Page 2 - Getting started; Dear Customer; System; CAUTION; RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
2 RQT6945 Getting started (Back of product) Dear Customer Thank you for purchasing this product.For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructionscarefully. Operations in these instructions are described mainly withthe remote control, but you can do the operations on themain unit if ...
Page 3 - Table of contents; Simple setup; Note
3 RQT6945 Getting started Table of contents Getting started IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................ 4 Disc information ......................................................................... 5 Control reference guide .............................................................
Page 4 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
4 RQT6945 Getting started IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 accordancewith...
Page 5 - Disc type; Program: t h e d i v i s i o n o n D V D - R A M e q u i v a l e n t t o a s i n g l e; Disc information
5 RQT6945 Getting started ■ Discs that can be played Disc type DVD-RAM DVD-Audio DVD-Video DVD-R Video CD CD CD-R/RW Logo Indication used ininstructions DIGITAL VIDEO RAM DVD-A DVD-V VCD CD WMA MP3 Including CD text ¡ Use discs with the above logos and that conform to specifications. The unit cannot...
Page 6 - Control reference guide; Remote control; Top of main unit
6 RQT6945 Getting started Control reference guide q Standby/on switch [ ^ ] ..............................................................12 w Sleep button [SLEEP] ..............................................................28 e FL display, Dimmer button [FL DISPLAY, –DIMMER] ....25, 28 r Play mod...
Page 7 - Speaker assembly; Preparing the center speaker; Connecting the cables; STEP
Simple setup 7 RQT6945 Speaker assembly Preparing the center speaker Preparing the front and surround speakers 4 Speaker units 4 Stands 4 Bases 2 Short cables (for FRONT L/R) 2 Long cables (for SURROUND L/R) 8 Screws Speakerunit Stand Base Speaker unit Stand/Base Place intogroove. Position wire in g...
Page 8 - Attach the stickers to the cables; Positioning
Simple setup 60 ° 120 ° 1 2 4 5 3 1 Sheet of speaker-cablestickers Front (L) Front (R) Surround (L) Surround (R) Center short cable short cable long cable long cable short cable Front (L) Front (R) Surround (L) Surround (R) Center Setup example Use only supplied speakers Using other speakers can dam...
Page 9 - Notes on speaker use; If irregular coloring occurs on your television; To prevent the speakers and main unit from falling over
9 RQT6945 Thread the string through. Thread through the ring screw and tie firmly. 1 String for main unit 4 Black screws 4 Clips ■ Main unit ■ Front and surround speakers Screw(not included) Approx. 150 mm(5-15/16") String formain unit Clip Black screw String (not included) Screw (not included) ...
Page 10 - Subwoofer; Connection; Speakers
Simple setup T O S U B W O O F E R Å h T O S U B W O O F E R Å h T O S U B W O O F E R Å h T O S U B W O O F E R Å h _ SPEAKER S HAUT-PARLE URS FRONT (6 Ω ) SURROUND (6 Ω ) CENTER (6 Ω ) + 1 2 3 4 5 L L R R L 1 R 2 L 3 R 4 5 Click! 1 FM indoor antenna 1 AM loop antenna 1 System Cable 1 Video cable 1...
Page 11 - Television; Main unit; Connecting a television using the VIDEO IN terminal; To enjoy progressive video; Conserving power; AM loop antenna
Click! VIDEO OUT Television VIDEO IN COMPONENT VIDEO IN P B P R Y S VIDEOOUT S VIDEO IN COMPONENT VIDEO OUT P B P R Y T O S U B W O O F E R Å h AM ANT FM ANT EXT LOOP 75 Ω Main unit Adhesive tape Place the antennawhere reception isbest. Stand the antenna up onits base.Keep loose antenna cordaway fro...
Page 12 - Remote control; Use; RETURN; ] to select the item and; TV Type; CRT Projector; TV Aspect; The remote control
12 RQT6945 Simple setup 1 Remote control 2 Batteries 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. M i ...
Page 13 - Disc operations; Discs—Basic play; Preparation; To pause play; If “
13 RQT6945 Disc operations Discs—Basic play 1 PROGRESSIVE OUT POWER 8 h g 4 3 2 Preparation ¡ Press [POWER 8 ] 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 [SELECTOR] to select“DVD/CD” as the sour...
Page 14 - erw q; Position memory function; To return to the menu screen; Skipping items; During play or while paused; Fast forward and rewind—SEARCH; During play
14 RQT6945 Disc operations Discs—Basic play AV SYSTEM SLEEP FL DISPLAY DIMMER PLAY MODE MIX 2CH REPEAT CANCEL SKIP CH TOP MENU DISPLAY VOLUME MUTING PL C.FOCUS SFC SUBWOOFER LEVEL FM MODE SETUP ZOOM GROUP AUDIO RETURN TV VOL TV VOL DIRECT NAVIGATOR PLAY LIST MENU SLOW/SEARCH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 TUNE...
Page 15 - While paused; and; Notes; Starting play from a selected item; Repeat play; To repeat only your favorite tracks/chapters; Selecting groups to play
15 RQT6945 Disc operations Frame-by-frame viewing (Motion picture parts only) While paused Press [ w ] or [ q ]. The frame changes each time you press the button. ¡ The frames change in succession if you press and hold thebutton. ¡ Pressing [ h ] also activates forward frame-by-frame. DVD-A VCD DVD-...
Page 16 - Discs—Convenient functions; PLAY MODE; t y; CANCEL; All group play; To select a 2-digit number; Random play
16 RQT6945 Disc operations Discs—Convenient functions AV SYSTEM SLEEP FL DISPLAY DIMMER PLAY MODE MIX 2CH REPEAT CANCEL SKIP CH TOP MENU DISPLAY VOLUME MUTING PL C.FOCUS SFC SUBWOOFER LEVEL FM MODE SETUP ZOOM GROUP AUDIO RETURN TV VOL TV VOL DIRECT NAVIGATOR PLAY LIST MENU SLOW/SEARCH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ...
Page 17 - Soundtracks; LPCM; LR; Subtitles; ] to select “Subtitle; I love you; Je t’aime; ON
17 RQT6945 Disc operations ¡ “–” or “– –” is displayed instead of the language number incircumstances such as when no language is recorded on thedisc. Soundtracks (Discs with multiple soundtracks) During play Press [AUDIO]. The number changes each time you press the button. VCD DVD-V DVD-A RAM 1 LPC...
Page 18 - Marking places to play again; Variable zoom function; Screen size
18 RQT6945 Disc operations Discs—Convenient functions AV SYSTEM SLEEP FL DISPLAY DIMMER PLAY MODE MIX 2CH REPEAT CANCEL SKIP CH TOP MENU DISPLAY VOLUME MUTING PL C.FOCUS SFC SUBWOOFER LEVEL FM MODE SETUP ZOOM GROUP AUDIO RETURN TV VOL TV VOL DIRECT NAVIGATOR PLAY LIST MENU SLOW/SEARCH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ...
Page 19 - WMA/MP3 and CD text navigation menus; Example: finding a track including the word “LOVE”.; Track title search; To use the tree screen to find a group; To use the contents screen to find a track
19 RQT6945 Disc operations WMA/MP3 and CD text navigation menus (CD text only) Various menus help you find items you want to start play. 1 Press [TOP MENU]. Example: navigation menu Group name 2 Press [ e , r ] to select a track, and press [ENTER]. “ ” indicates the track currently playing. To show ...
Page 20 - Playing the programs or play lists on DVD-RAM; DIRECT; Using the play list menu
20 RQT6945 Disc operations Playing the programs or play lists on DVD-RAM AV SYSTEM SLEEP FL DISPLAY DIMMER PLAY MODE MIX 2CH REPEAT CANCEL SKIP CH TOP MENU DISPLAY VOLUME MUTING PL C.FOCUS SFC SUBWOOFER LEVEL FM MODE SETUP ZOOM GROUP AUDIO RETURN TV VOL TV VOL DIRECT NAVIGATOR PLAY LIST MENU SLOW/SE...
Page 21 - Using On-Screen Menu Icons; Common procedures; To change the position of the icons; Progress indicator; Changing play speed
21 RQT6945 Disc operations Using On-Screen Menu Icons AV SYSTEM SLEEP FL DISPLAY DIMMER PLAY MODE MIX 2CH REPEAT CANCEL SKIP CH TOP MENU DISPLAY VOLUME MUTING PL C.FOCUS SFC SUBWOOFER LEVEL FM MODE SETUP ZOOM GROUP AUDIO RETURN TV VOL TV VOL DIRECT NAVIGATOR PLAY LIST MENU SLOW/SEARCH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ...
Page 22 - Page; Vocal; q w; Unit information; q w e
22 RQT6945 Disc operations Using On-Screen Menu Icons Unless otherwise indicated, select items with [ w , q ] and change with [ e , r ]. Disc information Page 1 Return !2 t Slideshow 1 !4 !3 y 1 1 : 0 2 : 3 7 % Digital 1 ENG 3/2.1 ch 2 2 ON 1 ENG 3 / 10 u Vocal 1 ∗ OFF i 128 kbps 44.1 kHz o L R !0 O...
Page 24 - Radio operations; The radio; Manual tuning; If noise is excessive in FM; Preset tuning; “ERROR” is displayed; Tune to the station (; While “PGM” is flashing
24 RQT6945 Radio operations The radio AV SYSTEM SLEEP FL DISPLAY DIMMER PLAY MODE MIX 2CH REPEAT CANCEL SKIP CH TOP MENU DISPLAY VOLUME MUTING PL C.FOCUS SFC SUBWOOFER LEVEL FM MODE SETUP ZOOM GROUP AUDIO RETURN TV VOL TV VOL DIRECT NAVIGATOR PLAY LIST MENU SLOW/SEARCH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 TUNER/BAND...
Page 25 - Sound field/sound quality operations; Sound field; Dolby Digital and DTS; Dolby Pro Logic; Speaker level adjustments; Adjust using test signal; To adjust speaker level during play
25 RQT6945 Sound field/sound quality operations Sound field AV SYSTEM SLEEP FL DISPLAY DIMMER PLAY MODE MIX 2CH REPEAT CANCEL SKIP CH TOP MENU DISPLAY VOLUME MUTING PL C.FOCUS SFC SUBWOOFER LEVEL FM MODE SETUP ZOOM GROUP AUDIO RETURN TV VOL TV VOL DIRECT NAVIGATOR PLAY LIST MENU SLOW/SEARCH 1 2 3 4 ...
Page 26 - Super Surround; Sound Field Control; DISCO: Reverberates sound to make you feel like you were in a; Center Focus; Store the settings; The unit recalls the settings when you play the disc again.
26 RQT6945 Sound field/sound quality operations Sound field AV SYSTEM SLEEP FL DISPLAY DIMMER PLAY MODE MIX 2CH REPEAT CANCEL SKIP CH TOP MENU DISPLAY VOLUME MUTING PL C.FOCUS SFC SUBWOOFER LEVEL FM MODE SETUP ZOOM GROUP AUDIO RETURN TV VOL TV VOL DIRECT NAVIGATOR PLAY LIST MENU SLOW/SEARCH 1 2 3 4 ...
Page 27 - Sound quality; SUBWOOFER; Adjusting the bass; SUB W 2
27 RQT6945 Sound field/sound quality operations Sound quality AV SYSTEM SLEEP FL DISPLAY DIMMER PLAY MODE MIX 2CH REPEAT CANCEL SKIP CH TOP MENU DISPLAY VOLUME MUTING PL C.FOCUS SFC SUBWOOFER LEVEL FM MODE SETUP ZOOM GROUP AUDIO RETURN TV VOL TV VOL DIRECT NAVIGATOR PLAY LIST MENU SLOW/SEARCH 1 2 3 ...
Page 28 - Other functions; Convenient functions; Muting the volume; MUTING; Dimming the display; SLEEP; Using headphones
28 RQT6945 Other functions Convenient functions AV SYSTEM SLEEP FL DISPLAY DIMMER PLAY MODE MIX 2CH REPEAT CANCEL SKIP CH TOP MENU DISPLAY VOLUME MUTING PL C.FOCUS SFC SUBWOOFER LEVEL FM MODE SETUP ZOOM GROUP AUDIO RETURN TV VOL TV VOL DIRECT NAVIGATOR PLAY LIST MENU SLOW/SEARCH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 ...
Page 29 - Changing settings; Disc; Items; Display
29 RQT6945 Other functions Changing settings Disc Video Audio AudioChoose the preferred audio language. SubtitleChoose the preferred subtitle language. MenusChoose the preferred language for disc menus. English French Spanish Original Other ∗∗∗∗ Original: The original language of each disc will bese...
Page 31 - Language code list; Rear of main unit; FM outdoor antenna; coaxial cable
31 RQT6945 Other functions Language code list Abkhazian: 6566 Afar: 6565 Afrikaans: 6570 Albanian: 8381 Ameharic: 6577 Arabic: 6582 Armenian: 7289 Assamese: 6583 Aymara: 6588 Azerbaijani: 6590 Bashkir: 6665 Basque: 6985 Bengali; Bangla: 6678Bhutani: 6890 Bihari: 6672 Breton: 6682 Bulgarian: 6671 Bur...
Page 32 - Operating a television or video cassette recorder; Operating a television; Operating a video cassette recorder
32 RQT6945 Other functions Operating a television or video cassette recorder AV SYSTEM SLEEP FL DISPLAY DIMMER PLAY MODE MIX 2CH REPEAT CANCEL SKIP CH TOP MENU DISPLAY VOLUME MUTING PL C.FOCUS SFC SUBWOOFER LEVEL FM MODE SETUP ZOOM GROUP AUDIO RETURN TV VOL TV VOL DIRECT NAVIGATOR PLAY LIST MENU SLO...
Page 33 - Changing the remote control code; While aiming the remote control at the equipment,; Television code list
33 RQT6945 Other functions AV SYSTEM SLEEP FL DISPLAY DIMMER PLAY MODE MIX 2CH REPEAT CANCEL SKIP CH TOP MENU DISPLAY VOLUME MUTING PL C.FOCUS SFC SUBWOOFER LEVEL FM MODE SETUP ZOOM GROUP AUDIO RETURN TV VOL TV VOL DIRECT NAVIGATOR PLAY LIST MENU SLOW/SEARCH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 TUNER/BAND DVD/CD TV ...
Page 34 - Reference; Glossary; I: Intra coded picture; B: Bidirectionally-predictive coded picture; Order of play
34 RQT6945 Reference 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 DolbyLaboratories. Apart from stereo (2-channel) audio, these signalsc a n a l s o b e m u l t i - c h a n...
Page 35 - Specifications
35 RQT6945 Reference Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION RMS Output Power (10 % total harmonic distortion) 1 kHz Front 40 W per channel (6 Ω ) Surround 50 W per channel (6 Ω ) Center 120 W (6 Ω ) 100 Hz Subwoofer 200 W (4 Ω ) RMS Total Output Power 500 W FTC Output Power (1.0 % total harmonic distortio...
Page 36 - Troubleshooting guide; Power; Cover; There are already markers.
36 RQT6945 Reference 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 chartdo not solve the problem:In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or e-mail co...
Page 37 - Sound; Humming heard during play.; Picture; Picture quality is poor.; Listening to the radio; A beat sound is heard.
37 RQT6945 Reference Sound Humming heard during play. No sound.Distorted sound. ¡ An AC power supply cord or fluorescent light is near the subwoofer. Keep otherappliances and cords away from the subwoofer. – Picture Picture distorted. No picture. ¡ Check the connection. ¡ Make sure the television is...
Page 38 - Unit displays; Product Service; Product information
38 RQT6945 Reference Troubleshooting guide Unit displays The display is dark. “NO PLAY” ¡ You inserted a disc the unit cannot play; insert one it can. ¡ You inserted a blank DVD-RAM. 5– “F61” ¡ Check and correct the speaker cord connections. If this does not fix the problem, there is a power supply ...
Page 39 - Listening caution
39 RQT6945 Reference The model number and serial number of this product can befound on either the back or the bottom of the unit.Please note them in the space provided below and keep forfuture reference. MODEL NUMBER ____________________________________ SERIAL NUMBER ________________________________...
Page 40 - Panasonic Canada Inc.; Panasonic/Technics Audio Products; Service in Puerto Rico
40 RQT6945 Panasonic Consumer ElectronicsCompany, Division of MatsushitaElectric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094http://www.panasonic.com Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric ofPuerto Rico, Inc. (“PSC”) Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel...