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    VQT4U 55 until 2013/03/01 ENGLISH ESP AÑOL Owner ’ s Manual Thank you for purchasing this product. Please read t hese instructions c arefully before usi ng this product, and save this manual for future use. If you have any questions, contact: U.S.A. an d Puerto Rico: 1-8 00-21 1-P ANA (7262) Canada: 1-800-561-5505 Register online at www . panaso[...]

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    2 VQT4U55 (E NG) IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicabl e safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. [...]

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    3 (ENG ) VQT4 U55 ENGLISH THE FOL LOWIN G AP PLIES ONL Y IN THE U.S. A. FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment[...]

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    4 VQT4U55 (E NG) T a ble of cont ent s IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..... ...... 2 Supplied items ...... ........... ........ ...... ......... ...... .... 4 Unit and media c are....... ...... .......... ......... ...... .... 5 Playable media .................................................. 5 Control r eferen ce guide .. ...... .......... ......[...]

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    5 (ENG ) VQT4 U55 ENGLISH Unit and media ca r e Pull out the A C power plug from the outlet before maintenance. ∫ Clean this sys tem with a soft, dry c loth ≥ When dirt is heavy , wring a cloth moistened in water tightly to wipe the dirt, and then wipe it with a dry cloth. ≥ Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this system. ?[...]

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    6 VQT4U55 (E NG) Control ref er ence guid e This system consists of the CD unit and the speak er unit. The both units are wi relessly connected when turned on. ∫ CD unit ∫ Spea ker un it 1 St andby/on swit ch ( Í /I ) 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 [...]

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    7 (ENG ) VQT4 U55 ENGLISH  ≥ The CD unit’ s display turns o ff if the CD u nit is lef t unused for more than 3 minutes and t he audi o selector is set to an optio n other t han “CD” , “IPOD_DOCK” , or “ IPOD_PORT ”. T o turn the display on, pr ess any butt on on the CD unit, or sel ect “CD” , “IPOD_DOC K” , or “ IPOD_ P[...]

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    8 VQT4U55 (E NG) Conne ctions 1 Connect the FM indoor antenna (supplied) to the speaker unit. 2 Connect the AC power supply cord aft er all other connections are completed. ≥ After connecting the AC power supply cord to the AC outlet, wait for more than 15 seconds to turn on the Standby/on switch. ≥ When this system is turned on, the CD unit an[...]

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    9 (ENG ) VQT4 U55 ENGLISH Inser ting media ≥ Make sure that the unit does not fall when inserting or removing media. ≥ When moving this unit, be sure to remove all media and turn this unit to standby mode. *1: Refer to “Playable media” for com patible models. ( l 5) *2: When using the “IP OD_PO RT” connectio n, do not conne ct the follo[...]

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    10 VQT4U55 (E NG) Netw ork settings Y ou can wirelessly stream music from an iOS device (iPhone, iPod, iPad), an Android dev ice or a Mac/PC to this system ’ s speakers by using the AirPlay or DLNA feature. T o use these features, this system must join the same 2.4 GHz wireless network as the AirPlay compatible device ( l 5) or the DLNA compatibl[...]

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    11 (ENG ) VQT4 U55 ENGLISH With this m ethod you will share the w ireless network s ettings of y our iPod touch/iPhone/iPad with this syst em. ≥ The following e xplanations are based on an iPho ne. 1 Disconnect any devices connected to the CD unit. 2 Connect the iPhone to your ho me wireless netwo rk . 3 Connect the iPhone to the CD unit . Choose[...]

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    12 VQT4U55 (E NG) Y ou can mak e the wireless network settings with the app, “Panasonic S tereo Sy stem Network Setup” (for free). If you’re using an Android dev ice, downlo ad the app at the Goo gle Play Store. If you’r e using an iP od touch/iP hone/iPad, download i t at the App Store. Preparation ≥ Connect your smartphone to your hom e[...]

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    13 (ENG ) VQT4 U55 ENGLISH 5 Select and input the det ails. ≥ Check your home wireless network name (Network name (SSID)) and password for this network. This can often be found on the wireless network router itself. 6 Select “ JOIN ” to apply the settings. ≥ In the pop-up screen, select “OK” to continue. – Select “Cancel” to retur[...]

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    14 VQT4U55 (E NG) Using Air Play with th is system’ s speak er s 1 Turn this sys tem on. ≥ Check that the Wi-Fi status indicat or ligh ts in blue . ≥ If it doesn’t li ght in blue, check the wireless network settings. ( l 10) 2 iOS device: Start the “ Music ” (or iP od) app. Mac/PC: S tar t “ iT unes ”. ≥ If the Music app on your i[...]

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    15 (ENG ) VQT4 U55 ENGLISH The first time “D.CONNECT” is set to “ON”, a passwor d for this system ’s wireless network is randomly created and memo rized in t his system. ≥ This password is memorized until it is changed. 1 While “D.CONNECT” is set t o “ON”: Press [SET UP] repeatedly to select “D.C ONNE CT”. 2P r e s s [ 3 , 4[...]

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    16 VQT4U55 (E NG) Blueto oth ® operati ons By using the Bluetooth ® connection, you can listen to the sound from the Bluetooth ® audio device from t his system w irelessly . ≥ Refer to the operating instructions of the Bluetooth ® device for det ails. Preparation ≥ T urn on the Bluetooth ® feature of the device and place the device near th[...]

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    17 (ENG ) VQT4 U55 ENGLISH About Blue tooth ® ∫ Freque ncy ban d used ≥ This system uses the 2.4 GHz frequency band. ∫ Certification of this de vice ≥ This system c onforms to frequency restrictions and has received c ertification based on frequency laws. Thus, a wireless permit is not necessary . ≥ The actions below are punishable by la[...]

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    18 VQT4U55 (E NG)  ≥ T o use this system’s remote control with a Bluetooth ® device, the Bluetooth ® device must support AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile). Depending on the device or the status of the device, some operations may not work. ∫ [iPod] T o navigate th rough the i Pod/ iPhone menu ≥ Open the Music App to use this fe[...]

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    19 (ENG ) VQT4 U55 ENGLISH Listeni ng to th e radio Y ou can preset up to 30 channels. Pr eparation ≥ Make sure that the FM antenna is connected. ( l 8) ≥ Turn this sys tem on. ≥ Press [CD/RA DIO] to s elect “FM”.  A station previously stored is overwritten when another station is stored in the same channel preset. 1 Press [P LAY MENU][...]

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    20 VQT4U55 (E NG) Sound ad justme nt The following sound ef fects can be adde d to the audio output. 1 Press [SOUND] repeatedly to select the effect. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select the setting and then press [OK]. ≥ Y ou may experience a reduction in sound quality when these effects are used with some sources. If this occurs, turn the sound effects [...]

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    21 (ENG ) VQT4 U55 ENGLISH Othe r s As a factory preset, this system will always t urn off automatically if there is no sound output and no operation for approx. 30 minutes. T o cancel t his function 1 Press [SET UP] repeatedly to select “AUTO OFF” . 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] t o select “OFF” and then press [OK].  ≥ T o turn automatic standby [...]

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    22 VQT4U55 (E NG) T o change the wireless communication quality between the CD unit and t he speaker unit. If the units are not wirelessly c onnected, or o utput sound is interrupted, select “C.MODE1 ” in step 2. 1 Press [SETUP ] repeatedly to select “COM.MOD E” and then press [OK]. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to s elect “C.MOD E1” or “C.MODE2?[...]

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    23 (ENG ) VQT4 U55 ENGLISH T roubleshooti ng Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about som e of the check points, or if the solutions indicated in the following guide do not solve the problem, refer to “ Customer Services Direct ory (Unit ed S t ates and Puerto Rico)” on page 30 if you reside in the U.S.A. [...]

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    24 VQT4U55 (E NG) Cannot charg e or operate . ≥ Have you selected the appropriate selecto r ? Press [iPod] to select either “IPOD_DOCK ” or “IPOD_POR T ”. ≥ Check that th e iPod/iPhone/iP ad is connect ed proper ly . ( l 9) ≥ The battery o f the iPod/iP hone/iPad i s depleted. Charge the i Pod/ iPhone/iPad , and then o perate aga in. [...]

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    25 (ENG ) VQT4 U55 ENGLISH “CHECKING CONNECTION” ≥ This system is checking the connected iPod/iPhone/iPad. ≥ If this displa y keeps appearing, make sur e that the b attery of the iPod/iPho ne/iPad is no t depleted and that the iP od/iPhone/i Pad is turned on a nd connected correctly ( l 9). “DIMM ER” ≥ Appears 1 0 seconds af ter the v[...]

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    26 VQT4U55 (E NG) Attac hing the sp eaker uni t to a w all (optional ) The speaker unit can be wall mounted us ing the supplied wall mount brac ket s, etc. Mak e sure that the screw used a nd the wall are strong enough to support the weight of at least 33 k g (72.8 lbs). The screws and other items are not supplied as the type and size will vary wit[...]

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    27 (ENG ) VQT4 U55 ENGLISH 2 Attach the wall mount bracket to t he wall with 2 screws (not supplied). (Both sides) ≥ Use a level to ensure both wall mount brackets are level. 3 Fix the safety holder onto the unit with the screw (supplied). {. Screw tightening torque: 50 N 0 cm (0.4 lbf 0 ft) to 70 N 0 cm (0.5 lbf 0 ft). 4 Attach the fall preventi[...]

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    28 VQT4U55 (E NG) Specifi ca tions ∫ GENERAL  *1: When the iPod/iPhone/iPad is not charging. *2: Pr ospect iv e commun ic atio n dis tance Measurement environment: T emperature 25 o C (77 o F) / Height 1 m (3.3 ft) Measure in “MODE 1” ≥ Specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and dimensions are approximate. ≥ T otal h[...]

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    29 (ENG ) VQT4 U55 ENGLISH ESP AÑOL Cone xiones ≥ Consumo de energía en St andby (modo d e espera). ( l 28) Oper aciones de r eproducción de me dios Pre paración ≥ Encien da la unidad. ≥ Inse rte el med io. ( l d erec ho) ≥ Presione [CD/RADIO], [ iPod] o [ , AUX] par a selecc ionar la fuent e de aud io. Spani sh Qui c k R eference / R e[...]

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    30 VQT4U55 (E NG) Limite d W ar r ant y (ONL Y FOR U .S.A. AND PUER T O RICO) Panasonic Co nsumer Marke ting Comp any of North America , Divis ion of Pana sonic Corporat ion of North Amer ica One Panasonic Way , Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Product s Limited W arranty Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA and Pu erto Rico Only) If your p roduc[...]

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    31 (ENG ) VQT4 U55 ENGLISH Limited W ar r anty ( ONL Y FOR CANA D A) Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Am bler Drive, M ississauga, Ontario L4W 2 T3 P ANASONIC PRODUCT - LIMITED W ARR ANTY EXCHANGE PR OGRAM Panas onic Cana da Inc. war rants this prod uct to be f ree from defects in mate rial and workmansh ip under n ormal use and for a p eriod as stated b[...]

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    -If you see this symbol- “Made for iPod”, “Made for iPhone”, an d “Made for iPad” me an that an electronic accessory has been designed to con nect specific ally to iPod, iPhone , or iPad, resp ectively , and has be en certified b y the develope r to meet App l e perform ance standards. Apple is not responsible fo r the operati on of thi[...]