Panasonic Sc Xh175 Operating Instructions
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11 RQT9680 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference Preparation ≥Make sure that there is an audio connection between this unit and the TV or other device. (B8) ≥Turn on the TV or/and other device. Press [EXT-IN]4 to choose the source that is used to connect this unit to the TV or other device. ≥To change the surround sound effects and sound mode, refer to “Enjoying sound effects from all speakers” (Bright). ≥If your Panasonic TV is VIERA Link compatible, refer to “Linked operations with the TV” (B15) for other related functions. Select to suit the type of audio from the DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL and HDMI AV OUT terminal on the main unit. ≥Underlined items are the factory presets. §Only when “D-IN” is selected. Be sure to select the device’s (STB, etc.) input channel on the TV when making the setting. The device must be connected to the Panasonic TV via an HDMI cable and to this unit with an optical digital audio cable. ≥If the device’s (STB, etc.) input channel on the TV is changed or if you want to change the device allocated for the linked operations, select the “STB” mode to “OFF” in step 3 above and then select “SET” again. ≥This function will not operate if “DIGITAL IN” is selected in “TV Audio” (B18).≥The following sound effects may not be available or may have no effect with some sources. ≥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. When changing the surround sound effect, Whisper-mode Surround or the sound modes, the setting is displayed on the TV screen if “DVD/CD” or “USB” is the selected source during video playback. For “Front layout (Alternative)”§ mode STANDARD: Stereo source is output as 2.1-channel audio. When playing surround sources, you can enjoy 5.1-channel surround-like effect even with all the speakers at the front. STEREO: You can play any source in stereo. Surround sound effect is unavailable. A.SRD (Advanced Surround): You can enjoy surround effect with any audio source. When the signal is Dolby Digital, “/DOLBY DIGITAL” will also be displayed. §Selected mode in “Speaker layout” (B9, Easy setup). Listening to the TV or other device’s audio from this unit’s speakers Making settings for digital audio input Available settings Mode Setting DUAL:(Only works with Dolby Dual Mono) –MAIN+SAP (stereo audio) –MAIN –SAP “SAP” = Secondary Audio Program ≥Set PCM FIX mode to “OFF” to listen to the “MAIN” or “SAP” audio. DRC: (Dynamic Range Compression)–ON Adjust 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) –OFF The full dynamic range of the signal is reproduced. PCM FIX:–ON Select when receiving only PCM signals. –OFF Select when receiving Dolby Digital and PCM signals. ≥When receiving true 5.1-channel surround sound, select “OFF”. STB §: (CABLE/SAT AUDIO)–SET Select when setting the main unit to switch to “D-IN” when the input channel of an HDMI connected device (STB, etc.) is selected on the TV (B15, Setting the audio link with the STB). –OFF Select to cancel this setting. 1Press [EXT-IN]4 several times to select “D-IN” or “ARC”. 2Press [PLAY MODE]9 and then [3,4]8 to select the mode. 3While the selected mode is displayed, press [2,1]8 to select the desired setting. Enjoying sound effects from all speakers Enjoying surround sound effects Press [SURROUND];.Each time you press the button: For “Surround layout (Recommended)”§ mode STANDARD: Sound is output as it was recorded/encoded. Speaker output varies depending on the source. MULTI-CH: You can enjoy sound from the front speakers, as well as the surround speakers and center speaker even when playing stereo sources. MANUAL: (Bbelow) While “MANUAL” is displayed, press [2,1]8 to select other surround modes. Each time you press [2,1]8: DOLBY PLII MOVIE Suitable for movies, or videos recorded in Dolby Surround. DOLBY PLII MUSIC Adds 5.1-channel effects to stereo sources. S.SRD (Super Surround) You can enjoy surround effect with stereo sources. STEREO Sound will only be output to the front speakers and the subwoofer from any source. Recommended modes to enjoy TV audio or stereo sources from all speakers: “MULTI-CH”, “DOLBY PLII MOVIE”, “DOLBY PLII MUSIC” or “S.SRD” SC-XH175-170 GS_RQT9680-G_eng.book Page 11 Wednesday, December 14, 2011 8:48 AM
12 RQT9680 You can enhance the audio effect for low volume 5.1-channel sound. (Convenient for late night viewing.) Press and hold [–W.SRD]: to show the current setting.While the current setting is displayed, press [–W.SRD]: to change the setting. ON ,------. OFF Only when “Surround layout (Recommended)” mode is selected in “Speaker layout” (B9, Easy setup) (Effective when playing 5.1-channel sound or when DOLBY PLII/“S.SRD” (B11) is selected.) For “Surround layout (Recommended)” § mode: Front speaker balance For “Front layout (Alternative)” § mode: Front and surround speaker balance §Selected mode in “Speaker layout” (B9, Easy setup).Preparation To display the picture, turn on your TV and change its video input mode (e.g. VIDEO 1, AV 1, HDMI, etc.) to suit the connection to this unit. ≥When you press [< OPEN/CLOSE]2 to close the disc tray, this unit automatically starts playing the disc in the tray. [MP3] [JPEG] [Xvid] – Only the contents in the current group will be played. – If there are MP3, JPEG and Xvid contents in the current group, only one content type will be played. (Priority: MP3 # JPEG # Xvid) You can select an item of your desired content type to start play. (B13, Using navigation menu) ≥DISCS CONTINUE TO ROTATE WHILE MENUS ARE DISPLAYED. Press [∫STOP]5 when you finish to preserve the unit’s motor and your TV screen. ≥Total title number may not be displayed properly on iR/iRW. Selecting sound mode 1Press [SOUND]: to select a sound mode. Each time you press the button: EQ:Equaliser SUBW LVL:Subwoofer Level C.FOCUS:Center Focus (Only when “Surround layout (Recommended)” mode is selected in “Speaker layout” (B9, Easy setup).) 2While the selected mode is displayed, press [2,1]8 to make the settings. Refer to the following for setting details of each sound effect. EQ (Equaliser) You can select sound quality settings. Each time you press [2,1]8: FLAT:Cancel (no effect is added). HEAVY:Adds punch to rock. CLEAR:Clarifies higher sounds. SOFT:For background music. SUBW LVL (Subwoofer level) You can adjust the amount of bass. The unit automatically selects the most suitable setting according to the type of playback source. LEVEL 1 ,# LEVEL 2 ,# LEVEL 3 ,# LEVEL 4 ^---------------------------------------------------------------------------J ≥The setting you make is retained and recalled every time you play the same type of source. C.FOCUS (Center Focus) (Effective when playing audio containing the center channel sound or when DOLBY PLII (B11) is selected.) You can make the sound of the center speaker seem like it is coming from within the TV. ON ,------. OFF Whisper-mode Surround Adjusting the speaker level during playback 1Press and hold [–CH SELECT]F to select the speaker.While the speaker channel is displayed, press [–CH SELECT]F. e.g. L# C# R# RS# LS# SW ^---------------------------------------------} ≥You can adjust SW (Subwoofer) only if the disc includes a subwoofer channel. ≥When “S” appears, only the surround speaker channel can be adjusted. Both surround speaker levels will be adjusted at the same time. 2While “C”, “RS”, “LS”, “SW” or “S” is selectedPress [3]8 (increase) or [4]8 (decrease) to adjust the speaker level for each speaker. C, RS, LS, SW, S: `6dB to i6dB (L, R: Only the balance is adjustable.) (Bbelow) Adjusting the speaker balance during playback 1Press and hold [–CH SELECT]F to select “L” or “R”. 2While “L” or “R” is selectedPress [2,1]8 to adjust the speaker balance. Basic play 1Press [Í]1 to turn on the unit. 2Press [DVD]4 to select “DVD/CD”. 3Press [< OPEN/CLOSE]2 to open the disc tray. 4Load the disc.≥Load double-sided discs so the label for the side you want to play is facing up. 5Press [1PLAY]5 to start play.≥Press [r, VOL, s]= to adjust the volume. Basic controls Stop: [∫STOP]5 The position is memorised while “RESUME” is on the main unit’s display. [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3] [Xvid] This unit can memorise the resume position for the last 5 discs. ≥Press [1PLAY]5 to resume. ≥Press [∫STOP]5 again to clear the position. Pause: [;PAUSE]5 ≥Press [1PLAY]5 to restart play. Skip: [SKIP:,SKIP9]5 Search: [SEARCH6, SEARCH5]5 (during play) Slow-motion: [SEARCH6, SEARCH5]5 (during pause) ≥Search: Up to 4 steps Slow-motion: Up to 3 steps ≥Press [1PLAY]5 to start normal play. ≥[VCD] [Xvid] Slow-motion: Forward direction only. Frame-by-frame (during pause) [DVD-V] : [2;, ;1]8 [DVD-V] [VCD] [Xvid] : [;PAUSE] 5 (forward direction only) On-screen item select: [3,4,2,1, OK]8 [3,4,2,1]8: Select [OK]8: Confirm Enter number: Numbered buttons [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] e.g. To select 12: [S10]2 B [1] B [2] Label facing up SC-XH175-170 GS_RQT9680-G_eng.book Page 12 Wednesday, December 14, 2011 8:48 AM
13 RQT9680 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference You can select to play from your desired item while the navigation menu screen is displayed. e.g. Data disc Play starts from the selected content. [MP3] [JPEG] [Xvid] ≥To return to the previous folder, press [RETURN]D. You can also do this by selecting “ ” in the menu. ≥Maximum: 16 characters for file/folder name. ≥Only the contents in the current group will be played. ≥If there are MP3, JPEG and Xvid contents in the current group, play will be based on the selected content type. ∫Rotating a picture Preparation To clear the selected program 1 Press [1]8 and then press [3,4]8 to select the program. 2 Press [CANCEL]3. To clear the whole program Press [1]8 several times to select “Clear All”, and then press [OK]8. The whole program is also cleared when the disc tray is opened, the unit is turned off or another source is selected. [CD] All tracks will be played in random order. Press [1PLAY]5 to start play. [MP3] [JPEG] [Xvid] The MP3/JPEG/Xvid contents of the selected group will be played in random order. [DVD-V] Show a disc top menu: [TOP MENU]7 [DVD-V] Show a disc menu: [MENU]C Return to previous screen: [RETURN]D [VCD] (with playback control) Show a disc menu: [RETURN]D Turn PBC function on/off: [MENU]C Main unit display: [–FL DISPLAY]E (press and hold) [DVD-V] [MP3] [Xvid] Time display ,-. Information display [JPEG] SLIDE ,-.Contents number Playing from the selected item Using navigation menu [CD] [MP3] [JPEG] [Xvid] Press [3,4]8 to select an item and press [OK]8.≥Press [2,1]8 to skip page by page. Selecting the picture in Thumbnail menu [JPEG] 1While the picture is displayed, press [TOP MENU]7 to show the thumbnail menu. e.g. 2Press [3,4,2,1]8 to select a picture and press [OK]8. ≥Press [SKIP:,SKIP9]5 to skip page by page. While a picture is displayed, press [3,4,2,1]8 to rotate the picture. / .../Underwater.MP3 1/3.. Perfume Underwater Fantasy planet Starpersons1 00:02:40 Group (Folder): Content (File/Track): : MP3/CD-DA : JPEG : Xvid Elapsed time .. Other modes of play Program and Random play[CD] [MP3] [JPEG] [Xvid] While stopped, press [PLAY MODE]9 to select the play mode. Each time you press the button: [CD] [MP3] Music Program menu [JPEG] Picture Program menu [Xvid] Video Program menu RND (Random) menu Exit program and random menus Program play (up to 30 items) 1Press [3,4]8 to select an item and press [OK]8.e.g. [MP3] ≥When a content is selected, it will be programmed. ≥Repeat this step to program other items. ≥[MP3] [JPEG] [Xvid] To return to the previous folder, press [RETURN]D. You can also do this by selecting “ ” in the menu. 2Press [1PLAY]5 to start play. Random play 1Press [3,4]8 to select the desired group and press [OK]8. e.g. [MP3] ≥To return to the previous folder, press [RETURN]D. You can also do this by selecting “ ” in the menu. 2Press [3,4]8 to select the desired content§ and press [OK]8. Play starts from the selected content. §If there are MP3, JPEG and Xvid contents, random play will be based on the selected content type. Music Program1 2 3 4 5 6 .. Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 .. / .../Track 1.MP3RND1/10.. Track 1 Track 2 Track 3 Track 4 .. SC-XH175-170 GS_RQT9680-G_eng.book Page 13 Wednesday, December 14, 2011 8:48 AM
14 RQT9680 This works only when the elapsed play time can be displayed. It also works with all JPEG content. Items shown differ depending on the type of disc and playback mode. Random mode will be cleared when you change the repeat mode. This does not work during HD JPEG playback (B17, HD JPEG Mode [JPEG]) Repeat play During play, press and hold [–REPEAT]9, to show the repeat mode. While the repeat mode is displayed, press [–REPEAT]9 to select the item to be repeated. e.g. [DVD-V] `Chapter ---. `Title ---. `Off ^-------------------------------------------_------b To cancel, select “Off”. Using on-screen menus 1Press [FUNCTIONS]6 to show the on-screen menu.Each time you press the button: Menu 1 (Disc) Menu 2 (Video) Menu 3 (Audio) Menu 4 (Karaoke) Exit 2Press [3,4,2,1]8 to select the item and press [OK]8. 3Press [3,4]8 to make the settings and press [OK]8. Items shown will vary depending on the type of disc. Menu 1 (Disc) Track Search, Title Search, Content Search, Chapter Search To start from a specific item e.g. [DVD-V]: T2 C5 To select 12: [S10]2 B [1] B [2] B [OK]8 Audio [DVD-V] [Xvid] (with multiple soundtracks) To select audio soundtrack [VCD] To select “L”, “R”, “L+R” or “L R” Actual operations depend on the disc. Read the disc’s instructions for details. Signal type/data LPCM/ D/DTS§/MP3/MPEG: Signal type §During playback of DTS source, there will be no sound from the speakers. ≥[Xvid] It may take some time for play to start if you change the audio on a Xvid video disc. T1C11/5 5Off OTitle Search D Current item Item name e.g. [DVD-V] Menu 1 (Disc) T1C1Off OChapter Search 1/5 5D Current setting e.g. [DVD-V] Menu 1 (Disc) Play Speed [DVD-V] To change play speed –from “k0.6” to “k1.4” (in 0.1-unit steps) ≥Press [1PLAY]5 to return to normal play. ≥After you change the speed – Dolby Pro Logic II has no effect. – Audio output switches to 2-channel stereo. – Sampling frequency of 96 kHz is converted to 48 kHz. ≥This function may not work depending on the disc’s recording. Repeat Mode (Bleft, Repeat play) A-B Repeat (To repeat a specified section) Except [JPEG] [Xvid] Press [OK]8 at the starting and ending points. ≥Select “Off” to cancel. Subtitle [DVD-V] (with multiple subtitles) To select subtitle language ≥On iR/iRW, a subtitle number may be shown for subtitles that are not displayed. Angle [DVD-V] (with multiple angles) To select a video angle Menu 2 (Video) Transfer Mode To select the method of conversion for video output to suit the type of material Auto, Video ≥When the content is distorted, select “Video”. ≥This may have no effect with some sources. Zoom To select zoom Normal, 1, 2, 3 Menu 3 (Audio) Dialog Enhancer To make the dialogue in movies easier to hear [DVD-V] [Xvid] (Dolby Digital, 3-channel or higher, with the dialogue recorded in the center channel) Off, On Menu 4 (Karaoke) Karaoke Mode To select “On” or “Off” for Karaoke mode (B16, Enjoying Karaoke) ≥When you select “On”, “Play Speed” (Babove) and the surround sound effects (B11) do not work. SC-XH175-170 GS_RQT9680-G_eng.book Page 14 Wednesday, December 14, 2011 8:48 AM
15 RQT9680 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations ReferencePreparation ≥Confirm that the HDMI connection has been made (B8). 1 Set “VIERA Link” to “On” (B18). (The default setting is “On”.) 2 Set the “HDAVI Control” operations on the connected equipment (e.g., TV). 3 Turn on all “HDAVI Control” compatible equipment and select this unit’s input channel on the connected TV so that the “HDAVI Control” function will work properly. Whenever the connection or settings are changed, repeat this procedure and reconfirm the points in “Setting the audio link” (Bbelow). ∫Setting the audio link with the TV Select “AUX”, “ARC”§1 or “DIGITAL IN” for TV audio link. Refer to TV audio setting in Easy setup (B9) or “TV Audio” in HDMI menu (B18). Confirm the TV audio connection to the AUX terminal (for “AUX”), HDMI AV OUT terminal (for “ARC” §1) or DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL terminal (for “DIGITAL IN”) on the main unit (B8). ∫Setting the audio link with the STB Select “D-IN” for STB audio link. Refer to STB setting in “Making settings for digital audio input” (B11 ) . Confirm the STB audio connection to the DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL terminal (for “D-IN”) on the main unit (B8). ≥VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, based on the control functions provided by HDMI which is an industry standard known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a unique function that we have developed and added. As such, its operation with other manufacturers’ equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed. ≥This unit supports “HDAVI Control 5” function. “HDAVI Control 5” is the newest standard (current as of November, 2011) for Panasonic’s HDAVI Control compatible equipment. This standard is compatible with Panasonic’s conventional HDAVI equipment. ≥Please refer to individual manuals for other manufacturers’ equipment supporting VIERA Link function. (For “HDAVI Control 3 or later”) ≥When using “DVD/CD” or “USB” as the source, set “Time Delay” in Video menu to “0ms/Auto” (B17).When the following operations are performed, the TV will automatically switch the input channel and display the corresponding action. Additionally when the TV is off, the TV will automatically turn on: – When play starts on the unit – When an action that uses the display screen is performed (e.g., START menu) All connected equipment compatible with “HDAVI Control”, including this unit, automatically turn off when you switch the TV off. To continue audio playback even when the TV is turned off, select “Video” (B18, “Power Off Link” in HDMI menu). When you press [Í]1, only this unit turns off. Other connected equipment compatible with VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” stays on. For details, refer also to the operating instructions for your TV. You can select whether audio will output from this unit’s speakers or the TV speakers by using the TV menu settings. For details, refer to the operating instructions for your TV. Home Cinema This unit’s speakers are active. ≥When you turn on this unit, this unit’s speakers will be automatically activated. ≥When this unit is in standby mode, changing the TV speakers to this unit’s speakers in the TV menu will automatically turn this unit on and select “AUX” §2, “ARC”§1, 2 or “D-IN”§2, 3 as the source. ≥The TV speakers are automatically muted. ≥You can control the volume setting using the volume or mute button on the TV’s remote control. (The volume level is displayed on the main unit’s display.) ≥To cancel muting, you can also use this unit’s remote control (B4). ≥If you turn off this unit, TV speakers will be automatically activated. TV TV speakers are active. ≥The volume of this unit is set to “0”. – This function works only when “DVD/CD”, “USB”, “AUX” §2, “ARC”§1, 2 or “D-IN”§2, 3 is selected as the source on this unit. ≥Audio output is 2-channel audio. When switching between this unit speakers and TV speakers, the TV screen may go blank for several seconds. Linked operations with the TV (VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM”) What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”? VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this unit, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) under “HDAVI Control”. You can use this function by connecting the equipment with the HDMI cable. See the operating instructions for connected equipment for operational details. Setting the audio link Auto lip-sync This function automatically provides synchronised audio and video output. (This works only when the source is “DVD/CD”, “USB”, “AUX” §2, “ARC”§1, 2 or “D-IN”§2, 3.) Auto input switching (Power on link) ≥When you switch the TV input to TV tuner mode or the STB input channel, this unit will automatically switch to “AUX” §2, “ARC”§1, 2 or “D-IN”§2, 3. ≥When you start disc play, the TV will automatically switch its input mode for this unit. Power off link Speaker selection §1 The selection works only when using an ARC compatible TV. §2 “AUX”, “ARC” or “D-IN” (DIGITAL IN) works depending on the TV audio setting (Bleft, Setting the audio link with the TV). §3 “D-IN” (DIGITAL IN) works depending on the STB audio setting (Bleft, Setting the audio link with the STB). SC-XH175-170 GS_RQT9680-G_eng.book Page 15 Wednesday, December 14, 2011 8:48 AM
16 RQT9680 (For “HDAVI Control 2 or later”) You can control the playback menus of this unit with the TV’s remote control. When operating the TV’s remote control, refer to the below illustration for operation buttons. ≥Depending on the menu, some button operations cannot be performed from the TV’s remote control. ≥You cannot input numbers with the numbered buttons on the TV’s remote control ([0] to [9]). Use this unit’s remote control to select the play list etc. Preparation Before connecting/disconnecting the microphone(s), reduce the volume of the main unit to its minimum. Select “DVD/CD” or “ USB” in accordance with the source. ≥If a strange noise (howling) is emitted during use, move the microphone away from the speakers, or lower the microphone volume. ≥When you are not using the microphone, disconnect it from the microphone jack, and lower the microphone volume to “MIC VOL1”.≥Karaoke mode will automatically turn off when you turn this unit off, open the disc tray or select another source. You can connect and play tracks or files from USB mass storage class devices (B19). Devices which are defined as USB mass storage class: – USB devices that support bulk only transfer. Preparation ≥Before connecting any USB mass storage device to the unit, ensure that the data stored therein has been backed up. ≥It is not recommended to use a USB extension cable. The USB device connected using the cable will not be recognised by this unit. ≥To playback a selected item, press [∫STOP]5 and refer to “Playing from the selected item” (B13). ≥For other operating functions, they are similar to those described in “Playing Discs” (B12 to 14). ≥Maximum: 259 folders (excluding Root folder), 2600 files, 16 characters for file/folder name. ≥Only one memory card will be selected when connecting a multiport USB card reader. Typically the first memory card inserted. Easy control only with VIERA remote control 1 Select this unit’s operation menu by using the TV menu settings. (For details, refer to the operating instructions for your TV.) The START menu will be shown. e.g. [DVD-V] ≥The START menu can also be shown by using a button on the TV’s remote control (e.g. [OPTION]). – When “DVD/CD” or “USB” is selected as the source, the TV’s remote control works only during stop mode. 2 Select the desired item on the START menu (B10). When the on-screen control panel appears e.g. [DVD-V] (when “Playback Disc” is selected from the START menu.) You can operate the playback with the indicated controls. ≥The on-screen control panel can also be shown by using a button on the TV’s remote control (e.g. [OPTION]). – This works only during “DVD/CD” or “USB” playback and resume modes. Enjoying Karaoke 1Connect the microphone(s) (not supplied) to the microphone jack(s)6. Plug type: ‰6.3 mm monaural standard plug 2Start playback and adjust the volume of the main unit.≥5.1-channel sound will be down-mixed to 2-channel. 3Press [MIC VOL]F then [3,4]8 to adjust the microphone volume and start singing. MIC VOL1 (lowest) to MIC VOL4 (highest). Adding echo effect Press [ECHO]E.ECHO 1#ECHO 2#ECHO 3#ECHO 4 ^-------------------- ECHO OFF,-------------------} The effect increases with the level. ≥To cancel, select “ECHO OFF”. DVD/CD Home Cinema Input Selection Setup Playback DiscTOP MENU(DVD) MENU(DVD)Playback/menu access Using Karaoke mode 1Press [FUNCTIONS]6 to select the Karaoke mode on-screen menu. (B14, Menu 4 (Karaoke)) e.g. 2Press [OK]8 to enter Karaoke mode. 3Press [3,4]8 to select “On” and press [OK]8 . 4Press [3,4,2,1]8 to select an item and press [OK]8. 5Press [3,4]8 to make the settings and press [OK]8.≥To exit the screen, press [RETURN]D. Items shown differ depending on the type of disc. Key Control To change the key of a song ›6 (lowest) to fl6 (highest) Off: Normal Vocal Cancel Except [Xvid] To reduce the vocal level On: Reduces vocal level Off: Cancel ≥This may not work depending on the type of song. Audio Change To change the audio mode (when using Karaoke formatted disc) [DVD-V] Off: Vocals off V1+V2: Vocal 1 and 2 V1: Voc al 1 V2: Voc al 2 Playing from an USB device 1Connect the USB device (not supplied) to the USB port (7). 2When you press [EXT-IN]4 to select “USB”, this unit automatically starts playing the contents in the USB device. Off Karaoke Mode SC-XH175-170 GS_RQT9680-G_eng.book Page 16 Wednesday, December 14, 2011 8:48 AM
17 RQT9680 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference ≥To return to the previous screen, press [RETURN]D. ≥To exit the screen, press [START]B. ≥The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. ≥Underlined items are the factory settings in the following menus. Audio§ Choose the audio language. Subtitle§ Choose the subtitle language. DVD Menu§ Choose the language for disc menus. §Some discs start in a certain language despite any changes you make here. When the selected language is not available on the disc, the default language is played. There are discs where you can only switch the language from the menu screen ( B13). Select to suit the type of equipment you connected to the HDMI AV OUT terminal. Select “Bitstream” when the equipment can decode the bitstream (digital form of 5.1-channel data). Otherwise, select “PCM”. (If the bitstream is output to the equipment without a decoder, high levels of noise can be output and may damage your speakers and hearing.) Digital Output When audio output is from HDMI AV OUT terminal, and the connected equipment does not support the item selected, the actual output will depend on the performance of this connected equipment. Changing the player settings 1Press [DVD]4 to select “DVD/CD”. 2Press [START]B to show the START menu. 3Press [3,4]8 to select “Setup” and press [OK]8. 4Press [3,4]8 to select menu and press [OK]8. 5Press [3,4]8 to select the item and press [OK]8. 6Press [3,4]8 to make the settings and press [OK]8. Language menu DisplayChoose the language for the on-screen messages. ≥English≥Français≥Español≥Deutsch ≥Русский≥Magyar≥Polski≥Çesky ≥English ≥French≥Spa nish≥German ≥Russian≥Hungarian≥Polish≥Czech ≥Auto ≥English≥French≥Spanish ≥German≥Russian≥Hungarian≥Polish ≥Czech≥Off ≥English ≥French≥Spa nish≥German ≥Russian≥Hungarian≥Polish≥Czech SetupDisplay Audio Subtitle DVD Menu: English : English : Auto : EnglishLanguage Video Audio HDMI Others Set RETURN MenuItem Current setting Video menu TV AspectChoose the setting to suit your TV. ≥16:9: Widescreen TV (16:9) ≥4:3 Pan&Scan: Regular aspect TV (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 TV (4:3) Widescreen picture is shown in the letterbox style. Time DelayWhen connected with a Plasma display, adjust if you notice the audio is out of sync with the video. ≥0ms/Auto ≥20ms≥40ms≥60ms ≥80ms≥100ms When using VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” with “HDAVI Control 3 or later” compatible TV (B15), select “0ms/Auto”. Audio and video will automatically be set in sync. TV SystemChoose the appropriate output source when connecting to a TV (B19, Video systems). ≥NTSC: When connected to an NTSC TV. ≥PA L : When connected to a PAL TV. ≥Auto: Selects the original output source when playing PAL or NTSC discs. Video ResolutionThis works only when the HDMI connection is being used. Select suitable picture quality with your TV. (Video recordings will be converted to, and output as, high-definition video.) ≥Auto ≥480i/576i≥480p/576p≥720p ≥1080i≥1080p Ensure that your TV can support the resolution that you choose. If a message screen appears, confirm your selection by pressing [2,1]8 to select “Yes” and press [OK]8. If the picture is distorted, wait for 15 seconds or press [2,1]8 to select “No”. To accept the setting, select “Yes” again. HD JPEG Mode [JPEG] (This works only when using HDMI connection with “Video Resolution” (Babove) set to “Auto”, “720p”, “1080i” or “1080p”.) ≥On : HD JPEG playback is available. (JPEG images will be displayed in original resolution.) ≥Off During HD JPEG playback, there will be no on-screen menus (B14) and on-screen displays. Audio menu ≥Bitstream≥PCM Dynamic Range≥On: Adjusts for clarity even when the volume is low. Convenient for late night viewing. (Only works with Dolby Digital) ≥Off : The full dynamic range of the signal is reproduced. SC-XH175-170 GS_RQT9680-G_eng.book Page 17 Wednesday, December 14, 2011 8:48 AM
18 RQT9680 RatingsSet a rating level to limit DVD-Video play. Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected) ≥1 to 7 ≥8 No Limit When you select your ratings level, a password screen is shown. The default password is “0000”. Enter the 4-digit password with the numbered buttons, and press [OK]8. You can change the default password (Bbelow) 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. Follow the on-screen instructions. Set PasswordChange the password for “Ratings”. When you change the password for the first time: The default password is “0000”. Follow the on-screen instructions. Restore Default SettingsThis returns all values in the Setup menu to the default settings except the password and ratings level. Press [2,1]8 to select “Yes” and press [OK]8. Turn the unit off and on again. Speaker SettingsSelect the delay time of the speakers. (Effective only when “Surround layout (Recommended)” mode is selected in “Speaker layout” (B9, Easy setup).) (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. a Center speakerb Surround speaker Difference (Approx.)SettingDifference (Approx.)Setting 30 cm 1ms 150 cm 5ms 60 cm 2ms 300 cm 10ms 90 cm 3ms 450 cm 15ms 120 cm 4ms 150 cm 5ms ≥C Delay (Center Delay): 0ms , 1ms, 2ms, 3ms, 4ms, 5ms Select the delay time for your center speaker. ≥LS/RS Delay (Left Surround/Right Surround Delay): 0ms , 5ms, 10ms, 15ms Select the delay time for your surround speakers. ≥Test Tone: Use the test tone to listen to the speaker output to confirm speaker connections. Test tone will be output to each channel in the following order. Left, Center, Right, Surround Right, Surround Left, Subwoofer To stop the test tone, press [RETURN]D. HDMI menu VIERA Link≥On: The VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” function is available (B15). ≥Off Audio Out≥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.) Power Off LinkSelect the desired power off link setting of this unit for VIERA Link operation (B15). (This works depending on the settings of the connected VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” compatible equipment.) ≥Video/Audio : When the TV is turned off, this unit will turn off automatically. ≥Video: When the TV is turned off, this unit will turn off except during the following conditions: – audio playback ([CD] [MP3]) – radio mode – “AUX”, “ARC” or “D-IN” mode (non-selected TV audio setting for VIERA Link) TV AudioSelect the TV audio input to work with the VIERA Link operations (B15). ≥AUX ≥ARC ≥DIGITAL IN L LS R SW C RS C RSLS : : : Actual speaker position Ideal speaker position Primary listening distance Approximate room dimensions Circle of constant primary listening distance Others menu Slide Show TimeSet the speed of the slideshow. ≥3 Seconds≥5 Seconds≥10 Seconds≥15 Seconds Easy setupYou can execute basic settings to optimise your home theater system. (B9) FL DimmerChange the brightness of the unit’s display. ≥Bright ≥Dim: The display is dimmed. ≥Auto: The display is dimmed, but brightens when you perform some operations. Screen SaverThis is to prevent burn marks on the TV screen. ≥Off ≥Wait 5 min : If there is no operation for 5 minutes, the screen saver will be shown. The TV screen will resume when you perform some operations. (This does not work during playback.) SC-XH175-170 GS_RQT9680-G_eng.book Page 18 Wednesday, December 14, 2011 8:48 AM
19 RQT9680 Getting Started Playing Discs Other Operations Reference Commercial discs Recorded discs and USB devices ≥Before playback, finalise the disc on the device it was recorded on. ≥It may not be possible to play all the above-mentioned medias in some cases due to the type of media, the condition of the recording, the recording method, or how the files were created (Bright, About MP3/ JPEG/Xvid files). ≥During playback of DTS source, there will be no sound from the speakers. Blu-ray Discs, HD DVD, AVCHD discs, DVD-RW version 1.0, DVD-Audio, DVD-ROM, DVD-VR, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, SACD, DTS Music Discs, WMA discs, DivX discs and Photo CD, DVD-RAM, and “Chaoji VCD” available on the market including CVD, DVCD and SVCD that do not conform to IEC62107.This unit can play PAL and NTSC, but the “TV System” (B17) of this unit must match the system of your TV. Depending on the PAL video on the disc, the image may not be displayed correctly on an NTSC TV. ≥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, liquids which prevent static electricity, 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. ≥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-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. USB device ≥This unit does not guarantee connection with all USB devices. ≥This unit does not support USB device charging. ≥FAT12, FAT16 and FAT32 file systems are supported. ≥This unit supports USB 2.0 Full Speed. ≥Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit. ≥Before using chemically treated cloth, carefully read the instructions that came with the cloth. Do not use commercially available lens cleaners as they may cause malfunction. Cleaning of the lens is generally not necessary although this depends on the operating environment. Media that can be played Type of media/ LogoRemarks Indicated as DVD-VideoHigh quality movie and music discs[DVD-V] Video CDMusic discs with video Including SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107)[VCD] CDMusic discs[CD] Type of media/ LogoFormats Indicated as DVD-R/RW≥DVD-Video Format ≥MP3 format ≥JPEG format ≥Xvid format[DVD-V] [MP3] [JPEG] [Xvid] DVD-R DL≥DVD-Video Format ≥Xvid format[DVD-V] [Xvid] rR/rRW/rRDL≥iVR (iR/iRW Video Recording) Format[DVD-V] CD-R/RW≥CD-DA format ≥MP3 format ≥JPEG format ≥Xvid format[CD] [MP3] [JPEG] [Xvid] USB device≥MP3 format ≥JPEG format ≥Xvid format[MP3] [JPEG] [Xvid] Note about using a DualDisc The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet the technical specifications of the Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) format so playback may not be possible. Discs that cannot be played Video systems Disc handling precautions About MP3/JPEG/Xvid files [MP3] (Extension: “.MP3”, “.mp3”) ≥Sampling frequency and compression rate: –8 kHz, 11.02 kHz, 12 kHz, 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz (8kbps to 160 kbps), 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz (32 kbps to 320 kbps) ≥ID3 tags: version 1, 2 [JPEG] (Extension: “.JPG”, “.jpg”, “.JPEG”, “.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, still pictures other than JPEG (e.g. TIFF), or play pictures with attached audio. [Xvid] (Extension: “.XVID”, “.xvid”, “.AVI”, “.avi”) ≥Xvid files greater than 2 GB or have no index may not be played properly on this unit. ≥This unit supports all resolutions up to maximum of 720k480 (NTSC)/720k576 (PAL). Maintenance Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty. Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the disc and the unit. SC-XH175-170 GS_RQT9680-G_eng.book Page 19 Wednesday, December 14, 2011 8:48 AM
20 RQT9680 You can attach all of the speakers (except subwoofer) to a wall. ≥The wall or pillar on which the speakers are to be attached should be capable of supporting 10 kg per screw. Consult a qualified building contractor when attaching the speakers to a wall. Improper attachment may result in damage to the wall and speakers, and personal injury. 1 Drive a screw (not supplied) into the wall. 2 Fit the speaker securely onto the screw(s) with the hole(s). ∫TipsUse the measurements indicated below to identify the screwing positions on the wall. ≥Leave at least 20 mm of space above the speaker and 10 mm on each side to allow enough space for fitting the speaker. Speaker installation option Attaching to a wall e.g., Surround speaker DO NOT DO ≥In this position, the speaker will likely fall if moved to the left or right.≥Move the speaker so that the screw is in this position. [XH175]Surround speaker [XH170] Front/Surround speaker Center speaker At least 30 mm ‰7.0 mm to ‰9.4 mm Wall or pillar 5.5 mm to 7.5 mm‰4.0 mm A24 mm B116 mm C40 mm D40 mm E18 mm F65 mm G24 mm H95.5 mm I27 mm [XH175] Front speaker Attach to a wall without the base and the stand ∫To prevent speakers from falling Front speaker, Surround speaker, Center speaker e.g. [XH175] Front speaker J65 mm K349 mm L11 0 m m M51 mm N51 mm WallScrew eye (not supplied) String (not supplied) Less than 10 cm [XH175] Reattaching the speaker cable Insert the cable from the bottom.Pull out the cable through the hole.Leave about 120 mm. SC-XH175-170 GS_RQT9680-G_eng.book Page 20 Wednesday, December 14, 2011 8:48 AM