Page 2 - Before use; System; Supplied accessories; Note; Dear customer; For United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland
2 RQT6894 Before use System Sound processor Stereo tuner/amplifier DVD/Video CD/CD changer Stereo cassette deck Supplied accessories Please check and identify the supplied acces-sories. Use numbers indicated in parentheseswhen asking for replacement parts. u AC mains lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 3 - Table of contents; If the surfaces are dirty; Cassette tape selection and care
3 RQT6894 Before use Table of contents Before use Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . c 3 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . c 3 Cassette tape selection and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 4 - For your safety, please read the following text carefully.; Caution for AC Mains Lead; THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF —KEEP DRY.; Remove the connector cover.; How to replace the fuse; Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.; Fuse cover; Figure A
4 RQT6894 Before use (For United Kingdom) (“EB” area code model only) For your safety, please read the following text carefully. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mainsplug for your safety and convenience.A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.Should the fuse need to be replaced pl...
Page 5 - Disc information
5 RQT6894 Before use A B [DVD-A] [VCD] [DVD-V] [CD] [WMA][MP3][JPEG] [RAM] Disc information [A[ Discs that can be played p Use discs with the logos at left and that conform to specifications. The unitcannot play other discs correctly. p Do not use irregularly shaped discs (e.g. heart-shaped), as the...
Page 6 - Simple setup; STEP; Locating; Components
6 RQT6894 Simple setup Simple setup STEP 1 Locating Components DVD/Video CD/CD changer Sound processor Stereo cassette deck Stereo tuner/amplifier Sound processor Stereo tuner/amplifier DVD/Video CD/CD changer Stereo cassette deck A D C B E Speakers Optimum locationDistance: A N B N C N D N E Front ...
Page 7 - Speaker leads; Front speaker; Speaker side
7 RQT6894 Simple setup CENTER SURROUND R L LF HF LF H F R L (8 ª ) (6 ª ) (8 ª ) (6 ª ) HF LF STEP 2 Speaker leads Do not connect the AC mains lead until all other connections are complete. Surround and centerspeakers Center speaker Surround speaker (left) Surround speaker(right) Right Left Front sp...
Page 8 - Antennas; FM indoor antenna; AM indoor antenna; Flat cables; Connecting
8 RQT6894 Simple setup STEP 3 Antennas B1 A1 B2 FM indoor antenna Fix the other end of the antenna where reception is best. Adhesive tape For Australia and N.Z. Twist the vinyl tip and pull off. AM indoor antenna Twist the vinyl tip and pull off. Keep loose antenna cord awayfrom other wires and cord...
Page 9 - Video cords; AC mains lead; Insertion of connector
9 RQT6894 Simple setup VIDEOOUT STEP 5 Video cords Video cord To your television VIDEOOUT VIDEOOUT DVDIN MONITOR OUT To your television For the United Kingdom,Continental Europe and Russia Use the RCAJ adaptor (included) if your television has a 21-pinSCART terminal. You do not have to connect anyth...
Page 10 - Control guide and preparatory steps; Front panel controls; Stereo tuner/amplifier; B C
10 RQT6894 Control guide and preparatory steps Front panel controls x A Stereo tuner/amplifier Standby/on switch ( ¦ /I) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. Instandby mode, the unit is still consuming a sm...
Page 11 - Display; Remote control; f g; Turning DEMO off
11 RQT6894 Control guide and preparatory steps Front panel controls x A Sound processor 7 Display mode button (DISPLAY MODE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 8 Display 9 Super sound EQ button (SUPER SOUND EQ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 : Super 3D AI EQ button (SUPER 3D AI EQ) . . . . . ....
Page 12 - TIMER; The remote control; Batteries; Setting the time; Within 5 seconds; or; Displaying the clock
12 RQT6894 Control guide and preparatory steps B A 7m 1 - + - + 2 R6, AA, UM-3 C 1 2 3 ê /I CLOCK/ TIMER SET SET 1 2 1 2 1 2 3 TUNING The remote control x A Batteries p Insert so the poles ( K and L ) match those in the remote control. p Do not use rechargeable type batteries. Do not; p mix old and ...
Page 13 - RETURN; QUICK SETUP; Remote control only; ] to select the menu language; TV Type; TV Aspect
13 RQT6894 Control guide and preparatory steps B C A SELECT SETUP QUICK SETUP Select the menu language. ENTER RETURN English Français Español Deutsch Italiano Português Svenska Nederlands CANCEL PLAY MODE MIX 2CH AUDIO TAPE / DECK 1/ 2 DVD TUNER/ BAND ê SLEEP TOP MENU MENU PLAY LIST EQ SUPER SOUND E...
Page 14 - Basic operations; Discs; Preparation; Press the numbered buttons to select an item.; To return to the menu screen
14 RQT6894 Basic operations Discs [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] Preparation p Press [ ¦ /I] to turn on the unit. p Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the televi-sion to suit the connections for the unit. 1 Press [DVD] to select “DVD” as the source....
Page 15 - Search function
15 RQT6894 Basic operations 4 , 5 2 , 1 , 3 , 4 1 2 / ; : SKIP 9 6 5 SLOW/SEARCH CANCEL PLAY MODE MIX 2CH AUDIO TAPE / DECK 1/ 2 DVD TUNER/ BAND ê SLEEP TOP MENU MENU PLAY LIST EQ SUPER SOUND EQ SUBTITLE POSITION MEMORY SETUP GROUP 1 2 3 DISC 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 CH SELECT TEST SUPER SRND S 10/-/-- 2 / ; V...
Page 16 - GROUP; Position memorized; Position Memory function; During play; Chapter Review; Selecting groups to play; Playing all the groups in succession (
16 RQT6894 Basic operations CANCEL PLAY MODE MIX 2CH AUDIO TAPE / DECK 1/ 2 DVD TUNER/ BAND ê SLEEP TOP MENU MENU PLAY LIST EQ SUPER SOUND EQ SUBTITLE POSITION MEMORY SETUP GROUP 1 2 3 DISC 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 CH SELECT TEST SUPER SRND S 10/-/-- 2 / ; VCR(EXT)/ VDP(AUX) 1 6 MUTING SLOW/SEARCH DIGITAL S.WO...
Page 17 - Subtitles; Cinema; Cinema1: Mellows images and enhances detail in dark scenes.; I love you; Je t’aime; Cinema1
17 RQT6894 Basic operations Discs x A Soundtracks [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] (Discs with multiple soundtracks) Remote control only During play Press [AUDIO]. The number on the television changes each time you press the button. p “ – ” or “ – – ” is displayed instead of the language number in circumstance...
Page 18 - Variable Zoom funcion
18 RQT6894 Basic operations Discs Remote control only Marking places to play again [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 [DISPLAY] until the unit information screenis displayed ( ➡ page 26) . 2 ...
Page 19 - To repeat only your favorite tracks; To cancel A-B repeat play; All group play; While stopped; A B; REPEAT; Program
19 RQT6894 Basic operations Discs x A Repeat play [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] During play Press [REPEAT]. Each time you press the button: [RAM] Program All (Entire disc) Off p During play list play Scene Playlist Off [DVD-V] Chapter Title Off [DVD-A] [WMA] [MP3] (There is no ...
Page 20 - Select the track with the numbered buttons.
20 RQT6894 Basic operations Discs Program play [VCD] [CD] Remote control only You can select up to 24 tracks on any of the loaded Video CDs or CDs toplay in the order you choose. Preparation:Ensure a Video CD or CD is in the play position tray. (Program play is notpossible if the play position tray ...
Page 21 - ALL DISC play; Starting play from a selected item
21 RQT6894 Basic operations Discs Remote control only Random play [VCD] [CD] Plays all discs once each in random order.Ensure a Video CD or CD is in the play position tray. (Random play is notpossible if the play position tray is empty or contains a disc other than aVideo CD or CD.) 1 While stopped ...
Page 22 - Using the play list menu; Navigation menus
22 RQT6894 Basic operations TAPE / DECK 1/ 2 DVD TUNER/ BAND ê SLEEP TOP MENU MENU PLAY LIST EQ SUPER SOUND EQ SUBTITLE POSITION MEMORY SETUP GROUP 1 2 3 DISC 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 CH SELECT TEST SUPER SRND S 10/-/-- VCR(EXT)/ VDP(AUX) ENTER S. 3D AI EQ DISPLAY DIRECT NAVIGATOR AV EFFECT RETURN ë PRO LOGIC ...
Page 23 - Example: finding a track including the word “LOVE”; To use the tree screen to find a group; To use the contents screen to find a track; While the menu is displayed (
23 RQT6894 Basic operations CANCEL PLAY MODE MIX 2CH AUDIO TAPE / DECK 1/ 2 DVD TUNER/ BAND ê SLEEP TOP MENU MENU PLAY LIST EQ SUPER SOUND EQ SUBTITLE POSITION MEMORY SETUP GROUP 1 2 3 DISC 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 CH SELECT TEST SUPER SRND S 10/-/-- 2 / ; VCR(EXT)/ VDP(AUX) 1 6 MUTING SLOW/SEARCH DIGITAL S.WO...
Page 24 - DISPLAY; Using GUI screens; Common procedures; Changing play speed
24 RQT6894 Basic operations A CANCEL PLAY MODE MIX 2CH AUDIO TAPE / DECK 1/ 2 DVD TUNER/ BAND ê SLEEP TOP MENU MENU PLAY LIST EQ SUPER SOUND EQ SUBTITLE POSITION MEMORY SETUP GROUP 1 2 3 DISC 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 CH SELECT TEST SUPER SRND S 10/-/-- 2 / ; VCR(EXT)/ VDP(AUX) 1 1 6 MUTING SLOW/SEARCH DIGITAL ...
Page 26 - Audio menu
26 RQT6894 Basic operations Using GUI screens Unit information Audio menu Picture menu Display menu Double re-master ( ➡ page 30) [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] Dialogue Enhancer on/off [DVD-V] (Discs where the dialogue is recorded in the centerchannel)This makes the dialogue in movies easie...
Page 27 - The radio: manual tuning; If noise is excessive in FM; MONO
27 RQT6894 Basic operations The radio: manual tuning Radio stations can be tuned manually by selecting the station’s frequencyor they can be preset into channels to make it easy to tune ( ➡ page 28). Preparation: Press [ Í /I] to turn the unit on. 1 Press [TUNER/BAND] to display FM or AM on thetuner...
Page 28 - SET; The radio: preset tuning; Automatic presetting; Manual presetting; Selecting channels; On the remote control
28 RQT6894 Basic operations C A 1 2 3 MHz SET SET SET 2 3 4 TUNER/ BAND s VOLUME r 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 S 10/-/-- 3 2 , 4 SET TUNING MODE TUNING CANCEL PLAY MODE MIX 2CH AUDIO TAPE / DECK 1/ 2 DVD TUNER/ BAND ê SLEEP TOP MENU MENU PLAY LIST EQ SUPER SOUND EQ SUBTITLE POSITION MEMORY SETUP GROUP 1 2 3...
Page 29 - Cassette tapes; See page 3 for tape selection.
29 RQT6894 Basic operations Cassette tapes See page 3 for tape selection. Preparation: Press [ Í /I] to turn the unit on. 1 Press [ < OPEN] on deck 1 or deck 2 and insert the cassette with a tape facing down. Close the holder by hand. 2 Press [DOLBY NR] to select Dolby NR on (“ Î NR” appears on t...
Page 30 - Boosting the super woofer; MULTI JOG; Changing sound field and quality; Changing sound field and quality
30 RQT6894 Changing sound field and quality ª A Boosting the super woofer Boosting the super woofer adds power to the bass. Press [DIGITAL S.WOOFER]. The indicator turns green.The display on the tuner/amplifier changes each time you press the button:MID (medium) > MAX (high) > cancel (off) ^--...
Page 31 - Change the sound quality with [; To cancel
31 RQT6894 Changing sound field and quality Changing sound field and quality ª A Using the acoustic image equalizer (AI EQ) Achieve subtle sound quality settings with the soft, sharp, heavy, and lightcoordinates. 1 Turn [MULTI JOG] to display “AI-EQ” on thesound processor. 2 Press [SUPER 3D AI EQ] t...
Page 32 - MUSIC; MOVIE; Additional Effects
32 RQT6894 Changing sound field and quality Software Any stereo sound source except forthe radio. Software encoded with Dolby Digitalcan be identified with this mark. Software encoded with DTS can beidentified with this mark. Software encoded with DolbySurround can be identified with thismark. ≥ DVD...
Page 33 - DOLBY DIGITAL and DTS; When “D.MIX” is flashing; DOLBY PRO LOGIC; SUPER SURROUND; Speaker level adjustments
33 RQT6894 Changing sound field and quality DOLBY DIGITAL and DTS Play a DVD encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS. “ Î DIGITAL” or “DTS” appears on the tuner/amplifier. To down-mix Dolby Digital or DTS (5.1ch) signals to2 channels Press [SHIFT] i [MIX 2CH]. To cancelPress [SHIFT] i [MIX 2CH] again. Whe...
Page 34 - Surround effects; CENTER FOCUS; (Discs where the dialogue is recorded in the center channel); VIRTUAL REAR SURROUND
34 RQT6894 Changing sound field and quality Surround effects These effects can be used with the surround systems described on page 32.These effects are available when the corresponding indicators are alight. ª A CENTER FOCUS (Discs where the dialogue is recorded in the center channel) Press [CENTER ...
Page 35 - To display the tape counter while recording
35 RQT6894 Recording operations C 1 2 3 A A B COUNTER RESET 1 COUNTER DISPLAY COUNTER RESET DISPLAY DECK 1/2 6 3 4 2 5 1 3 2 < OPEN DOLBY NR REV MODE 2 NR ë 2 NR ë ª A To display the tape counter while recording Press [COUNTER, DISPLAY]. The counter is displayed for about 5 seconds. ≥ Press [COUN...
Page 36 - Recording operations; Recording discs; Normal recording
36 RQT6894 Recording operations Recording discs Preparation: p Do the preparatory steps ( ➡ page 35). p Insert the disc(s) you want to record ( ➡ page 14). p Press [DISC, 1 – 5] to select the disc where you want to start recording,then press [ w ] to stop the disc. x A Normal recording [RAM] [DVD-A]...
Page 37 - Recording the radio; Tune to the required station.; Set the tape direction on both decks.; To stop recording; TAPE EDIT
37 RQT6894 Recording operations x A Recording the radio Preparation: Do the preparatory steps ( ➡ page 35). 1 Tune to the required station. ( ➡ page 27, 28) 2 Press [ q REC PAUSE]. The deck goes into the recording standby mode and the play indicator“ ” or “ ” starts flashing. 3 Press [ ] (reverse si...
Page 38 - Timer operations and convenient functions; Using the timers; The play timer; To cancel the timer
38 RQT6894 Timer operations and convenient functions Using the timers The play timer This timer starts play of the selected source at the selected time.The displays in the illustrations show settings for preset radio channel 1 toplay between 6:30 and 7:40 at L 48 dB. Preparation: Turn the unit on, s...
Page 39 - The record timer
39 RQT6894 Timer operations and convenient functions Using the timers The record timer This timer records the radio at the set time.The displays in the illustrations show settings for recording preset chan-nel 1 from 18:30 to 19:30. Preparation: Turn the unit on, set the time ( ➡ page 12), preset ra...
Page 40 - The sleep timer; SLEEP
40 RQT6894 Timer operations and convenient functions Using the timers x A The play and record timers Turning the timers on and off The timers come on at the set times if & PLAY/ & REC indicator is on. They can be turned on and off by pressing [ & PLAY/ & REC]. Checking the timers Pre...
Page 41 - Changing the sound range display; Muting the volume; Reduce the volume before connection.
41 RQT6894 Timer operations and convenient functions x A Changing the sound range display The sound processor shows the level of each sound range with the threetypes of display described below. Press [DISPLAY MODE]. The spectrum display will change as follows. [a] Normal display This display indicat...
Page 42 - Enjoying karaoke; Select the Karaoke mode.; Vocal
42 RQT6894 Timer operations and convenient functions Enjoying karaoke (For Australia and N.Z.) Preparation: p Press [ ¦ /I] to turn the unit on. p Turn on the television and switch the video input mode of the television tosuit the type of connection you have made (e.g., VIDEO 1). p Lower volume with...
Page 43 - Disconnect headphones.
43 RQT6894 Timer operations and convenient functions Enjoying karaoke (For Australia and N.Z.) x A Using the echo effect Press [ECHO]. The display on the tuner/amplifier changes each time you pressthe button: ECHO 1 ECHO 2 ECHO 3 ECHO OFF $ x B Changing the key (up to 6 steps) 1 Press [KEY CON]. “KE...
Page 44 - External unit connections; Television with S-VIDEO terminal; Subwoofer
44 RQT6894 Timer operations and convenient functions External unit connections p Turn off all units before making connections. p Refer to the manuals of the other units for details.(Cords and equipment not included.) [A] Television with S-VIDEO terminal The S-VIDEO output terminal on DVD/Video CD/CD...
Page 45 - Optional antenna connections; Using other equipment; Listening to an external source
45 RQT6894 Timer operations and convenient functions Optional antenna connections If radio reception is poor, connect outdoor antennas to the antenna termi-nals on the tuner/amplifier ( [A] ). FM outdoor antenna [B] For Continental Europe and Russia Connect the 75 j coaxial cable ( ) from the outdoo...
Page 46 - Changing settings; Options; Disc
46 RQT6894 Timer operations and convenient functions 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 beingused. These settings are retained in memory until they are changed, even if the...
Page 47 - Changing the delay time (Speaker Setting)
47 RQT6894 Timer operations and convenient functions Common procedures Remote control only See page 46 for menu and option details. Preparation: Press [DVD]. 1 Press [SHIFT] T [SETUP] to show the menus. 2 Press [ , ] to select the menu’s tab. The screen changes to display the menu. 3 Press [ , ] to ...
Page 48 - Reference; Language code list; Glossary; Naming folders and files
48 RQT6894 Reference 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 Burmese: ...
Page 49 - Technical specifications
49 RQT6894 Reference ∫ AM tuner section Frequency range 522 – 1629 kHz (9 kHz steps) 520 – 1630 kHz (10 kHz steps) Sensitivity (S/N 20 dB) 500 ¨ V/m ∫ Timer section Clock Quartz-lock type Function Play timer (1 time, daily), Rec timer (1 time, daily), Sleep (120 min, 30 min intervals) Setting interv...
Page 50 - Troubleshooting guide; Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers
50 RQT6894 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 chart do not solvethe problem, consult your dealer for instructions. Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers...
Page 51 - “DECK NO TAPE” displayed.; Menus not displayed correctly.
51 RQT6894 Reference “DECK NO TAPE” displayed. “DECK CHANGE TAPE”displayed. Load a cassette into deck 2. S If the erasure prevention tabs have been removed, cover the holes with adhesive tape. S The remote control The remote control doesn’twork. Check the batteries are inserted correctly. < Repla...
Page 52 - CLASS 1
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ RQT6894-B F0203AT0 (Inside of product) (Tuotteen sisällä) (Produktets innside) SUOMI NORSK DVD/Video CD/CD Changer(Back of product) CAUTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANC...
