Panasonic SAHT900 SAHT690 User Guide
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DVD Home Theater Sound System Operating Instructions POWER Í/I PHONES DIGITAL IN C.S.M PROGRESSIVE TUNING SELECTOR V.R.S M.R.S DOWN TUNE MODE FM MODE MEMORY DISC 1 2 3 4 5 The illustration shows SC-HT900. VOLUME OPEN/CLOSE UP DISC EXCHANGE DISC SKIP Model No. SC-HT900 SC-HT700/SC - Panasonic SAHT900 | SAHT690 User Guide - Page 2
) ≥These operating instructions are applicable to models SC-HT900, SC-HT700 and SC-HT690. ≥Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are of SC-HT900 for U.S.A. and Canada. ≥Operations in these instructions are described mainly with the remote control, but you can - Panasonic SAHT900 | SAHT690 User Guide - Page 3
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) ∏ 1 AC power supply cord [For\U.S.A.\and\Canada] (RJA0065-1D - Panasonic SAHT900 | SAHT690 User Guide - Page 4
, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the - Panasonic SAHT900 | SAHT690 User Guide - Page 5
disc label and cartridge label face the same way. ≥Some parts of the disc, for example where one program ends and another begins, may not play smoothly. ∫ DVD-R discs Panasonic DVD-R recorded and finalized on a Panasonic DVD video recorder are played as DVD-Video on this unit. ∫ CD-R and CD-RW discs - Panasonic SAHT900 | SAHT690 User Guide - Page 6
Simple setup Simple setup 1 STEP [HT900] Assembly and connection of front and surround speakers 4 Speaker units 4 7 Place into groove. avoiding groove. knots. Speaker cables ≥2k4-m (13-foot) cables ≥2k10-m (33-foot) 2 cables Confirm screw is securely fastened. _: Copper 4 `: Silver - Panasonic SAHT900 | SAHT690 User Guide - Page 7
HT700] [HT690] Locating Setup example 6 SUBWOOFER 5 CENTER 1 FRONT (L) 6 SUBWOOFER 23 4 FRONT SURROUND SURROUND (R) (L) (R) 5 CENTER Setup example Main unit Main unit ≥The front and surround speakers are the same. Use those you have connected the short cords the sound field the system - Panasonic SAHT900 | SAHT690 User Guide - Page 8
may result in damage to the wall and speakers. 2 STEP [HT700] [HT690] Connecting speakers with the subwoofer Attach the speaker-cable stickers to make connection easier. 1 FRONT (L) _: Copper `: Silver Stand 1 Pass the cable through the hole. 2 Pass through the cutout in the base. Speaker - Panasonic SAHT900 | SAHT690 User Guide - Page 9
FM ANT AM ANT OPTICAL IN A Video cable (included) TV VCR AUDIO AUDIO AUX IN terminals can be used for either interlace picture (➡ page 34, Video-Black Level Control). 75h GND LOOP EXT FM ANT AM this unit's copy guard system. (Video will not be televisions manufactured by Panasonic and that have - Panasonic SAHT900 | SAHT690 User Guide - Page 10
V. AC power supply cord To household AC outlet [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. 5 STEP The remote control Remote control R6/LR6 - Panasonic SAHT900 | SAHT690 User Guide - Page 11
options Attaching to a wall [HT900] (Center speaker only) [HT700] [HT690] [Note] The wall or pillar on which the speakers are to be attached should be capable of supporting 10 kg (22 Ib.) per screw. Remove the stand. ([HT900] only) BEFORE REMOVING THE STAND ≥Take the speaker cable out of the stand - Panasonic SAHT900 | SAHT690 User Guide - Page 12
Simple setup 6 STEP QUICK SETUP 1 AV SYSTEM TV VCR DIGITAL TV/VIDEO AUX TUNER/BAND DVD/CD DISC 1 PAGE GROUP SEQUENTIAL DISC 1 4 DISC 4 7 REPEAT FL DISPLAY PLAY MODE CANCEL 2 DISC 2 5 DISC 5 8 0 3 DISC 3 6 9 S10/ENTER SKIP SLOW/SEARCH CH 4-7 3, 7 TOP MENU DIRECT - Panasonic SAHT900 | SAHT690 User Guide - Page 13
29 C AV system standby/on button [Í, AV SYSTEM 32 D Source select buttons Face towards this unit to change the source. Press [TV] or [VCR] first to operate a Panasonic television or video cassette recorder (➡ pages 32, 33). [HT900] AUX, DIGITAL input button [AUX, DIGITAL] [HT700] [HT690] AUX button - Panasonic SAHT900 | SAHT690 User Guide - Page 14
use. [RAM] ≥Label-up (With double-sided discs, load so the label for the side you want to play is facing up.) 1 Play starts from the disc in the front-left position. 5 15 [3] Press [ - Panasonic SAHT900 | SAHT690 User Guide - Page 15
except for DVDs and JPEG discs playback control are using Sequential Mode. Changing the disc in the play position [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD during play [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] on, reselect "DVD/CD" or reinsert Preview [DVD-V] The REPLAY [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD - Panasonic SAHT900 | SAHT690 User Guide - Page 16
: 9 ; 342 1 ENTER SHIFT AV SYSTEM TV VCR DIGITAL TV/VIDEO AUX TUNER/BAND DVD/CD DISC PAGE GROUP SEQUENTIAL 1 DISC 1 Frame-by-frame viewing [RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD] [DVD-A] (Motion picture parts only) While paused Press [2] or with playback control Pressing buttons to perform skip, search or slow- - Panasonic SAHT900 | SAHT690 User Guide - Page 17
Discs-Convenient functions GROUP REPEAT AV SYSTEM TV VCR DIGITAL TV/VIDEO AUX TUNER/BAND DVD/CD DISC 1 PAGE GROUP DISC 1 4 SEQUENTIAL DISC 4 7 REPEAT FL . Refer also to the disc's jacket. Disc operations Repeat play [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [JPEG] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] (There is no - Panasonic SAHT900 | SAHT690 User Guide - Page 18
CANCEL ∫ 342 1 ENTER AV SYSTEM TV VCR DIGITAL TV/VIDEO AUX TUNER/BAND DVD/CD DISC 1 PAGE GROUP leftiFront rightiCenter Subtitles [DVD-A] (Motion picture parts only) [DVD-V] [VCD] (SVCD use this button to turn the vocals on and off on karaoke discs. Read the disc's instructions for details. [DVD - Panasonic SAHT900 | SAHT690 User Guide - Page 19
unnecessary when programming tracks on the same disc. ≥[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [WMA] [MP3] To select an item using the cursor buttons Press [ENTER] and [3, 4] trays are skipped and the playback control function on Video CDs is canceled. \Note\ Disable HighMAT disc play to use random and program play. In - Panasonic SAHT900 | SAHT690 User Guide - Page 20
DVD-V] [VCD] [DVD-A] (Motion picture parts DVD-V] x1.00 0 0 Subtitle Position (➡ page 26) Subtitle Brightness (➡ page 26) Each time you press the button: 4:3 Standard>European Vista>16:9 Standard : ; Cinemascope2 - Panasonic SAHT900 | SAHT690 User Guide - Page 21
Disc operations Playing the programs or play lists on DVD-RAM AV SYSTEM TV VCR DIGITAL TV/VIDEO AUX TUNER/BAND DVD/CD DISC 1 PAGE GROUP SEQUENTIAL DISC 1 3 11/12(TUE) 10:00PM Cinema 4 11/14(THU) 9:30PM Music 5 11/14(THU) 8:05PM Baseball Nov. 2002 Used 0:49:40 09 SELECT NUMBER SELECT - Panasonic SAHT900 | SAHT690 User Guide - Page 22
Disc operations WMA/MP3, CD text and JPEG navigation menus : 9 AV SYSTEM TV VCR DIGITAL TV/VIDEO AUX TUNER/BAND DVD/CD DISC 1 PAGE GROUP SEQUENTIAL DISC 1 4 DISC 4 7 REPEAT FL DISPLAY PLAY MODE CANCEL 2 DISC 2 5 DISC 5 8 0 3 DISC 3 6 9 S10/ENTER SKIP SLOW/SEARCH CH TOP MENU 342 1 - Panasonic SAHT900 | SAHT690 User Guide - Page 23
press [ENTER]. The audio navigation menu/album display for the group appears. To return to the menu Press [RETURN]. To use the contents screen to find a track [CD] (CD text only) You can use the text information recorded on these discs to find a track to play. 1 While the menu is displayed Press - Panasonic SAHT900 | SAHT690 User Guide - Page 24
(Motion picture part only) [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital only) You can slow down or speed up play. During play Press [2] (slower) or [1] (faster). There are five speeds: k0.8()k0.9()k1.0 (normal speed)()k1.2()k1.4 After you change the speed, output is in stereo. Sound is stereo as long as "k1.0" is orange - Panasonic SAHT900 | SAHT690 User Guide - Page 25
language abbreviations. Subtitles on/off [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] (SVCD only) Track information on/off [WMA] [MP3] [CD] (CD text only) 5 Picture data [JPEG] Full: Group title, picture title, picture size, file size, date of shooting, and camera model used.§ Date: Date of shooting only. OFF: No - Panasonic SAHT900 | SAHT690 User Guide - Page 26
your television has a similar feature, use it instead for a better effect. Zoom (➡ page 20) [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] 2 [ENTER] 0 0 78 Contrast (j7 to i7) 4 Increases the contrast between light and dark parts of the picture. 5 Brightness (0 to i15) Brightens the picture. 6 Sharpness (j7 - Panasonic SAHT900 | SAHT690 User Guide - Page 27
DVD/CD>FM>AM>TV>VCR>AUX>DIGITAL IN ([HT900]) Remote control: Press [TUNER/BAND]. 2 Press [TUNE MODE] to select "MANUAL". Each time you press the button: MANUAL to their particular system. [For\U.S.A.,\Canada 9 kHz, but you can change it to receive broadcasts allocated 10-kHz steps. 1 Press [TUNER - Panasonic SAHT900 | SAHT690 User Guide - Page 28
sources. MOVIE: Use this mode when playing movie software, especially videotapes, recorded in Dolby Surround. PANORAMA: Sound is spread out more so you feel like you are surrounded by music. 2 Play a Dolby Surround or stereo source. [HT700] [HT690] Dolby Pro Logic is a decoding system that was - Panasonic SAHT900 | SAHT690 User Guide - Page 29
sources. MOVIE: Use this mode when playing movie software. PARTY: Sound is in stereo regardless DVD recorded with Dolby Digital or DTS. The surround effects will not be reproduced correctly if this is left on. ≥Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Pro Logic II (➡ page 28) switches off. Sound Field Control - Panasonic SAHT900 | SAHT690 User Guide - Page 30
sound settings [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] Store the sound settings for a disc so the unit recalls them the next time you play it. ≥Number of discs: 30 ≥Settings: Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Pro Logic II, Subwoofer level, Center Focus, Sound Field Control HT900] Enhance sound perception using received - Panasonic SAHT900 | SAHT690 User Guide - Page 31
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 Using headphones 1 Reduce the volume and connect the headphones (not included). Headphone plug type: 3.5 mm (1/8z) stereo VOLUME POWER - Panasonic SAHT900 | SAHT690 User Guide - Page 32
the television and the video cassette recorder You can use the remote control to operate a Panasonic television or a video cassette recorder. (Some models cannot be operated by this remote control.) Television Preparation ≥Face the remote control at this unit and press [TV]. The button lights - Panasonic SAHT900 | SAHT690 User Guide - Page 33
connect that to this unit. 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 and some Panasonic products. While aiming the remote control at the equipment, Press and hold [TV - Panasonic SAHT900 | SAHT690 User Guide - Page 34
environment in which it is being used. These settings are retained in picture shown when paused. Black Level Control Change the black level of the whether to have sound during search. ¢¢¢¢: Input a code number with the Off: DVD-Audio are played as DVD-Audio. On: DVD-Video contents found on DVD-Audio - Panasonic SAHT900 | SAHT690 User Guide - Page 35
SYSTEM TV VCR DIGITAL TV/VIDEO AUX TUNER/BAND DVD instructions. Changing the delay time (Speaker Setting) [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital, Center and surround speakers only) For optimum listening with 5.1-channel sound (6 feet) Approx. 400 cm (12 feet) Approx. 600 cm (18 feet) Setting 1.3 ms 2.6 ms 3.9 ms - Panasonic SAHT900 | SAHT690 User Guide - Page 36
Changing settings Language code list Abkhazian: 6566 Afar: 6565 Afrikaans: 6570 Albanian: 8381 IN A TV VCR AUDIO AUDIO AUX IN IN 75 ≠ coaxial cable (not included) FM outdoor antenna (Using a television antenna) ≥Disconnect the FM indoor antenna. ≥The antenna should be installed - Panasonic SAHT900 | SAHT690 User Guide - Page 37
amount of audio information can be recorded on one disc using this method. DTS (Digital Theater Systems) This surround system is used in many movie theaters around the world. There is good separation between the channels, so realistic sound effects are possible. Dynamic range Dynamic range is the - Panasonic SAHT900 | SAHT690 User Guide - Page 38
k≠ [HT700] RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode, 10 % Total Harmonic Distortion 1 kHz Front CH 1 kHz Surround CH 55 W per channel (6 ≠) 55 W per channel (6 ≠) 1 kHz Center CH 160 W per channel (6 ≠) 100 Hz Subwoofer CH 220 W per channel (4 ≠) Total RMS Dolby Digital Mode Power 600 W FTC - Panasonic SAHT900 | SAHT690 User Guide - Page 39
Woofer 17 cm (63/4z) cone type 4 ≠ Input power 240 W (Music) Output sound pressure level 80 dB/W (1.0 m) Frequency range 40 Hz-220 Hz (j16 dB) 45 Hz-180 Hz (j10 dB) Dimensions (WtHtD) 160k450k424 mm (65/16zk1723/32zk1611/16z) Mass [HT900] [HT700] [HT690] 12 kg (26.5 lb.) 11.5 kg (25 - Panasonic SAHT900 | SAHT690 User Guide - Page 40
switched to the standby mode. ≥Insert the AC power supply cord and system cable securely. ≥The unit was switched to standby by the sleep timer. Page 10 31 Operation No response when buttons pressed. No operations can be performed with the remote control. Cannot switch on the television with the - Panasonic SAHT900 | SAHT690 User Guide - Page 41
. There is ghosting when ≥Press [PROGRESSIVE] so the indicator goes out. This problem is caused by the editing 14 progressive output is on. method or material used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlace output. Picture quality is poor. ≥Check the settings in the On-Screen - Panasonic SAHT900 | SAHT690 User Guide - Page 42
. 14 ≥Check and correct the speaker cord connections. 6, 8 If this does not fix the problem, there is a power supply problem. Call 1-800-211-PANA. ≥Disc is dirty. Wipe it clean. 5 ≥Incorrect operation performed. Read the instructions and try again. - ≥Trouble may have occurred. The number - Panasonic SAHT900 | SAHT690 User Guide - Page 43
Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as "the warrantor") will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase ("warranty period"), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or - Panasonic SAHT900 | SAHT690 User Guide - Page 44
and "DTS Digital Surround" are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996, 2000 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. User memo: DATE OF PURCHASE DEALER NAME DEALER ADDRESS TELEPHONE NUMBER The model number and serial number of this product can be found
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DVD Home Theater Sound System
Operating Instructions
Model No.
SC-HT900
SC-HT700/SC-HT690
The illustration shows SC-HT900.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read these instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
[For\U.S.A.]
As an
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TAR
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Partner, Panasonic
has determined that this product meets the
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guidelines for energy
efficiency.
Region number supported by this player
Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and software
according to where they are sold.
[For\U.S.A.,\Canada,\and\units\with\PX\printed\on\the\outer\packaging]
≥
The region number of this player is “
1
”.
Example:
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The player will play DVD-Video
marked with labels containing
“
1
” or “
ALL
”.
[For\Latin\America]
≥
The region number of this player is “
4
”.
Example:
≥
The player will play DVD-Video
marked with labels containing
“
4
” or “
ALL
”.
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[For\U.S.A.\only]
The warranty can be found on page 43.
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