrueHD D+ DTS-HD MULTI CH LPCM BI-AMP SETUP MIC AUX TUNE RETURN AUTO SPEAKER SETUP -SETUP OK SURROUND SPEAKERS A SPEAKERS B S VIDEO VIDEO L - A...
Page 14 - Testing speaker output
14 RQT9223 Step 4 Watching TV or DVD ENTER SUB MENU S TV/VIDEO Testing speaker output You can confirm audio output using the test signal. 1. Press to turn the unit on. 2. Press to select an input source other than “ TV ” or “ BD/DVD P. ”. 3. Press to adjust the volume range between –30dB and –35dB. 4...
Page 15 - atc; Operations on the unit
Quic k guide 15 RQT9223 Step 4 W atc hing TV or D VD 1 To turn the unit on Press POWER 2 To select “ TV ” or “ BD/DVD P. ” Turn INPUT SELECTOR 3 Watch TV or DVD 4 To adjust the volume Turn VOLUME + _ WIRELESS READY SURROUND M.ROOM INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME + _ MULTI CH PROCESSING TrueHD D+ DTS-HD MULTI ...
Page 16 - Basic connections; HDMI connection
16 RQT9223 Connections Basic connections HDMI connection The HDMI input terminal on the unit’s rear is made to specifications that presume connection of a DVD recorder / Blu-ray Disc/DVD player etc. When other equipment is connected, sounds may not come out of the unit, or pictures shown on the equip...
Page 17 - Preparations
17 RQT9223 Basic connections • Turn off all equipment before making any connections.• Peripheral equipment sold separately unless otherwise indicated. • To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions. Connections Preparations Playback is available with the basic connections ...
Page 18 - Connecting cables to S video and audio terminals
18 RQT9223 Connections Connecting cables to S video and audio terminals Connection cable Video cable S VIDEO connection cable (not included) Audio cable Optical fiber cable (not included) Stereo connection cable (not included) SURROUND SURROUND BACK OUT IN IN CD BD/DVD PLAYER / ANALOG 8CH IN DVD RECO...
Page 19 - Connecting cables to component and audio terminals
19 RQT9223 Connecting cables to component and audio terminals Note • The input video signal can be sent out through an output terminal of the same type only.• You can change the settings for the digital input terminal and Component Video 3 terminal according to the equipment to connect ( ➔ page 39)....
Page 20 - Other connections; To connect the unit to a CD player
20 RQT9223 Connections Other connections ACK OUT IN IN CD BD/DVD PLAYER / ANALOG 8CH IN DVD RECORDER VCR CABLE/SAT GAME TV AUDIO SURROUND BACK SURROUND FRONT SUBWOOFER OUT IN IN IN (DVD RECORDER) (BD/DVD PLAYER) (CABLE/SAT) HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 CK S VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO IN IN IN IN OUT IN IN OUT OU...
Page 21 - To connect the unit for audio or picture recording; To connect the unit to a video camera etc.
21 RQT9223 Other connections • Turn off all equipment before making any connections.• Peripheral equipment sold separately unless otherwise indicated. • To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions. Connections Preparations BACK OUT IN IN CD BD/DVD PLAYER / ANALOG 8CH IN DVD...
Page 22 - Connecting other speakers; To connect bi-wire speakers; To connect a second pair of front speakers (SPEAKERS B)
22 RQT9223 Connections Connecting other speakers Note • Make sure to connect speakers’ HF terminals with the unit’s FRONT B terminals, and speakers’ LF terminals with the unit’s FRONT A terminals. • Different amps for high frequency and low frequency signals produce BI-AMP stereo sounds that are cle...
Page 23 - To enjoy wireless audio with SH-FX67; Connecting antennas
23 RQT9223 • Turn off all equipment before making any connections.• Peripheral equipment sold separately unless otherwise indicated. • To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions. Connections Preparations To enjoy wireless audio with SH-FX67 You can connect left and right s...
Page 24 - Auto speaker setup using the setup microphone; Confirm “
24 RQT9223 Auto speaker setup using the setup microphone Using the supplied setup microphone, you can measure such items as distance from the seating area, polarity and size and make adjustments for connected speakers. Keep quiet during the auto speaker setup. Conversational voice, air-conditioning ...
Page 25 - Error messages
25 RQT9223 A uto speaker setup using the setup micr ophone Preparations With the setup microphone, the unit automatically sets the following. DISTANCE : The unit measures the distance between each speaker and the seating area and corrects the sound delay in the seating area. The maximum speaker dist...
Page 26 - Enjoying the Home Theater; Basic playback
26 RQT9223 Enjoying the Home Theater ENTER SUB MENU S TV/VIDEO WIRELESS READY SURROUND M.ROOM INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME + _ MULTI CH PROCESSING TrueHD D+ DTS-HD MULTI CH LPCM BI-AMP SETUP MIC AUX TUNE RETURN AUTO SPEAKER SETUP -SETUP OK SURROUND SPEAKERS A SPEAKERS B S VIDEO VIDEO L - AUDIO - R “ ” “SUR...
Page 27 - Basic; To enjoy 7.1 channel playback using 2 sets; which is ON while “; When you use wireless speakers in another; Press [SPEAKERS B] on the unit to switch; –ANALOG 8CH] until “
27 RQT9223 Enjo ying the Home Theater Basic operations Using surround speakers wirelessly with SH-FX67 • Insert the digital transmitter into the unit’s digital transmitter terminal and connect surround speakers to SH-FX67’s wireless system ( ➔ page 23). By using 2 sets of SH-FX67, you can enjoy 7.1 ...
Page 28 - Listening to surround sound; Dolby Pro Logic
28 RQT9223 Listening to surround sound You can add surround effects or create surround sound from 2-channel stereo sources. Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic offers you surround playback of 2-channel stereo sources.The technology enables you to play 5.1-channel Dolby Digital and DTS sources on 7.1 cha...
Page 29 - Operations; Sound field
29 RQT9223 Listening to surr ound sound Operations Dolby Pro Logic “ MOVIE ” This mode produces good effects when you play commercial film titles in the Dolby Surround format.Sounds assigned to surround back channels become stereo in playback when you connect two surround back speakers to the unit. “...
Page 30 - Remote controlling sound effects; ” mode
30 RQT9223 Remote controlling sound effects See pages 28 and 29 for information about each mode. Adjusting Dolby Pro Logic ’s “ MUSIC ” mode You can use the following modes when the input source is 2-channel stereo. ■ Dimension Control You can make up for differences in the output level of the front...
Page 31 - Convenient functions; Remote contr; Adjusting speaker volumes; Press [INPUT SELECTOR] to select an input source which is; ] to adjust the speaker volume when the test; Silencing speakers temporarily
31 RQT9223 Convenient functions Remote contr olling sound eff ects / Con venient functions Operations Adjusting speaker volumes Adjust speaker output to balance front speaker sounds with those from each of the other speakers in the seating area. • Press [SPEAKERS A] on the unit to switch “ A ” on. •...
Page 32 - What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” ?; is a new name for EZ Sync; equipment for operational details.; DVD recorder
32 RQT9223 Using the VIERA Link “HDAVI Control TM ” What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” ? VIERA Link TM is a new name for EZ Sync TM . VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this unit, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or DVD recorder (DIGA) under “HDAVI Control...
Page 33 - Enjoying the Home Theater through one-touch operations; Aim the remote control at the DVD recorder (DIGA) and press
33 RQT9223 Using the VIERA Link “HD A VI Contr ol TM ” Operations 1 Switch on all your equipment. 2 Switch on your television (VIERA). 3 Switch television (VIERA) input to HDMI terminal that this unit is connected to. 4 Ensure that this unit’s input is set to “ DVD R. ” in order to view pictures fro...
Page 34 - Using the sound menu; Adjusting the speaker level; Adjusting the bass
34 RQT9223 Using the sound menu Sound menu items The display shown below indicates the sound menu items. Refer to each section for details. “CH LEVEL” “DUAL” “DRCOMP” “W. S.” “EXIT” “BASS” “TREBLE” “BALANCE” ( ➔ below) ( ➔ below) ( ➔ below) ( ➔ page 35) ( ➔ page 35) ( ➔ page 35) ( ➔ page 35) Adjus...
Page 35 - Using the sound men; Balancing front speaker volume; Changing the audio output; ] to select a mode and press; Using whisper mode surround
35 RQT9223 Using the sound men u Operations Balancing front speaker volume You can adjust the balance of the front speakers. 1. Press [SOUND MENU] to enter the sound menu. 2. Press [ e ][ r ] to select “ BALANCE ”, and press [OK] to confirm. 3. Press [ w ][ q ] for adjustment, and press [OK] to confir...
Page 36 - Using the setup menu; Basic operation; EXIT
36 RQT9223 Using the setup menu Basic operation g Common operation for setup menu Using the remote control Using the unit To enter the SETUP Press and hold [OPTION PORT, –SETUP] for about 2 seconds. Press and hold [RETURN, –SETUP] for about 2 seconds. To select items/ settings (See below for menu it...
Page 37 - Using the setup men; Adjusting the brightness of the display; DIMMER; Using sleep timer; ” and; Setting speakers and their sizes; SPK SIZE; Setting distances; ] to select the distance and
37 RQT9223 Using the setup men u Operations Adjusting the brightness of the display Dim the display for better viewing in a darkened room. 1. To enter the SETUP ( ➔ page 36) 2. Press [ e ][ r ] to select “ DIMMER ”, and press [OK] to confirm. 3. Press [ e ][ r ] to select the setting, and press [OK] ...
Page 38 - Setting the lowpass filter; ] to select the lowpass filter; Changing auto speaker settings; Making bi-wire setting
38 RQT9223 Using the setup menu Setting the lowpass filter If the speaker sizes ( ➔ page 37) are set to “ SMALL ”, make this setting.The unit cannot reproduce the entire bass range when speakers are set as “ SMALL ”. You can arrange the unit to provide missing bass sounds through the subwoofer by set...
Page 39 - IN ASSIGN; ] to select the type of input; WIRELESS; INPUT MODE; ] to select a desired digital; AUX LEVEL
39 RQT9223 Using the setup men u Operations Changing the input settings You cannot assign one selector to the same type of two or more terminals. In this case, the selector set last becomes effective. 1. To enter the SETUP ( ➔ page 36) 2. Press [ e ][ r ] to select “ IN ASSIGN ”, and press [OK] to c...
Page 40 - “OFF”
40 RQT9223 Using the setup menu Reducing standby power consumption (power save mode) 1. To enter the SETUP ( ➔ page 36) 2. Press [ e ][ r ] to select “ HDMI ”, and press [OK] to confirm. 3. Press [ e ][ r ] to select “ STNBY ”, and press [OK] to confirm. 4. Press [ e ][ r ] to select “ OFF ”, and pres...
Page 41 - Using headphones; Recording; switch all speakers off.; source to be recorded.
41 RQT9223 Using headphones Using the setup men u / Using headphones / Recor ding Operations Recording 1. Press [SPEAKERS A] and [SPEAKERS B] to switch all speakers off. 2. Lower the volume by pressing [VOL +, –] and connect headphones to the unit. Plug type: ø 6.3 mm stereo standard plug 3. Adjust ...
Page 42 - Remote controlling a TV or DVD recorder etc.; Remote controlling a TV, cable box and satellite receiver
42 RQT9223 Remote controlling a TV or DVD recorder etc. ENTER SUB MENU S TV/VIDEO Remote controlling a TV, cable box and satellite receiver Do not forget to press this before operating a TV. To switch the unit’s input to “ TV ” To switch the remote control to the TV operation mode Do not forget to p...
Page 43 - Remote controlling a DVD recorder
43 RQT9223 Remote contr olling a TV or D VD recor der etc. Operations ENTER SUB MENU S TV/VIDEO Remote controlling a DVD recorder Aim the remote control at the equipment you wish to operate. Do not forget to press this before operating a DVD recorder. To switch the unit’s input to “ DVD R. ” To swit...
Page 44 - Remote controlling a Blu-ray Disc/DVD player
44 RQT9223 Remote controlling a TV or DVD recorder etc. Remote controlling a Blu-ray Disc/DVD player TV/VIDEO SUB MENU S ENTER Aim the remote control at the equipment you wish to operate. Do not forget to press this before operating a Blu-ray Disc/DVD player. To switch the unit’s input to “ BD/DVD P...
Page 47 - Playing an iPod on this unit; Playing music recorded on iPod; Basic controls
47 RQT9223 Remote contr olling a TV or D VD recor der etc. / Pla ying an iP od on this unit Operations Playing an iPod on this unit You can play/recharge an iPod (not included) when you attach the separately sold universal dock (SH-PD10) for iPod into the option port slot and connect a compatible iP...
Page 48 - Listening to the Radio; Preset tuning; Auto presetting; Manual presetting; Listening to preset stations (using the remote control)
48 RQT9223 Listening to the Radio Preset tuning Auto presetting 1. Set the channel reception to FM 87.9 MHz (200 kHz steps) / FM 87.5 MHz (100 kHz steps) or AM 520 kHz ( ➔ page 49). • You can start with the frequency you like. In that case, stations with frequencies before the starting point cannot ...
Page 49 - Manual tuning; Reducing excessive noise; FM frequency step
49 RQT9223 Listening to the Radio Operations Manual tuning “ TUNED ” is displayed when a station is tuned. “ ST ” is displayed when a stereo FM broadcast is tuned. Tuning directly using the numbered buttons 1. Press [FM/AM] to activate the radio.2. Press [FM/AM] to select “ FM ” or “ AM ”. 3. Press ...
Page 50 - Other information; Dolby Digital (including Dolby Digital
50 RQT9223 Other information Notes on “To connect bi-wire speakers” Bi-wire speakers have separate connection terminals for high frequency and low frequency signals ( ➔ page 22). • Bi-wiring prevents high frequency and low frequency signals from interfering with each other. It offers playback in hig...
Page 51 - Ref
51 RQT9223 Other inf ormation Ref erence Notes on Speaker size LARGE Speakers that can sufficiently reproduce enough bass range. SMALL Speakers that do not satisfy the requirements for LARGE speakers. Enough bass range can be produced, if you install the subwoofer.You can perform steps instructed in ...
Page 52 - Glossary
52 RQT9223 Glossary Analog Audio signals produced from L/R audio output terminals of general equipment is called analog audio. CPPM (Content Protection for Prerecorded Media) This is the copyright protection technology which prevents file copy of DVD audio. Decoder, Decode Decoder is the device to en...
Page 53 - Glossar
53 RQT9223 Error messages Message Cause/countermeasure 1 U701 The equipment connected by the HDMI cable is not compatible with the unit’s copyright protection technology. 2 U703 Should anything unusual happen using an HDMI connection: Consult your dealer if the sign remains on the display after thes...
Page 54 - Troubleshooting guide
54 RQT9223 Troubleshooting guide 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” on page 57 if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to “P...
Page 55 - Maintenance
55 RQT9223 Tr oub leshooting guide / Maintenance Ref erence Pages There is a lot of noise when listening to AM. • Try changing the BEAT PROOF mode. 49 The correct FM frequency cannot be tuned in. • Change the frequency step to suit your area when FM is selected. 49 When using an HDMI connection, the...
Page 56 - Specifications
56 RQT9223 g AMPLIFIER SECTION Rated minimum sine wave RMS power output 20 Hz - 20 kHz both channels driven (with AES17 filter) 0.7 % total harmonic distortion 130 W per channel (6 Ω ) Total harmonic distortion rated power at 20 Hz - 20 kHz 0.7 % (6 Ω ) Power output each channel driven at 20 Hz - 20 ...
Page 57 - Panasonic Audio Products Limited Warranty; Specifications / Limited
57 RQT9223 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Audio Products Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship...
Page 58 - PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY
58 RQT9223 Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase. Technics Audio Product One (1) year, parts and labour Panasonic Portable / Clock Radio (wit...
Page 59 - Limited; Product Service
59 RQT9223 1. Damage requiring service — The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel if: (a) The AC power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or(b) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or(c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or(d) The unit does not operate normally or e...
