Panasonic SC-HT900, SA-HT900, SA-HT700, SB-FS900, SB-FS700 Operating Instructions Manual

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Region number supported by
this player

Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and
software according to where they are sold.

For the United Kingdom

≥The region number of this player is “2”.
≥The player will play DVD-Video marked with

labels containing “2” or “ALL”.

Example:

For Australia and N.Z.

≥The region number of this player is “4”.
≥The player will play DVD-Video marked with

labels containing “4” or “ALL”.

Example:

For Russia

≥The region number of this player is “5”.
≥The player will play DVD-Video marked with

labels containing “5” or “ALL”.

Example:

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

[Note]

“EB” on the packaging indicates the United
Kingdom.

2

ALL

3

5

2

4

ALL

4

6

2

5

ALL

4

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DVD Home Theater Sound System

Operating Instructions

Model No. SC-HT900/SC-HT700

AV SYSTEM

TV/AV

DISC

PAGE
GROUP

SEQUENTIAL

REPEAT
PLAY MODE

FL DISPLAY
CANCEL

SKIP

CH

TOP MENU

DISPLAY

VOLUME

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL

SLEEP
C.S.M

ZOOM
AUDIO

AV AFFECT
P.MEMORY

S.POSITION

SFC

C.FOCUS
S.SRND

MIX 2CH
PL

TEST

CH SELECT

DR COMP

QUICK REPLAY

DELAY TIME
SUBTITLE

RETURN

TV VOL

s

TV VOL

r

DIRECT
NAVIGATOR

PLAY LIST

MENU

SLOW/SEARCH

123

456

7809

TUNER/BANDDVD/CD

TV VCR

ENTER

SETUP
MUTING

DIGITAL

AUX

S

10/-/--

SHIFT

DISC 1 DISC 2

DISC 4 DISC 5

DISC 3

PHONES

PROGRESSIVE

DISC EXCHANGE

SELECTOR

DISC SKIP

DIGITAL IN

DOWN

VOLUME

UP

OPEN/CLOSE

C.S.M

DISCV.R.S M.R.S

12345

TUNE MODETUNING FM MODE MEMORY

Í/I

The illustration shows SC-HT900 for the United Kingdom and Russia.

AUDIO/VIDEO

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Getting started

Dear customer

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

[HT900] : indicates features applicable to SC-HT900 only.
[HT700] : SC-HT700 only.

≥These operating instructions are applicable to models

SC-HT900 and SC-HT700 for a variety regions.

≥Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these

operating instructions are of SC-HT900 for the United
Kingdom and Russia.

≥Operations in these instructions are described mainly

with the remote control, but you can do the operations on
the main unit if the controls are the same.

System SC-HT900 SC-HT700

Main unit SA-HT900 SA-HT700

Front speakers SB-FS900 SB-FS700

Center speaker SB-PC701 SB-PC700

Surround speakers SB-FS900 SB-FS801A

Active subwoofer SB-WA340 SB-WA330

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.

≥DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS

WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND
SIMILAR ITEMS.

≥DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS

LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.

≥DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY

FRIENDLY MANNER.

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES.

This product may receive radio interference caused by mobile
telephones during use. If such interference is apparent, please
increase separation between the product and the mobile
telephone.

(Inside of product)

(Back of product)

CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT

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Getting started

Accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking
for replacement parts.

∏ 1 Remote control

[HT900]

(EUR7623X80)

[HT700]

(EUR7623X90)

∏ 2 Batteries

for remote control

∏ 1 AC mains lead

[For\the\United\Kingdom]

(RJA0053-3X)

[For\Australia\and\N.Z.]

(RJA0035-2X)

[For\Russia]

(RJA0019-2X)

∏ 1 System cable

(K1HA25HA0001)

∏ [For\the\United\Kingdom\only]

1 Antenna plug adaptor

(K1YZ02000013)

∏ 1 Video cable

(RJL1P016B15A)

∏ 1 AM loop antenna

(N1DADYY00002)

∏ 1 FM indoor antenna

[For\the\United\Kingdom]and\Russia]

(RSA0007-J)

[For\Australia\and\N.Z.]

(RSA0006-J)

∏ 5 Speaker cables

(RFA2163-J)
3k4-m cables
2k10-m cables

∏ 1 Sheet of speaker-cable

stickers

[HT900]

∏ 8 Silver screws

(XSN5r16FN)

[HT900]

∏ 4 Black screws

(XTB3r10JFZ)

[HT900]

∏ 4Clips

(QWBG002AA)

[Note]

The included AC mains lead is for use with this unit only. Do not use
it with other equipment.

[For\the\United\Kingdom]and\Republic\of\Ireland\

www.panasonic.co.uk (for UK customers only)

≥ Order accessory and consumable items for your

product with ease and confidence by telephoning our
Customer Care Centre Mon–Friday 9:00am–5:30pm.
(Excluding public holidays.)

≥ Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering

application.

≥ Most major credit and debit cards accepted.
≥ All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are

provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd.

≥ It couldn’t be simpler!

Customer Care Centre

For UK customers: 08705 357357
For Republic of Ireland customers: 01 289 8333

Technical Support

For UK customers: 0870 1 505610

This Technical Support Hot Line number is for
Panasonic PC software related products only.

For Republic of Ireland, please use the Customer Care
Centre number listed above for all enquiries.

For all other product related enquiries, please use the
Customer Care Centre numbers listed above.

Table of contents

Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Caution for AC Mains Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Disc information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Discs—Basic play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Sequential play/Changing the disc in the play position . . . . . . . 15

Changing other discs during play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Position Memory function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Replaying a scene—QUICK REPLAY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Starting play from a selected item. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Selecting still pictures—Page Skip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Skipping items/Fast forward and rewind—SEARCH . . . . . . . . . 16

Slow-motion play/Frame-by-frame viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Discs—Convenient functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Selecting groups to play/Repeat play/A-B repeat play . . . . . . . 17

Soundtracks/Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

All group play/Program play/Random play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Marking places to play again/Variable Zoom function . . . . . . . . 20

Playing the programs or play lists on DVD-RAM. . . . . 21

Selecting a program to play—DIRECT NAVIGATOR . . . . . . . . 21

Using the play list menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

WMA/MP3, CD text and JPEG navigation menus . . . . 22

Playing HighMAT discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Using GUI (Graphical User Interface) screens. . . . . . . 24

Common procedures/Progress indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Disc information/Unit information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

The radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Manual tuning/Preset tuning/RDS broadcasting . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Sound field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Dolby Digital and DTS/Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Pro Logic II. . 28

Speaker level adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Super Surround/Sound Field Control/Center Focus . . . . . . . . . 29

Multi Rear Surround (M.R.S)/Virtual Rear Surround (V.R.S) . . 29

Seat Position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Custom Sound Memory—Store the sound settings . . . . . . . . . 30

Changing the delay time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Sound quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Adjusting the bass. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Double re-master—Enjoying more natural sound . . . . . . . . . . . 31

DR COMP—Dynamic range compression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Convenient functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Muting the volume/Dimming the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

The sleep timer/Using headphones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Changing settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Optional antenna connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Operating other equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Troubleshooting guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Getting started

Simple setup

STEP1

[HT900] Assembly and connection of front

and surround speakers . . . . . . . . . . .6

Locating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

[HT700] Locating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

STEP2

[HT900] Connecting speakers with the

subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

[HT700] Connecting speakers with the

subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

STEP3

Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

STEP4

Connecting the subwoofer, antennas, and

AC mains lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

STEP5

The remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Other speaker setup options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

STEP6

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

Disc operations

Radio operations

Sound field/sound quality operations

Other functions

Reference

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Caution for AC Mains Lead

(For United Kingdom)

(“EB” area code model only)

For your safety, please read the following text carefully.

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin
mains plug for your safety and convenience.
A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure
that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere
and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark Ï or the BSI mark Ì on the
body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must
ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used
until a replacement cover is obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your
local dealer.

If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring
code as stated below.
If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live.
As these colours may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug,
proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter N or
coloured Black or Blue.
The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected
to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or
coloured Brown or Red.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO
THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH
THE LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL Ó OR
COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW.

THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF—KEEP DRY.

Before use

Remove the connector cover.

How to replace the fuse

The location of the fuse differ according to the type of
AC mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC
mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below.
Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.

1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse
cover.

CAUTION!

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS
UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN
YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE
REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND
DISPOSED OF SAFELY.
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL
SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED
INTO ANY 13-AMPERE SOCKET.

Fuse cover

Figure A

Figure B

Fuse
(5 ampere)

Fuse
(5 ampere)

Figure A

Figure B

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Disc information

∫ Discs that can be played

≥Use discs with the above logos and that conform to specifications.

The unit cannot play other discs correctly.

≥Do not use irregularly shaped discs (e.g. heart-shaped), as these

can damage the unit.

∫ Discs that cannot be played

DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, iRW, DVD-RW, CVD, SACD,
Divx Video Discs, Photo CD and “Chaoji VCD” available on the
market including CVD, DVCD and SVCD that do not conform to
IEC62107.

∫ Disc structure

Disc structure and the labels given to the items on discs depend on
the disc type.
Track: the smallest division on DVD-Audio, CDs and Video CDs,

or a single WMA/MP3 file.

Chapter: the smallest division on DVD-Video.
Group: collections of tracks on DVD-Audio and equivalent to

folders or albums on data discs.

Title:

the largest division on DVD-Video, usually an entire movie.

Program: the division on DVD-RAM equivalent to a single

recording.

Picture: a single JPEG file.
Play list: the largest grouping on a HighMAT disc, or a group of

scenes on DVD-RAM.

Scene: DVD-RAM program sections specified and grouped into

play lists on a DVD video recorder.

Content: covers tracks and pictures on HighMAT discs.

∫ DVD-RAM discs

DVD-RAM discs must meet the following conditions for this unit to be
able to play them.

≥Remove TYPE 2 and 4 discs from their cartridges before use, then

return them when you are finished. Read the instructions for the
disc carefully.

≥Do not allow the disc to become dirty or scratched. Store discs in

their cartridges and ensure the disc label and cartridge label face
the same way.

≥Some parts of the disc, for example where one program ends and

another begins, may not play smoothly.

∫ DVD-R discs

Panasonic DVD-R recorded and finalized on a Panasonic DVD video
recorder are played as DVD-Video on this unit.

∫ CD-R and CD-RW discs

This unit can play CD-R/RW (audio recording disc) recorded with
CD-DA, video CD, SVCD (conforming to IEC62107), WMA, MP3 or
JPEG. Close the sessions or finalize the disc after recording.

∫ HighMAT discs

This unit is compatible with HighMAT discs containing WMA, MP3,
and/or JPEG files.

[Note]

It may not be possible to play CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R and DVD-RAM
in all cases due to the type of disc or condition of the recording.

∫ Video systems

This unit can play both the PAL and NTSC for video systems. To
view PAL or NTSC, however, your television must match the system
used on the disc.
PAL discs cannot be correctly viewed on an NTSC television. NTSC
can be correctly viewed on a PAL television by converting the video
signal to PAL 60 (➡ page 33, Video—NTSC Disc Output).

∫ To clean discs

DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, Video CD, CD

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

DVD-RAM, DVD-R

≥Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner (LF-K200DCA1,

where available).

≥Never use cloths or cleaners for CDs etc.

∫ Handling precautions

≥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 attach labels or stickers to discs. (Do not use discs with

exposed adhesive from tape or left over peeled-off stickers.)

≥Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
≥Do not use discs printed with label printers available on the market.

Disc type Logo Indication used

in instructions

DVD-RAM [RAM]

DVD-Audio [DVD-A]

DVD-Vi deo [DVD-V]

DVD-R

Video CD [VCD]

Including SVCD
(Confirming to
IEC62107)

CD [CD]

Including CD text

CD-R/RW — [WMA] [MP3]

[JPEG]

Playing DVDs and Video CDs

The producer of these discs can control how they are played so
you may not always be able to control play as described in these
operating instructions (for example if the play time is not
displayed or if a Video CD has menus). Read the disc’s
instructions carefully.

Ty p e ≥Non-cartridge discs

≥Discs that can be removed from their

cartridges (TYPE 2 and 4)

Capacity ≥12 cm 9.4 GB (double-sided) and 4.7 GB

(single-sided)

≥8 cm 2.8 GB (double-sided)

Recording
format

Discs recorded with DVD video recorders, DVD
video cameras, personal computers, etc., using
Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format (a
unified video recording standard).

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Simple setup

Assembly and connection of front and surround speakers

≥You can attach the speakers directly to their bases (if you want to put them on shelves, for example).

[Note]

≥Never short-circuit positive (i) and negative (j) speaker wires.
≥Be sure to connect only positive (copper) wires to positive (i) terminals and negative (silver) wires to negative (j) terminals.

Incorrect connection can damage the speakers.

STEP

1

[HT900]

2

3

4

31

2

5

8

7

_:
`:

4

_:
`:

6

15

4 Speaker units

4 Stands

4 Bases

Speaker cables

≥2k4-m cables
≥2k10-m cables

Fit into
groove.

Place into groove.

Position wire
in grooves as
necessary
avoiding
knots.

Fit into groove. Place into groove.

Confirm screw
is securely
fastened.

Confirm screw
is securely
fastened.

Approx.
120 mm

8 Silver screws

Copper

Silver

Assembled

Copper
Silver

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Simple setup

Locating

≥The front and surround speakers are the same. Use those you

have connected the short cords to as front speakers and those
you have connected the long cords to as surround speakers.

Locating

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

approximate.

≥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.

Positioning for best effect

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

≥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 curtain.

Main unit

Keep your speakers at least 10 mm away from the system for
proper ventilation.

Center speaker

≥You can also put this speaker directly under the television.
≥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.

Subwoofer

Place to the right of the television, on the floor or a sturdy shelf so
that it won’t cause vibration.
Leave 10 cm on the right for the woofer to be effective. Leave
10 cm at the rear for ventilation.

Caution

Hold the speakers by the sides.
Applying pressure to the front net
can damage the speaker.

STEP

1

[HT700]

1

FRONT

(L)

2

FRONT

(R)

3

SURROUND

(L)

4

SURROUND

(R)

1

FRONT

(L)

2

FRONT

(R)

3

SURROUND

(L)

4

SURROUND

(R)

5

CENTER

5

CENTER

6

SUBWOOFER

6

SUBWOOFER

Setup exampleSetup example

Main unit

Main unit

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Simple setup

Connecting speakers with the subwoofer

Attach the speaker-cable stickers to make connection easier.

∫ Preventing the speakers from falling over

Connecting speakers with the subwoofer

Attach the speaker-cable stickers to make connection easier.

STEP

2

[HT900]

1

2

3

4

5

SUBWOOFER

5 CENTER

_:
`:

2 FRONT (R)

3 SURROUND (L)

4 SURROUND (R)

1 FRONT (L)

Sheet of
speaker-cable
stickers

Click!

Copper
Silver

4-m cable

4 Black
screws

4 Clips

Screw (not included)

String (not included)

Approx. 150 mm

Clip

Screw

[Note]

Consult a qualified building contractor when attaching the speakers to wall.
Improper attachment may result in damage to the wall and speakers.

STEP

2

[HT700]

1 FRONT (L)

_:
`:

1

2

3

4

5

2 FRONT (R)

3 SURROUND (L)

4 SURROUND (R)

5 CENTER

SUBWOOFER

Click!

Copper
Silver

Speaker cables

≥3k4-m cables
≥2k10-m cables

Sheet of
speaker-cable
stickers

[Note]

≥Never short-circuit positive (i) and negative (j) speaker wires.
≥Be sure to connect only positive (copper) wires to positive (i)

terminals and negative (silver) wires to negative (j) terminals.
Incorrect connection can damage the speakers.

[HT900] [HT700]

Keeping the cables out of the way

Pass the cables through the holes in the stand to
keep them out of the way.

Stand

1 Pass the cable

through the hole.

2 Pass through the

cutout in the base.

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Simple setup

∫

Connecting a television with a VIDEO IN terminal

Connect directly to your television.

Do not connect the unit through a video cassette recorder, because
the picture may not be played correctly due to the copy guard.

∫ Connecting a television with COMPONENT

VIDEO IN terminals

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/PR) 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.

[For\the\United\Kingdom\and\Russia]

≥When making this connection, set “Video Out (AV/Component)”

to “Video/Y PB PR” or “S-Video/Y PB PR” from QUICK SETUP
(➡ page 12).

∫

Connecting a television with an S-VIDEO IN terminal

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.)

[For\the\United\Kingdom\and\Russia]

∫ Connecting a television with SCART terminal

SCART (AV) terminal

To improve picture quality, you can change the video signal output
from the SCART (AV) terminal from “Video” to either “S-Video” or
“RGB” to suit the type of television you are using. Set “Video Out
(AV/Component)” to “S-Video/Y PB PR” or “RGB/No Output” from
QUICK SETUP (➡ page 12).

To enjoy progressive video

≥Connect to the component video (480P) input terminals on a

television compatible with this unit’s copy guard system.
(Video will not be displayed correctly if connected to an
incompatible television.)

≥When playing NTSC discs, change video output mode to

“480P” (➡ page 26).

≥Press [PROGRESSIVE] on the main unit so “PROG.” appears

on the display (➡ page 14).

≥All televisions manufactured by Panasonic and that have 480P

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

STEP

3

Television

TV

AUDIO

IN

VCR

AUDIO

IN

AUX

LINE
OUT

COMPONENT

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO OUT

P

B

P

R

Y

OPTICAL

IN

AM ANTFM ANT

EXTLOOP75

h

L

R

A

VIDEO
IN

Television

(not included)

Video cable (included)

TV

AUDIO

IN

VCR

AUDIO

IN

AUX

LINE
OUT

COMPONENT

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO OUT

P

B

P

R

Y

OPTICAL

IN

AM ANTFM ANT

EXTLOOP75

h

L

R

A

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

Y

P

B

P

R

Video cables (not included)

Video cable

TV

AUDIO

IN

VCR

AUDIO

IN

AUX

LINE

OUT

COMPONENT

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO OUT

P

B

P

R

Y

OPTICAL

IN

AM ANTFM ANT

EXTLOOP75

h

L

R

A

S-VIDEO

IN

S-video cable (not included)

LINE
OUT

COMPONENT

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO OUT

P

B

P

R

Y

L

R

AV

AV

21-pin SCART cable (not included)

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Simple setup

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, avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of
7 m directly in front of the unit.

STEP

4

Connecting the subwoofer, antennas, and AC mains lead

TV

AUDIO

IN

VCR

AUDIO

IN

AUX

LINE
OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

OPTICAL

IN

AM ANTFM ANT

EXTLOOP75

h

L

R

A

1

L

3

L

2

R

4

5

R

A

1

2

AM ANTFM ANT

EXTLOOP75

h

GND

System cable

AM loop
antenna

FM indoor antenna AC mains lead

Subwoofer

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

AM loop antenna

Click!

Stand the antenna up
on its base.
Keep loose antenna
cord away from other
wires and cords.

System cable

Catch to the right

To household
mains socket

FM indoor antenna

Catch up

To disconnect

Press the catch
and pull out.

Connect the AC mains lead after all
other connections are complete.

To disconnect

Press the catch
and pull out.

[For\the\United\Kingdom] [For\Australia\and\N.Z.] [For\Russia]

AC mains lead

Conserving power

The unit consumes power (approx. 0.7 W) even when it is turned
off with [Í]. To save power when the unit is not to be used for a
long time, unplug it from the household mains socket.
Remember to reset the radio stations and any other memory
items before using the unit again.
Information you enter into the unit’s memory remains intact for up
to 2 weeks after the AC mains lead is disconnected.

[For\the\United\Kingdom]
\and\Russia]

[For\Australia\and\N.Z.]

[For\the\United\Kingdom\only]

BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR THE
AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 4 BEFORE
CONNECTION.

[For\Australia\and\N.Z.]

STEP

5

The remote control

R6/LR6, AA, UM-3

1

2

3

3

+

-

+

-

Remote control

Batteries

≥Insert so the poles (i and

j) match those in the

remote control.

≥Do not use rechargeable

type batteries.

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Simple setup

[HT900] (Center speaker only) / [HT700]

[Note]

The wall or pillar on which the speakers are to be attached should
be capable of supporting 10 kg per screw.

1 Remove the stand.

BEFORE REMOVING THE STAND

≥Take the speaker cable out of the stand’s hole if it is

threaded through.

≥Lay the speaker on a soft cloth.

Unscrew the screw with a Phillips-head screwdriver.

2 Screw a screw (not included) into the

wall.

3 Fit the speaker securely onto the

screw with the hole or holes.

[HT900] (Center speaker only) / [HT700]

Preparation

Remove the stand (➡ step 1 above).
Ensure the stands meet these conditions before purchasing them.
≥Observe the diameter and length of the screws and the distance

between screws as shown in the diagram.

≥The stands must be able to support over 10 kg.
≥The stands must be stable even if the speakers are in a high

position.

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.

If irregular coloring occurs on your television

These 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.

Other speaker setup options

Attaching to a wall

Stand

30– 35 mm

Wall

‰7.5–9.4 mm

8– 11 mm

Vertical Horizontal

100 mm

Fitting speaker stands (optional)

5 mm, pitch 0.8 mm

60 mm

Speaker stand

(not included)

Attach the stands
with these holes.

Plate thickness plus 7
to 10 mm

Caution
≥Use the speakers only with the recommended

system. 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.

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Simple setup

The QUICK SETUP screen appears when you press [SHIFT]i
[SETUP] the first time after purchase and assists you to make
necessary settings. You can access this screen again later if you
need to (➡ page 33, Others— QUICK SETUP).

Preparation

Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the
television to suit the connections for the unit.

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

as the source.

3 Press [SHIFT]i[SETUP] to show the

QUICK SETUP screen.

4 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the

menu language and press [ENTER].

5 Press [3, 4] to select “Yes” to

continue and press [ENTER].

6 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item

and press [ENTER].

≥Audio Language (➡ page 33)
≥Subtitle Language (➡ page 33)
≥TV Type (➡ below)
≥TV Aspect (➡ below)

[For\the\United\Kingdom\and\Russia]

≥Video Out (AV/Component) (➡ page 33)

7 Press [ENTER] and then [SHIFT]i

[SETUP] to end the settings.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

∫ TV Type

Select to suit the type of television.

≥Standard (Direct View TV) (factory preset)
≥CRT Projector
≥LCD TV/Projector
≥Projection TV
≥Plasma TV

∫ TV Aspect

Select “4:3” (regular) or “16:9” (widescreen) to suit your
television.
If you have a regular 4:3 television, you can also select how video
on some discs is shown (➡ page 33, Video—TV Aspect).

≥4:3 Pan&Scan (factory preset)

Widescreen software is expanded to fill the
screen of a 4:3 aspect television (unless
prohibited by the producer of the disc).

≥4:3 Letterbox

Widescreen software is shown in the
letterbox style on a 4:3 aspect television.

STEP

6

QUICK SETUP

AV SYSTEM

TV/AV

DISC

PAGE

GROUP

SEQUENTIAL

REPEAT

PLAY MODE

FL DISPLAY

CANCEL

SKIP

CH

TOP MENU

DISPLAY

VOLUME

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL

SLEEP

C.S.M

ZOOM
AUDIO

AV EFFECT

P.MEMORY

S.POSITION

SFC

C.FOCUS

S.SRND

MIX 2CH

PL

TEST

CH SELECT

DR COMP

QUICK REPLAY

DELAY TIME

SUBTITLE

RETURN

TV VOL

s

TV VOL

r

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

PLAY LIST

MENU

SLOW/SEARCH

123

456

7809

TUNER/BAND DVD/CD

TV VCR

ENTER

SETUP

MUTING

DIGITAL

AUX

S

10/-/--

SHIFT

DISC 1 DISC 2

DISC 4 DISC 5

DISC 3

1

2

3, 7

4–7

RETURN

3, 7

SELECT

SETUP

QUICK SETUP

Select the menu language.

ENTER RETURN

English

Français

Español

Deutsch

Italiano

Português

Svenska

Nederlands

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Getting started

Control reference guide

1 Standby/on switch [Í] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

2 TV/AV button [TV/AV] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

3 Disc select button [DISC], Disc buttons [DISC1]–[DISC5] . . 14

4 Group, Page button [GROUP, PAGE]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 17

5 Sequential button [SEQUENTIAL]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

6 Cancel, FL display button [CANCEL, FL DISPLAY] . . . . 19, 32

7

Play mode, Repeat button [PLAY MODE, REPEAT]

. . . . . 17, 19

8 Skip, Preset channel, TV channel button

[: 9, SKIP, X CH W] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 27, 36

9 Basic operation buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

: Top menu, Direct navigator button

[TOP MENU, DIRECT NAVIGATOR] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 21

; Cursor buttons [3, 4, 2, 1], Enter button [ENTER] . . . . . 12

<

Display, TV volume down button [DISPLAY, TV VOLs]

. . 24, 36

= Volume buttons [s, r, VOLUME]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

> Sound field, sound quality buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28–31

[HT900]

Dolby Pro Logic

II

button [

ÎPLII

]

[HT700] Dolby Pro Logic button [ÎPL]

?

Custom sound memory, Sleep button [C.S.M, SLEEP]

. . 30, 32

@ [HT900] Position memory, AV effect button

[P.MEMORY, AV EFFECT]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 29

[HT700] Position memory button [POSITION MEMORY] . . . . 15

A Shift button [SHIFT]

To use functions labeled in orange:
While pressing [SHIFT], press the corresponding button.

B Channel select, Test button [CH SELECT, TEST] . . . . . 28, 29

C AV system standby/on button [Í, AV SYSTEM] . . . . . . . . . 36

D Source select buttons

Face towards this unit to change the source.
Press [TV] or [VCR] first to operate a Panasonic television or
video cassette recorder (➡ pages 36, 37).

[HT900] AUX, DIGITAL input button [AUX, DIGITAL]
[HT700] AUX button [AUX]

E Numbered buttons [1– 9, 0, S10/-/--] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

F Slow/search, Tuning buttons

[6, 5 SLOW/SEARCH] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 27

G Menu, Play list button [MENU, PLAY LIST]. . . . . . . . . . . 14, 21

H Return, TV volume up button [RETURN, TV VOLr] . . . 12, 36

I Muting, Setup button [MUTING, SETUP] . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 32

J Audio, Zoom button [AUDIO, ZOOM] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 20

K [HT900] Subtitle, Delay time button

[SUBTITLE, DELAY TIME] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 30

[HT700] Subtitle button [SUBTITLE] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

L [HT900]

Quick replay, Dynamic range compression button

[QUICK REPLAY, DR COMP] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 31

[HT700] Quick replay button [QUICK REPLAY]. . . . . . . . . . . . 15

1 Standby/on switch [Í/I] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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.

M Standby/on indicator

When the unit is connected to the AC mains supply, this indicator
lights up in standby mode and goes out when the unit is turned on.

N Custom Sound Memory button [C.S.M] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

O Skip/search, Tuning buttons

[:/6, 5/9, X TUNING W] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 27

P Source select button [SELECTOR]

[HT900] DVD/CD>FM>AM>TV>VCR>AUX>DIGITAL IN
[HT700] DVD/CD>FM>AM>TV>VCR>AUX

Q Drawer

R Stop, Tune mode button [∫, TUNE MODE]. . . . . . . . . . . 14, 27

S Pause, FM mode button [;, FM MODE] . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 27

T Play, Memory button [1, MEMORY] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 27

U Volume control [VOLUME, DOWN, UP] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

V Drawer open/close button [<, OPEN/CLOSE]. . . . . . . . . . . 14

W Headphone jack [PHONES] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

X [HT900] DIGITAL IN button [DIGITAL IN] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Y Progressive out button [PROGRESSIVE]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Z [HT900] Multi rear surround, Virtual rear surround indicators

[M.R.S, V.R.S] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

[ Display
\ Remote control signal sensor

] Disc indicators [DISC 1–5] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

^ Disc exchange button [DISC EXCHANGE] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

_ Disc skip button [DISC SKIP] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

` AC supply indicator [AC IN]

This indicator lights when the unit is connected to the AC mains
supply.

PHONES

Í

/

I

PROGRESSIVE

DISC EXCHANGE

SELECTOR

DISC SKIP

DIGITAL IN

DOWN

VOLUME

UP

OPEN/CLOSE

C.S.M

DISCV.R.S M.R.S

12345

TUNE MODETUNING FM MODE MEMORY

W Z]

O

1

^

_\

V

UTSRNM PQ

X

Y

[

5

4

5

4

`

AV SYSTEM

TV/AV

DISC

PAGE

GROUP

SEQUENTIAL

REPEAT

PLAY MODE

FL DISPLAY

CANCEL

SKIP

CH

TOP MENU

DISPLAY

VOLUME

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL

SLEEP

C.S.M

ZOOM
AUDIO

AV EFFECT
P.MEMORY

S.POSITION

SFC

C.FOCUS

S.SRND

MIX 2CH

PL

TEST

CH SELECT

DR COMP

QUICK REPLAY

DELAY TIME

SUBTITLE

RETURN

TV VOL

s

TV VOL

r

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

PLAY LIST

MENU

SLOW/SEARCH

TUNER/BAND DVD/CD

TV VCR

ENTER

SETUP

MUTING

DIGITAL

AUX

S

10/-/--

SHIFT

DISC 1 DISC 2

DISC 4 DISC 5

DISC 3

1

2

3

4

6

7
8

9

:

;

<

=

>

?

L

A
B

C

D

E

F

G

K

H

5

@

J

I

456

123

7809

Disc tray number

Remote control

Main unit

Subwoofer

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Disc operations

Discs—Basic play

[RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]

Preparation

≥Press [Í] to turn on the unit.

≥Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the

television to suit the connections for the unit.

[1] Press [DVD/CD] to select “DVD/CD” as

the source.

[2] Press [<] to open the drawer and

place the disc(s) on the disc tray(s).

To load discs on the other trays, press [DISC SKIP] on the
main unit.

If the disc contains both audio data (WMA and MP3) and
JPEG, check “Mixed Disc—Audio & Stills” setting in the

SETUP menu (➡ page 33). Select “Stills (JPEG)” or “Audio
(MP3/WMA)”.

≥Remove TYPE 2 and 4 discs

from their cartridges before use.

[RAM]

≥Label-up (With double-sided

discs, load so the label for the
side you want to play is facing
up.)

[3] Press [<] to close the drawer.

The disc indicator lights red to show the disc in the play
position is selected.

[4] Press [1] (play).

Play begins.
[WMA] [MP3] [CD] (CD text only)
Group and track names are displayed on the television.

≥Press [SUBTITLE] to turn the display on or off.
≥You can also use the navigation menus to control play

(➡ page 22).

[5] Adjust the volume.

(Minimum) (Maximum)

∫ To pause play

Press [;] during play.
Press [1] (play) to restart play.

∫ To stop play

Press [∫] (➡ page 15, Resume function).

∫ To select a disc

Press [DISC] and then the disc button ([DISC 1]–[DISC 5]).

∫ To prevent damage

Do not;

≥load more than one disc per tray.
≥touch the drawer or the carousel while they are in motion.
≥rotate the carousel by hand.
≥close the drawer by hand.

[Note]

≥If “$” appears on the television

The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.

≥It may take some time for play to start but this is normal.

[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD]

Press the numbered buttons to select an
item.

To select a 2-digit number

Example: To select item 23, press [S10] ➡ [2] ➡ [3].
≥When playing DVDs, you can also use [3, 4, 2, 1] to select

items. Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection.

To return to the menu screen

[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [TOP MENU]: Shows the first menu screen.
[DVD-V] [MENU]: Shows the menu screen.

[VCD] [RETURN]: Shows the menu screen.

[Note]

The disc continues to rotate while the menu is displayed even after
you finish playing an item. Press [∫] when you finish to preserve the
unit’s motor and your television screen.

To enjoy progressive video

Press [PROGRESSIVE].

The television will be disrupted for a
moment but this is normal.
≥Output from this unit is interlace if you have connected to the

television through the VIDEO OUT, S-VIDEO OUT or SCART
(AV) terminal or playing PAL discs, even if “PROG.” is on the
display.

PROGRESSIVE

DISC EXCHANGE

SELECTOR

DISC SKIP

DOWN

VOLUME

UP

OPEN/CLOSE

S.M

DISC

V.R.S M.R.S

12345

TUNE MODETUNING FM MODE MEMORY

DISC SKIP

DISC EXCHANGE

PROGRESSIVE

∫;

@@

,

#$

%

AV SYSTEM

TV/AV

DISC

PAGE

GROUP

SEQUENTIAL

REPEAT

PLAY MODE

FL DISPLAY

CANCEL

SKIP

CH

TOP MENU

DISPLAY

VOLUME

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL

SLEEP
C.S.M

ZOOM
AUDIO

AV EFFECT
P.MEMORY

S.POSITION

SFC

C.FOCUS

S.SRND

MIX 2CH

PL

TEST

CH SELECT

DR COMP

QUICK REPLAY

DELAY TIME

SUBTITLE

RETURN

TV VOL

s

TV VOL

r

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

PLAY LIST

MENU

SLOW/SEARCH

TUNER/BAND DVD/CD

TV VCR

ENTER

SETUP

MUTING

DIGITAL

AUX

SHIFT

!

$

∫

;

P.MEMORY

SEQUENTIAL

DISC

TOP MENU

QUICK REPLAY

MENU

DISC 1
DISC 5

RETURN

SUBTITLE

342 1

ENTER

Í

%

DISC 1 DISC 2

DISC 4 DISC 5

DISC 3

S

10/-/--

123

456

7809

Numbered
buttons

Disc indicators

PROG

.

When a menu appears on the television

1

5

1

5

Play starts from the disc in
the front-left position.

0 dB

–

– dB