DVD Home Theater Sound System Operating Instructions Model No. R SC-HT900/SC-HT700 Region number supported by this player Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and software according to where they are sold. For the United Kingdom The region number of this player is "2". The player will play DVD-Video marked with labels containing "2" or "ALL". Example: AV SYSTEM TV VCR TV/AV DIGITAL AUX TUNER/BAND DVD/CD DISC 1 PAGE GROUP DISC 1 2 DISC 2 3 DISC 3 4 SEQUENTIAL DISC 4 5 DISC 5 6 9 S10/-/-- 7 REPEAT FL DISPLAY PLAY MODE CANCEL 8 0 SKIP CH SLOW/SEARCH TOP MENU MENU DIRECT NAVIGATOR PLAY LIST ENTER DISPLAY RETURN TV VOL s VOLUME TV VOL r SUBWOOFER S.POSITION LEVEL SFC SLEEP C.S.M SHIFT AV AFFECT P.MEMORY C.FOCUS S.SRND ZOOM AUDIO MIX 2CH PL SETUP MUTING TEST DR COMP DELAY TIME CH SELECT QUICK REPLAY SUBTITLE 2 ALL 2 3 5 For Australia and N.Z. The region number of this player is "4". The player will play DVD-Video marked with labels containing "4" or "ALL". Example: 4 VOLUME OPEN/CLOSE DOWN UP TUNING Í/I DIGITAL IN C.S.M PROGRESSIVE V.R.S SELECTOR M.R.S DISC 1 2 3 4 5 ALL 2 4 6 TUNE MODE FM MODE MEMORY DISC EXCHANGE DISC SKIP PHONES For Russia The region number of this player is "5". The player will play DVD-Video marked with labels containing "5" or "ALL". Example: The illustration shows SC-HT900 for the United Kingdom and Russia. AUDIO/ VIDEO 5 ALL 2 4 5 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. [Note] "EB" on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom. EB EE GN RQT6756-2B Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. [HT900] : indicates features applicable to SC-HT900 only. [HT700] : SC-HT700 only. These operating instructions are applicable to models SC-HT900 and SC-HT700 for a variety regions. Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are of SC-HT900 for the United Kingdom and Russia. 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. System Main unit SC-HT900 SA-HT900 SB-FS900 SB-PC701 SB-FS900 SB-WA340 SC-HT700 SA-HT700 SB-FS700 SB-PC700 SB-FS801A SB-WA330 Getting started Front speakers Center speaker 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. 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. (Inside of product) CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 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 UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES. 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. (Back of product) RQT6756 2 Accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. 1 Remote control [HT900] (EUR7623X80) [HT700] (EUR7623X90) 1 Video cable (RJL1P016B15A) Table of contents Getting started Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Caution for AC Mains Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Disc information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1 AM loop antenna (N1DADYY00002) Simple setup STEP1 [HT900] Assembly and connection of front and surround speakers . . . . . . . . . . .6 Locating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 [HT700] Locating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 STEP2 [HT900] Connecting speakers with the subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 [HT700] Connecting speakers with the subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 STEP3 Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 STEP4 Connecting the subwoofer, antennas, and AC mains lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 STEP5 The remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Other speaker setup options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 STEP6 QUICK SETUP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 2 Batteries for remote control 1 FM indoor antenna [For\the\United\Kingdom]and\Russia] (RSA0007-J) 1 AC mains lead [For\the\United\Kingdom] (RJA0053-3X) [For\Australia\and\N.Z.] (RSA0006-J) [For\Australia\and\N.Z.] (RJA0035-2X) 5 Speaker cables (RFA2163-J) 3k4-m cables 2k10-m cables Disc operations Discs--Basic play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Sequential play/Changing the disc in the play position . . . . . . . Changing other discs during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Position Memory function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replaying a scene--QUICK REPLAY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Starting play from a selected item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting still pictures--Page Skip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Skipping items/Fast forward and rewind--SEARCH. . . . . . . . . Slow-motion play/Frame-by-frame viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting groups to play/Repeat play/A-B repeat play . . . . . . . Soundtracks/Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . All group play/Program play/Random play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marking places to play again/Variable Zoom function. . . . . . . . 15 15 15 15 16 16 16 16 17 18 19 20 [For\Russia] (RJA0019-2X) 1 Sheet of speaker-cable stickers Discs--Convenient functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 1 System cable (K1HA25HA0001) [HT900] 8 Silver screws (XSN5r16FN) [HT900] 4 Black screws (XTB3r10JFZ) Playing the programs or play lists on DVD-RAM. . . . . 21 Selecting a program to play--DIRECT NAVIGATOR . . . . . . . . 21 Using the play list menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 WMA/MP3, CD text and JPEG navigation menus . . . . 22 Playing HighMAT discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 [For\the\United\Kingdom\only] 1 Antenna plug adaptor (K1YZ02000013) Using GUI (Graphical User Interface) screens . . . . . . . 24 Common procedures/Progress indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Disc information/Unit information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 [HT900] 4 Clips (QWBG002AA) Radio operations The radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Manual tuning/Preset tuning/RDS broadcasting . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 [Note] The included AC mains lead is for use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment. [For\the\United\Kingdom]and\Republic\of\Ireland\ Sound field/sound quality operations Sound field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Dolby Digital and DTS/Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Pro Logic II. . Speaker level adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Super Surround/Sound Field Control/Center Focus . . . . . . . . . Multi Rear Surround (M.R.S)/Virtual Rear Surround (V.R.S) . . Seat Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Custom Sound Memory--Store the sound settings . . . . . . . . . Changing the delay time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 28 29 29 29 30 30 www.panasonic.co.uk (for UK customers only) Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by telephoning our Customer Care Centre Mon­Friday 9:00am­5:30pm. (Excluding public holidays.) Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application. Most major credit and debit cards accepted. All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd. It couldn't be simpler! Customer Care Centre For UK customers: 08705 357357 For Republic of Ireland customers: 01 289 8333 Technical Support For UK customers: 0870 1 505610 This Technical Support Hot Line number is for Panasonic PC software related products only. For Republic of Ireland, please use the Customer Care Centre number listed above for all enquiries. For all other product related enquiries, please use the Customer Care Centre numbers listed above. Sound quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Adjusting the bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Double re-master--Enjoying more natural sound . . . . . . . . . . . 31 DR COMP--Dynamic range compression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Other functions Convenient functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Muting the volume/Dimming the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 The sleep timer/Using headphones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Changing settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Optional antenna connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Operating other equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Reference Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 40 42 42 43 RQT6756 3 Getting started Caution for AC Mains Lead (For United Kingdom) ("EB" 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. 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. Getting started 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 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. Figure B Fuse cover 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. 2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover. Figure A Fuse (5 ampere) Figure B Fuse (5 ampere) RQT6756 4 Disc information Discs that can be played Disc type DVD-RAM ...