Panasonic SC-HT535 Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic SC-HT535 Operating Instructions Manual

Dvd home theater sound system model no.sc-ht535/sc-ht845/sc-ht885

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Operating Instructions

DVD Home Theater Sound System
SC-HT535/SC-HT845/
Model No.
Region number
The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region
number "2" or "ALL".
Example:
E
SC-HT885
2
2
3
ALL
5
Advanced
progressive scan
Provides a smoother and sharper image.
Compatible with a variety
of media formats
DVD-RAM, DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, DivX and more.
High performance
sound effect
Sound field control (SFC), Bass sound enhancement and more.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
8
page
11
page
24
page
RQT8225-B

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    The illustration shows SC-HT535. Operating Instructions Advanced DVD Home Theater Sound System progressive scan page SC-HT535/SC-HT845/ Model No. Provides a smoother and sharper image. SC-HT885 Compatible with a variety of media formats page DVD-RAM, DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, DivX and more. Region number...
  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    SC-HT535. ≥Operations in these instructions are described mainly [HT535]: indicates features applicable to SC-HT535 only. with the remote control, but you can perform the [HT845]: SC-HT845 only. operations on the main unit if the controls are the same.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Using navigation menus ......16 Getting started Playing data discs/Playing from the selected track in the CD/ Playing HighMAT discs/Playing RAM/DVD-RW (DVD-VR) Safety precautions .
  • Page 4: Simple Setup

    Simple setup The supplied stands are specially designed for attachment to Panasonic SB-FS535 front speakers, Speaker assembly STEP SB-FS840 front speakers, SB-FS930 front speakers or SB-FS880 surround speakers. Use only as [HT535] [HT845] Front speakers indicated in this setup. [HT885] Front and surround speakers Preparation ≥To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform assembly on it.
  • Page 5 [HT845] [HT885] [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. ≥[HT885] 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: Step 2 Positioning

    How you set up your speakers can affect the bass and the sound field. Note the following points: STEP Positioning ≥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 7: With The Subwoofer

    Sheet of speaker-cable stickers [HT535] [HT845] ≥1kshort cable: For center speaker ≥2klong cables: For surround speakers [HT885] ≥1kshort cable: For center speaker Speaker-cable sticker The illustration shows SC-HT535. 2 FRONT (R) 1 FRONT (L) 4 SURROUND (R) 3 SURROUND (L) ACTIVE SUBWOOFER Click!
  • Page 8: Step 4 Video Connections

    525p compatible television. (Video will not be displayed luminance (Y) signals. (Actual results depend on the television.) correctly if connected to an incompatible television.) ≥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.
  • Page 9: Step 5 Radio And System Connections

    AM loop antenna FM indoor antenna ≥Connect the AC mains lead after all other connections are complete. ≥Optional antenna connections (➜ page 23). The illustration shows SC-HT535. FM indoor antenna AM loop antenna Affix this end of the antenna where Stand the antenna up on its base.
  • Page 10: Step 7 Quick Setup

    QUICK SETUP. To change these settings later Select “QUICK SETUP” in the “Others” tab (➜ page 21). Control reference guide The illustrations show SC-HT535. See reference pages in brackets. Turn the unit on/off (10) Select the source [HT845]...
  • Page 11: Discs That Can Be Played

    Recorded with devices using Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format (a [RAM] unified video recording standard), such as DVD video recorders, DVD video cameras, personal computers, etc. Recorded with Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD [JPEG] video recorders using the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) Standard Version 1.0.
  • Page 12: Basic Play

    Basic play sing the main unit Open the disc tray. Turn the unit OPEN/CLOSE Load the disc. ≥Load double-sided discs so the label for the side Select “DVD/CD”. you want to play is facing up. INPUT SELECTOR ≥[RAM] Remove the disc from its cartridge before use.
  • Page 13 If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting (➜ page 34, 35). sing the remote control [RAM] [DVD-RW[‹VR›] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] AV SYSTEM e.g. To select 12: [S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2] SLEEP TV/AV TUNER/BAND DVD/CD -/-- [VCD] with playback control Numbered Press [∫] to cancel the PBC buttons...
  • Page 14: Convenient Functions

    Convenient functions Numbered ZOOM Skipping 30 seconds forward MANUAL SKIP buttons VOLUME (Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed.) [RAM] [DVD-RW[‹VR›] [DVD-V] (Except iR/iRW) -/-- CANCEL CANCEL Play restarts from approximately 30 seconds later. Convenient when SKIP SLOW/SEARCH you want to skip commercials etc.
  • Page 15: Repeat Play

    Press [SHIFT]i[SUBTITLE] to select “On” or numbered buttons to play the bonus group. Refer also to the disc’s “Off”. jacket. ≥Subtitle on/off information cannot be recorded using Panasonic DVD Recorders. All group play Angle selection and Still [DVD-A]...
  • Page 16: Using Navigation Menus

    Using navigation menus ≥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 Numbered JPEG image on the screen buttons VOLUME Select a JPEG file first, and then select audio contents. (The opposite order is not effective.) -/-- ≥To exit the screen...
  • Page 17 ≥You can play MPEG4 data [conforming to SD VIDEO specifications (ASF standard)/MPEG4 (Simple Profile) video system/G.726 audio Press [ENTER]. system] recorded with Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders with this unit. Playing a play list ≥The recording date may differ from that of the actual date.
  • Page 18: Using On-Screen Menus

    Using on-screen menus Items shown differ depending on the AV SYSTEM type of disc. TV/AV TUNER/BAND DVD/CD SLEEP Main menu Numbered buttons VOLUME Program To start from a specific item -/-- Group CANCEL CANCEL Title SKIP SLOW/SEARCH Chapter Track Playlist TOP MENU MENU Content...
  • Page 19: Other Settings

    Other Settings ∫ Audio Menu [DVD-A] (Motion picture part) [RAM] [DVD-RW[‹VR›] Dolby Pro (➜ page 24, Dolby Pro Logic II) [DVD-V] Play Speed Logic II To change play speed – from “k0.6” to “k1.4” (in 0.1 unit steps) To make the dialogue in movies easier to hear [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG, 3-channel or ∫...
  • Page 20: Changing The Player Settings

    Changing the player settings Show the Setup menu. SLEEP TV/AV TUNER/BAND DVD/CD SETUP SHIFT If you have not set QUICK SETUP MUTING (➜ page 10), the QUICK SETUP screen appears. Numbered buttons VOLUME Select the tab. Select -/-- CANCEL SKIP SLOW/SEARCH ENTER Go right...
  • Page 21: Changing The Delay Time (Speaker Settings)

    ≥Video/YPbPr ≥S-Video/YPbPr Video Out (AV/Component) ≥RGB/No Output Choose the video signal format to be output from the SCART (AV) and Component terminal. ≥Automatic Still Mode ≥Field: The picture is not blurred, but picture quality is lower. Specify the type of picture shown ≥Frame: Overall quality is high, but the picture may appear blurred.
  • Page 22: The Radio

    The radio Selecting the preset channels AV SYSTEM SLEEP TV/AV TUNER/BAND DVD/CD Press [TUNER/BAND] to select “FM” or TUNER/BAND “AM”. Numbered Press the numbered buttons to select the buttons VOLUME -/-- channel. CANCEL Alternatively, press [W CH X]. SKIP SLOW/SEARCH To select a 2-digit number e.g.
  • Page 23: Rds Broadcasting

    RDS broadcasting 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.
  • Page 24: Sound Field And Sound Quality

    Sound field and sound quality SLEEP TV/AV TUNER/BAND DVD/CD C.FOCUS DVD/CD Center Focus SHIFT (Discs where the dialogue is recorded in the center channel) You can make the sound of the center speaker seem VOLUME like it is coming from within the television. -/-- Press [SHIFT]i[C.FOCUS].
  • Page 25 SUPER SRND SUBWOOFER Enhancing the bass sound Subwoofer level H.BASS LEVEL You can enhance low-frequency sound so that heavy bass sound You can adjust the amount of bass. The unit automatically selects the most suitable setting according to the type of playing source. can be heard clearly, even if the acoustics of your room are not optimal.
  • Page 26: Operating Other Equipment

    Operating other equipment ∫ Connection example Television (not included) Video cassette recorder (not included) To show video from Audio cable (not included) the video cassette recorder Video cable (not included) Select “VIDEO 2” input on your television in AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO AUDIO OUT...
  • Page 27: Operating The Television And The Video Cassette Recorder

    Operating the tape deck ([HT845] cassette recorder Recording to the tape deck You can use the remote control to operate a Panasonic television or a video cassette recorder. Connect your equipment referring to Press [DVD/CD] to select “DVD/CD”. “Connection example” (➜ page 26).
  • Page 28: Other Useful Functions

    Other useful functions Using headphones AV SYSTEM SLEEP TV/AV TUNER/BAND DVD/CD SLEEP Main unit only Reduce the volume and connect the VOLUME headphones (not included). -/-- CANCEL Headphone plug type: 3.5 mm stereo VOLUME SKIP SLOW/SEARCH VOLUME OPEN CLOSE TUNING TOP MENU MENU VOLUME...
  • Page 29: Other Speaker Setup Options

    Other speaker setup options ∫ Attaching to a wall You can attach all of the speakers to a wall. Drive a screw (not included) into the wall. Fit the speaker securely onto the screw(s) with the hole(s). 30–35 mm ‰7.5–9.4 mm ‰3.0–4.0 mm 4.0–7.0 mm Wall or pillar...
  • Page 30: About Divx Vod Content

    About DivX VOD content DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content is encrypted for copyright protection. In order to play DivX VOD content on this unit, you first need to register the unit. Follow the online instructions for purchasing DivX VOD content to enter the unit’s registration code and register the unit. For more information about DivX VOD, visit www.divx.com/vod.
  • Page 31: Language Code List

    Language code list Abkhazian: 6566 Finnish: 7073 Macedonian: 7775 Somali: 8379 Afar: 6565 French: 7082 Malagasy: 7771 Spanish: 6983 Afrikaans: 6570 Frisian: 7089 Malay: 7783 Sundanese: 8385 Albanian: 8381 Galician: 7176 Malayalam: 7776 Swahili: 8387 Ameharic: 6577 Georgian: 7565 Maltese: 7784 Swedish: 8386...
  • Page 32: Specifications

    (Sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0) 70 W per channel (4 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Surround Ch §4 MPEG4 data recorded with Panasonic SD multi cameras or 260 W per channel (4 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Center Ch DVD video recorders 260 W per channel (4 ≠), 100 Hz, 10 % THD...
  • Page 33 [HT845] [Active\subwoofer\SB-WA845] SPEAKER SECTION Type 1 way, 2 speaker system (Bass reflex) [HT535] [Front\speakers\SB-FS535] Speaker unit(s) Type 2 way, 2 speaker system (Bass reflex) 1. Woofer 13 cm Cone type Impedance 6 ≠ Speaker unit(s) 2. Woofer 13 cm Cone type 1.
  • Page 34: 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 chart do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions. Power Page ≥Insert the AC mains lead and system cable securely.
  • Page 35 Picture abnormal or unviewable Page ≥Ensure that the unit is connected directly to the television, and is not connected through a video Picture distorted. cassette recorder. ≥Change “Source Select” in Picture Menu. [DivX] ≥Change “TV Aspect” in the “Video” tab. Picture size doesn’t fit the ≥Change the Zoom setting.
  • Page 36: Accessories

    ∏ [HT535] 2 Brackets 2klong cables [HT885] ∏ 1 AM loop antenna 2kpipes with short cable ∏ [HT535] 1 Sheet of rubber 2kpipes with long cable [HT885] pads 1kshort cable Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ RQT8225-B F0405TS0...

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