Page 2 - Getting started; Dear customer; System
Getting started RQT7700 2 Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product.For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructionscarefully. VK91D : indicates features applicable to SC-VK91D only. VK81D : SC-VK81D only. VK71D : SC-VK71D only. (Inside of product) CAUTION! • DO NOT INSTA...
Page 3 - Table of contents; Simple setup; Accessories; Note
Getting started 3 RQT7700 Table of contents Other functions Convenient functions ................................................................. 32 Changing the main unit’s display .............................................. 32Dimming the display ...................................................
Page 4 - Figure A; Caution for AC Power Supply Cord
Getting started RQT7700 4 (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 plugfor your safety and convenience.A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.Should the fuse need to ...
Page 5 - Disc information
Getting started 5 RQT7700 Recorded using Version 1.1 of theVideo Recording Format (a unifiedvideo recording standard). Recorded using the DCF (Designr u l e f o r C a m e r a F i l e s y s t e m )standard. — Some DVD-Audio discs contain DVD-Video content.To play DVD-Video content, select “Play as DV...
Page 6 - Positioning; STEP; Surround
Simple setup RQT7700 6 Simple setup Positioning Optimum locationDistance: A=B=C=D=E Front speakers VK91D VK81D Speakers are designed identically so that no left or right channelorientation is necessary. VK71D Place the speakers so that the tweeter is on the outside. Center speaker • You can also put...
Page 7 - Speaker connections
7 Simple setup RQT7700 Speaker connections STEP 2 Twist and pull off the vinyl tip of the speaker cords. R L R L AM ANT FM ANT VOLT ADJ SPEAKERS EXT LOOP AUX LINE OUT R L + R L R L SPEAKERS + R L R L R L R L SPEAKERS + COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT P R P B Y AM ANT FM ANT VOLT ADJ EXT LOOP AUX LINE ...
Page 8 - Video connections; Connecting a television with a VIDEO IN terminal; VIDEO OUT terminal; To enjoy progressive video; S VIDEO OUT terminal; S VIDEO cable
Simple setup RQT7700 8 Video connections STEP 3 7 7 7 7 7 Connecting a television with a VIDEO IN terminal 7 7 7 7 7 Connecting a television with COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals 7 7 7 7 7 Connecting a television with an S VIDEO IN terminal VIDEO OUT terminal Do not connect the unit through a video cass...
Page 9 - Radio and power supply connections; AM loop antenna; Voltage Selector
9 Simple setup RQT7700 Radio and power supply connections STEP 4 For Saudi Arabia and Kuwait only BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR THEAC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 4 BEFORECONNECTION. AM loop antenna FM indoor antenna AC power supply cord For Australia and N.Z. For others For Saudi Arabia and Kuwait R L R L ...
Page 10 - The remote control; Remote control; Use; QUICK SETUP; To change these settings later; The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to make necessary settings.
Simple setup RQT7700 10 The remote control STEP 5 2 1 3 R6/LR6, AA, UM-3 Remote control 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 batter...
Page 11 - Setting the time; NO DEMO; DEMO function; – DEMO
11 Simple setup RQT7700 Setting the time When the unit is first plugged in, a demonstration of its functionsmay be shown on the display.If the demo setting is off, you can show a demonstration by turningon the demo. Press and hold [–DEMO]. The display changes each time the button is held down. NO DE...
Page 12 - Disc trays; Main unit; Control reference guide
Getting started RQT7700 12 1 Disc trays 2 Disc check button [DISC CHECK] ....................................... 15 3 Remote control signal sensor 4 AC supply indicator [AC IN] This indicator lights when the unit is connected to the AC mainssupply. Standby/on switch [ f f f f f /I] Press to switch t...
Page 13 - II
Getting started 13 RQT7700 Remote control Buttons such as Ö function in exactly the same way as the buttons on the main unit. @ Sleep timer, Auto off, TV/Video input mode select button[SLEEP, –AUTO OFF, TV/VIDEO] .................................... 29, 32 [ Standby/on, TV power on/off button [ f f ...
Page 14 - Disc operations; Discs — Basic play; Stop; Skip; To review the previous
Disc operations RQT7700 14 Discs — Basic play Stop RAM Skip Pause Volumeadjustment Search (during play) Slow-motion (during pause) OPEN/CLOSE OPEN/CLOSE Open the disctray. • The unit turns onautomatically anda tray opens. The stopped play position ismemorized when “RESUME” isdisplayed. • Press [ : ,...
Page 15 - Disc menu
Disc operations 15 RQT7700 Starting playfrom a selected group Main unit'sdisplay Disc menu Frame-by-frame (during pause) On-screenitem select Enternumber Return to previousscreen Selectingthe disc + + Select Confirm Select Confirm Changing adisc in thedesiredtray Press againto close thetray. Press a...
Page 16 - Discs — Convenient functions; Menu; Menu
Disc operations RQT7700 16 Discs — Convenient functions SHIFT QUICK REPLAY ENTER ZOOM RETURN PAGE , CANCEL P.MEMORY REPEAT SUBTITLE CD MODE DISC 1 5 , DVD/CD Numberedbuttons AUDIO PLAY MODE PROGRAM CD mode VCD CD WMA MP3 The unit usually plays the disc in the play position and then stops.Turn CD mod...
Page 17 - Play mode functions; All group play; Repeat play
Disc operations 17 RQT7700 Play mode functions DVD-A DVD-V VCD CD WMA MP3 JPEG Common procedures for all group and random play While stopped Press [PLAY MODE]. Every time you press the button: DVD-A DVD-V WMA MP3 JPEG ALL GRP (All group- ) → GRP RND/RND (Random) DVD-A off (Normal play) VCD CD (There...
Page 18 - Discs — Using navigation menus; Playing data discs; Using playback menus; ] to select “All”, “Audio” or “Picture” and; To exit the screen; Using navigation menus; Using a content screen to find a track; ] to move through the tracks and press; Using the submenu; While the menu is displayed; Searching by content or group title; ] to select a character and press; ] to select the content or group and
Disc operations RQT7700 18 Discs — Using navigation menus Playing data discs WMA MP3 JPEG You can play JPEG files on DVD-RAM or play HighMAT discs withoutusing the HighMAT function ( A page 21, “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu). L L L L L Using playback menus (except JPEG files on DVD-RAM) 1 Press ...
Page 19 - Playing HighMAT discs; Selecting from the list; Playing the programs; Playing a playlist
Disc operations 19 RQT7700 Playing HighMAT discs WMA MP3 JPEG 1 While stopped Press [TOP MENU] . 2 Press [ 8 , 9 , ; , : ] to select the item following the on- screen instructions. Example Prev Return Next 1 N e w P l a y l i s t I t e m L o n g N a m e D i s p l a y Te PA G E 1 / 3 M e n u 1 M e n ...
Page 20 - Discs — Using on-screen menus; Main Menu
Disc operations RQT7700 20 Program To start from a specific item GroupTitleChapterTrackPlaylistContent To skip the time forward or backward(Time Slip) 1 Press [ENTER] twice to show Time Slip indicator. Time 2 Press [ 8 , 9 ] to select the time and press [ENTER]. • Press and hold [ 8 , 9 ] to alter f...
Page 22 - Discs — Changing the player’s setting; “Disc” tab
Disc operations RQT7700 22 Discs — Changing the player’s setting (Refer to page 13 for remote control buttons’ positions) Select Go right Select Select Confirm Confirm + + Audio • English • (Language options) \ 1 • Original \ 2 • Other \ 3 Choose the audio language. Subtitle • Automatic \ 4 • Englis...
Page 23 - “Audio” tab; “Others” tab; Changing the delay time (Speaker Setting); ] to select the delay time box and press
Disc operations 23 RQT7700 Dynamic Range Compression • Off • On: Adjust for clarity even when the volume is low through compressing the range of the lowest sound level and the highest sound level. Convenient for late night viewing.(Only works with Dolby Digital) Audio during Search • On • Off Speake...
Page 24 - Radio operations; Manual tuning; FM; If noise is excessive in FM; The radio; AM allocation setting; Preset tuning; Automatic presetting; Selecting channels
Radio operations RQT7700 24 Manual tuning 1 Press [TUNER/AUX] (main unit: [BAND, TUNER]) toselect “FM” or “AM”. The unit comes on.Every time you press the button: FM → → AM AUX 2 Press [ ( ] or [ ) ] (main unit: [ g , REW/ 4 4 4 4 4 ] or [ f , 3 3 3 3 3 /FF]) to select the frequency. Press and hold ...
Page 25 - Radio Operations; Cassette tapes; Tape operations
Radio Operations 25 RQT7700 Cassette tapes You can use either deck 1 or deck 2 for tape playback. Use normal position tapes.High position and metal position tapes can be played, but the unit willnot be able to do full justice to the characteristics of these tapes. 1 Press [ ; : , TAPE]. The unit com...
Page 26 - Sound field and sound quality; Dolby Digital and DTS; Play a Dolby Digital or DTS source.; Dolby Pro Logic; Super Surround; Center Focus; Sound field and sound quality operations
Radio operations RQT7700 26 Sound field and sound quality • Super Surround, Center Focus and Subwoofer Level adjustment( A page 27) cannot be performed if headphones are connected (“ERROR” appears on the display). • You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these soundfield systems are us...
Page 27 - Speaker level adjustments; To stop the test signal; To adjust speaker level during play; speaker level for each speaker.; To adjust the balance of the front speakers; Sound field control; To check the current setting; Press and hold [–MANUAL EQ] until “MANUAL EQ”; To cancel; To cancel; Subwoofer level
27 RQT7700 Sound field and sound quality operations Sound field and sound quality Speaker level adjustments This is one of the ways to get appropriate surround effects. Adjustthe speaker level to the same level as the front speakers. Preparation: Press [ : , DVD/CD] and then [ L ] (main unit: [ L , ...
Page 28 - Recording operations; cassette to be recorded.; Recording; Select the source to be recorded.
RQT7700 28 Recording operations Selection of tapes for recording Use normal position tapes.High position and metal position tapes can be used, but this unit willnot be able to record or erase them correctly. Preparation: • Wind up the leader tape so recording can begin immediately. • Press [ ; : , T...
Page 29 - Timer operations; Using the timers; To change the settings (when the unit is on); The sleep timer; The play/record timer; ON time setting
29 RQT7700 Timer operations Using the timers To cancel the timer Press [ r PLAY/REC] to clear the timer indicator from the display. (The timer comes on at the set time everyday if the timer is on.) To change the settings (when the unit is on) To change the play/record times Do steps 1, 2, 3 and 5. T...
Page 30 - Karaoke operations; Enjoying karaoke; Vocal mute function; Audio mode function; Before enjoying the karaoke function
RQT7700 30 Karaoke operations SHIFT , DECK1 , STOP VOLUMEDOWN, UP MIC VOL MIN, MAX REC , DVD/CD , + VOLUME , DVD/CD AUDIO ENTER , ECHO V.MUTE Microphone(s) (not included) Enjoying karaoke (For Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the Middle East, South Africa and Southeast Asia) Vocal mute function Use this functi...
Page 31 - Enjoying karaoke function; Select the source and start play.; Changing the key; iiiii; Adding an echo effect; REC] on the main unit and start karaoke; To record your voice; REC] on the main unit to start recording.
31 RQT7700 Karaoke operations Enjoying karaoke function 1 Select the source and start play. 2 Start singing and adjust volume with [–, + VOLUME] (main unit: [VOLUME DOWN, UP]) and [MIC VOL MIN,MAX] on the main unit. To turn the vocals on and off DVD-V 1 Press [SHIFT] + [AUDIO] during play. 2 Press [...
Page 32 - Other functions; Convenient functions; Muting the volume; Reduce the volume and connect the headphones (not; Operating a television; Turning the television on/off; Changing the main unit’s display; Dimming the display
RQT7700 32 Other functions Convenient functions Muting the volume Press [MUTING]. Volume is reduced to minimum. To cancel Press [MUTING] again or reduce the volume to minimum (--dB),then raise it to the required level.Muting is also canceled when you switched the unit to standby. Auto-off function W...
Page 33 - Changing the sound range display; Normal display
33 RQT7700 Other functions Changing the sound range display The unit’s display shows the level of each sound range with the fourtypes of display described below. Press [DISP MODE] on the main unit. Every time you press the button: Normal display → Peak-hold display → Aurora display (off) ← Reflectio...
Page 34 - Using an external unit; When connecting a record player; For listening; Before connection; Using other equipment; Using a subwoofer; Audio cable; Optional antenna connections; FM outdoor antenna; AM outdoor antenna
RQT7700 34 Other functions Using an external unit You can playback the sound from a video cassette recorder, tapedeck, laser disc player, etc., through this unit’s speaker. R L PLAY OUT R L REC IN R L Video cassette recorder (not included) Audio cable(not included) Audio cable (not included) Rear pa...
Page 35 - Reference; Glossary; Opening/closing a disc tray
35 RQT7700 Reference Glossary Decoder A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal. Thisis called decoding. Dolby Digital This is a method of coding digital signals developed by DolbyLaboratories. Apart from stereo (2-channel) audio, these signals canalso be multi-channel audio. A la...
Page 36 - Troubleshooting guide; Operation; Cover; Power
RQT7700 36 Reference Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart donot solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions. Operation No response when buttonspressed. No ...
Page 37 - Picture; Using the cassette deck
RQT7700 37 Reference Picture Picture distorted. No picture. The picture shown on thetelevision is not normal. (The sides of the picture arecut off, the picture is stretchedhorizontally, or black bandsappear at the top and bottomof the screen.) Picture quality is poor. The picture on the televisiondi...
Page 38 - “NO PLAY”; Safety precautions
RQT7700 38 Reference Troubleshooting guide Television displays No on-screen display. The disc’s menu is displayedin a different language. “Cannot display group xx,content xx.” • Select “On” in “On-Screen Messages” in “Display” tab. 23 • Select the preferred language for “Menus” in “Disc” tab. 22 • Y...
Page 39 - Specifications; AMPLIFIER SECTION
RQT7700 39 Reference Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION VK91D RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode Front – High Ch 90 W per channel (6 Ω ), 1 kHz, 10% THD Front – Low Ch 45 W per channel (12 Ω ), 100 Hz, 10% THD Surround Ch 45 W per channel (6 Ω ), 1 kHz, 10% THD Center Ch 100 W per channel (6 Ω ), 1 ...
