Page 2 - Dear customer; CAUTION; RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
2 RQT6815 G e tt in g st ar te d Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. (Inside of product) THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.: Operations in these instructions are described mainly with the remote cont...
Page 3 - Accessories; Table of contents; Getting started; Simple setup; Disc operations
3 RQT6815 G e tt in g st ar te d Accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (Only for U.S.A.)To order accessories contact 1-800-332-5368 or the website (http://www.panasonic.com).(Only for Canada)To order ac...
Page 4 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
4 RQT6815 G e tt in g st ar te d 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 operating instructions handy for future reference. 1) Read thes...
Page 5 - Disc information
5 RQT6815 G e tt in g st ar te d Disc information ∫ Discs that can be played ≥ Multiple-channel signals are down-mixed to stereo (2-channel). (To enjoy multi-channel surround sound ➡ page 33) ≥ Use discs with the above logos and that conform to specifications. The unit cannot play other discs correc...
Page 6 - Use only supplied speakers; Notes on speaker use; STEP; Locating
6 RQT6815 Si mple se tu p Simple setup ≥ Use only supplied speakers Using other speakers can damage the unit and sound quality will be negatively affected. ≥ Set the speakers up on an even surface to prevent them from falling. Take proper precautions to prevent the speakers from falling if you canno...
Page 7 - Connecting the speakers; Left speaker
7 RQT6815 Si mple se tu p STEP 2 Connecting the speakers Twist the vinyl tip and pull off. Confirm the colors of the tags on the ends of the cords. Red White Blue Black AM ANT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT P R P Y B EXT OPTICAL OUT S-VIDEO R R L L AUX SUBWOOFER OUT OUT VIDEO OUT LOOP 75 ≠ HIGH(6 ≠ ) AC IN SPE...
Page 8 - Connecting a television with a VIDEO IN terminal; Television
8 RQT6815 Si mple se tu p ∫ Connecting a television with a VIDEO IN terminal ∫ Connecting a television with COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals ∫ Connecting a television with an S-VIDEO IN terminal STEP 3 Television Video cable AM ANT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT P R P Y B EXT OPTICAL OUT S-VIDEO R R L L AUX SUBWOO...
Page 9 - Use; Connecting the antennas and AC power supply cord; The remote control
9 RQT6815 Si mple se tu p Do not; ≥ mix old and new batteries. ≥ use different types at the same time. ≥ heat or expose to flame. ≥ take apart or short circuit. ≥ attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries. ≥ use batteries if the covering has been peeled off. Mishandling of batteries can ca...
Page 10 - ] to select the menu; TV Type; TV Aspect; QUICK SETUP
10 RQT6815 Si mple se tu p The QUICK SETUP screen appears when you press [SETUP] the first time after purchase and assists you to make necessary settings. You can access this screen again later if you need to( ➡ page 30, Others — QUICK SETUP). PreparationTurn on the television and select the appropr...
Page 11 - Setting the time; DISPLAY; AM :; Turning DEMO off; DEMO; DEMO OFF
11 RQT6815 Si mple se tu p This is a 12-hour clock. 1 Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select the clock. Each time you press the button:Clock > F PLAY > Original display ^________b 2 Within 10 seconds Press [ : , X ] or [ 9 , W ] to set the time. The time display can be changed quickly by holding down t...
Page 12 - Control reference guide; Q R; Remote control
12 RQT6815 G e tt in g st ar te d Control reference guide 1 Standby/on, TV standby/on switch [ Í , TV Í ] . . . . . . . . . 10, 28 2 Setup, TV/VIDEO button [SETUP, TV/VIDEO] . . . . . . . . . 10, 28 3 Program button [PROGRAM] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 26 4 Play mode button [PLA...
Page 13 - Discs — Basic play; disc tray and place the disc.; To pause play
13 RQT6815 Dis c ope ra ti on s Discs — Basic play [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] Preparation ≥ Press [ Í ] to turn on the unit. ≥ Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television to suit the connections for the unit. 1 Press [ 1 DVD/CD] to select ...
Page 14 - When a menu appears on the television
14 RQT6815 Dis c ope ra ti on s Discs — Basic play [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] Press the numbered buttons to select an item. To select a 2-digit numberExample: To select item 23, press [ S 10] ➡ [2] ➡ [3]. ≥ When playing DVDs, you can also use [ 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ] to select items. Press [ENTER] to confirm yo...
Page 15 - Discs — Convenient functions; To repeat only your favorite tracks/chapters; Starting play from a selected item; Selecting groups to play
15 RQT6815 Dis c ope ra ti on s Discs — Convenient functions [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] Press the numbered buttons to select the item. Play starts from the selected item.To select a 2-digit numberExample: To select track 23, press [ S 10] ➡ [2] ➡ [3]. [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] : [2...
Page 16 - All group play
16 RQT6815 Dis c ope ra ti on s Discs — Convenient functions [DVD-A] Press [ 1 DVD/CD]. [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] 1 [DVD-A] [DVD-V] Press the numbered buttons to select a title or a group. Example: [DVD-V] [DVD-A] ≥ You can select more than one group. ≥ To enter all groups, select “All” using [ 2 ,...
Page 17 - Soundtracks; Subtitles
17 RQT6815 Dis c ope ra ti on s ≥ “–” or “– –” is displayed instead of the language number in circumstances such as when no language is recorded on the disc. [VCD] (SVCD only) Soundtrack and subtitle numbers may change even if corresponding soundtracks are not recorded. [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] (...
Page 18 - ] to select “Marker” and; Screen size; Marking places to play again; Variable Zoom function
18 RQT6815 Dis c ope ra ti on s Discs — Convenient functions [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] You can mark a position so you can return to it easily at a later time. 1 During play Press [GUI DISP] until the unit information screen is displayed ( ➡ page 24) . 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to s...
Page 20 - Navigation menus
20 RQT6815 Dis c ope ra ti on s Navigation menus [CD] (CD text only) [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] These menus help you find items to play. 1 Press [TOP MENU]. Example: [MP3] Example: [JPEG] “ 0 ” indicates the track currently playing. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select a track or [ 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ] to select a pictur...
Page 21 - ] while a track is highlighted; ] to select then press; Selecting from the lists; To use the contents screen to find a track; Playing HighMAT discs
21 RQT6815 Dis c ope ra ti on s You can use the text information recorded on these discs to find a track to play. 1 While the menu is displayed Press [ 1 ] while a track is highlighted to display the contents screen. 2 Press [ 2 , 1 ] to move through the tracks and press [ENTER]. To return to the na...
Page 22 - Playing the programs or play lists on DVD-RAM; DIRECT; Using the play list menu
22 RQT6815 Dis c ope ra ti on s Playing the programs or play lists on DVD-RAM [RAM] Use the program list to find programs to play. 1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select the program. The selected program plays in the background. ≥ You can select programs with the numbered buttons.To...
Page 23 - Using On-Screen Menu Icons; To change the position of the icons; Common procedures; ENTER; Progress indicator; Changing play speed
23 RQT6815 Dis c ope ra ti on s Using On-Screen Menu Icons [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] On-Screen Menu Icons are menus that contain information about the disc or unit. These menus allow you to perform operations by changing this information. 1 Press [GUI DISP]. Each time you p...
Page 24 - SP OFF
24 RQT6815 Dis c ope ra ti on s Using On-Screen Menu Icons Unless otherwise indicated, select items with [ 2 , 1 ] and change with [ 3 , 4 ]. Audio/Subtitle language [Play\menu] [Audio\menu] Disc information 1 PG: Program number [RAM] PL: Play list number [RAM] G: Group number [DVD-A] [WMA] [MP3] [J...
Page 26 - The radio; frequency of the desired station.; If noise is excessive in FM; Tune to the station (; Manual tuning; PROGRAM; Preset tuning; Automatic presetting; PROGRAM ch
26 RQT6815 Ra dio ope ra tions The radio 1 Press [TUNER/AUX] to select “FM” or “AM”. Each time you press the button: FM > AM > AUX ^_____b 2 Press [ 6 ] or [ 5 ] to select the frequency of the desired station. TUNED: Displayed when a radio station is tuned.ST: Displayed when a stereo FM broadc...
Page 27 - Convenient functions; to; VOLUME; MANUAL EQ
27 RQT6815 Ot he r func tions Convenient functions [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [CD] Discs recorded with 2-channel LPCM at 44.1 kHz or 48 kHzThis feature gives you a more natural sound by adding the higher frequency signals not recorded on the disc. [WMA] [MP3] Discs recorded at 44.1 kHz or 48 kHzThis feat...
Page 28 - Turning the television on/off; Enjoying more powerful bass; SUB W MID
28 RQT6815 Ot he r func tions Convenient functions Preparation ≥ Connect an active subwoofer (not included). See below for connection. ≥ Place the subwoofer as close as possible to the front center. [Adjusting\the\bass] Press [SHIFT] r [SUBWOOFER]. Each time you press the buttons:SUB W LOW (factory ...
Page 29 - Play the desired source.; The play timer
29 RQT6815 Ot he r func tions This timer starts play of the selected source at the selected time. PreparationTurn the unit on and set the time ( ➡ page 11). 1 Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select “ F PLAY”. Each time you press the button:Clock ) F PLAY ) Original display ^________b 2 Within 8 seconds 1 Pre...
Page 30 - Changing settings
30 RQT6815 Ot he r func tions Changing settings This chart shows the settings for this unit. Change the settings to suit your preferences and to suit the unit to the environment in which it is being used. These settings are retained in memory until they are changed, even if the unit is turned off. S...
Page 31 - ] to select the item you; Digital output; PCM Digital Output
31 RQT6815 Ot he r func tions See page 30 for menu and option details.PreparationPress [ 1 DVD/CD]. (When a disc is in the tray, press [ 1 DVD/CD] and press [ ∫ ].) 1 Press [SETUP] to show the menus. 2 Press [ 2 , 1 ] to select the menu’s tab. The screen changes to display the menu. 3 Press [ 3 , 4 ...
Page 32 - Language code list; FM outdoor antenna (Using a television antenna)
32 RQT6815 Ot he r func tions Language code list Use outdoor antennas if radio reception is poor. [Note] Disconnect the antenna when the unit is not in use.Do not use the outdoor antenna during an electrical storm. Abkhazian: 6566 Afar: 6565 Afrikaans: 6570 Albanian: 8381 Ameharic: 6577 Arabic: 6582...
Page 33 - Using other equipment; To playback; AUDIO OUT
33 RQT6815 Ot he r func tions Using other equipment Before connection ≥ Disconnect the AC power supply cord. ≥ Turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. ≥ The equipment connections described are examples. ≥ Peripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unless...
Page 34 - Glossary; Order of play
34 RQT6815 Ref e re nce Glossary Decoder A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal. This is called decoding. Dolby Digital This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2-channel) audio, these signals can also be multi-channel audio...
Page 35 - Specifications
35 RQT6815 Ref e re nce Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION RMS Output Power both channel driven 10 % total harmonic distortion 1 kHz (Low-channel) 25 W per channel (6 ≠ ) 8 kHz (High-channel) 25 W per channel (6 ≠ ) Total Bi-Amp power 50 W per channel Total RMS Stereo mode power 100 W Total RMS Dolby ...
Page 36 - Troubleshooting guide; Power
36 RQT6815 Ref e re nce Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the below 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:In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or e-mai...
Page 38 - Unit displays; Product Service; Product information; Maintenance
38 RQT6815 Ref e re nce Troubleshooting guide Unit displays Television displays 1. Damage requiring service — The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel if: (a) The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been damaged; or(b) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or(c) The unit...
Page 39 - Panasonic/Technics Audio Products; Customer Services Directory; Service in Puerto Rico
39 RQT6815 Ref e re nce Limited Warranty (U.S.A.) Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of AmericaOne Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc.Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San...
Page 40 - Listening caution
[For\U.S.A.] As an E NERGY S TAR ® Partner, Panasonic has determined that this product meets the E NERGY S TAR ® guidelines for energy efficiency. Listening caution Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to con...
