Operating Instructions DVD Home Theater Sound System Model No. SC-HT892 High-quality picture HDMI capability, Advanced progressive scan and more. page 10 15 31 Region number The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number or "ALL". Region The Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait Southeast Asia Number 2 3 Compatible with a variety of media formats page DVD-RAM, DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, DivX and more. Example: [Southeast\Asia] 3 ALL 2 3 5 High-performance sound effects page Sound quality enhancement, Bass enhancement and more. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. GCS GC GS RQT8804-L Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. 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 Main unit Front speakers Subwoofer SC-HT892 SA-HT892 SB-FS995 SB-W540 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. 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 12.) WARNING: Accessories 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. 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 TROPICAL CLIMATES. (Side of product) (Inside of product) -If you see this symbolInformation on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. Accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. 1 Remote control (N2QAYB000067) 1 FM indoor antenna 2 Bases AC mains lead [Southeast[Asia,] [the[Middle[East,[South[Africa,[ [Saudi[Arabia[and[Kuwait[ 2 Remote control batteries 1 Video cable 6 Screws [Saudi[Arabia[and[Kuwait[ 1 AM loop antenna RQT8804 2 Stands 2 Sliders 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Caution for AC Mains Lead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 About DivX VOD content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 STEP 5 Radio and AC mains lead connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Simple Setup STEP 6 Preparing the remote control . . . . 13 STEP 7 Performing QUICK SETUP . . . . . . 13 Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Discs that can be played. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Disc caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 STEP 1 Assembling the front speakers . . . . 6 Speaker installation options . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 STEP 2 Positioning the speakers . . . . . . . . . 8 STEP 3 Speaker connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 STEP 4 Audio and video connections. . . . . 10 Television with an HDMI terminal . . . . . . . . 10 Basic audio connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Basic video connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Basic play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Using on-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Other Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Playing Discs Using the main unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Convenient functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Displaying current playback condition. . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 All group, Program and Random play. . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Changing the player settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Playing data discs using navigation menus . . . 19 Playing data discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Selecting a track using CD text. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Playing HighMATTM discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Playing RAM and DVD-R/-RW (DVD-VR) discs . . . . . 20 Using the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Using other useful functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Setting the sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Muting the sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the Music Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Enjoying Karaoke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 32 32 32 33 Other Operations Presetting stations automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Selecting the preset channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Manual tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Using an outdoor antenna (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Using sound effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Changing the sound quality: Sound Field Control . . . 31 Adjusting the amount of bass: Subwoofer level . . . . . 31 Enhancing the bass sound: H.BASS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Enjoying the virtual surround sound: Advanced Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Operating other equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Operating the television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Operating both the television and the home theater system: Control with HDMI (HDAVI ControlTM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 One Touch Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Automatic input switching. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Theater speaker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power off link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 34 34 34 Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Reference RQT8804 3 Caution for AC Mains Lead (For Saudi Arabia and Kuwait) ("GS" 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 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. 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. How to replace the fuse 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 Caution for AC Mains Lead 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. 2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover. Figure A Fuse (5 ampere) Figure B Fuse (5 ampere) 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. 4 RQT8804 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. About DivX VOD content DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content is encrypted for copyright protection. In order to play DivX VOD content on this unit, you first need to register the unit. Follow the online instructions for purchasing DivX VOD content to enter the unit's registration code and register the unit. For more information about DivX VOD, visit www.divx.com/vod. Display the unit's registration code ( page 28, "DivX Registration" in "Others" tab) Setup DivX Registration Disc Video Audio HDMI Display Others Regarding DivX content that can only be played a set number of times Some DivX VOD content can only be played a set number of times. When you play this content, the remaining number of plays is displayed. You cannot play this content when the number of remaining plays is zero. ("Rented Movie Expired" or "Rental Expired" is displayed.) When playing this content The number of remaining plays is reduced by one if ­ you press [Í] or press and hold [--SETUP]. ­ you press [ STOP]. (Press [; PAUSE] to pause play.) ­ you press [:, 9 SKIP] or [6, 5 SLOW/SEARCH] etc. and arrive at another content or the start of the content being played. Resume ( page 17, Stop) and Marker ( page 23, Play Menu) functions do not work. DivX Video-on-Dema ...