Operating Instructions DVD Home Theater Sound System Model No. SC-PT250 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. Your unit may not look exactly the same as illustrated. The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number or "ALL". Region Continental Europe, the Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait Southeast Asia and Thailand Example: For Continental Europe Number 2 3 2 ALL 2 3 5 USB connection for MP3 players page 33 E GCS GCT GC GS RQTX0055-1B Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. ENGLISH 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. Unless otherwise indicated, all illustrations shown are for Continental Europe. System Main unit Front speakers Center speaker Surround speakers Subwoofer SC-PT250 SA-PT250 SB-HF250 SB-HC250 SB-HS250 SB-HW250 GETTING STARTED Caution for AC Mains Lead Figure A Figure B Fuse cover 2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover. Figure A Fuse (5 ampere) Figure B Fuse (5 ampere) For Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN TROPICAL CLIMATES. RQTX0055 For Continental Europe THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES. 2 RQT8043 RQTX0055 3 RQT8043 GETTING STARTED ENGLISH -If you see this symbolInformation on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis. Alternatively, in some countries you may be able to return your products to your local retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new product. Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation. For business users in the European Union If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information. CAUTION: Change the voltage setting to suit the AC voltage in your area. (\ page 10). Note that the unit will be seriously damaged or fail to operate correctly if this setting is not made correctly. Information 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. GETTING STARTED ENGLISH 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. RQTX0055 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. 4 RQT8043 Table of contents GETTING STARTED Caution for AC Mains Lead ............................................................................2 Safety precautions ......................................................................................4 Accessories ..............................................................................................6 Preparing the remote control .........................................................................6 Placement of speakers .................................................................................7 Speaker assembly ......................................................................................8 Speaker installation options .................................................................................................................... 9 Simple setup .......................................................................................... 10 Making the connections ........................................................................................................................ 10 Performing QUICK SETUP ........................................................................... 12 Disc information ...................................................................................... 13 Discs that can be played ....................................................................................................................... 13 Overview of controls ................................................................................. 14 Main unit ............................................................................................................................................... 14 Remote control...................................................................................................................................... 15 DISC OPERATIONS Disc -- Basic play .................................................................................... 16 Using the main unit ............................................................................................................................... 16 Using the remote control ....................................................................................................................... 16 Advanced play ......................................................................................... 18 Displaying current playback condition................................................................................................... 18 Program and Random play ................................................................................................................... 18 Playing data discs using navigation menus ...................................................... 19 Playing data discs ................................................................................................................................. 19 Playing RAM and DVD-R/-RW (DVD-VR) discs ................................................................................... 19 Using on-screen menus .............................................................................. 20 Functions menu .................................................................................................................................... 20 Changing the player settings ....................................................................... 23 MAIN menu ........................................................................................................................................... 23 Changing the delay time of the speakers.............................................................................................. 25 Tips for making data discs .................................................................................................................... 26 About DivX VOD content ...................................................................................................................... 27 OTHER OPERATIONS Using the radio ........................................................................................ 28 Manual tuning / Selecting the preset channels / Automatic presetting / RDS broadcasting ................. 28 Using sound effects................................................................................... 29 Enhancing the sound from the center speaker: Center Focus.............................................................. 29 Adjusting the amount of bass: Subwoofer level .................................................................................... 29 Changing the sound quality: Equalizer Mode (EQ) ............................................................................... 29 Enhancing the stereo sound: Dolby Pro Logic II .................................................................................. 29 Enhancing the stereo sound: Super Surround ...................................................................................... 29 Adjusting the volume of each speaker: Speaker level adjustments ...................................................... 30 Enjoying karaoke...................................................................................... 30 Enjoying karaoke with karaoke DVD and VCD ..................................................................................... 30 Enjoying karaoke with other sources / Mic volume adjustment / Adding an echo effect ....................... 31 Vocal cancel function / Changing the pitch ........................................................................................... 31 Operating other equipment .......................................................................... 32 Optional antenna connection ................................................................................................................ 32 Optional connection for set top box, cable TV box or video cassette recorder ..................................... 32 Optional audio connection for video cassette recorder or television..................................................... 32 Optional Music Port connection and operation ..................................................................................... 33 Optional USB connection and operation ............................................................................................... 33 Operating the television ........................................................................................................................ 34 Changing the main unit and remote control .......................................................................................... 34 REFERENCE Troubleshooting guide ............................................................................... 35 Language code list ................................................................................... 37 Glossary ................................................................................................ 38 Specifications ......................................................................................... 39 Maintenance ................................................................................. Back cover RQTX0055 5 RQT8043 GETTING STARTED ENGLISH Accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. 1 Remote control For Continental Europe ENGLISH 1 AC mains leads For Continental Europe, Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait 2 Bases (N2QAYB000091) For Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait 8 Screws GETTING STARTED (N2QAYB000092) For Saudi Arabia and Kuwait Speaker cables 1 x short cable 2 x long cables 2 Remote control batteries 1 Video cable 2 Cover plates For Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait 1 FM indoor antenna Speaker stands 2 Stands (with cable) 1 Sheet of speaker cable sticker SUB WOOFE ...