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Other functions
Other functions
See below for details.
Press [SLEEP] to select the time (in minutes).
SLEEP 30_----)SLEEP 60_----)SLEEP 90
  ^""""" OFF(_ SLEEP 120(_""}
To cancel the timer 
Press [SLEEP] to select “OFF”.
To confirm the remaining time
Press [SLEEP] again.
To change the setting
Repeat the procedure from the beginning.
[Southeast\Asia,	he\Middle\East,\South\Africa,\Saudi\Arabia,]
[Kuwait,\Australia,\N.Z.\and\Russia]
1Turn [MIC LEVEL] to “MIN” and connect 
the microphone(s) (not included).
Microphone plug type: 6.3 mm monaural
2Insert the disc and start play (‹page 16).
3After music starts
Adjust the main volume with [VOLUME].
4Adjust the microphone volume.
[DVD-V]
1Press [AUDIO] during play.
2Press [21] to select the mode.
Solo discs
Off: Vocals off
On: Vocals onDuet discs
Off: Vocals off
V1+V2: Both parts
V1:  Part 1 only
V2:  Part 2 only
[VCD]
Press [AUDIO] during play.
Each time you press the button:
LR )L-)R
^""""}
LR: Vocals and accompaniment 
L: Accompaniment only
R: Vocals only
Select “L” for karaoke. (R and L may be reversed on some discs.)
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 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
Turns the unit off after a set time.
Muting
VOLUME
123
456
78
09CH
CANCEL
SKIPSLOW/SEARCH
MENU
ENTER
DIRECT 
NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
RETURN
DISPLAY
SLEEPTUNER/BANDDV D / C D
-/--S10
PLAY 
LIST
TV VOL
TV VOLSUBWOOFER
LEVELSFCC.FOCUSSUPER SRNDMIX 2CH
   PL
C.S.MPOSITION
MEMORYZOOMAUDIO
PA G E
GROUPREPEATPLAY MODE
TV/AV
SETUPMUTING
FL DISPLAY
SLEEP
MUTING
VOLUMEi j
AUDIO
SLEEP
SETUPMUTING
Sleep timer
Enjoying Karaoke
To turn the vocals on and off
SEQ
PTYDISC
SLEEP
TTL GRP
D.MIX
PROG.RND
PGM
RDS PS
RDS
PROGRESSIVESFCSUBWOOFER  LEVELINPUT SELECTORTUNE MODEFM MODEMEMORY/IOPEN/CLOSEVOLUME
DOWNUPPHONESTUNINGMIN12MIC MIC  LEVELMAX
MIN  MIC LEVEL  MAXVOLUME
Muting
Using headphones
SEQ
S.SRND S.SRNDTUNEDMP3ST L R PTYDISC
SLEEP
TTL GRPD.MIX
PROG.WMA CSMCSM RNDJPEG SFCDVD-PGMAV RCDMONO RDS PS
RTRCK C.FCHAP DTSPLDIGITALSRSLFELSLC
RDS
PROGRESSIVESFCSUBWOOFER  LEVELINPUT SELECTORTUNE MODEFM MODEMEMORY/IOPEN/CLOSEVOLUME
DOWNUPPHONESTUNING
VOLUME
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Operating other equipment
Operating other equipment
∫Connection example
COMPONENT
S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO OUTPB
PR
Y
AL
R
TV
AUDIO
IN VCR
AUDIO
IN AUXLINE
OUT(480P/480I)AM ANT
LOOP
EXT
FM ANT
(75h)
PLAY OUT
RL
REC IN
RL
AUDIO OUT
RL
VIDEO IN
2
1
VIDEO OUTAUDIO OUT
RL
Television
(not included)Video cassette recorder
(not included)
Ta p e  d e c k
(not included)Video cable (not included) To show video from the video 
cassette recorder
Select “VIDEO 2” input on your 
television in this example.
To play sound from a 
video cassette 
recorder To play sound from the television
Reduce the volume on the television to 
its minimum and control the volume on 
this unit.
To play sound from a 
tape deckAlready connected 
(‹page 12)
To record discs, radio 
broadcast, etc. to a tape 
deck
: Signal flowAudio cable (not included)
VOLUME
123
456
78
09CH
CANCEL
SKIPSLOW/SEARCH
MENU
ENTER
DIRECT 
NAVIGATOR
TOP MENU
RETURN
DISPLAY
AV SYSTEMVCR/AUXTV
SLEEPTUNER/BANDDV D / C D
-/--S10
PLAY 
LIST
TV VOL
TV VOLSUBWOOFER
LEVELSFCC.FOCUSSUPER SRNDMIX 2CH
   PL
C.S.MPOSITION
MEMORYZOOMAUD I O
PA G E
GROUPREPEATPLAY MODE
TEST
CH SELECTQUICK REPLAYSUBTITLE
TV/AV
SHIFT
SETUPMUTING
FL DISPLAY
6, 5
, ;, 1
TV
DVD/CDVCR/AUX
TUNER/BAND AV SYSTEM
TV/AV
XCH 
TV VOL `
TV VOL _
WCHNumbered
buttons
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Operating other equipment
You can use the remote control to operate a Panasonic television or 
a video cassette recorder. Connect your equipment referring to 
“Connection example” (‹page 32).
[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.
≥Aim the remote control at the television for the following operations.
Turning the television on/off
Press [Í AV SYSTEM].
Switching the television’s video input mode
Press [TV/AV].
Changing channels
Press [XCH] or [WCH].
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/AUX] to light up 
the button.
≥Aim the remote control at the video cassette recorder for the 
following operations.
Turning the video cassette recorder on/off
Press [Í AV 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 (‹page 32) 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.
[HT878] [HT870]
This remote control can also operate some other brands of 
televisions, video cassette recorders. Change the code to operate 
such equipment (‹ below).
Aim the remote control at the equipment.
While pressing [TV] or [VCR/AUX]
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.
Press [VCR/AUX] several times to select “AUX” as the 
source.
1Press [DVD/CD] to select “DVD/CD”.
or
Press [TUNER/BAND] to select “FM” or “AM”.
2Start recording and play.
[HT878] [HT870]
Operating the television and the video cassette recorder
Television
Video cassette recorder
Changing the remote control codeOperating the tape deck
Listening to the tape deck
Recording to the tape deck
PANASONIC:  01, 29, 30, 31
AKAI:  07, 11, 28, 36, 37
ALBA:  05, 11, 12
BAUR: 32
BLAUPUNKT: 28, 36
BRANDT: 26, 41
BUSH: 02, 05, 10, 11, 12, 
32, 38
DAEWOO: 11, 12, 32
DUAL: 32
FERGUSON: 11, 12
FINLUX: 11, 12, 22, 23, 24, 
25, 40
FISHER: 37
FUNAI: 02, 38
GOLDSTAR: 11, 12
GOODMANS: 11, 12, 25, 32
GRUNDIG: 28, 36
HITACHI: 01, 09, 26, 41
ICE: 21, 39
INNO HIT: 34
ITT/NOKIA: 05, 07, 37
JVC: 18
KENDO: 40
LOEWE: 14, 33
LOEWE OPTA: 32
LUXOR: 37
MATSUI:  02, 05, 06, 07, 10, 
11, 12, 25, 37, 38
MITSUBISHI: 14, 19, 28, 36NOKIA: 05, 07, 37NORDMENDE:26, 41
OCEANIC: 27, 35
ORION: 02, 03, 05, 10, 11, 
12, 38
PHILIPS: 11, 12, 13, 15
PHONOLA 11, 12
RADIOLA: 11, 12
ROADSTAR: 39
SABA: 26, 41
SALORA: 07, 37
SAMSUNG: 11, 12, 15, 21, 25, 
34, 39
SANYO: 07, 17, 25, 37
SCHNEIDER: 11, 12
SEG: 39, 40
SELECO: 11, 24
SHARP: 17, 20
SIEMENS: 11, 12, 17, 28, 36
SINUDYNE: 02, 05, 11, 12, 22, 
24, 38, 40
SONY: 16
THOMSON: 05, 26, 41
THORN: 06, 08, 11, 12, 14, 
16, 25, 32
TOSHIBA: 03, 04, 06, 08
UNIVERSUM: 39
WHITE WESTING HOUSE:11, 12, 22, 40PANASONIC: 01, 29, 30
AKAI: 06, 08, 16, 17, 19, 
37
ALBA: 02, 06, 23
BAIRD: 08, 10, 37
BLAUPUNKT: 01, 26, 29, 30, 33
BUSH: 02, 09, 23
DAEWOO: 15
FERGUSON: 31
FISHER: 05, 07, 10, 11, 12
GOLDSTAR/LG: 03, 04, 36, 37
GOODMANS: 02, 03, 18, 23, 27, 
33
GRUNDIG: 02, 23, 26, 28, 32, 
33
HCM: 02, 23
HITACHI: 13, 14
ITT: 08, 10, 11, 37
ITT/NOKIA: 18, 27, 37
JVC: 20, 21
KENDO: 08, 09, 37
LOEWE: 03, 32
LUXOR: 08, 10, 11, 17, 19, 
37
MATSUI: 03, 05, 09
METZ: 01
MITSUBISHI: 17, 19, 21, 32
NEC: 04, 21, 36, 37
NOKIA: 08, 10, 11, 18, 22, 
27, 37NORDMENDE: 20, 21
OKANO: 06
ORION: 05, 09
PHILIPS: 22, 32, 33, 34, 35
PHONOLA: 32
RFT: 33
ROADSTAR: 02, 03, 18, 23, 27
SABA: 21
SALORA: 08, 11, 17, 19, 37
SAMSUNG: 15, 16, 18, 27
SANYO: 07, 10, 11
SCHAUB LORENZ:10
SCHNEIDER: 02, 03, 18, 23, 27, 
32
SEG: 02, 18, 23, 27
SHARP: 22
SIEMENS: 03, 10, 11, 32
SONY: 24, 25, 26
THOMSON: 21
THORN: 10
TOSHIBA: 15, 17, 19, 32
UNIVERSUM: 03, 08, 32, 37
Television code list Video cassette recorder code list
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Safety precautions/Maintenance/Language code list
Safety precautions
Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high 
temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These 
conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby 
shortening the unit’s service life. 
Do not place heavy items on the unit.
Do not use high voltage power sources. This can overload the unit 
and cause a fire. 
Do not use a DC power source. Check the source carefully when 
setting the unit up on a ship or other places where DC is used.
Ensure the AC mains lead is connected correctly and not 
damaged. Poor connection and lead damage can cause fire or 
electric shock. Do not pull, bend, or place heavy items on the lead.
Grasp the plug firmly when unplugging the lead. Pulling the AC 
mains lead can cause electric shock. 
Do not handle the plug with wet hands. This can cause electric 
shock.
Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit. This can cause electric 
shock or malfunction.
Do not let liquids get into the unit. This can cause electric shock or 
malfunction. If this occurs, immediately disconnect the unit from the 
power supply and contact your dealer.
Do not spray insecticides onto or into the unit. They contain 
flammable gases which can ignite if sprayed into the unit.
Do not attempt to repair this unit by yourself. If sound is 
interrupted, indicators fail to light, smoke appears, or any other 
problem that is not covered in these instructions occurs, disconnect 
the AC mains lead and contact your dealer or an authorized service 
center. Electric shock or damage to the unit can occur if the unit is 
repaired, disassembled or reconstructed by unqualified persons.
Extend operating life by disconnecting the unit from the power 
source if it is not to be used for a long time.
Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth.
≥Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.
≥Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that 
came with the cloth carefully.
Placement
Voltage
AC mains lead protection
Foreign matter
Service
Maintenance
Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty.
Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the disc and the 
unit.
Language code list
Abkhazian: 6566
Afar: 6565
Afrikaans: 6570
Albanian: 8381
Ameharic: 6577
Arabic: 6582
Armenian: 7289
Assamese: 6583
Aymara: 6588
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: 6783
Danish: 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: 7165
Italian: 7384
Japanese: 7465
Javanese: 7487
Kannada: 7578
Kashmiri: 7583
Kazakh: 7575
Kirghiz: 7589
Korean: 7579
Kurdish: 7585
Laotian: 7679
Latin: 7665
Latvian, Lettish: 7686Lingala: 7678
Lithuanian: 7684
Macedonian: 7775
Malagasy: 7771
Malay: 7783
Malayalam: 7776
Maltese: 7784
Maori: 7773
Marathi: 7782
Moldavian: 7779
Mongolian: 7778
Nauru: 7865
Nepali: 7869
Norwegian: 7879
Oriya: 7982
Pashto, Pushto: 8083
Persian: 7065
Polish: 8076
Portuguese: 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: 8387
Swedish: 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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Glossary
Glossary
Decoder
A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal. This 
is called decoding.
Dolby Digital
This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby 
Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2-channel) audio, these signals can 
also be multi-channel audio. A large amount of audio information can 
be recorded on one disc using this method.
DTS (Digital Theater Systems)
This surround system is used in many movie theaters around the 
world. There is good separation between the channels, so realistic 
sound effects are possible.
Dynamic range
Dynamic range is the difference between the lowest level of sound 
that can be heard above the noise of the equipment and the highest 
level of sound before distortion occurs.
Frame still and field still
Frames are the still pictures that go together to make a moving 
picture. There are about 30 frames shown each second.
One frame is made up of two fields. A regular television shows these 
fields one after the other to create frames.
A still is shown when you pause a moving picture. A frame still is 
made up of two alternating fields, so the picture may appear blurred, 
but overall quality is high.
A field still is not blurred, but it has only half the information of a 
frame still so picture quality is lower.
I/P/B
MPEG 2, the video compression standard adopted for use with
DVD-Video, codes frames using these 3 picture types.
I:Intra coded picture
This picture has the best quality and is the best to use when 
adjusting the picture.
P:Predictive coded picture
This picture is calculated based on past I or P-pictures.
B:Bidirectionally-predictive coded picture
This picture is calculated by comparing past and future I and
P-pictures so it has the lowest volume of information.
Linear PCM (pulse code modulation)
These are uncompressed digital signals, similar to those found on 
CDs. 
Playback control (PBC)
If a Video CD has playback control, you can select scenes and 
information with menus.
Sampling frequency
Sampling is the process of converting the heights of sound wave 
(analog signal) samples taken at set periods into digits (digital 
encoding). Sampling frequency is the number of samples taken per 
second, so larger numbers mean more faithful reproduction of the 
original sound.
Windows Media, and the Windows logo 
are trademarks, or registered 
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in 
the United States and/or other 
countries.
WMA is a compression format 
developed by Microsoft Corporation. It 
achieves the same sound quality as 
MP3 with a file size that is smaller than 
that of MP3.
MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from 
Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of 
Dolby Laboratories.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of 
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is 
protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other 
intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation 
and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection 
technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and 
is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless 
otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse 
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
, 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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Specifications
Specifications
AMPLIFIER SECTION
[HT878]
RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode
Front Ch  55 W per channel (6 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD
Surround Ch  55 W per channel (6 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD
Center Ch  160 W per channel (6 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD
Subwoofer Ch  220 W per channel (4 ≠), 100 Hz, 10 % THD
Total RMS Dolby Digital mode power  600 W
[Southeast[Asia,[the[Middle[East,[South[Africa,[Saudi[Arabia[and[Kuwait[
PMPO output power5000 W
DIN Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode
Front Ch 40 W per channel (6 ≠), 1 kHz, 1 % THD
Surround Ch 40 W per channel (6 ≠), 1 kHz, 1 % THD
Center Ch 120 W per channel (6 ≠), 1 kHz, 1 % THD
Subwoofer Ch 150 W per channel (4 ≠), 100 Hz, 1 % THD
Total DIN Dolby Digital mode power 430 W
[HT870]
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
DIN Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode
Front Ch 140 W per channel (6 ≠), 1 kHz, 1 % THD
Surround Ch 55 W per channel (4 ≠), 1 kHz, 1 % THD
Center Ch 180 W per channel (4 ≠), 1 kHz, 1 % THD
Subwoofer Ch 180 W per channel (4 ≠), 100 Hz, 1 % THD
Total DIN Dolby Digital mode power 750 W
[HT520]
RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode
Front Ch  60 W per channel (4 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD
Surround Ch  60 W per channel (4 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD
Center Ch  60 W per channel (4 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD
Subwoofer Ch  200 W per channel (4 ≠), 100 Hz, 10 % THD
Total RMS Dolby Digital mode power  500 W
[Southeast[Asia,[the[Middle[East,[South[Africa,[Saudi[Arabia[and[Kuwait[
PMPO output power5000 W
DIN Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode
Front Ch 45 W per channel (4 ≠), 1 kHz, 1 % THD
Surround Ch 40 W per channel (4 ≠), 1 kHz, 1 % THD
Center Ch 40 W per channel (4 ≠), 1 kHz, 1 % THD
Subwoofer Ch 140 W per channel (4 ≠), 100 Hz, 1 % THD
Total DIN Dolby Digital mode power 350 W
FM/AM TUNER, TERMINALS SECTION
Preset stationFM 15 stations
AM/MW 15 stations
Frequency Modulation (FM)
Frequency Range 87.50–108.00 MHz (50-kHz step)
Sensitivity
[The\United\Kingdom,\Continental\Europe\and[Russia[1.5 µV (IHF)
[Others\2.5 µV (IHF)
S/N 26 dB
[The\United\Kingdom,\Continental\Europe[and[Russia\1.2 µV
[Others\2.2 µV
Antenna terminals 75 ≠ (unbalance)
Amplitude Modulation (AM/MW)
Frequency range
[The\United\Kingdom,\Continental\Europe,[Russia,[Australia[and[N.Z.[ :
522 – 1629 kHz (9-kHz step)
[Others\522 – 1629 kHz (9-kHz step)
520 – 1630 kHz (10-kHz step)
AM Sensitivity S/N 20 dB at 999 kHz 560 µV/m
Phone jack
Terminal Stereo, 3.5 mm jack
[Southeast[Asia,[the[Middle[East,[South[Africa,[Saudi[Arabia,[Kuwait,[ 
[Russia,[Australia[and[N.Z.\
Mic jack
Sensitivity 0.7 mV, 1.2 k≠
Terminal Mono, 6.3 mm jack (2 systems)
DISC SECTION
Discs played [8 cm or 12 cm]
(1) DVD-RAM (DVD-VR compatible, JPEG formatted disc)
(2) DVD-Audio
(3) DVD-Video
(4) DVD-R (DVD-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 (DVD/CD) 662 nm/785 nm
Laser power CLASS 2/CLASS 3A
NORSK
Bølgelengde (DVD/CD) 662 nm/785 nm
Laserstyrke Ingen farlig stråling sendes ut
Audio output (Disc)
Number of channels 5.1ch (FL, FR, C, SL, SR, SW)
Audio performance (measured at LINE OUT terminal)
(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 PAL625/50, PAL525/60, NTSC
Composite video output
Output level 1 Vp-p (75 ≠)
Terminal Pin jack (1 system)
[The\United\Kingdom,\Continental\Europe[and[Russia[ :
Scart jack (1 system)
S-video output
Y output level 1 Vp-p (75 ≠)
C output level PAL; 0.3 Vp-p (75 ≠)
NTSC; 0.286 Vp-p (75 ≠)
Terminal S terminal (1 system)
[The\United\Kingdom,\Continental\Europe[and[Russia[ :
Scart jack (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, P
B: blue, PR: red) (1 system)
[The\United\Kingdom,\Continental\Europe[and[Russia[
RGB video output
R output level 0.7 Vp-p (75 ≠)
G output level 0.7 Vp-p (75 ≠)
B output level 0.7 Vp-p (75 ≠)
Terminal Scart jack (1 system)
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Specifications
SPEAKER SECTION
[HT878] [Front/Surround\speakers\SB-FS878]
Ty p e 2 way, 2 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Speaker unit(s) Impedance 6 ≠
Full range 6.5 cm Cone type
Tweeter  Piezo type
Input power (IEC) 55 W (Max)
Output sound pressure 79 dB/W (1.0 m)
Cross over frequency 10 kHz
Frequency range 85 Hz – 25 kHz (j16 dB)
90 Hz – 22 kHz ( j10 dB)
Dimensions (W tHt D) 250k1062 k250 mm
Mass 4.1 kg
[HT878]  [Center\speaker\SB-PC878]
Ty p e 3 way, 5 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Speaker unit(s) Impedance 6 ≠
Woofer 5 cm Cone type
Woofer 5 cm Cone type
Woofer 5 cm Cone type
Woofer 5 cm Cone type
Tweeter 2.5 cm Semi-dome type
Input power (IEC) 160 W
§ (Max)
Output sound pressure 82 dB/W (1.0 m)
Cross over frequency 3.5 kHz, 5 kHz
Frequency range 130 Hz – 50 kHz (j16 dB)
150 Hz – 45 kHz ( j10 dB)
Dimensions (W tHt D) 430k64 k100 mm
Mass 1.8 kg
[HT878]  [Active\subwoofer\SB-WA878] 
Ty p e 1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Speaker unit(s) Impedance 4 ≠
Woofer 17 cm Cone type
Output sound pressure 80 dB/W (1.0 m)
Frequency range 32 Hz – 220 Hz (j16 dB)
36 Hz – 190 Hz ( j10 dB)
Dimensions (W tHt D) 209k361 k463 mm
Mass
[Russia,[Australia[and[N.Z.\ 11.5 kg
[Southeast[Asia,[the[Middle[East,[Sout h[Africa,[Saudi[Arabia[and[Kuwait[
11 kg
[HT870]  [Front\speakers\SB-PF921]
Ty p e 2 way, 3 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Speaker unit(s) Impedance 6 ≠
Woofer 6.5 cm Cone type
Woofer 6.5 cm Cone type
Tweeter 6 cm Ring-shaped dome type
Input power (IEC) 170 W
§ (Max)
Output sound pressure 83 dB/W (1.0 m)
Cross over frequency 7 kHz
Frequency range 92 Hz – 50 kHz (j16 dB)
110 Hz – 45 kHz ( j10 dB)
Dimensions (W tHt D) 250k1160 (Max)/704 (Min) k247 mm
Speaker height adjustment range 1160– 575 mm [However, the height of the stand is fixed at 704 mm]
Mass 4 kg
[HT870]  [Surround\speakers\SB-PS921]
Ty p e 2 way, 2 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Speaker unit(s) Impedance 4 ≠
Woofer 6.5 cm Cone type
Tweeter 6 cm Cone type
Input power (IEC) 70 W (Max)
Output sound pressure 81 dB/W (1.0 m)
Cross over frequency 5 kHz
Frequency range 89 Hz – 41 kHz (j16 dB)
100 Hz – 40 kHz ( j10 dB)
Dimensions (W tHt D) 250k1160 (Max)/704 (Min) k247 mm
Speaker height adjustment range 1160– 575 mm [However, the height of the stand is fixed at 704 mm]
Mass 3.6 kg
[HT870]  [Center\speaker\SB-PC920]
Ty p e 2 way, 3 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Speaker unit(s) Impedance 4 ≠
Woofer 6.5 cm Cone type
Woofer 6.5 cm Cone type
Tweeter 6 cm Ring-shaped dome type
Input power (IEC) 270 W
§ (Max)Output sound pressure
82 dB/W (1.0 m)
Cross over frequency 5 kHz
Frequency range 110 Hz – 50 kHz (j16 dB)
140 Hz – 45 kHz ( j10 dB)
Dimensions (W tHt D) 320k97 k93 mm
Mass 1.5 kg
[HT870]  [Active\subwoofer\SB-WA870]
Ty p e 1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Speaker unit(s) Impedance 4 ≠
Woofer 20 cm Cone type
Output sound pressure 84 dB/W (1.0 m)
Frequency range 34 Hz – 220 Hz (j16 dB)
38 Hz – 190 Hz ( j10 dB)
Dimensions (W tHt D) 248k417 k476.6 mm
Mass 16.4 kg 
[HT520]  [Front/Surround\speakers\SB-FS520]
Ty p e 1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Speaker unit(s) Impedance 4 ≠
Full range 6.5 cm Cone type
Input power (IEC) 70 W (Max)
Output sound pressure 80 dB/W (1.0 m)
Frequency range 88 Hz – 25 kHz (j16 dB)
100 Hz – 22 kHz ( j10 dB)
Dimensions (W tHt D) 86k180 k112 mm
Mass 0.73 kg
[HT520]  [Center\speaker\SB-PC520]
Ty p e 1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Speaker unit(s) Impedance 4 ≠
Full range 6.5 cm Cone type
Input power (IEC) 60 W (Max)
Output sound pressure 80 dB/W (1.0 m)
Frequency range 84 Hz – 25 kHz (j16 dB)
96 Hz – 22 kHz ( j10 dB)
Dimensions (W tHt D) 181k102 k112 mm
Mass 0.77 kg 
[HT520]  [Active\subwoofer\SB-WA520] 
Ty p e 1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Speaker unit(s) Impedance 4 ≠
Woofer 17 cm Cone type
Output sound pressure 80 dB/W (1.0 m)
Frequency range 32 Hz – 220 Hz (j16 dB)
36 Hz – 190 Hz ( j10 dB)
Dimensions (W tHt D) 209k361 k463 mm
Mass 11 kg
GENERAL
Power supply
[Continental\Europe[and[Russia\ AC 230 V, 50 Hz
[The\United\Kingdom,[Australia[and[N.Z.\ AC 230j240 V, 50 Hz
[Others\ AC 110/127/220j230/240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption  Main unit 25 W
[HT878] Subwoofer 250 W
[HT870]  Subwoofer 390 W
[HT520]  Subwoofer 220 W
Dimensions (W tHt D) 430k68 k359.2 mm
Mass  Main unit 3.2 k g
Operating temperature range r5 to  r35
 oC
Operating humidity range
5 to 90 % RH (no condensation)
§Rating with low cut filter equipped amplifier
[Note]
1. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and dimensions are approximate.
2. Total harmonic distortion is m easured by the digital spectrum 
analyzer.
Power consumption in standby mode
[
The\United\Kingdom,\Continental\Eu
rope,[Russia,[Australia[and[N.Z.\ 0.7 W[Others] 0.9 W
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RQT7429
Troubleshooting guide
Troubleshooting guide
Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart 
do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions.
PowerPage
Unresponsive or inoperable function
Specific operation undesirable or unexpected
Subtitle
Marker
A-B repeat
Sound abnormal or improper
Menus
No power.≥Insert the AC mains lead and system cable securely.13
The unit is automatically 
switched to the standby mode.≥The Sleep timer activated. 31
No response when any button is 
pressed.≥This unit cannot play discs other than the ones listed in these operating instructions.
≥
The unit may not be operating properly due to lightning, static electricity or some other external 
factor. Turn the unit off and then back to ON. Alternatively, turn the unit off, disconnect the AC 
mains lead, and then reconnect it.
≥Condensation has formed: Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to evaporate.
15
—
—
No response when remote 
control buttons are pressed.≥Check that the batteries are installed correctly.
≥The batteries are depleted. Replace them with new ones.
≥Aim the remote control at the remote control sensor and operate.13
13
14
No picture or sound.≥Check the video or audio connection.
≥Check the power or input setting of the connected equipment.
≥Check that the DVD-RAM has something recorded on it.10`12, 
32
—
—
You have forgotten your ratings 
password.
Reset all the settings to Factory 
Preset.≥While stopped and “DVD/CD” is the source, press and hold [∫] on the main unit and [S10] on the 
remote control until “Initialized” disappears from the television. Turn the unit off and on again.
All settings will return to the default values.—
It takes time before play starts. 
[MP3]≥Play may take time to begin when an MP3 track has still picture data. Even after the track starts, 
the correct play time will not be displayed, however this is normal.—
Folders deeper than the eighth 
layer on a data CD are not 
displayed correctly.
[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]≥Folders deeper than the eighth layer are displayed as the eighth layer.—
A menu screen appears during 
skip or search. [VCD[≥This is normal for Video CDs.—
Programmed items are not 
played. [DVD-V]≥Some items cannot be played even if you have programmed them.—
The on-screen menu shows “2” 
as a soundtrack option when 
[AUDIO] is pressed, but the 
audio does not change. [DVD-A]≥Even if a second soundtrack isn’t recorded, two numbers will normally be shown.—
Play restarts from the beginning 
of the track when soundtrack is 
changed. [DVD-A]≥This is normal for DVD-Audio.—
Subtitle position is wrong.≥Adjust the position. (“Subtitle Position” in Display Menu)23
No subtitles.≥Display the subtitles.18
Cannot add markers.≥You cannot add markers with DVD-RAM.
≥If the disc’s elapsed play time doesn’t appear on the unit’s display, you cannot add markers.—
—
Point B is automatically set.≥The end of an item becomes point B when it is reached.—
A-B repeat is automatically 
canceled.≥A-B repeat is canceled when you press [QUICK REPLAY].—
Sound distorted.≥Noise may occur when playing WMA files.—
Effects do not work.≥Some audio effects do not work or have less effect with some discs.
≥Multi Re-master and Dolby Pro Logic II do not work if you have changed the play speed.—
—
Humming heard during play.≥An AC mains lead or fluorescent light is near the subwoofer. Keep other appliances and cables 
away from the subwoofer.—
Sound mixed.≥If you are using the scart terminal (AV) and the audio input terminals (TV AUDIO IN) at the 
same time, turn off the connected equipment at one or the other terminals.—
The Setup menu cannot be 
accessed.≥Select “DVD/CD” as the source.
≥Cancel all group, program and random play.—
19
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Troubleshooting guide
Picture abnormal or un-viewablePage
Progressive video
Listening to the radio
Television operation
Unit displays
Television displays
Picture distorted.≥Ensure that the unit is connected directly to the television, and is not connected through a video 
cassette recorder.12
Picture size doesn’t fit the 
screen.≥Change “TV Aspect” in “Video” tab.
≥Use the television to change the aspect. If your television does not have that function, change 
“4:3 Aspect” in Display Menu.
≥Change the Zoom setting.24
23
18
The television may display 
incorrectly or colors appear 
faded.≥The unit and television are using different video systems.
[Southeast\Asia] Use a multi-system or NTSC television.
[Others] Use a multi-system or PAL television.
≥The system used on the disc does not match your television.
– PAL discs cannot be correctly viewed on an NTSC television.
– This unit can convert NTSC signals to PAL 60 for viewing on a PAL television (“NTSC Disc 
Output” in “Video” tab).—
—
24
Menu not displayed correctly.≥Restore the zoom ratio to a1.00.
≥Set “Subtitle Position” in Display Menu to “0”.
≥Set “4:3 Aspect” in Display Menu to “Normal”.18
23
23
Auto zoom function does not 
work well.≥Turn off TV’s zoom function.
≥Use the other preset aspect ratios or manual adjustment.
≥Zoom function may not work well, especially in dark scenes and may not work depending on the 
type of disc.—
18
—
The picture on the television 
disappears or stripes appear on 
the screen.≥Mobile telephone chargers can cause some disturbance.
≥If you are using a TV indoor antenna, change to an outdoor antenna. 
≥The television antenna wire is too close to the unit. Separate the antenna wire of the television 
from the unit. —
27
—
There is ghosting when 
progressive output is on.≥Change “Video Output Mode” in Picture Menu to “480I”. This problem is caused by the editing 
method or material used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlace output.23
Pictures not in progressive 
output.≥When playing NTSC discs, press [PROGRESSIVE] on the main unit so “PROG.” is displayed. 
Or select “480P” in “Video Output Mode” in Picture Menu.
≥If the unit is connected to the television through VIDEO OUT, S-VIDEO and SCART, output will 
be interlace.17, 23
12
Noise is heard.
“ST” flickers or doesn’t light.
Sound is distorted.≥Adjust the position of the FM or AM antenna. 
≥Use an outdoor antenna.—
27
A beat sound is heard.≥Turn the television off or move it away from the unit.—
A low hum is heard during AM 
broadcasts.≥Separate the antenna from other cables.—
Cannot operate the TV.≥Press [TV] first to operate the television.
[HT878] [HT870]
≥Check the remote control code for the TV manufacturer.—
33
The display is dark.≥Select “Bright” in “FL Dimmer” in “Others” tab.25
“NO PLAY”≥You inserted a disc which the unit cannot play; insert one it can.
≥You inserted a blank disc.15
—
“NO DISC”≥You haven’t inserted a disc; insert one.
≥You haven’t inserted the disc correctly; insert it correctly.—
16
“F61”≥Check and correct the speaker cord connections.
If this does not fix the problem, there is a power supply problem. Consult the dealer.5, 6, 
10,11
“DVD U11”≥Disc is dirty. Wipe it clean.15
“ERROR”≥Incorrect operation performed. Read the instructions and try again.—
“DVD H∑∑”
∑∑ stands for a number.≥Trouble may have occurred. The number following “H” depends on the status of the unit. Turn 
the unit off and then back to ON. Alternatively, turn the unit off, disconnect the AC mains lead, 
and then reconnect it.
≥If the service numbers fail to clear, note the service number and contact a qualified service 
person.—
—
“/”≥The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.—
“Cannot display group xx, 
content xx”≥You are trying to display incompatible contents.—
“This disc may not be played in 
your region”≥You can only play DVD-Video if their region number is the same or includes the same region 
number as the unit or if the DVD-Video is marked “ALL”. Confirm the region number for the unit 
on the rear panel.Cover
No on-screen display.≥Select “On” in “On-Screen Messages” in “Display” tab.25
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SUOMI NORSK
VA R O I T U S !
LAITTEEN KÄYTTÄMINEN MUULLA KUIN TÄSSÄ 
KÄYTTÖOHJEESSA MAINITULLA TAVALLA SAATTAA 
ALTISTAA KÄYTTÄJÄN TURVALLISUUSLUOKAN 1 
YLITTÄVÄLLE NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE.
VA R O I T U S :
TULIPALO-, SÄHKÖISKUVAARAN TAI TUOTETTA 
KOHTAAVAN MUUN VAHINGON VÄHENTÄMISEKSI EI 
LAITETTA SAA ALTISTAA SATEELLE, KOSTEUDELLE, 
VESIPISAROILLE TAI ROISKEELLE, EIKÄ NESTETTÄ 
SISÄLTÄVIÄ ESINEITÄ, KUTEN ESIMERKIKSI 
MALJAKOITA, SAA ASETTAA LAITTEEN PÄÄLLE.
VA R O I T U S !
≥ÄLÄ ASENNA TAI LAITA TÄTÄ LAITETTA 
KABINETTITYYPPISEEN KIRJAKAAPPIIN TAI MUUHUN 
SULJETTUUN TILAAN, JOTTA TUULETUS ONNISTUISI. 
VARMISTA, ETTÄ VERHO TAI MIKÄÄN MUU 
MATERIAALI EI HUONONNA TUULETUSTA, JOTTA 
VÄLTETTÄISIIN YLIKUUMENEMISESTA JOHTUVA 
SÄHKÖISKU- TAI TULIPALOVAARA.
≥ÄLÄ PEITÄ LAITTEEN TUULETUSAUKKOJA 
SANOMALEHDELLÄ, PÖYTÄLIINALLA, VERHOLLA TAI 
MUULLA VASTAAVALLA ESINEELLÄ.
≥ÄLÄ ASETA PALAVAA KYNTTILÄÄ TAI MUUTA 
AVOTULEN LÄHDETTÄ LAITTEEN PÄÄLLE.
≥HÄVITÄ PARISTOT LUONTOA 
VAHINGOITTAMATTOMALLA TAVALLA.
TÄMÄ LAITE ON TARKOITETTU KÄYTETTÄVÄKSI 
LEUDOSSA ILMASTOSSA.
Laite tulee asettaa lähelle verkkopistorasiaa ja pistokkeen 
täytyy olla sellaisessa asennossa, että siihen on helppo 
tarttua ongelman sattuessa.
ADVARSEL!
DETTE PRODUKTET ANVENDER EN LASER.
BETJENING AV KONTROLLER, JUSTERINGER ELLER 
ANDRE INNGREP ENN DE SOM ER BESKREVET I 
DENNE BRUKSANVISNING, KAN FØRE TIL FARLIG 
BESTRÅLING.
DEKSLER MÅ IKKE ÅPNES, OG FORSØK ALDRI Å 
REPARERE APPARATET PÅ EGENHÅND. ALT SERVICE 
OG REPARASJONSARBEID MÅ UTFØRES AV 
KVALIFISERT PERSONELL.
ADVARSEL:
FOR Å REDUSERE FAREN FOR BRANN, ELEKTRISK 
STØT ELLER SKADER PÅ PRODUKTET, MÅ DETTE 
APPARATET IKKE UTSETTES FOR REGN, FUKTIGHET, 
VANNDRÅPER ELLER VANNSPRUT. DET MÅ HELLER 
IKKE PLASSERES GJENSTANDER FYLT MED VANN, 
SLIK SOM BLOMSTERVASER, OPPÅ APPARATET.
ADVARSEL!
≥APPARATET MÅ IKKE PLASSERES I EN BOKHYLLE, 
ET INNEBYGGET KABINETT ELLER ET ANNET 
LUKKET STED HVOR VENTILASJONSFORHOLDENE 
ER UTILSTREKKELIGE. SØRG FOR AT GARDINER 
ELLER LIGNENDE IKKE FORVERRER 
VENTILASJONSFORHOLDENE, SÅ RISIKO FOR 
ELEKTRISK SJOKK ELLER BRANN FORÅRSAKET AV 
OVERHETING UNNGÅS.
≥APPARATETS VENTILASJONSÅPNINGER MÅ IKKE 
DEKKES TIL MED AVISER, BORDDUKER , GARDINER 
OG LIGNENDE.
≥PLASSER IKKE ÅPEN ILD, SLIK SOM LEVENDE LYS, 
OPPÅ APPARATET.
≥BRUKTE BATTERIER MÅ KASSERES UTEN FARE FOR 
MILJØET.
DETTE APPARATET ER BEREGNET TIL BRUK UNDER 
MODERATE KLIMAFORHOLD.
Utstyret bør plasseres i nærheten av AC-stikkontakten, og 
støpslet må være lett tilgjengelig hvis det skulle oppstå 
problemer.
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