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Panasonic SC-HT990 Home Theater System User Manual

1. 1 DVD A DVD V WMA MP3 JPEG MPEG4 DivX Press the numbered buttons to select a group or title WMA MP3 JPEG MPEG4 Divx register the selection e g DVD V Press ENTER to Random Playback Choose a title Title DVD A e To enter all groups press lt 4 gt to select All and press ENTER To deselect a group press numbered buttons corresponding to the group you want to clear 2 Press gt PLAY Playing data discs using navigation menus Numbered buttons lt lt gt gt SLOW SEARCH MENU PLAY LIST A y 4 gt ENTER TOP MENU DIRECT NAVIGATOR FUNCTIONS 7 FUNCTIONS EVA K ELE Ko f xer e MENU Selecting Play as Data Disc in Other Menu gt page 27 will be effective if the following functions are not available to play WMA MP3 JPEG MPEG4 or DivX video contents e Playing HighMAT discs gt page 22 Playing items in order Playback Menu 1 Press TOP MENU e To exit the screen press TOP MENU e g Playback Menu All contents All WMA MP3 Audio JPEG Picture MPEG4 and DivX video Video 2 Press A V to select All Audio Picture or Video and press ENTER Playing from the selected item Navigation Menu 1 Press MENU e To ex
2. DVD VR Discs recorded and finalized on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras using Version 1 1 or 1 2 DVD R DL only of the Video Recording Format a unified video recording standard MP3 JPEG MPEG4 Finalize s the disc after recording DivX R Video 2 RW Video DVD V Discs recorded and finalized on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras Se disi DIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO cD with 16 bits for all other CDs WMA MP3 JPEG This unit also plays HighMAT discs wma This unit does not support Multiple Bit Rate MBR a file that contains the same WMA xi cD MP3 JPEG VCD DivX MPEG4 This unit can play CD R RW recorded with the above formats Close the sessions or finalize the disc after recording CD This unit is compatible with HDCD but does not support the Peak Extend function a function which expands the dynamic range of high level signals HDCD encoded CDs sound better because they are encoded with 20 bits as compared content encoded at several different bit rates 1 Functions added with DivX Ultra are not supported 2 Includes single sided dual layer discs x3 A process that allows play on compatible equipment e t may not be possible to play all the above mentioned discs in some cases due to the type
3. i i SLEEP Setting the sleep timer Press SLEEP to select the time in minutes SLEEP 30 gt SLEEP 60 gt SLEEP 90 t___ OFF lt _SLEEP120 lt _ v SLPS To cancel the timer Press SLEEP to select OFF To confirm the remaining time Press SLEEP again To change the setting Repeat the procedure from the beginning Muting the sound MUTING C Press MUTING MUTING flashes on the unit s display To cancel e Press MUTING again or reduce the volume to minimum VOL 0 and then raise it to the required level e Muting is canceled when you switch the unit to standby Using headphones 1 Reduce the volume and connect the headphones not included Headphone plug type 3 5 mm stereo mini plug The illustration shows SC HT540 VOLUME 2 Adjust headphone volume with VOLUME e Audio is automatically switched to 2 channel stereo Note To prevent hearing damage avoid listening for prolonged periods of time Using the Music Port The Music Port allows you to connect and enjoy music from an external device e g MP3 player through your home theater system Preparation To avoid distorted sound make sure that any equalizer function of your external device is turned off 1 Reduce the volume and connect the external device not included Plug type 3 5 mm stereo mini plug The illustration shows SC HT540 VOLUME External
4. 005 36 Enhancing the sound from the center speaker Using the Music Port 36 Center Focus emis npe naes na caneae 34 Operating other equipment 37 Enhancing the stereo sound Operating the television 37 Dolby ProLogicIl 000 34 Adjusting the amount of bass Subwoofer level 00 00 eee eee 34 Speaker installation options 38 Glossary 00 e eee eee eee 43 8 Troubleshooting guide 40 Specifications 0005 44 Reference RQT8722 H Caution for AC Mains Lead A RQT8722 Caution for AC Mains Lead For United Kingdom EB area code models only For your safety please read the following text carefully This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience A 5 ampere fuse is fitted in this plug Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5 ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362 Check for the ASTA mark amp or the BSI mark Y on the body of the fuse If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer CAUTION IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET
5. e g DVD V Program Playback Choose a title and chapter Tie Chapter Tim Ni e 1 Play Clear Clear all e Repeat this step to program other items e To select a 2 digit number e g To select 12 210 1 2 WMA MP3 JPEG MPEG4 Divx 1 gt 2 gt ENTER 2 Press gt PLAY To select an item using the cursor buttons Press ENTER and A V to select an item and then press ENTER again to register To select all the items While the Chapter Track or Content field is highlighted press A V to select ALL Then press e g DVD V Chapter a ENTER again to register l To change the selected program 1 Press A V to select the program number 2 Press the numbered buttons to change each item WMA MP3 JPEG MPEG4 Divx Press ENTER to register the selection To clear the selected program 1 Press A W to select the program number 2 Press CANCEL or press A V lt gt to select Clear and press ENTER To clear the whole program Select Clear all with A V lt gt and press ENTER The whole program is also cleared when the disc tray is opened the unit is turned off or another source is selected Random play
6. While the submenu is displayed above Press A V to select Find and press ENTER Find Press A V to select a character and press ENTER e Repeat to enter another character e Lower case characters are also searched Press lt lt gt gt SLOW SEARCH to skip between A E I O and U e Press lt d to erase a character e Leave the asterisk when you search for the titles including the character you enter e Erase the asterisk gt lt to search for the titles starting with the character you enter To add the asterisk gt again display the submenu again and select Find Press gt to select Find and press ENTER The search result screen appears Press A V to select the content or group and press ENTER Continued on next page 2 o S aS 3 dD S amp S D S S 4 2 v S v dD Qa RQT8722 N a amp S Q 3 2 S S dD S S 3 2 v S v dD Qa N N RQT8722 Playing data discs using navigation menus Selecting a track using CD text Titles appear with CD Text disc playback 1 Press TOP MENU or MENU e To exit the screen press TOP MENU or MENU e g CD text CDText yiscTitle Al 2 Press A V to select the track and press ENTER e Press FUNCTIONS to show the playback condition and current position Playing HighMAT discs Press TOP ME
7. Nauru 7865 Sundanese 8385 Zulu 9085 Czech 6783 Irish 7165 Nepali 7869 Swahili 8387 wn D E wn S S 3 Qa D S 2 S O RQT8722 g Using the radio 32 R RQT8722 Using the radio TUNER BAND Numbered buttons ENTER SLEEP CHSELECT PLAY eje te e SETUP TEST Panasonic The illustration shows SC HT540 v TUNING MEMORY Up to 15 stations can be set in each band FM and AM 1 Press SELECTOR to select FM or AM 2 Press TUNE MODE to select MANUAL Each time you press the button MANUAL lt gt PRESET 3 Press v TUNING 1 to tune to the lowest frequency FM 87 50 AM 522 4 Press and hold MEMORY Release the button when FM AUTO or AM AUTO is displayed The tuner presets all the stations it can receive into the channels in ascending order e SET OK is displayed when the stations are set and the radio tunes to the last preset station e ERROR is displayed when automatic presetting is unsuccessful Preset the channels manually gt right Selecting the preset channels 1 Press TUNER BAND to select FM or AM 2 Press the numbered buttons to select the channel e To select a 2 digit number e g 12 210 gt 1 2 Alternatively press v When a stereo FM broadcast is being received ST lights in the d
8. This picture has the best quality and is the best to use when adjusting the picture P Predictive coded picture This picture is calculated based on past I or P pictures B Bidirectionally predictive coded picture This picture is calculated by comparing past and future l and P pictures so it has the lowest volume of information JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group This is a system used for compressing decoding color still pictures If you select JPEG as the storage system on digital cameras etc the data will be compressed to 1 10 1 100 of its original size The benefit of JPEG is less deterioration in picture quality considering the degree of compression Linear PCM pulse code modulation These are uncompressed digital signals similar to those found on CDs MP3 MPEG Audio Layer 3 An audio compression method that compresses audio to approximately one tenth of its size without any considerable loss of audio quality MPEG4 A compression system for use on mobile devices or a network that allows highly efficient recording at a low bit rate Playback control PBC If a Video CD has playback control you can select scenes and information with menus Progressive Interlaced The PAL video signal standard has 576 interlaced i scan lines whereas progressive scanning called 576p uses twice the number of scan lines For the NTSC standard these are called 480i and 480p respectively Using progressive output you can e
9. e Before using chemically treated cloth carefully read the instructions that came with the cloth Do not use commercially available lens cleaners as they may cause malfunction Cleaning of the lens is generally not necessary although this depends on the operating environment Before moving the unit ensure the disc tray is empty Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the disc and the unit About DivX VOD content DivX Video on Demand VOD content is encrypted for copyright protection In order to play DivX VOD content on this unit you first need to register the unit Follow the online instructions for purchasing DivX VOD content to enter the unit s registration code and register the unit For more information about DivX VOD visit www divx com vod Display the unit s registration code gt page 30 DivX Registration in Others tab Setup Divx Registration DivX Video on Demand Your registration code is x r 8 alphanumeric characters To learn more visit www divx com vod We recommend that you make a note of this code for future reference e After playing DivX VOD content for the first time another registration code is then displayed in DivX Registration Do not use this registration code to purchase DivX VOD content If you use this code to purchase DivX VOD content and then play the content on this unit you will no longer be able to play any content that you pur
10. 18 Using on screen menus Using the main unit 000 18 Main Men fo cccc aay Ata aed as Playing Using ne remote control nave REE dade ees ade 19 Other Settings boas wade Eades sed isinrehciageis ps Discs Convenient functions PELETE 20 Changing the player settings Displaying current playback condition 20 Changing the delay time of the speakers All group Program and Random play 20 Playing data discs using navigation menus 21 Playing data discs 00 21 Selecting a track using CD text 22 Playing HighMAT discs 22 Playing RAM and DVD R RW DVD VR discs 00 000 e eee 22 i Using the radio 0005 32 Enhancing the bass sound H BASS 35 L CS A Presetting stations automatically 32 Enhancing the surround sound effect CA Ne Selecting the preset channels 32 Surround Enhancer 5 35 Other Manual tuning eooo aeaaaee 32 Adjusting the volume of each speaker Operations RDS broadcasting 00 33 Speaker level adjustments 35 Using an outdoor antenna optional 33 Using other useful functions 36 Using sound effects 34 Setting the sleep timer 00 36 Changing the sound quality Muting the sound 0 000 36 Sound Field Control 0005 34 Using headphones
11. 1ch Subtitle m Angle 1 1 Source Aspect 4 3 Title Total Time 0 54 28 Audio information Subtitle information Angle information Aspect of current title Total play time of current title MPEG4 DivX Video and audio information is not displayed during search All group Program and Random play PLAY MODE e Selecting Play as Data Disc in Other Menu gt page 27 will be effective if the following functions are not available to play WMA MP3 JPEG MPEG4 or DivX video contents DVD V Some items cannot be played even if you have programmed them DVD A Some discs contain bonus groups If a password screen appears after selecting a group enter the password with the numbered buttons to play the bonus group Refer also to the disc s jacket All group play DVD A All Group Playback Press PLAY MODE while stopped All group program and random playback screens appear sequentially All group DVD A gt Program gt Random t___________ off Normal play lt _ To exit the all group program and random mode Press PLAY MODE several times while stopped Press gt PLAY Press PLAY to start Program play up to 32 items 1 Press the numbered buttons to select the item WMA MP3 JPEG MPEG4 Divx Press ENTER to register the selection
12. 4 gt ENTER RETURN Enter number The position is memorized while RESUME is on the STOP display Stop e Press gt PLAY to CANCEL resume e Press W STOP again to clear the position VCD DVD VR cD e g To select 12 210 gt 1 2 vcD with playback control Press W STOP to cancel the PBC function and then press the numbered buttons DVD A DVD V WMA MPEG4 DivX e g To select 123 1 gt 2 gt 3 gt ENTER MP3 JPEG e Press CANCEL to cancel the number s DVD A DVD V Shows a disc top menu DVD VR Press the button to show the programs gt page 22 DVD V Shows a disc menu gt x Q 2 amp Q DVD VR Press the button to show a playlist gt page 22 PAUSE Press gt PLAY to Se Pause restart play DIRECT cs NAVIGATOR SKIP LCD eA Disc menu WMA MP3 JPEG MPEG4 PLAY LIST DivX Skip 5 This feature does not work during program and RETURN Jeo random play L gt page 20 A V Group skip Return to REEN lt 4 gt Content skip previous screen e Up to 5 steps aes e Press gt PLAY to start noel normal play SLOWISEARCH a Si ion Slow motion mm VCD Slow motion forward direc
13. correctly and not damaged Poor connection and lead damage can cause fire or electric shock Do not pull bend or place heavy items on the lead Grasp the plug firmly when unplugging the lead Pulling the AC mains lead can cause electric shock Do not handle the plug with wet hands This can cause electric shock Extend operating life by disconnecting the unit from the power source if it is not to be used for a long time RQT8722 n The supplied stands are specially designed STEP 1 Assembling the speakers for attachment to Panasonic SB FS990 front speakers SB FS741 surround speakers SB FS540 front or surround speakers Use only as indicated in this setup EL Front speakers TWEN Front and surround speakers Preparation e To prevent damage or scratches lay down a soft cloth and perform assembly on it e For assembly use a Phillips head screwdriver Make sure you have all the indicated components before starting assembly setup and connection There is no difference between the right and left speakers and stands For optional wall mount refer to page 38 Note e The front and surround speakers are different Check the label on the rear of speaker before attaching the stand gt page 8 The stand with shorter cable is for the front speaker Q PN 2 Front speakers 2 Stands with cable 2 Bases 8 Screws with cover plate 4 Stands 4 Bases 16 Screws 2 Front speakers and e 2xstands
14. from FM broadcasts or continuous signals from an oscillator test disc or electronic instrument When adjusting the sound quality When turning the unit on or off If irregular coloring occurs on your television The front and center speakers are designed to be used close to a television but the picture may be affected with some televisions and setup combinations STEP Speaker connections Speaker cables e 1 xshort cable For center speaker e2xlong cables For surround speakers o Be careful not to cross short circuit or reverse the polarity of the speaker wires as doing so may damage the speakers e1xXshort cable For center speaker If this occurs turn the television off for about 30 minutes The demagnetizing function of the television should correct the problem If it persists move the speakers further away from the television Caution e The main unit and supplied speakers are to be used only as indicated in this setup Failure to do so may lead to damage to the amplifier and or the speakers and may result in the risk of fire Consult a qualified service person if damage has occurred or if you experience a sudden change in performance e Do not attempt to attach these speakers to walls using methods other than those described in this manual 2 sheets of speaker cable stickers e Attach the speaker cable stickers to make connection easi
15. of disc or condition of the recording E Discs that cannot be played E Video systems DVD RW version 1 0 DVD ROM CD ROM CDV CD G SACD and Photo CD DVD RAM that cannot be removed from their cartridge 2 6 GB and 5 2 GB DVD RAM and Chaoji VCD available on the market including CVD DVCD and SVCD that do not conform to IEC62107 This unit can play PAL and NTSC but your television must match the system used on the disc PAL discs cannot be correctly viewed on an NTSC television This unit can convert NTSC signals to PAL 60 for viewing on a PAL television gt page 30 NTSC Disc Output in Video tab Disc caution E To clean discs Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry GE Maintenance Clean this unit with a soft dry cloth E Disc handling precautions e Do not attach labels or stickers to discs This may cause disc warping rendering it unusable e Do not write on the label side with a ball point pen or other writing instrument e Do not use record cleaning sprays benzine thinner liquids which prevent static electricity or any other solvent e Do not use scratch proof protectors or covers e Do not use the following discs Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels rented discs etc Discs that are badly warped or cracked Irregularly shaped discs such as heart shapes e Never use alcohol paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit
16. picture s color Gamma Adjusts the brightness of dark parts Depth Enhancer Reduces the rough noise in the background to give a greater feeling of depth Brightness Sharpness Colour Video Output Mode To select suitable picture quality with your television 480p 576p progressive 480i 576i interlace When you select xxx p progressive and a confirmation screen appears select Yes only if connecting to a progressive output compatible television The numbers displayed depend on the disc being played One of the above numbers is displayed Items shown differ depending on the type of disc Transfer Mode If you have chosen xxx p progressive above select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit the type of material The setting will return to Auto or Auto1 when the disc tray is opened the unit is turned off or another source is selected When playing PAL discs MPEG4 or DivX video contents Auto Automatically detects the film and video content and appropriately converts it Video Select when using Auto and the content is distorted Cinema Select this if the edges of the film content appear jagged or rough when Auto is selected However if the video content is distorted as shown in the illustration to the right then select Auto When playing NTSC discs Auto1 Automatically detects the film and video content and appropriately conv
17. 02 Q 2 Remote control batteries eS 1 AC mains lead K2CT3CA00004 ot 1 AM loop antenna N1DAAAAO00002 a 1 FM indoor antenna a a ame CEZIJ indicates features applicable to SC HT540 only E SC HT990 only System SC HT540 SC HT990 Main unit SA HT540 SA HT990 Front speakers SB FS540 SB FS990 Center speaker SB PC540 SB PC895 Surround speakers SB FS741 SB FS540 Subwoofer SB W540 SB W895 C 1 Antenna plug adaptor K1YZ02000013 Speaker cables 1xshort cable REEX0449B 1L 2xlong cables REEX0449E 1k 1xshort cable REEX0449B 1L 2 Sheets of speaker cable stickers RSA0007 L EMANA E E Sales and Support Information Customer Care Centre e For customers within the UK 08705 357357 e For customers within the Republic of Ireland 01 289 8333 e Visit our website for product information e E mail customer care panasonic co uk Direct Sales at Panasonic UK e Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by phoning our Customer Care Centre Monday Thursday 9 00am 5 30pm Friday 9 30am 5 30pm Excluding public holidays e Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www panasonic co uk Accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories Use numbers indicated in parentheses when
18. 19 Show a disc top menu 21 or program list 22 j Show a disc menu 21 or play list 22 Frame by frame Select or register menu items on the television screen 19 Show on screen menu 24 or Return to previous screen 19 display RDS text data 33 SUBWOOFER H BASS LEVEL SFC CFOCUS OOPLI 34 34 35 34 34 3 3 D o Q S x 3 x p S S F SLEEP CH SELECT PLAY MODE MUTING Panasonic 36 28 35 20 36 SETUP TEST To use functions labeled with Press and hold the button for at least 2 seconds Standby on switch O I The illustration shows SC HT990 Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa In standby mode the unit is still consuming a small amount of power 18 MUSIC PORT Connect an external device 36 4 OPEN CLOSE SURROUND ENHANCER Open Close the disc tray 18 CJ only 44 44 gt gt gt v TUNING Enhancing the surround Skip or slow search play 18 sound effect 18 Display Select the radio stations 32 Lemen AZ o Phones Hi d Connect headphones 36 Remote control signal sensor VOLUME Turn up down the volume 18 E TUNE MODE FM MODE AC IN Select the tuning mode 32 DVD CD gt FM gt AM gt TV gt AUX gt This indicator lights Adjust the FM reception condition 32 MUSIC P Return to DVD CD when the unit is connected to the AC gt MEMORY TV works only when the scart cable mains supply Play disc
19. 8076 Tatar 8484 Arabic 6582 Faroese 7079 Kazakh 7575 Portuguese 8084 Telugu 8469 Armenian 7289 Fiji 7074 Kirghiz 7589 Punjabi 8065 Thai 8472 Assamese 6583 Finnish 7073 Korean 7579 Quechua 8185 Tibetan 6679 Aymara 6589 French 7082 Kurdish 7585 Rhaeto Romance 8277 Tigrinya 8473 Azerbaijani 6590 Frisian 7089 Laotian 7679 Romanian 8279 Tonga 8479 Bashkir 6665 Galician 7176 Latin 7665 Russian 8285 Turkish 8482 Basque 6985 Georgian 7565 Latvian Lettish 7686 Samoan 8377 Turkmen 8475 Bengali Bangla 6678 German 6869 Lingala 7678 Sanskrit 8365 Twi 8487 Bhutani 6890 Greek 6976 Lithuanian 7684 Scots Gaelic 7168 Ukrainian 8575 Bihari 6672 Greenlandic 7576 Macedonian 7775 Serbian 8382 Urdu 8582 Breton 6682 Guarani 7178 Malagasy 7771 Serbo Croatian 8372 Uzbek 8590 Bulgarian 6671 Gujarati 7185 Malay 7783 Shona 8378 Vietnamese 8673 Burmese 7789 Hausa 7265 Malayalam 7776 Sindhi 8368 Volap k 8679 Byelorussian 6669 Hebrew 7387 Maltese 7784 Singhalese 8373 Welsh 6789 Cambodian 7577 Hindi 7273 Maori 7773 Slovak 8375 Wolof 8779 Catalan 6765 Hungarian 7285 Marathi 7782 Slovenian 8376 Xhosa 8872 Chinese 9072 Icelandic 7383 Moldavian 7779 Somali 8379 Yiddish 7473 Corsican 6779 Indonesian 7378 Mongolian 7778 Spanish 6983 Yoruba 8979 Croatian 7282 Interlingua 7365
20. IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMPERE SOCKET If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as stated below If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician IMPORTANT The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Blue Neutral Brown Live As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red WARNING DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E BY THE EARTH SYMBOL OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN YELLOW THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF KEEP DRY Before use Remove the connector cover How to replace the fuse The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug figures A and B Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug 1 Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver Figure A Figure B 2 Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover Figur
21. LII SFC H BASS EE SFC SRD ENH C FOCUS CH SELECT TEST DE e The following sound effects may not be available or have no effect depending on the type of source or when headphones are used e You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these sound effects are used with some sources If this occurs turn the sound effects off e It is not possible to turn on Surround Enhancer and Sound Field Control at the same time Changing the sound quality Sound Field Control Press SFC mE SFC Each time you press the button FLAT Cancel no effect is added factory preset MOVIE Use this mode when playing movie software SPORT Simulates sound to make you feel like you are at a sports event MUSIC Adds surround effects to stereo sources HEAVY Adds punch to rock CLEAR Clarifies higher sounds SOFT For background music To check the current setting press SFC MEJI SFC e MOVIE SPORT and MUSIC are not available when Dolby Pro Logic II is on or when playing a disc recorded with a multi channel source e You can adjust the volume of the surround speakers to get the best surround effect gt page 35 Adjusting the volume of each speaker Speaker level adjustments e When MOVIE SPORT or MUSIC is turned on you can enjoy audio from your television in 5 1 channel surround sound gt page 37 C FOCUS Center Focus This applies to discs where the dialogue is recorded i
22. NU e To exit the screen press W STOP e To change the menu background to the one recorded on the disc press FUNCTIONS TOP MENU MENU CET TOP gt MENU Press A V lt gt to select the item and then press ENTER e Repeat this step if necessary e g Menu Takes you to the next menu which shows playlists or another menu tt Menu Play listt Playlist play starts J li I AJL Play list2 Menu3 Play lists Selecting from the list 1 During play Press MENU e To exit the screen press MENU e g Playlist Playlist To 0m0 2 Press lt 4 followed by A V to switch among Playlist Group and Content lists 3 Press gt followed by A Y to select an item and press ENTER Playing RAM and DVD R RW DVD VR discs DIRECT as LIST NAVIGATOR e Titles appear only if the titles are recorded on the disc e You cannot edit programs playlists and disc titles 1 3 Playing the programs Press DIRECT NAVIGATOR e To exit the screen press DIRECT NAVIGATOR e g Direct Navigator av 0 A Press A V or the numbered buttons to select the program e To select a 2 digit number e g 12 210 gt 1 2 e Press gt to show the contents of the program and the disc Press ENTER Playing
23. Operations Guide The illustration shows SC HT540 Panasonic l Operating Instructions DVD Home Theater Sound System ModelNo SC HT540 SC HT990 Region number The player plays DVD Video marked with labels containing the region number 2 or ALL Example COMPACT RAM gt OSG AUDIO VIDEO DIGITAL VIDEO PLAYER EB Advanced progressive scan y 12 Provides a smoother and sharper image Compatible with a variety of media formats DVD RAM DVD Audio DVD Video DivX and more 16 High performance sound effects Sound quality enhancement Bass enhancement and more 34 Before connecting operating or adjusting this product please read the instructions completely Please keep this manual for future reference Note EB on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom RQT8722 B rr Q pa Q D O 8 7 lt x B RQT8722 Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product For optimum performance and safety please read these instructions carefully e Unless otherwise indicated illustrations in these operating instructions are of SC HT540 e Operations in these instructions are described mainly with the remote control but you can perform the operations on the main unit if the controls are the same asking for replacement parts 1 Remote control N2QAYZ000004 N2QAYZ0000
24. Product numbers correct as of January 2006 These may be subject to change 2 Stands RYPX0128 S 4 Stands 2xstands with short cable RYPX0128 S 2xstands with long cable RYPX0332 S 2 Bases 4 Bases RYPX0120 S 8 Screws 16 Screws XSN5 12FJ 2 Cover plates 4 Cover plates RGPX0239 k A e Most major credit and debit cards accepted All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd t couldn t be simpler e Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products take a browse on our website for further details Interested in purchasing an extended guarantee Please call 0870 240 6284 or visit our website www panasonic co uk guarantee TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started Accessories Caution for AC Mains Lead Safety precautions Simple Setup STEP 1 Assembling the speakers STEP 2 Positioning the speakers STEP 3 Speaker connections STEP 4 audio and video connections Connecting to a television with SCART AV terminal Connecting to a television with AUDIO VIDEO terminals STEP 5 Radio and AC mains lead connections STEP 6 Preparing the remote control 14 STEP 7 Performing QUICK SETUP 14 Control reference guide Discs that can be played Disc caution Maintenance About DivX VOD content Basic play e eicc etic eee a iaoa
25. Repeat Except JPEG Still picture part MPEG4 DivX To repeat a specified section Press ENTER at the starting and ending points Press ENTER again to cancel DVD VR Advanced Disc Review DvD vR Except still picture part DVD V Except R RW Allows you to browse the disc contents and start playing from the selected position You can select either Intro Mode or Interval Mode in Advanced Disc Review in the Disc tab gt page 29 When you find a title program to play Press gt PLAY This may not work depending on the disc and the play position DVD vR This does not work when playing a playlist gt page 22 Continued on next page RQT8722 g On S S amp S S D 5 dD S 3 OQ RQT8722 Using on screen menus Other Settings E Picture Menu Picture Mode Normal Cinema1 Mellows images and enhances detail in dark scenes Cinema2 Sharpens images and enhances detail in dark scenes Animation Suitable for animation Dynamic Enhances the contrast for powerful images Press ENTER to select Picture Adjustment gt below User Picture Adjustment Contrast Increases the contrast between light and dark parts of the picture Brightens the picture Adjusts the sharpness of the edges of horizontal lines Adjusts the shade of the
26. THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS e DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS TABLECLOTHS CURTAINS AND SIMILAR ITEMS e DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES ON THE UNIT e DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Side of product FDA 21 CFR Class 11 oe BIL ERRUR TRL ELERI LRT Inside of product This product may receive radio interference caused by mobile telephones during use If such interference is apparent please increase separation between the product and the mobile telephone The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible or the mains plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd Web Site http www panasonic co jp global Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical amp Electronic Equipment private households This symbol on the products and or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste For proper treatment recovery and recycling please take these products to designated collection points where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis Alternatively in some countries you may be ab
27. a playlist This works only when the disc contains a playlist 1 3 Press PLAY LIST e To exit the screen press PLAY LIST e g Playlist ay 0 0 ress CHED Press A V or the numbered buttons to select the playlist e To select a 2 digit number e g 12 210 gt 1 gt 2 Press ENTER E Playing scenes one by one While the playlist menu is displayed Press gt Press A VW to select Scene List and press ENTER e Contents shows playlist information Press A V lt gt to select a scene and press ENTER Tips for making data discs e When there are more than 8 groups the eighth group onwards will be displayed on one vertical line in the menu screen There may be differences in the display order on the menu screen and computer screen This unit cannot play files recorded using packet write DVD RAM Discs must conform to UDF 2 0 DVD R RW e Discs must conform to UDF bridge UDF 1 02 ISO9660 e This unit does not support multi session Only the default session is played CD R RW e Discs must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 except for extended formats e This unit supports multi session but if there are many sessions it takes more time for play to start Keep the number of sessions to a minimum to avoid this Naming folders and files e g MP3 Files are treated as contents and folders are treated as g
28. act even if you switch the unit to standby e Underlined items are the factory settings in the following diagram Press and hold to exit Y 2 a S S 3 Q o 2 2 S O z RQT8722 QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area E Disc tab Audio eEnglish eFrench e German eltalian eSpanish Polish Choose the audio language eSwedish Dutch e Original Other 2 Subtitle eAutomatic eEnglish e French eGerman_ eltalian e Spanish Choose the subtitle language ePolish e Swedish Dutch e Other gt Menus e English French eGerman eltalian eSpanish Polish Choose the language for disc eSwedish Dutch e Othersk kK K 2 menus Changing the menu language in QUICK SETUP also changes this setting Advanced Disc Review elntro Mode Reviews each title program gt page 25 e nterval Mode Reviews not only each title program but also each 10 minute interval within a title program Ratings Setting ratings When level 8 is selected Set a rating level to limit e8 No Limit 1to7 0 Lock All To prevent play of discs without rating levels I DVD Video play When you select your ratings level a password screen is shown Follow the on screen instructions Do not forget your password A message screen will be shown if a DVD Video disc exceeding the rating level is inserted in the unit Enter your password and then follow the on screen ins
29. ages Auto Expands 4 3 letterbox images to fill more of the screen Other images 4 3 Aspect appear in full in the center of the screen Shrink Images appear in the center of the screen Zoom Expands to 4 3 aspect ratio If your television has a similar feature use it instead for a better effect Bit Rate DVD A Motion picture part Displ DVD VR DVD V VCD MPEG4 DivX lana On gt Off GUI See To make the on screen menu th h transparent roug Off On Auto To adjust the on screen menu GUI Brightness brightness 3 to 3 E Other Menu Setup gt page 28 Play as To play DVD Video contents of DVD Video DVD Audio or Select Play as DVD Video Play as DVD Audio Play as To use functions for data discs DVD VR Play page 21 as HighMAT To play JPEG MP3 MPEG4 or oF DivX video contents on DVD RAM or to play a HighMAT disc without etd as Data using HighMAT function Select Play as Data Disc S g amp s g 5 9 5 dD S o gt RQT8722 N N Changing the player settings Press and hold to show the Setup menu If you have not performed QUICK SETUP gt page 14 Numbered the QUICK SETUP screen buttons appears Select the tab A y lt gt ENTER Select the item SETUP Make the settings Setup Item Setting 1 English a 1 n Intro Mode 1 e The settings remain int
30. annels so realistic sound effects are possible Dynamic range Dynamic range is the difference between the lowest level of sound that can be heard above the noise of the equipment and the highest level of sound before distortion occurs Film and video DVD Videos are recorded using either film or video This unit can determine which type has been used then uses the most suitable method of progressive output Film Recorded at 25 frames per second PAL discs or 24 frames per second NTSC discs NTSC discs recorded at 30 frames per second as well Generally appropriate for motion picture films Video Recorded at 25 frames 50 fields per second PAL discs or 30 frames 60 fields per second NTSC discs Generally appropriate for TV drama programs or animation Frame still and field still Frames are the still pictures that go together to make a moving picture There are about 30 frames shown each second One frame is made up of two fields A regular television shows these fields one after the other to create frames A still is shown when you pause a moving picture A frame still is made up of two alternating fields so the picture may appear blurred but overall quality is high A field still is not blurred but it has only half the information of a frame still so picture quality is lower P B MPEG 2 the video compression standard adopted for use with DVD Video codes frames using these 3 picture types I Intra coded picture
31. cable not included e You can use the scart cable connection gt page 10 instead of this connection To the aerial RF cable not included Video cable VIDEO IN not included STEPI Radio and AC mains lead connections AM loop antenna FM indoor antenna AC mains lead Z o e Connect the AC mains lead after all other connections are complete e Using an outdoor antenna optional gt page 33 FM indoor antenna Affix this end of the antenna where reception is best Adhesive tape A AM loop antenna Stand the antenna up on its base Place the antenna where reception is best Keep loose antenna cable away from other wires and cables Main unit AN EXT LOOP Frege hoo ANT GND h 1 While pushing insert the wire fully E White yo Loosen the terminal screw with a Phillips Black head screwdriver Re tighten the terminal screw AC mains lead Red To household mains socket E9 AC 230 240 V 50 Hz Sg s G BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 4 BEFORE CONNECTION Conserving power The main unit consumes a small amount of power even when it is turned off approx 0 5 W To save power when the unit is not to be used for a lo
32. ce 6 Q Woofer 16 cm Cone type Input power IEC Output sound pressure Frequency range 250 W Max 80 dB W 1 0 m 32 Hz 220 Hz 16 dB 38 Hz 180 Hz 10 dB Dimensions WXHXD 183 mmx396 mmx267 mm Mass 4kg GENERAL Power supply AC 230 240 V 50 Hz Power consumption Main unit 115 W Main unit 120 W Dimensions WXHXD 430 mmx60 mmx354 mm Mass Main unit 3 35 kg Operating temperature range 5 C to 35 C Operating humidity range 5 to 90 RH no condensation Power consumption in standby mode approx 0 5 W Rating with low cut filter equipped amplifier Note 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice Mass and dimensions are approximate 2 Total harmonic distortion is measured by a digital spectrum analyzer XE Specifications RQT8722 A 62 A OQ RQT8722 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses on
33. chased using the previous code e If you purchase DivX VOD content using a registration code different from this unit s code you will not be able to play this content Authorization Error is displayed Regarding DivX content that can only be played a set number of times Some DivX VOD content can only be played a set number of times When you play this content the remaining number of plays is displayed You cannot play this content when the number of remaining plays is zero Rented Movie Expired is displayed When playing this content e The number of remaining plays is reduced by one if you press or press and hold SETUP you press ll STOP Press Ii PAUSE to pause play you press lt lt gt gt SKIP or lt 4 lt gt gt SLOW SEARCH etc and arrive at another content or the start of the content being played e Resume page 19 Stop and Marker gt page 25 Play Menu functions do not work S Lg S S 9 Ss x Q bal 5 ie amp x N Q S S 2 S N s 2 5 o Q 2 Q RQT8722 N CY Basic play N N N S iS E 8 B Basic play To display the picture from the main unit turn on your television and change its video input mode e g VIDEO 1 AV 1 etc e To change your television s video input mode refer to its operating instructions Using the main unit The illustrat
34. deo No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use Additional information including that relating to promotional internal and commercial uses and licensing may be obtained from MPEG LA LLC See http www mpegla com HighMAT and the HighMAT logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries HIGH OLE D AUDIO IMAGE Official DivX Certified product Plays all versions of DivX video including DivX 6 with standard playback of DivX media files 4 DivX DivX Certified and Div associated logos are trademarks of DivX Inc and are used under license vt DEO MEMO RQT8722 A N 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 CAUTION e DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT INA BOOKCASE BUILT IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING ENSURE
35. device gt Reduce the volume before i gt connecting 2 Press EXT IN to select MUSIC P MUSIC P gt TV t_ AUX lt MIE TP Of PILI tt Ll 1 3 Adjust the external device volume to a normal listening level and then adjust the volume of the main unit with VOLUME e You can enjoy surround sound when you turn on Sound Field Control MOVIE SPORT or MUSIC gt page 34 Operating other equipment TV VOLUME EXT IN You can use the remote control to operate a Panasonic television Connect your equipment referring to Set Top Box or video cassette recorder connection gt page 12 Note The remote control may not work properly with some models Operating the television Aim the remote control at the television Turning the television on off Press TV Switching the television s video input mode Press TV AV Adjusting the volume Press TV VOLUME To play audio from your television through your home theater system Press EXT IN to select AUX or TV as the source reduce the volume on the television to its minimum and control the volume on the main unit Each time you press the button MUSIC P gt TV t AUX e You can enjoy 5 1 channel surround sound when you turn on Sound Field Control MOVIE SPORT or MUSIC gt page 34 Operating other equipment es RQT8722 ie N Speaker installation options E Attaching to a
36. e A Figure B Fuse 5 ampere Fuse 5 ampere Safety precautions Foreign matter Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit This can sunlight high temperatures high humidity and excessive cause electric shock or malfunction vibration These conditions can damage the cabinet and Do not let liquids get into the unit This can cause other components thereby shortening the unit s service electric shock or malfunction If this occurs immediately life disconnect the unit from the power supply and contact Do not place heavy items on the unit your dealer Do not spray insecticides onto or into the unit They contain flammable gases which can ignite if sprayed into the unit Voltage Do not use high voltage power sources This can overload the unit and cause a fire Do not use a DC power source Check the source carefully when setting the unit up on a ship or other Do not attempt to repair this unit by yourself If sound is places where DC is used interrupted indicators fail to light smoke appears or any other problem that is not covered in these instructions occurs disconnect the AC mains lead and contact your dealer or an authorized service center Electric shock or damage to the unit can occur if the unit is repaired disassembled or reconstructed by unqualified persons AC mains lead protection Safety precautions Ensure the AC mains lead is connected
37. eft surround e There is no output from SW subwoofer channel 2 Press VOLUME or to set the volume level normally used for listening 3 Press A increase or WV decrease to adjust the speaker level for each speaker e Adjust the speaker levels to the same level as the front speakers C RS LS 6 dB to 6 dB E To adjust speaker level during play Effective when playing multi channel audio or when Dolby Pro Logic II or Sound Field Control MOVIE SPORT or MUSIC is on Press CH SELECT to select the speaker L gt C gt R gt RS gt LS SW t J SW Subwoofer e You can adjust SW only if the disc includes a subwoofer channel e SW does not appear on the display and is not adjustable when OOPLII is lit e S appears on the display when MOVIE SPORT or MUSIC is selected with Sound Field Control gt page 34 In this case you can adjust both surround speaker levels at the same time using A V S 6 dB to 6 dB Press A increase or VW decrease to adjust the speaker level for each speaker C RS LS SW 6 dB to 6 dB L R Only the balance is adjustable e To adjust the balance of the front speakers while L or R is selected press lt gt Using sound effects QO RQT8722 g Using other useful functions gt 9 Q OQ RQT8722 Using other useful functions EXT IN VOLUME MUTING
38. ent Repeat DVD vR Program All Off e During playlist play Scene gt Playlist Off DVD A Track gt Group gt Off Dvp v Chapter Title Off VeD cD Track gt All Off WMA MP3 MPEG4 DivX Content Group Off JPEG Group gt Off All is displayed during all group DvD A program or random play DVD VR To recall a marker recorded on Marker VR DVD Video recorders Press A V gt Press ENTER with multiple angles Angle To select a video angle Rotate To rotate a picture Picture To turn on off slideshow On lt gt Off SHES To change the slideshow timing 1 Fast to 5 Slow Other gt below Settings Items shown differ depending on the type of disc Marker Except DVD VR To mark up to 5 positions to play again Press ENTER The unit is now ready to accept markers To mark a position Press ENTER at the desired point To mark another position Press lt gt to select x gt Press ENTER To recall a marker Press lt gt Press ENTER To erase a marker Press lt gt gt Press CANCEL This feature does not work during program and random play e Markers you add are cleared when you open the disc tray or switch the unit to standby S g amp s 5 9 5 dD S o gt
39. er Insert the wire fully White Blue FRONT L Insert the wire fully White Blue Y SURROUND R Main unit pemg 3 a S Positioning the speakers Speaker connections E RQT8722 sTEP4 Audio and video connections e Do not connect through the video cassette recorder Due to copy guard protection the picture may not be displayed properly e Turn the television off before connecting and refer to the television s operating instructions Connecting to a television with SCART AV terminal To improve picture quality you can change the video signal output from the SCART AV terminal Select RGB No Output from QUICK SETUP gt page 14 e This connection will also enable you to play audio from your television through your home theater system Refer to Operating other equipment gt page 37 S 3 aR Back of the main unit AV oooooooooon 0000000000 Audio and video connections Sound from the television Press EXT IN to select the TV audio input on the remote control gt page 37 Television not included oooooooooon 0000000000 Scart cable not included e To listen to the sound from the television select the appropriate audio out e g Monitor on
40. erminal Pin jack Y green Ps blue Pr red 1 system RGB video output R output level G output level B output level Terminal Terminal 0 7 Vp p 75 Q 0 7 Vp p 75 Q 0 7 Vp p 75 Q Scart jack 1 system SPEAKER SECTION Front speakers SB FS540 Type 1 way 1 speaker system Bass reflex Speaker unit s Impedance 3 Q Full range 6 5 cm Cone type Input power IEC Output sound pressure Frequency range 125 W Max 80 dB W 1 0 m 87 Hz 25 kHz 16 dB 98 Hz 22 kHz 10 dB Dimensions WXHXD 252 mmx 1123 mmx234 mm Mass 3 7 kg Surround speakers SB FS741 Type 1 way 1 speaker system Bass reflex Speaker unit s Impedance 4 Q Full range 6 5 cm Cone type Input power IEC Output sound pressure Frequency range 90 W Max 80 dB W 1 0 m 96 Hz 25 kHz 16 dB 120 Hz 22 kHz 10 dB Dimensions WXHXD 92 mmx 135 mmx95 4 mm Mass 0 75 kg Center speaker SB PC540 Type 2 way 2 speaker system Bass reflex Speaker unit s Impedance 6 Q 1 Full range 6 5 cm Cone type 2 Full range 6 5 cm Cone type Input power IEC Output sound pressure Cross over frequency Frequency range 250 W Max 84 dB W 1 0 m 5 kHz 105 Hz 25 kHz 16 dB 125 Hz 22 kHz 10 dB Dimensions WXHXD 270 mmx92 mmx95 4 mm Mass 1 25 kg Subwoofer SB W540 Type 1 way 1 speaker system Bass reflex Speaker unit s Impedance 6 Q Woofer 16 cm Cone t
41. erts it In addition to Auto1 automatically detects film contents with different frame rates and appropriately converts it Select when using Auto1 and Auto2 and the content is distorted Auto2 Video Source Select DivX When you select Auto the constructing method of the DivX contents is automatically distinguished and output If the picture is distorted select I Interlace or P Progressive depending on which constructing method was used when the contents were recorded to disc Auto I Interlace P Progressive Other Settings E Audio Menu Dolby Pro Logic II Dialogue Enhancer page 34 Enhancing the stereo sound Dolby Pro Logic II To make the dialogue in movies easier to hear DVD V Dolby Digital DTS MPEG 3 channel or higher with the dialogue recorded in the center channel Divx Dolby Digital 3 channel or higher with the dialogue recorded in the center channel On lt gt Off Sound Enhancement To enjoy comfortable analog like sound DVD VR DVD V 48 kHz only WMA MP3 Disc recording is other than 8 kHz 16 kHz or 32 kHz VCD CD On lt Off This may have no effect depending on the disc s recording This does not work with MP3 on Discs recorded with E Display Men Information DVD RAM or DVD R RW u JPEG On lt gt Of
42. f Items shown differ depending on the type of disc Just Fit Zoom To select the appropriate screen size to fit your television screen DVD A Motion picture part DVD VR DVD V VCD Auto 4 3 Standard European Vista 16 9 Standard American Vista Cinemascope1 Cinemascope2 e g e 4 3 Standard 4 3 te European Vista 1 66 1 16 9 Standard 16 9 ri American Vista 1 85 1 ie Cinemascopet 2 35 1 i Ginemascope 2 55 1 eer MPEG4 Divx Standard 0 25 full screen Original actual recorded size Full full screen This may not work depending on the discs recording Manual Zoom To zoom in and out manually in 0 01 unit steps from x 1 00 to x 1 60 in 0 02 unit steps from x 1 60 to X 2 00 in 0 05 unit steps from x 2 00 to X 4 00 MPEG4 Divx only To change the steps more quickly press and hold A V MPEG4 Divx It may not be possible to zoom up to x 4 00 depending upon the connected television and its settings Subtitle 0 to 60 in 2 unit steps Position Subtitle Auto 0 to 7 Brightness To select how to show images made for 4 3 aspect screens ona 16 9 aspect television Normal Laterally stretches im
43. he 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 Main unit Note Keep your speakers at least 10 mm away from the system for proper ventilation e To allow for proper ventilation and to maintain good airflow around the main unit position it with at least 5 cm of space on all sides e Do not block the ventilation holes of the main unit Center speaker e Vibration 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 To prevent the speakers from falling do not place directly on top of the television with the label on the rear of the front speaker Speaker label Subwoofer Place to the right or left of the television on the floor ora sturdy shelf so that it will not cause vibration Leave about 30 cm from the television Caution e Do not stand on the base Be cautious when children are near e g Front speaker e Do not touch the netted area of the speakers e g EY Surround speaker i Notes on speaker use e You can damage your speakers and shorten their useful life if you play sound at high levels over extended periods e Reduce the volume in the following cases to avoid damage When playing distorted sound When the speakers are reverberating due to a record player noise
44. ined and recalled every time you play the same type of source except when Sound Field Control MOVIE SPORT or MUSIC is turned on When Sound Field Control MOVIE SPORT or MUSIC is on the factory presets are as follows MOVIE SUB W 4 SPORT SUB W 2 MUSIC SUB W 1 Enhancing the bass H BASS C FOCUS sound H BASS You can enhance low frequency sound so that heavy bass sound can be heard clearly even if the acoustics of your room are not optimal The unit automatically selects the most suitable setting according to the type of playing source 3 DVD V DVD VR Press H BASS H BASS ON factory preset gt H BASS OFF e When another source is selected H BASS OFF factory preset lt gt H BASS ON The setting you make is retained and recalled every time you play from the same type of source Enhancing the surround sound effect Surround Enhancer Press and hold SRD ENH Each time you press and hold the button SRD ENH ON gt SRD ENH OFF Adjusting the volume of CH SELECT each speaker TEST Speaker level adjustments This is one of the ways to get appropriate surround effects Preparation Press DVD 1q While stopped and no on screen display is shown Press and hold TEST to output a test signal e To stop the test signal press and hold TEST again L Front left C Center R Front right RS Right surround LS L
45. ion shows SC HT990 1 Turn the unit on er 3 Open the disc tray O SELECTOR O 4 Load the disc e Load double sided discs so the 2 Select DVD CD Select AUX or TV to enjoy Set Top Box video cassette label for the side you want to recorder or television play is facing up programs e For DVD RAM remove Refer to page 12 for the the disc from its QSrs necessary connections cartridge before use SURROUND ENHANCER gt page 35 E Stop Panasonic Press to skip Press and hold to search during play start slow motion play during pause Motion picture part e Press P Play to start normal play 5 Start play The tray is automatically closed the volume 6 Adjust ne To change the sound quality gt page 34 a a D P O O e Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed To preserve the unit s motor and your television screen press E Stop when you are finished with the menus Total title number may not be displayed properly on R RW lf you are experiencing problems refer to troubleshooting gt page 40 to 42 Using the remote control Select 1 2 U On screen Ec E Numbered item select buttons FL DISPLAY B Register En s 6 SKIP Doo SLOW SEARCH E STOP gt I PAUSE pE 5 000 TOP MENU MENU DIRECT NAVIGATOR PLAY LIST 00O A y lt
46. is less than find the difference in the table and change to the recommended press ENTER 2 Press A VW to adjust the delay time and press ENTER Center delay time L ms co R lt Exit _Exit m ew Ls ma RS To finish the speaker setting Press lt 4 to select Exit and press ENTER When you change the surround speaker setting for Dolby Digital the setting also changes for Dolby Pro Logic I Surround delay time e g the settings for Music are the same as those for setting Dolby Digital Center speaker Surround speaker z x Dolby Pro Logic II Difference Approx Setting Difference Approx Setting Dolby Digital 30 cm 1 0 ms 150 cm 5 0 ms Music fone 60 cm 2 0 ms 300 cm 10 0 ms 0 ms 0 ms 10 ms 90 cm 3 0 ms 450 cm 15 0 ms 5 ms 5 ms 15 ms 120 cm 4 0 ms 10 ms 10 ms 20 ms 150 cm 5 0 ms 15 ms 15 ms 25 ms Language code list Abkhazian 6566 Danish 6865 Italian 7384 Norwegian 7879 Swedish 8386 Afar 6565 Dutch 7876 Japanese 7465 Oriya 7982 Tagalog 8476 Afrikaans 6570 English 6978 Javanese 7487 Pashto Pushto 8083 Tajik 8471 Albanian 8381 Esperanto 6979 Kannada 7578 Persian 7065 Tamil 8465 Ameharic 6577 Estonian 6984 Kashmiri 7583 Polish
47. isplay H f noise is excessive When FM is selected Press and hold FM MODE on the main unit to display MONO MONO weet Press and hold FM MODE again to cancel the mode The mode is also canceled when you change the frequency When AM is selected Press FUNCTIONS on the remote conirol Each time you press the button BP 2 lt gt BP 1 Manual tuning Press SELECTOR to select FM or AM 1 Press TUNE MODE to select MANUAL Press v TUNING 1 to select the frequency To start automatic tuning press and hold v TUNING a until the frequency starts scrolling Tuning stops when a station is found E Presetting the channel Up to 15 stations can be set in each band FM and AM While listening to the radio broadcast Press ENTER While the frequency and PGM are flashing on the display Press the numbered buttons to select a channel e To select a 2 digit number _ e g To select 12 ES 1 210 gt 1 gt 2 LIl IL Alternatively press v a and then press ENTER The station occupying a channel is erased if another station is preset to that channel Lt RDS broadcasting The unit can display the text data transmitted by the radio data system RDS available in some areas If the station you are listening to is transmitting RDS signals RDS will light up on the display When FM is selected Pre
48. it the screen press MENU e g Navigation Menu Group and content number currently playing autama l S JPEG gt WMA MP3 isi MPEG4 and DivX video l Group I Content eee 1 Group 005 023 Content 0001 0004 Number currently selected 2 Press lt followed by A V to select the group and press ENTER 3 To play content in the group in order Press ENTER To start play from the selected content Press A V to select and ENTER To enjoy listening to WMA MP3 contents while showing a JPEG image on the screen select a JPEG file first and then select audio contents The opposite order is not effective E Using the submenu While Navigation Menu is displayed Press FUNCTIONS Press A V to select an item and press ENTER Items shown differ depending on the type of disc Groups and contents are displayed Contents only Groups only Thumbnail images JPEG Next ee go to next group Previous group To go to previous group WMA MP3 JPEG MPEG4 and DivX video audio WMA MP3 only Picture PEG only Video MPEG4 and DivX video only To switch between guide messages and the elapsed play time indicator To search by content or group title below Help display Find E Searching by a content or group title Highlight a group title to search the group ora content title to search its content
49. le to return your products to your local retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new product Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste in accordance with national legislation For business users in the European Union If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment please contact your dealer or supplier for further information Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union If you wish to discard this product please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal En RQT8722 B FO306NKO
50. ly unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited HDCD High Definition Compatible Digital and Pacific Microsonics are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Pacific Microsonics Inc in the United States and or other countries HDCD system manufactured under license from Pacific Microsonics Inc This product is covered by one or more of the following In the USA 5 479 168 5 638 074 5 640 161 5 808 574 5 838 274 5 854 600 5 864 311 5 872 531 and in Australia 669114 with other patents pending MPEG Layer 3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries WMA is a compression format developed by Microsoft Corporation It achieves the same sound quality as MP3 with a file size that is smaller than that of MP3 Designed for Windows Media This product is licensed under the MPEG 4 Visual patent portfolio license for the personal and non commercial use of a consumer for i encoding video in compliance with the MPEG 4 Visual Standard MPEG 4 Video and or ii decoding MPEG 4 Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non commercial activity and or was obtained from a video provider licensed by MPEG LA to provide MPEG 4 Vi
51. n the center channel You can make the sound of the center speaker seem like it is coming from within the television Press and hold C FOCUS Each time you press and hold the button C FOCUS ON gt C FOCUS OFF 4 This does not work when Sound Field Control MOVIE SPORT or MUSIC is turned on This also works when Dolby Pro Logic H is turned on DOPLII C Except Divx Dolby Pro Logic II is an advanced decoder that derives 5 channel surround Left and Right Front Center Left and Right Surround from stereo sound sources whether or not it has been specifically Dolby Surround encoded Press DOPLII ia Enhancing the stereo sound Dolby Pro Logic H Each time you press the button Movie Movie software recorded in Dolby Surround Music Stereo sources Off Cancel e This works only in DVD CD mode e DOPLII lights when there is effect Adjusting the amount of eee bass Subwoofer level You can adjust the amount of bass The unit automatically selects the most suitable setting according to the type of playing source Press SUBWOOFER LEVEL DVD V DVD VR SUB W 4 factory preset SUB W 1 gt SUB W 2 SUB W 3 ______ e When another source is selected SUB W 2 factory preset gt SUB W 3 gt SUB W 4 tM SUWI e To check the current setting press SUBWOOFER LEVEL e The setting you make is reta
52. ned e Consult a qualified housing contractor concerning the appropriate procedure when attaching to a concrete wall or a surface that may not have strong enough support Improper attachment may result in damage to the wall or speakers 3 Sy a Assembled 4 Assembling the speakers String not included Thread from the wall to the speaker and tie tightly Approx 150 mm Rear of the speaker Screw eye not included RQT8722 E S S S S Positioning the speakers A RQT8722 STEP 2 Positioning the speakers How you set up your speakers can affect the bass and the sound field Note the following points Place speakers on flat secure bases e Placing speakers too close to floors walls and corners can result in excessive bass Cover walls and windows with thick curtains e Left and right speakers are interchangeable but front and surround speakers are not e Place the front center and surround speakers at approximately the same distance from the seating position The angles in the diagram are approximate FRONT SURROUND CENTER SUBWOOFER L R L R Setup example Do not use a front speaker as a surround speaker or vice versa Verify the type of speaker Q 2 FRONT SURROUND CENTER SUBWOOFER L R L R e Use only supplied speakers Using other speakers can damage the unit and sound quality will be negatively affected e Set t
53. nel 6 Q 1 kHz 10 THD Subwoofer Ch 250 W per channel 6 Q 100 Hz 10 THD Total RMS Dolby Digital mode power 1000 W DIN Output Power Dolby Digital Mode Front Ch 80 W per channel 3 Q 1 kHz 1 THD Surround Ch 80 W per channel 3 Q 1 kHz 1 THD Center Ch 75 W per channel 6 Q 1 kHz 1 THD Subwoofer Ch 75 W per channel 6 Q 100 Hz 1 THD Total DIN Dolby Digital mode power 470 W FM AM TUNER TERMINALS SECTION FM 15 stations AM MW 15 stations Preset Memory Frequency Modulation FM Frequency range Sensitivity S N 26 dB Antenna terminals Amplitude Modulation AM MW Frequency range 87 50 108 00 MHz 50 kHz step 1 8 uV IHF 1 4 yV 75 Q unbalanced 522 1629 kHz 9 kHz step AM Sensitivity S N 20 dB at 999 kHz 560 V m Phone jack Terminal Stereo 3 5 mm jack Front Music Port Sensitivity 100 mV 15 KQ Terminal Stereo 3 5 mm jack DISC SECTION Discs played 8 cm or 12 cm 1 DVD DVD Video DVD Audio DivX 2 2 DVD RAM DVD VR MP3 26 JPEG 2 3 MPEG4 4 DivX 1 2 DVD R DVD Video DVD VR MP3 2 6 JPEG 2 3 MPEG4 2 4 DivX 2 4 DVD R DL DVD Video DVD VR 5 DVD RW DVD Video DVD VR MP3 2 8 JPEG 2 3 MPEG4 2 4 DivX 2 R RW Video R DL Video CD CD R RW CD DA Video CD SVCD MP3 2 6 WMA 27 JPEG 2 3 MPEG4 2 4 DivX 2 HighMAT Level 2 Audio and Image 1 Plays all versions of DivX video including DivX 6 with standard playback of Di
54. ng time unplug it from the household mains socket You will need to reset some memory items after plugging in the unit The included AC mains lead is for use with this unit only Do not use it with other equipment Also do not use cords for other equipment with this unit amp PN Radio and AC mains lead connections RQT8722 W S S S S Preparing the remote control Performing QUICK SETUP a aN RQT8722 stePO Preparing the remote control Remote control Batteries Insert so the poles and match those in the remote control gt eDonotuse rechargeable R6 LR6 AA type batteries Do not mix old and new batteries e use different types at the same time e heat or expose to flame take apart or short circuit e attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries e use batteries if the covering has been peeled off Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can severely damage the remote control Remove the batteries if the remote control is not going to be used for a long period of time Store in a cool dark place E Use Aim at the remote control signal sensor gt page 15 avoiding obstacles at a maximum range of 7 m directly in front of the unit sTEP Performing QUICK SETUP The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to make necessary settings To display the picture from the main unit turn on your television and change its video input m
55. ng to SD VIDEO specifications ASF standard MPEG4 Simple Profile video system G 726 audio system recorded with Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders with this unit e The recording date may differ from that of the actual date Divx Extension DIVX divx AVI or avi e You can play all versions of DivX video including DivX 6 DivX video system MP3 Dolby Digital or MPEG audio system with standard playback of DivX media files Functions added with DivX Ultra are not supported e GMC Global Motion Compensation is not supported e DivX files greater than 2 GB or have no index may not be played properly on this unit e This unit supports all resolutions up to maximum of 720 x480 NTSC 720 x576 PAL e You can select up to 8 types of audio and subtitles on this unit 2 o S 2 T 2 S amp S dD S S g 2 v S v dD Qa RQT8722 B S S amp S S D 5 a S N B RQT8722 Using on screen menus Main menu Items shown differ depending on the type of disc Numbered Per buttons Program To start from a specific item Group e g DVD VR To select Program 12 CANCEL C Title Press the numbered buttons Chapter 1 gt 2 g
56. njoy the high resolution video recorded on media such as DVD Video Your television must be compatible to enjoy progressive video Sampling frequency Sampling is the process of converting the heights of sound wave analog signal samples taken at set periods into digits digital encoding Sampling frequency is the number of samples taken per second so larger numbers mean more faithful reproduction of the original sound WMA Windows Media Audio WMA is a compression format developed by Microsoft Corporation It achieves the same sound quality as MP3 with a file size that is smaller than that of MP3 Glossary RQT8722 A Specifications A aN RQT8722 Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION RMS Output Power Dolby Digital Mode Front Ch 110 W per channel 3 Q 1 kHz 10 THD Surround Ch 90 W per channel 4 Q 1 kHz 10 THD Center Ch 225 W per channel 6 Q 1 kHz 10 THD Subwoofer Ch 225 W per channel 6 Q 100 Hz 10 THD Total RMS Dolby Digital mode power 850 W DIN Output Power Dolby Digital Mode Front Ch 80 W per channel 3 Q 1 kHz 1 THD Surround Ch 65 W per channel 4 Q 1 kHz 1 THD Center Ch 75 W per channel 6 Q 1 kHz 1 THD Subwoofer Ch 75 W per channel 6 Q 100 Hz 1 THD Total DIN Dolby Digital mode power 440 W RMS Output Power Dolby Digital Mode Front Ch 125 W per channel 3 Q 1 kHz 10 THD Surround Ch 125 W per channel 3 Q 1 kHz 10 THD Center Ch 250 W per chan
57. nual adjustment 27 Zoom function may not work well especially in dark scenes and may not work depending on the type of disc e Set Transfer Mode in Picture Menu to Auto 26 When playing PAL disc picture distorted Continued on next page XE Troubleshooting guide RQT8722 A fo Troubleshooting guide RN N RQT8722 Troubleshooting guide Progressive video Page There is ghosting when e This problem is caused by the editing method or material used on 26 progressive output is on DVD Video but should be corrected if you use interlaced output Set Video Output Mode in Picture Menu to 480i or 576i Alternatively press and hold CANCEL to switch to 480i or 576i Pictures not in e Select 480p or 576p in Video Output Mode in Picture Menu 26 progressive output e The units VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT or SCART AV terminal outputs the 10 12 interlaced signal even if PRG is displayed Listening to the radio Distorted sound or noise Adjust the position of the FM or AM antenna is heard e Use an outdoor antenna 33 ST flickers or does not light A beat sound is heard Turn the television off or move it away from the unit A low hum is heard during Separate the antenna from other cables AM broadcasts Unit displays The displa
58. ode e g VIDEO 1 AV 1 etc e To change your television s video input mode refer to its operating instructions e This remote control can perform some basic television operations gt page 37 TV o 0O c Cy DVD na pe Ta en D 2 3 FLDISPLAY 4 5 6 iD D O CANCEL n ko SKIP tem esp Ewe STOP PAUSE G ane A V lt 4 gt ENTER SUBWOOFER Hi LEVEL SFC SLEEP CHSELECT PLAY MODE MUTING l SETUP e Ga Gas SETUP TEST Panasonic l Turn on the unit O 2 DVD Select DVD CD C_ 3 Press and hold to show the QUICK SETUP SETUP screen 4 Select Follow the messages i and make the settings CIEC B Register RETURN 5 Press to finish QUICK SETUP 6 Press and hold to exit SETUP To change these settings later Select QUICK SETUP in the Others tab gt page 30 Control reference guide See page references in parentheses The illustration shows SC HT540 Television operations 37 paei Adjust the television volume 37 m Turn the unit on off 14 oe 2 Select the source S nay E DVD DVD CD 14 Change the television s video input mode 4 E TUNER BAND FM AM 32 7 EXT IN MUSIC P 36 TV 37 AUX 37 Select disc s title numbers etc Change the unit s display 19 Enter numbers 19 Cancel 19 Select preset radio stations 32 Basic operations for play 18
59. on continues without the on screen display Cancel the function Subtitle Page Subtitle position is wrong Adjust the position Subtitle Position in Display Menu 27 No subtitles e Display the subtitles Subtitle in Main menu 25 e Subtitles may not be displayed depending on the disc Marker Cannot add markers e You cannot add markers with DVD RAM or DVD R RW DVD VR discs e f the disc s elapsed play time does not appear on the units display you cannot add markers A B repeat Point B is automatically The end of an item becomes point B when it is reached set Sound abnormal or improper Sound is distorted Noise may occur when playing WMA Effects do not work e Some audio effects do not work or have less effect with some discs a Humming is heard during An AC mains lead or fluorescent light is near the main unit Keep other play appliances and cables away from the main unit No sound e There may be a slight pause in sound when you change the play speed e Audio may not be output due to how files were created Divx Menus The Setup menu cannotbe Select DVD CD as the source accessed e Cancel All group Program and Random play 20 Picture abnormal or unviewable The picture on the The unit and television are using different video systems television is not displayed Use a multi
60. pected It takes time before play e Play may take time to begin when an MP3 track has still picture data Even starts after the track starts the correct play time will not be displayed This is normal MP3 This is normal on DivX video Divx Folders on a data CD are e Folders deeper than the eighth layer are displayed as the eighth layer not displayed correctly WMA MP3 JPEG MPEG4 DivX A menu screen appears e This is normal for Video CDs during skip or search vcD Playback control menu e Press W STOP twice and then press gt PLAY does not appear vcp with playback control Program and Random play These functions do not work with some DVD Videos do not work DvD v Selecting audio e Even if a second soundtrack is not recorded two numbers are normally soundtrack 2 does not shown change the audio DVD A Play does not start e This unit may not play WMA and MPEG4 that contains still picture data e f playing DivX VOD content refer to the homepage where you purchased the DivX VOD content Example www divx com vod Divx e f a disc contains CD DA and other formats proper playback may not be possible Play restarts from the This is normal for DVD Audio beginning when the soundtrack is changed DVD A Scenes are skipped e f you change the volume or sound effects during Advanced Disc Review 25 intermittently DVD VR DVD V the functi
61. r blurred 4 Refer to Frame still and field still gt page 43 Glossary Continued on next page RQT8722 B Ko 0 D E C S 8 Q o D S 2 O W Q RQT8722 Changing the player settings QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area E Video tab Continued NTSC Disc Output Choose PAL 60 or NTSC output when playing NTSC discs gt page 16 Video systems e PAL60 When connected to a PAL television e NTSC When connected to an NTSC television Picture Video Output Change the video signal format to be output for JPEG MPEG4 and DivX video if picture output is not smooth during playback e Automatic e PAL NTSC PAL60 Output will depend on NTSC Disc Output setting gt above E Audio tab Dynamic Range Compression Speaker Settings gt page 31 Set the delay time for your center and surround speakers e Off e On Adjusts for clarity even when the volume is low by compressing the range of the lowest sound level and the highest sound level Convenient for late night viewing Only works with Dolby Digital Center 0 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 0 5 0 ms e Surround L R 0 0 5 0 10 0 15 0 ms E Display tab Menu Language English e Fran ais Deutsch e Italiano e Espa ol e Polski e Svenska e Nederlands On Screen Messages eOn Off Background during Play Black Grey Select backgro
62. ressive output Connection using these terminals the same color outputs the color difference signals Ps Pr and e When making this connection select Video YPbPr or luminance signal Y separately in order to achieve high S Video YPbPr from QUICK SETUP page 14 If fidelity in reproducing colors RGB No Output is selected the RGB signal is output from the SCART AV terminal but no signal is output from the component video output terminals i g See page 11 for the audio connection Back of the main unit W COMPONENT VIDEO OUT PROGRESSIVE ITERLICE B AX d Television not included COMPONENT VIDEO IN ZO O Video cables not included To enjoy progressive video e Connect to a progressive output compatible television e Set Video Output Mode to 480p or 576p and then follow the instructions on the menu screen gt page 26 Picture Menu e Panasonic televisions with 625 576 50i 50p 525 480 60i 60p input terminals are progressive compatible Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television E Set Top Box or video cassette recorder connection In addition to the audio and video connections you can also connect your Set Top Box or video cassette recorder Set Top Box or video cassette recorder not included Television not included Back of the main unit Audio
63. roups on this unit root At the time of recording prefix folder and file names This should be with numbers that 001 group have an equal number of digits and should be done in the order you want to play them this may not work at times ae ee Files must have the extension gt below ori wma Extension WMA or wma e Compatible compression rate between 48 kbps and 320 kbps 008 group F008 track mp3 You cannot play WMA files that are copy protected _ 004 track mp e This unit does not support Multiple Bit Rate MBR 901 tack mp3 003 track mp3 MP3 Extension MP3 or mp3 e Compatible compression rate between 32 kbps and 320 kbps e This unit does not support ID3 tags e Compatible sampling rates DVD RAM DVD R RW 11 02 12 22 05 24 44 1 and 48 kHz CD R RW 8 11 02 12 16 22 05 24 32 44 1 and 48 kHz JPEG Extension JPG jpg JPEG or jpeg e JPEG files taken on a digital camera that conform to DCF Standard Design rule for Camera File system Version 1 0 are displayed Files that have been altered edited or saved with computer picture editing software may not be displayed e This unit cannot display moving pictures MOTION JPEG and other such formats and still pictures other than JPEG e g TIFF or play pictures with attached audio MPEG4 Extension ASF or asf e You can play MPEG4 data conformi
64. s 18 7 l l is connected gt page 10 Memorize the receiving radio stations 32 RQT8722 O Discs that can be played OQ RQT8722 Discs that can be played Operations in these instructions are described mainly with formats Icons such as DvD v show the formats DVD Video DVD V DVD Audio DVD A DVD V DVD DVD V Some DVD Audio discs contain DVD Video content To play DVD Video content AUDIO select Play as DVD Video in Other Menu gt page 27 cee ist Video CD vcp DIGITAL VIDEO e Including SVCD Conforming to IEC62107 DVD RAM DVD VR MP3 JPEG MPEG4 Divx DVD VR Recorded with devices using Version 1 1 of the Video Recording Format a unified video recording standard such as DVD video recorders DVD video cameras personal computers etc JPEG Recorded with Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders using the DCF Design rule for Camera File system Standard Version 1 0 MPEG4 Recorded with Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders conforming to SD VIDEO specifications ASF standard MPEG4 Simple Profile video system G 726 audio system DVD R DVD Video DVD RW DVD Video DVD R VR 2 DVD RW VR DVD R DVD RW DVD V Discs recorded and finalized on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras
65. speaker so that the screw is in this position Reattaching the speaker cable to the stand 1 Remove the eight screws from the stand and remove the speaker net g Screw 2 Position the cable Approx 15 cm Press the cable into the groove 3 Attach the speaker net with the screws E Fitting speaker stands not included Except front speakers HE9 CE and surround speakers mEJJ Ensure the stands meet these conditions before purchasing them Note the diameter and length of the screws and the distance between screws as shown in the diagram e The stands must be able to support over 10 kg e The stands must be stable even if the speakers are in a high position e g Center speaker Metal screw holes For attaching to z A speaker stands i S jt aoo 5 mm pitch 0 8 mm j k Plate thickness al Speaker stand plus 7mm to 10 mm ean p not included XE Speaker installation options RQT8722 Q Ko XE Troubleshooting guide A Q RQT8722 Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service make the following checks If you are in doubt about some of the check points or if the solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the problem consult your dealer for instructions Power Page No power Inser
66. ss FUNCTIONS to display the text data Each time you press the button i factory preset gt PTY gt Ere Haney display PTY displays NEWS VARIED FINANCE COUNTRY AFFAIRS POP M CHILDREN NATIONAL INFO ROCK M SOCIAL A OLDIES SPORT M O R M RELIGION FOLK M EDUCATE LIGHT M PHONE IN DOCUMENT DRAMA CLASSICS TRAVEL TEST CULTURE OTHER M LEISURE ALARM SCIENCE WEATHER JAZZ M O R M Middle of the road music Note RDS displays may not be available if reception is poor Using an outdoor antenna optional Use outdoor antennas if radio reception is poor Disconnect the antenna when the unit is not in use e Do not use the outdoor antenna during an electrical storm Use the antenna plug adaptor included FM outdoor antenna Using a television antenna e Disconnect the FM indoor antenna e The antenna should be installed by a competent technician ae Leave the AM loop antenna connected AU paaweoD FM ANT ANT 759 5to12m co eee 75 Q coaxial cable not included AM outdoor antenna Using a vinyl wire Run a piece of vinyl wire horizontally across a window or other convenient location Using the radio A W 8 RQT8722 Using sound effects B A RQT8722 Using sound effects Enhancing the sound from the center speaker DVD VOLUME A y 4 gt SUBWOOFER LEVEL DOP
67. system or PAL television correctly or disappears e The system used on the disc does not match your television PAL discs cannot be correctly viewed on an NTSC television This unit can convert NTSC signals to PAL 60 for viewing on a PAL 30 television NTSC Disc Output in Video tab e Ensure that the unit is connected directly to the television and is not 10 12 connected through a video cassette recorder Mobile telephone chargers can cause some disturbance e If you are using an indoor television antenna change to an outdoor antenna The television antenna wire is too close to the unit Move it away from the unit e Change Source Select in Picture Menu Divx 26 Picture size does not fit e Change TV Aspect in the Video tab 29 the screen e Use the television to change the aspect If your television does not have 27 that function change 4 3 Aspect in Display Menu e Change the zoom setting Just Fit Zoom or Manual Zoom in Display Menu 27 Picture stops Divx e Picture may stop if the DivX files are greater than 2 GB a Menu is not displayed e Restore the zoom ratio to x 1 00 Manual Zoom in Display Menu 27 correctly e Set Subtitle Position in Display Menu to 0 27 Set 4 3 Aspect in Display Menu to Normal 27 Auto zoom function does Turn off television zoom function not work well e Use the other preset aspect ratios or ma
68. t ENTER gt PLAY Track Functions Playlist Program eit Program Search 12 Content udio A Y lt gt N ENTER Time Slip and Time Search do not work FUNCTIONS FO RETURN with R RW discs smon AONE To skip incrementally or decrementally a Time Slip for play only od Se 1 Press ENTER twice to show the Time Panasonic Slip indicator 2 Press A V to select the time and Time press ENTER To change the steps more quickly 1 FUNCTIONS Show the Main menu press and hold A V To start from a specific time Time Search 2 Select the menu To change remaining elapsed time Select Goto the e g DVD V display next menu oat MPEGA DivX Functions ions Ge Gn cy AETIA Video To display pixel number 2 French Divx fps frame per second is also Register _ displayed Return to the previous menu DVD A DVD V Divx with multiple soundtracks To select audio soundtrack 3 Make the settings Select DVD VR VCD Divx N e g DVD V To select L R or LR TOR DVD V Karaoke disc S EEEa CAA To select On or Off for vocals a m e Read the disc s instructions for details Signal type data 1 2 3 LPCM PPCM OO0Digital DTS MP3 MPEG 4 6 Signal type O kHz Sampling frequency bit ch Number of channels O Audio 9 3 2 1ch 4 RETURN Press to exit 1 Low frequency effect not displayed if there is no signal 0 No surround 1 Mono surro
69. t the AC mains lead securely 13 The unit is automatically e The Sleep timer was working and had reached the set time limit 36 switched to standby mode Unresponsive or inoperable function No response when any This unit cannot play discs other than the ones listed in these operating 16 buttons are pressed instructions The unit may not be operating properly due to lightning static electricity or some other external factor Turn the unit off and then back on Alternatively turn the unit off disconnect the AC mains lead and then reconnect it e Condensation has formed Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to evaporate No response when remote Check that the batteries are installed correctly 14 control buttons are The batteries are depleted Replace them with new ones 14 pressed e Aim the remote control at the remote control signal sensor and operate 15 No picture or sound Check the video or speaker connection 7 9 12 e Check the power or input setting of the connected equipment and the main unit e Check that the disc has something recorded on it You have forgotten your e While stopped and DVD CD is the source press and hold W Stop on ratings password the main unit and 210 on the remote control until Initialised disappears Reset all the settings to from the television Turn the unit off and on again Factory Preset All settings will return to the default values Specific operation undesirable or unex
70. the television gt lt 0 3 RQT8722 Connecting to a television with AUDIO VIDEO terminals Back of the main unit S S DA Television not included Audio cable not included VIDEO IN O Video cable not included This audio connection will enable you to play audio from your television through your home theater system Refer to Operating other equipment gt page 37 Audio and video connections Using other video connections for improved picture quality E Television with an S VIDEO IN terminal The S VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal by separating the chrominance C and luminance Y signals Actual results depend on the television See above for the audio connection Back of the main unit Television not included S VIDEO IN hd S video cable not included RQT8722 a S S S S Audio and video connections N RQT8722 E Television with COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals The COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals provides a The description of the component video input purer picture than the S VIDEO OUT terminal These terminals depends on the television or monitor e g terminals can be used for either interlaced or Y Ps Pa Y B Y R Y Y Ce Cr Connect to terminals of prog
71. tion only Curing MPEG4 Divx Slow Main unit FL DISPLAY panee motion Does not work display Frame by DVD A Motion picture part frame oC DVD VR DVD V VCD during e vcD Forward direction pause only vcD with playback control Shows a disc menu WMA DVD VR DVD A DVD V MP3 MPEG4 DivX Time display lt gt Information display e g DVD VR Program number JPEG When Slideshow gt page 25 is on SLIDE lt gt Contents number When Slideshow is off PLAY lt gt Contents number RQT8722 ay Ke 2 S 2 S 2 S Q S gt S S B Q RQT8722 Convenient functions Numbered buttons gt PLAY A y lt 4 gt ENTER FUNCTIONS N FUNCTIONS SLEEP CHSELECT c ja EE PLAY MODE SETUP TEST Displaying current playback condition Press FUNCTIONS Each time you press the button FUNCTIONS Main menu page 24 gt Basics gt Details off No on screen display E Basics Current playback Elapsed e g DVD V number play time Title 1 Chapter 4 Time 0 41 23 Playback condition gt _ Program Playback Play mode Current position E Details e g DVD V m Details DVD Video Audio 1 DTS 3 2
72. tructions 1 The original language designated on the disc is selected 2 Input the appropriate code from the language code list gt page 31 3 f the language selected for Audio is not available subtitles appear in that language if available on the disc E Video tab TV Aspect 4 3 Pan amp Scan Regular aspect television 4 3 Choose the setting to suit The sides of the widescreen picture are cut off so it fills the Pee ii i a CO as your television and screen unless prohibited by the disc preference 4 3 Letterbox Regular aspect television 4 3 Widescreen picture is shown in the letterbox style e 16 9 Widescreen television 16 9 wn ke amp 7 S S 3 Qa o D S 2 S TV Type e Standard Direct View TV e CRT Projector Select to suit the type of eLCD TV Projector e Projection TV e Plasma TV television Time Delay e0ms 20ms e40ms e60ms 80ms e100ms When connected with a Plasma display adjust if you notice the audio is out of sync with the video Video Out AV eVideo YPbPr e S Video YPbPr Component RGB No Output Choose the video signal format to be output from the SCART AV and Component terminal Still Mode e Automatic Specify the type of picture eField The picture is not blurred but picture quality is lower shown when paused eFrame Overall quality is high but the picture may appea
73. und 2 Stereo surround left right 1 Center 2 Front left Front right 3 Front left Front right Center Divx It may take some time for play to start if you change the audio on a DivX video disc WMA MP3 To display the current bitrate or sampling frequency Main menu Items shown differ depending on the type of disc Still Picture To switch still pictures Thumbnail To show thumbnail images Subtitle DVD V DivX with multiple subtitles vcD SVCD only To select subtitle language e On R RW a subtitle number may be shown for subtitles that are not displayed DVD VR On or Off appears only with discs that contain subtitle on off information Subtitle on off information cannot be recorded using Panasonic DVD Recorders Other Settings Play Speed DVD VR DVD V DVD A Motion picture part To change play speed from x0 6 to x 1 4 e Press gt PLAY to return to normal play e After you change the speed Dolby Pro Logic II and Sound Enhancement have no effect Audio output switches to 2 channel stereo Sampling frequency of 96 kHz is converted to 48 kHz e This function may not work depending on the disc s recording E Play Menu This works only when the elapsed play time can be displayed It also works with all JPEG cont
74. und during JPEG MPEG4 and Divx video playback E Others tab FL Dimmer e Bright e Dim Change the brightness of the unit s display e Auto The display is dimmed but brightens when you perform some operations DivX Registration Display the unit s registration code You need this registration code to purchase and play DivX Video on Demand VOD content gt page 17 About DivX VOD content QUICK SETUP eYes No Re initialise Setting Return all values in the Setup menus to the default settings eYes The password screen is shown if Ratings page 29 is set Please enter the same password After INIT on the display disappears turn the unit off and on again eN Changing the delay time of the speakers Effective when playing multi channel audio Center and surround speakers only For optimum listening with 5 1 channel sound all the 1 Press A V to select the delay time box and speakers except for the subwoofer should be the same distance from the seating position If you have to place the center or surround speakers closer to the seating position adjust the delay time to make up for the difference o o Osw 5 Ls Ins A Q Actual speaker position Primary listening distance Approximate room dimensions Circle of constant primary listening distance If either distance or
75. vX media files Certified to the DivX Home Theater Profile GMC Global Motion Compensation is not supported 2 The total combined maximum number of recognizable audio picture and video contents and groups 4000 audio picture and video contents and 400 groups 3 Exif Ver 2 1 JPEG Baseline files Picture resolution between 160x120 and 6144x4096 pixels Sub sampling is 4 0 0 4 2 0 4 2 2 or 4 4 4 Extremely long and narrow pictures may not be displayed 4 MPEG4 data recorded with Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders Conforming to SD VIDEO specifications ASF standard MPEG4 Simple Profile video system G 726 audio system x5 Conforming to IEC62107 6 MPEG 1 Layer 3 MPEG 2 Layer 3 7 Windows Media Audio Ver 9 0 L3 Not compatible with Multiple Bit Rate MBR Pick up Wavelength DVD CD Laser power DVD CD Audio output Disc Number of channels 3 gt 6 7 8 Se Tea 662 785 nm CLASS 1 CLASS 1M 5 1ch FL FR C SL SR SW VIDEO SECTION Video system PAL625 50 PAL525 60 NTSC Composite video output Output level Terminal 1 Vp p 75 Q Pin jack 1 system Scart jack 1 system S video output Y output level C output level 1 Vp p 75 Q PAL 0 3 Vp p 75 Q NTSC 0 286 Vp p 75 Q S terminal 1 system Scart jack 1 system Component video output NTSC 480p 480i PAL 576p 576i Y output level 1 Vp p 75 Q Ps output level 0 7 Vp p 75 Q Pr output level 0 7 Vp p 75 Q T
76. wall You can attach all of the speakers except subwoofer to a wall e The wall or pillar on which the speakers are to be attached should be capable of supporting over 10 kg per screw Consult a qualified building contractor when attaching the speakers to a wall Improper attachment may result in damage to the wall and speakers e When mounting the front speakers or surround speakers EEZY front speakers only to a wall we recommend using a string not included to prevent it from falling Eley 2 Screws Y 2 Cover plates p TEN 4 Screws TEN 4 Cover plates 7 Preparation for front speakers and surround speakers MEY front speakers only 1 Remove the speaker cable from the stand Release the cable from the groove 2 Connect the cable gt page 7 Attach the cover plate to the front speaker or Fit the speaker securely onto the screw s with surround speaker ERY front speaker only the hole s Screw Front speaker Center speaker Front and surround speakers DOJ Tighten securely 1 as FY Sa Cover plate Drive a screw not included into the wall ey 24 0 mm 1 97 5 to 9 5mm fon Speaker installation options Wall or pillar P 5 0 to 7 0 mm In this position A the speaker will likely fall if moved DE tothe left or right Q RQT8722 Move the
77. with short cable 2 Surround speakers For front speakers with cover plate e 2xstands with long cable For surround speakers I Assembling the speakers P 1 Attach the stand to the base 2 Secure the stand to the base Thread the speaker cable through the base Screw For quicker threading loosely fold the cable in Tighten securely half do not crease pass the folded portion through the hole and then pull the rest of the cable through the base Stand sA Cable T Base Slide the speaker Base cable into the Screws groove s Tighten securely Attach the stand to the base while gently pulling on the end of the speaker cable 3 Attach the speaker to the stand Pull out the end of the speaker cable and position it between the ridges b Ridges 7 R Stand ___ F Stand Base Attach the speaker to the stand x SO Cable di Pull gently B RQT8722 Speaker Stand Cover plate Remove before attaching the speaker and keep for wall mount use gt page 38 4 Secure the speaker to the stand Speaker e 7 Screw Tighten securely Ensure the speaker cable is e Stand centered in the groove wer A N m Press the speaker cable into the groove E Preventing the speakers from falling e You will need to obtain the appropriate screw eyes to match the walls or pillars to which they are going to be faste
78. xx content xx This disc may not be e Only DVD Video discs that include or have the same region number as the Cover played in your region one on the rear panel of this unit can be played page No on screen display Select On in On Screen Messages in the Display tab 30 Group xx content xx is e You are trying to play protected group or content You cannot play it protected Check the disc e This disc may be dirty 17 Authorization Error Divx You are trying to play the DivX VOD content that was purchased with a 17 different registration code You cannot play the content on this unit Rented Movie Expired e The DivX VOD content has zero remaining plays You cannot play it 17 DivX Decoder A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal This is called decoding DivX DivX is a popular media technology created by DivX Inc DivX media files contain highly compressed video with high visual quality that maintains a relatively small file size Dolby Digital This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby Laboratories Apart from stereo 2 channel audio these signals can also be multi channel audio A large 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 ch
79. y is dark e Select Bright in FL Dimmer in the Others tab 30 NO PLAY You inserted a disc the unit cannot play insert one it can 16 e You inserted a blank disc You inserted a disc that has not been finalized NO DISC e You have not inserted a disc insert one You have not inserted the disc correctly insert it correctly 18 F61 e Check and correct the speaker cable connections 7 9 If this does not fix the problem consult the dealer DVD U11 e Disc may be dirty Wipe it clean 17 ERROR Incorrect operation performed Read the instructions and try again DVD HOO e Trouble may have occurred The numbers following H and F depend on DVD F g the status of the unit Turn the unit off and then back on Alternatively turn stands for a number the unit off disconnect the AC mains lead and then reconnect it e f the service numbers fail to clear note the service number and contact a qualified service person D MIX is flashing DvD A Down mixing is the process of remixing the multiple channel audio found on some discs into two channels The disc contains single channel or multiple channel signals which may not be reproduced authentically Television displays O The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc Cannot play group xx e You are trying to display incompatible group or content content xx Cannot display group
80. ype Input power IEC Output sound pressure Frequency range 250 W Max 80 dB W 1 0 m 32 Hz 220 Hz 16 dB 38 Hz 180 Hz 10 dB 183 mmx396 mmx267 mm 4 kg Dimensions WXHXD Mass Front speakers SB FS990 Type 2 way 2 speaker system Bass reflex Speaker unit s Impedance 3 Q 1 Woofer 6 5 cm Cone type 2 Tweeter 6 cm Cone type Input power IEC Output sound pressure Cross over frequency Frequency range 125 W Max 81 dB W 1 0 m 7 kHz 82 Hz 30 kHz 16 dB 96 Hz 25 kHz 10 dB Dimensions WXHXD 252 mmx 1123 mmx234 mm Mass 3 7 kg Surround speakers SB FS540 Type 1 way 1 speaker system Bass reflex Speaker unit s Impedance 3 Q Full range 6 5 cm Cone type Input power IEC Output sound pressure Frequency range 125 W Max 80 dB W 1 0 m 87 Hz 25 kHz 16 dB 98 Hz 22 kHz 10 dB Dimensions WXHXD 252 mmx 1123 mmx234 mm Mass 3 7 kg Center speaker SB PC895 Type 2 way 2 speaker system Bass reflex Speaker unit s Impedance 6 Q 1 Full range 6 5 cm Cone type 2 Full range 6 5 cm Cone type Input power IEC Output sound pressure Cross over frequency Frequency range 250 W Max 83 dB W 1 0 m 5 kHz 105 Hz 25 kHz 16 dB 125 Hz 22 kHz 10 dB Dimensions WXHXD 270 mmx92 mmx95 4 mm Mass 1 25 kg Subwoofer SB W895 Type 1 way 1 speaker system Bass reflex Speaker unit s Impedan

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