Panasonic SC-HT650, SA-HT650 User Manual

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DVD Home Theater Sound System

Operating Instructions

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Model No. SC-HT650

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

Region number supported by this player

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

≥The region number of this player is “1”.
≥The player will play DVD-Video marked with labels containing

“1” or “ALL”.

Example:

1

1 ALL

2

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AUDIO/VIDEO

As an ENERGY STA R® Partner, Panasonic has
determined that this product meets the

TA R® guidelines for energy efficiency.

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ENERGY

The warranty can be found on page 39.

RQT7089-3P

Dear customer

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

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.

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.

Getting started

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.

CAUTION



RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.

System SC-HT650
Main unit SA-HT650
Front and Surround

speakers
Center speaker SB-PC650
Subwoofer SB-W650

SB-AFC650

(Inside of product)

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.

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The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may be of suffi­cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock
to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the ap­pliance.

Accessories

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

To order accessories contact 1-800-332-5368 or
the website (http://www.panasonic.com).

∏ 1 Remote control

(EUR7623XD0)

∏ 2 Batteries

for remote control

∏ 1 AC power supply cord

(RJA0065-1D)

∏ 1 Video cable

(RJL1P016B15A)

[Note]

The included AC power supply cord is for use with this unit only. Do
not use it with other equipment.

User memo:

DATE OF PURCHASE ______________________________
DEALER NAME ___________________________________
DEALER ADDRESS ________________________________

_________________________________________________

TELEPHONE NUMBER _____________________________

The model number and serial number of this product can be
found on either the back or the bottom of the unit.
Please note them in the space provided below and keep for
future reference.

MODEL NUMBER

SERIAL NUMBER

∏ 1 AM loop antenna set

(RSA0012-L)

∏ 1 FM indoor antenna

(RSA0006-J)

∏ 1 Sheet of speaker feet

(RFA0631A-K)
Replacements sold in
sets of 4.

∏ 1 Sheet of speaker-cord

stickers

(12 stickers)
One set is extra.
The sheet cannot be
purchased separately.

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SC-HT650

Table of contents

Getting started

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

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

Simple setup

STEP1 Locating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

STEP2 Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

STEP3 Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

STEP4 Antennas and AC power supply cord. . . . . 9

STEP5 The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

STEP6 QUICK SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Disc operations

Discs—Basic play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Using the disc manager/Position Memory function . . . . . . . . . .13

Replaying a scene—QUICK REPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Starting play from a selected item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Selecting still pictures—Page Skip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Skipping items/Fast forward and rewind—SEARCH . . . . . . . . . 14

Slow-motion play/Frame-by-frame viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Discs—Convenient functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Selecting groups to play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Repeat play/A-B repeat play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Soundtracks/Subtitles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

All group play/Program play/Random play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Marking places to play again . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Variable Zoom function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Playing the programs or play lists on DVD-RAM . . . . . 19

Selecting a program to play—DIRECT NAVIGATOR . . . . . . . . 19

Using the play list menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

WMA/MP3, CD text and JPEG navigation menus . . . . . 20

Playing HighMAT discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Using On-Screen Menu Icons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Common procedures/Progress indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Disc information/Unit information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Radio operations

The radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Manual tuning/Preset tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Sound field/sound quality operations

Sound field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Dolby Digital and DTS/Dolby Pro Logic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Speaker level adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Super Surround/Sound Field Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Center Focus/Seat Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Sound quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Adjusting the bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Double re-master—Enjoying more natural sound . . . . . . . . . . .28

Other functions

Convenient functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Muting the volume/Turning off the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Timer functions/Using headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Operating other equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Changing settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Optional antenna connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Getting started

Reference

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

Getting started

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Safety

1. Power source—Connect the unit to a power source of the type

described in these instructions or as marked on the unit.

2. Polarization—The unit is equipped with a polarized power plug

where one blade is wider than the other. This safety feature
ensures that the plug fits into your household AC outlet only one
way. If the plug doesn’t fit one way, try reversing it. If the plug still
doesn’t fit, contact an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet.
Do not attempt to defeat the safety purpose of the plug.

3. Power cord protection—Route the AC power supply cord so

that it will not be walked on or pinched by items placed on or
against it. Never take hold of the plug or cord with wet hands.
Always grasp the plug body firmly when connecting and
disconnecting it.

4. Overloading—When connecting the AC power supply cord, be

careful not to overload the household AC outlet, extension cord,
or outlet from any other device as this can result in fire or electric
shock.

5. Nonuse periods—Turn the unit off when it is not in use. Unplug

the unit from the household AC outlet if it is not to be used for a
long time. Unplug the unit during lightning storms.

6. Attachments and accessories—Use only the attachments and

accessories recommended in these operating instructions.

Installation

Placement

1. Ventilation—Situate the unit so that it receives proper

ventilation. Do not install in a confined space such as a bookcase
or cabinet. Allow at least 10 cm (4 inches) clearance from the
rear of the unit. To prevent the risk of electric shock or fire due to
overheating ensure curtains and other materials do not obstruct
the unit’s ventilation.

2. Foreign material—Ensure objects and liquids do not get into the

unit. Avoid exposing the unit to excessive smoke, dust,
mechanical vibration, and shock.

3. Magnetism—Situate the unit away from equipment and devices

that generate strong magnetic fields.

4. Stacking—Do not place heavy objects on top of this unit.

5. Surface—Place the unit on a flat, level surface.

6. Carts and stands—Use the unit only with carts

and stands recommended by the manufacturer.
Move carts with care. Sudden stops, excessive
force, and uneven surfaces can cause carts to
overturn.

7. Wall and ceiling mounting—Do not mount the

unit on walls or ceilings unless specified in the instructions.

Environment

1. Water and moisture—Do not use the unit near water, such as

near a bathtub or swimming pool. Avoid damp basements.

2. Heat—Situate the unit away from heat sources, such as

radiators.
Do not situate where temperatures fall below 5oC (41oF) or rise
above 35oC (95oF).

3. Power lines—Take care when setting up an outdoor antenna

that it is not near overhead power lines, electric lights, or
electrical circuits, and that there is no danger of the antenna
falling on power lines, electric lights, or electrical circuits. When
installing an outdoor antenna, take extreme care not to touch
such power lines or circuits, as contact with them can be fatal.

4. Outdoor antenna grounding—If you connect an outdoor

antenna, ground the antenna system to protect against voltage
surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1990, provides information
about grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding
of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding
conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding
electrode. Refer to this diagram.

ANTENNA
LEAD IN

GROUND
CLAMP

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)

WIRE

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

NEC—NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

Maintenance

(See page 35 for details.)

Unplug the unit from the household AC outlet before cleaning.
Clean with a damp cloth.
Do not use abrasive pads, scouring powders, or solvents.

Service

1. Damage requiring service—The unit should be serviced by

qualified service personnel if:
(a)The AC power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
(b)Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or
(c)The unit has been exposed to rain; or
(d)The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked

change in performance; or

(e)The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.

2. Servicing—Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that

described in these operating instructions. Refer all other
servicing to authorized servicing personnel.

3. Replacement parts—When parts need replacing ensure the

servicer uses parts specified by the manufacturer or parts that
have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized
substitutes may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

4. Safety check—After repairs or service, ask the servicer to

perform safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper working
condition.

Disc information

∫ Discs that can be played

Disc type Logo Indication used

DVD-RAM [RAM]

DVD-Audio [DVD-A]

DVD-Video [DVD-V]

DVD-R

Video CD [VCD]

CD [CD]

CD-R/RW — [WMA] [MP3]

≥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.

in instructions

Including SVCD
(Confirming to
IEC62107)

Including CD text

[JPEG]

∫ Discs that cannot be played

PAL discs (except DVD-Audio), DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G,
iRW, DVD-RW, 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,

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

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

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

Scene: DVD-RAM program sections specified and grouped into

Content: covers tracks and pictures on HighMAT discs.

or a single WMA/MP3 file.

folders or albums on data discs.
the largest division on DVD-Video, usually an entire movie.

recording.

scenes on DVD-RAM.

play lists on a DVD video recorder.

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.

Ty p e ≥Non-cartridge discs

≥Discs that can be removed from their

cartridges (TYPE 2 and 4)

Capacity ≥12 cm (5q) 9.4 GB (double-sided) and 4.7 GB

Recording
format

≥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.

(single-sided)

≥8 cm (3q) 2.8 GB (double-sided)

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).

∫ 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.

∫ Playing PAL system DVD-Audio

This unit converts PAL to NTSC for play. The picture is compressed
to show it in its entirety, but this may cause it to be stretched
vertically.

∫ 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.

Getting started

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Simple setup

Sheet of speaker feet

STEP1 Locating

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.

Setup example

(L)

CENTER

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(R)

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

approximate.

Main unit

Note

Keep your speakers at least 10 mm (
for proper ventilation.

13

/32q) away from the system

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 (4q) on the right for the woofer to be effective. Leave
10 cm (4q) at the rear for ventilation.

Attaching the speaker feet

Attach these speaker feet to prevent vibration causing the
speakers to move or fall over.

Standing

Front and Surround
speakers

Laying down

Center speaker

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.

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.

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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[1] Attaching the stickers to the speaker cords

Attach the stickers to the speaker cords.

Attach the numbered stickers to the end of the speaker cords so the
numbers match the positions of the speakers shown in the diagram.

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[2] Connecting the speakers

Connect the cords to the terminals of same color so the numbers on the stickers match the numbers under the terminals.

Black

+ Red

- Black

Red

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- Gray with blue stripe

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After you have completed setup and connection, wind the
excess cord and keep together with string.

[Note]

≥Never short-circuit positive (i) and negative (j) speaker

wires.

≥Be sure to connect only positive (red or gray) wires to

positive (i) terminals and negative (black or gray with blue
stripe) wires to negative (j) terminals.
Incorrect connection can damage the speakers.

1

2

3

4

5

FRONT L

FRONT R

SURROUND L

SURROUND R

CENTER

FRONT L

FRONT R

SURROUND L

SURROUND R

1

2

3

4

5

1

2

3

4

5

FRONT L

FRONT R

SURROUND L

SURROUND R

CENTER

FRONT L

FRONT R

SURROUND L

SURROUND R

1

2

3

4

5

About 10 cm (4")

FRONT L

1

Simple setup

Other speaker setup options

∫ Attaching to a wall

Attach four speaker feet to each speaker, ensuring they do not
cover hole.

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

30–35 mm

3

(1

/16q–13/8q)

‰7.5–9.5 mm

19

/64q–3/8q)

(

7-9 mm

9

(

/32q–23/64q)

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

enter speaker (SB-PC650

Speaker feet
(included)

Screw
(not
included)

Speaker feet
(included)

Front and Surround speakers (SB-AFC650)

The method for attaching speakers to a wall is the same except
that there is only one bracket.

Screw
(not included)

106 mm

11

/64q)

(4

[Note]

The wall or pillar on which the speakers are to be attached should
be capable of supporting 10 kg (22 Ib.) for SB-PC650 and 5 kg
(11 lb.) for SB-AFC650 per screw.

∫ Fitting speaker stands (optional)

Preparation

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 (22 lb.) for SB-PC

650 and 5 kg (11 lb.) for SB-AFC650.

≥The stands must be stable even if the speakers are in a high

position.

5 mm (13/64q),

ttach the stands
ith these holes.

pitch 0.8 mm

1

(

/32q)

Plate thickness plus 7 to
10 mm (plus

9

/32q to 25/64q)

Speaker stand

(not included)

60 mm (2

23

/64q)

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STEP3 Television

Video cable

∫ Connecting a television with a VIDEO IN

terminal

∫ Connecting a television with COMPONENT

VIDEO IN terminals

Television

(not included)

VIDEO
IN

Simple setup

Video cable

(included)

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

Y

R

P

B

P

Video cables

(not included)

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 an S-VIDEO IN

terminal

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.

S-VIDEO

IN

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

picture (➡ page 32, Video—Black Level Control).

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S-video cable (not included)

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.)

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.)

≥Press [PROGRESSIVE OUT] on the main unit so

“PROGRESSIVE” appears on the display (➡ page 12).

≥All televisions manufactured by Panasonic and that have 480P

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

STEP4 Antennas and AC power supply cord

5

AM loop antenna set AC power supply cordFM indoor antenna

Plug in the AC power supply cord after
making all connections.

FM indoor antenna

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

AC power supply cord

(included)

Adhesive tape

2

1

AM loop antenna

Keep loose antenna cord away from
other wires and cords.

1

AM loop antenna
holder (included)

2

3

To attach to a wall or other surface

Turn the antenna to the
angle of best reception
and least interference

Screw

(included)

Simple setup

AC IN~

To household
AC outlet

Conserving power

The unit consumes power (approx. 0.5 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 AC outlet.

STEP

Remote control

The remote control

Batteries

R6/LR6, AA, UM-3

+

3

-

3

-

+

≥Insert so the poles (i and

j) match those in the

1

remote control.

≥Do not use rechargeable

type batteries.

2

FM ANT

75

AM ANT

LOOP

GND

EXT

LOOP ANT

HOLDER

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 1 week after the AC power supply cord is disconnected.

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 (23 feet) directly in front of the unit.

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STEP6 QUICK SETUP

Preparation

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

AV SYSTEM

1

Simple setup

TV/VIDEO

DISC

PAGE

GROUP

DISC

MANAGER

REPEAT

PLAY MODE

TOP MENU

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

4–7

DISPLAY

s

TV VOL

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL

TIMER

SHIFT

3, 7

TV VCR

AUX

TUNER/BAND DVD/CD

123

DISC 1 DISC 2

456

DISC 4 DISC 5

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FL DISPLAY

CANCEL

SKIP

SLOW/SEARCH

CH

ENTER

VOLUME

C.FOCUS

S.POSITION

SFC

S.SRND

POSITION

ZOOM

MEMORY

AUDIO

TEST

QUICK

CH SELECT

REPLAY

DISC 3

S10/ENTER

MENU

PLAY LIST

RETURN

TV VOL

MIX 2CH

PL

SETUP
MUTING

SUBTITLE

r

2

RETURN

3, 7

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

SELECT

ENTER RETURN

QUICK SETUP

Select the menu language.

English
Français
Español

4 Press [3, 4] to select the menu

language and press [ENTER].

5 Press [3, 4] to select “Yes” to

continue and press [ENTER].

6 Press [3, 4] to select the item and

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 32, Others —QUICK SETUP).

press [ENTER].

≥Audio Language (➡ page 32)
≥Subtitle Language (➡ page 32)
≥TV Type (➡ below)
≥TV Aspect (➡ below)

7 Press [ENTER] and then [SHIFT]i

[SETUP] to end the settings.

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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 32, 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

AV SYSTEM

1

2

3

4

5

7
8

9

:

;

<

=

>

?

A
B

6

@

TV/VIDEO

DISC

PAGE

GROUP

DISC

MANAGER

REPEAT

PLAY MODE

SKIP

TOP MENU

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

DISPLAY

s

TV VOL

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL

TIMER

SHIFT

TV VCR

TUNER/BAND DVD/CD

AUX

123

DISC 1 DISC 2

456

DISC 4 DISC 5

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FL DISPLAY

CANCEL

CH

S.POSITION

SFC

POSITION
MEMORY

TEST

CH SELECT

ENTER

VOLUME

C.FOCUS

S10/ENTER

SLOW/SEARCH

S.SRND

ZOOM
AUDIO

QUICK
REPLAY

PLAY LIST

TV VOL

MIX 2CH

MUTING

SUBTITLE

DISC 3

MENU

RETURN

r

PL

SETUP

J

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

K
L

Remote control

1 Standby/on switch [Í]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

2 TV/VIDEO button [TV/VIDEO]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

3 Disc select button [DISC], Disc buttons [DISC1]–[DISC5] . . 12

4 Group, Page button [GROUP, PAGE]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 15

5 Disc manager button [DISC MANAGER]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

6 Cancel, FL display button [CANCEL, FL DISPLAY] . . . . 17, 29

Play mode, Repeat button [PLAY MODE, REPEAT]

7
8 Skip, Preset channel, TV channel button

[: 9, SKIP, X CH W] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 25, 30

9 Basic operation buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

: Top menu, Direct navigator button

[TOP MENU, DIRECT NAVIGATOR] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 19

; Cursor buttons [3, 4, 2, 1], Enter button [ENTER] . . . . . 10

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

<

= Volume buttons [s, r, VOLUME]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

> Sound field, sound quality buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26–28

Timer button [TIMER]

?

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

@ Position memory button [POSITION MEMORY]. . . . . . . . . . 13

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] . . . . . . . . 26

C AV system standby/on button [Í, AV SYSTEM] . . . . . . . . . 30

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 30, 31).

E Numbered buttons [1–9, 0, S10/ENTER] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

F Slow/search button [6, 5 SLOW/SEARCH] . . . . . . . . . 14

G Menu, Play list button [MENU, PLAY LIST]. . . . . . . . . . . 12, 19

H Return, TV volume up button [RETURN, TV VOLr] . . . 10, 30

I Muting, Setup button [MUTING, SETUP] . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 29

J Audio, Zoom button [AUDIO, ZOOM] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 18

K Subtitle button [SUBTITLE] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

L Quick replay button [QUICK REPLAY] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

. . . . . 15, 17

. . 22, 30

Getting started

1

M

W

N

O

X

P

Y

Main unit

1 Standby/on switch [POWER Í/I]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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 AC supply indicator [AC IN]

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

N Disc select buttons/indicators [DISC 1–5] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

O Wake timer indicator [WAKE] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

P Display

Q Stop, Tune mode button [∫, TUNE MODE]. . . . . . . . . . . 12, 25

Q

TUNING

SELECTOR

Z

[

R

T

SUBWOOFER LEVEL

SFC

DISCSKIP

\

]

V

U

S

R Pause, FM mode button [;, FM MODE] . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 25

S Progressive out button [PROGRESSIVE OUT] . . . . . . . . . . 12

T Sound field control button [SFC] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

U Subwoofer level button [SUBWOOFER LEVEL] . . . . . . . . . 28

V Volume control [VOLUME, DOWN, UP]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

W Disc tray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

X Open/close button [<, OPEN/CLOSE] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Y Play, Memory button [1, MEMORY] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 25

Z Skip/search, Tuning buttons

[:/6, 5/9, X TUNING W] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 25

[ Headphone jack [PHONES] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

\ Remote control signal sensor

] Source select button [SELECTOR] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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Disc operations

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Discs—Basic play

TUNING

∫;

TV VCR

DISC 3

S10/ENTER

%

SELECTOR

PROGRESSIVE OUT

POWER Í/I

DISC

MANAGER

Í

@

#, $

AV SYSTEM

AUX

TV/VIDEO

DISC

123

DISC 1 DISC 2

PAGE

GROUP

456

DISC 4 DISC 5

DISC

MANAGER

7809

FL DISPLAY

REPEAT

PLAY MODE

CANCEL

TUNER/BAND DVD/CD

REPEAT

SKIP

: 9

SKIP

SLOW/SEARCH

CH

∫

C.FOCUS

S.SRND

ZOOM
AUDIO

QUICK

REPLAY

MENU

PLAY LIST

RETURN

TV VOL

MIX 2CH

PL

SETUP

MUTING

SUBTITLE

r

TOP MENU

342 1

ENTER

^

POSITION

MEMORY

TOP MENU

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

DISPLAY

s

TV VOL

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL

TIMER

SHIFT

ENTER

VOLUME

S.POSITION

SFC

POSITION
MEMORY

TEST

CH SELECT

SHIFT

[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.

SUBWOOFER LEVEL

SFC

DISCSKIP

!

@

Numbered
buttons

%

;

MENU

RETURN

SUBTITLE

^

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

the source.

To enjoy progressive video

Press [PROGRESSIVE OUT].

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 or S-VIDEO OUT or
playing PAL discs, even if “PROGRESSIVE” is on the display.

≥When progressive output is on, closed captions will not be

displayed.

PROGRESSIVE

[2] Press [DISC] and then ([DISC 1]–

[DISC 5]).

The indicator on the main unit lights.
Play starts if a disc is in the tray.
Main unit: Press [DISC 1]–[DISC 5].

[3] Press [<] to open the disc tray and

place the disc.

≥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.)

[4] Press [<] to close

the disc tray.

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

SETUP menu (➡ page 32). Select “Stills (JPEG)” or “Audio
(MP3/WMA)”.

[5] 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 20).

Center speaker

Front speakers

Surround speakers

[6] Adjust the volume.

– – dB

(Minimum) (Maximum)

∫ To pause play

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

∫ To stop play

Press [∫] (➡ page 13, Resume function).

[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.

0 dB

Using the disc manager Position Memory function

Press PLAY to Preview Chapters

[VCD] [CD]

The disc manager allows you to choose one track or disc to play or
to play all five discs in succession.

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

During play

Press [POSITION MEMORY] to memorize a
position.

1 While stopped

Press [DISC MANAGER] to select the
desired method.

Each time you press the button:

A--.(1-TRACK): One track play
l;
l (1-DISC): Plays one disc.
l;
l (ALL-DISC): Plays five discs in succession.
l;
a--- (NORMAL): Disc manager is cancelled.

(only the current disc is played)

2 Select the disc and track.

≥When selecting “1-DISC”, press [DISC] and [1]–[5].
≥When selecting “1-TRACK”, press the numbered buttons.

To select a 2-digit number

Example: To select track 23: press [S10] ➡ [2] ➡ [3].
You can also select the track by pressing [:] and [9].

3 Press [1] (play).

To cancel disc manager

Press [∫].

To play a track or disc repeatedly

Press [SHIFT]i[REPEAT] during disc manager play (➡ page 15).

[Note]

≥You cannot use the disc manager while “RANDOM” or “PRGM” are

on.

≥When playing video CDs with playback control in the “1-DISC” or

“ALL DISC” mode, you can play the disc without having to operate
the disc’s menus.

≥The disc manager skips any DVD and WMA/MP3/JPEG discs that

are loaded.

Position memorized

Press again to replace the position.
This position is saved even if you turn the unit off, change the source
or change discs. When you turn the unit on, reselect “DVD/CD” or
reinsert the disc whose position you memorized, “RESUME” lights
on the display. Press [1] (play) to start play from the memorized
position. The position is cleared.
≥You can memorize positions on up to five different discs at a time.

When you memorize another position, the earliest position is
replaced.

≥This function does not work when using Disc manager.

Resume function

“RESUME” lights on the display when the unit has recorded the
position at which you stopped play.
Press [1] (play) to start play from that position.
≥The position is cleared when you:

—Turn the unit off.
—Select another source or change discs.

≥Press [∫] to clear the position.

Chapter Preview

[DVD-V]

The following message appears
immediately after you press [1] (play)
when “RESUME” is displayed.
Press [1] (play) while the message is
displayed and the beginning portions of
each chapter up to the current one are
played.
Full play resumes from the point where you pressed [∫] or
[POSITION MEMORY].
(This feature works only within a title.)
If you do not press [1] (play), the message disappears and play
starts from where you pressed [∫] or [POSITION MEMORY].

Disc operations

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