Panasonic SC-HT885W Operating Instructions Manual

Dvd home theater sound system model no. sc-ht885w

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The illustration shows the model for Continental Europe.

Operating Instructions

DVD Home Theater Sound System
SC-HT885W
Model No.
Region number
The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region
number or "ALL".
Region
Continental Europe, the Middle East,
South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
Southeast Asia
Example: [Continental[Europe]\
Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance
and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
System
SC-HT885W
[Continental[Europe]
Main unit
SA-HT885W
Front speakers
SB-FS930
Center speaker
SB-PC930
Surround speakers
SB-FS880
Active subwoofer
SB-WA885
Digital transmitter
SH-FX50T
Digital receiver
SE-FX50
EG GC GCS GS
AC IN
Number
2
3
2
2
3
ALL
5
SC-HT885W
[Southeast[Asia,]
[the[Middle[East,[South[Africa,]
[Saudi[Arabia[and[Kuwait]
SA-HT885W
SB-FS881
SB-PC880
SB-FS881
SB-WA885
SH-FX50T
SE-FX50
Advanced
progressive scan
Provides a smoother and sharper image.
Digital Transmitter
and Receiver
Set your surround sound free.
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.
≥Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating
instructions are for Continental Europe.
≥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.
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page
9
page
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RQT8221-2B

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    The illustration shows the model for Continental Europe. AC IN Operating Instructions Advanced DVD Home Theater Sound System progressive scan page SC-HT885W Model No. Provides a smoother and sharper image. Region number The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region Digital Transmitter number or “ALL”.
  • Page 2 SUOMI CAUTION! VAROITUS! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE LAITTEEN KÄYTTÄMINEN MUULLA KUIN TÄSSÄ OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN KÄYTTÖOHJEESSA MAINITULLA TAVALLA SAATTAA MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. ALTISTAA KÄYTTÄJÄN TURVALLISUUSLUOKAN 1 DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Caution for AC Mains Lead Table of contents (For Saudi Arabia and Kuwait) Getting started (“GS” area code models only) Caution for AC Mains Lead ..... . . 3 For your safety, please read the following text carefully.
  • Page 4: Simple Setup

    Simple setup The supplied stands are specially designed for Front and surround STEP attachment to Panasonic SB-FS930 front speakers, SB-FS880 surround speakers, or SB-FS881 front or speaker assembly surround speakers. Use only as indicated in this setup. Preparation ≥To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform assembly on it.
  • Page 5: 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 6: And The Digital Receiver

    STEP Connecting speakers with the subwoofer and the digital receiver ≥Attach the speaker-cable stickers to make connection easier. ≥The terminals of the subwoofer and the digital receiver have high output power. Carefully connect the speaker wires. Speaker cable Sheet of speaker-cable stickers AC mains lead [Continental]Europe,]Southeast[Asia,] [Saudi[Arabia[and[Kuwait]...
  • Page 7: Step 4 Video Connections

    (or 576p) or 525p (or 480p) compatible television. (Video will not be displayed correctly if connected to an incompatible television.) [Continental[Europe] ≥Panasonic televisions with 625 (576)/50i·50p, 525 (480)/ Scart cable 60i·60p input terminals are progressive compatible. Consult (not included) the manufacturer if you have another brand of television.
  • Page 8: Step 5 The Digital Transmitter, Radio And System Connections

    STEP The digital transmitter, radio and system connections AM loop FM indoor AC mains lead System cable Digital [Saudi[Arabia[ antenna antenna [Continental]Europe,]Southeast[Asia,[the[Middle[East,] transmitter [and[Kuwait] [South[Africa,[Saudi[Arabia[and[Kuwait] ≥Connect the AC mains lead after all other connections are complete. [Southeast[Asia,[the[Middle[East,[ ≥Optional antenna connections (➜ page 23). [South[Africa,[Saudi[Arabia[and[Kuwait] The illustration shows the model for Continental Europe.
  • Page 9: Step 7 Quick Setup

    STEP QUICK SETUP The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to make necessary settings. Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television. Turn on the main unit. AV SYSTEM TV/AV TUNER/BAND DVD/CD DVD/CD Select “DVD/CD”. DVD/CD VOLUME -/-- Show the QUICK...
  • Page 10: Control Reference Guide

    Control reference guide See reference pages in brackets. The illustration shows the model for Continental Europe. Television and Video cassette AV SYSTEM recorder operations (27) Turn the unit on/off (9) TV/AV TUNER/BAND DVD/CD Select the source Switch the television’s video input mode (27) AUX (27),TUNER/BAND (22), DVD/CD (9)
  • 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 The illustration shows the model for Continental Europe. 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 33, 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] 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 SLOW/SEARCH SKIP 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 Main menu Numbered Program To start from a specific item buttons VOLUME Group -/-- Title CANCEL CANCEL Chapter SLOW/SEARCH SKIP Track Playlist Content TOP MENU MENU §...
  • Page 19: Picture Menu

    Other Settings ∫ Picture Menu [RAM] [DVD-RW[‹VR›] [DVD-V] (Discs recorded with Normal 48 kHz only) Cinema1: Mellows images and enhances detail [DVD-A] (Discs recorded with 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz in dark scenes. only) Cinema2: Sharpens images and enhances detail [VCD] [CD] in dark scenes.
  • Page 20: Changing The Player Settings

    Changing the player settings TV/AV TUNER/BAND DVD/CD Show the Setup menu. SETUP SHIFT MUTING If you have not set QUICK SETUP (➜ page 9), the QUICK SETUP Numbered screen appears. buttons VOLUME Select the tab. Select -/-- CANCEL SKIP SLOW/SEARCH ENTER Go right TOP MENU...
  • Page 21: Changing The Delay Time (Speaker Settings)

    [Continental[Europe[ ≥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 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

    ∫ AM frequency step RDS broadcasting Main unit only ]Continental[Europe\ [Southeast[Asia,[the\Middle\East,\South\Africa,\Saudi\Arabia[and\Kuwait[ The unit can display the text data transmitted by the radio data The step is factory-set to 9 kHz, but you can change it to receive system (RDS) available in some areas. broadcasts allocated in 10-kHz steps.
  • Page 24: Sound Field And Sound Quality

    Sound field and sound quality 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: Enhancing The Bass Sound

    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 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 TV/AV TUNER/BAND DVD/CD Main unit only Reduce the volume and connect the VOLUME headphones (not included). -/-- Headphone plug type: 3.5 mm stereo CANCEL VOLUME SLOW/SEARCH SKIP VOLUME OPEN CLOSE TUNING TOP MENU MENU VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR...
  • 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 Glossary content Decoder A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVD’s to normal. This is called decoding. DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content is encrypted for copyright protection. In order to play DivX VOD content on this unit, you first DivX need to register the unit.
  • Page 31: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions Placement Foreign matter Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit. This can cause electric temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These shock or malfunction. conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby Do not let liquids get into the unit.
  • Page 32: Specifications

    260 W (Max) (Sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0) Output sound pressure 82 dB/W (1.0 m) §4 MPEG4 data recorded with Panasonic SD multi cameras or Cross over frequency 5 kHz DVD video recorders Frequency range 110 Hz–50 kHz (j16 dB) Conforming to SD VIDEO specifications (ASF standard)/ 140 Hz–45 kHz (j10 dB)
  • Page 33: Troubleshooting Guide

    SPEAKER SECTION Power consumption in standby mode [Southeast[Asia,[the[Middle[East,[South[Africa,[Saudi[Arabia[and[Kuwait[ [Continental[Europe\ approx. 0.7 W [Front/Surround\speakers\SB-FS881] [Southeast[Asia,[the[Middle[East,[South[Africa,[Saudi[Arabia[and[Kuwait[ Type 2 way, 2 speaker system (Bass reflex) approx. 0.9 W Impedance 6 ≠ Speaker unit(s) §8 Rating with low cut filter equipped amplifier 1. Woofer 8 cm Cone type 2.
  • Page 34 Troubleshooting guide Marker Page ≥You cannot add markers. [RAM] [DVD-RW[‹VR›] Cannot add markers. — ≥If the disc’s elapsed play time doesn’t 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 35 Progressive video Page ≥This problem is caused by the editing method or material used on DVD-Video, but should be There is ghosting when progressive output is on. corrected if you use interlace output. Change “Video Output Mode” in Picture Menu to “625i (or 576i)” or “525i (or 480i)”.
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