Page 2 - Dear customer; DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN,
RQ TX00 88 2 Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Indicates features applicable to: -If you see this symbol- ≥ These operating instructions are applicable to models SC-PT465 and SC-PT460 for a variety of re...
Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; Simple Setup; Using the VIERA Link “HDAVI Control; TV Audio
RQ TX00 88 3 Reference TABLE OF CONTENTS Caution for AC Mains Lead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Simple Setup step 1 [PT465] Assembling the front speakers . . . 6 s...
Page 4 - IMPORTANT; How to replace the fuse; Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.; Caution for AC Mains Lead
4 Cau tio n fo r A C Mai n s Lea d RQ TX00 88 (For Saudi Arabia and Kuwait) (“GS” area code model only) For your safety, please read the following text carefully.This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience.A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.Shou...
Page 5 - Placement; Accessories
5 Safety pr ecautions / Acce ssories 5 RQ TX00 88 Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby shor tening the unit’s service life. Do not place heavy ite...
Page 6 - Preventing the speakers from falling; step; Assembling the front speakers
6 Si mp le S etu p [PT 465] Ass e mb ling the fr ont s p ea ker s RQ TX00 88 Preparation ≥ To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform assembly on it. ≥ For assembly, use a Phillips-head screwdriver. ≥ For optional wall mount, refer to page 8. ∫ Preventing the speakers from fal...
Page 7 - Po; Notes on speaker use; Positioning
7 Si mp le S etu p Po s it io n in g RQ TX00 88 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 wit...
Page 8 - Attaching to a wall; Caution; DO; DO
8 Si mp le S etu p Po s it io n in g RQ TX00 88 Caution ≥ Do not touch the front netted area of the speakers. Hold by the sides.e.g. Center speaker ≥ [PT465] Do not stand on the base. Be cautious when children are near. e.g. Front speaker ∫ Attaching to a wall You can attach all of the speakers (exc...
Page 9 - Cab; Cable connections; Speaker connections; Speaker
9 Si mp le S etu p Cab le connections RQ TX00 88 Turn off all equipment before connection and read the appropriate operating instructions. Do not connect the AC mains lead until all other connections are complete. (Continued on next page) step 3 Cable connections 1 Speaker connections 2 Radio antenn...
Page 10 - le co; Audio and video connections; Other video connections for improved picture quality; TV terminal; VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”
10 Si mp le S etu p C a b le co nn e c ti on s RQ TX00 88 Basic setup example § This connection enables you to play audio from your TV, set top box or video cassette recorder through your home theater system ( ➜ 32, Enjoying TV audio). [Note] ≥ Do not make the video connections through the video cas...
Page 11 - Batteries; Other audio connections; TV or external; AC mains lead connection; Preparing the remote control
11 Si mp le S etu p Cab le connections / A C mains lea d conn ection / Preparing the re mote contr o l 11 RQ TX00 88 Conserving power The main unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is in standby mode (approx. 0.4 W). To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug...
Page 12 - rf; The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to make necessary settings.; Details of settings; Performing QUICK SETUP; SETUP; Select “QUICK SETUP”.; MENU LANGUAGE
12 Si mp le S etu p P e rf orming Q U ICK SETU P RQ TX00 88 The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to make necessary settings. ∫ Details of settings ≥ Underlined items are the factory settings in the above table. § Language options [The[Middle[East,[South[Africa,[Saudi[Arabia[and[Kuwait] : FRANÇAIS, ESP...
Page 13 - Pr; If noise is excessive; Press; Presetting the radio stations; Presetting stations automatically; Numbered; SELECTOR; MEMORY; Confirming the preset channels
13 Si mp le S etu p Pr esetting the radio stations RQ TX00 88 [PT465] Up to 30 stations can be set. [PT460] Up to 30 stations can be set in each band, FM and AM. ≥ “SET OK” is displayed when the stations are set, and the radio tunes to the last preset station. ≥ “ERROR” is displayed when automatic p...
Page 14 - TV operations; Avoiding interference with other Panasonic equipment; Control reference guide
14 Co ntr o l re fe re nc e gu id e RQ TX00 88 Other Panasonic audio/video equipment may start functioning when you operate the unit using the supplied remote control.You can operate this unit in another mode by setting the remote control operating mode to “REMOTE 2”. The main unit and remote contro...
Page 15 - When “Input Selection” is selected; Utilising the START menu
15 Con tr o l ref e rence g u id e / Uti lisin g the ST AR T men u 15 RQ TX00 88 You can select desired source or access playback/menus by using the START menu. When “Input Selection” is selected You can select a desired source from the menu. ≥ DVD/CD ( ➜ 12), FM ( ➜ 13), [PT460] AM ( ➜ 13), AUX § (...
Page 16 - Basic play; Using the main unit; TU
16 Ba sic pla y RQ TX00 88 Basic play PreparationTo display the picture, turn on your TV and change its video input mode. [Note] ≥ DISC CONTINUES TO ROTATE WHILE MENUS ARE DISPLAYED. To preserve the unit’s motor and your TV screen, press [ ∫ ] (Stop) when you are finished with the menus. ≥ Total tit...
Page 17 - If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting (; ONE TOUCH PLAY; Disc menu
17 Ba sic pla y RQ TX00 88 If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting ( ➜ 36 to 38). Using the remote control One touch play The main unit automatically turns on and starts playing the disc in the tray. Stop The position is memorised while “RESUME STOP” is on the screen. ≥ Press [ 1 ...
Page 18 - Other playback functions; Repeat play; Show the repeat mode.; Program and Random play; Select the play mode.; Random play; Select a group or title.
18 O ther p la y b a c k fu ncti on s RQ TX00 88 Other playback functions This works only when the elapsed play time can be displayed. It also works with all JPEG content. Items shown differ depending on the type of disc and playback mode. Preparation ≥ [DVD-VR] Select “DATA” in “DVD-VR/DATA” ( ➜ 25...
Page 19 - Using navigation menus; Selecting the picture in Thumbnail menu; Playing data discs; Using PLAYBACK MENU; Playing the programs; Playing a play list; Select the play list.
19 Usin g n a vi gati on men u s RQ TX00 88 Using navigation menus ≥ [DVD-VR] Select “DATA” in “DVD-VR/DATA” ( ➜ 25, “OTHERS” menu) to play WMA, MP3, JPEG, MPEG4 or DivX contents. “PLAYBACK MENU” screen appears when the disc contains both video (MPEG4/DivX) and other format (WMA/MP3/JPEG). You can s...
Page 20 - Using on-screen menus; CANCEL; O F F; AUDIO; REPEAT MODE
20 Usin g on -screen men u s RQ TX00 88 Using on-screen menus ∫ Menu 1 (Disc/Play) CANCEL - SLEEP - REPEAT MUTI N G -FL DISPLAY -PLAY MODE SUB W OOFER -CH SELECT SETUP SOU N D LE V EL TOP ME N U ME N U DIRECT N A V IGATOR START PLAYLIST SLO W /SEARCH PLAY PAUSE STOP SKIP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 10 CA N ...
Page 21 - PLII
21 Usi n g on -scre e n me n u s RQ TX00 88 ∫ Menu 2 (Video) ∫ Menu 3 (Audio) ∫ [PT465] Menu 4 (Karaoke) ∫ Menu 5 (HDMI) (Continued on next page) DATE DISPLAY [JPEG] To select “ON” or “OFF” for picture’s date display ROTATION To rotate a picture (during pause) [JPEG] : 0 ,------. 90 ,------. 180 ,--...
Page 22 - Confirming HDMI information; Display the unit’s registration code; About DivX VOD contents
22 U s ing on-sc ree n men u s / About DivX V O D contents RQ TX00 88 Using on-screen menus Confirming HDMI information e.g. 1 Connection status 2 Shows the output signal type. 3 Shows the number of audio channels. 4 ( ➜ 21, VIDEO FORMAT) 5 [ ➜ 21, COLOR SPACE (or COLOUR SPACE)] [Note] When “OFF” is...
Page 23 - Changing the player settings; DISC; PASSWORD
23 Ch an gi ng th e pl a y er se ttings RQ TX00 88 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 table. ∫ “ DISC ” menu § 1 Language options [The[Middle[East,[South[Africa,[Saudi[Arabia[a...
Page 24 - VIDEO
24 Ch an gi ng the pla y er settin g s RQ TX00 88 Changing the player settings ∫ “ VIDEO ” menu ∫ “ AUDIO ” menu § 5 Refer to “Frame still and field still” ( ➜ 39, Glossary). § 6 When audio is output from HDMI AV OUT terminal, and the connected equipment does not support the item selected, the actua...
Page 25 - Language code list
25 Ch an gi ng th e pl a y er s e ttin g s RQ TX00 88 ∫ “ DISPLAY ” menu ∫ “ HDMI ” menu ∫ “ OTHERS ” menu (Continued on next page) QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area. LANGUAGE Choose the language for the on-screen messages. [The[Middle[East,[South[Africa,[Saudi[...
Page 26 - Presetting stations manually; Selecting the delay time of the speakers; Manual tuning; Select “FM” or “AM”.; Enjoying the radio
26 Ch an gi ng th e pla y er settin g s RQ TX00 88 Enjo ying the radio (Effective when playing 5.1-channel sound) (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 ...
Page 27 - Enjoying Karaoke; Start playback and adjust the volume of the main unit.; Using Karaoke mode; K A R A O K E M O D E; OFF; Adding echo effect
27 [PT 465 ] E n jo ying Karao k e RQ TX00 88 [PT465] Enjoying Karaoke [Note] Before connecting/disconnecting the microphone(s), reduce the volume of the main unit to its minimum. Preparation 1 Select “DVD/CD” as the source. 2 Press [ s , MIC VOL] on the main unit to select “MIC LVL1”. Connect the m...
Page 28 - Automatic setup; One touch play
28 Usi ng the V IERA L ink “ H D A VI Con tr o l TM ” RQ TX00 88 Using the VIERA Link “HDAVI Control TM ” VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this unit, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) under “HDAVI Control”. You can use this func...
Page 29 - Speaker control
29 Usi ng the V IERA L ink “ H D A VI Con tr o l TM ” RQ TX00 88 You can select whether audio is output from this unit’s speakers or the TV speakers by using the TV menu settings. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your TV. Home Cinema This unit’s speakers are active. ≥ When this un...
Page 30 - Using sound effects; Equalizer; Surround Enhancer; Setting the sound effects; SW BOOST; Using Dolby Pro Logic
30 Usi ng soun d eff ects RQ TX00 88 Using sound effects [Note] ≥ The following sound effects may not be available or have no effect with some sources, or when headphones are used ( ➜ 15). ≥ You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these sound effects are used with some sources. If this ...
Page 31 - To adjust speaker level during play; Adjusting the subwoofer level; Adjusting the speaker level; Enter test tone mode.
31 Usi ng soun d eff ects RQ TX00 88 You can adjust the amount of bass. The unit automatically selects the most suitable setting according to the type of playback source. ≥ To check the current setting, press [SUBWOOFER LEVEL]. ≥ The setting you make is retained, and recalled every time you play the...
Page 32 - Operating other equipment; Enjoying TV audio; Making settings for digital audio input; Playing from an USB device
32 O p e rati n g othe r equ ipme n t RQ TX00 88 Operating other equipment You can play an external source through your home theater system. Preparation Confirm the audio connection to the AUX terminal on the main unit ( ➜ 10). ≥ Reduce the volume on the TV to its minimum, and then adjust the volume...
Page 33 - Using the iPod; Enjoying music; Enjoying photos/videos; Play a slideshow or video on your iPod.
33 O p e rati n g othe r equ ipme n t RQ TX00 88 Preparation ≥ To view photos/videos from the iPod– Ensure the video connection to the VIDEO OUT terminal on this unit ( ➜ 10). – Operate the iPod menu to make the appropriate photo/video output settings for your TV. (Refer to the operating instruction...
Page 34 - Discs that can be played; Commercial discs; Discs that cannot be played
34 Disc s that can be pla y e d RQ TX00 88 Discs that can be played Commercial discs Recorded discs ( ± : Playable, — : Not playable) ≥ It may not be possible to play all the above-mentioned discs in some cases due to the type of disc, the condition of the recording, the recording method, or how the...
Page 35 - Tips for making data discs; Format
35 Disc s that can be pla y e d RQ TX00 88 ∫ Tips for making data discs ≥ There may be differences in the display order on the menu screen and computer screen. ≥ This unit cannot play files recorded using packet write. DVD-RAM ≥ Discs must conform to UDF 2.0. DVD-R/RW ≥ Discs must conform to UDF bri...
Page 36 - Troubleshooting guide; Power
36 T rou b lesho o ti ng gu id e RQ TX00 88 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 char t do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions. Power No power. ≥ In...
Page 37 - Disc operation; Sound; Picture
37 T rou b lesho o ti ng gu id e RQ TX00 88 (Continued on next page) Disc operation It takes time before play starts. ≥ Play may take time to begin when an MP3 track has still picture data. Even after the track starts, the correct play time will not be displayed. This is normal. [MP3] ≥ This is norm...
Page 39 - Glossary; To clean discs; Maintenance
39 Gl ossar y / Main tenance RQ TX00 88 Glossary Decoder A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal. This is called decoding. DivX DivX is a popular media technology created by DivX, Inc. DivX media files contain highly compressed video with high visual quality that maintains a rel...
Page 40 - Specifications; AMPLIFIER SECTION
40 Specifications RQ TX00 88 Specifications Specifications [PT465] RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode Front Ch 125 W per channel (3 ≠ ), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Surround Ch 125 W per channel (3 ≠ ), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Center Ch 125 W per channel (3 ≠ ), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Subwoofer Ch 125 W per channel (3 ≠ ), ...
Page 41 - SPEAKER SECTION
41 Specifications RQ TX00 88 [Front\speaker\SB-HF465] Type 1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex) Speaker unit(s) Impedance 3 ≠ Full range 6.5 cm Cone type Input power (IEC) 125 W § 8 (Max) Output sound pressure 80 dB/W (1.0 m) Frequency range 87 Hz t o 25 kHz ( j 16 dB) 98 Hz t o 22 kHz ( j 10 dB) D...
Page 43 - MEMO
43 RQ TX00 88 MEMO PT465GC-GS-GCS-GCT-PT460GN_RQTX0088-B_eng.book Page 43 Thursday, December 13, 2007 9:04 AM
