Panasonic SAHT692 SAHT692 User Guide

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    The illustration shows SC-HT720 for the U.S.A. and Canada. Operating Instructions DVD Home Theater Sound System Model No. SC-HT720 SC-HT692 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. Region
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    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. System Main unit Front speakers Center speaker Surround speakers Active subwoofer SC-HT720 SA-HT720 SB-FS720 SB-PC720 SB-FS520 SB-WA720 SC-HT692 SA-HT692
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    parts. Only for U.S.A.: To order accessories, refer to "Accessory Purchases" on page 35. For other areas: To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made your purchase. ∏ 1 Remote control (EUR7722X40) ∏ 1 AC power supply cord \U.S.A.\and\Canada] (K2CB2CB00006) ∏ 1 System cable
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    least 10 mm (13/32q) away from the system for proper ventilation. Center speaker ≥Vibration caused by television's demagnetizing function should correct the problem. If it persists, move the result in the risk of fire. Consult a qualified service person if damage has occurred or if you experience
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    the speaker fits up against the wall squarely, be sure to press the speaker cable down into the groove. 110 mm (411/32q ) In this position, the distance between screws as shown in the diagram. ≥The stands must be able to support over 10 kg (22 lb.). ≥The stands must be stable even if the speakers
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    power. Carefully connect the speaker wires. Speaker cables ≥4 m (13-foot) cables: For front and center speakers ≥10 m (33-foot) cables: For surround speakers Sheet of speaker-cable stickers SUBWOOFER Speaker-cable sticker 2 FRONT (R) 1 FRONT (L) 4 SURROUND (R) 3 SURROUND (L) 5 CENTER Insert
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    and refer to the television's operating instructions. ∫ Television with a VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT PR VIDEO OUT S-video cable (not included) S-VIDEO OUT terminal The , select "Darker" from the "Black Level Control" in the "Video" tab (‹ page 20 television.) ≥All Panasonic televisions that have
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    V. Catch up To disconnect Press the catch and pull out. 2 System cable To disconnect Press the catch and pull out. AC power supply cord To parts distributor for assistance. 5 STEP The remote control Remote control Batteries 2 Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control
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    reference guide See reference pages in brackets. Power on/off the unit. Switch the television's video input mode. (29) (12, 13) (12) AV SYSTEM DIRECT NAVIGATOR DISPLAY ENTER MENU PLAY LIST RETURN (13, 16, 17) Remote control signal sensor Standby/on switch [Í/I, POWER] Press to switch the unit
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    Indication used in operating instructions [RAM] [ with Panasonic DVD-Video rule for Camera File system) Panasonic DVD-Video recorders or DVD-Video cameras are played as DVD-Video on this unit. Video CD SVCD [VCD] - Conforming to IEC62107 This unit is compatible with HDCD, but does not support
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    . To establish a safe level: ≥Start your volume control at a low setting. ≥Slowly increase the sound until and "DTS Digital Surround" are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603 , and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses
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    Basic play Numbered buttons CANCEL , AV SYSTEM TV VCR TV/VIDEO AUX TUNER/BAND DVD/CD CANCEL [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] e.g. To select 12: [S10] ‹ [1] ‹ [2] [VCD] with playback control While stopped, press the numbered buttons. [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] e.g. To select 123: [1] ‹ [2] ‹ [3] ‹ [ENTER]
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    1-5 AV SYSTEM TV VCR control are disabled. ≥You cannot change the mode during play, program or random play. ≥If you want to play a DVD, press [CD MODE] again to cancel CD Mode. (CD Mode is also canceled when you switch the unit to standby.) If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting
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    AV SYSTEM ratio or Just Fit Zoom 1.00 "Auto". (Just Fit Zoom) Fine adjustments (Manual Zoom) Press [2 1]. -from k1.00 to k1.60 (in 0.01 units) [2 1] to select "On" or "Off" of vocals. Read the disc's instructions for details. Menu Audio 1 Subtitle [DVD-V] (with multiple subtitles) [VCD] (
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    Numbered buttons CANCEL DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 123 DISC 4 DISC 5 CH 456 VOLUME 789 ENTER CANCEL 0 S10 SKIP SLOW/SEARCH TOP MENU MENU 3421 ENTER DIRECT NAVIGATOR DISPLAY ENTER PLAY LIST RETURN PAGE SHIFT TV VOL TV VOL SUBWOOFER C.FOCUS MIX 2CH LEVEL SFC SUPER SRND PL SLEEP
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    groups [WMA] [MP3] To go to previous groups [WMA] [MP3] WMA/MP3 and JPEG files WMA/MP3 files only JPEG files only To switch between guide messages and the elapsed play time indicator To search by content or group title (‹below) 2 Press [3 4] to select the sub menu and press [ENTER]. ∫ Searching
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    Press [3 4 2 1] to select the item following the on-screen instructions. e.g. New Playlist Item Long Name Display Te PAGE 1/3 Menu1 Play list1 Standard (Design rule for Camera File system) Version 1.0. Some digital cameras have functions that are not supported by the DCF Standard Version 1.0
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    menus Using on-screen menus (Refer to page 9 for remote control button positions.) 1 2 DISPLAY Press once. (When pressed select the elapsed play time or the remaining time. Other Settings Play Speed [DVD-A] (Motion picture part) [RAM] [DVD-V] To change play speed - from k0.6 to k1.4 (in 0.1
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    aspect screens on a 16:9 aspect television 4:3 Aspect Just Fit Zoom Manual Zoom Bitrate Display GUI See-through GUI Brightness ∫ Other Menu Normal: to fit your TV screen To zoom in and out manually [RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD] [DVD-A] (Motion picture part) On ,------. Off On ,------. Off s3 to r3 Play
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    Changing the player settings Changing the player settings (Refer to page 9 for remote control button positions.) 1 2 3 SETUP r SHIFT MUTING Select ENTER Go ratings level to limit DVD-Video play. ≥Follow the on-screen instructions. Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected) ≥8 No Limit
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    ≥English ≥ Français ≥Español ≥On ≥ Off §6 [Others] ≥Bright ≥ Dim ≥Auto: The display is dimmed during play, but brightens when you perform some operations. ≥Enable ≥Disable (Unable to use the HighMAT function.) ≥Yes ≥No ≥Yes: The password screen is shown if Ratings (‹page 20) are set. Please
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    The radio The radio Numbered buttons AV SYSTEM TV VCR TV/VIDEO AUX TUNER/BAND DVD/CD Press [INPUT SELECTOR] to select "FM" or "AM". 2 Press [TUNE MODE] to select "MANUAL". Each time you press the button: MANUAL()PRESET 3 Press [X TUNING] or [TUNING W] to tune to the lowest frequency (FM: 87.9 or
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    AM". 2 Press [TUNE MODE] to select "MANUAL". 3 Press [X TUNING] or [TUNING W] broadcast bands according to their particular system. [For\U.S.A.,\Canada,\and\units\with tabs apart to remove the cover. 2 3 Install the coaxial cable. Clamp the cable conductor, and wind it on so that it does not contact
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    stereo sound to surround sound. [Note] ≥When connected with headphones, the following sound field systems cannot be used. (Excluding Sound Field Control) ≥You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these sound field systems are used with some sources. If this occurs, turn the sound field
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    Sound field and sound quality TV/VIDEO AUX TUNER/BAND DVD/CD DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 123 DISC 4 DISC 5 CH 456 VOLUME 789 ENTER CANCEL 0 S10 SKIP SLOW/SEARCH DVD/CD VOLUME TOP MENU MENU r SHIFT MIX 2CH PL Down-mixing Down-mixes multi-channel signals to 2 channels. r SHIFT TEST CH SELECT
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    and sound quality Sound field and sound quality AV SYSTEM TV VCR TV/VIDEO AUX TUNER/BAND DVD/CD [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] Available sound setting: Subwoofer level, Center Focus, Sound Field Control, Super Surround After making the sound field or sound quality settings Press and hold [C.S.M]. TUNED
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    Other functions AV SYSTEM TV VCR TV/VIDEO AUX TUNER/BAND DVD/CD DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 123 DISC 4 DISC 5 CH 456 VOLUME 789 ENTER CANCEL 0 S10 SKIP SLOW/SEARCH
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    Operating other equipment ∫ Connection example Television (not included) To play sound from the television Reduce the volume on the television to its minimum and control Audio cable (not included) Video cable (not included) : Signal flow AV SYSTEM TV/VIDEO AUX Numbered buttons AV SYSTEM TV VCR
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    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 recording and play. Operating other equipment Turning the video cassette recorder on/off Press [Í AV SYSTEM]. Play, pause
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    ≠), 45 Hz-120 Hz, 1 % THD Total FTC Dolby Digital mode power 470 W [HT692] RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode Front Ch 65 W per channel (4 ≠), 1 kHz, SECTION Video system Signal system NTSC Composite video output Output level 1 Vp-p (75 ≠) Terminal Pin jack (1 system) S-video output
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    SECTION [HT720] [Active\subwoofer\SB-WA720] [HT692] [Active\subwoofer\SB-WA692] Type 1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex) Speaker unit(s) Impedance 4 ≠ /16zk211/16zk17z) Mass Operating temperature range Main unit 4.1 kg (9.0 Ib.) r5 to r35 oC (r41 to r95 oF) Operating humidity range 5 to
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    Troubleshooting guide 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
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    the speaker cord connections. 6 If this does not fix the problem, there is a power supply problem. Consult the dealer. ≥Disc is dirty. Wipe it clean. 11 ≥Incorrect operation performed. Read the instructions and try again. - ≥Trouble may have occurred. The number following "H" depends on the
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    or the cabinet damaged. 2. Servicing-Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that described 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
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    (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) Customer Services Directory Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Servicenter; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.panasonic.com/support or, contact us
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    00985 [For\units\with\PX\printed\on\the\outer\packaging] Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Corporate Management Division for the Americas Sales Office for North America Tokyo Panasonic Sales Section 32nd Floor, World Trade Center 4-1, Hamamatsu-cho, 2-Chome, Minato-Ku, Tokyo 105-6132, Japan
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Operating Instructions
DVD Home Theater Sound System
Model No.
SC-HT720
SC-HT692
The illustration shows SC-HT720 for the U.S.A. and
Canada.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read these instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
Region number
The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the
region number or “
ALL
”.
Example:
[U.S.A.[and[Canada[
§
For Canada only: The word “Participant” is used in place of the
word “Partner”.
Region
Number
U.S.A., Canada and units with PX printed on
the outer packaging
1
Latin America
4
1
ALL
2
4
1
As an ENERGY
STAR
Partner,
Panasonic has determined that
this product meets the ENERGY STAR
guidelines for energy efficiency.
®
®
[U.S.A.[and[Canada[
Table of contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . 3
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Discs that can be played. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Main unit and disc caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Convenient functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Position memory/Zoom/Audio/Subtitle/Quick replay/
Page skip/Repeat play/All group, random and program
play
Using navigation menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Playing data discs/Playing HighMAT
TM
discs/Playing
the programs/Playing a play list
Using on-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Changing the player settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
The radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Automatic presetting/Selecting the preset channels/
Manual tuning/Optional antenna connections
Sound field and sound quality . . . . . . . . . . . .24
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26
Sound Field Control/Super Surround/Center Focus/
Dolby Pro Logic
II
/Down-mixing/Speaker level
adjustments/Subwoofer level/Custom Sound Memory
Other functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Sleep timer/Muting/Using headphones
Operating other equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Product service/Maintenance/Glossary. . . . . . . 34
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) . . . . . . . . 35
Getting started
Simple setup
STEP 1
Locating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Other speaker setup options . . . . . .5
STEP 2
Connecting speakers with the
subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
STEP 3
Video connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
STEP 4
Radio and system connection . . . . . 8
STEP 5
The remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
STEP 6
QUICK SETUP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Disc operations
Basic play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Other operations
Reference