The illustration shows SC-HT530. Operating Instructions DVD Home Theater Sound System Model No. SC-HT530/SC-HT840 SC-HT880 Advanced progressive scan page 8 Provides a smoother and sharper image. Compatible with a variety page of media formats High performance sound effects 11 24 DVD-RAM, DVD-Audio, DVD-Video and more. Region number The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number or "ALL". Region Number The United Kingdom, the Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait Southeast Asia and Thailand Australia and N.Z. Example: [The\United\Kingdom\ page 2 3 4 Sound field control (SFC), Bass sound enhancement and more. 2 ALL 2 3 5 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. [Note[ "EB" on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom. EB GCS GCT GC GS GN RQT7978-B Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. [HT530]: indicates features applicable to SC-HT530 only. [HT840]: SC-HT840 only. [HT880]: SC-HT880 only. These operating instructions are applicable to models SC-HT530, SC-HT840 and SC-HT880 for a variety of regions. Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are of SC-HT530. 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. System SC-HT530 Safety precautions SC-HT840 [The\United\Kingdom,\ ]Australia[and\N.Z.\ SA-HT840 SB-FS840 SB-PC840 SB-FS841 SB-WA840 SC-HT840 [Others] SA-HT840 SB-FS842 SB-PC841 SB-FS843 SB-WA840 SC-HT880 [The\United\Kingdom,\ ]Australia[and\N.Z.\ SA-HT880 SB-FS930 SB-PC930 SB-FS880 SB-WA880 SC-HT880 [Others] SA-HT880 SB-FS881 SB-PC880 SB-FS881 SB-WA880 Main unit Front speakers Center speaker Surround speakers Active subwoofer SA-HT530 SB-FS530 SB-PC730 SB-FS530 SB-WA530 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible or the mains plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable. For the United Kingdom, Australia and N.Z. THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES. For Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN TROPICAL CLIMATES. For Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait 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. 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. 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. CAUTION: The AC voltage is different according to the area. Be sure to set the proper voltage in your area before use. (For details, please refer to page 9.) RQT7978 2 Caution for AC Mains Lead (For United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait) ("EB" and "GS" area code models 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 rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark Ï or the BSI mark Ì on the body of the fuse. If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer. CAUTION! IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13-AMPERE SOCKET. If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as stated below. If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician. WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL Ó OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW. THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF--KEEP DRY. Before use Remove the connector cover. The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below. Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug. 1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver. Figure A Figure B Fuse cover 2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover. Figure A Figure B IMPORTANT The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live. As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue. The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red. Fuse (5 ampere) Fuse (5 ampere) Table of contents Getting started Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Caution for AC Mains Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Using navigation menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Playing data discs/Playing from the selected track in the CD/ Playing HighMATTM discs/Playing RAM discs Using on-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Main menu/Other Settings 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 Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Discs that can be played . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Disc handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Changing the player settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Changing the delay time (Speaker Settings) Other operations The radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Automatic presetting/Selecting the preset channels/ Manual tuning/RDS broadcasting/ Optional antenna connections 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 ([HT840] [HT880]) Other useful functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Sleep timer/Muting/Using headphones/Enjoying Karaoke 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 Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Language code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover RQT7978 3 Caution for AC Mains Lead/Table of contents How to replace the fuse Simple setup STEP1 Speaker assembly Speaker assembly [HT840] Front speakers [HT880] Front and surround speakers The supplied stands are specially designed for attachment to Panasonic SB-FS840 front speakers, SB-FS842 front speakers, SB-FS930 front speakers, SB-FS880 surround speakers, or SBFS881 front or surround speakers. Use only as indicated in this setup. 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. [Note] To prevent the speaker cables from being pulled out of the pipes, leave the plastic wrap on the pipes while assembling the speaker stands. [HT880] [The\United\Kingdom,\Australia[and\N.Z.\ The front and surround speaker pairs as well as the pipe pairs are different. ­Check the label on the rear of the speaker before attaching the pipe ( page 6). ­The pipe with the shorter cable is for the front speaker. [HT840] 2 Front speakers 2 Pipes 2 Bases 4 Long screws 4 Short screws [HT880] [The\United\Kingdom,\Australia[and\N.Z.\ 2 Front and 2 Surround speakers [Others] 4 Front/Surround speakers Pipes 2kpipes with short cable: For front speakers 2kpipes with long cable: For surround speakers 4 Bases 8 Long screws 8 Short screws 1 Assemble the speaker stands. 2 Insert the pipe. 1 Thread the speaker cable through the base. For quicker threading, loosely fold the cable in half (do not crease), pass the folded portion through the hole, and then pull the rest of the cable through the base. Cable Plastic wrap Match these holes ...