DVD Home Theater Sound System Operating Instructions Model No. The illustration shows SC-HT75. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. AUDIO/ VIDEO SC-HT95 SC-HT75 This unit responds to the region number information on DVD-Video. The unit can only play DVD-Video if the region number of the disc matches the region number of this unit. See page 5 for details. [For\U.S.A.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.: CAUTION! Getting started THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
Dear customer Table of contents SC-HT95 System SC-HT75 Main unit SA-HT95 SA-HT75 Front speakers SB-AFC286 SB-AFC95 Center speaker SB-AFC286 SB-PC89 Surround speakers SB-AFC95 SB-AFC95 Subwoofer SB-W81 SB-W95 ≥These operating instructions are applicable to models SC-HT95 and SC-HT75. Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are of SC-HT75.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the safety precautions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. Getting started Safety 1. Power source—Connect the unit to a power source of the type described in these instructions or as marked on the unit. 2. Polarization—The unit is equipped with a polarized power plug where one blade is wider than the other.
Disc information Disc handling Do not use irregularly shaped discs, such as heart-shaped. (These can damage the unit.) ∫ Discs that can be played Disc type Logo Indication used in instructions DVD-Audio [DVD-A] DVD-Video [DVD-V] Do not touch the recorded surface. DVD-R ∫ If the surface is dirty Getting started ∫ How to hold a disc Wipe it with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.
Simple setup Refer also to “Speaker setup”, a separate guide included with these operating instructions. Simple setup STEP 1 Locating and connecting the speakers Use only supplied speakers Using other speakers can damage the unit and sound quality will be negatively affected. Set the speakers up on an even surface to prevent them from falling. Take proper precautions to prevent the speakers from falling if you cannot set them up on an even surface.
Speaker cords Attach the stickers to the speaker cords. ≥Attach the numbered stickers to the end of the speaker cords so the numbers match the positions of the speakers shown in the diagram. About 1 0 cm (4") 1 2 3 4 5 6 SUBWOOFER CENTER SURROUND R SURROUND L FRONT R FRONT L CENTER SURROUND R SURROUND L FRONT R FRONT L 6 5 4 3 2 1 3 2 1 SUBWOOFER Twist the vinyl tip and pull off.
Simple setup STEP 2 Television The illustration shows SC-HT95. 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.
STEP 3 Antennas and AC power supply cord 1 AM loop antenna holder (included) Adhesive tape 2 FM indoor antenna (included) Fix the other end of the antenna where reception is best. 3 Simple setup AM loop antenna (included) Keep loose antenna cord away from other wires and cords. Turn the antenna to the angle of best reception and least interference.
Simple setup STEP 4 The remote control Do not; ∫ Batteries ≥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. Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.
Control reference guide Remote control VCR TV FL DISPLAY TUNER/BAND AUX TV/VIDEO 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; < = > ? @ A B C D E F H TOP MENU 3 MENU 4 I ENTER DISPLAY 5 RETURN SKIP 6 STOP PAUSE DISC SKIP CHANNEL 7 GROUP ? A PAGE AUDIO ANGLE MARKER CH SELECT 1 2 3 TEST DISC2 DISC3 6 SUPER SURROUND 9 PRO LOGIC DISC SEAT POSITION 4 5 DISC4 DISC5 7 8 10/ENTER DISC MANAGER PLAY MODE CANCEL TV VOL CINEMA C D MUTING DISC1 0 B VOLUME K SUBWOOFER LEVEL ACTION S
Discs—Basic play 2 VCR TV FL DISPLAY TUNER/BAND AUX TV/VIDEO Í TOP MENU TOP MENU 3, 4 2, 1 ENTER MENU MENU 3 ENTER RETURN SKIP PAUSE DISC SKIP CHANNEL ; PAUSE PLAY VOLUME ACTION SUB TITLE AUDIO ANGLE GROUP PAGE MARKER CH SELECT 1 2 3 TEST DISC1 DISC2 DISC3 4 5 6 SUPER SURROUND DISC4 DISC5 7 8 9 PRO LOGIC DISC SEAT POSITION CANCEL CENTER FOCUS Numbered buttons 4 MUTING SUBWOOFER LEVEL SFC 2 Label must face upward.
Playing MP3 Skipping chapters or tracks [CD] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] Discs recorded using MP3 differ to CDs in the following ways. ≥Structure of the disc (example) Press [:] or [9]. Title (Folder) ≥Each press increases the number of skips. ≥Press [:/6, 5/9] on the main unit. Title 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Fast forward and rewind—SEARCH [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] ≥Starting play from a selected chapter Press the numbered buttons and press [ENTER].
Discs—Basic play Disc skip DVD/CD MAIN UNIT VCR TV FL DISPLAY TUNER/BAND AUX TV/VIDEO [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [CD] [VCD] Press [DISC SKIP]. Play starts from the beginning of the disc in the next tray. You will skip to tray 1 when the current tray is 5.
Selecting groups to play [CD] [VCD] [DVD-A] Remote control only Remote control only The disc manager allows you to choose one track or disc to play or to play all five discs in succession. The tracks on DVD-Audio are divided into groups. How these groups are played differs with the disc so read the instructions that came with the disc for further details. 1 While stopped Press [DISC MANAGER] to select the desired method. 1 Press [GROUP]. G The group number changes each time you press the button.
Discs—Convenient functions Repeat play DVD/CD MAIN UNIT VCR TV FL DISPLAY TUNER/BAND AUX TV/VIDEO TOP MENU 3, 4 2, 1 ENTER Press [REPEAT].
All group play/Program play/Random play/All disc random play [DVD-A] [CD] [VCD] (There is no on-screen display.) Program play To play a maximum of 24 tracks in a programmed order [DVD-A] Select tracks from the disc in the play position. [CD] [VCD] Select tracks from any disc. Remote control only While stopped Press [PLAY MODE] to select the play mode. The mode changes as follows each time you press the button. PLAY MODE Choose a group and track, then press ENTER.
Changing soundtracks, subtitle languages and angles Subtitles During play Press [SUB TITLE]. DVD/CD MAIN UNIT VCR TV FL DISPLAY TUNER/BAND AUX TV/VIDEO The number changes each time you press the button. TOP MENU ON 1 ENG MENU ON 2 FRA 3, 4, 1 ENTER DISPLAY RETURN I love you SKIP Disc operations STOP PAUSE DISC SKIP CHANNEL ≥In some cases, the subtitle language is not changed to the selected one immediately.
Using On-Screen Menu Icons 2 [Unit\information\only] While the leftmost icon is highlighted VCR TV FL DISPLAY TUNER/BAND AUX TV/VIDEO TOP MENU Each time you press the button: e.g.
Using On-Screen Menu Icons Disc information e.g. DVD-Video T C 2 Icon Î Digital 1 : 46 : 50 2 1 ENG 3/2.1 ch Icon ON 1 ENG 1 Content Subtitle language (See [A] below for language abbreviations.) ON 1 ENG Content G Subtitles on/off ON()OFF ON 1 ENG [DVD-A] Group number 2 Angle number T Disc operations 2 C [DVD-A] Track number [DVD-V] Title number 1 [DVD-V] Chapter number Page 1 [DVD-A] Still picture number Selected picture is shown during play.
Video menu Icon Content I/P/B display (➡ page 36) ON()OFF Displays the picture type (I/P/B) in the still picture mode. I PB OFF Icon N Audio menu Icon Content (Dolby Digital/DTS, 3-channel or over only) [DVD-V] Dialogue Enhancer ON()OFF The volume of the dialogue from the center channel is raised when you select “ON”. OFF 0 0 0 Content Digital picture mode N: Normal mode C: Cinema mode (➡ page 14) U: User mode The following items are also displayed when you select “U”.
The radio: manual tuning 3 DVD/CD MAIN UNIT VCR TV FL DISPLAY TUNER/BAND AUX TV/VIDEO Í Press [TUNING (X or W)] to select the frequency of the required station. Displayed when a stereo FM broadcast is being received. TUNER/BAND STEREO TOP MENU MHz MENU TUNED ENTER DISPLAY RETURN Displayed when a radio station is tuned.
The radio: preset tuning [For\Latin\America] DVD/CD MAIN UNIT VCR TV FL DISPLAY TUNER/BAND AUX TV/VIDEO 1 2 Tune to “FM 87.50 MHz” (➡ page 22). Press and hold [MEMORY]. The FM stations the unit can receive are preset. TUNER/BAND TOP MENU MENU MHz ENTER RETURN SKIP PAUSE DISC SKIP CHANNEL PLAY VOLUME ACTION SUB TITLE GROUP PAGE The AM stations the unit can receive are preset.
Sound field Note ≥Dolby Pro Logic and Super Surround cannot be used if headphones are connected. ≥You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these sound field systems and effects are used with some sources. If this occurs, turn the sound field system or effect off. Sound field system DOLBY DIGITAL and DTS Features ≥Dolby Digital and DTS are digital encoding systems used on DVD to carry surround sound. Both were originally developed for use in cinemas.
DOLBY PRO LOGIC 1 DVD/CD MAIN UNIT VCR TV FL DISPLAY TUNER/BAND AUX TV/VIDEO Press [Î PRO LOGIC]. SEAT POSITION CENTER FOCUS PRO LOGIC TOP MENU MENU 2 3, 4 Play a Dolby Surround source. ENTER DISPLAY RETURN To cancel STOP PAUSE DISC SKIP CHANNEL Note Turn Dolby Pro Logic off when playing a DVD recorded with Dolby Digital or DTS. The surround effects will not be reproduced correctly if this is left on. PLAY VOLUME MUTING SUBWOOFER LEVEL SFC SFC Press [Î PRO LOGIC].
Sound field SEAT POSITION DVD/CD MAIN UNIT VCR TV FL DISPLAY TUNER/BAND AUX TV/VIDEO TOP MENU Using this function makes you feel like you are sitting in the ideal seating position (in the center of the circle formed by the speakers), even if you cannot due to the layout of your room. 1 MENU Press [SEAT POSITION]. SEAT POSITION 3, 4 2, 1 ENTER DISPLAY RETURN SKIP SLOW /SEARCH STOP PAUSE DISC SKIP CHANNEL 2 PLAY VOLUME Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a position.
Convenient functions Turning off the display DVD/CD DVD/CD MAIN UNIT VCR TV FL DISPLAY TUNER/BAND AUX TV/VIDEO Remote control only The display and all indicators, except for the standby/on indicator, are turned off for better television viewing. FL DISPLAY TOP MENU TUNER/BAND MENU Press [FL DISPLAY]. To cancel, press [FL DISPLAY] again.
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 29 for details on menu operation. ≥Underlined items are the factory preset. Menus Disc Video Other functions Audio Display Others 28 RQT6183 Items Options Audio [DVD-A] [DVD-V] Choose the preferred audio language.
Entering a password (Ratings) DVD/CD DVD/CD MAIN UNIT VCR TV FL DISPLAY TUNER/BAND AUX TV/VIDEO TOP MENU 3, 4, 2, 1 ENTER [DVD-V] The password screen is shown when you select levels 0 to 7. 1. Input a 4-digit password with the numbered buttons and press [ENTER]. ≥If you enter a wrong number, press [CANCEL] to erase it before you press [ENTER]. ≥The lock symbol appears closed to show the rating is locked. ≥Do not forget your password. 2. Press [ENTER] to confirm the 4 digits.
Using the remote control with other equipment Remote control only VCR DVD/CD DVD/CD MAIN UNIT VCR TV FL DISPLAY TUNER/BAND AUX TV/VIDEO Í TOP MENU Operating a television TV Switching to television operation mode TV/VIDEO Press [TV]. The button lights. The main unit also switches to television input. MENU Turning the television on/off ENTER Press [Í].
Changing the remote control code VCR DVD/CD MAIN UNIT VCR TV FL DISPLAY TUNER/BAND AUX TV/VIDEO TV TOP MENU MENU Aiming the remote control at the television or video cassette recorder, carefully and slowly ENTER DISPLAY RETURN SKIP PAUSE DISC SKIP CHANNEL PLAY VOLUME ACTION SUB TITLE Numbered buttons PAGE AUDIO ANGLE MARKER CH SELECT 1 2 3 TEST DISC1 DISC2 DISC3 6 SUPER SURROUND 9 PRO LOGIC DISC SEAT POSITION CANCEL CENTER FOCUS 4 5 DISC4 DISC5 7 8 0 10/ENTER DI
Listening to an external source/Recording to other equipment DVD/CD TUNER/BAND VCR DVD/CD MAIN UNIT VCR TV FL DISPLAY TUNER/BAND AUX TV/VIDEO TOP MENU AUX MENU ≥Turn the unit off before making connections. ≥Refer to the manual of the other unit for details. (Cables and equipment not included.
Optional antenna connections Use outdoor antennas if radio reception is poor. [A] FM outdoor antenna (Using a television antenna) ≥Disconnect the FM indoor antenna. ≥The antenna should be installed by a competent technician. [B] AM outdoor antenna (Using a vinyl wire) Run a piece of vinyl wire horizontally across a window or other convenient location. Leave the loop antenna connected. A Note Disconnect the outdoor antenna when the unit is not in use.
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 web site (http://www.panasonic.com). In Canada, contact Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, web site (www. panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre closest to you.
Picture Picture distorted. No picture. ≥Some distortion is normal during SEARCH. ≥Ensure that the television is connected properly. 8 ≥Make sure the television is on. ≥Ensure the television’s video input setting (e.g., VIDEO 1) is correct. ≥If “This disc is PAL system. The output is sound only.” is on the television, then you have loaded a PAL system DVD-Audio and only the audio portion of the disc can be played.
Glossary Bitstream Interlace and progressive output This is the digital form of multiple channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 channel) before it is decoded into its various channels. NTSC, the video signal standard, has 480 interlaced (i) scan lines, whereas progressive scanning uses twice the number of scan lines. This is called 480p.
Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION [HT95] SPEAKER SECTION FTC TTL POWER OUTPUT 360 W 120 Hz–20 kHz, 1.0 % total harmonic distortion FRONT 30 W per ch (6 ≠) CENTER 80 W (6 ≠) SURROUND 38 W per ch (6 ≠) 45 Hz–120 Hz, 1.
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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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