Panasonid DVD Home Theater Sound System Operating Model No. Instructions SC-HT80 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. DIGITAl.
Dear Customer Thanks youfor purchasingthisproduct. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructionscarefully. System Main unit Front and surround speakers Center speaker Subwoofor SC-HT80 SA-HT80 SB-AFCS0 SB-AFC285 SB-W80 CAUTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIRED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF.
Precautions ........................................................................ 4 Supplied accessories ........................................................ 5 Concerning the remote control ........................................ 6 OVD symbols ...................................................................... 7 Karaoke discs .................................................................... 7 Speaker set-up .................................................................. 8 Connections ......
Before using this unit please read these operating instructions carefully.Take special care to follow _hewarnings indicatedon the unititselfas well as the safety suggestionslistedbelow, Afterwardskeep them handyforfuture reference, Heat --The unit should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators and the like. 3. It also should not be placed in temperatures (41°F) or greater than 35°C (95°F). Condensation conditions.+. 4, 1.
Please check and identify the supplied accessories. [] [] AC power supply cord ................................................................ I (RJA0065+A) .... + .... i ............. [] =J AM loop antenna set .................................................................. 1 (RSA0012) [] [] FM indoor antenna .................................................................... 1 [] Video connection cable ..............................................................
ill \ Use of batteries _e (R6, AA, UM-3) • ] Align the poles (+ and -) propedy when inserting the batteries. Press in and down towards the minus end. • Do not • Do not • Do not contact mix old and new batteries, or battedes of different types. recharge ordinary dry cell battedes. heat or disassemble the bettodes. DO not allow them to flame or water. • Remove the batteries if the unit is not to be used for a long time. • DO not keep together with metallic objects such as necklaces.
These am examplesof the symbolsshownon the back of DVD jackets, Region number The region number is a method of protecting the rights of the producer of the material. A DVD cannot be played if its region number doesn't match the region number of the player. This unit can Dlav DVD with or inctudina the reoion number =1" and "All'. @@ Audio recording method The left side tells you which method was used for recording. example is of a disc that was recorded using Dolby Digital 5.1 channel surround.
• Refer alsoto "Speakerset-up",a separate guideincludedwith these operatinginstructions, [] "l_a 4 small speakers are the same. The four small speakers and the medium speaker can be set-up either standing or lying down. Attach these robber feet to prevent vibration causing the speakers to move or fall over. Small speakers Small speakers Attach the stickers to the speaker cords.
[] Attaching to a wall Rubberfeet (included) [] To attach vertically Screw (not included) [] To attach horizontally Attach four robber feet to each speaker, ensuring they do not cover the holes. Rubber feet (included) The surface you attach the speakers to must be able to support over 10 k_ (22 lb.). 3@35 mm _-3tt ] 6" to 1-3_8") Attaching to speaker stands J m (9/32' to 23/64") Ensure the following conditions are met when you purchase • your speaker stands.
TV (not included) Attach to a wall or other surface with cellophane tape, FM indoor antenna (included) Tape the antenna to a wall or column, in a position where radio signals are reoeived with the least amount of Rear panel oftelevision interference. AM loop antenna holder (included} AM loop antenna (included) After attachingthe antenna, turnon the systemand tune in a broadcaststation. Then, turn the antenna to the angle of bestreceptionand leastinterference.
These are examples of connection. You can connect other recording equipment instead of e cassette deck. Tape deck (not included) VCR (notincluded) A record player, laser disc player, connected to the AUX terminals. AUDIO OUT PLAY RED (OUT) (IN) _' ,, etc. can be To connect a record nlaver Connect the record player to a phone equalizer to amplify the signal, then connect the phono equalizer to the AUX terminals.
@ No. Name (_) Power "_/l" Ref.page switch (POWER, IO/I) .................. 14 Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standbymode,theunitis stiffconsuminga smallamountof power. (_) Standby/on indicator (IO/I) The indicator lights green when the unit is turned on. Whenthe AC powersupplyis used,it functionsas an AC connection indicator. (The indicator colorchanges to redwhen theunitis turnedoff.) _) DIsc select buttons (5 DISC) ............................
No. Name (_ Power button (_) (_ Input select buttons (AUX, TUNER/BAND, TUNER/BAND _) _) @ _) _) _) _) _) Ref.page i"_ i DVD/CD, TV, VCR) button is also used to switch radio bands• Numbered buttons and >10/enter button (1-9, 0, >10/ENTER) .................................... 14-16 Basic operation buttons Disc manager button (DISC MANAGER) ........ 24 Play mode button (PLAY MODE) .................... 24 MIX 2ch down re.ix button (MIX 2ch) ................ 36 FL display button (FL DISPLAY) .........
1 The menu is_guage has been factow preset to JE_glish,You Can changethe languageby goingto "3 Menu Language". (,* page 44) Set the screen size to suit your television. The initial setting is for a regular television with an aspect ratio of 4:3. You do not have to change the setting if you have this kind of television• Preparation Numbered • • • Turn the television on. • Switch the video input mode on the television to suit the type of Connection you have made (e.g., VIDEO 1).
2 31 Preparation • Turn the televisionon. • Switch the video inputmode on the televisionto suitthe typeof connectionyou havemade (e.g., VIDEO 1). 1 Press [SELECTOR] to select "DVDICD" as the source. The source changes each time you press the button on the main unit. DVD/CD -_ FM --_ AM _ "IV -- VCR _ AUX I Remote control: press [DVD/CD]. 2 The unit comes on automatically. ' [: Press [DISC 1] to [DISC 5] to select a tray. _._ The indicator lights. Play starts if a disc is in the tray.
45 4 If play doesn't start after step 3. Press [1_] to start play. Remote control: Press pLAY I_]. If a title menu appears on the television, • Use the cursor buttons to highlight a title and press |SELECTJ on the remote control. • Use the numbered buttons to select a title. For channels 10 or over To select channel 10: D-t0/ENTERlJ _" [1]_ [O] To select channel 11: [_1 O/ENTER] _-_ [1] _- [1 ] Menu items on video CD with playback control (PBC) can only be selected with the numbered 5 Numbered.
If you press [11] or {STOP II] position. [] To restart play from during play. the unit remembem the that point Press [1_] while "RESUME" Remote control: Press [PLAY • PAUSE II .... [] To review the chapters is lit. ] up to the point where you stopped play (DVD only) • . pLAy 1_ The message shown" in the illustration appears for a few seconds before the resume function is activated after pressing • - STOP • [•l.
Press [_] or [_H] to skip tracks on CD and Video CD, and chapters video. on DVD Remote control: Press [SKIP 14< ] or [SKIP b.IH ]. 14< : backwards I_1 SLOW/SEARCH : forwards • Each press increases the number of skips. • The first skip backwards takes you to the beginning of the current track (,=) page 50) or chapter (,_ page 50). If pressed while a video CD menu is on the screen, you may retum to the previous menu. While Paused Press the cursor buttons [<]] or [_].
REPF_AT ] Repeating chapters, titles, and tracks Press [REPEAT] I ¸ during play. Each time you press the button. • DVD (_ CHAPTER REPEAT: Chapter repeated. @ TITLE REPEAT: Titles repeated, _) REPEATOFF: Repeat modecaoceled, • Video CD/Audio CD @ TRACK REPEAT: Tracks repeated. <_ ALL REPEAT: Repedt of entire disc contents. _) REPEAT OFF: Repeat mode canceled. To cancel repeat play Press [REPEAT] until "_OFF" disappears from the unit's display. appears on the TV or =C.
This feature allows you to mark a specific point on a disc so you can return to it easily at a later time. There are five markers available, It only works if the elapsed playing t_me of the disc you are playing is shown on the unit's display. 1 Press [SHIFT]+[TITLE, MARKER] during play. The marker display appears. • := : ...... • _ 1;5 • /¸ _ • 2 Press [SELECT] at the point you want to mark. Up to five markers can be stored.
The title menu is used if there are different titles included on the one DVD Numbered buttons 1 While stopped or playing Press [TITLE, MARKER] the title menu. 2 to display Use the cursor buttons to highlight title, and press [SELECT]. a For your reference You can select items with the numbered buttons with some discs.
Some DVDs have more than one soundtreck recorded on them, such as multiple languages soundtracks during play. 1 2 Press [AUDIO] or PCM, and you can change during play. Press [UP/ON _ ] or [DOWN/OFF _] to change the soundtrack. To clear the display Press [AUDIO] or [SELECT]. m • You can only select languages or sound formats been recorded on the disc you are playing. if they have • You can also make permanent language settings before play with the Audio Language settings (,d_page 44).
m • -SELECT Some DVDs angles. 1 2 1 allow you to view the same scene from different Press [ANGLE] ' during play. Press [UP/ON A] or [DOWN/OFF _] to change the angle. To clear the display Press[ANGLE]or [SELECT], % • "ANGLE" lights up on the unit's display during scenes with multiple angles recorded to indicate this feature is available. • Some discs allow you to set angles before multi-angle scenes are played. Read the instructions that come with the DVD. 2 ., . , .
2 This mode plays the tracks once each in random order. 1 1 While stopped Press [PLAY MODE] to select "RANDOM". Each time the button is pressed, PRGM -_ RANDOM L-(off).--J 2 Press [PLAY I_]. To cancel random play After stopping play Press [PLAY MODE] to select "off". You can play up to five discs in succession or repeatedly.
You can select up to 18 tracks to play in the order you choose. Numbered buttons 1 While stopped Press [PLAY MODE] to select "PRGM". 3 Each time the button is pressed, PRGM _ RANDOM t ,-CLEAR 2 (off) J Use the cursor buttons to highlight the track, and press [SELECT]. You can also use the numbered buttons to select tracks. For tracks numbered 10 or over, press _10/ENTER] then the two digits• Track no. 10: [_>10/ENTER] _* [t] _ [0] Track no.
il_]ll[e|(NIl,[l]nl|_e||l]l_ GUI (Graphical user interface) are icons that appear on the screen that allow you to interact with the player. The long thin GUl that show information about the unit and discs are called GUI screens, You can perform various operations by changing the information shown in these screens. 1 Press [DISPLAY, RETURN]. The GUI screen appears. The screen changes each time you press the button. 2 Press [<_] or [_>] to select an item. 3 Press[UP/ON A] or [DOWN/OFF _].
GUI screens There are three differentGUI screensandthe contentsof each screendependon the kindofdisc beingplayed. Disc GUI screen: You can changethe title,track,or chapter,andswitchthe time display,soundtrack,subtitles,andangles. Unit GUI screen: You can startrepeat play or mark partsyouwant to play again. Shuttle GUI screen: You canfast forward, rewind,or startslowmotionplay.
Disc GUI ] Content Icon Operation "r'dlenumber (DVD) or track number(videoCD, CO) Press [_.
UnitGUIscreen Icon Content Operation Startandfinishpointsfor A-B repeat. :0 Press[SELECTJat the start point and againat the finish point. Select e repeat play mode DVD: C (chapter) T (title) Video CD/Audio CD: T (track) A (disc) Press [.
1 Press [SELECTOR] to select "FM" or "AM". 1234 Each time the button is pressed, DVD/CD --_ FM-_, AM _ "IV _ VCR _ t 2 I Press [TUNE MODE] to select "MANUAL". Each time the button is pressed; =MANUAL" _ 3 "PRESET". Press [TUNING (v or ^)] to select the frequency FM MODE AUX of the required station. "TUNED" is displayed when a radio station is tuneoL "STEREO" is d.isplayed when a stereo FM broadcast s being received. 4 Adjust the volume, Auto tuning Press and hold [TUNING (\/or^)] for a mo
• Tuning issimpler ifyoupreset stations. • You can preset 12 FM and 12 AM stations. Choose either automatic tuning, which presets all the stations the tuner can receive, or manual presetting, which allows you to select the stations to preset and the order they are to be preset in. Do the following once each for FM and AM. Preparation: Tune to the frequency where presetting is to begin (.* page 30). • : Hold down [MEMORY]. TUNING Release the button when the frequency begins to change.
Features Software f Digital is a discrete 5.1 channel surround system developed for cinema use. This unit automatically recognizes ._ DVDs DIGITAL I that have been recorded with Dolby Digital. Not all Dolby Digital sources are recorded with 6 channels. Software encoded with Dolby Digital can be identified with this mark. • DVD Some sources warked Dolby Digital may be recorded in Dolby Surround, a 2 channel system.
} Other effects (_) Virtual rear surround (_ page37) • This mode is useful if you have near the front speakers due to the layout of your room. • This mode makes it seem like the sound from the surround _) Virtual rear surround Multi rear surround Seat position speakers is coming from behind tO place your surround speakers you. (_ Center focus __i _-_ "1......
J.,;L ........ Q Playback the source (DVD). liE] DIGITAL" lights when Dolby Digital signals are detected. DOLBY PRO LOGIC Press [DOLBY PRO LOGIC] during play. Remote control: Press [[1[] PRO LOGIC] during play. To turn off Dolby Pro Logic Press [DOLBY PRO LOGIC]. Remote control: Press [IX] PRO LOGIC]. ---IIIPRO LOGIC I)otby Oigilil only works IC ltt 070 It.ode. lily Pro Logic I cannot be used if the source is radio or if headphones Lconnected.
I Adjusting Oolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic I If the level of the speakers appears to be different while listening to a source, sit where you would normally and perform the following to adjuSt the level of all the speakers to the same apparent level. The speaker levels can be adjusted within the following ranges: L,R: -16dBto0dB C, RS, LS, S: -10 dB to +6dB SW (Subwoofer): -10 dB to +10 dB Preparations: To_ adjust Dolbv Press [DVD/CD].
Press [SUPER SRND]. Each time you press the button MUSIC _ MOVIE _" STEREO (off) To cancel super surround Press [SUPER SRND] and select "STEREO". To adjust the level of the surround speakers 1. press [CH SELECTJ to select the speaker channel. 2. Press [UP/ON level. /X] or [DOWN/OFF The level can beadjusted UP/ON between -t0 _] to adjust the output dB and +6 dS. SUFER ST MIX 2Ch "- ,-CH SELECT • • • • j Press [SIMULATED ST]. =SIMULATED ST" will light up on the display.
• DOWN/OFF 1 2 Press [AV EFFECT]. Press [<3 or [_] to select "VIRTUAL REAR SRND". VIR'RJAL CENTER While"VIRTUAL REAR F,DOUS Press REAR SRND" is flashing. [UPION _ , . A]. To cancel ,,; :i_,_ After steps 1 arid 2, press [_WN/OFF _] (off). From the main unit Press[VIRTUAL REAR]to turn on/off. 1 2 Press [AV EFFECT]. Press [<_] or [_] REAR SRND". to select "MULTI While "MULTI REAR SRN[_' is flashing. Press [UP/ON _].
1 2 3 Press [AV EFFECT]. Press [_] or [E>] to select "SEAT POSITION". While "SEAT POSITION" is flashing Press [UP/ON A]. 3 4 - - DOWN/OFF '"'SFC While = •" is flashing Press the cursor buttons to select a position While virtual rear surround is on The seat position is changed in three horizontal steps. To cancel seat position After steps 1 and 2, press [DOWN/OFF _'] (off). SFC can be used with any source, There are seven SFC modes. HEAVY: Adds punch to rock.
Z=III POWER,aJ/I . o| • •I There are two timer functions: the sleep timer and the wake timer. They cannot be used together. • Sleep timer: The unit can be set to turn off after 30, 60, or 90 minutes. The timer is cancelled if the unit is tumed oft. • Wake timer: The unit can be set to turn on 5, 7, or 9 hours after it is turned Off. The timer is cancelled 1 if the unit is turned on again. Press [TIMER] timer mode.
SUBWOO_R LEVEL Press [MUTING]. =MUTING" flashes on the display. To cancel muting Press [MUTING] or reduce the volume to minimum and raise it again. When the system is turned automatically canceled, off, the mating operation will be PHONES SUBWCOFER "'" LEVEL MUTING Turning off the display can improve video viewing in a dark or dimly lit room. Press [FL DISPLAY]. To turn on again Press [FL DISPLAY]. (_)Reduce the volume. (_)Connect the headphones to the PHONES jack and adjust the volume.
1 1 Press [SELECTOR] to select "TV", "VCR" or "AUX". Remote control: Press ['rv], [VCR] or {AUX]. 2 Start the source. Preparation Connectand preparethe recordingequipment ('P page 11). 1 Press [SELECTOR] to select "DVD/CD", "FM" or "AM". Remote control: Press [DVD/CD] or [TUNER/BAND]. 2 Begin recording "m ............................................................................................................ and start the source. YOU cannot to other equipment "AUX" as therecord source.
I © Switching to TV operation mode I1 Press [TV]. 0 The main unit also switches to TV. I Turning Numbered buttons the "IV on Press [6]. I Changing I channels Press [CH (A or v)]. Use the numbered buttons to select the channel. For channels digits. 10, 11, and 12, press [>t0/ENTER] then the two 10 ch: [_>10/ENTER] _, [1] _ [0] 11 ch: [->t0/ENTER] -, [1] _ [1] Switching the television's video Input mode I Press [TV/VIDEO]. Ib Switching to VCR operation mode Press [VCR].
Change the remote control code in either of the following circumstances: • If the Panasonic TV or VCR does not operate as a result of a difference in the remote control code. • If you wish to operate some other make of TV or VCR. Even after changing the code there may be cases where certain operations cannot be done or operation is not possible at all. How to change the remote control code lml |m ©© $ Q®® ® Hold down the button corresponding to the component you wish to operate.
This chart shows the initial settings for this unit. The only setting you may have to change is number 5 to suit the kind of television you have connected. The menu and on-screen message language has been factory preset to English. You can change the language by going to =3 Menu language" and selecting the preferred language. See page 46 for details on menu operation. Item 1. Disc Languages Initial setting Options 1. Audio 1. English 2. Subtle 1. Automatic 1 Automatic 2 English 3 French 3.
Changes to the initial settings remain intact after the unit is turned off. Do the setting procedures again to restore to the original settings,. Setting details Select the soundtrack language. Some discs are designed to start in a certain language despite any i¸ i ¸ changes you make here. Select the subtitle language• Some discs are designed to start in a certain language despite any changes you make here. _i!i_ii¸: Select the language for the title menu and other menus shown by the disc.
I _iP'.J_iT_ 1 2 Numbered buttons 3 (_ll_o] | | I dl] Ih] | tl Press [ACTION] while stopped to display the initial settings menu. Press [UP/ON A] or [DOWN/OFF _] to highlight the item, and press [SELECT]. Press the cursor buttons to select the item, and press [SELECT]. Repeat step'3 as the menus require to make the changes• 2 .... 3 SHIFT .....
7079: 7082: 7089: Z165: 7168: 7176: 7178: _565: Afar _566: Abkhazlan 5570: Afrikaans 557;/: Amsharic 6.
DVD software is recorded in a variety of picture formats, and how they appear on your TV depends on the software, the kind of "iV you have, and the picture mode your TV is set to. • Letterbox refers to pictures where black bands appear at the top and bottom. • Pan & scan refers to pictures where part of the picture is cut off so it fills the whole screen.
[] With this system, you can only play dis_ having.these marks. However, do not use irregular shaped discs. Discs of this sort can damage the unit. @ ] Play surface (shiny side) Handling precautions • If you are taking the disc from a cold to a warm environment, moisture may form on the disc. Wipe with a soft, dry lintfree cloth before using the disc. • Do not write on the label side with a bell-point or other writing instrument.
Frame Decoder Frames are the still pictures that go together to make a moving picture. There are about thirty frames shown each second. A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal. This is called decoding. Dolby F,e,d One frame is made up of two fields. A regular television shows these fields one after the other to create frames. ,,_,=,m_,_=-.=_ _=_='=_= J=='_'_ One field Frame still and field Digital This method of coding digital signals was developed by Dolby Laboratodes.
If the surfaces are dirty To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. If the suda_es are extremelydirty,usa a soft clothdippedin a soapand-watersolutionor a weak detergentsolution. • Never usa alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit• • Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came with the cloth carefully. Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you've just purchasad is only the start of your musical enjoyment.
Before requesting servk:e for this unit, check the chart below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing, Some simple checks or a minor adjustment off your pert may eliminate the problem and restore proper operation. 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 directory of Authorized Service Centers (enclosed with this unit) to locate a convenient service center, or consult your dealer for instructions.
For detailed instructions, contact an authorized servlcenter In the U.S.A. and Panasonlc Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre in Canada. In the U.S.A. 1-800-211-7262 or web site (http'.//www.panasonic.com) In Canada 905-62_ or web site(www.panasonlc.ca) • • • The disc may be upside down. Replace the disc if it is scratched, warped, or nonstandard. Condensation may have formed in the player due to a sudden change in temperature. Wait about an hour for it to clear and try again.
• SPEAKER SECTION • AMPLIFIER SECTION FTC "FFL POWER OUTPUT 240 W 120 Hz-20 Id-lz, 1.0 % total harmonic distortion FRONT 30 W per ch CENTER 30 W SURROUNO 30 W per ch 45-120 Hz, 1.0 % total harmonic distortion SUBWOOFER 90W Input sensitivity/input AUX Sensitivity Antenna terminals • DISC SECTION Disc DVD CD/V-CD Video Signal system Output level S-video Y S-video C Audio Sampling frequency CD DVD Decoding Wow and flutter Pick up Beam Source Wavelength 250 mV, 10 k.Q speakers (SB-AFCg0) 87.9-107.
Donotattempt to remove the cover (s) or repair the unit yourself. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. The servicer will require all components to service your system. Tbemfore, should service ever be necessary, be sure to bring the -- THE FOLLOWING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. entire system. I Product Information APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
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