® DVD Home Theater Sound System Operating Instructions Model No. SC HT600 SC HT860 (The iIIustration shows the SC-HT600) Region number supported by this player Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and software according to where they are sold. For Asia The region number of this player is 3 . The player will play DVD-Video marked with labels containing 3 or ALL . Example 3 For Russia ALL 23 5 The region number of this player is 5 . The player will play DVD-Video marked with labels containing 5 or ALL Example: 5 ALL 13 5 Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully before connecting,operating or adjusting this product. GCS GCU EE RQTC0019-1 The operation instruction is applicable to SC-HT600 and SC-HT860. Unless otherwise indicated,illustrations in these operating instuctions are of SC-HT600 for Asia. The operation in these instructions are described for use with the remote control. They will also apply if the main unit has buttons with the same functions. Indicating the performances only for SC-HT600 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. 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 OHTER 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. Getting started Indicating the performances only for SC-HT860 system Main unit Front speaker Center speaker Surround speaker Active Subwoofer SC-HT600 SA-HT600 SB-FS600 SB-PC600 SB-FS600 SB-WA600 SC-HT860 SA-HT860 SB-FS860 SB-PC600 SB-FS600 SB-WA600 Accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. 1 Remote control (EUR7617070) 1 AC power supply cord (RJA0019-2X) 2 Batteries 1 Sheet of speaker pads (5x5pic) (RKAC0003) This produce 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. Caution! AC voltage varies in different regions.The voltage must be preset to local voltage before using this unit. ( for details, see page 9 ) Units for Russia THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES. Units for Asia THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN TROPICAL CLIMATES. 1 Video cable (K2JA2A000018) 1 sheet of stickers for speaker cables (12 stickers)cannot retail. (RQLCA0094) 1 AM loop aerial (N1DAAAA00002) One 25PIN connection wire (K1HA25JA0002) 1 FM indoor aerial (N1EAYY000002) 6 pcs of screw (RHDC0007) (enclosed in packing box for front speaker) (Inside of product) 5 Speaker cables 5m cable (RWJC0006) 10m cable (RWJC0005) CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 5m cable x 1 10m cable x 2 5m cable x 2 (enclosed in packing box for front speaker) 5m cable x 3 10m cable x 2 RQTC0019 Note The included AC power supply cord is for use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment. (Back of product) IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Placement The unit should be placed on a flat surface,away from direct sunshine, high temperature, humidity and frequent vibration. Otherwise, the case and other internal parts will be damaged and the service life of the unit will be shortened. In order to avoid distor tion or abnormal sound effects, there should be at least a distance of 15cm between the unit and the wall.Do not place heavy objects on the top of the unit. Table of contents Getting started Accessories ............................................................................ 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.................................... 3 Disc information...................................................................... 4 Handy setting Step 2: Connect the speakers................................................................. 6 Other methods for installation of center speakers and surround speakers..................... 7 How to install the baseplate of front speaker and how to use the rear clip.......................... 7 Step 3: Connect to television................................................................... 8 Step 4: Connect the Active subwoofer, antenna and AC power cord...................... 9 Step 5: Remote control.......................................................................... 9 Step6: Quick setup..............................................................................10 Voltage Overvoltage must be avoided; overvoltage will lead to overload of the unit and fire. Do not use a DC power supply. Check if the power supply meets the requirement when the unit is set up in ships or other locations where DC power supply is used. Protection of power supply cord The AC power supply cord should be properly connected, ensuring that there is no damage in the cord. Poor connection or damage in cord may lead to fire or electrical shock. It is prohibited to pull or bend the cord or place heavy objects upon the cord. When unplugging the AC power supply cord, just grasp the plug firmly. electric shock may occur if you unplug the cord by pulling the cord. Do not plug in or unplug the plug with wet hand, for fear of electric shock. Control reference guide..........................................................11 Basic operations Disc Disc Basic play................................................................. 12 Convenient functions............................................... 14 Navigation menus...................................................................16 Using On-Screen Menu lcons.................................................18 Radio operations Radio ..................................................................................... 21 Manual tuning......................................................................... 21 Preset tuning........................................................................... 21 Foreign matter Do not drop metal objects into the unit for fear of leakage current orfault. Do not drop liquid into the unit for fear of leakage current or fault. In case any liquid drops into the unit, immediately unplug the AC cord, and contact your dealer. Do not spray insecticide onto or into the unit. The insecticide sprayons contains inflammable gas; if it enters the inside of the unit, fire may be caused. Sound field/Sound quality Sound field............................................................................ 22 DOLBY DIGITAL and DTS............................................... 22 SOUND FIELD CONTROL............................................... 22 CENTER FOCUS............................................................. 22 DOLBY PRO LOGIC........................................................ 23 SUPER SURROUND SOUND......................................... 23 Volume control of speaker................................................23 Sound quality....................................................................... 24 Adjust the woofer............................................................. 24 Double re-master enjoying more natural sound................................... 24 Virtual Rear Surround....................................................... 24 Service Do not try to repair the unit by yourself. If there is a fault e.g. interrupted sound, indicator blankoff, smoke emission or other faults unlisted in the operating instructions, unplug the AC power supply cord, and contact your dealer or the authorized service center. Electric shock or damage to the unit may occur if the unit is repaired, dismantled,or reassembled by unqualified personnel. Before cleaning the unit, please unplug the AC power supply cord. When the unit is not to be used for a long period, please unplug the AC power supply cord so as to prolong the service life of the unit. Other functions Convenient functions............................................................. 25 Muting the volume...............................................................25 Setting the unit to turn off SLEEP timer...........................25 Use headphones................................................................ 25 Use Karaoke...................................................................... 25 Change settings..................................................................... 26 Common procedures...........................................................27 Entering password (Ratings).............................................. 27 Change the delay time (speaker setting)............................ 27 Appreciate external signal source/record into other equipment............................................................................... 28 Connection of the optional antenna...................................... 29 Reference Glossary..................................................................................29 Troubleshooting guide ...........................................................30 Maintenance.............................................................................31 Specifications...........................................................Back cover RQTC0019 Getting started Step 1: Layout ................................................................................. 5 Disc information Discs that can be played DVD-RAM DVD-Audio DVD-Video DVD-R SVCD VCD CD CD-R/RW Getting started Shown as DVD-VR on the display Conforming to IEC62107 - - Use discs with the above logos and that conform to specifications. The unit cannot play other discs correctly. Do not use irregularly shaped discs(e.g. heart-shaped),as these can damage the unit. It may not be possible to play CD-R,CD-RW,DVD-R and DVD RAM in all cases due to the type of disc or condition of the recording. Discs that cannot be played DVD-ROM,CD-ROM,CDV,CD-G,+RW,DVD-RW,CVD,SACD, Divx Video Disc and Photo CD, DVD-RAM that cannot be removed from their cartridge, 2.6-GB and 5.2-GB DVD-RAM, and Chaoji VCD available on the market including CVD, DVCD and SVCD that do not conform to IEC62107. HighMAT discs This unit is compatible with HighMAT discs containing WMA, MP3,and/or JPEG files. CD-R and CD-RW discs This unit can play CD-R/RW(audio recording disc)recorded with CD-DA, video CD, SVCD(conforming to IEC62107), WMA,MP3, or JPEG. Finalize the disc after recording. See page 17 for more information about WMA, MP3, and JPEG. A process that allows play on compatible equipment. Built-in decoders This unit can play discs with these signs. Video systems This unit can play PAL and NTSC, but your television must match the system used on the disc. PAL discs cannot be correctly viewed on an NTSC television. This unit can convert NTSC signals to PAL 60 for viewing on a PAL television( page 26, Video-NTSC Disc Output). Output is interlace(576I),when playing PAL discs. Disc structure Disc structure and the labels given to the items on discs depend on the disc type. Title: the largest division on DVD-Video, usually an entire movie. Chapter: the smallest division on DVD-Video. Group: collections of tracks on DVD-Audio and equivalent to folders or albums on data discs. Track: the smallest division on DVD-Audio, CDs and Video CDs, or a single WMA/MP3 file. Program: the division on DVD-RAM equivalent to a single recording. Scene: DVD-RAM program sections specified and grouped into play lists on a DVD video recorder. Play list: the largest grouping unit in the High MAT disk, or a bevy of DVD-RAM shots. Content: including the musical pieces and images in HighMAT disk. Picture: a single JPEG file. Playing DVDs and Video CDs The producer of these discs can control how they are played so you may not always be able to control play as described in these operating instructions(for example if the play time is not displayed or if a Video CD has menus). Read the disc's instructions carefully. DVD-RAM discs The DVD-RAM you can play on this unit are those recorded with DVD video recorders,DVD video cameras, personal computers, etc.using Version1.1 of the Video Recording Format ( a unified video recording standard). Remove discs from their cartridges before use and return them when you are finished, making sure that the labels of the disc and cartridge face the same way. Some parts of the disc,for exampl ...