DVD Home Theater Sound System Operating Instructions Region number supported by this player SC-HT900/SC-HT700 Model No. Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and software according to where they are sold. For the United Kingdom ≥The region number of this player is “2”.
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Dear customer ≥These operating instructions are applicable to models SC-HT900 and SC-HT700 for a variety regions. Thank you for purchasing this product. ≥Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions operating instructions are of SC-HT900 for the United carefully.
Caution for AC Mains Lead (For United Kingdom) WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL Ó OR (“EB” area code model only) COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW. For your safety, please read the following text carefully.
IEC62107) another begins, may not play smoothly. [CD] ∫ DVD-R discs Including CD text Panasonic DVD-R recorded and finalized on a Panasonic DVD video recorder are played as DVD-Video on this unit. [WMA] [MP3] CD-R/RW — ∫ CD-R and CD-RW discs...
Simple setup [HT900] STEP Assembly and connection of front and surround speakers 4 Speaker units Assembled Confirm screw is securely Copper fastened. Silver Approx. 4 Stands 120 mm Position wire in grooves as necessary avoiding Fit into Place into groove. 4 Bases groove.
Locating [HT700] STEP ≥The front and surround speakers are the same. Use those you have connected the short cords to as front speakers and those Locating you have connected the long cords to as surround speakers. FRONT FRONT SURROUND SURROUND SUBWOOFER SUBWOOFER FRONT...
[HT900] STEP Connecting speakers with the subwoofer Attach the speaker-cable stickers to make connection easier. SUBWOOFER FRONT (L) FRONT (R) SURROUND (L) SURROUND (R) 4-m cable Click! Sheet of speaker-cable Copper stickers Silver CENTER ∫ Preventing the speakers from falling over Screw String (not included) 4 Black...
“480P” (➡ page 26). ≥Press [PROGRESSIVE] on the main unit so “PROG.” appears on the display (➡ page 14). ≥All televisions manufactured by Panasonic and that have 480P input connectors are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television.
STEP Connecting the subwoofer, antennas, and AC mains lead AM loop FM indoor antenna AC mains lead System cable antenna [For\the\United\Kingdom] [For\Australia\and\N.Z.] [For\the\United\Kingdom] [For\Australia\and\N.Z.] [For\Russia] \and\Russia] Connect the AC mains lead after all other connections are complete. FM indoor antenna Adhesive tape Subwoofer Fix the other end of the antenna...
Other speaker setup options Attaching to a wall [HT900] / [HT700] (Center speaker only) Screw a screw (not included) into the [Note] wall. The wall or pillar on which the speakers are to be attached should be capable of supporting 10 kg per screw. 30–35 mm Remove the stand.
STEP QUICK SETUP Preparation Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television to suit the connections for the unit. AV SYSTEM Press [Í] to turn on the unit. DIGITAL TV/AV TUNER/BAND DVD/CD Press [DVD/CD] to select “DVD/CD” DISC DISC 1 DISC 2...
< D Source select buttons Face towards this unit to change the source. TV VOL s TV VOL r Press [TV] or [VCR] first to operate a Panasonic television or VOLUME video cassette recorder (➡ pages 36, 37). SUBWOOFER S.POSITION C.FOCUS...
Discs—Basic play If the disc contains both audio data (WMA and MP3) and JPEG, check “Mixed Disc—Audio & Stills” setting in the SETUP menu (➡ page 33). Select “Stills (JPEG)” or “Audio (MP3/WMA)”. ∫ ; ≥Remove TYPE 2 and 4 discs Play starts from the disc in from their cartridges before use.
Sequential play Position Memory function [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] The unit usually plays the disc in the play position and then stops. During play Turn sequential play on to play all loaded discs, except for DVDs and Press [P.MEMORY] (or [POSITION JPEG discs.
Discs—Basic play Skipping items [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] AV SYSTEM During play or while paused DIGITAL Press [:] or [9]. TV/AV TUNER/BAND DVD/CD ≥Press [:/6] or [5/9] on the main unit. DISC [JPEG] DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 PAGE Press [2] or [1] for picture skip, or [3] or...
Discs—Convenient functions Repeat play [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [JPEG] AV SYSTEM [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] (There is no on-screen display.) DIGITAL TV/AV TUNER/BAND DVD/CD During play Press [SHIFT]i[REPEAT]. DISC Each time you press the button: DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 PAGE GROUP [RAM]...
Discs—Convenient functions Signal type/data LPCM/PPCM/ÎDigital/DTS/MPEG: Signal type k (kHz): Sampling frequency b (bit): Number of bits ch (channel): Number of channels AV SYSTEM Example: DIGITAL TV/AV TUNER/BAND DVD/CD 3/2 .1ch DISC DISC .1: Low frequency effect DISC 1 DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 PAGE...
≥[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [WMA] [MP3] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] To select an item using the cursor buttons Press [ENTER] and [3, 4] to select an item, then press Common procedures for all group, program [ENTER] again to register the number. and random play All the items in the selected disc, title or group are selected when you select “ALL”.
Discs—Convenient functions [RAM] To mark the eleventh point and beyond 1 Press [2, 1] to select the marker pin icon. AV SYSTEM DIGITAL TV/AV TUNER/BAND DVD/CD 1–10 12345678910 DISC 2 Press [3, 4] to select “11–20”. You can select the next group when the current group is full. DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3...
Playing the programs or play lists on DVD-RAM Using the play list menu You can play a group of scenes, a play list, created on other AV SYSTEM equipment such as a DVD video recorder. DIGITAL TV/AV TUNER/BAND DVD/CD Press [PLAY LIST]. DISC DISC 1 DISC 2...
WMA/MP3, CD text and JPEG navigation menus [WMA] [MP3] [CD] (CD text only) Track title search Example: finding a track including the word “LOVE” AV SYSTEM While the menu is displayed DIGITAL TV/AV TUNER/BAND DVD/CD Press [3, 4] to select “Find” and DISC press [ENTER].
[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] Playing HighMAT discs To use the tree screen to find a group A menu appears when you select the disc. While the menu is displayed Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select then press [WMA] [MP3] [ENTER]. Press [1] while a track is highlighted When you press [ENTER]: to display a tree screen.
Using GUI (Graphical User Interface) screens Press [3, 4] to select the setting. ≥Items with “3” or “4” above and below can be changed by [3, 4]. ≥Press [ENTER] if the setting does not change after pressing AV SYSTEM [3, 4]. DIGITAL ≥Some items require different operations.
Unless otherwise indicated, select items with [2, 1] and change with [3, 4]. Disc information Digital 1 ENG 1 : 46 : 50 1 ENG 3/2.1 ch Page Slideshow Slideshow Vocal 128kbps ON 0 sec 12 18 Return 44.1kHz < >...
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Using GUI (Graphical User Interface) screens [Display\menu] [Picture\menu] x1.00 480P Normal Auto1 Only when “PROG.” is on 4:3 Aspect Picture mode [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [JPEG] [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [JPEG] ≥N: Normal mode Select how to show images made for 4:3 aspect screens on ≥S: Soft mode (Soft picture with fewer video artifacts) a 16:9 aspect television.
The radio Press and hold [ENTER]. SELECTOR VOLUME, DOWN, UP ≥Main unit: Press and hold [MEMORY]. Release the button when “FM AUTO” is displayed. VOLUME The tuner presets all the stations it can receive into the OPEN/CLOSE DOWN channels in ascending order. TUNING TUNE MODE FM MODE...
Sound field Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Pro Logic II [HT900] AV SYSTEM The Dolby Pro Logic II processor works not only on sources DIGITAL recorded with Dolby Surround, but also on any stereo source. TV/AV TUNER/BAND DVD/CD DVD/CD There is a difference in sound quality between Dolby Pro Logic and DISC Dolby Pro Logic II.
∫ To adjust speaker level during play Multi Rear Surround (M.R.S)/ 1 Press [CH SELECT] to select the speaker. Virtual Rear Surround (V.R.S) Lch>Cch>Rch>RSch>LSch>SWch ^--------------------------------------------------------------} [HT900] SWch: Subwoofer ∫ Multi Rear Surround ≥You can only adjust SWch if the disc includes a subwoofer This mode makes it seem like sound is coming channel.
Sound field Changing the delay time [HT900] AV SYSTEM Enhance sound perception using this feature. Adjust the DIGITAL TV/AV TUNER/BAND DVD/CD delay time for Dolby Digital DISC when “DIGITAL IN” is selected as the source when connected DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 PAGE GROUP...
Sound quality Double re-master—Enjoying more natural sound AV SYSTEM [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [CD] DIGITAL Discs recorded with 2-channel LPCM at 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz TV/AV TUNER/BAND DVD/CD This feature gives you a more natural sound by adding the higher DISC frequency signals not recorded on the disc.
Convenient functions The sleep timer This timer turns the unit off after a set time. AV SYSTEM Press [SHIFT]i[SLEEP] to select the time DIGITAL TV/AV TUNER/BAND DVD/CD (minutes). DISC DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 PAGE SLEEP GROUP DISC 4 DISC 5 Each time you press the button: SEQUENTIAL...
Changing settings This chart shows the settings for this unit. Change the settings to suit your preferences and to suit the unit to the environment in which it is being used. These settings are retained in memory until they are changed, even if the unit is turned off. See page 34 for details on menu operation. ≥Underlined items are the factory preset.
Changing settings Entering a password (Ratings) [DVD-V] AV SYSTEM The password screen is shown when you select levels 0 to 7. DIGITAL TV/AV TUNER/BAND DVD/CD DVD/CD 1 Input a 4-digit password with the numbered buttons and press [ENTER]. ≥If you enter a wrong number, press [CANCEL] to erase it before DISC you press [ENTER].
: Signal flow Operating the television and the video cassette recorder AV SYSTEM Í You can use the remote control to operate a Panasonic television or AV SYSTEM a video cassette recorder. (Some models cannot be operated by this TV/AV DIGITAL...
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Press [SHIFT]i[DIGITAL] to select televisions and video cassette recorders. Change the code (➡ below) “DIGITAL IN” as the source. to operate such equipment and some Panasonic products. ≥Main unit: Press [DIGITAL IN]. While aiming the remote control at the equipment,...
Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION DISC SECTION [HT900] Discs played [8 cm or 12 cm] RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode, 10 % Total Harmonic (1) DVD-RAM (DVD-VR formatted disc) Distortion (2) DVD-Audio 55 W per channel (6 ≠) 1 kHz Front CH (3) DVD-Video 55 W per channel (6 ≠) 1 kHz Surround CH...
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SPEAKER SECTION GENERAL [HT900] [Front/Surround\speakers\SB-FS900] Power supply [For\the\United\Kingdom\and\Australia\and\N.Z.] AC 230–240 V, 50 Hz Type 2 Way, 2 Speaker, Bass-ref. [For\Russia[ Speaker unit AC 230 V, 50 Hz 6.5 cm cone type, 6 ≠ Full range Power consumption [HT900] Super tweeter PIEZO type Main unit 25 W...
Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions. Power Page ≥Insert the AC mains lead and system cable securely.
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Sound ≥Check the connections. No sound. 6, 8 ≥Turn the volume up. Distorted sound. — ≥Turn muting off. ≥Switch off the unit, determine and correct the cause, then switch the unit on. — Causes include: –Shorting (bare wires touching) of positive and negative speaker wires. –Using speakers with an impedance lower than that rated for this unit.
Troubleshooting guide Unit displays ≥Press [SHIFT]i[FL DISPLAY] to brighten the display. The display is dark. ≥You inserted a disc the unit cannot play; insert one it can. “NO PLAY” ≥You inserted a blank DVD-RAM. — ≥You haven’t inserted a disc; insert one. “NO DISC”...
Glossary Decoder WMA, MP3, CD text and JPEG information ≥Discs must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal. This is called decoding. formats). ≥This unit is compatible with multi-session but if there are a lot of Dolby Digital sessions it takes more time for play to start.
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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 only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ RQT6756-2B F0303NK2033...