Panasonic SC-HT733 User Manual

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The illustration shows SC-HT730.

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INPUT

SELECTOR H.BASS PROGRESSIVE CD MODE

POWER

5 DISC SELECTOR

TUNE MODE FM MODE MEMORY

VOLUME

TUNING

OPENCLOSE DISC EXCHANGE DISC SKIP

DOWN UP

PHONES

Operating Instructions

DVD Home Theater Sound System

Model No.SC-HT730/SC-HT733/

SC-HT930

Region number

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

Example:

1 ALL

Advanced

progressive scan

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Provides a smoother and sharper image.

Compatible with a variety

of media formats

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DVD-RAM, DVD-Audio, DVD-Video and more.

High performance

sound effects

Sound field control (SFC), Bass sound enhancement and more.

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[U.S.A.[and[Canada[

As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Panasonic has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

For Canada only: The word “Participant” is used in place of the word

“Partner”.

P PC PX

If you have any questions contact

In the U.S.A.: 1-800-211-PANA (7262) In Canada: 1-800-561-5505

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

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Dear customer

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

[HT730]: indicates features applicable to SC-HT730 only.

[HT733]: SC-HT733 only.

[HT930]: SC-HT930 only.

System SC-HT730 SC-HT733 SC-HT930

Main unit SA-HT730 SA-HT733 SA-HT930

Front speakers SB-FS730 SB-FS730 SB-FS930

Center speaker SB-PC730 SB-PC730 SB-PC930

Surround speakers SB-FS731 SB-FS731 SB-FS931

Active subwoofer SB-WA730 SB-WA733 SB-WA930

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.

≥

These operating instructions are applicable to models SC-HT730, SC-HT733 and SC-HT930 for a variety of regions.

≥Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these

operating instructions are of SC-HT730 for U.S.A. and Canada.

≥Operations in these instructions are described mainly

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

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

CAUTION:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

≥Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ≥Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ≥Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from

that to which the receiver is connected.

≥Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for

help.

Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user’s authority to operate this device.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. AND CANADA

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

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.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible or the mains plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable.

For units with PX printed on the outer packaging

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES.

For units with PX printed on the outer packaging

CAUTION:

The AC voltage is different according to the area. Be sure to set the proper voltage in your area before use.

(For details, please refer to page 8.)

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

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.

DO NOT OPEN

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

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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 applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

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

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

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

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

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

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

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

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

(Inside of product)

Table of contents

Getting started

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Simple setup

STEP 1 Front speaker assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

STEP 2 Positioning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

STEP 3

STEP 4 Video connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

STEP 5 Radio and system connections . . . . . . . . . . 8

STEP 6 The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

STEP 7 QUICK SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Discs that can be played . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Main unit and disc caution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Disc operations

Basic play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Convenient functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14–17

Disc information/Displaying current playback condition (QUICK OSD)/Reviewing titles to play (ADVANCED DISC REVIEW)/ CD sequential play (CD MODE)/Quick replay/ Skipping one minute forward (CM SKIP)/ Changing the zoom ratio/Changing play speed/ Angle selection and Still picture rotation/advance/ Changing soundtracks/Changing subtitles/Repeat play/ Program/Random play

Connecting speakers with the subwoofer

Using the main unit/Using the remote control

. . . 7

(Back of product)

The laser product label has not been attached to products for the U.S.A. and Canada

Using navigation menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Playing data discs/Playing from the selected track in the CD/ Playing HighMAT

discs/Playing RAM discs

Using on-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Main menu/Other Settings

Changing the player settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Changing the delay time (Speaker Settings)

Other operations

The radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Automatic presetting/Selecting the preset channels/ Manual tuning/Optional antenna connections

Sound field and sound quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Sound Field Control/Super Surround/Center Focus/ Dolby Pro Logic II/Down-mixing/Enhancing the bass sound/ Subwoofer level/Speaker level adjustments

Other useful functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Sleep timer/Muting/Using headphones

Operating other equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Operating the television and the video cassette recorder/ Operating the tape deck ([HT930] only)

Reference

Other speaker setup options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Troubleshooting guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Product Service/Maintenance/Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS/Table of contents

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Simple setup

The supplied stands are specially designed for

STEP1 Front speaker assembly

Preparation

≥To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform assembly on it. ≥For assembly, use a Phillips-head screwdriver. ≥Make sure you have all the indicated components before starting assembly, setup, and connection. ≥There is no difference between the right and left speakers and pipes.

[HT730] [HT733]

attachment to Panasonic SB-FS730 or SB-FS930 front speakers. Use only as indicated in this setup.

2 Front speakers

4 Pipes 4 Washer

≥2kpipe A

(with cable)

≥2kpipe B

2 Bases

screws

4 Bracket screws

4 Small screws

2 Brackets Sheet of

rubber pads

Front speaker assembly

You can use the front speakers without assembling with the stands. In this case, attach the included rubber pads to the base of the speakers. This prevents vibration from causing the speakers to move or fall over. Use 3 or 4 pads per speaker.

1 Attach the pipes to the bases.

1 Insert pipe B.

Match these holes when you insert the pipe.

2 Secure pipe B to the base.

Ensure the screws are securely fastened.

Washer screws

Pipe B

Base

3 Attach the pipes to the speakers.

Slot the screw head in between the 2 stoppers of the speaker groove.

Ensure the pipe is fastened on straight by gradually tightening the right and left screws alternately until fully tightened.

To prevent a short-circuit, do not cover the connection terminals with the pipe.

Bracket screws

Pipe A

Bracket

Screw head

Phillips-head screwdriver

(not included)

2 Assemble the pipes.

1 Thread the speaker cable from pipe A through pipe B and

the base.

For quicker threading, loosely fold the cable in half (do not crease), pass the folded portion through the pipe, and then pull the rest of the cable through the base.

Cable

Pipe B

2 Join pipe A to pipe B.

Pipe B

3 Secure the pipes.

Ensure the screws are securely fastened.

Pipe B

Cable

Pipe A

Small screws

Pipe A

Front speaker

Stoppers

Connection terminals

4 Connect the speaker cables.

Rear of the speaker

Twist off the vinyl ends of the speaker cables.

_: White `: Blue

Push!

5 Secure the speaker cables to the bases.

1 Press the speaker

cable into the base cover groove as far as possible.

Cable

2 Press the

speaker cable against the base while threading it between the pegs.

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Bottom of the base

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[HT930]

[HT730]

2 Front speakers 2 Bases2 Pipes 4 Short screws4 Long screws

[Note] To prevent the speaker cables from being pulled out of the pipes, leave the plastic wrap on the pipes while

assembling the speaker stands.

1 Assemble the speaker stands.

1 Thread the speaker cable through the base.

For quicker threading, loosely fold the cable in half (do not crease), pass the folded portion through the hole, and then pull the rest of the cable through the base.

Cable

Plastic wrap

Leave the excess speaker cable for connecting later.

2 Insert the pipe.

Pipe

Groove

Pipe support

Insert the pipe while gently pulling on the speaker cable.

Match the groove and these holes with the base when you insert the pipe.

3 Secure the pipe to the base.

Ensure the screws are securely fastened.

Base

2 Attach the stands to the speakers.

Ensure the stand is fastened on straight by gradually tightening the top and bottom screws alternately until fully tightened.

Long screws

Pipe

Front speaker assembly

Front speaker

You can also attach to the lower rear of the speaker.

The height of the speaker can be changed when attaching the stand to the upper rear or lower rear of the speaker.

3 Connect the speaker cables.

Rear of the speaker

Twist off the vinyl ends of the speaker cables.

_: Copper `: Silver

Push!

Phillips-head screwdriver

(not included)

Short screws

Before proceeding to the next step, please remove the plastic wrap from the pipe.

∫ Preventing the speakers from falling over

Preparation

Attach screw eyes (not included) to secure the speakers to the wall (➜ diagram right).

≥You will need to obtain the appropriate screw eyes to match

the walls or pillars to which they are going to be fastened.

≥Consult a qualified housing contractor concerning the

appropriate procedure when attaching to a concrete wall or a surface that may not have strong enough support. Improper attachment may result in damage to the wall or speakers.

To prevent the speaker from falling over, thread the string (not included) from the wall to the speaker as shown and tie tightly.

[HT733]

[HT930]

Press the speaker cable into the groove.

If there is any excess speaker cable, thread the speaker cable into the opening near the top of the pipe while pulling the speaker cable from the bottom of the base.

4 Secure the speaker cables to the bases.

Press the speaker cable into the base cover groove as far as possible.

String (not included)

Rear of the speaker

String (not included)

Cable

Screw eye (not included)

Approx. 150 mm (5

Screw eye (not included)

Rear side of base

Groove

Wall

/32z)

Rear of the speaker

Approx. 150 mm (5

/32z)

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

STEP2 Positioning

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 curtains.

≥The left and right speakers are the same with respect to the front and surround

speaker pairs.

Positioning

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FRONT

(L, R)2SURROUND

≥Place the front, center, and surround speakers at approximately

the same distance from the seating position. The angles in the diagram are approximate.

(L, R)

Setup example

[HT730]

CENTER

Main unit

ACTIVE

SUBWOOFER

≥Use only supplied speakers

Using other speakers can damage the unit, and sound quality will be negatively affected.

≥Set the speakers up on an even surface to prevent them from

falling. Take proper precautions to prevent the speakers from falling if you cannot set them up on an even surface.

Main unit

[Note]

Keep your speakers at least 10 mm (13/32q) away from the system for proper ventilation.

Center speaker

≥Vibration caused by the center speaker can disrupt the picture if it

is placed directly on the television. Put the center speaker on a rack or shelf.

≥To prevent the speakers from falling, do not place directly on top

of the television.

Active subwoofer

Place to the right or left of the television, on the floor or a sturdy shelf so that it won’t cause vibration. Leave 10 cm (4q) at the rear for ventilation.

Caution

Do not stand on the base and shake the speaker. Be cautious when children are near.

e.g. [HT730]

FRONT

(L, R)

SURROUND

(L, R)

≥Other speaker setup options

(➜ page 29).

CENTER

ACTIVE

SUBWOOFER

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 reverberating due to 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

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

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

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

Caution

≥The active subwoofer and supplied

speakers are to be used only as indicated in this setup. Failure to do so may lead to damage to the amplifier and/or the speakers, and may result in the risk of fire. Consult a qualified service person if damage has occurred or if you experience a sudden change in performance.

≥Do not attempt to attach these speakers to

walls using methods other than those described in this manual.

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STEP3 Connecting speakers with the subwoofer

VIDE O

OUT

≥Attach the speaker-cable stickers to make connection easier. ≥The terminals of the subwoofer have high output power. Carefully connect the speaker wires.

Sheet of speaker-cable stickers3 Speaker cables

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

Speaker-cable sticker

2 FRONT (R)

The illustration shows SC-HT730 for U.S.A. and Canada.

1 FRONT (L)

4 SURROUND (R)

ACTIVE

3 SURROUND (L)

SUBWOOFER

5 CENTER

[HT730] [HT733]

Insert the wire fully.

Click!

i: White j: Blue

[HT930]

i: Copper j: Silver

[Note]

≥[HT930] Even though the subwoofer shown is different, you can connect the speakers to the subwoofer in the same way. ≥Never short-circuit positive (i) and negative (j) speaker wires. ≥Be sure to connect only positive ([HT730] [HT733]: white, [HT930]: copper) wires to positive (i) terminals and negative ([HT730] [HT733]: blue,

[HT930]: silver) wires to negative (j) terminals. Incorrect connection can damage the speakers.

Connecting speakers with the subwoofer/Video connections

STEP4 Video connections

Video cable

≥Do not connect through the video cassette recorder.

Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not be displayed properly.

≥Turn the television off before connecting, and refer to the television’s operating instructions.

∫ Television with a VIDEO IN terminal

Back of the main unit

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

(480p/480i)

VIDEO

OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

Video cable

(included)

Television

(not included)

VIDEO IN

∫ Television with an S-VIDEO IN terminal

Back of the main unit

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

(480p/480i)

VIDEO

OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

S-video cable

(not included)

S-VIDEO OUT terminal

The S-VIDEO OUT 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.)

Television

(not included)

S-VIDEO

∫

Television with COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals

Back of the main unit

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

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 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 Connect to terminals of the same color.

≥After making this connection, select “Darker” from the “Black

Level Control” in the “Video” tab (➜ page 23).

To enjoy progressive video

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

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

≥All Panasonic televisions that have 480p input connectors are

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

Video cables

(480p/480i)

VIDEO

OUT

(not included)

S-VIDEO

OUT

B/PR) and luminance signal (Y) separately in

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

(not included)

COMPONENT

Television

VIDEO IN

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STEP5 Radio and system connections

AUDI O

VCR

AUDIO

FM ANTFM ANT

AM ANTAM ANT

DIGITAL

TRANSMITTER

(7(75≠)

LOOPLOOP

EXTEXT

COMP

Radio and system connections

System cable AM loop antenna FM indoor antenna AC power supply cord

\U.S.A.\and\Canada] \Others]

≥Connect the AC power supply cord after all other connections are complete. ≥Optional antenna connections (➜ page 25).

FM indoor antenna

Affix this end of the antenna where reception is best.

Adhesive tape

Click!

Main unit

Catch up

To disconnect

Press the catch and pull out.

Power plug adaptor

\Areas\except\U.S.A.\and\Canada]

The illustration shows SC-HT730 for U.S.A. and Canada.

AM loop antenna

Stand the antenna up on its base. Place the antenna where reception is best. Keep loose antenna cable away from other wires and cables.

[For[areas[except[U.S.A.[and[Canada[

Before connecting the AC power supply cord Set the voltage.

127 V 110 V 220 V-230 V 240 V

VOLT ADJ

Use a flat-head screwdriver to turn the voltage selector on the back of the subwoofer to the appropriate position for the area in which this system is used. If the power supply in your area is 115 V or 120 V, please set the voltage selector as follows:

≥For 115 V: Set to 110 V. ≥For 120 V: Set to 127 V.

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[For\areas\except\U.S.A.\and\Canada]

≥If the power plug does not fit

Active subwoofer

Catch up

your AC outlet

Use the power plug adaptor (included).

To disconnect

System cable

Press the catch and pull out.

To household AC outlet

If it still doesn’t fit, contact an electrical parts distributor for assistance.

Conserving power

The main unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off (For U.S.A. and Canada: approx. 0.5 W or for other areas: approx.

0.9 W). To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug it from the household AC outlet. You will need to reset some memory items after plugging in the unit.

[Note]

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

Set your surround sound free!

When you insert the digital transmitter into the DIGITAL TRANSMITTER slot of the main unit and connect the surround speakers to the receiver, you can enjoy surround speaker sound wirelessly. For details, please refer to the operating instructions for Panasonic SH-FX50 Digital Transmitter and Receiver.

Panasonic SH-FX50 Digital Transmitter and Receiver (optional) \For\U.S.A.\and\Canada]

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STEP6 The remote control

Do not:

Remote control Batteries

Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the

remote control.

R6/LR6, AA, UM-3

≥Do not use

rechargeable type batteries.

≥mix old and new batteries. ≥use different types at the same time. ≥heat or expose to flame. ≥take apart or shor t 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 remote control signal sensor (➜ page 10), avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 m (23 feet) directly in front of the unit.

STEP7 QUICK SETUP

The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to make necessary settings.

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

The remote control/QUICK SETUP

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

SHIFT

AV SYSTEM

TV/VIDEO

DISC

ENTER

CANCEL

SKIP

TOP MENU

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

ENTER

FUNCTIONS

SUBWOOFER

SUPER SRND

LEVEL

H.BASS

ZOOM

SLEEP

CM SKIP

QUICK OSD

ANGLE/PAGE

FL DISPLAY REPEAT

GROUP

ADVANCED

SHIFT

DISC REVIEW

TUNER/BAND

DVD/ CD

VOLUME

S10

SLOW/SEARCH

RETURN

TV VOLTV VOL

C.FOCUS

SFC

SUBTITLE

AUDIO

CD MODE

PLAY MODE

PLAY SPEED

CH SELECT

QUICK REPLAY

VCR

PLAY LIST

MIX 2CH

SETUP

MUTING

TEST

DVD/CD

RETURN

SETUP

DVD/CD

SHIFT

RETURN

Select

ENTER

SETUP

MUTING

Turn on the unit.

Select “DVD/CD”.

Show the QUICK SETUP screen.

Follow the messages and make the settings.

Press to finish QUICK SETUP.

SHIFT

SETUP

MUTING

Press to exit.

To change these settings later

Select “QUICK SETUP” in the “Others” tab (➜ page 23).

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Control reference guide

See reference pages in brackets.

Turn the unit on/off (9)

Select the disc or show disc information (14)

Switch the television’s video input mode (28)

Select television channels and disc’s title

numbers etc./Enter numbers (13)

Cancel (13)

AV SYSTEM

TV/VIDEO

DISC

CANCEL

SKIP

TUNER/BAND

ENTER

S10

SLOW/SEARCH

VCR

DVD/ CD

VOLUM E

The illustration shows SC-HT730.

Television and Video cassette recorder operations (28)

Select the source AUX (29) ([HT930] only), TUNER/BAND (24), DVD/CD (9)

Channel select (24, 28)

Adjust the volume (13)

Basic operations for play (12, 13)

Control reference guide

Show a disc top menu (18) or

program list (19)

Select or register menu items on the television

screen, Frame-by-frame (13)

Show on-screen menu (20) or

television volume down (28)

To use functions labeled in orange:

While pressing [SHIFT],

press the corresponding button.

Standby/on indicator

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

INPUT SELECTOR (24)

DVD /CD #FM#AM#TV#VCR# AUX ([HT930] only)#Return to DVD/CD

ENTER

QUICK REPLAY

C.FOCUS

SFC

SUBTITLE

AUDIO

PLAY SPEED

PLAY

LIST

RETURN

TV VOLTV VOL

MIX 2CH

SETUP

MUTING

CD MODE

PLAY MODE

TEST

CH SELECT

Show a disc menu (18) or play list (19)

Return to previous screen (13) or television volume up

(28)

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL

(27) (26) (26) (26)

SLEEP

QUICK OSD

(14, 27) (14, 15)

FL DISPLAY REPEAT

TOP MENU

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

FUNCTIONS

SUBWOOFER

SUPER SRND

LEVEL

H.BASS

ZOOM

SLEEP

CM SKIP

QUICK OSD

ANGLE/PAGE

FL DISPLAY REPEAT

GROUP

ADVANCED

SHIFT

DISC REVIEW

(13)

H.BASS

Turn the bass sound enhancement on/off (26)

H.BASS indicator ([HT930] only)

PROGRESSIVE Enjoy progressive video (12)

CD MODE

Play several music CD’s sequentially (14)

SUPER SRND

H.BASS

ZOOM

CM SKIP

ANGLE/PAGE

GROUP

C.FOCUS

SFC

SUBTITLE

AUDI O

(15)

MIX 2CH

SETUP

MUTING

(22, 27)

CD MODE

PLAY MODE

(13, 15)(15)(14, 16)

ADVANCED

DISC REVIEW

(14)

PLAY SPEED

QUICK REPLAY

(14, 15)

TEST

CH SELECT

(27)

4, 5/X TUNING W Skipping or slow-search play (12)/ Select the radio stations (24)

<OPEN/CLOSE

Open/Close the disc drawer (12)

DISC EXCHANGE

Open the disc drawer to exchange the disc in the play position (12)

DISC SKIP Skip to the next disc tray (12)

OPEN CLOSE DISC EXCHANGE DISC SKIP

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INPUT

SELECTOR H.BASS PROGRESSIVE CD MODE

POWER

Direct select buttons/indicators Select the disc tray (12)

Standby/on switch [POWER Í/I]

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. (12)

AC supply indicator [AC IN]

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

5 DISC SELECTOR

∫/TUNE MODE Stop playing (12)/

TUNE MODE FM MODE MEMORY

VOLUME

TUNING

Jog LED

([HT930] only)

Select the tuning mode (24)

;/FM MODE

Pause (12)/Adjust the FM reception condition (24)

1/MEMORY

Play discs (12)/Memorize the receiving radio stations (24)

DOWN UP

PHONES

Remote control signal sensor

PHONES Connect headphones (27)

VOLUME Turn up/down the volume (12)

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Discs that can be played

Indication in

Disc Logo

DVD-RAM

DVD-Audio

DVD-Video

these operating

instructions

[RAM]

[JPEG]

[DVD-A] —

[DVD-V]

Remarks

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

Recorded using the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) standard Ver si on 1 .0. ≥To play JPEG files, select “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu (➜ page 21).

Some DVD-Audio discs contain DVD-Video content. To play DVD-Video content, select “Play as DVD-Video” in Other Menu (➜ page 21).

—

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

iR (Video)/ iRW (Video)

Video CD

SVCD

CD [CD]

CD-R CD-RW

A process that allows play on compatible equipment.

≥It may not be possible to play the above discs in all cases due to the type of disc or condition of the recording.

—

[DVD-V]

[VCD]

[WMA]

[MP3]

[JPEG]

[CD]

[VCD]

Discs recorded and finalized

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

—

Conforming to IEC62107

This unit is compatible with HDCD, but does not support the Peak Extend function (a function which expands the dynamic range of high level signals). HDCD-encoded CD’s sound better because they are encoded with 20 bits, as compared with 16 bits for all other CD’s.

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

the left. Close the sessions or finalize

≥HighMAT discs

WMA, MP3 or JPEG files only. To play without using the HighMAT function, select “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu (➜ page 21).

≥[WMA] This unit does not support Multiple Bit Rate (MBR: a file that contains the

same content encoded at several different bit rates).

on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras.

the disc after recording.

Discs that can be played/Main unit and disc caution

∫ Discs that cannot be played

DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, SACD, DivX Video Discs and Photo CD, DVD-RAM that cannot be removed from their cartridge,

2.6-GB and 5.2-GB DVD-RAM, and “Chaoji VCD” available on the market including CVD, DVCD and SVCD that do not conform to IEC62107.

Note about using a DualDisc

The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet the technical specifications of the Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) format so play may not be possible.

Main unit and disc caution

∫ 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.

∫ To clean discs

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

∫ Audio format of DVD’s

This unit automatically recognizes and decodes discs with these symbols.

∫ Disc handling precautions

≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs (This may cause disc

warping, rendering it unusable).

≥Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing

instrument.

≥Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static

electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.

≥Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers. ≥Do not use the following discs:

– Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels

(rented discs, etc). – Discs that are badly warped or cracked. – Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart shapes.

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Basic play

1 Power on.

2 Select “DVD/CD”.

POWER

INPUT

SELECTOR

Open the drawer and place the disc(s).

≥Load double-sided discs so the label for the side you want to

play is facing up.

≥To load discs on the other trays, press [DISC SKIP] on the

main unit.

≥Play will start from the disc in the front-left position of the tray. ≥[RAM] Remove the disc from its

cartridge before use.

4 Close the drawer.

A disc indicator lights if a disc is detected or a tray is unchecked (➜ page 14, Disc information).

OPEN/CLOSE

Basic play

∫ (Stop)

TUNE MODE FM MODE MEMORY

; (Pause)

OPEN CLOSE DISC EXCHANGE DISC SKIP

VOLUME

DOWN UP

TUNING

DISC EXCHANGE

DISC SKIP

PHONES

POWER

5 DISC SELECTOR

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INPUT

SELECTOR H.BASS PROGRESSIVE CD MODE

PROGRESSIVE

5 DISC SELECTOR buttons/ indicators

5 Start play.

When the disc finishes playing:

If the next disc doesn’t start playing, select it with the 5 DISC SELECTOR buttons. ≥You can also select the disc using

the remote control (➜ page 14, Disc information).

Progressive video

Skipping to the next disc tray

PROGRESSIVE

DISC SKIP

6 Adjust the

Using the main unit

MIX2CH

MONO

STCT

C R

LS RS

LFE

RND

SLP

PGM

PRG

DTS

≥While the drawer is closed

Each time you press the button, the carousel moves counter-clockwise by one tray.

volume.

VOLUME

DOWN UP

Changing the other discs without interrupting play

Press to skip. Press and hold to –search –slow-motion (during pause)

≥Press [1] (play) to start normal

OPEN/CLOSE

DISC SKIP

Change

discs

(during play)

(Motion picture part)

play.

≥The carousel moves one tray

clockwise and each subsequent press moves it two trays in alternate directions.

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Exchanging the disc in the play position

DISC EXCHANGE

≥The drawer opens and the

disc in the play position comes to the front-left position.

≥Press the button again to play

the disc after changing the disc in the front-left position.

OPEN/CLOSE

[Note[

≥Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [∫]

when you finish to preserve the unit’s motor and your television screen.

≥Total title number may not be displayed properly on iR/iRW.

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If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting (➜ page 32, 33).

Using the remote control

Stop

Pause

Numbered

buttons

CANCEL

TOP MENU

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

FL DISPLAY

SHIFT

AV SYSTEM

TV/VIDEO

DISC

ENTER

CANCEL

SKIP

TOP MENU

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

ENTER

FUNCTIONS

SUBWOOFER

SUPER SRND

LEVEL

H.BASS

ZOOM

SLEEP

CM SKIP

QUICK OSD

ANGLE/PAGE

GROUP

FL DISPLAY REPEAT

ADVANCED

SHIFT

DISC REVIEW

VCR

TUNER/BAND

DVD/ CD

VOLUME

S10

SLOW/SEARCH

C.FOCUS

SFC

SUBTITLE

AUDIO

PLAY SPEED

QUICK REPLAY

The position is memorized while “RESUME” is on the display.

≥Press [1] (play) to resume. ≥Press [∫] again to clear the

position.

≥Press [1] (play) to restart play.

PLAY

LIST

RETURN

TV VOLTV VOL

MIX 2CH

SETUP

MUTING

CD MODE

PLAY MODE

TEST

CH SELECT

6 5

PLAY LIST

RETURN

SUBTITLE

AUDIO

ANGLE/PAGE

GROUP

Enter number

Disc menu

Return to previous screen

123

456

7809

ENTER

S10

ENTER

CANCEL

TOP MENU

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

PLAY

LIST

RETURN

[RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] e.g. To select 12: [S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2]

[VCD] with playback control

Press [∫] to cancel the PBC function, and then press the numbered buttons.

[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] e.g. To select 123: [1] ➜ [2] ➜ [3] ➜ [ENTER]

≥Press [CANCEL] to cancel the

number(s).

[DVD-A] [DVD-V] Shows a disc top menu

[RAM]

Shows the programs (➜ page 19)

[DVD-V]

Shows a disc menu

[RAM]

Shows a play list (➜ page 19)

[VCD] with playback control

Shows a disc menu

Basic play

Skip

(during play)

Slow-motion

(during pause)

Frame-byframe

(during pause)

On-screen item select

SKIP

ENTER

SLOW/SEARCH

ENTER

Select

ENTER

≥[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]

[3, 4]: Group skip during

play

[2, 1]: Content skip during

play

≥Up to 5 steps. ≥Press [1] (play) to start

normal play.

≥[VCD] Slow-motion: forward

direction only.

[DVD-A] (Motion picture part) [RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD]

≥[VCD] Forward direction only.

Main unit display

Subtitles/ Information screen

Starting play from a selected group

FL DISPLAY

SHIFT

SUBTITLE

AUDIO

ANGLE/PAGE

GROUP

Select

ENTER

[RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD]

[WMA] [MP3]

Time display

,-.Information display

[JPEG]

When Slideshow (➜ page 20) is on:

SLIDE

,-.Information display

When Slideshow is off:

,-.Information display

PLAY

[RAM]

Turns subtitle on/off (➜ page 15)

[DVD-V]

[VCD] (SVCD only)

Selects the subtitle languages (➜ page 15)

[JPEG]

Date ---. Details of the picture ^----- No information (_}

[DVD-A] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] A folder on WMA/MP3 and JPEG discs is treated as a “Group”.

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Convenient functions

AV SYSTEM

TV/VIDEO

DISC

1 5

DISC

CANCEL

SKIP

TOP MENU

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

2, 1

FUNCTIONS

SUBWOOFER

SUPER SRND

LEVEL

H.BASS

ZOOM

SLEEP

CM SKIP

QUICK OSD

ZOOM, CM SKIP

ANGLE/PAGE

SHIFT

Convenient functions

ADVANCED

DISC REVIEW

DISC

QUICK OSD

ANGLE/PAGE

FL DISPLAY REPEAT

GROUP

ADVANCED

SHIFT

DISC REVIEW

Disc information

TUNER/BAND

ENTER

QUICK REPLAY

DVD/ CD

VOLUME

S10

SLOW/SEARCH

C.FOCUS

SFC

SUBTITLE

AUDIO

PLAY SPEED

VCR

PLAY

LIST

RETURN

TV VOLTV VOL

MIX 2CH

SETUP MUTING

CD MODE

PLAY MODE

TEST

CH SELECT

RETURN

SUBTITLE, AUDIO CD MODE

REPEAT

PLAY SPEED, QUICK REPLAY

You can select the disc after checking the discs loaded with the Disc information screen. ≥You can also select the disc directly with the 5 DISC SELECTOR

buttons on the main unit.

1 Press [DISC] to show the Disc information

screen.

e.g.

Disc Information

DVD-Video

DVD-Audio

Unchecked

No Disc

Track

10 Time 60:15

Not yet readEmpty

2 Press the numbered buttons ([1] – [5]) to

select the disc.

To clear the screen

Press [DISC].

SLEEP

QUICK OSD

Displaying current playback condition (QUICK OSD)

ADVANCED

DISC REVIEW

Reviewing titles to play (ADVANCED DISC REVIEW)

[RAM] [DVD-V]

Allows you to browse the disc contents and start playing from the

selected position. You can select either “Intro Mode” or “Interval

Mode” in “Advanced Disc Review” in the “Disc” tab (➜ page 22).

(Except iR/iRW)

1 Press [ADVANCED DISC REVIEW].

The QUICK OSD screen is displayed.

e.g. [RAM]

Program

4 0:01:06

Time

2 Press [1] (play) when you find a title/

program to play.

This may not work depending on the disc and the play position.

SHIFT

CD MODE

PLAY MODE

CD sequential play (CD MODE)

[VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3]

This feature is very convenient if you want to play several music CD’s

sequentially. Make sure that applicable disc is in the play position

before playing (➜ Disc information, left).

DVD and JPEG are skipped without being played.

While stopped

1 Press [SHIFT]i[CD MODE].

DIGITAL

RDS PS PTY

DVD

MODE

RAM

DISC

TG S.SRND D.MIX MIX2CH

TUNED

2 Press [1] (play).

≥If all loaded discs are DVD or unchecked, CD Mode does not work

and “[CD] MODE” flashes.

≥HighMAT menus and Video CD playback control are disabled.

≥You cannot change the mode during program or random play.

≥If you want to play a DVD, press [SHIFT]i[CD MODE] again to

cancel CD Mode. (CD Mode is also canceled when you switch the unit to standby or select another source.)

PLAY SPEED QUICK REPLAY

(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed.)

(Except iR/iRW)

Press [QUICK REPLAY] to skip back a few

seconds.

Quick replay

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The current playback condition is displayed.

Press [QUICK OSD].

e.g. [DVD-V]

Title

Chapter

1 0:41:23

Playback condition

Program Playback

Current positionPlay mode

≥To exit the screen

Press [QUICK OSD].

≥[CD] [MP3] [WMA] The QUICK OSD screen will appear automatically.

Elapsed play timeCurrent playback number

Time

ZOOM

CM SKIP

Skipping one minute forward (CM SKIP)

(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed.)

[RAM] [DVD-V] (Except iR/iRW)

Play restarts from approximately a minute later. Convenient when

you want to skip commercials etc.

During play

Press [CM SKIP].

[RAM] It is not possible to skip through the current program if the start

of the next program is within about one minute of the point you are

skipping from.

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SHIFT

[DVD-V]

ZOOM

CM SKIP

Changing the zoom ratio

SUBTITLE

AUDI O

Changing soundtracks

[DVD-A] (Motion picture part) [RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD] This feature expands the letterbox picture to fit the screen.

During play

Press [SHIFT]i[ZOOM] several times to select the preset aspect ratio (Just Fit Zoom) or “Auto”.

Functions

Just Fit Zoom 1.00

Auto

4:3 Standard European Vista 16:9 Standard American Vista Cinemascope1 Cinemascope2

e.g.

Fine adjustments (Manual Zoom)

After selecting the preset aspect ratio or “Auto”, press [2, 1]. –from “k1.00” to “k1.60” (in 0.01 units) –from “k1.60” to “k2.00” (in 0.02 units) ≥Press and hold [2, 1] to alter faster.

PLAY SPEED QUICK REPLAY

SHIFT

[DVD-A] (Motion picture part) [RAM] [DVD-V]

During play

Changing play speed

16:9 Standard (16:9)

4:3 Standard (4:3)

European Vista (1.66:1) American Vista (1.85:1) Cinemascope1 (2.35:1)

Cinemascope2 (2.55:1)

Press [SHIFT]i[PLAY SPEED] several times to select “Normal”, “Fast” or “Slow”.

Functions

Play Speed 1.0

Changing play speed between the range of “k0.6” to “k1.4” (in

0.1 units)

Press [2, 1]

≥Press [1] (play) to return to normal play. ≥After you change the speed

– Dolby Pro Logic II and Sound Enhancement do not work. – Audio output switches to 2ch. – Sampling frequency of 96 kHz is converted to 48 kHz. – [HT930] Multi Re-master does not work.

≥This function may not work depending on the disc’s recording.

SHIFT

while the above message is displayed.

ANGLE/PAGE

Angle selection and Still

GROUP

picture rotation/advance

Press [SHIFT]i[ANGLE/PAGE] several times to select the angle or rotate/advance the still picture.

[DVD-V] (with multiple angles)–Angle selection

[JPEG] –Still picture rotation

[DVD-A] –Still picture advance

(Press [RETURN] to go back to page 1.)

Normal

Fast Slow

[DVD-A] [DVD-V] (with multiple soundtracks) [RAM] [VCD]

Press [AUDIO] several times to select the soundtrack.

[RAM] [VCD]

You can use this button to select “L”, “R” or “LR”.

[DVD-V] (Karaoke discs) Press [2, 1] to select “On” or “Off” for vocals. Read the disc’s instructions for details.

Signal type/data

LPCM/PPCM/ÎDigital/DTS/MPEG: Signal type kHz (Sampling frequency)/bit/ch (Number of channels)

Example: 3

SHIFT

[DVD-V] (with multiple subtitles) [VCD] (SVCD only)

/2 .1ch

.1: Low frequency effect

.1: (not displayed if there is no signal)

.0: No surround .1: Mono surround .2: Stereo surround (left/right)

.1: Center .2: Front leftiFront right .3: Front leftiFront rightiCenter

SUBTITLE

AUDIO

Changing subtitles

e.g.

Functions

Audio 1

Press [SHIFT]i[SUBTITLE] several times to select the subtitle language.

≥On iR/iRW, a subtitle number may be shown for subtitles that

are not displayed.

To display/clear the subtitles

Press [2, 1] to select “On” or “Off”.

[RAM] (On/Off only with discs that contain subtitle on/off information)

Functions

Subtitle

Off

Press [SHIFT]i[SUBTITLE] to select “On” or “Off”.

≥Subtitle on/off information cannot be recorded using Panasonic

DVD Recorders.

REPEAT

(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed. [JPEG]: Works with all JPEG content.)

During play

Repeat play

Press [REPEAT] several times to select an item to be repeated.

e.g. [DVD-V]

[RAM]: Program>Disc>Off

≥During play list play: Scene>Playlist>Off

[DVD-A]: Track>Group [DVD-V]: Chapter>Title

[VCD]

[CD]: Track>Disc

≥When CD Mode is on: Track>Disc>All CD’s>Off ≥When CD Mode is on, during program and random play:

Tr ac k >All CD’s>Off

[WMA]

[MP3]:

Content>Group§>

≥When CD Mode is on: ≥When CD Mode is on, during program and random play:

Content

>All CD’s>Off

[JPEG]

: Group§>

“All” is displayed during program and random play.

Off

>Off

Content>Group

Functions

Repeat Off

Off

>All CD’s>Off

Off

Chapter Title

Convenient functions

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Convenient functions

CD MODE

PLAY MODE

Program/Random play

AV SYSTEM

TV/VIDEO

DISC

1 _ 5

Numbered

buttons

CANCEL

SKIP

TOP MENU

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

Convenient functions

FUNCTIONS

SUBWOOFER

SUPER SRND

LEVEL

SLEEP

CM SKIP

QUICK OSD

ANGLE/PAGE

FL DISPLAY REPEAT

ADVANCED

SHIFT

DISC REVIEW

ENTER

H.BASS

ZOOM

GROUP

TUNER/BAND

ENTER

S10

SLOW/SEARCH

C.FOCUS

SFC

SUBTITLE

AUDIO

PLAY SPEED

QUICK REPLAY

VCR

DVD/ CD

VOLUME

PLAY

LIST

RETURN

TV VOLTV VOL

MIX 2CH

SETUP MUTING

CD MODE

PLAY MODE

TEST

CH SELECT

PLAY MODE

Press [PLAY MODE] while stopped.

Program and random playback screens appear sequentially. Program__-----------------------------------------------------) Random

^------------------------ off (Normal play) (__-----------}

“RANDOM 1” and “RANDOM 2” (➜ page 17) are displayed on the main unit’s display when CD Mode is on (➜ page 14).

To exit the program and random mode

Press [PLAY MODE] several times while stopped.

≥Disable HighMAT disc play to use program and random play. Select

“Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu (➜ page 21).

≥[DVD-A]

Some discs contain bonus groups. If a password screen appears after selecting a group, enter the password with the numbered buttons to play the bonus group. Refer also to the disc’s jacket.

Program play (up to 32 items)

∫ When CD Mode is off

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

You can program all the items on a disc in the play position.

1 [DVD-A] [DVD-V] Press the numbered buttons to

select a group ( [ENTER]) or title.

≥To select a 2-digit number

e.g. To select 25: [S10] ➜ [2] ➜ [5]

[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [2] ➜ [5] ➜ [ENTER]

[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]

e.g. [DVD-V]

then press

Program Playback

Choose a title and chapter.

DiscNo. T/G C/T

to select and press

ENTER

Play

Clear

Clear all

PLAY

to start

2 Press the numbered buttons to select a

chapter or track ( [ENTER]).

≥Repeat steps 1 and 2 to program other items. ≥[VCD] [CD] Step 1 is unnecessary.

[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] then press

3 Press [1] (play).

∫ When CD Mode is on (➜ page 14)

[VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3]

You can program all the items on all the discs.

1 Press the numbered buttons ([1] – [5]) to

select a disc.

2 Press the numbered buttons to select the

items (

≥To select a 2-digit number

≥Repeat steps 1 and 2 to program other items.

[WMA] [MP3] then press [ENTER]).

e.g. To select 25: [S10] ➜ [2] ➜ [5]

[WMA] [MP3] [2] ➜ [5] ➜ [ENTER]

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3 Press [1] (play).

To select an item using the cursor buttons

Press [ENTER] and [3, 4] to select an item, then press [ENTER]

again to register.

To change the selected program

1Press [3, 4] to select an item.

2 Repeat above steps 1 and 2.

To clear the selected program

1Press [3, 4] to select an item.

2 Press [CANCEL] (or press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Clear” and

press [ENTER]).

To clear the whole program

Select “Clear all” with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press [ENTER].

The whole program is also cleared when the disc is moved out of the

play position, the unit is turned off or another source is selected.

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Random play

∫ When CD Mode is off

[VCD] [CD]

You can play all the items on a disc in the play position in random order.

[DVD-A]

[DVD-V] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]

You can play selected item(s) on a disc in the play position in random order.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, and 4,819,098, licensed for limited viewing uses only.

1 [DVD-A] [DVD-V]

[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]

Press the numbered buttons to select a group or a title.

e.g. [DVD-V]

DIGITAL

RDS PS PTY

DVD

DTS

MODE

RAM

DISC

T G S.SRND D.MIX SLP

TUNED

[DVD-A]

≥To enter all groups, press [2, 1] to select “All” and press

[ENTER].

≥To deselect a group, press numbered buttons corresponding

to the group you want to clear.

Random Playback

Choose a title.

0 ~ 9

to select

Title

MONO

2 Press [1] (play).

Random 1 play

∫ When CD Mode is on (➜ page 14)

[VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3]

You can play all the items on all the discs in random order.

Press [1] (play).

e.g. [CD]

Random Playback

Press PLAY to start

STCT

PLAY

LS RS

RND

PGM

to start

C R

LFE

PRG

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia.

Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

WMA is a compression format developed by Microsoft Corporation. It achieves the same sound quality as MP3 with a file size that is smaller than that of MP3.

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

Convenient functions

DIGITAL

RDS PS PTY

DVD

DTS

MODE

RAM

DISC

T G S.SRND D.MIX SLP

TUNED

MONO

STCT

LS RS

RND

PGM

C R

LFE

PRG

Random 2 play

∫ When CD Mode is on (➜ page 14)

[VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3]

You can play all the discs in sequence, but all the items on each disc are played in random order.

Press [1] (play).

DIGITAL

RDS PS PTY

DVD

DTS

MODE

RAM

DISC

e.g. [CD]

T G S.SRND D.MIX SLP

TUNED

Random Playback

Press PLAY to start

MONO

STCT

LS RS

RND

PGM

C R

LFE

PRG

, HDCD

, High Definition Compatible Digital® and Pacific Microsonics™ are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Pacific Microsonics, Inc. in the United States and/ or other countries.

HDCD system manufactured under license from Pacific Microsonics, Inc. This product is covered by one or more of the following: In the USA: 5,479,168, 5,638,074, 5,640,161, 5,808,574, 5,838,274, 5,854,600, 5,864,311, 5,872,531, and in Australia: 669114, with other patents pending.

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Using navigation menus

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H.BASS

ZOOM

GROUP

ENTER

PLAY SPEED QUICK REPLAY

VOLUME

S10

SLOW/SEARCH

RETURN

TV VOLTV VOL

C.FOCUS

MIX 2CH

SFC

SUBTITLE

AUDIO

MUTING

CD MODE

PLAY MODE

CH SELECT

PLAY

LIST

SETUP

TEST

MENU, PLAY LIST

3, 4, 2, 1 ENTER

Numbered

buttons

TOP MENU,

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

FUNCTIONS

ANGLE/PAGE

TOP MENU

Playing data discs

SHIFT

CANCEL

SKIP

TOP MENU

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

FUNCTIONS

SUBWOOFER

SUPER SRND

LEVEL

SLEEP

CM SKIP

QUICK OSD

ANGLE/PAGE

FL DISPLAY REPEAT

ADVANCED

SHIFT

DISC REVIEW

[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] You can play JPEG files on DVD-RAM or play HighMAT discs without using the HighMAT function (➜ page 21, “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu). ≥Playing HighMAT

discs (➜ page 19)

Playing items in order (Playback Menu)

1 Press [TOP MENU].

e.g.

Playback Menu

WMA/MP3/JPEG

WMA/MP3

JPEG

All Total 436

Audio Total 7

Picture Total 427

to select and press

ENTER

≥To exit the screen

Press [TOP MENU].

2 Press [3, 4] to select “All”, “Audio” or

“Picture” and press [ENTER].

Playing from the selected item (Navigation Menu)

1 Press [MENU]. 2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the group

and press [ENTER].

3 To play content in the group in order

Press [ENTER].

To start play from the selected content

Press [3, 4] to select and [ENTER].

e.g.

avigation Menu

002 My favorite2

Perfume

001 My favorite1 002 My favorite2

001 Brazilian 002 Chinese 003 Czech 004 Hungarian 005 Japanese 006 Mexican 007 Philippine 008 Swedish 009 Piano 010 Vocal

FUNCTIONS

Group

005 Japanese

001 Lady Starfish

Group 005/023

to display the sub menu

001 Lady Starfish 002 Metal Glue 003 Life on Jupiter 004 Starperson

Content

JPEG

Content 0001/0004

RETURN

Group and content number currently playing

:JPEG

:WMA/MP3

Number currently selected

to exit

≥Press [SHIFT]i[ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page by page in the group

or content field.

≥To enjoy listening to WMA/MP3 contents while showing a

JPEG image on the screen

Select a JPEG file first, and then select audio contents. (The opposite order is not effective.)

≥To exit the screen

Press [MENU].

∫ Using the submenu

1 While the menu is displayed

Press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [3, 4] to select an item and press [ENTER].

Items shown differ depending on the type of disc.

Multi List Tree Thumbnail

Next group Previous group

All Audio Picture

Groups and contents are displayed. Contents only Groups only Thumbnail images [JPEG]

To go to next group [WMA] [MP3] To go to previous group [WMA] [MP3]

WMA/MP3 and JPEG WMA/MP3 only JPEG only

To switch between guide messages and the

Help display Find

elapsed play time indicator To search by content or group title (➜below)

∫ Searching by a content or group title

Highlight a group title to search the group, or a content title to search its content.

1 While the submenu is displayed (➜ above)

Press [3, 4] to select “Find” and press [ENTER].

Press [3,4] to select a character and press [ENTER].

≥Repeat to enter another character. ≥Lower case is also searched. ≥Press [6, 5] to skip between A, E, I, O and U. ≥Press [2] to erase a character. ≥Leave the asterisk (¢) when you search for the titles including

the character you enter.

≥Erase the asterisk (¢) to search for the titles starting with the

character you enter. To add the asterisk (¢) again, display the submenu again and select “Find”.

Find

3 Press [1] to select “Find” and press [ENTER].

The search result screen appears.

4 Press [3, 4] to select the content or group and

press [ENTER].

TOP MENU

Playing from the selected

track in the CD

[CD]

Titles appear with CD Text disc playback.

1 Press [TOP MENU] or [MENU].

e.g. CD text

CD Text

Disc Title: All By Artist Disc Artist: Pink Island Track title: Long John Platinum Track Artist: SHIPWRECKED

Ashley at Prom

City Penguin Formura one

Soccer Baseball

Neanderthal

Cartoons

Trilobites

White Dwarf

Discovery

10.

to select and press

ENTER

RETURN

63 00

1/23

to exit

2 Press [3, 4] to select the track and press

[ENTER].

≥Press [SHIFT]i[ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page by page. ≥Press [FUNCTIONS] to show the playback condition and

current position.

To exit the screen

Press [TOP MENU] or [MENU].

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TOP MENU

Playing HighMATTM discs

[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]

1 Press [TOP MENU].

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

Playing RAM discs

PLAY LIST

[RAM]

≥Titles appear only if the titles are recorded on the disc. ≥You cannot edit programs, play lists and disc titles.

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

then press [ENTER].

≥Repeat this step if necessary.

e.g.

New Playlist Item Long Name Display Te

Menu1

Play list2

Play list1

Menu3

Return

PAGE 1/3

Menu2

Play list3

≥To change the menu background

Press [FUNCTIONS]. The background changes to the one recorded on the disc.

≥To exit the screen

Press [∫].

Selecting from the list

Menu: Takes you to the next

menu which shows play lists or another menu

Play list: play starts

1 During play

Press [MENU].

e.g.

Playlist

Group

Content

Playlist

All By Artist

No.

Few times in summer

Less and less

And when I was born

Quatre gymnopedies

You've made me sad

I can't quit him

Evening glory

Wheeling spin

Velvet Cuppermine

Ziggy starfish

to playto select

ENTER

Content title

RETURN

2 Press [2] then [3, 4] to switch among

“Playlist”, “Group” and “Content” lists.

3 Press [1] then [3, 4] to select an item

and press [ENTER].

≥Press [SHIFT]i[ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page by page.

≥To exit the screen

Press [MENU].

to exit

Playing the programs

1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

e.g.

≥To exit the screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

Direct Navigator

No.

11/ 1(WED) 0:05 AM Monday feature1

1/ 1 (MON) 1:05 AM Auto action2

2/ 2 (TUE ) 2:21 AM Cinema3

3/ 3 (WED) 3:37 AM Music4

4/10(THU) 11:05 AM Baseball5

to select

Date

Title Contents

to exit

RETURN

2 Press [3, 4] or the numbered buttons to

select the program.

≥Press [SHIFT]i[ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page by page. ≥To select a 2-digit number

e.g. 23: [S10] ➜ [2] ➜ [3]

≥Press [1] to show the contents of the program and the disc.

3 Press [ENTER].

Playing a play list

(Only when the disc contains a play list)

1 Press [PLAY LIST].

e.g.

≥To exit the screen

Press [PLAY LIST].

Playlist

DateNo. Length Ti t le

11/11 0:00:01 City Penguin1

12/ 1 0:01:20 Ashley at Prom2

1/ 2 1:10:04 Special3

2/ 3 0:10:20 Soccer4

2/10 0:25:01 Baseball5

3/12 0:06:13 Home6

3/ 1 0:01:20 Drama7

4/ 2 1:00:12 Goodbye8

4/ 3 0:30:20 Soccer 29

4/10 1:00:01 Baseball 210

to select and press

ENTER

RETURN

to exit

2 Press [3, 4] or the numbered buttons to

select the play list.

≥Press [SHIFT]i[ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page by page. ≥To select a 2-digit number

e.g. 23: [S10] ➜ [2] ➜ [3]

Using navigation menus

Tips for making WMA/MP3 and JPEG discs (For CD-R, CD-RW)

≥Discs must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended

formats).

≥This unit supports multi-session but if there are a lot of sessions it

takes more time for play to start. Keep the number of sessions to a minimum to avoid this.

≥When there are more than 8 groups, the eighth group onwards will

be displayed on one vertical line in the menu screen.

≥There may be differences in the display order on the menu screen

and computer screen.

≥This unit cannot play files recorded using packet write.

Naming folders and files (Files are treated as content and folders are treated as groups on this unit.)

At the time of recording, prefix folder and file names with 3-digit numbers in the order you want to play them (this may not work at times). Files must have the extension: “.WMA” or “.wma” “.MP3” or “.mp3” “.JPG”, “.jpg”, “.JPEG” or “.jpeg”

e.g. [MP3]

root

001 group

001

003 group

001 track.mp3 002 track.mp3 003 track.mp3 002 group

001 track.mp3 002 track.mp3 003 track.mp3 004 track.mp3

001 track.mp3 002 track.mp3 003 track.mp3

3 Press [ENTER].

[WMA]

≥You cannot play WMA files that are copy protected. ≥This unit does not support Multiple Bit Rate (MBR).

[MP3]

≥This unit does not support ID3 tags. ≥Compatible sampling rates: 8, 11.02, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1

and 48 kHz.

[JPEG]

≥To view JPEG files on this unit:

– Take them on a digital camera that meets the DCF Standard

(Design rule for Camera File system) Version 1.0. Some digital cameras have functions that are not supported by the DCF Standard Version 1.0 like automatic picture rotation which may render a picture unviewable.

– Do not alter the files in any way or save them under a different

name.

≥This unit cannot display moving pictures, MOTION JPEG and other

such formats, still pictures other than JPEG (e.g. TIFF) or play pictures with attached audio.

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Using on-screen menus

Items shown differ depending on the type of disc.

Main menu

Program Group Title

To start from a specific item

Numbered

buttons

CANCEL

AV SYSTEM

TV/VIDEO

DISC

CANCEL

SKIP

TUNER/BAND

ENTER

S10

SLOW/SEARCH

VCR

DVD/ CD

VOLUME

Chapter Trac k Playlist Content

Time

Except iR/ iRW

Audio

Still Picture

Thumbnail

Subtitle

Marker (VR)

Angle

Rotate Picture

Slideshow

Other Settings

To skip incrementally or decrementally

(Time

Slip for play only)

1 Press [ENTER] twice to show the Time Slip

indicator.

2Press [3, 4] to select the time and press

[ENTER]. ≥Press and hold [3, 4] to alter faster.

To start from a specific time

(Time Search)

To change remaining/elapsed time display

(➜ page 15, Changing soundtracks) [WMA] [MP3]

To display the current disc type

To switch still pictures

To show thumbnail images

(➜ page 15, Changing subtitles)

[RAM]

To recall a marker recorded on DVD-Video recorders

To recall a marker: Press [3, 4] ➜ Press

[ENTER]

(with multiple angles)

To select the angle

To rotate picture

To turn on/off slideshow To change the slideshow timing (0–30 sec)

(➜ page 21)

H.BASS

ZOOM

CM SKIP

GROUP

ENTER

C.FOCUS

SFC

SUBTITLE

AUDIO

PLAY SPEED

QUICK REPLAY

PLAY LIST

RETURN

TV VOLTV VOL

MIX 2CH

SETUP MUTING

CD MODE

PLAY MODE

TEST

CH SELECT

3, 4, 2, 1 ENTER

FUNCTIONS

TOP MENU

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

FUNCTIONS

SUBWOOFER

SUPER SRND

LEVEL

SLEEP

QUICK OSD

ANGLE/PAGE

FL DISPLAY REPEAT

ADVANCED

SHIFT

DISC REVIEW

Using on-screen menus

FUNCTIONS

Select

Go to the next menu

ENTER

Return to the previous menu

Select

ENTER

Press once.

Select the menu.

Make the settings.

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ENTER

S10

FUNCTIONS

Press to exit.

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Other Settings

[DVD-A] (Motion picture part) [RAM] [DVD-V]

Play Speed

To change play speed

–from “k0.6” to “k1.4” (in 0.1 unit steps)

∫ Play Menu

(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed. [JPEG]: Works with all JPEG content.)

Repeat

A-B Repeat

Marker

Advanced Disc Review

(➜ page 15, Repeat play)

Except [JPEG] [RAM] (Still picture part)

To repeat a specified section

Press [ENTER] at the starting and ending points. Press [ENTER] again to cancel.

Except [RAM]

To mark up to 5 positions to play again

Press [ENTER] (The unit is now ready to accept markers.) To mark a position: Press [ENTER] (at the desired

point)

To mark another position: Press [2, 1] to select

“¢” ➜ Press [ENTER]

To recall a marker: Press [2, 1] ➜ Press

[ENTER]

To erase a marker: Press [2, 1] ➜ Press

[CANCEL]

≥This feature does not work during program and

random play.

[➜ page 14, Reviewing titles to play (ADVANCED DISC REVIEW)]

∫ Picture Menu

Normal Cinema1: Mellows images and enhances detail

in dark scenes.

Picture Mode

Video Output Mode

Transfer Mode

Cinema2: Sharpens images and enhances detail

Animation Dynamic User (Press [ENTER] to select “Picture Adjustment”) (➜ below)

Picture Adjustment

Contrast Brightness Sharpness Color Gamma: Adjusts the brightness of dark parts. Depth Enhancer

Reduces the rough noise in the background to give a greater feeling of depth.

480i (Interlace) ,--. 480p (Progressive) When you select “480p”, a confirmation screen appears. Select “Yes” only if connecting to a progressive output compatible television.

If you have chosen “480p” (➜ above), select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit the type of material.

Auto1 (normal): Detects 24 frame-per-second

Auto2: Compatible with 30 frame-per-second film

Video: Select when using Auto1 or Auto2, and

in dark scenes.

film content and appropriately converts it.

content in addition to 24 frame-persecond film content.

the video content is distorted.

∫ Audio Menu

Dolby Pro Logic II

Dialogue Enhancer

Multi Re-master

[HT930] only)

(

Sound Enhancement

(➜ page 26, Dolby Pro Logic II)

To make the dialogue in movies easier to hear

[DVD-V] (Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG, 3-channel or higher, with the dialogue recorded in the center channel)

On ,------. Off

[RAM] [DVD-V] (Discs recorded with 48 kHz only) [DVD-A] (Discs recorded with 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz

only)

[VCD] [CD]

≥During 2ch output of these discs, this feature

gives you a more natural sound by adding the higher frequency signals not recorded on the disc, for example, playing DVD-Video recorded with 48 kHz at 96 kHz. (Sampling frequency ➜ page 34)

≥During multi-channel output of these discs, this

feature reproduces the frequencies lost during recording to give you a sound closer to the original.

[WMA] [MP3]

16 kHz, 32 kHz) This feature reproduces the higher frequencies lost during recording to give you a sound closer to the original.

[DVD-A]

1 High tempo (e.g., pop and rock) 2 Various tempos (e.g., jazz) 3 Low tempo (e.g., classical)

Other discs

1 Light effect 2 Medium effect 3 Strong effect ≥You can confirm the sampling frequency on the

screen.

Enhances audio output to produce a warm hall-like sound.

On ,------. Off

∫ Display Menu

Information

Subtitle Position

Subtitle Brightness

Just Fit Zoom

Manual Zoom

Bit Rate Display

GUI See-through

GUI Brightness

∫ Other Menu

Setup

Play as DVD-Video

Play as DVD-Audio

Play as DVD-VR, Play as HighMAT

Play as Data Disc

(Disc recording is other than 8 kHz,

1,------. 2,------.3,------.Off ^-------------------------------------J

[DVD-V] [CD] (LPCM/PPCM)

[JPEG] Off, Date, Details

0 to s60 (in 2 unit steps)

Auto, 0 to s7

To select the appropriate screen size to fit your TV screen

To zoom in and out manually

[RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD] [DVD-A] (Motion picture part)

On ,------. Off

Off, On, Auto

s3 to r3

(➜ page 22)

Select “Play as DVD-Video” to play DVD-Video contents of DVD-Audio.

Select “Play as Data Disc” to play JPEG files on DVD-RAM or to play a HighMAT disc without using the HighMAT function.

Using on-screen menus

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Changing the player settings

AV SYSTEM

TV/VIDEO

DISC

Numbered

buttons

SHIFT

Changing the player settings

Tab

Setup

Disc Video Audio Display Others

to select and press

CANCEL

TOP MENU

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

FUNCTIONS

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL

SLEEP

QUICK OSD

FL DISPLAY REPEAT

SHIFT

Audio Subtitle Menus

Advanced Disc Review

Ratings

ENTER

SKIP

SUPER SRND

ANGLE/PAGE

ADVANCED

DISC REVIEW

H.BASS

CM SKIP

GROUP

ENTER

ZOOM

TUNER/BAND

ENTER

S10

SLOW/SEARCH

C.FOCUS

SFC

SUBTITLE

AUDIO

PLAY SPEED

QUICK REPLAY

English

Automatic

English

Intro Mode

Level 8

to exit

RETURN

VCR

DVD/ CD

VOLUME

PLAY

LIST

RETURN

TV VOLTV VOL

MIX 2CH

SETUP

MUTING

CD MODE

PLAY MODE

TEST

CH SELECT

3, 4, 2, 1 ENTER

SETUP

Item

Setting

≥The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. ≥Underlined items are the factory preset in the following diagram.

SHIFT

ENTER

123

456

7809

SHIFT

MUTING

Select

Go right

Select

ENTER

Select

ENTER

S10

MUTING

SETUP

Show the Setup menu.

If you have not set QUICK SETUP (➜ page 9), the QUICK SETUP screen appears.

Select the tab.

Select the item.

Make the settings.

Press to exit.

QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area.

∫ “Disc” tab

Audio

≥English

Choose the audio language.

Subtitle

≥Automatic

Choose the subtitle language.

Menus

≥English ≥French ≥Spanish ≥Other¢¢¢¢

Choose the language for disc menus. Changing the menu language in QUICK SETUP also changes this setting.

Advanced Disc Review

(➜ page 14)

Ratings

Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play.

≥Intro Mode ≥Interval Mode:

Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected) ≥8 No Limit ≥1 to 7 ≥0 Lock All: To prevent play of discs without ratings levels.

When you select your ratings level, a password screen is shown. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Do not forget your password.

A message screen will be shown if a DVD-Video exceeding the ratings level is inserted in the unit. Enter your password and then follow the on-screen instructions.

§1

The original language designated on the disc is selected.

§2

Input a code number referring to the table on page 34.

≥French ≥Spanish ≥Original

§3

≥English ≥French ≥Spanish ≥ Other¢¢¢¢

: Reviews each title/program.

Reviews not only each title/program but also each 10 minute interval within a title/program.

§3

∫ “Video” tab

TV Aspect

Choose the setting to suit your television and preference.

≥4:3 Pan&Scan

The sides of the widescreen picture are cut off so it fills the screen (unless prohibited by the disc).

: Regular aspect television (4:3)

§1

§2

≥Other¢¢¢¢

§2

If the language selected for “Audio” is not available, subtitles appear in that language (if available on the disc).

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Widescreen picture is shown in the letterbox style.

≥16:9: Widescreen television (16:9)

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TV Type

Select to suit the type of television.

Time Delay

When connected with a Plasma display, adjust if you notice the audio is out of sync with the video.

Still Mode

Specify the type of picture shown when paused.

Black Level Control

Change the black level of the picture if you connected a television through the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals.

∫ “Audio” tab

Dynamic Range Compression

Speaker Settings (➜ below)

Set the delay time for your center and surround speakers.

∫ “Display” tab

Menu Language

On-Screen Messages

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

≥0ms

≥20ms ≥40ms ≥60ms ≥80ms ≥100ms

≥Automatic ≥Field: The picture is not blurred, but picture quality is lower. ≥Frame:

Overall quality is high, but the picture may appear blurred.

≥Lighter: When connected through VIDEO OUT or S-VIDEO OUT. ≥Darker: When connected through COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y/P

B/PR).

≥Off ≥On: Adjusts for clarity even when the volume is low by compressing the range of the lowest sound

level and the highest sound level. Convenient for late night viewing. (Only works with Dolby Digital)

≥Center: 0.0 ≥Surround (L/R): 0.0

/1.0/2.0/3.0/4.0/5.0 ms /5.0/10.0/15.0 ms

≥English ≥Françai s ≥Español

≥On ≥Off

∫ “Others” tab

FL Dimmer

Changes the brightness of the unit’s display (and Jog LED [HT930]).

QUICK SETUP

Re-initialize Setting

This returns all values in the Setup menus to the default settings.

≥Bright ≥Auto: The display is dimmed, but brightens when you perform some operations.

≥Ye s ≥No

≥Yes: The password screen is shown if “Ratings” (➜ page 22) is set. Please enter the same

password. After “INIT” on the display disappears, turn the unit off and on again.

≥No

≥Dim ([HT930] Jog LED turns off.)

([HT930] Jog LED turns on when you perform some operations.)

Changing the delay time (Speaker Settings)

(Effective when playing multi-channel audio)

(Center and surround speakers only) For optimum listening with 5.1-channel sound, all the speakers, except for the subwoofer, should be the same distance from the seating position. If you have to place the center or surround speakers closer to the seating position, adjust the delay time to make up for the difference.

: Actual speakers position

: Ideal speakers position

: Primary listening distance

Approximate room dimensions

1 Press [3, 4] to select the delay time box and press

[ENTER].

2 Press [3, 4] to adjust the delay time and press [ENTER].

Center delay time

0.0

Exit

Surround delay time

Changing the player settings

Circle of constant primary listening distance

If either distance a or b is less than c, find the difference in the table and change to the recommended setting.

a Center speaker b Surround speaker

Difference (Approx.) Setting Difference (Approx.) Setting

30 cm (1 foot) 1.0 ms 150 cm (5 feet) 5.0 ms

60 cm (2 feet) 2.0 ms 300 cm (10 feet) 10.0 ms

90 cm (3 feet) 3.0 ms 450 cm (15 feet) 15.0 ms

120 cm (4 feet) 4.0 ms

150 cm (5 feet) 5.0 ms

To finish the speaker setting

Press [2] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER].

When you change the surround speaker setting for Dolby Digital, the setting also changes for Dolby Pro Logic II. e.g., the settings for MUSIC are the same as those for Dolby Digital.

Dolby Digital

Dolby Pro Logic II

MUSIC MOVIE

0 ms 0 ms 10 ms

5 ms 5 ms 15 ms

10 ms 10 ms 20 ms

15 ms 15 ms 25 ms

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The radio

DISC

AV SYSTEM

TV/VIDEO

TUNER/BAND

DVD/ CD

VCR

TUNER/BAND

Numbered

buttons

ENTER

CANCEL

TOP MENU

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

FUNCTIONS

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL

SLEEP

QUICK OSD

FL DISPLAY REPEAT

SHIFT

SKIP

SUPER SRND

H.BASS

CM SKIP

ANGLE/PAGE

GROUP

ADVANCED

DISC REVIEW

ZOOM

ENTER

C.FOCUS

SUBTITLE

PLAY SPEED

QUICK REPLAY

VOLUME

S10

SLOW/SEARCH

PLAY

LIST

RETURN

TV VOLTV VOL

MIX 2CH

SFC

SETUP

AUDIO

MUTING

CD MODE

PLAY MODE

TEST

CH SELECT

TUNE MODE MEMORY

12345

INPUT

SELECTOR H.BASS PROGRESSIVE CD MODE

POWER

5 DISC SELECTOR

INPUT SELECTOR FM MODE

TUNE MODE FM MODE MEMORY

OPENCLOSE DISC EXCHANGE DISC SKIP

VOLUME

DOWN UP

TUNING

Selecting the preset channels

1 Press [TUNER/BAND] to select “FM” or

“AM”.

2 Press the numbered buttons to select the

channel.

Alternatively, press [W CH X].

To select a 2-digit number

e.g. 12: [S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2]

DIGITAL

RDS PS PTY

DVD

DTS

MODE

RAM

DISC

T G S.SRND D.MIX SLP

TUNED

When a stereo FM broadcast is being received.

DIGITAL

RDS PS PTY

DVD

DTS

MODE

RAM

DISC

T G S.SRND D.MIX SLP

TUNED

MONO

∫ If noise is excessive in FM

ain unit only

Press [FM MODE] to display “MONO”.

DTS

MODE

RAM

DISC

DIGITAL

PHONES

RDS PS PTY

DVD

Press [FM MODE] again to cancel the mode. The mode is also canceled when you change the frequency.

T G S.SRND D.MIX SLP

TUNED

MONO

STCT

MONO

C R

LS RS

RND PGM H.BASS

C R

LS RS

RND PGM H.BASS

LFE

PRG

LFE

PRG

STC

Automatic presetting

ain unit only

Up to 15 stations can be set in each band, FM and AM.

Press

[INPUT SELECTOR]

“AM”

to select “FM” or

2 Press [TUNE MODE] to select “MANUAL”.

Each time you press the button: MANUAL()PRESET

3 Press [X TUNING W] to tune to the lowest

frequency (FM: 87.9 or 87.5, AM: 520).

4 Press and hold [MEMORY].

Release the button when “FM AUTO” or “AM AUTO” is displayed.

The tuner presets all the stations it can receive into the channels in ascending order. ≥“SET OK” is displayed when the stations are set, and the

radio tunes to the last preset station.

≥“ERROR” is displayed when automatic presetting is

unsuccessful. Preset the channels manually (➜ right).

Manual tuning

ain unit only

1 Press [INPUT SELECTOR] to select “FM”

or “AM”.

2 Press [TUNE MODE] to select “MANUAL”. 3 Press [X TUNING W] to select the

frequency.

Press and hold [X TUNING W] until the frequency starts scrolling to start automatic tuning. Tuning stops when a station is found.

∫ Presetting the channel

Up to 15 stations can be set in each band, FM and AM.

1 While listening to the radio broadcast

Press [ENTER].

2 While the frequency and “PGM” are flashing on the display

Press the numbered buttons to select a channel.

Alternatively, press [W CH X], then press [ENTER]. ≥To select a 2-digit number

e.g. 12: [S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2].

DIGITAL

RDS PS PTY

DVD

DTS

MODE

RAM

DISC

T G S.SRND D.MIX SLP

TUNED

MONO

STC

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The station occupying a channel is erased if another station is preset to that channel.

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∫ FM frequency step

FM ANTFM ANT

AM ANTAM ANT

DIGITAL

TRANSMITTER

(7(75≠)

LOOPLOOP

EXTEXT

ain unit only

You can change the FM step. The step is factory-set to 0.2 MHz, but you can change it to receive broadcasts allocated in 0.1-MHz steps.

1 Press [INPUT SELECTOR] to select “FM”. 2 Press and hold [INPUT SELECTOR].

After a few seconds the display changes to show the current minimum frequency. Continue to hold the button down. The minimum frequency changes and the step is changed.

To return to the original step, repeat the above steps.

[Note]

After changing the setting, previously preset frequency will be cleared. Preset it again.

Optional antenna connections

Use outdoor antennas if radio reception is poor.

≥Disconnect the antenna when the unit is not in use. ≥Do not use the outdoor antenna during an electrical storm.

FM outdoor antenna (Using a television antenna)

≥Disconnect the FM indoor antenna. ≥The antenna should be installed by a competent technician.

Rework your outdoor antenna’s 75 ≠ coaxial cable as follows.

The illustration shows SC-HT730 for U.S.A. and Canada.

The radio

Leave the AM loop antenna connected.

AM outdoor antenna (Using a vinyl wire)

Run a piece of vinyl wire horizontally across a window or other convenient location.

75 ≠ coaxial cable

(not included)

\U.S.A.\and\Canada]

Antenna plug

(not included)

1 Remove a piece of the

outer vinyl insulator.

10 mm (

/32z)

10 mm (

7 mm (

/32z)

Peel back

/32z)

2 Carefully pull the

tabs apart to remove the cover.

3 Install the coaxial cable.

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

Clamp with pliers

–1

(16

–

39 feet)

4 Attach the cover.

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Sound field and sound quality

AV SYSTEM

TV/VIDEO

DISC

CANCEL

SKIP

TOP MENU

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

3, 4, 2, 1

FUNCTIONS

SUBWOOFER

SUPER SRND

SUBWOOFER LEVEL

SLEEP

SUPER SRND, H.BASS

SHIFT

LEVEL

SLEEP

CM SKIP

QUICK OSD

ANGLE/PAGE

FL DISPLAY REPEAT

ADVANCED

SHIFT

DISC REVIEW

[Note]

≥When connected with headphones, the following sound field

systems have no effect. (Excluding Sound Field Control)

≥You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these

sound field systems are used with some sources. If this occurs, turn the sound field system off.

≥If you turn on Super Surround, Dolby Pro Logic II is canceled and

vice versa.

Sound field and sound quality

C.FOCUS

SFC

Sound Field Control

Changes the sound quality.

Press [SFC].

Each time you press the button:

FLAT: Cancel (no effect is added) (factory preset). HEAVY: Adds punch to rock. CLEAR: Clarifies higher sounds. SOFT: For background music. DISCO: Reverberates sound to make you feel like you are in a

disco.

LIVE: Makes vocals more alive. HALL: Expands sound to make you feel like you are in a hall.

To check the current setting

Press [SFC].

ENTER

H.BASS

ZOOM

GROUP

TUNER/BAND

ENTER

S10

SLOW/SEARCH

C.FOCUS

SFC

SUBTITLE

AUDIO

PLAY SPEED

QUICK REPLAY

VCR

DVD/ CD

VOLUME

PLAY

LIST

RETURN

TV VOLTV VOL

MIX 2CH

SETUP

MUTING

CD MODE

PLAY MODE

TEST

CH SELECT

DVD/CD

VOLUME

MIX 2CH, PL

MUTING

C.FOCUS, SFC

TEST, CH SELECT

C.FOCUS

SHIFT

SFC

Center Focus

(Discs where the dialogue is recorded in the center channel)

You can make the sound of the center speaker seem like it is coming from within the television.

Press [SHIFT]i[C.FOCUS].

DIGITAL

RDS PS PTY

DVD

DTS

MODE

RAM

DISC

T G S.SRND D.MIX SLP

TUNED

Each time you press the button: C FOCUS ON,------.C FOCUS OFF

≥This does not work when Super Surround is turned on. ≥This also works when Dolby Pro Logic II is turned on.

MIX 2CH

Dolby Pro Logic II

Dolby Pro Logic II is an advanced decoder that derives 5-channel surround (Left and Right Front, Center, Left and Right Surround) from any stereo program material, whether or not it has been specifically Dolby Surround encoded.

MONO

STCT

C R

LS RS

LFE

RND

PRG

PGM H.BASS

Press [ÎPLII].

Each time you press the button: MOVIE: Movie software, recorded in Dolby

Surround.

MUSIC: Stereo sources

DIGITAL

RDS PS PTY

DVD

OFF: Cancel

≥This works only in DVD/CD mode. ≥“ÎPLII” lights when there is effect.

MIX 2CH

SHIFT

Down-mixing

You can output the down-mixed 2 channel signals when necessary.

DTS

MODE

RAM

DISC

Press [SHIFT]i[MIX 2CH].

DTS

MODE

RAM

DISC

DIGITAL

RDS PS PTY

DVD

Each time you press the button: MIX 2CH ON,------.MIX 2CH OFF

≥When “D.MIX” flashes on the display, the disc contains multiple-

channel signals that cannot be down-mixed. [DVD-A]

T G S.SRND D.MIX SLP

TUNED

MONO

STCT

C R

LS RS

LFE

RND

PRG

PGM H.BASS

TUNE

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SUPER SRND

SHIFT

H.BASS

Super Surround

Adds surround effects to stereo sound.

Press [SHIFT]i[SUPER SRND].

Each time you press the button: MUSIC: Adds surround effects to stereo

sources.

MOVIE: Use this mode when playing movie

software.

PA RT Y: Sound is in stereo regardless of the direction you are

facing.

OFF: Cancel

≥You can adjust the volume of the surround speakers to get the best

surround effect (➜ page 27, Speaker level adjustments).

≥Super Surround does not work when playing a DVD recorded with

a multi-channel source.

T G S.SRND D.MIX S

SUPER SRND

H.BASS

Enhancing the bass sound

You can enhance low-frequency sound so that heavy bass sound can be heard clearly, even if the acoustics of your room are not optimal. The unit automatically selects the most suitable setting according to the type of playing source.

Press [H.BASS].

[HT930] H.BASS indicator lights on the main unit.

≥When DVD-Video or DVD-RAM is selected

H.BASS ON (factory preset),------.H.BASS OFF

MONO

STCT

C R

LS RS

LFE

RND

PRG

PGM

H.BASS

≥When another source is selected

H.BASS OFF (factory preset),------.H.BASS ON

The setting you make is retained, and recalled every time you play the same type of source.

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Other useful functions

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL

Subwoofer level

You can adjust the amount of bass. The unit automatically selects the most suitable setting according to the type of playing source.

Press [SUBWOOFER LEVEL].

≥When DVD-Video or DVD-RAM is selected

SUB W 4 (factory preset)>SUB W 1>SUB W 2>SUB W 3

^--------------------------------------------------------------------------}

≥When another source is selected

SUB W 2 (factory preset)>SUB W 3>SUB W 4>SUB W 1

^--------------------------------------------------------------------------}

DIGITAL

RDS PS PTY

DVD

DTS

MODE

RAM

DISC

T G S.SRND D.MIX SLP

TUNED

MONO

STCT

C R

LS RS

LFE

RND

PRG

PGM H.BASS

The setting you make is retained, and recalled every time you play the same type of source.

SHIFT

Speaker level adjustments

TEST

CH SELECT

This is one of the ways to get appropriate surround effects.

Preparation

Press [DVD/CD].

1 While stopped and no on-screen display is shown

Press [SHIFT]i[TEST] to output a test signal.

L: Front left C: Center R: Front right RS: Right surround LS: Left surround ≥There is no output from SW (subwoofer) channel.

2 Press [VOLUME, r] or [s] to set the

volume level normally used for listening.

3 Press [3] (increase) or [4] (decrease) to

adjust the speaker level for each speaker.

C, RS, LS: `6dB to i6dB (L, R: Only the balance is adjustable.)

≥To adjust the balance of the front speakers

While outputting the test signal, press [2, 1].

≥Adjust the speaker level to the same level as the front

speakers.

To stop the test signal

Press [SHIFT]i[TEST] again.

∫ To adjust speaker level during play

(Effective when playing multi-channel audio or when Dolby Pro Logic II or Super Surround is on.)

SHIFT

Sleep timer

SLEEP

QUICK OSD

Press [SHIFT]i[SLEEP] to select the time (in minutes).

SLEEP 30_----)SLEEP 60_----)SLEEP 90

^""""" OFF(_ SLEEP 120(__}

To cancel the timer

Press [SHIFT]i[SLEEP] to select “OFF”.

To confirm the remaining time

Press [SHIFT]i[SLEEP] again.

To change the setting

Repeat the procedure from the beginning.

SETUP MUTING

Muting

D.MIX SLP

Press [MUTING].

“MUTING” flashes on the unit’s display.

DIGITAL

RDS PS PTY

DVD

DTS

MODE

RAM

DISC

T G S.SRND D.MIX SLP

TUNED

MONO

STCT

C R

LS RS

LFE

RND

PRG

PGM H.BASS

To cancel

≥Press [MUTING] again or reduce the volume to minimum (– – dB),

then raise it to the required level.

≥Muting is canceled when you switch the unit to standby.

Using headphones

ain unit only

1 Reduce the volume and connect the

headphones (not included).

Headphone plug type: 3.5 mm (1/8z) stereo

VOLUME

OPENCLOSE DISC EXCHANGE DISC SKIP

12345

INPUT

SELECTOR H.BASS PROGRESSIVE CD MODE

POWER

5 DISC SELECTOR

TUNE MODE FM MODE MEMORY

VOLUME

TUNING

DOWN UP

PHONES

Sound field and sound quality/Other useful functions

1 Press [CH SELECT] to select the speaker.

L #C #R #RS #LS #SW

^-------------------------------------------------}

SW: Subwoofer ≥You can adjust SW only if the disc includes a subwoofer

channel.

≥“SW” does not appear on the display and is not adjustable

when Dolby Pro Logic II is turned on.

≥“S” appears on the display when “MUSIC” or “MOVIE” is

selected with Super Surround (➜ page 26). In this case, you can adjust both surround speaker levels at the same time using [3, 4]. S:

6dB to i6dB

2 Press [3] (increase) or [4] (decrease) to adjust the

speaker level for each speaker.

C, RS, LS, SW: `6dB to i6dB (L, R: Only the balance is adjustable.)

≥To adjust the balance of the front speakers

While “L” or “R” is selected, press [2, 1].

2 Adjust headphone volume with

[VOLUME].

≥Audio is automatically switched to stereo (2-channel).

[Note]

Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to prevent hearing damage.

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Operating other equipment

FM ANT

AM ANT

LOOP

EXT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

(480p/480i)

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

VID EO

OUT

UDI

VCR UDI

REC OUT

∫ Connection example

The illustration shows SC-HT930 for U.S.A. and Canada.

Tel evi sion

(not included)

AUDIO OUTRLVIDEO IN

To show video from the video cassette recorder

Select “VIDEO 2” input on your television in this example.

Video cassette recorder

(not included)

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO OUT

Audio cable (not included)

Video cable (not included)

: Signal flow

To play audio from a video cassette recorder

To play audio from the television

Reduce the volume on the television to its minimum and control the volume on this unit.

Already connected

(➜ page 7)

DIGITAL

TRANSMITTER

[HT930]

To play audio from a tape deck

(75≠)

AUX

VCR

AUDI

REC

AUDI

OUT

[HT930]

To record discs, radio broadcasts, etc. to a tape deck

Operating other equipment

AV SYSTEM

AUX, TV/VIDEO

Numbered

buttons

TV VOL

PLAY OUT REC IN

Tap e d e ck

(not included)

SHIFT

AV SYSTEM

TV/VIDEO

DISC

AUX

CANCEL

SKIP

TOP MENU

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

ENTER

FUNCTIONS

SUBWOOFER

SUPER SRND

LEVEL

H.BASS

ZOOM

SLEEP

CM SKIP

QUICK OSD

ANGLE/PAGE

FL DISPLAY REPEAT

GROUP

ADVANCED

SHIFT

DISC REVIEW

TUNER/BAND

ENTER

S10

SLOW/SEARCH

C.FOCUS

SFC

SUBTITLE

AUDIO

PLAY SPEED

QUICK REPLAY

VCR

DVD/CD

VOLUME

PLAY LIST

RETURN

TV VOLTV VOL

MIX 2CH

SETUP

MUTING

CD MODE

PLAY MODE

TEST

CH SELECT

TV VCR

DVD/CD TUNER/BAND

10/ENTER

TV VOL

Operating the television and the video cassette recorder

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You can use the remote control to operate a Panasonic television or a video cassette recorder. Connect your equipment referring to “Connection example” (➜ above).

[Note]

The remote control may not work properly with some models.

Television Video cassette recorder

Preparation

Aim the remote control at the unit and press [TV] to light up the button, and then aim it at the television for the following operations:

Turning the television on/off

Press [Í AV SYSTEM].

Switching the television’s video input mode

[HT730] [HT733] Press [TV/VIDEO].

[HT930] Press [SHIFT]i[TV/VIDEO].

Changing channels

Press [W CH X]. ≥[S10/ENTER] is used to confirm channel selection on some

televisions manufactured by other companies.

Adjusting the volume

Press [TV VOLs] or [TV VOLr].

Preparation

≥Change the video input mode on the television (“VIDEO 2” in the

example).

≥Aim the remote control at the unit and press [VCR] to light up the

button, and then aim it at the video cassette recorder for the following operations:

Turning the video cassette recorder on/off

Press [Í AV SYSTEM].

Play, pause and stop

Press [1] (play), [;] or [∫].

Fast forward and rewind

Press [6] or [5].

Connecting a laser disc or record player

Connect instead of a video cassette recorder (➜ above) and select “VCR” as the source.

We recommend using a record player with a built-in phono equalizer. If your player doesn’t have a built-in equalizer, connect it first to a separate equalizer and then to the unit.

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Other speaker setup options

Changing the remote control code

This remote control can also operate some other brands of televisions and video cassette recorders. Change the code to operate such equipment (➜ below).

Aim the remote control at the equipment.

While pressing [TV] or [VCR]

Press a numbered button to enter the first digit, and then the second digit.

The remote control outputs the on/off signal. If the code is correct, the equipment turns on or off. If it doesn’t, try entering another code.

[Note]

Reenter the codes after you change the batteries.

Operating the tape deck ([HT930] only)

Recording to the tape deck

1 Press [DVD/CD] to select “DVD/CD”.

Press [TUNER/BAND] to select “FM” or “AM”.

∫ Attaching to a wall

You can attach all of the speakers to a wall.

1 Drive a screw (not included) into the wall. 2 Fit the speaker securely onto the screw(s) with the hole(s).

30– 35 mm

/16q–13/8q)

‰7.5– 9.4 mm

‰3.0– 4.0 mm

/8q–5/32q)

(

Wall or pillar

≥The wall or pillar on which the speakers are to be attached should

be capable of supporting 10 kg (22 lbs) per screw. Consult a qualified building contractor when attaching the speakers to a wall. Improper attachment may result in damage to the wall and speakers.

≥Use of optional speaker cables is recommended for wall-mounted

front speakers. (You can also remove the speaker cables from the pipes supplied with this system).

≥[HT930] When mounting the front speakers to a wall, we

recommend using a string (not included) to prevent it from falling (➜ page 5).

e.g.

Surround speaker [HT730]

/64q–3/8q)

(

4.0–7.0 mm

(

/32q–9/32q)

Front speaker [HT930]

2 Start recording and play.

Listening to the tape deck

Press [AUX] to select “AUX” as the source.

Television code list

Panasonic: 01, 02, 26 Sony: 04 Fisher: 14 G-E: 02, 03, 07, 09 Gold Star: 07, 15 Hitachi: 05, 07 JVC: 12 LXI: 03, 06, 07, 10, 14,

15 Magnavox: 06, 07, 11, 15, 22 Mitsubishi: 07, 15, 16, 21 NEC: 07, 15

Video cassette recorder code list

Panasonic: 01, 02, 09, 33 Sony: 05, 06, 07, 35, 36,

37 Fisher: 13, 14, 15, 18, 34 Funai: 08, 30 G-E: 02, 03, 11 Gold Star: 27 Hitachi: 09, 10, 11 JVC: 19, 25, 31, 38, 39,

40 LXI: 10, 13, 14, 15, 18,

27, 30 Magnavox: 02, 09, 12 Mitsubishi: 21, 22, 28, 29

Philco: 06, 07 Philips: 06 Pioneer: 02, 10, 19 Quasar: 02 RCA: 03, 07, 09, 13, 23,

24, 25 Sanyo: 14 Sharp: 08, 21 Sylvania: 06, 07, 15 Symphonic: 17 Toshiba: 10, 21 Zenith: 18, 20

NEC: 19, 25, 31, 38 Philco: 02, 09, 12, 30 Philips: 02, 09, 12 Pioneer: 09 Quasar: 01, 02, 09, 33 RCA: 02, 03, 04, 09, 10,

11, 12, 23, 24, 26 Sanyo: 14, 18, 34 Sharp: 16, 17 Shintom: 32 Sylvania: 02, 09, 12, 30 Symphonic: 30 Toshiba: 23, 24 Zenith: 20

366 mm

/32z)

(14

Center speaker

175 mm

/8z)

180 mm

/32z)

In this position, the speaker will likely fall if moved to the

Move the speaker so that the screw is in this position.

left or right.

∫ Fitting speaker stands (not included)

(Except Front speakers)

Ensure the stands meet these conditions before purchasing them. Note 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 lbs). ≥The stands must be stable even if the speakers are in a high

position.

e.g.

Attach the stands to these metal screw holes.

Surround speaker [HT730]

5 mm (

/16q),

pitch 0.8 mm (

Plate thickness plus 7 mm to 10 mm (plus

/32q)

60 mm (2

/8q)

Speaker stand (not included)

/32q to 13/32q)

Other speaker setup options Operating other equipment

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Specifications

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AMPLIFIER SECTION

[HT730]

RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode

Front Ch 70 W per channel (4 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Surround Ch 70 W per channel (4 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Center Ch 260 W per channel (4 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Subwoofer Ch 260 W per channel (4 ≠), 100 Hz, 10 % THD Total RMS Dolby Digital mode power 800 W

FTC Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode

Front Ch 45 W per channel (4 ≠), 120 Hz–20 kHz, 1 % THD Surround Ch Center Ch Subwoofer Ch 150 W per channel (4

45 W per channel (4 ≠), 120 Hz–20 kHz, 1 % THD

140 W per channel (4 ≠), 120 Hz–20 kHz, 1 % THD

≠

), 45 Hz–120 Hz, 1% THD

Total FTC Dolby Digital mode power 470 W

[HT733]

RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode

Front Ch 65 W per channel (4 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Surround Ch 60 W per channel (4 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Center Ch 250 W per channel (4 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Subwoofer Ch 250 W per channel (4 ≠), 100 Hz, 10 % THD Total RMS Dolby Digital mode power 750 W

FTC Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode

Front Ch 40 W per channel (4 ≠), 120 Hz–20 kHz, 1 % THD Surround Ch Center Ch Subwoofer Ch 140 W per channel (4

40 W per channel (4 ≠), 120 Hz–20 kHz, 1 % THD

130 W per channel (4 ≠), 120 Hz–20 kHz, 1 % THD

≠

), 45 Hz–120 Hz, 1% THD

Total FTC Dolby Digital mode power 430 W

[HT930]

RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode

Front Ch 170 W per channel (6 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Surround Ch 70 W per channel (4 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Center Ch 260 W per channel (4 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Subwoofer Ch 260 W per channel (4 ≠), 100 Hz, 10 % THD Total RMS Dolby Digital mode power 1000 W

FTC Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode

Front Ch 100 W per channel (6 ≠), 120 Hz–20 kHz, 1 % THD Surround Ch

45 W per channel (4 ≠), 120 Hz– 20 kHz, 1 % THD

Center Ch 140 W per channel (4 ≠), 120 Hz– 20 kHz, 1 % THD Subwoofer Ch

150 W per channel (4 ≠), 45 Hz– 120 Hz, 1 % THD

Total FTC Dolby Digital mode power 580 W

FM/AM TUNER, TERMINALS SECTION

Preset station FM 15 stations

Frequency Modulation (FM)

Frequency range 87.9–107.9 MHz (200-kHz step)

87.5–108.0 MHz (100-kHz step) Sensitivity 2.5 µV (IHF) S/N 26 dB 2.2 µV Antenna terminals 75 ≠ (unbalanced)

Amplitude Modulation (AM/MW)

Frequency range 520– 1710 kHz (10-kHz step) AM Sensitivity S/N 20 dB at 1000 kHz 560 µV/m

Phone jack

Terminal Stereo, 3.5 mm (

AM/MW 15 stations

/8z

) jack

DISC SECTION

Discs played [8 cm (3z) or 12 cm (5z)]

(1) DVD-RAM (DVD-VR compatible, JPEG formatted discs) (2) DVD-Audio (3) DVD-Video (4) DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video compatible)

iR, iRW (Video compatible)

(5) CD-Audio (CD-DA) (6) Video CD (7) SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107) (8) CD-R/RW (CD-DA, Video-CD, SVCD, MP3, WMA, JPEG

formatted disc)

(9) MP3/WMA

≥Compatible compression rate:

MP3: between 32 kbps and 320 kbps WMA: between 48 kbps and 320 kbps

(10) JPEG

≥Exif Ver 2.1 JPEG Baseline files ≥Picture resolution: between 320k240 and 6144k4096 pixels

(sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)

(11) HighMAT Level 2 (Audio and Image)

§1

The total combined maximum number of recognizable audio and picture contents and groups: 4000 audio and picture contents and 400 groups.

§1

Pick up

Wavelength CD 785 nm

DVD 662 nm

Laser power [U.S.A.[ CLASS IIa/CLASS I

[Others[ CLASS 2/CLASS 3A

Audio output (Disc)

Number of channels 5.1ch (FL, FR, C, SL, SR, SW)

[HT930] Audio performance

(1) Frequency response

≥DVD (linear audio) 4 Hz–22 kHz (48 kHz sampling)

4 Hz–44 kHz (96 kHz sampling)

≥DVD-Audio 4 Hz–88 kHz (192 kHz sampling) ≥CD-Audio 4 Hz–20 kHz

(2) S/N ratio

≥CD-Audio 95 dB

(3) Dynamic range

≥DVD (linear audio) 95 dB ≥CD-Audio 93 dB

(4) Total harmonic distortion

≥CD-Audio 0.005 %

VIDEO SECTION

Video system

Signal system NTSC

Composite video output

Output level 1 Vp-p (75 ≠) Terminal Pin jack (1 system)

S-video output

Y output level 1 Vp-p (75 ≠) C output level NTSC; 0.286 Vp-p (75 ≠) Terminal S terminal (1 system)

Component video output (480p/480i)

Y output level 1 Vp-p (75 ≠) P

B output level 0.7 Vp-p (75 ≠)

R output level 0.7 Vp-p (75 ≠)

Terminal Pin jack (Y: green, P

B: blue, PR: red) (1 system)

SUBWOOFER SECTION

[HT730] [Active\subwoofer\SB-WA730]

Type 1 way, 2 speaker system (Bass reflex) Speaker unit(s)

1. Woofer 13 cm (5

2. Woofer 13 cm (5

Output sound pressure 80 dB/W (1.0 m) Frequency range 40 Hz–220 Hz (j16 dB)

45 Hz– 180 Hz (j10 dB)

Dimensions (WtHtD) 201.5 mmk368.2 mmk491.5 mm

Mass 11.3 kg (24.9 lbs)

[HT733] [Active\subwoofer\SB-WA733]

Type 1 way, 2 speaker system (Bass reflex) Speaker unit(s)

1. Woofer 13 cm (5

2. Woofer 13 cm (5

Output sound pressure 80 dB/W (1.0 m) Frequency range 40 Hz–220 Hz (j16 dB)

45 Hz– 180 Hz (j10 dB)

Dimensions (WtHtD) 201.5 mmk368.2 mmk491.5 mm

Mass 11.3 kg (24.9 lbs)

[HT930] [Active\subwoofer\SB-WA930]

Type 1 way, 2 speaker system (Bass reflex) Speaker unit(s)

1. Woofer 15 cm (5

2. Woofer 15 cm (5

Output sound pressure 84 dB/W (1.0 m) Frequency range 34 Hz–220 Hz (j16 dB)

38 Hz– 190 Hz (j10 dB)

Dimensions (WtHtD) 285 mmk402 mmk520 mm

(11

Mass 15 kg (33.1 lbs)

/8z) Cone type

/16zk141/2zk193/8z)

/8z) Cone type

/16zk141/2zk193/8z)

/8z) Cone type

/32zk1513/16zk2015/32z)

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SPEAKER SECTION

[HT730] [HT733] [Front\speakers\SB-FS730]

Typ e 2 way, 2 speaker system (Bass reflex) Speaker unit(s) Impedance 4 ≠

1. Woofer 6.5 cm (2

2. Tweeter 6 cm (2

Input power (IEC) 70 W (Max) Output sound pressure 81 dB/W (1.0 m)

Cross over frequency 6 kHz

Frequency range 80 Hz–41 kHz (j16 dB)

95 Hz– 40 kHz (j10 dB)

Dimensions (WtHtD)

218 mmk1080 mm (max)/984 mm (min)k243 mm

/32zk421/2z (max)/383/4z (min)k99/16z]

Mass 2.7 kg (6 lbs)

/2z) Cone type

/8z) Cone type

[HT930] [Center\speaker\SB-PC930]

Type 2 way, 3 speaker system (Bass reflex) Speaker unit(s) Impedance 4 ≠

1. Woofer 6.5 cm (2

2. Woofer 6.5 cm (2

3. Tweeter 6 cm (2

/8z) Ring shaped dome type

Input power (IEC) 260 W

/2z) Cone type

§2

(Max)

Output sound pressure 82 dB/W (1.0 m)

Cross over frequency 5 kHz

Frequency range 110 Hz–50 kHz (j16 dB)

140 Hz– 45 kHz (j10 dB)

Dimensions (WtHtD) 320 mmk88 mmk96 mm

(12

/32zk315/32zk325/32z)

Mass 1.36 kg (3 lbs)

[HT730] [HT733] [Surround\speakers\SB-FS731]

Typ e 1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex) Speaker unit(s) Impedance 4 ≠

Full range 6.5 cm (2

/2z) Cone type

Input power (IEC) 70 W (Max) Output sound pressure 80 dB/W (1.0 m) Frequency range 88 Hz–25 kHz (j16 dB)

100 Hz– 22 kHz (j10 dB)

Dimensions (WtHtD) 90 mmk193 mmk102 mm

/32zk719/32zk41/32z)

Mass 0.7 kg (1.54 lbs)

[HT730] [HT733] [Center\speaker\SB-PC730]

Typ e 2 way, 3 speaker system (Bass reflex) Speaker unit(s) Impedance 4 ≠

1. Full range 6.5 cm (2

2. Full range 6.5 cm (2

3. Super tweeter Piezo type

Input power (IEC) 260 W

/2z) Cone type

§2

(Max)

Output sound pressure 83 dB/W (1.0 m)

Cross over frequency 10 kHz

Frequency range 103 Hz–25 kHz (j16 dB)

116 Hz– 22 kHz (j10 dB)

Dimensions (WtHtD) 320 mmk88 mmk96 mm

(12

/32zk315/32zk325/32z)

Mass 1.3 kg (2.9 lbs)

[HT930] [Front\speakers\SB-FS930]

Typ e 2 way, 3 speaker system (Bass reflex) Speaker unit(s) Impedance 6 ≠

1. Woofer 8 cm (3

2. Woofer 8 cm (3

3. Tweeter 6 cm (2

/8z) Ring shaped dome type

Input power (IEC) 170 W

/8z) Cone type

§2

(Max)

Output sound pressure 84 dB/W (1.0 m)

Cross over frequency 7 kHz

Frequency range 75 Hz–50 kHz (j16 dB)

90 Hz– 45 kHz (j10 dB)

Dimensions (WtHtD) 260 mmk1234 mmk270 mm

(10

/4zk4819/32zk1021/32z)

Mass 4.35 kg (9.6 lbs)

GENERAL

Power supply

\U.S.A.\and\Canada] AC 120 V, 60 Hz [Others] AC 110 V/127 V/220–230 V/240 V, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption Main unit 25 W

Dimensions (WtHtD) 430 mmk68 mmk423 mm

Mass Main unit 4 kg (8.9 Ibs) Operating temperature range r5 oC to r35 oC (r41 oF to r95 oF) Operating humidity range 5 % to 90 % RH (no condensation)

Power consumption in standby mode

\U.S.A.\and\Canada] approx. 0.5 W [Others] approx. 0.9 W

§2

Rating with low cut filter equipped amplifier

[Note]

1. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and dimensions are approximate.

2. Total harmonic distortion is measured by a digital spectrum analyzer.

[HT730] [HT733] Subwoofer 340 W [HT930] Subwoofer 390 W

615/16zk

211/16zk

1610/16z

)

Specifications

[HT930] [Surround\speakers\SB-FS931]

Typ e 2 way, 2 speaker system (Bass reflex) Speaker unit(s) Impedance 4 ≠

1. Woofer 8 cm (3

2. Tweeter 6 cm (2

/8z) Ring shaped dome type

/8z) Cone type

Input power (IEC) 70 W (Max) Output sound pressure 80 dB/W (1.0 m)

Cross over frequency 5 kHz

Frequency range 70 Hz–50 kHz (j16 dB)

85 Hz– 45 kHz (j10 dB)

Dimensions (WtHtD) 100 mmk324 mmk112 mm

/16zk1225/32zk413/32z)

Mass 1.06 kg (2.34 lbs)

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

RQT7972

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Troubleshooting guide

RQT7972

Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to the “Customer Services Directory” on page 35 if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to the “Product information” on page 34 if you reside in Canada. In other areas, consult your dealer.

Power Page

No power. ≥Insert the AC power supply cord and system cable securely. 8

The unit is automatically switched to the standby mode.

Unresponsive or inoperable function

No response when any buttons are pressed.

No response when remote control buttons are pressed.

Cannot play DVD’s. ≥CD Mode is on. Press [SHIFT]i[CD MODE] to turn CD Mode off. 14 No picture or sound. ≥Check the video or audio connection.

You have forgotten your ratings password.

Reset all the settings to Factory Preset.

Specific operation undesirable or unexpected

It takes time before play starts.

[MP3]

Folders deeper than the eighth layer on a data CD are not displayed correctly. [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]

A menu screen appears during skip or search. [VCD]

Playback control menu doesn’t appear. [VCD]

The program and random play functions do not work. [DVD-V]

Programmed items are not played. [DVD-V]

The on-screen menu shows “2” as a soundtrack option when [AUDIO] is pressed, but the audio does not change. [DVD-A]

Play restarts from the beginning of the track when soundtrack is changed. [DVD-A]

Scenes are skipped intermittently. [RAM] [DVD-V]

with playback control

Subtitle

Subtitle position is wrong. ≥Adjust the position. (“Subtitle Position” in Display Menu) 21 No subtitles. ≥Display the subtitles. 15

The subtitles overlap closed captions recorded on discs.

Marker

Cannot add markers. ≥You cannot add markers with DVD-RAM.

A-B repeat

Point B is automatically set. ≥The end of an item becomes point B when it is reached. —

A-B repeat is automatically canceled.

Sound abnormal or improper

Sound distorted. ≥Noise may occur when playing WMA. — Effects do not work. ≥Some audio effects do not work or have less effect with some discs.

Humming is heard during play. ≥An AC power supply cord or fluorescent light is near the subwoofer. Keep other appliances and

No sound ≥There may be a pause in sound when you change the play speed. —

≥The Sleep timer was working and had reached the set time limit. 27

≥This unit cannot play discs other than the ones listed in these operating instructions. ≥

The unit may not be operating properly due to lightning, static electricity or some other external factor.

Turn the unit off and then back to ON. Alternatively, turn the unit off, disconnect the AC

power supply cord, and then reconnect it.

≥Condensation has formed: Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to evaporate. ≥Check that the batteries are installed correctly.

≥The batteries are depleted. Replace them with new ones. ≥Aim the remote control at the remote control signal sensor and operate.

4, 5,

≥Check the power or input setting of the connected equipment. ≥Check that the DVD-RAM has something recorded on it.

≥While stopped and “DVD/CD” is the source, press and hold [∫] on the main unit and [S10] on

the remote control until “Initialized” disappears from the television. Turn the unit off and on again. All settings will return to the default values.

≥Play may take time to begin when an MP3 track has still picture data. Even after the track starts,

the correct play time will not be displayed. This is normal.

≥Folders deeper than the eighth layer are displayed as the eighth layer. —

≥This is normal for Video CD’s. —

≥Press [∫] twice and then press [1] (play). —

≥These functions do not work with some DVD-Videos. —

≥Some items cannot be played even if you have programmed them. —

≥Even if a second soundtrack isn’t recorded, two numbers will normally be shown. —

≥This is normal on DVD-Audio. —

≥If you change the volume or sound field/quality setting during ADVANCED DISC REVIEW, the

function continues without the on-screen display. Press [ADVANCED DISC REVIEW] again to cancel the function.

≥Clear the subtitles. 15

≥If the disc’s elapsed play time doesn’t appear on the unit’s display, you cannot add markers.

≥A-B repeat is canceled when you press [QUICK REPLAY].

≥

Multi Re-master (

cables away from the subwoofer.

[HT930]

only) and Dolby Pro LogicII

do not work if you have changed the play speed.

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Menus Page

The Setup menu cannot be accessed.

≥Select “DVD/CD” as the source. ≥Cancel program and random play.

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Picture abnormal or unviewable

Picture distorted. ≥Ensure that the unit is connected directly to the television, and is not connected through a video

Picture size doesn’t fit the screen.

Menu is not displayed correctly. ≥ Restore the zoom ratio to “a1.00”.

Auto zoom function does not work well.

The picture on the television disappears or stripes appear on the screen.

cassette recorder.

≥Change “TV Aspect” in the “Video” tab. ≥Change the Zoom setting.

≥Set “Subtitle Position” in Display Menu to “0”.

≥Turn off TV’s zoom function. ≥Use the other preset aspect ratios or manual adjustment. ≥Zoom function may not work well, especially in dark scenes and may not work depending on the

type of disc.

≥Mobile telephone chargers can cause some disturbance. ≥If you are using a TV indoor antenna, change to an outdoor antenna. ≥The television antenna wire is too close to the unit. Separate the antenna wire of the television

from the unit.

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15 21

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Progressive video

There is ghosting when progressive output is on.

Pictures not in progressive output.

Closed captions not displayed. ≥When progressive output is on, closed captions will not be displayed. —

≥This problem is caused by the editing method or material used on DVD-Video, but should be

corrected if you use interlace output. Change “Video Output Mode” in Picture Menu to “480i”.

≥Press [PROGRESSIVE] on the main unit so “PRG” is displayed. Or select “480p” in “Video

Output Mode” in Picture Menu.

≥If the unit is connected to the television through VIDEO OUT or S-VIDEO OUT terminal, output

will be interlace even if “PRG” is displayed.

12,

Listening to the radio

Noise is heard. “ST” flickers or doesn’t light. Sound is distorted.

A beat sound is heard. ≥Turn the television off or move it away from the unit. —

A low hum is heard during AM broadcasts.

≥Adjust the position of the FM or AM antenna. ≥Use an outdoor antenna.

≥Separate the antenna from other cables. —

—

Television operation

Cannot operate the TV. ≥Press [TV] first to operate the television.

≥Check the remote control code for the TV manufacturer.

—

Unit displays

The display is dark. ≥Select “Bright” in “FL Dimmer” in the “Others” tab. 23

“NOPLAY” ≥You inserted a disc the unit cannot play; insert one it can.

“NODISC” ≥You haven’t inserted a disc; insert one.

“F61” ≥Check and correct the speaker cord connections.

“DVD U11” ≥Disc is dirty. Wipe it clean. 11

“ERROR” ≥Incorrect operation performed. Read the instructions and try again. —

“DVD H∑∑”

∑∑ stands for a number.

“[W]” is flashing.

(When using optional SH-FX50)

“W01” is flashing.

(When using optional SH-FX50)

≥You inserted a blank disc.

≥You haven’t inserted the disc correctly; insert it correctly.

If this does not fix the problem, there is a power supply problem. Consult the dealer.

≥Trouble may have occurred. The number following “H” depends on the status of the unit. Turn the

unit off and then back to ON. Alternatively, turn the unit off, disconnect the AC power supply cord, and then reconnect it.

≥

If the service numbers fail to clear, note the service number and contact a qualified service person.

≥There is no link between the main unit and the receiver. Check that the receiver is turned on. ≥Ensure that the digital transmitter is fully inserted into the slot of the main unit.

≥Re-initialize the main unit: While stopped and “DVD/CD” is the source, press and hold [∫] on the

main unit and [S10] on the remote control until “Initialized” disappears from the television. Turn the unit off and on again. If the problem persists, contact a qualified service person.

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4, 5,

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Television displays

“/” ≥The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc. —

“Cannot display group xx, content xx”

“This disc may not be played in your region”

No on-screen display. ≥Select “On” in “On-Screen Messages” in the “Display” tab. 23

≥You are trying to display incompatible contents. —

≥You can only play DVD-Video if their region number is the same or includes the same region

number as the unit or if the DVD-Video is marked “ALL”. Confirm the region number for the unit on the rear panel.

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Product Service

Glossary

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

qualified service personnel if: (a) The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor 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.

The servicer will require all components to service your system. Therefore, should service ever be necessary, be sure to bring the entire system.

Product information

For product information or assistance with product operation:

In the U.S.A., refer to “Customer Services Directory” on page 35. In Canada, contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, or visit the website (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre closest to you. In other areas, consult your dealer.

Maintenance

Decoder

A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVD’s to normal. This is called decoding.

Dolby Digital

This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2-channel) audio, these signals can also be multi-channel audio. A large amount of audio information can be recorded on one disc using this method.

DTS (Digital Theater Systems)

This surround system is used in many movie theaters around the world. There is good separation between the channels, so realistic sound effects are possible.

Dynamic range

Dynamic range is the difference between the lowest level of sound that can be heard above the noise of the equipment and the highest level of sound before distortion occurs.

Frame still and field still

Frames are the still pictures that go together to make a moving picture. There are about 30 frames shown each second. One frame is made up of two fields. A regular television shows these fields one after the other to create frames. A still is shown when you pause a moving picture. A frame still is made up of two alternating fields, so the picture may appear blurred, but overall quality is high. A field still is not blurred, but it has only half the information of a frame still so picture quality is lower.

I/P/B

MPEG 2, the video compression standard adopted for use with DVD-Video, codes frames using these 3 picture types. I: Intra coded picture

This picture has the best quality and is the best to use when adjusting the picture.

P: Predictive coded picture

This picture is calculated based on past I or P-pictures.

B: Bidirectionally-predictive coded picture

This picture is calculated by comparing past and future I and P-pictures so it has the lowest volume of information.

Product Service/Maintenance/Glossary

RQT7972

Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth.

≥Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit. ≥Before using chemically treated cloth, carefully read the

instructions that came with the cloth.

Do not use commercially available lens cleaners as they may cause malfunction. (Cleaning of the lens is generally not necessary

although this depends on the operating environment.)

Before moving the unit, ensure the disc trays are empty.

Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the discs and the unit.

Language code list

Abkhazian: 6566 Afar: 6565 Afrikaans: 6570 Albanian: 8381 Ameharic: 6577 Arabic: 6582 Armenian: 7289 Assamese: 6583 Aymara: 6588 Azerbaijani: 6590 Bashkir: 6665 Basque: 6985 Bengali; Bangla: 6678 Bhutani: 6890 Bihari: 6672 Breton: 6682 Bulgarian: 6671 Burmese: 7789 Byelorussian: 6669 Cambodian: 7577 Catalan: 6765

Chinese: 9072 Corsican: 6779 Croatian: 7282 Czech: 6783 Danish: 6865 Dutch: 7876 English: 6978 Esperanto: 6979 Estonian: 6984 Faroese: 7079 Fiji: 7074 Finnish: 7073 French: 7082 Frisian: 7089 Galician: 7176 Georgian: 7565 German: 6869 Greek: 6976 Greenlandic: 7576 Guarani: 7178 Gujarati: 7185

Hausa: 7265 Hebrew: 7387 Hindi: 7273 Hungarian: 7285 Icelandic: 7383 Indonesian: 7378 Interlingua: 7365 Irish: 7165 Italian: 7384 Japanese: 7465 Javanese: 7487 Kannada: 7578 Kashmiri: 7583 Kazakh: 7575 Kirghiz: 7589 Korean: 7579 Kurdish: 7585 Laotian: 7679 Latin: 7665 Latvian, Lettish: 7686 Lingala: 7678

Linear PCM (pulse code modulation)

These are uncompressed digital signals, similar to those found on CDs.

Playback control (PBC)

If a Video CD has playback control, you can select scenes and information with menus.

Sampling frequency

Sampling is the process of converting the heights of sound wave (analog signal) samples taken at set periods into digits (digital encoding). Sampling frequency is the number of samples taken per second, so larger numbers mean more faithful reproduction of the original sound.

Lithuanian: 7684 Macedonian: 7775 Malagasy: 7771 Malay: 7783 Malayalam: 7776 Maltese: 7784 Maori: 7773 Marathi: 7782 Moldavian: 7779 Mongolian: 7778 Nauru: 7865 Nepali: 7869 Norwegian: 7879 Oriya: 7982 Pashto, Pushto: 8083 Persian: 7065 Polish: 8076 Portuguese: 8084 Punjabi: 8065 Quechua: 8185 Rhaeto-Romance:

8277

Romanian: 8279 Russian: 8285 Samoan: 8377 Sanskrit: 8365 Scots Gaelic: 7168 Serbian: 8382 Serbo-Croatian: 8372 Shona: 8378 Sindhi: 8368 Singhalese: 8373 Slovak: 8375 Slovenian: 8376 Somali: 8379 Spanish: 6983 Sundanese: 8385 Swahili: 8387 Swedish: 8386 Tagalog: 8476 Tajik: 8471 Tamil: 8465 Tatar: 8484

Telugu: 8469 Thai: 8472 Tibetan: 6679 Tigrinya: 8473 Tonga: 8479 Turkish: 8482 Turkmen: 8475 Twi: 8487 Ukrainian: 8575 Urdu: 8582 Uzbek: 8590 Vietnamese: 8673 Volapük: 8679 Welsh: 6789 Wolof: 8779 Xhosa: 8872 Yiddish: 7473 Yoruba: 8979 Zulu: 9085

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

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

Panasonic Audio Products Limited Warranty

Limited Warranty Coverage

If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.

Product or Part Name Parts Labor

Audio Products (except items listed below)

USB Reader-Writer, Personal Computer Card Adapters (in exchange for defective item)

Accessories: Headphones, Cartridges, Microphones, Adapters

Rechargeable Batteries, DVD-R/-RAM Discs (in exchange for defective item)

SD Memory Cards, Rechargeable Battery Packs (in exchange for defective item)

During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must carry-in or mail-in your product during the warranty period. If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they are not warranted. This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as is”. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service.

One (1) year

One (1) year Not Applicable

Ninety (90)

days

Ten (10) days

Ninety (90)

days

One (1) year

Ninety (90)

days

Not Applicable

Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.

Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

Carry-In or Mail-In Service

For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-211-PANA (1-800-211-7262) or visit Panasonic web site: http://www.panasonic.com For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.

Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions

This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product, ser vice by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes

damages for lost time, travel to and from the servicer, loss of media or images, data or other memory content. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.) ALL

EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Ser vicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.

PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

Customer Services Directory

Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Servicenter; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at:

http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport

or, contact us via the web at:

http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

You may also contact us directly at: 1-800-211-PANA (7262), Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST.

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-8855

Accessory Purchases

Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at:

http://www.pasc.panasonic.com

or, send your request by E-mail to:

[email protected]

You may also contact us directly at: 1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday – Friday 9 am to 8 pm, EST.) Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032 (We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605-1277

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

Service in Puerto Rico

Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Phone (787)750-4300, Fax (787)768-2910

F1104

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Listening caution

EST. 1924

Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion—and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing.

We recommend that you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise.

Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level” adapts to higher volumes of sound. So what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts. To establish a safe level:

≥Start your volume control at a low setting. ≥Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, and without distortion.

Once you have established a comfortable sound level: ≥Set the dial and leave it there.

Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future. After all, we want you listening for a lifetime.

Accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of December 2004. These may be subject to change.)

Only for U.S.A.: To order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases” on page 35. For other areas: To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you made your purchase.

∏ 1 Remote control

[HT730] [HT733] (EUR7722XB0) [HT930] (EUR7722XD0)

∏ 2 Remote control batteries

∏ 1 Video cable

(K2KA2BA00001)

∏ 1 System cable

(K1HA25HA0001)

∏ 1 AM loop antenna

(N1DAAAA00001)

∏ 1 FM indoor antenna

(RSA0007-L)

∏ 1 AC power supply cord

\U.S.A.\and\Canada]

(K2CB2CB00018)

\Others]

(K2CQ2CA00002)

∏ 3 Speaker cables

1kshort cable

[HT730] [HT733] (REEX0449B)

[HT930] (REE1203A-1J)

2klong cables [HT730] [HT733] (REEX0449E) [HT930] (REE1203G-J)

∏ 1 Sheet of speaker-cable

stickers

∏ 2 Pipes (A) [HT730] [HT733]

(RYBX0095-S)

∏ 2 Pipes (B) [HT730] [HT733]

(RMAX0076-S)

∏ 2 Bases [HT730] [HT733]

(RYQX0198-S)

∏ 4 Washer screws

[HT730] [HT733] (XTW5+10LFJ)

∏ 4 Small screws [HT730] [HT733]

(XTB3+8JFJ)

∏ 4 Bracket screws

[HT730] [HT733] (XSN5+10FJ)

∏ 2 Brackets [HT730] [HT733]

(RYQX0205-S)

∏ 1 Sheet of rubber pads

[HT730] [HT733] (RKAX0025-K)

∏ 2 Pipes [HT930]

(RYQX0190-S)

∏ 2 Bases [HT930]

(RYQX0191-S)

∏ 4 Long screws [HT930]

(XSN5+35FJ)

∏ 4 Short screws [HT930]

(RHD30090-1)

\For\areas\except\U.S.A.\and\Canada]

∏ 1 Power plug adaptor

(K2DA42E00001)

[For\U.S.A.]

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

http://www.panasonic.com

[For\others]

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Corporate Management Division for the Americas Sales Office for North America Tokyo Panasonic Sales Section

32nd Floor, World Trade Center 4-1, Hamamatsu-cho, 2-Chome, Minato-Ku, Tokyo 105-6132, Japan

C 2004 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.

Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

Panasonic Marketing Europe G.M.B.H. Wiesbaden N. (a Division of Panasonic Marketing G.M.B.H.) Military Sales Department

6200 Wiesbaden-Biebrich, Hagenauerstr. 43 Germany

[For\Canada]

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3

www.panasonic.ca

RQT7972-2P

Printed in Malaysia F1204NK2035