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The illustration shows SC-HT530.

Operating Instructions
DVD Home Theater Sound System
Model No.

SC-HT530/SC-HT840
SC-HT880

Advanced
progressive scan

page

8

Provides a smoother and sharper image.

Compatible with a variety
page
of media formats

11

DVD-RAM, DVD-Audio, DVD-Video and more.

Region number
The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region
number or “ALL”.
Region
Number
The United Kingdom, the Middle East,
South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait

2

Southeast Asia and Thailand

3

Australia and N.Z.

4

Example: [The\United\Kingdom\

2

ALL

2
3

High performance
sound effects

page

24

Sound field control (SFC), Bass sound enhancement and more.

5
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
[Note[
“EB” on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom.

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

Safety precautions

[HT530]: indicates features applicable to SC-HT530 only.
[HT840]: SC-HT840 only.
[HT880]: SC-HT880 only.

System

SC-HT530

SC-HT840
[The\United\Kingdom,\
]Australia[and\N.Z.\

SC-HT840
[Others]

SC-HT880
[The\United\Kingdom,\
]Australia[and\N.Z.\

SC-HT880
[Others]

Main unit

SA-HT530

SA-HT840

SA-HT840

SA-HT880

SA-HT880

Front speakers

SB-FS530

SB-FS840

SB-FS842

SB-FS930

SB-FS881

Center speaker

SB-PC730

SB-PC840

SB-PC841

SB-PC930

SB-PC880

Surround speakers

SB-FS530

SB-FS841

SB-FS843

SB-FS880

SB-FS881

Active subwoofer

SB-WA530

SB-WA840

SB-WA840

SB-WA880

SB-WA880

CAUTION!
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE
OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN
MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR
PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS
TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT
NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES,
SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

CAUTION!
≥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.
This product may receive radio interference caused by mobile
telephones during use. If such interference is apparent, please
increase separation between the product and the mobile
telephone.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and
easily accessible or the mains plug or an appliance coupler shall
remain readily operable.
For the United Kingdom, Australia and N.Z.
THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES.
For Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle East, South Africa,
Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN TROPICAL CLIMATES.
For Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle East,
South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait

CAUTION:
The AC voltage is different according to the area.
Be sure to set the proper voltage in your area before use.
(For details, please refer to page 9.)

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≥These operating instructions are applicable to models
SC-HT530, SC-HT840 and SC-HT880 for a variety of
regions.
≥Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these
operating instructions are of SC-HT530.
≥Operations in these instructions are described mainly
with the remote control, but you can perform the
operations on the main unit if the controls are the same.

Safety precautions
Placement
Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high
temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These
conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby
shortening the unit’s service life.
Do not place heavy items on the unit.

Voltage
Do not use high voltage power sources. This can overload the unit
and cause a fire.
Do not use a DC power source. Check the source carefully when
setting the unit up on a ship or other places where DC is used.

AC mains lead protection
Ensure the AC mains lead is connected correctly and not
damaged. Poor connection and lead damage can cause fire or
electric shock. Do not pull, bend, or place heavy items on the lead.
Grasp the plug firmly when unplugging the lead. Pulling the AC
mains lead can cause electric shock.
Do not handle the plug with wet hands. This can cause electric
shock.

Foreign matter
Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit. This can cause electric
shock or malfunction.
Do not let liquids get into the unit. This can cause electric shock or
malfunction. If this occurs, immediately disconnect the unit from the
power supply and contact your dealer.
Do not spray insecticides onto or into the unit. They contain
flammable gases which can ignite if sprayed into the unit.

Service
Do not attempt to repair this unit by yourself. If sound is
interrupted, indicators fail to light, smoke appears, or any other
problem that is not covered in these instructions occurs, disconnect
the AC mains lead and contact your dealer or an authorized service
center. Electric shock or damage to the unit can occur if the unit is
repaired, disassembled or reconstructed by unqualified persons.
Extend operating life by disconnecting the unit from the power
source if it is not to be used for a long time.

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Caution for AC Mains Lead
(“EB” and “GS” area code models only)
For your safety, please read the following text carefully.
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for
your safety and convenience.
A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the
replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by
ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark Ï or the BSI mark Ì on the body of the
fuse.
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is
refitted when the fuse is replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until a
replacement cover is obtained.
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local dealer.
CAUTION!
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE
SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD
BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF
SAFELY.
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF
THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13-AMPERE
SOCKET.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE
EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE
LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL Ó OR COLOURED
GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW.
THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF—KEEP DRY.

Before use
Remove the connector cover.
How to replace the fuse
The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug
(figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the
instructions below.
Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.

1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.
Figure A

Figure B
Fuse cover

2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.
Figure A

If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as stated
below.
If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.

Figure B

Fuse
(5 ampere)

IMPORTANT

Fuse
(5 ampere)

Caution for AC Mains Lead/Table of contents

(For United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia
and Kuwait)

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the
following code:
Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live.
As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue.
The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red.

Table of contents
Getting started
Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Caution for AC Mains Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Simple setup
STEP 1 Speaker assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
STEP 2 Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
STEP 3 Connecting speakers
with the subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
STEP 4 Video connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
STEP 5 Radio and system connections . . . . . . . . . 9
STEP 6 The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
STEP 7 QUICK SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Discs that can be played . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Disc handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Disc operations
Basic play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Using the main unit/Using the remote control

Convenient functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Displaying current playback condition (QUICK OSD)/
Reviewing titles to play (ADVANCED DISC REVIEW)/
Quick replay/Skipping 30 seconds forward/
Changing the zoom ratio/Changing soundtracks/
Changing subtitles/Angle selection and Still picture rotation/
advance/Changing play speed/
Repeat play/All group, Program and Random play

Using navigation menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Playing data discs/Playing from the selected track in the CD/
Playing HighMATTM discs/Playing RAM discs

Using on-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Main menu/Other Settings

Changing the player settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Changing the delay time (Speaker Settings)

Other operations
The radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Automatic presetting/Selecting the preset channels/
Manual tuning/RDS broadcasting/
Optional antenna connections

Sound field and sound quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Sound Field Control/Super Surround/Center Focus/
Dolby Pro Logic II/Down-mixing/Enhancing the bass sound/
Subwoofer level/Speaker level adjustments

Operating other equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Operating the television and the video cassette recorder/
Operating the tape deck ([HT840] [HT880])

Other useful functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Sleep timer/Muting/Using headphones/Enjoying Karaoke

Reference
Other speaker setup options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Language code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover

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Simple setup

1

STEP

Speaker assembly

Speaker assembly

[HT840] Front speakers
[HT880] Front and surround speakers

The supplied stands are specially designed for
attachment to Panasonic SB-FS840 front speakers,
SB-FS842 front speakers, SB-FS930 front
speakers, SB-FS880 surround speakers, or SBFS881 front or surround speakers. Use only as
indicated in this setup.

Preparation
≥To prevent damage or scratches, 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 pipes.

[Note]
≥To prevent the speaker cables from being pulled out of the pipes, leave the plastic wrap on the pipes while assembling the speaker stands.
≥[HT880] [The\United\Kingdom,\Australia[and\N.Z.\
The front and surround speaker pairs as well as the pipe pairs are different.
–Check the label on the rear of the speaker before attaching the pipe (➜ page 6).
–The pipe with the shorter cable is for the front speaker.

[HT840]
2 Front speakers

2 Pipes

2 Bases

4 Long screws

4 Short screws

[HT880]
[The\United\Kingdom,\Australia[and\N.Z.\
2 Front and 2 Surround speakers
[Others]
4 Front/Surround speakers

1

Pipes
≥2kpipes with short cable:
For front speakers
≥2kpipes with long cable:
For surround speakers

4 Bases

8 Long screws

8 Short screws

Assemble the speaker stands.

1 Thread the speaker cable through the base.

2 Insert the pipe.

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 cable through the base.
Match these holes when you
insert the pipe.

Cable

Pipe
Pipe support

Plastic wrap

Base
Leave the excess speaker
cable for connecting later.

Base

Insert the pipe while gently
pulling on the speaker cable.

3 Secure the pipe to the base.
Ensure the screws are securely fastened.
Short screws
Phillips-head screwdriver
(not included)

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Before proceeding to the next step, please remove the plastic
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Attach the stands to the speakers.

Ensure the stand is fastened on straight by gradually tightening the
top and bottom screws alternately until fully tightened.

∫ Preventing the speakers from falling over
([HT840] [HT880])
Preparation
Attach screw eyes (not included) to secure the speakers to the wall
(➜ diagram below).

Long screws

≥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.

Pipe

1 Thread the string (not included) through the slot on the

Speaker

rear of the speaker to prevent it from falling over.

You can also attach to the lower rear of the speaker.
The height of the speaker can be changed when attaching the
stand to the upper rear or lower rear of the speaker.

2 Loop the string through the screw eye and tie tightly.
Screw eye (not included)
Wall

String (not included)

3

Speaker assembly

2

11:00 AM

Connect the speaker cables.
Approx. 150 mm
Rear of the speaker
Rear of the speaker
Twist off the vinyl ends of the
speaker cables.

_: Copper
`: Silver
Push!

Press the speaker cable into the
groove.

If there is any excess speaker cable, thread the speaker cable
into the opening near the top of the pipe while pulling the speaker
cable from the bottom of the base.

4

Secure the speaker cables to the bases.

Press the speaker cable into
the base cover groove as far
as possible.

Rear side
of base

Cable
Groove

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STEP

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Positioning

How you set up your speakers can affect the bass and the sound field. Note the following
points:
≥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.
≥Place the front, center, and surround speakers at approximately the same distance
from the seating position.
The angles in the diagram are approximate.

Positioning

Other speaker setup options (➜ page 29)

[HT530]

Setup example

1
FRONT
(L, R)

2
SURROUND
(L, R)

3

4

CENTER

ACTIVE
SUBWOOFER

Main unit

The left and right front, and left and right surround speakers are all identical.

[HT840]

Setup example

Main unit

#%+0

1
FRONT
(L, R)

2

3

4

SURROUND
(L, R)

CENTER

ACTIVE
SUBWOOFER

The left and right speakers are the same with respect to the front and surround speaker pairs.

[HT880]

The subwoofer illustration shows
the model for the United Kingdom,
Australia and N.Z.

Setup example

Main unit

AC IN

1
FRONT
(L, R)

2

3

4

SURROUND
(L, R)

CENTER

ACTIVE
SUBWOOFER

[The\United\Kingdom,\Australia[and\N.Z.\
The left and right speakers are the same with respect to the front and surround speaker pairs.
[Others]
The left and right front, and left and right surround speakers are all identical.
[The\United\Kingdom,\Australia[and\N.Z.\

Do not use a front speaker as
a surround speaker or vice
versa. Verify the type of
speaker with the label on the
rear of the front speaker.

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Speaker labels

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≥Use only supplied speakers

Notes on speaker use

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.

≥You can damage your speakers and shorten their useful life if you
play sound at high levels over 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, a
microphone (except [The[United[Kingdom,\Australia[and\N.Z.\), noise
from FM broadcasts, continuous signals from an oscillator,
test disc, or electronic instrument.
– When adjusting the sound quality.
– When turning the unit on or off.

Main unit
[Note]
Keep your speakers at least 10 mm away from the system for
proper ventilation.

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.

Active subwoofer
Place to the right or left of the television, on the floor or a sturdy
shelf so that it won’t cause vibration. Leave 10 cm at the rear for
ventilation.

If irregular coloring occurs on your television
The supplied 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 television’s demagnetizing function should correct the
problem. If it persists, move the speakers farther away from the
television.

Caution

Caution

Do not stand on the base and
shake the speaker.
Be cautious when children are
near.

≥The main unit and supplied speakers are to be used only
as indicated in this setup. Failure to do so may lead to
damage to the amplifier and/or the speakers, and may
result in the risk of fire. Consult a qualified service
person if damage has occurred or if you experience a
sudden change in performance.
≥Do not attempt to attach these speakers to walls using
methods other than those described in this manual.

3

STEP

Connecting speakers with the subwoofer

≥Attach the speaker-cable stickers to make connection easier.
≥The terminals of the subwoofer have high output power. Carefully connect the speaker wires.
Speaker cables
[HT530]
≥3 kshort cables: For front and center speakers
≥2klong cables: For surround speakers
[HT840]
≥1kshort cable: For center speaker
≥2klong cables: For surround speakers
[HT880]
≥1kshort cable: For center speaker

Positioning/Connecting speakers with the subwoofer

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Sheet of speaker-cable stickers

Speaker-cable sticker

The illustration shows SC-HT530.
2 FRONT (R)
1 FRONT (L)
4 SURROUND (R)

ACTIVE
SUBWOOFER

3 SURROUND (L)
Click!
5 CENTER

Insert the wire fully.

Click!

[HT840]
[HT880]
Copper
Silver

[HT530]
White
Blue

[Note]
≥[HT840] [HT880] Even though the subwoofer shown is different, you can connect the speakers to the subwoofer in the same way.
≥Never short-circuit positive (i) and negative (j) speaker wires.
≥Be sure to connect only positive ([HT530]: white, [HT840] [HT880]: copper) wires to positive (i) terminals and negative ([HT530]: blue,
[HT840] [HT880]: silver) wires to negative (j) terminals. Incorrect connection can damage the speakers.

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STEP

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Video connections

Video cable

Video 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.

∫ Television with COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals

∫ Television with a VIDEO IN terminal

[The\United\Kingdom\
Back of the
main unit

Back of the
main unit
Television
(not included)

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
(PROGRESSIVE/INTERLACE)

Y

PB

S-VIDEO
OUT

Video cable
(included)

Video cables
(not included)

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
(PROGRESSIVE/INTERLACE)

PB

COMPONENT
VIDEO IN

Y

S-VIDEO
OUT

VIDEO IN

Television
(not included)

Y
PB

PR

PR

VIDEO
OUT

VIDEO
OUT

PR

[Others]

∫ Television with an S-VIDEO IN terminal

Back of the
main unit

Video cables
(not included)

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
(NTSC: 480p/480i, PAL: 576p/576i)

PB

Television
(not included)

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
(PROGRESSIVE/INTERLACE)

Y

PB

S-VIDEO
OUT

PR

S-video cable
(not included)

VIDEO
OUT

[The\United\Kingdom\

∫ Television with SCART terminal
Television
(not included)

Back of the
main unit

AV

PB
PR

VIDEO
OUT

PR

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals
These terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive
output and provide a purer picture than the S-VIDEO OUT
terminal. 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.
[The\United\Kingdom]
≥When making this connection, select “Video/YPbPr” or “S-Video/
YPbPr” from QUICK SETUP (➜ page 10). If “RGB/No Output” is
selected, the RGB signal is output from the SCART (AV) terminal,
but no signal is output from the component video output
terminals.

To enjoy progressive video
≥Connect to the component video input terminals on a 625
(576)p or 525 (480)p compatible television. (Video will not be
displayed correctly if connected to an incompatible
television.)

AV

Scart cable
(not included)

SCART (AV) terminal
To improve picture quality, you can change the video signal output
from the SCART (AV) terminal from “Video” to either “S-Video” or
“RGB” to suit the type of television you are using. Select “S-Video/
YPbPr” or “RGB/No Output” from QUICK SETUP (➜ page 10).

8

Y

S-VIDEO
IN

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

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VIDEO IN

Y

S-VIDEO
OUT

Back of the
main unit

Television
(not included)

[The\United\Kingdom]
≥Panasonic televisions with 625 (576)/50i·50p, 525 (480)/
60i·60p input terminals are progressive compatible. Consult
the manufacturer if you have another brand of television.

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STEP

Radio and system connections
AM loop antenna

AC mains lead
[Australia\and\N.Z.]
[The\United\Kingdom,[
[Saudi[Arabia]and[Kuwait]

FM indoor antenna

[Southeast]Asia,[Thailand,[
[the[Middle[East,[South[Africa,[
[Saudi[Arabia[and[Kuwait]

≥Connect the AC mains lead after all other connections are complete.
≥Optional antenna connections (➜ page 23).
The illustration shows SC-HT530.

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

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.

Adhesive tape

Click!
Active subwoofer

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
(PROGRESSIVE/IN
(PROGRESSIV
E/INTERLACE)
TERLACE)

PB

AM ANT

L

LOOP
EXT

R

A

VCR
AUDIO
IN

TV
AUDIO
IN

Y
S-VIDEO
OUT

1

PR

Before connecting the
AC mains lead
Set the voltage.
127 V

110 V

220 V-230 V

240 V

VOLT ADJ
Use a flat-head screwdriver to turn the
voltage selector on the back of the
subwoofer to the appropriate position
for the area in which this system is
used.
If the power supply in your area is
115 V or 120 V, please set the voltage
selector as follows:
≥For 115 V: Set to 110 V.
≥For 120 V: Set to 127 V.

Main unit
FM ANT
(75 )
(75≠

[Southeast]Asia,[Thailand,\
[the[Middle[East,[South[Africa,[
[Saudi[Arabia[and[Kuwait]

VIDEO
OUT

Radio and system connections/The remote control

System cable

9:58 PM

2

Catch up
To disconnect
Press the catch
and pull out.

AC mains lead
Catch up
To disconnect
Press the catch and pull out.

System cable

Conserving power
The main unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned
off (For the United Kingdom, Australia and N.Z.: approx. 0.7 W or for
Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia
and Kuwait: approx. 0.9 W). To save power when the unit is not to be used
for a long time, unplug it from the household mains socket.
You will need to reset some memory items after plugging in the unit.

To household mains socket

[The\United\Kingdom,[Saudi[Arabia]and[Kuwait]

BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC
MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 3 BEFORE CONNECTION.

[Note]
The included AC mains lead is for use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment.

6

STEP

The remote control

Remote control

Batteries

2 Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the
remote control.

3

Do not:
≥mix old and new batteries.
≥use different types at the same time.
≥heat or expose to flame.
≥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
damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.
Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long
period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.

∫ Use

1
R6/LR6, AA, UM-3

≥Do not use
rechargeable type
batteries.

Aim at the remote control signal sensor (➜ page 10), avoiding
obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 m directly in front of the unit.

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STEP

9:58 PM

QUICK SETUP

The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to make necessary settings.
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television.

QUICK SETUP/Control reference guide

1

2

3

4

5

6

Select

DVD/CD

SHIFT

SETUP
MUTING

RETURN

SHIFT

ENTER

ENTER

SETUP
MUTING

Register

Turn on the Select
unit.
“DVD/CD”.

Show the QUICK
SETUP screen.

Follow the messages and
make the settings.

Press to finish
QUICK SETUP.

Press to exit.

To change these settings later
Select “QUICK SETUP” in the “Others” tab (➜ page 21).

Control reference guide
See reference pages in brackets.
[HT840]
[HT880]

Turn the unit on/off (10)

Select the source
AUX (27)
TV/AV

AV SYSTEM

AUX

Sleep timer (28)
Switch the television’s video
input mode (27)

TV

VCR

TV/AV TUNER/BAND DVD/CD

SLEEP

1

2

3

4

5

6

CH

Select television channels and disc’s title
numbers etc./Enter numbers (13)
Cancel (13)

7

8

CANCEL

0

9

The illustrations show SC-HT530.

Television and Video cassette
recorder operations (27)
Select the source
TUNER/BAND (22), DVD/CD (10)
Channel select (22, 27)

VOLUME

Adjust the volume (13)

-/--

S10
SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

Basic operations for play (12, 13)
Show a disc top menu (16) or
program list (17)
Select or register menu items on the
television screen, Frame-by-frame (13)
Show on-screen menu (18),
Display RDS text data (23) or
television volume down (27)
[HT840] [HT880]
Sleep timer (28)
SLEEP
(14)
QUICK OSD

TOP MENU

MENU

DIRECT
NAVIGATOR

PLAY
LIST

Show a disc menu (16) or play list (17)

ENTER

AC IN

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

Return to previous screen (13) or
television volume up (27)

TV VOL

TV VOL

SUBWOOFER SUPER SRND C.FOCUS
LEVEL
H.BASS
SFC

MIX 2CH
PL

SUBWOOFER
LEVEL

SUPER SRND
H.BASS

C.FOCUS
SFC

MIX 2CH
PL

ZOOM
SUBTITLE
QUICK OSD MANUAL SKIP AUDIO

SETUP
MUTING

(25)

(24, 25)

(24)

(24)

QUICK OSD

ZOOM
MANUAL SKIP

SUBTITLE
AUDIO

SETUP
MUTING

(14)

(14)

(14, 15)

(20, 28)

FL DISPLAY

ANGLE/PAGE
GROUP

REPEAT

PLAY MODE

(13)

(13, 15)

(15)

(15)

ADVANCED
DISC REVIEW

PLAY SPEED
QUICK REPLAY

TEST
CH SELECT

(14)

(14, 15)

(25)

ANGLE/PAGE
FL DISPLAY
GROUP

SHIFT

REPEAT

PLAY MODE

ADVANCED PLAY SPEED
TEST
DISC REVIEW QUICK REPLAY CH SELECT

To use functions labeled in orange:
While pressing [SHIFT],
press the corresponding button.

Standby/on indicator
When the unit is connected to the AC mains supply, this
indicator lights up in standby mode and goes out when
the unit is turned on.
INPUT SELECTOR (22)
DVD/CD#FM#AM#TV#VCR#
AUX ([HT840] [HT880])#Return to DVD/CD

AC supply indicator [AC IN]
This indicator lights when the
unit is connected to the AC
mains supply.

All>Off
≥During play list play: Scene>Playlist>Off
[DVD-A]: Track>Group§>Off
[DVD-V]: Chapter>Title§>Off
[VCD] [CD]: Track>All>Off
[WMA] [MP3]: Content>Group§>Off
[JPEG]: Group§>Off
§

e.g. [DVD-V]

To clear the whole program
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Clear all” and press [ENTER].
The whole program is also cleared when the unit is turned off, the
disc tray is opened or another source is selected.

(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed.
[JPEG]: Works with all JPEG content.)
During play

e.g. [DVD-V]

Press the numbered
buttons to select
the items ([WMA] [MP3]
[JPEG] then press
[ENTER]).

to select and press ENTER

Functions
1.0

All Group Playback

Press [1] (play).

Changing play speed

Play Speed

All group, Program and
Random play

Convenient functions

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“All” is displayed during all group ([DVD-A]), program and random
play.

[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]

Press the numbered
buttons to select a
title or a group ([WMA]
[MP3] [JPEG] then press
[ENTER]).

e.g. [DVD-V]
Random Playback
Choose a title.
Title 1
0 ~ 9 to select

PLAY to start

[DVD-A]
≥To enter all groups, press [2, 1] to select “All” and press
[ENTER].
≥To deselect a group, press the numbered buttons
corresponding to the group you want to clear.

2

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Using navigation menus
1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

≥Press [SHIFT]i[ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page by page in the group
or content field.
≥To enjoy listening to WMA/MP3 contents while showing a
JPEG image on the screen
Select a JPEG file first, and then select audio contents.
(The opposite order is not effective.)
≥To exit the screen
Press [MENU].

CH

Numbered
buttons

9

VOLUME

-/--

S10

0

CANCEL

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

,

∫ Using the submenu
TOP MENU,
DIRECT NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

MENU

DIRECT
NAVIGATOR

PLAY
LIST
ENTER

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

1

MENU,
PLAY LIST

While the menu is displayed

Press [FUNCTIONS].

2

3, 4, 2, 1
ENTER

Press [3, 4] to select an item and press [ENTER].
Items shown differ depending on the type of disc.

Using navigation menus

FUNCTIONS
TV VOL

TV VOL

SUBWOOFER SUPER SRND C.FOCUS
LEVEL
H.BASS
SFC

MIX 2CH
PL

ZOOM
SUBTITLE
QUICK OSD MANUAL SKIP AUDIO

SETUP
MUTING

ANGLE/PAGE
GROUP

PLAY MODE

FL DISPLAY

ANGLE/PAGE

SHIFT

REPEAT

TEST
ADVANCED PLAY SPEED
DISC REVIEW QUICK REPLAY CH SELECT

SHIFT

TOP MENU

MENU

Playing data discs

[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
You can play JPEG files on DVD-RAM or play HighMAT discs without
using the HighMAT function (➜ page 19, “Play as Data Disc” in
Other Menu).
≥Playing HighMATTM discs (➜ page 17)

1

All
Audio
Picture

WMA/MP3 and JPEG
WMA/MP3 only
JPEG only
To switch between guide messages and the
elapsed play time indicator
To search by content or group title (➜ below)

Highlight a group title to search the group, or a content title to search
its content.
While the submenu is displayed (➜ above)

Press [3, 4] to select “Find” and press [ENTER].
¢ A

WMA/MP3/JPEG

All

Total 436

WMA/MP3

Audio

Total 7

JPEG

Picture

Total 427

to select and press

2

Press [3, 4] to select “All”, “Audio” or

Playing from the selected item (Navigation Menu)

≥Repeat to enter another character.
≥Lower case is also searched.
≥Press [6, 5] to skip between A, E, I, O and U.
≥Press [2] to erase a character.
≥Leave the asterisk (¢) 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”.

3

Press [1] to select “Find” and press [ENTER].
The search result screen appears.

4

Press [3, 4] to select the content or group and
press [ENTER].
TOP MENU

Press [MENU].
Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the group
and press [ENTER].
To play content in the group in order

MENU

Playing from the selected
track in the CD

[CD]
Titles appear with CD Text disc playback.

1

Press [TOP MENU] or [MENU].
e.g. CD text

Press [ENTER].
Press [3, 4] to select and [ENTER].

Navigation Menu
5
002 My favorite2 005 Japanese 001 Lady Starfish
Perfume
001 My favorite1
002 My favorite2
001 Brazilian
002 Chinese
003 Czech
004 Hungarian
005 Japanese
006 Mexican
007 Philippine
008 Swedish
009 Piano
010 Vocal

001 Lady Starfish
002 Metal Glue
003 Life on Jupiter
004 Starperson

16

FUNCTIONS

Group

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

Group and content number
currently playing
:JPEG
:WMA/MP3

1/23 63 00

Ashley at Prom
City Penguin
Formura one
Soccer
Baseball
Neanderthal
Cartoons
Trilobites
White Dwarf
Discovery

to select and press ENTER

2

RETURN

to exit

Press [3, 4] to select the track and press
[ENTER].

Content 0001/0004

Group 005/023

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JPEG

CD Text
Disc Title:
All By Artist
Disc Artist: Pink Island
Track title: Long John Platinum
Track Artist: SHIPWRECKED

To start play from the selected content
e.g.

Find

Press [3, 4] to select a character and press [ENTER].

ENTER

“Picture” and press [ENTER].

3

To go to next group [WMA] [MP3]
To go to previous group [WMA] [MP3]

∫ Searching by a content or group title

≥To exit the screen
Press [TOP MENU].

1
2

Next group
Previous group

Press [TOP MENU].
Playback Menu

2

Groups and contents are displayed.
Contents only
Groups only
Thumbnail images [JPEG]

Help display
Find

1

Playing items in order (Playback Menu)

Multi
List
Tree
Thumbnail

to display the sub menu

Content

RETURN to exit

≥Press [SHIFT]i[ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page by page.
≥Press [FUNCTIONS] to show the playback condition and
current position.
Number currently selected
≥To exit the screen
Press [TOP MENU] or [MENU].

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MENU

Playing HighMATTM discs

DIRECT
NAVIGATOR

[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]

1
2

Playing the programs

Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item,

1

then press [ENTER].
≥Repeat this step if necessary.
New Playlist Item Long Name Display Te

PAG E 1 / 3

Menu1

P l ay l i s t 1

Menu2

P l ay l i s t 2

Menu3

P l ay l i s t 3

3Return

Next 1

2 Prev

3

During play

Date

1
2
3
4
5

11/ 1(WED)
1/ 1 (MON)
2/ 2 (TUE)
3/ 3 (WED)
4/10(THU)

On
0:05 AM
1:05 AM
2:21 AM
3:37 AM
11:05 AM

Title

9 to select

0

Contents

Monday feature
Auto action
Cinema
Music
Baseball
RETURN

to exit

Press [3, 4] or the numbered buttons to
select the program.
≥Press [SHIFT]i[ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page by page.
≥To select a 2-digit number
e.g. 23: [S10] ➜ [2] ➜ [3]
≥Press [1] to show the contents of the program and the disc.

Press [ENTER].

(Only when the disc contains a play list)
e.g.

Playlist

No.
Content title
1 Few times in summer
2 Less and less

Group

3
4
5
6

Content

7
8
9
10

0

1

All By Artist

Playlist

9

to select

Press [PLAY LIST].

And when I was born

e.g.

Quatre gymnopedies

Playlist
No. Date
1 11/11

You've made me sad
I can't quit him
Evening glory
Wheeling spin
Velvet Cuppermine
Ziggy starfish

ENTER to play

RETURN

to exit

≥To exit the screen
Press [PLAY LIST].

Press [2] then [3, 4] to switch among
“Playlist”, “Group” and “Content” lists.

3

No.

Playing a play list

Press [MENU].

2

Direct Navigator

≥To exit the screen
Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

2

Selecting from the list

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
e.g.

Menu: Takes you to the next
menu which shows
play lists or another
menu
Play list: play starts

≥To change the menu background
Press [FUNCTIONS].
The background changes to the one recorded on the disc.
≥To exit the screen
Press [∫].

1

Playing RAM discs

[RAM]
≥Titles appear only if the titles are recorded on the disc.
≥You cannot edit programs, play lists and disc titles.

Press [TOP MENU].

e.g.

PLAY
LIST

Using navigation menus

TOP MENU

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Press [1] then [3, 4] to select an item

2

and press [ENTER].
≥Press [SHIFT]i[ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page by page.

3

≥To exit the screen
Press [MENU].
Tips for making WMA/MP3 and JPEG discs (For CD-R, CD-RW)
≥Discs must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended
formats).
≥This unit supports multi-session but if there are a lot of sessions it
takes more time for play to start. Keep the number of sessions to a
minimum to avoid this.
≥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.
Naming folders and files
e.g. [MP3]
(Files are treated as content and folders root
are treated as groups on this unit.)
001 group
At the time of recording, prefix folder and
001
file names with 3-digit numbers in the
001 track.mp3
002 track.mp3
order you want to play them (this may not
003 track.mp3
work at times).
002 group
Files must have the extension:
“.WMA” or “.wma”
001 track.mp3
002 track.mp3
“.MP3” or “.mp3”
003 group
003 track.mp3
“.JPG”, “.jpg”, “.JPEG” or “.jpeg”
004 track.mp3

0

Length
0:00:01

Title
City Penguin

2
3

12/ 1
1/ 2

0:01:20
1:10:04

Ashley at Prom
Special

4
5

2/ 3
2/10

0:10:20
0:25:01

Soccer
Baseball

6

3/12

0:06:13

Home

7
8
9
10

3/ 1
4/ 2
4/ 3
4/10

0:01:20
1:00:12
0:30:20
1:00:01

Drama
Goodbye
Soccer 2
Baseball 2

9 to select and press

ENTER

RETURN

to exit

Press [3, 4] or the numbered buttons to
select the play list.
≥Press [SHIFT]i[ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page by page.
≥To select a 2-digit number
e.g. 23: [S10] ➜ [2] ➜ [3]

Press [ENTER].

[WMA]
≥You cannot play WMA files that are copy protected.
≥This unit does not support Multiple Bit Rate (MBR).
[MP3]
≥This unit does not support ID3 tags.
≥Compatible sampling rates: 8, 11.02, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1
and 48 kHz.
[JPEG]
≥To view JPEG files on this unit:
– Take them on a digital camera that meets the DCF Standard
(Design rule for Camera File system) Version 1.0. Some digital
cameras have functions that are not supported by the DCF
Standard Version 1.0 like automatic picture rotation which may
render a picture unviewable.
– Do not alter the files in any way or save them under a different
name.
≥This unit cannot display moving pictures, MOTION JPEG and other
such formats, still pictures other than JPEG (e.g. TIFF) or play
pictures with attached audio.

001 track.mp3
002 track.mp3
003 track.mp3

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9:58 PM

Using on-screen menus
Items shown differ depending on the type
of disc.

AV SYSTEM
TV

TV/AV TUNER/BAND DVD/CD

SLEEP

1

2

Main menu

3
CH

Numbered
buttons

4

5

7

8

6
9

VOLUME

Program
Group
Title
Chapter
Track
Playlist
Content

-/--

CANCEL

S10

0

CANCEL

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

TOP MENU

MENU

PLAY
LIST

DIRECT
NAVIGATOR

Using on-screen menus

VCR

ENTER

FUNCTIONS

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

TV VOL

TV VOL

SUBWOOFER SUPER SRND C.FOCUS
LEVEL
H.BASS
SFC

MIX 2CH
PL

ZOOM
SUBTITLE
QUICK OSD MANUAL SKIP AUDIO

SETUP
MUTING

ANGLE/PAGE
GROUP

PLAY MODE

FL DISPLAY

SHIFT

REPEAT

3, 4,2, 1
ENTER

Time
§

Except iR/
iRW

TEST
ADVANCED PLAY SPEED
DISC REVIEW QUICK REPLAY CH SELECT

To start from a specific item

To skip incrementally or decrementally§ (Time
Slip for play only)
1 Press [ENTER] twice to show the Time Slip
indicator.
2 Press [3, 4] to select the time and press
[ENTER].
≥Press and hold [3, 4] to alter faster.
To start from a specific time§ (Time Search)
To change remaining/elapsed time display
(➜ page 14, Changing soundtracks)

Audio

[WMA] [MP3]
To display the current disc type

Still Picture To switch still pictures

1
2

FUNCTIONS

Select
Go to the
next menu

Press once.

Thumbnail

To show thumbnail images

Subtitle

(➜ page 15, Changing subtitles)

[RAM]
To recall a marker recorded on DVD-Video
Marker (VR)
recorders
To recall a marker: Press [3, 4] ➜ Press [ENTER]

Select the menu.

Angle
Rotate
Picture

ENTER

Register

Slideshow

Return to the
previous menu

3

Select

Other
Settings

Make the settings.

ENTER

Register
1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9
-/--

0

4

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S10

FUNCTIONS

Press to exit.

(with multiple angles)
To select the angle
To rotate picture
To turn on/off slideshow
To change the slideshow timing (0–30 sec)
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Other Settings

∫ Play Menu
(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed.
[JPEG]: Works with all JPEG content.)

Repeat

(➜ page 15, Repeat play)

A-B Repeat

Except [JPEG] [RAM] (Still picture part)
To repeat a specified section
Press [ENTER] at the starting and ending points.
Press [ENTER] again to cancel.

∫ Audio Menu
Dolby Pro
Logic II
Dialogue
Enhancer

To make the dialogue in movies easier to hear
[DVD-V] (Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG, 3-channel or
higher, with the dialogue recorded in the center
channel)
On ,------. Off

Multi
Re-master
([HT840]
[HT880])

[RAM] [DVD-V] (Discs recorded with 48 kHz only)
[DVD-A] (Discs recorded with 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz
only)
[VCD] [CD]
≥During 2ch output of these discs, this feature
gives you a more natural sound by adding the
higher frequency signals not recorded on the
disc, for example, playing DVD-Video recorded
with 48 kHz at 96 kHz. (Sampling frequency
➜ page 30)
≥During multi-channel output of these discs, this
feature reproduces the frequencies lost during
recording to give you a sound closer to the
original.
[WMA] [MP3] (Disc recording is other than 8 kHz,
16 kHz, 32 kHz)
This feature reproduces the higher frequencies
lost during recording to give you a sound closer to
the original.
1 ,------. 2 ,------. 3 ,------. Off
^------------------------------------------J
[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [CD] (LPCM/PPCM)
1 High tempo (e.g., pop and rock)
2 Various tempos (e.g., jazz)
3 Low tempo (e.g., classical)
Other discs
1 Light effect
2 Medium effect
3 Strong effect
≥You can confirm the sampling frequency on the
screen.

Except [RAM]
To mark up to 5 positions to play again

Marker

Advanced
Disc Review

Press [ENTER] (The unit is now ready to accept
markers.)
To mark a position: Press [ENTER] (at the desired
point)
To mark another position: Press [2, 1] to select
“¢” ➜ Press [ENTER]
To recall a marker: Press [2, 1] ➜ Press [ENTER]
To erase a marker: Press [2, 1] ➜ Press [CANCEL]
≥This feature does not work during program and
random play.
[➜ page 14, Reviewing titles to play (ADVANCED
DISC REVIEW)]

∫ Picture Menu

Picture
Mode

Normal
Cinema1: Mellows images and enhances detail
in dark scenes.
Cinema2: Sharpens images and enhances detail
in dark scenes.
Animation
Dynamic
User (Press [ENTER] to select “Picture
Adjustment”) (➜ below)

Picture Adjustment
Contrast
Brightness
Sharpness
Colour
Gamma: Adjusts the brightness of dark parts.
Depth Enhancer
Reduces the rough noise in the background to
give a greater feeling of depth.

Video
Output
Mode

≥(PAL disc)
625 (576)i (Interlace),------. 625 (576)p (Progressive)
≥(NTSC disc)
525 (480)i (Interlace) ,------.525 (480)p (Progressive)
When you select “625 (576)p” or “525 (480)p”, a
confirmation screen appears. Select “Yes” only if
connecting to a progressive output compatible
television.
If you have chosen “625 (576)p” or “525 (480)p”,
(➜ above), select the method of conversion for
video output to suit the type of material.

Transfer
Mode

When you play PAL discs
Auto: Detects 25 frame-per-second film content
and appropriately converts it.
Video: Select when using Auto, and the video
content is distorted.
When you play NTSC discs
Auto1 (normal): Detects 24 frame-per-second
film content and appropriately
converts it.
Auto2: Compatible with 30 frame-per-second film
content in addition to 24 frame-per-second
film content.
Video: Select when using Auto1 or Auto2, and
the video content is distorted.

(➜ page 24, Dolby Pro Logic II)

Using on-screen menus

Play Speed

[DVD-A] (Motion picture part) [RAM] [DVD-V]
To change play speed
– from “k0.6” to “k1.4” (in 0.1 unit steps)

Enhances audio output to produce a warm hall-like
Sound
sound.
Enhancement On ,------. Off

∫ Display Menu
Information

[JPEG] Off, Date, Details

Subtitle Position

0 to s60 (in 2 unit steps)

Subtitle Brightness

Auto, 0 to s7

Just Fit Zoom

To select the appropriate screen size
to fit your TV screen

Manual Zoom

To zoom in and out manually

Bit Rate Display

[RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD]
[DVD-A] (Motion picture part)
On ,------. Off

GUI See-through

Off, On, Auto

GUI Brightness

s3 to r3

∫ Other Menu
Setup

(➜ page 20)

Play as DVD-Video
or
Play as DVD-Audio

Select “Play as DVD-Video” to play
DVD-Video contents of DVD-Audio.

Play as DVD-VR,
Play as HighMAT
or
Play as Data Disc

Select “Play as Data Disc” to play JPEG
files on DVD-RAM or to play a HighMAT
disc without using the HighMAT
function.
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Changing the player settings

1

TV/AV TUNER/BAND DVD/CD

SLEEP

1

2

SETUP
MUTING

SHIFT

3
CH

Numbered
buttons

4

5

7

8

6
VOLUME

9

2

-/--

S10

0

CANCEL

Select

Show the Setup menu.
If you have not set QUICK SETUP
(➜ page 10), the QUICK SETUP
screen appears.

Select the tab.

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

ENTER

TOP MENU

Go right

MENU

PLAY
LIST

DIRECT
NAVIGATOR
ENTER
FUNCTIONS

RETURN

3

3, 4, 2, 1
ENTER

Select the item.

Select

Changing the player settings

ENTER

TV VOL

TV VOL

SUBWOOFER SUPER SRND C.FOCUS
LEVEL
H.BASS
SFC

MIX 2CH
PL

ZOOM
SUBTITLE
QUICK OSD MANUAL SKIP AUDIO

SETUP
MUTING

ANGLE/PAGE
GROUP

PLAY MODE

FL DISPLAY

SHIFT

REPEAT

Register

SETUP

4

TEST
ADVANCED PLAY SPEED
DISC REVIEW QUICK REPLAY CH SELECT

SHIFT

Make the settings.

Select

ENTER

Tab

Disc
Video
Audio
Display
Others

Register

Item

Setup
Audio
Subtitle
Menus

English
Automatic
English

Advanced Disc Review

Intro Mode

Ratings

Level 8

Setting

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9
-/--

to select and press ENTER

RETURN

0

to exit

≥The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.
≥Underlined items are the factory preset in the following diagram.

5

SHIFT

S10

SETUP
MUTING

Press to exit.

QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area.

∫ “Disc” tab
Audio

≥English

≥(Language options)§1

≥Automatic§4

≥English

≥English

≥(Language options)§1

≥Original§2

≥Other¢¢¢¢§3

Choose the audio language.

Subtitle

≥(Language options)§1

≥Other¢¢¢¢§3

Choose the subtitle language.

Menus

≥Other¢¢¢¢§3

Choose the language for disc menus.
Changing the menu language in
QUICK SETUP also changes this
setting.

Advanced Disc Review
(➜ page 14)

Ratings
Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video
play.

§1

Reviews each title/program.
≥Intro Mode:
≥Interval Mode: Reviews not only each title/program but also each 10 minute interval within a title/program.
Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected)
≥1 to 7
≥0 Lock All: To prevent play of discs without ratings levels.
≥8 No Limit
When you select your ratings, 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 exceeding the ratings level is inserted in the unit.
Enter your password and then follow the on-screen instructions.

Language options
[The[United[Kingdom]: French, German, Italian, Spanish, Polish,
Swedish and Dutch
[Southeast\Asia[and\Thailand[: Chinese
\The\Middle\East,\South\Africa,]Saudi\Arabia,\Kuwait,\Australia\and\N.Z.[:
French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian and
Dutch

§2

The original language designated on the disc is selected.
Input a code number referring to the table on page 31.
§4
If the language selected for “Audio” is not available, subtitles
appear in that language (if available on the disc).
§3

∫ “Video” tab
TV Aspect
Choose the setting to suit your
television and preference.

≥4:3 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).
≥4:3 Letterbox: Regular aspect television (4:3)
Widescreen picture is shown in the letterbox style.

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Select to suit the type of television.

≥Standard (Direct View TV)
≥Projection TV

Time Delay

≥0ms

TV Type

≥20ms

≥CRT Projector
≥Plasma TV
≥40ms

≥LCD TV/Projector
≥60ms

≥80ms

≥100ms

When connected with a Plasma
display, adjust if you notice the audio
is out of sync with the video.

Video Out (AV/Component)§5
Choose the video signal format to be
output from the SCART (AV) and
Component terminal.

≥S-Video/YPbPr

≥Automatic
≥Field: The picture is not blurred, but picture quality is lower.
≥Frame: Overall quality is high, but the picture may appear blurred.

Specify the type of picture shown
when paused.

NTSC Disc Output
Choose PAL 60 or NTSC output when
playing NTSC discs (➜ page 11,
Video systems)

≥PAL60: When connected to a PAL television.
≥NTSC: When connected to an NTSC television.
([Southeast\Asia\and[Thailand[: “NTSC” is the factory preset.)

[The[United[Kingdom]

∫ “Audio” tab
Dynamic Range Compression

≥Off
≥On: Adjusts for clarity even when the volume is low by compressing the range of the lowest sound
level and the highest sound level. Convenient for late night viewing. (Only works with Dolby
Digital)

Speaker Settings (➜ below)

≥Center:
≥Surround (L/R):

Set the delay time for your center and
surround speakers.

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

∫ “Display” tab
≥English ≥ Français ≥Deutsch ≥Italiano ≥Español ≥Polski ≥Svenska ≥Nederlands
≥ English ≥
§8 ≥English ≥ Français ≥Deutsch ≥Italiano ≥Español ≥Português ≥PyccknØ ≥Nederlands
§6

Menu Language

Changing the player settings

Still Mode

§5

≥Video/YPbPr
≥RGB/No Output

§7

≥On

On-Screen Messages
§6

[The[United[Kingdom]

§7

∫ “Others” tab

≥Off

[Southeast\Asia\and\Thailand[

FL Dimmer
Changes the brightness of the unit’s
display.

§8

\The\Middle\East,\South\Africa,]Saudi\Arabia,\Kuwait,\Australia\and\N.Z.[

≥Dim
≥Bright
≥Auto: The display is dimmed, but brightens when you perform some operations.

QUICK SETUP

≥Yes

Re-initialise Setting

≥Yes: The password screen is shown if “Ratings” (➜ page 20) is set. Please enter the same password.
After “INIT” on the display disappears, turn the unit off and on again.
≥No

This returns all values in the Setup
menus to the default settings.

≥No

Changing the delay time (Speaker Settings)
(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.

1 Press [3, 4] to select the delay time box and press
[ENTER].
2 Press [3, 4] to adjust the delay time and press [ENTER].
Center delay time

L
C

: Actual speakers position

C

L

a

R

SW

b
LS
LS

Exit

: Ideal speakers position

c

C

Exit

R

SW

a b c : Primary listening distance
LS

RS

ms
0.0

ms
0.0

RS

Approximate room dimensions

RS

Surround delay time

Circle of constant primary listening distance
If either distance a or b is less than c, find the difference in the
table and change to the recommended setting.
a Center speaker
Difference (Approx.)

Setting

To finish the speaker setting
Press [2] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER].

b Surround speaker
Difference (Approx.)

Setting

30 cm

1.0 ms

150 cm

5.0 ms

60 cm

2.0 ms

300 cm

10.0 ms

90 cm

3.0 ms

450 cm

15.0 ms

120 cm

4.0 ms

150 cm

5.0 ms

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The radio
Selecting the preset channels

AV SYSTEM
TV

VCR

1

TV/AV TUNER/BAND DVD/CD

SLEEP

TUNER/BAND
1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

“AM”.

CH

CH

Numbered
buttons

2

VOLUME

9
-/--

0

CANCEL

Press [TUNER/BAND] to select “FM” or
Press the numbered buttons to select the

S10

channel.

SLOW/SEARCH

Alternatively, press [W CH X].
To select a 2-digit number
e.g. 12: [S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2]

SKIP

TOP MENU

MENU

DIRECT
NAVIGATOR

PLAY
LIST

DIGITAL

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

FUNCTIONS

TV VOL

TV VOL

SUBWOOFER SUPER SRND C.FOCUS
LEVEL
H.BASS
SFC

MIX 2CH
PL

ZOOM
SUBTITLE
QUICK OSD MANUAL SKIP AUDIO

SETUP
MUTING

The radio

SHIFT

ANGLE/PAGE
GROUP

REPEAT

T G S.SRND D.MIX

SLP

MONO STCT

When a stereo FM broadcast is being received.
DISC

DIGITAL

FL DISPLAY

TUNED

DTS
MODE
RDS PS PTY W
DVD
RAM

ENTER

ENTER

DISC

PL
CD

TUNED

T G S.SRND D.MIX

SLP

MONO STCT

PL
DTS
CD MODE
RDS PS PTY W
DVD
RAM

PLAY MODE

L C R
LS

S

RS
LFE

RND 12
PGM PRG
H.BASS

TEST
ADVANCED PLAY SPEED
DISC REVIEW QUICK REPLAY CH SELECT

∫ If noise is excessive in FM

Main unit only
Press [FM MODE] to display “MONO”.

The illustration shows the model for the United Kingdom.
TUNING

TUNE MODE

TUNING

PROGRESSIVE

INPUT SELECTOR

T G S.SRND D.MIX

SLP

MONO STCT

L C R
LS

S

RS
LFE

RND 12
PGM PRG
H.BASS

VOLUME

H.BASS

RDS

TUNED

DTS
MODE
RDS PS PTY W
DVD
RAM

OPEN CLOSE

INPUT SELECTOR

DISC

DIGITAL

PL
CD

RDS (]The\United\Kingdom\ only)

PHONES
TUNE MODE

FM MODE

MEMORY

DOWN

UP

FM MODE

Press [FM MODE] again to cancel the mode.
The mode is also canceled when you change the frequency.

MEMORY

Manual tuning
Automatic presetting
Main unit only

Main unit only

1

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

1

Press [INPUT SELECTOR] to select “FM” or
“AM”.

2

Press [TUNE MODE] to select “MANUAL”.

or “AM”.

2
3

Press [TUNE MODE] to select “MANUAL”.
Press [X TUNING W] to select the
frequency.

Each time you press the button: MANUAL()PRESET

3

Press [INPUT SELECTOR] to select “FM”

Press and hold [X TUNING W] until the frequency starts
scrolling to start automatic tuning. Tuning stops when a station
is found.

Press [X TUNING W] to tune to the lowest
frequency (FM: 87.50, AM: 522).
\Southeast\Asia,[Thailand,\the\Middle\East,\\South\Africa,\
]Saudi\Arabia\and\Kuwait[:
(AM: 522 or 520)

4

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 (➜ right).

22

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

1

Press and hold [MEMORY].
Release the button when “FM AUTO” or “AM AUTO” is
displayed.

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∫ Presetting the channel
While listening to the radio broadcast

Press [ENTER].

2

While the frequency and “PGM” are flashing on the display

Press the numbered buttons to select a channel.
Alternatively, press [W CH X], then press [ENTER]
≥To select a 2-digit number
e.g. 12: [S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2].
DIGITAL

DISC

TUNED

T G S.SRND D.MIX

SLP

MONO STCT

PL
DTS
CD MODE
RDS PS PTY W
DVD
RAM

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

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∫ AM frequency step

RDS broadcasting

Main unit only

[The\United\Kingdom\
[Southeast\Asia,[Thailand,\the\Middle\East,\South\Africa,\Saudi\Arabia\
[and\Kuwait[
The step is factory-set to 9 kHz, but you can change it to receive
broadcasts allocated in 10-kHz steps.

The unit can display the text data transmitted by the radio data
system (RDS) available in some areas.
If the station you are listening to is transmitting RDS signals, “RDS”
will light up on the display.

1 Press [INPUT SELECTOR] to select “FM”.
2 Press and hold [INPUT 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 return to the original step, repeat the above steps.

Press [RDS] on the main unit or [FUNCTIONS]
on the remote control to display the text data.
Each time you press the button:
PS (factory preset)>PTY> Frequency display
^---------------------------------------------------------------------------}

[Note]

§

NEWS

VARIED

FINANCE

COUNTRY

AFFAIRS

POP M

CHILDREN

NATIONAL

INFO

ROCK M
§

SPORT

M.O.R. M

EDUCATE

LIGHT M

SOCIAL A

OLDIES

RELIGION

FOLK M

PHONE IN

DOCUMENT

DRAMA

CLASSICS

TRAVEL

TEST

CULTURE

OTHER M

LEISURE

ALARM

SCIENCE

WEATHER

JAZZ

The radio

PTY displays

Any FM/AM frequencies preset in channels will be changed by this
procedure. Preset them again.

“M.O.R. M”=Middle of the road music

[Note]
RDS displays may not be available if reception is poor.

Optional antenna connections
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\United\Kingdom]
Use the antenna plug
adaptor (included).

Leave the AM loop
antenna connected.
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
(PROGRESSIVE/IN
(PROGRESSIV
E/INTERLACE)
TERLACE)

FM ANT
(75 )
(75≠

FM outdoor antenna
(Using a television
antenna)
≥Disconnect the FM indoor
antenna.
≥The antenna should be installed
by a competent technician.

A

PB

AM ANT

L

LOOP
EXT

R

Y
S-VIDEO
OUT

VCR
AUDIO
IN

TV
AUDIO
IN

PR

75 ≠ coaxial cable
(not included)

AV

VIDEO
OUT

5–12 m

AM outdoor antenna
(Using a vinyl wire)
Run a piece of vinyl wire horizontally across
a window or other convenient location.

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Sound field and sound quality
TV/AV TUNER/BAND DVD/CD

SLEEP

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

DVD/CD

Center Focus

(Discs where the dialogue is recorded in the center channel)
You can make the sound of the center speaker
seem like it is coming from within the television.

CH

9

C.FOCUS
SFC

SHIFT

VOLUME

-/--

S10

0

CANCEL

TOP MENU

MENU

SUBWOOFER LEVEL
SUPER SRND, H.BASS

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

TV VOL

TV VOL

SUBWOOFER SUPER SRND C.FOCUS
LEVEL
H.BASS
SFC

MIX 2CH
PL

ZOOM
SUBTITLE
QUICK OSD MANUAL SKIP AUDIO

SETUP
MUTING

SHIFT

REPEAT

SHIFT

TUNED

MIX 2CH,

PL

L C R
LS

RS
LFE

RND 12
PGM PRG
H.BASS

Each time you press the button:
C FOCUS ON,------.C FOCUS OFF
≥This does not work when Super Surround is turned on.
≥This also works when Dolby Pro Logic II is turned on.

TEST, CH SELECT

≥When connected with headphones, the following sound field
systems have no effect. (Excluding Sound Field Control)
≥You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these
sound field systems are used with some sources. If this occurs,
turn the sound field system off.
≥If you turn on Super Surround, Dolby Pro Logic II is canceled and
vice versa.

Sound Field Control

Changes the sound quality.

Press [SFC].
Each time you press the button:
FLAT: Cancel (no effect is added) (factory preset).
HEAVY: Adds punch to rock.
CLEAR: Clarifies higher sounds.
SOFT: For background music.
DISCO: Reverberates sound to make you feel like you are in a
disco.
LIVE:
Makes vocals more alive.
HALL: Expands sound to make you feel like you are in a hall.
To check the current setting
Press [SFC].

Dolby Pro Logic II

Dolby Pro Logic II is an advanced decoder that derives 5-channel
surround (Left and Right Front, Center, Left and Right Surround)
from any stereo program material, whether or not it has been
specifically Dolby Surround encoded.

Press [ÎPLII].
DISC

DIGITAL

TUNED

PL
DTS
CD MODE
RDS PS PTY W
DVD
RAM

Each time you press the button:
MOVIE: Movie software, recorded in Dolby Surround.
MUSIC: Stereo sources
OFF:
Cancel
≥This works only in DVD/CD mode.
≥“ÎPLII” lights when there is effect.

SHIFT

MIX 2CH
PL

Down-mixing

You can output the down-mixed 2 channel signals when necessary .

Press [SHIFT]i[MIX 2CH].
DIGITAL

DISC

TUNED

T G S.SRND D.MIX

PL
CD

SUPER SRND
H.BASS

MONO STCT

C.FOCUS, SFC

[Note]

SHIFT

SLP

S

MIX 2CH
PL

C.FOCUS
SFC

T G S.SRND D.MIX

DTS
MODE
DS PS PTY W
DVD
RAM

PLAY MODE

TEST
ADVANCED PLAY SPEED
DISC REVIEW QUICK REPLAY CH SELECT

DISC

PL
CD

ENTER

ANGLE/PAGE
FL DISPLAY
GROUP

Sound field and sound quality

DIGITAL

PLAY
LIST

DIRECT
NAVIGATOR

3, 4, 2, 1

Press [SHIFT]i[C.FOCUS].

VOLUME

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

Super Surround

Adds surround effects to stereo sound.

DTS
MODE
RDS PS PTY W
DVD
RAM

SLP

MONO STCT

L C R
LS

S

RS
LFE

RND 12
PGM PRG
H.BASS

Each time you press the button:
MIX 2CH ON,------.MIX 2CH OFF

Press [SHIFT]i[SUPER SRND].
ED

T G S.SRND D.MIX

SL

W

Each time you press the button:
MUSIC: Adds surround effects to stereo sources.
MOVIE: Use this mode when playing movie software.
PARTY: Sound is in stereo regardless of the direction you are
facing.
OFF:
Cancel

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≥You can adjust the volume of the surround speakers to get the best
surround effect (➜ page 25, Speaker level adjustments).
≥Super Surround does not work when playing a DVD recorded with
a multi-channel source.

≥When “D.MIX” flashes on the display, the disc contains multiplechannel signals that cannot be down-mixed. [DVD-A]

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You can enhance low-frequency sound so that heavy bass sound
can be heard clearly, even if the acoustics of your room are not
optimal. The unit automatically selects the most suitable setting
according to the type of playing source.

Press [H.BASS].
[HT840] [HT880] H.BASS indicator lights on the main unit.
LP

SUBWOOFER
LEVEL

Enhancing the bass sound

MONO STCT

S

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

Press [SUBWOOFER LEVEL].
≥When DVD-Video or DVD-RAM is selected
SUB W 4 (factory preset)>SUB W 1>SUB W 2>SUB W 3
^---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------}
≥When another source is selected
SUB W 2 (factory preset)>SUB W 3>SUB W 4>SUB W 1
^----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------}

L C R
LS

RS
LFE

RND 12
PGM PRG
H.BASS

DIGITAL

≥When DVD-Video or DVD-RAM is selected
H. BASS ON (factory preset),------.H. BASS OFF
≥When another source is selected
H. BASS OFF (factory preset),------.H. BASS ON
The setting you make is retained, and recalled every time you play
the same type of source.

SHIFT

TEST
CH SELECT

Subwoofer level

DISC

TUNED

T G S.SRND D.MIX

SLP

MONO STCT

PL
CD

DTS
MODE
RDS PS PTY W
DVD
RAM

L C R
LS

S

RS
LFE

RND 12
PGM PRG
H.BASS

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

Speaker level adjustments

This is one of the ways to get appropriate surround effects.
Preparation
Press [DVD/CD].

1

∫ To adjust speaker level during play
While stopped and no on-screen display is shown

Press [SHIFT]i[TEST] to output a test
signal.
L: Front left
RS: Right surround

(Effective when playing multi-channel audio or when Dolby Pro
Logic II or Super Surround is on.)

1

C: Center
R: Front right
LS: Left surround

L #C #R #RS #LS #SW
^--------------------------------------------------}
SW: Subwoofer

≥There is no output from SW (subwoofer) channel.

2

≥You can adjust SW only if the disc includes a subwoofer
channel.
≥“SW” does not appear on the display and is not adjustable
when Dolby Pro Logic II is turned on.
≥“S” appears on the display when “MUSIC” or “MOVIE” is
selected with Super Surround (➜ page 24). In this case, you
can adjust both surround speaker levels at the same time
using [3, 4].
S: `6 dB to i6 dB

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

3

Press [3] (increase) or [4] (decrease) to
adjust the speaker level for each speaker.
C, RS, LS: `6 dB to i6 dB
(L, R: Only the balance is adjustable.)
≥To adjust the balance of the front speakers
While outputting the test signal, press [2, 1].
≥Adjust the speaker level to the same level as the front
speakers.

Press [CH SELECT] to select the speaker.

Sound field and sound quality

SUPER SRND
H.BASS

9:58 PM

2

Press [3] (increase) or [4] (decrease) to adjust the
speaker level for each speaker.
C, RS, LS, SW: `6 dB to i6 dB
(L, R: Only the balance is adjustable.)
≥To adjust the balance of the front speakers
While “L” or “R” is selected, press [2, 1].

To stop the test signal
Press [SHIFT]i[TEST] again.

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Operating other equipment
∫ Connection example
Television
(not included)

AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN

L

R

1

Video cassette recorder
(not included)

To show video from
the video cassette
recorder
Select “VIDEO 2” input
on your television in
this example.

2

Audio cable (not included)
Video cable (not included)

VIDEO
OUT

AUDIO OUT

: Signal flow

R

L

To play audio from a video
cassette recorder

Operating other equipment

To play audio from the television
Reduce the volume on the television to its
minimum and control the volume on this unit.

Already connected
(➜ page 8)
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
(PROGRESSIVE/IN
(PROGRESSIV
E/INTERLACE)
TERLACE)

FM ANT
(75≠)

A

PB

AM ANT

L

LOOP
EXT

R

Y
S-VIDEO
OUT

VCR
AUDIO
IN

AUX

TV
AUDIO
IN

PR

REC
OUT

[HT840] [HT880]
To play audio from
a tape deck

The illustration shows HT840 for
the United Kingdom.

VIDEO
OUT

[HT840] [HT880]
To record discs, radio
broadcasts, etc. to a tape
deck

L

R

R

L

PLAY OUT

REC IN

Tape deck
(not included)

AV SYSTEM
TV
[HT840]
[HT880]

AV SYSTEM

TV/AV

TV

AUX

VCR

TV/AV TUNER/BAND DVD/CD

SLEEP

TV/AV
Numbered
buttons

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

CH

9

VCR
DVD/CD
TUNER/BAND
CH

VOLUME

-/--

S10

0

CANCEL

SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

TOP MENU

,

MENU

PLAY
LIST

DIRECT
NAVIGATOR
ENTER
FUNCTIONS

RETURN

TV VOL

TV VOL
TV VOL

TV VOL

SUBWOOFER SUPER SRND C.FOCUS
LEVEL
H.BASS
SFC

MIX 2CH
PL

ZOOM
SUBTITLE
QUICK OSD MANUAL SKIP AUDIO

SETUP
MUTING

ANGLE/PAGE
GROUP
FL DISPLAY

SHIFT

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REPEAT

PLAY MODE

TEST
ADVANCED PLAY SPEED
DISC REVIEW QUICK REPLAY CH SELECT

The illustration shows HT530.

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Operating the tape deck ([HT840] [HT880])

Operating the television and the video
cassette recorder
You can use the remote control to operate a Panasonic television or
a video cassette recorder. Connect your equipment referring to
“Connection example” (➜ page 26).

Recording to the tape deck

1

or

[Note]

Press [TUNER/BAND] to select “FM” or
“AM”.

The remote control may not work properly with some models.

Television
Preparation
Aim the remote control at the unit and press [TV] to light up the
button, and then aim it at the television for the following operations:

Press [DVD/CD] to select “DVD/CD”.

2

Start recording and play.

Listening to the tape deck

Press [AUX] to select “AUX” as the source.
Turning the television on/off
Press [Í AV SYSTEM].
Press [TV/AV].

Changing channels
Press [W CH X].

Adjusting the volume
Press [TV VOLs] or [TV VOLr].

Video cassette recorder
Preparation
≥Change the video input mode on the television (“VIDEO 2” in the
example).
≥Aim the remote control at the unit and press [VCR] to light up the
button, and then aim it at the video cassette recorder for the
following operations:

Turning the video cassette recorder on/off
Press [Í AV SYSTEM].

Play, pause and stop
Press [1] (play), [;] or [∫].

Fast forward and rewind

Television code list
PANASONIC:
AKAI:
ALBA:
BAUR:
BLAUPUNKT:
BRANDT:
BUSH:

01, 29, 30, 31
07, 11, 28, 36, 37
05, 11, 12
32
28, 36
26, 41
02, 05, 10, 11,
12, 32, 38
DAEWOO:
11, 12, 32
DUAL:
32
FERGUSON: 11, 12
FINLUX:
11, 12, 22, 23,
24, 25, 40
FISHER:
37
FUNAI:
02, 38
GOLDSTAR:
11, 12
GOODMANS: 11, 12, 25, 32
GRUNDIG:
28, 36
HITACHI:
01, 09, 26, 41
ICE:
21, 39
INNO HIT:
34
ITT/NOKIA:
05, 07, 37
JVC:
18
KENDO:
40
LOEWE:
14, 33
LOEWE OPTA: 32
LUXOR:
37
MATSUI:
02, 05, 06, 07,
10, 11, 12, 25,
37, 38

MITSUBISHI:
NOKIA:
NORDMENDE:
OCEANIC:
ORION:

14, 19, 28, 36
05, 07, 37
26, 41
27, 35
02, 03, 05, 10,
11, 12, 38
PHILIPS:
11, 12, 13, 15
PHONOLA
11, 12
RADIOLA:
11, 12
ROADSTAR:
39
SABA:
26, 41
SALORA:
07, 37
SAMSUNG:
11, 12, 15, 21,
25, 34, 39
SANYO:
07, 17, 25, 37
SCHNEIDER: 11, 12
SEG:
39, 40
SELECO:
11, 24
SHARP:
17, 20
SIEMENS:
11, 12, 17, 28, 36
SINUDYNE:
02, 05, 11, 12,
22, 24, 38, 40
SONY:
16
THOMSON:
05, 26, 41
THORN:
06, 08, 11, 12,
14, 16, 25, 32
TOSHIBA:
03, 04, 06, 08
UNIVERSUM: 39
WHITE WESTING HOUSE:
11, 12, 22, 40

Operating other equipment

Switching the television’s video input mode

Press [6] or [5].

Video cassette recorder code list
Connecting a laser disc or record player
Connect instead of a video cassette recorder (➜ page 26) and
select “VCR” as the source.
We recommend using a record player with a built-in phono equalizer.
If your player doesn’t have a built-in equalizer, connect it first to a
separate equalizer and then to the unit.

Changing the remote control code ([HT840] [HT880])
This remote control can also operate some other brands of
televisions and video cassette recorders. Change the code to
operate such equipment (➜ right).
Aim the remote control at the equipment.
While pressing [TV] or [VCR]

Press a numbered button to enter the first
digit, and then the second digit.
The remote control outputs the on/off signal. If the code is correct,
the equipment turns on or off. If it doesn’t, try entering another code.

PANASONIC:
AKAI:
ALBA:
BAIRD:
BLAUPUNKT:
BUSH:
DAEWOO:
FERGUSON:
FISHER:
GOLDSTAR/LG:
GOODMANS:
GRUNDIG:
HCM:
HITACHI:
ITT:
ITT/NOKIA:
JVC:
KENDO:
LOEWE:
LUXOR:
MATSUI:
METZ:
MITSUBISHI:

01, 29, 30
06, 08, 16, 17,
19, 37
02, 06, 23
08, 10, 37
01, 26, 29, 30,
33
02, 09, 23
15
31
05, 07, 10, 11,
12
03, 04, 36, 37
02, 03, 18, 23,
27, 33
02, 23, 26, 28,
32, 33
02, 23
13, 14
08, 10, 11, 37
18, 27, 37
20, 21
08, 09, 37
03, 32
08, 10, 11, 17,
19, 37
03, 05, 09
01
17, 19, 21, 32

NEC:
NOKIA:

04, 21, 36, 37
08, 10, 11, 18,
22, 27, 37
NORDMENDE:
20, 21
OKANO:
06
ORION:
05, 09
PHILIPS:
22, 32, 33, 34,
35
PHONOLA:
32
RFT:
33
ROADSTAR:
02, 03, 18, 23,
27
SABA:
21
SALORA:
08, 11, 17, 19,
37
SAMSUNG:
15, 16, 18, 27
SANYO:
07, 10, 11
SCHAUB LORENZ: 10
SCHNEIDER:
02, 03, 18, 23,
27, 32
SEG:
02, 18, 23, 27
SHARP:
22
SIEMENS:
03, 10, 11, 32
SONY:
24, 25, 26
THOMSON:
21
THORN:
10
TOSHIBA:
15, 17, 19, 32
UNIVERSUM:
03, 08, 32, 37

[Note]
Reenter the codes after you change the batteries.
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Other useful functions
Using headphones

AV SYSTEM
TV

SLEEP

VCR

TV/AV TUNER/BAND DVD/CD

SLEEP

Main unit only
1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

CANCEL

0

1

CH

VOLUME

Reduce the volume and connect the
headphones (not included).

-/--

S10
SLOW/SEARCH

SKIP

Headphone plug type: 3.5 mm stereo

VOLUME

VOLUME
OPEN CLOSE

TUNING

TOP MENU

MENU
INPUT SELECTOR

PROGRESSIVE

VOLUME

H.BASS

PHONES

RDS

SLEEP
QUICK OSD

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

TV VOL

TV VOL

SUBWOOFER SUPER SRND C.FOCUS
LEVEL
H.BASS
SFC

MIX 2CH
PL

ZOOM
SUBTITLE
QUICK OSD MANUAL SKIP AUDIO

SETUP
MUTING

Other useful functions

ANGLE/PAGE
FL DISPLAY
GROUP

SHIFT

FM MODE

MEMORY

DOWN

UP

2, 1

ENTER

[HT840] [HT880]

TUNE MODE

PLAY
LIST

DIRECT
NAVIGATOR

REPEAT

PLAY MODE

2

MUTING
AUDIO

Adjust headphone volume with
[VOLUME].

TEST
ADVANCED PLAY SPEED
DISC REVIEW QUICK REPLAY CH SELECT

≥Audio is automatically switched to stereo (2-channel).

SHIFT

[Note]
Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to prevent hearing
damage.
SLEEP

[HT530]
[HT840]
[HT880]

SHIFT

SLEEP
QUICK OSD

Enjoying Karaoke

Sleep timer

[Southeast\Asia,[Thailand,\the\Middle\East,\South\Africa,\
[Saudi\Arabia]and]Kuwait\

Press [SLEEP] ([HT840] [HT880] [SHIFT]i[SLEEP])
to select the time (in minutes).
SLEEP 30_----)SLEEP 60_----)SLEEP 90
^""""" OFF(_ SLEEP 120(__}

1

Turn [MIC LEVEL] to “MIN” and connect
the microphone(s) (not included).
Microphone plug type: 6.3 mm monaural

D.MIX

SLP

MIN MIC LEVEL MAX

VOLUME
OPEN CLOSE

TUNING

INPUT SELECTOR

PROGRESSIVE

VOLUME

H.BASS

PHONES

MIC 1

To cancel the timer

MIC 2

MIC LEVEL

MIN

TUNE MODE

FM MODE

MEMORY

DOWN

UP

MAX

Press [SLEEP] ([HT840] [HT880] [SHIFT]i[SLEEP]) to select “OFF”.
To confirm the remaining time
Press [SLEEP] ([HT840] [HT880] [SHIFT]i[SLEEP]) again.

2
3
4

To change the setting
Repeat the procedure from the beginning.
SETUP
MUTING

Muting

Press [MUTING].
DIGITAL

DISC

TUNED

T G S.SRND D.MIX

Adjust the main volume with [VOLUME].
Adjust the microphone volume.

To turn the vocals on and off

“MUTING” flashes on the unit’s display.
PL
DTS
CD MODE
RDS PS PTY W
DVD
RAM

Insert the disc and start play (➜ page 12).

SLP

MONO STCT

L C R
LS

S

RS
LFE

RND 12
PGM PRG
H.BASS

[DVD-V]

1
2

To cancel
≥Press [MUTING] again or reduce the volume to minimum (– – dB),
then raise it to the required level.
≥Muting is canceled when you switch the unit to standby.

Press [AUDIO] during play.
Press [2, 1] to select the mode.
Solo discs
Off:Vocals off
On: Vocals on

Duet discs
Off:
Vocals off
V1iV2: Both parts
V1:
Part 1 only
V2:
Part 2 only

[VCD]

Press [AUDIO] during play.

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Each time you press the button:
LR: Vocals and accompaniment
L: Accompaniment only
R: Vocals only
Select “L” for karaoke. (R and L may be reversed on some discs.)

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Other speaker setup options
∫ Attaching to a wall
You can attach all of the speakers to a wall.
1 Drive a screw (not included) into the wall.

2 Fit the speaker securely onto the screw(s) with the hole(s).
30–35 mm

‰7.5–9.4 mm

‰3.0–4.0 mm

4.0–7.0 mm
Wall or pillar

≥The wall or pillar on which the speakers are to be attached should be capable of supporting 10 kg per screw. Consult a qualified building
contractor when attaching the speakers to a wall. Improper attachment may result in damage to the wall and speakers.
[HT840] (Front speakers only) [HT880] (Front and surround speakers)
≥When mounting the front or surround speakers to a wall, we recommend using a string (not included) to prevent it from falling (➜ page 5).
≥Use of optional speaker cables is recommended for wall-mounted front or surround speakers. (You can also remove the speaker cables from the
pipes supplied with this system).
e.g.
Center speaker

Front speakers [HT840]
Front and surround speakers [HT880]

366 mm

180 mm

175 mm

In this position, the
speaker will likely
fall if moved to the
left or right.

Other speaker setup options

Front and surround speakers [HT530]

Move the speaker
so that the screw is
in this position.

∫ Fitting speaker stands (not included)
(Except [HT840] Front speakers [HT880] Front and surround 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 kg.
≥The stands must be stable even if the speakers are in a high position.
e.g.

Front and surround speakers [HT530]

5 mm,
pitch 0.8 mm
60 mm
Speaker stand
(not included)
Attach the stands to
these metal screw holes.

Plate thickness plus 7 mm to
10 mm
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Glossary
Decoder

I/P/B

A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVD’s to normal.
This is called decoding.

MPEG 2, the video compression standard adopted for use with
DVD-Video, 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.

Dolby Digital
This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby
Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2-channel) audio, these signals can
also be multi-channel audio. A large amount of audio information can
be recorded on one disc using this method.

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

Linear PCM (pulse code modulation)
These are uncompressed digital signals, similar to those found on
CDs.

Glossary/Maintenance

Dynamic range
Dynamic range is the difference between the lowest level of sound
that can be heard above the noise of the equipment and the highest
level of sound before distortion occurs.

Playback control (PBC)

Frame still and field still

Sampling frequency

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.

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.

Maintenance
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.)

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If a Video CD has playback control, you can select scenes and
information with menus.

Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty.
Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the disc and the
unit.

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Language code list
6566
6565
6570
8381
6577
6582
7289
6583
6588
6590
6665
6985
6678
6890
6672
6682
6671
7789
6669
7577
6765
9072
6779
7282
6783
6865
7876
6978
6979
6984
7079
7074

Finnish:
French:
Frisian:
Galician:
Georgian:
German:
Greek:
Greenlandic:
Guarani:
Gujarati:
Hausa:
Hebrew:
Hindi:
Hungarian:
Icelandic:
Indonesian:
Interlingua:
Irish:
Italian:
Japanese:
Javanese:
Kannada:
Kashmiri:
Kazakh:
Kirghiz:
Korean:
Kurdish:
Laotian:
Latin:
Latvian, Lettish:
Lingala:
Lithuanian:

7073
7082
7089
7176
7565
6869
6976
7576
7178
7185
7265
7387
7273
7285
7383
7378
7365
7165
7384
7465
7487
7578
7583
7575
7589
7579
7585
7679
7665
7686
7678
7684

Windows Media, and the Windows logo
are trademarks, or registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in
the United States and/or other
countries.
WMA is a compression format
developed by Microsoft Corporation. It
achieves the same sound quality as
MP3 with a file size that is smaller than
that of MP3.

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

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

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

Macedonian:
Malagasy:
Malay:
Malayalam:
Maltese:
Maori:
Marathi:
Moldavian:
Mongolian:
Nauru:
Nepali:
Norwegian:
Oriya:
Pashto, Pushto:
Persian:
Polish:
Portuguese:
Punjabi:
Quechua:
Rhaeto-Romance:
Romanian:
Russian:
Samoan:
Sanskrit:
Scots Gaelic:
Serbian:
Serbo-Croatian:
Shona:
Sindhi:
Singhalese:
Slovak:
Slovenian:

7775
7771
7783
7776
7784
7773
7782
7779
7778
7865
7869
7879
7982
8083
7065
8076
8084
8065
8185
8277
8279
8285
8377
8365
7168
8382
8372
8378
8368
8373
8375
8376

Somali:
Spanish:
Sundanese:
Swahili:
Swedish:
Tagalog:
Tajik:
Tamil:
Tatar:
Telugu:
Thai:
Tibetan:
Tigrinya:
Tonga:
Turkish:
Turkmen:
Twi:
Ukrainian:
Urdu:
Uzbek:
Vietnamese:
Volapük:
Welsh:
Wolof:
Xhosa:
Yiddish:
Yoruba:
Zulu:

8379
6983
8385
8387
8386
8476
8471
8465
8484
8469
8472
6679
8473
8479
8482
8475
8487
8575
8582
8590
8673
8679
6789
8779
8872
7473
8979
9085

Language code list

Abkhazian:
Afar:
Afrikaans:
Albanian:
Ameharic:
Arabic:
Armenian:
Assamese:
Aymara:
Azerbaijani:
Bashkir:
Basque:
Bengali; Bangla:
Bhutani:
Bihari:
Breton:
Bulgarian:
Burmese:
Byelorussian:
Cambodian:
Catalan:
Chinese:
Corsican:
Croatian:
Czech:
Danish:
Dutch:
English:
Esperanto:
Estonian:
Faroese:
Fiji:

“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is
protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other
intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation
and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and
is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
, HDCD®, High Definition Compatible Digital® and

Pacific Microsonics™ are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Pacific Microsonics, Inc. in the
United States and/or other countries.
HDCD system manufactured under license from Pacific
Microsonics, Inc. This product is covered by one or more of the
following: In the USA: 5,479,168, 5,638,074, 5,640,161,
5,808,574, 5,838,274, 5,854,600, 5,864,311, 5,872,531, and in
Australia: 669114, with other patents pending.
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Specifications

Specifications

AMPLIFIER SECTION
[HT530]
RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode
Front Ch
55 W per channel (6 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD
Surround Ch
55 W per channel (6 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD
Center Ch
160 W per channel (6 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD
Subwoofer Ch
220 W per channel (4 ≠), 100 Hz, 10 % THD
Total RMS Dolby Digital mode power
600 W
DIN Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode
Front Ch
40 W per channel (6 ≠), 1 kHz, 1 % THD
Surround Ch
40 W per channel (6 ≠), 1 kHz, 1 % THD
Center Ch
120 W per channel (6 ≠), 1 kHz, 1 % THD
Subwoofer Ch
150 W per channel (4 ≠), 100 Hz, 1 % THD
Total DIN Dolby Digital mode power
430 W
[HT840]
RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode
Front Ch
70 W per channel (4 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD
Surround Ch
70 W per channel (4 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD
Center Ch
260 W per channel (4 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD
Subwoofer Ch
260 W per channel (4 ≠), 100 Hz, 10 % THD
Total RMS Dolby Digital mode power
800 W
DIN Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode
Front Ch
45 W per channel (4 ≠), 1 kHz, 1 % THD
Surround Ch
50 W per channel (4 ≠), 1 kHz, 1 % THD
Center Ch
165 W per channel (4 ≠), 1 kHz, 1 % THD
Subwoofer Ch
160 W per channel (4 ≠), 100 Hz, 1 % THD
Total DIN Dolby Digital mode power
515 W
[HT880]
RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode
Front Ch
170 W per channel (6 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD
Surround Ch
70 W per channel (4 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD
Center Ch
260 W per channel (4 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD
Subwoofer Ch
260 W per channel (4 ≠), 100 Hz, 10 % THD
Total RMS Dolby Digital mode power
1000 W
DIN Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode
Front Ch
140 W per channel (6 ≠), 1 kHz, 1 % THD
Surround Ch
55 W per channel (4 ≠), 1 kHz, 1 % THD
Center Ch
180 W per channel (4 ≠), 1 kHz, 1 % THD
Subwoofer Ch
180 W per channel (4 ≠), 100 Hz, 1 % THD
Total DIN Dolby Digital mode power
750 W

FM/AM TUNER, TERMINALS SECTION
Preset station

FM 15 stations
AM/MW 15 stations

Frequency Modulation (FM)
Frequency Range
87.50–108.00 MHz (50-kHz step)
Sensitivity
[The\United\Kingdom\
1.5 µV (IHF)
[Others\
2.5 µV (IHF)
S/N 26 dB
[The\United\Kingdom]
1.2 µV
[Others\
2.2 µV
Antenna terminals
75 ≠ (unbalance)
Amplitude Modulation (AM/MW)
Frequency range
[The\United\Kingdom,\Australia[and[N.Z.[ :
522–1629 kHz (9-kHz step)
[Others\
522–1629 kHz (9-kHz step)
520–1630 kHz (10-kHz step)
AM Sensitivity S/N 20 dB at 999 kHz
560 µV/m
Phone jack
Terminal
Stereo, 3.5 mm jack
[Southeast[Asia,[Thailand,\the[Middle[East,[South[Africa,[Saudi[Arabia\
[and[Kuwait[
Mic jack
Sensitivity
0.7 mV, 1.2 k≠
Terminal
Mono, 6.3 mm jack (2 systems)

DISC SECTION

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Discs played [8 cm or 12 cm]
(1) DVD-RAM (DVD-VR compatible, JPEG formatted disc)
(2) DVD-Audio
(3) DVD-Video
(4) DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video compatible)
iR, iRW (Video compatible)
(5) CD-Audio (CD-DA)
(6) Video CD

(7) SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107)
(8) CD-R/RW (CD-DA, Video-CD, SVCD, MP3, WMA, JPEG
formatted disc)
(9) MP3/WMA§1
≥Compatible compression rate:
MP3: between 32 kbps and 320 kbps
WMA: between 48 kbps and 320 kbps
(10) JPEG§1
≥Exif Ver 2.1 JPEG Baseline files
≥Picture resolution: between 320k240 and 6144k4096 pixels
(sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)
(11) HighMAT Level 2 (Audio and Image)
§1

The total combined maximum number of recognizable audio
and picture contents and groups: 4000 audio and picture
contents and 400 groups.
Pick up
Wavelength
CD 785 nm
DVD 662 nm
Laser power
CLASS 2/CLASS 3A
Audio output (Disc)
Number of channels
5.1ch (FL, FR, C, SL, SR, SW)
[HT840] [HT880] Audio performance
(1) Frequency response
≥DVD (linear audio)
10 Hz–22 kHz (48 kHz sampling)
10 Hz–44 kHz (96 kHz sampling)
≥DVD-Audio
10 Hz–88 kHz (192 kHz sampling)
≥CD-Audio
10 Hz–20 kHz
(2) S/N ratio
≥CD-Audio
95 dB
(3) Dynamic range
≥DVD (linear audio)
95 dB
≥CD-Audio
93 dB
(4) Total harmonic distortion
≥CD-Audio
0.005 %

VIDEO SECTION
Video system
Signal system
Composite video output
Output level
Terminal
[The\United\Kingdom[
S-video output
Y output level
C output level

PAL625/50, PAL525/60, NTSC
1 Vp-p (75 ≠)
Pin jack (1 system)
Scart jack (1 system)
1 Vp-p (75 ≠)
PAL; 0.3 Vp-p (75 ≠)
NTSC; 0.286 Vp-p (75 ≠)
S terminal (1 system)
Scart jack (1 system)

Terminal
[The\United\Kingdom[
Component Video output (480p/480i)
Y output level
1 Vp-p (75 ≠)
0.7 Vp-p (75 ≠)
PB output level
0.7 Vp-p (75 ≠)
PR output level
Terminal
Pin jack (Y: green, PB: blue, PR: red) (1 system)
[The\United\Kingdom[
RGB video output
R output level
0.7 Vp-p (75 ≠)
G output level
0.7 Vp-p (75 ≠)
B output level
0.7 Vp-p (75 ≠)
Terminal
Scart jack (1 system)

SPEAKER SECTION
[HT530] [Front/Surround\speakers\SB-FS530]
Type
1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Speaker unit(s)
Impedance 6 ≠
Full range
6.5 cm Cone type
Input power (IEC)
55 W (Max)
Output sound pressure
80 dB/W (1.0 m)
Frequency range
88 Hz–25 kHz (j16 dB)
100 Hz–22 kHz (j10 dB)
Dimensions (WtHtD)
90 mmk193 mmk102 mm
Mass
0.7 kg

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[HT530] [Center\speaker\SB-PC730]
Type
2 way, 3 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Speaker unit(s)
Impedance 6 ≠
1. Full range
6.5 cm Cone type
2. Full range
6.5 cm Cone type
3. Super Tweeter
Piezo type
Input power (IEC)
160 W (Max)
Output sound pressure
83 dB/W (1.0 m)
Cross over frequency
10 kHz
Frequency range
103 Hz–25 kHz (j16 dB)
116 Hz–22 kHz (j10 dB)
Dimensions (WtHtD)
320 mmk88 mmk96 mm
Mass
1.3 kg
[HT530] [Active\subwoofer\SB-WA530]
Type
1 way, 2 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Speaker unit(s)
Impedance 4 ≠
1. Woofer
13 cm Cone type
2. Woofer
13 cm Cone type
Output sound pressure
80 dB/W (1.0 m)
Frequency range
40 Hz–220 Hz (j16 dB)
45 Hz–180 Hz (j10 dB)
Dimensions (WtHtD)
201.5 mmk368.2 mmk491.5 mm
Mass
11.3 kg
[HT840] [Front\speakers\SB-FS840]
Type
2 way, 2 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Speaker unit(s)
Impedance 4 ≠
1. Woofer
8 cm Cone type
2. Tweeter
6 cm Cone type
Input power (IEC)
70 W (Max)
Output sound pressure
81 dB/W (1.0 m)
Cross over frequency
7 kHz
Frequency range
78 Hz–45 kHz (j16 dB)
90 Hz–35 kHz (j10 dB)
Dimensions (WtHtD)
260 mmk1234 mmk270 mm
Mass
3.92 kg
[HT840] [Surround\speakers\SB-FS841]
Type
2 way, 2 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Speaker unit(s)
Impedance 4 ≠
1. Woofer
8 cm Cone type
2. Tweeter
6 cm Cone type
Input power (IEC)
70 W (Max)
Output sound pressure
80 dB/W (1.0 m)
Cross over frequency
5 kHz
Frequency range
70 Hz–45 kHz (j16 dB)
85 Hz–35 kHz (j10 dB)
Dimensions (WtHtD)
100 mmk324 mmk112 mm
Mass
1.06 kg
[HT840] [Center\speaker\SB-PC840]
Type
2 way, 3 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Speaker unit(s)
Impedance 4 ≠
1. Woofer
6.5 cm Cone type
2. Woofer
6.5 cm Cone type
3. Tweeter
6 cm Cone type
Input power (IEC)
260 W§2 (Max)
Output sound pressure
82 dB/W (1.0 m)
Cross over frequency
5 kHz
Frequency range
110 Hz–45 kHz (j16 dB)
140 Hz–35 kHz (j10 dB)
Dimensions (WtHtD)
320 mmk88 mmk96 mm
Mass
1.36 kg
[HT840] [Active\subwoofer\SB-WA840]
Type
1 way, 2 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Speaker unit(s)
Impedance 4 ≠
1. Woofer
13 cm Cone type
2. Woofer
13 cm Cone type
Output sound pressure
80 dB/W (1.0 m)
Frequency range
40 Hz–220 Hz (j16 dB)
45 Hz–180 Hz (j10 dB)
Dimensions (WtHtD)
201.5 mmk368.2 mmk491.5 mm
Mass
11.3 kg
[HT880] [Front\speakers\SB-FS930]
Type
2 way, 3 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Speaker unit(s)
Impedance 6 ≠
1. Woofer
8 cm Cone type
2. Woofer
8 cm Cone type
3. Tweeter
6 cm Ring shaped dome type

Input power (IEC)
Output sound pressure
Cross over frequency
Frequency range
Dimensions (WtHtD)
Mass

170 W§2 (Max)
84 dB/W (1.0 m)
7 kHz
75 Hz–50 kHz (j16 dB)
90 Hz–45 kHz (j10 dB)
260 mmk1234 mmk270 mm
4.35 kg

[HT880] [Surround\speakers\SB-FS880]
Type
2 way, 2 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Speaker unit(s)
Impedance 4 ≠
1. Woofer
8 cm Cone type
2. Tweeter
6 cm Ring shaped dome type
Input power (IEC)
70 W (Max)
Output sound pressure
81 dB/W (1.0 m)
Cross over frequency
7 kHz
Frequency range
78 Hz–50 kHz (j16 dB)
90 Hz–45 kHz (j10 dB)
Dimensions (WtHtD)
260 mmk1234 mmk270 mm
Mass
3.92 kg
[HT880] [Center\speaker\SB-PC930]
Type
2 way, 3 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Speaker unit(s)
Impedance 4 ≠
1. Woofer
6.5 cm Cone type
2. Woofer
6.5 cm Cone type
3. Tweeter
6 cm Ring shaped dome type
Input power (IEC)
260 W§2 (Max)
Output sound pressure
82 dB/W (1.0 m)
Cross over frequency
5 kHz
Frequency range
110 Hz–50 kHz (j16 dB)
140 Hz–45 kHz (j10 dB)
Dimensions (WtHtD)
320 mmk88 mmk96 mm
Mass
1.36 kg
[HT880] [Active\subwoofer\SB-WA880]
Type
1 way, 2 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Speaker unit(s)
Impedance 4 ≠
1. Woofer
15 cm Cone type
2. Woofer
15 cm Cone type
Output sound pressure
84 dB/W (1.0 m)
Frequency range
34 Hz–220 Hz (j16 dB)
38 Hz–190 Hz (j10 dB)
Dimensions (WtHtD)
202 mmk410 mmk500 mm
Mass
13.7 kg

Specifications

HT530_880_840En.book Page 33 Wednesday, December 22, 2004

GENERAL
Power supply
[The\United\Kingdom,[Australia[and[N.Z.\
AC 230j240 V, 50 Hz
[Others\
AC 110/127/220j230/240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
Main unit
25 W
[HT530] Subwoofer
250 W
[HT840] Subwoofer
340 W
[HT880] Subwoofer
390 W
Dimensions (WtHtD)
430 mmk60 mmk348.3 mm
Mass
Main unit
2.7 kg
Operating temperature range
r5 oC to r35 oC
5 % to 90 % RH (no condensation)
Operating humidity range
Power consumption in standby mode
[The\United\Kingdom,[Australia[and[N.Z.\
[Others]

approx. 0.7 W
approx. 0.9 W

§2

Rating with low cut filter equipped amplifier

[Note]
1. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Mass and dimensions are approximate.
2. Total harmonic distortion is measured by the digital spectrum
analyzer.

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Troubleshooting guide
Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solutions indicated in the chart
do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions.

Power

Page

No power.

≥Insert the AC mains lead and system cable securely.

9

The unit is automatically
switched to the standby mode.

≥The Sleep timer was working and had reached the set time limit.

28

Unresponsive or inoperable function
No response when any buttons
are pressed.

≥This unit cannot play discs other than the ones listed in these operating instructions.
≥The unit may not be operating properly due to lightning, static electricity or some other external
factor. Turn the unit off and then back to ON. Alternatively, turn the unit off, disconnect the AC
mains lead, and then reconnect it.
≥Condensation has formed: Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to evaporate.

11
—

No response when remote
control buttons are pressed.

≥Check that the batteries are installed correctly.
≥The batteries are depleted. Replace them with new ones.
≥Aim the remote control at the remote control signal sensor and operate.

9
9
10

No picture or sound.

≥Check the video or audio connection.
≥Check the power or input setting of the connected equipment.
≥Check that the DVD-RAM has something recorded on it.

You have forgotten your ratings
password.
Reset all the settings to Factory
Preset.

≥While stopped and “DVD/CD” is the source, press and hold [∫] on the main unit and [S10] on
the remote control until “Initialised” disappears from the television. Turn the unit off and on again.
All settings will return to the default values.

—

5, 7,
8, 26
—
—
—

Troubleshooting guide

Specific operation undesirable or unexpected
It takes time before play starts.
[MP3]

≥Play may take time to begin when an MP3 track has still picture data. Even after the track starts,
the correct play time will not be displayed. This is normal.

—

Folders deeper than the eighth
layer on a data CD are not displayed
correctly. [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]

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

—

A menu screen appears during
skip or search. [VCD]

≥This is normal for Video CD’s.

—

Playback control menu doesn’t
appear. [VCD] with playback control

≥Press [∫] twice and then press [1] (play).

—

The program and random play
functions do not work. [DVD-V]

≥These functions do not work with some DVD-Videos.

—

Programmed items are not
played. [DVD-V]

≥Some items cannot be played even if you have programmed them.

—

The on-screen menu shows “2”
as a soundtrack option when
[AUDIO] is pressed, but the
audio does not change. [DVD-A]

≥Even if a second soundtrack isn’t recorded, two numbers will normally be shown.

—

Play restarts from the beginning
of the track when soundtrack is
changed. [DVD-A]

≥This is normal on DVD-Audio.

—

Scenes are skipped
intermittently. [RAM] [DVD-V]

≥If you change the volume or sound field/quality setting during ADVANCED DISC REVIEW, the
function continues without on-screen display. Press [ADVANCED DISC REVIEW] again to
cancel the function.

14

Subtitle position is wrong.

≥Adjust the position. (“Subtitle Position” in Display Menu)

19

No subtitles.

≥Display the subtitles.

15

≥You cannot add markers with DVD-RAM.
≥If the disc’s elapsed play time doesn’t appear on the unit’s display, you cannot add markers.

—
—

Point B is automatically set.

≥The end of an item becomes point B when it is reached.

—

A-B Repeat is automatically
canceled.

≥A-B Repeat is canceled when you press [QUICK REPLAY].

—

Sound distorted.

≥Noise may occur when playing WMA.

—

Effects do not work.

≥Some audio effects do not work or have less effect with some discs.
≥Multi Re-master ([HT840] [HT880]) and Dolby Pro Logic II do not work if you have changed the
play speed.

—
—

Humming is heard during play.

≥An AC mains lead or fluorescent light is near the subwoofer. Keep other appliances and cables
away from the subwoofer.

—

No sound

≥There may be a pause in sound when you change the play speed.

15

[The\United\Kingdom\
Sound mixed.

≥If you are using the SCART (AV) terminal and the audio input terminals (TV AUDIO IN) at the
same time, turn off the connected equipment at one or the other terminals.

—

Subtitle

Marker
Cannot add markers.

A-B Repeat

Sound abnormal or improper

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Menus
The Setup menu cannot be
accessed.

Page
≥Select “DVD/CD” as the source.
≥Cancel all group, program and random play.

—
15

Picture abnormal or un-viewable
Picture distorted.

≥Ensure that the unit is connected directly to the television, and is not connected through a video
cassette recorder.

8

Picture size doesn’t fit the
screen.

≥Change “TV Aspect” in the “Video” tab.
≥Change the Zoom setting.

20
14

The television may display
incorrectly or colors appear
faded.

≥The unit and television are using different video systems.
[Southeast\Asia\and[Thailand[ Use a multi-system or NTSC television.
[Others] Use a multi-system or PAL television.
≥The system used on the disc does not match your television.
– PAL discs cannot be correctly viewed on an NTSC television.
– This unit can convert NTSC signals to PAL 60 for viewing on a PAL television (“NTSC Disc
Output” in “Video” tab).

—

—
21

Menu is not displayed correctly.

≥Restore the zoom ratio to a1.00.
≥Set “Subtitle Position” in Display Menu to “0”.

14
19

Auto zoom function does not
work well.

≥Turn off TV’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 on the
type of disc.

—
14
—

The picture on the television
disappears or stripes appear on
the screen.

≥Mobile telephone chargers can cause some disturbance.
≥If you are using a TV indoor antenna, change to an outdoor antenna.
≥The television antenna wire is too close to the unit. Separate the antenna wire of the television
from the unit.

—
—
—

There is ghosting when
progressive output is on.

≥This problem is caused by the editing method or material used on DVD-Video, but should be
corrected if you use interlace output. Change “Video Output Mode” in Picture Menu to “625
(576)i” or “525 (480)i”.

19

Pictures not in progressive
output.

≥Press [PROGRESSIVE] on the main unit so “PRG” is displayed. Or select “625 (576)p” or “525
(480)p” in “Video Output Mode” in Picture Menu.
≥If the unit is connected to the television through VIDEO OUT, S-VIDEO OUT or SCART (AV)
terminal, output will be interlace even if “PRG” is displayed.

12,
19
8

Noise is heard.
“ST” flickers or doesn’t light.
Sound is distorted.

≥Adjust the position of the FM or AM antenna.
≥Use an outdoor antenna.

—
23

A beat sound is heard.

≥Turn the television off or move it away from the unit.

—

A low hum is heard during AM
broadcasts.

≥Separate the antenna from other cables.

—

≥Press [TV] first to operate the television.
≥Check the remote control code for the TV manufacturer.

—
27

Listening to the radio

Troubleshooting guide

Progressive video

Television operation
Cannot operate the TV.

Unit displays
The display is dark.

≥Select “Bright” in “FL Dimmer” in the “Others” tab.

21

“NO PLAY”

≥You inserted a disc the unit cannot play; insert one it can.
≥You inserted a blank disc.

11
—

“NO DISC”

≥You haven’t inserted a disc; insert one.
≥You haven’t inserted the disc correctly; insert it correctly.

—
12

“F61”

≥Check and correct the speaker cord connections.
If this does not fix the problem, there is a power supply problem. Consult the dealer.

5, 7

“DVD U11”

≥Disc is dirty. Wipe it clean.

11

“ERROR”

≥Incorrect operation performed. Read the instructions and try again.

—

“DVD H∑∑”
∑∑ stands for a number.

≥Trouble may have occurred. The number following “H” depends on the status of the unit. Turn the
unit off and then back to ON. Alternatively, turn the unit off, disconnect the AC mains lead, and
then reconnect it.
≥If the service numbers fail to clear, note the service number and contact a qualified service
person.

—
—

Television displays
“/”

≥The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.

—

“Cannot display group xx,
content xx”

≥You are trying to display incompatible contents.

—

“This disc may not be played in
your region”

≥You can only play DVD-Video if their region number is the same or includes the same region
number as the unit or if the DVD-Video is marked “ALL”. Confirm the region number for the unit
on the rear panel.

No on-screen display.

≥Select “On” in “On-Screen Messages” in the “Display” tab.

Cover
page
21

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\The\United\Kingdom\and\Republic\of\Ireland]

∫ Sales and Support Information
Customer Care Centre
≥For UK customers: 08705 357357
≥For Republic of Ireland customers: 01 289 8333
≥Visit our website for product information
≥E-mail: customer.care@panasonic.co.uk

(Back of product)

Direct Sales at Panasonic UK
≥Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease
and confidence by phoning our Customer Care Centre MondayFriday 9:00am-5:30pm. (Excluding public holidays)
≥Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at
www.panasonic.co.uk
≥Most major credit and debit cards accepted.
≥All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided
directly by Panasonic UK Ltd.
≥It couldn’t be simpler!
≥Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide
range of finished products, take a browse on our website for further
details.

(Inside of product)

Accessories
Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.
(Product numbers correct as of December 2004. These may be subject to change.)
∏ 1 Remote control
[HT530] (EUR7722XH0)
[HT840] [HT880]
(EUR7722XC0)

∏ 1 AC mains lead
[The\United\Kingdom,[[
[Saudi[Arabia]and[Kuwait]
(RJA0053-3X)

∏ Speaker cables
[HT530]
3kshort cables
(REEX0449B)
2klong cables
(REEX0449E)

∏ 2 Remote control batteries

∏ 1 Video cable
(K2KA2BA00001)

∏ 1 System cable
(K1HA25HA0001)

[Southeast[Asia,[Thailand,[
[the[Middle[East,[South[Africa,]
[Saudi[Arabia[and[Kuwait]
(K2CQ2CA00002)

\Australia\and\N.Z.]
(K2CJ2DA00010)

∏ 1 AM loop antenna
(N1DAAAA00001)
∏ 1 Sheet of speaker-cable
stickers
∏ 1 FM indoor antenna
(RSA0007-L)

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/

[HT840]
1kshort cable
(REE1203A-1J)
2klong cables
(REE1203G-J)

[HT880]
1kshort cable
(REE1203A-1J)

∏ [HT840] 2 Bases
[HT880] 4 Bases
(RYQX0191-S)

∏ [HT840] 4 Long screws
[HT880] 8 Long screws
(XSN5+35FJ)

∏ [HT840] 4 Short screws
[HT880] 8 Short screws
(RHD30090-1)
∏ Pipes
[HT840]
2kpipes
(RYQX0190-S)
[HT880]
2kpipes with short cable
(RYQX0190-S)
2kpipes with long cable
(RYQX0301-S)

[The\United\Kingdom]
∏ 1 Antenna plug adaptor
(K1YZ02000013)

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