Panasonic Dvd Home Theater Sound System Sc Ht720 Operating Instructions

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Operating Instructions
DVD Home Theater Sound System
Model No. SC-HT720
SC-HT692The illustration shows SC-HT720 for the U.S.A. and 
Canada.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, 
please read these instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
Region number
The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the 
region number or “ALL”.
Example:[U.S.A.[and[Canada[
§ For Canada only: The word “Participant” is used in place of the
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Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance 
and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
[HT720]: indicates features applicable to SC-HT720 only.
[HT692]: SC-HT692 only.
For areas except U.S.A. and CanadaTHE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. AND CANADA
≥These operating instructions are applicable to models 
SC-HT720 and SC-HT692.
≥Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating 
instructions are...

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS/Accessories
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 any...

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Locating
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.
≥The left and right speaker pairs are the same with respect to the front and surround speakers.Simple setup
≥Place the front, center, and surround speakers at approximately the same distance from the seating position....

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Other speaker setup options
Other speaker setup options
∫Attaching to a wall
1Drive a screw (not included) into a 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 (22 lb.) 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.
∫Fitting speaker stands (not included)
Ensure...

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Connecting speakers with the subwoofer
≥Attach the speaker-cable stickers to make connection easier.
≥The terminals of the subwoofer have high output power. Carefully connect the speaker wires.
[Note]
≥Never short-circuit positive (i) and negative (j) speaker wires.
≥Be sure to connect only positive (copper) wires to positive (i) terminals and negative (silver) wires to negative (j) terminals. Incorrect 
connection can damage the speakers.
STEP2Connecting speakers with the subwoofer
Sheet of...

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Video connections
≥Do not connect through the video cassette recorder.
Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not display 
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
S-VIDEO OUT terminal
The S-VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the 
VIDEO OUT terminal by separating the chrominance (C)...

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Radio and system connection
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....

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QUICK SETUP/Control reference guide
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 “Others” tab (‹page 21).
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Turn on the 
unit.Select 
“DVD/CD”.Shows QUICK 
SETUP screen.Follow the messages and 
make the settings.Press to 
finish QUICK 
SETUP.Press to exit.
STEP6QUICK SETUP
DVD/CDSHIFTSETUPMUTINGrENTERRETURN...

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Discs that can be played
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
PAL discs (except DVD-Audio), DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, 
DVD+R, iRW, DVD-RW, 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...