Page 2 - IM; Dear customer; CAUTION; RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
RQ T 8 6 1 1 2 IM POR T ANT SAFETY INST R UCTIONS Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the ...
Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; Simple Setup; Radio and digital transceiver; Getting
RQ T 8 6 1 1 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . 2 Simple Setup STEP 1 Positioning the speakers . . . . . . . . . 4 Speaker installation options . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 STEP 2 Speaker connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 STEP 3 Audio and video connections. . . . . ...
Page 4 - STEP; Positioning the speakers
R Q T 8611 4 Simple Se tu p How you set up your speakers can affect the bass and the sound field. Note the following points: ≥ Place speakers on flat secure bases. ≥ Placing speakers too close to floors, walls, and corners can result in excessive bass. Cover walls and windows with thick curtains. ≥ ...
Page 5 - Simple; Speaker installation options; Speaker connections
RQ T 8 6 1 1 5 Simple Se tu p ∫ Attaching to a wall You can attach the front and center speakers 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 ...
Page 6 - Using the S-VIDEO OUT terminal; Cable TV box or video cassette recorder connection; Basic audio connection; Audio and video connections; Basic video connection; udio and vide
R Q T 8611 6 Simple Se tu p ≥ Do not connect through the video cassette recorder. Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not be displayed properly. ≥ Turn the television off before connecting, and refer to the television’s operating instructions. ≥ This audio connection will enable you to pla...
Page 7 - Radio and digital transceiver connections; AC cord connections
RQ T 8 6 1 1 7 Simple Se tu p Conserving power The main unit and the wireless surround speaker consume a small amount of power when they are in standby mode [main unit: approx. 0.4 W, surround speaker: 0.5 W (in transmit mode), 1.2 W (in receive mode)]. To save power when the unit is not to be used ...
Page 8 - The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to make necessary settings.; Preparing the remote control; Performing QUICK SETUP
R Q T 8611 8 Simple Se tu p Do not: ≥ mix old and new batteries. ≥ use different types at the same time. ≥ heat or expose to flame. ≥ take apar t or shor t circuit. ≥ attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries. ≥ use batteries if the covering has been peeled off. Mishandling of batteries ca...
Page 9 - Control reference guide; Contr
RQ T 8 6 1 1 9 Simple Se tu p OPEN/CLOSE EXCHANGE SKIP POWER MUSIC SURROUND MUSIC PORT 5 DISC SELECTOR SELECTOR TUNING TUNING 1 2 3 4 5 MEMORY MEMORY TUNE MODE TUNE MODE FM MODE FM MODE VOLUME DISC DISC (26) (26) (13, 26) (26) (14, 29) (27) (15, 14) (29) ON MUSIC PORT OFF AC IN WIRELESS Turn the uni...
Page 10 - Discs that can be played; Discs that cannot be played; Note about using a DualDisc; Disc caution
RQ T 8 6 1 1 10 D is cs that can be p la y ed / D is c c a utio n / Ma inte nanc e Discs that can be played Operations in these instructions are described mainly with formats. Icons such as [DVD-V] show the formats. § A process that allows play on compatible equipment. ≥ It may not be possible to pl...
Page 11 - Product Service; Product information; Glossary
R Q T 861 1 11 Pr o duc t Ser v ice / Glo ssa ry Product Service 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 has been expos...
Page 12 - Ba; Basic play; Using the main unit; DISC SKIP; Adjust the
RQ T 8 6 1 1 12 Ba s ic pla y Basic play [Note[ ≥ Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. To preserve the unit’s motor and your television screen, press [ ∫ ] (Stop) when you are finished with the menus. ≥ Total title number may not be displayed properly on i R/ i RW. Using the main unit...
Page 13 - If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting (
R Q T 861 1 13 Ba s ic pla y If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting ( ➜ page 30 to 31). Using the remote control Stop The position is memorized while “RESUME” is on the display. ≥ Press [ 1 PLAY] to resume. ≥ Press [ ∫ STOP] again to clear the position. Pause ≥ Press [ 1 PLAY] to...
Page 14 - Con; Convenient functions; Playing CDs sequentially
RQ T 8 6 1 1 14 Con v eni e nt fu nctio n s Convenient functions You can select the disc after checking the discs loaded with the Disc information screen. ≥ You can also select the disc directly with the 5 DISC SELECTOR buttons on the main unit. Press [QUICK OSD]. ≥ To exit the screen, press [QUICK ...
Page 15 - Program and Random play; Random play
R Q T 861 1 15 Con v eni e nt fu nctio n s ≥ Selecting “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu ( ➜ page 20) will be effective if the following functions are not available to play WMA, MP3 or JPEG files. ≥ [DVD-V] Some items cannot be played even if you have programmed them. ≥ [DVD-A] Some discs contain bo...
Page 16 - Playing data discs using navigation menus; Using the submenu; Playing data discs; ] to select “All”, “Audio” or “Picture” and; Playing from the selected item (Navigation Menu); ] to select the group and press; DIRECT NAVIGATOR; Selecting a track using CD text; Find
RQ T 8 6 1 1 16 Pla y in g da ta di scs usi ng na vig a tio n me n us Playing data discs using navigation menus Selecting “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu ( ➜ page 20) will be effective if the following functions are not available to play WMA, MP3 or JPEG files. ≥ Playing HighMAT TM discs ( ➜ page ...
Page 17 - Tips for making data discs; Playing HighMAT; discs; Selecting from the list; “Group” and “Content” lists.; Playing RAM discs; Playing the programs; Playing a play list
R Q T 861 1 17 Pla y in g da ta di scs usi ng na vig a tio n me n u s ≥ Titles appear only if the titles are recorded on the disc. ≥ You cannot edit programs, play lists and disc titles. This works only when the disc contains a play list. Tips for making data discs ≥ When there are more than 8 group...
Page 18 - in; Using on-screen menus; FUNCTIONS; Main menu; Items shown differ depending on the type of disc.
RQ T 8 6 1 1 18 U s in g o n -sc re en m e nu s Using on-screen menus FUNCTIONS CANCEL PLAY ENTER Numbered buttons 1 Press once. 2 Select the menu. e.g. [DVD-V] 3 Make the settings. e.g. [DVD-V] 4 Press to exit. Go to the next menu Select Register Return to the previous menu Functions TitleChapterTi...
Page 19 - Play Menu; Other Settings; Repeat
R Q T 861 1 19 U s in g o n -sc re en m e nu s ∫ Play Menu This works only when the elapsed play time can be displayed.It also works with all JPEG content. ∫ Picture Menu (Continued on next page) Other Settings Items shown differ depending on the type of disc. Play Speed [DVD-A] (Motion picture part...
Page 20 - Audio Menu; or
RQ T 8 6 1 1 20 U s in g o n -sc re en m e nu s Using on-screen menus ∫ Audio Menu ∫ Display Menu ∫ Other Menu Other Settings Items shown differ depending on the type of disc. Dolby Pro Logic II ( ➜ page 26, Enhancing the stereo sound: Dolby Pro Logic II ) Dialogue Enhancer To make the dialogue in m...
Page 21 - Changing the player settings; SETUP; Press and hold to exit.; Audio
R Q T 861 1 21 Cha nging the pla y er s e ttin g s Changing the player settings ≥ The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. ≥ Underlined items are the factory settings in the following diagram. ∫ “ Disc ” tab § 1 The original language designated on the disc is selected. § 2 ...
Page 23 - Changing the delay time of the speakers; b c; Language code list
R Q T 861 1 23 Cha nging the pla y er s e ttin g s (Effective when playing multi-channel audio) (Center and surround speakers only)For optimum listening with 5.1-channel sound, all the speakers, except for the subwoofer, should be the same distance from the seating position. If you have to place the...
Page 24 - Usin; Using the radio; If noise is excessive; Presetting the channel; Presetting stations automatically; MEMORY SELECTOR; ain unit only; Press the numbered buttons to select the channel.; Manual tuning; TUNING; ain unit only
RQ T 8 6 1 1 24 Usin g the radi o Using the radio Up to 15 stations can be set in each band, FM and AM. When a stereo FM broadcast is being received, “ST” lights in the display. ∫ If noise is excessive When “FM” is selected Press and hold [—FM MODE] on the main unit to display “MONO”. Press and hold...
Page 25 - FM frequency step; FM outdoor antenna (Using a television antenna)
R Q T 861 1 25 Usin g the radi o ∫ FM frequency step The step is factory-set to 0.2-MHz, but you can change it to receive broadcasts allocated in 0.1-MHz steps. 1 Press [SELECTOR] to select “FM”. 2 Press and hold [SELECTOR]. After a few seconds the display changes to show the current minimum frequen...
Page 26 - Using sound effects; SUBWOOFER LEVEL
RQ T 8 6 1 1 26 Usin g so und eff ect s Using sound effects [Note] ≥ When connected with headphones or the Rear Music Port ( ➜ page 29), Surround Music and the following sound effects may not be available or have no effect. (Excluding Sound Field Control: HEAVY, CLEAR or SOFT) ≥ You may experience a...
Page 27 - To adjust speaker level during play; ] to set the volume level
R Q T 861 1 27 Usin g so und eff ect s This is one of the ways to get appropriate surround effects. Preparation Press [DVD]. ∫ To adjust speaker level during play [Effective when playing multi-channel audio or when Dolby Pro Logic II or Sound Field Control (MOVIE, SPORT or MUSIC) is on, and Surround...
Page 28 - erat; Operating other equipment; Turning the television on/off; TV VOLUME; Operating the television
RQ T 8 6 1 1 28 O p erat ing o ther e quip m en t Operating other equipment You can use the remote control to operate a Panasonic television. Connect your equipment referring to “Cable TV box or video cassette recorder connection” ( ➜ page 6). [Note] The remote control may not work properly with som...
Page 29 - Using other useful functions; Using the rear MUSIC PORT; Setting the sleep timer; Muting the sound
R Q T 861 1 29 Usin g oth e r us eful funct ions Using other useful functions To cancel the timer While the time is shown, press [—SLEEP] to select “OFF”. To confirm the remaining time Press and hold [—SLEEP] again. To change the setting Repeat the procedure from the beginning. [Note] To prevent hea...
Page 30 - roub; Troubleshooting guide
RQ T 8 6 1 1 30 T roub le sho oting guid e 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” on page 33 if you res...
Page 32 - Spe; Specifications; AMPLIFIER SECTION
RQ T 8 6 1 1 32 Spe c ifi cati ons Specifications RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode Front Ch 110 W per channel (3 ≠ ), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Surround Ch § 7 90 W per channel (4 ≠ ), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Center Ch 225 W per channel (6 ≠ ), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Subwoofer Ch 225 W per channel (6 ≠ ), 100 Hz, 10 % T...
Page 33 - Panasonic Audio Products Limited Warranty; Customer Services Directory
RQ T 8 6 1 1 33 Li mite d W a rr a n ty (O NL Y FOR U .S.A.) Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabri...
Page 35 - Listening caution
RQ T 8 6 1 1 35 User memo: DATE OF PURCHASE DEALER NAME DEALER ADDRESS TELEPHONE NUMBER The model number and serial number of this product can be found on either the back or the bottom of the unit.Please note them in the space provided below and keep for future reference. MODEL NUMBER SC-HT640W SERI...
Page 36 - Panasonic Canada Inc.; Accessories
[For\U.S.A.] Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus,New Jersey 07094 http://www.panasonic.com Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina,Puerto Rico 00985 [For\Canada] ...
