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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    AUDIO TUNER/BAND TAPE VOLUME DIRECT TUNING/ DISC ENTER INPUT SELECTOR 10/ENTER POWER SFC MODE TOP MENU MENU ENTER DISPLAY SUBWOOFER DOWN SPEAKERS - HELP - BAND – RESET – FM MODE MEMORY TAPE MONITOR – EFFECT LEVEL DOLBY DISC/ TUNING SOUND MODE PRO LOGIC 2 BASS/TREBLE...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the safety precautions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. Safety 1. Power source—Connect the unit to a power source of the type described in these instructions or as marked on the unit.
  • Page 3: Supplied Accessories

    CENTER SUBWOOFER SURROUND R SURROUND L CENTER (Only for U.S.A.) To order accessories contact 1-800-332-5368 or web site (http://www.panasonic.com). POWER SPEAKERS PHONES (R6, AA, UM-3) 7 meters (23 feet) Transmission window ¡Keep the transmission window and the unit’s sensor free from dust.
  • Page 4: Step

    Step 2 3 4 Attach the stickers to the speaker cords The 6 speaker cords are all the same. SUBWOOFER SURROUND SURROUND CENTER FRONT FRONT SUBWOOFER SURROUND R SURROUND L CENTER FRONT R FRONT L FRONT FRONT L SUBWOOFER SURROUND SURROUND CENTER FRONT...
  • Page 5 Connecting the speakers to the receiver Speaker cords ¡Connect the cords so the numbers on the stickers match the numbers under the terminals. ¡Connect the red cords to the red terminals (+) and the black cords to the black terminals (–). ¡Ensure the wire of the cords are fully inserted so they do not touch each other and short circuit.
  • Page 6: Equipment Connections

    Step Stereo connection cable White To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions. Note ¡Do not bend the optical fiber cable. ¡Turn off all components before making any connections. ¡Use digital connection to enjoy Dolby Digital or DTS ( \ page 10). ¡Use analog connection to enjoy sources that cannot be decoded on this unit and to record a source ( \ pages 10 and 15).
  • Page 7 Peripheral equipment and cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated. Optical fiber cable CD, Tape deck and antennas Antennas FM indoor antenna (included) Fix the other end of the antenna where reception is best. Adhesive tape AM loop antenna (included) Using the stand Attach to the stand and place on a flat surface.
  • Page 8: Settings

    Step Change the settings to suit your equipment to the environment in which you are using it. Before making any changes, read the descriptions of the settings, note the factory settings and ranges, and refer to the equipment’s instructions. DISTANCE Change the distance so that the sound from all the speakers (except for Enter the distance of the subwoofer) reaches you at the same time.
  • Page 9 SFC MODE POWER SFC MODE SPEAKERS DOWN SPEAKERS - HELP - BAND – RESET – FM MODE MEMORY DOLBY TUNING SOUND MODE PRO LOGIC 2 PRESET PHONES Select Select the speaker. “DISTANCE”. SFC MODE Select “D-INPUT”. Select the input position. SFC MODE Output the signal.
  • Page 10: Basic Operations

    Step 1 2 3 POWER Switch on. Turn SPEAKERS SPEAKERS on. Select input. INPUT SELECTOR TUNER TAPE For CD, DVD, TV Select digital or analog input. DIGITAL INPUT Select the DSP SOUND MODE sound mode. Start play of the source. VOLUME Adjust the volume.
  • Page 11 SFC MODE DOWN POWER POWER SFC MODE DOWN SPEAKERS - HELP - BAND – RESET – FM MODE MEMORY DOLBY TUNING SOUND MODE PRO LOGIC 2 PRESET PHONES SPEAKERS SOUND MODE PRO LOGIC 2 MOVIE Use this mode when playing movie software, especially videotapes, recorded in Dolby Surround.
  • Page 12: Control Guide

    Control guide Band select/FM mode select button [-BAND, –FM MODE] For switching between AM and FM. If reception is poor in FM, press and hold until “MONO” appears to switch to monaural mode. Help/reset button [-HELP, –RESET] Press if an error message appears. A message offering a possible solution scrolls across the display.
  • Page 13 VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR DIGITAL INPUT TAPE MONITOR SUBWOOFER BASS/TREBLE BALANCE Program format indicators [L, C, R, S, SL, SR, LFE] Show the channels contained in the digital input signal. They do not light when input is analog. L: Front channel (left) C: Center channel R: Front channel (right) S: If the surround channel is monaural.
  • Page 14: Presetting

    Presetting TUNING - BAND – FM MODE POWER SFC MODE SPEAKERS - HELP - BAND – RESET – FM MODE MEMORY DOLBY TUNING SOUND MODE PRO LOGIC 2 PRESET PHONES PRESET Automatic presetting - BAND 1 1 Press [ – FM MODE ] to select “FM”.
  • Page 15: Making A Recording

    Making a recording VOLUME POWER SFC MODE DOWN SPEAKERS - HELP - BAND – RESET – FM MODE MEMORY DOLBY TUNING SOUND MODE PRO LOGIC 2 PRESET PHONES Recording on a tape deck or VCR You can record to a tape deck connected to TAPE REC (OUT) or to a VCR connected to VCR OUT.
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting Guide

    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, or web site (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre closest to you.
  • Page 17: Specifications

    Specifications (IHF’78) Receiver I AMPLIFIER SECTION Rated minimum sine wave RMS power output 40 Hz–20 kHz both channels driven 0.9 % total harmonic distortion 100 W per channel (6 ) 1 kHz continuous power output both channels driven 0.05 % total harmonic distortion 105 W per channel (6 ) Total harmonic distortion rated power at 40 Hz–20 kHz...
  • Page 18: Warranty (U.s.a.)

    If you ship the product For product information or assistance with product operation: 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...
  • Page 19: Servicenter List (U.s.a.)

    Servicenter List (U.S.A.) RQT6361...
  • Page 20: Listening Caution

    DEALER ADDRESS ____________________________ _____________________________________________ TELEPHONE NUMBER _________________________ Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 http://www.panasonic.com 2002 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Printed in Malaysia THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

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