Page 2 - Accessories; Listening caution
2 RQT9479 Getting s tar te d Accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of April 2009. These may be subject to change.) Only for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico: To order accessories, refe...
Page 3 - CAUTION; RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
3 RQT9479 Getting s tar te d THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. (Back of product) IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operatin...
Page 4 - Table of contents; Enjoying TV and other devices sound; Connecting the surround, surround back
4 RQT9479 Getting s tar te d TV Radio Playback Other devices Advanced operations Reference Optional speaker settings Table of contents Accessories ........................................................2IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............3Control reference guide (remote control) ........5Pre...
Page 5 - Preparing the remote control; Batteries; Use; Getting s
5 RQT9479 Control reference guide (remote control) 1 Turn the unit on and off ( > 12) 2 Display the Home screen of VIERA CAST ( > 29) 3 Select title numbers, etc./Enter numbers or characters ( > 17, 31) (The character buttons may be used when operating VIERA CAST contents. B 29) [CANCEL] : ...
Page 6 - Front and top panel
6 RQT9479 Getting s tar te d Control reference guide (main unit) 1 Standby/on switch (POWER Í /I) ( > 12) Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power. 2 Status indicatorThis indicator lights up when the unit ...
Page 7 - Positioning; Setup example
7 RQT9479 Positioning Getting Starte d This unit comes equipped with a Dolby Virtual Speaker circuit installed. Using just the supplied speakers and the subwoofer, and by reproducing acoustic effects very similar to 5.1ch/7.1ch surround, you can enjoy a true “home theater” experience even within a l...
Page 8 - Speaker connections; Main unit; PURPLE; RED; WHITE; Do not; Connect to the terminals of the same color.; NOTE
8 RQT9479 Speaker connections Turn off all equipment before connection and read the appropriate operating instructions. Do not connect the AC power supply cord until all other connections are complete. Setup example Main unit FM ANT 75 Ω Speaker cable for front speaker (L) (White) Speaker cable for ...
Page 9 - TV connections; Optional connections; Optical digital audio cable*
9 RQT9479 TV connections ≥ When connecting with the video cable, set “High Clarity Sound” in the on-screen menu to “Off” ( > 33). (Otherwise, the video will not be output.) Optional connections ≥ For those who want to enjoy higher picture quality and have a TV equipped with an HDMI terminal. – Do...
Page 10 - Radio antenna connections; Using an FM indoor antenna
10 RQT9479 Connections to a Set Top Box, etc. Use the following connections when you want to output the original surround audio from your Set Top Box, cable TV, VCR, DVD recorder, etc. through this unit’s speakers. ≥ Do not connect through the video cassette recorder. Due to copy guard protection, t...
Page 11 - Shielded LAN cable
11 RQT9479 Broadband Network Connections AC power supply cord connection The following services can be used when this unit is connected to the Internet via a broadband connection. ≥ Firmware can be updated ( > 29) ≥ You can enjoy the BD-Live ( > 19) ≥ You can enjoy the VIERA CAST ( > 29) ≥ ...
Page 12 - The EASY SETUP screen assists you to make the necessary settings.; Preparation; RETURN; Basic settings for the system
12 RQT9479 Operating the sliding door Press [DISC < OPEN/CLOSE] to open the sliding door to insert a disc. Press [iPod < OPEN/CLOSE] to open the sliding door to connect an iPod. Press [DISC < OPEN/CLOSE] again to close the sliding door. Press [iPod < OPEN/CLOSE] again to close the slidin...
Page 13 - Showing START menu
13 RQT9479 Showing START menu Some functions of this unit can be operated from the START menu. 1 Press [ Í ] to turn on the unit. 2 Press [START]. ≥ Items displayed vary according to the chosen selector and media. 3 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select the item and press [OK]. Items Functions Playback DISCPlay...
Page 14 - Selecting the playback source; Selecting the source from the START menu; ] to select the item and then; When “Input Select” is selected; Selecting the source with the remote control; Press; AUX; For audio input through the AUX terminal.
14 RQT9479 Selecting the playback source Selecting the source from the START menu You can select sound modes, desired source, or access playback/menus by using the START menu. 1 Press [ Í ] to turn on the unit. 2 Press [START] to show the START menu. 3 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select the item and then pre...
Page 15 - Changing the sound modes; Available sound modes; SURROUND; Enjoying surround sound effects; Available surround sound effects for 2.1 ch settings
15 RQT9479 Enjoying sound from all speakers and various sound effects ≥ The following sound effects/modes may not be available or have no effect with some sources, or when headphones are used ( > 16). ≥ You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these sound effects/modes are used with s...
Page 16 - Basic operations; Inserting or removing a disc.; Playback
16 RQT9479 Basic operations Instructions for operations are generally described using the remote control in these operating instructions. Preparation Turn on the TV and select the appropriate video input on the TV. 1 Press [ Í ] to turn on the unit. 2 Insert the media. ( B see above) Play starts. ≥ ...
Page 17 - To adjust the volume.; Other operations during play
17 RQT9479 ∫ To adjust the volume. It is also possible to adjust the volume with [ s r VOLUME] on the main unit. ∫ To mute the sound. Press to adjust the volume VOL Press to mute the sound “MUTE” flashes on the unit’s display. ≥ To cancel, press [MUTE] again or adjust the volume. ≥ Muting is cancele...
Page 18 - Adjusting speaker level during play
18 RQT9479 Basic operations 1 Press and hold [–CH SELECT] for 3 seconds to activate the speaker setting mode. 2 Press [–CH SELECT] several times to select the speaker. Each time you press the button:L R —) RS _) RB _) LB _) LS _) SW ^"""""""""""""&...
Page 19 - Enjoying BD-Live discs with Internet
19 RQT9479 Enjoying BD-LIVE or BONUSVIEW in BD-Video [BD-V] What is BONUSVIEW? BONUSVIEW allows you to enjoy functions such as picture-in-picture or secondary audio etc., with BD-Video supporting BD-ROM Profile 1 version 1.1/ Final Standard Profile. What is BD-Live? In addition to the BONUSVIEW func...
Page 20 - Playing still pictures; ] to select the still picture and press
20 RQT9479 Playing still pictures [JPEG] Playback of a BD-RE, DVD-RAM/R/R DL, CD-R/RW, or SD card with still pictures recorded.(About structure of folders D 41, “Structure of folders that can play back on this unit”) 1 Insert a disc or an SD card. ( > 16) BD-RE, DVD-RAM “Album View” screen is dis...
Page 21 - Useful functions during still picture play
21 RQT9479 Useful functions during still picture play Start Slideshow You can display still pictures one by one at a constant interval. BD-RE, DVD-RAM 1 While the “Album View” screen is displayedPress [ 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ] to select the album and press [SUB MENU]. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “Start Slid...
Page 22 - Playing music; TIPS; Playing a track in another folder
22 RQT9479 Playing music [CD] [MP3] You can generally play any available music CD or MP3 file recorded onto a DVD-R/R DL and CD-R/RW.(About structure of folders D 41, “Structure of folders that can play back on this unit”) 1 Insert a disc. ( > 16) ≥ If a media containing data in different file fo...
Page 23 - Listening to the Radio; If noise is excessive; Presetting stations manually; FM frequency step; Setting up the radio; Presetting stations automatically; RADIO; Numbered; Manual tuning; Radio
23 RQT9479 Listening to the Radio Up to 30 stations can be set. 1 Press [RADIO] to select “FM”. Main unit: Press [RADIO/EXT-IN]. 2 Press [STATUS] to select the position to start the auto preset search. Each time you press the button: LOWEST (factory preset): To begin auto preset with the lowest freq...
Page 24 - Enjoying TV, etc. with this unit’s speakers; Adjusting the sound; Available settings
24 RQT9479 Enjoying TV, etc. with this unit’s speakers You can enjoy TV broadcasts with this unit’s speakers. Preparation Confirm the audio connection to the OPTICAL IN or AUX terminal on the main unit. ( > 9 to 10) Turn on the TV. 1 Press [EXT-IN] several times to select “D-IN 1” (DIGITAL IN 1)*...
Page 25 - Linked operations with the TV; “HDAVI Control; What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”?; Setting the TV audio for VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”; Setting the audio from the TV; What you can do with “HDAVI Control”; Speaker output
25 RQT9479 Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link TM “HDAVI Control TM ”) When switching between this unit’s speakers and TV speakers, the TV screen may be blank for several seconds. What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”? VIERA Link TM is a new name for EZ Sync TM . VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a c...
Page 26 - Using the Control Panel
26 RQT9479 Linked operations with the TV If you connect this unit to a TV that has “HDAVI Control 2” or later with an HDMI cable, you can operate this unit using buttons on the TV remote control.The buttons that you can use for this unit vary, depending on the TV. For details, refer to the operating...
Page 27 - Using the iPod; iPod Connection; Removing the iPod; Dock for iPod; To use the iPod touch features; Other devices
27 RQT9479 Using the iPod You can enjoy iPod music through this unit’s speakers or view iPod videos/photos on the TV. Preparation ≥ To view photos/videos from the iPod. – Ensure the video connection to the VIDEO OUT terminal on this unit ( > 9). – Operate the iPod menu to make the appropriate vid...
Page 28 - You can also use the remote control to operate iPod menu.; iPod Playback
28 RQT9479 Using the iPod This system features two different iPod playback modes.The first of these is EXTENDED mode, for playback of music and video contents. With this mode, you can operate the iPod from the main unit. The second mode is SIMPLE mode, which can be used for playback of three types o...
Page 29 - Enjoying VIERA CAST; Firmware updating; While stopped; Advanced operations
29 RQT9479 Enjoying VIERA CAST TM You can access a selection of Internet services from the Home screen with VIERA CAST, for example YouTube, Picasa Web Albums.(Current as of April 2009) ≥ VIERA CAST requires a broadband Internet connection. Dial-up Internet connections cannot be used. Firmware updat...
Page 30 - Network settings
30 RQT9479 Network settings These settings are used if you will connect this unit to the Internet. ( > 37) ≥ The connection to the Internet may take time or the Internet may not be connected depending on the connection environment. It is required that you use a broadband connection. Preparation ≥...
Page 32 - Changing settings with the on-screen menu; On-screen menu operations; What you can change with the on-screen menu; Disc
32 RQT9479 Changing settings with the on-screen menu On-screen menu operations 1 Press [BD/SD] to select “BD/DVD”. 2 Press [DISPLAY]. 3 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select the menu and press [ 1 ]. 4 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select the item and press [ 1 ]. 5 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select the setting. ≥ Depending on th...
Page 34 - Changing the unit’s settings; Setup menu operations; Summary of settings; “Disc”
34 RQT9479 Changing the unit’s settings Change the unit’s settings if necessary. The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. Underlined items are the factory presets. Setup menu operations 1 While stopped Press [BD/SD] to select “BD/DVD”. 2 Press [SETUP]. 3 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to ...
Page 36 - “TV / Device Connection”
36 RQT9479 Changing the unit’s settings *1 This function has no effect when S.SURROUND is selected during AUX (TV) playback.*2 In this unit, a P4HD ( > 52) video processor is used to provide video of optimal resolution to the connected TV. “TV / Device Connection” TV Aspect Set to match the type ...
Page 37 - You can execute some essential settings for the unit.
37 RQT9479 To select these settings, perform steps 1 to 5 ( > 34) “Network” IP Address/DNS Settings ( > 30) ≥ Press [OK] to show the following settings. Connection Test — — — — IP Address Auto Configuration ( DHCP ) ≥ On ≥ Off IP Address — — —. — — —. — — —. — — — Subnet Mask — — —. — — —. — —...
Page 38 - To finish the speaker setting; Adjusting the sound lag between speakers; Adjusting the speaker level
38 RQT9479 Changing the unit’s settings The surround and surround back speakers will only be displayed when the speakers are connected with the optional Panasonic wireless system SH-FX70 and the main unit’s settings have been reconfigured in the EASY SETUP. ( > 12) Delay time ( ) For optimum list...
Page 39 - Disc and card information; Packaged discs; Recorded discs; R DL; Finalized
39 RQT9479 Disc and card information This chart shows the different type of retail/commercial discs you can use, and also includes the industry-standard logos that should appear on the discs and/or packaging. This chart shows the different type of discs recorded with other devices that you can use. ...
Page 40 - Clean discs; Maintenance; Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth; SD cards; SDHC Memory Card; Regarding 24p output; DO
40 RQT9479 Disc and card information This chart shows the different type of cards recorded with other devices that you can use.In these operating instructions, the cards shown in the table ( D below) are comprehensively called SD cards. * Including miniSD Card and microSD Card ≥ A miniSD Card and a ...
Page 41 - Structure of folders that can play back on this unit
41 RQT9479 About MP3/JPEG files ∫ Structure of folders that can play back on this unit You can play files on this unit by structure of folders as shown below. However depending on the method of writing data (writing software), play may not be in the order you numbered the folders. : Folder which can...
Page 42 - Wireless setup diagram; Digital transmitter; Wireless system; Surround speaker cables; Surround speaker cables; Connections; SH-TR70 digital transmitter; SURR; Optional speaker
42 RQT9479 Wireless connections (optional) By connecting 1 or 2 units of the optional Panasonic wireless system SH-FX70 with 2 or 4 additional speakers, it is possible to change this unit into a 4.1 ch or 6.1 ch home theater system.This system's surround sound effect settings will change ( > 15) ...
Page 43 - Speaker installation options; Making the wireless link; Attaching to a wall; Preventing the speakers from falling; Thread from the wall to the speaker and tie tightly.
43 RQT9479 Speaker installation options You can attach all of the speakers (except subwoofer) to a wall. ≥ The wall or pillar on which the speakers are to be attached should be capable of supporting 10 k g (22 lbs) per screw. Consult a qualified building contractor when attaching the speakers to a w...
Page 44 - Troubleshooting guide; To reset this unit; Reference
44 RQT9479 Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to “Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico)” on page 54 if you res...
Page 46 - Sound
46 RQT9479 Troubleshooting guide Sound Page Card iPod operations Radio Optional wireless system (SH-FX70) No sound.Low volume.Distorted sound.Cannot hear the desired audio type. ≥ Turn the volume up. ≥ Turn the muting off. ≥ Check connections to speakers and other equipment. ≥ Select the correspondi...
Page 48 - Messages; On the TV
48 RQT9479 Messages The following messages or service numbers appear on the TV or unit’s display when something unusual is detected during startup and use. On the TV Page Cannot play. ≥ You inserted an incompatible disc (Discs recorded in PAL video, etc.). 39, 40 Cannot display on this unit. ≥ You t...
Page 49 - Frequently asked questions; Page
49 RQT9479 Frequently asked questions On the unit’s display (continued) Page “ [W1] ” is flashing. (when using the optional wireless accessory: SH-FX70) ≥ There is no link between this unit and the wireless system. Check that the wireless system is plugged into the household AC outlet and is turned ...
Page 51 - Glossary
51 RQT9479 Glossary AVCHD AVCHD is a new format (standard) for high definition video cameras that can be used to record and play high-resolution HD images. BD-J Some BD-Video discs contain Java applications, and these applications are called BD-J. You can enjoy various interactive features in additi...
Page 53 - Specifications; Front speakers SB-HFX70
53 RQT9479 Specifications ∫ Front speakers SB-HFX70 Type 2 way, 3 speaker system (Bass reflex) Speaker unit(s) Woofer Front 6.5 cm (2 1 / 2 z ) Cone type (Bamboo) Woofer Top 6.5 cm (2 1 / 2 z ) Cone type Tweeter 5.0 cm (2 z ) Cone type (Bamboo) Impedance/Input power (IEC) 6 ≠ /125 W (Max) * 1 Output...
Page 54 - Panasonic Home Theater Limited Warranty; Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico); Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico); Product Repairs (United States and Puerto Rico); Centralized Factory Service Center
54 RQT9479 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 Theater Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage (For U.S.A. and Puerto Rico Only) If...
Page 55 - Panasonic Canada Inc.; PANASONIC PRODUCT—LIMITED WARRANTY; Product Service
55 RQT9479 Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA) Panasonic Canada Inc. PANASONIC PRODUCT—LIMITED WARRANTY 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....
Page 56 - Index
RQT9479-1Y F0409BT1069 Index A AC Power Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Audio Attribute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Changing audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
