Table of Contents
The illustration shows SC-HT520 for the United
Kingdom and Continental Europe.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read these instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
Region number
The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the
region number or "ALL".
Region
The United Kingdom, Continental Europe, the
Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and
Kuwait
Southeast Asia
Australia and N.Z.
Russia
Example: [The\United\Kingdom\and\Continental\Europe[
2
2
3
ALL
5
[Note[
"EB" on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom.
EB
EE
E
GC
GS
Number
2
3
4
5
GCS
GN
Operating Instructions
DVD Home Theater Sound System
SC-HT878/SC-HT870
Model No.
Table of contents
Getting started
Caution for AC Mains Lead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
STEP 1
assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Other speaker setup options . . . . . . 7
STEP 2
Locating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
STEP 3
subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Video connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Radio and system connection . . . . 13
The remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
QUICK SETUP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Discs that can be played/Disc handling . . . . . . 15
Disc operations
Basic play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Convenient functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Position memory/Zoom/Audio/Subtitle/
Quick replay/Page skip/Repeat play/
All group, random and program play
Using navigation menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Playing data discs/Playing HighMAT
the programs/Playing a play list
Using on-screen menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Changing the player settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Other operations
The radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Automatic presetting/Selecting the preset channels/
connections
Sound field and sound quality . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-30
Other functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Sleep timer/Enjoying Karaoke/Muting/
Operating other equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Reference
Safety precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Language code list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
SC-HT520
TM
discs/Playing
RQT7429-2B
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
The illustration shows SC-HT520 for the United Kingdom and Continental Europe. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. Region number The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number or “ALL”. - Page 2 Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. [HT878]: indicates features applicable to SC-HT878 only. [HT870]: SC-HT870 only. [HT520]: SC-HT520 only. System Main unit Front speakers Center speaker Surround speakers Active subwoofer CAUTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
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Page 3: Caution For Ac Mains Lead
≥ Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application. ≥ Most major credit and debit cards accepted. ≥ All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd. ≥ It couldn’t be simpler! Customer Care Centre For UK customers: 08705 357357... -
Page 4: Simple Setup
Ensure the screw is securely fastened. The supplied stands are specially designed for attachment to Panasonic SB-PF921 front speakers and SB-PS921 surround speakers. Only use as indicated in this setup. Attach the stand to the front and surround speaker. -
Page 5: Connect The Speaker Cables
∫ Front and surround speaker height (Assembled diagram) Speaker You can adjust within this range. 750 mm 1,160 mm Pipe 818 mm 575 mm Base Attach to lower Attach to upper rear of speaker. rear of speaker. Adjust the speaker height. ≥Check the screws you tightened on page 4. - Page 6 [HT878] STEP Front and surround speaker assembly Make sure you have all the indicated components before starting the assembly, setup, and connection. 4 speaker units Approx. 120 mm Fit into groove. Fit into groove. ≥You can attach the speakers directly to their bases (if you want to put them on shelves, for example). ∫...
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Page 7: Other Speaker Setup Options
Other speaker setup options [HT878] [HT870] (Center speaker only) ∫ Attaching to a wall 1 Drive a screw (not included) into a wall. 2 Fit the speaker securely onto the screw(s) with the hole(s). ≥The wall or pillar on which the speakers are to be attached should be capable of supporting 10 kg per screw. -
Page 8: Locating
STEP Locating [HT878] [HT870] Do not use a front speaker as a surround speaker or vice versa. Verify the type of speaker with the label on the rear of the speaker. Speaker labels RQT7429 How you set up your speakers can affect the bass and the sound field. Note the following points. ≥Place speakers on flat secure bases. - Page 9 [HT520] FRONT (L, R) ≥The front left, right and surround speakers are all the same. Setup example ≥Use only supplied 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.
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Page 10: Connecting Speakers With The Subwoofer
STEP Connecting speakers with the subwoofer Attach the speaker-cable stickers to make connection easier. \Note] ≥Never short-circuit positive (i) and negative (j) speaker wires. ≥Be sure to connect only positive (copper) wires to positive (i) terminals and negative (silver) wires to negative (j) terminals. Incorrect connection can damage the speakers. - Page 11 [HT520] 5 speaker cables ≥3k4-m cables: For front and center speakers ≥2k10-m cables: For surround speakers SUBWOOFER Insert the wire fully. Sheet of speaker-cable stickers Speaker-cable sticker Click! 2 FRONT (R) 1 FRONT (L) 4 SURROUND (R) 3 SURROUND (L) 5 CENTER Copper Silver...
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Page 12: Step 4 Video Connections
To enjoy progressive video ≥Connect to the component video input terminals on a 480P ≥When playing NTSC discs, change video output mode to All Panasonic televisions that have 480P input connectors are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television. -
Page 13: Step 5 Radio And System Connection
STEP Radio and system connection AM loop System cable antenna ≥Connect the AC mains lead after all other connections are complete. ≥Optional antenna connections (‹ page 27). FM indoor antenna Adhesive tape Fix the other end of the antenna where reception is best. Click! Main unit FM ANT... -
Page 14: Step 7 Quick Setup
STEP 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. DVD/CD Turn the unit Select “DVD/CD”. To change these settings later Select “QUICK SETUP” in “Others” tab (‹ page 25). Control reference guide See reference pages in brackets. -
Page 15: Discs That Can Be Played/Disc Handling
Some DVD-Audio discs contain DVD-Video content. [DVD-V] To play DVD-Video content, select “Play as DVD-Video” in Other Menu (‹ page 23) — [DVD-V] Panasonic DVD-R recorded and finalized DVD-Video cameras are played as DVD-Video on this unit. — [VCD] Conforming to IEC62107 This unit is compatible with HDCD, but does not support the Peak Extend function. -
Page 16: Basic Play
Basic play 1 Turn the unit SUBWOOFER LEVEL INPUT SELECTOR PROGRESSIVE PROGRESSIVE [Note[ Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [∫] when you finish to preserve the unit’s motor and your television screen. RQT7429 2 Select “DVD/CD”. INPUT SELECTOR 4 Load the disc. - Page 17 AV SYSTEM VCR/AUX SLEEP TV/AV TUNER/BAND DVD/CD Numbered buttons VOLUME -/-- CANCEL CANCEL SKIP SLOW/SEARCH MENU TOP MENU TOP MENU DIRECT PLAY NAVIGATOR LIST 342 1 ENTER ENTER DISPLAY RETURN TV VOL TV VOL SUBWOOFER C.FOCUS MIX 2CH LEVEL SUPER SRND POSITION ZOOM SETUP...
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Page 18: Convenient Functions
Convenient functions AV SYSTEM VCR/AUX SLEEP TV/AV TUNER/BAND DVD/CD VOLUME -/-- CANCEL SKIP SLOW/SEARCH TOP MENU MENU DIRECT PLAY NAVIGATOR LIST 342 1 ENTER ENTER DISPLAY RETURN TV VOL TV VOL SUBWOOFER C.FOCUS MIX 2CH LEVEL SUPER SRND POSITION ZOOM SETUP POSITION C.S.M... -
Page 19: Repeat Play
AV SYSTEM VCR/AUX SLEEP TV/AV TUNER/BAND DVD/CD Numbered buttons VOLUME -/-- CANCEL CANCEL SKIP SLOW/SEARCH TOP MENU MENU DIRECT PLAY NAVIGATOR LIST 342 1 ENTER ENTER DISPLAY RETURN TV VOL TV VOL SUBWOOFER C.FOCUS MIX 2CH LEVEL SUPER SRND POSITION ZOOM SETUP C.S.M... -
Page 20: Using Navigation Menus
Using navigation menus AV SYSTEM SLEEP TV/AV TUNER/BAND DVD/CD Numbered buttons -/-- CANCEL SKIP SLOW/SEARCH TOP MENU TOP MENU DIRECT NAVIGATOR DIRECT NAVIGATOR 342 1 ENTER ENTER DISPLAY DISPLAY TV VOL SUBWOOFER C.FOCUS LEVEL SUPER SRND POSITION ZOOM C.S.M MEMORY AUDIO PAGE FL DISPLAY... -
Page 21: Playing Highmat Tm Discs
Playing HighMAT discs [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] While stopped Press [TOP MENU]. Press [3 4 2 1] to select the item following the on-screen instructions. e.g. Menu: Takes you to the next New Playlist Item Long Name Display Te PAG E 1 / 3 menu which shows play lists or another menu M e nu 1... -
Page 22: Using On-Screen Menus
Using on-screen menus (Refer to page 14 for remote control button positions.) DISPLAY Press once. (When pressed twice, the elapsed play time indicator appears ‹ below.) Items shown differ depending on the type of software. Main Menu Program To start from a specific item Group Title Chapter... - Page 23 ∫ Picture Menu Normal Cinema1: Mellows images and enhances detail in dark scenes. Cinema2: Sharpens images and enhances detail in dark scenes. Animation Dynamic User (Press [ENTER] to select “Picture Adjustment”) (‹ below) Picture Adjustment Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Sharpness Colour Gamma (Adjusts the brightness of dark parts.) Depth Enhancer...
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Page 24: Changing The Player Settings
Changing the player settings (Refer to page 14 for remote control button positions.) SETUP MUTING SHIFT Shows Setup menu. Select the tab. Item Setup Disc English Audio Video Subtitle Automatic Audio Menus English Display Others Ratings Level 8 to select and press ENTER RETURN ∫... - Page 25 ∫ “Audio” tab ≥Off Dynamic Range Compression ≥On: ≥On Audio during Search ≥Off ≥Center: Speaker Setting (‹ below) ≥Surround (L/R): 0.0/5.0/10.0/15.0 ms Set the delay time for your center and surround speakers. ∫“Display” tab Menu Language ≥ English ≥ §6 ≥English ≥...
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Page 26: The Radio
The radio AV SYSTEM SLEEP TV/AV TUNER/BAND DVD/CD TUNER/BAND Numbered buttons -/-- CANCEL SKIP SLOW/SEARCH TOP MENU DIRECT NAVIGATOR ENTER ENTER DISPLAY TV VOL SUBWOOFER C.FOCUS LEVEL SUPER SRND POSITION ZOOM C.S.M MEMORY AUDIO PAGE FL DISPLAY REPEAT PLAY MODE GROUP TEST SHIFT... -
Page 27: Manual Tuning
Manual tuning Main unit only Press [INPUT SELECTOR] to select “FM” or “AM”. Press [-TUNE MODE] to select “MANUAL”. Press [X TUNING] or [TUNING W] to select the frequency. Press and hold [X TUNING] or [TUNING W] until the frequency starts scrolling to start automatic tuning. Tuning stops when a station is found. -
Page 28: Sound Field And Sound Quality
Sound field and sound quality AV SYSTEM SLEEP TV/AV TUNER/BAND DVD/CD -/-- CANCEL SKIP SLOW/SEARCH TOP MENU DIRECT NAVIGATOR ENTER DISPLAY TV VOL SUBWOOFER C.FOCUS LEVEL SUPER SRND POSITION ZOOM C.S.M MEMORY AUDIO PAGE FL DISPLAY REPEAT PLAY MODE GROUP TEST SHIFT CH SELECT... -
Page 29: Speaker Level Adjustments
AV SYSTEM VCR/AUX SLEEP TV/AV TUNER/BAND DVD/CD VOLUME -/-- CANCEL SKIP SLOW/SEARCH TOP MENU MENU DIRECT PLAY NAVIGATOR LIST 342 1 ENTER DISPLAY RETURN TV VOL TV VOL SUBWOOFER C.FOCUS MIX 2CH LEVEL SUPER SRND POSITION ZOOM SETUP C.S.M MEMORY AUDIO MUTING PAGE... - Page 30 Sound field and sound quality AV SYSTEM SLEEP TV/AV TUNER/BAND DVD/CD -/-- CANCEL SKIP SLOW/SEARCH TOP MENU DIRECT NAVIGATOR ENTER DISPLAY TV VOL SUBWOOFER SUBWOOFER C.FOCUS LEVEL LEVEL SUPER SRND POSITION ZOOM C.S.M MEMORY AUDIO C.S.M PAGE FL DISPLAY REPEAT PLAY MODE GROUP TEST SHIFT...
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Page 31: Sound Field Control/Super Surround/Center Focus/Dolby Pro Logic Ii/Speaker Level Adjustments/Down- Mixing/Subwoofer Level/Custom Sound Memory Other Functions
Other functions SLEEP TV/AV TUNER/BAND DVD/CD SLEEP VOLUME VOLUME -/-- CANCEL SKIP SLOW/SEARCH TOP MENU MENU DIRECT PLAY NAVIGATOR LIST ENTER DISPLAY RETURN TV VOL TV VOL SUBWOOFER C.FOCUS MIX 2CH LEVEL SUPER SRND POSITION ZOOM SETUP C.S.M MEMORY AUDIO MUTING MUTING PAGE... -
Page 32: Operating Other Equipment
Operating other equipment ∫ Connection example To play sound from the television Reduce the volume on the television to its minimum and control the volume on this unit. To play sound from a tape deck Tape deck (not included) RQT7429 Television To show video from the video (not included) -
Page 33: Operating The Television And The Video Cassette Recorder
Operating the television and the video cassette recorder You can use the remote control to operate a Panasonic television or a video cassette recorder. Connect your equipment referring to “Connection example” (‹ page 32). [Note] The remote control may not work properly with some models. -
Page 34: Safety Precautions
Safety precautions Placement Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby shortening the unit’s service life. Do not place heavy items on the unit. Voltage Do not use high voltage power sources. -
Page 35: Glossary
Glossary Decoder A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal. This is called decoding. Dolby Digital This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2-channel) audio, these signals can also be multi-channel audio. A large amount of audio information can be recorded on one disc using this method. -
Page 36: Specifications
Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION [HT878] RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode 55 W per channel (6 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Front Ch 55 W per channel (6 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Surround Ch 160 W per channel (6 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Center Ch 220 W per channel (4 ≠), 100 Hz, 10 % THD Subwoofer Ch... - Page 37 SPEAKER SECTION [HT878] [Front/Surround\speakers\SB-FS878] Type 2 way, 2 speaker system (Bass reflex) Speaker unit(s) Full range Tweeter Input power (IEC) Output sound pressure Cross over frequency Frequency range 85 Hz–25 kHz (j16 dB) 90 Hz–22 kHz (j10 dB) Dimensions (WtHtD) Mass [HT878] [Center\speaker\SB-PC878] Type...
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Page 38: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions. Power No power. The unit is automatically switched to the standby mode. - Page 39 Picture abnormal or un-viewable ≥Ensure that the unit is connected directly to the television, and is not connected through a video Picture distorted. cassette recorder. ≥Change “TV Aspect” in “Video” tab. Picture size doesn’t fit the ≥Use the television to change the aspect. If your television does not have that function, change screen.
- Page 40 LEUDOSSA ILMASTOSSA. Laite tulee asettaa lähelle verkkopistorasiaa ja pistokkeen täytyy olla sellaisessa asennossa, että siihen on helppo tarttua ongelman sattuessa. Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ NORSK ADVARSEL! DETTE PRODUKTET ANVENDER EN LASER. BETJENING AV KONTROLLER, JUSTERINGER ELLER ANDRE INNGREP ENN DE SOM ER BESKREVET I DENNE BRUKSANVISNING, KAN FØRE TIL FARLIG...