AV SYSTEM TV VCR R DIGITAL AUX TUNER/BAND DVD/CD TV/VIDEO DISC PAGE GROUP SEQUENTIAL 1 2 DISC 1 DISC 2 4 5 DISC 4 DISC 5 7 8 REPEAT FL DISPLAY PLAY MODE CANCEL 3 DISC 3 6 9 S10/ENTER 0 SKIP SLOW/SEARCH CH TOP MENU MENU DIRECT NAVIGATOR PLAY LIST ENTER DISPLAY RETURN TV VOL s TV VOL r VOLUME SUBWOOFER S.POSITION LEVEL SFC C.FOCUS S.SRND MIX 2CH PL ZOOM AUDIO SETUP MUTING SLEEP C.S.M AV AFFECT P.
Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Getting started [HT900] : indicates features applicable to SC-HT900 only. [HT700] : SC-HT700 only. [HT690] : SC-HT690 only.
Accessories Table of contents (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 [HT900] (EUR7623X70) [HT700] [HT690] (EUR7623X60) ∏ 1 AM loop antenna (N1DADYY00002) ∏ 1 FM indoor antenna (RSA0006-J) ∏ 2 Batteries for remote control ∏ 1 System cable (K1HA25HA0001) Getting started Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Getting started Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings.
Disc information ∫ Discs that can be played Logo ∫ DVD-RAM discs Indication used in instructions DVD-RAM discs must meet the following conditions for this unit to be able to play them. DVD-RAM [RAM] Type ≥Non-cartridge discs ≥Discs that can be removed from their cartridges (TYPE 2 and 4) DVD-Audio [DVD-A] Capacity ≥12 cm (5q) 9.4 GB (double-sided) and 4.7 GB (single-sided) ≥8 cm (3q) 2.
Simple setup 1 STEP [HT900] Simple setup Assembly and connection of front and surround speakers 4 Speaker units 6 Assembled 4 4 Stands Confirm screw is securely fastened. Approx. 120 mm (43/4q) _: `: 2 5 8 4 Bases Speaker cables ≥2k4-m (13-foot) cables ≥2k10-m (33-foot) cables 1 3 Copper Silver Fit into groove. 7 Place into groove. _: `: 4 Position wire in grooves as necessary avoiding knots. Copper Silver Confirm screw is securely fastened.
1 [HT700] [HT690] STEP Locating 2 3 4 FRONT SURROUND SURROUND (R) (L) (R) 6 6 SUBWOOFER SUBWOOFER 1 5 FRONT (L) 2 3 Setup example 4 FRONT SURROUND SURROUND (R) (L) (R) CENTER Simple setup 1 FRONT (L) Locating 5 CENTER Setup example Main unit Main unit ≥The front and surround speakers are the same. Use those you have connected the short cords to as front speakers and those you have connected the long cords to as surround speakers.
2 [HT900] STEP Connecting speakers with the subwoofer Attach the speaker-cable stickers to make connection easier. SUBWOOFER 1 FRONT (L) 2 FRONT (R) 3 SURROUND (L) 4 SURROUND (R) 1 Simple setup 2 4-m (13-foot) cable 3 4 5 Click! Sheet of speaker-cable stickers _: Copper `: Silver 5 CENTER ∫ Preventing the speakers from falling over Screw ∫ Keeping the cables out of the way Pass the cables through the holes in the stand to keep them out of the way.
3 STEP Television Video cable 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.
4 STEP Connecting the subwoofer, antennas, and AC power supply cord AM loop antenna Simple setup System cable FM indoor antenna AC power supply cord [For\U.S.A.\and\Canada] Power plug adaptor [For\others] [For\areas\except\U.S.A.\and\Canada] Connect the AC power supply cord after all other connections are complete. FM indoor antenna Adhesive tape Fix the other end of the antenna where reception is best. Subwoofer AM loop antenna Stand the antenna up on its base.
Other speaker setup options Attaching to a wall [Note] 1 The wall or pillar on which the speakers are to be attached should be capable of supporting 10 kg (22 Ib.) per screw. 30–35 mm (13/16 q–13/8q) ‰7.5–9.4 mm (19/64q– 3/8q) Remove the stand. ([HT900] only) BEFORE REMOVING THE STAND ≥Take the speaker cable out of the stand’s hole if it is threaded through. ≥Lay the speaker on a soft cloth. Unscrew the screw with a Phillips-head screwdriver. Screw a screw (not included) into the wall.
6 STEP QUICK SETUP Preparation Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television to suit the connections for the unit. 1 AV SYSTEM TV/VIDEO Simple setup TV VCR DIGITAL AUX TUNER/BAND DVD/CD DISC PAGE GROUP SEQUENTIAL 1 2 3 DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 6 4 5 DISC 4 DISC 5 7 8 REPEAT FL DISPLAY PLAY MODE CANCEL 2 1 2 3 9 S10/ENTER 0 SKIP Press [Í] to turn on the unit. Press [DVD/CD] to select “DVD/CD” as the source.
Control reference guide 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 C 1 AV SYSTEM TV/VIDEO 2 PAGE GROUP 4 7 8 VCR D DISC 3 5 TV DIGITAL AUX TUNER/BAND DVD/CD SEQUENTIAL 6 1 2 3 DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 4 5 6 DISC 4 DISC 5 7 8 9 : E 9 REPEAT FL DISPLAY PLAY MODE CANCEL ; < = > S10/ENTER 0 SKIP F SLOW/SEARCH CH ? @ 9 : TOP MENU MENU DIRECT NAVIGATOR PLAY LIST ; G A ENTER < DISPLAY RETURN TV VOL s TV VOL r = B C D H VOLUME SUBWOOFER S.POSITION LEVEL SFC > ? @ A B C.FOCUS S.
Discs—Basic play % ; $ @, # ∫ OPEN/CLOSE DOWN TUNING S.M TUNE MODE PROGRESSIVE FM MODE MEMORY SELECTOR V.R.S UP DISC EXCHANGE M.R.S DISC PROGRESSIVE 1 2 3 4 DISC SKIP 5 DISC SKIP DISC EXCHANGE Disc indicators Play starts from the disc in the front-left position. 1 ≥Remove TYPE 2 and 4 discs from their cartridges before use. [RAM] ≥Label-up (With double-sided discs, load so the label for the side you want to play is facing up.
Sequential play Position Memory function [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] The unit usually plays the disc in the play position and then stops. Turn sequential play on to play all loaded discs, except for DVDs and JPEG discs. While stopped ≥HighMAT menus and video CD playback control are disabled. ≥Only audio tracks can be played on HighMAT discs. ≥You cannot change the mode during program or random play. ≥Sequential Mode turns off when you switch the unit to standby.
Discs—Basic play Skipping items AV SYSTEM TV [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] During play or while paused VCR DIGITAL AUX TUNER/BAND DVD/CD TV/VIDEO Press [:] or [9]. ≥Press [:/6] or [5/9] on the main unit.
Discs—Convenient functions Repeat play TV [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [JPEG] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] (There is no on-screen display.) During play VCR DIGITAL AUX TUNER/BAND DVD/CD TV/VIDEO Press [SHIFT]i[REPEAT].
Discs—Convenient functions AV SYSTEM TV Signal type/data LPCM/PPCM/ÎDigital/DTS: Signal type k (kHz): Sampling frequency b (bit): Number of bits ch (channel): Number of channels Example: 3/2 .1ch VCR DIGITAL AUX TUNER/BAND DVD/CD TV/VIDEO DISC DISC PAGE GROUP SEQUENTIAL 1 2 3 DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 6 4 5 DISC 4 DISC 5 7 8 REPEAT FL DISPLAY PLAY MODE CANCEL PLAY MODE CANCEL 9 S10/ENTER DISC 1 DISC 5 .1: Low frequency effect .
≥[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [WMA] [MP3] To select an item using the cursor buttons Press [ENTER] and [3, 4] to select an item, then press [ENTER] again to register the number. All the items in the selected disc, title or group are selected when you select “ALL”. [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] Common procedures for all group, program and random play All group play [DVD-A] The unit plays tracks in all the groups on a disc. Program play You can select up to 24 items to play in the order you choose.
Discs—Convenient functions [RAM] To mark the eleventh point and beyond 1 Press [2, 1] to select the marker pin icon. AV SYSTEM TV VCR DIGITAL AUX TUNER/BAND DVD/CD TV/VIDEO 1–10 PAGE GROUP SEQUENTIAL 1 2 3 DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 6 [Note] 9 Markers added with this unit clear when you switch the unit to standby, change the source, or change the disc.
Playing the programs or play lists on DVD-RAM Using the play list menu TV You can play a group of scenes, a play list, created on other equipment such as a DVD video recorder. VCR DIGITAL AUX TUNER/BAND DVD/CD TV/VIDEO 1 DISC PAGE GROUP 1 2 3 DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 4 5 6 DISC 4 DISC 5 7 8 Press [PLAY LIST].
WMA/MP3, CD text and JPEG navigation menus Track title search [WMA] [MP3] [CD] (CD text only) Example: finding a track including the word “LOVE” AV SYSTEM TV 1 VCR DIGITAL AUX TUNER/BAND DVD/CD TV/VIDEO Press [3, 4] to select “Find” and press [ENTER].
To use the tree screen to find a group [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] 1 Playing HighMAT discs A menu appears when you select the disc. While the menu is displayed [WMA] [MP3] Press [1] while a track is highlighted to display a tree screen. [JPEG] Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Tree” and press [ENTER]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select then press [ENTER].
Using On-Screen Menu Icons 4 AV SYSTEM TV ≥Items with “3” or “4” above and below can be changed by [3, 4]. ≥Press [ENTER] if the setting does not change after pressing [3, 4]. ≥Some items require different operations. Read the explanations on the following pages.
Unless otherwise indicated, select items with [2, 1] and change with [3, 4]. Disc information 2 1 : 46 : 50 1 2 Digital 1 ENG 3/2.1 ch ON 1 ENG 1 4 5 6 3 Vocal 12 18 1 7 8 1 2 OFF 128kbps 44.
Using On-Screen Menu Icons [Display\menu] Disc operations 1 [Picture\menu] Normal x1.00 1 2 0 0 3 OFF 0 N 480P Auto1 4 5 1 2 3 4:3 Aspect [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [JPEG] Select how to show images made for 4:3 aspect screens on a 16:9 aspect television. ≥Normal: laterally stretches images made for a 4:3 screen. ≥Auto: expands suitable 4:3 letterbox images to fill more of the screen. Other images appear in full in the center of the screen.
The radio SELECTOR VOLUME, DOWN, UP VOLUME OPEN/CLOSE DOWN TUNING PROGRESSIVE FM MODE UP MEMORY SELECTOR V.R.S DISC EXCHANGE M.R.S DISC XTUNINGW 1 2 TUNE MODE 3 4 DISC SKIP 5 MEMORY FM MODE AV SYSTEM TV Preset tuning VCR DIGITAL AUX TUNER/BAND DVD/CD TV/VIDEO TUNER/BAND DISC PAGE GROUP SEQUENTIAL 1 2 3 DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 4 5 6 DISC 4 DISC 5 7 8 REPEAT FL DISPLAY PLAY MODE CANCEL 9 Preset channels to make selection simple.
Sound field Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Pro Logic II AV SYSTEM TV DIGITAL AUX TUNER/BAND DVD/CD TV/VIDEO [HT900] The Dolby Pro Logic II processor works not only on sources recorded with Dolby Surround, but also on any stereo source. There is a difference in sound quality between Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Pro Logic II. VCR DVD/CD DISC PAGE GROUP SEQUENTIAL 1 2 3 DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 6 4 5 DISC 4 DISC 5 7 8 REPEAT FL DISPLAY PLAY MODE CANCEL 1 Press [ÎPLII].
∫ To adjust speaker level during play 1 Press [CH SELECT] to select the speaker. Lch>Cch>Rch>RSch>LSch>SWch ^-------------------------------------------------------------} SWch: Subwoofer ≥You can only adjust SWch if the disc includes a subwoofer channel. ≥SWch does not appear on the display and is not adjustable when Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Pro Logic II is turned on. 2 Press [3] (to increase) or [4] (to decrease). L, R: (➡ below) C, RS, LS: j6 dB to i6 dB SW: j6 dB to i6 dB Multi Rear Surround (M.R.
Sound field Changing the delay time AV SYSTEM TV [HT900] Enhance sound perception using this feature. Adjust the delay time for Dolby Digital when “DIGITAL IN” is selected as the source when connected with a satellite receiver or for Dolby Pro Logic II when Dolby Pro Logic II is turned on. Adjust the Dolby Digital delay time settings from the SETUP menu when not using a “DIGITAL IN” source (➡ page 35).
Sound quality Convenient functions Adjusting the bass Muting the volume Press [MUTING]. Each time you press the button: SUB W 1>SUB W 2>SUB W 3>SUB W 4 (factory preset) ^--------------------------------------------------------------} Double re-master—Enjoying more natural sound [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [CD] Discs recorded with 2-channel LPCM at 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz This feature gives you a more natural sound by adding the higher frequency signals not recorded on the disc. [WMA] [MP3] Discs recorded at 44.
Operating other equipment Connection example Television To play sound from your television Reduce the volume on the television to minimum and control the volume on this unit. AUDIO OUT To show the video from the video cassette recorder Select “VIDEO 2” input on your television in this example.
Video cassette recorder Television code list Panasonic: Sony: Fisher: G-E: Gold Star: Hitachi: JVC: LXI: Preparation ≥Face the remote control at this unit and press [VCR]. The button lights and “VCR” appears on the unit’s display. You can operate the video cassette recorder. ≥Change the video input mode on the television (“VIDEO 2” in the example). ≥Face the remote control at the video cassette recorder for the following operations.
Changing settings This chart shows the settings for this unit. Change the settings to suit your preferences and to suit 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 35 for details on menu operation. ≥Underlined items are the factory preset.
Entering a password (Ratings) AV SYSTEM TV [DVD-V] VCR DIGITAL AUX TUNER/BAND DVD/CD TV/VIDEO DVD/CD DISC PAGE GROUP SEQUENTIAL 1 2 3 DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 6 4 5 DISC 4 DISC 5 7 8 Numbered buttons 9 REPEAT FL DISPLAY PLAY MODE CANCEL S10/ENTER Now, when you insert a DVD-Video that exceeds the ratings limit you set, a message appears on the television. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Changing settings Language code list Chinese: Corsican: Croatian: Czech: Danish: Dutch: English: Esperanto: Estonian: Faroese: Fiji: Finnish: French: Frisian: Galician: Georgian: German: Greek: Greenlandic: Guarani: Gujarati: Abkhazian: 6566 Afar: 6565 Afrikaans: 6570 Albanian: 8381 Ameharic: 6577 Arabic: 6582 Armenian: 7289 Assamese: 6583 Aymara: 6588 Azerbaijani: 6590 Bashkir: 6665 Basque: 6985 Bengali; Bangla:6678 Bhutani: 6890 Bihari: 6672 Breton: 6682 Bulgarian: 6671 Burmese: 7789 Byelorussian: 6669
Glossary Decoder WMA, MP3, CD text and JPEG 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 tracks appear in the menus may differ to the order shown on your computer.
Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION AM TUNER SECTION [HT900] RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode, 10 % Total Harmonic Distortion 1 kHz Front CH 60 W per channel (6 ≠) 1 kHz Surround CH 60 W per channel (6 ≠) 1 kHz Center CH 220 W per channel (6 ≠) 100 Hz Subwoofer CH 240 W per channel (4 ≠) Total RMS Dolby Digital Mode Power 700 W FTC Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode, 1 % Total Harmonic Distortion 120 Hz–20 kHz Front CH 35 W per channel (6 ≠) 120 Hz–20 kHz Surround CH 35 W per channel (6 ≠) 120 Hz–20 kHz Ce
SPEAKER SECTION GENERAL [HT900] [Front/Surround\speakers\SB-FS900] Type 2 Way, 2 Speaker, Bass-ref. Speaker unit Full range 6.5 cm (21/2z) cone type, 6 ≠ Super tweeter PIEZO type Input power 60 W (Music) Output sound pressure level 79 dB/W (1.0 m) Crossover frequency 10 kHz Frequency range 85 Hz–25 kHz (j16 dB) 90 Hz–22 kHz (j10 dB) Dimensions (WtHtD) (with stand) 250k1061.5k250 mm (927/32zk4125/32zk927/32z) Mass (with stand) 4.1 kg (9.0 lb.) Power supply [For\U.S.A.
Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the below 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: In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or e-mail consumerproducts@panasonic.com, or the website (http://www.panasonic.com). In Canada, contact Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, or visit the website (www. panasonic.
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. Humming heard during play.
Troubleshooting guide Unit displays The display is dark. ≥Press [SHIFT]i[FL DISPLAY] to brighten the display. 31 “NO PLAY” ≥You inserted a disc the unit cannot play; insert one it can. ≥You inserted a blank DVD-RAM. 5 — “NO DISC” ≥You haven’t inserted a disc; insert one. ≥You haven’t inserted the disc correctly; insert it correctly. — 14 “F61” ≥Check and correct the speaker cord connections. If this does not fix the problem, there is a power supply problem. Consult the dealer.
Limited Warranty (U.S.A.) Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.
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