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

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DVD Home Theater Sound System

Operating Instructions

Model No. SC-HT900/SC-HT700

AV SYSTEM

TV VCR

DIGITAL

TV/AV

TUNER/BANDDVD/CD

AUX

DISC

123

DISC 1 DISC 2

DISC 3 PAGE GROUP

456

DISC 4 DISC 5

SEQUENTIAL

7809

REPEAT

FL DISPLAY

10/-/--

PLAY MODE

CANCEL

SKIP

SLOW/SEARCH

TOP MENU

DIRECT

PLAY LIST

NAVIGATOR

ENTER

DISPLAY

RETURN

TV VOL

VOLUME

SUBWOOFER

S.POSITION

C.FOCUS

MIX 2CH LEVEL

SFC

S.SRND

SLEEP

ZOOM

AV AFFECT

SETUP

P.MEMORY

C.S.M

AUDIO

MUTING

TEST

DR COMP

DELAY TIME

SHIFT

SUBTITLE

CH SELECT

QUICK REPLAY

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:

ALL

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:

VOLUME

OPEN/CLOSE

DOWN

PROGRESSIVE

SELECTOR

DIGITAL IN

C.S.M

Í/I

PHONES

TUNE MODETUNING FM MODE MEMORY

12345

DISCV.R.S M.R.S

DISC EXCHANGE

DISC SKIP

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

AUDIO/VIDEO

ALL

For Russia

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

labels containing “5” or “ALL”.

Example:

ALL

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

EE GN

[Note]

“EB” on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom.

RQT6756-2B

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.

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

Getting started

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.

≥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.

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)

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

(Back of product)

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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

[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)

[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.

∏ 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)

Table of contents

Getting started

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

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

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

Simple setup

STEP1

STEP2

STEP3 STEP4

STEP5

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

STEP6

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

[HT900] Assembly and connection of front

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

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

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

[HT900] Connecting speakers with the

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

[HT700] Connecting speakers with the

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

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

Connecting the subwoofer, antennas, and

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

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

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

Disc operations

Radio operations

Sound field/sound quality operations

Other functions

Reference

Getting started

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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

Getting started

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.

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

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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.

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

Figure A

Fuse (5 ampere)

Figure B

Fuse (5 ampere)

Disc information

∫ Discs that can be played

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]

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.

Including CD text

[JPEG]

∫ 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,

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

Capacity ≥12 cm 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.

≥Discs that can be removed from their

cartridges (TYPE 2 and 4)

(single-sided)

≥8 cm 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.

∫ 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.

Getting started

RQT6756

Simple setup

STEP

[HT900]

Assembly and connection of front and surround speakers

4 Speaker units

4 Stands

4 Bases

Speaker cables

≥2k4-m cables ≥2k10-m cables

Approx. 120 mm

Fit into groove.

Confirm screw is securely fastened.

Place into groove.

Confirm screw is securely fastened.

_: `:

Copper Silver

Copper

_: `:

Silver

Position wire in grooves as necessary avoiding knots.

Assembled

8 Silver screws

Fit into groove. 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.

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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.

STEP

Locating

[HT700]

FRONT

(L)

FRONT

(R)

SURROUND

(L)

SURROUND

(R)

CENTER

SUBWOOFER

FRONT

(L)

Setup exampleSetup example

FRONT

(R)

SURROUND

(L)

SURROUND

(R)

CENTER

SUBWOOFER

Simple setup

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.

Main unit

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Simple setup

STEP

[HT900]

Connecting speakers with the subwoofer

Attach the speaker-cable stickers to make connection easier.

SUBWOOFER

4-m cable

Sheet of speaker-cable stickers

∫ Preventing the speakers from falling over

Screw

4 Black screws

String (not included)

Click!

5 CENTER

1 FRONT (L)

2 FRONT (R)

3 SURROUND (L)

Copper

_: `:

Silver

4 SURROUND (R)

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Approx. 150 mm

4 Clips

STEP

Clip

[Note]

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

[HT700]

Screw (not included)

Connecting speakers with the subwoofer

Attach the speaker-cable stickers to make connection easier.

1 FRONT (L)

Speaker cables

≥3k4-m cables ≥2k10-m cables

SUBWOOFER

Sheet of speaker-cable stickers

Copper

Silver

Click!

[Note]

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

[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.

2 FRONT (R)

3 SURROUND (L)

4 SURROUND (R)

5 CENTER

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

STEP

AUDIO

VCR

AUDIO

AUX

LINE OUT

COMPONENT

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO OUT

OPTICAL

AM ANTFM ANT

EXTLOOP75

AUDIO

VCR

AUDIO

AUX

LINE OUT

COMPONENT

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO OUT

OPTICAL

AM ANTFM ANT

EXTLOOP75

AUDIO

VCR

AUDIO

AUX

LINE

OUT

COMPONENT

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO OUT

OPTICAL

AM ANTFM ANT

EXTLOOP75

LINE OUT

COMPONENT

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO OUT

∫

Connecting a television with a VIDEO IN terminal

Television

(not included)

VIDEO IN

Video cable

∫

Connecting a television with an S-VIDEO IN terminal

S-VIDEO

Video cable (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 COMPONENT

VIDEO IN terminals

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

Video cables (not included)

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.)

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

∫ Connecting a television with SCART terminal

21-pin SCART cable (not included)

Simple setup

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).

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

you have another brand of television.

input connectors are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if

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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STEP

AUDIO

VCR

AUDIO

AUX

LINE OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

OPTICAL

AM ANTFM ANT

EXTLOOP75

AM ANTFM ANT

EXTLOOP75

GND

Connecting the subwoofer, antennas, and AC mains lead

Simple setup

System cable

AM loop antenna

FM indoor antenna AC mains lead

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

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

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

FM indoor antenna

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

Click!

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

Catch up

To disconnect

Press the catch and pull out.

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.

System cable

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

Subwoofer

AM loop antenna

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

Catch to the right

To disconnect

Press the catch and pull out.

[For\the\United\Kingdom\only]

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

AC mains lead

To household mains socket

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STEP

Remote control

The remote control

R6/LR6, AA, UM-3

Batteries

≥Insert so the poles (i and

j) match those in the

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

Simple setup

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.

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.

5 mm, pitch 0.8 mm

60 mm

Attach the stands with these holes.

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.

Plate thickness plus 7 to 10 mm

Speaker stand

(not included)

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Simple setup

STEP

4–7

QUICK SETUP

AV SYSTEM

TV VCR

DIGITAL

AUX

TV/AV

DISC

PAGE

GROUP

SEQUENTIAL

REPEAT

PLAY MODE

TOP MENU

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

DISPLAY

TV VOL

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL

SLEEP

C.S.M

SHIFT

TUNER/BAND DVD/CD

123

DISC 1 DISC 2

456

DISC 4 DISC 5

7809

FL DISPLAY

CANCEL

SKIP

SLOW/SEARCH

ENTER

VOLUME

C.FOCUS

S.POSITION

SFC

S.SRND

ZOOM

AV EFFECT

P.MEMORY

AUDIO

DR COMP

TEST

CH SELECT

QUICK REPLAY

DISC 3

10/-/--

PLAY LIST

RETURN

TV VOL

MIX 2CH

SETUP

MUTING

DELAY TIME

SUBTITLE

RETURN

3, 7

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

SELECT

ENTER RETURN

QUICK SETUP

Select the menu language.

English

Deutsch

Español

Svenska

Français

Italiano

Português

Nederlands

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.

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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 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

AV SYSTEM

TV/AV

DISC

PAGE

GROUP

SEQUENTIAL

REPEAT

PLAY MODE

TV VCR

DIGITAL

TUNER/BAND DVD/CD

AUX

123

DISC 1 DISC 2

456

DISC 4 DISC 5

7809

FL DISPLAY

CANCEL

DISC 3

10/-/--

7 8

SKIP

SLOW/SEARCH

C.FOCUS

S.SRND

ZOOM AUDIO

DR COMP

DELAY TIME

QUICK REPLAY

[

PLAY LIST

RETURN

TV VOL

MIX 2CH

SETUP

MUTING

SUBTITLE

TUNE MODETUNING FM MODE MEMORY

12345

DISCV.R.S M.R.S

I K

UTSRNM PQ

VOLUME

OPEN/CLOSE

DOWN

DISC EXCHANGE

DISC SKIP

TOP MENU

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

DISPLAY

TV VOL

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL

SLEEP

C.S.M

SHIFT

ENTER

VOLUME

S.POSITION

SFC

AV EFFECT P.MEMORY

TEST

CH SELECT

;

? A

PHONES

W Z]

PROGRESSIVE

DIGITAL IN

C.S.M

SELECTOR

Disc tray number

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 8 Skip, Preset channel, TV channel button

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

: Top menu, Direct navigator button

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

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

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

? @ [HT900] Position memory, AV effect button

A Shift button [SHIFT]

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

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

D Source select buttons

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

F Slow/search, Tuning buttons

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

L [HT900]

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

M Standby/on indicator

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

O Skip/search, Tuning buttons

P Source select button [SELECTOR]

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

[ 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]

Remote control

Play mode, Repeat button [PLAY MODE, REPEAT]

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

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

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

[HT900]

Dolby Pro Logic

button [

ÎPLII

]

[HT700] Dolby Pro Logic button [ÎPL] Custom sound memory, Sleep button [C.S.M, SLEEP]

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

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

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

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]

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

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

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

Quick replay, Dynamic range compression button

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

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

. . . . . 17, 19

. . 24, 36

. . 30, 32

Main unit

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.

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.

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

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

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

Subwoofer

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

Getting started

RQT6756

Discs—Basic play

–

PROGRESSIVE

SELECTOR

S.M

V.R.S M.R.S

PROGRESSIVE

DISC

Disc operations

SEQUENTIAL

∫

TOP MENU

342 1

ENTER

P.MEMORY

[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.

Disc indicators

AV SYSTEM

DIGITAL

AUX

TV/AV

DISC

123

DISC 1 DISC 2

PAGE

GROUP

456

DISC 4 DISC 5

SEQUENTIAL

7809

FL DISPLAY

REPEAT

PLAY MODE

CANCEL

SKIP

TOP MENU

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

ENTER

DISPLAY

TV VOL

VOLUME

SUBWOOFER

S.POSITION

LEVEL

SFC

SLEEP

AV EFFECT P.MEMORY

C.S.M

TEST

SHIFT

CH SELECT

∫;

TUNE MODETUNING FM MODE MEMORY

12345

DISC

DISC EXCHANGE

TV VCR

TUNER/BAND DVD/CD

DISC 3

10/-/--

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY LIST

RETURN

TV VOL

C.FOCUS

MIX 2CH

S.SRND

ZOOM

SETUP

AUDIO

MUTING

DR COMP

DELAY TIME

QUICK REPLAY

SUBTITLE

DOWN

DISC 1 DISC 5

Numbered buttons

;

RETURN

SUBTITLE

QUICK REPLAY

VOLUME

OPEN/CLOSE

DISC EXCHANGE

DISC SKIP

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.

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

[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.

– 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

0 dB

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

the source.

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.

PROG

[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.

[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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