Panasonic Dvd Home Theater Sound System Sc Ht730 Operating Instructions

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Using on-screen menus
∫Play Menu
(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed.
[JPEG]: Works with all JPEG content.)
∫Picture Menu∫Audio Menu
∫Display Menu
∫Other Menu
Other Settings
Play Speed
[DVD-A] (Motion picture part) [RAM] [DVD-V]
To change play speed
–from “k0.6” to “k1.4” (in 0.1 unit steps)
Repeat(‹page 15, Repeat play)
A-B Repeat
Except [JPEG] [RAM] (Still picture part)
To repeat a specified section
Press [ENTER] at the starting and ending points. 
Press [ENTER] again to cancel.
Marker
Except [RAM]
To mark up to 5 positions to play again
Press [ENTER] (The unit is now ready to accept 
markers.)
To  mark  a  position: Press [ENTER] (at the desired 
point)
To mark another position: Press [2,1] to select 
“¢” ‹ Press [ENTER]
To recall a marker: Press [2,1] ‹ Press 
[ENTER]
To erase a marker: Press [2,1] ‹ Press 
[CANCEL]
≥This feature does not work during program and 
random play.
Advanced 
Disc Review[‹page 14, Reviewing titles to play (ADVANCED 
DISC REVIEW)]
Picture 
Mode
Normal
Cinema1:  Mellows images and enhances detail 
in dark scenes.
Cinema2: Sharpens images and enhances detail 
in dark scenes.
Animation
Dynamic
User (Press [ENTER] to select “Picture 
Adjustment”) (‹below)
Picture Adjustment
Contrast Brightness
Sharpness Color
Gamma: Adjusts the brightness of dark parts.
Depth Enhancer
Reduces the rough noise in the background to 
give a greater feeling of depth.
Video 
Output 
Mode480i (Interlace) ,--. 480p (Progressive)
When you select “480p”, a confirmation screen 
appears. Select “Yes” only if connecting to a 
progressive output compatible television.
Transfer 
Mode
If you have chosen “480p” (‹above), select the 
method of conversion for progressive output to 
suit the type of material.
Auto1 (normal):Detects 24 frame-per-second 
film content and appropriately 
converts it.
Auto2: Compatible with 30 frame-per-second film 
content in addition to 24 frame-per-
second film content.
Video: Select when using Auto1 or Auto2, and 
the video content is distorted.
Dolby Pro 
LogicII(‹page 26, Dolby Pro LogicII)
Dialogue 
Enhancer
To make the dialogue in movies easier to hear
[DVD-V] (Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG, 3-channel or 
higher, with the dialogue recorded in the center 
channel)
On ,------. Off
Multi 
Re-master
(
[HT930] only)
[RAM] [DVD-V] (Discs recorded with 48 kHz only)
[DVD-A] (Discs recorded with 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz 
only)
[VCD] [CD]
≥During 2ch output of these discs, this feature 
gives you a more natural sound by adding the 
higher frequency signals not recorded on the 
disc, for example, playing DVD-Video recorded 
with 48 kHz at 96 kHz. (Sampling frequency 
‹page 34)
≥During multi-channel output of these discs, this 
feature reproduces the frequencies lost during 
recording to give you a sound closer to the 
original.
[WMA] [MP3]
 (Disc recording is other than 8 kHz, 
16 kHz, 32 kHz)
This feature reproduces the higher frequencies 
lost during recording to give you a sound closer to 
the original.
1,------. 2,------.3,------.Off
^-------------------------------------J
[DVD-A]
 [DVD-V] [CD] (LPCM/PPCM)
1 High tempo (e.g., pop and rock)
2 Various tempos (e.g., jazz)
3 Low tempo (e.g., classical)
Other discs
1 Light effect
2 Medium effect
3 Strong effect
≥You can confirm the sampling frequency on the 
screen.
Sound 
EnhancementEnhances audio output to produce a warm hall-like 
sound.
On ,------. Off
Information[JPEG] Off, Date, Details
Subtitle Position0 to s60 (in 2 unit steps)
Subtitle BrightnessAuto, 0 to s7
Just Fit ZoomTo select the appropriate screen size 
to fit your TV screen
Manual ZoomTo zoom in and out manually
Bit Rate Display
[RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD]
[DVD-A] (Motion picture part)
On ,------. Off
GUI See-throughOff, On, Auto
GUI Brightnesss3 to r3
Setup(‹page 22)
Play as DVD-Video
or
Play as DVD-AudioSelect “Play as DVD-Video” to play 
DVD-Video contents of DVD-Audio.
Play as DVD-VR, 
Play as HighMAT
or
Play as Data DiscSelect “Play as Data Disc” to play JPEG 
files on DVD-RAM or to play a HighMAT 
disc without using the HighMAT 
function.
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Changing the player settings
Changing the player settings
≥The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.
≥Underlined items are the factory preset in the following diagram.
∫“Disc” tab
§1The original language designated on the disc is selected.§2Input a code number referring to the table on page 34.
§3If the language selected for “Audio” is not available, subtitles 
appear in that language (if available on the disc).
∫“Video” tab
VOLUME
CH
SKIPSLOW/SEARCH
MENU
DIRECT
NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
RETURN
FUNCTIONS
VCRTV
TUNER/BANDTV/VIDEODISC
ENTER
SUBWOOFER
LEVELSUPER SRND
H.BASSC.FOCUS
SFC
CD MODE
PLAY MODE
TEST
CH SELECTSETUP
MUTINGMIX 2CHPL
ZOOM
CM SKIPSUBTITLE
AUD IO
PLAY SPEED
QUICK REPLAY
SLEEP
QUICK OSD
ADVANCEDDISC REVIEW
FL DISPLAY REPEAT
SHIFT
ANGLE/PAGE
GROUP
AV SYSTEM
DV D / C D
PLAY 
LIST
TV VOLTV VOL
ENTER
12
6
9
45
78
CANCEL0S10
3
3, 4, 2, 1
ENTER
SHIFT
SETUP
Numbered
buttons
VideoAudioDisplayOthers Disc
Setup
AudioEnglish
MenusEnglish
Advanced Disc ReviewIntro Mode
SubtitleAutomatic
RatingsLevel 8
ENTERRETURNto  select and pressto  exit
Ta b
SettingItem
1Show the Setup menu.
If you have not set QUICK SETUP 
(‹page 9), the QUICK SETUP 
screen appears.
2Select the tab.
3Select the item.
4Make the settings.
5Press to exit.
SHIFTSETUP
MUTING
ENTER
Select
Go right
ENTER
Select
Register
ENTER
123
456
78
09
S10ENTER
Select
Register
SHIFTSETUP
MUTING
QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area.
AudioChoose the audio language.≥English≥French≥Spanish≥Original§1≥Other¢¢¢¢§2
SubtitleChoose the subtitle language.≥Automatic
§3≥English≥French≥Spanish≥Other¢¢¢¢§2
MenusChoose the language for disc menus.
Changing the menu language in 
QUICK SETUP also changes this 
setting.≥English≥French≥Spanish≥Other¢¢¢¢§2
Advanced Disc Review(‹page 14)≥Intro Mode:  Reviews each title/program.
≥Interval Mode: Reviews not only each title/program but also each 10 minute interval within a title/program.
RatingsSet a ratings level to limit DVD-Video 
play.Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected)
≥8 No Limit≥1 to 7≥0 Lock All: To prevent play of discs without ratings levels.
When you select your ratings level, a password screen is shown.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Do not forget your password.
A message screen will be shown if a DVD-Video exceeding the ratings level is inserted in the unit. 
Enter your password and then follow the on-screen instructions.
TV Aspect
Choose the setting to suit your 
television and preference.≥4:3 Pan&Scan
: Regular aspect television (4:3)
The sides of the widescreen picture are cut off so it fills the screen (unless 
prohibited by the disc).
≥4:3 Letterbox: Regular aspect television (4:3)
Widescreen picture is shown in the letterbox style.
≥16:9: Widescreen television (16:9)
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Changing the player settings
∫“Audio” tab
∫“Display” tab
∫“Others” tab
(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.
If either distance a or b is less than c, find the difference in the 
table and change to the recommended setting.1 Press [3,4] to select the delay time box and press 
[ENTER].
2 Press [3,4] to adjust the delay time and press [ENTER].
To finish the speaker setting
Press [2] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER].
[HT930]
When you change the surround speaker setting for Dolby Digital, the 
setting also changes for Dolby Pro LogicII.
e.g., the settings for MUSIC are the same as those for Dolby Digital.
TV Type
Select to suit the type of television.
≥Standard (Direct View TV)≥CRT Projector≥LCD TV/Projector
≥Projection TV≥Plasma TV
Time Delay
When connected with a Plasma 
display, adjust if you notice the audio 
is out of sync with the video.≥0ms
≥20ms≥40ms≥60ms≥80ms≥100ms
Still Mode
Specify the type of picture shown 
when paused.≥Automatic≥Field: The picture is not blurred, but picture quality is lower. 
≥Frame:
Overall quality is high, but the picture may appear blurred. 
Black Level Control
Change the black level of the picture if 
you connected a television through the 
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals.
≥Lighter: When connected through VIDEO OUT or S-VIDEO OUT.
≥Darker: When connected through COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y/P
B/PR).
Dynamic Range Compression≥Off
≥On: Adjusts for clarity even when the volume is low by compressing the range of the lowest sound 
level and the highest sound level. Convenient for late night viewing. (Only works with Dolby 
Digital)
Speaker Settings (‹below)
Set the delay time for your center and 
surround speakers.≥Center: 0.0
/1.0/2.0/3.0/4.0/5.0 ms
≥Surround (L/R): 0.0
/5.0/10.0/15.0 ms
Menu Language≥English≥Fran çai s≥Español
On-Screen Messages≥On≥Off
FL Dimmer
Changes the brightness of the unit’s 
display (and Jog LED [HT930]).≥Bright
≥Dim ([HT930] Jog LED turns off.)
≥Auto: The display is dimmed, but brightens when you perform some operations. 
([HT930] Jog LED turns on when you perform some operations.)
QUICK SETUP≥Ye s≥No
Re-initialize Setting
This returns all values in the Setup 
menus to the default settings.≥Yes: The password screen is shown if “Ratings” (‹page 22) is set. Please enter the same 
password. After “INIT” on the display disappears, turn the unit off and on again.
≥No
Changing the delay time (Speaker Settings)
a Center speakerb Surround speaker
Difference (Approx.)SettingDifference (Approx.)Setting
30 cm (1 foot) 1.0 ms 150 cm (5 feet)  5.0 ms
60 cm (2 feet) 2.0 ms 300 cm (10 feet) 10.0 ms
90 cm (3 feet) 3.0 ms 450 cm (15 feet) 15.0 ms
120 cm (4 feet) 4.0 ms
150 cm (5 feet)  5.0 ms
L
LS
R
SW
C
RS
C
RSLS
b
c aa
b
c
Approximate room dimensions
Circle of constant primary listening distance: Actual speakers position
: Ideal speakers position
: Primary listening distance
Dolby DigitalDolby Pro LogicII
MUSICMOVIE
0 ms 0 ms 10 ms
5 ms 5 ms 15 ms
10 ms 10 ms 20 ms
15 ms 15 ms 25 ms
ms
ms L
Exit
LSR
SW
C
RS 0.0
 0.0
Center delay time
Exit
Surround delay time
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The radio
The radio
Up to 15 stations can be set in each band, FM and AM.
1Press [INPUT SELECTOR] to select “FM” or 
“AM”
.
2Press [TUNE MODE] to select “MANUAL”.
Each time you press the button: MANUAL()PRESET
3Press [XTUNINGW] to tune to the lowest 
frequency (FM: 87.9 or 87.5, AM: 520).
4Press and hold [MEMORY].
Release the button when “FM AUTO” or “AM AUTO” is 
displayed.
The tuner presets all the stations it can receive into the 
channels in ascending order.
≥“SET OK” is displayed when the stations are set, and the 
radio tunes to the last preset station.
≥“ERROR” is displayed when automatic presetting is 
unsuccessful. Preset the channels manually (‹right).
1Press [TUNER/BAND] to select “FM” or 
“AM”.
2Press the numbered buttons to select the 
channel.
Alternatively, press [WCHX].
To select a 2-digit number
e.g. 12: [S10] ‹ [1] ‹ [2]
When a stereo FM broadcast is being received.
∫If noise is excessive in FM
Press [FM MODE] to display “MONO”.
Press [FM MODE] again to cancel the mode.
The mode is also canceled when you change the frequency.
1Press [INPUT SELECTOR] to select “FM” 
or “AM”.
2Press [TUNE MODE] to select “MANUAL”.
3Press [XTUNINGW] to select the 
frequency.
Press and hold [XTUNINGW] until the frequency starts 
scrolling to start automatic tuning. Tuning stops when a station 
is found.
∫Presetting the channel
Up to 15 stations can be set in each band, FM and AM.
1While listening to the radio broadcast
Press [ENTER].
2While the frequency and “PGM” are flashing on the display
Press the numbered buttons to select a channel.
Alternatively, press [WCHX], then press [ENTER].
≥To select a 2-digit number
e.g. 12: [S10] ‹ [1] ‹ [2].
The station occupying a channel is erased if another station is 
preset to that channel.
Automatic presetting
VOLUME
CH
SKIPSLOW/SEARCH
MENU
DIRECT
NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
RETURN
FUNCTIONS
VCRTV
TUNER/BANDTV/VIDEODISC
ENTER
SUBWOOFER
LEVELSUPER SRND
H.BASSC.FOCUS
SFC
CD MODE
PLAY MODE
TEST
CH SELECTSETUP
MUTINGMIX 2CHPL
ZOOM
CM SKIPSUBTITLE
AUD IO
PLAY SPEED
QUICK REPLAY
SLEEP
QUICK OSD
ADVANCEDDISC REVIEW
FL DISPLAY REPEAT
SHIFT
ANGLE/PAGE
GROUP
AV SYSTEM
DV D / C D
PLAY 
LIST
TV VOLTV VOL
ENTER
12
6
9
45
78
CANCEL0S10
3
ENTERTUNER/BAND
CH
INPUT
SELECTORH.BASS PROGRESSIVE CD MODE
TUNE MODE FM MODE MEMORY
OPEN CLOSE DISC EXCHANGE DISC SKIP
TUNINGDOWN UPPHONES
5 DISC SELECTORVOLUMEPOWER12 345
TUNE MODEMEMORY
INPUT SELECTOR FM MODE
TUNING
Numbered
buttons
Main unit only
Selecting the preset channels
Manual tuning
PLDIGITAL
DVDMODEDISC
T G S.SRND D.MIX SLPMONOSTCTTUNED
RAMRDS PS PTYWCDDTS
PLDIGITALL
S
CRLSRSLFE
PRGRNDPGM
H.BASS12DVDMODEDISC
T G S.SRND D.MIX SLPMONOSTCTTUNED
RAMRDS PS PTYWCDDTS
Main unit only
PLDIGITALL
S
CRLSRSLFE
PRGRNDPGM
H.BASS12DVDMODEDISC
T G S.SRND D.MIX SLPMONOSTCTTUNED
RAMRDS PS PTYWCDDTS
Main unit only
PLDIGITAL
DVDMODEDISC
T G S.SRND D.MIX SLPMONOSTCTTUNED
RAMRDS PS PTYWCDDTS
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The radio
∫FM frequency step
You can change the FM step. The step is factory-set to 0.2 MHz, but 
you can change it to receive broadcasts allocated in 0.1-MHz steps.
1 Press [INPUT SELECTOR] to select “FM”.
2 Press and hold [INPUT SELECTOR].
After a few seconds the display changes to show the current 
minimum frequency. Continue to hold the button down. The 
minimum frequency changes and the step is changed.
To return to the original step, repeat the above steps.
[Note]
Any FM/AM frequencies preset in channels will be changed by this 
procedure. Preset them again.
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.
Main unit only
Optional antenna connections
AL
FM ANTFM ANT
AM ANTAM ANT
DIGITAL
TRANSMITTER
(7(75≠)
LOOPLOOPEXTEXTR
2
11
Leave the AM loop antenna connected.
AM outdoor antenna (Using a vinyl wire)
Run a piece of vinyl wire horizontally across a window 
or other convenient location.
5
–12m
(16 – 39 feet)
FM outdoor antenna (Using a television antenna)
≥Disconnect the FM indoor antenna.
≥The antenna should be installed by a competent technician.
Rework your outdoor antenna’s 75≠ coaxial cable as follows.
75≠ coaxial cable
(not included)
1Remove a piece of the 
outer vinyl insulator.2Carefully pull the 
tabs apart to 
remove the cover.3Install the coaxial cable.
Clamp the cable conductor, 
and wind it on so that it does 
not contact anything else. 
7 mm (
9/32z) 10 mm (
13/32z)
Peel back4Attach the cover.
Clamp with pliers 10 mm (
13/32z) \U.S.A.\and\Canada]
Antenna plug
(not included)
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Sound field and sound quality
Sound field and sound quality
[Note]
≥When connected with headphones, the following sound field 
systems have no effect. (Excluding Sound Field Control)
≥You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these 
sound field systems are used with some sources. If this occurs, 
turn the sound field system off.
≥If you turn on Super Surround, Dolby Pro LogicII is canceled and 
vice versa.
Changes the sound quality.
Press [SFC].
Each time you press the button:
FLAT:Cancel (no effect is added) (factory preset).
HEAVY:Adds punch to rock.
CLEAR:Clarifies higher sounds.
SOFT:For background music.
DISCO:Reverberates sound to make you feel like you are in a 
disco.
LIVE:Makes vocals more alive.
HALL:Expands sound to make you feel like you are in a hall.
To check the current setting
Press [SFC].
Adds surround effects to stereo sound.
Press [SHIFT]i[SUPER SRND].
Each time you press the button:
MUSIC:Adds surround effects to stereo 
sources.
MOVIE:Use this mode when playing movie 
software.
PA R T Y :Sound is in stereo regardless of the direction you are 
facing.
OFF:Cancel
≥You can adjust the volume of the surround speakers to get the best 
surround effect (‹page 27, Speaker level adjustments).
≥Super Surround does not work when playing a DVD recorded with 
a multi-channel source.(Discs where the dialogue is recorded in the center channel)
You can make the sound of the center speaker seem 
like it is coming from within the television.
Press [SHIFT]i[C.FOCUS].
Each time you press the button:
C FOCUS ON,------.C FOCUS OFF
≥This does not work when Super Surround is turned on.
≥This also works when Dolby Pro LogicII is turned on.
Dolby Pro LogicII is an advanced decoder that derives 5-channel 
surround (Left and Right Front, Center, Left and Right Surround) 
from any stereo program material, whether or not it has been 
specifically Dolby Surround encoded.
Press [ÎPLII].
Each time you press the button:
MOVIE:Movie software, recorded in Dolby 
Surround.
MUSIC:Stereo sources
OFF:Cancel
≥This works only in DVD/CD mode.
≥“ÎPLII” lights when there is effect.
You can output the down-mixed 2 channel signals when necessary.
Press [SHIFT]i[MIX 2CH].
Each time you press the button:
MIX 2CH ON,------.MIX 2CH OFF
≥When “D.MIX” flashes on the display, the disc contains multiple-
channel signals that cannot be down-mixed. [DVD-A]
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 playing source.
Press [H.BASS].
[HT930] H.BASS indicator lights on the main unit.
≥When DVD-Video or DVD-RAM is selected
H.BASS ON (factory preset),------.H.BASS OFF
≥When another source is selected
H.BASS OFF (factory preset),------.H.BASS ON
The setting you make is retained, and recalled every time you play 
the same type of source.
Sound Field Control
Super Surround
VOLUME
CH
SKIPSLOW/SEARCH
MENU
DIRECT
NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
RETURN
FUNCTIONS
VCRTV
TUNER/BANDTV/VIDEODISC
ENTER
SUBWOOFER
LEVELSUPER SRND
H.BASSC.FOCUS
SFC
CD MODE
PLAY MODE
TEST
CH SELECTSETUP
MUTINGMIX 2CHPL
ZOOM
CM SKIPSUBTITLE
AUDIO
PLAY SPEED
QUICK REPLAY
SLEEP
QUICK OSD
ADVANCEDDISC REVIEW
FL DISPLAY REPEAT
SHIFT
ANGLE/PAGE
GROUP
AV SYSTEM
DV D / C D
PLAY 
LIST
TV VOLTV VOL
ENTER
12
6
9
45
78
CANCEL0S10
3
SHIFT
SUBWOOFER LEVEL
SLEEP
SUPER SRND, H.BASSC.FOCUS, SFC VOLUME
TEST, CH SELECT MIX 2CH,       PL
MUTING
DVD/CD
3, 4, 2, 1
C.FOCUS
SFC
SHIFTSUPER SRNDH.BASS
T GS.SRNDD.MIX SLED
W
Center Focus
Dolby Pro LogicII
Down-mixing
Enhancing the bass sound
SHIFTC.FOCUS
SFC
PLDIGITALL
S
CRLSRSLFE
PRGRNDPGM
H.BASS12DVDMODEDISC
T G S.SRND D.MIX SLPMONOSTCTTUNED
RAMRDS PS PTYWCDDTS
MIX 2CHPL
PLDIGITAL
DVDMODEDISC
TUNED
RAMRDS PS PTYWCDDTS
SHIFTMIX 2CHPL
PLDIGITALL
S
CRLSRSLFE
PRGRNDPGM
H.BASS12DVDMODEDISC
T G S.SRND D.MIX SLPMONOSTCTTUNED
RAMRDS PS PTYWCDDTS
SUPER SRNDH.BASS
L
S
CRLSRSLFE
PRGRNDPGM
H.BASS12
MONOSTCT
W
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Sound field and sound quality/Other useful functions
You can adjust the amount of bass. The unit automatically selects 
the most suitable setting according to the type of playing source.
Press [SUBWOOFER LEVEL].
≥When DVD-Video or DVD-RAM is selected
SUB W 4 (factory preset)>SUB W 1>SUB W 2>SUB W 3
^--------------------------------------------------------------------------}
≥When another source is selected
SUB W 2 (factory preset)>SUB W 3>SUB W 4>SUB W 1
^--------------------------------------------------------------------------}
The setting you make is retained, and recalled every time you play 
the same type of source.
This is one of the ways to get appropriate surround effects.
Preparation
Press [DVD/CD].
1While stopped and no on-screen display is shown
Press [SHIFT]i[TEST] to output a test 
signal.
L: Front left  C: Center  R: Front right
RS: Right surround LS: Left surround
≥There is no output from SW (subwoofer) channel.
2Press [VOLUME, r] or [s] to set the 
volume level normally used for listening.
3Press [3] (increase) or [4] (decrease) to 
adjust the speaker level for each speaker.
C, RS, LS: `6dB to i6dB
(L, R: Only the balance is adjustable.)
≥To adjust the balance of the front speakers
While outputting the test signal, press [2,1].
≥Adjust the speaker level to the same level as the front 
speakers.
To stop the test signal
Press [SHIFT]i[TEST] again.
∫To adjust speaker level during play
(Effective when playing multi-channel audio or when Dolby Pro 
LogicII or Super Surround is on.)
1Press [CH SELECT] to select the speaker. 
L #C #R #RS #LS #SW
^-------------------------------------------------}
SW: Subwoofer
≥You can adjust SW only if the disc includes a subwoofer 
channel.
≥“SW” does not appear on the display and is not adjustable 
when Dolby Pro LogicII is turned on.
≥“S” appears on the display when “MUSIC” or “MOVIE” is 
selected with Super Surround (‹page 26). In this case, you 
can adjust both surround speaker levels at the same time 
using [3,4].
S: 
`6dB to i6dB
2Press [3] (increase) or [4] (decrease) to adjust the 
speaker level for each speaker.
C, RS, LS, SW: `6dB to i6dB 
(L, R: Only the balance is adjustable.)
≥To adjust the balance of the front speakers
While “L” or “R” is selected, press [2,1].
Subwoofer level
Speaker level adjustments
SUBWOOFER
LEVEL
PLDIGITALL
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CRLSRSLFE
PRGRNDPGM
H.BASS12DVDMODEDISC
T G S.SRND D.MIX SLPMONOSTCTTUNED
RAMRDS PS PTYWCDDTS
SHIFTTEST
CH SELECT
Other useful functions
Press [SHIFT]i[SLEEP] to select the time (in 
minutes).
SLEEP 30_----)SLEEP 60_----)SLEEP 90
^""""" OFF(_ SLEEP 120(__}
To cancel the timer
Press [SHIFT]i[SLEEP] to select “OFF”.
To confirm the remaining time
Press [SHIFT]i[SLEEP] again.
To change the setting
Repeat the procedure from the beginning.
Press [MUTING].
“MUTING” flashes on the unit’s display.
To cancel
≥Press [MUTING] again or reduce the volume to minimum (– – dB), 
then raise it to the required level.
≥Muting is canceled when you switch the unit to standby.
1Reduce the volume and connect the 
headphones (not included).
Headphone plug type: 3.5 mm (1/8z) stereo
2Adjust headphone volume with 
[VOLUME].
≥Audio is automatically switched to stereo (2-channel).
[Note]
Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to prevent hearing 
damage.
Sleep timer
Muting
Using headphones
SHIFTSLEEP
QUICK OSD
D.MIXSLP
SETUP
MUTING
PLDIGITALL
S
CRLSRSLFE
PRGRNDPGM
H.BASS12DVDMODEDISC
T G S.SRND D.MIX SLPMONOSTCTTUNED
RAMRDS PS PTYWCDDTS
Main unit only
INPUT
SELECTORH.BASS PROGRESSIVE CD MODE
TUNE MODE FM MODE MEMORY
OPEN CLOSE DISC EXCHANGE DISC SKIP
TUNINGDOWN UPPHONES
5 DISC SELECTORVOLUMEPOWER12 345
VOLUME
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Operating other equipment
Operating other equipment
∫Connection example
You can use the remote control to operate a Panasonic television or a video cassette recorder. Connect your equipment referring to “Connection 
example” (‹above).
[Note]
The remote control may not work properly with some models.
Preparation
Aim the remote control at the unit and press [TV] to light up the 
button, and then aim it at the television for the following operations:
Turning the television on/off
Press [ÍAV SYSTEM].
Switching the television’s video input mode
[HT730] Press [TV/VIDEO].
[HT930] Press [SHIFT]i[TV/VIDEO].
Changing channels
Press [WCHX].
≥[S10/ENTER] is used to confirm channel selection on some 
televisions manufactured by other companies.
Adjusting the volume
Press [TV VOLs] or [TV VOLr].Preparation
≥Change the video input mode on the television (“VIDEO 2” in the 
example).
≥Aim the remote control at the unit and press [VCR] to light up the 
button, and then aim it at the video cassette recorder for the 
following operations:
Turning the video cassette recorder on/off
Press [ÍAV SYSTEM].
Play, pause and stop
Press [1] (play), [;] or [∫].
Fast forward and rewind
Press [6] or [5].
Connecting a laser disc or record player
Connect instead of a video cassette recorder (‹above) and select 
“VCR” as the source.
We recommend using a record player with a built-in phono equalizer. 
If your player doesn’t have a built-in equalizer, connect it first to a 
separate equalizer and then to the unit.
FM ANT
AM ANT
LOOPEXT
COMPONENT VIDEO  OUT
(480p/480i)PB
PR
YL
RS-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
VIDEO
OUTOUT
TVTVAUDIUDIO
IN VCRVCRAUDIUDIO
INRECRECOUTOUTAUX
A
DIGITAL
TRANSMITTER
(75≠)
AUDIO OUT
R L
VIDEO IN
2 1VIDEO
OUTAUDIO OUTR L
PLAY OUT REC IN
R
LR
L
Te l ev i s i o n
(not included)
Video cassette recorder
(not included) To show video from 
the video cassette 
recorder
Select “VIDEO 2” 
input on your 
television in this 
example.
To play audio from the television
Reduce the volume on the television 
to its minimum and control the 
volume on this unit.
Already connected 
(‹page 7)To play audio from a 
video cassette recorder
[HT930]
To record discs, 
radio broadcasts, 
etc. to a tape deckAudio cable (not included)
Video cable (not included)
: Signal flow
 [HT930]
To play audio from 
a tape deck
Ta p e  d e c k
(not included) The illustration shows SC-HT930.
VOLUME
CH
SKIPSLOW/SEARCH
MENU
DIRECT
NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
RETURN
FUNCTIONS
VCRTV
TUNER/BANDTV/VIDEO
AUXDISC
SUBWOOFER
LEVELSUPER SRND
H.BASSC.FOCUS
SFC
CD MODE
PLAY MODE
TEST
CH SELECTSETUP
MUTINGMIX 2CHPL
ZOOM
CM SKIPSUBTITLE
AU D I O
PLAY SPEED
QUICK REPLAY
SLEEP
QUICK OSD
ADVANCEDDISC REVIEW
FL DISPLAY REPEAT
SHIFT
ANGLE/PAGE
GROUP
AV SYSTEM
DVD/CD
PLAY 
LIST
TV VOLTV VOL
ENTER
ENTER
12
6
9
45
78
CANCEL0S10
3
TV VOL
TUNER/BAND DVD/CD
VCR TV
CH
, AUX, TV/VIDEO
TV VOL
AV SYSTEM
10/ENTER
SHIFT
Numbered
buttons
Operating the television and the video cassette recorder
TelevisionVideo cassette recorder
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Other speaker setup options
Operating other equipment
This remote control can also operate some other brands of 
televisions and video cassette recorders. Change the code to 
operate such equipment (‹below).
Aim the remote control at the equipment.
While pressing [TV] or [VCR]
Press a numbered button to enter the first 
digit, and then the second digit.
The remote control outputs the on/off signal. If the code is correct, 
the equipment turns on or off. If it doesn’t, try entering another code.
[Note]
Reenter the codes after you change the batteries.
1Press [DVD/CD] to select “DVD/CD”.
or
Press [TUNER/BAND] to select “FM” or 
“AM”.
2Start recording and play.
Press [AUX] to select “AUX” as the source.
Changing the remote control code
Operating the tape deck ([HT930] only)
Recording to the tape deck
Listening to the tape deck
Television code list
Panasonic:  01, 02, 26
Sony: 04
Fisher: 14
G-E:  02, 03, 07, 09
Gold Star:  07, 15
Hitachi: 05, 07
JVC: 12
LXI:  03, 06, 07, 10, 14, 
15
Magnavox:  06, 07, 11, 15, 22
Mitsubishi:  07, 15, 16, 21
NEC: 07, 15Philco: 06, 07
Philips: 06
Pioneer: 02, 10, 19
Quasar: 02
RCA:  03, 07, 09, 13, 23, 
24, 25
Sanyo: 14
Sharp: 08, 21
Sylvania: 06, 07, 15
Symphonic: 17
Toshiba: 10, 21
Zenith: 18, 20
Video cassette recorder code list
Panasonic:  01, 02, 09, 33
Sony:  05, 06, 07, 35, 36, 
37
Fisher:  13, 14, 15, 18, 34
Funai: 08, 30
G-E:  02, 03, 11
Gold Star:  27
Hitachi:  09, 10, 11
JVC:  19, 25, 31, 38, 39, 
40
LXI:  10, 13, 14, 15, 18, 
27, 30
Magnavox:  02, 09, 12
Mitsubishi:  21, 22, 28, 29NEC:  19, 25, 31, 38
Philco:  02, 09, 12, 30
Philips: 02, 09, 12
Pioneer: 09
Quasar:  01, 02, 09, 33
RCA:  02, 03, 04, 09, 10, 
11, 12, 23, 24, 26
Sanyo: 14, 18, 34
Sharp: 16, 17
Shintom: 32
Sylvania:  02, 09, 12, 30
Symphonic: 30
Toshiba: 23, 24
Zenith: 20
Other speaker setup options
∫Attaching to a wall
You can attach all of the speakers to a wall.
1Drive a screw (not included) into the 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 lbs) 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.
≥When mounting the front speakers to a wall, we recommend using 
a string (not included) to prevent it from falling (‹page 5).
≥Use of optional speaker cables is recommended for wall-mounted 
front speakers. (You can also remove the speaker cables from the 
pipes supplied with this system).
∫Fitting speaker stands (not included)
(Except Front speakers)
Ensure the stands meet these conditions before purchasing them.
Note the diameter and length of the screws and the distance 
between screws as shown in the diagram.
≥The stands must be able to support over 10 kg (22 lbs).
≥The stands must be stable even if the speakers are in a high 
position.
30 – 35 mm
(13/16q–13/8q)
‰7.5 – 9.4 mm
(
19/64q–3/8q)
4.0–7.0 mm
(
5/32q–9/32q)
Wall or pillar ‰3.0 – 4.0 mm
(
1/8q–5/32q)
e.g.
366 mm
(14
13/32z) Front speaker [HT930]
In this position, the 
speaker will likely 
fall if moved to the 
left or right.Move the speaker 
so that the screw is 
in this position.
180 mm
(73/32z) Center speakerSurround speaker [HT730]
175 mm
(6
7/8z)
Speaker stand 
(not included)
Plate thickness plus 7 mm to 
10 mm (plus 
9/32q to 13/32q) Surround speaker [HT730]
e.g.
5 mm (
3/16q), 
pitch 0.8 mm (1/32q)
Attach the stands to 
these metal screw holes.60 mm (2
3/8q)
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Specifications
Specifications
AMPLIFIER SECTION
[HT730]
RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode
Front Ch 70 W per channel (4≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD
Surround Ch  70 W per channel (4≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD
Center Ch  260 W per channel (4≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD
Subwoofer Ch  260 W per channel (4≠), 100 Hz, 10 % THD
Total RMS Dolby Digital mode power  800 W
FTC Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode
Front Ch 45 W per channel (4 ≠), 120 Hz–20 kHz, 1 % THD
Surround Ch
45 W per channel (4 ≠), 120 Hz–20 kHz, 1 % THDCenter Ch140 W per channel (4 ≠), 120 Hz–20 kHz, 1 % THD
Subwoofer Ch150 W per channel (4 ≠), 45 Hz–120 Hz, 1% THD
Total FTC Dolby Digital mode power 470 W
[HT930]
RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode
Front Ch 170 W per channel (6 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD
Surround Ch  70 W per channel (4 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD
Center Ch  260 W per channel (4 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD
Subwoofer Ch  260 W per channel (4 ≠), 100 Hz, 10 % THD
Total RMS Dolby Digital mode power  1000 W
FTC Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode
Front Ch 100 W per channel (6 ≠), 120 Hz – 20 kHz, 1 % THD
Surround Ch 45 W per channel (4 ≠), 120 Hz – 20 kHz, 1 % THD
Center Ch 140 W per channel (4 ≠), 120 Hz – 20 kHz, 1 % THD
Subwoofer Ch 150 W per channel (4 ≠), 45 Hz – 120 Hz, 1 % THD
Total FTC Dolby Digital mode power 580 W
FM/AM TUNER, TERMINALS SECTION
Preset stationFM 15 stations
AM/MW 15 stations
Frequency Modulation (FM)87.9–107.9 MHz (200-kHz step)
87.5–108.0 MHz (100-kHz step)
Sensitivity 2.5 µV (IHF)
S/N 26 dB 2.2 µV
Antenna terminals 75≠ (unbalanced)
Amplitude Modulation (AM/MW)
Frequency range 520 – 1710 kHz (10-kHz step)
AM Sensitivity S/N 20 dB at 1000 kHz 560 µV/m
Phone jack
Terminal Stereo, 3.5 mm (
1/8z) jack
DISC SECTION
Discs played [8 cm (3z) or 12 cm (5z)]
(1) DVD-RAM (DVD-VR compatible, JPEG formatted discs)
(2) DVD-Audio
(3) DVD-Video
(4) DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video compatible) 
iR, iRW (Video compatible)
(5) CD-Audio (CD-DA)
(6) Video CD
(7) SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107)
(8) CD-R/RW (CD-DA, Video-CD, SVCD, MP3, WMA, JPEG 
formatted disc)
(9) MP3/WMA
§1
≥Compatible compression rate:
MP3: between 32 kbps and 320 kbps
WMA: between 48 kbps and 320 kbps
(10) JPEG
§1
≥Exif Ver 2.1 JPEG Baseline files
≥Picture resolution: between 320k240 and 6144k4096 pixels 
(sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)
(11) HighMAT Level 2 (Audio and Image)
§1The total combined maximum number of recognizable audio 
and picture contents and groups: 4000 audio and picture 
contents and 400 groups.
Pick up
Wavelength CD 785 nm
DV D  6 6 2 n m
Laser power[U.S.A.[CLASS IIa/CLASS I
[Others[CLASS 2/CLASS 3A
Audio output (Disc)
Number of channels 5.1ch (FL, FR, C, SL, SR, SW)[HT930] Audio performance
(1) Frequency response
≥DVD (linear audio) 4 Hz–22 kHz (48 kHz sampling)
4 Hz–44 kHz (96 kHz sampling)
≥DVD-Audio 4 Hz–88 kHz (192 kHz sampling)
≥CD-Audio 4 Hz–20 kHz
(2) S/N ratio
≥CD-Audio 95 dB
(3) Dynamic range
≥DVD (linear audio) 95 dB
≥CD-Audio 93 dB
(4) Total harmonic distortion
≥CD-Audio 0.005 %
VIDEO SECTION
Video system
Signal system NTSC
Composite video output
Output level 1 Vp-p (75≠)
Terminal Pin jack (1 system)
S-video output
Y output level 1 Vp-p (75≠)
C output level NTSC; 0.286 Vp-p (75≠)
Terminal S terminal (1 system)
Component video output (480p/480i)
Y output level 1 Vp-p (75≠)
P
B output level 0.7 Vp-p (75≠)
P
R output level 0.7 Vp-p (75≠)
Terminal Pin jack (Y: green, PB: blue, PR: red) (1 system)
SUBWOOFER SECTION
[HT730] [Active\subwoofer\SB-WA730]
Ty p e1 way, 2 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Speaker unit(s)Impedance 4 ≠
1. Woofer 13 cm (5
1/8z) Cone type
2. Woofer 13 cm (51/8z) Cone type
Output sound pressure80 dB/W (1.0 m)
Frequency range40 Hz – 220 Hz (j16 dB)
45 Hz – 180 Hz (j10 dB)
Dimensions (WtHtD)201.5 mmk368.2 mmk491.5 mm
(7
15/16zk141/2zk193/8z)
Mass11.3 kg (24.9 lbs)
[HT930] [Active\subwoofer\SB-WA930]
Ty p e1 way, 2 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Speaker unit(s)Impedance 4 ≠
1. Woofer 15 cm (5
7/8z) Cone type
2. Woofer 15 cm (57/8z) Cone type
Output sound pressure84 dB/W (1.0 m)
Frequency range34 Hz – 220 Hz (j16 dB)
38 Hz – 190 Hz (j10 dB)
Dimensions (WtHtD)285 mmk402 mmk520 mm 
(11
7/32zk1513/16zk2015/32z)
Mass15 kg (33.1 lbs)
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