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    EB E EE GN DVD Stereo System Operating Instructions Model No. SC-DV290 Note “EB” on the outer packaging indicates the United Kingdom. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for fu- ture reference. RQT6894-B The illustration shows the model for the United Kingdom[...]

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    2 RQT6894 Before use System Sound processor Stereo tuner/amplifier DVD/Video CD/CD changer Stereo cassette deck Supplied accessories Please check and identify the supplied acces- sories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. u AC mains lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    3 RQT6894 Before use Table of contents Before use Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . c 3 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . c 3 Cassette tape selection and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . c 3 Caution for AC Mains Lead . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    4 RQT6894 Before use (For United Kingdom) (“EB” area code model only) For your safety, please read the following text carefully. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for 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[...]

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    5 RQT6894 Before use A B Disc information [A[ Discs that can be played p Use discs with the logos at left and that conform to specifications. The unit cannot play other discs correctly. p Do not use irregularly shaped discs (e.g. heart-shaped), as these can damage the unit. w Discs that cannot be played DVD-RAM (2.6 GB, TYPE 1), DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD[...]

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    6 RQT6894 Simple setup Simple setup STEP 1 Locating Components DVD/Video CD/CD changer Sound processor Stereo cassette deck Stereo tuner/amplifier Sound processor Stereo tuner/amplifier DVD/Video CD/CD changer Stereo cassette deck A D C B E Speakers Optimum location Distance: A N B N C N D N E Front speaker (left) Center speaker Front speaker (righ[...]

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    7 RQT6894 Simple setup CENTER SURROUND R L LF H FL F H F R L (8 ) (6 )( 8 )( 6 ) HF LF STEP 2 Speaker leads Do not connect the AC mains lead until all other connections are complete. Surround and center speakers Center speaker Surround speaker (left) Surround speaker (right) Right Left Front speaker Connect the leads to the terminals of the same co[...]

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    8 RQT6894 Simple setup STEP 3 Antennas B1 A1 B2 FM indoor antenna Fix the other end of the antenna where reception is best. Adhesive tape For Australia and N.Z. Twist the vinyl tip and pull off. AM indoor antenna Twist the vinyl tip and pull off. Keep loose antenna cord away from other wires and cords. STEP 4 Flat cables Keep the cables as flat as [...]

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    9 RQT6894 Simple setup VIDEO OUT STEP 5 Video cords Video cord To your television VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT D V D IN M O N ITO R O U T To your television For the United Kingdom, Continental Europe and Russia Use the RCAJ adaptor (included) if your television has a 21-pin SCART terminal. You do not have to connect anything to the AUDIO terminals. DVD/Vide[...]

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    10 RQT6894 Control guide and preparatory steps Front panel controls x A Stereo tuner/amplifier  Standby/on switch ( ¦ /I) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 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.  Standby indicator ([...]

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    11 RQT6894 Control guide and preparatory steps Front panel controls x A Sound processor 7 Display mode button (DISPLAY MODE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 8 Display 9 Super sound EQ button (SUPER SOUND EQ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 : Super 3D AI EQ button (SUPER 3D AI EQ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 ; Jog control and joysti[...]

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    12 RQT6894 Control guide and preparatory steps B A 7m R6, AA, UM-3 C 1 2 3 /I CLOCK/ TIMER SET SET 12 3 TUNING The remote control x A Batteries p Insert so the poles ( K and L ) match those in the remote control. p Do not use rechargeable type batteries. Do not; p mix old and new batteries. p use different types at the same time. p heat or expose t[...]

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    13 RQT6894 Control guide and preparatory steps B C A SELECT SETUP QUICK SETUP Select the menu language. ENTER RETURN English Français Español Deutsch Italiano Português Svenska Nederlands CANCEL PLAY MODE MIX 2CH AUDIO TAPE / DECK 1/ 2 DVD TUNER/ BAND SLEEP TOP MENU MENU PLAY LIST EQ SUPER SOUND EQ SUBTITLE POSITION MEMORY SETUP GROUP 1 23 DISC [...]

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    14 RQT6894 Basic operations Discs [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] Preparation p Press [ ¦ /I] to turn on the unit. p Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the televi- sion to suit the connections for the unit. 1 Press [DVD] to select “DVD” as the source. If the disc contains both audio data (WMA a[...]

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    15 RQT6894 Basic operations , , , , / SKIP SLOW/SEARCH CANCEL PLAY MODE MIX 2CH AUDIO TAPE / DECK 1/ 2 DVD TUNER/ BAND SLEEP TOP MENU MENU PLAY LIST EQ SUPER SOUND EQ SUBTITLE POSITION MEMORY SETUP GROUP 1 23 DISC 4 56 7 890 CH SELECT TEST SUPER SRND 10/-/-- / VCR(EXT)/ VDP(AUX) MUTING SLOW/SEARCH DIGITAL S.WOOFER SKIP VOLUME ENTER SHIFT S. 3D AI E[...]

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    16 RQT6894 Basic operations CANCEL PLAY MODE MIX 2CH AUDIO TAPE / DECK 1/ 2 DVD TUNER/ BAND SLEEP TOP MENU MENU PLAY LIST EQ SUPER SOUND EQ SUBTITLE POSITION MEMORY SETUP GROUP 1 23 DISC 4 56 7 890 CH SELECT TEST SUPER SRND 10/-/-- / VCR(EXT)/ VDP(AUX) MUTING SLOW/SEARCH DIGITAL S.WOOFER SKIP VOLUME ENTER SHIFT S. 3D AI EQ DISPLAY DIRECT NAVIGATOR [...]

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    17 RQT6894 Basic operations Discs x A Soundtracks [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] (Discs with multiple soundtracks) Remote control only During play Press [AUDIO]. The number on the television changes each time you press the button. p “ – ” or “ – – ” is displayed instead of the language number in circumstances such as when no language is record[...]

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    18 RQT6894 Basic operations Discs Remote control only Marking places to play again [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] You can mark a position so you can return to it easily at a later time. 1 During play Press [DISPLAY] until the unit information screen is displayed ( ➡ page 26) . 2 Press [  ,  ] to select the play menu. [A[...]

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    19 RQT6894 Basic operations Discs x A Repeat play [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] During play Press [REPEAT]. Each time you press the button: [RAM] Program  All (Entire disc)  Off p During play list play Scene  Playlist  Off [DVD-V] Chapter  Title  Off [DVD-A] [WMA] [MP3] (There is no on-screen display.) Track [...]

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    20 RQT6894 Basic operations Discs Program play [VCD] [CD] Remote control only You can select up to 24 tracks on any of the loaded Video CDs or CDs to play in the order you choose. Preparation: Ensure a Video CD or CD is in the play position tray. (Program play is not possible if the play position tray is empty or contains a disc other than a Video [...]

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    21 RQT6894 Basic operations Discs Remote control only Random play [VCD] [CD] Plays all discs once each in random order. Ensure a Video CD or CD is in the play position tray. (Random play is not possible if the play position tray is empty or contains a disc other than a Video CD or CD.) 1 While stopped Press [PLAY MODE] to display “RANDOM” on th[...]

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    22 RQT6894 Basic operations TAPE / DECK 1/ 2 DVD TUNER/ BAND SLEEP TOP MENU MENU PLAY LIST EQ SUPER SOUND EQ SUBTITLE POSITION MEMORY SETUP GROUP 1 23 DISC 4 56 7 890 CH SELECT TEST SUPER SRND 10/-/-- VCR(EXT)/ VDP(AUX) ENTER S. 3D AI EQ DISPLAY DIRECT NAVIGATOR AV EFFECT RETURN PRO LOGIC PLAY LIST , , , ENTER TOP MENU DIRECT NAVIGATOR Next Prev Tr[...]

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    23 RQT6894 Basic operations CANCEL PLAY MODE MIX 2CH AUDIO TAPE / DECK 1/ 2 DVD TUNER/ BAND SLEEP TOP MENU MENU PLAY LIST EQ SUPER SOUND EQ SUBTITLE POSITION MEMORY SETUP GROUP 1 23 DISC 4 56 7 890 CH SELECT TEST SUPER SRND 10/-/-- / VCR(EXT)/ VDP(AUX) MUTING SLOW/SEARCH DIGITAL S.WOOFER SKIP VOLUME ENTER SHIFT S. 3D AI EQ DISPLAY DIRECT NAVIGATOR [...]

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    24 RQT6894 Basic operations A CANCEL PLAY MODE MIX 2CH AUDIO TAPE / DECK 1/ 2 DVD TUNER/ BAND SLEEP TOP MENU MENU PLAY LIST EQ SUPER SOUND EQ SUBTITLE POSITION MEMORY SETUP GROUP 1 23 DISC 4 56 7 890 CH SELECT TEST SUPER SRND 10/-/-- / VCR(EXT)/ VDP(AUX) MUTING SLOW/SEARCH DIGITAL S.WOOFER SKIP VOLUME ENTER SHIFT S. 3D AI EQ DISPLAY DIRECT NAVIGATO[...]

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    25 RQT6894 Basic operations Unless otherwise indicated, select items with [ 2 , 1 ] and change with [ 3 , 4 ]. Disc information PG: Program number [RAM] PL: Play list number [RAM] G: Group number [DVD-A] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] T: Title number [DVD-V] Track number [VCD] [CD] T: Track number in group [DVD-A] [WMA] [MP3] C: Chapter number [DVD-V] P: Pictu[...]

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    26 RQT6894 Basic operations Using GUI screens Unit information Audio menu Picture menu Display menu Double re-master ( ➡ page 30) [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] Dialogue Enhancer on/off [DVD-V] (Discs where the dialogue is recorded in the center channel) This makes the dialogue in movies easier to hear. 1 2 Zoom ( ➡ page 18) [RAM] [DVD-[...]

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    27 RQT6894 Basic operations The radio: manual tuning Radio stations can be tuned manually by selecting the station’s frequency or they can be preset into channels to make it easy to tune ( ➡ page 28). Preparation: Press [ Í /I] to turn the unit on. 1 Press [TUNER/BAND] to display FM or AM on the tuner/amplifier. Each time you press the button:[...]

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    28 RQT6894 Basic operations C A 1 2 3 MHz SET SET SET TUNER/ BAND VOLUME 1 23 4 56 7 89 0 10/-/-- , SET TUNING MODE TUNING CANCEL PLAY MODE MIX 2CH AUDIO TAPE/ DECK 1/ 2 DVD TUNER/ BAND SLEEP TOP MENU MENU PLAY LIST EQ SUPER SOUND EQ SUBTITLE POSITION MEMORY SETUP GROUP 1 23 DISC 4 56 7 890 CH SELECT TEST SUPER SRND 10/-/-- / VCR(EXT)/ VDP(AUX) MUT[...]

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    29 RQT6894 Basic operations Cassette tapes See page 3 for tape selection. Preparation: Press [ Í /I] to turn the unit on. 1 Press [ < OPEN] on deck 1 or deck 2 and insert the cassette with a tape facing down. Close the holder by hand. 2 Press [DOLBY NR] to select Dolby NR on (“ Î NR” appears on the tuner/amplifier) or off. 3 Press [REV MOD[...]

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    30 RQT6894 Changing sound field and quality ª A Boosting the super woofer Boosting the super woofer adds power to the bass. Press [DIGITAL S.WOOFER]. The indicator turns green. The display on the tuner/amplifier changes each time you press the button: MID (medium) > MAX (high) > cancel (off) ^-------------------------------------------------[...]

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    31 RQT6894 Changing sound field and quality Changing sound field and quality ª A Using the acoustic image equalizer (AI EQ) Achieve subtle sound quality settings with the soft, sharp, heavy, and light coordinates. 1 Turn [MULTI JOG] to display “AI-EQ” on the sound processor. 2 Press [SUPER 3D AI EQ] to select the surround level. Each time you [...]

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    32 RQT6894 Changing sound field and quality Software Any stereo sound source except for the radio. Software encoded with Dolby Digital can be identified with this mark. Software encoded with DTS can be identified with this mark. Software encoded with Dolby Surround can be identified with this mark. ≥ DVD ≥ Video CD ≥ CD ≥ Laser Disc ≥ Vid[...]

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    33 RQT6894 Changing sound field and quality DOLBY DIGITAL and DTS Play a DVD encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS. “ Î DIGITAL” or “DTS” appears on the tuner/amplifier. To down-mix Dolby Digital or DTS (5.1ch) signals to 2 channels Press [SHIFT] i [MIX 2CH]. To cancel Press [SHIFT] i [MIX 2CH] again. When “D.MIX” is flashing [DVD-A] The D[...]

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    34 RQT6894 Changing sound field and quality Surround effects These effects can be used with the surround systems described on page 32. These effects are available when the corresponding indicators are alight. ª A CENTER FOCUS (Discs where the dialogue is recorded in the center channel) Press [CENTER FOCUS]. The indicator turns green. Dialogue enha[...]

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    35 RQT6894 Recording operations C 1 2 3 A A B COUNTER RESET COUNTER DISPLAY COUNTER RESET DISPLAY DECK 1/2 1 3 2 OPEN DOLBY NR REV MODE 2 NR 2 NR ª A To display the tape counter while recording Press [COUNTER, DISPLAY]. The counter is displayed for about 5 seconds. ≥ Press [COUNTER, RESET] to reset the counter. ≥ To display or reset the tape c[...]

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    36 RQT6894 Recording operations Recording discs Preparation: p Do the preparatory steps ( ➡ page 35). p Insert the disc(s) you want to record ( ➡ page 14). p Press [DISC, 1 – 5] to select the disc where you want to start recording, then press [ w ] to stop the disc. x A Normal recording [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] 1 Press [ ?[...]

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    37 RQT6894 Recording operations x A Recording the radio Preparation: Do the preparatory steps ( ➡ page 35). 1 Tune to the required station. ( ➡ page 27, 28) 2 Press [ q REC PAUSE]. The deck goes into the recording standby mode and the play indicator “  ” or “  ” starts flashing. 3 Press [  ] (reverse side) or [  ] (forward s[...]

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    38 RQT6894 Timer operations and convenient functions Using the timers The play timer This timer starts play of the selected source at the selected time. The displays in the illustrations show settings for preset radio channel 1 to play between 6:30 and 7:40 at L 48 dB. Preparation: Turn the unit on, set the time ( ➡ page 12), preset radio sta- ti[...]

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    39 RQT6894 Timer operations and convenient functions Using the timers The record timer This timer records the radio at the set time. The displays in the illustrations show settings for recording preset chan- nel 1 from 18:30 to 19:30. Preparation: Turn the unit on, set the time ( ➡ page 12), preset radio sta- tions ( ➡ page 28). 1  Press [CL[...]

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    40 RQT6894 Timer operations and convenient functions Using the timers x A The play and record timers Turning the timers on and off The timers come on at the set times if & PLAY/ & REC indicator is on. They can be turned on and off by pressing [ & PLAY/ & REC]. Checking the timers Press [CLOCK/TIMER] to select “ & PLAY” (or ?[...]

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    41 RQT6894 Timer operations and convenient functions x A Changing the sound range display The sound processor shows the level of each sound range with the three types of display described below. Press [DISPLAY MODE]. The spectrum display will change as follows. [a] Normal display This display indicates the strength of the sound in each tonal range.[...]

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    42 RQT6894 Timer operations and convenient functions Enjoying karaoke (For Australia and N.Z.) Preparation: p Press [ ¦ /I] to turn the unit on. p Turn on the television and switch the video input mode of the television to suit the type of connection you have made (e.g., VIDEO 1). p Lower volume with [MIC VOL], then connect the microphone(s) to th[...]

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    43 RQT6894 Timer operations and convenient functions Enjoying karaoke (For Australia and N.Z.) x A Using the echo effect Press [ECHO]. The display on the tuner/amplifier changes each time you press the button: ECHO 1  ECHO 2  ECHO 3  ECHO OFF $ x B Changing the key (up to 6 steps) 1 Press [...]

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    44 RQT6894 Timer operations and convenient functions External unit connections p Turn off all units before making connections. p Refer to the manuals of the other units for details. (Cords and equipment not included.) [A] Television with S-VIDEO terminal The S-VIDEO output terminal on DVD/Video CD/CD changer achieves a more vivid picture than the v[...]

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    45 RQT6894 Timer operations and convenient functions Optional antenna connections If radio reception is poor, connect outdoor antennas to the antenna termi- nals on the tuner/amplifier ( [A] ). FM outdoor antenna [B] For Continental Europe and Russia Connect the 75 j coaxial cable (  ) from the outdoor antenna to the FM antenna terminal. For UK [...]

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    46 RQT6894 Timer operations and convenient functions Changing settings This chart shows the settings for this unit. Change the settings to suit your preferences and to suit the unit to the environment in which it is being used. These settings are retained in memory until they are changed, even if the unit is turned off. See page 47 for details on m[...]

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    47 RQT6894 Timer operations and convenient functions Common procedures Remote control only See page 46 for menu and option details. Preparation: Press [DVD]. 1 Press [SHIFT] T [SETUP] to show the menus. 2 Press [  ,  ] to select the menu’s tab. The screen changes to display the menu. 3 Press [  ,  ] to select the item you want to chan[...]

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    48 RQT6894 Reference Language code list Abkhazian: 6566 Afar: 6565 Afrikaans: 6570 Albanian: 8381 Ameharic: 6577 Arabic: 6582 Armenian: 7289 Assamese: 6583 Aymara: 6588 Azerbaijani: 6590 Bashkir: 6665 Basque: 6985 Bengali; Bangla : 6678 Bhutani: 6890 Bihari: 6672 Breton: 6682 Bulgarian: 6671 Burmese: 7789 Byelorussian: 6669 Cambodian: 7577 Catalan:[...]

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    49 RQT6894 Reference ∫ AM tuner section Frequency range 522 – 1629 kHz (9 kHz steps) 520 – 1630 kHz (10 kHz steps) Sensitivity (S/N 20 dB) 500 ¨ V/m ∫ Timer section Clock Quartz-lock type Function Play timer (1 time, daily), Rec timer (1 time, daily), Sleep (120 min, 30 min intervals) Setting intervals (Play/Rec) 1 minute– 23 hours 59 mi[...]

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    50 RQT6894 Reference 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, consult your dealer for instructions. Reference pages are shown as black circled numbers 7 . Common Problems No sound. Sounds unfixed, re[...]

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    51 RQT6894 Reference “DECK NO TAPE” displayed. “DECK CHANGE TAPE” displayed. Load a cassette into deck 2. S If the erasure prevention tabs have been removed, cover the holes with adhesive tape. S The remote control The remote control doesn’t work. Check the batteries are inserted correctly. < Replace the batteries if they are worn. Enj[...]

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    Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ RQT6894-B F0203AT0  (Inside of product) (Tuotteen sisällä) (Produktets innside) SUOMI NORSK DVD/Video CD/CD Changer (Back of product) CAUTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PRO- CEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIF[...]