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DVD Home Theater Sound System
Operating Instructions
SC-HT850
Model No.
AV SYSTEM
TV
VCR/AUX
SLEEP
TV/AV TUNER/BAND DVD/CD
FL DISPLAY
DIMMER
1
2
3
PLAY MODE
MIX 2CH
4
5
6
REPEAT
7
8
9
P.MEMORY
CANCEL
S10/-/--
0
SKIP
SLOW/SEARCH
CH
TOP MENU
MENU
NAVIGATOR
DIRECT
PLAY LIST
ENTER
DISPLAY
RETURN
TV VOL s
TV VOL r
VOLUME
SUBWOOFER
MUTING
CSM
SFC
LEVEL
SSS
PL
C.FOCUS
CH SELECT
TEST
FM MODE
SETUP
ZOOM
GROUP
AUDIO
Í/I
RDS
SFC
SELECTOR
DVD HOME THEATER SOUND SYSTEM
SA-HT850
PHONES
AUDIO / VIDEO
E
VOLUME
SUBWOOFER
OPEN/CLOSE
DOWN
UP
Region number supported by
this unit
Region numbers are allocated to this unit and
software according to where they are sold.
≥The region number of this unit is "2".
≥The unit will play DVD-Video marked with
labels containing "2" or "ALL".
Example:
2
ALL
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this
product, please read these instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
R
2
3
5
RQT7026-B
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
DVD Home Theater Sound System Operating Instructions SC-HT850 Model No. AV SYSTEM VCR/AUX SLEEP TV/AV TUNER/BAND DVD/CD FL DISPLAY DIMMER PLAY MODE MIX 2CH REPEAT P.MEMORY CANCEL S10/-/-- SKIP SLOW/SEARCH TOP MENU MENU DIRECT NAVIGATOR PLAY LIST ENTER DISPLAY RETURN... - Page 2 Dear customer System SC-HT850 Thank you for purchasing this product. Main unit SA-HT850 For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions Front and surround carefully. SB-FS900 speakers Operations in these instructions are described mainly Center speaker SB-PC701 with the remote control, but you can do the operations on...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Accessories Table of contents Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Getting started ∏ 1 Remote control Accessories........3 (EUR7623XA0) Disc information . -
Page 4: Disc Information
∫ DVD-R discs [RAM] DVD-RAM § Panasonic DVD-R recorded and finalized on a Panasonic DVD video recorder are played as DVD-Video on this unit. § A process that allows play on compatible equipment. ∫ DVD-RAM discs... -
Page 5: Simple Setup
Simple setup STEP Assembly and connection of front and surround speakers Speaker cables 4 Speaker units 4 Stands 8 Silver screws 4 Bases ≥2k4-m cables ≥2k10-m cables Assembled Copper Silver Confirm screw is securely fastened. Approx. 120 mm Position wire in grooves as necessary avoiding... -
Page 6: Step2 Locating
STEP Locating Attaching the stickers to the speaker cables Attach the speaker-cable stickers to make connection easier. Short cables Long cables Copper 1 Sheet of SURROUND FRONT speaker-cable stickers Silver SURROUND FRONT CENTER Position the speakers Setup example FRONT CENTER SURROUND SUBWOOFER FRONT... -
Page 7: Step3 Connections For Front, Surround, And Center Speakers To The Subwoofer
STEP Connections for front, surround, and center speakers to the subwoofer FRONT (L) FRONT (R) 1 short cable SURROUND (L) (for Center speaker) SURROUND (R) SUBWOOFER Click! CENTER Copper Silver [Note] ≥Never short-circuit positive (i) and negative (j) speaker wires. ≥Be sure to connect only positive (copper) wires to positive (i) terminals and negative (silver) wires to negative (j) terminals. -
Page 8: Step4 Television
Video cable STEP Television ∫ Connecting a television with a VIDEO IN terminal Connect directly to your television. Do not connect the unit through a video cassette recorder, Television because the picture may not be played correctly due to the (not included) copy guard. -
Page 9: Step5 Connecting The Subwoofer, Antennas, And Ac Mains Lead
STEP Connecting the subwoofer, antennas, and AC mains lead System cable AM loop antenna FM indoor antenna AC mains lead Subwoofer Connect the AC mains lead after all AM loop antenna other connections are complete. FM indoor antenna Click! Adhesive tape Fix the other end of the antenna Stand the antenna up on its base. -
Page 10: Other Speaker Setup Options (Center Speaker Only)
Other speaker setup options (Center speaker only) Attaching to a wall [Note] Screw a screw (not included) into the The wall or pillar on which the speakers are to be attached should wall. be capable of supporting 10 kg per screw. Remove the stand. -
Page 11: Step7 Quick Setup
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 VCR/AUX Press [Í] to turn on the unit. SLEEP TUNER/BAND DVD/CD TV/AV FL DISPLAY Press [DVD/CD] to select “DVD/CD”... -
Page 12: Control Reference Guide
B AV system standby/on button [Í, AV SYSTEM]..34 C Source select buttons ENTER ≥Face towards this unit to change the source. ≥Press [TV] or [VCR/AUX] first to operate a Panasonic television DISPLAY RETURN <... -
Page 13: Discs-Basic Play
Discs—Basic play Press [1] (play). The disc tray closes and play begins. [WMA] [MP3] [CD] (CD text only) Group and track names are displayed on the television. ≥To turn the display on or off page 24, Disc information 5 VOLUME ≥You can also use the navigation menus to control play SUBWOOFER page 20). -
Page 14: Starting Play From A Selected Item
Discs—Basic play Position Memory function [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] AV SYSTEM VCR/AUX During play Press [POSITION MEMORY] to memorize a SLEEP TV/AV TUNER/BAND DVD/CD FL DISPLAY position. DIMMER PLAY MODE Position memorized MIX 2CH Numbered Press again to replace the position. buttons REPEAT This position is saved even if you turn the unit off, change the source... -
Page 15: Skipping Items/Fast Forward And Rewind-Search
Skipping items Selecting groups to play [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [DVD-A] [WMA] [MP3] During play or while paused During play Press [:] or [9]. Press [GROUP]. ≥Each press increases the number of skips. Example [MP3] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] Play position... -
Page 16: Discs-Convenient Functions
Discs—Convenient functions A-B repeat play [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] You can repeat a section between points A and B within a program, AV SYSTEM VCR/AUX title or track. SLEEP TUNER/BAND DVD/CD TV/AV During play FL DISPLAY DIMMER Press [DISPLAY] until the unit PLAY MODE MIX 2CH... -
Page 17: All Group Play/Program Play/Random Play
[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] To add or change the program Common procedures for all group, program Press [3, 4] to select an available item, then repeat step 1. and random play To move to the page before or after the one shown Press [6, 5]. -
Page 18: Marking Places To Play Again/Variable Zoom Function
Discs—Convenient functions [RAM] To mark the eleventh point and beyond 1 Press [2, 1] to select the marker pin icon. AV SYSTEM VCR/AUX 1 23 45 67 89 10 1–10 SLEEP TV/AV TUNER/BAND DVD/CD 2 Press [3, 4] to select “11–20”. FL DISPLAY DIMMER You can select the next group when the current group is full. -
Page 19: Soundtracks/Subtitles
≥“–” or “– –” is displayed instead of the language number in circumstances such as when no language is recorded on the disc. Subtitles Soundtracks [DVD-A] (Motion picture parts only) [DVD-V] [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] (Discs with multiple subtitle languages) (Discs with multiple soundtracks) You can change the subtitle language and turn the subtitles on and off. -
Page 20: Wma/Mp3 And Cd Text Navigation Menus
WMA/MP3 and CD text navigation menus Track title search Example: finding a track including the word “LOVE” Press [3, 4] to select “Find” and AV SYSTEM VCR/AUX press [ENTER]. SLEEP TV/AV TUNER/BAND DVD/CD Another Pineapple SELECT FL DISPLAY NUMBER Board The Golden Ship DIMMER Fall In The Frozen Season SELECT... - Page 21 To use the contents screen to find a track Windows Media, and the Windows logo are [CD] (CD text only) trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States You can use the text information recorded on these discs to find a and/or other countries.
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Page 22: Playing The Programs Or Play Lists On Dvd-Ram
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 VCR/AUX equipment such as a DVD video recorder. SLEEP TV/AV TUNER/BAND DVD/CD Press [PLAY LIST]. -
Page 23: Using Gui (Graphical User Interface) Screens
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]. AV SYSTEM VCR/AUX ≥Press [ENTER] if the setting does not change after pressing [3, 4]. -
Page 24: Disc Information/Unit Information
Using GUI (Graphical User Interface) screens 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 Vocal 128kbps 44.1kHz Return 12 18 <... - Page 25 [Audio\menu] [Picture\menu] [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] OFF/48kHz Picture mode Re-master ( page 29) ≥N: Normal mode [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] ≥S: Soft mode (Soft picture with fewer video artifacts) ≥F: Fine mode (Details are sharper) Dialogue Enhancer on/off [DVD-V] ≥C1: Mellows images and enhances detail in dark scenes (Discs where the dialogue is recorded in the center ≥C2: Sharpens images and enhances detail in dark...
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Page 26: The Radio
The radio VOLUME Preset tuning DOWN, UP Preset channels to make selection simple. Up to 15 stations can each be set in the FM and AM bands. VOLUME SELECTOR SUBWOOFER OPEN/CLOSE OME THEATER SOUND SYSTEM SA-HT850 Automatic presetting DOWN PHONES Tune to “FM 87.50 MHz”... -
Page 27: Rds Broadcasting
Sound field RDS broadcasting Main unit only AV SYSTEM VCR/AUX SLEEP TV/AV TUNER/BAND DVD/CD The unit can display the text data transmitted by the radio data FL DISPLAY system (RDS) available in some areas. DIMMER FL DISPLAY If the station you are listening to is transmitting RDS signals, “RDS” PLAY MODE MIX 2CH will light up on the display. -
Page 28: Dolby Pro Logic/Speaker Level Adjustments
Sound field Speaker level adjustments AV SYSTEM VCR/AUX If the level of the speakers appears to be different while listening to a source, adjust the level of the speakers to the same apparent level. SLEEP TV/AV TUNER/BAND DVD/CD DVD/CD FL DISPLAY Preparation DIMMER ≥Press [DVD/CD]. -
Page 29: Sound Field Control/Center Focus
Sound quality Sound Field Control Adjusting the bass Press [SFC] to select a setting. Press [SUBWOOFER LEVEL]. AAC DTS ZOOM DIGITAL C.F GRP TTL TRCK CHAP ALL PGM D.MIX PROG. Each time you press the button: Each time you press the button: SUB W 1>SUB W 2>SUB W 3>SUB W 4 (factory preset) HEAVY: Adds punch to rock. -
Page 30: Convenient Functions
Convenient functions The sleep timer This timer turns the unit off after a set time. AV SYSTEM VCR/AUX Press [SLEEP] to select the time (minutes). SLEEP TV/AV TUNER/BAND DVD/CD SLEEP FL DISPLAY DIMMER TUNED ST MONO AAC DTS ZOOM –DIMMER RDS PS PTY DIGITAL C.F SLEEP... -
Page 31: Changing Settings
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 32 for details on menu operation. - Page 32 Changing settings Common procedures See page 31 for menu and option details. AV SYSTEM VCR/AUX Preparation SLEEP TUNER/BAND DVD/CD TV/AV DVD/CD Press [DVD/CD]. FL DISPLAY DIMMER PLAY MODE Press [SETUP] to show the menus. MIX 2CH Numbered buttons REPEAT Disc SETUP POSITION S10/ -/--...
- Page 33 1 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the delay time box and press Entering a password (Ratings) [ENTER]. 2 Press [3, 4] to adjust the delay time and press [ENTER]. [DVD-V] The password screen is shown when you select levels 0 to 7. 1 Input a 4-digit password with the numbered buttons and press [ENTER].
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Page 34: Operating A Television Or Video Cassette Recorder
Operating a television or video cassette recorder You can use the remote control to operate a Panasonic television or a video cassette recorder. (Some models cannot be operated by this remote control.) Operating a video cassette recorder Connection example AV SYSTEM Í... -
Page 35: Optional Antenna Connections
Optional antenna connections Use outdoor antennas if radio reception is poor. [Note] Disconnect the antenna when the unit is not in use. Do not use the outdoor antenna during an electrical storm. Leave the loop antenna connected. AM outdoor antenna (Using a vinyl wire) Run a piece of vinyl wire horizontally across a window or other convenient location. -
Page 36: Troubleshooting Guide
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. -
Page 37: Maintenance
Picture ≥Some distortion is normal during SEARCH. Picture distorted. — ≥Check the connection. No picture. ≥Make sure the television is on. — ≥Ensure the television’s video input setting (e.g., VIDEO 1) is correct. — ≥Go to Video in the SETUP menus, and change “TV Aspect” to suit your television. The picture shown on the ≥Use the television to change the aspect to the correct one. -
Page 38: Glossary
Glossary Safety precautions Decoder Placement A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal. This is called decoding. Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These Dolby Digital conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby... -
Page 39: Specifications
Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION SPEAKER SECTION [Front/Surround\speakers\SB-FS900] RMS Output Power : Dolby Digital Mode, 10 % Total Harmonic Distortion 55 W per channel (6 ≠) 1 kHz Front CH Type 2 Way, 2 Speaker, Bass-ref. 55 W per channel (6 ≠) 1 kHz Surround CH Speaker unit 160 W per channel (6 ≠) - Page 40 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/ RQT7026-B F0203NK0...
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