Summary of the content on the page No. 1
HT995 & HT995W.book Page 1 Tuesday, May 23, 2006 1:14 PM
The illustration shows SC-HT995.
Operating Instructions
Wireless system and
DVD Home Theater Sound System
§
digital transceiver
page 11
Model No. SC-HT995/SC-HT995W
Wireless surround speaker
§
connection. ( For SC-HT995W only.)
Region number
The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region
number or “ALL”.
High-quality
Region Number
The Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and
2
picture
Kuwait
page 13
Southeas
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
SUB SURROUND FRONT WOOFER Rch Rch 6 4 2 SURROUND FRONT CENTER Lch Lch 5 3 1 HT995 & HT995W.book Page 2 Tuesday, May 23, 2006 1:14 PM Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. ≥ These operating instructions are applicable to models SC-HT995 and SC-HT995W for a variety of regions. ≥ Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are of SC-HT995. ≥ Operations in these instructions
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
HT995 & HT995W.book Page 3 Monday, April 24, 2006 6:08 AM TABLE OF CONTENTS Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 STEP 5 Audio and video connections. . . . 13 Caution for AC Mains Lead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Television with an HDMI terminal. . . . . . . .13 Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Basic audio connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Getting About DivX VOD content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 B
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
HT995 & HT995W.book Page 4 Monday, April 24, 2006 6:08 AM Caution for AC Mains Lead WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE (For Saudi Arabia and Kuwait) EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER (“GS” area code model only) E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL Ó OR COLOURED GREEN OR For your safety, please read the following text carefully. GREEN/YELLOW. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF—KEEP DRY. A 5-ampe
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
HT995 & HT995W.book Page 5 Monday, April 24, 2006 6:08 AM Safety precautions Placement Foreign matter Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit. This can cause electric shock temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These conditions or malfunction. can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby shortening the Do not let liquids get into the unit. This can cause electric shock or unit’s service life. ma
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
HT995 & HT995W. book Pa ge 6 Thu rsday, A pril 27, 2006 8: 17 PM The supplied stands are specially designed for attachment to Panasonic SB-FS995 front STEP1 Assembling the front and speakers, SB-FS996 surround speakers or SB-FS990 front speakers, SB-FS540 surround surround speakers speakers. Use only as indicated in this setup. Preparation ≥ To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform assembly on it. ≥ For assembly, use a Phillips-head screwdriver. ≥ Make sure you h
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
HT995 & HT995W.book Page 7 Monday, April 24, 2006 6:08 AM [HT995W] [Note] ≥ The front and surround speakers are different. – Check the label on the rear of speaker before attaching the stand (➜ page 9). – The stand with shorter cable is for the front speaker. 2 Front speakers and 4 Stands 4 Bases 16 Screws 2 Surround speakers ≥ 2kstands with short cable: For front speakers (with cover plate) ≥ 2kstands with long cable: For surround speakers 1 Attach the stand to the base. 3 Attach the speak
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
8766En_p06-17.fm Page 8 Monday, April 24, 2006 6:47 AM Speaker installation options ∫ Attaching to a wall Front and surround speaker [HT995W] Center speaker [HT995W] 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 over 15 kg ([HT995W] 10 kg) per 106 mm screw. Consult a qualified building contractor when attaching the speakers to a wall. Improper attachment may result in damage to
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
HT995 & HT995W. book Pa ge 9 Thu rsday, A pril 27, 2006 8: 16 PM STEP2 Positioning the speakers 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. ≥ Left and right speakers are interchangeable, but front and surround speakers are not. ≥ Place the front, center, and surround spe
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
HT995 & HT995W. book Pa ge 10 Th ursday, April 27 , 2006 8 :06 PM ≥Use only supplied speakers ≥ Do not touch the netted e.g. [HT995] Center speaker area of the 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. Notes on speaker use Main unit ≥ You can damage your spe
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
SUB SURROUND FRONT WOOFER Rch Rch 6 4 2 CENTER SURROUND FRONT Lch Lch 5 3 1 HT995 & HT995W. book Pa ge 11 Th ursday, April 27 , 2006 8 :17 PM STEP3 Speaker connections [HT995] [HT995W] 2 sheets of speaker cable stickers Be careful not to cross (short- Speaker cables Speaker cables ≥ Attach the speaker-cable stickers circuit) or reverse the polarity of ≥ 2 kshort cable: ≥ 1 kshort cable: to make connection easier. the speaker wires as doing so For center speaker For center speaker may dama
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
HT995 & HT995W. book Pa ge 12 Th ursday, April 27 , 2006 8 :17 PM STEP4 Radio and digital transceiver connections AM loop antenna FM indoor antenna [HT995W] Digital transceiver ≥ Using an outdoor antenna (optional) (➜ page 33). The illustration shows SC-HT995. FM indoor antenna Click! Affix this end of the antenna where reception is best. Adhesive tape AM loop antenna Stand the antenna up on its base. Place the antenna where reception is best. Keep loose antenna cable away from other wires
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
HT995 & HT995W. book Pa ge 13 Th ursday, April 27 , 2006 8:17 PM STEP5 Audio and video connections ≥ Do not connect through the video cassette recorder. Video cable 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 an HDMI terminal HDMI-compatible television Back of the main unit (not included) AV IN AV OUT HDMI cable (not included) Use the HDMI connection
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
8766En_p06-17.fm Page 14 Wednesday, May 31, 2006 12:02 PM Other video connections for improved picture quality S-VIDEO OUT Back of the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S-video cable Television main unit Y S-VIDEO (not included) (not included) IN PB PR VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT OUT ≥Using the S-VIDEO OUT terminal The S-VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal by separating the chrominance (C) and luminance (Y) signals. (Actual results depend on the television.) ∫ Cable TV box
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
HT995 & HT995W.book Page 15 Monday, April 24, 2006 6:08 AM STEP7 Preparing the remote control Do not: Remote control Batteries ≥ 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. Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control. ≥ use batteries if the covering has been peeled off. 2 Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can 3
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
HT995 & HT995W. book Pa ge 16 Th ursday, April 27 , 2006 8 :07 PM Control reference guide See page references in parentheses. Television operations (38) Adjust the television volume (38) Select the source Turn the unit on/off (15) DVD: DVD/CD (15), TUNER/BAND: FM/AM (32) Change the television’s video input mode (38) EXT-IN: MUSIC P. (36), TV (38), AUX (38), D-IN (Digital In) ([HT995W]) (38) ONE TOUCH PLAY Select disc’s title numbers etc./Enter numbers (19) Start up and play a disc automatica
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
HT995 & HT995W.book Page 17 Monday, April 24, 2006 6:08 AM Discs that can be played Operations in these instructions are described mainly with formats. Icons such as [DVD-V] show the formats. DVD-Video [DVD-V] — DVD-Audio [DVD-A] [DVD-V] ≥ [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). Video CD [VCD] ≥ Including SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107) §1 DVD-RAM [DVD-VR] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX] ≥ [DVD-VR] Re
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
HT995 & HT995W.book Page 18 Monday, April 24, 2006 6:08 AM Basic play To display the picture from the main unit, turn on your television and change its video input mode (e.g. VIDEO 1, AV 1, etc.). ≥ To change your television’s video input mode, refer to its operating instructions. Using the main unit The illustration shows SC-HT995. 1 Turn the unit on. 3 Open the disc tray. 2 Select “DVD/CD”. 4 Load the disc. ≥ Select “TV” or “AUX” to enjoy video ≥ Load double-sided discs so the label for the
Summary of the content on the page No. 19
HT995 & HT995W.book Page 19 Monday, April 24, 2006 6:08 AM If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting (➜ page 40 to 42). Using the remote control Select 1 2 On-screen — item select Numbered ONE TOUCH PLAY buttons Register 6 CANCEL , , [DVD-VR] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] SKIP SLOW/SEARCH e.g. To select 12: STOP [S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2] 5 PAUSE [VCD] with playback control TOP MENU, MENU, DIRECT NAVIGATOR PLAY LIST Press [∫ STOP] to cancel the PBC function, and then press the numbere
Summary of the content on the page No. 20
HT995 & HT995W.book Page 20 Monday, April 24, 2006 6:08 AM Convenient functions All group play [DVD-A] Press [1 PLAY]. All Group Playback Numbered ONE TOUCH PLAY buttons Press PLAY to start CANCEL Program play (up to 32 items) PLAY Press the numbered buttons to select the item. 1 ([WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX] Press [ENTER] to register the selection.) Program Playback e.g. [DVD-V] ENTER Choose a title and chapter. No. Title Chapter Time FUNCTIONS 1 Play Clear Clear all PLAY MODE to selec
