Operating Instructions EJECT OPEN/CLOSE VOLUME SELECTOR M.RE-MASTER SFC SW LEVEL SURROUND DOWN UP /I TUNE MODE FM MODE MEMORY TUNING DVD Home Theater Sound System Model No. KARAOKE REW FF REV MODE REC MIN MAX PHONES 1 MIC 2 MIC VOL The illustration shows SC-HT623. SC-HT888/SC-HT623 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. Table of contents Getting started Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Safety precautions/Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Simple setup STEP 1 Region number The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number or "ALL". Region United Arab Emirates Southeast Asia and Singapore Russia Example: [Southeast]Asia]and]Singapore[ Number 2 3 5 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 Front and surround speaker assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Other speaker setup options . . . . . . 5 Locating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Connecting speakers with the active subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Video connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Radio and system connection . . . . . 9 The remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 QUICK SETUP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Discs that can be played/Disc handling . . . . . . 11 Disc operations Basic play (DISC). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 3 ALL 2 3 5 Convenient functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Position memory/Zoom/Audio/Subtitle/Quick replay/ Page skip/A-B Repeat play/Repeat play/ All group, random and program play Using navigation menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Playing data discs/Playing HighMATTM discs/Playing the programs/Playing a play list Using on-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Changing the player settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Speaker Setting Other operations The radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Automatic presetting/Selecting the preset channels/ Manual tuning/Optional antenna connections Cassette tapes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Basic play/Recording to cassette tapes Karaoke Song Album--Unique functions Enjoying other recording methods/ DVD/CD-TAPE mode Sound field and sound quality . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-28 Sound Field Control/Super Surround/Center Focus/ Dolby Pro Logic II/Adjusting the speaker levels/Downmixing/Subwoofer level/Custom Sound Memory Other functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Sleep timer/Muting/Enjoying Karaoke/ Using headphones Connecting to other equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Reference Language code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 This manual was printed with soy based ink. EE GCS GCU GCA RQTC0047-1B Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. These operating instructions are applicable to models SC-HT888 and SC-HT623 for a variety of regions. Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are of SC-HT623 for Southeast Asia and Singapore. Operations in these instructions are described mainly with the remote control, but you can do the operations on the main unit if the controls are the same. [HT888]: indicates features applicable to SC-HT888 only. [HT623]: SC-HT623 only. System Main unit Front speakers Center speaker Surround speakers Active subwoofer SC-HT888 SA-HT888 SB-FS888 SB-PC888 SB-FS888 SB-WA888 SC-HT623 SA-HT623 SB-FS623 SB-PC623 SB-FS623 SB-WA623 Accessories 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 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. 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. For Southeast Asia, Singapore and United Arab Emirates THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN TROPICAL CLIMATES. For Russia THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES. (Inside of product) CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT (For Southeast Asia and Singapore) (For Russia and United Arab Emirates) (Back of product) For Southeast Asia, Singapore and United Arab Emirates CAUTION: The AC voltage is different according to the area. Be sure to set proper voltage in your area before use. (For details, please refer to page 9) Accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. 1 Remote control (EUR7722060) 1 AC mains lead 1 System cable 12 Screws [HT888] 1 AM loop antenna 2 Remote control batteries 1 Sheet of rubber feet [HT623] Speaker cables 3k4-m cables 2k10-m cables 1 Video cable 1 FM indoor antenna 1 Sheet of speakercable stickers SUBWOOFER SUBWOOFER SUBWOOFER SUBWOOFER [Note] The included AC mains lead is for use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment. 6 CENTER CENTER 5 SURROUND R SURROUND R 4 RQTC0047 SURROUND L SURROUND L 3 FRONT R FRONT R 2 FRONT L 2 FRONT L 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 5 4 3 2 1 6 CENTER SURROUND R SURROUND L FRONT R FRONT L CENTER 5 4 3 2 1 SURROUND R SURROUND L FRONT R FRONT L 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. Glossary Decoder A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal. This is called decoding. 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. DTS (Digital Theater Systems) 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. 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. Dynamic range 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Linear PCM (pulse code modulation) These are uncompressed digital signals, similar to those found on CDs. Playback control (PBC) If a Video CD has playback control, you can select scenes and information with menus. Maintenance Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth. Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit. Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came with the cloth carefully. Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty. Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the disc and the unit. 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. For a cleaner crisper sound Clean the heads regularly to assure good quality playback and recording. Use a cleaning tape (not included). RQTC0047 3 Safety precautions/Maintenance/Glossary Voltage Simple setup Preparation [HT623] (Front and surround speakers only) Attach the rubber feet to prevent vibration causing the speakers to move or fall over. Use 3 or 4 feet per speaker. Front and surround speaker assembly STEP1 [HT888] Make sure you have all the indicated components before starting the assembly, setup, and connection. 12 screws 4 bases 4 speaker boxes Front and surround speaker assembly Preparation To prevent damage or scratches, lay a soft cloth and perform assembly on it. For assembly, use a Phillips-head screwdriver. 1 Reverse the speaker box. Bottom of the speaker box 3 Secure the base to the speaker box. Ensure the base is fastened on straight by lightly tightening the 3 screws alternately until fully tightened. Top of the speaker box 2 Place the base on the bottom of the speaker box. Rubber feet Base 4 Reverse the assembled speaker. 3 holes in the base should be aligned to those in the speaker. RQTC0047 4 Preventing the front and surround speakers from falling over Preparation You will need to obtain the appropriate screw eyes to match the walls to which the screw eyes are going to be fastened. The walls should be capable of supporting 30 kg per screw. String (not included) Wall Approx. 150 mm Screw eye (not included) [Note] Consult with a qualified housing contractor concerning the appropriate procedure when attaching to a concrete wall or a surface that may not have strong enough support. Improper attachment may result in damage to the wall or speakers. Other speaker setup options [HT888] (Center speaker only) [HT623] Attaching to a wall 1 Drive a screw (not included) into a wall. 2 Fit the speaker securely onto the screw(s) with the hole(s). The wa ...