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RQT6361

Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in
the chart do not solve the problem:
In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or e-mail consumerproducts@panasonic.com, or web site
(http://www.panasonic.com).
In Canada, contact Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 905-624-5505, or web site (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized
Servicentre closest to you. 

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Connect the appropriate antenna. (You may need an outdoor antenna or one
with more elements.)

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Adjust the position of the FM or AM antenna.

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Reduce the treble.

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Select “DSP DEFEAT”.

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Turn off nearby televisions, video decks, DVD players, and satellite receivers.

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Separate the antenna from other cables, leads, and appliances.

The radio cannot be tuned in or
there is a lot of noise and
interference.

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Ensure the SIZE settings for your speakers are correct.

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Check the DSP sound mode.

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Cancel “DSP DEFEAT”.

Sound is not heard from the
center, surround, or subwoofer
speakers.

8–9

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Cancel “DSP DEFEAT”.

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Turn DVD 6CH INPUT off.

DSP sound modes cannot be
selected.

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

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Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.

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Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that
came with the cloth carefully.

If the surfaces are dirty

Maintenance

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.

Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
US Pat. No. 5,451,942, 5,956,674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762 and
other world-wide patents issued and pending. “DTS” and “DTS
Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater
Systems, Inc. 

c

1996, 2000 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All

rights reserved.

DSP sound modes

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Radio

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Common problems

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Ensure the power cord is connected.

No power.

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Switch off the unit, determine and correct the cause, then switch the unit on. 

Causes include:

–Shorting (bare wires touching) of positive and negative speaker wires. 
–Using speakers with an impedance lower than that rated for this unit. 
–Straining of the speakers through excessive volume or power. 
–Using the unit in a hot environment without proper ventilation. 

Sound stops. “OVERLOAD”
appears on the display.

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Turn the volume up.

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Check connections to speakers and other equipment.

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Turn on the speakers.

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Turn off the tape monitor.

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Select the correct source.

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Change the D-INPUT setting to suit the type of connection you have made.

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Check that the digital signals can be decoded by this unit.

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Turn PCM FIX or DTS FIX off.

No sound.

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8–9

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Turn the unit off, disconnect the AC power supply cord, and consult your
dealer.

“F 70” appears on the display.

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Cancel “DSP DEFEAT”.

Cannot select “DIGITAL” input.

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Summary of Contents for SAHT400 - RECEIVER

Page 1: ...CR TAPE CD DVD AUDIO 3 2 1 DISC DECK 1 2 SOUNDMODE SFC TV VIDEO VOLUME MUTING TEST TOP MENU ENTER MENU DISPLAY SUBWOOFER EFFECT LEVEL 6 10 ENTER 5 4 9 0 8 7 DIRECTTUNING DISC ENTER CH Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 Supplied accessories 3 The remote control 3 Troubleshooting guide 16 Maintenance 16 Specifications 17 Warranty U S A 18 Product Service 18 Servicenter List U S A 19 L...

Page 2: ... Situate the unit away from heat sources such as radiators Do not situate where temperatures fall below 5 C 41 F or rise above 35 C 95 F 3 Power lines Take care when setting up an outdoor antenna that it is not near overhead power lines electric lights or electrical circuits and that there is no danger of the antenna falling on power lines electric lights or electrical circuits When installing an ...

Page 3: ...SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 3 2 1 4 R6 AA UM 3 Batteries Insert so the poles and match those in the remote control Do not use rechargeable type batteries Keep the transmission window and the unit s sensor free from dust Operation can be affected by strong light sources such as direct sunlight and the glass doors...

Page 4: ...inutes The television s demagnetizing function should correct the problem If it persists move the speakers further away from the television Moving the brand plate You can turn the brand plate if you want to set up the small speakers laying on their sides Ensure the plate doesn t get caught on the net when you turn it The speaker nets cannot be removed 1 FRONT L 1 1 FRONT L FRONT L 1 1 FRONT L FRON...

Page 5: ...ils Note Attaching to speaker stands Ensure the following conditions are met when you purchase your speaker stands Screw diameter 5 mm pitch 0 8 mm length thickness of stand plate plus between 7 and 10 mm Distance between the centers of the holes 60 mm The stands must be able to support over 10 kg 22 lb The stands must be stable even if the speakers are in a high position Attach the stands with th...

Page 6: ...VCR OUT VCR IN IN OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT TV or monitor VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT TV MONITOR OUT IN TV Connect to FRONT L R if your DVD player does not have 6 channel output Note DIGITAL IN OPTICAL1 TV OPTICAL2 DVD COAXIAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT To connect equipment refer to the appropriate operating instructions Do not bend the optical fiber cable Turn off all components before ma...

Page 7: ...not to be used for a long time unplug it from the household AC outlet If the unit is left unplugged for longer than a few weeks all settings will revert to the factory settings Do the settings again if this occurs Household AC outlet AC 120 V 60 Hz Connect this cord after all other cables and cords are connected AC power supply cord included SWITCHED AC outlet Power to the outlet is controlled by ...

Page 8: ... can select so there is no output MIN for minimum output a level between 1 and 19 or MAX for maximum output Adjust subwoofer output so it is balanced with the front speakers Subwoofer output is easily influenced by the source You can also change its level while playing something to achieve a better effect page 13 D INPUT Digital input Change these settings to suit the connections you have made to ...

Page 9: ... SFC MODE w q SFC MODE w q INPUT SELECTOR SFC MODE w q INPUT SELECTOR Select D INPUT Select the input position Change the setting SFC MODE w q SFC MODE w q INPUT SELECTOR POWER SPEAKERS SFC MODE DOWN UP VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR DVD 6CH INPUT SUBWOOFER TAPE MONITOR BASS TREBLE 3 4 BALANCE L R DIGITAL INPUT PHONES HELP RESET BAND FM MODE MEMORY TUNING PRESET DSP SOUNDMODE DOLBY PROLOGIC2 8 2 w q 1 SFC ...

Page 10: ...d MPEG This unit cannot decode Dolby Digital RF radio frequency signals from a laser disc player Use this mode to play digital or analog 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 Select this mode when you are playing a digital surround source ...

Page 11: ...ont The default is level 3 1 1 Press to select DIMEN 2 2 Press or to adjust the effect EFFECT EFFECT HALL Imparts the reflection and spread of a large concert hall CLUB Conveys the exciting and intimate atmosphere of a jazz club LIVE Brings you up close for live stage performance and smoother vocals THEATER Recreates natural sound ambience and direction SIM SURR Simulated Surround Heightens the se...

Page 12: ...tarts scrolling to start automatic tuning Tuning stops when a station is found Tuning intervals FM 0 2 MHz AM 10 kHz Preset channel button PRESET Press to allow preset station selection with TUNING 2 1 Band select FM mode select button BAND FM MODE For switching between AM and FM If reception is poor in FM press and hold until MONO appears to switch to monaural mode DSP sound mode select button DS...

Page 13: ...nel is monaural SL Surround channel left SR Surround channel right LFE Low Frequency Effect Deep bass effect Signal format indicators FIX PRO LOGIC 2 2 PCM DIGITAL Light depending on the source you are playing DIGITAL Dolby Digital sources DTS sources PRO LOGIC 2 2 Analog sources in SURROUND mode Digital sources with 2 channel signals in SURROUND mode FIX PCM FIX or DTS FIX mode PCM PCM FIX mode F...

Page 14: ... 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 MEMORY TUNING 2 1 BAND FM MODE MEMORY TUNING 2 1 BAND FM MODE 1 1 Press The channel number flashes for about 5 seconds 2 2 Press Hold down the buttons to change channels faster For your reference Even if the power supply...

Page 15: ... 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 TAPE When recording with a VCR you can record any source except TAPE or VCR 1 1 Turn to select the source to be recorded 2 2 Begin recording Follow your recording unit s operating instructions 3 3 Start the source to be recorded Follow your equipment s oper...

Page 16: ...structions that came with the cloth carefully If the surfaces are dirty Maintenance Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems Inc US Pat No 5 451 942 5 956 674 5 974 380 5 978 762 and other world wide patents issued and pending DTS and DTS Digital Surround a...

Page 17: ...age rejection at 98 MHz 40 dB Spurious response rejection at 98 MHz 75 dB AM suppression 50 dB Stereo separation 1 kHz 40 dB 10 kHz 30 dB Antenna terminal 75 Ω unbalanced AM TUNER SECTION Frequency range 530 1710 kHz Sensitivity 20 µV 330 µV m Selectivity 55 dB IF rejection at 1000 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...

Page 18: ...icenter or a PASC authorized Servicenter or damage that is attributable to acts of God LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS There are no express warranties except as listed above THE WARRANTOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGE TO TAPES RECORDS OR DISCS ALL EXPRESS AND...

Page 19: ...19 RQT6361 Servicenter List U S A Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Before use Step 4 Others Reference ...

Page 20: ...cate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user s authority to operate this device This device complies with Pa...

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