1

TV

2
VCR

TUNER/BAND TAPE

3
DVD

CD

DIRECT TUNING/
DISC
DIGITAL INPUT
VOLUME
AV Control Receiver

;y
4 5 6 >
=10/-/--
INPUT SELECTOR
7 8 9 0 8
^ SFC MODE
TOP MENU MENU

DIRECT NAVIGATOR ENTER PLAY LIST

SPEAKERS

Operating Instructions
DISPLAY RETURN

DOWN UP
/ /

EFFECT LEVEL – +
-BAND DSP DOLBY -HELP
RDS BASS/TREBLE – + DVD 6CH INPUT TAPE MONITOR –RESET
SOUND MODE SFC TEST SLEEP –FM MODE PRESET 2 TUNING 1 MEMORY SOUND MODE PRO LOGIC2

TV/AV – TV VOL + MUTING DISPLAY MODE PTY SELECTOR PTY SEARCH

BALANCE L R
– VOLUME +

SA-HE75
PHONES VCR 2

VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R
Model No.
All illustrations of SA-HE75 used in this manual are for continental Europe

Table of contents
and the United Kingdom unless otherwise mentioned.

Dear customer Before use

Thank you for purchasing this product. Supplied accessories ................................................2
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these Caution for AC Mains Lead .....................................2
instructions completely. Safety precautions .....................................................3
Please keep this manual for future reference. The remote control ....................................................4
Note:
“EB” on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom. Speaker connections
Step 1
4

Equipment connections
Step 2
6

Settings
Step 3
8

Basic operations
Step 4
10

Operations
Control guide.............................................................12
The radio.....................................................................15
RDS broadcasts........................................................16
Others
Other settings ...........................................................17
Sleep timer .................................................................17
Making a recording ..................................................18
Using outdoor antennas ........................................18

Reference
Troubleshooting guide ...........................................19
Maintenance ..............................................................19
Specifications ..........................................Back cover

E EB GC GN RQT6850-B
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 Supplied accessories Caution for AC Mains Lead
Please check and identify the supplied (For United Kingdom)
accessories. (“EB” area code model only)
1 AC mains lead For your safety, please read the following text carefully.
(For the United (For Australia and (For continental Europe This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for
Kingdom) New Zealand) and other areas)
your safety and convenience.
A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the
replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved
Before use

by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.

(RJA0038-2U) (RJA0035-A) (RJA0019-3U) Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the
1 Power plug adapter fuse.
(For areas except continental Europe,
the United Kingdom, Australia and If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it
New Zealand) (RJP1SG04-H) is refitted when the fuse is replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a
1 FM indoor antenna 1 AM loop antenna set
replacement cover is obtained.
(AM loop antenna,
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer.
antenna holder, screw)
CAUTION!
(RSA0007-L)
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR
THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE
(RSA0012-L) FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT
1 Antenna plug adapter OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY.
(For the United Kingdom) (For areas except continental THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL
Europe and the United Kingdom) SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO
ANY 13-AMPERE SOCKET.
(K1YZ02000013)
(RFE0014)
If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as stated
below.
2 Batteries 1 Remote control If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.
(EUR7702260) IMPORTANT
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the
following code:
¡ Refer to the separate booklet, “Remote Control Operation Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live.
Guide”, for remote control operation details. As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
Use the numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal
parts. which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue.
For the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red.
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE
EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE
www.panasonic.co.uk (for UK customers only) LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL OR
¡Order accessory and consumable items for your product with COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW.
ease and confidence by telephoning our Customer Care Centre
Mon-Friday 9:00am-5:30pm. (Excluding public holidays.) THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF–KEEP DRY.
¡Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application.
¡Most major credit and debit cards accepted. Before use
¡All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are Remove the connector cover.
provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd.
¡It couldn’t be simpler! How to replace the fuse
Customer Care Centre The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains
For UK customers: 08705 357357 plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow
For Republic of Ireland customers: 01 289 8333 the instructions below.
Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.
Technical Support
For UK customers: 0870 1 505610 1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.
This Technical Support Hot Line number is for Panasonic Figure A Figure B
PC software related products only.
For Republic of Ireland, please use the Customer Care Fuse cover
Centre number listed above for all enquiries.
For all other product related enquiries, please use the
Customer Care Centre numbers listed above.

For areas except continental Europe, the United Kingdom,

Australia and New Zealand
2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.
CAUTION: Figure A Figure B
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Change the voltage setting to suit the AC voltage in Fuse

your area. See page 7. Fuse
(5 ampere)
Note that the unit will be seriously damaged or fail to (5 ampere)

2 operate if this setting is not made correctly.

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 Safety precautions
SUOMI
Placement
Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high VAROITUS!
temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These conditions ¡ÄLÄ ASENNA TAI LAITA TÄTÄ LAITETTA
can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby shortening the KABINETTITYYPPISEEN KIRJAKAAPPIIN TAI MUUHUN
unit’s service life. SULJETTUUN TILAAN, JOTTA TUULETUS ONNISTUISI.
Do not place heavy items on the unit. VARMISTA, ETTÄ VERHO TAI MIKÄÄN MUU MATERIAALI
EI HUONONNA TUULETUSTA, JOTTA VÄLTETTÄISIIN
Voltage YLIKUUMENEMISESTA JOHTUVA SÄHKÖISKU- TAI

Before use
TULIPALOVAARA.
Do not use high voltage power sources. This can overload the unit and ¡ÄLÄ PEITÄ LAITTEEN TUULETUSAUKKOJA
cause a fire. SANOMALEHDELLÄ, PÖYTÄLIINALLA, VERHOLLA TAI
Do not use a DC power source. Check the source carefully when setting
MUULLA VASTAAVALLA ESINEELLÄ.
the unit up on a ship or other place where DC is used.
¡ÄLÄ ASETA PALAVAA KYNTTILÄÄ TAI MUUTA
AVOTULEN LÄHDETTÄ LAITTEEN PÄÄLLE.
AC mains lead protection ¡HÄVITÄ PARISTOT LUONTOA
Ensure the AC mains lead is connected correctly and not damaged. Poor VAHINGOITTAMATTOMALLA TAVALLA.
connection and lead damage can cause fire or electric shock. Do not
pull, bend, or place heavy items on the lead.
Grasp the plug firmly when unplugging the lead. Pulling the AC mains VAROITUS:
lead can cause electric shock. TULIPALO-, SÄHKÖISKUVAARAN TAI TUOTETTA
Do not handle the plug with wet hands. This can cause electric shock. KOHTAAVAN MUUN VAHINGON VÄHENTÄMISEKSI EI
LAITETTA SAA ALTISTAA SATEELLE, KOSTEUDELLE,
VESIPISAROILLE TAI ROISKEELLE, EIKÄ NESTETTÄ
Foreign matter SISÄLTÄVIÄ ESINEITÄ, KUTEN ESIMERKIKSI
Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit. This can cause electric shock MALJAKOITA, SAA ASETTAA LAITTEEN PÄÄLLE.
or malfunction.
Do not let liquids get into the unit. This can cause electric shock or
malfunction. If this occurs, immediately disconnect the unit from the TÄMÄ LAITE ON TARKOITETTU KÄYTETTÄVÄKSI
power supply and contact your dealer. LEUDOSSA ILMASTOSSA.
Do not spray insecticides onto or into the unit. They contain flammable
gases which can ignite if sprayed into the unit.
NORSK
Service ADVARSEL!
Do not attempt to repair this unit by yourself. If sound is interrupted, ¡APPARATET MÅ IKKE PLASSERES I EN BOKHYLLE, ET
indicators fail to light, smoke appears, or any other problem that is not INNEBYGGET KABINETT ELLER ET ANNET LUKKET
covered in these instructions occurs, disconnect the AC mains lead and STED HVOR VENTILASJONSFORHOLDENE ER
contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Electric shock or UTILSTREKKELIGE. SØRG FOR AT GARDINER ELLER
damage to the unit can occur if the unit is repaired, disassembled or LIGNENDE IKKE FORVERRER
reconstructed by unqualified persons. VENTILASJONSFORHOLDENE, SÅ RISIKO FOR
ELEKTRISK SJOKK ELLER BRANN FORÅRSAKET AV
Extend operating life by disconnecting the unit from the power source if it
OVERHETING UNNGÅS.
is not to be used for a long time.
¡APPARATETS VENTILASJONSÅPNINGER MÅ IKKE
DEKKES TIL MED AVISER, BORDDUKER, GARDINER OG
CAUTION! LIGNENDE.
¡DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A
¡PLASSER IKKE ÅPEN ILD, SLIK SOM LEVENDE LYS,
BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER
OPPÅ APPARATET.
CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL
¡BRUKTE BATTERIER MÅ KASSERES UTEN FARE FOR
VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
MILJØET.
OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE
THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT
OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.
¡DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION ADVARSEL:
OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, FOR Å REDUSERE FAREN FOR BRANN, ELEKTRISK STØT
¡
CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS. ELLER SKADER PÅ PRODUKTET, MÅ DETTE APPARATET
¡DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH IKKE UTSETTES FOR REGN, FUKTIGHET, VANNDRÅPER
AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT. ELLER VANNSPRUT. DET MÅ HELLER IKKE PLASSERES
¡
¡DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY GJENSTANDER FYLT MED VANN, SLIK SOM
FRIENDLY MANNER. BLOMSTERVASER, OPPÅ APPARATET.
¡

WARNING: DETTE APPARATET ER BEREGNET TIL BRUK UNDER

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR MODERATE KLIMAFORHOLD.
PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS
TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND
THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS (For continental Europe, the United Kingdom, Australia and
VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. New Zealand)
THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE
RQT6850

This product may receive radio interference caused by mobile CLIMATES.

telephones during use. If such interference is apparent, please (For other areas)
increase separation between the product and the mobile THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN TROPICAL
telephone. CLIMATES. 3
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 The remote control Step 1 234

Batteries Placement of speakers

C
4
B
1 3
A F
2 E
Before use

(R6, AA, UM-3)

D
Step 1

¡ Insert so the poles (+ and –) match those in the remote control.

¡ Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

Use The front, center, and surround speakers should be placed at

approximately the same distance from the seating area. The angles
Aim at the sensor, avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of in the diagram are approximate.
7 meters directly in front of the unit.
Remote control signal sensor Front speakers (A left B 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.
VOLUME
DIGITAL INPUT
INPUT SELECTOR
8
^ SFC MODE

SPEAKERS
DOWN UP
Center speaker (C)
RDS -BAND
–FM MODE PRESET 2 TUNING 1 MEMORY
DSP DOLBY
SOUND MODE PRO LOGIC2 BASS/TREBLE – + DVD 6CH INPUT TAPE MONITOR
-HELP
–RESET Place underneath or above the center of the TV. Aim the speaker at the
DISPLAY MODE PTY SELECTOR PTY SEARCH
BALANCE L R

PHONES VCR 2 seating area.

VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R

Surround speakers (D left E right)

Place slightly behind the seating area, about one meter higher than ear
level.
30˚ 30˚
Transmission window Subwoofer (F)
TV VCR DVD The subwoofer can be placed in any position as long as it is at a
TUNER/BAND TAPE CD

4
2

5
3

6
DIRECT TUNING/

>
DISC

=10/-/--
reasonable distance from the TV.
7 8 9 0
Note that some experimentation can yield the smoothest low frequency
performance. Placement near a corner can increase the apparent output
¡ Keep the transmission window and the unit’s sensor free from dust. level, but can result in unnatural bass.
¡ Operation can be affected by strong light sources, such as direct
sunlight, and the glass doors on cabinets.
Speaker cable

Cable Speaker terminals Note

Twist the wire Do not short

circuit.

CAUTION
Do not place anything on top of this unit or block the heat radiation
vents in any way.
In particular, do not place tape decks or CD/DVD players on this unit
as heat radiated from it can damage your software.
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 Speaker connections
Connecting speakers
Peripheral equipment and cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated.

Turn off the receiver before connecting the speakers.

Other connections are possible depending on your speaker system.
See your speaker system’s operating instructions for details.

Center speaker
Front speakers – Impedance: 6–16 Ω
– Impedance: 6–16 Ω
Right Left

CENTER FRONT
B A
6-16Ω R L 6-16Ω
EACH SPEAKER
C

Step 1
Speaker cable

Speaker cables

LOOP ANT
HOLDER

DIGITAL IN TV VCR1 DVD/DVD 6CH SPEAKERS

OPTICAL1 OPTICAL2 COAXIAL MONITOR CENTER SURROUND
FM (TV) (DVD) OUT
ANT
75Ω IN L SURROUND CENTER FRONT
R L R L 6-16Ω
6-16Ω 6-16Ω EACH SPEAKER
IN IN R EACH SPEAKER
SUBWOOFER
CD TAPE TV
REC PLAY FRONT SUBWOOFER
(OUT) (IN) OUT IN OUT AC IN ∼
LOOP L L
EXT
AM
ANT R R

Subwoofer Surround speakers – Impedance: 6–16 Ω

Right Left

Active subwoofer E D
SUBWOOFER
OUT
SURROUND
F
R L
6-16Ω
EACH SPEAKER
INPUT

Monaural connection cable

Speaker cables
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 Step 1 2 34
Equipment connections
Stereo phono cable Optical fiber cable
White (L)
Red (R)
Video connection 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
Note necessary. Note the equipment you have connected to the
¡ Do not bend the optical fiber cable. terminals, then change the settings (a page 9).
¡ Turn off all components before making any connections.
¡ Use digital connection to enjoy Dolby Digital or DTS (a page 10).
¡ Use analogue connection to enjoy sources that cannot be decoded on
this unit and to record a source (a pages 10 and 18).

TV, VCR and DVD player

Satellite receiver DVD player
etc.
DIGITAL IN VIDEO OUT
DIGITAL IN DVD/DVD 6CH
OPTICAL1 OPTICAL2 COAXIAL CENTER SURROUND
OPTICAL1 OPTICAL2 COAXIAL (TV) (DVD)
(TV) (DVD) AUDIO OUT
IN L (SURROUND
Step 2

L, R)
IN R AUDIO OUT
SUBWOOFER
FRONT
(CENTER,
SUBWOOFER)
L
AUDIO OUT
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (FRONT L, R)
R
DIGITAL OUT
Note
Connect to FRONT L, R if your DVD player does not have 6 channel output.

LOOP ANT
HOLDER

DIGITAL IN TV VCR1 DVD/DVD 6CH SPEAKERS

OPTICAL1 OPTICAL2 COAXIAL MONITOR CENTER SURROUND
FM (TV) (DVD) OUT
ANT
75Ω IN L SURROUND CENTER FRONT
R L R L 6-16Ω
6-16Ω 6-16Ω EACH SPEAKER
IN IN R EACH SPEAKER
SUBWOOFER
CD TAPE TV
REC PLAY FRONT SUBWOOFER
(OUT) (IN) OUT IN OUT AC IN ∼
LOOP L L
EXT
AM
ANT R R

TV or monitor VCR
VCR1
TV OUT
MONITOR
OUT VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
IN
IN
VIDEO OUT
TV OUT IN AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT

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21-pin scart cable connection also possible. 21-pin scart cable connection also possible.
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 Peripheral equipment and cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated.

CD, Tape deck and antennas

Antennas Tape deck
FM indoor antenna
(included) TAPE
Adhesive tape REC PLAY
(OUT) (IN)
Fix the other end of the antenna
where reception is best.
PLAY (OUT)

FM
ANT
REC (IN)
75Ω
If you have a graphic equalizer, connect it to the
AM loop antenna TAPE terminals.
(included)
LOOP LOOP ANT
HOLDER

EXT DIGITAL IN TV VCR1 DVD/DVD 6CH

CENTER SURROUND
SPEAKERS

AM
OPTICAL1 OPTICAL2 COAXIAL MONITOR
FM (TV) (DVD) OUT
ANT
75Ω IN L

ANT
SURROUND CENTER FRONT
R L R L 6-16Ω
6-16Ω 6-16Ω EACH SPEAKER
IN IN R EACH SPEAKER
SUBWOOFER
CD TAPE TV
REC PLAY FRONT SUBWOOFER
(OUT) (IN) OUT IN OUT AC IN ∼
LOOP L L
EXT
AM
ANT R R

Step 2
Using the antenna holder When attaching the CD Player
Fit the holder into the holes on the AM loop antenna to DIGITAL IN
rear panel, then attach the antenna to OPTICAL1 OPTICAL2 COAXIAL
another surface (TV) (DVD) CD
it, facing it in the direction of best
reception.
L LINE
LOOP ANT
HOLDER
OUT
Screw R
(included)

Keep the antenna cord away from tape decks, DVD players, and
other cords.

Using outdoor antennas (\ page 18)

DIGITAL OUT

Connecting the AC mains lead and other information

FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM ONLY Voltage selector for areas except continental Europe, the
United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand
READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS
LEAD ON PAGE 2 BEFORE CONNECTION. Voltage setting VOLT ADJ
220-240 V
Set the voltage selector to the voltage setting for the
area in which the unit will be used.
220–240 V ,./ 110–127 V
Cooling fan
Operates at high power output levels only. Note 110-127 V
This unit will be seriously damaged or fail to operate correctly if this
setting is not made correctly.

LOOP ANT
HOLDER
Power plug
If the power plug will not fit your socket,
FM
DIGITAL IN TV
OPTICAL1 OPTICAL2 COAXIAL MONITOR
(TV) (DVD) OUT
VCR1 DVD/DVD 6CH
CENTER SURROUND
SPEAKERS
use the power plug adapter (included).
ANT
75Ω IN L SURROUND CENTER FRONT
R L R L 6-16Ω
6-16Ω 6-16Ω EACH SPEAKER
IN IN R EACH SPEAKER
SUBWOOFER

AC IN ∼
CD TAPE TV

LOOP
EXT
L
REC
(OUT)
PLAY
(IN) OUT IN
FRONT

L
SUBWOOFER
OUT
Insertion of connector
AM
ANT R R
Even when the connector is perfectly inserted, depending on the
type of inlet used, the front part of the connector may jut out as
AC mains lead (included) shown in the drawing.
However there is no problem using the unit.
Connect this lead after all other Connector
cables and cords are connected.
To household
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mains socket
Note Appliance inlet
The included AC mains lead is for use with this unit only. Do not use it Approx. 6 mm
with other equipment. 7
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 Step 1 2 3 4
Settings
INPUT SELECTOR
SFC MODE
< > 1 SIZE 2 DISTANCE
8

VOLUME

Set the size to suit your

DIGITAL INPUT
INPUT SELECTOR
8
^ SFC MODE

SPEAKERS
speakers
DO

RDS -BAND
–FM MODE PRESET 2 TUNING 1 MEMORY
DSP DOLBY
SOUND MODE PRO LOGIC2 BASS/TREBLE – + DVD 6CH INP
Enter the distance of the front,
DISPLAY MODE PTY SELECTOR PTY SEARCH
BALANCE L R
LARGE: For speakers that can center and surround speakers
SPEAKERS PHONES

reproduce a full sound range,

from the seating position
particularly the bass range
Display below 100 Hz.
Change the distance so that the sound
8 SMALL: For speakers that cannot
from all the speakers (except for the
adequately reproduce the
subwoofer) reaches you at the same
bass range. This setting is
time.
sufficient for most speakers if
You can select distances between
you are using a subwoofer.
1.0 and 10.0 meters at 0.1-meter
NONE: For speakers you haven’t
8 intervals.
connected (center or
The factory settings are:
surround).
FRONT and CENTER: 3.0 m
The factory settings are: SMALL
SURROUND: 1.5 m
For the subwoofer (SUB-WFR), select
YES if you have connected one (factory
setting), or NO if you have not.

LEVEL – +
SFC MODE
< >
Step 3

TV VCR DVD
Enter the setting mode.
TUNER/BAND TAPE CD Press at the
1 2 3
DIRECT TUNING/
DISC
same time.
4 5 6 >
=10/-/--

7 8 9 0 Select. Select.
TOP MENU MENU
SFC MODE
DIRECT NAVIGATOR ENTER PLAY LIST
< >
DISPLAY RETURN

/ /

yy
;;
EFFECT LEVEL – +
SOUND MODE TEST
Select the speaker. Select the speaker.
SFC TEST SLEEP

;;
yy
TV/AV – TV VOL + MUTING SFC MODE
– VOLUME + < >

Repeat. Repeat.
Change the setting. Change the setting.
INPUT SELECTOR

– VOLUME +
Repeat these steps for each speaker Repeat these steps for each speaker
channel. channel.

SFC MODE
< >
Exit the setting mode.
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Press at the
8 same time.
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 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.

3 FILTER 4 D-INPUT
Digital input
5 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].)

C (center), SR (surround right), and SL (surround left)

Change the cut-off for bass Change these settings to suit the can be adjusted between –10 dB and +10 dB, with
output from the front speakers connections you have made to the three 0 being the level of the front speakers.
digital input terminals, COAX, OPT 1 and Adjust center and surround output to the same apparent
If you set the front speakers to “SMALL”, OPT 2, so that the correct source is level of the front speakers.
the filter is set to 100 Hz. selected when you turn [INPUT
Raise the cut-off if the bass from the front SELECTOR]. For SW (subwoofer), you can select “---” so there is no
speakers is unsatisfactory so the bass is The factory settings are: output, “MIN” for minimum output, a level between 1 and
output through the subwoofer. CD: COAX 19, or “MAX” for maximum output.
You can raise the cut-off from 100 Hz to DVD: OPT 2 Adjust subwoofer output so it is balanced with the front
either 150 Hz or 200 Hz. TV: OPT 1 speakers.
Subwoofer output is easily influenced by the source. You
can also change its level while playing something for
better effect.

Preparation: Turn SPEAKERS on.

Output the signal.

TEST

Step 3
Two seconds each.
L C R SR SL SW

Speakers set as “NONE” or “NO”

are skipped.

Select. Select.

– VOLUME + Adjust the main volume.

Select the input. Select the speaker

channel.
LEVEL

Repeat. Repeat.
Change the setting. Change the setting. Adjust the level.

– +
Repeat these steps for each input. Repeat these steps for each speaker
channel.

TEST
Stop the test signal.
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 Step 1 2 3 4 Basic operations
STEREO mode
1 8
Switch on.
L R

SOUND MODE
SPEAKERS STEREO

Turn
2 SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS on. Use this mode to play digital or analogue 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.
SPEAKERS

SURROUND mode
3 INPUT SELECTOR Select input.
/ TUNER ,
/ CD ,
/ DVD
/
L C R
SL SR LFE

/
/

TAPE ,
/ VCR 2 ,
/ VCR 1 ,
/ TV SPEAKERS
SOUND MODE
SURROUND
DIGITAL

For CD, DVD, TV

Select digital/analogue Select this mode when you are playing a digital surround source
DIGITAL INPUT
input. (Dolby Digital or DTS).
Also select this mode when playing analogue or digital stereo
sources. The Dolby Pro Logic 2 processor

4
works not only on sources recorded with Dolby DOLBY
Start play of Surround, but also on any stereo source. The PRO LOGIC 2
following modes are available when using
the source. Dolby Pro Logic 2.

5 DSP
SOUND MODE
Select the DSP SFC modes
sound mode.
SOUND MODE
Step 4

SPEAKERS

6
SFC

VOLUME

Adjust the Enjoy an enhanced sound experience with greater presence and
spread by using these SFC (sound field control) modes with

volume. PCM or analogue stereo sources.

The SFC modes cannot be used if the SFC MODE
input signal is Dolby Digital or DTS. < >
DOWN UP Choose from the following modes.

When you finish listening Notes on using the Digital Signal Processor
Be sure to reduce the volume and press [8] to switch the unit to The digital signal processor in this unit can decode the following
standby. signals:
¡ Dolby Digital
For your reference ¡ DTS
In rare cases, the unit may have trouble recognizing the digital signals on ¡ PCM
discs. It cannot decode:
¡ With the PCM signals on CDs, this may cause the beginning of a track ¡ Other digital signals, such as MPEG
to be cut off. Engage the PCM FIX mode if this occurs. ¡ PCM with sampling frequencies of 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz or
¡ With DTS, the signals may not be recognized at all. Engage the DTS 192 kHz
FIX mode if this occurs. ¡ Dolby Digital RF signals from a laser disc player
While the input source is selected and digital input is engaged:
Press and hold [DIGITAL INPUT]. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
The current mode is displayed. Press again to change the mode. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Each time you press the button: Dolby Laboratories.
AUTO / PCM FIX / DTS FIX
/

Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

RQT6850

When a FIX mode is on, the unit cannot process other signals. This may US Pat. No. 5,451,942, 5,956,674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762 and other
cause noise to be output. Select “AUTO” if this occurs. world-wide patents issued and pending. “DTS” and “DTS Digital
The selected mode is stored for each input source even if the unit is Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
turned off. c 1996, 2000 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
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 DIRECT TUNING/
1 2 3 DISC

VOLUME 4 5 6 >
=10/-/--

SFC MODE INPUT SELECTOR 7 8 9 0

< > TOP MENU MENU

DIRECT NAVIGATOR ENTER PLAY LIST

DIGITAL INPUT DOWN UP DISPLAY RETURN

yy
;;
/ /

EFFECT
8 VOLUME EFFECT LEVEL – +
DIGITAL INPUT

8
^ SFC MODE
INPUT SELECTOR

SOUND MODE SFC TEST SLEEP – +

SPEAKERS TV/AV – TV VOL + MUTING

LEVEL
DOWN UP

RDS -BAND
–FM MODE PRESET 2 TUNING 1 MEMORY
DSP DOLBY
SOUND MODE PRO LOGIC2 BASS/TREBLE – + DVD 6CH INPUT TAPE MONITOR
-HELP
–RESET
– VOLUME +
DISPLAY MODE PTY SELECTOR PTY SEARCH
BALANCE L R

SPEAKERS PHONES VCR 2

VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R

DSP DOLBY
SOUND MODE PRO LOGIC2

MOVIE You can adjust the effect of MUSIC and PANORAMA with the
Use this mode when playing movie software, especially center width and dimension controls.
videotapes, recorded in Dolby Surround.
Dimension Control – DIMEN
You can make up for differences in the output level of the front and
surround speakers.
MUSIC You can choose a level between 0 and 6 – Increase the level to
Adds surround effects to stereo sources. move sound to the front speakers, decrease to move it to the
surround speakers.
The default is level 3.
PANORAMA
Sound is spread more so you feel like you are surrounded by
1 Press [EFFECT] to select “DIMEN”.
music. 2 Press [–] or [+] to adjust the effect.

Center Width Control – C-WDTH

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)
and 7 (center sound is spread out).
The default level is 0.

Step 4
1 Press [EFFECT] to select “C-WDTH”.
2 Press [–] or [+] to adjust the effect.

HALL
Imparts the reflection and spread of a large concert hall.

You can adjust the sound field by adjusting the level of the speakers
and the delay time of the surround speakers. These adjustments
CLUB can be made for each SFC mode.
Conveys the exciting and intimate atmosphere of a jazz club.
To adjust the speaker level
1 Press [LEVEL] to select the speaker channel.
LIVE Each time you press the button:
Brings you up close for “live” stage performance and C / SR / SL / SW
smoother vocals.
/

Speakers set as “NONE” or “NO” are skipped.

2 Press [–] or [+] to adjust the level.
THEATER C, SR, and SL: –10 dB to +10 dB
Recreates natural sound ambience and direction. SW: --- (off) ,
/ MIN ,
/ 1 – 19 ,
/ MAX
To adjust the delay time
1 Press [EFFECT].
SIM SURR (Simulated Surround)
2 Press [–] or [+] to change the delay time.
Heightens the sensation of expanded space with stereo
Delay time can be set at 10-millisecond (ms) intervals between
sources, and augments monaural sources.
10 and 100 ms.
The factory setting is 50 ms for each mode.
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PARTY
This mode uses the front and surround speakers so that
sound is in stereo regardless of the direction you are facing.
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 Control guide
Main unit For continental Europe and the United Kingdom

Standby indicator [^]

When the unit is connected to the AC mains supply, this indicator lights
up in standby mode and goes out when the unit is turned on.

[-BAND, –FM MODE]

For switching between FM and AM.
If reception is poor in FM, press and hold until “MONO” appears to
switch to monaural mode.

Standby/on switch [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.

[SPEAKERS]
Turning the speakers off automatically engages the STEREO
mode (when listening through headphones, for example).

[RDS]
Press to use the RDS functions.
8
[PRESET, DISPLAY MODE] ^ SFC MODE

Press to allow preset station selection with [TUNING,

PTY SELECTOR, 2, 1] and change the RDS display.
SPEAKERS

[TUNING, PTY SELECTOR, 2, 1]

TUNING; RDS -BAND DSP DOLBY
–FM MODE PRESET 2 TUNING 1 MEMORY SOUND MODE PRO LOGIC2
For tuning the radio and selecting preset stations.
DISPLAY MODE PTY SELECTOR PTY SEARCH
Press and hold until the frequency starts scrolling to start automatic
tuning. Tuning stops when a station is found. PHONES
PTY SELECTOR;
For changing the PTY display.

[PHONES]
Headphone jack.
Plug type: 6.3 mm stereo
Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to prevent hearing damage.
Turn the speakers off when using the headphones.

[MEMORY, PTY SEARCH]

For presetting radio stations and starting a PTY search.

[DSP SOUND MODE]

For selecting “STEREO”, “SURROUND” or “SFC”.
Operations

Main unit For other areas

This diagram shows differences from the above model.

[SUBWOOFER]
Adjust the level in 5 steps.
SW MIN, SW 5, SW 10, SW 15, and SW MAX.
Select SW --- to stop output.

[MEMORY] 8
^ SFC MODE
For presetting radio stations.

[PRESET] SPEAKERS

Press to allow preset station selection with [TUNING, 2, 1].

-HE LP
–RESET -BAND DSP DOLBY

[-HELP, –RESET] –FM MODE PRESET 2 TUNING 1 MEMORY SOUND MODE PRO LOGIC2

Press if an error message appears. A message offering a possible

solution scrolls across the display. PHONES

To reinitiate the unit’s settings, press and hold until “RESET” appears.
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[TUNING, 2, 1]
For tuning the radio and selecting preset stations.
Press and hold until the frequency starts scrolling to start automatic
12 tuning. Tuning stops when a station is found.
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 [SFC MODE, <, >]
For selecting the SFC modes.

[DIGITAL INPUT]
For switching between analogue and digital input when you have
selected CD, DVD, or TV. The button lights when digital is selected.

[INPUT SELECTOR]
For selecting input.

[DVD 6CH INPUT]

For switching DVD 6-channel input mode on or off.

[VOLUME]
Volume control.

[TAPE MONITOR]
VOLUME For monitoring sound when recording to a 3-head cassette deck.
DIGITAL INPUT
INPUT SELECTOR
Also used when you have connected a graphic equalizer to the TAPE
terminals.

[-HELP, –RESET]
Press if an error message appears. A message offering a possible
DOWN UP solution scrolls across the display.
To reinitiate the unit’s settings, press and hold until “RESET” appears.
-HELP
BASS/TREBLE – + DVD 6CH INPUT TAPE MONITOR –RESET
[VCR 2]
BALANCE L R
For a Video camera, etc.
VCR 2

[BASS/TREBLE, BALANCE, –, +, L, R]
VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R For adjusting the tone and balance.
First select BASS, TREBLE, or BALANCE, then press [–, L] or [+, R] to
adjust.

Display (a page 14)

[DOLBY PRO LOGIC 2]
For selecting a Dolby Pro Logic 2 mode: MOVIE, MUSIC or
PANORAMA.
Use when “%PRO LOGIC 2” lights in the SURROUND mode.

For your reference

¡When playing videotapes (VCR 1)
The picture remains on the screen even if you select TAPE, CD, or TUNER.
¡Once you have set a mode (DSP, digital/analogue input, or 2-channel/6-channel

Operations
input) for an input source
That mode is engaged whenever you reselect the input source.
¡When DVD 6CH input is on
Speaker settings are ineffective. Change the settings on the DVD player if necessary.
¡When input is DIGITAL
The tape monitor cannot be used.
¡When using a graphic equalizer
Some distortion may occur, depending on the equalizer’s settings.
¡To adjust the tone
VOLUME
The STEREO DSP mode must be on and input must be either analogue or PCM signals. You cannot
DIGITAL INPUT adjust the tone while the DSP is defeated or if DVD 6CH INPUT is selected.
INPUT SELECTOR
¡When using the subwoofer
You cannot adjust subwoofer level while the DSP is defeated or if DVD 6CH INPUT is selected.
Sound can be distorted if you raise the volume while subwoofer level is high. Reduce subwoofer level
if this occurs.
DOWN UP
¡Improving reception
DSP DEFEAT
– +
BASS/TREBLE DVD 6CH INPUT TAPE MONITOR SUBWOOFER
Press and hold [DSP SOUND MODE] until “DEFEAT” appears.
BALANCE L R Press and hold [DSP SOUND MODE] again to turn the DSP on.
VCR 2
Note
VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R
While the DSP is defeated, you cannot:
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– Select DSP sound modes,

– Adjust the tone,
– Adjust individual speaker output, or
– Output a test signal,
– Use digital input. 13
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Display

General display For continental Europe and the United Kingdom [L, C, R, S, SL, SR,
Shows the input mode, radio
frequency, and other general
[PS, PTY, RT, RDS ] LFE]
information. RDS indicators. Program format indicators.
Show the current RDS signal type. Show the channels contained in
[SPEAKERS] the digital input signal. They do
Speaker indicator. [kHz, MHz] not light when input is analogue.
Lights when the speakers are Frequency unit indicators. L: Front channel (left)
on. kHz: AM, MHz: FM C: Center channel
R: Front channel (right)
[ M , TUNED, MONO, S: If the surround channel is
STEREO] monaural.
L C R S
kHz SL: Surround channel (left)
Radio indicators. MHz SL SR LFE
M : Flashes or lights during SR: Surround channel (right)
M TUNED PS PTY RDS SOUND MODE FIX PRO LOGIC 2 LFE (Low Frequency Effects):
presetting. SPEAKERS MONO RT STEREO SURROUND PCM
TUNED: A station is tuned. STEREO SLEEP SFC DIGITAL Deep-bass effects.
MONO: You have switched to
monaural mode with
[-BAND, –FM MODE] to
improve reception.
STEREO: A stereo FM
[FIX, %PRO LOGIC 2, PCM, ,
broadcast is tuned. %DIGITAL]
Signal format indicators.
[SLEEP] Light depending on the source you are playing.
Sleep indicator. %DIGITAL: Dolby Digital sources
: DTS sources
[SOUND MODE, STEREO, SURROUND, SFC] %PRO LOGIC 2: The Dolby Pro Logic 2 circuit is being used
DSP sound mode indicators. FIX: PCM FIX or DTS FIX mode
Show the current DSP sound mode. PCM: PCM FIX mode

Remote control

Buttons not explained on this page are used only to operate other equipment.
Refer to the separate Remote Control Operation Guide for details.

TV VCR DVD [TV, VCR, DVD, TUNER/BAND,

[^] TAPE, CD]
TUNER/BAND TAPE CD
Standby/on button. Input mode and remote control mode buttons.
DIRECT TUNING/
1 2 3 DISC
[DIRECT TUNING/DISC]
Operations

To enable selection of radio stations by frequency.

4 5 6 >
=10/-/--
[1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 0] [>
=10/-/--]
To enter radio frequencies and channels. 7 8 9 0
To enter two digit channels.

TOP MENU MENU

[SOUND MODE] [EFFECT]

For selecting “STEREO”, “SURROUND” or DIRECT NAVIGATOR PLAY LIST
ENTER Use when adjusting Dolby Pro Logic 2, or SFC
“SFC”. effects.
[SFC] DISPLAY RETURN [LEVEL]
For selecting SFC modes. Use when adjusting speaker level.
[TEST] / /
[SLEEP]
To start the speaker test signal. For setting the sleep timer.
EFFECT LEVEL – +
[–, +]

yyy
;;;
SOUND MODE SFC TEST SLEEP
First select EFFECT, LEVEL, or SLEEP then
press [–] or [+] to adjust.
TV/AV – TV VOL + MUTING
[MUTING]
– VOLUME + To mute the volume.
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[VOLUME, –, +] For your reference

To adjust the volume.
When muting is on
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 The radio

INPUT SELECTOR TV VCR DVD

TUNER/BAND TAPE CD TUNER/BAND

DIRECT TUNING/
VOLUME 1 2 3
INPUT SELECTOR
DIGITAL INPUT DISC
DIRECT TUNING/
8
^ SFC MODE

>
1 2 3 DISC
4 5 6 =10/-/--
SPEAKERS
DOWN UP

RDS -BAND DSP DOLBY -HELP

7 8 9 0 4 5 6 10/-/--
–FM MODE PRESET 2 TUNING 1 MEMORY SOUND MODE PRO LOGIC2 BASS/TREBLE – + DVD 6CH INPUT TAPE MONITOR –RESET

DISPLAY MODE PTY SELECTOR PTY SEARCH

BALANCE L R

TOP MENU MENU

PHONES VCR 2
7 8 9 0
VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R

DIRECT NAVIGATOR ENTER PLAY LIST

- BAND
– FM MODE PRESET 2 TUNING 1 MEMORY
DISPLAY RETURN

DISPLAY MODE PTY SELECTOR PTY SEARCH / /

EFFECT LEVEL – +

Manual tuning Automatic presetting

You can tune radio stations manually by selecting the station’s frequency. 1 Tune to “FM 87.50 MHz”.
1 Turn [INPUT SELECTOR] to select “TUNER”. 2 Press and hold [MEMORY, PTY SEARCH].
2 Press [-BAND, –FM MODE] to select “FM” or “AM”. The FM stations the unit can receive are preset in channels 1 to 30.
3 Press [TUNING, PTY SELECTOR, 2, 1] to select the 3 For continental Europe and the United Kingdom
frequency.
Tune to “AM 522 kHz”.
For other areas
Direct tuning (On the remote control) Tune to “AM 522 kHz” (9-kHz steps) or “AM 530 kHz”
1 Press [TUNER/BAND] to select “FM” or “AM”. (10-kHz steps).
2 Press [DIRECT TUNING/DISC]. 4 Press and hold [MEMORY, PTY SEARCH].
The AM stations the unit can receive are preset in channels 21 to 30.
3 Press the numbered buttons to enter the frequency.
(FM stations are replaced if any were preset in these channels.)
e.g. To select 107.90 MHz, press [1] / [0] / [7] / [9] / [0]
¡ If you do not press a button while the cursor is flashing, the During automatic presetting, the memory indicator (˜) flashes and the
display returns to the frequency being received. frequency scrolls. The memory indicator and channel numbers are
¡ If the frequency has not been input correctly, “ERROR” will be displayed for a second when a station is preset.
displayed. The last station to be preset is displayed when presetting finishes.

Manual presetting
Preset the stations one at a time.
1 Tune to the station.
2 Press [MEMORY, PTY SEARCH].
3 Press [TUNING, PTY SELECTOR, 2, 1] to select a
channel.
4 Press [MEMORY, PTY SEARCH].

Operations
Selecting channels
1 Press [PRESET, DISPLAY MODE].
Improving reception The channel number flashes for about 5 seconds.
2 Press [TUNING, PTY SELECTOR, 2, 1].
¡ FM mode Hold down the buttons to change channels faster.
You can improve FM reception by switching reception to monaural.
Press and hold [-BAND, –FM MODE]. On the remote control
“MONO” lights. Press the numbered buttons.
Repeat to cancel the mode. For channels 1 to 9, press the corresponding number.
>10/-/--], then the two digits.
For channels 10 or over, press [=
¡ For your reference >10/-/--] / [2] / [1]
e.g. To select channel 21: [=
Some equipment can interfere with radio reception. Turn off nearby
TV, VCR, DVD players, and satellite receivers or move them further For your reference
away from the antennas if this occurs. Even if the mains lead is disconnected from the household mains socket,
the stations remain in memory for approximately one month.
For areas except continental Europe and the United Kingdom
To change the AM frequency step
Press and hold [-BAND, –FM MODE] for about 3 seconds when AM is
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selected.
(The frequency step changes from 9 kHz to 10 kHz.)
Repeat to return to the previous step.
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 RDS broadcasts Only for continental Europe and the United Kingdom

2 TUNING 1 MEMORY

PTY SELECTOR PTY SEARCH

PRESET DIGITAL INPUT

VOLUME

INPUT SELECTOR
8
^ SFC MODE

DISPLAY MODE
SPEAKERS
DOWN UP

RDS -HELP
RDS -BAND DSP DOLBY
–FM MODE PRESET 2 TUNING 1 MEMORY SOUND MODE PRO LOGIC2 BASS/TREBLE – + DVD 6CH INPUT TAPE MONITOR –RESET

DISPLAY MODE PTY SELECTOR PTY SEARCH

BALANCE L R

PHONES VCR 2

VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R

RDS (Radio data system) is a multiplex broadcasting system to help you

enjoy radio more and tune into programs easier. PTY displays
PS (Program service): Station name NEWS News
PTY (Program type): Displays the program type, and is used to search ALARM Emergency announcement
for a type of program from amongst preset FM
TEST Test broadcast
stations.
RT (Radio text): This unit can show up to 64 characters by scrolling DOCUMENT Documentary
them across the display. The text could be about the FOLK M Folk music
song, traffic and weather, phone in numbers, or police OLDIES Oldies
information. NATIONAL National music
COUNTRY Country music
Note JAZZ Jazz music
This unit does not have the emergency broadcast system (EBS) that LEISURE Leisure
tunes automatically into emergency broadcasts. TRAVEL Travel
PHONE IN Phone in
RELIGION Religion
To display RDS information
SOCIAL A Social affairs
1 Press [RDS]. CHILDREN Children
2 Press [PRESET, DISPLAY MODE]. FINANCE Finance
The display changes each time you press the button: WEATHER Weather information
PS display ./ PTY display ./ RT display OTHER M Other music
./

..

CLASSICS Serious classical

.... Frequency display ,.... LIGHT M Light classical
PTY display: “NO PTY” appears if PTY signals are not being M. O. R. M Middle-of-the-road Music
received. ROCK M Rock music
POP M Pop music
VARIED Varied
PTY search SCIENCE Science
First, preset FM stations. CULTURE Culture
Operations

DRAMA Drama
1 Press [RDS]. EDUCATE Education
2 While “RDS” is flashing SPORT Sport
Press [TUNING, PTY SELECTOR, 2, 1] to select the INFO Information
program type. AFFAIRS Current affairs
The display changes each time you press the button.
3 While the PTY display is flashing
Press [MEMORY, PTY SEARCH].
The PTY indicator flashes while searching.
The unit switches to the station broadcasting the program.
The PTY indicator flashes for another two seconds.
¡ “SELECT PTY FIRST” is displayed if you try to start without
selecting a program type.
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 Other settings Sleep timer
DIRECT NAVIGATOR ENTER PLAY LIST

SFC MODE INPUT SELECTOR DISPLAY RETURN

– +
< > / /

yy
;;
EFFECT LEVEL – +

INPUT SELECTOR
DIGITAL INPUT
VOLUME SOUND MODE SFC TEST SLEEP SLEEP
8
^ SFC MODE
TV/AV – TV VOL + MUTING

SPEAKERS
DOWN UP
– VOLUME +
-BAND DSP DOLBY -HELP
RDS BASS/TREBLE – + DVD 6CH INPUT TAPE MONITOR –RESET
–FM MODE PRESET 2 TUNING 1 MEMORY SOUND MODE PRO LOGIC2

DISPLAY MODE PTY SELECTOR PTY SEARCH

BALANCE L R

PHONES VCR 2

VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R

The SLEEP timer can turn the unit off after a set time.
DR COMP – Dynamic range compression It does not control any other components.

Change this setting to listen to content recorded with Dolby Digital at low
1 Press [SLEEP].
volume (such as late at night) and maintain audio clarity. It reduces the
SLEEP ,/ OFF
peak level in loud scenes without affecting the sound field.
OFF: The software is played with the original dynamic range (factory 2 Within 5 seconds
setting). Press [–] or [+] to select the required time.
STANDARD: The level recommended by the producer of the software The display changes as follows:
for household viewing. 30 ,/ 60 ,/ 90 ,/ 120 (minutes)
MAX: The maximum allowable compression (recommended for night
viewing). To check the setting
Press [SLEEP] once.
1 Press [SFC MODE, <, >] at the same time to enter the The time remaining appears.
setting mode.
2 Press [SFC MODE, <] to select “DR COMP”. To change the setting
Repeat the procedure from the beginning.
3 Turn [INPUT SELECTOR] to select “OFF”, “STANDARD”
or “MAX”.
4 Press [SFC MODE, <, >] at the same time to exit the
setting mode.

DIMMER
Dim the unit’s display for better viewing in a darkened room.
The factory setting is OFF (normal brightness).

1 Press [SFC MODE, <, >] at the same time to enter the
setting mode.
2 Press [SFC MODE, <] to select “DIMMER”.
3 Turn [INPUT SELECTOR] to select “OFF” or “ON”.
4 Press [SFC MODE, <, >] at the same time to exit the
setting mode.

Others
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 Making a recording Using outdoor antennas
Preparation;
¡ Disconnect the FM indoor antenna.
¡ The antenna should be installed by a competent technician.
INPUT SELECTOR
FM outdoor antenna
For continental Europe and the United Kingdom
VOLUME
DIGITAL INPUT
INPUT SELECTOR
8
^ SFC MODE

SPEAKERS
DIGITAL IN SPEAKERS
DOWN UP
(For the United DVD/DVD
TV VCR1
OPTICAL1 OPTICAL2 COAXIAL MONITORKingdom)
6CH
CENTER SURROUND
FM (TV) (DVD) OUT
RDS -BAND
–FM MODE PRESET 2 TUNING 1 MEMORY
DSP DOLBY
SOUND MODE PRO LOGIC2 BASS/TREBLE – + DVD 6CH INPUT TAPE MONITOR
-HELP
–RESET
ANT
75Ω
Antenna plug (included)
IN L
DISPLAY MODE PTY SELECTOR PTY SEARCH
BALANCE L R SURROUND CENTER FRONT
R L R L 6-16Ω
PHONES VCR 2
IN INFMR outdoor
6-16Ω
EACH SPEAKER
6-16Ω EACH SPEAKER
SUBWOOFER
VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R CD
REC
TAPE
PLAY
(IN)
TV
OUT IN
FRONT antenna
SUBWOOFER
(OUT) OUT
LOOP L L
EXT
AM 75 Ω coaxial cable
For other areas
Two types of wire commonly used for connection from the antenna are
Recording on a tape deck or VCR 300 Ω parallel feeder wire and 75 Ω coaxial cable. For best resistance to
interference, use 75 Ω coaxial cable.
You can record to a tape deck connected to TAPE REC (OUT) or to a
FM outdoor
VCR connected to VCR 1 OUT.
antenna
See the recording unit’s operating instructions for details on how to
prepare it for recording.
When recording with a tape deck, you can record any source except 75 Ω coaxial 300 Ω feeder wire
TAPE. cable
When recording with a VCR (connected to VCR 1), you can record any OR
source except TAPE or VCR 1. LOOP ANT
HOLDER

Antenna plug
1 Turn [INPUT SELECTOR] to select the source to be (included)
DIGITAL IN TV VCR1 DVD/DVD 6CH SPEAKERS
recorded. FM
OPTICAL1 OPTICAL2 COAXIAL MONITOR
(TV) (DVD) OUT
CENTER SURROUND
ANT
2 Begin recording. 75Ω IN L SURROUND CENTER FRONT
R L R L 6-16Ω
Follow your recording unit’s operating instructions. IN IN R
6-16Ω
EACH SPEAKER
6-16Ω EACH SPEAKER
SUBWOOFER
3 Start the source to be recorded. CD
REC
TAPE
(OUT)
PLAY
(IN)
TV
OUT IN
FRONT SUBWOOFER
OUT
LOOP
Follow your equipment’s operating instructions. L L

To connect a 75 Ω coaxial cable

EXT
AM
ANT R R

q Remove a piece of the outer e Remove the lead wire and

Note
vinyl insulator. clamp it with the plastic bar.
¡ You cannot record a source connected through a digital terminal.
When recording CD, DVD, or TV, ensure the source is connected
through the corresponding analogue terminals and “ANALOG” input is
selected.
¡ When you select DVD 6CH INPUT mode, only sound from the front 10 mm
left and right channels is recorded. Lead wire

7 mm

w Carefully pull the tabs apart to

remove the cover.
Plastic bar
r Install the coaxial cable.
Clamp the cable conductor,
and wind it on so that it does
not contact anything else.
Others

Clamp with
pliers
t Attach the cover.

To connect a 300 Ω feeder wire

Loosen the screws, connect the wires, and tighten the
screws to secure the connection.

FM (TV) (DVD) OUT

ANT

AM outdoor antenna 75Ω

¡ Run a piece of vinyl wire horizontally

IN
CD TAPE TV
REC PLAY
OUT
across a window or other convenient LOOP L
(OUT) (IN)
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EXT
location. AM
ANT R
¡ Leave the loop antenna connected.
¡ Disconnect the antenna when the unit is
not in use. Do not use the antenna during
an electrical storm. Vinyl-covered wire
18 (5–12 m)
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 Troubleshooting guide
Before requesting service for this unit, check the chart below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or a minor
adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and restore proper operation.
If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for
instructions.

Common problems Pages

No power. ¡Ensure the AC mains lead is connected. 7

¡Turn the volume up. 10

¡Check connections to speakers and other equipment. 4–7
¡Turn on the speakers. 10
¡Turn off the tape monitor. 13
No sound.
¡Select the correct source. 10
¡Change the D-INPUT setting to suit the type of connection you have made. 9
¡Check that the digital signals can be decoded by this unit. 10
¡Turn PCM FIX or DTS FIX off. 10

Cannot select “DIGITAL” input. ¡Cancel “DSP DEFEAT”. 13

¡Switch off the unit, determine and correct the cause, then switch the unit on.
Causes include:
Sound stops. “OVERLOAD” –Shorting (bare wires touching) of positive and negative speaker wires. 4
appears on the display. –Using speakers with an impedance lower than that rated for this unit. 5
–Straining of the speakers through excessive volume or power. –
–Using the unit in a hot environment without proper ventilation. –

“F 70” appears on the display. ¡Turn the unit off, disconnect the AC mains lead, and consult your dealer. –

DSP sound modes Pages

Sound is not heard from the ¡Ensure the SIZE settings for your speakers are correct. 8
center, surround, or subwoofer ¡Check the DSP sound mode. 10
speakers. ¡Cancel “DSP DEFEAT”. 13

DSP sound modes cannot be ¡Cancel “DSP DEFEAT”. 13

selected. ¡Turn DVD 6CH INPUT off. 13

Radio Pages

¡Connect the appropriate antenna. (You may need an outdoor antenna or one 7, 18
with more elements.)
¡Adjust the position of the FM or AM antenna. 7
The radio cannot be tuned in or
¡Reduce the treble. 13
there is a lot of noise and
¡Select “DSP DEFEAT”. 13
interference. ¡Turn off nearby televisions, video players, DVD players, and satellite receivers. –
¡Separate the antenna from other cables, leads, and appliances. –
¡Turn the DVD player off or move it further away from the antennas if this occurs. –

The correct AM frequency ¡Change the frequency step. Hold [-BAND, –FM MODE] down for 3 seconds to 15
cannot be tuned in. change the step to suit your area.
Reference

Maintenance
If the surfaces are dirty
RQT6850

To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.

¡ Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.
¡ Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came with the cloth carefully. 19
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 Specifications (DIN 45 500)
■ AMPLIFIER SECTION ■ FM TUNER SECTION
Power output (at 230 V for continental Europe) Frequency range 87.50–108.00 MHz
(at 240 V for the United Kingdom, Australia and Sensitivity
New Zealand) S/N 30 dB 1.5 µV/75 Ω
(at 127 V for other areas) S/N 26 dB 1.3 µV/75 Ω
DIN 1 kHz (T.H.D. 1 %) 2 x 80 W (6 Ω) S/N 20 dB 1.2 µV/75 Ω
40 Hz–20 kHz continuous power output both channels driven IHF usable sensitivity (IHF’58) 1.5 µV/75 Ω
2 x 60 W (6 Ω) IHF 46 dB stereo quieting sensitivity 22 µV/75 Ω
Total harmonic distortion Total harmonic distortion
rated power at 40 Hz–20 kHz 0.9 % (6 Ω) MONO 0.2 %
half power at 1 kHz 0.07 % (6 Ω) STEREO 0.3 %
Power output at 1 kHz each channel driven S/N
DIN 1 kHz (T.H.D. 1 %) MONO 60 dB (73 dB, IHF)
Front 2 x 80 W (6 Ω) STEREO 58 dB (67 dB, IHF)
Center 80 W (6 Ω) Frequency response
Surround 2 x 80 W (6 Ω) 20 Hz–15 kHz +1 dB, –2 dB
Power bandwidth both channels driven, –3 dB 10 Hz –40 kHz (6 Ω) Alternate channel selectivity
Damping factor 30 (6 Ω) ±400 kHz 65 dB
Load impedance Capture ratio 1.5 dB
Front 6–16 Ω Image rejection at 98 MHz 40 dB
Center 6–16 Ω IF rejection at 98 MHz 70 dB
Surround 6–16 Ω Spurious response rejection at 98 MHz 70 dB
Frequency response AM suppression 50 dB
CD, TAPE, DVD, TV, VCR 1, VCR 2 10 Hz–40 kHz, ±3 dB Stereo separation
Input sensitivity and impedance 1 kHz 40 dB
CD, TAPE, DVD, TV, VCR 1, VCR 2 200 mV/22 kΩ Carrier leak
S/N at rated power (6 Ω) 19 kHz –30 dB (–35 dB, IHF)
CD, TAPE, DVD, TV, VCR 1, VCR 2 75 dB (IHF, A: 85 dB) 38 kHz –50 dB (–55 dB, IHF)
Tone controls Channel balance (250 Hz–6.3 kHz) ±1.5 dB
BASS 50 Hz, +10 to –10 dB Limiting point 1.2 µV
TREBLE 20 kHz, +10 to –10 dB Bandwidth
Output voltage IF amplifier 180 kHz
TAPE REC (OUT), VCR OUT 200 mV FM demodulator 1000 kHz
Channel balance (250 Hz–6.3 kHz) ±1 dB Antenna terminal 75 Ω (unbalanced)
Channel separation 55 dB
Headphones output level and impedance 430 mV/330 Ω ■ AM TUNER SECTION
Subwoofer frequency response (–6 dB) 7–200 Hz Frequency range 522–1611 kHz (9 kHz steps)
530–1620 kHz (10 kHz steps)
Digital input Sensitivity 20 µV, 330 µV/m
Optical 2 Selectivity (at 999 kHz) 55 dB
Coaxial 1 IF rejection (at 999 kHz) 50 dB

■ VIDEO SECTION
Output voltage at 1 V input (unbalanced) 1±0.1 Vp-p
Maximum input voltage 1.5 Vp-p
Input/output impedance 75 Ω (unbalanced)

■ GENERAL
Power supply
For continental Europe AC 230 V, 50 Hz
For the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand
AC 230–240 V, 50 Hz
For other areas AC 110–127 V, 220–240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption 220 W
Dimensions (W x H x D) 430 x 158 x 390 mm
Mass 8.5 kg

Power consumption in standby mode: 2W

Note
1. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Mass and dimensions are approximate.
2. Total harmonic distortion is measured by the digital spectrum
analyzer.

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. En

Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/

RQT6850-B
H1202TA0
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