Panasonic SC-HT880, SC-HT840, SC-HT530 User Manual

High performance sound effects

The illustration shows SC-HT530.

Operating Instructions

Advanced

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DVD Home Theater Sound System

progressive scan

Model No. SC-HT530/SC-HT840	page
	Provides a smoother and sharper image.
SC-HT880

Region number

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

Region		Number
The United Kingdom, the Middle East,		2
South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
Southeast Asia and Thailand		3
Australia and N.Z.		4
Example: [The\United\Kingdom\		23
2	ALL		5

Compatible with a variety

of media formats page 11

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

page 24

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

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

Please keep this manual for future reference.

[Note[

“EB” on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom.

	EB	GCS		GCT	GC GS GN	RQT7978-B

Dear customer

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

[HT530]: indicates features applicable to SC-HT530 only. [HT840]: SC-HT840 only.

[HT880]: SC-HT880 only.

≥These operating instructions are applicable to models

SC-HT530, SC-HT840 and SC-HT880 for a variety of regions.

≥Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are of SC-HT530.

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

		System	SC-HT530	SC-HT840	SC-HT840	SC-HT880	SC-HT880
				[The\United\Kingdom,\	[Others]	[The\United\Kingdom,\	[Others]
precautions				]Australia[and\N.Z.\		]Australia[and\N.Z.\
		Main unit	SA-HT530	SA-HT840	SA-HT840	SA-HT880	SA-HT880
		Front speakers	SB-FS530	SB-FS840	SB-FS842	SB-FS930	SB-FS881
		Center speaker	SB-PC730	SB-PC840	SB-PC841	SB-PC930	SB-PC880
		Surround speakers	SB-FS530	SB-FS841	SB-FS843	SB-FS880	SB-FS881
Safety		Active subwoofer	SB-WA530	SB-WA840	SB-WA840	SB-WA880	SB-WA880

CAUTION!

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.

USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

CAUTION!

≥DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE,

BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.

≥DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS

WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.

≥DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS

LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.

≥DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY

FRIENDLY MANNER.

This product may receive radio interference caused by mobile telephones during use. If such interference is apparent, please increase separation between the product and the mobile telephone.

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

For the United Kingdom, Australia and N.Z.

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES.

For Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN TROPICAL CLIMATES.

For Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle East,

South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait

CAUTION:

The AC voltage is different according to the area.

Be sure to set the proper voltage in your area before use.

(For details, please refer to page 9.)

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Safety precautions

Placement

Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby shortening the unit’s service life.

Do not place heavy items on the unit.

Voltage

Do not use high voltage power sources. This can overload the unit and cause a fire.

Do not use a DC power source. Check the source carefully when setting the unit up on a ship or other places where DC is used.

AC mains lead protection

Ensure the AC mains lead is connected correctly and not damaged. Poor connection and lead damage can cause fire or electric shock. Do not pull, bend, or place heavy items on the lead.

Grasp the plug firmly when unplugging the lead. Pulling the AC mains lead can cause electric shock.

Do not handle the plug with wet hands. This can cause electric shock.

Foreign matter

Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit. This can cause electric shock or malfunction.

Do not let liquids get into the unit. This can cause electric shock or malfunction. If this occurs, immediately disconnect the unit from the power supply and contact your dealer.

Do not spray insecticides onto or into the unit. They contain flammable gases which can ignite if sprayed into the unit.

Service

Do not attempt to repair this unit by yourself. If sound is interrupted, indicators fail to light, smoke appears, or any other problem that is not covered in these instructions occurs, disconnect the AC mains lead and contact your dealer or an authorized service center. Electric shock or damage to the unit can occur if the unit is repaired, disassembled or reconstructed by unqualified persons.

Extend operating life by disconnecting the unit from the power source if it is not to be used for a long time.

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Caution for AC Mains Lead

(For United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait)

(“EB” and “GS” area code models only)

For your safety, please read the following text carefully.

This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience.

A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.

Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.

Check for the ASTA mark Ï or the BSI mark Ì on the body of the fuse.

If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced.

If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained.

A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer.

CAUTION!

IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY.

THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13-AMPERE SOCKET.

If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as stated below.

If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live.

As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue.

The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL Ó OR COLOURED

GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW.

THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF—KEEP DRY.

Before use

Remove the connector cover.

How to replace the fuse

The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below.

Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.

1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.

Figure A

Figure B

Fuse cover

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

Figure A	Figure B
Fuse	Fuse
(5 ampere)	(5 ampere)

Caution for AC Mains Lead/Table of contents

Table of contents

Getting started

Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Caution for AC Mains Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Simple setup

STEP 1 Speaker assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 STEP 2 Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 STEP 3 Connecting speakers

with the subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 STEP 4 Video connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 STEP 5 Radio and system connections . . . . . . . . . 9 STEP 6 The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 STEP 7 QUICK SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Discs that can be played . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Disc handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Disc operations

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

Using the main unit/Using the remote control

Convenient functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Displaying current playback condition (QUICK OSD)/ Reviewing titles to play (ADVANCED DISC REVIEW)/ Quick replay/Skipping 30 seconds forward/ Changing the zoom ratio/Changing soundtracks/

Changing subtitles/Angle selection and Still picture rotation/ advance/Changing play speed/

Repeat play/All group, Program and Random play

Using navigation menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Playing data discs/Playing from the selected track in the CD/ Playing HighMATTM discs/Playing RAM discs

Using on-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Main menu/Other Settings

Changing the player settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Changing the delay time (Speaker Settings)

Other operations

The radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Automatic presetting/Selecting the preset channels/ Manual tuning/RDS broadcasting/

Optional antenna connections

Sound field and sound quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Sound Field Control/Super Surround/Center Focus/

Dolby Pro Logic II/Down-mixing/Enhancing the bass sound/ Subwoofer level/Speaker level adjustments

Operating other equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Operating the television and the video cassette recorder/ Operating the tape deck ([HT840] [HT880])

Other useful functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Sleep timer/Muting/Using headphones/Enjoying Karaoke

Reference

Other speaker setup options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Language code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover

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Speaker assembly

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Simple setup

STEP1 Speaker assembly

[HT840] Front speakers

[HT880] Front and surround speakers

The supplied stands are specially designed for attachment to Panasonic SB-FS840 front speakers, SB-FS842 front speakers, SB-FS930 front speakers, SB-FS880 surround speakers, or SBFS881 front or surround speakers. Use only as indicated in this setup.

Preparation

≥To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform assembly on it. ≥For assembly, use a Phillips-head screwdriver.

≥Make sure you have all the indicated components before starting assembly, setup, and connection. ≥There is no difference between the right and left speakers and pipes.

[Note]

≥To prevent the speaker cables from being pulled out of the pipes, leave the plastic wrap on the pipes while assembling the speaker stands.

≥[HT880] [The\United\Kingdom,\Australia[and\N.Z.\

The front and surround speaker pairs as well as the pipe pairs are different. –Check the label on the rear of the speaker before attaching the pipe ( page 6). –The pipe with the shorter cable is for the front speaker.

[HT840]

2 Front speakers	2 Pipes	2 Bases	4 Long screws	4 Short screws

[HT880]

	[The\United\Kingdom,\Australia[and\N.Z.\	Pipes
	2 Front and 2 Surround speakers	≥2kpipes with short cable:
	[Others]	For front speakers
		≥2kpipes with long cable:	4 Bases	8 Long screws	8 Short screws
	4 Front/Surround speakers
		For surround speakers

1 Assemble the speaker stands.

1Thread the speaker cable through the base.

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

Cable

Plastic wrap

Base

Leave the excess speaker cable for connecting later.

2Insert the pipe.

Match these holes when you insert the pipe.

Insert the pipe while gently pulling on the speaker cable.

3Secure the pipe to the base.

Ensure the screws are securely fastened.

Pipe

Pipe support

Base

Short screws

Phillips-head screwdriver

(not included)

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

2 Attach the stands to the speakers.

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

Long screws

Pipe

Speaker

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

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

3 Connect the speaker cables.

Rear of the speaker

Twist off the vinyl ends of the speaker cables.

_: Copper

`: Silver

Push!

Press the speaker cable into the groove.

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

4 Secure the speaker cables to the bases.

Press the speaker cable into the base cover groove as far

as possible.

Rear side of base

Cable

Groove

∫Preventing the speakers from falling over ([HT840] [HT880])

Preparation

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

≥You will need to obtain the appropriate screw eyes to match the walls or pillars to which they are going to be fastened.

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

1Thread the string (not included) through the slot on the rear of the speaker to prevent it from falling over.

2Loop the string through the screw eye and tie tightly.

Screw eye (not included)
String (not included)	Wall

Approx. 150 mm

Rear of the speaker

Speaker assembly

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Positioning

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STEP2		How you set up your speakers can affect the bass and the sound field. Note the following
	Positioning	points:
		≥Place speakers on flat secure bases.
		≥Placing speakers too close to floors, walls, and corners can result in excessive bass.
		Cover walls and windows with thick curtains.
		≥Place the front, center, and surround speakers at approximately the same distance
		from the seating position.
		The angles in the diagram are approximate.
		Other speaker setup options ( page 29)
[HT530]				Setup example

1	2	3	4
FRONT	SURROUND	CENTER	ACTIVE	Main unit
(L, R)	(L, R)		SUBWOOFER

The left and right front, and left and right surround speakers are all identical.

[HT840]

Setup example

Main unit

1	2	3	4
FRONT	SURROUND	CENTER	ACTIVE
(L, R)	(L, R)		SUBWOOFER

The left and right speakers are the same with respect to the front and surround speaker pairs.

[HT880] The subwoofer illustration shows

the model for the United Kingdom, Setup example Australia and N.Z.

Main unit

1	2	3	4
FRONT	SURROUND	CENTER	ACTIVE
(L, R)	(L, R)		SUBWOOFER

[The\United\Kingdom,\Australia[and\N.Z.\

The left and right speakers are the same with respect to the front and surround speaker pairs.

[Others]

The left and right front, and left and right surround speakers are all identical.

[The\United\Kingdom,\Australia[and\N.Z.\
Do not use a front speaker as
a surround speaker or vice
versa. Verify the type of
speaker with the label on the
rear of the front speaker.	Speaker labels

≥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 away from the system for proper ventilation.

Center speaker

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

rack or shelf.

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

Active subwoofer

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

Caution

Do not stand on the base and shake the speaker.

Be cautious when children are near.

Notes on speaker use

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

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

–When playing distorted sound.

–When the speakers are reverberating due to a record player, a microphone (except [The[United[Kingdom,\Australia[and\N.Z.\), noise

from FM broadcasts, continuous signals from an oscillator, test disc, or electronic instrument.

–When adjusting the sound quality.

–When turning the unit on or off.

If irregular coloring occurs on your television

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

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

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

Caution

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

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

STEP3 Connecting speakers with the subwoofer

≥Attach the speaker-cable stickers to make connection easier.

≥The terminals of the subwoofer have high output power. Carefully connect the speaker wires.

Speaker cables	Sheet of speaker-cable stickers
[HT530]
≥3 kshort cables: For front and center speakers
≥2klong cables: For surround speakers
[HT840]
≥1kshort cable: For center speaker
≥2klong cables: For surround speakers
[HT880]
≥1kshort cable: For center speaker

ACTIVE

SUBWOOFER

Speaker-cable sticker	The illustration shows SC-HT530.
	2 FRONT (R)

1 FRONT (L)

4 SURROUND (R)

3 SURROUND (L)

5 CENTER

	Insert the wire fully.	[HT840]
		[HT880]	[HT530]
		Copper	White
	Click!	Silver	Blue

[Note]

≥[HT840] [HT880] Even though the subwoofer shown is different, you can connect the speakers to the subwoofer in the same way.

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

≥Be sure to connect only positive ([HT530]: white, [HT840] [HT880]: copper) wires to positive (i) terminals and negative ([HT530]: blue, [HT840] [HT880]: silver) wires to negative (j) terminals. Incorrect connection can damage the speakers.

Positioning/Connecting speakers with the subwoofer

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Video connections

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STEP4 Video connections

≥Do not connect through the video cassette recorder.

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

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

∫ Television with a VIDEO IN terminal

Back of the main unit

COMPONENTVIDEOOUT

(PROGRESSIVE/INTERLACE)

PB Y

	S-VIDEO
	OUT
PR	VIDEO
	OUT

Video cable

(included)

Television

(not included)

VIDEO IN

∫ Television with an S-VIDEO IN terminal

Back of the

main unit

Television

(not included)

COMPONENTVIDEOOUT

(PROGRESSIVE/INTERLACE)		Y	S-video cable	S-VIDEO
PB
		S-VIDEO	(not included)	IN
		OUT
PR	VIDEO
	OUT

S-VIDEO OUT terminal

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

[The\United\Kingdom\

∫ Television with SCART terminal

Back of the

Television

main unit

(not included)

AV

AV

Scart cable

(not included)

SCART (AV) terminal

To improve picture quality, you can change the video signal output from the SCART (AV) terminal from “Video” to either “S-Video” or “RGB” to suit the type of television you are using. Select “S-Video/ YPbPr” or “RGB/No Output” from QUICK SETUP ( page 10).

Video cable

∫ Television with COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals

[The\United\Kingdom\
Back of the				Television
main unit			Video cables
				(not included)
			(not included)
COMPONENTVIDEOOUT
(PROGRESSIVE/INTERLACE)		Y		COMPONENT
PB				VIDEO IN
		S-VIDEO		Y
		OUT
				PB
PR	VIDEO
	OUT			PR
[Others]
Back of the				Television
main unit			Video cables
				(not included)
			(not included)
COMPONENTVIDEOOUT
(NTSC: 480p/480i, PAL: 576p/576i)				COMPONENT
PB		Y		VIDEO IN
		S-VIDEO		Y
		OUT
				PB
PR	VIDEO
	OUT			PR

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals

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

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

Connect to terminals of the same color.

[The\United\Kingdom]

≥When making this connection, select “Video/YPbPr” or “S-Video/ YPbPr” from QUICK SETUP ( page 10). If “RGB/No Output” is selected, the RGB signal is output from the SCART (AV) terminal, but no signal is output from the component video output terminals.

To enjoy progressive video

≥Connect to the component video input terminals on a 625 (576)p or 525 (480)p compatible television. (Video will not be displayed correctly if connected to an incompatible television.)

[The\United\Kingdom]

≥Panasonic televisions with 625 (576)/50i·50p, 525 (480)/ 60i·60p input terminals are progressive compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television.

STEP5 Radio and system connections

System cable	AM loop antenna FM indoor antenna AC mains lead	[Australia\and\N.Z.]	[Southeast]Asia,[Thailand,[
	[The\United\Kingdom,[		[the[Middle[East,[South[Africa,[
	[Saudi[Arabia]and[Kuwait]		[Saudi[Arabia[and[Kuwait]

≥Connect the AC mains lead after all other connections are complete. ≥Optional antenna connections ( page 23).

The illustration shows SC-HT530.

FM indoor antenna

Affix this end of the antenna where reception is best.

Adhesive tape

Click!

Main unit

AM loop antenna

Stand the antenna up on its base. Place the antenna where reception is best.

Keep loose antenna cable away from other wires and cables.

Active subwoofer

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

FM ANT			(PROGRESSIVE/INTERLACE)
(75≠)			PB	Y
AM ANT	L			S-VIDEO
A				OUT
			1
LOOP
EXT	R
	VCR	TV	PR	VIDEO
	AUDIO	AUDIO
	IN	IN		OUT

Catch up

To disconnect

Press the catch and pull out.

System cable

2

Catch up

To disconnect

Press the catch and pull out.

[Southeast]Asia,[Thailand,\

[the[Middle[East,[South[Africa,[

[Saudi[Arabia[and[Kuwait]

Before connecting the AC mains lead

Set the voltage.

127 V110 V 220 V-230 V240 V

VOLT ADJ

Use a flat-head screwdriver to turn the voltage selector on the back of the subwoofer to the appropriate position for the area in which this system is used.

If the power supply in your area is 115 V or 120 V, please set the voltage selector as follows:

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

AC mains lead

To household mains socket

	Conserving power
		[The\United\Kingdom,[Saudi[Arabia]and[Kuwait]
	The main unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned
		BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC
	off (For the United Kingdom, Australia and N.Z.: approx. 0.7 W or for
		MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 3 BEFORE CONNECTION.
	Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia
	and Kuwait: approx. 0.9 W). To save power when the unit is not to be used
	for a long time, unplug it from the household mains socket.
	You will need to reset some memory items after plugging in the unit.

[Note]

The included AC mains lead is for use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment.

STEP6 The remote control

Remote control

Batteries

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

3

1	≥Do not use
R6/LR6, AA, UM-3	rechargeable type
	batteries.

Do not:

≥mix old and new batteries.

≥use different types at the same time. ≥heat or expose to flame.

≥take apart or short circuit.

≥attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries. ≥use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.

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

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

∫ Use

Aim at the remote control signal sensor ( page 10), avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 m directly in front of the unit.

Radio and system connections/The remote control

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QUICK SETUP/Control reference guide

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STEP7 QUICK SETUP

The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to make necessary settings.

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

1	2	3		4	5	6
				Select
	DVD/CD	SHIFT	SETUP	RETURN		SHIFT	SETUP
			MUTING		ENTER		MUTING
				ENTER
				Register
Turn on the	Select	Show the QUICK		Follow the messages and	Press to finish	Press to exit.
unit.	“DVD/CD”.	SETUP screen.		make the settings.	QUICK SETUP.

To change these settings later

Select “QUICK SETUP” in the “Others” tab ( page 21).

Control reference guide

See reference pages in brackets.

	Select the source								Turn the unit on/off (10)	The illustrations show SC-HT530.
[HT840]									Television and Video cassette
[HT880]	AUX (27)	TV/AV	AUX		AV SYSTEM		TV	VCR	recorder operations (27)
	Sleep timer (28)			SLEEP	TV/AV	TUNER/BAND DVD/CD			Select the source
Switch the television’s video									TUNER/BAND (22), DVD/CD (10)
	input mode (27)			1	2		3
Select television channels and disc’s title								CH	Channel select (22, 27)
				4	5		6
numbers etc./Enter numbers (13)				7	8		9	VOLUME
						-/--			Adjust the volume (13)

Cancel (13)

CANCEL 0 S10

Show a disc top menu (16) or program list (17)

Select or register menu items on the television screen, Frame-by-frame (13)

Show on-screen menu (18), Display RDS text data (23) or television volume down (27)

[HT840] [HT880]

Sleep timer (28)

SLEEP	(14)
QUICK OSD

To use functions labeled in orange:

SKIP SLOW/SEARCH

TOP MENU	MENU
DIRECT	PLAY
NAVIGATOR	LIST

	ENTER
FUNCTIONS	RETURN
TV VOL	TV VOL

SUBWOOFER SUPER SRND		C.FOCUS	MIX 2CH
LEVEL	H.BASS	SFC	PL
QUICK OSD	ZOOM	SUBTITLE	SETUP
	MANUAL SKIP	AUDIO	MUTING
FL DISPLAY	ANGLE/PAGE	REPEAT	PLAY MODE
	GROUP
SHIFT	ADVANCED	PLAY SPEED	TEST
	DISC REVIEW QUICK REPLAY		CH SELECT

Basic operations for play (12, 13)

Show a disc menu (16) or play list (17)

Return to previous screen (13) or television volume up (27)

SUBWOOFER	SUPER SRND	C.FOCUS	MIX 2CH
LEVEL	H.BASS	SFC	PL

	(25)	(24, 25)	(24)	(24)	AC supply indicator [AC IN]
		ZOOM	SUBTITLE	SETUP
					This indicator lights when the
	QUICK OSD	MANUAL SKIP	AUDIO	MUTING
					unit is connected to the AC
	(14)	(14)	(14, 15)	(20, 28)
		ANGLE/PAGE			mains supply.
	FL DISPLAY	GROUP	REPEAT	PLAY MODE
	(13)	(13, 15)	(15)	(15)

	While pressing [SHIFT],	ADVANCED	PLAY SPEED	TEST
		DISC REVIEW	QUICK REPLAY	CH SELECT
	press the corresponding button.
		(14)	(14, 15)	(25)
	Standby/on indicator		<OPEN/CLOSE
	When the unit is connected to the AC mains supply, this
	indicator lights up in standby mode and goes out when		Open/Close the disc tray (12)
	the unit is turned on.		4, 5/X TUNING W
	INPUT SELECTOR (22)
			Skipping or slow-search play (12)/
	DVD/CD#FM#AM#TV#VCR#
			Select the radio stations (22)
	AUX ([HT840] [HT880])#Return to DVD/CD
		OPEN CLOSE
		TUNING			Remote control
	INPUT SELECTOR PROGRESSIVE H.BASS			VOLUME	signal sensor
	RDS			PHONES
		TUNE MODE FM MODE MEMORY DOWN		UP	PHONES
					Connect
	PROGRESSIVE	∫/TUNE MODE			headphones (28)
					VOLUME
	Enjoy progressive video (12)	Stop playing (12)/
	RDS ([The\United\Kingdom] only)	Select the tuning mode (22)			Turn up/down
	Display RDS text data (23)	;/FM MODE			the volume (12)
	H.BASS	Pause (12)/Adjust the FM
	Turn the bass sound enhancement	reception condition (22)
	on/off (25)	1/MEMORY
	H.BASS indicator ([HT840] [HT880])	Play discs (12)/Memorize the
	Standby/on switch [Í/I]	receiving radio stations (22)
	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.

Discs that can be played

Disc

Logo

Indication in

Remarks

these operating

instructions

Recorded with devices using Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format (a

[RAM]

unified video recording standard), such as DVD video recorders, DVD video

DVD-RAM

cameras, personal computers, etc.

[JPEG]

Recorded using the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) standard Version 1.0.

≥To play JPEG files, select “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu ( page 19).

[DVD-A]

—

DVD-Audio

Some DVD-Audio discs contain DVD-Video content.

[DVD-V]]

To play DVD-Video content, select “Play as DVD-Video” in Other Menu

( page 19).

—

DVD-Video

DVD-R

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

(DVD-Video)/

[DVD-V]

DVD-RW

(DVD-Video)

iR (Video)/

—

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

iRW (Video)

—

Video CD

[VCD]

Conforming to IEC62107

SVCD

This unit is compatible with HDCD, but does not support the Peak Extend

CD

[CD]

function (a function which expands the dynamic range of high level signals).

HDCD-encoded CD’s sound better because they are encoded with 20 bits, as

compared with 16 bits for all other CD’s.

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

[WMA]

on the left. Close the sessions or finalize§ the disc after recording.

≥HighMAT discs

[MP3]

CD-R

WMA, MP3 or JPEG files only.

—

[JPEG]

CD-RW

To play without using the HighMAT function, select “Play as Data Disc” in Other

[CD]

Menu ( page 19).

[VCD]

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

same content encoded at several different bit rates).

§ 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.

Discs that can be played/Disc handling

∫ Discs that cannot be played

DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, SACD, DivX Video Discs and Photo CD, DVD-RAM that cannot be removed from their cartridge, 2.6-GB and 5.2-GB DVD-RAM and “Chaoji VCD” available on the market including CVD, DVCD and SVCD that do not conform to IEC62107.

∫ Audio format of DVD’s

This unit automatically recognizes and decodes discs with these symbols.

∫ Video systems

–This unit can play PAL and NTSC, but your television must match the system used on the disc.

–PAL discs cannot be correctly viewed on an NTSC television.

–This unit can convert NTSC signals to PAL 60 for viewing on a PAL television ( page 21, “NTSC Disc Output” in “Video” tab).

Disc handling

∫ To clean discs

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

∫ Disc handling precautions

≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs (This may cause disc warping, rendering it unusable).

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

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

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

–Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels (rented discs, etc.).

–Discs that are badly warped or cracked.

–Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart shapes.

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