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HT530_880_840En.book Page 1 Wednesday, December 22, 2004 9:58 PM
The illustration shows SC-HT530.
Operating Instructions
Advanced
DVD Home Theater Sound System
page
8
progressive scan
Model No. SC-HT530/SC-HT840
Provides a smoother and sharper image.
SC-HT880
Compatible with a variety
11
page
of media formats
DVD-RAM, DVD-Audio, DVD-Video and more.
Region number
High performance
The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region
number or “ALL”.
page
24
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HT530_880_840En.book Page 2 Wednesday, December 22, 2004 9:58 PM Dear customer ≥These operating instructions are applicable to models SC-HT530, SC-HT840 and SC-HT880 for a variety of Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance regions. and safety, please read these instructions carefully. ≥Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are of SC-HT530. [HT530]: indicates features applicable to SC-HT530 only. ≥Operations in these instructions a
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HT530_880_840En.book Page 3 Wednesday, December 22, 2004 9:58 PM Caution for AC Mains Lead WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE (For United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE and Kuwait) LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL Ó OR COLOURED (“EB” and “GS” area code models only) GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW. For your safety, please read the following text carefully. THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF—KEEP DRY. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for you
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7978en-p03-27.fm Page 4 Monday, December 27, 2004 11:00 AM Simple setup The supplied stands are specially designed for attachment to Panasonic SB-FS840 front speakers, Speaker assembly STEP1 SB-FS842 front speakers, SB-FS930 front speakers, SB-FS880 surround speakers, or SB- FS881 front or surround speakers. Use only as [HT840] Front speakers indicated in this setup. [HT880] Front and surround speakers Preparation ≥To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform assembl
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7978en-p03-27.fm Page 5 Monday, December 27, 2004 11:00 AM 2 Attach the stands to the speakers. ∫ Preventing the speakers from falling over Ensure the stand is fastened on straight by gradually tightening the ([HT840] [HT880]) top and bottom screws alternately until fully tightened. Preparation Long screws Attach screw eyes (not included) to secure the speakers to the wall (➜ diagram below). ≥You will need to obtain the appropriate screw eyes to match the Pipe walls or pillars to which th
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HT530_880_840En.book Page 6 Wednesday, December 22, 2004 9:58 PM How you set up your speakers can affect the bass and the sound field. Note the following points: STEP2 Positioning ≥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. ≥Place the front, center, and surround speakers at approximately the same distance from the seating position. The angles in the diagram are ap
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HT530_880_840En.book Page 7 Wednesday, December 22, 2004 9:58 PM ≥Use only supplied speakers Notes on speaker use Using other speakers can damage the unit, and sound quality will ≥You can damage your speakers and shorten their useful life if you be negatively affected. play sound at high levels over extended periods. ≥Set the speakers up on an even surface to prevent them from ≥Reduce the volume in the following cases to avoid damage: falling. Take proper precautions to prevent the speakers
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HT530_880_840En.book Page 8 Wednesday, December 22, 2004 9:58 PM Video cable STEP4 Video connections ≥Do not connect through the video cassette recorder. Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not be displayed properly. ≥Turn the television off before connecting, and refer to the television’s operating instructions. ∫ Television with COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals ∫ Television with a VIDEO IN terminal [The\United\Kingdom\ Back of the Back of the Television main unit Video cables ma
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HT530_880_840En.book Page 9 Wednesday, December 22, 2004 9:58 PM STEP5 Radio and system connections System cable AM loop antenna FM indoor antenna AC mains lead [Southeast]Asia,[Thailand,[ [Australia\and\N.Z.] [The\United\Kingdom,[ [the[Middle[East,[South[Africa,[ [Saudi[Arabia]and[Kuwait] [Saudi[Arabia[and[Kuwait] ≥Connect the AC mains lead after all other connections are complete. ≥Optional antenna connections (➜ page 23). The illustration shows SC-HT530. [Southeast]Asia,[Thailand,\ [the[M
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HT530_880_840En.book Page 10 Wednesday, December 22, 2004 9:58 PM STEP7 QUICK SETUP The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to make necessary settings. Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Select SETUP SETUP DVD/CD RETURN SHIFT MUTING SHIFT MUTING ENTER ENTER Register Turn on the Select Show the QUICK Follow the messages and Press to finish Press to exit. unit. “DVD/CD”. SETUP screen. make the settings. QUICK SETUP. To change these settings l
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HT530_880_840En.book Page 11 Wednesday, December 22, 2004 9:58 PM Discs that can be played Indication in these operating Disc Logo Remarks instructions Recorded with devices using Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format (a [RAM] unified video recording standard), such as DVD video recorders, DVD video cameras, personal computers, etc. DVD-RAM Recorded using the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) standard Version 1.0. [JPEG] ≥To play JPEG files, select “Play as Data Disc” in Other
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HT530_880_840En.book Page 12 Wednesday, December 22, 2004 9:58 PM Basic play Using the main unit 3 Open the disc tray. 1 Turn the unit OPEN/CLOSE on. 4 Load the disc. ≥Load double-sided discs so the label for the side 2 Select “DVD/CD”. you want to play is facing up. INPUT SELECTOR ≥[RAM] Remove the disc from its cartridge before use. ; (Pause) ∫ (Stop) OPEN CLOSE TUNING VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR PROGRESSIVE H.BASS PHONES RDS TUNE MODE FM MODE MEMORY DOWN UP PROGRESSIVE You can enjoy progressi
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HT530_880_840En.book Page 13 Wednesday, December 22, 2004 9:58 PM If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting (➜ page 34, 35). Using the remote control [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] 12 3 e.g. To select 12: AV SYSTEM TV VCR 45 6 [S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2] 1 7 8 9 SLEEP TV/AV TUNER/BAND DVD/CD -/-- [VCD] with playback control 0 S10 2 Press [∫] to cancel the PBC Numbered 12 3 function, and then press the CH buttons Enter number numbered buttons. 45 6 VOLUME ENTER 8 7 9 [WMA] [MP3] [JP
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HT530_880_840En.book Page 14 Wednesday, December 22, 2004 9:58 PM Convenient functions ZOOM MANUAL SKIP Skipping 30 seconds forward AV SYSTEM TV VCR (Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed.) TV/AV TUNER/BAND DVD/CD SLEEP [RAM] [DVD-V] (Except iR/iRW) Play restarts from approximately 30 seconds later. Convenient when 12 3 you want to skip commercials etc. Numbered CH 45 6 buttons During play VOLUME 7 8 9 Press [MANUAL SKIP]. -/-- CANCEL CANCEL 0 S10 [RAM] It is not possible to skip
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HT530_880_840En.book Page 15 Wednesday, December 22, 2004 9:58 PM SUBTITLE All group, Program and SHIFT AUDIO PLAY MODE Changing subtitles Random play [DVD-V] (with multiple subtitles) [VCD] (SVCD only) Except [RAM] Press [SHIFT]i[SUBTITLE] several times to Press [PLAY MODE] while stopped. select the subtitle language. All group, program and random playback screens appear sequentially. ≥On iR/iRW, a subtitle number may be shown for subtitles that All group ([DVD-A])-----------------. Progra
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HT530_880_840En.book Page 16 Wednesday, December 22, 2004 9:58 PM Using navigation menus ≥Press [SHIFT]i[ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page by page in the group or content field. 12 3 CH ≥To enjoy listening to WMA/MP3 contents while showing a Numbered 45 6 JPEG image on the screen buttons VOLUME Select a JPEG file first, and then select audio contents. 8 7 9 (The opposite order is not effective.) -/-- CANCEL 0 S10 ≥To exit the screen SKIP SLOW/SEARCH Press [MENU]. , ∫ Using the submenu TOP MENU MENU
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HT530_880_840En.book Page 17 Wednesday, December 22, 2004 9:58 PM TOP MENU MENU TM Playing RAM discs Playing HighMAT discs DIRECT PLAY NAVIGATOR LIST [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [RAM] ≥Titles appear only if the titles are recorded on the disc. ≥You cannot edit programs, play lists and disc titles. 1 Press [TOP MENU]. Playing the programs 2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item, then press [ENTER]. 1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. ≥Repeat this step if necessary. e.g. Direct Navigator e.g. Menu: Takes you
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HT530_880_840En.book Page 18 Wednesday, December 22, 2004 9:58 PM Using on-screen menus Items shown differ depending on the type AV SYSTEM TV VCR of disc. TV/AV TUNER/BAND DVD/CD SLEEP Main menu 12 3 CH Numbered 45 6 VOLUME buttons To start from a specific item Program 7 8 9 -/-- Group CANCEL CANCEL 0 S10 Title SKIP SLOW/SEARCH Chapter Track TOP MENU MENU Playlist Content PLAY DIRECT NAVIGATOR LIST § To skip incrementally or decrementally (Time ENTER 3, 4,2, 1 ENTER Slip for play only) FU
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HT530_880_840En.book Page 19 Wednesday, December 22, 2004 9:58 PM Other Settings ∫ Audio Menu [DVD-A] (Motion picture part) [RAM] [DVD-V] (➜ page 24, Dolby Pro Logic II) Dolby Pro To change play speed Play Speed –from “k0.6” to “k1.4” (in 0.1 unit steps) Logic II To make the dialogue in movies easier to hear [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG, 3-channel or Dialogue ∫ Play Menu higher, with the dialogue recorded in the center Enhancer (Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed. chann
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HT530_880_840En.book Page 20 Wednesday, December 22, 2004 9:58 PM Changing the player settings SLEEP TV/AV TUNER/BAND DVD/CD Show the Setup menu. SETUP 1 If you have not set QUICK SETUP SHIFT MUTING 12 3 (➜ page 10), the QUICK SETUP CH 45 6 screen appears. Numbered VOLUME buttons 7 8 9 Select the tab. -/-- Select CANCEL 0 S10 2 SKIP SLOW/SEARCH ENTER Go right TOP MENU MENU DIRECT PLAY NAVIGATOR LIST Select Select the item. ENTER 3, 4, 2, 1 3 ENTER FUNCTIONS RETURN ENTER TV VOL TV VOL SUBWO
