Panasonic Dvd Home Theater Sound System Sc Ht744 Operating Instructions

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Playing data discs using navigation menus
≥Titles appear only if the titles are recorded on the disc.
≥You cannot edit programs, playlists and disc titles.This works only when the disc contains a playlist.
∫Playing scenes one by one
1While the playlist menu is displayed 
Press [1].
2Press [3,4] to select “Scene List” and press [ENTER].
≥“Contents” shows playlist information.
3Press [3,4,2,1] to select a scene and press [ENTER].
Tips for making data discs≥When there are more than 8 groups, the eighth group onwards will be 
displayed on one vertical line in the menu screen.
≥There may be differences in the display order on the menu screen and 
computer screen.
≥This unit cannot play files recorded using packet write.
DVD-RAM
≥Discs must conform to UDF 2.0.
DVD-R/RW
≥Discs must conform to UDF bridge (UDF 1.02/ISO9660).
≥This unit does not support multi-session. Only the default session is 
played.
CD-R/RW
≥Discs must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended 
formats).
≥This unit supports multi-session but if there are many sessions it takes 
more time for play to start. Keep the number of sessions to a minimum 
to avoid this.
Naming folders and files
(Files are treated as contents and 
folders are treated as groups on this 
unit.)
At the time of recording, prefix folder and 
file names. This should be with numbers 
that have an equal number of digits, and 
should be done in the order you want to 
play them (this may not work at times).
Files must have the extension (
➜ below).
[WMA] (Extension: “.WMA” or “.wma”)
≥Compatible compression rate: between 
48 kbps and 320 kbps
≥You cannot play WMA files that are copy-protected.
≥This unit does not support Multiple Bit Rate (MBR).
[MP3] (Extension: “.MP3” or “.mp3”)
≥Compatible compression rate: between 32 kbps and 320 kbps
≥This unit does not support ID3 tags.
≥
Compatible sampling rates: – DVD-RAM, DVD-R/RW: 11.02, 12, 22.05, 24, 44.1 and 48 kHz
– CD-R/RW: 8, 11.02, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1 and 48 kHz
[JPEG] (Extension: “.JPG”, “.jpg”, “.JPEG” or “.jpeg”)
≥JPEG files taken on a digital camera that conform to DCF Standard 
(Design rule for Camera File system) Version 1.0 are displayed. Files 
that have been altered, edited or saved with computer picture editing 
software may not be displayed.
≥This unit cannot display moving pictures, MOTION JPEG and other 
such formats, and still pictures other than JPEG (e.g. TIFF), or play 
pictures with attached audio.
Playing HighMATTM discs
[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]
1Press [TOP MENU].≥To exit the screen, press [∫STOP].
≥To change the menu background to the one recorded on the disc, 
press [FUNCTIONS].
2Press [3,4,2,1] to select the item, and then press 
[ENTER].
≥Repeat this step if necessary.
Selecting from the list
1During play
Press [MENU].≥To exit the screen, press [MENU].
2Press [2] followed by [3,4] to switch among 
“Playlist”, “Group” and “Content” lists.
3Press [1] followed by [3,4] to select an item and 
press [ENTER].
Playing RAM and DVD-R / -RW 
(DVD-VR) discs
[DVD-VR]
Playing the programs
1Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].≥To exit the screen, press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
2Press [3,4] or the numbered buttons to select the 
program.
≥To select a 2-digit number
e.g. 12: [S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2]
≥Press [1] to show the contents of the program and the disc.
3Press [ENTER].
MENU
TOPMENU
2 Prev3Return Next 1
New Playlist Item Long Name Display TePAGE  1/3
Menu1Menu2
Menu3 Play list1
Play list2
Play list3
Menu: Takes you to the next 
menu which shows play 
lists or another menu
Playlist: play starts e.g. 
Playlist
Group
Content
All  By  Artist
ENTERRETURNto  play to  selectto  exit09
Content  title   No.
1
Few times in summer
Less and less
And when I was born
Quatre gymnopedies
Youve made me sad
I cant quit him
Evening glory
Wheeling spin
Velvet Cuppermine
Ziggy starfish 2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10PlaylistKrissae.g. 
PLAYLISTTOPMENUDIRECTNAVIGATOR
Direct Navigator
11/ 1(WED) 0:05 AM Monday feature 1
1/  1 (MON) 1:05 AM Auto action 2
2/  2 (TUE) 2:21 AM Cinema 3
3/  3 (WED) 3:37 AM Music 4
4/10(THU)11:05 AM Baseball 5Date
No.On
Title Contents
RETURNto  selectto  exit09
e.g. 
Playing a playlist
1Press [PLAY LIST].≥To exit the screen, press 
[PLAY LIST].
2Press [3,4] or the numbered buttons to select the 
playlist.
≥To select a 2-digit number
e.g. 12: [S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2]
3Press [ENTER].
to  select and press09RETURNENTERto  exit
Playlist
11/1 0:00:01 City Penguin 1
1/ 1 0:01:20 Ashley at Prom 2
2/ 2 1:10:04 Formula one 3
3/ 3 0:10:20 Soccer 4
4/10 0:00:01 Baseball 5Date No. Total Time Title Contents
2 1
e.g. 
002 group
001
001 group
001 track.mp3
002 track.mp3
003 track.mp3 003 group
001 track.mp3
002 track.mp3
003 track.mp3
001 track.mp3
002 track.mp3
003 track.mp3
004 track.mp3
e.g. [MP3]root
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Using on-screen menus
Using on-screen menus
CANCELWOOFERSLEEPSETUP
MODESFC
ZOOM
TEST
REPEAT
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MODEH.BASSC.FOCUS
MUTINGSELECTFLSUBPLAYCDPLAYLISTMENURETURN
ENTER
GROUPQUICKOSD
SKIP
SLOW SEARCH
VOLUME
VOLUME
STOP
1
PAUSEPLAY
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TOPMENUFUNCTIONSDIRECTNAVIGATOR
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FUNCTIONS
CANCEL
PLAY
Numbered
buttons
1Show the Main menu.
2Select the menu.
e.g. [DVD-V]
3Make the settings.e.g. [DVD-V]
4Press to exit.
FUNCTIONS
ENTER
Go to the 
next menu Select
Register
Return to the 
previous menu
FunctionsTitle
Chapter
Time
Audio
Subtitle
Angle
1/2
3/10
0:24:31
1 English
3 Spanish
1/2
1 English
2 French
3 Spanish
ENTER
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FunctionsTitle
Chapter
Time
Audio
Subtitle
Angle
Other Settings1/2
3/10
0:24:31
1 English
3 Spanish
1/21 English
2 French
3 Spanish
FUNCTIONS
Main menuItems shown differ depending on the type of disc.
Program
Group
Title
Chapter
Tr a c k
Playlist
ContentTo start from a specific item
e.g. [DVD-VR] To select Program 12
Press the numbered buttons: [1] ➜ [2] ➜ [ENTER]
Time
(Time Slip and Time Search do not work with 
iR/iRW discs.)
To skip incrementally or decrementally (Time Slip 
for play only)
1 Press [ENTER] twice to show the Time Slip indicator.2Press [3,4] to select the time and press [ENTER].≥To change the steps more quickly, press and hold 
[3,4].
To start from a specific time (Time Search)
To change remaining/elapsed time display
Audio
[DVD-A] [DVD-V] (with multiple soundtracks)
To select audio soundtrack
[DVD-VR] [VCD]
To select “L”, “R” or “LR”
[DVD-V] (Karaoke disc)
To select “On” or “Off” for vocals
≥Read the disc’s instructions for details.
Signal type/data
LPCM/PPCM/ÎDigital/DTS/MP3/MPEG: Signal type
kHz (Sampling frequency)/bit/ch (Number of channels)
e.g. 3
/2 .1ch
.1: Low frequency effect
.1:(not displayed if there is no signal)
.0: No surround
.1: Mono surround
.2: Stereo surround (left/right)
.1: Center
.2: Front leftiFr on t r ig ht
.3: Front leftiFr on t r ig htiCenter
[WMA] [MP3]
To display the current bitrate or sampling 
frequency
FunctionsProgram
Time
Audio
Subtitle
2/16
0:34:15
L  R
On
Program Search 12
Still PictureTo switch still pictures
ThumbnailTo show thumbnail images
Subtitle
[DVD-V] (with multiple subtitles) [VCD] (SVCD only)
To select subtitle language
≥On iR/iRW, a subtitle number may be shown for 
subtitles that are not displayed.
≥[DVD-VR] “On” or “Off ” appears only with discs that 
contain subtitle on/off information (Subtitle on/off 
information cannot be recorded using Panasonic 
DVD Recorders).
Marker (VR)[DVD-VR]To recall a marker recorded on DVD-Video recordersPress [3,4] ➜ Press [ENTER].
Angle(with multiple angles)
To select a video angle
Rotate 
PictureTo rotate a picture
Slideshow
To turn on/off slideshow
On ,------. Off
To change the slideshow timing
1 (Fast) to 5 (Slow)
Other 
Settings(➜page 23)
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∫Play Menu
This works only when the elapsed play time can be displayed. It also 
works with all JPEG content.
∫Picture Menu
(Continued on next page)
Other SettingsItems shown differ depending on the type of disc.
Play Speed
[DVD-A] (Motion picture part) [DVD-VR] [DVD-V]
To change play speed
– from “k0.6” to “k1.4”
≥Press [1PLAY] to return to normal play.
≥After you change the speed
– Dolby Pro LogicII and Sound Enhancement have 
no effect. 
– Audio output switches to 2-channel stereo (except 
when Surround Music is on).
– Sampling frequency of 96 kHz is converted to 
48 kHz.
≥This function may not work depending on the disc’s 
recording.
Repeat(➜page 18, Repeat play)
A-B Repeat
Except [JPEG] [DVD-VR] (Still picture part)
To repeat a specified section
Press [ENTER] at the starting and ending points.
Press [ENTER] again to cancel.
Marker
Except [DVD-VR]
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.
≥Markers you add are cleared when you change the 
disc in the play position or switch the unit to standby.
Advanced 
Disc Review
[DVD-VR] (Except still picture part) [DVD-V] (Except iR/iRW) Allows you to browse the disc contents and start 
playing from the selected position. You can select 
either “Intro Mode” or “Interval Mode” in “Advanced 
Disc Review” in the “Disc” tab (➜page 25).
When you find a title/program to play
Press [1PLAY].
≥This may not work depending on the disc and the 
play position.
≥[DVD-VR]
 This does not work when playing a playlist 
(➜page 21).
Picture 
Mode
Normal
Cinema1:  Mellows images and enhances detail in 
dark scenes.
Cinema2: Sharpens images and enhances detail in 
dark scenes.
Animation: Suitable for animation.
Dynamic: Enhances the contrast for powerful images.
User: Press [ENTER] to select “Picture 
Adjustment” (➜below).
Picture Adjustment
Contrast: Increases the contrast between light and 
dark parts of the picture.
Brightness: Brightens the picture.
Sharpness: Adjusts the sharpness of the edges of 
horizontal lines.
Color: Adjusts the shade of the picture’s 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 
Mode
To select suitable picture quality with your television(Video recordings will be converted to, and output as, 
high-definition video.)
When HDMI connection is being used and “Video 
Output” (➜page 26, “HDMI” tab) is set to “On”
480p (progressive)
720p (progressive)
1080i (interlaced)
≥Select a video output with an “¢” mark. The “¢” 
mark shows that the video output is acceptable 
with your television.
≥Selecting a video output without an “¢” mark can 
result in the picture being distorted.
If the picture is distorted, press and hold 
[CANCEL] until the picture is displayed correctly. 
(The output will return to “480p”.)
≥Output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT 
terminals will be “480p”.
When HDMI connection is not being used and “Video 
Output” (➜page 26, “HDMI” tab) is set to “Off ”
480i (interlaced)
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”, “720p” or “1080i” 
(➜above), select the method of conversion for 
progressive output to suit the type of material.
Auto1: 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.
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∫Picture Menu (Continued)
∫Audio Menu∫Display Menu
∫Other Menu
Confirming HDMI information
[Note]≥All possible types of output are displayed.
≥The current output for “Audio Stream”, “Video Format” and “Color Space” will be underlined.
(If you select a video output without an “¢” mark in the “Video Output Mode” in Picture Menu, the selected video format will not be underlined.)
≥When “Off” is selected in “Audio Output” (➜page 26, “HDMI” tab), “– – –” will be displayed in “Audio Stream” and “Max Channel”.
Other SettingsItems shown differ depending on the type of disc.
HD Picture 
Enhancer
This works when the HDMI connection is being used and 
“Video Output” (➜page 26, “HDMI” tab) is set to “On”.
To sharpen the “720p” and “1080i” picture quality
Off,------. 1,------.2,------.3 (sharpest picture)
^------------------------------------J
HDMI Color 
Space
This works when the HDMI connection is being used and 
“Video Output” (➜page 26, “HDMI” tab) is set to “On”.
To select suitable picture color with your television
RGB 
YC
bCr (4:4:4)
YCbCr (4:2:2)
≥If the setting above is not compatible with your 
television, it will not be displayed.
≥“RGB Range” (➜page 26, “HDMI” tab) is available 
when “RGB” is selected.
Dolby Pro 
LogicII(➜page 30, Enhancing the stereo sound: Dolby Pro 
LogicII)
Dialogue 
EnhancerTo make the dialogue in movies easier to hear
[DVD-V] (Dolby Digital, DTS, 3-channel or higher, with 
the dialogue recorded in the center channel)
On ,------. Off
Sound 
Enhancement
To enjoy comfortable, analog-like sound
[DVD-VR] [DVD-V] (Discs recorded with 48 kHz only)
[WMA] [MP3] (Disc recording is other than 8 kHz, 
16 kHz or 32 kHz)
[VCD] [CD]
On ,------. Off
≥This may have no effect depending on the disc’s 
recording.
≥This does not work with MP3 on DVD-RAM or
DVD-R/RW.
Information[JPEG] On ,------. Off
Subtitle Position0 to s60 (in 2 unit steps)
Subtitle BrightnessAuto, 0 to s7
4:3 Aspect
To select how to show images made for 
4:3 aspect screens on a 16:9 aspect 
television
Normal:Laterally stretches images.
Auto:Expands 4:3 letterbox images to fill 
more of the screen. Other images 
appear in full in the center of the 
screen.
Shrink:Images appear in the center of the 
screen.
Zoom:Expands to 4:3 aspect ratio.
If your television has a similar feature, use it 
instead for a better effect.
Just Fit ZoomTo select the appropriate screen size to fit 
your television screen (Also refer to 
“Changing the zoom ratio” on page 18.)
Manual ZoomTo zoom in and out manually (Also refer to 
“Changing the zoom ratio” on page 18.)
Bit Rate Display[DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [VCD]
[DVD-A] (Motion picture part)
On ,------. Off
GUI See-throughTo make the on-screen menu transparent
Off, On, Auto
GUI BrightnessTo adjust the on-screen menu brightness
s3 to r3
HDMI StatusIndicates various information when connected 
with HDMI AV OUT terminal.
(➜ below, Confirming HDMI information)
Quick OSD
To display current playback condition
Off, Basics, Details
After registering the item, press [RETURN] to 
show the QUICK OSD screen (➜page 18).
Setup(➜page 25)
Play as DVD-Video
or
Play as DVD-AudioTo play DVD-Video contents of DVD-Audio
Select “Play as DVD-Video”.
Play as DVD-VR, 
Play as HighMAT
or
Play as Data DiscTo use functions for data discs (➜page 20)
(To play JPEG or MP3 files on DVD-RAM, or 
to play a HighMAT disc without using the 
HighMAT function)
Select “Play as Data Disc”.
HDMI Status----- HDMI is connected.
HDMI Information
  Audio Stream
  Max Channel
  Video Format
  Color SpacePCM
2ch
480p/720p/1080i
YCbCr (4:4:4)/YCbCr (4:2:2)/RGB
(➜above, HDMI Color Space) Connection status
Shows the output signal type.
Shows the number of audio channels.
(➜page 23, Video Output Mode)
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Changing the player settings
≥The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.
≥Underlined items are the factory settings in the following diagram.
∫“Disc” tab
§1The original language designated on the disc is selected.§2Input the appropriate code from the language code list (➜page 27).§3If the language selected for “Audio” is not available, subtitles appear in that language (if available on the disc).
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CANCELWOOFERSLEEPSETUP
MODESFC
ZOOM
TEST
REPEAT
PL
DISPLAYCH
MODEH.BASSC.FOCUS
MUTINGSELECTFLSUBPLAYCDPLAYLISTMENURETURN
ENTER
GROUPQUICKOSD
SKIP
SLOW SEARCH
VOLUME
VOLUME
STOP
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PAUSEPLAY
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TOPMENUFUNCTIONSDIRECTNAVIGATOR
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SURROUNDMUSIC, , , ENTER
SETUP
Numbered
buttons
VideoAudio
DisplayOthers Disc
Setup
AudioEnglish
MenusEnglishAdvanced Disc ReviewIntro Mode
SubtitleAutomatic
RatingsLevel 8
ENTERRETURNto  select and pressto  exit
HDMI
Ta b
SettingItem
1Show the Setup menu.If you have not performed QUICK 
SETUP (➜page 13), the QUICK 
SETUP screen appears.
2Select the tab.
3Select the item.
4Make the settings.
5Press to exit.
SETUP
ENTER
Select
Go right
ENTER
Select
Register
ENTER
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SETUP
QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area.
AudioChoose the audio language.≥English≥Fren ch≥Spanish≥Original§1≥Other¢¢¢¢§2
SubtitleChoose the subtitle language.≥Automatic
§3≥English≥Fre nch≥Spanish≥Other¢¢¢¢§2
MenusChoose the language for disc menus.
Changing the menu language in 
QUICK SETUP also changes this 
setting.≥English≥Fren ch≥Spanish≥Other¢¢¢¢§2
Advanced Disc Review(➜page 23)≥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 rating 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 rating 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 disc exceeding the rating level is inserted in the unit.
Enter your password and then follow the on-screen instructions.
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Changing the player settings
∫“Video” tab
§Refer to “Frame still and field still” (➜page 15, Glossary).
∫“Audio” tab
∫“HDMI” tab
∫“Display” tab
∫“Others” tab
QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area.
TV AspectChoose 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)
TV TypeSelect to suit the type of television.
≥Standard (Direct View TV)≥CRT Projector≥LCD TV/Projector
≥Projection TV≥Plasma TV
Time DelayWhen 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 ModeSpecify the type of picture shown 
when paused.≥Automatic≥Field§: The picture is not blurred, but picture quality is lower. 
≥Fram e§:Overall quality is high, but the picture may appear blurred. 
Black Level ControlChange 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/PB/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 (➜page 27)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
RGB RangeSet “HDMI Color Space” to “RGB” 
(➜page 24, Picture Menu).≥Standard≥Enhanced: When the black and white images are not distinct.
Video Output(This setting is irrelevant when 
connected through the VIDEO OUT or 
S-VIDEO OUT terminal.)≥On: When connected through the HDMI AV OUT terminal. Video is output from the HDMI terminal. 
Video is also output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal, but only in 480p (progressive).
≥Off: When connected through the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal. Video is not output from the 
HDMI AV OUT terminal, but from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal according to the setting 
of the “Video Output Mode” (➜page 23, Picture Menu).
Audio Output≥On: When audio output is from the HDMI AV OUT terminal. (Depending on the capabilities of the 
connected equipment, audio output may differ from the audio settings of the main unit.)
≥Off
: When audio output is not from the HDMI AV OUT terminal. (The audio is output using the settings of 
the main unit.)
Menu Language≥English≥Fra nça is≥Español
On-Screen Messages≥On≥Off
FL DimmerChange the brightness of the unit’s 
display and Jog LED.≥Bright
≥Dim (Jog LED turns off.)
≥Auto: The display is dimmed, but brightens when you perform some operations. 
(Jog LED turns on when you perform some operations.)
QUICK SETUP≥Ye s≥No
Re-initialize SettingReturn all values in the Setup menus 
to the default settings.≥Yes: The password screen is shown if “Ratings” (➜page 25) is set. Please enter the same password. 
After “INIT” on the display disappears, turn the unit off and on again.
≥No
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(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.1Press [3,4] to select the delay time box and press [ENTER].
2Press [3,4] to adjust the delay time and press [ENTER].
To finish the speaker setting
Press [2] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER].
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.
Changing the delay time of the speakers
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
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R
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C
RS
C
RSLS
b
c aa
b
c
Approximate room dimensions
Circle of constant primary listening distance: Actual speaker position
: Ideal speaker 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
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Center delay time
Exit
Surround delay time
Language code list
Abkhazian: 6566
Afar: 6565
Afrikaans: 6570
Albanian: 8381
Ameharic: 6577
Arabic: 6582
Armenian: 7289
Assamese: 6583
Aymara: 6589
Azerbaijani: 6590
Bashkir: 6665
Basque: 6985
Bengali, Bangla: 6678
Bhutani: 6890
Bihari: 6672
Breton: 6682
Bulgarian: 6671
Burmese: 7789
Byelorussian: 6669
Cambodian: 7577
Catalan: 6765
Chinese: 9072
Corsican: 6779
Croatian: 7282
Czech: 6783Danish: 6865
Dutch: 7876
English: 6978
Esperanto: 6979
Estonian: 6984
Faroese: 7079
Fiji: 7074
Finnish: 7073
French: 7082
Frisian: 7089
Galician: 7176
Georgian: 7565
German: 6869
Greek: 6976
Greenlandic: 7576
Guarani: 7178
Gujarati: 7185
Hausa: 7265
Hebrew: 7387
Hindi: 7273
Hungarian: 7285
Icelandic: 7383
Indonesian: 7378
Interlingua: 7365
Irish: 7165Italian: 7384
Japanese: 7465
Javanese: 7487
Kannada: 7578
Kashmiri: 7583
Kazakh: 7575
Kirghiz: 7589
Korean: 7579
Kurdish: 7585
Laotian: 7679
Latin: 7665
Latvian, Lettish: 7686
Lingala: 7678
Lithuanian: 7684
Macedonian: 7775
Malagasy: 7771
Malay: 7783
Malayalam: 7776
Maltese: 7784
Maori: 7773
Marathi: 7782
Moldavian: 7779
Mongolian: 7778
Nauru: 7865
Nepali: 7869Norwegian: 7879
Oriya: 7982
Pashto, Pushto: 8083
Persian: 7065
Polish: 8076
Por tuguese: 8084
Punjabi: 8065
Quechua: 8185
Rhaeto-Romance:8277
Romanian: 8279
Russian: 8285
Samoan: 8377
Sanskrit: 8365
Scots Gaelic: 7168
Serbian: 8382
Serbo-Croatian: 8372
Shona: 8378
Sindhi: 8368
Singhalese: 8373
Slovak: 8375
Slovenian: 8376
Somali: 8379
Spanish: 6983
Sundanese: 8385
Swahili: 8387Swedish: 8386
Tagalog: 8476
Tajik: 8471
Tamil: 8465
Tatar: 8484
Telugu: 8469
Thai: 8472
Tibetan: 6679
Tigrinya: 8473
Tonga: 8479
Turkish: 8482
Turkmen: 8475
Twi: 8487
Ukrainian: 8575
Urdu: 8582
Uzbek: 8590
Vietnamese: 8673
Volapük: 8679
Welsh: 6789
Wolof: 8779
Xhosa: 8872
Yiddish: 7473
Yoruba: 8979
Zulu: 9085
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Using the radio
Using the radio
Up to 15 stations can be set in each band, FM and AM.When a stereo FM broadcast is being received, 
“ST” lights in the display.
∫If noise is excessive
When “FM” is selected
Press and hold [—FM MODE] on the main unit to 
display “MONO”.
Press and hold [—FM MODE] again to cancel the mode.
≥The mode is also canceled when you change the frequency.
When “AM” is selected
Press [FUNCTIONS] on the remote control.Each time you press the button: BP 2()BP 1
∫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.
≥To select a 2-digit number
e.g. To select 12: 
[S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2]
Alternatively, press [X,W], and then press [ENTER].
The station occupying a channel is erased if another station is 
preset to that channel.
Presetting stations automatically
1Press [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).
CANCELWOOFERSLEEPSETUP
MODESFC
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TEST
REPEAT
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TUNING-TUNE MODE/ FM MODE-
Numbered
buttons
Main unit only
Selecting the preset channels
1Press [FM/AM] to select “FM” or “AM”.
2Press the numbered buttons to select the channel.≥To select a 2-digit number
e.g. 12: [S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2]
Alternatively, press [X,W].
Manual tuning
1Press [SELECTOR] to select “FM” or “AM”.
2Press [-TUNE MODE] to select “MANUAL”.
3Press [XTUNINGW] to select the frequency.
≥To start automatic tuning, press and hold [XTUNINGW] until the 
frequency starts scrolling. Tuning stops when a station is found.
DISC SFCTGD.MIXMONOSLPDE
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DISC SFCTGD.MIXMONOSLP
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Using the radio
∫FM frequency step
The step is factory-set to 0.2-MHz, but you can change it to receive 
broadcasts allocated in 0.1-MHz steps.
1Press [SELECTOR] to select “FM”.
2Press and hold [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 steps 1 and 2.
[Note]After changing the setting, previously preset frequencies will be 
cleared. 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
Using an outdoor antenna (optional)
FM ANT75
AM
ANT
EXT LOOP
LOOP
ANT GND
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 to 12 m
(16 to 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. 
7mm (
9/32z) 10 mm (
13/32z)
Pe el b ack4Attach the cover.
Clamp with pliers 10 mm (
13/32z) Antenna plug
(not included)
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Using sound effects
Using sound effects
[Note]≥The following sound effects may not be available or have no effect when 
the Rear Music Port or headphones are used (➜page 33), or depending 
on the type of source.
≥You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these sound effects 
are used with some sources. If this occurs, turn the sound effects off.
To enjoy the following sound quality settings, ensure that Surround Music 
(➜page 16) is turned off.
Press [SFC].
Each time you press the button:
FLAT:Cancel (no effect is added) (factory preset).
MOVIE:Use this mode when playing movie software.
SPORT:Simulates sound to make you feel like you are at a sports event.MUSIC:Adds surround effects to stereo sources.
HEAVY:Adds punch to rock.
CLEAR:Clarifies higher sounds.
SOFT:For background music.
≥To check the current setting, press [SFC].
≥MOVIE, SPORT and MUSIC are not available when Dolby Pro LogicII 
is on, or when play a disc recorded with a multi-channel source.
≥You can adjust the volume of the surround speakers to get the best 
surround effect (➜page 31, Speaker level adjustments).This applies to 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 [C.FOCUS].
Each time you press the button:
C FOCUS ON,------.C FOCUS OFF
≥This does not work when Surround Music (➜page 16) or Sound Field 
Control (MOVIE, SPORT or MUSIC) 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 
stereo sound sources, 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.
≥This does not work when audio is output from HDMI AV OUT terminal.
≥Dolby Pro LogicII is canceled when Surround Music is turned on.
Changing the sound quality: 
Sound Field Control
CANCELWOOFERSLEEPSETUP
MODESFC
ZOOM
TEST
REPEAT
PL
DISPLAYCH
MODEH.BASSC.FOCUS
MUTINGSELECTFLSUBPLAYCDPLAYLISTMENURETURN
ENTER
GROUPQUICKOSD
SKIP
SLOW SEARCH
VOLUME
VOLUME
STOP
1
PAUSEPLAY
23
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10
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TESTSFCH.BASS
C.FOCUS
CH SELECT
DVD
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VOLUME
PL
SFC
Enhancing the sound from the 
center speaker: Center Focus
Enhancing the stereo sound: 
Dolby Pro LogicII
C.FOCUS
PL
MODE
ACPRG
RDS DTS
PL
APSPTY
CDDVDD
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