Panasonic SC-HT75, SC-HT95 User Manual

The illustration shows SC-HT75.

DVD Home Theater Sound System

Operating Instructions

Model No. SC-HT95

SC-HT75

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely.

Please keep this manual for future reference.

AUDIO/ VIDEO

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

STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.

P PC PX GCP

This unit responds to the region number information on DVD-Video. The unit can only play DVD-Video if the region number of the disc matches the region number of this unit.

See page 5 for details.

[For\U.S.A.\only]

The servicenter list and warranty can be found on pages 38 and 39.

RQT6183-2P

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.

started	WARNING:
	SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT
Getting	TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
	NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH
	EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOIS-
	TURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT
	AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE
	APPARATUS.
	CAUTION!
	≥DO NOT INSTALL, OR PLACE THIS UNIT, IN A BOOK-
	CASE, 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 CUR-
	TAINS 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.
	THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. AND
	CANADA:
	CAUTION:
	TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH
	WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
	FULLY INSERT.
	For units with PX printed on the outer packaging
	THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE
	CLIMATES.
	For Latin America
	THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN TROPICAL
	CLIMATES.
	For areas except U.S.A. and Canada
	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 9.)

		DANGER - VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
		AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.					(FDA 21 CFR)
		CAUTION - VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
		AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.					(IEC60825-1)
		ATTENTIONRAYONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE.
		EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU FAISCEAU.
		ADVARSELSYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING.
		UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.
		VARO! - AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYVÄÄ JA NÄKYMÄTÖN
		LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.
		VARNING - SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL
		ÄR ÖPPNAD. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.
		ADVARSEL - SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES.
		UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.
		VORSICHT - SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG
		GEÖFFNET. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.
	-
2
	-						RQLS0233 (Inside of product)

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

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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.

For areas except U.S.A. and Canada

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

(Back of product)

RQT6183

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product.

For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.

System	SC-HT95	SC-HT75
Main unit	SA-HT95	SA-HT75
Front speakers	SB-AFC286	SB-AFC95
Center speaker	SB-AFC286	SB-PC89
Surround speakers	SB-AFC95	SB-AFC95
Subwoofer	SB-W81	SB-W95

≥These operating instructions are applicable to models

SC-HT95 and SC-HT75.

Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are of SC-HT75.

≥Operations in these instructions are described mainly with the remote control, but you can do the operations on the main unit if the controls are the same.

[HT95]: indicates features applicable to SC-HT95 only.

[HT75]: SC-HT75 only.

Accessories

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

(Only for U.S.A.)

To order accessories contact 1-800-332-5368 or web site (http://www.panasonic.com). (For other areas)

To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase.

∏ 1 Remote control	∏ 1 AC power supply cord
(EUR7502XF0)	[For\U.S.A.\and\Canada]
	(RJA0065-1D)

∏ 2 Batteries	[For\others]
for remote control	(RJA0019-2X)

∏ 1 Video cable
(RJL1P016B15A)	∏	1 Sheet of speaker feet
		(RFA0631A-K)
		Replacements sold in
		sets of 4.
∏ 1 AM loop antenna set
(RSA0012)
	∏ 1 Sheet of speaker-cord
		stickers
		(12 stickers)
∏ 1 FM indoor antenna		One set is extra.
(RSA0006-J)		The sheet cannot be
		purchased separately.
		6	5	4	3	2	1
[For\areas\except\U.S.A.\and\Canada[		6	5	4	3	2	1
∏ 1 Power plug adaptor		6	5	4	3	2	1
(SJP5213-2)
		6	5	4	3	2	1

Table of contents

Getting started

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . 4 Disc information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Disc handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Simple setup

STEP 1 Locating and connecting the speakers . . 6 STEP 2 Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 STEP 3 Antennas and AC power supply cord . . 9 STEP 4 The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 STEP 5 Selecting TV screen type . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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

Disc operations

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

Playing MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Resume function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Skipping chapters or tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Fast forward and rewind—SEARCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Slow-motion play/Frame-by-frame viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Starting play from a selected track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Disc skip/Cinema/Marking places to play again—MARKER . . . 14 Using the disc manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Selecting groups to play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Selecting still pictures—Page Skip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Discs—Convenient functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

A-B repeat play/Repeat play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 All group play/Program play/Random play/All disc random play . . 17

Changing soundtracks, subtitle languages

and angles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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

Using On-Screen Menu Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Disc information/Unit information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Shuttle screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Radio operations

The radio: manual tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 The radio: preset tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Sound quality/sound field operations

Sound field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

DOLBY DIGITAL and DTS/DOLBY PRO LOGIC . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Changing sound field and quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 SUPER SURROUND/SEAT POSITION/CENTER FOCUS . . 26 Adjusting the bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Other functions

Convenient functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Muting the volume/Turning off the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Timer functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Using headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Changing settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Entering a password (Ratings)/Changing the delay time . . . . 29

Using the remote control with other equipment . . 30

Operating a television/Operating a video cassette recorder . . 30 Changing the remote control code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Listening to an external source/

Recording to other equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Optional antenna connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Reference

Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Language code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

36

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Servicenter List (U.S.A.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Limited Warranty (U.S.A.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Product Service (U.S.A. and Canada) . . . . . . . . . 39

Getting started

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Getting started

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

Safety

1.Power source—Connect the unit to a power source of the type described in these instructions or as marked on the unit.

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

3.Power cord protection—Route the AC power supply cord so that it will not be walked on or pinched by items placed on or against it. Never take hold of the plug or cord with wet hands.

Always grasp the plug body firmly when connecting and disconnecting it.

4.Overloading—When connecting the AC power supply cord, be careful not to overload the household AC outlet, extension cord, or outlet from any other device as this can result in fire or electric shock.

5.Nonuse periods—Turn the unit off when it is not in use. Unplug the unit from the household AC outlet if it is not to be used for a long time. Unplug the unit during lightning storms.

6.Attachments and accessories—Use only the attachments and accessories recommended in these operating instructions.

Installation

Placement

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

2.Foreign material—Ensure objects and liquids do not get into the unit. Avoid exposing the unit to excessive smoke, dust, mechanical vibration, and shock.

3.Magnetism—Situate the unit away from equipment and devices that generate strong magnetic fields.

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

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

6.Carts and stands—Use the unit only with carts and stands recommended by the manufacturer. Move carts with care. Sudden stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces can cause carts to overturn.

7.Wall and ceiling mounting—Do not mount the unit on walls or ceilings unless specified in the instructions.

Environment

1.Water and moisture—Do not use the unit near water, such as near a bathtub or swimming pool. Avoid damp basements.

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

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

Item 2 in “Safety” applies only in the U.S.A. and Canada.

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

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

		ANTENNA
		LEAD IN
	GROUND	WIRE
	CLAMP
ELECTRIC		ANTENNA
		DISCHARGE UNIT
SERVICE		(NEC SECTION 810-20)
EQUIPMENT
		GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
		(NEC SECTION 810-21)
		GROUND CLAMPS
		POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
		ELECTRODE SYSTEM
		(NEC ART 250, PART H)

NEC—NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

Maintenance

(See page 35 for details.)

Unplug the unit from the household AC outlet before cleaning. Clean with a damp cloth.

Do not use abrasive pads, scouring powders, or solvents.

Service

1.Damage requiring service—The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel if:

(a)The AC power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or

(b)Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or

(c)The unit has been exposed to rain; or

(d)The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or

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

2.Servicing—Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in these operating instructions. Refer all other servicing to authorized servicing personnel.

3.Replacement parts—When parts need replacing ensure the servicer uses parts specified by the manufacturer or parts that have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutes may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

4.Safety check—After repairs or service, ask the servicer to perform safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper working condition.

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Disc information

∫ Discs that can be played

Disc type

Logo

Indication used in

instructions

DVD-Audio

[DVD-A]

DVD-Video

[DVD-V]

DVD-R

Audio CD	[CD]
	(Including CD-R/RW
	and discs recorded
	with MP3)
Video CD	[VCD]

∫ Discs that cannot be played

PAL discs (the audio on DVD-Audio can be played), DVD-ROM,

DVD-RAM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, iRW, DVD-RW, CVD, SVCD,

SACD, Divx Video Discs and Photo CD.

∫ Region Management Information

(DVD-Video only)

This unit responds to the Region Management Information recorded on DVD-Video. You cannot play the disc if the region number on the

DVD-Video does not correspond to the region number on the unit.

Read the disc’s instructions carefully.

	[For\U.S.A.,\Canada,\and\units\with\PX\printed\on\the\outer\packaging[
	≥The region number of this unit is “1”.			1
	≥You can play discs with labels con-	1	ALL
	taining the region number “1” and			2	4
	“ALL”.
	[For\Latin\America[
	≥The region number of this unit is “4”.	4		1
	≥You can play discs with labels con-
			ALL	2	4
	taining the region number “4” and

“ALL”.

∫ Playing DVDs and Video CDs

The producer of these discs can control how they are played so you may not always be able to control play as described in these operating instructions. Read the disc’s instructions carefully.

∫ CD-R and CD-RW discs

This unit can play CD-DA (digital audio) and video CD format audio

CD-R and CD-RW that have been finalized (a process that enables

CD-R/CD-RW players to play audio CD-R and CD-RW) upon completion of recording.

It may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW due to the condition of the recording.

∫ DVD-R discs

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

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

Disc handling

Do not use irregularly shaped discs, such as heart-shaped.

(These can damage the unit.)

∫ How to hold a disc
Do not touch the recorded surface.
∫ If the	Gettingstarted
Wipe it with a	then wipe

∫ If the	from a
	may	disc
Wipe with a	cloth before	.

∫ Handling precautions

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

≥Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.

≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (Do not use discs with exposed adhesive from tape or left over peeled-off stickers.)

≥Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.

≥Do not use discs printed with label printers available on the market.

∫ Do not place or store discs in the following places

≥Locations exposed to direct sunlight ≥Humid or dusty locations

≥Locations directly exposed to a heat vent or heating appliance

∫ To prevent damage

≥Load only 1 disc per tray.

≥Load discs as shown in figure.

8 cm

(3q)

12 cm (5q)

≥An adaptor is not needed with 8 cm (3q) discs (singles). ≥Set the system on a flat, level surface.

Do not set it on top of magazines, inclined surfaces, etc.

≥Do not move the system while trays are opening/closing, or when loaded.

≥Do not put anything except discs in trays.

≥Do not use cleaning discs or discs which are badly warped or 5

cracked.

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Simple setup

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Simple setup

Refer also to “Speaker setup”, a separate guide included with these operating instructions.

STEP1 Locating and connecting the speakers

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.

Front speakers (1 Left 2 Right)		Center speaker (5)
[HT95]	[HT75]	[HT95]	[HT75]
			Panasonic
	Panasonic	Panasonic
	Panasonic	SB-AFC286	SB-PC89

SB-AFC286

SB-AFC95

≥The left and right speakers are the same.

≥You can rotate the brand plate of SB-AFC286 vertically.

Main unit

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

5

2

1

6

˚ 30

˚ 30

3

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

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

≥Do not place the center speaker on the main unit as sound quality will be affected.

≥Vibration caused by the center speaker can disrupt the picture if it is placed directly on the television. Put the center speaker on a rack or shelf.

Subwoofer (6) [HT95] SB-W81 [HT75] SB-W95

Place near the television, on the floor or a sturdy shelf so that it won’t cause vibration.

[HT75]

≥A woofer unit is located on the side of the subwoofer.

Leave 10-cm (4q) clearance for it to be effective.

4

120˚

Surround speakers (3 Left 4 Right) SB-AFC95

Place either side of listening position, or slightly to the rear, about 1 meter (3 feet) higher than ear level.

≥The left and right speakers are the same.

Attaching the speaker feet

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

Standing	Laying down
Front (12)/surround (34)	Center speaker (5)
speakers

Positioning for best effect

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

≥Place speakers on flat secure bases.

≥Placing speakers too close to floors, walls, and corners can result in excessive bass. Cover walls and windows with thick curtain.

Caution

≥Use the speakers only with the recommended system. Failure to do so may lead to damage to the amplifier and/or the speakers, and may result in the risk of fire. Consult a qualified service person if damage has occurred or if you experience a sudden change in performance.

≥Do not attempt to attach these speakers to walls using methods other than those described in this manual.

If irregular coloring occurs on your television

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

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

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

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Speaker cords

Attach the stickers to the speaker cords.

≥Attach the numbered stickers to the end of the speaker cords so the numbers match the positions of the speak-

ers shown in the diagram.							About
							10 cm
								(4")
6	5	4	3	2	1	1
6	5	4	3	2	1
						FRONTL
						FRONT L		FRONT L
6	5	4	3	2	1
6	5	4	3	2	1	1		1

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

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

≥Be sure to connect only positive (red or gray) wires to positive (i) terminals and negative (black or gray with blue stripe) wires to negative (j) terminals.

Incorrect connection can damage the speakers.

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

≥The speaker nets cannot be removed.

Notes on speaker use

≥You can damage your speakers and shorten their useful life if you play sound at high levels over extended periods.

Reduce the volume in the following cases to avoid damage.

–When playing distorted sound.

–When the speakers are receiving howling from a microphone or 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.

Twist the vinyl tip and pull off.

1	3
2

Black

Red Gray

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

+ Gray (no stripe)

- Gray with blue stripe

Blue

FRONT L

					FRONT	R	1	Front speaker (left)
				SURROUND L	2		Front speaker (right)
			SURROUND R	3	Surround speaker (left)
+ Red
			4
- Black		CENTER		Surround speaker (right)
	SUBWOOFER	5	Center speaker
	6	Subwoofer

Attaching to a wall

Front and surround speakers can be attached to a wall.

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

Set the speaker onto screws and slide through bracket to lock into position.

]HT95]

Speaker feet (included)

Screw (not included)	30–35 mm
	(13⁄16q–13⁄8q)
	Ø7.5–9.5 mm
	(19⁄64q–3⁄8q)
	7–9 mm
	(9⁄32q–23⁄64q)
106 mm (411⁄64q)
Speaker feet	Screw (not included)
(included)

[HT75]

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

Note

The wall or pillar on which the speakers are to be attached should be capable of supporting 10 kg (22 Ib.) for SB-AFC286 and 5 kg (11 Ib.) for SB-AFC95 per screw.

Attaching to speaker stands

Ensure the following conditions are met when you purchase your speaker stands.

≥Observe the diameter and length of the screws and the distance between screws as shown in the diagram.

≥The stands must be able to support over 10 kg (22 Ib.) for SB-AFC286 and 5 kg (11 Ib.) for SB-AFC95.

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

5 mm (13⁄64q),
pitch 0.8 mm	60 mm (223⁄64q)
(1⁄32q)

Attach the stands with these holes.

Plate thickness plus 7 to 10 mm (plus 9⁄32q to 25⁄64q)

Speaker stand

(not included)

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COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal

≥The description of the component video input terminals depends on the television or monitor (e.g. Y/PB/PR, Y/B-Y/R-Y, Y/CB/CR). Connect to terminals of the same color.

≥After making this connection, change the black level for a better picture ( page 28, Video—Black Level Control).

To enjoy progressive video

S VIDEO

IN

For better images 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 before transmitting them to the television.

(Actual results depend on the television.)

Television

Connect directly to your television.

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

To listen to the televi- Television (not included) sion through this unit

S-VIDEO

OUT

S video cable (not included)

Video cable

(included)

VIDEO

IN

TV’s AUDIO OUT terminals

L

R

Television

STEP2

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The illustration shows SC-HT95.

Simple setup

Audio cable (not included)

TV

AUDIO IN

	VIDEO	Y
	OUT
		PB
		PR
	S-VIDEO	COMPONENT
	OUT
		VIDEO OUT
		(480P/480I)

For better images

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COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal (see below)

These terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive output and provide a purer picture than the S-VIDEO OUT terminal. Connection using these terminals outputs the color difference signals (PB/PR) and luminance signal (Y) separately in order to achieve high fidelity in reproducing colors.

		Television
Y		Y
PB		PB
PR	Video cable (not included)	PR
COMPONENT		COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
		VIDEO IN
(480P/480I)

Note

1.Connect to the component video (480p) input terminals on a television compatible with this unit’s copy guard system.

2.Press [PROGRESSIVE OUT] on the front panel so the indicator lights ( page 12).

			NOTE
			This unit does not output video signals from the
			VIDEO OUT and S-VIDEO OUT terminals when the
	8
			“PROGRESSIVE OUT” indicator is on.

≥The screen may shift off center when using progressive output.

Adjust the position of the screen if this occurs ( page 21,

Video—Horizontal position).

≥Video will not be displayed correctly if you connect to a television that is incompatible with this unit’s copy guard system.

≥This unit does not output video signals from the VIDEO OUT and S-VIDEO OUT terminals when the “PROGRESSIVE OUT” indicator is on.

For your reference

All televisions manufactured by Panasonic and that have 480p input terminals are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television.

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STEP3 Antennas and AC power supply cord

AM loop antenna (included)

Keep loose antenna cord away from other wires and cords.

1

AM loop antenna

holder (included)

Adhesive tape

2

FM indoor antenna (included)

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

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

To attach to a wall or other surface

		2
		Screw
		(included)
AC power supply cord		1
(included)
AC IN~	FM ANT AM ANT
75	Ω	GND LOOP EXT
		LOOP ANT
		HOLDER

To household AC outlet

Note

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

Conserving power

The unit consumes power (for U.S.A. and Canada: approx. 0.28 W, for Latin

America and others: approx. 0.8 W) even when it is turned off with [Í]. To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug it from the household AC outlet. Remember to reset the radio stations and any other memory items before using the unit again.

For your reference

Information you enter into the unit’s memory remains intact for up to a week after the AC power supply cord is disconnected.

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

If the power plug will not fit your AC outlet

Use the power plug adaptor (included).

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

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

Before connecting the AC power supply cord

Set the voltage.

(Bottom panel)

127 V 110 V 220 V-230 V240 V

VOLT ADJ

Use a flat-head screwdriver to turn the voltage selector on the bottom of the unit 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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STEP4 The remote control

∫ Batteries

	3
	R6, AA, UM-3
1
4	2

≥Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control.

≥Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

Do not;

≥mix old and new batteries.

≥use different types at the same time.

≥heat or expose to flame. ≥take apart or short circuit.

≥attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.

≥use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.

Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.

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

∫ Use

Aim at the sensor, avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of

7 m (23 feet) directly in front of the unit.

STEP5 Selecting TV screen type

1					3	Press [2, 1] to select the “Video” tab.
	DVD/CD				4	Press [3, 4] to select “TV Aspect”
	MAIN UNIT		VCR	TV
	FL DISPLAY TUNER/BAND		AUX	TV/VIDEO	5	and press [ENTER].
	TOP MENU			MENU		Press [3, 4] to select the item and
						press [ENTER].

	3·4·5		≥4:3 Pan&Scan (Factory preset)
		ENTER	Select if you have a regular
	DISPLAY	RETURN	television and to view 16:9 software
		RETURN	in the pan and scan style.

		SKIP		SLOW /SEARCH		16:9 software prohibited from being shown in the pan
		STOP	PAUSE		PLAY	and scan style will appear in the letterbox style de-
						spite the setting here.
		DISC SKIP CHANNEL		VOLUME	MUTING	≥4:3 Letterbox
					SUBWOOFER
		SFC				Select if you have a regular
					LEVEL
						television and to view 16:9 software
	2·6	ACTION	SUB TITLE	AUDIO	ANGLE	in the letterbox style.
						≥16:9
		GROUP	PAGE	MARKER	CH SELECT	Select if you have a widescreen (16:9) television.
						Use the television’s screen modes to change the way the
		1	2	3	TEST	picture is shown.
	Remote control only					6 Press [ACTION] to end the settings.
	Change the setting to suit your television.
	The menu language is set to English, but you can change it					To return to the previous screen
						Press [RETURN].
	to French or Spanish ( page 28, Display—Menu Language).
	English is used in the examples.					[HT95]
	Preparation					∫ When viewing video made for a standard 4:3
	Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on					aspect television on a wide 16:9 aspect
	the television to suit the connections for the unit.					television using progressive output

1

2

Press [DVD/CD] to turn on the unit.

The unit comes on automatically and “DVD/CD” is selected as the source.

Press [ACTION] to show the menus.

ACTION	Disc
	Audio	English
	Subtitle	Automatic
	Menus	English
SELECT	Ratings	Level 8

This unit shows the correct aspect when playing wide 16:9 aspect software, but when showing standard 4:3 aspect software, the picture is stretched horizontally to fill the screen.

≥If your television can change the aspect when input is progressive

Use the television to change the aspect to the correct one.

≥If your television cannot change the aspect when input is progressive

Press [PROGRESSIVE OUT] so the “PROGRESSIVE

OUT” indicator goes out. Output will now be interlace.

NOTE

This unit does not output video signals from the VIDEO OUT and S-VIDEO OUT terminals when the “PROGRESSIVE OUT” indicator is on.

Control reference guide

DVD/CD		F
MAIN UNIT VCR	TV

1G

FL DISPLAY TUNER/BAND AUX TV/VIDEO

2H

TOP MENU

MENU

	3						I
	4			ENTER
	5		DISPLAY			RETURN	J
			SKIP		SLOW /SEARCH
	6		STOP	PAUSE		PLAY
	7		DISC SKIP CHANNEL		VOLUME	MUTING	K
						SUBWOOFER
			SFC
	8					LEVEL	L
	9		ACTION	SUB TITLE	AUDIO	ANGLE	M
	: ;						O N
			GROUP	PAGE	MARKER	CH SELECT
	< =		1	2	3	TEST	Q P
			DISC1	DISC2	DISC3	SUPER	R
			4	5	6	SURROUND
	>		DISC4	DISC5
			7	8	9	PRO LOGIC	S
						SEAT
			0	10/ENTER	DISC
						POSITION
		?	DISC	PLAY MODE	CANCEL	CENTER
			MANAGER			FOCUS
	@ A		CINEMA	TV VOL		MIX 2ch	T
	B	C				A-B	U
			P.MEMORY	TIMER	REPEAT
	D					REPEAT	V
		E

How to open the remote control

[HT95]

W X Y Z [ ] ^ _

\ 7 L

VOLUME

POWER
/ I	DISC	1	2	3	4	5
						WAKE	PROGRESSIVE OUT

TUNE MODE FM MODE	DISC SKIP PROGRESSIVE OUT SUBWOOFER LEVEL
	MEMORY
OPEN /CLOSE	TUNING	SELECTOR
		DOWN	UP
	PHONES

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Buttons 7 and L function the same as the controls on the remote control.

Remote control

		Page
1	Power button [Í] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . 12
2	FL display button [FL DISPLAY] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 27
3	Top menu button [TOP MENU] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 12
4	Cursor buttons [3, 4, 2, 1]/Enter button [ENTER] . .	. . 10
5	Display button [DISPLAY] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 19
6	Basic operation buttons	23, 30		started
9	Channel select buttons [W, X, CHANNEL] . . . . . . . . .
7	Disc skip button [DISC SKIP] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 14
8	Sound field control button [SFC] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 25		Getting
= Page button [PAGE] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . 15
:	Initial settings button [ACTION] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	10, 29
; Subtitle button [SUB TITLE] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . 18
< Group button [GROUP] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . 15
> Numbered buttons (1–9, 0, S10/ENTER) . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . 12
? Disc button [DISC] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . 12
@ Disc manager button [DISC MANAGER] . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . 15
A Play mode button [PLAY MODE] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . 17
B Cinema button [CINEMA] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . 14
C TV volume buttons [s TV VOL r] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . 30
D Position memory button [P.MEMORY] . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . 13
E Timer button [TIMER] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . 27

FEquipment buttons and indicators

Select the equipment you want to operate. ≥Press [DVD/CD] to operate this unit.

≥Press [VCR] to operate a video cassette recorder.

≥Press [TV] to operate a television.

These buttons light for a few seconds to indicate the remote

control mode.

GInput select buttons

[DVD/CD, MAIN UNIT, VCR, TV, TUNER/BAND, AUX]

Pressing [DVD/CD] or [TUNER/BAND] also turns the unit on.
[TUNER/BAND] also switches radio bands.
H TV/Video button [TV/VIDEO] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . 30
I Menu button [MENU] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 12
J Return button [RETURN] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	10, 29
K Muting button [MUTING] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 27
L Subwoofer level button [SUBWOOFER LEVEL] . . . . . .	. . 26
M Volume buttons [r, s, VOLUME] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	12, 22
N Angle button [ANGLE] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 18
O Audio button [AUDIO] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 18
P Speaker channel select button [CH SELECT] . . . . . . . .	. . 25
Q Marker button [MARKER] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 14
R Test button [TEST] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 25
S Sound field and effect buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	25, 26
T Cancel button [CANCEL] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 14
U Mix 2ch button [MIX 2ch] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 25
V Repeat buttons [REPEAT, A-B REPEAT] . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 16

Main unit

	W Standby/on switch [POWER] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 12
	Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa.
	In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power.
	Standby/on indicator [Í/I]
	When the unit is connected to the AC mains supply, this indicator
	lights red in standby mode and lights green when the unit is turned on.
	X Disc indicators [DISC 1–5] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 12
	Y Wake timer indicator [WAKE] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 27
	Z Display
	[ Stop, tune mode button [∫, TUNE MODE] . . . . . . . . .	12, 22
	\ Pause, FM mode button [;, FM MODE] . . . . . . . . . . .	12, 22
	] [HT95] Progressive out indicator [PROGRESSIVE OUT]	. . 12
	^ [HT95] Progressive out button [PROGRESSIVE OUT] . .	. . 12
	[HT75] Sound field control button [SFC] . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 25
	_ Volume control [VOLUME, DOWN, UP] . . . . . . . . . . . .	12, 22
	` Disc tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 12
	a Open/close button [< OPEN/CLOSE] . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 12
	b Play, memory button [1, MEMORY] . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	12, 23
	c Skip/search, tuning buttons
	[:/6, 5/9, XTUNING W] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	13, 22
	d Headphone jack [PHONES]	27
			11
	e Remote control signal sensor
	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .f Input select button [SELECTOR]	. . 12	RQT6183

Discs—Basic play

			DVD/CD			1
			MAIN UNIT	VCR	TV
	Í
		FL DISPLAY TUNER/BAND		AUX TV/VIDEO
		TOP MENU			MENU
	TOP MENU					MENU
	3, 4		ENTER
	2, 1
	ENTER	DISPLAY			RETURN	RETURN
	:, 9	SKIP		SLOW /SEARCH		6, 5
	SKIP	STOP	PAUSE		PLAY	SLOW/SEARCH
						4
operations	∫ STOP	DISC SKIP CHANNEL		VOLUME	MUTING
	; PAUSE	SFC			SUBWOOFER
					LEVEL
		ACTION	SUB TITLE	AUDIO	ANGLE	5
Disc		GROUP	PAGE	MARKER	CH SELECT
	2	1	2	3	TEST
		DISC1	DISC2	DISC3	SUPER
		4	5	6	SURROUND
		DISC4	DISC5
		7	8	9	PRO LOGIC	2
	Numbered	0	10/ENTER	DISC	SEAT
	buttons				POSITION
		DISC	PLAY MODE	CANCEL	CENTER
		MANAGER			FOCUS
		CINEMA	TV VOL		MIX 2ch
		P.MEMORY	TIMER	REPEAT	A-B
	P.MEMORY				REPEAT
			[HT95\ only			[HT95\ only
			PROGRESSIVE PROGRESSIVE
			OUT indicator			OUT
	Í/I	Disc			2	5
	POWER	indicators		∫

VOLUME

POWER
/ I	DISC	1	2	3	4	5
						WAKE	PROGRESSIVE OUT

TUNE MODE FM MODE MEMORY

DISC SKIP PROGRESSIVE OUT SUBWOOFER LEVEL

OPEN/CLOSE

TUNING

SELECTOR

DOWN UP

PHONES

Disc tray

3

; 4

1

:/6, 5/9

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

Preparation

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

≥Press [Í/I POWER] to turn on the unit.

1 Press [SELECTOR] to select “DVD/CD”.

Each time you press the button: DVD/CD>FM>AM>TV>VCR>AUX

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Remote control: Press [DVD/CD].

[HT95]

For progressive output:

Press [PROGRESSIVE OUT] so the indicator lights.

NOTE

This unit does not output video signals from the VIDEO OUT and S-VIDEO OUT terminals when the

12 “PROGRESSIVE OUT” indicator is on.

2 Press [DISC SKIP] to select a tray.

The indicator lights.

Play starts if a disc is in the tray. (One touch play)

Remote control:

Press [DISC] and then press [1]–[5] corresponding to the required tray.

3 Press [<] to open the disc tray and insert a disc.

Press again to close and start play.

Label must face upward.

(With double-sided discs, load so the label for the side you want to play faces up.)

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to insert other discs.

4 If play doesn’t start after step 3

Press [1] (PLAY).

Lights during play.

			Center
			speaker
		DIGITAL	Front
	DVD		speakers
	Lights if disc is	Lights when Dolby Surround speakers
	DVD-Video.	Digital is detected.

5 Adjust the volume.

∫ To stop play

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

∫ To pause play

Press [;] during play.

Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play.

Note

≥If “$” appears on the television

The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.

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

≥Volume may be lower when playing DVDs than when playing other discs or during television broadcasts.

If you turn the volume up, be sure to reduce the volume again before playing other sources so that a sudden increase in output does not occur.

When a menu appears on the television

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

Remote control only

Press the numbered buttons to select an item.

To select a 2-digit number

Example: To select item 23, press [S10/ENTER] [2] [3].

≥When playing DVDs, you can also use [3, 4, 2, 1] to select items. Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection.

Play of the selected item now begins.

Other buttons used to operate menus

Read the disc’s instructions for further details about operation. [9]: Shows the next menu.

[:]: Shows the previous menu.

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

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

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

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