Panasonic SC-HT900GN, SC-HT700EB, SC-HT700GN, SC-HT900EB, SC-HT700EE User Manual

DVD Home Theater Sound System

Operating Instructions

Model No. SC-HT900/SC-HT700

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

AUDIO/ VIDEO

R

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:

2 ALL 235

For Australia and N.Z.

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

labels containing “4” or “ALL”.

Example:

4 ALL 246

For Russia

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

labels containing “5” or “ALL”.

Example:

5 ALL 245

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

[Note]

“EB” on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom.

EB EE GN

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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
	started
			Surround speakers	SB-FS900	SB-FS801A
			Front speakers	SB-FS900	SB-FS700
			Center speaker	SB-PC701	SB-PC700
	Getting
			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.

(Inside of product)

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

(Back of product)

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.

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Accessories
Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking
for replacement parts.
∏ 1 Remote control	∏ 1 Video cable
[HT900]	(RJL1P016B15A)
(EUR7623X80)
[HT700]
(EUR7623X90)
	∏ 1 AM loop antenna
	(N1DADYY00002)
∏ 2 Batteries
for remote control	∏ 1 FM indoor antenna
	[For\the\United\Kingdom]and\Russia]
	(RSA0007-J)

∏1 AC mains lead

[For\the\United\Kingdom]

(RJA0053-3X)

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

(RJA0035-2X)

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

(RSA0006-J)

∏5 Speaker cables

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

	∏ 1 Sheet of speaker-cable
[For\Russia]	stickers
(RJA0019-2X)

[HT900]

	∏ 8	Silver screws
∏ 1 System cable		(XSN5r16FN)
(K1HA25HA0001)
	[HT900]
	∏ 4	Black screws
∏ [For\the\United\Kingdom\only]		(XTB3r10JFZ)
1 Antenna plug adaptor
(K1YZ02000013)	[HT900]
	∏ 4	Clips

(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

Getting started

Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Caution for AC Mains Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Disc information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Simple setup

	STEP1 [HT900]	Assembly and connection of front
		and surround speakers . . . . . . . . . .	.6
		Locating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.7
	[HT700]	Locating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.7	started
	STEP2 [HT900]	Connecting speakers with the
		subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 8
	[HT700]	Connecting speakers with the	8
		subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		Getting
	STEP3 Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		.9
	STEP4 Connecting the subwoofer, antennas, and
	AC mains lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		10
	STEP5 The remote control		10
	Other speaker setup options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		11
	STEP6 QUICK SETUP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		12

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

Disc operations

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

Radio operations

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

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

Sound field/sound quality operations

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

Other functions

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

Muting the volume/Dimming the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 The sleep timer/Using headphones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Changing settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Optional antenna connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Operating other equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Reference

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 RQT6756

Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 3

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

Getting started

Caution for AC Mains Lead

(For United Kingdom)

(“EB” area code model only)

For your safety, please read the following text carefully.

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience.

A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.

Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.

Check for the ASTA mark Ï or the BSI mark Ì on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced.

If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained.

A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer.

CAUTION!

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY.

THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13-AMPERE SOCKET.

If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as stated below.

If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.

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.

Figure A

Figure B

Fuse cover

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

Figure A

Fuse

(5 ampere)

Figure B

Fuse

(5 ampere)

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Disc information

∫ Discs that can be played

Disc type

Logo

Indication used

in instructions

DVD-RAM

[RAM]

DVD-Audio

[DVD-A]

DVD-Video

[DVD-V]

DVD-R

Video CD

[VCD]

Including SVCD

(Confirming to

IEC62107)

CD

[CD]

Including CD text

CD-R/RW

—

[WMA] [MP3]

[JPEG]

≥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.

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.

∫ DVD-RAM discs

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

	Type		≥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)	started
			≥8 cm 2.8 GB (double-sided)
	Recording		Discs recorded with DVD video recorders, DVD
	format		video cameras, personal computers, etc., using	Getting
			Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format (a
			unified video recording standard).
≥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.

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STEP1 [HT900]

Assembly and connection of front and surround speakers

4 Speaker units	6

	4				Assembled
			Confirm screw
			is securely		_: Copper
			fastened.		`: Silver
4 Stands	Approx.	2
	120 mm			5
					Position wire
					8 necessaryin grooves as
4 Bases	1	3 Fit into	7Place into groove.		avoiding
		groove.			knots.
			4	_: Copper
Speaker cables				`: Silver
			Confirm screw
≥2k4-m cables	2		is securely
≥2k10-m cables			fastened.
				3
8 Silver screws
	1 Fit into groove.		5 Place into groove.

≥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.

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.

1 2 3 4

FRONT FRONT SURROUND SURROUND

(L)

(R)

(L)

(R)

6

SUBWOOFER

5

CENTER

Setup example

Main unit

STEP1 [HT700]

Locating

	1	2			6
					SUBWOOFER
	FRONT	FRONT	3	4
	(L)	(R)	SURROUND SURROUND
			(L)	(R)	5
					CENTER

Setup example

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.

≥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.

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STEP2 [HT900]

Connecting speakers with the subwoofer

Attach the speaker-cable stickers to make connection easier.

SUBWOOFER

1

2 3

4-m cable	4

5

Sheet of speaker-cable stickers

1FRONT (L)

2FRONT (R)

3SURROUND (L)

4SURROUND (R)

Click!

_: Copper

`: Silver

5CENTER

∫ Preventing the speakers from falling over

Screw String (not included)

4 Black screws

Approx. 150 mm

Clip	Screw (not included)

4 Clips

[Note]

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

STEP2 [HT700]

Connecting speakers with the subwoofer

Attach the speaker-cable stickers to make connection easier.

1FRONT (L)

_: Copper

`: Silver

Speaker cables

≥3k4-m cables ≥2k10-m cables

SUBWOOFER

[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.

	1
	2
Sheet of	3
speaker-cable	4

stickers	5
	Click!

2FRONT (R)

3SURROUND (L)

4SURROUND (R)

5CENTER

[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.

STEP3 Television

∫ Connecting a television with a VIDEO IN terminal

Television

(not included)

VIDEO

IN

Video cable (included)

	OPTICAL	TV	VCR	AUX	LINE	VIDEO	COMPONENT
		AUDIO AUDIO			OUT	OUT
	IN	IN	IN				VIDEO OUT
						L	PR
75h	LOOP EXT	A				R
FM ANT	AM ANT
						S-VIDEO
						OUT	PB	Y

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 IN

PR

PB

Y

Video cables (not included)

	OPTICAL	TV	VCR	AUX	LINE	VIDEO	COMPONENT
		AUDIO AUDIO			OUT	OUT
	IN	IN	IN				VIDEO OUT
						L	PR
75h	LOOP EXT	A				R
FM ANT	AM ANT
						S-VIDEO
						OUT	PB	Y

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 (PB/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/PB/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).

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.

Video cable

∫ Connecting a television with an S-VIDEO IN terminal

S-VIDEO

IN

S-video cable (not included)

	OPTICAL	TV	VCR	AUX	LINE	VIDEO	COMPONENT
		AUDIO AUDIO			OUT	OUT
	IN	IN	IN				VIDEO OUT
						L	PR
75h	LOOP EXT	A				R
FM ANT	AM ANT
						S-VIDEO
						OUT	PB	Y

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

AV

21-pin SCART cable (not included)

AUX	LINE	VIDEO	COMPONENT
	OUT	OUT	VIDEO OUT
		L	PR
		R
		S-VIDEO
		OUT	PB	Y

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).

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STEP4 Connecting the subwoofer, antennas, and AC mains lead

System cable	AM loop	FM indoor antenna	AC mains lead
	antenna	[For\the\United\Kingdom]	[For\Australia\and\N.Z.] [For\the\United\Kingdom] [For\Australia\and\N.Z.] [For\Russia]
		\and\Russia]

Connect the AC mains lead after all
other connections are complete.
		FM indoor antenna
		Adhesive tape						Subwoofer
		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
75h GND	LOOP EXT						wires and cords.
FM ANT	AM ANT
[For\Australia\and\N.Z.]							1
						2
		OPTICAL	TV	VCR	LINE	VIDEO
			AUDIO AUDIO AUX		OUT	OUT
		IN	IN	IN
						L
	75h	LOOP EXT	A			R
	FM ANT	AM ANT
						S-VIDEO
						OUT
	Catch up							L 1
								L 3
								R 2
	To disconnect					System cable		R 4
								5
	Press the catch
	and pull out.							A

	Catch to the right
	To disconnect						AC mains lead
	Press the catch
Conserving power	and pull out.								To household
									mains socket
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.		[For\the\United\Kingdom\only]
Remember to reset the radio stations and any other memory
		BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR THE
items before using the unit again.		AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 4 BEFORE
Information you enter into the unit’s memory remains intact for up		CONNECTION.
to 2 weeks after the AC mains lead is disconnected.

STEP5 The remote control

Remote control

Batteries

R6/LR6, AA, UM-3

+- 3

3-+

2

	≥Insert so the poles (i and
	j) match those in the
1	remote control.
	≥Do not use rechargeable

type batteries.

Do not;

≥mix old and new batteries.

≥use different types at the same time. ≥heat or expose to flame.

≥take apart or short circuit.

≥attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries. ≥use batteries if the covering has been peeled off. Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.

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

∫ Use

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

Other speaker setup options

Attaching to a wall

[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.

Stand

2 Screw a screw (not included) into the wall.

30–35 mm

‰7.5–9.4 mm

8–11 mm

Wall

3 Fit the speaker securely onto the screw with the hole or holes.

Vertical		Horizontal

100 mm

Fitting speaker stands (optional)

[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.

5 mm, pitch 0.8 mm

60 mm

		Speaker stand
Attach the stands	Plate thickness plus 7	(not included)
with these holes.	to 10 mm

	Notes on speaker use
		Caution
	≥You can damage your speakers and shorten their useful life if you
	play sound at high levels over extended periods.	≥Use the speakers only with the recommended
	≥Reduce the volume in the following cases to avoid damage.	system. Failure to do so may lead to damage to the
	–When playing distorted sound.	amplifier and/or the speakers, and may result in the
	–When the speakers are receiving howling from a record player,	risk of fire. Consult a qualified service person if
	noise from FM broadcasts, or continuous signals from an	damage has occurred or if you experience a sudden
	oscillator, test disc, or electronic instrument.	change in performance.
	–When adjusting the sound quality.	≥Do not attempt to attach these speakers to walls
	–When turning the unit on or off.	using methods other than those described in this
	If irregular coloring occurs on your television	manual.
	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.

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STEP6 QUICK SETUP

1		AV SYSTEM	TV	VCR
		DIGITAL			2
	TV/AV	AUX	TUNER/BAND	DVD/CD
	DISC
		1	2	3
	PAGE	DISC 1	DISC 2	DISC 3
	GROUP
		4	5	6
	SEQUENTIAL	DISC 4	DISC 5
		7	8	9
	REPEAT	FL DISPLAY		S10/-/--
	PLAY MODE	CANCEL
			0
	SKIP		SLOW/SEARCH
	CH
	TOP MENU			MENU
	DIRECT			PLAY LIST
	NAVIGATOR
4–7		ENTER
	DISPLAY			RETURN	RETURN
	TV VOL s			TV VOL r
		VOLUME
	SUBWOOFER	S.POSITION	C.FOCUS	MIX 2CH
	LEVEL	SFC	S.SRND	PL
	SLEEP	AV EFFECT	ZOOM	SETUP	3, 7
	C.S.M	P.MEMORY	AUDIO	MUTING
3, 7	SHIFT	TEST	DR COMP	DELAY TIME
		CH SELECT QUICK REPLAY		SUBTITLE

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.

SETUP	QUICK SETUP
	Select the menu language.
	English	Français
	Deutsch	Italiano
SELECT	Español	Português
	Svenska	Nederlands
ENTER RETURN

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.

Control reference guide

						C
	1		AV SYSTEM	TV	VCR
						D
		TV/AV	DIGITAL	TUNER/BAND DVD/CD
	2		AUX
		DISC
	3		1	2	3
		PAGE	DISC 1	DISC 2	DISC 3
		GROUP
	4		4	5	6
		SEQUENTIAL	DISC 4	DISC 5		E
	5		7	8	9
	6	REPEAT	FL DISPLAY		S10/-/--
		PLAY MODE	CANCEL
	7			0
	8	SKIP		SLOW/SEARCH		F
		CH
	9
		TOP MENU			MENU
	:					G
		DIRECT			PLAY LIST
		NAVIGATOR

; ENTER

	DISPLAY			RETURN
<					H
	TV VOL s			TV VOL r
=		VOLUME
>	SUBWOOFER	S.POSITION	C.FOCUS	MIX 2CH
	LEVEL	SFC	S.SRND	PL
	SLEEP	AV EFFECT	ZOOM	SETUP
?	C.S.M	P.MEMORY	AUDIO	MUTING	I
A @	SHIFT	TEST	DR COMP	DELAY TIME	J K
		CH SELECT QUICK REPLAY		SUBTITLE
B					L

1M N O P Q		RST U V

VOLUME

OPEN/CLOSE

DOWN

UP

TUNING

TUNE MODE

FM MODE

MEMORY

Í/I

DIGITAL IN

C.S.M

PROGRESSIVE

SELECTOR

DISC EXCHANGE

DISC SKIP

PHONES

V.R.S

M.R.S

DISC

1

2

3

4

5

W X Y Z	[ \ ] ^_
5	4
5	4

Disc tray number

`

Remote control
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

AShift 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

DSource 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

Main unit

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.

MStandby/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

PSource 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

Subwoofer

`AC supply indicator [AC IN]

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

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Discs—Basic play

%

@∫ ; $ @, #

VOLUME

OPEN/CLOSE

DOWN

UP

TUNING

TUNE MODE

FM MODE

MEMORY

S.M	PROGRESSIVE	SELECTOR						DISC EXCHANGE	DISC SKIP
	V.R.S	M.R.S	DISC	1	2	3	4	5

	PROGRESSIVE	Disc indicators				DISC SKIP
					DISC EXCHANGE
operations	Í		AV SYSTEM	TV	VCR
			DIGITAL			!
		TV/AV	AUX	TUNER/BAND DVD/CD
	DISC	DISC
			1	2	3	DISC 1
		PAGE	DISC 1	DISC 2	DISC 3
		GROUP				DISC 5
Disc			4	5	6
		SEQUENTIAL	DISC 4	DISC 5
	SEQUENTIAL					Numbered
		PLAY MODE	7	8	9
			CANCEL		S10/-/--	buttons
		REPEAT	FL DISPLAY
				0
		SKIP		SLOW/SEARCH		$
		CH
	∫
		TOP MENU			MENU	;
	TOP MENU	DIRECT			PLAY LIST	MENU
		NAVIGATOR

342 1	ENTER
ENTER	RETURN
DISPLAY
	RETURN
TV VOL s	TV VOL r
%	VOLUME

	SUBWOOFER	S.POSITION	C.FOCUS	MIX 2CH
	LEVEL	SFC	S.SRND	PL
	SLEEP	AV EFFECT	ZOOM	SETUP
	C.S.M	P.MEMORY	AUDIO	MUTING
P.MEMORY	SHIFT	TEST	DR COMP	DELAY TIME	SUBTITLE
		CH SELECT QUICK REPLAY		SUBTITLE

QUICK REPLAY

[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.

To enjoy progressive video

Press [PROGRESSIVE].

PROG.

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.

[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.

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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	Play starts from the disc in
from their cartridges before use.	the front-left position.
[RAM]
≥Label-up (With double-sided
discs, load so the label for the	1		5
side you want to play is facing	1		5

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.

– – dB 0 dB

(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.

When a menu appears on the television

[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.

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