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RQTX0175

The radio

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The radio

Press [INPUT SELECTOR < or >] 
to select “TUNER FM” or “TUNER 
AM”.

Select the frequency.

Auto  tuning  starts  if  you  press  and 
hold the button. 

Direct tuning

Input the frequency of the station.

Remote control

1.  Press [TUNER,

 

BAND] to select “TUNER”.

2.  Press and hold [TUNER

BAND] to select “TUNER 

FM” or “TUNER AM”.

3.  Press [TUNER DIRECT TUNING].

4.  Press the numbered buttons to enter the 

frequency.

e.g. To select 107.9 MHz, press [1] 

 [0] 

 [7] 

 [9]

If you do not press a button while the cursor is flashing, the 
display returns to the frequency being received.
If the frequency has not been input correctly, “ERROR” will be 
displayed.

Automatic presetting

The FM stations the unit can receive are preset in channels 1 to 
30. The AM stations the unit can receive are preset in channels 
21 to 30 (FM stations are replaced if any were preset in these 
channels).

Preparation:

 Tune to either FM 87.9 MHz or AM 530 kHz.

Main unit

1.  Press [-MENU] to select “TUNER” 

➡ 

“AUTO 

MEMO”.

2.  Press [TUNE 

2

 / - or 

1

 / +] to select “START” 

➡ 

[ENTER].

  Select “CANCEL” to cancel.

The tuner presets all the stations it can receive into the channels 
in ascending order.

During automatic presetting, the memory indicator (M) flashes 
and the frequency scrolls. The memory indicator and channel 
numbers are displayed for a second when a station is preset.
The  last  station  to  be  preset  is  displayed  when  presetting 
finishes.

1.  Press [-MENU] to select “TUNER” 

 “TUNE 

MODE”.

2.  Press [TUNE 

2

 / - or 

1

 / +] to select “PRESET” 

 

➡ 

[ENTER].

  Select “MANUAL” to cancel.

3.  After exiting the menu:

  Press [TUNE 

2

 / - or 

1

 / +].

Manual presetting

Preset the stations one at a time.

Preparation:

 Tune to the station you want to preset.

Main unit

1.  Press [-MENU] to select “TUNER” 

➡ 

“MEMORY”.

2.  Press [TUNE 

2

 / - or 

1

 / +] to select the channel

 

 

➡ 

[ENTER].

 

(“STORED” lights.)

For your reference

FM stations can also be preset in the MONO mode.

Selecting channels

Remote control

1.  Press [TUNER,

 

BAND] to select “TUNER”.

2.  Press 

[SKIP 

u

2

 or 

 

i

1

].

or

Press the numbered buttons.

For channels 1 to 9, press the corresponding number.
For channels 10 or over, press [

10], then the two digits.

e.g. To select channel 21: [

10] 

 [2] 

 [1]

Main unit

You  can  improve  FM  reception  by  switching  reception  to 
monaural.

Main unit

1.  Press [-MENU] to select “TUNER” 

 “FM MODE”.

2.  Press [TUNE 

2

 / - or 

1

 / +] to select “MONO” 

➡ 

[ENTER].

  Select “AUTO” to cancel.

Reducing excessive noise

During FM stereo reception

During AM reception

When there is a lot of noise interference with an AM broadcast, 
try switching this mode.

1.  Press [-MENU] to select “TUNER” 

 “BEAT 

PROOF”.

2.  Press [TUNE 

2

 / - or 

1

 / +] to select “MODE 1” or 

  “MODE 2” 

➡ 

[ENTER].

Main unit

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Summary of Contents for SAHT56 - HOME THEATER

Page 1: ...stomer Thank you for purchasing this product Before connecting operating or adjusting this product please read the instructions completely Please keep this manual for future reference As an ENERGY STAR Partner Panasonic has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency The warranty can be found on page 23 ...

Page 2: ...structions listed below Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference FCC Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio fre...

Page 3: ...s TV 20 Operating the DVD recorder DVD player 20 Operating the TV 20 Changing the remote control code 21 Reference Specifications 21 Troubleshooting guide 22 Maintenance 22 Limited Warranty 23 Product Service Back cover Before use Please check and identify the supplied accessories Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts Product numbers correct as of September 2008 The...

Page 4: ...ntrol this unit See the guide at pages 20 and 21 for the buttons that control other units 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 Standby on button 1 7 8 9 10 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 To enter radio frequencies and channels 10 To enter two digit channels 2 TUNER BAND For switching the remote control to TUNER mode and selecting TUNER After selecting TUNER press and hold to switch between FM and AM 5 u 2 i 1 SKIP For selec...

Page 5: ...t kHz MHz Distance and frequency unit indicators ft feet speaker distance kHz AM or PCM sampling frequency MHz FM TUNED ST MONO Radio indicators TUNED A station is tuned ST A stereo FM broadcast is tuned MONO You have switched to monaural mode to improve reception SLEEP Sleep timer indicator PCM C FOCUS PCM Lights when the PCMFIX mode is set C FOCUS Appears when you are using Center Focus SFC 2CH ...

Page 6: ...ck curtain Front speakers left right Place on the left and right of the TV at seated ear height so that there is good coherency between the picture and sound Center speaker Place underneath or above the center of the TV Aim the speaker at the seating area Surround speakers left right Place on the side of or slightly behind the seating area higher than ear level Subwoofer The subwoofer can be place...

Page 7: ...r on which the speakers are to be attached should be capable of supporting 10 kg 22 lb per screw Consult a qualified building contractor when attaching the speakers to a wall Improper attachment may result in damage to the wall and speakers Plate thickness plus 7 0 mm 9 32 to 10 mm 13 32 Speaker stand not included Metal screw hole For attaching to speaker stands Example Surround speaker 5 0 mm 3 16...

Page 8: ...se the HDMI cables 16 4 feet or less For your reference INPUT SELECTOR TUNE MENU RETURN SETUP SETUP MIC VOLUME ENTER INPUT SELECTOR TUNE MENU RETURN SETUP SETUP MIC VOLUME ENTER Audio and video signal flow when you have used HDMI connections The audio and video signals from DVD equipment pass through to the television even if this unit is set to standby DVD equipment Audio Video This unit Speakers ...

Page 9: ...MITTER DIGITAL PUSH PUSH NSMITTER DIGITAL TRA NSMITTER DIGITAL PUSH PUSH DIGITAL AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT OPT 2 BD DVR DVD P L R IN L R BD DVR IN FRONT L R AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT L TV R IN OPT 1 TV TV DVD player TV Monitor TV Monitor R DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COAXIAL DVD P Coaxial DVD player Connect the video cable directly to the TV Connect the video cabl...

Page 10: ...ere reception is best AM loop antenna Black Red White Click Keep the antenna cord away from DVD players and other cords For best reception FM outdoor antenna Disconnect the FM indoor antenna The antenna should be installed by a competent technician FM outdoor antenna 75 Ω coaxial cable Note The included AC power supply cord is for use with this unit only Do not use it with other equipment Do not u...

Page 11: ...phone to the SETUP MIC jack on the front panel Note The calibration microphone is sensitive to heat Keep it away from direct sunlight and do not place it on top of the unit Placing of calibration microphone Place on a flat surface at the seating area Set calibration microphone position at your ear height Turn on the unit Press The standby indicator goes off when you turn on the unit Calibration mic...

Page 12: ... setup process again Auto speaker setup may produce an unsatisfactory result with some speaker setups and configurations Auto speaker setup will not start if you have muted the speakers Turn the muting off page 19 Auto speaker setup will not start if you have plugged in headphone Unplug any headphone VIERA Link HDAVI ControlTM page 8 is disabled during auto speaker setup Note Press any button on th...

Page 13: ...center and surround speakers from the seating position Distance YES Reset all auto speaker setup settings NO To cancel factory setting Auto setup Reset the settings done in auto speaker setup continue on next page DISTANCE LR 3 feet to 30 feet C S AUTO SETUP DEFAULT NO YES INPUT MODE TV AUTO ANALOG DIG PCMFIX DVR DVD 3 2a 2b Repeat for each speaker channel 1 In rare cases the unit may have trouble...

Page 14: ...ntain 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 MAX The maximum allowable compression recommended for night viewing Attenuator TV delay Delay audio if there appears to be a difference in timing ...

Page 15: ...erial where impact is important SPORTS To make you feel like you were in the stadium MUSICAL For musicals and other material where music is important GAME Enjoy gaming with more impact MONO For monaural sound Press to select a mode from the table at right To cancel press OFF You can make fine surround settings when in the MUSIC or PANORAMA mode page 18 Adding surround effects to stereo sources Usi...

Page 16: ...LEEP OFF SLEEP 30 SLEEP 60 SLEEP 90 SLEEP 120 L R 2 1 3 4 5 Main menu Sub menu 1 Sub menu 2 Exit Press repeatedly until EXIT appears Press ENTER to completely exit the menu mode Press MENU once The radio page 17 Press repeatedly until EXIT appears Press ENTER to completely exit the menu mode TUNER FM only Display TUNER AM only Adjust the bass page 18 Adjust the treble page 18 You can adjust the ba...

Page 17: ...ndicator M flashes and the frequency scrolls The memory indicator and channel numbers are displayed for a second when a station is preset The last station to be preset is displayed when presetting finishes 1 Press MENU to select TUNER TUNE MODE 2 Press TUNE 2 or 1 to select PRESET ENTER Select MANUAL to cancel 3 After exiting the menu Press TUNE 2 or 1 Manual presetting Preset the stations one at a ...

Page 18: ...te control Dimension Control DIMEN You can adjust the effect of the Dolby Pro Logic ΙΙ MUSIC and PANORAMA modes page 15 This adjustment helps you realize a more natural sound image when listening to music Move sound out into the front speakers to improve the overall front image or add sound to the center speaker to fix the center image You can choose a level between 0 the center speaker is dominant...

Page 19: ...ns Main unit Muting Press MUTING To cancel Press MUTING again Muting also cancels when you adjust the volume or switch the unit to standby Remote control Dimmer Dim the display for better viewing in a darkened room 1 Use the menus to select DIMMER MENU operation on page 16 2 Press TUNE 2 or 1 to select the level 1 2 or 3 or OFF Main unit The operation settings for the unit will be initialized to t...

Page 20: ...e that this remote control cannot operate some equipment and that it may not be able to perform some operations Remote control operation guide MENU MENU MENU DIRECTNAVIGATOR FUNCTIONS TUNER DIRECT TUNING RETURN STOP PAUSE PAUSE PAUSE SKIP SLOW SEARCH SLOW SEARCH Watching DVDs TV Switch on Switch on the television and select input Switch on the player and start play Switch off Operating the DVD rec...

Page 21: ...g temperature range 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Operating humidity range 20 to 80 RH no condensation g FM TUNER SECTION Frequency range 87 9 MHz to 107 9 MHz Sensitivity 11 2 dBf 2 µV IHF 58 Total harmonic distortion MONO 0 3 STEREO 0 4 S N MONO 64 dB STEREO 63 dB Antenna terminal 75 Ω unbalanced g AM TUNER SECTION Frequency range 530 kHz to 1710 kHz g SPEAKER SECTION Rating with low cut filter equip...

Page 22: ...urning the modes off 10 10 16 18 15 There is a lot of noise when listening to AM Try changing the BEAT PROOF mode 16 17 HDMI When using an HDMI connection the first few seconds of sound is cut off Should you be playing a chapter on a DVD Change the audio output setting on the DVD player or DVD recorder from Bitstream to PCM 6 1 channel sources will however be played as 5 1 channel Select PCMFIX as ...

Page 23: ...mage modification or commercial use such as in a hotel office restaurant or other business rental use of the product service by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer or damage that is attributable to acts of God THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING...

Page 24: ...s or liquids have gotten into the unit or c The unit has been exposed to rain or d The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance or e The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged 2 Servicing Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in these operating instructions Refer all other servicing to authorized servicing personnel 3 Replacement parts When...

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