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SC-HT740,

Operating Instructions
DVD Home

Theater

Sound System

Mo.e_
No.SC-HT740/SC-HT940/
SC-HT743

Region number
The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing
number "1" or "ALE'.

the region

RAM
AUIDJO / VIDEO

IDIGITAL VIDE01

As an ENERGY STAR ®Partner, ÷
Panasonic has determined that

Before connecting,
operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.

this product meets the ENERGY STAR ®
guidelines for energy efficiency.

If you

For Canada only: The word "Participant"
"Partner".

[P_

[POq

PLAYER

is used in place of the word

have

any

questions

contact

In the U.S.A.: 1-800-211-PANA
In Canada: 1-800-561-5505

(7262)

RQT8582-3P

I

Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance
safety, please read these instructions carefully.

and

I_"_'_1: indicates features applicable to SC-HT740
_:
SC-HT743 only.
HT940 : SC-HT940 only.

only.

•
Main unit

SA-HT740

SA-HT743

Front speakers

SB-FS740

SB-FS740

SB-FS940

Center speaker

SB-PC740

SB-PC740

SB-PC940

Surround

SB-FS741

SB-FS741

SB-FS941

SB-W740

SB-W740

SB-W940

speakers

CAUTION!

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.

• DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A 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 THAT
CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT
THE VENTILATION VENTS.
• DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT'S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH
NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.
• DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS
LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.
• DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
MANNER.

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.
THE FOLLOWING

APPLIES

ONLY IN THE U,S,A.

FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment
void the user's authority to operate this device.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily
accessible. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain
readily operable.
To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains,
disconnect the power supply cord plug from AC receptacle.
THE FOLLOWING

CAUTION:

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions
below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.

9)

replacement of the obsolete outlet,

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying
the appliance.

Responsible Party:
Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094
Telephone No.: 1-800-211-7262

8)

ONLY IN THE U.S.A. AND CANADA

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"
within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock
to persons.

would

Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions,
Heed all warnings,
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with dry cloth,
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions,
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
,_ _,.._ ,_,_
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type
plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.
A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong,
The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for

APPLIES

CAUTION

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)

SA-HT940

on the unit and the applicable safety instructions

listed

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories
specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required
when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as powersupply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have
fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Basic

play ..............................

14

Using the main unit ...........................
Using the remote control ......................
Convenient
functions
....................

14
15
16

data discs

using

navigation

Playing HighMAT TM discs ......................
Playing RAM and DVD-R/-RW (DVD-VR) discs .....

19
19

Using on-screen
menus
..................
Main menu .................................

Changing the zoom ratio .......................
Repeat play .................................

16
16

Changing

Program and Random play .....................

17

the

radio

.........................

26
26
26

Manual tuning ...............................
Using an outdoor antenna (optional)

26
27

Using

sound

effects

.............

.....................

Changing the sound quality: Sound Field Control
Enhancing the sound from the center speaker:
Center Focus ..............................

28
... 28

Enhancing the stereo sound: Dolby Pro Logic II ....

Other Settings

20
20

..............................

the

player

settings

21
..............

23

Changing the delay time of the speakers ..........

25

Adjusting the volume of each speaker:
Speaker
Operating

level adjustments
other

equipment

...................

29

...............

30

Operating the television .......................
Changing the remote control code ...............
Operating both the television and

30
30

the home theater system: Control with HDMI
(HDAVI ControF _) ...........................

28

18
18
18

16
16
16

Presetting stations automatically ................
Selecting the preset channels ..................

menus...

Playing data discs ...........................
Selecting a track using CD text .................

Checking the disc type in each tray ..............
Displaying current playback condition .............
Playing CDs sequentially ......................

Using

Using

other

useful

functions

30

..............

31

28

Setting the sleep timer ........................

31

i HT940 Enhancing the surround sound effect:
Surround Enhancer .........................

28

Muting the sound ............................
Using headphones ...........................

31
31

Enhancing the bass sound: H.BASS .............
Adjusting the amount of bass: Subwoofer level .....

29
29

Using the Music Port .........................

31

Troubleshooting

Reference

Playing

Specifications

guide ...................
..........................

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) .......

32

Limited Warranty

35

Accessories

(ONLY FOR CANADA) .....

....................

38

Back cover

37

o

cc

The supplied stands are specially

Assembling
Preparation
• To prevent damage or scratches,
•
•
•
•

the front

speakers

designed for

attachment to Panasonic SB-FS740 or SB-FS940
front speakers. Use only as indicated in this setup.

lay down a soft cloth and perform assembly on it.

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 6.

!!!!!!!!!i
Attach

the stand

to the

3

base.

Thread the speaker cable through the base,
For quicker threading, loosely fold the cable in half (do not
crease), pass the folded portion through the hole, and then pull
the rest of the sable through the base.

Attach
Q

the

speaker

to the stand,

Pull out the end of
the speaker cable
and position it
between the ridges.

Ridges

Cable

Stand
Attach the speaker to the stand.
Cover plate
Speaker
(_

Remove before attaching
the speaker and keep for
wall-mount use (4 page 6).

Attach the stand to the base while gently pulling on the
end of the speaker cable,

Stand
Stand

4"

Secure the speaker to the stand,

Speaker

Base
Screw

Pull gently.

2

Secure

the

stand

to the base.

Tighten securely.
Ensure the speaker cable is
centered in the groove.

Stand

Connect

the speaker

cable.

Screw
Tighten securely,

Insert the wire fulh
+ : White
; Blue

Stand

Push!
Base

Slide the speaker
cable into the groove.
Screws
Tighten securely,

into the

groove,

HT940]
can be adjusted.
Min: speaker
The
110 cm height
(43W')
Max: 135 cm (53s/3/')

Attach

the speaker

to the

stand.

(_) Insert the stand into the base while gently pulling on the
end of the cable.

Place the polyfoam underneath the speaker for stability while
attaching the speaker to the stand.
(_

Feed the speaker cable {the shorter part) into the bottom
of the speaker and through the slot at the rear.

(_) While pulling the speaker cable up through the slot, slide
the speaker stand into the bottom of the speaker,

Secure the stand to the base.

Tighten securely.

(_ Thread the cable through the middle hole of the slider and
fasten the slider with the two screws.

Adjust
_)

Cable

the speaker

height.

Loosen the screws until
the speaker can slide up
and down the stand.

(_) Raise the speaker to the
desired height, and then
re-tighten the screws,

Phillips-head
screwdriver

Screws
Tighten securely.

Attach

the

stand

5

Connect

the speaker

cable.
Insert the wire fully.

"_

+ : White

_

|

Push!

J

to the base.

(_) Thread the speaker cable through the base.
For quicker threading, loosely fold the cable in half (do not
crease), pass the leided portion through the hole, and then pull
the rest of the cable through the base.

Press the speaker cable into the groove.
Push excess cable back through the
holder.

Secure

the

speaker

cable

to the base.

S
into the groove.

•

Preventing

the speakers from falling

e.g.rri'tt_I1_

String (not included)
Thread from the wall to the speaker and tie tightly,

• You will need to obtain the appropriate screw eyes to match the
walls or pillars to which they are going to be fastened,
• 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,
Rear of the speaker

Screw eye
(not included)

Wall

Approx.
150 mm
(529/3/')

• Attaching

to a wall

Center speaker

Front speaker -H_940_

You can attach all of the speakers (except subwoofer) to a wall.
• The wall or pillar on which the speakers are to be attached should be
capable of supporting over 10 k8 (22 Ibs) [_
15 kg (33 Ibs)
for the front speakers] 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.
• When mounting the front speakers to a wall, we recommend using
a string (not included) to prevent it from falling.

255 ram
19gram
(7_5/3/')

(10V_d')

Surround

Preparation

speaker[HT940i

for front speakers

1 Remove the speaker cable from the stand.

peaker
so that the screw
is in this position.

In this position, the
speaker wi}} likely
fatt if moved to the
left or right.
Reattaching

the speaker

cable to the stand

I Remove the eight screws
from the stand, and remove
the speaker net.

2 Connect the cable (4 page 4).
HT940i

_Screw

2 Position the cable.

of the cable to release
the groove
1 the
Pull cable
down from
the longer
part
inside the stand, and
then pull the speaker sable out from the stand,

Press the cable into
the groove,
Cable

2 Feed the cable into the bottom of the
speaker and through the slot at the rear.

3 Attach the speaker net with the screws.
3 Connect the cable (4 page 5).
I
L'_ l

_

Attach the cover plate to the front

Cover plate

_

Remove the two screws from the stand, and remove the metal cover.

speaker.

_-- Screw

Plaatio cover
2 Pull the cable out about 40 cm (153/#') from the hole in the metal
cover, and insert the plastic cover.

@ Drive a screw (not included)

CO
_ ,,
4.0 mm ( Is_) -

"_
_

Wall or pillar _J

into the wall.

Approx, 40 em (153/#')

-'i-©7.5 to 9.5 mm
.3_ (W_L' to _I_")

so
it does
disturb
insert
the not
metal
cover
the cable and close
tightly with the two screws.

5.0 to 7.O mm (3/,8"to _/S)

• fitting
(_

Fit the speaker securely onto the screw(s) with the hole(s).
Front speaker l

IIF_

Center speaker I

II1_

speaker stands (notincluded)

(Except front speakers)
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.
• The stands must be able to support over 10 k8 (22 Ibs).
• The stands must be stable even if the speakers are in a high position.

200 mm

e.g, Center speaker

l

Metal screw holes
For attaching to speaker
stands
Surround

speaker I
5 mm (31,d'),pitch 0.8 mm
Plate thickness plus 7 mm
te 10 rnm (plus _/3/' to '3/3#)

1'/32")

.._._..

_11_
_[T&/,_]_
60 mm (P/f')
Speaker

stand

(not included)

Positioning

the

speakers

How you set up your speakers can affect the bass and the sound field. Note the following points:
t Place speakers on flat secure bases.
• Placing speakers too close to floors, walls, and corners can result in excessive bass, Cover walls and windows with thick curtains,
• Left and right speakers are interchangeable, but front and surround speakers are not.
Setup example
Place the front, center, and surround speakers at approximately
same distance from the seating position.
The angles in the diagram are approximate.

FRONT

SURROUND

(L, R)

CENTER

the

SUBWOOFER

(L, R)

...........................
.............

FRONT

SURROUND

(L, R)

CENTER

SUBWOOFER

(L, R)

• Use only supplied
speakers
Using other speakers can damage the unit, and sound quality will be
negatively affected.
• Set the speakers up on an even surface to prevent them from falling.
Take proper precautions to prevent the speakers from falling if you
cannot set them up on an even surface,

Main unit
• Keep your speakers at least 10 mm (WW') away from the system for

Notes on speaker
use
• You can damage your speakers and shorten their useful life if you play
sound at high levels ever extended periods.
• 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
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,

proper ventilation.
• To allow for proper ventilation and to maintain good airflow around the
main unit, position it with at least 5 cm (2") of space on all sides,
• Do not block the ventilation holes of the main unit,
Center speaker
• 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.
Subwoofer
Place to the right or left of the television, on the floor or a sturdy shelf so
that it will not cause vibration. Leave about 30 cm (11W_d') from the
television.
Caution
• Do not stand on the base.
Be cautious when children are near.

• Do not touch the netted area
of the speakers,

e.g.

e.g. _

_

II/_

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.
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.

Front speaker
Caution

II/_

Surround

speaker

• 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 resutt in the risk of
fire. Consult a qualified service person if
damage has occurred or if you experience a
sudden change in performance.
• Do not attempt to attach these speakers to
walls using methods other than those
described in this manual.

Speaker
• Ensure

the

AC cord

connections

is disconnected

before

you

make

the speaker

connections.

The illustration shows SC-HT740

for U.S.A. and Canada.

Be careful not to cross
(short-circuit) or reverse the
polarity of the speaker
wires as doing so may
damage the speakers,
insert the
@ SUBWOOFER

@ CENTER

4: White

) @ FRONT (R)

FRONT (L)

@SURROUND(R)

SURROUND(L)

wire fully.

Audio

and

video

Main unit

connections

• Do not connect through the video cassette recorder,
Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not be displayed properly.
• Turn the television off before connecting, and refer to the television's operating instructions.

HDMI-compatible
(not included)

television

Back of the main unit
H_:am|
AV OUT

H_mll
AV EN

HDMI cable

(not included)

• It is recommended that you use Panasonic's HDMI cable.
[Recommended part number: RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m/4.9 ft),
RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m/9,8 ft), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m/16.4 ft), etc.]
• Non-HDMI-compliant
cables cannot be utilized.
i HT940_

Control with HDMI (HDAVI Control)
Use the HDMI connection to enjoy higher quality audio and video with a
single cable (4 page 13, HDMI).
By connecting to an HDMI-compatible high-definition television, you can
enjoy high-definition video (720p or 1080i) with 2-channel audio.
• Set "Video Output" to "On" and "Audio Output" to "On" (4 page 24,
"HDMI" tab).
• Set "Video Output Mode" (4 page 21, Picture Menu).

If your Panasonic television is an HDMI control compatible television,
you can operate your television synchronizing with home-theater
operations or vice versa [4 page 30, _
Operating both the
television and the home theater system: Control with HDMI (HDAVl
ControITM)].
• Make the extra audio connection
Control function.

(4 page 9) when you use HDAVl

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Television

• This audio connection will enable you to play audio from your
television through your home theater system, Refer to "Operating other
equipment" (4 page 30).

Back of the main unit

(not included)
AUDIO
OUT

L©%,:
Audio

cable _ (not included)

Connect the audio cable to the TV AUDIO IN
terminal on the main unit and select "TV" as the
input source (SELECTOR -I. page 11),

Television

(not included)
i

Back of the main unit

Video cable (included)

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

Television
(not included)

Back of the
main unit

Video cables
(not included)
A'_

_

/\
;'r
• Using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals
The COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals provides a purer picture than
the S-VIDEO OUT terminal, These terminals can be used for either
interlaced or progressive output, Connection using these terminals
outputs the color difference signals (PB/PR) and luminance signal (Y)
separately in order to achieve high fidelity in reproducing colors,
• The description of the component video input terminals depends on
the television or monitor (e.g, Y/PB/PR, Y/B-Y/R-Y, Y/CB/CR). Connect
to terminals of the same color.
• After making this connection, select "Darker" from the "Black Level
Control" in the "Video" tab (.-.) page 24),

S-VIDEO OUT
Back of the
main unit

Television
(not included)

_

(notS'vide°included)!
cable _

• Using the S-VIDEO OUT terminal
The S-VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the
VIDEO OUT terminal by separating the chreminance (C) and luminance
(Y) signals, (Actual results depend on the television,)

• Cable

TV box or video cassette

recorder

connection

Cable TV box or video cassette recorder
(not included)
To your cable tV _

(Tne_t
iv_iu°dned)

service or television

I

antenna

__

_J,_
AUDIO
OUT

RF cable

Audio cable _ (not included)
HT940_
Connect the audio cable to
the TV AUDIO IN terminal
on the main unit and select
"TV" as the input source
(SELECTOR .4. page 11).

Back of the main unit

AU×

(not included)
Video cable
(included)

I
NT94e
YOUcan use the AUX terminal for
the audio input when you connect
another external device (e.g.
video cassette recorder), Select
"AUX" as the input source

Radio

and

AC cord

connections

• Connect the AC power supply cord after all other connections
• Using an outdoor antenna (optional) (4 page 27).

are complete.

The illustration shows SC-HT740

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,

for U.S.A. and Canada.

FM indoor antenna_
Affix this end of the
antenna where
reception is best,

Adhesive

tape

Main unit

supply cord

To
heusoho
dAO
outert2O
VGO

Loosen the terminal screw with
a Phillips-head screwdriver.

_e-tighten the terminal
screw.

• If the power plug does not fit your AC
outlet
Use the power plug adaptor (included).

If it still does not fit, contact an electrical

While pushing,

parts distributor for assistance.

nsert the wire fully

Conserving
power
The main unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off (For U.S.A. and Canada: approx. 0.4 W or for other areas: approx.
0.9 W), To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug it from the household AC outlet.
You will need to reset some memory items after plugging in the unit,

The included AC power supply cord is for use with this unit only, Do not use it with other equipment.
this unit,

Preparing

the

remote

Also, do not use cords for other equipment with

control
Do not:
• mix old and new batteries.
• use different types at the same time.
• heat or expose to flame.

Insert so the poles (+ and

) match those in the remote control.

Press in and lift up.

• take apart or short circuit.
• attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
• use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.
Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can
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,

•
RG/LR6,A/_
• Do not use rechargeable
type batteries,
Replace the cover.

Use
Aim at the display (.4. page 11), avoiding obstacles,
range of 7 m (23 feet) directly in front of the unit.

at a maximum

Performing
The

QUICK

SETUP

screen

QUICK

assists

you to make

SETUP
necessary

To display the picture from the mair_ unit, turn on your television

settings.
and change its video input mode (e.g. VIDEO 1, AV 1, etc.).

• To change your television's video input mode, refer to its operating instructions.
• This remote control can perform some basic television operations (4 page 30).

Turn on the
unit.

Select
"DVD/CD".

Follow the messages
make the settings.

and

Press to exit.

Press to finish
QUICK SETUP.

To change these settings later
Select "QUICK SETUP" in the "Others" tab (_ page 24).

Control

reference

See page references

guide

The illustration shows SC-HT740 for U.S.A. and Canada.

in parentheses.
Turn the unit on/off (11)

DVD/CD (11)

_
Select the source
FM/AM (26) AUX (30)/_V°W_AE

FRONT MUSIC R/REAR

MUSIC R (31)

TVlVIDEO

Television operations (30)
_ Change the television's vdeo

nput mode (30)

.....
-- Adjust the television volume (._u)

I_L.._........._.._,
A[Z_J[Z_Z] -

Select television channels (30)

-- Adjust the volume of the main unit (15)

I

Start up and play a disc automatically/Control

both

I
the home theater system and the television (30)
! Enhance
the surround sound (28)
s_)H _ouN_
Equalizing the sound (14)
Select a group of contents to play [15)
Equalizing

-- Display current playback condition (16)

the sound [14) =

-- Frame-by-frame/Select
television screen (15)

Show a disc top menu [18) or program list [19) _

m Show on-screen

Show a disc menu [18) or play list [19) _

or register menu items on the

menu (20)

-- Return to previous screen (15)

CANCELPLAY
(15);
(lZ)
&_ODE (15)
REPEAT @MODE
(16)
$%W%PEB
(29)
SLEEP

(28);
(28)
(29)
ZOOM FLDISPLAYCPOCUS

(31)
_l
Standby/on switch [POWER _/I]
Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode
or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still
consuming a sman amount of power, (14)
MUSIC PORT
Connect an external device (31)
SURROUND

LEVEL
$£Tt}£

iiSi:
]E$
SFC
_"

(28)

Cl43ELECl"%TI_4G
DDPL[[ HBASS

A OPEN/CLOSE
Open/Close
1_1/_14,
i_t_/I.._t/v
TUNING A
Skip or slow-search play (14)/
Select the radio stations [26)

the disc drawer {14)

MUSIC

Equalizing the sound (14)

Display

_ISC EXCHANGE
Open the disc drawer to
exchange the disc in the play
position (14)
DISC SKIP
Skip to the next disc tray (14)
Phones
headphones

5 DISC SELECTOR
Select the disc tray (14)

r
•/-TUNE
MODE/--FM
Stop playing (14)/Select
Adjust the FM reception

Jog LED
MODE
the tuning mode (26)
condition (26)

I_ / M EMORY
Play discs (14)/Memorize
radio stations (26)
Refer to page 31, Using the Music Port.

VOLUME
Turn up/down the volume (14)

SELECTOR
the receiving

(26)

DVD/CD_FM_AM_(
FRONT MUSIC R _
Return to DVD/CD

aT940 TV)_AUX
REAR MUSIC R <

(31)

Operations
inthese
instructions
aredescribed
mainly
with
formats.
Icons
such
as_
_

_

show
theformats.

__
DVD-Video
,DVD-V

VIDEO

DVD-Audio
_ DVD-Audio
LDVD-V discs contain DVD-Video content. To play DVD-Video content, select "Play as DVD-Video"
• DVD-V Some
in Other Menu (-.} page 22).

A U D I0

v,deoco

• Including SVCD (Conforming
DVD-RAM _

R A
RAM4.7

_

• _
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.

M

•DVD-R
Discs (DVD-Video)_VDVD-RW
recorded and finalized
R
R4.7

2 on
(DVD-Video)
DVD video recorders
DVD-V

or DVD video cameras.

DVD-R (VR) VDVD-RW (VR) DVD-VR
• Discs recorded and finalized 2 on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras using Version 1.1 (or 1.2 for DVD-R DL
only) of the Video Recording

R w

to IEC62107)

R

• Finalize

Format (a unified video recording standard).

2 the disc after recording.

R DL
+R (Video)

V+RW

(Video)

• Discs recorded and finalized
CD

2

on DVD video recorders

CD __

• This unit can play CD-R/RW recorded
[_][]e_[_
_]o_
OIGWALAUDIO
.lerrALAUDIO

or DVD video cameras.

with the above formats. Close the sessions or finalize

2 the disc after recording.

• _This
thedynamicrange
unit is of
compatible
high-level with
signals).
HDCD but does not support the Peak Extend function (a function which expands
HDCD-encoded CDs sound better because they are encoded with 20 bits, as compared with 16 bits for all other CDs.
• _
_
_
This unit also plays HighMAT discs.
• wM.€ This unit does not support Multiple Bit Rate (MBR: a file that contains the same content encoded at several
different bit rates).

Includes single-sided,

dual-Is 'er discs.

2

A process that allows play on compatible equipment.
• It may not be possible to play all the above-mentioned

discs in some cases due to the type of disc or condition of the recording.

• Discs that cannot be played
DVD-RW version 1.0, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, SACD,
DivX Video Discs 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.

Note

about

using

insert it correctly

•

To clean discs
Wipe with a damp cloth and then
wipe dry.

• Disc handling precautions
• Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. This may cause disc
warping, rendering it unusable.
• Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing
instrument.
• Do not
prevent
• Do not
• Do not

use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, liquids which
static electricity, or any other solvent.
use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
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.

a DualDisc

• The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet the
technical specifications of the Compact Disc Digital Audio
(CD-DA) format so playback may not be possible.
• Do not use a DualDisc in this unit as it may not be possible to
and it may get scratched or scraped.

Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth.
• Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit,
• 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.

1,Damage

requiring service--The
unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel if:
(a) The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been damaged; or
(b) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or
(c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or
(d) The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or
(e) The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.
2, Servicing--Do
not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in these operating instructions. Refer all other servicing to authorized servicing
personnel,
3, Replacement
parts--When
parts need replacing ensure the servicer uses parts specified by the manufacturer or parts that have the same
characteristics as the original parts, Unauthorized substitutes may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
4, Safety check--After
repairs or service, ask the servicer to perform safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper working condition,
The servicer will require all components to service your system,
Therefore, should service ever be necessary, be sure to bring the entire system.

For product information

or assistance

with product operation:

In the U.S.A., refer to "Customer Services

Directory" on page 37.

In Canada, contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505,
Servicentre closest to you.

or visit the website (www.panasonic.ca),

b

or an authorized

In other areas, consult your dealer.

CPPM

(Content

A copy protection
CPPM

Protection

for Prerecorded

(5

Media)

system used for DVD-Audio files. This unit supports

Decoder
A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal, This is
called decoding.

JPEG

Linear
Dolby

Digital

(Digital

Photographic

POM

(pulse

code

These are uncompressed

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

(Joint

Theater

Systems)

Experts

MP3 (MPEG

Audio

modulation)

digital signals, similar to those found on CDs.

Layer

3)

An audio compression method that compresses audio to approximately
one tenth of its size without any considerable loss of audio quality.
Playback

control

(PBC)

This surround system is used in many movie theaters around the world,
There is good separation between the channels, so realistic sound effects
are possible.

If a Video CD has playback control,
information with menus,

Dynamic

NTSC, the video signal standard, has 480 interlaced (i) scan lines,
whereas progressive scanning uses twice the number of scan lines. This
is called 480p.
Using progressive output you can enjoy the high-resolution video
recorded on media such as DVD-Video.
Your television must be compatible to enjoy progressive video.

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.
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,
HDMI (High-Definition
Multimedia
Interface)
HDMI is a next-generation digital interface for consumer electronic products.
Unlike conventional connections, it transmits uncompressed digital video
and audio signals on a single cable. This unit supports high-definition video
output (720p,1080i) from the HDMI AV OUT terminal. To enjoy highdefinition video, a high-definition compatible television is required.

#,

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.

you can select scenes and

Prog ressive/Interlaced

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 TM 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.

I/P/B
MPEG 2, the video compression standard adopted for use with DVDVideo, codes frames using these 3 picture types.
I: Intra coded picture
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 I- and
P-pictures so it has the lowest volume of information.

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m

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OPEN/CLOSE

/

0pen the drawer and place the disc(s).

POWER

Power on.

\

• Load double-sided discs so the label for the side you want to play is
facing up.
• To load discs on the other trays, press [DISC SKIP] on the main unit.
• Play will start from the disc n the front-left 3osition of the tray.
cartridge before use
•• For
DVD-RAM remove the disc from its
Do not:
SELECTOR

2

Select

"DVD/CD".

(_

4

oSelect "AUX (_
"TV" or "AUX")
re enjoy video cassette recordel
[elevision or cable TV programs.
(Refer to page 9 for the necessary
connection&)

(_

-ioac more than one disc per [ray,
-touch the drawer or :he carousel while they are in morion
-rotate the carouse} by bane.
-CHOSethe drawer By hand.
OPEN/CLOSE

@

Close the drawer.
A disc indicator lights if a disc is detected or a tray is
unchecked (4 page 16, Checking the disc type in each tray).

DISC EXCHANGE
SURROUND

i(Stop)

MUSIC

DISC SKIP

5 DISC SELECTOR

Press to skip.
Press and hold to
-search during play
- start slow-motion play during pause

When the disc finishes playing
If the next disc does not start playing, select it
with the 5 DISC SELECTOR buttons.

(Motion picture part)
• Press [It-] (Play) to start normal
play.

• You can also select the disc using the remote
control (_ page 16, Checking the disc type in
each tray)

k.

• The sound fills the room, and

OPEN/CLOSE

• Each time you press [DISC

trays
SKIP] you can select

comes from all directions with
equal intensity, regardless of
Equalizing
,
SOuna

the

SURROUND
MUSIC
(_)

your orientation within the room.
• The indicator on the button
lights.
• This feature is not available
when using headphones or the
Rear Music Port (-3, page 31).
• While

Skipping to

DISC

the

SKIP

next

disc

the ether

$
Changing

the

_

other
without discs

interrupting

Chan_ge
the

the drawer is closed

Each time you press the button,
the carousel moves counterclockwise by one tray.

• The drawer opens and the disc
#

Exchanging
the disc in the

cc

play

pos!t!on

DISC
EXCHANGE
_

inthe playpositioncomesto the
front-left position.
"Press
button
again to
the disctheafter
changing
theplay
disc
in the front-left position.

• Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. To preserve the
unit's motor and your television screen, press re] (Stop) when you are
finished with the menus.
• Total title number may not be displayed

properly on + R/+ RW.

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1
2

[DVD-A [OVD-Vi VCO ce
e.g. To select 12:
[_10] -.) [1] -.) [2]
with playback control

Numbered
buttons

Press [11 STOP] to cancel the PBC
function, and then press the
numbered buttons.

Enter number
_'_ SLOW/SEARCH

e.g. To select 123:
[1] --l, [2] --l, [3] --l, ]ENTER]

[] STOP,
CANCEL
ENTER

TOP MENU,
DIRECT NAVIGATOR

• Press [CANCEL]
number(s).

to cancel the

eve-v

MENU, PLAY
_

Shows
a disc
top to
menu.
Press the
button
show the
programs (4 page 19).

Disc menu
The position is mernorized

[DVD-V
Shows a disc menu.

Mat
C

PLA*¢
UST

while

•"RESUME"
Press lit,. PLAY]
to resume.
is on the
display.
• Press [11 STOP] again to clear

RETUP_

[DVD-VR
Press the button to show a playlist
(.4. page 19).
_
with playback control
Shows a disc menu.

the position.
• Press [It," PLAY] to restart play.

Return

to

%TURN

previous
screen

.£
DVD=A DVD-V VCD CD
MP3
Time display

Skip

<--->Information display
(e.g. _
Program

°__
[This

feature does not work
during program and random play
(4 page 17).]

[A, _r]:

number)

FLDISPLAY

display

Group skip

[41, It,']: Content

Main unit

[JPEG
When Slideshow (.4. page 20) is
on:

skip

SLIDE<--->Contents

(during
slOwm (during

p!ay)
0

When Slideshow

• Up to 5 steps.
• Press [1_ PLAY] to start normal
SLOW/SEArCH play.

Search

• _

[_

n

pause)

Slow-motion

number

is off:

PLAY<--->Contents number

forward

G_0uP E/_

direction only.

_J

A folder on WMA/MP3

and JPEG

discs is treated as a "Group".
Frameiby

i

frame
(dUrieg

_

_
pause)

DVD-vR!DVD'A
(MotiOnevD.v
picture_ part)

_')

_

VCD Forward direction

only.

Starting play
from a
selected group

Select
/_-_/_

[_g#O_
(4 page 20. "Group"

in Main

menu)

Reglsrer

Register

o

cc

m

@MODE

DVD_

This feature is very convenient

if you want to play several music CDs

sequentially• Make sure that applicable disc is in the play position before
playing (4, Checking the disc type in each tray left).

1 ESm

Numbered
buttons = i

*°i

While stopped

DISC -

1
[] STOP =

Press

[CD MODE].

Press

[1_ PLAY].

= _ PLAY
= QUICK OSD _

)
A,T, 4,!_ENTER
CANCEL =
PLAY MODE =
ZOOM -

• If all loaded discs are DVDs or if other discs are unchecked,
does not work.

i HT940

• HighMAT menus and Video CD playback control are disabled.
• You cannot turn CD Mode on or off during program or random play•
• If you want to play a DVD press [CD MODE] again to cancel CD Mode.
(CD Mode is also canceled when you switch the unit to standby, select
another source or change the disc in the play position.)
• DVD and JPEG are skipped without being played•

= CD NODE
- REPEAT

N

_g

You can select the disc after checking
Information screen.

CD Mode

This feature

the discs loaded with the Disc

expands

the letterbox

picture to fit the screen,

During play

• You can also select the disc directly with the 5 DISC SELECTOR
buttons on the main unit,

Press

[ZOOM]

(Just

Fit Zoom)

1

Auto _

Press [DISC] to show the Disc information
• To exit the screen, press [DISC],

screen.

several

times

to select

the

preset

aspect

ratio

or "Auto".

43 Standard _

European Vista _

169 Standard

t
Cinemascope2

_

Cinemascopel

_

American

Vista

e.g,

e.g.

JustF t Seem xl.SS,

Empty
Press the numbered
disc.

buttons

4:3Standard

i

i

i

i_

_

En,0l,

san

S]_ta

{1._011)

,_"_i

]_

;

i

6:gStandard(16:9)----_'
i

Not yet read

([1] - [5]) to select the
Fine adjustments
(Manual Zoom)
After selecting the preset aspect ratio or "Auto", press [_I, 1,-]to zoom in or out:
- in 0.01-unit steps from "× 1.00" to "× 1.60"
-in 0.02-unit steps from "× 1.60" to "× 2.00"
• To change the steps more quickly, press and hold [',_, I_ ].

J
Press
Basics
t_

[QUICK

OSD].
This works only when the elapsed
works with all JPEG content.

_ Details
off (No on-screen

display)_J

i HT940
Press [FUNCTIONS].
Main menu (-,I. page 20)_ Basics _
t_
off (No on-screen display)_J

•

Basics

Elapsed play time

0:4f:23 ]1

•

#

era

'_
I P_o_
Play mode

Jl
I
]
Current position

.
.
Audio information
•
.
Subtitle information
•
.
Angle information
Aspect of current title
Total play time of current title

several

times

[] Details=DVD=Video
I
--Audio
t ---DTS
I
iSubtltle
....
I__L_ Angle
1dl
I==._=Source Aspect 4:3
mliml'_---TiSeTotaITime 0:54:28

_
I
3/2 lch
"

jDVD-VR : Program_ Disc_Off
• During playlist play: Scene_Playlist_Off
DVD-A ; Track_Group'_Off
_:
Chapter--Title
_Oft
_:
Track_ Discx_Off
• When CD Mode is on: Track_Disc_AII

CD's_Off

jWMA _:
Content_Greup
_Off
• When CD Mode is on: Content_Group_AII
CD's_Off
• When CD Mode is on during program or random play:
Centent_All
CD's_Oft
JPEG ; Groupx_Off
"All"

is displayed

It also

to select an item to be repeated.

• When CD Mode is on during program or random play:
Track--All CD's_Oft

Details
e.g. [DVDo_

[REPEAT]

[Repeat

Current playback number

condition

play

Press
Details

e.g. [DVD-_

PlaybackS.

During

play time can be displayed.

during program or random play.

Off

To change the selected program
1 Press [A, T] to select the program number,
2 Press the numbered buttons to change each item.
(_
_
Press [ENTER] to register the selection,)

Press [PLAY MODE] while stopped.
Program and random playback
Program
f-

screens appear sequentially.
_ Random
J

off (Normal play)

"RANDOM
1" and "RANDOM 2" (-.) right) are displayed on the main
unit's display when CD Mode is on (.4. page 16),
To exit the program and random mode
Press [PLAY MODE] several times while stopped.
• Selecting "Play as Data Disc" in Other Menu (.4. page 22) will be
effective if the following functions are net available to play WMA, MP3 or
JPEG files,

To clear the selected program
1 Press [A, _'] to select the program number,
2 Press [CANCEL] (or press [A, T, 41, It,'] to select "Clear" and press
[ENTER]).
To clear the whole program
Select "Clear all" with [A _' 4, I_] and press [ENTER].
The whole program is also cleared when the disc is moved out of the play
position, the unit is turned off or another source is selected.

•

• 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.

When

CD Mode

is off

ivco_
You can play all the items on a disc in the play position in random
order,
iBVB-A _
_
JPEG
You can play selected item(s) on a disc in the play position in
random order.

•

When

CD Mode

Q

is off

DVD-V
Press

DVD-A _
VCD ;CD WMA _
JPEG
You can program all the items on a disc in the play position.

the

(_

WMA

numbered

MP3 _

_
buttons

Press
e,g.

(_

_

to select

[ENTER]

a group

to register

DVD-V

( WMA _

_

buttons

selection.

RandomPlayback
Choose atitle.

CD Skip to step _)

Press the numbered

or a title.
the

Title _

to select a group or title.

Press [ENTER]

to register the selection.)

e,g, DVD-V

t_-Jt__ti I TTtq ti4
I-_I I1_1 t_1kl I I

T/G: Title/Group
C/T: Chapter, Content/
Track

DVD-A

Press the numbered
(_

(_

•

_

_

buttons

to select a chapter or track.

Press [ENTER]

to register the selection.)

•

When CD Mode is on (-* page16)
o

• Repeat steps _) and @ to program other items,

vcD__

Press [1_ PLAY].

You can select either "RANDOM
• RANDOM 1

When CD Mode is on (* page 16)

(3

Press the numbered

(_

_

buttons

([1] - [5]) to select a disc.

Press the numbered

buttons to select a group.

t1 _,

2

You can play all the discs in sequence,
disc are played in random order.

[Press [ENTER] to register the selection,)
• To select a 2-digit number
e.g. To select 12: [1] --1,[2] --1,[ENTER]
Press the numbered buttons to select a track.

(_
_
Press [ENTER] to register the selection,)
• To select a 2-digit number
e.g. To select 12: [>10] _ [1] .4. [2]
WMA MP3m[1] --1,[2] ") [ENTER]
• Repeat steps (_) to @ to program other items.
@ Press [1_ PLAY].

2".

Iq I--I
Iq It__1
t _11
TI LIt
lq t_/I
t-;
t
• RANDOM

(_) _

1" or "RANDOM

You can play all the items on all the discs in random order.

CD _
MP3_
You can program all the items on all the discs,
Q

o=

• To enter all groups, press [4 I_] to select "All" and press
[ENTER].
• To deselect a group press numbered buttons corresponding
to the group you want to clear,
_) Press [It." PLAY].

• To select a 2-digit number
e,g. To select 12: [>10] .-) [1] .-) [2]
WMA _
_
[1] --1,[2] --1,[ENTER]
(_

RND

but all the items on each

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L3Ilt_I_LII
L-JI_1//I-3
LI II_/t
I

_--/ RND
2

Press [1_ PLAY],
e,g. CD

r

l

Random
Playback
Pres¢ PLAY to start

To select an item using the cursor buttons
Press [ENTER] and [A, T] to select an item, and then press [ENTER]
again to register.

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•

Using the submenu
(T) While

Navigation

Menu is displayed

Press [FUNCTIONS].
_) Press [,Ik, T] to select an item and press [ENTER].

Numbered
buttons

Items shown differ depending
v

SLOW/SEARCH

Mumti

LGroups

List

I

on the type of disc.
and contents are displayed

Contents

only

[]STOP
Tree

TOP MENU,
DIRECT NAVIGATOR

--

--Groups

ENTER

Thumbnail--

--Thumbnail

FUNCTIONS

Next group=

--To

Previous group- --To

MENU, =
PLAY LIST

All
AudioPicture-

Find-Selecting "Play as Data Disc" in Other Menu (.4. page 22) will be effective
if the following functions are not available to play WMA, MP3 or JPEG files.
• Playing HighMAT TM discs (") page 19)

•

--JPEG

I

WMA/MP3-

All

Searching by a content

@ Press [A,
]

Audio

JPEG -

Picture

2

1

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Press
press

[A, Y] to select
[ENTER].

"All",

"Audio"

or "Picture"

"Find"

(.4. above)
and press

[ENTER].

T] to select a character and press

[ENTER].

to skip between

A E, I, O

• Press [41] to erase a character.
• Leave the asterisk (P) when you search for the titles including
the character you enter.
• Erase the asterisk (:<) to search for the titles starting with the
character you enter. To add the asterisk (:<) again display the
submenu again and select "Find".

and

(_ Press [It-] to select "Find"

and press [ENTER].

The search result screen appears.
@ Press [A

Group and content number

T] to select

the content

or group and press

[ENTER].

Titles appear with CD Text disc playback.

Q.

m

is displayed

• Press [_1_1 I_1_ SLOW/SEARCH]
and U.

]

Press [MENU].
• To exit the screen, press [MENU].
e.g.

or group title

• Repeat to enter another character.
• Lower case characters are also searched.

]

E

o=

only

only

--To switch between guide messages and the
elapsed play time indicator
--To search by content or group title (_ below)

Press [,Ik, T] to select

I _ Playback
_,tenu
-

MP3

and JPEG

Highlight a group title to search the group, or a content title to search
its content.

Press [TOP MENU].
• To exit the screen, press [TOP MENU],
e.g.

WMA

go to previous group _

--WMA/MP3

(T) While the submenu

WMA/MP3/JPEG

images [JPEG

go to next group

WMA/MP3

Help display.

1

only

1
2

Press [<] followed
press [ENTER].

by [A,

Y] to select the group and

3

To play content in the group in order
Press [ENTER].
To start play from the selected content
Press [A, Y] 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.
_o

(The opposite

order

is not effective.)

Press [TOP MENU] or [MENU].
oTo exit the screen, press [TOP MENU] or [MENU].

e.g. CD text

2

_3_

Press [&, Y] to select the track and press [ENTER].
• Press [FUNCTIONS[ to show the playback condition and current
position.

_0I

This works only when the disc contains a playlist.

1

2

1
Press [TOP MENU].
• To exit the screen, press [11 STOP].
• To change the menu background to the one recorded on the disc,
press [FUNCTIONS].
Press [A,
[ENTER].

V,

<1, I_] to select

the

item,

and then

©Pl_li,t

2

Press [&, V] or the numbered buttons to select the
playlist.
• To select a 2-digit number
e.g. 12: [>10] -I. [1] -I. [2]

3

Press [ENTER].

Menu: Takes you to the next
menu which shows play
lists or another menu
Playlist:

e.g.

press

• Repeat this step if necessary.
e.g.

Press [PLAY LIST].
• To exit the screen press
[PLAY LIST].

play starts

•

Playing scenes one by one
(T) While the playlist menu is displayed
Press [1_].
_) Press [,i,, T] to select "Scene

During play
Press [MENU].
• To exit the screen

List" and press [ENTER].

• "Contents" shows playlist information.
(_) Press [,i,, T, 4, I_] to select a scene and press [ENTER].
press [MENU].

Tips for making data discs

e.g.

• 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.

2

3

DVD-R/RW

Press [<1] followed by [A, _'] to switch among
"Playlist",
"Group" and "Content"
lists.
Press [1_] followed by [&, V] to select an item and
press [ENTER].

• Discs must conform to UDF bridge (UDF 1.02/IS09660).
• This unit does not support multi-session. Only the default session is
played.
CD-R/RW

E

• Discs must conform to IS09660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended
formats).
• 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
(Files are treated as contents and
folders are treated as groups on this
unit.)
At the time of recording prefix folder and
file names. This should be with numbers

• Titles appear only if the titles are recorded on the disc.
• You cannot edit programs, playlists and disc titles.

1

Press [DIRECT
NAVIGATOR].
• To exit the screen press [DIRECT

that have an equal number of digits, and
should be done in the order you want to
play them (this may not work at times).
Files must have the extension (-I, below).

NAVIGATOR].

e.g.

2

Press

[A,

T]

or the numbered

program.
• To select a 2-digit number
e.g. 121 [>10] .,.I.[1] 41, [2]
• Press [1_] to show the contents

3

Press

[ENTER].

buttons

to select

the

of the program and the disc.

e.g. iMP3
root

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001 group

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001 track.rnpS
002 track.rnpS
00S track.mp3
002 group

_001

track.rap3

003group

002 track rap3
003 track.rap3

iWMA (Extension: ".WMA" or ".wma")
001 track.mp3
• Compatible compression rate: between
004 track.rnp3
002 track.mp3
00S track.mp3
48 kbps and 320 kbps
• You cannot play WMA files that are copy-protected.
• This unit does not support Multiple Bit Rate (MBR).
(Extension: ".MP3" or ".rap3")
• Compatible compression rate: between 32 kbps and 320 kbps
• This unit does not support ID3 tags.
• 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
i JPEG] (Extension: ".JPG", ".jpg", ".JPEG" or ".jpeg")
• 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.
• 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.

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i!iiiiiii_
iiiiii!i_!i!ii_
_

Select the menu.
e.g. iOvo-v

Numbered -=
buttons

!@Functi°ns
A IChapter
Title
V Time

3_1_I_ ,
I/2

0:24:31
11,,,0i0

Make the settings.
e,g,_

CANCEL=

Press to exit.

Program
Group
Title

E

Chapter
Track
Playlist
Content

Still Picture

To switch still pictures

Thumbnail

To show thumbnail

Functions
IlPro,q
.....
2n6 II_

Subtitle

Time

To
for
1
2

skip incrementally
or decrementally
(Time Slip
play only)
Press [ENTER] twice to show the Time Slip indicator.
Press [&, T] to select the time and press [ENTER].
• To change the steps more quickly, press and hold
[A, T].
To start from a specific time (Time Search)
To change remaining/elapsed
time display
DVD-V--V
[with multiple seundtracks)
To select audio soundtraek

To select

Signal type/data

Audio

DVD-VR

Marker (VR)

To recall a marker recorded on DVD-Video recorders

Angle

(with multiple angles)
To select a video angle

Press [,i,, T] -I, Press [ENTER].

Rotate
Picture

LPCM/PPCM/[313Digital/DTS/MP3/MPEG:
Signal type
kHz [Sampling freguency)/bit/ch
[Number of channels)
e.g. 3/2 .lch
1 '111:LOWfrequency

effect

/
(not displayed if there is no signal)
0: No surround
t: None surround
2: Stereo surround (left/right)
1: Center
2: Front left+Front right
3: Front left+Front right+Center
_MP3
To display the current bitrate or sampling
frequency

To rotate a picture

To turn on/off slideshow
Slideshow

On _
Off
To change the slideshow timing
1 (Fast) to 5 (Slow)

Other

(-I' page 21)

"L", "R" or "LR"

(Karaoke disc)
To select "On" or "Off" for vocals
• Read the disc's instructions for details.

images

(with multiple subtitles) vCD_ (SVCD only)
To select subtitle language
• Qn + 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)•

[Time Slip and Time Search de not work with
+ R/+ RW discs.)

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To start from a specific item
e.g. DVD-VR_To select Program 12
Press the numbered buttons: [1] 4 [2] 4 [ENTER]

Settings

•

(Motion picture part) _VD-VR ieve-v

ii/ i
_iI

_ii

iiii

Picture

To change play speed
- from "× 0,6" to "× 1.4"

Menu
Normal

• Press [It,, PLAY] to return to normal play,
• After you change the speed
-Dolby Pro Logic ]] and Sound Enhancement
no effect,

Cinema1:

Mellows images and enhances detail in
dark scenes,

Cinema2:

Sharpens images and enhances detail in
dark scenes.
Suitable for animation.

have

-Audio output switches to 2-channel stereo (except
when Surround Music is on).
-Sampling
frequency of 96 kHz is converted to
48 kHz.
• This function may not work depending on the disc's

Animation:
Dynamic:
User:
Picture
Picture

Mode

recording.

Enhances the contrast for powerful
images.
Press [ENTER] to select "Picture
Adjustment" (4 below).
Adjustment

Contrast:

• Play Menu

Brightness:
Sharpness:

Tl-fis works only when the elapsed play time can be displayed. It also
works with all JPEG content.
Repeat

A'B

Repeat

Color:
Adjusts the shade of the
Gamma:
Adjusts the brightness of
Depth Enhancer: Reduces the rough
background to give
of depth.

(4, page 16, Repeat play)
Except

[JPI=G

OVD-VR

(Still picture part)

To repeat a specified
section
Press [ENTER] at the starting and ending points,
Press [ENTER] again to cancel.

To select suitable
television

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]

Marker

i!

1080i (interlaced)

I_-] -.,l, Press [CANCEL].

Video
Output
Mode

with your television.
• Selecting a video output without an ":"
result in the picture being distorted.

""
mark can

If the picture is distorted, press and hold
[CANCEL] until the picture is displayed correctly,
(The output will return to "480p",)

(Except still picture part)
(Except + R/+ RW)

• Output from the COMPONENT
terminals will be "480p".

Allows you to browse the disc contents and start
playing from the selected position. You can select

VIDEO OUT

._'

When HDMI connection is not being used and "Video
Output" (4 page 24, "HDMI" tab) is set to "Off"

either "lntro Mode" or "Interval Mode" in "Advanced
Disc Review" in the "Disc" tab (4 page 23),
When you find a title/program
to play
Press [1_ PLAY].
• This may not work depending
play position.

f_

• Select a video output with an ": :" mark. The "_"
mark shows that the video output is acceptable

disc in the play position or switch the unit to standby.

Review

ii_ ii

480p (progressive)
720p (progressive)

_ "-.I, Press [ENTER].

• This feature does not work during program and
random play.
• Markers you add are cleared when you change the

Advanced
Disc

with your

When HDMI connection is being used and "Video
Output" (4 page 24, "HDMI" tab) is set to "On"

Press [-_, I_-] -.I, Press [ENTER].
To erase a marker:
Press [4,

picture quality

picture's color.
dark parts.
noise in the
a greater feeling

Video recordings will be converted to, and output as,
high-definition video.)

(at the desired point),

To mark another position:
Press [4, I_-] to select"
To recall a marker:

Increases the contrast between light and
dark parts of the picture.
Brightens the picture.
Adjusts the sharpness of the edges of
horizontal lines,

480i (interlaced)
480p (progressive)

on the disc and the

• When you select "480p", a confirmation screen
appears, Select "Yes" only if connecting to a
progressive output compatible television,

, • _This
does not work when playing a playlist
(4 page 19).

If you have chosen "480p", "720p" or "1080i"
(4 above), select the method of conversion for
progressive output to suit the type of material.

Transfer
Mode

Auto1:
Auto2:

Video:

Detects 24 frame-per-second
film content and
appropriately converts it,
Compatible with 30 frame-per-second
film
content in addition to 24 frame-per-second
film
content.
Select when using Auto1 or Auto2, and the
video content is distorted.

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• Picture

Menu

(Continued)

•

Display

Menu

This works when the HDMI connection is being used and

Information

_

H D Picture

"Video Output" (4 page 24, "HDMr' tab) is set to "On".

Subtitle

Position

o to -60

Enhancer

To sharpen the "720p"
Off÷
_ 1÷
÷2÷

Subtitle

Brightness

Auto. 0 to -7

and "1060i" picture quality
_3 (sharpest picture)

HDMI

Color

suitable

picture

color with

your television

RGB
YCbCr (4:4:4)

Space

Laterally stretches images.
Expands 4:3 letterbox images to fill
more of the screen. Other images
appear in full in the center of the
screen.

Shrink:

Images appear in the center of the
screen.

4:3 Aspect

• If the setting above is not compatible with your
television, it will not be displayed.
• "RGB Range" (4 page 24, "HDMI" tab) is available
when "RGB" is selected.

Zoom:
Expands to 4:3 aspect ratio.
your television has a similar feature, use it
nsreaa for a better effect.

Menu

DoIby

Pro

(_

Logic

II

Logic It)

Sound
Enhancement

Just Fit Zoom

To select the appropriate
screen size to fit
your television screen (Also refer to
'Changing the zoom ratio" on page 16.)

Manual Zoom

To zoom in and cut manually (Also refer to
'Changing the zoom ratio" on page 16.)

page 28 Enhancing the stereo sound: Dolby Pro

To make the dialogue in movies easier to hear
_
(Dolby Digital, DTS, 3-channel or higher, with
the dialogue recorded in the center channel)
On _÷
Off

Dialogue
Enhancer

E

Normal:
Auto:

YCbCr(4:2:2)

• Audio

Off

(in 2 unit steps)

To select how to show images made for
4:3 aspect screens on a 16:9 aspect
television

This works when the HDMI connection is being used and
"Video Output" (4 page 24, "HDMI" tab) is set to "On".
To select

On _

Bit Rate Display

To enjoy comfortable, analog-like sound
DVD-VR OVO-V (Discs recorded with 48 kHz only)
WMA _
(Disc recording is other than 8 kHz,
16 kHz or 32 kHz)
vce
On _
Off

(Motion picture part)
On _
Off

GUI See-through

To make the on-screen
Off, On, Auto

menu transparent

GUI Brightness

To adjust the on-screen
--3 to +3

menu brightness

HDMI Status

Nith HDIV AV OUT terminal.

ndicates various informahon when connected

• Tlfis
recording.
may have no effect depending on the disc's

14 below, Confirming

• This does not work with MP3 on DVD-RAM or
DVD-R/RW.

To display current playback
Off, Basics, Details

_

(a

Quick

OSD

•

Other

condition

After registering the item, press [RETURN] to
show the QUICK OSD screen (4 page 16).

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HDMI information)

Menu

Setup

(4 page 23)

Play as DVD,Video
or

To play DVD-Video contents
Select "Play as DVD-Video".

of DVD-Audic

Play as DVD-Audio
Play as DVD-VR,

To use functions

Play as HighMAT

(To play JPEG or MP3 files on DVD-RAM, or
to play a HighMAT disc without using the
HighMAT function)
Select "Play as Data Disc".

or
Play as Data Disc

for data discs (4 page 18)

Confirming HDMI information
_HDMI

Status--HDMI

is connected.

- Connection

status

HDMI Information
I Audio Stream

PCM

I Max Channel

2ch

r Video Format

_/720p/1080i

[ Color Space

VObOr (4:4:4)/YCbCr

Shows the output signal type.

I

Shows the number of audio channels.

I
t

- (4 page 21, Video Output Mode)
(4:2:2)/RGB

t-

- (4 above, HDMI Color Space)

_m
• All possible types of output are displayed.
• The current output for "Audio Stream", "Video Format" and "Color Space" will be underlined.
(If you select a video output without an "_" mark in the "Video Output Mode" in Picture Menu, the selected video format will not be underlined.)
•When "Off" is selected in "Audio Output" (e page 24, "HDMI" tab), "---"
will be displayed in "Audio Stream" and "Max Channel".

Show the Setup menu.
If you have not performed QUICK
SETUP (4 page 11), the QUICK
SETUP screen appears.

Select the tab.

Numbered =
buttons

Select the item.

ENTER

Make the settings.

_) Setup

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Item

'.:_:'_':2=|
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n.

I'

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4

!
/

Press to exit.
• The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.
• Underlined items are the factory settings in the following diagram,
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• "Disc"

tab

Audio

• _

• French

• Spanish

• Original

• Automatic '3

• English

• French

• Spanish

_

• Other::

2

Choose the audio language.
Subtitle

• Other*: *: P P 2

Choose the subtitle language.
Menus
Choose the language for disc menus.
Chaeging the menu language in
QUICK SETUP also changes this
setting.
Advanced

Disc

Review

,
• Intro Mode:

Reviews each title/program.

(4 page 21)

• Interval Mode:

Reviews not only each title/program

Ratings
Set a rating level to limit DVD-Video

Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected)
• 8 No Limit
• 1 to 7
• 0 Lock All: To prevent play of discs without rating levels,

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 instructions,

but also each 10-minute interval within a title/program.

The original language designated on the disc is selected,
2 Input the appropriate code from the language code list (4. page 25),
3 If the language selected for "Audio" is not available, subtitles appear in that language (if available on the disc),

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•

"Video"

tab

TV Aspect
Choose the setting to suit your
television ano preference.

e4:3 Pan&Scan: Regular aspect television (4:3)
The sides of the widescreen picture are cut off so it fills the screen (unless
prohibited by the disc).
e4:3 Letterbex Regular aspect television (4:3)
Widescreen picture is shown in the letterbox style.

• 16:9: Widescreen

TV Type
Select to suit the type of television.
Time Delay
When connected

television

(16:9)

• Standard (Direct View TV)
• Projection TV

• CRT Projector
• P]asma TV

• Oms

• 4Oms

• 2Oms

• LCD TV/Prejector

• 6Oms

• 8Oms

• 100ms

with a Plasma

display, adjust if you notice the audio
is out of sync with the video.
Still

• Automatic

Mode

Specify the type of picture shown
when paused.

• Field:
• Frame

Black

• _:
• Darker:

Level

Control

Change the black level of the picture if
you connected a television through the
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals.
Refer

•

When connected
When connected

through VIDEO OUT or S-VIDEO OUT.
through COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT (Y/PdPR).

to "Frame still and field still" (-.) page 13, Glossary).

tab

"Audio"
Dynamic

Range

Compression

Speaker
Settings
(-) page 25)
Set the delay time for your center and
surround speakers.

•

The picture is net blurred, but picture quality is lower.
: Overall quality is high, but the picture may appear blurred.

"HDMI"
RGB

• Off
• On:

Adjusts f_r c_arity even when the v__ume is __w by c_mpressing the range _f the __west s_und _eve_
and the highest sound level, Convenient for late night viewing, (Only works with Delby Digital)

* Center:
• Surround

(L/R):

0,0/1.0/2.0/3.0/4.0/5.0
0.0/5.0/10.0/15.0 ms

ms

tab
• Standard

Range

Set "HDMI Color Space" to "RGB"
(4 page 22, Picture Menu).

• Enhanced:

Video Output
(This setting is irrelevant when

• On:

When connected

connected through the VIDEO OUT or
S-VIDEO OUT terminal.)

• Off:

Video is also output from the COMPONENT
When connected through the COMPONENT

Audio

* On:

Output

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Control

with

HDMI

When the black and white images are net distinct,

through the HDMI AV OUT terminal. Video is output from the HDMI terminal.
VIDEO OUT terminal, but only in 480p (progressive).
VIDEO OUT terminal. Video is net output from the

HDMI AV OUT terminal, but from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal according to the setting
of the "Video Output Mode" (4 page 21, Picture Menu).

• Off:

When audio output is from the HDMI AV OUT terminal. (Depending on the capabilities of the
connected equipment audio output may differ from the audio settings of the main unit.)
When audio output is not from the HDMI AV OUT terminal. (The audio is output using the settings of
the main unit.)

• On:
• Off

The HDAVI Control function is available (4 page 30).

(H DAVI Control)

•

"Display"
Menu

Language

On-Screen

•

tab

Messages

"Others"

• _

• Franqais

• On

• Off

• Espa6o]

tab

FL Dimmer
Change the brightness
display and Jog LED.

of the unit's

#

QUICK

SETUP

cc

Re-initialize
Setting
Return all values in the Setup menus
to the default settings.

*_
• Dim (Jog LED turns off.)
• Auto: The display is dimmed, but brightens when you perform some operations.
(Jog LED turns on when you perform some operations,)
• Yes
eYes:
• No

• No
The password screen is shown if "Ratings" (-) page 23) is set. Please enter the same password,
After "INIT" on the display disappears, turn the unit off and on again,

(Effective when playing multi-channel audio)
(Center and surround speakers only)
For optimum listening with 5,1-channel sound, all the 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,
_i

: Actual speaker position

_

: Ideal speaker position

1
2

Press [A,
Press [A,

•]
•]

to select the delay time box and press [ENTER],
to adjust the delay time and press [ENTER],
Center delay time

F

Exit =

L

(_ (_ @ : Primary listening distance

ms
Approximate

Circle of constant

room dimensions

Surr_ound delay time

primary listening distance

To finish the speaker setting
Press [41] to select "Exit" and press [ENTER].

If either distance Ca)or @ is less than @, find the difference
and change to the recommended setting.

in the table

30 cm (1 foot)

1.0 ms

150 cm (5 feet)

5.0 ms

60 cm (2 feet)

2.0 ms

300 cm (10 feet)

10,0 ms

90 cm (3 feet)

3.0 ms

120 cm (4 feet)

450 cm (15 feet)

When you change the surround speaker setting for Dolby Digital, the
setting also changes for Dolby Pro Logic ]L
e,g., the settings for Music are the same as those for Dolby Digital,

15,0 ms

4.0 ms

150 cm (5 feet)

5.0 ms

0 ms

0 ms

10 ms

5 ms

5 ms

15 ms

10 ms

10 ms

20 ms

15 ms

15 ms

25 ms

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Armenian:
Assamese:

7289
6583

Fiji:
Finnish:

7074
7073

Kirghiz:
Korean:

7589
7579

Punjabi:
Quechua:

8065
8185

Thai:
Tibetan:

8472
6679

7565

Bihari:
Breton:

6672
6682

Greenlandic:
Guarani;

7576
7178

Macedonian;
Malagasy:

7775
7771

Serbian:
Serbo-Croatian:

8382
8372

Urdu:
Uzbek:

8582
8590

Byelorussiam
Cambodian:

6669
7577

Hebrew:
Hindi:

7387
7273

Maltese:
Maori:

7784
7773

Singhalese:
Slovak:

8373
8375

Welsh:
Wolof:

6789
8779

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Press [FM/AM] to select "FM" or "AM".

2

Press

FMIAM

Numbered
buttons

the numbered

buttons

to select

e'g 12; [>10] -_ [1] -_ [2]
•Alternatively,
To select a 2-digit
number
press [v,
A ].

/

the channel.

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L /- I

] _'_
] C

1

When a stereo FM broadcast is being received,
"ST" lights in the display.

•

If noise is excessive
When "FM"

is selected

Press

hold

display

and

[--FM

MODE]

on the main

"MONO".

(

unit to

,"[40-N_
",

Press and hold [--FM MODE] again to cancel the mode.
• The mode is also canceled when you change the frequency.
When "AM"

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MEMORY

-TUNE MODE/--FM

MODE

1

Press [SELECTOR]

2

Press [-TUNE MODE] to select "MANUAL".

to select "FM" or "AM".

•

Presetting

the channel

2

Press [-TUNE
MODE]
to select "MANUAL".
Each time you press the button: MANUAL_
PRESET

3

Press

[v

(2) While the frequency and "PGM" are flashing on the display
Press the numbered buttons to select a channel.

(FM:

87.9

TUNING
or 87.5,

A] to tune
AM:

to the

lowest

frequency

520).

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.
• "SET OK" is displayed when the stations are set, and the radio
tunes to the last preset station.
• "ERROR" is displayed when automatic presetting is unsuccessful.
Preset the channels manually (4 right).

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starts scrolling. Tuning stops when a station is found.

Up to 15 stations can be set in each band, FM and AM.
0) While listening to the radio broadcast
Press [ENTER].

4

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to select "FM" or "AM".

Press [v TUNING
A ] to select the frequency.
• To start automatic tuning, press and hold [v TUNING
frequency

Up to 15 stations can be set in each band, FM and AM.

Press [SELECTOR]

control.
1

vTUNiNG^

3
1

is selected

Press [FUNCTIONS]
on the remote
Each time you press the button: BP 2_BP

SELECTOR

e.g. To select 12:
• To select
[>10] a -)2-digit
[1] -')number
[2]
Alternatively,

press [v,

/

]1
I-- /
k

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tL

A], and then press ]ENTER].

The station occupying a channel is erased if another station is
preset to that channel.

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FM frequency step

The step is factory-set to 0.2-MHz, but you can change it to receive
broadcasts allocated in O,1-MHz steps,
Q

Press [SELECTOR]

(_

Press and hold [SELECTOR].
After a few seconds the display changes to show the current
minimum frequency. Continue to hold the button down. The
minimum frequency changes and the step is changed.

to select "FM".

To return to the original step, repeat steps _i_ and (2_.

After changing the setting, previously preset frequencies
cleared. Preset them again.

will be

Use outdoor antennas if radio reception is poor.
• Disconnect the antenna when the unit is not in use.
• Do not use the outdoor antenna during an electrical

storm.
The illustration shows SC-HT740
for U.S.A. and Canada.

Leave the AM loop antenna connected.

FM outdoor antenna (Using a television antenna)
• Disconnect

AM outdoor antenna
(Using a vinyl wire)

the FM indoor antenna.

• The antenna should be installed by a competent technician.
Rework your outdoor antenna's 75 £_coaxial cable as follows.

(_

Remove a piece of the outer
vinyl insulator.

Run a piece of vinyl wire
horizontally across a window or

_) Carefully pull the tabs
apart to remove the cover.

_)

Install the coaxial cable.
Clamp the cable conductor,
and wind it on so that it does

@ Attach the cover,

not contact anything else.
m

10 mm (W3/')

lOm_

_

Peel back

O_

_0

Clamp with pliers
7 mm (V3/')

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¢hei_rle|.
You can make the sound of the center speaker seem like it
is coming from witMn the television.
VOLUME

Press

E_

[C.FOCUS],

Each time you press the button:
C FOCUS ON_C
FOCUS OFF

eThic does not work when Surround Music {,-I. page 14) or Sound Field
Central (MOVIE, SPORT or MUSIC} is turned on,
+*This also works when Dolby Pro Logic 11is turned on,

SUB WOOFERLEVEL=
SFC TEST -

-DOPLII
=H.BASS
.C,FOCUS
=CN SELECT
Oclby Pro Logic I!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 ithas been specifically Doiby
Surround encoded.
Press

0

• The following sound effects may not be available or have no affect when
the Rear Music Port or headphones are used (4 page 31), or depending
on the type of source.
• 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.
• _
It is not possible to turn on Surround Enhancer and Sound Field
Control at the same time.

[DDPLI]],

Each time you press the button:
Movie:
Movie software, recorded in Dolby Surround,
Musts:
Stereo sources
Off:
Cancel
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,i "['3_3PLII" lights when there is effect,
,b This dose not work when audio is output from HDMI AV OUT terminal,
Dolby Pro Logic ]l is canceled when Surround Music is turned on.

To enjoy the following sound quality settings, ensure that Surround Music
(-1. page 14) is turned off.
Press
Press

Each time you press the button:
FLAT:
Cancel (no affect is added} (factory preset),
MOVIE:
Use this mode when playing movie software.
SPORTt Simulates s_3undto make you feel like you are at a sports event.
MUSIC:
Adds surround effects to stereo sources,
HEAVY:
CLEAR:
SOFT:

Adds punch to rook,
Clarifies higher sounds.
For background music.

'.'To check the current setting, pr;sa ISFC;. ' ...........
• MOVIE, SPORT and MUSIC are not available when Oolby Pro Logic lI
is on, or when play a disc recorded with a mu{ti-channel source.
• You can adjust the volume of the surround speakers to get the best
surround effect (_ page 29, Speaker level adjustments).

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[SRD

ENH].

[SFC],
Each time you press the button:
SRD ENH ON_SRD
ENH OFF

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Surround Enhancer will be canceled when Surround Music (4 page 14)
is turned on end vice versa.

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

This is one of the ways to get appropriate
Preparation
Press [DVD].

surround

effects.

playback source.
1

Press [H.BASS].

While stopped and no on-screen display is shown
Press [TEST] to output
a test signal.
• To stop the test signal, press [TEST] again.
L: Front left
RS: Right surround

H.BASS ON (factory preset)_*H.BASS
• When another

• There is no output from SW (subwoofer)

OFF

source is selected

H.BASS OFF (factory preset)_H.BASS

3

Press [&] (increase) or [Y] (decrease) to adjust the
speaker level for each speaker.
• Adjust the speaker levels to the same level as the front speakers.

•

[SUB

WOOFER

LEVEL].

channel.

Press [VOLUME, +] or [-] to set the volume level
normally used for listening.

C, RS, LS:

You can adjust the amount of bass. The unit automatically selects the
most suitable setting according to the type of playback source.

R: Front right

2
ON

The setting you make is retained, and recalled every time you play from
the same type of source.

Press

C: Center
LS: Left surround

6dBto +6dB

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,
and Surround Music is off.)
(_ Press [CH SELECT] to select the speaker.

• DVD-V _
SUB W 4 (factory preset)_
¢

SUB W t_SUB

W 2_SUB

W3

#.

L ---> C ---> R ---> R S ---> LS ---> SW

J
SW: Subwoofer

• When another

source is selected

SUB W 2 (factory preset)

_SUB

W 3_SUB

W 4_SUB

W t
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• To check the current setting, press [SUB WOOFER LEVEL].
• The setting you make is retained, 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

• 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 "rlrlPLtt" is lit.
• "S" appears on the display when "MOVIE", "SPORT" or
"MUSIC" is selected with Sound Field Control (4 page 28). In
this case, you can adjust both surround speaker levels at the
same time using [A, T].
S:

6dBto

+6 dB

_) Press [A] (increase) or [_r] (decrease)
level for each speaker,

to adjust the speaker

C, RS, LS, SW:
6dBto +6dB
(L, R: Only the balance is adjustable.)
• To adjust the balance of the front speakers, while "1" or "R" is
selected, press [4, I_].

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What is HDAVI Control?

SLOW/SEARCH
ONETOUCH PLAY

HDAVI Control is a convenient function that offers linked operation of this
unit and Panasonic TV (VlERA) with HDAVI Control. You can use this
function by connecting the equipment with the HDMI cable, For operational
details, see the operating instructions of the connected equipment.
Preparation
• Confirm that the HDMI connection (-,I. page 8) has been made,
• Set "Control with HDMI" (HDAVI control) to "On" (4 page 24, "HDMI" tab).
• To complete and activate the connection correctly, turn on all HDAVl
Control compatible equipment and select the input channel corresponding
to the home theater on the television.
Whenever the connection or settings are changed, reconfirm the points
above,

You can use the remote control to operate a Panasonic television,
Connect your equipment referring to "Cable TV box or video cassette
recorder connection" (4 page 9),

You can turn on the main unit and television, and start playing the disc in
the play position with a single press of a button,

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The remote control may not work properly with some models,

Press [ONE TOUCH PLAY],

Aim the remote control at the television.
Turning
the television
Press [(b TV],
Switching

Playback may not be immediately displayed on the television, If you miss
the beginning portion of playback, press [1_4] or [-ql_l] to go back to
where playback started.

on/off

the television's

video

input

mode

Press [TV/VI DEO].
Changing

channels

Press [A CH v],
• [>10] is used to confirm channel selection on some televisions
manufactured by other companies.
Adjusting

the volume

Press [+ - TV VOLUME ].
To play audio from your television

through your home theater

system
Press [AUX] (_
[EXT-IN]) to select "AUX" (_
"TV" or "AUX") as
the source, reduce the volume on the television to its minimum, and
control the volume on the main unit.

This remote control can also operate some other brands of televisions.
You can change the code to operate your television (4 below).
Aim the remote control at the television,
While
Press

pressing
the

You can select whether audio is output from the home theater system or
the television by using the television settings, For details, refer to the
operating instructions of your television,
When audio is output from the home theater speakers
• The television speakers are automatically muted.
• You can control the volume setting using the volume or mute button on
the television remote control, (The volume level is displayed on the main
unit's FL display.)
• If you turn off the home theater system, speakers automatically switch
to the television,
When audio is output from the television speakers
• The volume of the home theater system is set to "0".
• Audio output is 2-channel audio.
• To cancel muting, you can also use the home theater remote control
(-I. page 31, Muting the sound),
• When switching between the home theater system and television
speakers, the TV screen may be blank for several seconds.

[_ TV]

numbered

buttons

to enter

the

4-digit

code.

The remote control outputs the on/off signal, If the code is correct, the
television turns on or off, If it does not, try entering another code.

Reenter the codes after you change the batteries.

When the television is turned off, the home theater system goes into
standby mode automatically.
• This function works only when "DVD/CD" or "TV" is selected as the
source on the home theater system.

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÷

Reduce the volume and connect the headphones
included).
Headphone plug type: _33.5mm (Vd')stereo mini plug

--

(not

VOLUME
VOLUME

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SURROJND
_

SURROUND
MUSIC

MUTING

Adjust

headphone

volume

• Audio is automatically

with

[VOLUME].

switched to 2-channel

stereo.

To prevent hearing damage, avoid listening for prolonged

Press

[SLEEP]

to select

the time

SLEEP 30_SLEEP
60_SLEEP
I_
OFF_SLEEP120_

(in minutes).
90

la

periods of time.

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

To cancel the timer
Press [SLEEP] to select "OFF"
To confirm the remaining
Press [SLEEP] again,

time

Reduce the volume and connect the external device
(not included).
Plug type: C_3.5mm (W') stereo mini plug
SURROUND MUSIC

VOLUME

To change the setting
Repeat the procedure from the beginning,

External device
Reduce the volume before
connecting.REAR

Press [MUTING].

MUSIC R

"MUTING"flashes on the unit's display.

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To cancel
• Press [MUTING] again or reduce the volume to minimum "VOL 0", and
then raise it to the required level.
• Muting is canceled when you switch the unit to standby.

Press [MUSIC
P.] ( _
"FRONT
MUSIC P.".

[EXT-IN])

FRONT MUSIC R_REAR
I_

MUSIC R _(_
AUX--

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to select

TV)

-

"REAR MUSIC R" can be selected only if the optional Panasonic
wireless accessory (e.g. SH-FX60) is set up with your home
theater system. For details, please refer to its operating
instructions.

Adjust the external device volume to a normal listening
level, and then adjust the volume of the main unit with
[VOLUME].
• You can enjoy surround sound when you press
[SURROUND MUSIC] on the main unit (except when "REAR
MUSIC R" is selected),

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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, refer to "Customer Services Directory" on page 37 if you reside in the U.S,A,, or refer to "Product information" on page 13 if you
reside in Canada. In other areas, consult your dealer.
Power

Page

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The unit is automatically
to standby mode,
Unresponsive

switched

or inoperable

The HDAVI Control function
not respond,

Specific

function

does

operation undesirable

• Depending on the condition of the home theater system or the connected equipment,
necessary to repeat the same operation so that the function can work correctly,

it may be

or unexpected

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Folders on a data CD are not
displayed correctly.

• Folders deeper than the eighth layer are displayed as the eighth layer.

Playback control menu does not
appear, VCD with playback control

• Press [i

Selecting audio soundtrack
does not change the audio,

• Even if a second soundtrack

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intermittently.

is not recorded, two numbers are normally shown.

• If you change the volume or sound effects during Advanced
without the on-screen display, Cancel the function.

Disc Review, the function continues

21

Marker

Page

A-B repeat

Sound abnormal or improper

Effects do not work,

• Some audio effects do not work or have less effect with some discs.

No sound

• There may be a slight pause in sound when you change the play speed.
• Audio may not be heard when more than 4 devices are connected with HDMI cables. Reduce the
number of connected devices.
• When using the HDMI connection, ensure that "Audio Output" in the "HDMI" tab is set to "On".

Menus

Picture

abnormal

or unviewable

t;

• Use the television to change the aspect. If your television does net have that function, change "4:3

Auto zoom function
work well.

Progressive

does not

• Turn off television's

zoom function.

• Use the other preset aspect ratios or manual adjustment.
• Zoom function may not work well, especially in dark scenes and may not work depending
type of disc.

on the

video

Listening to the radio

Television

operation

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and try again,

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is flashing.
(When using optional wireless
accessory)

• There is no link between the main unit and the wireless accessory. Check that the wireless
accessory is plugged into the AC outlet.
• Ensure that the digital transceiver is fully inserted into the slot of the main unit,

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• You are try ng to d sp ay ncompat b e contents.

"Due to copyright protection,
audio cannot be output from
HDMr' DVD-A

• If you connect to equipment that does not support CPPM (-) page 13, Glossary), audio from a
CPPM copy-protected
DVD-Audio disc cannot be output from the HDMI AV OUT terminal.

Main unit's screen saver remains

• When using the HDMI connection, audio/video information is continually transferred between the
main unit and the television regardless of which source has been selected on the main unit. This is
normal.

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RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode
Front Ch
90 W per channel (4 _), 1 kHz, 10 % THD
Surround Ch
90 W per channel (4 £-2), 1 kHz, 10 % THD
Center Ch
320 W per channel (4 _2), 1 kHz, 10 % THD
Subweofer Ch
320 W per channel (4 _2), 100 Hz, 10 % THD
Total RMS Dolby Digital mode power
1000 W
FTC Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode
Front Ch
60 W per channel (4 _-2),120 Hz-20 kHz, 1% THD
Surround Ch
60 W per channel (4 £2), 120 Hz-20 kHz, 1% THD
Center Ch
250 W per channel (4 £2), 120 Hz-20 kHz, 1% THD
Subweefer Ch
250 W per channel (4 [-2),45 Hz-120 Hz, 1% THD
Total FTC Dolby Digital mode power

740 W

Discs
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(8)
(6)
(7)

played [8 cm (3") or 12 cm (5")]
DVD (DVD-Video, DVD-Audio)
DVD-RAM (DVD-VR, MP3 2,5 JPEG 4,_)
DVD-R (DVD-Video, DVD-VR, MP3 _2,_,JPEG 4,5)
DVD-R DL (DVD-Video, DVD-VR)
DVD-RW (DVD-Video, DVD-VR, MP3 _,_, JPEG 4,_)
+R/+RW (Video)
+R DL (Video)

(8) CD, CD-R/RW [CD-DA, Video-CD, SVCD _, MP3 2,s, WMA _3,_,
JPEG 4,s, HighMAT Level 2 (Audio and Image)]
Conforming to IEC62107
2 MPEG-1 Layer 3, MPEG-2 Layer 3
3 Windows Media Audio Ver.9.0 L3
Not compatible with Multiple Bit Rate (MBR)
Exif Ver 2.1 JPEG Baseline files

RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode
Front Ch
75 W per channel (4 _), 1 kHz, 10 % THD
Surround Ch
75 W per channel (4 _2), 1 kHz, 10 % THD
Center Ch
300 W per channel (4 _2), 1 kHz, 10 % THD
Subweofer Ch
300 W per channel (4 £2), 100 Hz, 10 % THD
Total RMS Dolby Digital mode power
900 W
FTC Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode
Front Ch
50 W per channel (4 £2), 120 Hz-20 kHz, 1% THD
Surround Ch
50 W per channel (4 £2), 120 Hz-2O kHz, 1% THD
Center Ch
230 W per channel (4 £2), 120 Hz-2O kHz, 1% THD
Subweefer Ch
230 W per channel (4 [-2),45 Hz-120 Hz, 1% THD
Total FTC Dolby Digital mode power

660 W

Picture resolution: between 160× 120 and 6144×4096 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.
The total combined maximum number of recognizable audio and
picture contents and groups: 4000 audio and picture contents and
400 groups.
Pick up
662/785 nm
Wavelength (DVD/CD)
CLASS i]/CLASS !
Laser power (DVD/CD)
i_
Audio output (Disc)
Number of channels

CLASS l/CLASS

1M

5.1ch (FL, FR, C, SL, SR, SW

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RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode
Front Ch
190 W per channel (8 _2), 1 kHz, 10 % THD
Surround Ch
90 W per channel (4 £2), 1 kHz, 10 % THD
Center Ch
320 W per channel (4 £_), 1 kHz, 10 % THD
Subweofer Ch
320 W per channel (4 £2), 100 Hz, 10 % THD
Total RMS Dolby Digital mode power
1200 W
FTC Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode
Front Ch
120 W per channel (8 £2), 120 Hz-20 kHz, 1% THD
Surround Ch
60 W per channel (4 £2), 120 Hz-20 kHz, 1% THD
Center Ch
250 W per channel (4 £2), 120 Hz-20 kHz, 1% THD
Subweefer Ch
250 W per channel (4 [-2), 45 Hz-120 Hz, 1% THD
Total FTC Dolby Digital mode power

860 W

Preset Memory
Frequency Modulation
Frequency range

FM 15 stations
AM/MW 15 stations
(FM)

Ib
87.9-107.9
87.5-108,0

Sensitivity
S/N 26 dB
Antenna terminals
Amplitude Modulation
(AM/MW)
Frequency range
AM Sensitivity S/N 20 dB at 1000 kHz
Phone jack
Terminal
Front M.Port
Sensitivity
Terminal (Input)

Video system
NTSC
Composite
video output
Output level
1 Vp-p (75 £2)
Terminal
Pin jack (1 system)
S-video output
Y output level
1 Vp-p (75 £2)
C output level
NTSC; 0.286 Vp-p (75 £2)
Terminal
S terminal (1 system)
Component
video output (480p/480i)
Y output level
1 Vp-p (75 £2)
P8 output level
0.7 Vp-p (75 £2)
P_ output level
0.7 Vp-p (75 £2)
Terminal
Pin jack (Y: green, Ps: blue, P_: red) (1 system)
HDMI AV output
Terminal
19-pin type A connector HDMI Ver.1.2a (EDID Ver.1.3)

520-1710

MHz (200-kHz step)
MHz (100-kHz step)
2.8 pV (IHF)
2.2 pV
78 D (unbalanced)

P,

kHz (10-kHz step)
560 pV/m

Stereo, 3.8 mm (V8'_)jack
100 mV, 4.7 kO
Stereo, 3.8 mm (W _) jack

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iSurroundspeakers SB-FS941

II/_

Front speakers

SB-FS740

Type
Speaker unit(s)
1. Woofer
2. Tweeter
Input power (IEC)
Output sound pressure
Cross over frequency
Frequency range
Dimensions

2 way, 2 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Impedance 4 £2
6.5 cm (2W') Cone type
6 cm (23/8") Cone type
90 W x (Max)
81 dB/W (1.0 rn)
6 kHz
82Hz-41
kHz(16dB)
95 Hz-40 kHz(lOdB)
252 minx1123 mmx234 rnm

(WXHXD)

(929/32

Mass

X 447/32 I' X 97/32 I')

3.7 kg (8.2 Ibs)

IEcz_ II/_

So_oond
speakers

SB-FS741

Type
Speaker unit(s)
Full range
Input power (IEC)
Output sound pressure
Frequency range
Dimensions

1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Impedance 4 £2
6.5 cm (2W') Cone type
90 W x (Max)
80 dB/W (1.0 rn)
96 Hz-25 kHz (16dB)
120 Hz-22 kHz (lOdB)
92 mm× 135 mm×95.4 mm
(3s/g'x 5s/_g'x 33/g')
0.75 _ (1.65 Ibs)

(WX H X D)

Mass

II/_

Center speaker SB-PCT40
Type
1 way, 2 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Speaker unit(s)
Impedance 4 £2
1. Full range
6.5 cm (2W') Cone type
2. Full range
6.5 cm (2W') Cone type
Input power (IEC)
320 W x (Max)
Output sound pressure
84 dB/W (1.0 rn)
Frequency range
105 Hz-25 kHz (16dB)
125 Hz-22 kHz (lOdB)
270
mrn×92 mm×95.4 rnm
Dimensions (WXHXD)
( 10S/8"×3s/8" x 33/j,)
Mass
1.25 _ (2.75 Ibs)
_
SubwooferSB-W740
Type
Speaker unit(s)
Woofer
Input power (IEC)
Output sound pressure
Frequency range
Dimensions

(WXHXD)

1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Impedance 4 £2
16 cm (6W') Cone type
320 W (Max)
80 dB/W (1.0 rn)
32 Hz-220 Hz ( 16 dB)
38 Hz-180 Hz ( 10 dB)
183 mm×396 mm×267 rnm
(77/J'X

Mass
i HT940_ Front speakers SB-FS940
Speaker box
Type
Speaker unit(s)
1, Woofer

O

"3

2. Woofer
3, Tweeter
Input power (IEC)
Output sound pressure
Cross over frequency
Frequency
range

_t_

m

Dimensions
Mass
Full assembly
Dimensions
Dimensions
Mass

2 way, 3 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Impedance 8 £)
6.5 cm (2W') Cone type
6.5 cm (2W') Cone type
6 cm (23/8") Cone type
190 W x (Max)
85 dB/W (1.0 rn)
7 kHz
91 Hz-3OkHz(16dB)
104 Hz-25 kHz (lOdB)
110 rnm×lO00 rnm×81 rnm
(4 W32"x 393/s" × 33/16't)
2.4 kg (5.3 Ibs)

(WX H× D)

with Stand Base
(WXHXD) (Max)
(WXHXD)

15WJ× 10V2")
4 kg (8.8 Ibs)

(Min)

Type
Speaker unit(s)
Full range
Input power (IEC)
Output sound pressure
Frequency range
Dimensions

1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Impedance 4 £_
6.5 cm (2W') Cone type
90 W _ (Max)
79 dB/W (1.0 m)
84 Hz-25 kHz (16dB)
96 Hz-22kHz(lOdB)
92 mm×270 mm×97 rnm
(3%" × 10%"× 3W_J"
0.7 k8 (1.5 Ibs)

(WXHXD)

Mass
iCenter speaker SB-PC940
Type
Speaker unit(s)
1, Woofer
2. Woofer
3. Tweeter
Input power (IEC)
Output sound pressure
Cross over frequency
Frequency range
Dimensions

(WXHXD)

2 way, 3 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Impedance 4 £_
6.5 cm (2VZ') Cone type
6.5 cm (2V2") Cone type
6 cm (23/8") Cone type
320 W _ (Max)
84 dB/W (1.0 m)
7 kHz
103 Hz-30 kHz (16dB)
120 Hz-25 kHz (lOdB)
320 turn×92 mm×90 rnm
(12WJ'x3s/8,'x3_7/32 _''
1.4 k8 (3.1 Ibs)

Mass
HT940 [Subwoofer SB-W940
Type
Speaker unit(s)
Woofer

1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Impedance 4 £2
17 cm (63/j ') Cone type
320 W (Max)
81 dB/W (1.0 m)
29 Hz-160 Hz (16dB)
34 Hz-135 Hz (lOdB)
235 rnm×448 mm×397 turn

Input power (IEC)
Output sound pressure
Frequency range
Dimensions

(WXHXD)

(9VJ'× 175/g'× 155/g''
6.7 kg (14.8 Ibs)

Mass

Power supply
z

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AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Main unit
140 W
HT940 Main unit
150 W
430 ram×70 mm×439.2 rnm

,=l_,=

II1_

Power consumption
Dimensions

(WXHXD)

Mass
Operating
Operating

temperature
range
humidity range

Power consumption
-' ,, • .,,, *,

(16 _6/_j,× 23/4, X 17WBJ_)
Main unit
5.0 kg (11.02 Ibs)
+5 _C to +35 _C (+41 °F to +95 F)
5 % to 90 % RH (no condensation)

in standby mode
approx. 0.4 W
approx. 0.9 W

Rating with low-cut filter equipped amplifier
| _rcftt_
1. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Mass and dimensions are approximate.
2. Total harmonic distortion is measured by a digital spectrum
User

analyzer.

memo:

DATE OF PURCHASE
DEALER NAME

258 ram× 1350 mm×269 rnm
(10S/s2" × 535/32" × 10 _9/s2")
258 rnm× 1100 minx269 rnm
( 10s/32"×43 V4"× 10 _9/s2")
5.2 kg (11.5 Ibs)

DEALER ADDRESS

TELEPHONE

NUMBER

The model number and serial number of this product can be found
on either the back or the bottom of the unit.

#

Please note them in the space provided below and keep for future
reference.
MODEL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Panasonic Corporation
of North America
One Panasenie Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

Panasonic
Limited Warranty Coverage
If your product does not work properly because

Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
Ave. 65 de Infanteria Km, 9,5
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

Audio

Products

of a defect in materials

or

workmanship,
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico,
Inc. (collectively referred to as "the warranto¢') will, for the length of the period
indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase ("warranty

Audio

Products

(except items listed below)

USB Reader-Writer,

Headphones,
Adapters

Rechargeable

Labor

One (1) year

One (1) year

One (1) year

Not
Applicable

Ninety (90)
days

Ninety (90)
days

Personal Computer

Card Adapters
(in exchange for defective item)
Accessories:
Microphones,

Parts

Batteries,

Cartridges,

DVD-R/-RAM

Discs (in exchange

for defective

SD Memory Cards,

Rechargeable

Packs (in exchange

for defective

During the "Labo¢' warranty

Battery

Not

days

Applicable

Ninety (90)

Not

days

Applicable

item)

maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use
(such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product,
service by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer, or
damage that is attributable to acts of God.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS
WARRANTY COVERAGE".
INCIDENTAL

Accessories;

Information

or make

and Operating

Customer

Service

OR CONSEQUENTIAL

DAMAGES

Some states do not allow the exclusion

are not warranted. This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced
the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original

Product

WARRANTIES
EXCEPT AS LISTED
THE WARRANTOR
IS NOT LIABLE
RESULTING

UNDER "LIMITED
FOR

FROM THE USE OF

but are for illustration only.) ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING THE WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY.
ARE LIMITED TO THE
PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
or limitation

of incidental or consequential

damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may
not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have
other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops

warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must carrydn or maiidn your
product during the warranty period. If non-rechargeable
batteries are included, they

Obtain
and

-

or fax

are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from
accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication,
alteration, faulty
installation, set-up adjustments,
misadjustment
of consumer controls, improper

period there will be no charge for labor. During the "Parts"

purchaser of a new product which was not sold "as is". A purchase
proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service.

(1-800-211

THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. (As
examples, this excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the servicer, loss of
media or images, data or other memory content. The items listed are not exclusive,

Ten (10)

item)

in the United States call 1-800=211-PANA

Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship,
and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty
ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which

made by the warrantor.
or Part Name

Warranty

7262) or visit Panasonic web site: http://www.panasonic.com
For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (787)-750-4300
(787)=768=2910.

period"), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b)
replace it with a new or a refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be

Product

Limited

Carry-In or Mail-In Service
For Carry=In or Maildn Service

during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the
problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor's Consumer
Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.

in

receipt or other
PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED
WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

Assistance;

locate

and Literature

your

requests

nearest

by visiting

Dealer
our

or Servicenter;

BY THIS LIMITED

purchase

Parts

Web Site at:

httm//www.panasonic.com/consumersuoport
or, contact

us via the web at:

http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
You may

also

contact

1-800-211-PANA

us directly

Monday-Friday

9 am-9

For hearing

or speech

Purchase

at:

(7262),

Parts,

pro; Saturday-Sunday

impaired

10 am-7

TTY users,

Accessories

and

pm,

EST.

TTY : 1-877-833-8855

Instruction

Books

online

for all Panasonlc

Products

by visiting

our Web

Site at:

http://www.pasc.panasonic.com
or, send

your

request

by E-mail to:

npcoarts@us.panasonic.com
You may

also

contact

1-800-332-5368
Panasonic
20421
(W_

Services
84th

Accept

For hearing

Panasonie
Ave.
Phone

us directly

(Phone)

Avenue
Visa,

at:

1-800-237-9080

(Fax Only)

(Monday

- Friday

9 am

to 8 pro, EST.)

Company
South,

Kent,

MasterCard,

or speech

Puerto

Rico,

65 tte Infanteria,
(787)750-4300,

WA 98032

Discover

impaired

Card,

American

Express,

and

Personal

Checks)

TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605-1277

Inc.
Km.

9.5,

San

Gabriel

Industrial

Park;

Carolina,

Puerto

Rico

00985

Fax (787)768-2910
Fl104

Panasonic

PANASONIC/TECHNICS

Canada Inc.

PRODUCT

- LIMITED WARRANTY

Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship
stated below from the date of original purchase.
Technics Audio Product
Panasonic Audio & DVD Product
Accessories

including

rechargeable

One (1) year, parts and labour
One (1) year, parts and labour
Ninety (90) days

batteries

In-home Service will be carried out only to locations accessible
LIMITATIONS

and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as

by roads and within 50 km of an authorized

Panasonic service facility.

AND EXCLUSIONS

This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been improperly installed, subjected to usage for
which the product was not designed, misused or abused, damaged during shipping, or which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the
reliability or detracts from the performance, nor does it cover any product which is used commercially. Dry cell batteries are also excluded from
coverage under this warranty.
This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase is required before
warranty service is performed.
THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC

CANADA

INC, BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL,

In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation
warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable.
WARRANTY

INDIRECT

OR CONSEQUENTIAL

of incidental or consequential

damages,

DAMAGES,
or the exclusion of implied

SERVICE

FOR PRODUCT

OPERATION

ASSISTANCE,

please contact:

Our Customer Care Centre:

Telephone
1-800 #:

#:

(905) 624-5505
1-800-561-5505

Fax #:
Email link:
FOR PRODUCT

REPAIRS, please locate your nearest Authorized
Link : "Servicentres TMlocater" under "Customer

(905) 238-2360
"Contact Us" on www.panasonic.ca
Servicentre

at www.panasonic.ca

:

support"

CC

@
Panasonic Factory Service:

£

Richmond British Columbia
Panasonic Canada Inc.
12111 Riverside Way
Richmond BC V6W 1K8
Tel: (604) 278-4211
Fax; (604) 278-5627

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Mississauga Ontario
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive
Mississauga ON L4W 2T3
Tel: (905) 624-8447
Fax: (905) 238-2418

IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT

TO A SERVICENTRE

Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.
Include details of the defect claimed and proof of date of original purchase.

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Listening

®

caution

M_N]NG

To establish a safe level:

Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit
you've just purchased is only the start of your
musical enjoyment. Now it's time to consider
how you can maximize the fun and excitement
your equipment offers. This manufacturer and
the Electronic Industries Association's

We recommend that you avoid prolonged
exposure to excessive noise.

Consumer Electronics Group want you to get
the most out of your equipment by playing it at a
safe level. One that lets the sound come

can actually be loud and harmful to your
hearing.

through loud and clear without annoying blaring
or distortion--and,
most importantly, without
affecting your sensitive hearing.

Guard against this by setting your equipment at
a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.

Sound can be deceiving. Over time your
hearing "comfort level" adapts to higher
volumes of sound. So what sounds "normal"

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
"Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks
Laboratories.

of

Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216,
4,819,098, licensed for limited viewing uses only.

and

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 only unless otherwise authorized by
Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is
prohibited.

licensed from Fraunhofer

Windows Media, and the Windows logo are
trademarks, or registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.

Once you have established a comfortable
sound level:
• Set the dial and leave it there.

of Dolby

"DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround" are registered trademarks
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology
IIS and Thomson multimedia.

• Start your volume control at a low setting.
• Slowly increase the sound until you can hear
it comfortably and clearly, and without
distortion.

AUDIO*IMAGE

!

[_

Taking a minute to do this now will help to
prevent hearing damage or loss in the future.
After all, we want you listening for a lifetime.

HighMAT TMand the HighMAT logo are either
trademarks or registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.

, HDCD ®, High Definition Compatible

DigitaP and

Pacific Microsonics TMare 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.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

HDAVl Control

TM

is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

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.

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(Product numbers correct as of December 2005. These may be subject to change.)
Pleaseforcheck
andTo
identify
supplied accessories.
Use numbers
indicated on
in parentheses
Only
U.S,A.:
order the
accessories,
refer to "Accessory
Purchases"
page 37.
For other
[]

areas: To order accessories,

1 Remote control

[]

1 Video

cable

whom you made your purchase,

[]

_

2 Stands

(K2KA2BA00001)
(EUR7662Y30)
HT940
(EUR7662Y40)

_

[]

HT940

[]

parts.

1 AC power supply cord

(RYQX0246-8
(K2CB2CB00018)

[]

Speaker

cables

[]

1 ×short cable
(REEX0449B-1 L)
i_
2×short cables
(REEX0449B-1 L)

2 Remote control
batteries

2 Bases _
II1_
(RYPX0120-S)

[]

1 AM loop antenna
(N 1DAAAA00002)

2× long cables
(REEX0449E-1)
i HT940 2 × Io ng cables
(REEX0449E-1L)

2 Bases FHT940
(RYQX0267-S)
(K2CO2CAO0002)

[]

8 Screws

I'!'l'f_

_

[]

(XSN5+12FJ)

[]

2 Stands

(RYPX0128-S)

rrttz_

[]

when asking for replacement

call the dealer from

[]

6

ScrewS[HT940
(RHDX50004-1)

2 Cover plates

[]

II1_

2 Sliders FHT940
(RMAX0093-S)

[]

1 Power plug adaptor
(K2DA42E00001)

(RGPXO239-K)
[]

1 FM indoor antenna
(RSA0007-L)

[]

2 Sheets of speaker
cable stickers

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.

For units with PX printed on the outer packaging
THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE

CLIMATES.

-If you see this symbolInformation on Disposal in other Countries outside the
European Union
If you wish to discard this product, please
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
contact your local authorities or dealer and ask

X

for the correct method of disposal.

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Division

Electronics
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Canada
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Mississauga,
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httpt//www.panasonic.com

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Panasonic
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Ave, 65 de Infanterfa, Kin, 9,5
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina,
Puerto Rico 00985

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Electric

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Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Co., Ltd.
for the

Tokyo Panasonic Sales Section
32nd Floor, World Trade Center 4-1
Hamamatsu-cho, 2-Chome, Minato-Ku,
Tokyo 105-6132, Japan
Panasonic
Marketing
Europe
G.M.B.H.
Wiesbaden N. (a Division of Panasonic Marketing
G.M,B.H,) Military Sales Department
6200 Wiesbaden-Biebrich,
Germany

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