Panasonic Dvd Home Theater Sound System Sc Ht920 Operating Instructions

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Changing the player settings
∫ “Audio” tab 
∫“Display” tab 
∫ “Others” tab
(Effective when playing multi-channel audio)
(Center and surround speakers only)
For optimum listening with 5.1-channel sound, all the speakers, 
except for the subwoofer, should be the same distance from the 
seating position. If you have to place the center or surround 
speakers closer to the seating position, adjust the delay time to 
make up for the difference.
1 Press [34] to select the delay time box and press [ENTER].
2 Press [34] to adjust the delay time and press [ENTER].
If either distance a or b is 
less than c, find the difference 
in the relevant table and 
change to the recommended 
setting.a Center speaker
b Surround speaker
To finish the speaker setting
Press [2] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER].
When you change the surround speaker setting for Dolby Digital, the 
setting also changes for Dolby Pro Logic II.
e.g., the settings for MUSIC and PANORAMA are the same as those 
for Dolby Digital.
Dynamic Range Compression≥Off≥On: Adjust for clarity even when the volume is low through compressing the range of the lowest 
sound level and the highest sound level. Convenient for late night viewing. (Only works with 
Dolby Digital)
Audio during Search≥On
≥Off
Speaker Setting (‹ below)
Set the delay time for your center and 
surround speakers.≥Center: 0.0
/1.0/2.0/3.0/4.0/5.0 ms
≥Surround (L/R): 0.0/5.0/10.0/15.0 ms
Menu Language≥English≥Français≥Español
On-Screen Messages≥On≥Off
FL Dimmer≥Bright≥Dim
≥Auto: The display is dimmed during play, but brightens when you perform some operations.
HighMAT≥Enable
≥Disable (Unable to use the HighMAT function.)
QUICK SETUP≥Ye s≥No
Re-initialize Setting
This returns all values in the Setup 
menus to the default settings.≥Yes: The password screen is shown if Ratings (‹page 20) are set. Please enter the same password. 
After “INIT” on the display disappears, turn the unit off and on again.
≥No
Changing the delay time (Speaker Setting)
ms
ms L
Exit
LSR
SW
C
RS 0.0
 0.0
Center delay time
Exit
Surround delay time
LSRS
LR
SW
bc a
C
: Recommended placementDifference Setting
Approx. 34 cm (1
1/10 feet)1.0 ms
Approx. 68 cm (2
1/5 feet)2.0 ms
Approx. 102 cm (3
3/10 feet)3.0 ms
Approx. 136 cm (4
2/5 feet)4.0 ms
Approx. 170 cm (5
1/2 feet) 5.0 ms
Difference Setting
Approx. 170 cm (5
1/2 feet) 5.0 ms
Approx. 340 cm (11 feet) 10.0 ms
Approx. 510 cm (16
1/2 feet)15.0 ms
Dolby DigitalDolby Pro Logic II 
MUSIC MOVIE
PANORAMA
0 ms 0 ms 10 ms 0 ms
5 ms 5 ms 15 ms 5 ms
10 ms  10 ms 20 ms 10 ms
15 ms 15 ms 25 ms 15 ms 
						

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The radio
The radio
Up to 15 stations can be set in each band, FM and AM.
Main unit only
1Press [INPUT SELECTOR] to select “FM” or 
“AM”
.
2Press [TUNE MODE] to select “MANUAL”.
Each time you press the button: MANUAL()PRESET
3Press [XTUNING] or [TUNINGW] to tune 
to the lowest frequency (FM: 87.9 or 87.5, 
AM: 520).
4Press and hold [MEMORY].
Release the button when “FM AUTO” or “AM AUTO” is 
displayed.
The tuner presets all the stations it can receive into the 
channels in ascending order.
≥“SET OK” is displayed when the stations are set. The last 
station to be set is then played.
1Press [TUNER/BAND] to select “FM” or 
“AM”.
2Press the numbered buttons to select the 
channel.
Alternatively, press [XCH] or [WCH].
To select a 2-digit number
e.g. 12: [S10] ‹ [1] ‹ [2]
When a stereo FM broadcast is being received.
∫If noise is excessive in FM
Main unit only
Press [FM MODE] to display 
“MONO”.
Press [FM MODE] again to cancel the mode.
The mode is also canceled when you change the frequency.
VOLUME
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456
78
09CH
CANCEL
SKIPSLOW/SEARCH
MENU
ENTER
DIRECT 
NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
RETURN
DISPLAY
AV SYSTEMVCRTV
TV/VIDEOTUNER/BANDDIGITAL
AUXDV D / C D
DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3
DISC 4 DISC 5
S10ENTER
PLAY 
LIST
TV VOL
TV VOLSUBWOOFER
LEVELSFCC.FOCUSSUPER SRNDMIX 2CH
   PL
SLEEP
C.S.MPOSITION
MEMORYZOOMAUDIOSETUP
MUTING
FL DISPLAYPA G E
GROUPAV EFFECT
CD MODEREPEAT
PLAY MODE
TEST
CH SELECT
QUICK REPLAYSUBTITLESHIFT
W CH
X CH                  
TUNER/BAND
ENTER
Numbered
buttons
Automatic presettingSelecting the preset channels
TUNEDMP3ST L R PTYDISC
SLEEP
TTL GRPD.MIX
PROG.WMA CSM RNDHDCD SFC SEQDVD-
S.SRNTRCKCCHAPDPLDIGPGMAV RCDMONO RDS PS
SEQ
TUNEDMP3STL R PTYDISCWMA CSM RNDJPEG SFCDVD-PGMAV RCDMONO RDS PS
SEQ
TUNEDMP3ST L R PTYDISCWMA CSM RNDJPEG SFCDVD-PGMAV RCDMONORDS PS
12345V.R.S M.R.SC.S.MPROGRESSIVEFM  MODE MEMORY
VOLUMEDISC EXCHANGE
DISC SKIP
PHONESDOWNUP5   DISC   SELECTORINPUT
SELECTORPOWER/IDIGITAL INCD  MODETUNE  MODETUNING
OPEN/CLOSE
MEMORY
FM MODE TUNE MODE
XTUNINGW INPUT SELECTOR 
						

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The radio
Main unit only
1Press [INPUT SELECTOR] to select “FM” 
or “AM”.
2Press [TUNE MODE] to select “MANUAL”.
3Press [XTUNING] or [TUNINGW] to 
select the frequency.
Press and hold [XTUNING] or [TUNINGW] until the 
frequency starts scrolling to start automatic tuning. Tuning 
stops when a station is found.
1Tune to the station (‹ above).
2Press [ENTER].
3While “PGM” is flashing on the display
Press the numbered buttons to select a 
channel.
Alternatively, press [XCH] or [WCH], then press [ENTER].
The station occupying a channel is erased if another station is 
preset to that channel.
∫FM frequency step
Main unit only
You can change the FM step. The step is factory-set to 0.2 MHz, but 
you can change it to receive broadcasts allocated in 0.1-MHz steps.
1 Press [INPUT SELECTOR] to select “FM”.
2 Press and hold [INPUT SELECTOR].
After a few seconds the display changes to show the current 
minimum frequency. Continue to hold the button down. The 
minimum frequency changes and the step is changed.
To return to the original step, repeat the above steps.
[Note]
Any FM/AM frequencies preset in channels will be changed by this 
procedure. Preset them again.
Use outdoor antennas if radio reception is poor.
≥Disconnect the antenna when the unit is not in use.
≥Do not use the outdoor antenna during an electrical storm.
Manual tuning
Presetting the channels one by one
PTYDISC
SLEEP
TTL GRPD.MIX
PROG.RNDSEQ
S.SRTRCKCHAPPDPGM
RDS PS
Optional antenna connections
OPTICAL
IN
L
R A
FM ANT(75h)
AM ANTLOOPEXT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT(480P/480I)Y PB
PR
LINE
OUTAUXTV
AUDIO
IN VCR
AUDIO
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
11 210 mm (13/32z)Leave the loop antenna connected.
AM outdoor antenna (Using a vinyl wire)
Run a piece of vinyl wire horizontally across a window or 
other convenient location.
5
–12 m
(16 
– 39 feet)
FM outdoor antenna (Using a 
television antenna)
≥Disconnect the FM indoor antenna.
≥The antenna should be installed by a 
competent technician.
Rework your outdoor antenna’s 75 ≠ coaxial 
cable as follows.
75 ≠ coaxial cable
(not included)
Antenna plug
(included)
2Carefully pull the tabs apart to 
remove the cover.3Install the coaxial cable.
Clamp the cable conductor, 
and wind it on so that it does 
not contact anything else. 
7 mm (
9/32z) Peel back4Attach the cover.
Clamp with pliers 10 mm (
13/32z) 1Remove a piece of the 
outer vinyl insulator. 
						

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Sound field and sound quality
Sound field and sound quality
[Note]
≥When connected with headphones, the following sound field systems cannot be 
used. (Excluding Sound Field Control)
≥You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these sound field 
systems are used with some sources. If this occurs, turn the sound field system 
off.
See below for details.
Press [SFC].
Each time you press the button:
FLAT:Cancel (no effect is added)
(factory preset).
HEAVY:Adds punch to rock.
CLEAR:Clarifies higher sounds.
SOFT:For background music.
DISCO:Reverberates sound to make you feel like you are in a disc
o.
LIVE:Makes vocals more alive.
HALL:Expands sound to make you feel like you are in a hall.
To check the current setting
Press [SFC].
Press [SUPER SRND].
Each time you press the button:
MUSIC:Adds surround effects to stereo 
sources.
MOVIE:Use this mode when playing 
movie software.
PA R T Y :Sound is in stereo regardless of the direction you are facing.
OFF:Cancel
≥You can adjust the volume of the surround speakers to get the best 
surround effect (‹page 25, Speaker level adjustments).
≥Super Surround does not work when playing a DVD recorded with 
Dolby Digital or DTS. 
≥When Super Surround is on, Dolby Pro Logic II (‹ right) turns off.(Discs where the dialogue is recorded in the center channel)
You can make the sound of the center speaker seem 
like it is coming from within the television.
Press [SHIFT]i[C. FOCUS].
CENTER FOCUS ON,------.CENTER FOCUS OFF
≥This does not work when Super Surround is turned on.
≥This will also work when Dolby Pro Logic II is turned on.
Dolby Pro Logic II is an advanced decoder that derives 5-channel 
surround (Left and Right Front, Center, Left and Right Surround) 
from any stereo program material, whether or not it has been 
specifically Dolby Surround encoded.
Press [ÎPLII].
Each time you press the button:
MOVIE:Movie software, recorded in
Dolby Surround.
MUSIC:Stereo sources.
PANORAMA:Sound is spread out more so you feel like you are
surrounded by music.
Sound Field Control
Changes the sound quality.
Super Surround
Adds surround effects to stereo sound.
Center Focus
For clearer dialogues.
 Dolby Pro Logic IIChanges stereo sound to surround sound.
VOLUME
123
456
78
09CH
CANCEL
SKIPSLOW/SEARCH
MENU
ENTER
DIRECT 
NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
RETURN
DISPLAY
AV SYSTEMVCRTV
TV/VIDEOTUNER/BANDDIGITAL
AUXDV D / C D
DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3
DISC 4 DISC 5
S10ENTER
PLAY 
LIST
TV VOL
TV VOLSUBWOOFER
LEVELSFCC.FOCUSSUPER SRNDMIX 2CH
   PL
SLEEP
C.S.MPOSITION
MEMORYZOOMAUDIOSETUP
MUTING
FL DISPLAYPA G E
GROUPAV EFFECT
CD MODEREPEAT
PLAY MODE
TEST
CH SELECT
QUICK REPLAYSUBTITLESHIFT
SFCC. FOCUSSUPER SRND
PL
SHIFT
SFC
C.FOCUSSUPER SRND
SHIFTC.FOCUSSUPER SRNDr
MIX 2CH
   PL
Sound Field Control
Super Surround
SEQ
TUNEDMP3ST L R PTYDISC
SLEE
TTLG
D.MPROWMA CSM RNDJPEGSFCDVD-PGMAV RCDMONO RDS PS
S.SRND
RTRCK C.FCHAP DTSPLDIGITALSRSLFELSLC
Center Focus
 Dolby Pro Logic II
S.SRND
RTRCKC.FCHAP DTSPLDIGITALSRSLFELSLLC
S.SRND
RTRCKC.FC.FCHAP DTSPLDIGITALSRSLFELSLC 
						

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Sound field and sound quality
See below for details.
∫Multi Rear Surround (MRS)
This mode makes it seem like sound is coming 
from multiple rear surround speakers when 
connected with surround speakers.
∫Virtual Rear Surround (VRS)
This mode is useful if you have to place your 
surround speakers near the front speakers 
due to the layout of your room.
This mode makes it seem like the sound 
from the surround speakers is coming from 
behind
 you.
1Press and hold 
[SHIFT]i[AV EFFECT] to select MRS 
mode or VRS mode.
MRS,------.VRS
≥The indicator on the main unit lights.
2Press [SHIFT]i[AV EFFECT].
MRS 1 (Normal) > MRS 2 (Enhanced) > MRS OFF
^----------------------------------------------------------------------------------}
or
VRS 1 (Normal) > VRS 2 (Enhanced) > VRS OFF
^------------------------------------------------------------------------------}
You can output the down-mixed 2 channel signals when necessary (e.g. 
when you intend to record 5.1 ch sound on other recording equipment).
Press [SHIFT]i[MIX 2CH].
MIX 2CH ON,------.MIX 2CH OFF
[Note]
When “D.MIX” flashes on the display, the disc contains multiple-
channel signals that cannot be down-mixed. [DVD-A]This is one of the ways to get appropriate surround effects.
Adjust the speaker level to the same level as the front speakers.
Preparation
Press [DVD/CD].
1While stopped
Press [SHIFT]i[TEST] to output a test 
signal.
L: Front left  C: Center  R: Front right
RS: Right surround LS: Left surround
2Press [VOLUME, r] or [s] to set the 
volume level normally used for listening.
3Press [3] (increase) or [4] (decrease) to 
adjust the speaker level for each speaker.
C, RS, LS: `6 dB to +6 dB (L, R: Only the balance is adjustable.)≥To adjust the balance of the front speakers
While outputting the test signal, press [21].
To stop the test signal
Press [SHIFT]i[TEST] again.
[Note]
There is no output from SW (subwoofer) channel.
∫To adjust speaker level during play
(Effective when playing multi-channel audio or Dolby Pro Logic II is on.)
1Press [CH SELECT] to select the speaker. 
L #C #R #RS #LS #SW
^-------------------------------------------------}
SW: Subwoofer
≥You can adjust SW only if the disc includes a subwoofer 
channel.
≥SW does not appear on the display and is not adjustable 
when Dolby Pro Logic II is turned on.
≥S appears instead of RS and LS on the display when 
“MUSIC” or “MOVIE” is selected with Super Surround 
(‹page 24). In this case, you can adjust both surround 
speaker level at the same time.
S: 
`6 dB to +6 dB
2Press [3] (increase) or [4] (decrease) to 
adjust the speaker level for each speaker.
C, RS, LS, SW: `6 dB to +6 dB 
(L, R: Only the balance is adjustable.)
≥To adjust the balance of the front speakers
During play, press [21].
Multi Rear Surround (MRS),
Virtual Rear Surround (VRS)
Enhancing rear surround effects.
Down-mixing
Down-mixes multi-channel signals to 2 channels.
Speaker level adjustments
VOLUME
123
456
78
09CH
CANCEL
SKIPSLOW/SEARCH
MENU
ENTER
DIRECT 
NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
RETURN
DISPLAY
TV/VIDEOTUNER/BANDDIGITAL
AUXDV D / C D
DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3
DISC 4 DISC 5
S10ENTER
PLAY 
LIST
TV VOL
TV VOLSUBWOOFER
LEVELSFCC.FOCUSSUPER SRNDMIX 2CH
   PL
SLEEP
C.S.MPOSITION
MEMORYZOOMAUDIOSETUP
MUTING
FL DISPLAYPA G E
GROUPAV EFFECT
CD MODEREPEAT
PLAY MODE
TEST
CH SELECT
QUICK REPLAYSUBTITLESHIFT
TESTCH SELECT
MIX 2CH
DVD/CD
3421
VOLUME
SHIFTAV EFFECT
SHIFTAV EFFECT
CD MODE
r
SHIFTMIX 2CH
   PL
r
SHIFTTEST
CH SELECT
r
Multi Rear Surround (MRS),
Virtual Rear Surround (VRS)
Down-mixing
Virtual speakers
Virtual speakers
TUNEDMP3ST L R PTYDISC
SLEEP
TTL GRPD.MIX
PROG.WMA CSM RNDHDCD SFC SEQDVD-
S.SRND
RTRCK C.FCHAP DTSPLDIGITALPGMAV RCDMONO RDS PSSRSLFELSLC
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Sound field and sound quality
Sound field and sound quality
See below for details.
Press [SUBWOOFER LEVEL].
SUB W 1>SUB W 2>SUB W 3>SUB W 4 (factory preset)
 ^--------------------------------------------------------------}[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD]
Available sound setting:
Dolby Pro Logic II, Subwoofer level, Center Focus, Sound Field 
Control, Super Surround
After making the sound field or sound quality settings
Press and hold [C.S.M].
∫Recall the settings
The unit recalls the settings when you play the disc again.
≥The settings are replaced if you change them. 
≥When you store settings for the 31st disc, the settings for the 
earliest disc are cleared.
≥Press [C.S.M] while “CSM” is displayed to cancel the sound setting 
for the disc.
≥Press [C.S.M] while “CSM” is out to recall the sound setting for the 
disc.
Subwoofer level
Adjusts the amount of bass.
Custom Sound Memory
Stores up to 30 sound settings (one setting per 
disc).VOLUME
123
456
78
09CH
CANCEL
SKIPSLOW/SEARCH
MENU
ENTER
DIRECT 
NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
RETURN
DISPLAY
AV SYSTEMVCRTV
TV/VIDEOTUNER/BANDDIGITAL
AUXDV D / C D
DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3
DISC 4 DISC 5
S10ENTER
PLAY 
LIST
TV VOL
TV VOLSUBWOOFER
LEVELSFCC.FOCUSSUPER SRNDMIX 2CH
   PL
SLEEP
C.S.MPOSITION
MEMORYZOOMAUDIOSETUP
MUTING
FL DISPLAYPA G E
GROUPAV EFFECT
CD MODEREPEAT
PLAY MODE
TEST
CH SELECT
QUICK REPLAYSUBTITLESHIFT
SUBWOOFER
LEVEL
C.S.M
SUBWOOFER
LEVEL
SLEEP
C.S.M
Subwoofer level
TUNEDMP3ST L R PTYDISC
SLEEP
TTL GRPD.MIX
PROG.WMA CSM RNDHDCD SFC SEQDVD-
S.SRND
RTRCK C.FCHAP DTSPLDIGITALPGMAV RCDMONO RDS PSSRSLFELSLC
Custom Sound Memory
SEQ
TUNEDMP3ST L R PTYDISCWMACSMRNDJPEG SFCDVD-PGMAV RCDMONO RDS PS 
						

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Other functions
Other functions
Press [SHIFT]i[SLEEP] to select the time
(in minutes).
SLEEP 30_----)SLEEP 60_----)SLEEP 90
  ^""""" OFF(_ SLEEP 120(__}
To cancel the timer
Press [SHIFT]i[SLEEP] to select “OFF”.
To confirm the remaining time
Press [SHIFT]i[SLEEP] again.
To change the setting
Repeat the procedure from the beginning.
Press [MUTING].
“MUTING” flashes on the unit’s display.
To cancel
≥Press [MUTING] again or reduce the volume to minimum (– – dB), 
then raise it to the required level.
≥Muting is canceled when you switch the unit to standby.
1Reduce the volume and connect the 
headphones (not included).
Headphone plug type: 3.5 mm (1/8z) stereo
2Adjust headphone volume with 
[VOLUME].
≥Audio is automatically switched to stereo (2-channel).
[Note]
Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to prevent hearing 
damage.
Sleep timer
Turns the unit off after a set time.
Muting
VOLUME
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09CH
CANCEL
SKIPSLOW/SEARCH
MENU
ENTER
DIRECT 
NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
RETURN
DISPLAY
AV SYSTEMVCRTV
TV/VIDEOTUNER/BANDDIGITAL
AUXDV D / C D
DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3
DISC 4 DISC 5
S10ENTER
PLAY 
LIST
TV VOL
TV VOLSUBWOOFER
LEVELSFCC.FOCUSSUPER SRNDMIX 2CH
   PL
SLEEP
C.S.MPOSITION
MEMORYZOOMAUDIOSETUP
MUTING
FL DISPLAYPA G E
GROUPAV EFFECT
CD MODEREPEAT
PLAY MODE
TEST
CH SELECT
QUICK REPLAYSUBTITLESHIFT
SLEEPMUTING
VOLUME
SHIFT
SHIFTSLEEP
C.S.M
r
SETUPMUTING
Sleep timer
SEQ
PTYDISC
SLEEP
TTL GRP
D.MIX
PROG.RND
PGM
RDS PS
Muting
Using headphones
SEQ
S.SRND S.SRNDTUNEDMP3ST L R PTYDISC
SLEEP
TTL GRPD.MIX
PROG.WMA CSMCSM RNDJPEG SFCDVD-PGMAV RCDMONO RDS PS
RTRCK C.FCHAP DTSPLDIGITALSRSLFELSLC
12345V.R.S M.R.SC.S.MPROGRESSIVEFM  MODE MEMORY
VOLUMEDISC EXCHANGE
DISC SKIP
PHONESDOWNUP5   DISC   SELECTORINPUT
SELECTORPOWER/IDIGITAL INCD  MODETUNE  MODETUNING
OPEN/CLOSE
VOLUME
See below for details. 
						

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Operating other equipment
Operating other equipment
∫Connection example
OPTICAL
IN
L
R A
FM ANT(75h)
AM ANTLOOPEXT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT(480P/480I)Y PB
PR
LINE
OUTAUXTV
AUDIO
IN VCR
AUDIO
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
PLAY OUT
RL
REC IN
RL
VIDEO OUTAUDIO OUT
RL
AUDIO OUT
RL
VIDEO IN
2
1
VOLUME
123
456
78
09CH
CANCEL
SKIPSLOW/SEARCH
MENU
ENTER
DIRECT 
NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
RETURN
DISPLAY
AV SYSTEMVCRTV
TV/VIDEOTUNER/BANDDIGITAL
AUXDV D / C D
DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3
DISC 4 DISC 5
S10ENTER
PLAY 
LIST
TV VOL
TV VOLSUBWOOFER
LEVELSFCC.FOCUSSUPER SRNDMIX 2CH
   PL
SLEEP
C.S.MPOSITION
MEMORYZOOMAUDIOSETUP
MUTING
FL DISPLAYPA G E
GROUPAV EFFECT
CD MODEREPEAT
PLAY MODE
TEST
CH SELECT
QUICK REPLAYSUBTITLESHIFT
,
DVD/CD
S10/ENTER
TV VOLTV VOL
W CH
X CH TUNER/BAND
AV SYSTEM
TV/VIDEOTV
VCR
DIGITAL
AUX
Television
(not included)
Video cassette recorder
(not included) To show video from the video 
cassette recorder
Select “VIDEO 2” input on your 
television in this example.
To play sound from the television
Reduce the volume on the television to its 
minimum and control the volume on this 
unit.
Already connected 
(‹page 8)
To play sound from a 
video cassette 
recorder
To record discs, radio 
broadcast, etc. to a tape 
deck
Audio cable (not included)
Video cable (not included)
: Signal flow To play sound from a 
tape deck
Tape deck
(not included)
Numbered
buttonsOptical digital audio cable
(not included)
≥Do not bend sharply when connecting. To play surround 
signals from a satellite 
receiverTo DIGITAL OUT 
						

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Operating other equipment
You can use the remote control to operate a Panasonic television or 
a video cassette recorder. Connect your equipment referring to 
“Connection example” (‹ page 28).
[Note]
The remote control may not work properly with some models.
.
Preparation
≥Face the remote control at the unit and press [TV] to light up the 
button.
≥Face the remote control at the television for the following 
operations.
Turning the television on/off
Press [Í AV SYSTEM].
Switching the television’s video input mode
Press [TV/VIDEO].
Changing channels
Press [XCH] or [WCH].
≥[S10/ENTER] is used to confirm channel selection on some 
televisions manufactured by other companies.
Adjusting the volume
Press [TV VOLs] or [TV VOLr].
Preparation
≥Change the video input mode on the television (“VIDEO 2” in the 
example).
≥Face the remote control at the unit and press [VCR] to light up the 
button.
≥Face the remote control at the video cassette recorder for the 
following operations.
Turning the video cassette recorder on/off
Press [Í AV SYSTEM].
Play, pause and stop
Press [1] (play), [;] or [∫].
Fast forward and rewind
Press [6] or [5].
Connecting a laser disc or record player
Connect instead of a video cassette recorder (‹ page 28) and 
select “VCR” as the source.
≥We recommend using a record player with a built-in phono 
equalizer. If your player doesn’t have a built-in equalizer, connect it 
first to a separate equalizer and then to the unit.
This remote control can also operate some other brands of televisions 
and video cassette recorders. Change the code to operate such 
equipment (
‹ below).
Face the remote control at the equipment.
While pressing [TV] or [VCR]
Press a numbered button to enter the first digit, and then 
the second digit.
The remote control outputs the on/off signal. If the code is correct, 
the equipment turns on or off. If it doesn’t, try entering another code.
[Note]
Reenter the codes after you change the batteries.
Press [AUX] to select “AUX” as the source.
1Press [DVD/CD] to select “DVD/CD”.
or
Press [TUNER/BAND] to select “FM” or “AM”.
2Start recording and play.
This unit can decode the surround signals received through satellite 
broadcasts. Refer to your satellite receiver’s operating instructions 
for details.
Press [SHIFT] + [DIGITAL] to select “D-IN” (Digital In) as 
the source.
≥Main unit: Press [DIGITAL IN].
Operating the television and the video cassette recorder
Television
Video cassette recorder
Changing the remote control code
Operating the tape deck or satellite 
receiver
Listening to the tape deck
Recording to the tape deck
Listening to the the surround signals from a satellite 
receiver
Television code list
Panasonic: 01, 02, 26
Sony: 04
Fisher: 14
G-E:  02, 03, 07, 09
Gold Star:  07, 15
Hitachi: 05, 07
JVC: 12
LXI:  03, 06, 07, 10,
14, 15
Magnavox:  06, 07, 11, 15, 
22
Mitsubishi:  07, 15, 16, 21
NEC: 07, 15Philco: 06, 07
Philips: 06
Pioneer:  02, 10, 19
Quasar: 02
RCA:  03, 07, 09, 13,
23, 24, 25
Sanyo: 14
Sharp: 08, 21
Sylvania:  06, 07, 15
Symphonic: 17
Toshiba: 10, 21
Zenith: 18, 20
Video cassette recorder code list
Panasonic:  01, 02, 09, 33
Sony:  05, 06, 07, 35,
36, 37
Fisher:  13, 14, 15, 18,
34
Funai: 08, 30
G-E: 02, 03, 11
Gold Star:  27
Hitachi: 09, 10, 11
JVC:  19, 25, 31, 38,
39, 40
LXI:  10, 13, 14, 15,
18, 27, 30
Magnavox: 02, 09, 12
Mitsubishi:  21, 22, 28, 29NEC:  19, 25, 31, 38
Philco:  02, 09, 12, 30
Philips:  02, 09, 12
Pioneer: 09
Quasar:  01, 02, 09, 33
RCA:  02, 03, 04, 09, 
10, 11, 12, 23, 
24, 26
Sanyo:  14, 18, 34
Sharp: 16, 17
Shintom: 32
Sylvania:  02, 09, 12, 30
Symphonic: 30
Toshiba: 23, 24
Zenith: 20 
						

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RQT7696
Specifications
Specifications
AMPLIFIER SECTION
RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode
Front Ch 170 W per channel (6 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD
Surround Ch  70 W per channel (4 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD
Center Ch  260 W per channel (4 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD
Subwoofer Ch  260 W per channel (4 ≠), 100 Hz, 10 % THD
Total RMS Dolby Digital mode power  1000 W
FTC Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode
Front Ch 100 W per channel (6 ≠), 120 Hz – 20 kHz, 1 % THD
Surround Ch 45 W per channel (4 ≠), 120 Hz – 20 kHz, 1 % THD
Center Ch 140 W per channel (4 ≠), 120 Hz – 20 kHz, 1 % THD
Subwoofer Ch 150 W per channel (4 ≠), 45 Hz – 120 Hz, 1 % THD
Total FTC Dolby Digital mode power 580 W
FM/AM TUNER, TERMINALS SECTION
Preset stationFM 15 stations
AM/MW 15 stations
Frequency Modulation (FM)87.9 – 107.9 MHz (200-kHz step)
87.5 – 108.0 MHz (100-kHz step)
Sensitivity 2.5 µV (IHF)
S/N 26 dB 2.2 µV
Antenna terminals 75 ≠ (unbalance)
Amplitude Modulation (AM/MW)
Frequency range 520 – 1710 kHz (10-kHz step)
AM Sensitivity S/N 20 dB at 1000 kHz 560 µV/m
Digital audio input
Optical digital input Optical terminal (1 system)
Sampling frequency 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
Phone jack
Terminal Stereo, 3.5 mm (
1/8z) jack
DISC SECTION
Discs played [8 cm (3z) or 12 cm (5z)]
(1) DVD-RAM (DVD-VR compatible, JPEG formatted discs)
(2) DVD-Audio
(3) DVD-Video
(4) DVD-R (DVD-Video compatible)
(5) CD-Audio (CD-DA)
(6) Video CD
(7) SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107)
(8) CD-R/RW (CD-DA, Video-CD, SVCD, MP3, WMA, JPEG 
formatted disc)
(9) MP3/WMA
§1
≥Compatible compression rate:
MP3: between 32 kbps and 320 kbps
WMA: between 48 kbps and 320 kbps
(10) JPEG
§1
≥Exif Ver 2.1 JPEG Baseline files
≥Picture resolution: between 320k240 and 6144k4096 pixels 
(sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)
(11) HighMAT Level 2 (Audio and Image)
§1The total combined maximum number of recognizable audio 
and picture contents and groups: 4000 audio and picture 
contents and 400 groups.
Pick up
Wavelength CD 785 nm
DVD 662 nm
Laser power[U.S.A.[ CLASS IIa/CLASS I
[Others[ CLASS 2/CLASS 3A
Audio output (Disc)
Number of channels 5.1ch (FL, FR, C, SL, SR, SW)
Audio performance
(1) Frequency response
≥DVD (linear audio) 4 Hz–22 kHz (48 kHz sampling)
4 Hz–44 kHz (96 kHz sampling)
≥DVD-Audio 4 Hz–88 kHz (192 kHz sampling)
≥CD-Audio 4 Hz–20 kHz
(2) S/N ratio
≥CD-Audio 95 dB
(3) Dynamic range
≥DVD (linear audio) 95 dB
≥CD-Audio 93 dB
(4) Total harmonic distortion
≥CD-Audio 0.005 %
VIDEO SECTION
Video system
Signal system NTSC
Composite video output
Output level 1 Vp-p (75 ≠)
Terminal Pin jack (1 system)
S-video output
Y output level 1 Vp-p (75 ≠)
C output level NTSC; 0.286 Vp-p (75 ≠)
Terminal S terminal (1 system)
Component video output (480P/480I)
Y output level 1 Vp-p (75 ≠)
P
B output level 0.7 Vp-p (75 ≠)
P
R output level 0.7 Vp-p (75 ≠)
Terminal Pin jack (Y: green, P
B: blue, PR: red) (1 system)