Panasonic SC-HT822V User Manual

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System SC-HT822V

Main unit SA-HT822V

Front and surround speakers SB-FS822

Center speaker SB-PC820

Active subwoofer SB-WA822

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

CAUTION!

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.

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!

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.

CAUTION:

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

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

that to which the receiver is connected.

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

help.

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

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

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Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

(Inside of product)

Before moving the unit, ensure the disc trays and video cassette slot are empty.

Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the discs, video cassette tape and the unit.

Avoid use or placing highly magnetic devices (Speakers etc.) or devices that emit strong electro-magnetic waves (mobile telephones etc.) near the main unit.

≥The above may result in problems with audio and video, and

recorded content may be lost.

≥Be extra cautious when you are using a plasma television,

keeping these devices as far away as possible.

Stacking

Place the unit in a horizontal position, and do not place anything heavy on it.

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.

≥Operating while there is condensation in the unit or on the

cassette tape may cause the tape to catch upon the cylinder resulting in the tape being cut, or not being able to remove the cassette tape from the unit. The unit also may not work properly if the unit's cylinder or heads have been damaged.

≥Wait 1–2 hours for condensation to evaporate (do not operate

the unit during this time).

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Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . .5

Tape information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Discs that can be played. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Disc handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Simple setup STEP 1 Assembly and connection of front and

surround speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Other speaker setup options

(Center speaker only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

STEP 2 Locating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

STEP 3

Connecting speakers with the subwoofer

. . 13

Basic play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Convenient functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Position memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Zoom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Subtitle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Multi Re-master. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Page skip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

CD Mode (CD sequential play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Quick replay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

All group/Program/Random play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Repeat play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Remote control—common buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Remote control—DVD operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Remote control—VHS operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Remote control—TUNER operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Main unit and subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Main unit display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

STEP 4 Television. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Basic connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

For better video from DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

STEP 5 Radio and system connection . . . . . . . . . 16

STEP 6 Plug-in Auto Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

STEP 7 Operating the television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

STEP 8 DVD QUICK SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Using navigation menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Playing data discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Playing HighMAT discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Playing the programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Playing a play list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Using On-Screen Menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Main menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Other settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Changing the player settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Changing the delay time (Speaker Setting) . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Picture mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Repeat play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Manual tracking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Vertical locking adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Manual recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Recording a program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Using another source while recording. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Recording from other equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

The radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Automatic presetting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Manual tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Selecting the preset channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Optional FM antenna connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Sound field and sound quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Sound Field Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Super Surround. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Center Focus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Dolby Pro Logic II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Dolby Pro Logic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Optional connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Listening to an external source/

Recording to other equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Connecting a cable TV box/satellite receiver . . . . . . . . . . 49

If the antenna connector doesn’t match . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Finding programs with the Jet Navigator and VHS

Index Search System (VISS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Saving Jet Navigator data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Using the Jet Navigator to find programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Finding programs—VHS Index Search System (VISS) . . 39

Changing settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

LANGUAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

CLOCK SET. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

CHANNEL SET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

OPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

On-screen display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Changing audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Custom Sound Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Down-mixing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Subwoofer level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Speaker level adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Other convenient features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Sleep timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Using headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Product Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover

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Accessories

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

To order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases” on page 55.

∏ 1 Remote control

(EUR7722X20)

∏ 2 Batteries

for remote control

∏ 2 AC power supply cords

(K2CB2CB00006)

∏ 1 AM loop antenna

(N1DAAAA00002)

∏ 1 FM indoor antenna

(RSA0007-L)

∏ 1 Video cable

(RJL1P016B15A)

The remote control

Remote control

∫ Batteries

Batteries

≥Insert so the poles (i and

j) match those in the

remote control.

≥Do not use rechargeable

type batteries.

R6/LR6, AA, UM-3

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.

∏ 1 75 ≠ coaxial cable

(VJA1125)

∏ 1 System cable

(K1HA25HA0001)

∏ 5 Speaker cables

3a4-m (13-foot) cables (REE1203A-J) 2a10-m (33-foot) cables (REE1203C-J)

∏ 1 Sheet of speaker-cable stickers

∏ 8 Silver screws

(XSN5r16FN)

∏ 4 Black screws

(XTB3r10JFZ)

∏ 4Clampers

(RMR1503-W)

∏ 1 Antenna plug

(K2RC021B0001)

[Note]

The included AC power supply cords are for use with this unit only. Do not use them with other equipment.

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 (➜ page 9), avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 m (23 feet) directly in front of the unit.

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

SC-HT822V

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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) 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.

Tape information

∫ Ta pes

≥You can use tapes with the VHS and S-VHS marks, but this unit is

unable to make full use of the characteristics of S-VHS tapes.

≥Break out the tape’s tab to prevent

accidental erasure. Cover the hole with a double layer of adhesive tape when you want to use the tape for recording again.

Ta b

∫ S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB)

You can play tapes recorded with the S-VHS system, however some noise may occur with some types and this unit cannot take advantage of S-VHS’s high resolution. This unit cannot make S-VHS recordings.

Listening caution

∫ Tape care

Poor quality or damaged tapes can cause the heads to become dirty and malfunction. Store your tapes carefully and discard when they become dirty or damaged.

Never use tapes on which juice has been spilt or those that are extremely damaged since this will not only cause the heads to become dirty, but will also make the unit malfunction.

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.

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Discs that can be played

Disc Logo

DVD-RAM

DVD-Audio

DVD-Video

Indication in

these

operating

instructions

[RAM]

[JPEG]

[DVD-A] —

[DVD-V]

Remarks

Recorded using Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format (a unified video recording standard).

Recorded using the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) standard.

Some DVD-Audio discs contain DVD-Video content. To play DVD-Video content, select “Play as DVD-Video” in Other Menu (➜ page 29).

—

≥Recorded with DVD video recorders, DVD

video cameras, personal computers, etc.

≥Remove discs from their cartridges before

use.

≥Recorded with Panasonic DVD-Video

recorders

≥To play JPEG files, select “Play as Data

Disc” in Other Menu (➜ page 29).

[DVD-V]

DVD-R

Video CD

[VCD]

SVCD

CD [CD]

[WMA]

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.

—

[MP3]

[JPEG]

[CD]

[VCD]

∫ Discs that cannot be played

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

∫ Audio format of DVDs

This unit automatically recognizes and decodes discs with these symbols.

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

Panasonic DVD-R recorded and finalized DVD-Video cameras are played as DVD-Video on this unit.

—

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 CDs sound better because they are encoded with 20 bits, as compared with 16 bits for all other CDs.

≥During HDCD play, “HDCD” lights on the unit’s display. ≥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 29).

Disc handling

∫ To prevent damage

Do not;

≥load more than one disc per tray. ≥close the drawer by hand.

∫ To clean discs

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

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

[RAM] [DVD-R]

≥Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner (LF-K200DCA1,

where available).

≥Never use cloths or cleaners for CDs etc.

on a Panasonic DVD-Video recorders or

the disc after recording.

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, HDCD

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.

, High Definition Compatible Digital® and

∫ 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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Control reference guide

≥

[SHIFT]

appears after the button name the function will not work unless you use with [SHIFT] button. Make sure to press [SHIFT] and the button.

Remote control—common buttons

INPUT SELECTOR

1 2

5 6

7 8

DVD TV

VHS

DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3

123

DISC 5

DISC 4

456

PICTURE MODE

SETUP

100

SKIP

OPEN/CLOSE/EJECT

TOP MENU

NAVI

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

OSD/

DISPLAY

TV VOL

RESET

PAG E

TV/VIDEO

GROUP

MULTI RE-MASTER

C.S.M

SUBWOOFER LEVEL

SFC

POSITION MEMORY ZOOM

SPEEDPROG

SLEEP

SHIFT

ENTER

S10

SLOW/SEARCH

JET REW CD MODE

ENTER

MIX 2CH

SUBTITLE

C.FOCUS

SUPER SRND

QUICK REPLAY

AUDIO

CANCEL

FM/AMDVD/VHS

TUNER

VOLUME

PLAY

LIST

RETURN

TV VOL

REPEAT

PLAY MODE

PROGRESSIVE

MUTING

REC

TEST

CH SELECT

;

= > ?

1 Power button [Í] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 19

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.

2 TV Power button [ÍTV] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

3 Remote control mode selector button

[DVD] [VHS] [TV] [TUNER]

Changes the remote control mode. The button lights once pressed. The selected mode is held in memory until you press another mode selector button. The mode selector button lights each time you press an operational control button showing which mode is in use.

4 TV volume down button [TV VOLj] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

5 Bass adjust button [SUBWOOFER LEVEL] . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

6 Sound field control button [SFC] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Custom sound memory button [C.S.M] [SHIFT] . . . . . . . . . . . 47

7 Shift button [SHIFT]

To use the functions labeled in orange, press the button while pressing [SHIFT].

8 Dolby Pro Logic II/Dolby Pro Logic button [ÎPLII] . . . . . 46

Sleep timer button [SLEEP] [SHIFT] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

9 Main unit selector button

DVD/VHS source button [DVD/VHS] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Switch the source on the main unit between DVD and VHS.

Tuner/band button [FM/AM] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Switch the source on the main unit to tuner and change the band.

: TV channel buttons [WX CH] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

; Volume buttons [r s VOLUME] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Volume may be lower when playing DVD-Video than when playing other discs or during television broadcasts. Reduce the volume before playing other sources or returning to the television so volume doesn’t increase suddenly.

< TV volume up button [TV VOLi]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

= Down-mix button [MIX 2CH] [SHIFT] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

> Muting button [MUTING] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

? Super surround button [SUPER SRND] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Center focus button [C.FOCUS] [SHIFT]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

@ Speaker channel button [CH SELECT] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Test signal button [TEST] [SHIFT] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Remote control—DVD operation

A DVD remote control mode button [DVD]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Switch the remote control mode to DVD. Make sure you press before doing DVD operations. When in DVD mode, the [DVD] button lights each time you press one of the DVD operation buttons indicated below.

1 Numbered buttons [1–9, 0, S10/ENTER] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

2 DVD SETUP menu button [SETUP] [SHIFT] . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 30

3 Skip buttons [:9 SKIP] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

4 Stop button [∫] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Open/close button [OPEN/CLOSE/EJECT] [SHIFT] . . . . . . . . 20

5 Pause button [;] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

6 Top menu button [TOP MENU] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Direct navigator button [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] . . . . . . . . . . 27

7 Cursor buttons [3421]/Enter button [ENTER]. . . . . . . 19

8 On-screen menu button [OSD/DISPLAY] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

9 Group button [GROUP] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Still picture select button [PAGE] [SHIFT] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

: Multi re-master button [MULTI RE-MASTER] [SHIFT] . . . . . . 23

; Position memory button [POSITION MEMORY]. . . . . . . . . . 22

< Zoom button [ZOOM] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

= Disc buttons [DISC1]–[DISC5] [SHIFT] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

> Slow/search buttons [65 SLOW/SEARCH] . . . . . . . . . 20

CD mode button [5 CD MODE] [SHIFT]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

? Play button [1] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

@ Menu button [MENU] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Play list button [PLAY LIST]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

A Return button [RETURN] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

B Subtitle button [SUBTITLE] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

C Play mode button [PLAY MODE] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Repeat mode button [REPEAT] [SHIFT] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

D Progressive output button [PROGRESSIVE] [SHIFT] . . . . . . 20

E Quick replay button [QUICK REPLAY] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

F Cancel button [CANCEL] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Soundtrack button [AUDIO] [SHIFT] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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Control reference guide

≥

[SHIFT]

appears after the button name the function will not work unless you use with [SHIFT] button. Make sure to press [SHIFT] and the button.

Remote control—VHS operation

A VHS remote control mode button [VHS] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Switch the remote control mode to VHS. Make sure you press

before doing VHS operations. When in VHS mode, the [VHS]

button lights each time you press one of the VHS operation

buttons indicated below.

1 Numbered buttons [1–9, 100, 0] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

2 Picture mode button [PICTURE MODE] [SHIFT] . . . . . . . . . . .33

3 Index search button [:9 SKIP] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

4 Stop button [∫] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Tape eject button [OPEN/CLOSE/EJECT] [SHIFT] . . . . . . . . .32

5 Pause button [;]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Press and hold for slow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

6 Jet navigator button [NAVI] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

7 Cursor buttons [3421]/Enter button [ENTER] . . . . . . .36

8 On-screen display button [OSD/DISPLAY] . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

9 TV/Video button [TV/VIDEO]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Tape counter reset button [RESET] [SHIFT] . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

: Timer recording buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Timer programming button [PROG] Tape speed button [SPEED] Timer program standby button [F]

Channel, tracking, and vertical hold buttons

;

< Fast-forward/rewind button [65 SLOW/SEARCH]. . . .32

Jet rewind button [6 JET REW] [SHIFT]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

= Play button [1] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Press and hold for five seconds to start repeat play . . . . . .33

> Menu button [MENU] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

? Recording button [¥ REC] [SHIFT]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

@ Cancel button [CANCEL] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Audio button [AUDIO] [SHIFT] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

[WX CH] . .33, 34

A TUNER remote control mode button [TUNER] . . . . . . . . . . .44

Switch the remote control mode to TUNER. Make sure you press

before doing TUNER operations. When in TUNER mode, the

[TUNER] button lights each time you press one of the TUNER

operation buttons indicated below.

1 Numbered buttons [1–9, 0, S10/ENTER] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

2 Enter button [ENTER] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

3 Channel buttons [WX CH] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

4 Tuning buttons [65]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

5 FM mode button [PLAY MODE] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

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Main unit and subwoofer

∫ Common buttons

[1] Power button [Í/I POWER]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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.

[2] Remote control signal sensor [3] Source selector button [INPUT SELECTOR]

VHS>DVD/ CD>FM>AM

^"""""""""""""n

[4] Demo button [–DEMO]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

[5] Display

[6] Headphone terminal [PHONES] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

[7] Volume dial [VOLUME DOWN, UP]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

∫ DVD section

1 Drawer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

2 Disc buttons [DISC1–5] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

3 Disc change button [< DISC CHANGE] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

4 Drawer open/close button [< OPEN/CLOSE] . . . . . . . . . . . 20

5 Disc check button [DISC CHECK] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

6 Disc indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

7 Stop button [∫ STOP]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

8 Play button [1 PLAY] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

∫ VHS section

1 Tape slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

2 Fast-forward and rewind buttons

[6 6/REW] [5 FF/5] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

3 Tape eject button [< EJECT]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

4 Channel buttons [W CH] [X CH] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

5 Stop button [∫ STOP]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

6 Play button [1 PLAY] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

7 Recording button [¥ REC] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

∫ Subwoofer

[1] AC supply indicator [AC IN]

This indicator lights when the subwoofer is connected to a household AC outlet.

∫ Common display

[1] Program indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 44

[2] Center Focus indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

[3] Sound Field Control indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

[4] Dolby Pro Logic II/Dolby Pro Logic indicator. . . . . . . . . . . 46

[5] Super Surround indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

[6] SLEEP timer indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

[7] Main display (Orange)

Disc play elapsed time, program recording start time, volume, TUNER frequency/channel display, various messages, etc.

[8] Main display (White)

Time display, video play/record elapsed time, program recording end time, various messages, etc.

∫ DVD operation

1 CD mode indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Lights when CD mode is on.

2 DVD selector indicator

Lights when DVD is selected.

3 Operation status of DVD section

≥Lights when a disc is inserted. ≥Displays play status graphically.

Rotating: playing Stopped: paused

4 DTS indicator

5 Progressive video indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

6 Dolby Digital indicator

7 Down mix indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

8 Play sequence indicator

ALL RND: During all disc random play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

RND: During random play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

`: During repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

A`B: During A-B repeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

9 HDCD indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

: Custom Sound Memory indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

; Group/Play list/Track/Title/Chapter/Program number display

∫ VHS operation

1 VHS selector indicator

Lights when the selector is in VHS mode.

2 Operation status of VHS section

≥Lights when a video cassette is inserted. ≥Flashes when recording or timer recording is attempted with no

video cassette inserted.

≥Displays play status graphically.

Rotating: playing Stopped: paused

3 Recording indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

4 Repeat playback indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

5 Tape speed indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

6 Timer program recording indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

7 Channel display

∫ Tuner operation

[1] Radio broadcast display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

MONO: Forced monaural ST: Stereo TUNED: Receiving radio signal

[2] Band display

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Simple setup

STEP1

Assembly and connection of front and surround speakers

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≥You can attach the speakers directly to their bases (if you want to put them on shelves, for example).

[Note]

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

Be sure to connect only positive (copper) wires to positive (i) terminals and negative (silver) wires to negative (j) terminals. Incorrect connection can damage the speakers.

Caution

Hold the speakers by the sides. Applying pressure to the front net can damage the speaker.

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Other speaker setup options (Center speaker only)

∫ Attaching to a wall

[Note]

≥The wall or pillar on which the speakers are to be attached should be capable of supporting 10 kg (22 Ib.) per screw.

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

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

1 Drive a screw (not included) into a wall.

30–35 mm (13/16q–13/8q)

/64q–3/8q) Wall or pillar

‰7.5–9.4 mm (

8–11 mm (

/8q–7/16q)

2 Fit the speaker securely onto the screws with the holes.

So that the speaker fits up against the wall squarely, be sure to

117.5 mm

/16q)

press the speaker cable down into the groove.

In this position, the speaker will likely fall if moved to the left or right.

Move the speaker so the screw is in this position.

∫ Fitting speaker stands (not included)

Ensure the stands meet these conditions before purchasing them. Observe the diameter and length of the screws and the distance between screws as shown in the diagram.

≥The stands must be able to support over 10 kg (22 lb.). ≥The stands must be stable even if the speakers are in a high position.

Attach the stands with these holes.

5 mm (13/64q), pitch 0.8 mm (

Plate thickness plus 7 to 10 mm

/32q to 25/64q)

(plus

/32q)

60 mm (2

Speaker stand

(not included)

/64q)

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STEP2 Locating

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 curtains. ≥The front left, right and surround speakers are all the same.

Front (L) Front (R)

Setup example

Surround (L) Surround (R)

Center Subwoofer

AC IN

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Main unit

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

≥Use only supplied speakers

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

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

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

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 the speakers

directly on top of the television.

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.

➜ See page 11 for other speaker setup options.

Notes on speaker use

≥You can damage your speakers and shorten their useful life if you

play sound at high levels over extended periods.

≥Reduce the volume in the following cases to avoid damage.

–When playing distorted sound. –When the speakers are receiving howling from a record player,

noise from FM broadcasts, or continuous signals from an

oscillator, test disc, or electronic instrument. –When adjusting the sound quality. –When turning the unit on or off.

Caution ≥The main unit and supplied speakers are

only to be used 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

Speaker cables

≥1a4-m (13-foot) cable

(For Center speaker)

∫ Attaching the stickers to the speakers

Attach the speaker-cable stickers to make connection easier.

Short cables Long cables

Copper

Sheet of speaker-cable stickers

Silver

1 Front (L)

4 Surround (R)

3 Surround (L)

Click!

6 Subwoofer

[Note]

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

Be sure to connect only positive (copper) wires to positive (i) terminals and negative (silver) wires to negative (j) terminals. Incorrect connection can damage the speakers.

∫ Preventing the speakers from falling over (Front and surround speakers)

5 Center

[Note]

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

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STEP4 Television

Basic connection

If the connector doesn’t match ➜ page 50

75 ≠ coaxial cable

VHF/UHF

RF IN

75 ≠ coaxial cable

(included)

RF IN

LOOP ANT

RF OUT

GND

Video cable

Television

(not included)

VIDEO

Video cable

(included)

Main unit

DVD/

EXTDVD

VHS

VIDEO

OUT

S-VIDEO

LINE

OUT

ANT

B/CB

PR/C

LOOP

EXT

ANT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

AC IN

From

Cable TV

Outdoor antenna

To enjoy cable and satellite television

Connection ➜ page 49 Subscribe to a cable or satellite company.

Antenna cable

(usually disconnected from the television)

Indoor antenna

If the connector doesn’t match ➜ page 50

75 ≠ coaxial cable

This cable carries broadcast signals to the television whether the unit is on or off so you do not need to connect the antenna directly to the television. It does not carry other signals from this unit, so make sure you connect the television to VIDEO OUT. Contact your dealer if your television does not have the corresponding terminal.

Connect video cables directly to your television

The video signals on DVDs and videotapes have copyright protection. The video may not be shown correctly if you connect through an A/V selector or other equipment.

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 further away from the television.

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For better video from DVD

B/CB

PR/C

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

LINE OUT

LINE

VIDEO

OUT

DVD/ VHS

VIDEO

EXTDVD

RF IN

RF OUT

LOOP

EXT

AM ANT

FM ANT

LOOP ANT GND

B/CB

PR/C

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

LINE OUT

LINE

VIDEO

OUT

DVD/ VHS

VIDEO

EXTDVD

RF IN

RF OUT

LOOP

EXT

AM ANT

FM ANT

LOOP ANT GND

The following connections are for video from the DVD section only. Make sure you have connected the VIDEO OUT terminal with the television to view video from the VHS section (➜ page 14). You may need to change the video-input mode on the television to view video from the VHS and DVD sections. Read your television’s operating instructions for details.

∫ Connecting a television with COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals

These terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive

Main unit

To televi s i on (➜ page 14)

Video cables

(not included)

output and provide a purer picture than the S-VIDEO OUT terminal. Connection using these terminals outputs the color difference signals (P

B/CB, PR/CR) and luminance signal (Y)

separately in order to achieve high fidelity in reproducing colors. ≥The description of the component video input terminals depends

on the television or monitor (e.g. Y/P

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

Connect to terminals of the same color.

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

picture (➜ page 30, Video—Black Level Control).

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 televisions manufactured by Panasonic and that have 480P

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

Television

(not included)

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

∫ Connecting a television with an S-VIDEO IN terminal

Main unit

To television (➜ page 14)

S-VIDEO OUT terminal

The S-video terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal by separating the chrominance (C) and luminance (Y) signals. (Actual results depend on the television.)

[Note]

Connect to a different terminal group than that you used for the video cable (e.g., “VIDEO 2”). Picture from this unit’s VHS will not appear when you use the same group input terminal connections because the S-video terminal input takes precedence.

S-video cable

(not included)

Television

(not included)

S-VIDEO

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STEP

Radio and system connection

DVD/

EXTDVD

VHS

VIDEO

OUT

RF IN

LOOP

ANT

RF OUT

LOOP

GND

EXT

ANT

B/CB

PR/C

ANT

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO

LINE

OUT

AC IN

Conserving power

The system consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off. The amount of power used depends on the display setting (➜ page 42): BRIGHT: 3.8 W DIM: 3.5 W OFF: 2.2 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 the unit.

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STEP6 Plug-in Auto Tuning

INPUT SELECTOR

VHS

DVD TV

VHS

DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3

123

DISC 5

DISC 4

456

PICTURE MODE

SETUP

100

OPEN/CLOSE/EJECT

ENTER

SKIP

FM/AMDVD/VHS

TUNER

VOLUME

S10

SLOW/SEARCH

JET REW CD MODE

DVD/VHS

After plugging the unit into your household AC outlet and pressing [Í] to turn the unit on for the first time, the unit automatically tunes in all the channels it can receive and sets the clock.

The unit determines the type of transmission, TV or CATV, as follows: TV: when there are less than 5 CATV channels. CATV: when there are 5 or more CATV channels.

Preparation

≥Confirm that the antenna is connected correctly. ≥Turn on the television and select the video input for the VHS. ≥Press [VHS] to put the remote control in VHS mode.

Press [Í] to turn on the unit.

Plug-in Auto Tuning starts and the unit puts the stations it can receive into channels (➜ page 41, Channel range).

I POWER

POWER

INPUT

SELECTOR

TOP MENU

NAVI

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

OSD/

DISPLAY

TV VOL

RESET

TV/VIDEO

MULTI RE-MASTER

SUBWOOFER LEVEL

POSITION

MEMORY ZOOM

SHIFT

1 2 3 4 5

DISC

DISC 5 4 3 2 1

PAG E

GROUP

C.S.M

SFC

SPEEDPROG

SLEEP

ENTER

MIX 2CH

SUBTITLE

C.FOCUS

SUPER SRND

QUICK REPLAY

CANCEL

DISC CHANGE

OPEN/CLOSE

DISC CHECK

STOP

DEMO

AUDI O

PLAY

LIST

RETURN

TV VOL

REPEAT

PLAY MODE

PROGRESSIVE

MUTING

REC

TEST

CH SELECT

CH CH

/REW FF/

STOP PLAY

PHONES

DOWN

AUTO CHANNEL SET

PROCEEDING

END :MENU

The unit starts auto clock setting when finished, then displays the time.

[Note]

If auto tuning stops partway (by changing the source, turning the unit off, or due to a power failure.) 1 Disconnect the AC power supply cord on the main unit and then

reconnect it.

2 Turn on the main unit.

To cancel partway

Press [MENU].

∫ To start Plug-in Auto Tuning again (after

relocation, for example)

Preparation

≥Press [Í] to turn on the unit. ≥Make sure there is no video cassette tape loaded in the unit. ≥Press [DVD/VHS] to select “VHS” as the source.

1 Press and hold [W CH] and [X CH] on the main unit

simultaneously for 3 seconds until the channel changes to “2”.

EJECT

VOLUME

REC

2 Disconnect the AC power supply cord on the main unit and then

reconnect it.

3 Turn on the main unit. Plug-in Auto Tuning restarts.

Disappears 2

Antenna system and channel captions all revert to the default values when you perform the procedure above. Reset the timer recording settings. (If necessary reset the clock first. ➜ page 40, CLOCK SET)

∫ To set the channels manually (➜ page 41).

∫ If the unit couldn’t set the clock automatically

The MANUAL CLOCK SET screen appears. Set the time manually (➜ page 40).

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STEP7 Operating the television

INPUT SELECTOR

TV VOL

TV/VIDEO

DVD TV

VHS

DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3

123

DISC 5

DISC 4

456

PICTURE MODE

SETUP

100

OPEN/CLOSE/EJECT

TOP MENU

NAVI

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

OSD/

DISPLAY

TV VOL

RESET

TV/VIDEO

MULTI RE-MASTER

SUBWOOFER LEVEL

POSITION

MEMORY ZOOM

SHIFT

SKIP

PAG E

GROUP

C.S.M

SFC

SPEEDPROG

SLEEP

ENTER

FM/AMDVD/VHS

TUNER

VOLUME

S10

SLOW/SEARCH

JET REW CD MODE

PLAY

LIST

RETURN

TV VOL

MIX 2CH

REPEAT

SUBTITLE

PLAY MODE

PROGRESSIVE

C.FOCUS

SUPER SRND

MUTING

QUICK REPLAY

REC

TEST

AUDI O

CH SELECT

CANCEL

CH CH

TV VOL

∫ TV maker setting

You can control the television by entering the remote control code.

1 Refer the chart below for the code for

your television.

2 Aiming the remote control at the television

While pressing and holding [TV] ( ), press the numbered buttons to enter

the code number.

≥Example: To select 01, press [0] ➜ [1]. ≥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]

≥If your television brand is not listed or if the code listed for your

television does not allow control of your television, this remote control is not compatible with your television.

≥Reenter the codes after you change the batteries.

∫ TV operation

Operation Buttons

Power on/ standby

Remote control TV mode

TV/Video switch [TV/VIDEO] Selecting

channels

Adjusting volume

[ÍTV]

[TV] ≥Switch the remote control mode to TV. Press

before doing TV operations. When in TV mode, the [TV] button lights each time you press an operation button.

[W CH], [X CH] or numbered buttons [1–9, 100, 0, S10/ENTER]. ≥[S10/ENTER] is used to confirm channel

selection on some televisions manufactured by other companies.

[TV VOLj] [TV VOLi]

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Manufacturer Code No. Manufacturer Code No.

Panasonic 01, 02 PHILIPS 06 FISHER 14 PIONEER 02, 10, 19 G.E. 02, 03, 07, 09 QUASAR 02 GOLD STAR 07, 15 RCA 03, 07, 09, 13, 23, 24, 25 HITACHI 05, 07 SANYO 14 JVC 12 SHARP 08, 21 LXI 03, 06, 07, 10, 14, 15 SONY 04 MAGNAVOX 06, 07, 11, 15, 22 SYLVANIA 06, 07, 15 MITSUBISHI 07, 15, 16, 21 SYMPHONIC 17 NEC 07, 15 TOSHIBA 10, 21 PHILCO 06, 07 ZENITH 18, 20

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STEP

DVD QUICK SETUP

Turn on the television and select the video input for the DVD.

The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to make necessary settings such as:

≥Menu Language (➜ page 31) ≥TV Type (➜ page 30) ≥TV Aspect (➜ page 30)

1 Press [DVD] to put the remote control

in DVD mode.

2 Press [Í] to turn on the unit. 3 Press [DVD/VHS] to select “DVD/CD”

as the source.

4 Press [SHIFT]i[SETUP] to show

QUICK SETUP screen.

5 Follow the messages and make the

settings using [3421] and [ENTER].

6 Press [ENTER] to finish QUICK

SETUP.

7 Press [SHIFT]i[SETUP] to exit.

To change these settings later

Select “QUICK SETUP” in “Others” tab (➜ page 31).

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

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PROG.

DVD

Basic play

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

1 Put the remote

control in DVD mode.

DVD

INPUT SELECTOR

5, 6

4-6

DVD TV

DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3

123

DISC 4

456

PICTURE MODE

SETUP

100

OPEN/CLOSE/EJECT

TOP MENU

NAVI

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

OSD/

DISPLAY

TV VOL

RESET

TV/VIDEO

MULTI RE-MASTER

SUBWOOFER LEVEL

POSITION MEMORY ZOOM

SHIFT

FM/AMDVD/VHS

TUNER

VHS

DISC 5

VOLUME

ENTER

S10

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

JET REW CD MODE

PLAY LIST

ENTER

RETURN

TV VOL

PAGE

MIX 2CH

REPEAT

GROUP

SUBTITLE

PLAY MODE

PROGRESSIVE

C.S.M

C.FOCUS

SUPER SRND

MUTING

SFC

QUICK REPLAY

REC

SPEEDPROG

SLEEP

TEST

AUDIO

CH SELECT

CANCEL

2 Turn on

the unit.

POWER

Remote control signal sensor

Disc indicators

5 Open the disc tray and

load the disc.

≥Load double-sided discs so the label for

the side you want to play is facing up.

OPEN/CLOSE

6 Close the disc tray.

≥A disc indicator lights green to show the

tray is in the play position.

≥To load discs on the other trays, repeat

steps 4–6.

3 Select

“DVD/CD”.

INPUT

SELECTOR

POWER

INPUT

SELECTOR

1 2 3 4 5

DISC

DISC 5 4 3 2 1

4 Select the disc

tray.

1 2 3 4 5

DISC

DISC CHANGE

OPEN/CLOSE

DISC CHECK

STOP

PLAY

DEMO

7 Start

8 Adjust the

play.

––dB

PLAY

(Minimum)

/REW FF/

STOP PLAY

PHONES

DOWN

volume.

Stop

STOP

EJECT

VOLUME

REC

0dB

(Maximum)

Progressive video

Stop

Pause

(during play)

Slow-motion

(during pause)

Frame-byframe

(during pause)

SHIFT

PROGRESSIVE

MUTING

OPEN/CLOSE/EJECT

SLOW/SEARCH

ENTER

The position is memorized when “ ” flashes on the

display. ≥Press [1] (play) to resume.

[DVD-V] To review the previous chapters

(➜ page 22, Position memory)

≥Press [∫] to clear the

position.

≥Press [1] (play) to start play.

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

≥[VCD] Slow motion, forward

direction only

≥[VCD] forward direction only

Skip

On-screen item select

Enter number

SKIP

ENTER

123

456

7809

ENTER

S10

ENTER

(Group skip [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG])

ENTER

(Content skip [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG])

ENTER

Select

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

e.g. To select 12: [S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2]

with playback control (PBC)

[VCD]

To cancel the playback control, press [∫] and then press the numbered buttons.

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

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CANCEL

≥Press [CANCEL] to cancel

the number(s).

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[Remember] Press [DVD] first.

INPUT SELECTOR

FM/AMDVD/VHS

DISC1

TOP MENU

Disc menu

Return to previous screen

Information screen

Starting play from a selected group

(while stopped)

DVD

DISC5

ENTER

GROUP

SHIFT

DVD TV

DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3

123

DISC 4

456

PICTURE MODE

SETUP

100

SKIP

OPEN/CLOSE/EJECT

TOP MENU

NAVI

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

OSD/

DISPLAY

TV VOL

RESET

TV/VIDEO

MULTI RE-MASTER

SUBWOOFER LEVEL

POSITION MEMORY ZOOM

SHIFT

TOP MENU

TUNER

VHS

DISC 5

PAG E

GROUP

C.S.M

SPEEDPROG

SLEEP

SFC

ENTER

VOLUME

S10

SLOW/SEARCH

JET REW CD MODE

RETURN

TV VOL

MIX 2CH

SUBTITLE

PLAY MODE

PROGRESSIVE

C.FOCUS

SUPER SRND

QUICK REPLAY

AUDIO

CH SELECT

CANCEL

PLAY

LIST

REPEAT

MUTING

REC

TEST

RETURN

SUBTITLE

[DVD-A] [DVD-V]

Shows a disc top menu

NAVI

RETURN

[DVD-V]

Shows a disc menu

[VCD]

Shows a disc menu

RETURN

MIX 2CH

SUBTITLE

[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] Turns the information screen on/off

[DVD-A] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]

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

Select

PAG E

GROUP

ENTER

POWER

INPUT

SELECTOR

DISC1

DISC5

1 2 3 4 5

DISC

DISC 5 4 3 2 1

DISC CHANGE

DISC CHECK

Selecting the disc directly

Checking the disc trays

Changing the discs during play

DISC CHANGE

OPEN/CLOSE

DISC CHECK

STOP

DEMO

PLAY

SHIFT

DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3

123

DISC 4 DISC 5

(Main unit)

DISC CHECK

(Main unit)

DISC CHANGE

1 2 3 4 5

DISC

EJECT

VOLUME

/REW FF/

STOP PLAY

PHONES

REC

DOWN

≥You can select the disc with

[DISC1–5] on the main unit.

All trays except the tray in play open without interrupting play. While stopped, all trays will open. ≥Press [DISC CHECK] again

to close the trays.

≥Do not pull out the trays,

remove, or insert discs during the disc check.

You can change the other discs without interrupting play. ≥After selecting the disc tray,

press [< DISC CHANGE] to close the tray.

[Note]

Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [∫] when you finish to preserve the unit’s motor and your television screen.

If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting (➜ pages 52–54).

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DVD

Convenient functions

DVD

POSITION MEMORY

SHIFT

DVD TV

VHS

DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3

123

DISC 4

DISC 5

456

PICTURE MODE

SETUP

100

SKIP

OPEN/CLOSE/EJECT

TOP MENU

NAVI

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

ENTER

OSD/

DISPLAY

TV VOL

RESET

PAG E

TV/VIDEO

GROUP

MULTI RE-MASTER

C.S.M

SUBWOOFER LEVEL

SFC

POSITION MEMORY ZOOM

SPEEDPROG

SLEEP

SHIFT

INPUT SELECTOR

ENTER

S10

SLOW/SEARCH

JET REW CD MODE

MIX 2CH

SUBTITLE

C.FOCUS

SUPER SRND

QUICK REPLAY

AUDIO

CANCEL

FM/AMDVD/VHS

TUNER

VOLUME

PLAY

LIST

RETURN

TV VOL

REPEAT

PLAY MODE

PROGRESSIVE

MUTING

REC

TEST

CH SELECT

SUBTITLE

ZOOM

AUDIO

POSITION

MEMORY

PROG

ZOOM

SPEED

MIX 2CH

SUBTITLE

AUDI O

CANCEL

SHIFT

See below for details.

Position memory

Memorizes the position to resume play.

Zoom

Expands the letterbox picture to fit the screen.

Subtitle

Changes the subtitle language.

Audio

Changes the soundtrack.

Position memory

(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed [JPEG]: Works with all JPEG content) This position is memorized even after turning off the unit, changing the source or moving the disc out of the play position.

Press [POSITION MEMORY].

Position memorized

≥Up to 5 discs. ≥When the sixth disc is memorized, the earliest position is replaced. ≥You cannot recall the position in CD Mode (➜ page 23).

When the unit is turned on, “DVD/CD” is reselected or the disc comes to the play position,

Press [1] (play) to start play from that position.

To review the previous chapters [DVD-V]

Press [1] (play) while the following message is displayed.

Press PLAY to preview chapters

Do not press [1] (play) if you want to cancel review.

Zoom

[RAM]

[DVD-V] [VCD]

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

Fine adjustments (Manual Zoom)

Press [21]. –from k1.00 to k1.60 (in 0.01 units) –from k1.60 to k2.00 (in 0.02 units) ≥Press and hold [21] to alter faster (in 0.05 units).

Just Fit Zoom 1.00

Subtitle

[DVD-V] (with multiple subtitles) [VCD] (SVCD only) [RAM] (On/Off only)

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

To clear/display the subtitles

Press [21] to select “On” or “Off”.

Subtitle Off

Audio

[DVD-A]

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

Press [SHIFT]i[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 [21] to select “On” or “Off” of vocals. Read the discs instructions for details.

Signal type/data

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

Example:

/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

Audio 1

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Multi Re-master

Enjoys more natural sound.

Page skip

Selects still pictures.

CD Mode (CD sequential play)

Plays discs in succession.

Quick replay

Replays a scene.

See below for details.

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

≥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] (Disc recording is other than 8 kHz, 16 kHz, 32 kHz) This feature reproduces the higher frequencies lost during recording

to give you a sound closer to the original.

Press [SHIFT]i[MULTI RE-MASTER] to select “1” “2” or “3”.

[DVD-A]

During play or while paused

Press [SHIFT]i[PAGE].

The page changes each time you do this. ≥Press [RETURN] to go back to page 1.

[VCD]

[CD] [WMA] [MP3]

This feature is very convenient if you want to play several music CDs sequentially. DVD and JPEG files are skipped without being played.

1 While stopped

Press [SHIFT]i[CD MODE].

2 Press [1] (play).

≥HighMAT menus and Video CD playback control are disabled. ≥You cannot change the mode during program or random play

(➜ page 24).

≥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.)

(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed)

Press [QUICK REPLAY] to skip back a few seconds.

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Convenient functions

All group/Program/Random play

See below and the following page for details.

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While stopped, press [PLAY MODE].

Each time you press the button:

[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [WMA] [MP3]

All group ([DVD-A])>Program> Random>off (Normal play)

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

[CD] (There is no on-screen display.)

[VCD]

(PGM)>1-DISC (RND)> A-DISC (ALL RND)

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

To exit

Press [PLAY MODE] several times while stopped.

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

“Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu (➜ page 29).

[DVD-A]

[JPEG]

Press [1] (play).

[VCD] [CD]

You can program all the items on discs.

[DVD-A] [DVD-V] You can program all the items on a disc in the play position.

[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]

1 [VCD] [CD]

Press [SHIFT]i([DISC1]–[DISC5]).

2 Press the numbered buttons to select

the items ([WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] then press [ENTER]).

≥To select a 2-digit number

e.g. 23: [S10] ➜ [2] ➜ [3] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]

≥Repeat this step to program other items.

[2] ➜ [3] ➜ [ENTER]

≥[VCD] [CD]

Step 1 is unnecessary when programming tracks on the same disc.

≥[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]

To select an item using the cursor buttons Press [ENTER] and [34] to select an item, then press [ENTER] again to register. All the items in the selected disc, title or group are selected when you select “ALL”.

3 Press [1] (play).

To add or change the program

[VCD] [CD] (Add only)

Repeat steps 1 and 2. [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]

Press [34] to select an item, then repeat step 2.

To clear an item

[VCD] [CD]

Press [CANCEL]. [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]

1Press [34] to select an item. 2 Press [CANCEL] (or press [3421] to select “Clear” and

press [ENTER]).

To clear the whole program

[VCD] [CD]

Press [∫] so “CLEAR” is displayed. [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]

Press [3421] to select “Clear all” and press [ENTER].

[Note]

≥[DVD-V] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]

Times are not displayed while programming.

≥[VCD] [CD]

Items the unit cannot find can be programmed but are canceled during play. This is also the case if you program DVD-RAM, DVDAudio, DVD-Video, WMA, MP3 and JPEG.

≥The program is cleared when you switch the unit to standby, select

another source, exit the program mode by pressing [PLAY MODE] or move the disc out of the play position.

[VCD] [CD] The program is retained in memory.

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[VCD] [CD]

1-DISC (RND): You can play all the items on a disc in the play

A-DISC (ALL RND): You can play all the items on all the discs in

[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [WMA] [MP3] You can play selected item(s) on a disc in the play position in random order.

position in random order.

random order.

[JPEG]

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

Press the numbered buttons to select a group ([WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] then press [ENTER]) or a title.

[DVD-A]

≥To enter all groups, press [21] to select “All” and press

[ENTER].

≥To deselect a group, press the numbered buttons

corresponding to the group you want to clear.

2 Press [1] (play).

Repeat play

See below for details.

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

During play

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

[RAM]

PG REPEAT>ALL REPEAT (Entire disc)>REPEAT OFF ≥During play list play

SCENE REPEAT>PL REPEAT>REPEAT OFF

[DVD-A]

TRACK REPEAT>GROUP REPEAT

[DVD-V]

CHAPTER REPEAT>TITLE REPEAT

[CD] (There is no on-screen display.)

[VCD]

TRACK REPEAT>ALL REPEAT (Entire disc)>REPEAT OFF [WMA] [MP3] (There is no on-screen display.)

CONTENT REPEAT>GROUP REPEAT [JPEG] (There is no on-screen display.)

GROUP REPEAT

During all group ([DVD-A]), program and random play “ALL REPEAT” is displayed.

>REPEAT OFF

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Using navigation menus

DVD

Numbered buttons

TOP MENU DIRECT NAVIGATOR

OSD/ DISPLAY

PAG E

SHIFT

DVD TV

DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3

123

DISC 4

DISC 5

456

PICTURE MODE

SETUP

100

SKIP

OPEN/CLOSE/EJECT

TOP MENU

NAVI

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

OSD/

DISPLAY

TV VOL

RESET

TV/VIDEO

GROUP

MULTI RE-MASTER

SUBWOOFER LEVEL

POSITION

MEMORY ZOOM

SPEEDPROG

SHIFT

VHS

PAG E

C.S.M

SFC

SLEEP

ENTER

S10

SLOW/SEARCH

JET REW CD MODE

MIX 2CH SUBTITLE

C.FOCUS

SUPER SRND

QUICK REPLAY

AUDIO

CANCEL

TUNER

VOLUME

PLAY LIST

RETURN

TV VOL

REPEAT

PLAY MODE

PROGRESSIVE

MUTING

REC

TEST

CH SELECT

MENU PLAY LIST

ENTER

TOP MENU

NAVI

TOP MENU

NAVI

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

See below and the following page for details.

[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] You can play JPEG files on DVD-RAM or play HighMAT discs without using the HighMAT function (➜ page 29, “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu).

∫ Using playback menus (except JPEG files on DVD-RAM)

1 Press [TOP MENU].

Playing data discs

Playing HighMAT discs

Playing the programs

Playing a play list

1 While the menu is displayed

Press [OSD/DISPLAY].

Items shown differ depending on the type of software.

2 Press [34] to select “All”, “Audio”

or “Picture” and press [ENTER].

≥To exit the screen

Press [TOP MENU].

∫ Using navigation menus

1 Press [MENU]. 2

Press audio/picture content and press

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

JPEG image on the screen

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

≥To exit the screen

Press [MENU].

[3421]

to select the group or

[ENTER]

2 Press [34] to select the submenu

and press [ENTER].

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1 Press

[TOP MENU] or [MENU].

2 Press [34]

to move through the tracks and press [ENTER].

≥Press [SHIFT]i[PAGE] to skip 10 at a time.

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[Remember] Press [DVD] first.

Playing HighMAT discs

[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]

1 Press [TOP MENU]. 2 Press [3421] to select the item

following the on-screen instructions

e.g.

New Playlist Item Long Name Display Te

Menu1

Play list2

2 Prev

Play list1

Menu3

Return

PAGE 1/3

≥To change the menu background

Press [OSD/DISPLAY]. The background changes to the one recorded on the disc.

∫ Selecting from the list

1 During play

Press [MENU].

2 Press [2] then

[34] to switch among Playlist,

Menu: Takes you to the next

menu which shows play lists or another menu

Menu2

Play list: Play starts

Play list3

Playlist

Group

Content

All By Artist

No.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

ENTER

Group and Content lists.

Content title 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

RETURN

to exit

3 Press [1] then [34] to select an item

and press [ENTER].

≥Press [SHIFT]i[PAGE] to skip 10 at a time.

≥To exit the screen

Press [MENU].

Playing the programs

[RAM]

1 Press [DIRECT

Direct Navigator

NAVIGATOR].

≥Titles appear only if you

have entered them.

≥You cannot change program

and disc titles.

Date

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 and press

2 Press [34] or

the numbered buttons to select the program.

≥Press [SHIFT]i[PAGE] to skip 5 at a time. ≥To select a 2-digit number

e.g. 23: [S10] ➜ [2] ➜ [3]

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

3 Press [ENTER].

Playing a play list

[RAM]

(Only when the disc contains a play list)

1 Press [PLAY LIST]. 2 Press [34] or the

numbered buttons to select the play list.

≥Press [SHIFT]i[PAGE] to skip 10 at a time. ≥To select a 2-digit number

e.g. 23: [S10] ➜ [2] ➜ [3]

Playlist

to select and press

DateNo. Length Title

11/1 0:00:01 City Penguin1 1/ 1 0:01:20 Ashley at Prom2 2/ 2 1:10:04 Formula one3 3/ 3 0:10:20 Soccer4 4/10 0:00:01 Baseball5 4/11 0:00:01 City Penguin6 4/ 15 0:01:10 Ashley at Prom7 4/ 17 0:13:22 Formula one8 4/ 20 0:05:30 Soccer9 4/22 0:07:29 Baseball10

3 Press [ENTER].

ENTER

Title Contents

to exit

RETURN

to exit

RETURN

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 is compatible with 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.

Naming folders and files

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”

e.g. [MP3]

root

001 group

001

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

“.MP3” or “.mp3” “.JPG”, “.jpg”, “.JPEG” or “.jpeg”

003 group

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

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

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.

[WMA]

≥You cannot play WMA files that are copy protected.

[MP3]

≥This unit is not compatible with ID3 tags. ≥Compatible sampling rate: 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 un-viewable.

–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 associated sound.

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

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DVD

Refer to page 7 for remote control button positions.

Using On-Screen Menus

12 3 4

OSD/

DISPLAY

Select

Return to the previous menu

Go to the next menu

ENTER

Select

123

456

7809

ENTER

S10

RETURN

Press once.

(When pressed twice, the elapsed play time indicator appears. ➜ below)

Items shown differ depending on the type of software.

Select the menu. Make the settings. Press to exit.

Main menus

Program Group Title Chapter Trac k Playlist Content

Time

Audio

To start from a specific item

To skip incrementally or decrementally (Time Slip)

1 Press [ENTER] twice to show Time Slip

indicator.

2Press [34] to enter the time and press

[ENTER]. ≥Press and hold [34] to alter faster.

To start from a specific time (Time Search) To change remaining/elapsed time display

(➜ page 22)

To display the current bitrate or sampling frequency

Still Picture Thumbnail Subtitle

Marker(VR)

Angle

Rotate Picture

Slideshow

To switch still picture To show thumbnail images

(➜ page 22)

To recall a marker recorded on DVD-Video recorders

To recall a marker: [34] ➜ [ENTER] (with multiple angles)

To select the angle To rotate pictures

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

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∫ Elapsed play time indicator

Condition– play, pause or slow/search

Current playback item

Current position

Press [34] to select the elapsed play time or the remaining time. (except [JPEG])

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Other settings

[Remember] Press [DVD] first.

[RAM] [DVD-V]

To change play speed

–from k0.6 to k1.4 (in 0.1 units)

Play Speed

≥After you change the speed

–Output is in stereo. –Sampling frequency of 96 kHz is converted

to 48 kHz.

∫ Play Menu

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

Repeat

A-B Repeat

Marker

(➜ page 25) Except [JPEG] [RAM] (still picture part)

To repeat a specified section

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

To mark up to 5 positions to play again

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

point) To mark another position: [21] ➜ [ENTER] To recall a marker: [21] ➜ [ENTER] To erase a marker: [21] ➜ [CANCEL] ≥This feature doesn’t work during program

and random play.

∫ Picture Menu

Normal Cinema1: Mellows images and enhances

detail in dark scenes.

as Auto1, but able to convert 30frame-per-second progressive video)

Picture Mode

Video Output Mode

Transfer Mode

Cinema2: Sharpens images and enhances

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

Reduce the rough noise in the background to give a greater feeling of depth. ≥This does not work while using Cinema1 or

Cinema2 (➜ above).

480I (Interlace) () 480P (Progressive)

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

Auto1 (normal): For viewing film material Auto2: For viewing film material (the same

Video: For video material

∫ Audio Menu

Dolby Pro Logic II

Dialogue Enhancer

Multi Re-master

∫ Display Menu

Information

Subtitle Position

Subtitle Brightness

4:3 Aspect

Just Fit Zoom Manual Zoom

Bitrate Display

GUI Seethrough

GUI Brightness

∫ Other Menu

Play as DVD-Video

Play as DVD-Audio

Play as DVD-VR Play as HighMAT

Play as Data Disc

(➜ page 46)

To make the dialogue in movies easier to hear

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

On () Off

(➜ page 23)

On () Off ([JPEG]: Off, Date, Details)

0 to s60 (in 2 units)

Auto, 0 to s7

To select how to show images made for 4:3 aspect screens on a 16:9 aspect television Normal: Laterally stretches images. Auto: Expands 4:3 letterbox images to fill

more of the screen. Other images appear in full in the center of the screen.

Shrink: Images appear in the center of the

screen. Zoom: Expands all images fill the screen. If your television has a similar feature, use it instead for a better effect.

(➜ page 22) (➜ page 22)

[RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD] On () Off

On () Off

s3 to r3

While stopped ≥Select “Play as DVD-Video” to play

DVD-Video contents on DVD-Audio.

While stopped ≥Select “Play as Data Disc” to play

JPEG files on DVD-RAM or to play

HighMAT disc without using the

HighMAT function.

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DVD

Refer to page 7 for remote control button positions.

Changing the player settings

1234 5

SHIFT

SETUP

100

ENTER

Select

Go to right

Select

ENTER

Select

123

456

7809

ENTER

S10

SHIFT

SETUP

100

Shows Setup

Select the tab. Select the item. Make the settings. Press to exit.

menu.

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

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

∫ “Disc” tab

Audio

Choose the audio language.

Subtitle

Choose the subtitle language.

Menus

Choose the language for disc menus.

Ratings

Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play.

≥Follow the on-screen instructions.

§1

The original language designed on the disc is selected.

§2

Input a code number referring to the table on page 31.

§3

If the language selected for “Audio” is not available, subtitle appears in that language (If available on the disc).

≥English

≥Automatic

≥English ≥ French ≥ Spanish ≥ Other

Changing the menu language from QUICK SETUP also changes this setting.

Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected)

≥8 No Limit ≥1 to 7 ≥0 Lock All: To prevent play of discs without ratings levels.

Changing ratings (When level 0–7 is selected)

≥Unlock Player ≥Change Password ≥Change Level ≥Temporary Unlock

≥French ≥ Spanish ≥Original

§3

≥English ≥French ≥Spanish ≥Other

: All DVD-Video can be played.

§1

¢¢¢¢

≥Other

§2

∫ “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)

¢¢¢¢

§2

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TV Type

Select to suit the type of television.

Time Delay

When connected to a Plasma display, adjust if you notice the audio is out of the 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

Audio during Search

Speaker Setting (➜ page 31)

Set the delay time for your center and surround speakers.

≥4:3 Letterbox: Regular aspect television (4:3)

Widescreen picture is shown in the letterbox style.

≥16:9: Widescreen television (16:9)

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

≥0ms

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

≥Lighter ≥Darker: when connected through COMPONENT VIDEO OUT.

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

≥On ≥Off

≥Center: 0.0 ≥Surround (L/R): 0.0

≥20ms ≥ 40ms ≥ 60ms ≥80ms ≥ 100ms

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

: when connected through VIDEO OUT or S-VIDEO OUT.

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

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

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∫ “Display” tab

Menu Language On-Screen Messages

∫

“Others” tab

HighMAT

QUICK SETUP Re-initialize Setting

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

≥English ≥ Français ≥ Español ≥On ≥Off

≥Enable ≥Disable (Unable to use the HighMAT function.)

≥Ye s ≥No ≥Yes: The password screen is shown if “Ratings” (➜ page 30) are set. Please enter the same

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

≥No

Changing the delay time (Speaker Setting)

(Effective when playing multi-channel audio)

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.

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

Exit

1 Press [34] to select the delay time box and press [ENTER]. 2 Press [34] to adjust the delay time and press [ENTER].

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a Center speaker

b Surround speakers

To finish the speaker setting

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

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VHS

Playback

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

1 Put the remote

control in VHS mode.

VHS

INPUT SELECTOR

VHS

DISC 5

PAGE

GROUP

C.S.M

SPEEDPROG

SLEEP

SFC

ENTER

S10

SLOW/SEARCH

JET REW CD MODE

ENTER

MIX 2CH

SUBTITLE

C.FOCUS

SUPER SRND

QUICK REPLAY

AUDIO

CANCEL

FM/AMDVD/VHS

TUNER

VOLUME

PLAY

LIST

RETURN

TV VOL

REPEAT

PLAY MODE

PROGRESSIVE

MUTING

REC

TEST

CH SELECT

DVD TV

DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3

123

DISC 4

456

PICTURE MODE

SETUP

100

SKIP

OPEN/CLOSE/EJECT

TOP MENU

NAVI

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

OSD/

DISPLAY

TV VOL

RESET

TV/VIDEO

MULTI RE-MASTER SUBWOOFER LEVEL

POSITION

MEMORY ZOOM

SHIFT

2 Turn on

the unit.

POWER

Press to –fast-forward and rewind –cue and review. Press twice to Jet search.

/REW FF/

3 Select

“VHS”.

4 Insert a tape.

Play starts automatically if you insert a prerecorded tape or one that has had its tab removed.

INPUT

SELECTOR

EJECT

1 2 3 4 5

POWER

INPUT

SELECTOR

DISC

DISC 5 4 3 2 1

Stop

STOP

DISC CHANGE

OPEN/CLOSE

DISC CHECK

STOP

DEMO

PLAY

5 Start play.

PLAY

/REW FF/

STOP PLAY

PHONES

EJECT

VOLUME

REC

DOWN

6 Adjust the

volume.

––dB

(Minimum)

0dB

(Maximum)

Stop

≥Press [1] (play) to start play.

Pause

Press and hold

≥There is no sound.

Slow

Fast-forward and rewind

(while stopped)

SLOW/SEARCH

Cue and review

(during play)

≥You can use fast-forward and

rewind after pressing [VHS] while using another source.

≥There is no sound. ≥Press and hold during play.

Play restarts when you release the button.

[Note]

≥Pause stops after 5 minutes. Cue, review and jet search restart to

play after 10 minutes.

≥The tape moves at high speed during fast-forward, rewind, and jet

rewind so the unit will make a noise. Also, it takes some time for the tape to stop after you press [∫].

Press twice ≥Press [1] (play) to start play.

≥There is no sound.

Jet search

SLOW/SEARCH

(during play)

≥The tape counter does not

appear.

≥You can use jet rewind after

pressing [VHS] while using another source.

≥You can eject tapes when

the unit is in standby mode. It

Jet rewind

(while stopped)

SHIFT

JET REW

SHIFT

switches back to standby

Eject

OPEN/CLOSE/EJECT

mode once it ejects the tape.

≥You cannot eject tapes when

the unit is recording or in timer recording standby mode.

≥The picture during cue, review, and jet search may be disrupted or

otherwise affected on some televisions. During jet search at 35 times normal speed through EP or VP recordings, the picture may scroll vertically on some televisions. Change to 27-times normal speed if this occurs (➜ page 42).

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VHS

PICTURE MODE

SHIFT

DVD TV

VHS

DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3

123

DISC 4

DISC 5

456

PICTURE MODE

SETUP

ENTER

100

SKIP

OPEN/CLOSE/EJECT

TOP MENU

NAVI

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

ENTER

OSD/

DISPLAY

TV VOL

RESET

PAG E

TV/VIDEO

GROUP

MULTI RE-MASTER

C.S.M

SUBWOOFER LEVEL

SFC

POSITION MEMORY ZOOM

SPEEDPROG

SLEEP

SHIFT

INPUT SELECTOR

FM/AMDVD/VHS

TUNER

VOLUME

S10

SLOW/SEARCH

JET REW CD MODE

RETURN

TV VOL

MIX 2CH

SUBTITLE

PLAY MODE

PROGRESSIVE

C.FOCUS

SUPER SRND

QUICK REPLAY

AUDIO

CH SELECT

CANCEL

PLAY

LIST

REPEAT

MUTING

REC

TEST

CH CH

PICTURE MODE

SHIFT

Press and hold

See below for details.

[Remember] Press [VHS] first.

Picture mode

Changes the picture quality to suit the material you are playing.

Repeat play

Plays a program repeatedly.

Manual tracking

Adjusts the tracking manually.

Vertical locking adjustment

Adjusts the vertical hold to keep the picture from jiggling.

Picture mode

Press [SHIFT]i[PICTURE MODE].

STANDARD

Each time you do this:

STANDARD: for recordings of television program (Factory preset) DYNAMIC: Clear, vivid pictures for scenery and sports SOFT: for prerecorded tapes

Repeat play

Press and hold [1] (play) for about five seconds.

“R1” appears on the television.

0:00.22

R1 SP 1

Manual tracking

This unit has an automatic digital tracking control feature that usually makes tracking adjustments for you, but you may need to do it manually, such as if noise appears on a tape recorded on other equipment.

During play

Press [W CH] or [X CH].

Repeat until the noise disappears.

To return to automatic digital tracking control

Press [W CH] and [X CH] at the same time.

To remove the noise from a paused picture

Start slow play, then adjust the tracking.

[Note]

This may not be effective on some tapes.

Vertical locking adjustment

While paused

Press [W CH] or [X CH].

Repeat until the jiggling stops.

To return to the previous condition

Press [W CH] and [X CH] at the same time.

At the end of the program, the tape rewinds to the beginning of the program and plays it again. (It only works if there is a five-second blank at the end of the program.) This repeats until you cancel it.

To cancel

Press [1] (play). ≥It also cancels if you stop, pause, cue, or review.

[Note]

This may not work with some televisions. Try adjusting the vertical on the television itself.

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SP EP

REC

VHS

DVD VHS

Numbered buttons

Manual recording

INPUT SELECTOR

FM/AMDVD/VHS

FM/AM

DVD TV

VHS

DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3

123

DISC 4

DISC 5

456

PICTURE MODE

SETUP

ENTER

100

SKIP

OPEN/CLOSE/EJECT

VOLUME

S10

SLOW/SEARCH

JET REW CD MODE

TUNER

DVD/VHS TUNER

CH CH

Preparation

Turn on the television and select the video input for the VHS.

REC

Recording a program

SHIFT

See below for details.

ENTER

MIX 2CH

SUBTITLE

C.FOCUS

SUPER SRND

QUICK REPLAY

CANCEL

AUDIO

PLAY

LIST

RETURN

TV VOL

REPEAT

PLAY MODE

PROGRESSIVE

MUTING

REC

TEST

CH SELECT

REC

TV/VIDEO

SPEED

SHIFT

TOP MENU

NAVI

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

OSD/

DISPLAY

TV VOL

RESET

TV/VIDEO

MULTI RE-MASTER

SUBWOOFER LEVEL

POSITION

MEMORY ZOOM

SHIFT

PAG E

GROUP

C.S.M

SFC

SPEEDPROG

SLEEP

Recording a program

1 Press [VHS] to put the remote control

in VHS mode.

2 Press [Í] to turn on the unit. 3 Press [DVD/VHS] to select “VHS” as

the source.

4 Insert the tape you want to record to.

Ensure its tab is in place (➜ page 5).

5 Select the channel with the numbered

buttons, [W CH] or [X CH].

≥To select with the numbered buttons:

e.g. channel 2: [0] ➜ [2]

channel 23: [2] ➜ [3] channel 123: [100] ➜ [2] ➜ [3]

6 Press [SPEED] to select the tape

speed.

SP>EP>VP ^""-""""b

7 Press [SHIFT]i[¥ REC] to start

recording.

“REC” lights on the unit’s display.

To stop recording

Press [∫].

To pause recording

Press [;]. Press it again or press [SHIFT]i[¥ REC] to continue recording.

∫ To specify a time to stop recording (➜ page 48,

Sleep timer)

[Note]

≥You cannot change channels while recording. You can change

channels while paused.

≥The unit will automatically return to the stop mode after a pause of

5 minutes while recording.

≥Even if the tape you use is labeled “S-VHS”, the recordings you

make do not use this system.

≥You cannot record from the disc section to the unit.

∫ Tape speeds

There are three tape speeds.

SP: You can record the length shown on the tape. EP: Three times the length of SP mode. VP: Five times the length of SP mode.

≥You cannot play tapes recorded with VP mode on other equipment. ≥It takes more time for automatic tracking to work when playing

tapes recorded with VP mode, and it may not work at all with some tapes. Do tracking manually if this is the case (➜ page 33).

≥This unit can play tapes recorded with LP mode on other

equipment (“LP” lights on the display).

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B/CB

PR/C

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

LINE OUT

LINE

VIDEO

OUT

DVD/

VHS

VIDEO

EXTDVD

RF IN

RF OUT

LOOP

EXT

ANT

LOOP

ANT GND

[Remember] Press [VHS] first.

Using another source while recording

You can watch and listen to other content when the unit is in timer recording standby or during VHS recording.

∫ Television (➜ page 18)

1 During recording

Press [TV] to put the remote control in TV mode.

2 Press [TV/VIDEO] then select the channel with the numbered

buttons, [W CH] or [X CH].

∫ DVD (➜ page 20)

1 During recording

Press [DVD] to put the remote control in DVD mode. 2 Press [DVD/VHS] to select “DVD/CD”. 3 Insert a disc and start play.

∫ Radio (➜ page 44)

1 During recording

Press [TUNER] to put the remote control in TUNER mode. 2 Press [FM/AM] to select the radio band. 3 Select the radio channel with the numbered buttons, [W CH] or

[X CH].

[Note]

When you want to operate the VHS section again, be sure to press [VHS] to put the remote control in VHS mode.

Recording from other equipment

You can record from other video equipment (video cassette recorder, camera, etc.)

Preparation

≥Connect the equipment to this unit’s input terminals.

–Turn the unit off before making connections. –If audio output on the other equipment is monaural, use a stereo-

monaural conversion cable (not included).

≥Insert the tape, ensuring its tab is in place and find the place to

start recording.

Other equipment (play)

To video and audio out terminals

Audio/video cable

(not included)

1 Press [W CH] or [X CH] to select “AU”

channel.

2 Press [1] (play) to find the place to

start recording.

3 Press [;], then press

[SHIFT]i[¥ REC] to put the unit in recording standby mode.

4 Press [SPEED] to select the tape

speed.

SP>EP>VP ^"""""""b

5 Start play on the other equipment. 6 Press [;] when you want to start

recording.

To s top

Press [∫].

∫ To make a timer program to record from other

equipment (➜ page 36)

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VHS

PICTURE MODE

Timer recording

INPUT SELECTOR

FM/AMDVD/VHS

DVD TV

DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3

123

DISC 4

DISC 5

456

SETUP

100

SKIP

OPEN/CLOSE/EJECT

VHS

ENTER

TUNER

VOLUME

S10

SLOW/SEARCH

JET REW CD MODE

You can create up to 16 timer recording programs. You can set the timer to record an individual program up to a month in advance, record at the same time on the same day every week, or at the same time daily.

Preparation

≥Make sure the unit’s clock is correct (➜ page 40 to adjust it if necessary). ≥Insert a tape, ensuring its tab is in place (➜ page 5).

PROG

Timer recording

PAG E

SFC

ENTER

SUPER SRND

QUICK REPLAY

MIX 2CH

SUBTITLE

C.FOCUS

AUDIO

CANCEL

PLAY

LIST

RETURN

TV VOL

REPEAT

PLAY MODE

PROGRESSIVE

MUTING

REC

TEST

CH SELECT

See below for details.

CANCEL

ENTER

RESET

PROG

SPEED

SHIFT

TOP MENU

NAVI

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

OSD/

DISPLAY

TV VOL

RESET

TV/VIDEO

MULTI RE-MASTER

SUBWOOFER LEVEL

POSITION MEMORY ZOOM

SHIFT

GROUP

C.S.M

SPEEDPROG

SLEEP

1 While stopped, press [PROG].

The timer-programming screen appears.

DATE CH ON OFF 1/2

27WE 2 8:02

1 2

SU-SA 125

SU 14 3:00

19TU 5

28TH AV 8:02

30SA 4 7:10

–––– –– –:–– –:––

PROG.:ENTER END:MENU

9:30PM SP

:30AM 11:00AM A

4:00PM EP

:15PM 11:30PM VP

9:30PM SP

7:55PM VP

2 Press [PROG] to select an available

line and press [ENTER].

3 Select “DATE” with [21] and change

it with [34].

The date changes as follows:

A.Current date l;: l Next day up to one month later minus one day l;: l Weekly timer: SU–SA > MO–SA > MO–FR l;: a.Daily timer: SU > MO > TU > WE > TH > FR > SA

4 Select “CH” with [21] and change it

with [34].

Select “AU” when recording from other equipment (➜ page 35).

5 Select “ON” with [21] and change

the start time with [34].

6 Select “OFF” with [21] and change

the end time with [34].

8 If the Jet Navigator is on (➜ page 38),

Select a category.

Press [1] to select a category column. Press [34] to enter the category selection menu. Then select a category with [3421], and confirm with [MENU]. You can also set and change the category in the navigator list (➜ page 39).

Repeat steps 2 to 8 to make further timer programs.

9 Press [F] to put the unit on timer

recording standby.

“F” lights on the unit’s display.

10 Press [Í] to switch the unit to

standby.

The timer recording works whether the unit is on or not, so you can play DVDs or listen to the radio (➜ page 35). Switch the unit to standby if you are finished.

To cancel the selected line

Press [SHIFT]i[RESET].

To release the unit from timer recording standby

Press [F].

To stop recording

Press [F].

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7 Press [SPEED] to change the tape

speed.

SP>EP>VP>A ^"""""""-""b

Auto SP/EP change function ➜ page 37

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To check, correct, and cancel timer programs

∫ To check a program

Press [PROG]. The timer-programming screen appears.

∫ To correct a program

While the timer programming screen is on the television, 1 Press [PROG] to highlight the program you want to correct and

press [ENTER]. 2 Select the item with [21] and correct it with [34].

[Remember] Press [VHS] first.

DATE CH ON OFF 1/2

27WE 2 8:02

1 2

SU-SA 125

SU 14 3:00

19TU 5

28TH AV 8:02

30SA 4 7:10

–––– –– –:–– –:––

SELECT : s/r:

9:30PM SP

:30AM 11:00AM A

4:00PM EP

:15PM 11:30PM VP

9:30PM SP

7:55PM VP

∫ To cancel a program

While the timer programming screen is on the television, 1 Press [PROG] to highlight the program you want to cancel. 2 Press [CANCEL].

To clear the timer programming screen

Press [MENU].

Auto SP/EP change

The unit switches tape speed to EP if it determines there is not enough tape to record the entire program in SP mode. The change may start at the beginning of the recording or part way through, depending on the remaining tape. Before using this function, set the length of the tape you are using (➜ page 42). It may not work correctly if you use tapes with irregular lengths.

Example program combination

1st program

(30 min.)

2nd program (60 min.)

Example program combination

30 min. at SP

15 min.

at SP

45 min.

at EP

(when using a 60-min. tape)

[Note]

This function does not guarantee recording of the entire program.

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Finding programs with the Jet Navigator and VHS Index Search System (VISS)

The unit saves the date, channel, time, and category of the recordings you make and shows

INPUT SELECTOR

FM/AMDVD/VHS

them on the Jet Navigator list, making it easier to find and play them. It can save the data for up to 14 recordings on a tape, for 20 different tapes, and for a total of 50 recordings.

VHS

NAVI

ENTER

SHIFT

DVD TV

DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3

123

DISC 4

DISC 5

456

PICTURE MODE

SETUP

100

SKIP

OPEN/CLOSE/EJECT

TOP MENU

NAVI

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

OSD/

DISPLAY

TV VOL

RESET

TV/VIDEO

GROUP

MULTI RE-MASTER

C.S.M

SUBWOOFER LEVEL

POSITION MEMORY ZOOM

SPEEDPROG

SHIFT

VHS

PAG E

SFC

SLEEP

ENTER

S10

SLOW/SEARCH

JET REW CD MODE

MIX 2CH

SUBTITLE

C.FOCUS

SUPER SRND

QUICK REPLAY

AUDIO

CANCEL

TUNER

VOLUME

PLAY

LIST

RETURN

TV VOL

REPEAT

PLAY MODE

PROGRESSIVE

MUTING

REC

TEST

CH SELECT

CANCEL

Saving Jet Navigator data

REC

Saving Jet Navigator data

NAVI

See below for details.

Using the Jet Navigator to find programs

1 Press [MENU] to display the “VHS

MENU” screen.

2 Press [34] to select “OPTION” menu

and press [ENTER].

3 Press [34] to select “JET

NAVIGATOR” and press [21] to change the setting to “ON”.

OSD ON OFF TAPE SELECT T120 T160 T180 BLUE BACK ON OFF JET NAVIGATOR ON OFF DELETE NAVIDATA NO YES JET SEARCH x27 x35

OPTION 1/2

SELECT : s/r: END :MENU

4 Press [34] to select “TAPE

SELECT” and press [21] to set the length of the tape you are using.

T120: T30, T60, T90, T120 tapes T160: T140, T160 tapes T180: T180 tapes

5 Record programs (➜ pages 34–36).

The unit makes the list as you record.

1 Press [NAVI] to show the “JET

NAVIGATOR” screen.

2 Press [NAVI] to highlight the program

you want to watch.

The most recent program is highlighted first.

Once you have highlighted the program, wait about three seconds. The unit then starts searching for the program and starts play.

The channel, date, and time of a recording appear on the television when play starts.

To clear the Jet Navigator list

Press [MENU].

∫ To delete the Jet Navigator on a video cassette

tape

Keep [CANCEL] pressed for more than 5 seconds while the Jet Navigator list appears. “- -” appears on the list.

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To exit the settings screen

Press [MENU] until the screen disappears.

∫ To delete all the Jet Navigator data stored in the

unit’s memory (➜ page 42).

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[Remember] Press [VHS] first.

Setting categories

Set categories to make it easier to see what kind of programs are in the list.

1 Press [1] (cursor) while the program

you want to categorize is highlighted.

2 Press [3421] to select a category

and press [MENU] to confirm and return to the previous screen.

Category Indication Icon

Movie MOVIE

Music MUSIC

Drama DRAMA

Education EDUCA

Documentary DOCUM

Finding programs—VHS Index Search System (VISS)

Use the index marks on a tape to find sections to play. The unit adds index marks when recording starts. To add them manually during recording, press [SHIFT]i[¥ REC].

While stopped or during play

Press [:] (backward) or [9] (forward) to skip to the part you want to play.

[:][9]

twice twiceonce once

Program Program Program

Index mark

The channel, date, and time of a recording appear on the television when play restarts.

≥Up to 20 index signals can be searched for in both directions. ≥You can reduce the number of skips by pressing the opposite

button.

≥This feature may not work correctly if the marks are too close

together. Make recordings of at least 15 minutes (25 minutes in VP mode).

Sports SPORT

Children CHILD

News NEWS

Others OTHER

To return to the Jet Navigator list

Press [MENU].

[Note]

≥If you have already stored 14 programs on a tape and you then

store another one, the new item is added and the oldest is deleted.

≥“REMAINING PROGRAM 0 DELETE JET NAVIGATOR DATA”

appears when you try to store more than fifty programs. The new item is added and the oldest item is deleted.

≥“REMAINING CASSETTE 0 FOR JET NAVIGATOR DATA”

appears when you try to store items for more than 20 tapes. Delete all the Jet Navigator data in the unit if you want to save the data for the tape (➜ page 42).

≥The list does not appear when playing tapes recorded on other

equipment.

≥Parts of the list data are recorded on the tape. Take care when

recording over older recordings that you do not overlap it. It is recorded within a few minutes either side of the beginning of the recording (longer if you used EP or VP).

To demonstrate the Jet navigator function

Keep [NAVI] pressed for more than 5 seconds without inserting a cassette tape.

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VHS

Changing settings

VHS

[1], [2]

ENTER

OSD/ DISPLAY

RESET

SHIFT

DVD TV

VHS

DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3

123

DISC 4

DISC 5

456

PICTURE MODE

SETUP

ENTER

100

SKIP

OPEN/CLOSE/EJECT

TOP MENU

NAVI

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

ENTER

OSD/

DISPLAY

TV VOL

RESET

PAG E

TV/VIDEO

GROUP

MULTI RE-MASTER

C.S.M

SUBWOOFER LEVEL

SFC

POSITION MEMORY ZOOM

SPEEDPROG

SLEEP

SHIFT

INPUT SELECTOR

FM/AMDVD/VHS

TUNER

VOLUME

S10

SLOW/SEARCH

JET REW CD MODE

RETURN

TV VOL

MIX 2CH

SUBTITLE

PLAY MODE

PROGRESSIVE

C.FOCUS

SUPER SRND

QUICK REPLAY

AUDIO

CH SELECT

CANCEL

PLAY

LIST

REPEAT

MUTING

REC

TEST

AUDIO

1234

Select

ENTER

Shows VHS

Select the item. Make the settings. Press to exit.

MENU.

≥The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.

See below and the following pages for details (while VHS MENU is displayed).

VHS MENU

≥

LANGUAGE CLOCK SET CHANNEL SET OPTION

SELECT: : , ENTER END :MENU

ENTER

Select

LANGUAGE

Select the language for these menus and other on screen displays.

1 Press [34] to select “LANGUAGE”

and press [ENTER].

2 Press [34] to

choose the preferred

LANGUAGE

≥

ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS

language.

≥ENGLISH (Factory preset) ≥ESPAÑOL

SELECT: : END :MENU

≥FRANÇAIS

Press [MENU] to confirm and return to the previous screen.

CLOCK SET

The clock is set automatically after Plug-in Auto Tuning (➜ page 17).

Do the following if you want to set it again or if the time is not set

correctly.

1 Press [34] to select “CLOCK SET”

and press [ENTER].

AUTO CLOCK SET

∫ If the unit cannot set the clock automatically

The MANUAL CLOCK SET screen appears. Set the time manually (➜ below).

MANUAL CLOCK SET

2 Press [34] to

select “MANUAL CLOCK SET” and press [ENTER].

3 Press [21] to

MANUAL CLOCK SET

Y M D H:M 2003 1 1 12:00

D. S. T. : YES NO

SELECT : s/r: START :MENU

≥

select the item you want to change and press [34] to change the setting.

≥D.S.T.: Daylight Saving Time

4 Press [MENU] to start the clock and

exit the setting screen.

∫ Time reset function

To return the clock to the exact hour, wait until the clock in the MANUAL CLOCK SET screen is within 2 minutes either side of the hour (e.g., between 11:58:00 and 12:01:59) press [MENU] to clear the screen. The clock changes to the exact hour.

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2 Press [34] to

select “AUTO CLOCK SET” and press [ENTER].

Auto setting starts. This can take

some time.

To stop partway through

Press [MENU].

AUTO CLOCK SET

AUTO CLOCK SETTING IN PROGRESS.

PLEASE WAIT.

CANCEL:MENU

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[Remember] Press [VHS] first.

CHANNEL SET

The unit tunes automatically after you plug it in and turn it on for the first time (➜ page 17, Plug-in Auto Tuning), but you can start the process again if necessary. ≥Make sure you have tuned to a television channel. This does not work if you have selected “AU” channel.

1 While VHS MENU is displayed (➜ page 40)

Press [34] to select “CHANNEL SET” and press [ENTER].

ANTENNA SYSTEM

2 Press [34] to select “ANTENNA

SYSTEM” and press [ENTER].

3 Press [34] to select “TV” or “CATV”

to suit the type of antenna you are using.

ANTENNA SYSTEM

≥

TV CATV

SELECT: : END :MENU

Channels are set corresponding to the antenna system you select. This is set automatically when you do Plug-in Auto Tuning.

To exit the settings screen

Press [MENU] until the screen disappears.

AUTO

Auto tuning searches for TV stations and memorizes every tuned program position. Other program positions are skipped. (Channel range ➜ right)

2 Press [34] to select “AUTO” and

press [ENTER].

Auto tuning starts. It takes three or more minutes to complete.

MANUAL

You can manually preset channels that are skipped when using the auto channel setting, and manually skip channels that are preset.

2 Press [34] to select “MANUAL” and

press [ENTER].

3 Press [34] to select “CH” and [21]

to select the channel.

4 Press [34] to select “BLANK” and

[21] to select “ON” or “OFF”.

MANUAL CHANNEL SET

ON OFF

BLANK

34 21

: s/r:

SELECT END :MENU

To exit the settings screen

Press [MENU] until the screen disappears.

∫ Channel range

≥TV mode

Band Airwaves

VHF 2–13

UHF 14–69

To stop partway through

Press [MENU].

AUTO CHANNEL SET

PROCEEDING

END :MENU

≥CATV mode

CATV MID/SUPER BAND 14–36

SPECIAL CATV CHANNEL 1

Band Cable

VHF 2–13

CATV LOW BAND 95–99

CATV HYPER BAND 37–65

66–94

ULTRA BAND

100–125

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VHS

Refer to the remote control illustration on page 40.

Changing settings

OPTION

1 While VHS MENU is displayed (➜ page 40)

Press [34] to select the “OPTION” and press [ENTER].

2 Press [34] to select the item and

press [21] to change the setting (➜ below).

OPTION 1/2

OSD ON OFF TAPE SELECT

≥

T120 T160 T180 BLUE BACK ON OFF JET NAVIGATOR ON OFF DELETE NAVIDATA NO YES JET SEARCH x27 x35

SELECT : s/r: END :MENU

MTS MAIN SAP MONO REMOTE CONTROL 1 2 DISPLAY BRIGHT DIM OFF

SELECT : s/r: END :MENU

≥

OPTION 2/2

≥

REMOTE CONTROL

Panasonic video cassette recorders use the same remote control system so they may respond unintentionally to a command from this remote control. Change the code on this unit and its remote control (the two must match) if you place another Panasonic video cassette recorder close together. ≥Use “1”, the factory preset, under normal circumstances.

1 While OPTION menu is displayed

Press [34] to select the “REMOTE CONTROL”.

2 Press [21] to select the code (1 or 2)

and press [MENU].

The remote control code on the unit has been set.

3 While pressing [ENTER] on the remote

control, press and hold the numbered button ([1] or [2]) corresponding to the code you selected in step 2.

The remote control code on the remote control has been set.

The following is displayed when you use a remote control with the different code.

To exit the settings screen

Press [MENU] until the screen disappears.

Items Settings (Underlined items are the factory preset.)

OSD (➜ page 43, On-screen display) ON

TAPE SELECT

Set the length of tape you are using so the unit can show the correct remaining time.

BLUE BACK ON

JET NAVIGATOR (➜ page 38) ON: Jet Navigator data automatically registered.

DELETE NAVIDATA

Delete all the Navigation data registered in the unit. See page 38 to delete data on a single tape.

JET SEARCH (➜ page 32)

Set the speed for JET SEARCH when playing EP and VP tapes.

The unit’s remote control code Change its code to match the unit’s (➜ step 3).

: Messages appear on the television for about five seconds

after you perform operations.

OFF: Messages do not appear.

T120

: T30, T60, T90, T120 tapes T160: T140, T160 tapes T180: T180 tapes

: The screen shows a blue background when you play

unrecorded portions.

OFF

: Data not registered.

NO YES: Then press [ENTER] when you want to delete all the Jet

navigator data.

a27 a35 Select a27 if the picture is poor at a35.

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MTS (➜ page 43, Changing audio)

Set the MTS (Multi-channel Television Sound Stereo) reception type.

REMOTE CONTROL 1

DISPLAY

Set the brightness of the unit's display when the unit is in standby mode.

MAIN

: To receive stereo broadcasts. SAP: To receive SAP when being broadcast. MONO:To receive monaural broadcasts (e.g., when reception is

poor).

BRIGHT: The display is bright all the time. DIM

: The display dims when the unit is in standby mode. OFF: The display turns off when the unit is in standby mode. ≥When Demo function is on, the display does not turn off even if

“OFF” is selected. Select “DEMO OFF” to reduce power consumption (➜ page 16).

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Refer to the remote control illustration on page 40.

On-screen display

To see these displays, set the OSD item in the OPTION menu to ON.

Press [OSD/DISPLAY].

The time and operation details appear on the screen for about 5 seconds.

CH 1 STEREO L R

1 Channel display

Displays the cable television channel or television channel currently being received.

2 STEREO/SAP indication

Indicates when a program is broadcast in stereo or SAP. ➜ right for audio type details.

3 L and R indicators

The Left (L) and Right (R) indicators show which sound mode is selected as follows:

Stereo: Both the L and R indicators appear. L: The L indicator appears. R: The R indicator appears. Normal: Neither the L and R indicator appears.

4 Tape running display

Shows operations taking place.

5 Shows the time and tape counter

Press [OSD/DISPLAY]. The display changes as follows. Present time>Tape counter>Remaining tape time

^""""""""""""""""""b

Using index search: “S 01” to “S 20” is displayed. Using jet rewind: “J.REW” is displayed. ≥Press [SHIFT]i[RESET] to reset the tape counter

(elapsed time) to “0:00.00”.

≥The remaining time is approximate. It will be incorrect if

you set the wrong tape time in the TAPE SELECT item in the OPTION menu and if the tape is of poor quality.

6 Cassette in indicator

Shows whether you have loaded a cassette.

7 Tape speed indicator

(➜ page 34)

8 Picture mode indicator

(➜ page 33)

0:00.22

1 SP 1

STANDARD

When a stereo and/or SAP broadcast is received, “STEREO” and/or “SAP” appear showing the type of broadcast.

To change the audio

Press [SHIFT]i[AUDIO].

The audio changes as follows: ≥When playing a tape:

LR>L>R>Monaural audio track

^""""""""-""""b

≥While watching the television:

LR>L>R

^"""-"b

The table below shows the TV broadcast type, “MTS” settings, and audio recording patterns.

Be sure that “MTS” is set to “MAIN” or “SAP” to record on the Hi-Fi audio tracks.

[Note]

≥Switch to “MONO” for viewing or recording if a stereo or SAP

broadcast is impaired by poor reception.

≥To resume stereophonic recording, set “MTS” to “MAIN” or “SAP”.

When you play back recordings of stereo or SAP broadcasts, these audio types are automatically selected. The unit may select a different type if you start play midway through the program. Press [SHIFT]i[AUDIO] to change the type if this occurs. This function does not work if: –The tape was recorded on a deck without this system. –The tape is a recording from external equipment.

[Note]

≥These displays do not appear when paused or during slow play. ≥The on-screen display may be disturbed depending on the

playback tape or the input signal.

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The radio

Press [TUNER] to put the remote control in TUNER mode.

Up to 15 stations can each be set in the FM and AM bands.

1 Press [FM/AM] to select “FM”. 2 Press [6] or [5] to tune to the

lowest frequency (“FM 87.9” MHz or “FM 87.5” MHz).

3 Press and hold [ENTER].

Release the button when “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. The last

station to be set is then played.

4 Repeat steps 1 to 3 to set the AM

bands (the lowest frequency is “AM 520” kHz).

1 Press [FM/AM] to select “FM” or

“AM”.

2 Press [6] or [5] to select the

frequency.

Press and hold [6] or [5] until the frequency starts scrolling to start automatic tuning. Tuning stops when a station is found.

1 Tune to the station (➜ above). 2 Press [ENTER]. 3 While “PGM” is flashing on the display

Press the numbered buttons to select a channel.

Alternatively, press [W CH] or [X CH] then press [ENTER].

1 Press [FM/AM] to select “FM” or “AM”. 2 Press the numbered buttons to select

the channel.

Alternatively, press [W CH] or [X CH].

To select a 2-digit number

e.g. 12: [S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2].

When a stereo FM broadcast is being received.

∫ If noise is excessive in FM

Press [PLAY MODE] to display “MONO”.

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

∫ FM frequency step

Main unit only

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]

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]

Any FM/AM frequencies preset in channels will be changed by this procedure. Preset them again.

on the main unit to select “FM”.

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

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Sound field and sound quality

[Note]

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.

See below for details.

Sound Field Control

Changes the sound quality.

Super Surround

Adds surround effects to stereo sound.

Center Focus

For clearer dialogues.

“DVD/CD” as the source only

Dolby Pro Logic II

Changes stereo sound to surround sound.

“VHS”, “FM” or “AM” as the source only

Dolby Pro Logic

Changes stereo sound to surround sound.

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 disc 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].

Press [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: Not displayed.

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

surround effect (➜ page 47, Speaker level adjustments).

≥Turn Super Surround off when playing a DVD recorded with Dolby

Digital or DTS. The surround effects will not be reproduced correctly if this is left on.

≥When Super Surround is on, Dolby Pro Logic II or Dolby Pro Logic

turns off.

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.

Press [ÎPLII].

Each time you press the button:

MOVIE: Movie software, recorded in

MUSIC: Stereo sources. OFF: Cancel.

≥“ÎPLII” lights when there is effect.

Dolby Pro Logic is an active process that enhances sound localization through the use of a high separation decoding method providing improved spatiality and a wider listening area. The sense of directionality is enhanced by the Left and Right Front, Surround, and Center channels. Dolby Pro Logic decoding is best utilized with sources encoded in Dolby Surround.

Dolby Surround.

Press [ÎPLII].

To cancel

Press [ÎPLII] again.

≥This does not work when playing multi-channel audio.

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(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].

CENTER FOCUS ON()CENTER FOCUS OFF

≥This does not work when Super Surround is turned on. ≥This will have less effect when Dolby Pro Logic II or Dolby Pro

Logic is turned on.

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DVD TV

VHS

TUNER

DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3

CSM

123

DISC 4

DISC 5

456

PICTURE MODE

SETUP

ENTER

100

SKIP

OPEN/CLOSE/EJECT

VOLUME

S10

SLOW/SEARCH

JET REW CD MODE

VOLUME

SHIFT

C.S.M

SFC

MIX 2CH

SUBTITLE

“DVD/CD” as the source only

Custom Sound Memory

Stores up to 30 sound setting (one setting per disc).

“DVD/CD” as the source only

Down-mixing

Down-mixes multi-channel signals to 2 channels.

ENTER

MIX 2CH

SUBTITLE

C.FOCUS

SUPER SRND

QUICK REPLAY

AUDIO

CANCEL

PLAY

LIST

RETURN

TV VOL

REPEAT

PLAY MODE

PROGRESSIVE

MUTING

REC

TEST

CH SELECT

MIX 2CH

C.S.M

TEST CH SELECT

MULTI RE-MASTER

SUBWOOFER LEVEL

SHIFT

See below for details.

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL

SHIFT

TOP MENU

NAVI

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

OSD/

DISPLAY

TV VOL

RESET

TV/VIDEO

MULTI RE-MASTER SUBWOOFER LEVEL

POSITION MEMORY ZOOM

SHIFT

PAG E

GROUP

C.S.M

SFC

SPEEDPROG

SLEEP

Custom Sound Memory

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

Available sound settings:

Subwoofer level, Center Focus, Sound Field Control, Super Surround

After making the sound field or sound quality settings

Press and hold [SHIFT]i[C.S.M].

∫ Recall the settings

The unit recalls the settings when you play the disc again.

≥The settings are replaced if you change them. ≥

When you store settings for the 31st disc, the settings for the earliest disc are cleared.

≥Press [SHIFT]i[C.S.M] while “CSM” is displayed and the settings

return to those that were current before the settings were recalled.

≥Press [SHIFT]i[C.S.M] while “CSM” is out and you are playing a

disc for which you stored settings and those settings are recalled.

Down-mixing

You can output the down-mixed 2 channel signal when necessary (e.g. when you intend to record 5.1ch sound on other recording equipment).

Press [SHIFT]i[MIX 2CH].

To cancel

Press [SHIFT]i[MIX 2CH] again.

[Note]

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

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

≥This does not work when Super Surround or Dolby Pro Logic II is

turned on.

Subwoofer level

Press [SUBWOOFER LEVEL].

SUBW 1>SUBW 2>SUBW 3>SUBW 4 (factory preset)

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

TEST

CH SELECT

Subwoofer level

Adjusts the amount of bass.

Speaker level adjustments

This is one of the ways to get the appropriate surround effect. Adjust the speaker level to the same level as the front speakers.

≥Dolby Digital and DTS: Turn off the other sound field systems. ≥Dolby Pro Logic II and Dolby Pro Logic: Press [ÎPLII].

1 While stopped

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

Lch: Front left Cch: Center Rch: Front right RSch: Right surround LSch: Left surround ≥There is no output from SW (subwoofer) channel.

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: j6 dB to i6 dB (L, R: Only the balance is adjustable.)

≥To adjust the balance of the front speakers

While outputting the test signal, press [21].

To stop the test signal

Press [SHIFT]i[TEST] again.

∫ To adjust speaker level during play

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

1 Press [CH SELECT] to select the speaker.

L>C>R>RS>LS>SW ^-----------------------------------------}

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

channel.

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

when Dolby Pro Logic II or Dolby Pro Logic is turned on.

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

speaker level for each speaker.

C, RS, LS, SW: j6 dB to i6 dB (L, R: Only the balance is adjustable.)

≥To adjust the balance of the front speakers

During play, press [21].

≥Super Surround

Press [SUPER SRND] then adjust the surround speaker level. S: j6 dB to i6 dB

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Other convenient features

SLEEP

INPUT SELECTOR

FM/AMDVD/VHS

DVD TV

VHS

DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3

123

DISC 4

DISC 5

456

PICTURE MODE

SETUP

ENTER

100

SKIP

OPEN/CLOSE/EJECT

TUNER

VOLUME

S10

SLOW/SEARCH

JET REW CD MODE

VOLUME

SHIFT

SLEEP

PROGRESSIVE

MUTING

Sleep timer

Turns the unit off after a set time.

Muting

Mutes the sound.

SFC

ENTER

SUBTITLE

SUPER SRND

QUICK REPLAY

MIX 2CH

C.FOCUS

AUDIO

CANCEL

PLAY

LIST

RETURN

TV VOL

REPEAT

PLAY MODE

PROGRESSIVE

MUTING

REC

TEST

CH SELECT

See below for details.

MUTING

SLEEP

SHIFT

TOP MENU

NAVI

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

OSD/

DISPLAY

TV VOL

RESET

TV/VIDEO

MULTI RE-MASTER

SUBWOOFER LEVEL

POSITION

MEMORY ZOOM

SHIFT

PAG E

GROUP

C.S.M

SPEEDPROG

SLEEP

Sleep timer

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”.

Using headphones

1 Reduce the volume and connect the

headphones (not included).

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

VOLUME

1 2 3 4 5

POWER

SELECTOR

DISC

INPUT

DISC 5 4 3 2 1

DISC CHANGE

OPEN/CLOSE

DISC CHECK

STOP

DEMO

EJECT

VOLUME

/REW FF/

PLAY

STOP PLAY

PHONES

REC

DOWN

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To confirm the remaining time

Press [SHIFT]i[SLEEP] again.

To change the setting

Repeat the procedure from the beginning.

≥The VHS’s timer program recording functions even when the unit is

turned off by the sleep timer.

Muting

Press [MUTING].

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.

2 Adjust headphone volume with

[VOLUME DOWN, UP].

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

[Note]

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

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Optional connections

B/CB

PR/C

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

LINE OUT

LINE

VIDEO

OUT

DVD/

VHS

VIDEO

EXTDVD

RF IN

RF OUT

LOOP

EXT

ANT

LOOP

ANT GND

B/CB

PR/C

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

LINE OUT

LINE

VIDEO

OUT

DVD/ VHS

VIDEO

EXTDVD

RF IN

RF OUT

LOOP

EXT

AM ANT

FM ANT

LOOP ANT GND

B/CB

PR/C

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

LINE OUT

LINE

VIDEO

OUT

DVD/ VHS

VIDEO

EXTDVD

RF IN

RF OUT

LOOP

EXT

AM ANT

FM ANT

LOOP ANT GND

≥The equipment connections described are examples. ≥Peripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated. ≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions.

Listening to an external source/Recording to other equipment

Audio cable (not included)

White (L) Red (R)

A B

[A] You can record sound from discs, video cassette

tapes, or radio, etc., to a tape deck.

1Discs

Press [DVD/VHS] to select “DVD/CD” as the source. Video cassette tapes

Press [DVD/VHS] to select “VHS” as the source. Radio

Press [FM/AM] to select “FM” or “AM”.

2 Start recording and play.

Refer to the manual of the other unit for details.

[B] You can playback the sound from a tape deck/laser

disc player, etc., through this unit’s speakers.

1 Press [VHS] to put the remote control in VHS mode. 2 Press [DVD/VHS] to select “VHS” as the source. 3Press [W CH] or [X CH] to select “AU” channel. 4 Start play.

REC

PLAY

OUT

When connecting a record player

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.

Connecting a cable TV box/satellite receiver

≥You need to subscribe to a cable TV or satellite TV service, to enjoy viewing their programming. ≥Consult your service provider regarding appropriate cable TV box or satellite receiver. ≥Select the applicable input on your television to view the output from your cable TV box/satellite receiver through this unit. ≥The signal from the cable TV box or satellite receiver passes through this unit to the television even when this unit is turned off. ≥You cannot do a timer recording unless the channel is first selected on the cable TV box or satellite receiver.

≥

You can record and view simultaneously scrambled and unscrambled

VHF/UHF

RF IN

75 ≠ coaxial cable

(included)

VIDEO

Video cable

(included)

channels if connections are made as shown in the diagram below.

VHF/UHF

RF IN

Video cable

(included)

VIDEO

75 ≠ coaxial cable

Cable TV box Satellite receiver

INOUT INOUT IN

From antenna or cable TV jack

From satellite dish antenna

[Note]

When a home satellite system (Dishnetwork/DSS) is connected, auto tuning and auto clock setting may not operate properly. Set the clock manually (➜ page 40).

75 ≠ coaxial cable

Cable TV box

INOUT

OUT1OUT2

From cable TV jack

Cable TV box

2-way splitter

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Optional connections

If the antenna connector doesn’t match

Other antenna connections to the unit

Use one of the following connections to suit the antenna lead. ≥If your television has both lead and coaxial VHF terminals, use the

lead connection to minimize signal loss.

∫ A single twin lead

300–75 ≠ transformer (not included)

from the antenna

To this unit’s

(Flat) Twin lead 300 ≠ cable

RF IN terminal

∫ A twin lead and a coaxial cable

from the antenna

(Flat) Twin lead 300 ≠ cable

VHF/UHF band mixer (not included)

Other antenna connections from the unit to the television

Use one of the following connections to suit the antenna terminals on your television. Refer to the television’s operating instructions.

∫ A twin lead and coaxial plug terminal

Television

VHF/UHF band separator (not included)

75 ≠ coaxial cable

VHF

UHF

∫ A twin lead terminal

Television

75–300 ≠ transformer (not included)

VHF or UHF

(Round) 75 ≠ coaxial cable

∫ Two twin leads

from the antenna

(Flat) Twin lead 300 ≠ cable

300–75 ≠ transformer (not included)

VHF/UHF band mixer (not included)

To this unit’s RF IN terminal

75 ≠ coaxial cable

∫ Two twin lead terminals

Television

VHF/UHF band separator (not included)

75 ≠ coaxial cable

VHF

UHF

∫ Multiple antenna terminals

≥Connect to one of the ANT terminals, then change the television’s

setting as necessary.

Television

Split out

ANT 1

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75 ≠ coaxial cable

ANT 2

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Specifications

∫ AMPLIFIER SECTION

RMS output power, 10 % total harmonic distortion

1 kHz FL/FR 50 W per channel 6 ≠ 1 kHz Center 150 W per channel 6 ≠ 1 kHz SL/SR 50 W per channel 6 ≠ 100 Hz Subwoofer 200 W per channel 4 ≠

Total RMS Dolby Digital mode power 550 W FTC output power, 1 % total harmonic distortion

120 Hz–20 kHz FL/FR 28 W per channel 6 ≠ 120 Hz–20 kHz Center 100 W per channel 6 ≠ 120 Hz–20 kHz SL/SR 28 W per channel 6 ≠ 45 Hz–120 Hz Subwoofer 128 W per channel 4 ≠

Total FTC power in Dolby Digital mode (Band 1 % THD) 340 W Input sensitivity

AUX 250 mV

Input impedance 47 k≠

∫ SPEAKER SECTION

[Front/Surround\speakers\SB-FS822]

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

Full range 6.5 cm (2

Super Tweeter Piezo type, 6 ≠ Input power (IEC) 60 W (Max) Output sound pressure 79 dB/W (1.0 m)

Cross over frequency Frequency range

Dimensions (WtHtD) 250k1061.5k250 mm (with stand)

Mass 4.1 kg (9.0 Ib.) (with stand)

[Center\speaker\SB-PC820]

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

Full range 6.5 cm (2 Input power (IEC) 160 W (Max) Output sound pressure 83 dB/W (1.0 m) Frequency range

Dimensions (WtHtD) 250k103k114 mm (927/32qk41/16qk415/32q) Mass 1.31 kg (2.89 Ib.)

[Active\subwoofer\SB-WA822]

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

Woo fer 17 cm (6 Output sound pressure 80 dB/W (1.0 m) Frequency range 32 Hz–220 Hz (j16 dB)

Dimensions (WtHtD) 209k360.5k463 mm

Mass 11.5 kg (25.4 Ib.)

/32qk4125/32qk927/32q) (with stand)

/2q), cone type, 6 ≠

85 Hz–25 kHz (j16 dB) 90 Hz–22 kHz (

/2q), cone type, 6 ≠

97 Hz–25 kHz (j16 dB)

125 Hz–22 kHz (

/4q), cone type, 4 ≠

36 Hz–190 Hz (j10 dB)

/32qk147/32qk187/32q)

10 kHz

10 dB)

∫ DISC SECTION

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

(1) DVD-RAM (DVD-VR formatted discs, JPEG formatted discs)

(2) DVD-Audio

(3) DVD-Video

(4) DVD-R (DVD-Video formatted discs)

(5) CD-Audio (CD-DA)

(6) Video CD

(7) SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107)

(8) CD-R/CD-RW (CD-DA, Video-CD, SVCD, MP3, WMA, JPEG

formatted discs)

(9) MP3/WMA

≥Maximum number of tracks and groups recognizable:

999 tracks and 99 groups

≥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 ≥Maximum number of pictures and groups recognizable:

4000 pictures and 400 groups

≥Picture resolution: between 320k240 and 6144k4096 pixels

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

(11) HighMAT Level 2 (Audio and Image)

Video

Signal system NTSC

Output level Composite video; 1 Vp-p (75 ≠)

S-video; 1 Vp-p (Y), 0.286 Vp-p (C) (75 ≠)

Component video; 1 Vp-p (Y) (75 ≠)

0.7 Vp-p (P

B/CB, PR/CR) (75 ≠)

Audio

Sampling frequency

CD 44.1 kHz MP3 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz DVD-Linear 48 kHz, 96 kHz DVD-Audio 192 kHz

Decoding 16/20/24 bit linear

Pick up

Beam Source Semiconductor Laser Wavelength

CD/VCD 785 nm

DVD 662 nm Number of channels 5.1 ch (FL, FR, SL, SR, C, SW) Frequency response 20 Hz–20 kHz (i1, j2 dB)

∫ VHS SECTION

Video recording system 2 rotary heads, helical scanning system Video heads 4 heads Audio heads 2 heads Tape speed SP; 33.35 mm/s, EP; 11.12 mm/s Tap e fo rmat VHS tape Recording/playback time SP; 120 min. with NV-T120

FF/REW time Approx. 54 s. with NV-T120 (FF/REW)

Approx. 36 s. with NV-T120 (JET REW)

VIDEO

Television system EIA; Standard (525 lines, 60 fields),

Modulation system Luminance; FM azimuth recording

Color signal; converted subcarrier phase shift recording

Input level VIDEO IN; 1 Vp-p, 75 ≠ Output level VIDEO OUT; 1 Vp-p, 75 ≠ Antenna receive input VHF 2–13 CH, 75 ≠

AUDIO

Input level AUDIO IN (PHONO); –10 dBV, 47 k≠ Output level AUDIO OUT (PHONO); –8 dBV, 1 k≠ Audio track 1 track (normal-mono only),

Video horizontal resolution Color; more than 200 lines Signal-to-Noise ratio Video; more than 40 dB/SP

Audio frequency response 20 Hz–20 kHz/Hi-Fi Wow and flutter 0.005 %

EP; 360 min. with NV-T120

NTSC color signal

UHF 14–69 CH, 75 ≠

CATV 5A and A-5–EEE CH, 75 ≠

2 channels (Hi-Fi sound stereo)

Audio; more than 60 dB/Hi-Fi

∫ FM TUNER SECTION

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

Sensitivity 2.5 ¨V (IHF)

S/N 26 dB 2.2 ¨V Antenna terminals 75 ≠ (unbalanced) Preset station 15

87.5–108.0 MHz (100-kHz step)

∫ AM TUNER SECTION

Frequency range 520–1710 kHz (10-kHz step) AM Sensitivity S/N 20 dB at 1000 kHz 560 ¨V/m Preset station 15

∫ GENERAL

Power supply AC 120 V, 60 Hz Power consumption

Main unit 38 W

Subwoofer [SB-WA822] 250 W Dimensions (WtHtD) 430k105k352 mm

Mass 5 kg (11 Ib.)

Power consumption in standby mode (when Demo function is

off)

BRIGHT mode Approx. 3.5 W (main unit) + 0.3 W (subwoofer) DIM mode Approx. 3.2 W (main unit) + 0.3 W (subwoofer) OFF mode Approx. 1.9 W (main unit) + 0.3 W (subwoofer)

[Note]

1. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Mass and dimensions are approximate.

2. Total harmonic distortion is measured by the digital spectrum

analyzer.

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/16qk41/8qk137/8q)

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RQT7708

Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to the “Customer Services Directory” on page 55.

Power Page

No power. ≥Insert the AC power supply cords and system cable securely. 16 The unit is automatically switched

to the standby mode.

No operation

No response when any buttons pressed.

No response when remote control buttons pressed.

Cannot play DVDs. ≥CD Mode is on. Press [SHIFT]i[CD MODE] to turn CD Mode off. 23 No picture or sound. ≥Check the video and audio connection.

You have forgotten your ratings password.

Reset all the settings to Factory Preset.

Cannot operate the DVD. ≥Press [DVD] to switch the remote control mode to DVD. — Cannot operate the VHS. ≥Press [VHS] to switch the remote control mode to VHS.

Cannot operate the TV. ≥Press [TV] to switch the remote control mode to TV.

Television reception worsens after connecting the unit.

Cannot eject cassette. ≥The unit is recording or in timer recording standby mode. If you need to eject the tape, press

Specific operation impossible or incorrect

It takes time before play starts.

[MP3]

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

Programmed items are not played.

[DVD-V]

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

The on-screen menu shows “2” as a soundtrack option when [SHIFT]i[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]

Subtitle

Subtitle position is wrong. ≥Adjust the position. (“Subtitle Position” in Display Menu) 29 No subtitles. ≥Display the subtitles. 22 The subtitles overlap closed

captions recorded on discs.

Marker

Cannot add markers. ≥You cannot add markers with DVD-RAM if the disc’s play time doesn’t appear on the unit’s

A-B repeat

Point B is automatically determined.

A-B repeat is automatically canceled.

The Setup menu cannot be accessed.

≥The Sleep timer functioned. 48

≥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 both AC power supply cords, and then reconnect them.

≥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. ≥Point the remote control at the remote control sensor and operate.

≥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 [DVD] and then press and hold [∫] (DVD)

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.

≥The unit is in timer recording standby (“F” is on on the unit’s display). ≥The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote

control.

≥Check the TV maker setting. ≥This can occur because the signals are being divided between the unit and the television.

You can solve this with a signal booster, available from audio-visual suppliers. Consult your dealer if reception does not improve.

[F] first so “F” goes out.

≥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, however this is normal.

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

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

≥This is normal for Video CDs. —

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

≥This is normal on DVD-Audio. —

≥Clear the subtitles. 22

display.

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

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

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

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Picture incorrect

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

The television may display incorrectly or colors appear faded.

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

A/V selector or other equipment.

≥

The unit and television are using different video systems. Use a multi-system or NTSC television.

≥The system used on the disc doesn’t match your television. PAL discs cannot be played.

This unit converts DVD-Audio recorded in PAL to NTSC for play, however, play may not function properly.

≥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.

Disc picture incorrect

Picture size doesn’t fit the screen. ≥Change “TV Aspect” in “Video” tab.

Menus not displayed correctly. ≥Restore the zoom ratio to a1.00.

Auto zoom function does not work well.

≥Use the television to change the aspect. If your television does not have that function,

change “4:3 Aspect” in Display Menu.

≥Change the Zoom setting.

≥Set “Subtitle Position” in Display Menu to “0”. ≥Set “4:3 Aspect” in Display Menu to “Normal”.

≥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.

VHS picture incorrect

The picture is noisy or is in black and white. Horizontal bars or lines run down the screen.

Picture is distorted when stilled or during slow-motion.

The blue back appears during play. ≥You are playing a blank or poor quality part of the tape.

The picture jiggles. ≥Adjust the vertical hold. 33

≥Adjust the tracking. ≥Make sure the television’s input setting is correct. ≥The video heads are dirty: clean them with a head-cleaning cassette. ≥The video heads are worn: consult your dealer. ≥The tape is old or damaged. ≥You cannot correctly play tapes recorded with other systems (e.g., PAL).

≥Some distortion is normal with tapes recorded using VP mode. —

≥You can damage the unit if you play dirty or damaged tapes and this can cause the blue

back to appear. Consult your dealer.

Progressive video

There is ghosting when progressive output is on.

Pictures not in progressive output. ≥If the unit is connected to the television through VIDEO OUT or S-VIDEO OUT output will

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

≥Change “Video Output Mode” in Picture Menu to “480I”. This problem is caused by the editing

method or material used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlace output.

be interlace.

≥

Press [SHIFT]i[PROGRESSIVE]. Or select “480P” in “Video Output Mode” in Picture Menu.

Sound incorrect

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

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

There is noise when playing a video tape.

≥Multi Re-master and Dolby Pro Logic II do not work if you have changed the play speed. ≥When connected with headphones, only Sound Field Control is effective.

and cords away from the subwoofer.

≥Adjust the tracking. ≥The tape is old or damaged.

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 separate it 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. —

Recording

“ ” flashes when I try to start recording. Cannot record.

Timer recording doesn’t record a program correctly.

Cannot record from other equipment.

Black bands appear in the recording. The copy of a videotape or DVD is

very poor.

≥If the erasure prevention tab has been removed, cover the hole with adhesive tape. 5

≥Check the clock and calendar. ≥Set the channel and start and end times correctly. ≥Be sure to press [F] after programming to put the unit in timer recording standby. ≥Program times may be overlapped.

≥Press [W CH] or [X CH] to select “AU”. ≥Check the connections to the other equipment.

≥Move the other equipment away from the television as it may be picking up interference. — ≥This unit complies with industry standards regarding the recording and duplication of copy-

protected material. This includes commercial videotapes and DVDs. Consequently, copying not only infringes copyright laws but also presents serious technical difficulties. Even in cases where a copy can be made, the quality will be very poor.

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Unit display

The unit’s display lights and changes when the unit is turned off.

The unit’s display disappears or fades once the unit is turned off.

The tape counter isn’t changing. ≥The tape counter does not change while playing unrecorded parts.

≥Demo function is on. Press and hold [–DEMO] on the main unit to select “DEMO OFF”. 16

≥The DISPLAY setting is set to “DIM” or “OFF” under OPTION from the VHS MENU. Select

“BRIGHT” if you want the display bright all the time.

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≥The display also appears like this if the tape is dirty or damaged. Consult your dealer if this

is the case.

“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.

“U11” ≥Disc is dirty. Wipe it clean. 6 “U15” ≥You inserted a DVD-R that has not been finalized. 6 “ERROR” ≥Incorrect operation performed. Read the instructions and try again. — “U30” “H∑∑”, “F∑∑”

∑∑ stands for a number.

≥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.

≥

The remote control and main unit are using different codes. Change the code on the remote control.

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

unit. Turn the unit off and then back to ON. Alternatively, turn the unit off, disconnect both AC power supply cords, and then reconnect them.

≥

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

Television display

“/” ≥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 “Display” tab.

The menu is displayed in a different language.

≥You are trying to display incompatible contents. 27 ≥You can only play DVD-Video if their region number is “1” or if the DVD-Video is marked

“ALL”.

≥Select “ON” in “OSD” of “OPTION” setting in the VHS MENU. ≥Select the preferred language in “Menus” in “Disc” tab.

≥Select the preferred language in “LANGUAGE” in the VHS MENU.

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Maintenance

Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth.

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

came with the cloth carefully.

Cleaning the video heads

Dirt on the video heads can cause poor recording and play.

To clean the heads, insert and eject a tape 5 to 10 times in succession. If the picture does not improve, use an optional head-cleaning cassette (part number NV-TCL30PT). If the problem persists, seek advice from a qualified service person.

Product Service

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.

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Product information

For product information or assistance with product operation:

Refer to “Customer Services Directory” on page 55.

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Limited Warranty

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of 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 Sales Company (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 nerihl19(a)-0.beptuh, iou tauct woduct wi o(t)1.9(h)9.9( ne)5..9(o6)5.99.1ly

Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc.,

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

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Index

Common

Batteries........................................................................................... 4

Center Focus ................................................................................. 46

Cleaning

Discs........................................................................................... 6

Main unit ................................................................................... 54

Video heads.............................................................................. 54

Connection

Antennas................................................................................... 16

Cable TV................................................................................... 49

LINE IN/OUT....................................................................... 35, 49

Optional antenna connection.................................................... 50

Speakers..............................................................................10, 13

Subwoofer................................................................................. 13

Television .................................................................................. 14

Custom Sound Memory................................................................. 47

Demo ............................................................................................. 16

Dolby Pro Logic.............................................................................. 46

Dolby Pro Logic II .......................................................................... 46

Down-mixing.................................................................................. 47

Headphones .................................................................................. 48

Muting............................................................................................ 48

Remote control mode ...................................................................... 7

Sleep timer..................................................................................... 48

Sound field control......................................................................... 46

Source selector............................................................................ 7, 9

Speaker level adjustments............................................................. 47

Subwoofer level.............................................................................. 47

Super Surround ............................................................................. 46

DVD

A-B repeat...................................................................................... 29

All group play................................................................................. 24

CD mode........................................................................................ 23

COMPONENT VIDEO ................................................................... 15

Data discs...................................................................................... 26

Dialogue Enhancer ........................................................................ 29

Direct Navigator............................................................................. 27

HDCD .............................................................................................. 6

HighMAT .............................................................................. 6, 27, 31

JPEG ............................................................................................. 27

Marker...................................................................................... 28, 29

MP3 ............................................................................................... 27

Multi Re-master ............................................................................. 23

Navigation menus.................................................................... 26, 27

On-Screen Menu ..................................................................... 28, 29

Page skip....................................................................................... 23

Picture mode.................................................................................. 29

Play list........................................................................................... 27

Play speed..................................................................................... 29

Position memory............................................................................ 22

Program play.................................................................................. 24

Progressive.............................................................................. 15, 20

Quick replay................................................................................... 23

QUICK SETUP ........................................................................ 19, 31

Random play............................................................................ 24, 25

Ratings........................................................................................... 30

Region number ........................................................................ Cover

Repeat play.................................................................................... 25

Rotate picture ................................................................................ 28

Sampling frequency........................................................................23

Settings.................................................................................... 30, 31

Speaker delay time........................................................................ 31

Subtitle........................................................................................... 22

S-VIDEO........................................................................................ 15

WMA.............................................................................................. 27

Zoom ............................................................................................. 22

VHS

Auto bilingual choice function ........................................................ 43

Categories ..................................................................................... 39

Clock setting

Auto clock setting................................................................ 17, 40

Manual clock setting................................................................. 40

Jet Navigator............................................................................ 38, 42

Jet rewind ...................................................................................... 32

Jet search................................................................................ 32, 42

MTS............................................................................................... 42

On-screen display.......................................................................... 43

Picture mode ................................................................................. 33

Recording

LINE IN..................................................................................... 35

Timer recording ........................................................................ 36

TV program............................................................................... 34

REMOTE CONTROL..................................................................... 42

Repeat play.................................................................................... 33

SAP ............................................................................................... 43

Settings.................................................................................... 40–43

SQPB............................................................................................... 5

Tape counter .................................................................................. 43

Tape length .................................................................................... 42

Tape speed

Auto SP/EP change.................................................................. 37

EP............................................................................................. 34

LP ............................................................................................. 34

SP............................................................................................. 34

VP............................................................................................. 34

Tape’s tab ........................................................................................ 5

Tracking ......................................................................................... 33

TV channel tuning

Antenna system........................................................................ 41

Auto tuning ............................................................................... 41

Manual tuning........................................................................... 41

Plug-in Auto Tuning................................................................... 17

Vertical locking adjustment............................................................ 33

VHS Index Search System (VISS)................................................. 39

TUNER

Antenna connection.................................................................. 16

Antenna connection............................................................ 16, 45

Antenna plug ............................................................................ 45

Frequency step......................................................................... 44

Connection .............................................................................. 14, 15

TV maker setting............................................................................ 18

TV operation.................................................................................. 18

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Panasonic SC-HT822V User Manual

Table of contents

Accessories

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Tape information

Discs that can be played

Disc handling

Control reference guide

Other speaker setup options (Center speaker only)

STEP2 Locating

STEP3 Connecting speakers with the subwoofer

STEP4 Television

STEP6 Plug-in Auto Tuning

STEP7 Operating the television

Basic play

Convenient functions

Using navigation menus

Using On-Screen Menus

Changing the player settings

Playback

Manual recording

Timer recording

Changing settings

The radio

Sound field and sound quality

Other convenient features

Optional connections

Specifications

Troubleshooting guide

Maintenance

Product Service

Limited Warranty

Index