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Operating Instructions

DVD Home Theater Sound System

Model No. SC-HT530/SC-HT840

SC-HT880

Region number

The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region

number or “ALL”.

Example: [The\United\Kingdom\

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

2ALL 35

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.

Advanced

progressive scan

Provides a smoother and sharper image.

page

Compatible with a variety

of media formats

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

page

High performance

sound effects

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

page

The illustration shows SC-HT530.

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Safety precautions

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance

and safety, please read these instructions carefully.

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

[HT840]: SC-HT840 only.

[HT880]: SC-HT880 only.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

≥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.

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.)

Safety precautions

Placement

Voltage

AC mains lead protection

Foreign matter

Service

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Caution for AC Mains Lead/Table of contents

Caution for AC Mains Lead

(For United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia

and Kuwait)

(“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.

If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring code as stated

below.

If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the

following code:

Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live.

As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings

identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal

which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue.

The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal

which is marked with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE

EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE

LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL 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.

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

Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Caution for AC Mains Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Discs that can be played . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Disc handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

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)

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

Other speaker setup options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Language code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover

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.

Fuse cover

Figure A Figure B

Fuse

(5 ampere)

Fuse

(5 ampere)

Figure A Figure B

Table of contents

Getting started

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

Disc operations

Basic play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Using the main unit/Using the remote control

Other operations

Reference

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Simple 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]

[HT880]

1Assemble the speaker stands.

1Thread the speaker cable through the base.

For quicker threading, loosely fold the cable in half (do not

crease), pass the folded portion through the hole, and then pull

the rest of the cable through the base.

2Insert the pipe.

3Secure the pipe to the base.

Ensure the screws are securely fastened.

STEP1

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 SB-

FS881 front or surround speakers. Use only as

indicated in this setup.

Speaker assembly

[HT840] Front speakers

[HT880] Front and surround speakers

2 Front speakers 2 Bases2 Pipes 4 Short screws4 Long screws

[The\United\Kingdom,\Australia[and\N.Z.\

2 Front and 2 Surround speakers

4 Bases 8 Long screws 8 Short screws

[Others]

4 Front/Surround speakers

Pipes

≥2kpipes with short cable:

For front speakers

≥2kpipes with long cable:

For surround speakers

Cable

Base

Leave the excess speaker

cable for connecting later.

Plastic wrap

Insert the pipe while gently

pulling on the speaker cable.

Match these holes when you

insert the pipe.

Pipe support

Pipe

Base

Short screws

Phillips-head screwdriver

(not included)

Before proceeding to the next step, please remove the plastic

wrap from the pipe.

Speaker assembly

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2Attach the stands to the speakers.

Ensure the stand is fastened on straight by gradually tightening the

top and bottom screws alternately until fully tightened.

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.

3Connect the speaker cables.

4Secure the speaker cables to the bases.

∫Preventing the speakers from falling over

([HT840] [HT880])

Preparation

Attach screw eyes (not included) to secure the speakers to the wall

(➜diagram below).

≥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.

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

rear of the speaker to prevent it from falling over.

2Loop the string through the screw eye and tie tightly.

Speaker

Long screws

Pipe

Twist off the vinyl ends of the

speaker cables.

Rear of the speaker

_: Copper

`: Silver

Push!

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.

Press the speaker cable into the

groove.

Rear side

of base

Press the speaker cable into

the base cover groove as far

as possible.

Cable

Groove

String (not included) Wall

Screw eye (not included)

Rear of the speaker

Approx. 150 mm

Speaker assembly

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Setup example

Main unit

[HT530]

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

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.

Other speaker setup options (➜page 29)

STEP2

Positioning

FRONT

(L, R)

SURROUND

(L, R)

CENTER ACTIVE

SUBWOOFER

12 34

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Setup example

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

[HT840]

Main unit

FRONT

(L, R)

SURROUND

(L, R)

CENTER ACTIVE

SUBWOOFER

AC IN

[The\United\Kingdom,\Australia[and\N.Z.\

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

Setup example

Main unit

FRONT

(L, R)

SURROUND

(L, R)

CENTER

[Others]

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

ACTIVE

SUBWOOFER

[HT880] The subwoofer illustration shows

the model for the United Kingdom,

Australia and N.Z.

Positioning

[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. Speaker labels

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≥Use only supplied speakers

Using other speakers can damage the unit, and sound quality will

be negatively affected.

≥Set the speakers up on an even surface to prevent them from

falling. Take proper precautions to prevent the speakers from

falling if you cannot set them up on an even surface.

Main unit

[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.

Caution

Do not stand on the base and

shake the speaker.

Be cautious when children are

near.

Notes on speaker use

≥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.

≥Attach the speaker-cable stickers to make connection easier.

≥The terminals of the subwoofer have high output power. Carefully connect the speaker wires.

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

≥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.

STEP3

Connecting speakers with the subwoofer

Click!

Sheet of speaker-cable stickers

Speaker-cable sticker

2 FRONT (R)

1 FRONT (L)

5 CENTER

4 SURROUND (R)

3 SURROUND (L)

ACTIVE

SUBWOOFER

White

Blue

Insert the wire fully.

Click!

[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.

The illustration shows SC-HT530.

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

[HT530]

Copper

Silver

[HT840]

[HT880]

Positioning/Connecting speakers with the subwoofer

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≥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 a VIDEO IN terminal

∫Television with an S-VIDEO IN terminal

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.)

[The\United\Kingdom\

∫Television with SCART terminal

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).

∫

Television with COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals

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.

STEP4

Video connections

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

(PROGRESSIVE/INTERLACE)

VIDEO IN

Back of the

main unit

Video cable

(included)

Television

(not included)

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

(PROGRESSIVE/INTERLACE)

S-VIDEO

Television

(not included)

S-video cable

(not included)

Back of the

main unit

Television

(not included)

Scart cable

(not included)

Back of the

main unit 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.)

[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.

Video cable

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

(PROGRESSIVE/INTERLACE)

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

Television

(not included)

Video cables

(not included)

Back of the

main unit

[The\United\Kingdom\

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

(NTSC: 480p/480i, PAL: 576p/576i)

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

Television

(not included)

Video cables

(not included)

Back of the

main unit

[Others]

Video connections

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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

Aim at the remote control signal sensor (➜page 10), avoiding

obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 m directly in front of the unit.

STEP5

Radio and system connections

AUDIO

VCR

AUDIO

FM ANT

AM ANT

(75

≠

)

LOOP

EXT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

(PROGRESSIV

E/IN

TERLACE)

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

VOLT ADJ

127 V 110 V 220 V-230 V 240 V

Active subwoofer

Adhesive tape

System cable

Catch up

To disconnect

Press the catch

and pull out.

To disconnect

Press the catch and pull out.

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.

AC mains lead

Main unit

≥Connect the AC mains lead after all other connections are complete.

≥Optional antenna connections (➜page 23).

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.

Catch up

Click!

System cable AM loop antenna FM indoor antenna AC mains lead

FM indoor antenna

Affix this end of the antenna where

reception is best.

[The\United\Kingdom,[

[Saudi[Arabia]and[Kuwait]

[Australia\and\N.Z.] [Southeast]Asia,[Thailand,[

[the[Middle[East,[South[Africa,[

[Saudi[Arabia[and[Kuwait]

[Southeast]Asia,[Thailand,\

[the[Middle[East,[South[Africa,[

[Saudi[Arabia[and[Kuwait]

Before connecting the

AC mains lead

Set the voltage.

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

BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC

MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 3 BEFORE CONNECTION.

To household mains socket

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.

[Note]

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

The illustration shows SC-HT530.

STEP6

The remote control

R6/LR6, AA, UM-3

≥Do not use

rechargeable type

batteries.

Remote control Batteries

Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the

remote control.

Radio and system connections/The remote control

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The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to make necessary settings.

Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television.

To change these settings later

Select “QUICK SETUP” in the “Others” tab (➜page 21).

1 2 3 4 5 6

Turn on the

unit.

Select

“DVD/CD”.

Show the QUICK

SETUP screen.

Follow the messages and

make the settings.

Press to finish

QUICK SETUP.

Press to exit.

STEP7

QUICK SETUP

DVD/CD

SHIFT

SETUP

MUTING

ENTER

RETURN

Select

ENTER

SHIFT

SETUP

MUTING

INPUT SELECTOR PROGRESSIVE

RDS

H.BASS

TUNE MODE FM MODE MEMORY

TUNING

DOWN

PHONES

VOLUME

OPEN CLOSE

VOLUME

SKIP SLOW/SEARCH

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

RETURN

FUNCTIONS

VCR

TUNER/BAND

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL SUPER SRND

H.BASS C.FOCUS

SFC

PLAY MODE

TEST

CH SELECT

SETUP

MUTING

MIX

ZOOM

MANUAL SKIP SUBTITLE

AUDIO

PLAY SPEED

QUICK REPLAY

ADVANCED

DISC REVIEW

FL DISPLAY REPEAT

SHIFT

ANGLE/PAGE

GROUP

AV SYSTEM

DVD/CD

PLAY

LIST

TV VOLTV VOL

ENTER

CANCEL

S10

-/--

QUICK OSD

TV/AV

SLEEP

(25)

(24, 25)

(24) (24)

(14)(14)

(20, 28)

(13) (

13, 15

)

(14, 15)

(

)

(15)

(14) (25)

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL SUPER SRND

H.BASS C.FOCUS

SFC

PLAY MODE

TEST

CH SELECT

SETUP

MUTING

MIX 2CH

ZOOM

MANUAL SKIP SUBTITLE

AUDIO

PLAY SPEED

QUICK REPLAY

QUICK OSD

ADVANCED

DISC REVIEW

FL DISPLAY REPEAT

ANGLE/PAGE

GROUP

(14, 15)

SLEEP

QUICK OSD

AUX

TV/AV

AC IN

AC supply indicator [AC IN]

This indicator lights when the

unit is connected to the AC

mains supply.

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

Remote control

signal sensor

<OPEN/CLOSE

Open/Close the disc tray (12)

PHONES

Connect

headphones (28)

VOLUME

Turn up/down

the volume (12)

PROGRESSIVE

Enjoy progressive video (12)

RDS ([The\United\Kingdom] only)

Display RDS text data (23)

H.BASS

Turn the bass sound enhancement

on/off (25)

H.BASS indicator ([HT840] [HT880])

4, 5/XTUNING W

Skipping or slow-search play (12)/

Select the radio stations (22)

Standby/on switch [Í/I]

Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa.

In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power.

∫/TUNE MODE

Stop playing (12)/

Select the tuning mode (22)

;/FM MODE

Pause (12)/Adjust the FM

reception condition (22)

1/MEMORY

Play discs (12)/Memorize the

receiving radio stations (22)

The illustrations show SC-HT530.

Select television channels and disc’s title

numbers etc./Enter numbers (13)

To use functions labeled in orange:

While pressing [SHIFT],

press the corresponding button.

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)

Channel select (22, 27)

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

Return to previous screen (13) or

television volume up (27)

Switch the television’s video

input mode (27)

Adjust the volume (13)

Select the source

TUNER/BAND (22), DVD/CD (10)

Cancel (13)

Turn the unit on/off (10)

Sleep timer (28)

Television and Video cassette

recorder operations (27)

[HT840] [HT880]

[HT840]

[HT880]

Sleep timer (28)

Select the source

AUX (27)

(14)

Control reference guide

See reference pages in brackets.

QUICK SETUP/Control reference guide

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Discs that can be played/Disc handling

Discs that can be played

§A process that allows play on compatible equipment.

≥It may not be possible to play the above discs in all cases due to the type of disc or condition of the recording.

∫Discs that cannot be played

DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, SACD, DivX Video Discs and

Photo CD, DVD-RAM that cannot be removed from their cartridge,

2.6-GB and 5.2-GB DVD-RAM and “Chaoji VCD” available on the

market including CVD, DVCD and SVCD that do not conform to

IEC62107.

∫Audio format of DVD’s

This unit automatically recognizes

and decodes discs with these

symbols.

∫Video systems

– This unit can play PAL and NTSC, but your television must match

the system used on the disc.

– PAL discs cannot be correctly viewed on an NTSC television.

– This unit can convert NTSC signals to PAL 60 for viewing on a PAL

television (➜page 21, “NTSC Disc Output” in “Video” tab).

∫To clean discs

Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

∫Disc handling precautions

≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs (This may cause disc

warping, rendering it unusable).

≥Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing

instrument.

≥Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static

electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.

≥Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.

≥Do not use the following discs:

– Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels

(rented discs, etc.).

– Discs that are badly warped or cracked.

– Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart shapes.

Disc Logo

Indication in

these operating

instructions

Remarks

DVD-RAM

[RAM]

Recorded with devices using Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format (a

unified video recording standard), such as DVD video recorders, DVD video

cameras, personal computers, etc.

[JPEG]

Recorded using the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) standard Version 1.0.

≥To play JPEG files, select “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu (➜page 19).

DVD-Audio

[DVD-A] —

[DVD-V]]

Some DVD-Audio discs contain DVD-Video content.

To play DVD-Video content, select “Play as DVD-Video” in Other Menu

(➜page 19).

DVD-Video

[DVD-V]

—

DVD-R

(DVD-Video)/

DVD-RW

(DVD-Video)

Discs recorded and finalized§ on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras.

iR (Video)/

iRW (Video) —Discs recorded and finalized§ on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras.

Video CD

[VCD]

—

SVCD

Conforming to IEC62107

CD [CD]

This unit is compatible with HDCD, but does not support the Peak Extend

function (a function which expands the dynamic range of high level signals).

HDCD-encoded CD’s sound better because they are encoded with 20 bits, as

compared with 16 bits for all other CD’s.

CD-R

CD-RW —

[WMA]

[MP3]

[JPEG]

[CD]

[VCD]

≥This unit can play CD-R/RW (audio recording disc) recorded with the formats

on the left. Close the sessions or finalize§ the disc after recording.

≥HighMAT discs

WMA, MP3 or JPEG files only.

To play without using the HighMAT function, select “Play as Data Disc” in Other

Menu (➜page 19).

≥[WMA] This unit does not support Multiple Bit Rate (MBR: a file that contains the

same content encoded at several different bit rates).

Disc handling

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Basic play

[Note[

≥Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [∫] when you finish to preserve the unit’s motor and your television screen.

≥Total title number may not be displayed properly on iR/iRW.

Using the main unit

INPUT SELECTOR PROGRESSIVE

RDS

H.BASS

TUNE MODE FM MODE MEMORY

TUNING

DOWN

PHONES

VOLUME

OPEN CLOSE

OPEN/CLOSE

VOLUME

DOWN UP

INPUT SELECTOR

Press to skip.

Press and hold to

– search (during play)

– slow-motion (during pause)

(Motion picture part)

≥Press [1] (play) to start normal

play.

6Adjust the volume.

5Start play.

The tray is automatically

closed.

3Open the disc tray.

∫ (Stop)

2Select “DVD/CD”.

1Turn the unit

on.

4Load the disc.

≥Load double-sided discs so the label for the side

you want to play is facing up.

≥[RAM] Remove the disc from its cartridge before

use.

; (Pause)

PROGRESSIVE

You can enjoy progressive

video (➜page 8).

LS RS

LFE

SLP

PRG

RND

PGM

DTS

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Basic play

If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting (➜page 34, 35).

Using the remote control

Stop

The position is memorized while

“RESUME” is on the display.

≥Press [1] (play) to resume.

≥Press [∫] again to clear the

position.

Pause ≥Press [1] (play) to restart play.

Skip ≥[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]

[

]

:Group skip during

play

[

]

:Content skip during

play

(during play)

≥Up to 5 steps.

≥Press [1] (play) to start

normal play.

Slow-motion

(during pause)

≥[VCD] Slow-motion: forward

direction only.

Frame-by-

frame

(during pause)

[DVD-A] (Motion picture part)

[RAM]

[DVD-V]

[VCD]

≥[VCD] Forward direction only.

On-screen

item select

VOLUME

SKIP SLOW/SEARCH

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

RETURN

FUNCTIONS

VCR

TUNER/BAND

TV/AV

SLEEP

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL SUPER SRND

H.BASS C.FOCUS

SFC

PLAY MODE

TEST

CH SELECT

SETUP

MUTING

MIX

ZOOM

MANUAL SKIP SUBTITLE

AUDIO

PLAY SPEED

QUICK REPLAY

QUICK OSD

ADVANCED

DISC REVIEW

FL DISPLAY REPEAT

SHIFT

ANGLE/PAGE

GROUP

AV SYSTEM

DVD/CD

PLAY

LIST

PLAY

LIST

TV VOLTV VOL

ENTER

CANCEL

S10

-/--

TOP MENU

RETURN

SUBTITLE

AUDIO

FL DISPLAY

ANGLE/PAGE

GROUP

CANCEL

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

SHIFT

Numbered

buttons

SKIP

ENTER

SLOW/SEARCH

ENTER

Select

Enter number

[RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD]

e.g. To select 12:

[S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2]

[VCD] with playback control

Press [∫] to cancel the PBC

function, and then press the

numbered buttons.

[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]

e.g. To select 123:

[1] ➜ [2] ➜ [3] ➜ [ENTER]

≥Press [CANCEL] to cancel the

number(s).

[DVD-A] [DVD-V]

Shows a disc top menu

[RAM]

Shows the programs

(➜page 17)

Disc menu

[DVD-V]

Shows a disc menu

[RAM]

Shows a play list (➜page 17)

[VCD] with playback control

Shows a disc menu

Return to

screen

Main unit

display

[RAM]

[DVD-A]

[DVD-V]

[WMA]

[MP3]

Time display

,-. Information display

[JPEG]

When Slideshow (➜page 18) is

on:

SLIDE,-.Information display

When Slideshow is off:

PLAY,-.Information display

Subtitles/

Information

screen

[RAM]

Turns subtitle on/off (➜page 15)

[DVD-V]

[VCD]

(SVCD only)

Selects the subtitle languages

(➜page 15)

[JPEG]

Date ---. Details of the picture

^----- No information (_}

Starting play

from a

selected

group

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

A folder on WMA/MP3 and

JPEG discs is treated as a

“Group”.

S10

-/--

CANCEL

ENTER

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

PLAY

LIST

RETURN

FL DISPLAY

SUBTITLE

AUDIO

SHIFT

ENTER

ANGLE/PAGE

GROUP

Select

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Convenient functions

The current playback condition is displayed.

Press [QUICK OSD].

≥To exit the screen

Press [QUICK OSD].

≥[CD] [MP3] [WMA] The QUICK OSD screen will appear automatically.

[RAM] [DVD-V] (Except iR/iRW)

Allows you to browse the disc contents and start playing from the

selected position. You can select either “Intro Mode” or “Interval

Mode” in “Advanced Disc Review” in the “Disc” tab (➜page 20).

1Press [ADVANCED DISC REVIEW].

The QUICK OSD screen is displayed.

2Press [1] (play) when you find a title/

program to play.

This may not work depending on the disc and the play position.

(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed.)

(Except iR/iRW)

Press [QUICK REPLAY] to skip back a few

seconds.

(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed.)

[RAM] [DVD-V] (Except iR/iRW)

Play restarts from approximately 30 seconds later. Convenient when

you want to skip commercials etc.

During play

Press [MANUAL SKIP].

[RAM] It is not possible to skip through the current program if the start

of the next program is within about 30 seconds of the point you are

skipping from.

[DVD-A] (Motion picture part) [RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD]

This feature expands the letterbox picture to fit the screen.

During play

Press [SHIFT]

[ZOOM] several times to select

the preset aspect ratio (Just Fit Zoom) or “Auto”.

Fine adjustments (Manual Zoom)

After selecting the preset aspect ratio or “Auto”, press [2,1].

–from k“1.00” to k“1.60” (in 0.01 units)

–from k“1.60” to k“2.00” (in 0.02 units)

≥Press and hold [2,1] to alter faster.

[DVD-A] [DVD-V] (with multiple soundtracks) [RAM] [VCD]

Press [AUDIO] several times

to select the soundtrack.

[RAM] [VCD]

You can use this button to select “L”, “R” or

“LR”.

[DVD-V] (Karaoke discs)

Press [2,1] to select “On” or “Off” for vocals.

Read the disc’s instructions for details.

Signal type/data

LPCM/PPCM/ÎDigital/DTS/MPEG: Signal type

kHz (Sampling frequency)/bit/ch (Number of channels)

Displaying current playback

condition (QUICK OSD)

Reviewing titles to play

(ADVANCED DISC REVIEW)

Quick replay

VOLUME

SKIP SLOW/SEARCH

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

RETURN

FUNCTIONS

VCR

TUNER/BAND

TV/AV

SLEEP

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL SUPER SRND

H.BASS C.FOCUS

SFC

PLAY MODE

TEST

CH SELECT

SETUP

MUTING

MIX

ZOOM

MANUAL SKIP SUBTITLE

AUDIO

PLAY SPEED

QUICK REPLAY

QUICK OSD

ADVANCED

DISC REVIEW

FL DISPLAY REPEAT

SHIFT

ANGLE/PAGE

GROUP

AV SYSTEM

DVD/CD

PLAY

LIST

TV VOLTV VOL

ENTER

CANCEL

S10

-/--

SHIFT

QUICK OSD

CANCEL

RETURN

ZOOM, MANUAL SKIP

ANGLE/PAGE

ADVANCED

DISC REVIEW

SUBTITLE, AUDIO

REPEAT

PLAY MODE

PLAY SPEED,

QUICK REPLAY

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

Numbered

buttons

QUICK OSD

Chapter

Time

Title

1 0:41:23

Program Playback

e.g. [DVD-V] Elapsed play time

Current playback number

Current positionPlay mode

Playback

condition

ADVANCED

DISC REVIEW

Program

Time

4 0:01:06

e.g. [RAM]

PLAY SPEED

QUICK REPLAY

Skipping 30 seconds forward

Changing the zoom ratio

Changing soundtracks

ZOOM

MANUAL SKIP

SHIFT

ZOOM

MANUAL SKIP

16:9 Standard (16:9)

4:3 Standard (4:3)

European Vista (1.66:1)

American Vista (1.85:1)

Cinemascope1 (2.35:1)

Cinemascope2 (2.55:1)

Functions

Just Fit Zoom 1.00

4:3 Standard

European Vista

16:9 Standard

American Vista

Cinemascope1

Cinemascope2

Auto

e.g.

SUBTITLE

AUDIO

Functions

Audio 1

e.g. [DVD-V]

Example: 3/2 .1ch

.1: Low frequency effect

.1: (not displayed if there is no signal)

.0: No surround

.1: Mono surround

.2: Stereo surround (left/right)

.1: Center

.2: Front leftiFront right

.3: Front leftiFront rightiCenter

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Convenient functions

[DVD-V] (with multiple subtitles) [VCD] (SVCD only)

Press [SHIFT]i[SUBTITLE] several times to

select the subtitle language.

≥On iR/iRW, a subtitle number may be shown for subtitles that

are not displayed.

To display/clear the subtitles

Press [2,1] to select “On” or “Off”.

[RAM] (On/Off only with discs that contain

subtitle on/off information)

Press [SHIFT]i[SUBTITLE] to select “On” or

“Off”.

≥Subtitle on/off information cannot be recorded using Panasonic

DVD Recorders.

Press [SHIFT]i[ANGLE/PAGE] several times

to select the angle or rotate/advance the still

picture.

[DVD-V] (with multiple angles)– Angle selection

[JPEG] –Still picture rotation

[DVD-A]

–Still picture advance (Press [RETURN] to go back to page 1.)

[DVD-A] (Motion picture part) [RAM] [DVD-V]

During play

Press [SHIFT]i[PLAY SPEED] several times

to select “Normal”, “Fast” or “Slow”.

Changing play speed between the range of “k0.6” to “k1.4” (in

0.1 units)

Press [2,1] while the above message is displayed.

≥Press [1] (play) to return to normal play.

≥After you change the speed

– Dolby Pro Logic II and Sound Enhancement do not work.

– Audio output switches to 2ch.

– Sampling frequency of 96 kHz is converted to 48 kHz.

–[HT840] [HT880] Multi Re-master does not work.

≥This function may not work depending on the disc’s recording.

(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed.

[JPEG]: Works with all JPEG content.)

During play

Press [REPEAT] several times to select an

item to be repeated.

[RAM]: Program>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

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

play.

Except [RAM]

Press [PLAY MODE] while stopped.

All group, program and random playback screens appear sequentially.

All group ([DVD-A])-----------------. Program------------------------. Random

^---------------------------------- off (Normal play)§,---------------------------b

§Sele

ct “off” condition to exit the all group, program or random mode.

≥Disable HighMAT disc play to use random and program play. Select

“Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu (➜page 19).

≥[DVD-A] Some discs contain bonus groups. If a password screen

appears after selecting a group, enter the password with the

numbered buttons to play the bonus group. Refer also to the disc’s

jacket.

[DVD-A]

Press [1] (play).

1Press the numbered

buttons to select

the items ([WMA] [MP3]

[JPEG] then press

[ENTER]).

≥Repeat this step to program

other items.

≥To select a 2-digit number

e.g. To select 25: [S10] ➜ [2] ➜ [5]

[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]

[2] ➜ [5] ➜ [ENTER]

2Press [1] (play).

To select an item using the cursor buttons

Press [ENTER] and [3,4] to select an item, then press [ENTER]

again to register.

To select all the items

Press [ENTER] in the “Chapter”, “Track” or

“Content” field, and press [3,4] to select

“ALL”. Then press [ENTER] again to register.

To change the selected program

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

2 Repeat step 1 above.

To clear the selected program

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

2 Press [CANCEL] (or press [3,4,2,1] to select “Clear” and

press [ENTER]).

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.

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

Press the numbered

buttons to select a

title or a group ([WMA]

[MP3] [JPEG] then press

[ENTER]).

[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.

2Press [1] (play).

Changing subtitles

Angle selection and Still

picture rotation/advance

Changing play speed

Repeat play

SHIFT

SUBTITLE

AUDIO

Functions

Subtitle

Off

SHIFT

ANGLE/PAGE

GROUP

SHIFT

PLAY SPEED

QUICK REPLAY

Functions

Play Speed 1.0

Fast

Slow

Normal

REPEAT

Functions

Repeat Off

Chapter

Title

Off

e.g. [DVD-V]

All group, Program and

Random play

All group play

Program play (up to 32 items)

Random play

PLAY MODE

All Group Playback

Press PLAY to start

e.g. [DVD-V]

TitleNo. Chapter T i me

Program Playback

ENTER PLAY

to select and press

to start

Play

Clear

Clear all

Choose a title and chapter.

Chapter Time

ALL

e.g. [DVD-V]

Random Playback

Title

Choose a title.

to select PLAY to start

PLAY

0 ~ 9

e.g. [DVD-V]

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Using navigation menus

[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)

1Press [TOP MENU].

2Press [3,4] to select “All”, “Audio” or

“Picture” and press [ENTER].

1Press [MENU].

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

and press [ENTER].

3To play content in the group in order

Press [ENTER].

To start play from the selected content

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

≥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].

∫Using the submenu

1While the menu is displayed

Press [FUNCTIONS].

2Press [3,4] to select an item and press [ENTER].

Items shown differ depending on the type of disc.

∫Searching by a content or group title

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

its content.

1While the submenu is displayed (➜above)

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

Press [

] to select a character and press [ENTER].

≥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”.

3Press [1] to select “Find” and press [ENTER].

The search result screen appears.

4Press [3,4] to select the content or group and

press [ENTER].

[CD]

Titles appear with CD Text disc playback.

1Press [TOP MENU] or [MENU].

2Press [3,4] to select the track and press

[ENTER].

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

≥Press [FUNCTIONS] to show the playback condition and

current position.

≥To exit the screen

Press [TOP MENU] or [MENU].

Playing data discs

Playing items in order (Playback Menu)

Playing from the selected item (Navigation Menu)

VOLUME

SKIP SLOW/SEARCH

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

RETURN

FUNCTIONS

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL SUPER SRND

H.BASS C.FOCUS

SFC

PLAY MODE

TEST

CH SELECT

SETUP

MUTING

MIX

ZOOM

MANUAL SKIP SUBTITLE

AUDIO

PLAY SPEED

QUICK REPLAY

QUICK OSD

ADVANCED

DISC REVIEW

FL DISPLAY REPEAT

SHIFT

ANGLE/PAGE

GROUP

PLAY

LIST

TV VOLTV VOL

ENTER

CANCEL

S10

-/--

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

SHIFT

ANGLE/PAGE

FUNCTIONS

TOP MENU,

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

MENU,

PLAY LIST

Numbered

buttons

TOP MENU

Playback Menu

ENTER

to select and press

All Total 436

Audio Total 7

Picture Total 427

WMA/MP3/JPEG

WMA/MP3

JPEG

≥To exit the screen

Press [TOP MENU].

avigation

enu

FUNCTIONS

RETURN

to display the sub menu

Group 005/023 Content 0001/0004

to exit

Perfume

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

001 My favorite1

002 My favorite2

JPEG

002 My favorite2 005 Japanese 001 Lady Starfish

Group and content number

currently playing

:JPEG

:WMA/MP3

Number currently selected

Content

Group

e.g.

Playing from the selected

track in the CD

Multi

List

Tree

Thumbnail

All

Audio

Picture

Next group

Previous group

Help display

Find

Contents only

Thumbnail images [JPEG]

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)

Groups and contents are displayed.

To go to next group [WMA] [MP3]

To go to previous group [WMA] [MP3]

Groups only

¢Find

TOP MENU

CD Text

Ashley at Prom

10.

63 00

1/23

Disc Title: All By Artist

Disc Artist: Pink Island

Track title: Long John Platinum

Track Artist: SHIPWRECKED

City Penguin

Formura one

Soccer

Baseball

Neanderthal

Cartoons

Trilobites

White Dwarf

Discovery

ENTER

RETURN

to select and press

to exit

e.g. CD text

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Using navigation menus

[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]

1Press [TOP MENU].

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

then press [ENTER].

≥Repeat this step if necessary.

≥To change the menu background

Press [FUNCTIONS].

The background changes to the one recorded on the disc.

≥To exit the screen

Press [∫].

1During play

Press [MENU].

2Press [2] then [3,4] to switch among

“Playlist”, “Group” and “Content” lists.

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

and press [ENTER].

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

≥To exit the screen

Press [MENU].

[RAM]

≥Titles appear only if the titles are recorded on the disc.

≥You cannot edit programs, play lists and disc titles.

1Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

2Press [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.

3Press [ENTER].

(Only when the disc contains a play list)

1Press [PLAY LIST].

2Press [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]

3Press [ENTER].

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

(Files are treated as content and folders

are treated as groups on this unit.)

At the time of recording, prefix folder and

file names with 3-digit numbers in the

order you want to play them (this may not

work at times).

Files must have the extension:

“.WMA” or “.wma”

“.MP3” or “.mp3”

“.JPG”, “.jpg”, “.JPEG” or “.jpeg”

[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.

Playing HighMATTM discs

Selecting from the list

TOP MENU

Return

New Playlist Item Long Name Display Te PAG E 1/ 3

Menu1 Menu2

Menu3

Play list1

Play list2 Play list3

Menu: Takes you to the next

menu which shows

play lists or another

Play list: play starts

e.g.

Playlist

Group

Content

All By Artist

ENTER

RETURN

to playto select

to exit

Content title

No.

1Few times in summer

Less and less

And when I was born

Quatre gymnopedies

You've made me sad

I can't quit him

Evening glory

Wheeling spin

Velvet Cuppermine

Ziggy starfish

e.g.

Playing RAM discs

Playing the programs

Playing a play list

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

PLAY

LIST

Direct Navigator

11/ 1(WED) 0:05 AM Monday feature1

1/ 1 (MON) 1:05 AM Auto action2

2/ 2 (TUE ) 2:21 AM Cinema3

3/ 3 (WED) 3:37 AM Music4

4/10(THU) 11:05 AM Baseball5

Date

No. On Title Contents

RETURN

to select

to exit

≥To exit the screen

Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

e.g.

11/11 0:00:01 City Penguin1

12/ 1 0:01:20 Ashley at Prom2

1/ 2 1:10:04 Special3

2/ 3 0:10:20 Soccer4

2/10 0:25:01 Baseball5

3/12 0:06:13 Home6

3/ 1 0:01:20 Drama7

4/ 2 1:00:12 Goodbye8

4/ 3 0:30:20 Soccer 29

4/10 1:00:01 Baseball 210

DateNo. Length Title

Playlist

to select and press

RETURN

ENTER

to exit

≥To exit the screen

Press [PLAY LIST].

e.g.

002 group

001

001 group

001 track.mp3

002 track.mp3

003 track.mp3

003 group

001 track.mp3

002 track.mp3

003 track.mp3

001 track.mp3

002 track.mp3

003 track.mp3

004 track.mp3

e.g. [MP3]

root

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Using on-screen menus

1Press once.

2Select the menu.

3Make the settings.

4Press to exit.

VOLUME

SKIP SLOW/SEARCH

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

RETURN

FUNCTIONS

VCR

TUNER/BAND

TV/AV

SLEEP

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL SUPER SRND

H.BASS C.FOCUS

SFC

PLAY MODE

TEST

CH SELECT

SETUP

MUTING

MIX

ZOOM

MANUAL SKIP SUBTITLE

AUDIO

PLAY SPEED

QUICK REPLAY

QUICK OSD

ADVANCED

DISC REVIEW

FL DISPLAY REPEAT

SHIFT

ANGLE/PAGE

GROUP

AV SYSTEM

DVD/CD

PLAY

LIST

TV VOLTV VOL

ENTER

CANCEL

S10

-/--

3, 4,2, 1

ENTER

FUNCTIONS

CANCEL

Numbered

buttons

FUNCTIONS

ENTER

Go to the

next menu

Select

Return to the

previous menu

ENTER

S10

-/--

Select

FUNCTIONS

Items shown differ depending on the type

of disc.

Main menu

Program

Group

Title

Chapter

Track

Playlist

Content

To start from a specific item

Time

§Except iR/

iRW

To skip incrementally or decrementally§ (Time

Slip for play only)

1 Press [ENTER] twice to show the Time Slip

indicator.

2Press [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

Audio

(➜page 14, Changing soundtracks)

[WMA] [MP3]

To display the current disc type

Still Picture To switch still pictures

Thumbnail To show thumbnail images

Subtitle (➜page 15, Changing subtitles)

Marker (VR)

[RAM]

To recall a marker recorded on DVD-Video

recorders

To recall a marker: Press [

]

➜

Press [ENTER]

Angle (with multiple angles)

To select the angle

Rotate

Picture

To rotate picture

Slideshow To turn on/off slideshow

To change the slideshow timing (0–30 sec)

Other

Settings

(➜page 19)

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Using on-screen menus

∫Play Menu

(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed.

[JPEG]: Works with all JPEG content.)

∫Picture Menu

∫Audio Menu

∫Display Menu

∫Other Menu

Other Settings

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)

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.

Marker

Except [RAM]

To mark up to 5 positions to play again

Press [ENTER] (The unit is now ready to accept

markers.)

To mark a position: Press [ENTER] (at the desired

point)

To mark another position:Press [2,1] to select

“¢” ➜ Press [ENTER]

To recall a marker: Press [

]

➜

Press [ENTER]

To erase a marker: Press [

]

➜

Press [CANCEL]

≥This feature does not work during program and

random play.

Advanced

Disc Review

[➜page 14, Reviewing titles to play (ADVANCED

DISC REVIEW)]

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.

Transfer

Mode

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.

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.

Dolby Pro

Logic II

(➜page 24, 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.

Sound

Enhancement

Enhances audio output to produce a warm hall-like

sound.

On ,------. Off

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

Setup (➜page 20)

Play as DVD-Video

Play as DVD-Audio

Select “Play as DVD-Video” to play

DVD-Video contents of DVD-Audio.

Play as DVD-VR,

Play as HighMAT

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

≥The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.

≥Underlined items are the factory preset in the following diagram.

∫

“

Disc

”

tab

§1 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.

§3 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).

∫

“

Video

”

tab

VOLUME

SKIP SLOW/SEARCH

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

RETURN

FUNCTIONS

TUNER/BAND

TV/AV

SLEEP

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL SUPER SRND

H.BASS C.FOCUS

SFC

PLAY MODE

TEST

CH SELECT

SETUP

MUTING

MIX

ZOOM

MANUAL SKIP SUBTITLE

AUDIO

PLAY SPEED

QUICK REPLAY

QUICK OSD

ADVANCED

DISC REVIEW

FL DISPLAY REPEAT

SHIFT

ANGLE/PAGE

GROUP

DVD/CD

PLAY

LIST

TV VOLTV VOL

ENTER

CANCEL

S10

-/--

3, 4, 2, 1

ENTER

SETUP

SHIFT

Numbered

buttons

Video

Audio

Display

Others

Disc

Setup

Audio English

Menus English

Advanced Disc Review

Intro Mode

Subtitle Automatic

Ratings Level 8

ENTER

RETURN

to select and press

to exit

Tab

Setting

Item

1Show the Setup menu.

If you have not set QUICK SETUP

(➜page 10), the QUICK SETUP

screen appears.

2Select the tab.

3Select the item.

4Make the settings.

5Press to exit.

SHIFT

SETUP

MUTING

ENTER

Select

Go right

Select

ENTER

S10

-/--

Select

SHIFT

SETUP

MUTING

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

Audio

Choose the audio language.

≥English ≥(Language options)§1≥Original§2≥Other¢¢¢¢§3

Subtitle

Choose the subtitle language.

≥Automatic§4≥English ≥(Language options)§1≥Other¢¢¢¢§3

Menus

Choose the language for disc menus.

Changing the menu language in

QUICK SETUP also changes this

setting.

≥English ≥(Language options)§1≥Other¢¢¢¢§3

Advanced Disc Review

(➜page 14)

≥Intro Mode: Reviews each title/program.

≥

Interval Mode: Reviews not only each title/program but also each 10 minute interval within a title/program.

Ratings

Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video

play.

Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected)

≥8 No Limit ≥1 to 7 ≥0 Lock All: To prevent play of discs without ratings levels.

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.

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.

≥16:9: Widescreen television (16:9)

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Changing the player settings

§5 [The[United[Kingdom]

∫

“

Audio

”

tab

∫

“

Display

”

tab

§6[The[United[Kingdom] §7[Southeast\Asia\and\Thailand[ §8\The\Middle\East,\South\Africa,]Saudi\Arabia,\Kuwait,\Australia\and\N.Z.[

∫

“

Others

”

tab

(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.

If either distance a or b is less than c, find the difference in the

table and change to the recommended setting.

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].

To finish the speaker setting

Press [2] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER].

TV Type

Select to suit the type of television.

≥Standard (Direct View TV) ≥CRT Projector ≥LCD TV/Projector

≥Projection TV ≥Plasma TV

Time Delay

When connected with a Plasma

display, adjust if you notice the audio

is out of sync with the video.

≥0ms ≥20ms ≥40ms ≥60ms ≥80ms ≥100ms

Video Out (AV/Component)§5

Choose the video signal format to be

output from the SCART (AV) and

Component terminal.

≥Video/YPbPr ≥S-Video/YPbPr

≥RGB/No Output

Still Mode

Specify the type of picture shown

when paused.

≥Automatic

≥Field: The picture is not blurred, but picture quality is lower.

≥Frame:

Overall quality is high, but the picture may appear blurred.

NTSC Disc Output

Choose PAL 60 or NTSC output when

playing NTSC discs (➜page 11,

Video systems)

≥PA L 6 0 : When connected to a PAL television.

≥NTSC: When connected to an NTSC television.

([Southeast\Asia\and[Thailand[: “NTSC” is the factory preset.)

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)

Set the delay time for your center and

surround speakers.

≥Center: 0.0/1.0/2.0/3.0/4.0/5.0 ms

≥Surround (L/R): 0.0/5.0/10.0/15.0 ms

Menu Language §6 ≥English ≥Français ≥Deutsch ≥Italiano ≥Español ≥Polski ≥Svenska ≥Nederlands

§7 ≥English ≥

§8 ≥English ≥Français ≥Deutsch ≥Italiano ≥Español ≥Português ≥PyccknØ ≥Nederlands

On-Screen Messages ≥On ≥Off

FL Dimmer

Changes the brightness of the unit’s

display.

≥Bright ≥Dim

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

QUICK SETUP ≥Ye s ≥No

Re-initialise Setting

This returns all values in the Setup

menus to the default settings.

≥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

Changing the delay time (Speaker Settings)

a Center speaker b Surround speaker

Difference (Approx.) Setting 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

bca

Approximate room dimensions

Circle of constant primary listening distance

: Actual speakers position

: Ideal speakers position

: Primary listening distance

Exit

0.0

Center delay time

Exit

Surround delay time

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The radio

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

Press

[INPUT SELECTOR]

to select “

” or

“

”

2Press [TUNE MODE] to select “MANUAL”.

Each time you press the button: MANUAL()PRESET

3Press [XTUNING 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)

4Press and hold [MEMORY].

Release the button when “FM AUTO” or “AM AUTO” is

displayed.

The tuner presets all the stations it can receive into the

channels in ascending order.

≥“SET OK” is displayed when the stations are set, and the

radio tunes to the last preset station.

≥“ERROR” is displayed when automatic presetting is

unsuccessful. Preset the channels manually (➜right).

1Press [TUNER/BAND] to select “FM” or

“AM”.

2Press the numbered buttons to select the

channel.

Alternatively, press [WCH X].

To select a 2-digit number

e.g. 12: [S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2]

When a stereo FM broadcast is being received.

∫If noise is excessive in FM

Press [FM MODE] to display “MONO”.

Press [FM MODE] again to cancel the mode.

The mode is also canceled when you change the frequency.

1Press [INPUT SELECTOR] to select “FM”

or “AM”.

2Press [TUNE MODE] to select “MANUAL”.

3Press [XTUNING W] to select the

frequency.

Press and hold [XTUNING W] until the frequency starts

scrolling to start automatic tuning. Tuning stops when a station

is found.

∫Presetting the channel

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

1While listening to the radio broadcast

Press [ENTER].

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

Press the numbered buttons to select a channel.

Alternatively, press [WCH X], then press [ENTER]

≥To select a 2-digit number

e.g. 12: [S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2].

The station occupying a channel is erased if another station is

preset to that channel.

Automatic presetting

VOLUME

SKIP SLOW/SEARCH

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

RETURN

FUNCTIONS

VCR

TUNER/BAND

TV/AV

SLEEP

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL SUPER SRND

H.BASS C.FOCUS

SFC

PLAY MODE

TEST

CH SELECT

SETUP

MUTING

MIX

ZOOM

MANUAL SKIP SUBTITLE

AUDIO

PLAY SPEED

QUICK REPLAY

QUICK OSD

ADVANCED

DISC REVIEW

FL DISPLAY REPEAT

SHIFT

ANGLE/PAGE

GROUP

AV SYSTEM

DVD/CD

PLAY

LIST

TV VOLTV VOL

ENTER

CANCEL

S10

-/--

ENTER

TUNER/BAND

FUNCTIONS

INPUT SELECTOR PROGRESSIVE

RDS

H.BASS

TUNE MODE FM MODE MEMORY

TUNING

DOWN

PHONES

VOLUME

OPEN CLOSE

TUNE MODE

MEMORY

INPUT SELECTOR FM MODE

TUNING

RDS

Numbered

buttons

(]The\United\Kingdom\ only)

The illustration shows the model for the United Kingdom.

ain unit only

Selecting the preset channels

Manual tuning

DIGITAL

DVD

MODE

DISC

T G S.SRND D.MIX SLP

MONO

STC

TUNED

RAM

RDS PS PTY

DTS

DIGITAL

C R

LS RS

LFE

PRG

RND

PGM

H.BASS

DVD

MODE

DISC

T G S.SRND D.MIX SLP

MONO

STCT

TUNED

RAM

RDS PS PTY

DTS

ain unit only

DIGITAL

C R

LS RS

LFE

PRG

RND

PGM

H.BASS

DVD

MODE

DISC

T G S.SRND D.MIX SLP

MONO

STCT

TUNED

RAM

RDS PS PTY

DTS

ain unit only

DIGITAL

DVD

MODE

DISC

T G S.SRND D.MIX SLP

MONO

STC

TUNED

RAM

RDS PS PTY

DTS

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The radio

∫AM frequency step

[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.

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.

[Note]

Any FM/AM frequencies preset in channels will be changed by this

procedure. Preset them again.

[The\United\Kingdom\

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.

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

^---------------------------------------------------------------------------}

§“M.O.R. M”=Middle of the road music

[Note]

RDS displays may not be available if reception is poor.

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.

ain unit only

RDS broadcasting

PTY displays

NEWS VARIED FINANCE COUNTRY

AFFAIRS POP M CHILDREN NATIONAL

INFO ROCK M SOCIAL A OLDIES

SPORT M.O.R. M§RELIGION FOLK M

EDUCATE LIGHT M PHONE IN DOCUMENT

DRAMA CLASSICS TRAVEL TEST

CULTURE OTHER M LEISURE ALARM

SCIENCE WEATHER JAZZ

Optional antenna connections

AUDIO

VCR

AUDIO

FM ANT

AM ANT

(75

≠

)

LOOP

EXT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

(PROGRESSIV

E/IN

TERLACE)

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

AM outdoor antenna

(Using a vinyl wire)

Run a piece of vinyl wire horizontally across

a window or other convenient location.

Leave the AM loop

antenna connected.

[The\United\Kingdom]

Use the antenna plug

adaptor (included).

FM outdoor antenna

(Using a television

antenna)

≥Disconnect the FM indoor

antenna.

≥The antenna should be installed

by a competent technician.

5–12 m

75 ≠ coaxial cable

(not included)

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Sound field and sound quality

[Note]

≥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.

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].

Adds surround effects to stereo sound.

Press [SHIFT]i[SUPER SRND].

Each time you press the button:

MUSIC: Adds surround effects to stereo sources.

MOVIE: Use this mode when playing movie software.

PART Y: Sound is in stereo regardless of the direction you are

facing.

OFF: Cancel

≥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.

(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.

Press [SHIFT]i[C.FOCUS].

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.

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].

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.

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

Press [SHIFT]i[MIX 2CH].

Each time you press the button:

MIX 2CH ON,------.MIX 2CH OFF

≥When “D.MIX” flashes on the display, the disc contains multiple-

channel signals that cannot be down-mixed. [DVD-A]

Sound Field Control

Super Surround

VOLUME

SKIP SLOW/SEARCH

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

RETURN

FUNCTIONS

TUNER/BAND

TV/AV

SLEEP

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL SUPER SRND

H.BASS C.FOCUS

SFC

PLAY MODE

TEST

CH SELECT

SETUP

MUTING

MIX

ZOOM

MANUAL SKIP SUBTITLE

AUDIO

PLAY SPEED

QUICK REPLAY

QUICK OSD

ADVANCED

DISC REVIEW

FL DISPLAY REPEAT

SHIFT

ANGLE/PAGE

GROUP

DVD/CD

PLAY

LIST

TV VOLTV VOL

ENTER

CANCEL

S10

-/--

SHIFT

SUBWOOFER LEVEL

SUPER SRND, H.BASS C.FOCUS, SFC

DVD/CD

VOLUME

TEST, CH SELECT

MIX 2CH, PL

3, 4, 2, 1

C.FOCUS

SFC

SHIFT

SUPER SRND

H.BASS

T G S.SRND D.MIX S

Center Focus

Dolby Pro Logic II

Down-mixing

SHIFT

C.FOCUS

SFC

DIGITAL

LS R

RND

PGM

H.BASS

MODE

DISC

T G S.SRND D.MIX SLP

MONO

STCT

TUNED

RAM

S PS PTY

DTS

MIX 2CH

DIGITAL

DVD

MODE

DISC

TUNE

RAM

RDS PS PTY

DTS

SHIFT

MIX 2CH

DIGITAL

C R

LS RS

LFE

PRG

RND

PGM

H.BASS

DVD

MODE

DISC

T G S.SRND D.MIX SLP

MONO

STCT

TUNED

RAM

RDS PS PTY

DTS

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Sound field and sound quality

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.

≥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.

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

^----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------}

The setting you make is retained, and recalled every time you play

the same type of source.

This is one of the ways to get appropriate surround effects.

Preparation

Press [DVD/CD].

1While stopped and no on-screen display is shown

Press [SHIFT]i[TEST] to output a test

signal.

L: Front left C: Center R: Front right

RS: Right surround LS: Left surround

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

2Press [VOLUME, r] or [s] to set the

volume level normally used for listening.

3Press [3] (increase) or [4] (decrease) to

adjust the speaker level for each speaker.

C, RS, LS: `6dB to i6dB

(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.

To stop the test signal

Press [SHIFT]i[TEST] again.

∫To adjust speaker level during play

(Effective when playing multi-channel audio or when Dolby Pro

Logic II or Super Surround is on.)

1Press [CH SELECT] to select the speaker.

L #C #R #RS #LS #SW

^--------------------------------------------------}

SW: Subwoofer

≥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].

6dB to

6dB

2Press [3] (increase) or [4] (decrease) to adjust the

speaker level for each speaker.

C, RS, LS, SW: `6dB to i6dB

(L, R: Only the balance is adjustable.)

≥To adjust the balance of the front speakers

While “L” or “R” is selected, press [2,1].

Enhancing the bass sound

SUPER SRND

H.BASS

C R

LS RS

LFE

PRG

RND

PGM

H.BASS

MONO

STCT

Subwoofer level

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL

DIGITAL

C R

LS RS

LFE

PRG

RND

PGM

H.BASS

DVD

MODE

DISC

T G S.SRND D.MIX SLP

MONO

STCT

TUNED

RAM

RDS PS PTY

DTS

Speaker level adjustments

SHIFT

TEST

CH SELECT

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Operating other equipment

∫Connection example

VOLUME

SKIP SLOW/SEARCH

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

RETURN

FUNCTIONS

VCR

TUNER/BAND

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL SUPER SRND

H.BASS C.FOCUS

SFC

PLAY MODE

TEST

CH SELECT

SETUP

MUTING

MIX

ZOOM

MANUAL SKIP SUBTITLE

AUDIO

PLAY SPEED

QUICK REPLAY

QUICK OSD

ADVANCED

DISC REVIEW

FL DISPLAY REPEAT

SHIFT

ANGLE/PAGE

GROUP

AV SYSTEM

DVD/CD

PLAY

LIST

TV VOLTV VOL

ENTER

TV/AV

SLEEP

CANCEL

S10

-/--

TV VOL

TUNER/BAND

DVD/CD

VCR

TV/AV

TV VOL

AV SYSTEM

TV/AV AUX

AUDIO

VCR

AUDIO

AUX

FM ANT

AM ANT

(75≠

)

LOOP

EXT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

(PROGRESSIV

E/IN

TERLACE)

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

REC

OUT

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO IN

PLAY OUT REC IN

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO OUT

Television

(not included)

Video cassette recorder

(not included)

To show video from

the video cassette

recorder

Select “VIDEO 2” input

on your television in

this example.

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)

To play audio from a video

cassette recorder

[HT840] [HT880]

To record discs, radio

broadcasts, etc. to a tape

deck

Audio cable (not included)

Video cable (not included)

: Signal flow

[HT840] [HT880]

To play audio from

a tape deck

Tape deck

(not included)

Numbered

buttons

[HT840]

[HT880]

The illustration shows HT530.

The illustration shows HT840 for

the United Kingdom.

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Operating other equipment

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).

[Note]

The remote control may not work properly with some models.

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:

Turning the television on/off

Press [ÍAV SYSTEM].

Switching the television’s video input mode

Press [TV/AV].

Changing channels

Press [WCH X].

Adjusting the volume

Press [TV VOLs] or [TV VOLr].

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 [ÍAV SYSTEM].

Play, pause and stop

Press [1] (play), [;] or [∫].

Fast forward and rewind

Press [6] or [5].

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.

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.

[Note]

Reenter the codes after you change the batteries.

1Press [DVD/CD] to select “DVD/CD”.

Press [TUNER/BAND] to select “FM” or

“AM”.

2Start recording and play.

Press [AUX] to select “AUX” as the source.

Operating the television and the video

cassette recorder

Television

Video cassette recorder

Changing the remote control code ([HT840] [HT880])

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

Recording to the tape deck

Listening to the tape deck

PANASONIC: 01, 29, 30, 31

AKAI: 07, 11, 28, 36, 37

ALBA: 05, 11, 12

BAUR: 32

BLAUPUNKT: 28, 36

BRANDT: 26, 41

BUSH: 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: 14, 19, 28, 36

NOKIA: 05, 07, 37

NORDMENDE:

26, 41

OCEANIC: 27, 35

ORION: 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

PANASONIC: 01, 29, 30

AKAI: 06, 08, 16, 17,

19, 37

ALBA: 02, 06, 23

BAIRD: 08, 10, 37

BLAUPUNKT: 01, 26, 29, 30,

BUSH: 02, 09, 23

DAEWOO: 15

FERGUSON: 31

FISHER: 05, 07, 10, 11,

GOLDSTAR/LG: 03, 04, 36, 37

GOODMANS: 02, 03, 18, 23,

27, 33

GRUNDIG: 02, 23, 26, 28,

32, 33

HCM: 02, 23

HITACHI: 13, 14

ITT: 08, 10, 11, 37

ITT/NOKIA: 18, 27, 37

JVC: 20, 21

KENDO: 08, 09, 37

LOEWE: 03, 32

LUXOR: 08, 10, 11, 17,

19, 37

MATSUI: 03, 05, 09

METZ: 01

MITSUBISHI: 17, 19, 21, 32

NEC: 04, 21, 36, 37

NOKIA: 08, 10, 11, 18,

22, 27, 37

NORDMENDE: 20, 21

OKANO: 06

ORION: 05, 09

PHILIPS: 22, 32, 33, 34,

PHONOLA: 32

RFT: 33

ROADSTAR: 02, 03, 18, 23,

SABA: 21

SALORA: 08, 11, 17, 19,

SAMSUNG: 15, 16, 18, 27

SANYO: 07, 10, 11

SCHAUB LORENZ:

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

Television code list

Video cassette recorder code list

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Other useful functions

Press [SLEEP] ([HT840] [HT880] [SHIFT]i[SLEEP])

to select the time (in minutes).

SLEEP 30_----)SLEEP 60_----)SLEEP 90

^""""" OFF(_ SLEEP 120(__}

To cancel the timer

Press [SLEEP] ([HT840] [HT880] [SHIFT]i[SLEEP]) to select “OFF”.

To confirm the remaining time

Press [SLEEP] ([HT840] [HT880] [SHIFT]i[SLEEP]) again.

To change the setting

Repeat the procedure from the beginning.

Press [MUTING].

“MUTING” flashes on the unit’s display.

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.

1Reduce the volume and connect the

headphones (not included).

Headphone plug type: 3.5 mm stereo

2Adjust headphone volume with

[VOLUME].

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

[Note]

Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to prevent hearing

damage.

[Southeast\Asia,[Thailand,\the\Middle\East,\South\Africa,\

[Saudi\Arabia]and]Kuwait\

1Turn [MIC LEVEL] to “MIN” and connect

the microphone(s) (not included).

Microphone plug type: 6.3 mm monaural

2Insert the disc and start play (➜page 12).

3Adjust the main volume with [VOLUME].

4Adjust the microphone volume.

[DVD-V]

1Press [AUDIO] during play.

2Press [2,1] to select the mode.

[VCD]

Press [AUDIO] during play.

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.)

Sleep timer

Muting

VOLUME

SKIP SLOW/SEARCH

DIRECT

NAVIGATOR

TOP MENU

RETURN

FUNCTIONS

VCR

TUNER/BAND

TV/AV

SLEEP

SUBWOOFER

LEVEL SUPER SRND

H.BASS C.FOCUS

SFC

PLAY MODE

TEST

CH SELECT

SETUP

MUTING

MIX

ZOOM

MANUAL SKIP SUBTITLE

AUDIO

PLAY SPEED

QUICK REPLAY

ADVANCED

DISC REVIEW

FL DISPLAY REPEAT

SHIFT

ANGLE/PAGE

GROUP

AV SYSTEM

DVD/CD

PLAY

LIST

TV VOLTV VOL

ENTER

CANCEL

S10

-/--

QUICK OSD

VOLUME

SLEEP

SHIFT

AUDIO

MUTING

2, 1

SLEEP

QUICK OSD

[HT840] [HT880]

SLEEP

[HT530]

SHIFT

SLEEP

QUICK OSD

[HT840]

[HT880]

D.MIX SLP

SETUP

MUTING

DIGITAL

C R

LS RS

LFE

PRG

RND

PGM

H.BASS

DVD

MODE

DISC

T G S.SRND D.MIX SLP

MONO

STCT

TUNED

RAM

RDS PS PTY

DTS

Using headphones

Enjoying Karaoke

To turn the vocals on and off

ain unit only

INPUT SELECTOR PROGRESSIVE

RDS

H.BASS

TUNE MODE FM MODE MEMORY

TUNING

DOWN

PHONES

VOLUME

OPEN CLOSE

VOLUME

INPUT SELECTOR PROGRESSIVE H.BASS

TUNE MODE FM MODE MEMORY

TUNING

DOWN

PHONES

VOLU ME

OPEN CLOSE

MIN

MIC

MIC MIC LEVEL

MAX

MIN MIC LEVEL MAX VOLUME

Duet discs

Off: Vocals off

V1iV2: Both parts

V1: Part 1 only

V2: Part 2 only

Solo discs

Off:Vocals off

On: Vocals on

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Other speaker setup options

∫Attaching to a wall

You can attach all of the speakers to a wall.

1Drive a screw (not included) into the wall.

2Fit the speaker securely onto the screw(s) with the hole(s).

≥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).

∫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.

30–35 mm

‰7.5–9.4 mm

4.0–7.0 mm

Wall or pillar

‰3.0–4.0 mm

e.g.

180 mm

Front and surround speakers [HT530]

In this position, the

speaker will likely

fall if moved to the

left or right.

Move the speaker

so that the screw is

in this position.

Center speaker Front speakers [HT840]

Front and surround speakers [HT880]

366 mm

175 mm

Speaker stand

(not included)

Plate thickness plus 7 mm to

10 mm

Front and surround speakers [HT530]

e.g.

Attach the stands to

these metal screw holes.

60 mm

5mm,

pitch 0.8 mm

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Glossary/Maintenance

Glossary

Decoder

A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVD’s to normal.

This is called decoding.

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.

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.

Frame still and field still

Frames are the still pictures that go together to make a moving

picture. There are about 30 frames shown each second.

One frame is made up of two fields. A regular television shows these

fields one after the other to create frames.

A still is shown when you pause a moving picture. A frame still is

made up of two alternating fields, so the picture may appear blurred,

but overall quality is high.

A field still is not blurred, but it has only half the information of a

frame still so picture quality is lower.

I/P/B

MPEG 2, the video compression standard adopted for use with

DVD-Video, codes frames using these 3 picture types.

I: Intra coded picture

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.

Linear PCM (pulse code modulation)

These are uncompressed digital signals, similar to those found on

CDs.

Playback control (PBC)

If a Video CD has playback control, you can select scenes and

information with menus.

Sampling frequency

Sampling is the process of converting the heights of sound wave

(analog signal) samples taken at set periods into digits (digital

encoding). Sampling frequency is the number of samples taken per

second, so larger numbers mean more faithful reproduction of the

original sound.

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.)

Maintenance

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

Abkhazian: 6566

Afar: 6565

Afrikaans: 6570

Albanian: 8381

Ameharic: 6577

Arabic: 6582

Armenian: 7289

Assamese: 6583

Aymara: 6588

Azerbaijani: 6590

Bashkir: 6665

Basque: 6985

Bengali; Bangla: 6678

Bhutani: 6890

Bihari: 6672

Breton: 6682

Bulgarian: 6671

Burmese: 7789

Byelorussian: 6669

Cambodian: 7577

Catalan: 6765

Chinese: 9072

Corsican: 6779

Croatian: 7282

Czech: 6783

Danish: 6865

Dutch: 7876

English: 6978

Esperanto: 6979

Estonian: 6984

Faroese: 7079

Fiji: 7074

Finnish: 7073

French: 7082

Frisian: 7089

Galician: 7176

Georgian: 7565

German: 6869

Greek: 6976

Greenlandic: 7576

Guarani: 7178

Gujarati: 7185

Hausa: 7265

Hebrew: 7387

Hindi: 7273

Hungarian: 7285

Icelandic: 7383

Indonesian: 7378

Interlingua: 7365

Irish: 7165

Italian: 7384

Japanese: 7465

Javanese: 7487

Kannada: 7578

Kashmiri: 7583

Kazakh: 7575

Kirghiz: 7589

Korean: 7579

Kurdish: 7585

Laotian: 7679

Latin: 7665

Latvian, Lettish: 7686

Lingala: 7678

Lithuanian: 7684

Macedonian: 7775

Malagasy: 7771

Malay: 7783

Malayalam: 7776

Maltese: 7784

Maori: 7773

Marathi: 7782

Moldavian: 7779

Mongolian: 7778

Nauru: 7865

Nepali: 7869

Norwegian: 7879

Oriya: 7982

Pashto, Pushto: 8083

Persian: 7065

Polish: 8076

Portuguese: 8084

Punjabi: 8065

Quechua: 8185

Rhaeto-Romance: 8277

Romanian: 8279

Russian: 8285

Samoan: 8377

Sanskrit: 8365

Scots Gaelic: 7168

Serbian: 8382

Serbo-Croatian: 8372

Shona: 8378

Sindhi: 8368

Singhalese: 8373

Slovak: 8375

Slovenian: 8376

Somali: 8379

Spanish: 6983

Sundanese: 8385

Swahili: 8387

Swedish: 8386

Tagalog: 8476

Tajik: 8471

Tamil: 8465

Tatar: 8484

Telugu: 8469

Thai: 8472

Tibetan: 6679

Tigrinya: 8473

Tonga: 8479

Turkish: 8482

Turkmen: 8475

Twi: 8487

Ukrainian: 8575

Urdu: 8582

Uzbek: 8590

Vietnamese: 8673

Volapük: 8679

Welsh: 6789

Wolof: 8779

Xhosa: 8872

Yiddish: 7473

Yoruba: 8979

Zulu: 9085

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.

“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

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

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)

§1The 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 PAL625/50, PAL525/60, NTSC

Composite video output

Output level 1 Vp-p (75 ≠)

Terminal Pin jack (1 system)

[The\United\Kingdom[ Scart jack (1 system)

S-video output

Y output level 1 Vp-p (75 ≠)

C output level PAL; 0.3 Vp-p (75 ≠)

NTSC; 0.286 Vp-p (75 ≠)

Terminal S terminal (1 system)

[The\United\Kingdom[ Scart jack (1 system)

Component Video output (480p/480i)

Y output level 1 Vp-p (75 ≠)

PB output level 0.7 Vp-p (75 ≠)

PR output level 0.7 Vp-p (75 ≠)

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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Specifications

[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) 170 W§2 (Max)

Output sound pressure 84 dB/W (1.0 m)

Cross over frequency 7 kHz

Frequency range 75 Hz–50 kHz (j16 dB)

90 Hz–45 kHz (j10 dB)

Dimensions (WtHtD) 260 mmk1234 mmk270 mm

Mass 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

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

Operating humidity range

5 % to 90

RH (no condensation)

§2Rating 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.

Power consumption in standby mode

[

The\United\Kingdom,[Australia[and[N.Z.\

approx.

0.7 W

[Others] approx. 0.9 W

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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

Unresponsive or inoperable function

Specific operation undesirable or unexpected

Subtitle

Marker

A-B Repeat

Sound abnormal or improper

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

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.

—

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.

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.

5, 7,

8, 26

—

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.

—

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.

Subtitle position is wrong. ≥Adjust the position. (“Subtitle Position” in Display Menu) 19

No subtitles. ≥Display the subtitles. 15

Cannot add markers. ≥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.

—

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Menus Page

Picture abnormal or un-viewable

Progressive video

Listening to the radio

Television operation

Unit displays

Television displays

The Setup menu cannot be

accessed.

≥Select “DVD/CD” as the source.

≥Cancel all group, program and random play.

—

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

cassette recorder.

Picture size doesn’t fit the

screen.

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

≥Change the Zoom setting.

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).

—

Menu is not displayed correctly. ≥Restore the zoom ratio to a1.00.

≥Set “Subtitle Position” in Display Menu to “0”.

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.

—

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”.

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,

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.

—

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. —

Cannot operate the TV. ≥Press [TV] first to operate the television.

≥Check the remote control code for the TV manufacturer.

—

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.

—

“NO DISC” ≥You haven’t inserted a disc; insert one.

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

—

“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.

—

“/”≥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.

Cover

page

No on-screen display. ≥Select “On” in “On-Screen Messages” in the “Display” tab. 21

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∫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

Direct Sales at Panasonic UK

≥Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease

and confidence by phoning our Customer Care Centre Monday-

Friday 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.

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.)

(Back of product)

(Inside of product)

Accessories

∏1 Remote control

[HT530] (EUR7722XH0)

[HT840] [HT880]

(EUR7722XC0)

∏2 Remote control batteries

∏1 Video cable

(K2KA2BA00001)

∏1 System cable

(K1HA25HA0001)

∏1 AM loop antenna

(N1DAAAA00001)

∏1 FM indoor antenna

(RSA0007-L)

∏1 AC mains lead

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[Saudi[Arabia]and[Kuwait]

(RJA0053-3X)

[Southeast[Asia,[Thailand,[

[the[Middle[East,[South[Africa,]

[Saudi[Arabia[and[Kuwait]

(K2CQ2CA00002)

\Australia\and\N.Z.]

(K2CJ2DA00010)

∏1 Sheet of speaker-cable

stickers

∏Speaker cables

[HT530]

3kshort cables

(REEX0449B)

2klong cables

(REEX0449E)

[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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