Panasonic SC-HT95 manual

P PC PX GCP DVD Home Theater Sound System Operating Instructions Model No. SC- HT95 SC-HT75 RQT6183-2P Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. AUDIO / VIDEO As an E NERGY S TAR ® Partner, Panasonic has determined that this product meets the E N[...]

Getting started RQT6183 2 CAUTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORM- ANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECI- FIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR [...]

3 Getting started RQT6183 Table of contents Getting started Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . 1 4 Disc information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 5 Disc handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 5 Simple setup ST[...]

Getting started RQT6183 4 3. Power lines — Take care when setting up an outdoor antenna that it is not near overhead power lines, electric lights, or electri- cal circuits, and that there is no danger of the antenna falling on power lines, electric lights, or electrical circuits. When installing an outdoor antenna, take extreme care not to touch [...]

5 Getting started RQT6183 Disc information ∫ Discs that can be played Disc handling Do not use irregularly shaped discs, such as heart-shaped. (These can damage the unit.) ∫ How to hold a disc Do not touch the recorded surface. ∫ If the surface is dirty Wipe it with a damp cloth and then wipe dry. ∫ If the disc is brought from a cold to a w[...]

Simple setup RQT6183 6 Simple setup Attaching the speaker feet Attach these speaker feet to prevent vibration causing the speak- ers to move or fall over. If irregular coloring occurs on your television These speakers are designed to be used close to a television, but the picture may be affected with some televisions and setup com- binations. If th[...]

Simple setup 7 RQT6183 Speaker cords Attaching to a wall Front and surround speakers can be attached to a wall. Attach four speaker feet to each speaker, ensuring they do not cover the holes. Set the speaker onto screws and slide through bracket to lock into position. ]HT95] [HT75] The method for attaching speakers to a wall is the same except that[...]

Simple setup RQT6183 8 Simple setup Television The illustration shows SC-HT95. STEP 2 Note ≥ The screen may shift off center when using progressive output. Adjust the position of the screen if this occurs ( ➡ page 21, Video — Horizontal position). ≥ Video will not be displayed correctly if you connect to a televi- sion that is incompatible [...]

Simple setup 9 RQT6183 FM ANT AM ANT AC IN~ LOOP ANT HOLDER LO O P EXT 75 Ω G ND V OL T ADJ 127 V 110 V 220 V -230 V 240 V 1 2 1 2 3 Adhesive tape To household AC outlet FM indoor antenna (included) Fix the other end of the antenna where reception is best. AM loop antenna (included) Keep loose antenna cord away from other wires and cords. AC powe[...]

Simple setup RQT6183 10 ENTER VCR TV TUNER/BAND AUX TV/VIDEO FL DISPLA Y TOP MENU MENU SKIP PLA Y P A USE DISC SKIP CHANNEL VOLUME SFC MUTING SUBWOOFER LEVEL STOP RETURN DISPLA Y SLOW /SEARCH DVD/CD MAIN UNIT TEST ANGLE AUDIO SUB TITLE ACTION 123 CH SELECT GROUP P A GE MARKER 1 RETURN 3 · 4 · 5 2 · 6 Remote control only Change the setting to sui[...]

Getting started 11 RQT6183 POWER VOLUME DISC 1 2 3 4 5 / I OPEN/CLOSE TUNING DISC SKIP MEMORY TUNE MODE FM MODE PROGRESSIVE OUT SUBWOOFER LEVEL DOWN UP SELECTOR PHONES PROGRESSIVE OUT X L ] _ W a b d ce f ^ 7 [ WAKE ` Y Z Control reference guide Remote control Page 1 Power button [ Í ] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

RQT6183 12 Disc operations ENTER VCR TV TUNER/BAND AUX TV/VIDEO FL DISPLA Y TOP MENU MENU SKIP PLA Y P A USE DISC SKIP CHANNEL VOLUME SFC MUTING SUBWOOFER LEVEL STOP RETURN DISPLA Y SLOW /SEARCH DVD/CD MAIN UNIT DISC MANAGER MIX 2ch SUPER SURROUND TEST PRO LOGIC ANGLE AUDIO SUB TITLE ACTION TV VOL 123 CH SELECT 456 789 0 PLA Y MODE GROUP P A GE MAR[...]

13 RQT6183 Disc operations Playing MP3 [CD] Discs recorded using MP3 differ to CDs in the following ways. ≥ Structure of the disc (example) ≥ Starting play from a selected chapter Press the numbered buttons and press [ENTER]. Example: Chapter 23: [2] ➡ [3] ➡ [ENTER] (Pressing [ S 10/ENTER] is unnecessary.) ≥ Repeat play You can use chapte[...]

RQT6183 14 Disc operations Starting play from a selected track [CD] [VCD] Remote control only 1 Press [DISC]. 2 Press [1] – [5] to select a disc. 3 Wait for the disc to change and play to start Press the numbered buttons to select the track. To select a 2-digit number Example: To select track 23, press [ S 10/ENTER] ➡ [2] ➡ [3]. Play starts f[...]

15 RQT6183 Disc operations Selecting groups to play [DVD-A] Remote control only The tracks on DVD-Audio are divided into groups. How these groups are played differs with the disc so read the instructions that came with the disc for further details. 1 Press [GROUP]. 2 Press [ENTER]. 3 Press the numbered buttons to select the track number and press [[...]

RQT6183 16 Disc operations Discs — Convenient functions Repeat play During play Press [REPEAT]. Each time you press the button: [DVD-A] Track --) Whole group --) OFF ^--------------------------------------------} § During All group, Program, or Random play mode, “ A ” is dis- played instead of “ G ” . [DVD-V] [CD] (MP3 disc) Chapter ----[...]

17 RQT6183 Disc operations [DVD-A] [CD] [VCD] (There is no on-screen display.) Remote control only While stopped Press [PLAY MODE] to select the play mode. The mode changes as follows each time you press the button. All group play ( [DVD-A] only) Program play (e.g. [CD] ) All disc random play Normal play ( [CD] [VCD] only) Random play After selecti[...]

RQT6183 18 Disc operations Changing soundtracks, subtitle languages and angles Subtitles During play Press [SUB TITLE]. The number changes each time you press the button. ≥ In some cases, the subtitle language is not changed to the selected one immediately. ≥ If the subtitles overlap closed captions recorded on discs, turn the subtitles off. ?[...]

19 RQT6183 Disc operations Using On-Screen Menu Icons 2 [Unitinformationonly] While the leftmost icon is highlighted Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select the menu. Each time you press the button: e.g. DVD-Video [> Play menu l l l; : l > Display menu l l l; : l > Audio menu l l l; : {> Video menu 3 Press [ 2 , 1 ] to select the item. 4 Press [ 3 [...]

RQT6183 20 Disc operations Using On-Screen Menu Icons Unit information Disc information e.g. DVD-Video T 2 C 2 1 : 46 : 50 1 ENG 3/2.1 c h Digital Î ENG ON 1 1 [A] [A] [A] [A] [A] Audio/Subtitle language ENG: English FRA: French DEU: German ITA: Italian ESP: Spanish NLD: Dutch SVE: Swedish NOR: Norwegian DAN: Danish POR: Portuguese RUS: Russian JP[...]

21 RQT6183 Disc operations Shuttle screen There are five speeds for both backward and forward slow-motion and search. The numbers on either side of the shuttle screen indicate the maxi- mum speeds of the search. Icon Content I/P/B display ( ➡ page 36) ON () OFF Displays the picture type (I/P/B) in the still picture mode. OFF I P B Icon Content Pa[...]

RQT6183 22 Radio operations ENTER VCR TV TUNER/BAND AUX TV/VIDEO FL DISPLA Y TOP MENU MENU SKIP PLA Y P AUSE DISC SKIP CHANNEL VOLUME SFC MUTING SUBWOOFER LEVEL STOP RETURN DISPLA Y SLOW /SEARCH DVD/CD MAIN UNIT DISC MANAGER SUPER SURROUND TEST PRO LOGIC ANGLE AUDIO SUB TITLE ACTION 123 CH SELECT 456 789 0 PLA Y MODE GROUP P AGE MARKER DISC1 DISC2 [...]

23 RQT6183 Radio operations ENTER VCR TV TUNER/BAND AUX TV/VIDEO FL DISPLA Y TOP MENU MENU SKIP PLA Y P AUSE DISC SKIP CHANNEL VOLUME SFC MUTING SUBWOOFER LEVEL STOP RETURN DISPLA Y SLOW /SEARCH DVD/CD MAIN UNIT DISC MANAGER SUPER SURROUND TEST PRO LOGIC ANGLE AUDIO SUB TITLE ACTION 123 CH SELECT 456 789 0 PLA Y MODE GROUP P AGE MARKER DISC1 DISC2 [...]

RQT6183 24 Sound quality/sound field operations Sound field Note ≥ Dolby Pro Logic and Super Surround cannot be used if headphones are connected. ≥ You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these sound field systems and effects are used with some sources. If this occurs, turn the sound field system or effect off. Sound field system F[...]

25 RQT6183 Sound quality/sound field operations DOLBY PRO LOGIC 1 Press [ Î PRO LOGIC]. 2 Play a Dolby Surround source. To cancel Press [ Î PRO LOGIC]. Note Turn Dolby Pro Logic off when playing a DVD recorded with Dolby Digital or DTS. The surround effects will not be reproduced correctly if this is left on. Speaker level adjustments If the leve[...]

RQT6183 26 Sound quality/sound field operations Sound field SEAT POSITION Using this function makes you feel like you are sitting in the ideal seating position (in the center of the circle formed by the speakers), even if you cannot due to the layout of your room. 1 Press [SEAT POSITION]. 2 While “ 1 ” is flashing Press [ 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ] to sel[...]

27 RQT6183 Other functions Turning off the display Remote control only The display and all indicators, except for the standby/on indicator, are turned off for better television viewing. Press [FL DISPLAY]. To cancel, press [FL DISPLAY] again. Timer functions Remote control only The SLEEP timer can turn the unit off after a set time and the WAKE tim[...]

RQT6183 28 Other functions Changing settings This chart shows the settings for this unit. Change the settings to suit your preferences and to suit the unit to the environment in which it is being used. These settings are retained in memory until they are changed, even if the unit is turned off. See page 29 for details on menu operation. ≥ Underli[...]

29 RQT6183 Other functions Common procedures Remote control only See page 28 for menu and option details. Preparation Press [DVD/CD] to select “DVD/CD”. 1 Press [ACTION] to show the menus. 2 Press [ 2 , 1 ] to select the menu ’ s tab. The screen changes to display the menu. Disc Video Audio Display Others () () () () ^__________--------------[...]

RQT6183 30 Other functions Using the remote control with other equipment ENTER VCR TV TUNER/BAND AUX TV/VIDEO FL DISPLA Y TOP MENU MENU SKIP PLA Y P AUSE DISC SKIP CHANNEL VOLUME SFC MUTING SUBWOOFER LEVEL STOP RETURN DISPLA Y SLOW /SEARCH DVD/CD MAIN UNIT DISC MANAGER MIX 2ch SUPER SURROUND TEST PRO LOGIC ANGLE AUDIO SUB TITLE ACTION TV VOL 123 CH[...]

31 RQT6183 Other functions Changing the remote control code This remote control can operate Panasonic and Technics audiovisu- al equipment that have remote control sensors. You may need to change the remote control code. It can also operate some other brands of televisions and video cas- sette recorders. Check the table for the brand and enter the [...]

RQT6183 32 Other functions Listening to an external source/Recording to other equipment ≥ Turn the unit off before making connections. ≥ Refer to the manual of the other unit for details. (Cables and equipment not included.) When connecting a record player We recommend using a record player with a built-in phono equalizer. If your player doesn?[...]

33 RQT6183 Other functions Use outdoor antennas if radio reception is poor. [A] FM outdoor antenna (Using a television antenna) ≥ Disconnect the FM indoor antenna. ≥ The antenna should be installed by a competent technician. [B] AM outdoor antenna (Using a vinyl wire) Run a piece of vinyl wire horizontally across a window or other convenient lo[...]

RQT6183 34 Reference No sound. Distorted sound. Humming heard during play. No sound from the subwoofer. ≥ Check the connections. 7 8 9 P ≥ Turn the volume up. ≥ Turn muting off. K ≥ Switch off the unit, determine and correct the cause, then switch the unit on. Causes include: –Shorting (bare wires touching) of positive and negative speake[...]

35 RQT6183 Reference ≥ Some distortion is normal during SEARCH. ≥ Ensure that the television is connected properly. 8 ≥ Make sure the television is on. ≥ Ensure the television’s video input setting (e.g., VIDEO 1) is correct. ≥ If “This disc is PAL system. The output is sound only.” is on the television, then you have loaded a PAL s[...]

RQT6183 36 Reference Interlace and progressive output NTSC, the video signal standard, has 480 interlaced (i) scan lines, whereas progressive scanning uses twice the number of scan lines. This is called 480p. The 480i video signals output from this unit’s COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals (Y, P B , P R ) allow you to enjoy higher quality pictures tha[...]

37 RQT6183 Reference Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION [HT95] FTC TTL POWER OUTPUT 360 W 120 Hz – 20 kHz, 1.0 % total harmonic distortion FRONT 30 W per ch (6 ≠ ) CENTER 80 W (6 ≠ ) SURROUND 38 W per ch (6 ≠ ) 45 Hz – 120 Hz, 1.0 % total harmonic distortion SUBWOOFER 144 W (6 ≠ ) RMS TTL POWER OUTPUT 500 W 1 kHz, 10 % total harmonic dist[...]

RQT6183 38 Reference Servicenter List (U.S.A) For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer Locations, and all Customer Service inquiries please contact: 1-800-211-PANA (7262), Monday–Friday 9 am–9 pm; Saturday–Sunday 9 am–7 pm, EST. 1-800-332-5368 (Customer Orders Only) Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Aven[...]

39 RQT6183 Reference Limited Warranty (U.S.A.) Product Service (U.S.A. and Canada) 1. Damage requiring service — The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel if: (a) The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been damaged; or (b) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or (c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or (d) The unit [...]

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, and 4,819,098, licensed for limited viewing uses only. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims [...]