DVD Home Theater Sound System Operating Instructions Model No. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. AUDIO/ VIDEO Region number supported by this player Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and software according to where they are sold. ¡The region number of this player is “1”. Example: ¡The player will play DVD-Video 1 marked with labels containing “1” 2 or “ALL”.
Dear customer Before Before Before Before Getting started Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. System SC-HT670 Main unit SA-HT670 Front and Surround speakers SB-FS670 Center speaker SB-PC670 Subwoofer SB-W670 Operations in these instructions are described mainly for the remote control, but you can perform the operations on the main unit if the controls are the same. CAUTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
Table of contents Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. In U.S.A. to order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases” on page 35. 1 Remote control (EUR7722X70) 1 AM loop antenna (N1DAAAA00001) 2 Batteries for remote control 1 FM indoor antenna (RSA0007-J) Getting started Accessories ................................................................................... 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 11) Only use attachments/accessories manufacturer. 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. Before Getting started 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth.
Disc information 7 Discs that can be played Indication in these operating instructions Logo Remarks Recorded using Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format (a unified video recording standard). ¡ Recorded with DVD-Video recorders, DVD-Video cameras, personal computers, etc. ¡ Remove discs from their cartridges before use. Recorded using the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) standard. ¡ Recorded with Panasonic DVD-Video recorders. ¡ To play JPEG files, select “Play as Data A page 22).
Simple setup 1 Simple setup STEP FRONT (L) FRONT (R) Positioning SURROUND (L) SURROUND (R) ¡ 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.
3 Television Video cable 7 Connecting a television with a VIDEO IN terminal Television (not included) 7 Connecting a television with COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals COMPONENT VIDEO IN VIDEO IN PR PB Y Video cable (included) Video cables (not included) 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.
5 STEP The remote control Do not; Simple setup Remote control Batteries 31 R6/LR6, AA, UM-3 2 2 ¡ Insert so the poles (+ and –) match those in the remote control. ¡ Do not use rechargeable type batteries. ¡ 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.
6 STEP Preparation Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television to suit the connections for the unit. f DVD/CD 1 Press [f] to turn on the unit. 2 Press [DVD/CD] to select “DVD/CD” as the source. 3 Press [SHIFT]+[SETUP] to show the QUICK SETUP Simple setup QUICK SETUP screen. Setup QUICK SETUP Select the menu language 89 to select and press ENTER ENTER RETURN RETURN to return 8, 9] to select the menu language and press 4 Press [8 [ENTER].
Control reference guide Before Getting started Remote control 1 2 3 ~ 4 + ! 5 , 6 7 # - 8 . 9 Before 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 $ % & ( / : ! ) ~ Before " # % < & > ) @ ; = ? Before Before ( $ [ 1 \ { } _ |V ]^ + , . / : ; < = > ? @ Main unit 1 Standby/on switch [POWER f/ 7] ........................................... 9 [ 0 1 Before Before f] ............................................................ 9 Standby/on switch [f f, AV SYSTEM] .................
Control reference guide The radio L FM frequency settings 3 TUNING 4 MEMORY FM MODE SELECTOR /TUNE MODE VOLUME, DOWN, UP You can change the FM step. The step is factory-set to 0.2 MHz, but you can change it to receive broadcasts allocated 0.1 MHz steps. 1 Press [TUNER/BAND] to select “FM”. 2 Press and hold [SELECTOR] on the main unit. After a few seconds the display changes to show the current minimum frequency. Continue to hold the button down. The minimum frequency changes and the step is changed.
Discs—Basic play 3 Press [OPEN/CLOSE c] to close the drawer. /TUNE MODE g/( )/f DISC CHECK The disc indicator lights orange to show the tray is in the play position. : Do not push the tray with your hand. DISC 1–DISC 5 OPEN/CLOSE c DISC CHANGE c L VOLUME PROGRESSIVE 4 Press [:] (play). Play begins. (CD text only) ¡ Press [SUBTITLE] to turn the display on or off. ¡ You can also use the navigation menus to control play (A page 18).
Changing the disc Starting play from a selected item You can change the other discs without interrupting play. Main unit only 1 Press [DISC CHANGE c]. 2 Within about 10 seconds Press [DISC 1] – [DISC 5] to open the tray and change the disc. Press [DISC CHANGE c] again to close the tray. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to change other discs. You can load up to 5 discs. Checking the disc trays Press the numbered buttons to select the item. Play starts from the selected item.
Discs—Convenient functions Numbered buttons DISC 1– DISC 5 L To repeat only your favorite tracks/chapters Start program play (A page 15) and press [SHIFT]+[REPEAT] to select the repeat mode. A-B repeat play (Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed.) (Except still picture part) CANCEL L : You can repeat a section between points A and B within a program, title or track/content. 1 During play Press [DISPLAY] (A page 21). 2 Press [8, 9] to select “Other Settings” and press [ENTER].
¡To select a 2-digit number Example: To select item 25, press [X10] A [2] A [5]. [2] A [5] A [ENTER] ¡Repeat this step to program other items. ¡ Step 1 is unnecessary when programming tracks on the same disc. ¡ To select an item using the cursor buttons 8, 9] to select an item, then press Press [ENTER] and [8 [ENTER] again to register the number. All the items on the disc, title or group are selected when you select “ALL”.
Discs—Convenient functions Zoom function CANCEL (Motion picture parts only) Change the zoom ratio so the picture expands to the optimum size to fill the screen. Preparation A page 28). Change the setting “TV Aspect” to suit your television (A During play Press [SHIFT]+[ZOOM] to select the aspect ratio. 89; : Example ENTER Menu Just Fit Zoom x1.
Playing the programs or play lists on DVD-RAM Using the play list menu (Only when the disc contains a play list) You can play a group of scenes, a play list, created on other equipment such as a DVD video recorder. 1 Press [PLAY LIST]. Playlist No.
WMA/MP3, JPEG and CD text navigation menus Using the submenu 1 While the menu is displayed, press [DISPLAY].
To use the tree screen to find a group Playing HighMAT discs 1 While the menu is displayed 2 Press [DISPLAY]. Press [8, 9] to select “Tree” and press [ENTER]. A menu appears when you select the disc. Press [8, 9, ;, :] to select then press [ENTER].
Using On-Screen Menus Progress indicator Indicates how far you have played through an item.
Unless otherwise indicated, select items with [8, 9, ;, :] and then [ENTER]. Items shown differ depending on the type of software. Main Menu Other Settings Program Playlist Play Speed Group To start from a Title specific item Track Chapter Content To change play speed – from x0.6 to x1.4 (in 0.1 unit increments) ¡ After you change the speed – Output is in stereo. – Sampling frequency of 96 kHz is converted to 48 kHz.
Using On-Screen Menus Other Settings Picture Menu Display Menu Picture Mode (CD text only) Information On ↔ Off : Off, Date, Details) ( ¡ Normal: Normal mode ¡ Cinema1: Mellows images and enhances detail in dark scenes ¡ Cinema2: Sharpens images and enhances detail in dark scenes ¡ Animation ¡ Dynamic ¡ User: User mode (Press [ENTER] Adjustment)(A below) to select “Picture Before Before BeforeDisc operations Before Picture Adjustment ¡ Contrast (–7 to +7) Increases the contrast between light and
Sound fields Dolby Pro Logic II DVD/CD Only when “DVD/CD” is selected as the source Dolby Pro Logic II is an advanced decoder that derives 5 channel surround (Left and Right Front, Center, Left and Right Surround) from any stereo program material, whether or not it has been specifically Dolby Surround encoded. While playing a stereo source Press [pPL II].
Sound field Center Focus VOLUME – + (Discs where the dialogue is recorded in the center channel) You can make the sound from the center speaker seem like it is coming from within the television. Press [SHIFT]+[C.FOCUS]. Each time you press the button: C FOCUS ON ←→ C FOCUS OFF ¡ This will also work when Dolby Pro Logic II is turned on. ¡ This does not work when Super Surround is turned on. 89 Custom Sound Memory—Store the sound settings ENTER DISPLAY SFC C.
Convenient functions Adjusting the subwoofer level Muting the volume Press [SUBWOOFER LEVEL]. Press [MUTING]. Each time you press the button: Volume is reduced to minimum. SUB W 1→SUB W 2→SUB W 3→SUB W 4 (factory preset) To cancel Press [MUTING] again or reduce the volume to minimum (– –dB), then raise it to the required level. Muting is also canceled when you switched the unit to standby. Multi Re-master—Enjoying more natural sound (Discs recorded with 48 kHz only) (Discs recorded with 44.
Operating other equipment Connection example Television (not included) Video cassette recorder (not included) To show the video from the video cassette recorder Select “VIDEO 2” input on your television in this example. AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT L 1 L R 2 R Already connected ( A page 7) To play sound from your television Reduce the volume on the television to minimum and control the volume on this unit.
You can connect a laser disc or record player instead of a video cassette recorder. f AV SYSTEM Connect as shown on page 26 and select “VCR” as the source. VCR TV DVD/CD TUNER/BAND TV/VIDEO AUX When connecting a record player We recommend using a record player with a built-in phono equalizer. If your player doesn’t have a built-in equalizer, connect it first to a separate equalizer and then connect that to this unit.
Changing settings This chart shows the settings for this unit. Change the settings to adapt your preferences and to adapt the unit to the environment in which it is being used. These settings are retained in memory until they are changed, even if the unit is turned off. See page 29 for details on menu operation. ¡ Underlined items are the factory preset. The QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded areas.
Entering a password (Ratings) DVD/CD Numbered buttons The password screen is shown when you select levels 0 to 7. 1. Input a 4-digit password with the numbered buttons and press [ENTER]. ¡ If you enter a wrong number, press [CANCEL] to erase it before you press [ENTER]. ¡ The lock symbol appears closed to show the rating is locked. ¡ Do not forget your password. 2. Press [ENTER] to confirm the 4 digits.
Changing settings Language code list Abkhazian: Afar: Afrikaans: Albanian: Ameharic: Arabic: Armenian: Assamese: Aymara: Azerbaijani: Bashkir: Basque: Bengali; Bangla: Bhutani: Bihari: Breton: Bulgarian: Burmese: Byelorussian: Cambodian: Catalan: 6566 6565 6570 8381 6577 6582 7289 6583 6588 6590 6665 6985 6678 6890 6672 6682 6671 7789 6669 7577 6765 Chinese: Corsican: Croatian: Czech: Danish: Dutch: English: Esperanto: Estonian: Faroese: Fiji: Finnish: French: Frisian: Galician: Georgian: German: Greek:
Glossary Decoder WMA, MP3, JPEG and CD text information A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal. This is called decoding. ¡ Discs must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended formats). ¡ This unit is compatible with multi-session but if there are a lot of sessions it takes more time for play to start. Keep the number of sessions to a minimum to avoid this. ¡ The order in which tracks appear in the menus may differ from the order shown on your computer.
Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION VIDEO SECTION RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode Front Ch 55 W per channel (6 Ω), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Surround Ch 55 W per channel (6 Ω), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Center Ch 160 W per channel (6 Ω), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Subwoofer Ch 220 W per channel (4 Ω), 100 Hz, 10 % THD Total RMS Dolby Digital mode Power 600 W FTC Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode 35 W per channel (6 Ω), 120 Hz–20 kHz, 1 % THD Front Ch Surround Ch 35 W per channel (6 Ω), 120 Hz–20 kHz, 1 % THD Center Ch 110 W per channe
Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to the “Customer Services Directory” on page 35 if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to the “Product information” on backpage if you reside in Canada. Power Page No power. ¡ Insert the AC power supply cord securely. The unit automatically switches to standby mode.
Troubleshooting guide Sound No sound. Distorted sound. ¡ Check the connections. ¡ Turn the volume up. ¡ Turn muting off. ¡ Switch off the unit, determine and correct the cause, then switch the unit on. Causes include: – Shorting (bare wires touching) of positive and negative speaker wires. – Using speakers with an impedance lower than that rated for this unit. – Straining of the speakers through excessive volume or power. – Using the unit in a hot environment without proper ventilation.
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc., Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.
Product Service 1. Damage requiring service – The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel if: (a) The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been damaged; or (b) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or (c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or (d) The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or (e) The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged. 2. Servicing – Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in these operating instructions.
