Panasonic SC-HT833V, SC-HT830V User Manual

Operating Instructions

DVD/VHS Home Theater

Sound System

Model No. SC-HT830V

SC-HT833V

P PC

ADVANCED PROGRESSIVE SCAN

(DVD) 8 page

EASY-TO-USE 5 DVD/CD

CHANGER WITH QUICK

START CD KEY 18

page

LONG 10h RECORDING/ PLAYBACK & HIGH SPEED x600 TAPE REWIND

(VHS)	page	28

If you have any questions, please call

In the U.S.A.: 1-800-211-PANA (7262)

In Canada: 1-800-561-5505

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.

[For\U.S.A.\only]

The warranty can be found on page 49.

[For\Canada\only]

The warranty can be found on page 50.

RQT7921-4P

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.

								System	SC-HT830V/SC-HT833V	Center speaker	SB-PC730
											(SC-HT830V/SC-HT833V)
								Main unit	SA-HT830V (SC-HT830V)	Active subwoofer	SB-WA830 (SC-HT830V)
									SA-HT833V (SC-HT833V)		SB-WA833 (SC-HT833V)
								Front speakers	SB-FS730	Surround speakers	SB-FS731
									(SC-HT830V/SC-HT833V)		(SC-HT830V/SC-HT833V)

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.

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.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Before moving the unit, ensure the disc trays and video cassette slot are empty.

Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the discs, video cassette tape and the unit.

Avoid use or placing highly magnetic devices (Speakers etc.) or devices that emit strong electro-magnetic waves (mobile telephones etc.) near the main unit.

≥The above may result in problems with audio and video, and recorded content may be lost.

≥Be extra cautious when you are using a plasma television, keeping these devices as far away as possible.

Stacking

Place the unit in a horizontal position, and do not place anything heavy on it.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible or the mains plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable.

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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

CAUTION:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

≥Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

≥Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ≥Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from

that to which the receiver is connected.

≥Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user’s authority to operate this device.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION

≥Operating while there is condensation in the unit or on the cassette tape may cause the tape to catch upon the cylinder resulting in the tape being cut, or not being able to remove the cassette tape from the unit. The unit also may not work properly if the unit's cylinder or heads have been damaged.

≥Wait 1–2 hours for condensation to evaporate (do not operate the unit during this time).

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Table of contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . 3

Tape information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Tray/disc handling procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

STEP1 Front speaker assembly . . . . . . . . . . . 5 STEP2 Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 STEP3 Connecting speakers with the

subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 STEP4 Video connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Basic connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 For better video from DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

STEP5 Radio and system connection . . . . . . 9

Optional FM antenna connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

STEP6 The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 STEP7 Plug-in Auto Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 STEP8 TV manufacturer setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 STEP9 DVD QUICK SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Control reference guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Main unit and subwoofer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Main unit display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Discs that can be played . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Disc handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Basic play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Using main unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Using remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Convenient functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Disc information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Displaying current playback condition

(QUICK OSD). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 CD Mode (CD sequential play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Quick replay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Reviewing title to play (Advanced Disc Review) . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Skipping one minute forward (CM skip) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Changing the zoom ratio (Zoom) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Changing soundtracks (Audio) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Repeat play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Program/Random play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Multi Re-master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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Simple setup

STEP1 Front speaker assembly

The supplied stands are specially designed for attachment to Panasonic SB-FS730 front 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.

2kFront	4kPipes		2kBases	4kWasher	4kBracket	2kSmall 2kBrackets	8kRubber
speakers	2kPipe A	2kPipe B		screws	screws	screws	pads
	(with a cable)

1 Attach pipes B to the bases.

A Insert pipe B.

Match these holes when

you insert the pipe.

Pipe B

Base

B Secure pipe B to the base.

Ensure the screws are securely fastened.

3 Attach pipes A to the speakers.

Slot the screw head in between the 2 stoppers of the speaker groove.

Align the screw head with the speaker groove.

Ensure the pipe is fastened on straight by gradually tightening the right and left screws alternately until fully tightened.

To prevent short-circuit, do not cover the connection terminals with the pipe.

2 Assemble the pipes.

A Thread the speaker cable from Pipe A through Pipe B	4 Connect the speaker cables.
and the base.

For quicker threading, loosely fold the cable in half (do not crease), pass the folded portion through the pipe, and then pull the rest of the cable through the base.

B Join Pipe A to Pipe B.

5 Secure the speaker cable to the base.

C Secure the pipes.

Ensure the screw is securely fastened.

[Note]

You can use the front speakers without assembling with the stands. In this case, attach the included rubber pads to the base of the speakers. This prevents vibration from causing the speakers to move or fall over. Use 4 pads per speaker.

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STEP2 Positioning

How you set up your speakers can affect the bass and the sound field. Note the following points.

≥Attach the included rubber pads to the base of the center and surround speakers. This prevents vibration from causing the speakers to move or fall over. Use 4 pads per speaker.

≥Place speakers on flat secure bases.

≥Placing speakers too close to floors, walls, and corners can result in excessive bass. Cover walls and windows with thick curtains.

Bottom of surround speaker

Rubber pads

Bottom of center speaker

Rubber pads

Front	Front	Surround	Surround	Center	Subwoofer
(L)	(R)	(L)	(R)

Setup example

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Place the front, center and surround speakers at approximately the same distance from the seating position. The angles in the diagram are approximate.

l See page 43 for other speaker setup options.

≥Use only supplied speakers

Using other speakers can damage the unit and sound quality will be negatively affected.

≥Set the speakers up on an even surface to prevent them from falling. Take proper precautions to prevent the speakers from falling if you cannot set them up on an even surface.

Main unit

Note

Keep your speakers at least 10mm (13/32q) away from the system for proper ventilation.

Center speaker

≥Vibration caused by the center speaker can disrupt the picture if it is placed directly on the television. Put the center speaker on a rack or shelf.

≥To prevent the speakers from falling do not place the speakers directly on top of the television.

Surround speaker

∫ Preventing the speakers from falling over

Preparation

Attach screw eyes (not included) to secure the speakers to the wall ≥You will need to obtain the appropriate screw eyes to match the walls

or pillars to which they are going to be fastened.

≥Consult 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.

	Screw eye (not included)
String (not included)	Wall
Rear of the speaker	Approx. 150 mm (529/32z)

1Thread the string (not included) through the slot on the rear of the speaker to prevent it from falling over.

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Main unit

Subwoofer

Place to the right or left of the television, on the floor or a sturdy shelf so that it won’t cause vibration.

Leave 10 cm (4q) at the rear for ventilation.

Notes on speaker use

≥You can damage your speakers and shorten their useful life if you play sound at high levels over extended periods.

≥Reduce the volume in the following cases to avoid damage.

–When playing distorted sound.

–When the speakers are receiving howling from a record player, noise from FM broadcasts, or continuous signals from an oscillator, test disc, or electronic instrument.

–When adjusting the sound quality.

–When turning the unit on or off.

Caution

≥The main unit and supplied speakers are only to be used as indicated in this setup. Failure to do so may lead to damage to the amplifier and/or the speakers, and may result in the risk of fire. Consult a qualified service person if damage has occurred or if you experience a sudden change in performance.

≥Do not attempt to attach these speakers to walls using methods other than those described in this manual.

Caution

Do not stand on the base and shake the speaker.

Be cautious when children are near.

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STEP3 Connecting speakers with the subwoofer

≥Attach the speaker-cable stickers to make connection easier.

≥The terminals of the subwoofer have high output power. Carefully connect the speaker wires.

Speaker cables

≥1kshort cable: For center speaker ≥2klong cables: For surround speakers

Sheet of speaker-cable stickers

RQCA 1029

Speaker-cable sticker

		2 FRONT (R)
		1 FRONT (L)
		4 SURROUND (R)
		3 SURROUND (L)
	SUBWOOFER	5 CENTER
			[Note]
			≥Never short-circuit positive
			(i) and negative (j)
			speaker wires.
			≥Be sure to connect only
	Insert the wire fully.		positive (White) wires to
			positive (i) terminals and
		White	negative (Blue) wires to
			negative (j) terminals.
	Click!	Blue
			Incorrect connection can
			damage the speakers.

STEP4 Video connections

Basic connection

75 ≠ coaxial cable

Video cable

Antenna cable (not included)

(usually disconnected from the television)

TO

SB-WA830

A

From	LOOP
	GND
	ANT

DIGITAL

RF IN TRANSMITTER

75 FM ANT

	LOOP	AM	RF OUT
Cable TV		ANT
	EXT

Outdoor antenna	If the connector doesn’t	75 ≠ coaxial
	match l 44	cable
		(included, l 8)
Indoor antenna

VHF/UHF

RF IN

Connect video cables directly to your television

The video signals on DVDs and videotapes have copyright protection. The video may not be shown correctly if you connect through an A/V selector or other equipment.

DVD DVD/VHS EXT

	Y	VIDEO
	PB/	L
	CB
	PR/	R
	CR
		AC IN
S-VIDEO	COMPONENT	IN
OUT	VIDEO OUT OUT

Main unit

Video cable

(included)

Television

(not included)

VIDEO

IN

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System cable

AM loop antenna

FM indoor antenna

2 AC power supply cords

Connect the AC power supply cords after all other connections are complete.
AM loop antenna	AC power supply cord

Click!

Stand the antenna up on its base. Place the antenna where the reception is best.

Keep loose antenna cord away from other wires and cords.

To household AC outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

Subwoofer

AC power supply cord

FM indoor antenna

Adhesive tape

Fix the other end of the antenna where reception is best.

TO

SB-WA830

	Catch up	To household AC outlet
		(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
	To disconnect

Press the catch and pull out.

Main unit

		System cable
	1 Push and insert the	2 Loosen the terminal	4 Tighten the terminal	Catch up
				To disconnect
	antenna cables in as	with a Phillips-head	screw again.
	far as possible.	screwdriver.		Press the catch
				and pull out.
	White
	Red	3
		Black

Set your surround sound free!

Panasonic SH-FX50 Digital Transmitter and Receiver (optional)

When you insert the digital transmitter into the DIGITAL TRANSMITTER slot of the main unit and connect the surround speakers to the receiver, you can enjoy wireless surround speaker sound except when VHS audio type is on mono sound mode.

For details, please refer to the operating instructions for Panasonic SH-FX50 Digital Transmitter and Receiver.

			TO
			SB-WA830
			A
LOOP
ANT
GND			DIGITAL
		RF IN
			TRANSMITTER
75	FM
	ANT
LOOP	AM	RF OUT
	ANT
EXT

S

DIGITAL TRANSMITTER terminal

AC power supply cords

Connect both AC power supply cords to enjoy all the features of this system.

Demo function

When the unit is first plugged in, a demonstration of its functions may be shown on the display.

If the demo setting is off, you can show a demonstration by selecting “DEMO ON” in the standby mode.

Press and hold [–DEMO] on the main unit (l 14).

The display changes each time you press and hold the button. DEMO OFF()DEMO ON

While in the standby mode, select “DEMO OFF” to reduce power consumption.

Conserving power

The system consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off. The amount of power used depends on the display setting (l 38):

BRIGHT: 3.7 W DIM: 3.4 W OFF: 1.9 W

To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug it from the household AC outlet.

You will need to reset some memory items after plugging the unit.

Before unplugging the AC power supply cords

1Press [Í] to turn off the unit.

2After “BYE” on the display disappears, unplug the AC power supply cords.

∫ Optional FM antenna connection

Use FM outdoor antenna if radio reception is poor. ≥Disconnect the outdoor antenna when the unit is not in use. ≥Do not use the outdoor antenna during an electrical storm.

LOOP

ANT

GND

RF IN

75 FM ANT

LOOP	AM	RF OU
	ANT

EXT

FM outdoor antenna

(Using a television antenna)

≥Disconnect the FM indoor antenna.

≥The antenna should be installed by a competent technician. Rework your outdoor antenna’s 75 ≠ coaxial cable as follows.

75 ≠ coaxial cable

(not included)

Antenna plug

(not included)

For example; Panasonic Antenna plug (K2RC021B0001, not included)

1 Remove a piece of the outer vinyl insulator.

10 mm (13/32z)

10 mm (13/32z)

Peel back

7 mm (9/32z)

2 Carefully pull the tabs apart to remove the cover.

2

1

1

3 Install the coaxial cable.

Clamp the cable conductor, and wind it on so that it does not contact anything else.

Clamp with pliers

4 Attach the cover.

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∫Batteries

Do not:

≥mix old and new batteries.

≥use different types at the same time.

≥heat or expose to flame. ≥take apart or short circuit.

≥attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries. ≥use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.

Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.

Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.

∫Use

Aim at the sensor (l 14), avoiding obstacles at a maximum range of 7 m (23 feet) directly in front of the unit.

After plugging the unit into your household AC outlet and pressing [Í] to turn the unit on for the first time, the unit automatically tunes in all the channels it can receive and sets the clock.

The unit determines the type of transmission, TV or CATV, as follows: TV: when there are less than 5 CATV channels.

CATV: when there are 5 or more CATV channels.

Preparation

≥Confirm that the antenna is connected correctly.

≥Turn on the television and select the video input for the VHS. ≥Press [VHS] to put the remote control in VHS mode.

Press [Í] to turn on the unit.

Plug-in Auto Tuning starts and the unit puts the stations it can receive into channels (l 37, Channel range).

The unit starts auto clock setting when finished, then displays the time.

[Note]

If auto tuning stops partway (by changing the source, turning the unit off, or due to a power failure).

1Disconnect the AC power supply cord on the main unit and then reconnect it.

2Turn on the main unit.

To cancel partway

Press [MENU].

∫To start Plug-in Auto Tuning again (after relocation, for example)

Preparation

≥Press [Í] to turn on the unit.

≥Make sure there is no video cassette tape loaded in the unit. ≥Press [DVD/VHS] to select “VHS” as the source.

1Press and hold [W CH] and [X CH] on the main unit simultaneously for 3 seconds until the channel changes to “2”.

2Disconnect the AC power supply cord on the main unit and then reconnect it.

3Turn on the main unit. Plug-in Auto Tuning restarts.

∫To set the channels manually (l 37).

∫If the unit couldn’t set the clock automatically

The MANUAL CLOCK SET screen appears. Set the time manually (l 36).

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Control reference guide

≥See reference pages in brackets.

Remote control

TV Power button (12)

Top menu button (22)

Direct navigator button (23)

Jet navigator button (34)

Status button (35)

Function button (24)

TV volume down button (12)

To use functions labelled in orange While pressing [SHIFT], press the corresponding button

TV INPUT SELECTOR

DVD/VHS FM/AM

DVD VHS TV TUNER

1 2 3

CH

4 5 6

PICTURE MODE	VOLUME

7 8 9

SETUP ENTER

DISC 0 S10

SKIP SLOW/SEARCH

OPEN/CLOSE/EJECT	JET REW

TOP MENU	MENU
NAVI
DIRECT	PLAY
NAVIGATOR	LIST
	ENTER
STATUS/	RETURN
FUNCTIONS

TV VOL			TV VOL
MULTI RE-MASTER MIX 2CH PROGRESSIVE			REPEAT
QUICK OSD	ZOOM	CD MODE	PLAY MODE
H.BASS	C.FOCUS	TEST	CH SELECT
SUBWOOFER LEVEL SFC		SUPER SRND	MUTING
	ADVANCE	QUICK
CM SKIP	DISC REVIEW	REPLAY	REC
PROG	SPEED
SHIFT	SLEEP	AUDIO	RESET
	PL		TV/VIDEO
		CANCEL

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Main unit and subwoofer

Power button [Í/I POWER] l 11; Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa.

In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power.

Drawer open/close button l 16

Disc change button l 16			Disc check button l 16
Disc buttons				Tape slot l 28			Fast-forward and
[DISC1–5] l 16							rewind buttons l 28

						Recording button l 30
	OPEN/CLOSE					EJECT
Drawer l 16	DISC CHECK					Tape eject button l 28
	H.BASS		/REW	FF/	REC
						Volume dial l 16
	STOP	PLAY	STOP	PLAY	CH
	-DEMO		PHONES		DOWN	UP
						Channel buttons l 11

Input selector button	H. Bass	Display	Remote control	VHS stop button l 28
VHS>DVD/CD>FM>AM	button l 42		signal sensor	VHS play button l 28
^"""""""""""""n

DVD stop button l 16

DVD play button l 16 Headphone terminal l 42

Demo button l 9

[Note]

≥“BYE” is displayed when the unit turns off. Remove the power plug after this display disappears.

AC supply indicator [AC IN]

≥This indicator lights when the subwoofer is connected to the household AC outlet and through the system cable to the main unit.

≥When main unit is turned on, this indicator will light on or vice versa. ≥The indicator light turns off in approximately 10 seconds after the

unit is disconnected from the AC outlet.

Main unit display

[1] 1 234[1] 5 6 7

8 9[2]

[3]1 2 34[4][5] [6]

[7] [8] 5

MONO

ALL HDCD

H.BASS

PGM

DIGITAL

C.F

PL II

SLEEP SP EP VP

ST CD

DTS

PROG.

D.MIX RND

A

B

SFC

S.SRND LP

TUNED

CT PG

dB w REC

TG PL

				CH
			[9]	6 7	[10]
[2] :

∫Common display

[1] Program indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 40 [2] H. Bass indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 [3] Wireless Theater indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

≥Indicates when you use the Digital Transmitter and Receiver. [4] Center Focus indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

[5] Sound Field Control indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

[6] Dolby Pro Logic II indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 [7] Super Surround indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 [8] SLEEP timer indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

[9]Main display (Orange)

Disc play elapsed time, program recording start time, volume, TUNER frequency/channel display, various messages, etc.

[10]Main display (White)

Time display, video play/record elapsed time, program recording end time, various messages, etc.

∫DVD operation

1 CD mode indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Lights when CD mode is on.

2DVD selector indicator

Lights when DVD is selected.

3Operation status of DVD section

≥Displays play status graphically.

Rotating: playing
Stopped: paused
Blinking: Standby to resume play (l 17, Stop)
≥Numeric indicator lights corresponding to disc tray number.
4 DTS indicator
5 Progressive video indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	17
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7 Down mix indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 8 HDCD indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

9 Play sequence indicator

CD mode indicator + RND: During all disc random play. . . . . 21 RND: During random play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 : During repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 AB: During A-B repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

: Title/Group/Playlist/Chapter/Track/Program display

∫VHS operation

1VHS selector indicator

Lights when the selector is in VHS mode.

2Operation status of VHS section

≥Lights when a video cassette is inserted.

≥Blinks when recording or timer recording is attempted with no video cassette inserted.

≥Displays play status graphically.

Rotating: playing Stopped: paused

3 Recording indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 4 Repeat playback indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 5 Tape speed indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

6 Timer program recording indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

7 Channel display

∫Tuner operation

[1] Radio broadcast display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 MONO: Forced monaural

ST: Stereo

TUNED: Receiving radio signal

[2] Band display

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Discs that can be played

		Indication in
Logo	Disc	operating		Remarks
		instructions
			Recorded using Version 1.1 of the		≥Recorded with DVD video recorders, DVD
		[RAM]	Video Recording Format (a unified		video cameras, personal computers, etc.
	DVD-RAM		video recording standard).		≥Remove discs from their cartridges before use.
			Recorded using the DCF (Design		≥Recorded with Panasonic DVD-Video recorders.
		[JPEG]	rule for Camera File system)		≥To play JPEG files, select “Play as Data
			standard Ver 1.0.		Disc” in Other Menu (l 25).
		[DVD-A]	—
	DVD-Audio
		[DVD-V]	Some DVD-Audio discs contain DVD-Video content.
			To play DVD-Video content, select “Play as DVD-Video” in Other Menu (l 25).
	DVD-Video		—
	DVD-R
	(DVD-Video)/	[DVD-V]
	DVD-RW
			Discs recorded and finalized§ on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras.
	(DVD-Video)
—	iR (Video)/
	iRW (Video)
	Video CD	[VCD]	—
	SVCD		Conforming to IEC62107
			This unit is compatible with HDCD, but does not support the Peak Extend function.
			(A function which expands the dynamic range of high level signals)
	CD	[CD]	HDCD-encoded CDs sound better because they are encoded with 20 bits, as
			compared with 16 bits for all other CDs.
			≥During HDCD play, “HDCD” lights on the unit’s display.
			≥This unit can play CD-R/RW (audio recording disc) recorded with the formats on the
		[WMA]	left. Close the sessions or finalize§ the disc after recording.
			≥HighMATTM discs
		[MP3]
	CD-R		WMA, MP3 or JPEG files only.
—		[JPEG]
	CD-RW		To play without using the HighMATTM function, select “Play as Data Disc” in Other
		[CD]
			Menu (l 25).
		[VCD]
			≥[WMA] This unit is not compatible with Multiple Bit Rate (MBR: a file that contains the
			same content encoded at several different bit rates).

§A process that allows play on compatible equipment.

≥It may not be possible to play the above discs in all cases due to the type of disc or condition of the recording.

Note about using a DualDisc

The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet the technical specifications of the Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) format so play may not be possible.

∫Discs that cannot be played

PAL discs (except DVD-Audio), DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, SACD, Divx Video Discs and Photo CD, DVD-RAM that cannot be removed from their cartridge, 2.6-GB and 5.2-GB DVD-RAM, and “Chaoji VCD” available on the market including CVD, DVCD and SVCD that do not conform to IEC62107.

Disc handling

∫To prevent damage

Do not;

≥load more than one disc per tray. ≥close the drawer by hand.

HighMAT and the HighMAT logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

, HDCD®, High Definition Compatible Digital® and

Pacific Microsonics™ are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Pacific Microsonics, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.

HDCD system manufactured under license from Pacific Microsonics, Inc. This product is covered by one or more of the following: In the USA : 5,479,168, 5,638,074, 5,640,161, 5,808,574, 5,838,274, 5,854,600, 5,864,311, 5,872,531, and in Australia: 669114, with other patents pending.

∫To clean discs

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

∫Handling precautions

≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs (This may cause disc warping, rendering it unusable).

≥Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing instrument.

≥Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.

≥Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers. ≥Do not use the following discs:

–Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels (rented discs etc).

–Discs that are badly warped or cracked.

–Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart shapes.

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Basic play

Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input for the DVD.

1 Put the remote control in DVD mode.

DVD

2 Turn on the unit.

			POWER
			Í I
3 Select “DVD/CD”.
		INPUT SELECTOR
4 Select the disc tray.
		DISC
1	2	3	4	5

5 Open the disc tray

OPEN/CLOSE

and load the disc.

≥Load double-sided discs so the label for the side you want to play is facing up.

6 Close the disc tray.		OPEN/CLOSE
≥To load discs on the other trays,
repeat steps 4–6.

4

5,6

	1	2	3
	4	5	6	CH
	PICTURE MODE			VOLUME
	7	8	9
	SETUP	ENTER
	DISC	0	S10
	SKIP		SLOW/SEARCH
	OPEN/CLOSE/EJECT		JET REW
	TOP MENU			MENU
	NAVI
	DIRECT			PLAY
	NAVIGATOR			LIST
		ENTER
	STATUS/			RETURN
	FUNCTIONS
	TV VOL			TV VOL
	MULTI RE-MASTER MIX 2CH PROGRESSIVE			REPEAT
	QUICK OSD	ZOOM	CD MODE	PLAY MODE
	H.BASS	C.FOCUS	TEST	CH SELECT
	SUBWOOFER LEVEL	SFC	SUPER SRND	MUTING
		ADVANCE	QUICK
	CM SKIP DISC REVIEW		REPLAY	REC
	PROG	SPEED
	SHIFT	SLEEP		RESET
		PL	AUDIO	TV/VIDEO

CANCEL

8

7

DISC CHANGE DISC CHECK

7 Start play.

PLAY

≥Press [∫] to stop play.

OPEN/CLOSE					EJECT
DISC CHECK
H.BASS		/REW	FF/	REC
STOP	PLAY	STOP	PLAY
				CH
-DEMO		PHONES		DOWN	UP

STOP

	8 Adjust the volume.		VOLUME
	––dB N 0dB	DOWN	UP
	(Minimum) (Maximum)

Volume may be lower when playing

DVD-Video than when playing other discs or during television broadcasts. Reduce the volume before playing other sources or returning to the television so volume doesn’t increase suddenly.

Using main unit

All trays except the tray in

play open without interrupting

Checking

play. While stopped, all trays

will open.

the disc

DISC CHECK

≥Press [DISC CHECK] again

trays

to close the trays.

≥Do not pull out the trays,

remove or insert discs

during the disc check.

You can change the other

discs without interrupting

play.

Changing

DISC CHANGE

≥After selecting the disc tray,

the discs

press [< DISC CHANGE] to

during play

close the tray.

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1

2

3

4

5

[Note]

≥When “Press PLAY to resume play” is displayed, this position is memorized even after turning off the unit, changing the source. (Power off resume)

≥Total title number may not be displayed properly on iR/iRW.

If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting (l 45– 47).