Panasonic Dvd Home Theater Sound System Sc Ht920 Operating Instructions

RQT7696-1P PPC 
Operating Instructions
DVD Home Theater Sound System
Model No. SC-HT920
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 “1” or 
“ALL”.
Example:
§ For Canada only: The word “Participant” is used in place of the
word “Partner”.
1ALL2
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As an ENERGY STAR  Partner, 
Panasonic has determined that
this product meets the ENERGY...

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Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance 
and safety, please read these instructions carefully.Operations in these instructions are described mainly with 
the remote control, but you can perform operations on the 
main unit if the controls are the same.
SystemSC-HT920
Main unitSA-HT920
Front speakersSB-PF920
Center speakerSB-PC920
Surround speakersSB-PS920
Active subwooferSB-WA920
CAUTION!
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR...

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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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Front speaker assembly
Simple setup
Front speaker assembly
Preparation
≥To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and 
perform assembly on it.
≥For assembly, use a Phillips-head screwdriver.
1Attach the pipe to the base.
1Thread the speaker cable through the base.
2Insert the pipe.
3
Secure the pipe to the base.
Ensure the screws are 
securely fastened by lightly 
tightening the left and right 
side screws alternately until 
fully tightened. (The heads 
of the screws protrude...

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Front speaker assembly/Other speaker setup options
4Connect the speaker cables.
5Fasten the speaker cable to the base.
≥Using the same polyfoam as in procedure 2 will assist you in 
safely and securely fastening the speaker cables.
∫Preventing the speakers from falling over
Preparation
Attach screw eyes (not included) to secure the speakers to the wall 
(‹diagram below)
≥You will need to obtain the appropriate screws to match the walls 
and pillars to which the screw eyes are going to be...

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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.
≥Place the front, center, and surround speakers at approximately the same distance from the seating position. 
The angles in...

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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.
STEP3Connecting speakers with the subwoofer
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Video connections
≥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
S-VIDEO OUT terminal
The S-VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the 
VIDEO OUT terminal by separating the...

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Radio and system connection/The remote control
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...

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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.
STEP7QUICK SETUP
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