Panasonic SC-HT830V manual

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2 RQT7921 Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, pl ease read these instructions carefully. System SC-HT830V/SC-HT833V Center speaker SB-PC730 (SC-HT830V/SC-HT833V) Main unit SA-HT830V (SC-HT830V) Active subwoofer SB-WA830 (SC-HT830V) SA-HT833V (SC-HT833V) SB-WA833 (SC-HT833V) Front speakers SB-FS73[...]

3 RQT7921 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before usin g the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep thes e operating instructions handy for future reference. 1) Read these instructions. 2) K eep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4[...]

4 RQT7921 T able of contents IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . 3 T ape information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 T ra y/disc handling procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 STEP1 Front speaker assembl y . . . . . . . . . . . 5 STEP2 P ositioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 STEP3 Conn[...]

5 RQT7921 Simple setup Preparation ≥ To prevent damage or scratches, lay dow n a soft cloth and perform assembly on it. ≥ For assembly, use a Ph illips-head screwdriver. ≥ Make sure you have all the indicated compone nts before starting assembly, setup, and connection. ≥ There is no difference between the righ t and left speakers and pipes.[...]

6 RQT7921 How you set up your speakers can affect the bass and th e sound field. Note the following points. ≥ Attach the included rubber pads to the ba se of the center and surround speakers. This prevents vibration from causing the speakers to move or fall o ver . Use 4 pads per speaker . ≥ Place speakers on flat secure bases. ≥ Placing spea[...]

7 RQT7921 ≥ Attach the speaker-cable stic kers to make connection easier. ≥ The terminals of the subwoofer have high output power. Carefully connect the speaker wire s. STEP 3 Connecting speaker s with the subw oofer RQCA 1029 Sheet of speaker-cable stickers Speaker cables ≥ 1 k shor t cable: F or center speaker ≥ 2 k long cables: F or surr[...]

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9 RQT7921 [Note] The included AC power supply cords ar e for use with this unit only. Do not use them with other equipment. STEP 5 Radio and system connection[...]

10 RQT7921 Conserving po wer The system consumes a small am oun t of power, even when it is turned off. The amount of power used de pends on the display setting ( l 38): BRIGHT: 3.7 W DIM: 3.4 W OFF: 1.9 W To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug it from the household AC outlet. You will need to reset some memory items [...]

11 RQT7921 ∫ Batterie s Do not: ≥ mix old and new batteries. ≥ use different types at the same time. ≥ heat or expose to flame. ≥ take apart or short circuit. ≥ attempt to recharge alkali ne or manganese batteries. ≥ use batteries if the covering has been peeled off. Mishandling of batteries can caus e electrolyte leaka ge which can[...]

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13 RQT7921 Contr ol refere nce guide ≥ See reference pages in brackets. Remote control VOL U M E 123 4 5 6 78 0 DISC 9 CH NA VI CANCEL SPEED PROG SKIP SLOW/SEARCH MENU ENTER DIRECT NA VIGA TOR TOP MENU RETURN ST A TUS/ FUNCTIONS TV FM/AM D VD/VHS DV D T V VHS TUNER PICTURE MODE SETUP OPEN/CLOSE/EJECT JET REW ENTER PLA Y LIST TV VOL TV VOL MUL TI [...]

14 RQT7921 ∫ Common display [1] Program indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 40 [2] H. Bass indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 [3] Wireless Theater indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 ≥ Indicates when you use the Digital T ransmi[...]

15 RQT7921 Discs that can be pla yed § A process that allows play on compatible equipment. ≥ It may not be possible to play the above discs in all case s due to the type of d isc or condition of the recording. Note about using a DualD isc The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet the tec hnical specifications of the C o mpact Di[...]

16 RQT7921 Basic pla y Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input for the DVD . [Note] ≥ When “Press PLAY to resume play ” is displayed, this position is memorized even after turning o ff the un it, changing the source. (Power off resume) ≥ T otal title number ma y not be disp lay ed p roperly on i R/ i RW . VOLUME 123 4 [...]

17 RQT7921 [Note] ≥ Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [ ∫ ] w hen you finish to preserve the unit’s motor and your television screen. Using remote control Progr essive video St o p The position is memorized while “Press PLAY to resume play” is on the screen. ≥ Press [ 1 ] (play) to resume. ≥ Press [ ∫ ] to cl[...]

18 RQT7921 Con venient functions You can select the disc after chec king the discs loaded with the Disc information screen. ≥ You can also select the disc directly with 5 DISC SELECTOR buttons on the main unit. 1 Press [DISC] to show the Disc inf ormation screen. 2 Press the numbered bu ttons ([1] – [5]). T o clear the screen Press [DISC]. ≥ [...]

19 RQT7921 [DVD-A] (Motion p icture par t) [RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD] Expands the letterbox picture to fit the screen. Press [ZOOM] several times to select the preset aspect ratio (Just Fit Zoom) or “Auto”. Fine adjustments (Manual Zoo m) After selecting the preset as pect ratio or “Auto”, press [ 21 ]. –from k 1.00 to k 1.60 (in 0.01 units) –[...]

20 RQT7921 Con venient f unctions 1 While stopped, press [PLA Y MODE]. [Note] ≥ The program is cleared when you switch the unit to stand by, select another source, or move the di sc out of the play position. ≥ [DVD-A] Some discs contain bonus gro ups. If a password screen appears after selecting a group, enter the password with the numbere d bu[...]

21 RQT7921 To select an item using the cursor buttons Press [ENTER] and [ 34 ] to select an item, then press [EN TER] again to register. T o change the selected program 1P r e s s [ 34 ] to select an item. 2 Repeat step 2 and 3. To clear the selected item, 1P r e s s [ 34 ] to select an item. 2 Press [CANCEL] (or press [ 34 21 ] to select “Clear?[...]

22 RQT7921 Using na vigation menus [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] You can play JPEG files on DVD-RAM or play High MAT TM discs without using the HighMAT TM function (Playing HighMAT TM discs l 23 “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu l 25). 1 Press [T OP MENU]. 2 Press [ 34 ] to select “All”, “A udio” or “Picture” and press [ENTER]. ≥ To exit the[...]

23 RQT7921 [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] 1 Press [T OP MENU]. 2 Press [ 3421 ] to select the item, then press [ENTER]. ≥ To change the menu b ackground Press [ST A TUS/FUNCTIONS]. The background changes to the one recorded on the disc. ≥ To exit the screen Press [TOP MENU]. 1 During pl ay Press [MENU]. 2 Press [ 2 ] then [ 34 ] to sw itch among “Playlis[...]

24 RQT7921 Using On-Screen Menus Items shown differ depending on the type of disc. 1 Press once. 2 Select the menu. 3 Make the settings. 4 Press to exit. VOLUME 123 4 5 6 78 0 DISC 9 CH NA VI CANCEL SPEED PROG SKIP SLOW/SEARCH MENU ENTER DIRECT NA VIGA TOR TOP MENU RETURN ST A TUS/ FUNCTIONS TV FM/AM D VD/VHS DV D TV VHS TUNER PICTURE MODE SETUP OP[...]

25 RQT7921 ∫ Play Menu (Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed [JPEG] : Works with all JPEG content.) ∫ Picture Menu ∫ Audio Menu ∫ Display Menu ∫ Other Me nu Other settings Play Speed [RAM] [DVD-V] To change play speed –f r o m k 0.6 to k 1.4 (in 0.1 units) ≥ After you change the speed – Output is in stereo. – Sampling [...]

26 RQT7921 Changing the pla yer settings ≥ The QUICK SETUP enables succe ssive settings of the items with . ∫ “Disc” tab Audio Choose the audio language. [English ] [F rench] [Spanish] [Or iginal] § 1 [Other ¢¢¢¢ ] § 2 Subtitle Choose the subtitle language. [Automatic ] § 3 [English] [F rench] [Spanish] [Other ¢¢¢¢ ] § 2 Menus C[...]

27 RQT7921 Black Level Control Change the black level of the pict ure if you connected a television through the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals. [Lighter ][ D a r k e r ] ∫ “A udio” tab Dynamic Range Compression [Off ][ O n ] Speaker Setting ( l below) Set the delay time for your center and surround speakers. ≥ Center 0.0 /1.0/2.0/3.0/4.0/5.0[...]

28 RQT7921 Pl ay b a ck Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input for the VHS. [Note] ≥ Pause stops after 5 minutes. Cue, review and jet search restart to play after 10 minutes. ≥ The tape moves at high speed during fast-forward, rewin d, and jet rewind so the unit will make a noise. Also, it takes some time for the tape to [...]

29 RQT7921 This unit has an automatic digital tr acking control feature that usually makes tracking adjustments for you, but you may need to do it manually, such as if noise appears on a tape recorded on other equipment. During pl ay Press [ W CH] or [ X CH]. Repeat until the noise disappears. To return to automatic digital trackin g control Press [...]

30 RQT7921 Manual recor ding Preparation Turn on the television and select the video input for the VHS. 1 Press [VHS] to put the remote control in VHS mode . 2 Press [ Í ] to turn on the unit. 3 Press [D VD/VHS] to select “VHS” as the source. 4 Inser t the tape y ou want to record to. Ensure its tab is in place ( l 3). 5 Select the channel wit[...]

31 RQT7921 You can watch and listen to other content when the unit is in timer recording standby or during VHS recording. ∫ Television ( l 12 ) 1 During recording Press [TV] to put the remote control in TV mode. 2 Press [TV/VIDEO] then select the channel with the numbered buttons, [ W CH] or [ X CH]. ∫ DVD ( l 16 ) 1 During recording Press [D V[...]

32 RQT7921 Timer recor ding You can create up to 16 timer recording programs. You can set the timer to record an indivi dual program up to a month in advance, record at the same time on the same day every week, or at the same time daily. Preparation ≥ Make sure the unit’s clock is correct ( l 36 to adjust it if necessary). ≥ Insert a tape, en[...]

33 RQT7921 ∫ To check a prog ram Press [PROG]. The timer-programming screen appears. ∫ To correct a program While the timer programming screen is on the television, 1 Press [PROG] to highlight the progr am you want to correct and press [ENTER]. 2 Select the item with [ 21 ] and correct it with [ 34 ]. ∫ To cancel a program While the timer pro[...]

34 RQT7921 Con venient functions (Jet Navi gator , VISS, On-screen displa y) This unit can display a list of the recorde d programs on the inserted tape on the TV screen. You can then select the desired program, and this unit will quickly reac h its beginning and start playback. The unit can save the data for up to 14 recordings on a tape, for 20 d[...]

35 RQT7921 Set categories to make it easier to see what kind of programs are in the list. 1 Press [ 1 ] (cursor) while the pr ogram y ou want to categor ize is highlighted. 2 Press [ 3421 ] to select a category and press [MENU] to confirm and return to the previous screen. To return to the Jet Navigator list Press [MENU]. [Note] ≥ If you have alr[...]

36 RQT7921 Changing settings ≥ The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. Select the language for these menus and other on screen displays. 1 Press [ 34 ] to select “LANGU A G E” and press [ENTER]. 2 Press [ 34 ] to choose the pref erred language . ≥ ENGLISH (F actor y preset) ≥ ESP AÑOL ≥ FRANÇAIS Press [MENU][...]

37 RQT7921 The unit tunes automatically after you plu g it in and turn it on for the first time ( l 11, Plug-in Auto Tuning), but you can start the process again if necessary. ≥ Make sure you have tu ned to a television channel. This does not work if you have selected “AV” channel. 1 While VHS MENU is displayed ( l 36 ) Press [ 34 ] to select[...]

38 RQT7921 Changing settings 1 While VHS MENU is displayed ( l 36 ) Press [ 34 ] to select the “OPTION” and press [ENTER]. 2 Press [ 34 ] to select the item and press [ 21 ] to change the setting ( l below). To exit the settings screen Press [MENU] until the screen disappears. ≥ Underlined items are t he factory preset. ∫ Items OSD ( l 35 ,[...]

39 RQT7921 Panasonic video cassette recorders use the same remote control system so they may respond unintent ionally to a command from this remote control. Change the code on this un it and its remote control (the two must match) if you pl ace another Panasonic video cassette recorder close together. ≥ Use “1”, the factory preset, under norm[...]

40 RQT7921 The radio Press [TUNER] to put the remote control in TUNER mode. Up to 15 stations can each be set in the FM and AM bands. 1 Press [FM/AM] to select “FM”. 2 Press [ 6 ] or [ 5 ] to tune to the lowest frequenc y (“ FM 87.9” MHz or “FM 87.5” MHz). 3 Press and hold [ENTER]. Release the button when “A UT O” is display ed. The[...]

41 RQT7921 Sound field and sound quality ≥ When connected with headphones, the following sound field systems cannot be used. (Excluding Sound Field Control) ≥ You may experience a reduction in sound quali ty when these sound field systems are used with some s ources. If this occurs, turn the sound field system off. Changes the sound quality. Pr[...]

42 RQT7921 Sound field and sou nd quality Y ou can enhance low-frequency sound so that heavy bass sound can be heard clearly , ev en if the acoustics of your room are not optimal. The unit autmatically selects the most suitable setting according to the type of play ing source. Press [SHIFT] i [H.BASS]. ≥ When DVD-Video or DVD-RAM is selected H.BA[...]

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44 RQT7921 Optional connect ions ≥ The equipment connections described are examples. ≥ Peripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated. ≥ Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. ≥ You need to subscribe to a cable TV or satellite TV service, to enjoy viewi[...]

45 RQT7921 T roub leshooting guide Before requesting service, make the followi ng checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies in dicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to the “Custo mer Services Directory” on page 49 if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to the “P roduct information” on page [...]

46 RQT7921 T roublesh ooting guide Picture incorrect Disc picture incorrect VHS picture incorrect Progressive video Sound incorrect Listening to the radio Recording Picture distorted. ≥ Ensure that the unit is connected directly to the television, and is not connected through an A/ V selector or other equipment. 7 The television may display incor[...]

47 RQT7921 T roublesh ooting guide Unit display T elevi sion displa y 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. ≥ Do not use commercially available len s cleaners as they may cause [...]

48 RQT7921 Specifications ∫ AMPLIFIER SECTION [System_ SC-HT830V] RMS output power, 10 % total harmonic di stortion 1 kHz FL/FR 70 W per channel 4 ≠ 1 kHz Center 260 W per channel 4 ≠ 1 kHz SL/SR 70 W per channel 4 ≠ 100 Hz Subwoofer 260 W per cha nnel 4 ≠ Total RMS Dolby Digita l mode power 800 W FTC output power, 1 % total harmonic dist[...]

49 RQT7921 Limited W arranty (ONL Y FOR U .S.A.) Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Sec aucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Inf antería, Km. 9. 5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Car olina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Audio Products Limited Warranty L[...]

50 RQT7921 Limited W arranty (ONL Y FOR CANAD A) Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontar io L4W 2T3 PANASONIC/TECHNICS PRO DUCT—LIMITED WARRANTY P anasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from def ects in material and work manship and agrees to remedy any such d ef ect, or at its option, replace the product for a [...]

51 RQT7921 Index Batteries ........................................................................................ 11 Center Focus ........................................ ........................................ 41 Cleaning Discs ......................................................................................... 15 Main unit ...............[...]

Please check and identify t he supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of December 2004. These may be subject to change.) (Only for U.S.A .) To order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases” on pag e 49. (Only for Canada) To order accessories, call the dea ler [...]