Panasonic DVD Home Theater Sound System Operating 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. [DIGITAL VIDEO] AUDIO/VIDEO As an ENERGY STAR ® Partner, Panasonic has Instructions SC-HT95 SC-HT75 This unit responds to the region number information on DVD-Video.
THE FOLLOWING CAUTION! 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. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product• For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. SC-HT95 System SC-HT75 Main unit SA-HT95 SA-HT75 Front speakers SB-AFC286 SB-AFC95 Center speaker SB-AFC286 SB-PC89 SB-AFC95 SB-AFC95 SB-W81 SB-W95 Surround speakers Subwoofer Accessories .............................. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Disc information .......................... Disc handling ............................. 3 4 5 5 ........
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions below. Keep these operating instructions 3, 1. Power source--Connect the unit to a power source of the type described in these instructions or as marked on the unit. 2.
Do not use irregularly shaped discs, such as heart-shaped. • Discs that can be played Disc type These can damage the unit.) Logo Indication used in instructions Im_Vjm]f:l DVD-Audio AUDIO • How to hold a disc DVD-Video Do not touch the recorded surface. I=lrj =]Lri 't:l la VIDEO ll) DVD-R L_ • If the surface is dirty Wipe it with a damp cloth and then wipe dry. R R4.
SB-AFC286 SB-AFC286 SB-AFC95 oThe left and right speakers are the same. oYou can rotate the brand plate of SB-AFC286 cally. Main verti- oVibration caused by the center speaker can disrupt the picture if it is placed directly on the television. Put the center speaker on a rack or shelf. Subwoofer ((_)) _ SB-W81 SB-W95 Place near the television, on the floor or a sturdy shelf so that it won't cause vibration. unit Keep your speakers at least 10 mm (l_j,) away from the system for proper ventilation.
Speakercords At_rst0thespeake_'cords. . Twistthevinyltipandpulloff. X _]) _ _ -Connectthecordstotheterminalsofsamecolorsothenumbersonthestickersmatchthenumbersundertheterminals. oNever short-circuit positive (+) and negative (-) speaker wires. oBe sure to connect only positive (red or gray) wires to positive (+) terminals and negative (black or gray with blue stripe) wires to negative (-) terminals. Incorrect connection can damage the speakers.
Simple setup 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.
AC power supply cord (included) To household AC outlet The included AC power supply cord is for use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment. Conserving power Before connecting the AC power supply cord The unit consumes power (for U.S.A. and Canada: approx. 0.28 W, for Latin America and others: approx. 0.8 W) even when it is turned off with [_]. To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug it from the household AC outlet.
Simple setup The remote control Do not; omix old and new batteries. • Batteries ouse different types at the same time. cheat or expose to flame. otake apart or short circuit. oattempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries. ouse 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.
Page @ @ @ @ ® @ ® @ @ @ ® @ @ @ ® ® @ How to open the remote control [_11#],1 Buttons O and (_) function the same as the controls on the remote control. (_ (_) (_ @ (_ (_ (_ (_ (_) (_ @ @ _) @ (_) (_) (_) @ @ Power button [_] ................................. FL display button [FL DISPLAY] .................... Top menu button [TOP MENU] ...................... Cursor buttons [A V, _1, I_]/Enter button [ENTER] .... Display button [DISPLAY] ..........................
2 Press [DISC SKIP] to select a tray. The indicator lights. Play starts if a disc is in the tray. (One touch play) Remote control: 1 Press [DISC] and then press [1]-[5] corresponding to the required tray. 3 TOP Press [_] to open the disc tray and insert a disc. Press again to close and start play. _,_ ENTER IRN b-bSLOW/SEARCH I<<1, SKIP _ abel must face upward. (With double-sided discs, load so the label for the side you want to play faces up.
wm Discs recorded using MP3 differ to CDs in the following ways. eStructure of the disc (example) Title Press [ I<<1] or [ IH I ]. eEach press increases the number of skips. ePress [1<1<1/<14, IH_/IH_I] on the main unit. ] F(Folder)q[-- Title _ ...... 123456789 J ...... Chapter (File) / I_gD I_WFa J During play eStarting play from a selected chapter Press the numbered buttons and press [ENTER].
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IDIVJD___ Program (There is no on-screen display.) Remote control ] play To play a maximum of 24 tracks in a programmed order I_ Select tracks from the disc in the play position. Select tracks from any disc. only While stopped Press [PLAY MODE] to select the play mode. _LAY:M_DE e.g. I_ The mode changes as follows each time you press the button. All group play (15_J5_31only) t Program play (e.g.
During play Press [SUB TITLE]. The number changes each time you press the button. ove oln some cases, the subtitle selected one immediately. u) Je t'aime language is not changed to the olf the subtitles overlap closed captions recorded on discs, turn the subtitles off. oRefer to [] on page 20 for language abbreviations. SUB To clear/display c_ the subtitles 1. Press [SUB TITLE]. 2. Press [1_]. 3. Press [A, Y] to select "OFF" or "ON". "ANGLE" lights on the unit's display when this is available.
2 IUnit information only I While the leftmost icon is highlighted Press [A, V] to select the menu, Each time you press the button: e.g. DVD-Video -->Play menu A, T, <1, I_-ENTER Display menu Audio menu e) -+Video 3 4 menu Press [<, I_] to select the item. Press [&, V] to select the setting. oltems with "A" or "," Numbered buttons above and below can be changed by [A, ,]. oPress [ENTER] if the setting does not change after pressing [A, _].
e.g. DVD-Video Icon Icon Content Subtitle language (See [] below for language abbreviations.) Content Subtitles I_ Group number I_ I_ Track number Title number I_ Chapter number on/off ON_--_OFF Angle number u) Time [] Select a position to start play by specifying a time with the numbered buttons. Changing the time display Press [A, _] to show the elapsed play time, remaining time for the track, or remaining time for the group.
_° [_ Display menu Icon Content Video menu ] Icon I/P/B display (-_ page 36) ON_--_OFF Displays the picture type (I/P/B) in the still picture mode. 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". _ Audio menu Contrast (-7 to +7) Increases the contrast between white and black Icon Content parts of the picture. Brightness (Dolby Digital/DTS, 3-channelor over only) (0 to +15) Brightens the picture.
3 Press [TUNING (v or ^)] frequency of the required to select the station. Displayed when a stereo FM broadcast is being received. TUNER/BAND Displayed when a radio station is tuned. Press and hold [TUNING (V or ix )] until the frequency starts scrolling to start automatic tuning. Tuning stops when a station is found. 4 Adjust the volume. Jr', VOLUME If noise is excessive ] in FM Main unit only u) Press [FM MODE] to display _/I POWER TUNE MODE FM MODE VOLUME DOWN, UP "MONO".
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 3 4 Tune to "AM 522 kHz" (or "AM 520 kHz") (=, page 22). Press and hold [MEMORY]. The AM stations the unit can receive are preset. A, V CHANNEL +, VOLUME The last station to be preset is displayed when presetting finishes. Main unit only a Preset the stations one at a time.
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1 Press [DD PRO LOGIC]. 2 Play a Dolby Surround source. A,T To cancel Press [DD PRO LOGIC]. 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. Speaker level adjustments --CH SELECT ] If the level of the speakers appears to be different while listening to a source, adjust the level of the speakers to the same apparent level.
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DVD/CD Remote control only The display and all indicators, except for the standby/on indicator, are turned off for better television viewing. FL DIS TUNER/BAND Press [FL DISPLAY]. To cancel, press [FL DISPLAY] again. Remote control only The SLEEP timer can turn the unit off after a set time and the WAKE timer can turn it on. You can use only one timer at a time. Preparation Select the desired source. oDisc Press [DVD/CD] to display "DVD/CD", and insert an Audio CD, etc.
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. oUnderlined items are the factory preset. Menus Disc Items Options Audio _ Choose the preferred audio language. Original: French Spanish Original Other _k The original language of each disc will be selected.
DVD/CD I=lrj=]Lr4 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]. A, T, <1, I_-ENTER 2. • The lock symbol appears closed to show the rating is locked. • Do not forget your password. Press [ENTER] to confirm the 4 digits. E Now, when you insert a DVD-Video that exceeds the ratings limit you set, a message appears on the television.
Remote control only DVD/CD VCR ¢-- Switching to television operation mode Press [TV]. The button lights. The main unit also switches to television input. Turning the television on/off Press [_]. <1<1,I_1_ PLAY Changing channels Press [CHANNEL (AorV)]. You can also select the channel with the numbered buttons. To select a 2-digit number Example: To select channel 23, press [_-> 10/ENTER] -_ [2] -_ [3]. Adjusting the volume Press [TV VOL (-- or +)].
VCR This remote control can operate Panasonic and Technics audiovisual equipment that have remote control sensors. You may need to change the remote control code. It can also operate some other brands of televisions and video cassette recorders. Check the table for the brand and enter the code as follows. Aiming corder, the remote control at the television carefully and slowly While pressing and holding press the numbered code number.
DVD/CD VCR oTurn the unit off before making connections. oRefer to the manual of the other unit for details. (Cables and equipment not included.) Audio cable (not included) TUNER/BAND AUX White Red (L) _ (R) I_ Video cassette recorder (not included) -o_ [_n[_,= You can playback the sound from a video cassette recorder _J through this unit's speaker. 1 Press [VCR]. oMain unit: Press [SELECTOR].
Use outdoor antennas if radio reception is poor. [] FM outdoor antenna (Using a television antenna) eDisconnect the FM indoor antenna. oThe antenna should be installed by a competent [] technician. 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. Disconnect the outdoor antenna when the unit is not in use. Do not use the outdoor antenna during an electrical storm.
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-marl 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. oSome distortion is normal during SEARCH. The picture shown on the television is not normal. oEnsure that the unit is connected directly to the television, and is not connected through a video cassette recorder. oGo to the Video menu in the ACTION screen, and change "TV Aspect" to suit your television. You may also need to change the screen mode on the television itself.
Bitstream Interlace 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.
AMPLIFIER SECTION SPEAKER FTC TTL POWER OUTPUT 120 Hz-20 kHz, 1.0 % total harmonic distortion FRONT 30 CENTER SURROUND 38 45 Hz-120 Hz, 1.
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Listening caution ® m b_ 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.
