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
GROUPMIX 2CH
SUBTITLEREPEAT
PLAY MODEMULTI RE-MASTER
SUBWOOFER LEVELC.S.M
SFCC.FOCUSSUPER SRNDPROGRESSIVEMUTING
POSITION
MEMORY ZOOMQUICK REPLAYRECSLEEP
   PLAUDIOTESTCH SELECTSHIFT
INPUT SELECTOR
Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance 
and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
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 “1” or “ALL”.
Example:
\For\U.S.A.]
As an 
ENERGY STA R® Partner, Panasonic has 
determined that this product meets the 
ENERGY STA R® guidelines for energy 
efficiency.
[For\U.S.A.\only]
The warranty can be found on page 54.
[For\Canada\only]
The warranty can be found on page 55.
1ALL2
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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 
OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER 
MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.
WA R N I N G :
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC 
SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT 
EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, 
MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND 
THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, 
SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE 
APPARATUS.
CAUTION!
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR 
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE 
SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS 
RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. 
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s 
attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines 
for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable 
ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the 
building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
Before moving the unit, ensure the disc trays and video 
cassette slot are empty. 
Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the discs, video 
cassette tape and the unit.
Avoid use or placing highly magnetic devices (Speakers 
etc.) or devices that emit strong electro-magnetic waves 
(mobile telephones etc.) near the main unit.
≥The above may result in problems with audio and video, and 
recorded content may be lost.
≥Be extra cautious when you are using a plasma television, 
keeping these devices as far away as possible.
Stacking
Place the unit in a horizontal position, and do not place anything 
heavy on it.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
CAUTION:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the 
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC 
Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection 
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This 
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency 
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the 
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio 
communications. However, there is no guarantee that 
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this 
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or 
television reception, which can be determined by turning the 
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct 
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
≥Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
≥Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
≥Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from 
that to which the receiver is connected.
≥Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for 
help.
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment 
would void the user’s authority to operate this device.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation 
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may 
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept 
any interference received, including interference that may cause 
undesired operation.
≥Operating while there is condensation in the unit or on the 
cassette tape may cause the tape to catch upon the cylinder 
resulting in the tape being cut, or not being able to remove the 
cassette tape from the unit. The unit also may not work 
properly if the units cylinder or heads have been damaged.
≥Wait 1–2 hours for condensation to evaporate (do not operate 
the unit during this time).
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within 
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user 
to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous 
voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may 
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of 
electric shock to persons.
CAUTION
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle 
is intended to alert the user to the presence of 
important operating and maintenance (servicing) 
instructions in the literature accompanying the 
appliance.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7
Remote control—DVD operation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7
Remote control—VHS operation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8
Remote control—TUNER operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8
Main unit and subwoofer  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  9
Main unit display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  9
Simple setup
STEP1Locating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
STEP2Connecting speakers with the subwoofer  . . 11
STEP3Television. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Basic connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
For better video from DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
STEP4Radio and system connection  . . . . . . . . . 14
STEP5Plug-in Auto Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
STEP6Operating the television  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
STEP7DVD QUICK SETUP  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Basic play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Convenient functions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Position memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Subtitle  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Multi Re-master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Page skip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Sequential play (CD Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Quick replay  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
All group/Program/Random play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Repeat play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Using navigation menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Playing data discs  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  24
Playing HighMAT discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  25
Playing the programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  25
Playing a play list  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  25
Using On-Screen Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Main menus  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  26
Other settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  27
Changing the player settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Changing the delay time (Speaker Setting)  . . . . . . . . . . .  29
Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Picture mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Repeat play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Manual tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Vertical locking adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Manual recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Recording the television  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Using another source while recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Recording from other equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Timer recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34Finding programs with the Jet Navigator and VHS 
Index Search System (VISS)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Saving Jet Navigator data  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  36
Using the Jet Navigator to find programs . . . . . . . . . . . . .  36
Finding programs—VHS Index Search System (VISS)  . .  37
Changing settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
LANGUAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  38
CLOCK SET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  38
CHANNEL SET  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  39
OPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  40
On-screen display  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  41
Changing audio  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  41
The radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Automatic presetting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Selecting the preset channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Manual tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Optional FM antenna connection  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Sound field and sound quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Sound Field Control  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Super Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Center Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Dolby Pro Logic II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Dolby Pro Logic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Custom Sound Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  45
Down-mixing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  45
Subwoofer level  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  45
Speaker level adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  45
Other convenient features  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
The sleep timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  46
Muting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  46
Using headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  46
Other speaker setup options  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Attaching to a wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Fitting speaker stands (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Optional connections  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Listening to an external source/
Recording to other equipment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Connecting a cable TV box/satellite receiver  . . . . . . . . . . 48
If the antenna connector doesn’t match  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Troubleshooting guide  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.)  . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA) . . . . . . . . . 55
Product Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Back cover
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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 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.
∫Use
Aim at the sensor (➜page 9), avoiding obstacles, at a maximum 
range of 7 m (23 feet) directly in front of the unit.
User memo: ∏1 Remote control
(EUR7722X20)
∏2 Batteries 
for remote control
∏2 AC power supply cord 
(K2CB2CB00006)
∏1 AM loop antenna
(N1DAAAA00002)
∏1 FM indoor antenna 
(RSA0007-L)
∏1 Video cable 
(RJL1P016B15A)
∏1 75 ≠ coaxial cable
(VJA1125)
∏1 System cable
(K1HA25HA0001)
∏5 Speaker cables
3a4-m (13-foot) cables
(REE1203A-J)
2a10-m (33-foot) cables
(REE1203C-J)
∏1 Sheet of speaker-cable stickers
∏1 Antenna plug
(K2RC021B0001)
The remote control
DATE OF PURCHASE _______________________________
DEALER NAME ____________________________________
DEALER ADDRESS  ________________________________
_________________________________________________
TELEPHONE NUMBER  _____________________________
The model number and serial number of this product can be 
found on either the back or the bottom of the unit.
Please note them in the space provided below and keep for
future reference.
MODEL NUMBER 
SERIAL NUMBER 
Remote controlBatteries
R6/LR6,  AA, UM-3≥Insert so the poles (i and 
j) match those in the 
remote control.
≥Do not use rechargeable 
type batteries.
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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 with 
the manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat 
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that 
produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-
type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than 
the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third 
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are 
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into 
your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the 
obsolete outlet.10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched 
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point 
where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the 
manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or 
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with 
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution 
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to 
avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused 
for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is 
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, 
such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been 
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus 
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate 
normally, or has been dropped.
∫Ta p e s
≥You can use tapes with the VHS and S-VHS marks, but this unit is 
unable to make full use of the characteristics of S-VHS tapes.
≥Break out the tape’s tab to prevent 
accidental erasure. Cover the hole with a 
double layer of adhesive tape when you 
want to use the tape for recording again.
∫S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB)
You can play tapes recorded with the S-VHS system, however some 
noise may occur with some types and this unit cannot take 
advantage of S-VHS’s high resolution.
This unit cannot make S-VHS recordings.
∫Ta p e  c a r e
Poor quality or damaged tapes can cause the heads to become dirty 
and malfunction. Store your tapes carefully and discard when they 
become dirty or damaged.
Never use tapes on which juice has been spilt or those that are 
extremely damaged since this will not only cause the heads to 
become dirty, but will also make the unit malfunction.
Tape information
Ta b
Listening caution
Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to 
consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s 
Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come 
through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion—and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing.
We recommend that you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise.
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level” adapts to higher volumes of sound. So what sounds “normal” can actually be 
loud and harmful to your hearing.
Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.
To establish a safe level:
≥Start your volume control at a low setting.
≥Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, and without distortion.
Once you have established a comfortable sound level:
≥Set the dial and leave it there.
Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future. After all, we want you listening for a lifetime.
EST. 1924
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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 do not conform to IEC62107.
∫Audio format of DVDs
This unit automatically recognizes 
and decodes with these symbols.
∫To prevent damage
Do not;
≥load more than one disc per tray.
≥close the drawer by hand.
∫To clean discs
[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD]
Wipe with a damp cloth 
and then wipe dry.
[RAM] [DVD-R]
≥Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner (LF-K200DCA1, 
where available).
≥Never use cloths or cleaners for CDs etc.
∫Handling precautions
≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs (This may cause disc 
warping, rendering it unusable).
≥Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing 
instrument.
≥Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static 
electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent.
≥Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
≥Do not use the following discs:
–Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels 
(rented discs etc).
–Discs that are badly warped or cracked.
–Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart shapes. Disc LogoIndication in 
these 
operating 
instructionsRemarks
DVD-RAM[RAM]Recorded using Version 1.1 of the 
Video Recording Format (a unified 
video recording standard).≥Recorded with DVD video recorders, DVD 
video cameras, personal computers, etc.
≥Remove discs from their cartridges before 
use.
[JPEG]Recorded using the DCF (Design 
rule for Camera File system) 
standard.≥Recorded with Panasonic DVD-Video 
recorders
≥To play JPEG files, select “Play as Data 
Disc” in Other Menu (➜page 27)
DVD -Au dio[DVD-A]—
[DVD-V]Some DVD-Audio discs contain DVD-Video content.
To play DVD-Video content, select “Play as DVD-Video” in Other Menu (➜page 27)
DVD -Video
[DVD-V]—
DVD -RPanasonic DVD-R recorded and finalized
§ on a Panasonic DVD-Video recorders or 
DVD-Video cameras are played as DVD-Video on this unit.
Video CD
[VCD]—
SVCDConforming to IEC62107
CD[CD]This unit is compatible with HDCD.
HDCD-encoded CDs sound better because they are encoded with 20 bits, as 
compared with 16 bits for all other CDs.
≥During HDCD play, “HDCD” lights on the unit’s display.
CD-R
CD-RW—[WMA]
[MP3]
[JPEG]
[CD]
[VCD]≥This unit can play CD-R/RW (audio recording disc) recorded with the formats on 
the left. Close the sessions or finalize
§ the disc after recording.
≥HighMAT discs
WMA, MP3 or JPEG files only.
To play without using the HighMAT function, select “Play as HighMAT” in Other 
Menu (➜page 27).
HighMAT™ and the HighMAT logo are 
either trademarks or registered 
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in 
the United States and/or other countries.
, HDCD
®, High Definition Compatible Digital® and 
Pacific Microsonics™ are either registered trademarks or 
trademarks of Pacific Microsonics, Inc. in the United States and/
or other countries.
HDCD system manufactured under license from Pacific 
Microsonics, Inc. This product is covered by one or more of the 
following: In the USA : 5,479,168, 5,638,074, 5,640,161, 
5,808,574, 5,838,274, 5,854,600, 5,864,311, 5,872,531, and in 
Australia: 669114, with other patents pending.
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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 lights each time you press an 
operational control button showing which mode is in use.
3TV volume down button [TV VOLj]  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4Bass adjust button [SUBWOOFER LEVEL] . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
5Sound field control button [SFC]  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Custom sound memory button [C.S.M] [SHIFT]. . . . . . . . . . . 45
6Shift button [SHIFT]
To use the functions labeled in orange, press the button while 
pressing [SHIFT].
7Dolby Pro Logic II/Dolby Pro Logic button [ÎPLII]  . . . . . 44
Sleep timer button [SLEEP] [SHIFT] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
8Main unit selector button
DVD/VHS source button [DVD/VHS]
Switch the source on the main unit between DVD and VHS.
Tuner/band button [FM/AM]
Switch the source on the main unit to tuner and change the band.
9TV channel buttons [WX CH]  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
:Volume buttons [r s VOLUME]  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Volume may be lower when playing DVD-Video than when 
playing other discs or during television broadcasts. Reduce the 
volume before playing other sources or returning to the television 
so volume doesn’t increase suddenly.
;TV volume up button [TV VOLi] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Super surround button [SUPER SRND] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Center focus button [C.FOCUS] [SHIFT]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
?Speaker channel button [CH SELECT] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Test signal button [TEST] [SHIFT]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
ADVD remote control mode button [DVD]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Switch the remote control mode to DVD. Make sure you press 
before doing DVD operations. When in DVD mode, the [DVD] 
button lights each time you press one of the DVD operation 
buttons indicated below.
1Power button [Í]  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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.
2Numbered buttons [1–9, 0,S10/ENTER]  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
3DVD SETUP menu button [SETUP] [SHIFT] . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 28
4Skip buttons [:,9 SKIP]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5Stop button [∫] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Open/close button [OPEN/CLOSE/EJECT] [SHIFT]. . . . . . . . 18
6Pause button [;]  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
7Top menu button [TOP MENU]  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Direct navigator button [DIRECT NAVIGATOR] . . . . . . . . . . 26
8Cursor buttons [3421]/Enter button [ENTER] . . . . . . . 17
9On-screen menu button [OSD/DISPLAY]  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
:Group button [GROUP]  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Still picture select button [PAGE] [SHIFT]  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
;Multi re-master button [MULTI RE-MASTER] [SHIFT] . . . . . . 21
Disc buttons [DISC1]–[DISC5] [SHIFT] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
?Slow/search buttons [65 SLOW/SEARCH] . . . . . . . . . 18
CD mode button [5CD MODE] [SHIFT]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
@Play button [1] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
AMenu button [MENU]  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Play list button [PLAY LIST]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
BReturn button [RETURN] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
CSubtitle button [SUBTITLE] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
DPlay mode button [PLAY MODE] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Repeat mode button [REPEAT] [SHIFT] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
EProgressive output button [PROGRESSIVE] [SHIFT] . . . . . . 18
FQuick replay button [QUICK REPLAY]  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
GCancel button [CANCEL] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Soundtrack button [AUDIO] [SHIFT] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Remote control—common buttons
VOLUME
123
456
78
0
100
9
CH
NAVI
CANCEL SPEED PROG
SKIPSLOW/SEARCH
MENU
ENTER
DIRECT 
NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
RETURN
OSD/
DISPLAY
TVFM/AM DVD/VHS
DV D T V
VHSTUNER
DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3
DISC 4
PICTURE MODE
SETUP
OPEN/CLOSE/EJECTJET REW CD MODE
DISC 5
S10ENTER
PLAY 
LIST
TV VOL
TV VOLRESETTV/VIDEOPA G E
GROUPMIX 2CH
SUBTITLEREPEAT
PLAY MODE
MULTI RE-MASTER
SUBWOOFER LEVELC.S.M
SFCC.FOCUSSUPER SRNDPROGRESSIVEMUTING
POSITION
MEMORY ZOOM
QUICK REPLAYREC
SLEEP
   PLAUDIOTESTCH SELECTSHIFT
INPUT SELECTOR
1
2
3
4
5
6
78
:
9
;
<
=
>
?
Remote control—DVD operation
VOLUME
123
456
78
0
100
9
CH
NAVI
CANCEL SPEED PROG
SKIPSLOW/SEARCH
MENU
ENTER
DIRECT 
NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
RETURN
OSD/
DISPLAY
TVFM/AM DVD/VHS
DV D T V
VHSTUNER
DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3
DISC 4
PICTURE MODE
SETUP
OPEN/CLOSE/EJECTJET REW CD MODE
DISC 5
S10ENTER
PLAY 
LIST
TV VOL
TV VOLRESETTV/VIDEOPA G E
GROUPMIX 2CH
SUBTITLEREPEAT
PLAY MODE
MULTI RE-MASTER
SUBWOOFER LEVELC.S.M
SFCC.FOCUSSUPER SRNDPROGRESSIVEMUTING
POSITION
MEMORY ZOOM
QUICK REPLAYREC
SLEEP
   PLAUDIOTESTCH SELECTSHIFT
INPUT SELECTOR
7
A
A
9 8
:
;
<
=B
C
D
E
F
G 1
2
3
4
5
6>
@ ?
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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]   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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.
2Numbered buttons [1–9, 100, 0] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
3Picture mode button [PICTURE MODE] [SHIFT] . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4Index search button [:9 SKIP]  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
5Stop button [∫]  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Tape eject button [OPEN/CLOSE/EJECT] [SHIFT] . . . . . . . . . 30
6Pause button [;] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
7Jet navigator button [NAVI]  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
8Cursor buttons [3421]/Enter button [ENTER]  . . . . . . . 34
9On-screen display button [OSD/DISPLAY]  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
:TV/Video button [TV/VIDEO] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Tape counter reset button [RESET] [SHIFT] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
;Timer recording buttons   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Timer programming button [PROG]
Tape speed button [SPEED]
Timer program standby button [F]
<
Channel, tracking, and vertical hold buttons [WX CH] . . 31, 32
=Fast-forward/rewind button [65 SLOW/SEARCH] . . . . 30
Jet rewind button [6JET REW] [SHIFT]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
>Play button [1]  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Press and hold for five seconds to start repeat play . . . . . . 31
?Menu button [MENU] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
@Recording button [¥REC] [SHIFT]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
ACancel button [CANCEL]  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Audio button [AUDIO] [SHIFT] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
ATUNER remote control mode button [TUNER] . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Switch the remote control mode to TUNER. Make sure you press 
before doing TUNER operations. When in TUNER mode, the 
[TUNER] button lights each time you press one of the TUNER 
operation buttons indicated below.
1Power button [Í]   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
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.
2Numbered buttons [1–9, 0,S10/ENTER] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
3Enter button [ENTER] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
4Channel buttons [WX CH]  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
5Tuning buttons [65] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
6FM mode button [PLAY MODE]  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Remote control—VHS operation
VOLUME
123
456
78
0
100
9
CH
NAVI
CANCEL SPEED PROG
SKIPSLOW/SEARCH
MENU
ENTER
DIRECT 
NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
RETURN
OSD/
DISPLAY
TVFM/AM DVD/VHS
DV D T V
VHSTUNER
DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3
DISC 4
PICTURE MODE
SETUP
OPEN/CLOSE/EJECTJET REW CD MODE
DISC 5
S10ENTER
PLAY 
LIST
TV VOL
TV VOLRESETTV/VIDEOPA G E
GROUPMIX 2CH
SUBTITLEREPEAT
PLAY MODE
MULTI RE-MASTER
SUBWOOFER LEVELC.S.M
SFCC.FOCUSSUPER SRNDPROGRESSIVEMUTING
POSITION
MEMORY ZOOM
QUICK REPLAYREC
SLEEP
   PLAUDIOTESTCH SELECTSHIFT
INPUT SELECTOR
7?
9 8
:
@
A 1
2
3
4
; 5
6> =
<
A
Remote control—TUNER operation
VOLUME
123
456
78
0
100
9
CH
NAVI
CANCEL SPEED PROG
SKIPSLOW/SEARCH
MENU
ENTER
DIRECT 
NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
RETURN
OSD/
DISPLAY
TVFM/AM DVD/VHS
DV D T V
VHSTUNER
DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3
DISC 4
PICTURE MODE
SETUP
OPEN/CLOSE/EJECTJET REW CD MODE
DISC 5
S10ENTER
PLAY 
LIST
TV VOL
TV VOLRESETTV/VIDEOPA G E
GROUPMIX 2CH
SUBTITLEREPEAT
PLAY MODE
MULTI RE-MASTER
SUBWOOFER LEVELC.S.M
SFCC.FOCUSSUPER SRNDPROGRESSIVEMUTING
POSITION
MEMORY ZOOM
QUICK REPLAYREC
SLEEP
   PLAUDIOTESTCH SELECTSHIFT
INPUT SELECTOR
6
1
24
5
A
3
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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] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  18
∫DVD section1Drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  18
2Disc buttons [DISC1–5] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  18
3Disc change button [
						

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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 surface to prevent them from 
falling. Take proper precautions to prevent the speakers from 
falling if you cannot set them up on an even surface.
Main unit
[Note]
Keep your speakers at least 10 mm (13/32q) away from the system 
for proper ventilation. 
Center speaker
≥Vibration caused by the center speaker can disrupt the picture if it 
is placed directly on the television. Put the center speaker on a 
rack or shelf.
≥To prevent the speakers from falling do not place the speakers 
directly on top of the television.
Subwoofer 
Place to the right of the television, on the floor or a sturdy shelf so 
that it won’t cause vibration.
Leave 10 cm (4q) at the rear for ventilation.
Notes on speaker use
≥You can damage your speakers and shorten their useful life if you 
play sound at high levels over extended periods.
≥Reduce the volume in the following cases to avoid damage.
– When playing distorted sound.
– When the speakers are receiving howling from a record player, 
noise from FM broadcasts, or continuous signals from an 
oscillator, test disc, or electronic instrument.
– When adjusting the sound quality.
– When turning the unit on or off.
STEP1Locating
AC IN
6
Front
(L)Front
(R)Center Subwoofer Surround
(L)Surround
(R)
Main unit
➜ See page 47 for other 
speaker setup options.
Place the front, center, and surround speakers at 
approximately the same distance from the seating position. 
The angles in the diagram are approximate.Setup example
Caution
≥The main unit and supplied speakers are 
only to be used as indicated in this setup. 
Failure to do so may lead to damage to the 
amplifier and/or the speakers, and may result 
in the risk of fire. Consult a qualified service 
person if damage has occurred or if you 
experience a sudden change in performance.
≥Do not attempt to attach these speakers to 
walls using methods other than those 
described in this manual.
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