Panasonic SA-HT830 User Manual

Operating Instructions

DVD/VHS Home Theater
Sound System

Model No. SC-HT830V

ADVANCED
PROGRESSIVE SCAN

(DVD)

EASY-TO-USE 5 DVD/CD
CHANGER WITH QUICK
START CD KEY

page

page

18

8

Region number

The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region
number “1” or “ALL”.

Example:

1

1 ALL

P PC

2

4

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

page

(VHS)

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.

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Dear customer

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

System SC-HT830V Center speaker SB-PC730

Main unit SA-HT830V Active subwoofer SB-WA830

Front speakers SB-FS730 Surround speakers SB-FS731

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.

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

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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.

≥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).

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Tab

OPEN/CLOSE

A

B

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit.
Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety
instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for
future reference.

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type
plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.
A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched

particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for
long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such
as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.

(Inside of product)

Tape information

∫ Tapes

≥You can use tapes with the VHS and S-VHS marks, but this unit is

unable to make full use of the characteristics of S-VHS tapes.

≥Break out the tape’s tab to prevent accidental

erasure. Cover the hole with a double layer of
adhesive tape when you want to use the tape
for recording again.

∫ S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB)

You can play tapes recorded with the S-VHS system, however some
noise may occur with some types and this unit cannot take advantage
of S-VHS’s high resolution.
This unit cannot make S-VHS recordings.

∫ Tape care

Poor quality or damaged tapes can cause the heads to become dirty
and malfunction. Store your tapes carefully and discard when they
become dirty or damaged.

Never use tapes on which juice has been spilt or those that are
extremely damaged since this will not only cause the heads to become
dirty, but will also make the unit malfunction.

∫ Caution

Tapes that are inserted slightly offset cannot be loaded into the unit.
Insert the tapes straight into the unit to prevent malfunction.

Tray/disc handling procedure

≥Not doing the following will cause damage to the unit.

[A]≥Always press [< OPEN/CLOSE] to insert or remove a disc.

≥Do not push or pull out the tray by hand as this will cause an

accident.

[B]≥Place the disc label up in the center of tray.

≥Insert only one disc into each tray.

∫ About descriptions in these Operating

Instructions

≥Pages to be referred to are indicated as l±±.

≥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.

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Table of contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . 3

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

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

STEP1
STEP2
STEP3

Front speaker assembly . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Connecting speakers with the

subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

STEP6
STEP7
STEP8
STEP9

STEP4

STEP5

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

The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Plug-in Auto Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

TV manufacturer setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

DVD QUICK SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Video connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Basic connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

For better video from DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Radio and system connection . . . . . . 9

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

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

CD Mode (CD sequential play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Using navigation menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Playing data discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Displaying CD text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Playing HighMAT

Playing RAM discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

TM

discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Using On-Screen Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Main menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Other settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Changing the player settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Changing the delay time (Speaker Setting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Manual tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Vertical locking adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Picture mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Repeat play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Manual recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Recording a program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Using another source while recording . . . . . . . . . . 31

Recording from other equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Timer recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Convenient functions

(Jet Navigator, VISS, On-screen display) . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Jet Navigator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Saving Jet Navigator data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Using the Jet Navigator to find programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Finding programs—VHS Index Search System (VISS) . . . . . . . 35

On-screen display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Changing settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

LANGUAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

CLOCK SET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

CHANNEL SET. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

OPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Changing audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

The radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Automatic presetting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Manual tuning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Selecting the preset channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Sound field and sound quality . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Sound Field Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Super Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Dolby Pro Logic II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Center Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Speaker level adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Enhancing the bass sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Down-mixing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Subwoofer level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Other convenient features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Using headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Other speaker setup options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Optional connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Listening to an external source/

Recording to other equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Connecting a cable TV box/satellite receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

If the antenna connector doesn’t match . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.). . . . . . . 49

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA) . . . . 50

Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Back cover

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Simple setup

STEP

1

Front speaker assembly

The supplied stands are specially designed for
attachment to Panasonic SB-FS730 front speakers.
Use only as indicated in this setup.

2kFront
speakers

2kBases

2kPipe A
(with a cable)

2kPipe B

4kPipes 4kWasher

screws

2kSmall
screws

4kBracket
screws

2kBrackets 8k

Rubber

pads

Match these holes when
you insert the pipe.

Base

Pipe B

Phillips-head
screwdriver

Washer screws

Cable

Pipe B

Cable

Pipe A

Pipe B

Small screw

Pipe B

Pipe A

Bracket screws

Front speaker

Connection terminals

Bracket

Pipe A

Stoppers

Screw head

Rear of the speaker

Twist off the vinyl ends of
the speaker cables.

_: White
`: Blue

Push!

Bottom side of base

A Press the speaker

cable into the
base cover groove
as far as possible.

Cable

B Press the speaker

cable against the
base while
threading it
between the pegs.

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.

1 Attach pipes B to the bases.

A Insert pipe B.

B Secure pipe B to the base.

Ensure the screws are securely fastened.

2 Assemble the pipes.

A Thread the speaker cable from Pipe A through Pipe B

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.

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.

4 Connect the speaker cables.

B Join Pipe A to Pipe B.

C Secure the pipes.

[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.

Ensure the screw is securely fastened.

5 Secure the speaker cable to the base.

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

Rubber pads

Bottom of center speaker

Rubber pads

Bottom of surround speaker

STEP

2

Positioning

6

Front

(L)

Front

(R)

Center SubwooferSurround

(L)

Surround

(R)

Main unit

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.

Setup example

String (not included)

Wall

Screw eye (not included)

Rear of the speaker

Approx. 150 mm (5

29

/32z)

≥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.

≥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.

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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1 Thread the string (not included) through the slot on the rear of the

speaker to prevent it from falling over.

2 Loop the string through the screw eye and tie tightly.

6

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

STEP

3

Connecting speakers with the subwoofer

Sheet of speaker-cable stickers

Speaker cables

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

Speaker-cable sticker

2 FRONT (R)

1 FRONT (L)

4 SURROUND (R)

3 SURROUND (L)

5 CENTER

SUBWOOFER

White
Blue

Insert the wire fully.

Click!

[Note]

≥Never short-circuit positive

(i) and negative (j)
speaker wires.

≥Be sure to connect only

positive (White) wires to
positive (i) terminals and
negative (Blue) wires to
negative (j) terminals.
Incorrect connection can
damage the speakers.

STEP

4

Video connections

AC IN

RF IN

RF OUT

LOOP

EXT

75

AM
ANT

FM

ANT

LOOP
ANT
GND

A

DIGITAL

TRANSMITTER

DVD/VHS

EXT

DVD

L

R

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

Y

PB/
C

B

PR/
C

R

S-VIDEO

OUT

IN

OUT

VIDEO

VIDEO

IN

VHF/UHF

RF IN

TO

SB-WA830

Television

(not included)

Video cable

(included)

Antenna cable (not included)
(usually disconnected from the television)

75 ≠ coaxial
cable

(included, l 8)

Cable TV

Outdoor antenna

Indoor antenna

From

If the connector doesn’t
match l 44

Main unit

Video cable75 ≠ coaxial cable

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.

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

RQCA 1029

Basic connection

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75 ≠ coaxial cable

RF IN

RF OUT

LOOP

EXT

75

AM

ANT

FM

ANT

LOOP
ANT
GND

A

DIGITAL

TRANSMITTER

DVD/VHS

EXT

DVD

COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT

Y

PB/
C

B

PR/
C

R

S-VIDEO

OUT

IN

OUT

Component video cables

(not included)

Television

(not included)

To VHF/UHF IN

Main unit

75 ≠ coaxial cable (included)

Video cable (included)

To VIDEO IN

Antenna cable

(not included)

RF IN

RF OUT

LOOP

EXT

75

AM

ANT

FM

ANT

LOOP
ANT
GND

A

DIGITAL

TRANSMITTER

DVD/VHS

EXT

DVD

COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT

Y

PB/
C

B

PR/
C

R

S-VIDEO

OUT

IN

OUT

S-video cable

(not included)

Television

(not included)

75 ≠ coaxial cable (included)

Main unit

To VIDEO IN

Video cable (included)

To VHF/UHF IN

Antenna cable

(not included)

This cable carries broadcast signals to the television whether the unit
is on or off so you do not need to connect the antenna directly to the
television.

But the picture and sound signal from this unit does not go
through the 75 ≠ coaxial cable to the TV. Make sure you connect
one of the following terminals on this unit to the TV; the VIDEO
OUT terminal, the S-VIDEO OUT terminal or the COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT terminal. If the TV has none of these terminals,
consult your local dealer.

To enjoy cable and satellite television

Connection l 44
Subscribe to a cable or satellite company.

If irregular coloring occurs on your television

The supplied speakers are designed to be used close to a
television, but the picture may be affected with some televisions
and setup combinations.

If this occurs, turn the television off for about
30 minutes.

The television’s demagnetizing function should correct the
problem. If it persists, move the speakers further away from the
television.

For better video from DVD

The following connections are for video from the DVD section only. Make sure you have connected the VIDEO OUT terminal with the
television to view video from the VHS section.
You may need to change the video-input mode on the television to view video from the VHS and DVD sections. Read your television’s
operating instructions for details.

∫Connecting a television with COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals

TO

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COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals

These terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive output
and provide a purer picture than the S-VIDEO OUT terminal.
Connection using these terminals outputs the color difference signals
(P

B/CB, PR/CR) and luminance signal (Y) separately in order to achieve

high fidelity in reproducing colors.
≥The description of the component video input terminals depends on

the television or monitor (e.g. Y/P

B/PR, Y/B-Y/R-Y, Y/CB/CR). Connect

to terminals of the same color.

∫Connecting a television with an S-VIDEO IN terminal

TO

SB-WA830

Y

B

P
PR

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

≥After making this connection, change the black level for a better

picture (l 27, “Video”—“Black Level Control”).

To enjoy progressive video

≥Connect to the component video input terminals on a 480p

compatible television. (Video will not be displayed correctly if
connected to an incompatible television.)

≥All televisions manufactured by Panasonic and that have 480p input

connectors are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have
another brand of television.

S-VIDEO

IN

S-VIDEO OUT terminal

The S-video terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO
OUT terminal by separating the chrominance (C) and luminance (Y)
signals. (Actual results depend on the television.)

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[Note]

Connect to a different terminal group than that you used for the video
cable (e.g., “VIDEO 2”).
Picture from this unit’s VHS will not appear when you use the same
group input terminal connections because the S-video terminal input
takes precedence.

STEP

5

Radio and system connection

A

AC IN

RF IN

RF OUT

LOOP

EXT

75

AM
ANT

FM
ANT

LOOP
ANT
GND

A

DIGITAL

TRANSMITTER

DVD/VHS

EXT

DVD

L

R

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

Y

PB/
C

B

PR/
C

R

S-VIDEO

OUT

IN

OUT

VIDEO

124

3

TO

SB-WA830

System cable AM loop antenna FM indoor antenna 2 AC power supply cords

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

AM loop antenna

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.

System cable

FM indoor antenna

Catch up

To disconnect

Press the catch and
pull out.

Click!

Connect the AC power supply cords after all other connections are complete.

Loosen the terminal
with a Phillips-head
screwdriver.

Red

White

Main unit

Push and insert the
antenna cables in as
far as possible.

Tighten the terminal
screw again.

Subwoofer

Catch up

AC power supply cord

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

To disconnect

Press the catch
and pull out.

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

AC power supply cord

Black

RF IN

RF OUT

LOOP

EXT

75

AM
ANT

FM
ANT

LOOP

ANT

GND

A

DIGITAL

TRANSMITTER

S

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.

[Note]

The included AC power supply cords are for use with this unit only. Do
not use them with other equipment.

Demo function

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

AC power supply cords

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

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.

TO

SB-WA830

DIGITAL TRANSMITTER terminal

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Conserving power

RF IN

RF OU

LOOP

EXT

75

AM
ANT

FM

ANT

LOOP

ANT
GND

1

1

2

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)

1 Remove a piece of the outer vinyl insulator.

10 mm (

13

/32z)

10 mm (

13

/32z)

Peel back

2 Carefully pull the tabs apart to remove the cover.

3 Install the coaxial cable.

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

4 Attach the cover.

Clamp with pliers

7 mm (

9

/32z)

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

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.
2 After “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.

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\

VOLUME

123

4

5

6

78

0

DISC

9

CH

NAVI

SKIP

SLOW/SEARCH

MENU

ENTER

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

RETURN

STATUS/

FUNCTIONS

TV

FM/AMDVD/VHS

DVD T V

VHS

TUNER

PICTURE MODE

SETUP

OPEN/CLOSE/EJECT

JET REW

ENTER

PLAY

LIST

INPUT SELECTOR

STEP

6

The remote control

Remote control

Batteries

1

2

3

R6/LR6, AA, UM-3

≥Insert so the poles (i and

j) match those in the

remote control.

≥Do not use rechargeable

type batteries.

STEP

7

Plug-in Auto Tuning

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

DVD/VHS

VHS

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.

S10

≥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

MENU

into channels (l 37, Channel range).

POWER
/

I

∫ Batteries

OPEN/CLOSE

DISC CHECK

H.BASS

STOP

-

DEMO

CH

EJECT

REC

CH

DOWN UP

VOLUME

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

/REW FF/

PLAY

STOP PLAY

PHONES

[Note]

If auto tuning stops partway (by changing the source, turning the unit
off, or due to a power failure).
1 Disconnect the AC power supply cord on the main unit and then

2 Turn on the main unit.

To cancel partway

Press [MENU].

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

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.

1 Press and hold [W CH] and [X CH] on the main unit simultaneously

AUTO CHANNEL SET

PROCEEDING

END :MENU

reconnect it.

example)

for 3 seconds until the channel changes to “2”.

2

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.

Disappears 2

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

reconnect it.

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

Antenna system and channel captions all revert to the default
values when you perform the procedure above. Reset the timer
recording settings. (If necessary reset the clock first. l 36,
CLOCK SET)

∫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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∫TV operation

VOLUME

123

4

5

6

78

0

DISC

9

CH

NAVI

CANCEL

SPEEDPROG

SKIP

SLOW/SEARCH

MENU

ENTER

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

RETURN

STATUS/

FUNCTIONS

TV

FM/AMDVD/VHS

DVD T V

VHS

TUNER

PICTURE MODE

SETUP

OPEN/CLOSE/EJECT

JET REW

ENTER

PLAY

LIST

TV VOL

TV VOL

MULTI RE-MASTER

QUICK OSD

MIX 2CH

ZOOM

PROGRESSIVE

CD MODE

REPEAT

PLAY MODE

H.BASS

SUBWOOFER LEVEL

C.FOCUS

SFC

TEST

SUPER SRND

CH SELECT

MUTING

CM SKIP

ADVANCE

DISC REVIEW

QUICK
REPLAY

REC

SLEEP

PL

AUDIO

RESET

TV/VIDEO

SHIFTSHIFT

INPUT SELECTOR

CH CH

TV

TV VOL

STEP8, 2

TV VOL

TV/VIDEO

SHIFT

RETURN

ENTER

SETUP

TV

Numbered

buttons

DVD

DVD/VHS

S10

STEP8, 2

STEP

8

TV manufacturer setting

STEP

9

DVD QUICK SETUP

Switch the remote control mode to TV. Press [TV] before doing TV
operations. When in TV mode, the [TV] button lights each time you
press an operation button.

Operation Buttons

Remote control

[TV]

TV mode
Power on/

[ÍTV]

standby
TV/Video switch [TV/VIDEO]
Selecting

channels

[W CH], [X CH] or numbered buttons
[1–9, 0, S10/ENTER].
≥[S10/ENTER] is used to confirm channel

selection on some televisions manufactured by
other companies.

Adjusting

[TV VOLj] [TV VOLi]

volume

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

The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to make necessary
settings such as:

≥Menu Language (l 27)
≥TV Type (l 26)
≥TV Aspect (l 26)

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You can control the television by entering the remote control code.

1 Refer the following chart for the code

for your television.

Manufacturer Code No. Manufacturer Code No.

Panasonic 01, 02 PHILIPS 06
FISHER 14 PIONEER 02, 10, 19
G.E. 02, 03, 07, 09 QUASAR 02
GOLD STAR 07, 15 RCA 03, 07, 09, 13,

23, 24, 25
HITACHI 05, 07 SANYO 14
JVC 12 SHARP 08, 21
LXI 03, 06, 07, 10,

MAGNAVOX 06, 07, 11, 15, 22SYLVANIA 06, 07, 15

MITSUBISHI 07, 15, 16, 21 SYMPHONIC 17
NEC 07, 15 TOSHIBA 10, 21
PHILCO 06, 07 ZENITH 18, 20

2 Aiming the remote control at the television

≥Example: To select 01, press [0] l [1].
≥The remote control outputs the on/off signal. If the code is

[Note]

≥If your television brand is not listed or if the code listed for your

television does not allow control of your television, this remote
control is not compatible with your television.

≥Re-enter the codes after you change the batteries.

While pressing and holding [TV], press
the numbered buttons to enter the code

14, 15

SONY 04

number.

correct, the equipment turns on or off. If it doesn’t, try entering
another code.

1 Press [DVD] to put the remote control

in DVD mode.

2 Press [Í] to turn on the unit.
3 Press [DVD/VHS] to select “DVD/CD” as

the source.

4 Press [SHIFT]i[SETUP] to show

QUICK SETUP screen.

Setup

QUICK SETUP

Select the menu language.

English

Français

Español

to select and press

ENTER

RETURN

to return

5 Follow the messages and make the

settings using [3421] and
[ENTER].

6 Press [ENTER] to finish QUICK SETUP.
7 Press [SHIFT]i[SETUP] to exit.

To change these settings later

Select “QUICK SETUP” in “Others” tab (l 27).

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

Control reference guide

VOLUME

123

4

5

6

78

0

DISC

9

CH

NAVI

CANCEL

SPEEDPROG

SKIP

SLOW/SEARCH

MENU

ENTER

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

RETURN

STATUS/

FUNCTIONS

TV

FM/AMDVD/VHS

DVD TV

VHS

TUNER

PICTURE MODE

SETUP

OPEN/CLOSE/EJECT

JET REW

ENTER

PLAY

LIST

TV VOL

TV VOL

MULTI RE-MASTER

QUICK OSD

MIX 2CH

ZOOM

PROGRESSIVE

CD MODE

REPEAT

PLAY MODE

H.BASS

SUBWOOFER LEVEL

C.FOCUS

SFC

TEST

SUPER SRND

CH SELECT

MUTING

CM SKIP

ADVANCE

DISC REVIEW

QUICK

REPLAY

REC

SLEEP

PL

AUDIO

RESET

TV/VIDEO

SHIFT

INPUT SELECTOR

S10

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

MULTI RE-MASTER

....(21)

QUICK OSD

.........(18)

MIX 2CH

........... (42)

ZOOM

............. (19)

Basic operations for play

Play button (16, 28), Stop button (17, 28)

Open/close button (17), Tape eject button (28)

Pause button (17, 28), Press and hold for slow (28)

Select television channels and title number etc.

Enter numbers (17)

Picture mode button (29)

Menu button (22, 36), Play list button (23)

Return button (17), TV volume up button (12)

Selection/Enter on the television’s screen

Switch the source on the main unit between DVD
and VHS.

DVD/VHS source button (12)

Switch the source on the main unit to tuner and
change the band.

Tuner/band button (40)

Basic operations for play

Skip buttons (17), Index search button (35)
Slow/search buttons (17), Jet rewind button (28)
Fast-forward/rewind button (28), Tuning buttons (40)

Volume buttons (16)

Channel select (12, 30, 40)
Tracking, and vertical hold buttons (29)

Remote control mode selector button

[DVD] (12), [VHS] (28), [TV] (12), [TUNER] (40)
Changes the remote control mode. The button lights
once pressed. The selected mode is held in memory
until you press another mode selector button. The mode
selector button lights each time you press an operational
control button showing which mode is in use.

Turn the unit on (11, 12)

DVD SETUP menu button (12, 26)

Disc buttons (17)

PROGRESSIVE

......(17)

CD MODE

..........(18)

REPEAT

..........(19)

PLAY MODE

..(20, 40)

H.BASS

............(42)

SUBWOOFER LEVEL

....(42)

C.FOCUS

........... (41)

SFC

.............. (41)

TES

T.............(41)

SUPER SRND

........(41)

CH SELECT

.......(41)

MUTING

..........(42)

CM SKIP

............(18)

PROG

.............(32)

ADVANCE

DISC REVIEW

....... (18)

SPEED

............ (32)

QUICK

REPLAY

..........(18)

...............(32)

REC

............(30)

SLEEP

............. (42)

PL Ⅱ.......... (41)

AUDIO

......(19, 39)

CANCEL

............(17)

RESET

.......... (35)

TV/VIDEO

........ (12)

≥Intervals between buttons are changed.

≥See reference pages in brackets.

Remote control

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Main unit and subwoofer

OPEN/CLOSE

EJECT

DISC CHECK

/REW FF/

STOP PLAY

DOWN UP

PHONES

VOLUME

STOP

-

DEMO

PLAY

H.BASS

REC

CH

Drawer l 16

Disc buttons
[DISC1–5] l 16

Disc change button l 16

Drawer open/close button l 16

Disc check button l 16

Tape slot l 28 Fast-forward and

rewind buttons l 28

Tape eject button l 28

Channel buttons l 11

Input selector button

VHS>DVD/CD>FM>AM
^"""""""""""""n

DVD stop button l 16
DVD play button l 16
Demo button l 9

Display

VHS stop button l 28
VHS play button l 28

Headphone terminal l 42

Volume dial l 16

Recording button l 30

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.

H. Bass
button l 42

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.

Remote control
signal sensor

[Note]

≥“BYE” is displayed when the unit turns off.

Remove the power plug after this display
disappears.

REC

SPLPEP

D.MIX

RND

DTS

PGM

S.SRND

SLEEP

ALLALL

PROG.

DIGITAL

HDCD

ST

MONO

dB

C.F

CH

VP

SFC

AB

CD

PL II

PL

CT PG

TG

H.BASS

TUNED

w

2 1[1]

6[9]

[8]4 5 7 [5][3]

:

[6]4[2] [4]328 9 5 3 [1] 6 1

[2] 7

[7]

[10]

Main unit display

∫Common display

[1] Program indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 40

[2] H. Bass indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

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[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.

2 DVD selector indicator

Lights when DVD is selected.

3 Operation 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

6 Dolby Digital indicator

14

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

1 VHS selector indicator

Lights when the selector is in VHS mode.

2 Operation 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

Discs that can be played

Disc Logo

DVD-RAM

DVD-Audio

DVD-Video

DVD-R
(DVD-Video)/
DVD-RW
(DVD-Video)

iR (Video)/
iRW (Video)

Video CD

SVCD

Indication in

operating

Remarks

instructions

[RAM]

Recorded using Version 1.1 of the
Video Recording Format (a unified
video recording standard).

≥Recorded with DVD video recorders, DVD

video cameras, personal computers, etc.

≥Remove discs from their cartridges before

use.

[JPEG]

Recorded using the DCF (Design
rule for Camera File system)
standard Ver 1.0.

≥Recorded with Panasonic DVD-Video

recorders.

≥To play JPEG files, select “Play as Data

Disc” in Other Menu (l 25).

[DVD-A] —

[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).

—

§

Discs recorded and finalized

on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras.

[DVD-V]

—

Discs recorded and finalized§ on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras.

—

[VCD]

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.

CD-R
CD-RW

≥This unit can play CD-R/RW (audio recording disc) recorded with the formats on the

[WMA]

[MP3]

—

[JPEG]

[CD]

[VCD]

left. Close the sessions or finalize

≥HighMAT

TM

discs

WMA, MP3 or JPEG files only.
To play without using the HighMAT
Menu (l 25).

≥[WMA] This unit is not compatible with Multiple Bit Rate (MBR: a file that contains the

§

the disc after recording.

TM

function, select “Play as Data Disc” in Other

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.

∫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.

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

Disc handling

∫To prevent damage

Do not;

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

∫To clean discs

Wipe with a damp cloth and
then wipe dry.

®

, 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.

∫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.

RQT7921

15

Basic play

VOLUME

123

4

5

6

78

0

DISC

9

CH

NAVI

CANCEL

SPEEDPROG

SKIP

SLOW/SEARCH

MENU

ENTER

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

RETURN

STATUS/

FUNCTIONS

TV

FM/AMDVD/VHS

DVD TV

VHS

TUNER

PICTURE MODE

SETUP

OPEN/CLOSE/EJECT

JET REW

ENTER

PLAY

LIST

TV VOL

TV VOL

MULTI RE-MASTER

QUICK OSD

MIX 2CH

ZOOM

PROGRESSIVE

CD MODE

REPEAT

PLAY MODE

H.BASS

SUBWOOFER LEVEL

C.FOCUS

SFC

TEST

SUPER SRND

CH SELECT

MUTING

CM SKIP

ADVANCE

DISC REVIEW

QUICK

REPLAY

REC

SLEEP

PL

AUDIO

RESET

TV/VIDEO

SHIFT

INPUT SELECTOR

1

2

3

4

5,6

7

8

3

S10

OPEN/CLOSE

EJECT

DISC CHECK

/REW FF/

STOP PLAY

DOWN UP

PHONES

VOLUME

STOP

-

DEMO

PLAY

H.BASS

REC

CH

VOLUME

DOWN UP

DISC CHECK

DISC CHANGE

STOP

2

Turn on the unit.

5

Open the disc tray
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.

≥To load discs on the other trays,

repeat steps 4–6.

7

Start play.

≥Press [∫] to stop play.

1

Put the remote
control in DVD

mode.

4

Select the disc tray.

8

Adjust the volume.

––dB

N

0dB

(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.

3

Select “DVD/CD”.

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

DVD

POWER

Í

I

OPEN/CLOSE

1

2 3 4 5

INPUT SELECTOR

DISC

OPEN/CLOSE

RQT7921

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Using main unit

Checking
the disc
trays

Changing
the discs
during play

DISC CHECK

DISC CHANGE

1

2 3 4 5

All trays except the tray in
play open without interrupting
play. While stopped, all trays
will open.
≥Press [DISC CHECK] again

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.
≥After selecting the disc tray,

press [< DISC CHANGE] to
close the tray.

DISC

PLAY

[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).