Panasonic SC-HT75, SC-HT95 User Manual

DVD Home Theater Sound System

Operating Instructions

The illustration shows SC-HT75.

Model No. SC-HT95

SC-HT75

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

AUDIO/VIDEO

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

®

STAR

guidelines for energy efficiency.

P PC PX GCP

This unit responds to the region number in­formation on DVD-Video. The unit can only
play DVD-Video if the region number of the
disc matches the region number of this unit.
See page 5 for details.

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

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

RQT6183-2P

CAUTION!

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.

CAUTION

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

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

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.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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

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AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE
APPARATUS.

CAUTION!

≥DO NOT INSTALL, OR PLACE THIS UNIT, IN A BOOK-

CASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED
SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO
PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE
HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT 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.

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

CAUTION:

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

≥Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
≥Increase the separation between the equipment and re-

ceiver.

≥Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different

from that to which the receiver is connected.

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

help.

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

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

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

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

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.

For units with PX printed on the outer packaging

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE
CLIMATES.

For Latin America

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN TROPICAL
CLIMATES.

For areas except U.S.A. and Canada

CAUTION:

The AC voltage is different according to the area.
Be sure to set the proper voltage in your area before use.
(For details, please refer to page 9.)

DANGER

CAUTION
ATTENTION

ADVARSEL

VARO !

VARNING

ADVARSEL
VORSICHT

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VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

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VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN.
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

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RAY ONNEMENT LASER VISIBLE ET INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE.
EXPOSITION DANGEREUSE AU F AISCEA U .

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SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING VED ÅBNING.
UNDGÅ UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING.

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AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NÄKYVÄÄ JA NÄKYMÄTÖN
LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN.

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SYNLIG OCH OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DENNA DEL
ÄR ÖPPNAD. BETRAKTA EJ STRÅLEN.

-

SYNLIG OG USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING NÅR DEKSEL ÅPNES.
UNNGÅ EKSPONERING FOR STRÅLEN.

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SICHTBARE UND UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG
GEÖFFNET. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.

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(FDA 21 CFR)

(IEC60825-1)

RQLS0233

(Inside of product)

For areas except U.S.A. and Canada

CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT

(Back of product)

Dear customer

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

System

Main unit
Front speakers
Center speaker

Surround speakers

Subwoofer

≥These operating instructions are applicable to models

SC-HT95 and SC-HT75.
Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating
instructions are of SC-HT75.

≥Operations in these instructions are described mainly with

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

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

[HT75]: SC-HT75 only.

Accessories

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

(Only for U.S.A.)
To order accessories contact 1-800-332-5368
or web site (http://www.panasonic.com).
(For other areas)
To order accessories, call the dealer from
whom you have made your purchase.

∏ 1 Remote control

(EUR7502XF0)

SC-HT95

SA-HT95
SB-AFC286
SB-AFC286

SB-AFC95

SB-W81

SC-HT75

SA-HT75

SB-AFC95

SB-PC89

SB-AFC95

SB-W95

∏ 1 AC power supply cord

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

(RJA0065-1D)

Table of contents

Getting started

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . 14

Disc information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Disc handling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Simple setup

STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5

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

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

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

Changing soundtracks, subtitle languages

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

The radio: manual tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

The radio: preset tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Locating and connecting the speakers . .

6

Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Antennas and AC power supply cord. . 9

The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Selecting TV screen type . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Disc operations

Playing MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Resume function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Skipping chapters or tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Fast forward and rewind—SEARCH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Slow-motion play/Frame-by-frame viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Starting play from a selected track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Disc skip/Cinema/

Marking places to play again—MARKER . . .

14

Using the disc manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Selecting groups to play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Selecting still pictures—Page Skip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

A-B repeat play/Repeat play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

All group play/Program play/Random play/All disc random play. .

17

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

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

Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Disc information/Unit information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Shuttle screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Radio operations

Getting started

∏ 2 Batteries

for remote control

∏ 1 Video cable

(RJL1P016B15A)

∏ 1 AM loop antenna set

(RSA0012)

∏ 1 FM indoor antenna

(RSA0006-J)

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

∏ 1 Power plug adaptor

(SJP5213-2)

[For\others]

(RJA0019-2X)

∏ 1 Sheet of speaker feet

(RFA0631A-K)

Replacements sold in

sets of 4.

∏ 1 Sheet of speaker-cord

stickers

(12 stickers)

One set is extra.

The sheet cannot be

purchased separately.

1

2

3

4

5

6

SUBWOOFER

CENTER

SUBWOOFER

5

6

6

SUBWOOFER

CENTER

SUBWOOFER

5

6

FRONT L

FRONT R

SURROUND L

SURROUND R

CENTER

FRONT L

FRONT R

SURROUND L

SURROUND R

1

2

3

4

1

2

3

4

5

FRONT L

FRONT R

SURROUND L

SURROUND R

CENTER

FRONT L

FRONT R

SURROUND L

SURROUND R

1

2

3

4

Sound quality/sound field operations

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

DOLBY DIGITAL and DTS/DOLBY PRO LOGIC. . . . . . . . . . . 25

Changing sound field and quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

SUPER SURROUND/SEAT POSITION/CENTER FOCUS . . 26

Adjusting the bass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Other functions

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

Muting the volume/Turning off the display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Timer functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Using headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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

Common procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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

Using the remote control with other equipment . .

30

Operating a television/Operating a video cassette recorder . . 30

Changing the remote control code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Listening to an external source/

Recording to other equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Optional antenna connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Reference

Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Language code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

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

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

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

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

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ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

GROUND
CLAMP

ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)

NEC—NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

Safety

1. Power source—Connect the unit to a power source of the type

described in these instructions or as marked on the unit.

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

3. Power cord protection —Route the AC power supply cord so
that it will not be walked on or pinched by items placed on or

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against it. Never take hold of the plug or cord with wet hands.
Always grasp the plug body firmly when connecting and discon­necting it.

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

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

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

Installation

3. Power lines —Take care when setting up an outdoor antenna

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

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

Placement

1. Ventilation—Situate the unit so that it receives proper ventila-

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

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

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

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

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

6. Carts and stands —Use the unit only with carts

and stands recommended by the manufacturer.
Move carts with care. Sudden stops, excessive
force, and uneven surfaces can cause carts to
overturn.

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

Environment

1. Water and moisture —Do not use the unit near water, such as

near a bathtub or swimming pool. Avoid damp basements.

2. Heat—Situate the unit away from heat sources, such as
radiators.
Do not situate where temperatures fall below 5oC (41oF) or rise
above 35oC (95oF).

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

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Maintenance

(See page 35 for details.)

Unplug the unit from the household AC outlet before cleaning.
Clean with a damp cloth.
Do not use abrasive pads, scouring powders, or solvents.

Service

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

qualified service personnel if:
(a) The AC power supply cord or the plug has been damaged;

or
(b) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or
(c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or
(d) The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked

change in performance; or
(e) The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.

2. Servicing—Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that de-
scribed 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 per-
form safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper working
condition.

Disc information

Disc handling

∫ Discs that can be played

LogoDisc type

DVD-Audio

DVD-Video

DVD-R

Audio CD

Video CD

Indication used in
instructions

[DVD-A]

[DVD-V]

[CD]

(Including CD-R/RW
and discs recorded
with MP3)

[VCD]

∫ Discs that cannot be played

PAL discs (the audio on DVD-Audio can be played), DVD-ROM,
DVD-RAM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, iRW, DVD-RW, CVD, SVCD,
SACD, Divx Video Discs and Photo CD.

∫ Region Management Information

(DVD-Video only)

This unit responds to the Region Management Information recorded
on DVD-Video. You cannot play the disc if the region number on the
DVD-Video does not correspond to the region number on the unit.
Read the disc’s instructions carefully.

[For\U.S.A.,\Canada,\and\units\with\PX\printed\on\the\outer\packaging[

≥The region number of this unit is “1”.
≥You can play discs with labels con-

taining the region number “1” and
“ALL”.

[For\Latin\America[

≥The region number of this unit is “4”.
≥You can play discs with labels con-

taining the region number “4” and
“ALL”.

1 ALL

4

ALL

1

2

4

1

2

4

Do not use irregularly shaped discs, such as heart-shaped.
(These can damage the unit.)

∫ How to hold a disc

Do not touch the recorded surface.

∫ If the surface is dirty

Wipe it with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

∫ If the disc is brought from a cold to a warm

environment, moisture may form on the disc

Wipe with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth before using the disc.

∫ Handling precautions

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

instrument.

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

ity prevention liquids or any other solvent.

≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (Do not use discs with

exposed adhesive from tape or left over peeled-off stickers.)

≥Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
≥Do not use discs printed with label printers available on the market.

∫ Do not place or store discs in the following

places

≥Locations exposed to direct sunlight
≥Humid or dusty locations
≥Locations directly exposed to a heat vent or heating appliance

∫ To prevent damage

≥Load only 1 disc per tray.

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∫ Playing DVDs and Video CDs

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

∫ CD-R and CD-RW discs

This unit can play CD-DA (digital audio) and video CD format audio
CD-R and CD-RW that have been finalized (a process that enables
CD-R/CD-RW players to play audio CD-R and CD-RW) upon com­pletion of recording.
It may not be able to play some CD-R or CD-RW due to the condition
of the recording.

∫ DVD-R discs

Panasonic DVD-R recorded and finalized on a Panasonic DVD video
recorder are played as DVD-Video on this unit.
It may not be possible to play these discs in all cases due to the type
of disc or condition of the recording.

≥Load discs as shown in figure.

8 cm
(3q)

12 cm
(5q)

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

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

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

loaded.

≥Do not put anything except discs in trays.
≥Do not use cleaning discs or discs which are badly warped or

cracked.

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Simple setup

D

IS

C

1

2

3

4

5

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

STEP

Use only supplied speakers

Using other speakers can damage the unit and sound quality will be negatively affected.
Set the speakers up on an even surface to prevent them from falling. Take proper precautions to prevent the speakers from falling if you
cannot set them up on an even surface.

Front speakers (1 Left 2 Right)

Simple setup

[HT95] [HT75]

≥The left and right speakers are the same.
≥You can rotate the brand plate of SB-AFC286 verti-

cally.

Main unit

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

1

Panasonic

Locating and connecting the speakers

Panasonic

SB-AFC286 SB-AFC95

5

1

Center speaker (5)

[HT95] [HT75]

Panasonic

Panasonic

SB-AFC286 SB-PC89

≥You can also put this speaker directly under the television.
≥Do not place the center speaker on the main unit as sound quality

will be affected.

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

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

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

2

6

˚

30

˚

30

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

[HT75]

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

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

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Place the front, center, and sur-

3

round speakers at approximately
the same distance from the seat­ing position. The angles in the dia­gram are approximate.

Attaching the speaker feet

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

Laying downStanding

Front (12)/surround (34)

Center speaker (5)

speakers

Positioning for best effect

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

≥Place speakers on flat secure bases.
≥Placing speakers too close to floors, walls, and corners can result

in excessive bass. Cover walls and windows with thick curtain.

˚

120

Surround speakers (3 Left 4 Right) SB-AFC95

Place either side of listening position, or slightly to the rear,
about 1 meter (3 feet) higher than ear level.
≥The left and right speakers are the same.

Caution
≥Use the speakers only with the recom-

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

≥Do not attempt to attach these speakers to

walls using methods other than those de­scribed in this manual.

If irregular coloring occurs on your television

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

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

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

Speaker cords

Attach the stickers to the speaker cords.

≥Attach the numbered stickers to the end of the speaker

cords so the numbers match the positions of the speak­ers shown in the diagram.

FRONT L

1

FRONT L

1

6

SUBWOOFER

6

6

SUBWOOFER

6

FRONT L

FRONT R

SURROUND L

SURROUND R

CENTER

SUBWOOFER

FRONT L

FRONT R

SURROUND L

SURROUND R

CENTER

1

2

3

4

5

1

2

3

4

5

FRONT L

FRONT R

SURROUND L

SURROUND R

CENTER

SUBWOOFER

FRONT L

FRONT R

SURROUND L

SURROUND R

CENTER

1

2

3

4

5

1

2

3

4

5

About 10 cm (4")

FRONT L

1

≥Connect the cords to the terminals of same color so the num-

bers on the stickers match the numbers under the terminals.

≥Never short-circuit positive (i) and negative (j) speaker wires.
≥Be sure to connect only positive (red or gray) wires to positive

(i) terminals and negative (black or gray with blue stripe) wires
to negative (j) terminals.
Incorrect connection can damage the speakers.

≥After you have completed setup and connection, wind the ex-

cess cord and keep together with string.

≥

The speaker nets cannot be removed.

Notes on speaker use

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

you play sound at high levels over extended periods.

Reduce the volume in the following cases to avoid damage.

–When playing distorted sound.
–When the speakers are receiving howling from a micro-

phone or record player, noise from FM broadcasts, or con­tinuous signals from an oscillator, test disc, or electronic
instrument.

–When adjusting the sound quality.
–When turning the unit on or off.

Black

+ Red

- Black

Twist the vinyl tip and pull off.

6

5

C

E

N

TER

S

U

B

W

O

O

U

B

W

O

O

FER

6

Subwoofer

Gray

4

3

2

R

L

R

F

E

R

SURROUND

C

E

N

T

E

R

5

Center speaker

1

L

Blue

FRONT

SU

R

R

O

U

N

D R

4

Surround speaker (right)

Red

S

1

2

+ Gray (no stripe)

- Gray with blue stripe

F

R

O

N

F

S

U

R

R

O

U

N

D

L

3

Surround speaker (left)

1

R

O

N

T

R

2

Front speaker (right)

3

T

L

Front speaker (left)

Simple setup

Attaching to a wall

Front and surround speakers can be attached to a wall.
Attach four speaker feet to each speaker, ensuring they do not
cover the holes.
Set the speaker onto screws and slide through bracket to lock
into position.

]HT95]

Speaker feet (included)

Screw (not included)

106 mm (411⁄64q)

Speaker feet
(included)

[HT75]

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

Note

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

30–35 mm
(13⁄16q–13⁄8q)

Ø7.5–9.5 mm
(19⁄64q–3⁄8q)

7–9 mm
(9⁄32q–23⁄64q)

Screw (not included)

Attaching to speaker stands

Ensure the following conditions are met when you purchase your
speaker stands.
≥Observe the diameter and length of the screws and the distance

between screws as shown in the diagram.

≥The stands must be able to support over 10 kg (22 Ib.) for

SB-AFC286 and 5 kg (11 Ib.) for SB-AFC95.

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

position.

5 mm (13⁄64q),

Attach the stands
with these holes.

pitch 0.8 mm
(1⁄32q)

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

Speaker stand
(not included)

60 mm (223⁄64q)

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Simple setup

STEP

Connect directly to your television.

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

Simple setup

2

Television The illustration shows SC-HT95.

To listen to the televi­sion through this unit

TV’s AUDIO OUT
terminals

VIDEO

IN

Video cable (included)

Television (not included)

L

R

Audio cable (not included)

V

ID

E

O

Y

O

U

T

P

B

P

T

V

A

U

D

IO

IN

S-VIDEO

OUT

R

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

(480P/480I)

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For better images
S-VIDEO OUT terminal

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

Television

S-VIDEO

OUT

S video cable (not included)

S VIDEO

IN

[HT95]

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal

≥The description of the component video input terminals de-

pends on the television or monitor (e.g. Y/PB/PR, Y/B-Y/R-Y,
Y/CB/CR). Connect to terminals of the same color.

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

picture (➡ page 28, Video—Black Level Control).

To enjoy progressive video

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

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

NOTE

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

For better images

[HT95]

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal (see below)

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

Television

Y

P

B

PR

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

(480P/480I)

Video cable (not included)

COMPONENT

P
P

VIDEO IN

Y

B

R

Note

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

Adjust the position of the screen if this occurs (➡ page 21,
Video—Horizontal position).

≥Video will not be displayed correctly if you connect to a televi-

sion that is incompatible with this unit’s copy guard system.

≥This unit does not output video signals from the VIDEO OUT

and S-VIDEO OUT terminals when the “PROGRESSIVE OUT”
indicator is on.

For your reference

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

STEP

3

Antennas and AC power supply cord

AM loop antenna (included)

Keep loose antenna cord away from
other wires and cords.

1

AM loop antenna

Adhesive tape

2

FM indoor antenna (included)
Fix the other end of the antenna
where reception is best.

3

To attach to a wall or other surface

holder (included)

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

Simple setup

2

75

FM

Ω

ANT

G

ND

LO

1

AM

O

P

ANT

EXT

AC power supply cord

(included)

AC IN~

To household AC outlet

Note

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

Conserving power

The unit consumes power (for U.S.A. and Canada: approx. 0.28 W, for Latin
America and others: approx. 0.8 W) even when it is turned off with [Í]. To save
power when the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug it from the house­hold AC outlet. Remember to reset the radio stations and any other memory
items before using the unit again.

For your reference

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

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

If the power plug will not fit your AC outlet

Use the power plug adaptor (included).

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

Screw

(included)

LOOP ANT

HOLDER

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

Before connecting the
AC power supply cord

Set the voltage.

(Bottom panel)

127 V 110 V 220 V-230 V 240 V

VOLT ADJ

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

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

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ENTER

VCR TV

TUNER/BAND

AUX

TV/VIDEO

FL DISPLAY

TOP MENU MENU

SKIP

PLAYPAUSE

DISC SKIP CHANNEL VOLUME

SFC

MUTING

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL

STOP

RETURNDISPLAY

SLOW /SEARCH

DVD/CD

MAIN UNIT

TEST

ANGLEAUDIOSUB TITLEACTION

CH SELECT

GROUP PAGE MARKER

1

RETURN

3·4·5

2·6

Simple setup

Simple setup

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STEP

4

∫ Batteries

1

≥Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control.
≥Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

STEP

Remote control only

Change the setting to suit your television.

The menu language is set to English, but you can change it
to French or Spanish (➡ page 28, Display—Menu Language).
English is used in the examples.

Preparation

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

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

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

5

2 Press [ACTION] to show the menus.

The remote control

3

R6, AA, UM-3

4

2

Selecting TV screen type

ACTION

SELECT

Disc

Audio

Subtitle

Menus

Ratings

English

Automatic

English

Level 8

Do not;

≥mix old and new batteries.
≥use different types at the same time.
≥heat or expose to flame.
≥take apart or short circuit.
≥attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
≥use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.

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

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

∫ Use

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

3

Press [2, 1] to select the “Video” tab.

4 Press [3, 4] to select “TV Aspect”

and press [ENTER].

5 Press [3, 4] to select the item and

press [ENTER].

≥4:3 Pan&Scan (Factory preset)

Select if you have a regular
television and to view 16:9 software
in the pan and scan style.

16:9 software prohibited from being shown in the pan
and scan style will appear in the letterbox style de­spite the setting here.

≥4:3 Letterbox

Select if you have a regular
television and to view 16:9 software

in the letterbox style.

≥16:9

Select if you have a widescreen (16:9) television.
Use the television’s screen modes to change the way the
picture is shown.

6 Press [ACTION] to end the settings.

To return to the previous screen

Press [RETURN].

[HT95]

∫ When viewing video made for a standard 4:3

aspect television on a wide 16:9 aspect
television using progressive output

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

≥If your television can change the aspect when input is

progressive

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

≥If your television cannot change the aspect when input

is progressive

Press [PROGRESSIVE OUT] so the “PROGRESSIVE
OUT” indicator goes out. Output will now be interlace.

NOTE

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

Control reference guide

ENTER

VCR TV

TUNER/BAND

AUX

TV/VIDEO

FL DISPLAY

TOP MENU MENU

SKIP

PLAYPAUSE

DISC SKIP CHANNEL VOLUME

SFC

MUTING

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL

STOP

RETURNDISPLAY

SLOW /SEARCH

DVD/CD

MAIN UNIT

DISC

MANAGER

MIX 2ch

SUPER

SURROUND

TEST

PRO LOGIC

ANGLEAUDIOSUB TITLEACTION

TV VOL

123

CH SELECT

456

789

0

PLAY MODE

GROUP PAGE MARKER

DISC1 DISC2

DISC4 DISC5

DISC3

CANCEL

CENTER

FOCUS

CINEMA

P.MEMORY

TIMER

REPEAT

A-B

REPEAT

SEAT

POSITION

DISC

Remote control

F

1

2

G

H

3I

4

5

J

6

7

K

8L
9
:

<

;
=

O
Q

M
N

P

R

>

S

10/ENTER

?

@

A

B

C

D

E

How to open the remote control

[HT95]

POWER

/ I

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

Y

WAKE

a b

X

DISC 1 2 3 4 5

`

OPEN/CLOSE

Z

TUNE MODE

FM MODE

]

[

\

PROGRESSIVE OUT

PROGRESSIVE OUT

DISC SKIP

MEMORY

TUNING

PHONES

dcef

T

7

SUBWOOFER LEVEL

SELECTOR

U
V

^

_W

L

VOLUME

DOWN UP

Page

1 Power button [Í] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

2 FL display button [FL DISPLAY] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

3 Top menu button [TOP MENU] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

4 Cursor buttons [3, 4, 2, 1]/Enter button [ENTER] . . . . 10

5 Display button [DISPLAY] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

6 Basic operation buttons

7 Disc skip button [DISC SKIP] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

8 Sound field control button [SFC] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

WW

XX

W

9 Channel select buttons [

X

,

, CHANNEL] . . . . . . . . . 23, 30

WW

XX

: Initial settings button [ACTION] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 29

; Subtitle button [SUB TITLE] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

< Group button [GROUP] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

= Page button [PAGE] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

> Numbered buttons (1–9, 0, S10/ENTER) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

? Disc button [DISC] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

@ Disc manager button [DISC MANAGER] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

A Play mode button [PLAY MODE] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

B Cinema button [CINEMA] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

C TV volume buttons [

ss

s TV VOL

ss

rr

r] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

rr

D Position memory button [P.MEMORY] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

E Timer button [TIMER] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

F

Equipment buttons and indicators

Select the equipment you want to operate.

≥Press [DVD/CD] to operate this unit.
≥Press [VCR] to operate a video cassette recorder.
≥Press [TV] to operate a television.

These buttons light for a few seconds to indicate the remote
control mode.

G Input select buttons

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

Pressing [DVD/CD] or [TUNER/BAND] also turns the unit on.
[TUNER/BAND] also switches radio bands.

H

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

I

Menu button [MENU] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

30
12

J Return button [RETURN] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 29

K Muting button [MUTING] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

L Subwoofer level button [SUBWOOFER LEVEL] . . . . . . . . 26

rr

M Volume buttons [

ss

r,

s, VOLUME] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 22

rr

ss

N Angle button [ANGLE] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

O Audio button [AUDIO] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

P Speaker channel select button [CH SELECT] . . . . . . . . . . 25

Q Marker button [MARKER] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

R Test button [TEST] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

S Sound field and effect buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25, 26

T Cancel button [CANCEL] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

U Mix 2ch button [MIX 2ch] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

V Repeat buttons [REPEAT, A-B REPEAT] . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Main unit

W Standby/on switch [POWER] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa.
In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power.

Standby/on indicator [Í/I]

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

X Disc indicators [DISC 1–5] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Y Wake timer indicator [WAKE] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Z Display

[ Stop, tune mode button [∫, TUNE MODE] . . . . . . . . . 12, 22

\ Pause, FM mode button [;, FM MODE] . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 22

] [HT95] Progressive out indicator [PROGRESSIVE OUT] . . 12

^ [HT95] Progressive out button [PROGRESSIVE OUT] . . . . 12

[HT75] Sound field control button [SFC] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

_ Volume control [VOLUME, DOWN, UP] . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 22

` Disc tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

a Open/close button [< OPEN/CLOSE] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

b Play, memory button [1, MEMORY] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 23

c Skip/search, tuning buttons

[:/6, 5/9,

d Headphone jack [PHONES] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

e Remote control signal sensor

f Input select button [SELECTOR] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

XX

X TUNING

XX

WW

W] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 22

WW

Getting started

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ENTER

VCR TV

TUNER/BAND

AUX

TV/VIDEO

FL DISPLAY

TOP MENU MENU

SKIP

PLAYPAUSE

DISC SKIP CHANNEL VOLUME

SFC

MUTING

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL

STOP

RETURNDISPLAY

SLOW /SEARCH

DVD/CD

MAIN UNIT

DISC

MANAGER

MIX 2ch

SUPER

SURROUND

TEST

PRO LOGIC

ANGLEAUDIOSUB TITLEACTION

TV VOL

123

CH SELECT

456

789

0

PLAY MODE

GROUP PAGE MARKER

DISC1 DISC2

DISC4 DISC5

DISC3

CANCEL

CENTER

FOCUS

CINEMA

P.MEMORY

TIMER

REPEAT

A-B

REPEAT

SEAT

POSITION

DISC

Í

RETURN

6, 5

SLOW/SEARCH

MENU

3, 4
2, 1

ENTER

TOP MENU

P.MEMORY

Discs—Basic play

:, 9

SKIP

∫

STOP

; PAUSE

1

4
5

2 Press [DISC SKIP] to select a tray.

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

Remote control:

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

3 Press [<] to open the disc tray and in-

sert a disc.

Press again to close and start play.

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

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to insert other discs.

4 If play doesn’t start after step 3

Press [1] (PLAY).

Lights during play.

Disc operations

Numbered

Í/I
POWER

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

Preparation

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

television to suit the connections for the player.

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

1

NOTE

This unit does not output video signals from the VIDEO

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OUT and S-VIDEO OUT terminals when the
“PROGRESSIVE OUT” indicator is on.

2

buttons

10/ENTER

[HT95\ only

PROGRESSIVE

OUT indicator
Disc
indicators

POWER

DISC 1 2 3 4 5

/ I

WAKE

∫

TUNE MODE

FM MODE

OPEN/CLOSE

MEMORY

Disc tray

3

Press [SELECTOR] to select “DVD/CD”.

Each time you press the button:
DVD/CD>FM>AM>TV>VCR>AUX
^---------------------------------------------------------}
Remote control: Press [DVD/CD].

[HT95]

For progressive output:

Press [PROGRESSIVE OUT] so the indicator lights.

;

4

:/6, 5/9

PROGRESSIVE OUT

2

2

PROGRESSIVE OUT

SUBWOOFER LEVEL

DISC SKIP

SELECTOR

TUNING

PHONES

1

[HT95\ only

PROGRESSIVE
OUT

5

VOLUME

DOWN UP

Center
speaker

DVD

Lights if disc is
DVD-Video.

DIGITAL

Lights when Dolby
Digital is detected.

Surround speakers

Front
speakers

5 Adjust the volume.

∫ To stop play

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

∫ To pause play

Press [;] during play.
Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play.

Note

≥If “$” appears on the television

The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.

≥The disc continues to rotate while the menu is displayed even after

you finish playing an item. Press [∫] when you finish to preserve
the unit’s motor and your television screen.

≥Volume may be lower when playing DVDs than when playing other

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

When a menu appears on the television

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

Remote control only

Press the numbered buttons to select an item.

To select a 2-digit number

Example: To select item 23, press [S10/ENTER] ➡ [2] ➡ [3].
≥When playing DVDs, you can also use [3, 4, 2, 1] to select

items. Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection.

Play of the selected item now begins.

Other buttons used to operate menus

Read the disc’s instructions for further details about operation.
[9]: Shows the next menu.
[:]: Shows the previous menu.
[RETURN]: Shows the menu screen. [VCD]
[TOP MENU]: Shows the first menu screen. [DVD-A] [DVD-V]
[MENU]: Shows the menu screen. [DVD-V]