RECEIVER DVD TUNER/ BAND TV VCR INPUT DIGITAL SELECTOR RECEIVER TOP MENU AV Control Receiver MENU ENTER DISPLAY RETURN SLOW /SEARCH SKIP STOP PAUSE PLAY SOUND MODE CHANNEL VOLUME MUTING SFC SUBWOOFER Operating Instructions Model No. Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Before use Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 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.
Listening caution EST. 1924 Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level.
Supplied accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. The remote control Batteries 3 1 AC power supply cord (REZ1499) + 1 – + 4 2 Before use – (R6, AA, UM-3) 1 FM indoor antenna (RSA0006-J) ¡ Insert so the poles (+ and –) match those in the remote control. ¡ Do not use rechargeable type batteries.
Speaker connections Step 1 234 Peripheral equipment and cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated. Placement of speakers Front speakers (A left B right) C Place on the left and right of the TV at seated ear height so that there is good coherency between the picture and sound. B Center speaker (C) F E A Place underneath or above the center of the TV. Aim the speaker at the seating area.
Equipment connections Step 1 2 34 Stereo connection cable White (L) Red (R) Video connection cable Optical fiber cable Coaxial cable To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions. Changing the digital input settings You can change the input settings for the digital terminals if necessary. Note the equipment you have connected to the terminals, then change the settings (\ page 21). Note ¡Do not bend the optical fiber cable.
Peripheral equipment and cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated. Antennas FM indoor antenna (included) Fix the other end of the antenna where reception is best. AM loop antenna (included) FM outdoor antenna ¡ Disconnect the FM indoor antenna. ¡ The antenna should be installed by a competent technician. ¡ Twist the coaxial cable’s shield braid firmly and connect it to the GND terminal.
Step 1 2 3 Settings 4 1 Change the settings to suit your speakers and units to the environment in which you are using them. Before making any changes, read the descriptions of the settings, note the factory settings and ranges, and refer to the equipment’s instructions. POWER 8 MEMORY TUNE MODE SIZE Set the size to suit your speakers 2 TUNING 1 POWER 8 Display LARGE: For speakers that can reproduce a full sound range, particularly the bass range below 100 Hz.
2 DISTANCE Enter the distance of the front, center and surround speakers from the seating position 3 FILTER 4 Change the cut-off for bass output from the front speakers Adjusting speaker output level Adjust the level of the other speakers based on the output of the front speakers. (Adjust the volume of the front speakers with [VOLUME].) Change the distance so that the sound from all the speakers (except for the subwoofer) reaches you at the same time.
Basic operations Step 1 2 3 4 1 1 2 DVD TV TUNER/ BAND VCR INPUT DIGITAL SELECTOR RECEIVER TOP MENU MENU 2 ENTER RETURN DVD TV TUNER/ BAND VCR INPUT SELECTOR SLOW /SEARCH SKIP PAUSE PLAY RECEIVER SOUND MODE CHANNEL VOLUME MUTING 1 2 3 TEST 4 5 6 TONE 7 8 9 DELAY DIRECT TUNING/ DISC 0 10/ENTER LEVEL Each time you press [INPUT SELECTOR]: TUNER (FM) / AM / DVD VCR , TV , Or press [INPUT SELECTOR] on the main unit. SUBWOOFER SFC Select input.
STEREO mode Use this mode to play digital or analog stereo sources or to play surround sources through two speakers. When surround sources are played in this mode, the sounds intended for the other speaker channels are played through the front speakers. L R SURROUND mode Select this mode when you are playing a digital surround source (Dolby Digital or DTS). Also select this mode when playing analog or digital stereo sources.
Control guide Operating the receiver Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers !0.
20 22 23 24 21 VOLUME p· · · · · · ·o UP DOWN 30 27 28 29 31 32 34 33 SURROUND SFC LFE LS L C 35 R RS TUNED STEREO SLEEP 36 37 kHz MHz MONO 39 38 Main unit @0 Standby/on button [POWER 8] Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power. @1 [INPUT SELECTOR]: To select the input source !0 @2 [FM MODE]: Press to switch to monaural mode if FM reception is poor !8.
Control guide This remote control is the key to your home theater experience. Actual operations depend on your equipment and software. Be sure to read the instructions for your other components. You may need to enter a code to operate some equipment (a page 17).
o [SUB TITLE]: To change subtitles !0 [SETUP]: To show set up menus !1 [REPEAT]: To select a repeat play mode !2 [A-B REPEAT]: To specify start and finish points for A-B repeat !3 [GROUP]: (DVD Audio only) To select a group !4 [PAGE]: (DVD Audio only) To select still pictures !5 [MENU]: To show disc menus !6 [ENTER]: !7 [RETURN]: To return through menus and clear them !8 [SLOW/SEARCH t, y]: To search through the disc !9 [PLAY q]: To start play @0 [AUDIO]: To change soundtracks @1 [ANGLE]: To cha
Control guide Operating a VCR TV To turn the VCR on/off RECEIVER DVD TUNER/ BAND TV VCR VCR VCR INPUT DIGITAL SELECTOR RECEIVER TOP MENU MENU q [PAUSE h]: To pause play ENTER w [STOP g]: DISPLAY SLOW /SEARCH SKIP 1 2 To stop play RETURN STOP PAUSE e [CHANNEL 1, 2 ]: 6 PLAY 7 To select channels sequentially >10/ENTER]: r [1-0, = To select channels directly SOUND MODE CHANNEL VOLUME MUTING 3 y [SLOW/SEARCH t, y]: SUBWOOFER SFC To fast-forward and rewind u [PLAY q]: 4 1 2
This remote control can operate Panasonic and Technics audiovisual equipment that have remote control sensors. You may need to change the remote control code. It can also operate some other brands of televisions, video cassette players, and DVD players. Check the table for the brand and enter the code as follows. Changing the codes RECEIVER DVD TUNER/ BAND TV VCR INPUT DIGITAL SELECTOR Press and hold the button corresponding to the equipment.
The radio RECEIVER DVD TUNER/ BAND TUNER/ BAND TV VCR INPUT DIGITAL SELECTOR RECEIVER RECEIVER TOP MENU MENU ENTER DISPLAY FM MODE MEMORY 2 TUNING 1 SLOW /SEARCH SKIP STOP PAUSE PLAY SOUND MODE CHANNEL VOLUME MUTING 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SUBWOOFER SFC DIRECT TUNING/ DISC INPUT SELECTOR RETURN 1 2 3 4 5 6 TONE 7 8 9 DELAY DIRECT TUNING/ DISC 0 10/ENTER LEVEL TV/VIDEO TIMER TEST 0 L BALANCE R TV VOL Manual tuning Preset tuning On the remote control Automati
RECEIVER DVD TUNER/ BAND TV VCR INPUT DIGITAL SELECTOR RECEIVER TOP MENU MENU TUNE MODE ENTER DISPLAY RETURN SLOW /SEARCH SKIP STOP PAUSE PLAY CHANNEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 10/ENTER SOUND MODE CHANNEL VOLUME MUTING SUBWOOFER SFC 1 2 3 TEST 4 5 6 TONE 7 8 9 DELAY DIRECT TUNING/ DISC 0 10/ENTER LEVEL 2 TUNING 1 L BALANCE R TV VOL Selecting channels On the remote control Press [CHANNEL 1 or 2 ]. or Press the numbered buttons.
Making a recording Timer function WAKE INPUT SELECTOR 1 2 3 TEST 4 5 6 TONE 7 8 9 DELAY DIRECT TUNING/ DISC 0 10/ENTER LEVEL TV/VIDEO TIMER L BALANCE R TV VOL SETUP SUB TITLE AUDIO ANGLE REPEAT A-B REPEAT MARKER POSITION MEMORY GROUP PAGE TIMER DVD 6CH DVD Recording on a VCR 1. Press [INPUT SELECTOR] to select the source to be recorded. 2. Begin recording. Follow your recording unit’s operating instructions. 3. Start the source to be recorded.
Other settings MEMORY TUNE MODE Setting descriptions A DR COMP - Dynamic range compression Change this setting to listen to software recorded with Dolby Digital at low volume (such as late at night) and maintain audio clarity. It reduces the peak level in loud scenes without affecting the sound field. OFF: The software is played with the original dynamic range (factory setting). STANDARD: The level recommended by the producer of the software for household viewing.
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 solve the problem: In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or e-mail consumerproducts@panasonic.com, or web site (http://www.panasonic.com). In Canada, contact Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 905-624-5505, web site (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre closest to you.
Specifications (IHF’78) ■ AMPLIFIER SECTION ■ FM TUNER SECTION Rated minimum sine wave RMS power output 20 Hz–20 kHz both channels driven 0.9 % total harmonic distortion 100 W per channel (6 Ω) 1 kHz continuous power output both channels driven 0.3 % total harmonic distortion 100 W per channel (6 Ω) Total harmonic distortion rated power at 20 Hz–20 kHz 0.9 % (6 Ω) half power at 1 kHz 0.08 % (6 Ω) Power output at 1kHz each channel driven 0.
Warranty (U.S.A.) Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.