Panasonic Dvd Vhs Home Theater Sound System Sc Ht820v Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions
DVD/VHS Home Theater
Sound System
Model No.SC-HT820V
OPEN/CLOSEEJECT DISC CHANGEDISC CHECKINPUT
SELECTORREC
/REW FF/STOP PLAYDOWNUPPHONES
CHVOLUMESTOP-DEMO
DISC
DISC
1 2 3 45
 1 2 3 4 5
PLAYPOWERÍ/I
VOLUME123
456
78
01009CH
NAVI
CANCEL SPEED PROG
SKIPSLOW/SEARCHMENUENTERDIRECT 
NAVIGATORTOP MENU
RETURNOSD/
DISPLAY
TVFM/AM DVD/VHS
DV D T V
VHSTUNERDISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3
DISC 4PICTURE MODE
SETUPOPEN/CLOSE/EJECTJET REW CD MODE
DISC 5S10ENTER
PLAY 
LIST
TV VOL
TV VOLRESETTV/VIDEOPA G E...

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(Inside of product) SystemSC-HT820V
Main unitSA-HT820V
Front and surround speakersSB-FS520A
Center speakerSB-PC820
Active subwooferSB-WA820
Operations in these instructions are described mainly with 
the remote control, but you can do the operations on the 
main unit if the controls are the same.
CAUTION!
DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, 
BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. 
ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT 
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO...

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Table of contents
Accessories  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
The remote control  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Tape information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Discs that can be played . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Control reference guide  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Remote control—common buttons . . . . . ....

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Accessories
Please check and identify the supplied accessories. 
Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking 
for replacement parts.
(Only for U.S.A.)
To order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases” on page 54.
(Only for Canada)
To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you have made 
your purchase.
[Note]
The included AC power supply cord is for use with this unit only. Do 
not use it with other equipment. 
∫Batteries
Do not:
≥mix old and new batteries.
≥use different types at...

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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 ventilation openings. Install in accordance...

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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
PAL discs (except DVD-Audio), DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, 
DV DiR, 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 CVD, DVCD and SVCD that...

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Control reference guide
≥If [SHIFT] appears after the button name the function will not work unless you use with [SHIFT] button. Make sure to press [SHIFT] and the button.
1TV Power button [ÍTV]  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2Remote control mode selector button 
[DVD] [VHS] [TV] [TUNER]
Changes the remote control mode. The button lights once 
pressed. 
The selected mode is held in memory until you press another 
mode selector button.
The mode selector button...

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Control reference guide
≥If [SHIFT] appears after the button name the function will not work unless you use with [SHIFT] button. Make sure to press [SHIFT] and the button.
AVHS remote control mode button [VHS] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Switch the remote control mode to VHS. Make sure you press 
before doing VHS operations. When in VHS mode, the [VHS] 
button lights each time you press one of the VHS operation 
buttons indicated below.
1Power button [Í]   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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∫Common buttons[1]Power button [Í/I POWER] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  15
Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa.
In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of 
power.
[2]Remote control signal sensor
[3]Source selector button [INPUT SELECTOR]
VHS>DV D / C D>FM>AM
^n
[4]Display
[5]Headphone terminal [PHONES]  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  46
[6]Volume dial [VOLUME DOWN, UP] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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Simple setup
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 front left, right and surround speakers are all the same. 
≥Use only supplied speakers
Using other speakers can damage the unit and sound quality will 
be negatively affected.
≥Set the speakers up on an even...