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Panasonic SC-HT995W Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

DVD Home Theater Sound System
SC-HT995/SC-HT995W
Model No.
Region number
The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region
number or "ALL".
Region
The Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and
Kuwait
Southeast Asia and Thailand
Australia and N.Z.
Example:
[Southeast\Asia\and[Thailand[
3
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
GCS
GCT
GC GS
Number
2
3
4
2
3
ALL
5
GN
Wireless system and

digital transceiver

Wireless surround speaker
connection.
§
(
For SC-HT995W only.)
High-quality
picture
HDMI capability, Advanced
progressive scan and more.
Compatible with a variety
of media formats
DVD-RAM, DVD-Audio,
DVD-Video, DivX and more.
High-performance
sound effects
Sound quality enhancement,
Bass enhancement and more.
11
§
page
13
page
17
page
34
page
RQT8766-2L

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    HDMI capability, Advanced progressive scan and more. Compatible with a variety of media formats DVD-RAM, DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, DivX and more. High-performance sound effects Sound quality enhancement, Bass enhancement and more. § page § For SC-HT995W only.) page page page RQT8766-2L...

  • Page 2: Accessories

    Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. ≥ These operating instructions are applicable to models SC-HT995 and SC-HT995W for a variety of regions. ≥ Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are of SC-HT995.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Accessories ......2 Caution for AC Mains Lead....4 Safety precautions .

  • Page 4: Caution For Ac Mains Lead

    Caution for AC Mains Lead (For Saudi Arabia and Kuwait) (“GS” area code model 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.

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

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

  • Page 6: Assembling The Front And Surround Speakers

    Rounded side Large hole Base The supplied stands are specially designed for attachment to Panasonic SB-FS995 front speakers, SB-FS996 surround speakers or SB-FS990 front speakers, SB-FS540 surround speakers. Use only as indicated in this setup. 4 Sliders The speaker height can be adjusted.

  • Page 7: Step 7 Preparing The Remote Control

    [HT995W] [Note] ≥ The front and surround speakers are different. – Check the label on the rear of speaker before attaching the stand (➜ page 9). – The stand with shorter cable is for the front speaker. 2 Front speakers and 4 Stands ≥...

  • Page 8: Speaker Installation Options

    Speaker installation options ∫ Attaching to a wall You can attach all of the speakers (except subwoofer) to a wall. ≥ The wall or pillar on which the speakers are to be attached should be capable of supporting over 15 kg screw.

  • Page 9: Positioning The Speakers

    Positioning the speakers STEP 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. ≥...
  • Page 10 ≥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.

  • Page 11: Speaker Connections

    Speaker connections STEP [HT995] [HT995W] Speaker cables Speaker cables ≥ 2kshort cable: ≥ 1kshort cable: For center speaker For center speaker and subwoofer 6 SUBWOOFER WOOFER Push! [HT995] i: White j: Blue Insert the wire fully. Push! This connection is necessary only for SC-HT995.

  • Page 12: Radio And Digital Transceiver Connections

    Radio and digital transceiver connections STEP AM loop antenna ≥ Using an outdoor antenna (optional) (➜ page 33). 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.

  • Page 13: 5 Audio And Video Connections

    Control with HDMI (HDAVI Control) If your Panasonic television is an HDMI control compatible television, you can operate your television synchronizing with home-theater operations or vice versa [➜ page 39, Operating both the television and the home theater system: Control with HDMI (HDAVI Control [Note] ≥...

  • Page 14: 6 Ac Mains Lead Connections

    Other video connections for improved picture quality S-VIDEO OUT Television (not included) ≥Using the 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.) ∫...
  • Page 15 Preparing the remote control STEP Remote control Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control. ≥ Do not use rechargeable type batteries. R6/LR6, AA Performing QUICK SETUP STEP The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to make necessary settings. To display the picture from the main unit, turn on your television and change its video input mode (e.g.

  • Page 16: Control Reference Guide

    This indicator lights when the unit is connected to the AC mains supply. [HT995W] The illustration shows the wireless system for SC-HT995W. AC supply indicator [AC IN] This indicator lights when the unit is connected to the AC mains supply.

  • Page 17: Discs That Can Be Played

    ≥ [DVD-VR] Recorded with devices using Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format (a unified video recording standard), such as DVD video recorders, DVD video cameras, personal computers, etc. ≥ [JPEG] Recorded with Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders using the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) Standard Version 1.0.

  • Page 18: Basic Play

    Basic play To display the picture from the main unit, turn on your television and change its video input mode (e.g. VIDEO 1, AV 1, etc.). ≥ To change your television’s video input mode, refer to its operating instructions. Using the main unit Turn the unit on.

  • Page 19: Using The Remote Control

    If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting (➜ page 40 to 42). Using the remote control Numbered ONE TOUCH PLAY buttons CANCEL SKIP STOP PAUSE TOP MENU, DIRECT NAVIGATOR ENTER FL DISPLAY The position is memorized while “RESUME” is on the display. Stop ≥...

  • Page 20: Convenient Functions

    Convenient functions Numbered buttons CANCEL FUNCTIONS Displaying current playback condition Press [FUNCTIONS]. Each time you press the button: Main menu (➜ page 24) -----------------> Basics -------------------->Details ^---------------------- off (No on-screen display) ,------------------b ∫ Basics e.g. [DVD-V] Current playback number Title Playback condition Program Playback...

  • Page 21: Playing Data Discs Using Navigation Menus

    Playing data discs using navigation menus Numbered ONE TOUCH PLAY buttons STOP TOP MENU, DIRECT NAVIGATOR FUNCTIONS Playing data discs [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX] Selecting “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu (➜ page 27) will be effective if the following functions are not available to play WMA, MP3, JPEG, MPEG4 or DivX video contents.

  • Page 22: Selecting A Track Using Cd Text

    Playing data discs using navigation menus Selecting a track using CD text [CD] Titles appear with CD Text disc playback. Press [TOP MENU] or [MENU]. ≥ To exit the screen, press [TOP MENU] or [MENU]. e.g. CD text Press [3, 4] to select the track and press [ENTER]. ≥...
  • Page 23 ≥ You can play MPEG4 data [conforming to SD VIDEO specifications (ASF standard)/MPEG4 (Simple Profile) video system/G.726 audio system] recorded with Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders with this unit. ≥ The recording date may differ from that of the actual date.

  • Page 24: Using On-Screen Menus

    ≥ On iR/iRW, a subtitle number may be shown for subtitles that are not displayed. ≥ [DVD-VR] “On” or “Off” appears only with discs that contain subtitle on/off information (Subtitle on/off information cannot be recorded using Panasonic DVD Recorders). [DVD-VR] To recall a marker recorded on DVD-Video recorders Press [3, 4] ➜...

  • Page 25: Other Settings

    Other Settings [DVD-A] (Motion picture part) [DVD-VR] [DVD-V] To change play speed – from “k0.6” to “k1.4” ≥ Press [1 PLAY] to return to normal play. ≥ After you change the speed – Dolby Pro Logic II and Sound Enhancement have Play Speed no effect.

  • Page 26: Audio Menu

    Using on-screen menus Other Settings ∫ Picture Menu (Continued) If you have chosen “xxx (interlace) (➜ page 25, “Video Output Mode” in Picture Menu), select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit the type of material. ≥ The setting will return to Auto or Auto1 when the disc tray is opened, the unit is turned off or another source is selected.

  • Page 27: Display Menu

    Other Settings ∫ Display Menu [JPEG] On ,------. Off Information 0 to s60 (in 2 unit steps) Subtitle Position Auto, 0 to s7 Subtitle Brightness To select how to show images made for 4:3 aspect screens on a 16:9 aspect television Normal: Laterally stretches images.

  • Page 28: Changing The Player Settings

    Changing the player settings Numbered buttons Setup Disc Audio Video Subtitle Audio Menus HDMI Advanced Disc Review Display Others Ratings to select and press ENTER ≥ The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. ≥ Underlined items are the factory settings in the following table. QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area.
  • Page 29 QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area. ∫ “Video” tab ≥ 4:3 Pan&Scan: Regular aspect television (4:3) TV Aspect Choose the setting to suit your television and preference. ≥ 4:3 Letterbox: Regular aspect television (4:3) ≥...
  • Page 30 Changing the player settings QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area. ∫ “HDMI” tab RGB Range Set “HDMI Color Space (or HDMI Colour Space)” to “RGB” (➜ page 26, Picture Menu). Video Output (This setting is irrelevant when connected through the VIDEO OUT or S-VIDEO OUT terminal.) Audio Output...

  • Page 31: Changing The Delay Time Of The Speakers

    Changing the delay time of the speakers (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.

  • Page 32: Using The Radio

    Using the radio Numbered buttons FUNCTIONS -TUNE MODE / -FM MODE Presetting stations automatically ain unit only Up to 15 stations can be set in each band, FM and AM. Press [SELECTOR] to select “FM” or “AM”. Press [-TUNE MODE] to select “MANUAL”. Each time you press the button: MANUAL()PRESET Press [X TUNING W] to tune to the lowest frequency (FM: 87.50, AM: 522 or 520).

  • Page 33: Using An Outdoor Antenna (Optional)

    ∫ AM frequency step ain unit only [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 [SELECTOR] to select “FM”. 2 Press and hold [SELECTOR]. After a few seconds the display changes to show the current minimum frequency.

  • Page 34: Using Sound Effects

    Using sound effects SUBWOOFER LEVEL -SFC CH SELECT, TEST [Note] ≥ The following sound effects may not be available or have no effect depending on the type of source, or when headphones are used. ≥ You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these sound effects are used with some sources.

  • Page 35: Enhancing The Bass Sound: H.bass

    Enhancing the bass sound: H.BASS 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 playback source.

  • Page 36: Using Other Useful Functions

    Using other useful functions FUNCTIONS SLEEP Setting the sleep timer Press and hold [—SLEEP]. MODE While the time is shown Press [—SLEEP] to select the time (in minutes). SLEEP 30_----)SLEEP 60_----)SLEEP 90 ^"""" OFF(_ SLEEP120(__} To cancel the timer While the time is shown, press [—SLEEP] to select “OFF”. To confirm the remaining time Press and hold [—SLEEP] again.

  • Page 37: [Ht995] Enjoying Karaoke

    [HT995] Enjoying Karaoke Turn [MIC LEVEL] to “MIN” and connect the microphone (not included). Microphone plug type: ‰6.3 mm monaural standard plug The illustration shows SC-HT995. MIC LEVEL Insert the disc and start play (➜ page 18) Adjust the main volume with [VOLUME]. Adjust the microphone volume.

  • Page 38: Operating Other Equipment

    TV/AV FUNCTIONS SUBWOOFER LEVEL Operating the television You can use the remote control to operate a Panasonic television. Connect your equipment referring to “Cable TV box or video cassette recorder connection” (➜ page 14). [Note] The remote control may not work properly with some models.

  • Page 39: Operating Both The Television And The Home Theater System: Control With Hdmi (Hdavi Control Tm )

    What is HDAVI Control? HDAVI Control is a convenient function that offers linked operation of this unit and Panasonic TV (VIERA) with HDAVI Control. You can use this function by connecting the equipment with the HDMI cable. For operational details, see the operating instructions of the connected equipment.

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting Guide

    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 table do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions. Power No power. The unit is automatically switched to standby mode.
  • Page 41 Marker ≥ You cannot add markers with DVD-RAM or DVD-R/-RW (DVD-VR) discs. Cannot add markers. ≥ If the disc’s elapsed play time does not appear on the unit’s display, you cannot add markers. A-B repeat ≥ The end of an item becomes point B when it is reached. Point B is automatically set.
  • Page 42 Troubleshooting guide Progressive video There is ghosting when progressive or HDMI output is on. Pictures not in progressive output. Listening to the radio Distorted sound or noise is heard. “ST” flickers or does not light. A beat sound is heard. A low hum is heard during AM broadcasts.

  • Page 43: Glossary

    Glossary CPPM (Content Protection for Prerecorded Media) A copy protection system used for DVD-Audio files. This unit supports CPPM. Decoder A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal. This is called decoding. DivX DivX is a popular media technology created by DivX, Inc. DivX media files contain highly compressed video with high visual quality that maintains a relatively small file size.

  • Page 44: Specifications

    Picture resolution: between 160k120 and 6144k4096 pixels (Sub sampling is 4:0:0, 4:2:0, 4:2:2 or 4:4:4). Extremely long and narrow pictures may not be displayed. MPEG4 data recorded with Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders Conforming to SD VIDEO specifications (ASF standard)/MPEG4 (Simple Profile) video system/G.726 audio system...

  • Page 45: Speaker Section

    HDMI AV output Terminal HDMI Ver.1.2a (EDID Ver.1.3) SPEAKER SECTION [HT995] [Front\speakers\SB-FS995] Speaker box Type 2 way, 2 speaker system (Bass reflex) Speaker unit(s) 1. Woofer 2. Tweeter Input power (IEC) Output sound pressure Cross over frequency Frequency range Dimensions (WtHtD)
  • Page 46 Specifications GENERAL Power supply [HT995] AC 110–127 V, 220–240 V, 50/60 Hz [HT995W] Power consumption [HT995] Main unit [HT995W] Main unit Dimensions (WtHtD) Mass Operating temperature range Operating humidity range Power consumption in standby mode [HT995] [HT995W] [HT995W] WIRELESS SYSTEM AND DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER Power supply Power consumption Dimensions (WtHtD)
  • Page 47 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.
  • Page 48 Be sure to set the proper voltage in your area before use. (For details, please refer to page 14.) Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://panasonic.net -If you see this symbol- Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the...

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