Panasonic Dvd Home Theater Sound System Sc Ht680 Operating Instructions

RQT7969-1P PPC 
Operating Instructions
DVD Home Theater Sound System
Model No.SC-HT680
Region number
The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region 
number “1” or “ALL”.
Example:
§ For Canada only: The word “Participant” is used in place of the word
“Partner”.
1ALL2
4 1
As an ENERGY STAR  Partner, 
Panasonic has determined that
this product meets the ENERGY STAR
  
guidelines for energy efficiency.
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If you have any questions contact
In the U.S.A.: 1-800-211-PANA (7262)
In Canada:...

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Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions 
carefully.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
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.
SystemSC-HT680
Main unitSA-HT680
Front speakersSB-FS680
Center speakerSB-PC680
Surround speakersSB-FS681
SubwooferSB-W680
CAUTION!
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER....

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS/Table of contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions 
listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block...

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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.
You can use the front speakers without assembling with the stands. In this case, attach the included 
rubber pads to the base of the speakers. This prevents vibration from...

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∫Preventing the speakers from falling over
Preparation
Attach screw eyes (not included) to secure the speakers to the wall 
(➜diagram right).
≥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...

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≥Attach the speaker-cable stickers to make connection easier.
≥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∫
Television with COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals
These terminals can be used for either interlace or...

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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.
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...

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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).
STEP7QUICK SETUP
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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.
DV D / CDSHIFTSETUP
MUTING
ENTERRETURN
Register Select
ENTERSHIFTSETUP
MUTING
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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...

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Basic play
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.
1234 5OPENCLOSEDISC CHANGEDISC CHECKSELECTOR
TUNE MODEFM MODE MEMORY
PROGRESSIVE CD MODEDISC
POWER
DOWN UP
PHONES
VOLUMEAC IN
TUNING
VOLUME
DOWN    UP
PROGRESSIVE


DISC CHANGE
DISC CHECK
POWER
SELECTOR
OPENCLOSE
4Start play.
≥The tray is closed automatically and play...