Panasonic SC-HT885W User Manual

High performance sound effect

The illustration shows the model for Continental Europe.

Operating Instructions

DVD Home Theater Sound System

Model No. SC-HT885W

Region number

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

Region		Number
Continental Europe, the Middle East,		2
South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
Southeast Asia		3
Example: [Continental[Europe]\		23
2	ALL		5

Advanced

7

progressive scan

page

Provides a smoother and sharper image.

Digital Transmitter

9

and Receiver

page

Set your surround sound free.

Compatible with a variety

of media formats page11

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

Dear customer

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

System	SC-HT885W	SC-HT885W
	[Continental[Europe]	[Southeast[Asia,]
		[the[Middle[East,[South[Africa,]
		[Saudi[Arabia[and[Kuwait]
Main unit	SA-HT885W	SA-HT885W
Front speakers	SB-FS930	SB-FS881
Center speaker	SB-PC930	SB-PC880
Surround speakers	SB-FS880	SB-FS881
Active subwoofer	SB-WA885	SB-WA885
Digital transmitter	SH-FX50T	SH-FX50T
Digital receiver	SE-FX50	SE-FX50

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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.

≥Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are for Continental Europe.

≥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.

		EG		GC		GCS		GS	RQT8221-2B

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 Continental Europe

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES.

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

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN TROPICAL CLIMATES.

For Southeast Asia, 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 8.)

For the digital receiver only

Although the AC power switch is in the “OFF” position, the unit is not completely disconnected from the mains. Remove the plug from the main electrical outlet if you will not be using the unit for an extended period of time. Place the unit so the plug can be easily removed.

(Inside of product) (Produktets innside) (Tuotteen sisällä)

CLASS 1

LASER PRODUCT

LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE

KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT

(Back of product)

RQT8221

2

SUOMI

VAROITUS!

LAITTEEN KÄYTTÄMINEN MUULLA KUIN TÄSSÄ KÄYTTÖOHJEESSA MAINITULLA TAVALLA SAATTAA ALTISTAA KÄYTTÄJÄN TURVALLISUUSLUOKAN 1 YLITTÄVÄLLE NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE.

VAROITUS:

TULIPALO-, SÄHKÖISKUVAARAN TAI TUOTETTA KOHTAAVAN MUUN VAHINGON VÄHENTÄMISEKSI EI LAITETTA SAA ALTISTAA SATEELLE, KOSTEUDELLE, VESIPISAROILLE TAI ROISKEELLE, EIKÄ NESTETTÄ SISÄLTÄVIÄ ESINEITÄ, KUTEN ESIMERKIKSI MALJAKOITA, SAA ASETTAA LAITTEEN PÄÄLLE.

VAROITUS!

≥ÄLÄ ASENNA TAI LAITA TÄTÄ LAITETTA

KABINETTITYYPPISEEN KIRJAKAAPPIIN TAI MUUHUN SULJETTUUN TILAAN, JOTTA TUULETUS ONNISTUISI. VARMISTA, ETTÄ VERHO TAI MIKÄÄN MUU MATERIAALI EI HUONONNA TUULETUSTA, JOTTA VÄLTETTÄISIIN YLIKUUMENEMISESTA JOHTUVA SÄHKÖISKUTAI TULIPALOVAARA.

≥ÄLÄ PEITÄ LAITTEEN TUULETUSAUKKOJA

SANOMALEHDELLÄ, PÖYTÄLIINALLA, VERHOLLA TAI MUULLA VASTAAVALLA ESINEELLÄ.

≥ÄLÄ ASETA PALAVAA KYNTTILÄÄ TAI MUUTA AVOTULEN

LÄHDETTÄ LAITTEEN PÄÄLLE.

≥HÄVITÄ PARISTOT LUONTOA VAHINGOITTAMATTOMALLA

TAVALLA.

TÄMÄ LAITE ON TARKOITETTU KÄYTETTÄVÄKSI LEUDOSSA ILMASTOSSA.

Laite tulee asettaa lähelle verkkopistorasiaa ja pistokkeen täytyy olla sellaisessa asennossa, että siihen on helppo tarttua ongelman sattuessa.

Koskee ainoastaan digitaalivastaanotinta

Vaikka virtakytkin on ”OFF”-asennossa, laite ei ole kokonaan irti verkkovirrasta. Irrota virtajohto pistorasiasta, jos laitetta ei aiota käyttää pitkään aikaan. Sijoita laite siten, että virtajohto on helposti irrotettavissa.

NORSK

ADVARSEL!

DETTE PRODUKTET ANVENDER EN LASER. BETJENING AV KONTROLLER, JUSTERINGER ELLER ANDRE INNGREP ENN DE SOM ER BESKREVET I DENNE

BRUKSANVISNING, KAN FØRE TIL FARLIG BESTRÅLING. DEKSLER MÅ IKKE ÅPNES, OG FORSØK ALDRI Å REPARERE APPARATET PÅ EGENHÅND. ALT SERVICE OG REPARASJONSARBEID MÅ UTFØRES AV KVALIFISERT PERSONELL.

ADVARSEL:

FOR Å REDUSERE FAREN FOR BRANN, ELEKTRISK STØT ELLER SKADER PÅ PRODUKTET, MÅ DETTE APPARATET IKKE UTSETTES FOR REGN, FUKTIGHET, VANNDRÅPER ELLER VANNSPRUT. DET MÅ HELLER IKKE PLASSERES GJENSTANDER FYLT MED VANN, SLIK SOM BLOMSTERVASER, OPPÅ APPARATET.

ADVARSEL!

≥APPARATET MÅ IKKE PLASSERES I EN BOKHYLLE, ET

INNEBYGGET KABINETT ELLER ET ANNET LUKKET STED HVOR VENTILASJONSFORHOLDENE ER UTILSTREKKELIGE. SØRG FOR AT GARDINER ELLER LIGNENDE IKKE FORVERRER VENTILASJONSFORHOLDENE, SÅ RISIKO FOR ELEKTRISK SJOKK ELLER BRANN FORÅRSAKET AV OVERHETING UNNGÅS.

≥APPARATETS VENTILASJONSÅPNINGER MÅ IKKE

DEKKES TIL MED AVISER, BORDDUKER , GARDINER OG LIGNENDE.

≥PLASSER IKKE ÅPEN ILD, SLIK SOM LEVENDE LYS,

OPPÅ APPARATET.

≥BRUKTE BATTERIER MÅ KASSERES UTEN FARE FOR

MILJØET.

DETTE APPARATET ER BEREGNET TIL BRUK UNDER MODERATE KLIMAFORHOLD.

Utstyret bør plasseres i nærheten av AC-stikkontakten, og støpslet må være lett tilgjengelig hvis det skulle oppstå problemer.

Bare for digital mottaker

Selv om av/på-bryteren er i „OFF” (av)-stilling, er ikke enheten helt frakoblet strømnettet. Trekk ut støpselet fra stikkontakten hvis du ikke kommer til å bruke enheten igjen på en stund. Plasser enheten slik at det er lett å trekke ut støpselet.

Caution for AC Mains Lead

(For Saudi Arabia and Kuwait)

(“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)

Table of contents

Getting started

Caution for AC Mains Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Simple setup

STEP 1 Front and surround speaker assembly . . . . 4 STEP 2 Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 STEP 3 Connecting speakers with the subwoofer

and the digital receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 STEP 4 Video connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 STEP 5 The digital transmitter, radio and

system connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 STEP 6 The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 STEP 7 QUICK SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 STEP 8 Turning on the digital receiver . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Discs that can be played . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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/DVD-RW (DVD-VR) 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

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

Sleep timer/Muting/Using headphones/Enjoying Karaoke

Reference

Other speaker setup options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 About DivX VOD content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Disc handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Language code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33–35

Caution for AC Mains Lead/Table of Contents/Accessories

Accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

∏ 1 Remote control	∏ 1 AM loop antenna
(EUR7722XC0)

∏ 2 Remote control

∏ 1 FM indoor antenna

batteries

∏ AC mains leads	∏ 1	Video cable
[Continental[Europe,\
[Southeast[Asia,]
[the[Middle[East,[South[Africa,[ ∏ 1		System cable
[Saudi[Arabia[and[Kuwait[
	∏ 1	Speaker cable
[Saudi[Arabia[and[Kuwait]	∏ 1	Sheet of speaker-
		cable stickers

∏8 Long screws

∏8 Short screws

∏4 Pipes

2kpipes with short cable

2kpipes with long cable

∏ 4 Bases	RQT8221
	3

Front and surround speaker assembly

RQT8221

4

Simple setup

STEP1 Front and surround	The supplied stands are specially designed for
	SB-FS880 surround speakers, or SB-FS881 front or
	attachment to Panasonic SB-FS930 front speakers,
speaker assembly	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.

≥[Continental[Europe\

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 5). –The pipe with the shorter cable is for the front speaker.

[Continental[Europe\	Pipes
2 Front and	≥2kpipes with short cable: For front speakers
2 Surround speakers	≥2kpipes with long cable: For surround speakers	4 Bases	8 Long	8 Short
[Southeast[Asia,]			screws	screws
[the[Middle[East,[South[Africa,[
[Saudi[Arabia[and[Kuwait[
4 Front/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.

Plastic wrap

Leave the excess speaker cable for connecting later.

2Insert the pipe. Pipe

Groove

Pipe support

Base

Cable

Base

Match the groove and these holes with the base 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.

Phillips-head screwdriver (not included)

Short screws

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!

§If the speaker cables do not have vinyl tips, directly connect them to the terminals.

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

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

STEP2		How you set up your speakers can affect the bass and the sound field. Note the following
	Positioning	points:
		≥Placing speakers too close to floors, walls, and corners can result in excessive bass.
		≥Place speakers on flat secure bases.
		Cover walls and windows with thick curtains.
	The subwoofer illustration shows
			Setup example
	the model for Continental Europe.

FRONT			SURROUND CENTER			ACTIVE			DIGITAL
(L, R)				(L, R)		SUBWOOFER			RECEIVER

[Continental[Europe\

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

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

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

[Continental[Europe\

Do not use a front speaker as a surround speaker or vice versa.

Verify the type of speaker

Speaker labels

with the label on the rear of the front speaker.

Other speaker setup options ( page 29)

Main unit

≥Place the digital receiver within approximately 10 m from the main unit.

≥Do not place the main unit or receiver in a metal cabinet or bookshelf.

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

Additional information for wireless setup

This product uses the same radio frequencies as other devices § that e.g. may be present in your home. To help avoid any interference these

other devices may cause during the operation of this product, do not place them near or in between the transmitter and receiver unit.

This product will automatically seek a clear channel if any of these other devices interfere with its communication. When this happens you may notice the blue light on the receiver unit or “ [W] ” (the wireless indicator) in the main unit’s display flashes, and a brief interruption in audio coming from the surround speakers. This is the normal operation of the product working to assure the best possible performance of your Home Theater System. If the interference persists, try moving the other devices to another location outside the range of this product.

§These other devices include some cordless phones and wireless computer LAN devices operating in the 2.4GHz band, as well as microwave ovens.

microwave oven

personal computer with wireless LAN

cordless phone

≥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 about 30 cm from the television, and 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 [Continental[Europe]), 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 active subwoofer, supplied speakers and digital receiver are to be used only as indicated in this setup. Failure to do so may lead to damage to the amplifier, the speakers and/or digital receiver, 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.

Positioning

RQT8221

5

Connecting speakers with the subwoofer and the digital receiver

RQT8221

6

STEP3 Connecting speakers with the subwoofer and the digital receiver

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

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

Speaker cable	Sheet of speaker-cable stickers	AC mains lead
(For center speaker)		[Continental]Europe,]Southeast[Asia,]	[Saudi[Arabia[and[Kuwait]
		[the[Middle[East,[South[Africa,]
		[Saudi[Arabia[and[Kuwait]

Front and center speaker connection

Speaker-cable sticker

ACTIVE

SUBWOOFER

The illustration shows the model for Continental Europe.

2 FRONT (R)

1 FRONT (L)

Connect the surround speaker cables here only if you do not intend to use the digital receiver ( below).

4 SURROUND (R), 3 SURROUND (L)

5 CENTER

Insert the wire fully.	Copper
	Silver
Click!

The illustration shows the model for Continental Europe.

Surround speaker connection

≥Connect the AC mains lead after speaker cable connections are complete.

	[Southeast[Asia,[the[Middle[East,]	DIGITAL	3 SURROUND (L)
	[South[Africa,[Saudi[Arabia]	RECEIVER
	[and[Kuwait]

Before connecting the AC mains lead

Set the voltage.

VOLT

ADJ 220240V

110-

127V

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

[Note]

4 SURROUND (R)

IN~

AC mains lead

To household mains socket

.

Click!

4

i: Copper

j: Silver

[Saudi[Arabia]and[Kuwait]

BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 3 BEFORE CONNECTION.

≥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.

≥Do not use more than one pair of surround speakers when using this wireless system.

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 Video cable

	S-VIDEO	(included)
	OUT
PR	VIDEO
	OUT

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.)

[Continental[Europe]

∫ 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 9).

Video cable

∫ Television with COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals

[Continental[Europe]

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

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

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.

[Continental[Europe]

≥When making this connection, select “Video/YPbPr” or “S-Video/ YPbPr” from QUICK SETUP ( page 9). 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 625p (or 576p) or 525p (or 480p) compatible television. (Video will not be displayed correctly if connected to an incompatible television.)

[Continental[Europe]

≥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.

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STEP5 The digital transmitter, radio and system connections

System cable Digital	AM loop	FM indoor	AC mains lead
transmitter	antenna	antenna	[Continental]Europe,]Southeast[Asia,[the[Middle[East,]	[Saudi[Arabia[
			[South[Africa,[Saudi[Arabia[and[Kuwait]	[and[Kuwait]

	≥Connect the AC mains lead after all other connections are complete.			[Southeast[Asia,[the[Middle[East,[
	≥Optional antenna connections ( page 23).
				[South[Africa,[Saudi[Arabia[and[Kuwait]
	The illustration shows the model for Continental Europe.
				Before connecting the AC mains lead
	Digital transmitter		FM indoor antenna	Set the voltage.
			Affix this end of the antenna	127 V 110 V 220 V-230 V 240 V
	Insert fully until you
			where reception is best.
	hear a click.
			Adhesive tape	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.
	Do not insert or remove			≥For 120 V: Set to 127 V.
				Active subwoofer
	while the main unit is on.		Click!
			AM loop antenna
			Stand the antenna up on its base.
	Main unit	DIGITAL	Place the antenna where reception is best.
		TRANSMITTER	Keep loose antenna cable away from other
			wires and cables.		AC mains
					lead
			Catch up
			To disconnect	Catch up
			Press the catch
			and pull out.	To disconnect	To household
				Press the catch
					mains socket
				and pull out.
			System cable
	Conserving power			[Saudi[Arabia]and[Kuwait]
	The main unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off
				BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR
	(For Continental Europe: approx. 0.7 W or for Southeast Asia, the Middle East,
				THE AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 3 BEFORE
	South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait: approx. 0.9 W). To save power when the
				CONNECTION.
	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.

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.

Turn on the main unit.

		AV SYSTEM				1
			TV	VCR
	TV/AV	AUX TUNER/BAND DVD/CD			DVD/CD
						2
	1	2	3				DVD/CD		Select “DVD/CD”.
	4	5	6	CH
	7	8	9	VOLUME
		-/--				3			Show the QUICK
	CANCEL	0	S10
	SKIP		SLOW/SEARCH				SHIFT	SETUP	SETUP screen.
								MUTING
	TOP MENU			MENU
	DIRECT			PLAY		4		Select	Follow the messages
	NAVIGATOR			LIST
3, 4, 2, 1		ENTER							and make the settings.
ENTER	FUNCTIONS			RETURN	RETURN
	TV VOL			TV VOL				ENTER
	SUBWOOFER SUPER SRND		C.FOCUS	MIX 2CH
	LEVEL	H.BASS	SFC	PL
	SLEEP	ZOOM	SUBTITLE	SETUP	SETUP
	QUICK OSD	MANUAL SKIP	AUDIO	MUTING				Register
	FL DISPLAY	ANGLE/PAGE	REPEAT	PLAY MODE			RETURN
		GROUP
	SHIFT	ADVANCED PLAY SPEED		TEST
SHIFT		DISC REVIEW QUICK REPLAY CH SELECT
						5
									Press to finish QUICK
To change these settings later								ENTER	SETUP.
Select “QUICK SETUP” in the “Others” tab ( page 21).
						6		SETUP	Press to exit.
							SHIFT
								MUTING

STEP8 Turning on the digital receiver

1 Turn on the main unit. ( above)

2 Turn on the digital receiver.

		Wireless link indicator
		This indicator lights
		when the signal strength
		is adequate for proper
		operation.
	Power on/off	Power indicator
		This indicator lights
	button
		when the unit is
		turned on.
		Press!

“ [W] ” lights up in the W display on the main unit.

(“ [W] ” is flashing page 35, Unit displays)

[Note]

To save power when your home theater system is not being used, first turn off the digital receiver followed by the main unit.

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Control reference guide

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Control reference guide
See reference pages in brackets.
						The illustration shows the model for Continental Europe.
Turn the unit on/off (9)		AV SYSTEM				Television and Video cassette
			TV		VCR	recorder operations (27)
Switch the television’s video	TV/AV	AUX TUNER/BAND DVD/CD				Select the source
input mode (27)						AUX (27),TUNER/BAND (22),
	1	2	3			DVD/CD (9)
Select television channels and disc’s					CH	Channel select (22, 27)
	4	5	6
title numbers etc./Enter numbers (13)	7	8	9		VOLUME
Cancel (13)		-/--		10		Adjust the volume (13)
	CANCEL	0	S
	SKIP		SLOW/SEARCH
						Basic operations for play (12, 13)
Show a disc top menu (16) or	TOP MENU				MENU
program list (17)						Show a disc menu (16) or play list (17)
Select or register menu items on the	DIRECT				PLAY
television screen, Frame-by-frame (13)	NAVIGATOR				LIST
		ENTER
Show on-screen menu (18),	FUNCTIONS				RETURN	Return to previous screen (13) or
						television volume up (27)
Display RDS text data ([Continental[Europe] only) (23)	TV VOL				TV VOL
or television volume down (27)	SUBWOOFER SUPER SRND		C.FOCUS		MIX 2CH	SUBWOOFER	SUPER SRND	C.FOCUS	MIX 2CH
	LEVEL	H.BASS	SFC		PL	LEVEL	H.BASS	SFC	PL
	QUICK OSD	MANUAL SKIP	AUDIO		MUTING	(25)	(24, 25)	(24)	(24)
	SLEEP	ZOOM	SUBTITLE		SETUP
		ANGLE/PAGE				SLEEP	ZOOM	SUBTITLE	SETUP
					PLAY MODE	QUICK OSD	MANUAL SKIP	AUDIO	MUTING
	FL DISPLAY	GROUP	REPEAT
	SHIFT	ADVANCED	PLAY SPEED		TEST	(14, 28)	(14)	(14, 15)	(20, 28)
		DISC REVIEW QUICK REPLAY CH SELECT
						FL DISPLAY	ANGLE/PAGE	REPEAT
							GROUP		PLAY MODE

	To use functions labeled in orange:	(13)	(13, 15)	(15)	(15)
			ADVANCED	PLAY SPEED	TEST
	While pressing [SHIFT],
			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#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 ([Continental[Europe] 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	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. (12)

AC supply indicator [AC IN]

This indicator lights when the unit is connected to the

AC mains supply.

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

cameras, personal computers, etc.

Recorded with Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD

[JPEG]

video recorders using the DCF (Design rule for Camera

DVD-RAM

File system) Standard Version 1.0.

≥To play JPEG,

MPEG4 or DivX video

Recorded with Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD

contents, select “Play

video recorders [conforming to SD VIDEO

[MPEG4]

as Data Disc” in Other

specifications (ASF standard)/MPEG4 (Simple Profile)

Menu ( page 19).

video system/G.726 audio system].

[DivX]§1

—

[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

[DVD-V]

Discs recorded and finalized§2 on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras.

(DVD-Video)/

DVD-RW

(DVD-Video)

iR (Video)/

—

Discs recorded and finalized§2 on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras.

iRW (Video)

DVD-R

Finalize§2 the disc after recording.

(DivX Video)/

[DivX]§1

DVD-RW

(DivX Video)

DVD-RW

Discs recorded and finalized§2 on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras

[DVD-RW[‹VR›]

using Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format (a unified video recording

(DVD-VR)

standard).

—

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.

[WMA]

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

on the left. Close the sessions or finalize§2 the disc after recording.

[MP3]

≥HighMAT discs

[JPEG]

CD-R

WMA, MP3 or JPEG files only.

—

[CD]

CD-RW

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

[MPEG4]

Menu ( page 19).

[DivX]§1

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

[VCD]

same content encoded at several different bit rates).

§1 Created using DivX ver.3.11, 4.x, 5.x [DivX video system/MP3, Dolby Digital or MPEG audio system]. §2 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 discs, the condition of the recording, the recording method and how the files were created ( page 17, Tips for making data discs).

∫ Discs that cannot be played	∫ Video systems
Version 1.0 of DVD-RW, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, SACD	– This unit can play PAL and NTSC, but your television must match
and Photo CD, DVD-RAM that cannot be removed from their	the system used on the disc.
cartridge, 2.6-GB and 5.2-GB DVD-RAM and “Chaoji VCD” available	– PAL discs cannot be correctly viewed on an NTSC television.
on the market including CVD, DVCD and SVCD that do not conform	– This unit can convert NTSC signals to PAL 60 for viewing on a PAL
to IEC62107.	television ( page 21, “NTSC Disc Output” in “Video” tab).

Discs that can be played

∫ Audio format of DVD’s

This unit automatically recognizes

and decodes discs with these

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