DVD-
Audio
4
RQT6523
Before use
Safety precautions
Placement
Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high
temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These
conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby
shortening the unit’s service life.
Place it at least 15 cm away from wall surfaces to avoid distortion
and unwanted acoustical effects.
Do not place heavy items on the unit.
Voltage
Do not use high voltage power sources. This can overload the
unit and cause a fire.
Do not use a DC power source. Check the source carefully when
setting the unit up on a ship or other place where DC is used.
AC mains lead protection
Ensure the AC mains lead is connected correctly and not
damaged. Poor 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 lead can cause electric shock.
Do not handle the plug with wet hands. This can cause electric
shock.
Foreign matter
Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit. This can cause
electric shock 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 power supply and contact your dealer.
Do not spray insecticides onto or into the unit. They contain
flammable gases which can ignite if sprayed into the unit.
Service
Do not attempt to repair this unit by yourself. If sound is
interrupted, indicators fail to light, smoke appears, or any other
problem that is not covered in these operating instructions occurs,
disconnect the AC mains lead and contact your dealer or an
authorized service center. Electric shock or damage to the unit can
occur if the unit is repaired, disassembled or reconstructed by
unqualified persons.
Extend operating life by disconnecting the unit from the power
source if it is not to be used for a long time.
Use this chart when selecting discs. You can use both 8-cm and
12-cm discs. Do not use a disc adapter for 8-cm discs.
DVD-
Video
NTSC
+
PAL
Video CD
CD
NTSC
+
PAL
Discs that cannot be played
¡DVDs with an unsuitable region number.
¡DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, +RW, DVD-RW,
CVD, SVCD, SACD, Divx Video Discs and Photo CD.
Disc information
VCD
CD
DVD-V
Disc type Logo
Video
system
NTSC
+
PAL
Indication used
in instructions
DVD-A
Disc selection and care
DVDs and Video CDs are recorded using either PAL or NTSC.
Refer to this table when selecting discs.
a Clear images are shown on the screen.
b No clear images shown on the screen.
1)
If you select “NTSC” in Video – NTSC Disc Output (a page 42),
the picture may be clearer.
2)
The factory setting for NTSC disc output is PAL 60, so no changes
to the initial settings are necessary. If your television is not
equipped to handle PAL 525/60 signals the picture will not be
shown correctly.
The bottom part of the picture may be cut off if the Video CD played
does not comply with standards.
Note
TV type Disc TV monitor
Multi-
system TV
PAL
a
✓
a ✓
1)
NTSC
PAL
b ×
NTSC TV
NTSC
PAL
a
✓
PAL TV
NTSC
b ×
a
✓
2)
Type of disc for the type of
connected TV
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR
PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS
TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND
THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS
VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
CAUTION!
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE
SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS
RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
DVD-R
DVD-R discs
Panasonic DVD-R recorded and finalized on a Panasonic DVD
video recorder are played as DVD-Video on this unit.
It may not be possible to play these discs in all cases due to the
type of disc or condition of the recording.
