The illustration shows SC-HT535. Operating Instructions DVD Home Theater Sound System Model No.SC-HT535/SC-HT845/ Advanced progressive scan page 8 Provides a smoother and sharper image. SC-HT885 Compatible with a variety page11 of media formats DVD-RAM, DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, DivX and more. Region number The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number "2" or "ALL". Example: 2 ALL 2 3 5 High performance sound effect page 24 Sound field control (SFC), Bass sound enhancement and more. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. E RQT8225-B Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. [HT535]: indicates features applicable to SC-HT535 only. [HT845]: SC-HT845 only. [HT885]: SC-HT885 only. System Main unit Front speakers Center speaker SC-HT535 SA-HT535 SB-FS535 SB-PC535 SB-FS536 SB-WA535 These operating instructions are applicable to models SC-HT535, SC-HT845 and SC-HT885. Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are of SC-HT535. Operations in these instructions are described mainly with the remote control, but you can perform the operations on the main unit if the controls are the same. SC-HT845 SA-HT845 SB-FS840 SB-PC840 SB-FS841 SB-WA845 SC-HT885 SA-HT885 SB-FS930 SB-PC930 SB-FS880 SB-WA885 Safety precautions Surround speakers Active subwoofer 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. The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible or the mains plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable. THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES. 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! DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS. DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT'S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS. DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT. DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER. This product may receive radio interference caused by mobile telephones during use. If such interference is apparent, please increase separation between the product and the mobile telephone. (Inside of product) (Produktets innside) (Tuotteen sisällä) CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT (Back of product) 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. Do not place heavy items on the unit. 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. 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 places where DC is used. 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 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. 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. RQT8225 2 Table of contents Getting started Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Using navigation menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Playing data discs/Playing from the selected track in the CD/ Playing HighMATTM discs/Playing RAM/DVD-RW (DVD-VR) discs The radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Automatic presetting/Selecting the preset channels/ Manual tuning/RDS broadcasting/ Optional antenna connections Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Discs that can be played . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Sound field and sound quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Sound Field Control/Super Surround/Center Focus/ Dolby Pro Logic II/Down-mixing/Enhancing the bass sound/ Subwoofer level/Speaker level adjustments Disc operations Basic play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Using the main unit/Using the remote control Operating other equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Operating the television and the video cassette recorder/ Operating the tape deck ([HT845] [HT885]) Other useful functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Sleep timer/Muting/Using headphones Convenient functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Displaying current playback condition (QUICK OSD)/ Reviewing titles to play (ADVANCED DISC REVIEW)/ Quick replay/Skipping 30 seconds forward/ Changing the zoom ratio/Changing soundtracks/ Changing subtitles/Angle selection and Still picture rotation/ advance/Changing play speed/ Repeat play/All group, Program and Random play Reference Other speaker setup options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 About DivX VOD content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Disc handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Language code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover Glossary Decoder A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVD's to normal. This is called decoding. I/P/B MPEG 2, the video compression standard adopted for use with DVD-Video, codes frames using these 3 picture types. I: Intra coded picture This picture has the best quality and is the best to use when adjusting the picture. P: Predictive coded picture This picture is calculated based on past I or P-pictures. B: Bidirectionally-predictive coded picture This picture is calculated by comparing past and future I and P-pictures so it has the lowest volume of information. DivX A video compression format developed by DivXNetworks, Inc. that compresses video files without any considerable loss of video quality. Dolby Digital This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2-channel) audio, these signals can also be multi-channel audio. A large amount of audio information can be recorded on one disc using this method. Linear PCM (pulse code modulation) These are uncompressed digital signals, similar to those found on CDs. DTS (Digital Theater Systems) This surround system is used in many movie theaters around the world. There is good separation between the channels, so realistic sound effects are possible. MPEG4 A compression system for use on mobile devices or a network, that allows highly efficient recording at a low bit rate. Dynamic range Dynamic range is the difference between the lowest level of sound that can be heard above the noise of the equipment and the highest level of sound before distortion occurs. Playback control (PBC) If a Video CD has playback control, you can select scenes and information with menus. Frame still and field still Frames are the still pictures that go together to make a moving picture. There are about 30 frames shown each second. One frame is made up of two fields. A regular television shows these fields one after the other to create frames. A still is shown when you pause a moving picture. A frame still is made up of two alternating fields, so the picture may appear blurred, but overall quality is high. A field still is not blurred, but it has only half the information of a frame still so picture quality is lower. Sampling frequency Sampling is the process of converting the heights of sound wave (analog signal) samples taken at set periods into digits (digital encoding). Sampling frequency is the number of samples taken per second, so larger numbers mean more faithful reproduction of the original sound. RQT8225 3 Table of contents/Glossary Simple setup STEP 1 Speaker assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 STEP 2 Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 STEP 3 Connecting speakers with the subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 STEP 4 Video connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 STEP 5 Radio and system connections . . . . . . . . . 9 STEP 6 The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 STEP 7 QUICK SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Using on-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Main menu/Other Settings Changing the player settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Changing the delay time (Speaker Settings) Other operations Simple setup STEP1 Speaker assembly [HT535] [HT845] Front speakers [HT885] Front and surround speakers The supplied stands are specially designed for attachment to Panasonic SB-FS535 front speakers, SB-FS840 front speakers, SB-FS930 front speakers or SB-FS880 surround speakers. Use only as indicated in this setup. Speaker assembly Preparation To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform assembly on it. For assembly, use a Phillips-head screwdriver. Make sure you have all the indicated components before starting assembly, setup, and connection. There is no difference between the right and left speakers and pipes. [HT535] 2 Front speakers 4 Pipes 2kpipe A (with cable) 2 Bases 2kpipe B 4 Washer screws 4 Bracket screws 4 Small screws 2 Brackets Sheet of rubber pads You can use the front speakers without assembling with the stands. In this case, attach the included rubber pads to the base of the speakers. This prevents vibration from causing the speakers to move or fall over. Use 3 or 4 pads per speaker. 1 Attach the pipes to the bases. Pipe B 1 Insert pipe B. Match these holes when you insert the pipe. 3 Attach the pipes to the speakers. Slot the screw head in between the 2 stoppers of the speaker groove. Ensure the pipe is fastened on straight by gradually tightening the right and left screws alternately until fully tightened. To prevent a short-circuit, do not cover the connection terminals with the pipe. Bracket screws Pipe A Bracket Screw head Base 2 Secure pipe B to the base. Ensure the screws are securely fastened. Washer screws Phillips-head screwdriver (not included) Front speaker 2 Stoppers Connection terminals Assemble the pipes. 1 Thread the speaker cable from pipe A through pipe B and the base. For quicker threading, loosely fold the cable in half (do not crease), pass the folded portion through the pipe, and then pull the rest of the cable through the base. Cable Pipe B 4 Connect the speaker cables. Rear of the speaker Twist off the vinyl ends of the speaker cables.§ _: White `: Blue Push! § 2 Join pipe A to pipe B. Pipe B Cable Pipe A If the speaker cables do not have vinyl tips, directly connect them to the terminals. 5 Secure the speaker cables to the bases. 2 Press the speaker cable again ...