Operating Instructions DVD Home Theater Sound System Model No.
Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Operations in these instructions are described mainly with the remote control, but you can perform operations on the main unit if the controls are the same. System SC-HT920 Main unit SA-HT920 Front speakers SB-PF920 Center speaker SB-PC920 Surround speakers SB-PS920 Active subwoofer SB-WA920 CAUTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
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. 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings.
Simple setup Make sure you have all the indicated components before starting assembly, setup, and connection. 1 Front speaker units STEP Pipes Bases Large screws Small screws Front speaker assembly Front speaker assembly Preparation ≥To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform assembly on it. ≥For assembly, use a Phillips-head screwdriver. ∫ Front speaker height (Assembled diagram) Speaker 1 You can adjust within this range. Attach the pipe to the base.
Other speaker setup options Connect the speaker cables. 1 Twist off the vinyl ends of the speaker cables. Rear of the speaker ∫ Attaching to a wall 30–35 mm (13/16 q–13/8q) 1 Drive a screw (not included) into a wall. 2 Fit the speaker securely onto the screw(s) with the hole(s). _: Copper `: Silver Wall or pillar ‰7.5–9.4 mm (19/64q– 3/8q) 8–11 mm (3/8q– 7/16q) ≥The wall or pillar on which the speakers are to be attached should be capable of supporting 10 kg (22 lb.) per screw.
2 Locating Locating STEP 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 curtains. ≥The left and right speaker pairs are the same with respect to the front and surround speakers.
3 STEP Connecting speakers with the subwoofer Connecting speakers with the subwoofer ≥Attach the speaker-cable stickers to make connection easier. ≥The terminals of the subwoofer have high output power. Carefully connect the speaker wires. [Note] ≥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.
4 STEP Video connections 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.
FM ANT (75h) AM ANT A Radio and system connection OPTICAL IN AUX TV VCR AUDIO AUDIO IN IN LINE OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (480P/480I) PB Y L S-VIDEO OUT LOOP EXT Radio and system connection/The remote control 5 STEP R PR VIDEO OUT 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.
7 STEP QUICK SETUP The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to make necessary settings. QUICK SETUP/Control reference guide Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Select DVD/CD SHIFT r SETUP MUTING RETURN ENTER SETUP MUTING r SHIFT ENTER Register Turn on the unit. Select “DVD/CD”. Shows QUICK SETUP screen. Follow the messages and make the settings. Press to finish QUICK SETUP. Press to exit.
Logo [RAM] Remarks Recorded using Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format (a unified video recording standard). DVD-RAM [JPEG] [DVD-A] DVD-Audio [DVD-V] Recorded using the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) standard. ≥Recorded with DVD-Video recorders, DVDVideo cameras, personal computers, etc. ≥Remove TYPE 2 and 4 discs from their cartridges before use. ≥Recorded with Panasonic DVD-Video recorders. ≥To play JPEG files, select “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu (‹ page 19).
Basic play 3 Open the drawer and place the disc(s). 1 Power on. POWER AV SYSTEM TV Numbered buttons TV/VIDEO DIGITAL AUX DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 1 TUNER/BAND DVD/CD 2 DISC 4 OPEN/CLOSE OPEN/CLOSE DVD/CD 2 Select “DVD/CD”. 3 DISC 5 CH 4 5 6 7 8 9 CANCEL 0 VOLUME S10 A disc indicator lights to show the tray is in the play position. VOLUME SLOW/SEARCH SKIP , ≥Load double-sided discs so the label for the side you want to play is facing up.
DISC EXCHANGE AV SYSTEM TV VCR < OPEN/CLOSE CD MODE TV/VIDEO DIGITAL AUX DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 TUNER/BAND DVD/CD OPEN/CLOSE VOLUME DISC 1-5 1 2 DISC 4 DISC EXCHANGE 3 DISC 5 4 CH 5 INPUT POWER /I SELECTOR 6 1 2 3 4 5 DISC SKIP V.R.S M.R.S TUNE MODE 8 FM MODE MEMORY UP TUNING PHONES VOLUME 7 DOWN DIGITAL IN C.S.
Convenient functions Position memory Memorizes the position to resume play. Zoom Expands the letterbox picture to fit the screen. Audio Changes the soundtrack. Convenient functions Subtitle Changes the subtitle language. Quick replay Replays a scene. Page skip Selects still pictures. See below for details. (Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed [JPEG]: Works with all JPEG content.
DISC 2 DISC 3 1 2 DISC 4 3 DISC 5 4 SHIFT CH 5 r 6 VOLUME 7 8 CANCEL 0 REPEAT PLAY MODE 9 All group, random and program play ENTER CANCEL S10 MENU TOP MENU PLAY LIST DIRECT NAVIGATOR REPEAT PLAY MODE ENTER RETURN DISPLAY TV VOL TV VOL PAGE SHIFT Each time you press the button while stopped: [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] All group ([DVD-A])>Program> Random>off (Normal play) ^-----------------------------------------------------------------------------} [VCD] [CD] (There i
Using navigation menus Playing data discs Playing HighMATTM discs Playing the programs Using navigation menus Playing a play list See below and the following page for details. [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] You can play JPEG files on DVD-RAM or play HighMAT discs without using the HighMAT function (‹ page 19, “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu). 1 While the menu is displayed Press [DISPLAY]. Items shown differ depending on the type of software.
Playing the programs Playing HighMATTM discs [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [RAM] 1 While stopped 1 2 Press [TOP MENU]. Press [3 4 2 1] to select the item following the on-screen instructions. New Playlist Item Long Name Display Te Menu1 P l ay l i s t 2 2 PREV Menu: Takes you to the next menu which shows play lists or another menu Play list: play starts PAG E 1 / 3 P l ay l i s t 1 Menu2 Menu3 P l ay l i s t 3 3RETURN NEXT1 ≥Titles appear only if you have entered them.
Using on-screen menus (Refer to page 10 for remote control button positions.) 1 2 3 4 Select Go to the next menu DISPLAY Select ENTER ENTER DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 1 2 3 DISC 4 DISC 5 4 5 7 8 6 DISPLAY 9 ENTER Register Register 0 S10 Return to the previous menu Using on-screen menus Press once. Select the menu.
∫ Display Menu Normal Cinema1: Mellows images and enhances detail in dark scenes. Cinema2: Sharpens images and enhances detail in dark scenes. Animation Dynamic User (Press [ENTER] to select “Picture Adjustment”) (‹ below) Picture Mode Transfer Mode ≥480I (Interlace) ,------. 480P (Progressive) If you have chosen “480P” (‹ above), select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit the type of material.
Changing the player settings (Refer to page 10 for remote control button positions.) 1 2 3 4 SETUP MUTING r Select the tab. DISC 2 DISC 3 1 2 3 DISC 4 DISC 5 4 5 6 7 8 9 ENTER Register Register Go right Select the item. ENTER 0 SHIFT S10 Make the settings. r SETUP MUTING Press to exit. ≥The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. ≥Underlined items are the factory preset. Item Changing the player settings DISC 1 ENTER ENTER Shows Setup menu.
∫ “Audio” tab Dynamic Range Compression ≥Off ≥On: Adjust for clarity even when the volume is low through compressing the range of the lowest sound level and the highest sound level. Convenient for late night viewing. (Only works with Dolby Digital) Audio during Search ≥On ≥Off Speaker Setting (‹ below) ≥Center: ≥Surround (L/R): Set the delay time for your center and surround speakers. 0.0/1.0/2.0/3.0/4.0/5.0 ms 0.0/5.0/10.0/15.
The radio AV SYSTEM TV Numbered buttons DIGITAL AUX DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 5 7 8 TUNER/BAND 3 DISC 5 4 MEMORY TUNER/BAND DVD/CD 2 DISC 4 TUNE MODE INPUT SELECTOR TV/VIDEO 1 VCR CH 6 W CH X CH OPEN/CLOSE VOLUME DISC EXCHANGE INPUT POWER /I SELECTOR 1 2 3 4 5 DISC SKIP V.R.S M.R.S DOWN DIGITAL IN C.S.
∫ FM frequency step Manual tuning Main unit only You can change the FM step. The step is factory-set to 0.2 MHz, but you can change it to receive broadcasts allocated in 0.1-MHz steps. Main unit only 1 2 3 Press [INPUT SELECTOR] to select “FM” or “AM”. Press [TUNE MODE] to select “MANUAL”. Press [X TUNING] or [TUNING W] to select the frequency. Press and hold [X TUNING] or [TUNING W] until the frequency starts scrolling to start automatic tuning. Tuning stops when a station is found.
Sound field and sound quality TV DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 1 VCR Changes the sound quality. TV/VIDEO DIGITAL AUX TUNER/BAND DVD/CD 2 DISC 4 3 DISC 5 4 Sound Field Control SFC AV SYSTEM C.FOCUS SUPER SRND CH 5 6 Super Surround Adds surround effects to stereo sound. VOLUME 7 8 CANCEL 0 9 ENTER S10 SLOW/SEARCH SKIP SHIFT DIRECT NAVIGATOR DISPLAY MIX 2CH PL Sound field and sound quality TV VOL SUBWOOFER LEVEL SFC C.FOCUS SUPER SRND MIX 2CH PL SLEEP C.S.
TV/VIDEO DIGITAL AUX DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 TUNER/BAND DVD/CD DVD/CD 1 2 DISC 4 DISC 5 4 SHIFT 3 CH 5 6 r AV EFFECT CD MODE Enhancing rear surround effects. VOLUME 7 8 CANCEL 0 9 ENTER S10 TOP MENU MENU DIRECT NAVIGATOR PLAY LIST SHIFT SHIFT ENTER DISPLAY MIX 2CH PL r r Down-mixing Down-mixes multi-channel signals to 2 channels. TEST CH SELECT Speaker level adjustments RETURN TV VOL TV VOL SUBWOOFER LEVEL SFC C.FOCUS SUPER SRND MIX 2CH PL SLEEP C.S.
Sound field and sound quality SUBWOOFER LEVEL AV SYSTEM TV VCR Subwoofer level Adjusts the amount of bass. TV/VIDEO DIGITAL AUX DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 1 TUNER/BAND DVD/CD 2 DISC 4 CH 4 5 6 7 8 9 CANCEL 0 Custom Sound Memory SLEEP C.S.M 3 DISC 5 Stores up to 30 sound settings (one setting per disc). VOLUME ENTER S10 SLOW/SEARCH SKIP See below for details. MENU TOP MENU DIRECT NAVIGATOR PLAY LIST ENTER DISPLAY RETURN TV VOL Sound field and sound quality SUBWOOFER LEVEL C.
Other functions AV SYSTEM TV TV/VIDEO DIGITAL AUX DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 1 6 SETUP MUTING VOLUME 7 Turns the unit off after a set time. CH 5 8 9 ENTER S10 0 CANCEL Sleep timer 3 DISC 5 4 SLEEP r C.S.M TUNER/BAND DVD/CD 2 DISC 4 SHIFT VCR Muting VOLUME SLOW/SEARCH SKIP See below for details. MENU TOP MENU DIRECT NAVIGATOR PLAY LIST ENTER DISPLAY RETURN TV VOL SHIFT SFC C.FOCUS SUPER SRND MIX 2CH PL SLEEP C.S.
Operating other equipment ∫ Connection example Operating other equipment FM ANT (75h) RQT7696 28 OPTICAL IN A AUX TV VCR AUDIO AUDIO IN IN LINE OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (480P/480I) PB Y L AM ANT S-VIDEO OUT LOOP R EXT PR PLAY OUT REC IN L L R R VIDEO OUT
Operating the television and the video cassette recorder You can use the remote control to operate a Panasonic television or a video cassette recorder. Connect your equipment referring to “Connection example” (‹ page 28). [Note] The remote control may not work properly with some models. Changing the remote control code This remote control can also operate some other brands of televisions and video cassette recorders. Change the code to operate such equipment (‹ below).
Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode Front Ch 170 W per channel (6 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Surround Ch 70 W per channel (4 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Center Ch 260 W per channel (4 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Subwoofer Ch 260 W per channel (4 ≠), 100 Hz, 10 % THD Total RMS Dolby Digital mode power 1000 W FTC Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode Front Ch 100 W per channel (6 ≠), 120 Hz–20 kHz, 1 % THD Surround Ch 45 W per channel (4 ≠), 120 Hz–20 kHz, 1 % THD Center Ch 140 W per channel (4 ≠), 120
SUBWOOFER SECTION GENERAL [Active\subwoofer\SB-WA920] Type Speaker unit(s) Woofer Output sound pressure Frequency range Power supply Power consumption Mass [Front\speakers\SB-PF920] Type Speaker unit(s) 1. Woofer 2. Woofer 3. Tweeter Input power (IEC) Output sound pressure Cross over frequency Frequency range 2 way, 3 speaker system (Bass reflex) Impedance 6 ≠ 6.5 cm (21/2z) Cone type 6.5 cm (21/2z) Cone type 3 6 cm (2 /8z) Ring shaped dome type 170 W§ (Max) 83 dB/W (1.
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 page 34 if you reside in Canada. Power Page No power. ≥Insert the AC power supply cord and system cable securely. 9 The unit is automatically switched to the standby mode.
Menus The Setup menu cannot be accessed. Page ≥Select “DVD/CD” as the source. ≥Cancel all group, program and random play. — 15 Picture abnormal or un-viewable Picture distorted. ≥Ensure that the unit is connected directly to the television, and is not connected through a video cassette recorder. 8 Picture size doesn’t fit the screen. ≥Change “TV Aspect” in “Video” tab. ≥Use the television to change the aspect. If your television does not have that function, change “4:3 Aspect” in Display Menu.
Product service Glossary 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.
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR 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.
Listening caution EST. 1924 Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level.
