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Operating Instructions
DVD Home Theater Sound System
SC-HT892
Model No.
Region number
The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region
number or "ALL".
Region
The Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and
Kuwait
Southeast Asia
Example:
[Southeast\Asia]
3
GCS GC GS
Number
2
3
2
3
ALL
5
High-quality
picture
HDMI capability, Advanced
progressive scan and more.
Compatible with a variety
of media formats
DVD-RAM, DVD-Audio,
DVD-Video, DivX and more.
High-performance
sound effects
Sound quality enhancement,
Bass enhancement and more.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
10
page
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page
31
page
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions High-quality DVD Home Theater Sound System picture page SC-HT892 Model No. HDMI capability, Advanced progressive scan and more. Region number Compatible with a variety The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number or “ALL”. of media formats... -
Page 2: Accessories
Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and System SC-HT892 safety, please read these instructions carefully. Main unit SA-HT892 Front speakers SB-FS995 Operations in these instructions are described mainly with the Subwoofer SB-W540 remote control, but you can perform the operations on the main unit if the controls are the same. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Accessories ......2 STEP 5 Radio and AC mains lead Caution for AC Mains Lead. -
Page 4: Caution For Ac Mains Lead
Caution for AC Mains Lead (For Saudi Arabia and Kuwait) WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE 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. -
Page 5: Safety Precautions
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. -
Page 6: Assembling The Front Speakers
The supplied stands are specially designed Assembling the front speakers STEP for attachment to Panasonic SB-FS995 front speakers. Use only as indicated in this setup. Preparation ≥ To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform assembly on it. -
Page 7: Speaker Installation Options
∫ Preventing the speakers from falling String (not included) Thread from the wall to the speaker and tie tightly. ≥ You will need to obtain the appropriate screw eyes to match the walls or pillars to which they are going to be fastened. Screw eye ≥... -
Page 8: Positioning The Speakers
Positioning the speakers STEP 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. ≥... -
Page 9: Speaker Connections
Speaker connections STEP Be careful not to cross (short-circuit) or reverse the polarity of the speaker wires as doing so may damage the speakers. 3 SUBWOOFER 2 FRONT (R) 1 FRONT (L) Insert the wire fully. i: White j: Blue Push! Main unit... -
Page 10: Audio And Video Connections
Control with HDMI (HDAVI Control) If your Panasonic television is an HDMI control compatible television, you can operate your television synchronizing with home-theater operations or vice versa [➜ page 34, Operating both the television and the home theater system: Control with HDMI (HDAVI Control ≥... - Page 11 Other video connections for improved picture quality COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Television Back of the (not included) main unit Video cables (not included) COMPONENT VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO IN VIDEO S-VIDEO ≥ Using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals The COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals provides a purer picture than the S-VIDEO OUT terminal. These terminals can be used for either interlaced or progressive output.
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Page 12: Radio And Ac Mains Lead Connections
Radio and AC mains lead connections STEP AC mains lead AM loop antenna FM indoor antenna [Saudi[Arabia[and[Kuwait[ [Southeast[Asia,] [the[Middle[East,[South[Africa,[ [Saudi[Arabia[and[Kuwait[ ≥ Connect the AC mains lead after all other connections are complete. ≥ Using an outdoor antenna (optional) (➜ page 30). FM indoor antenna Affix this end of the antenna where Click! -
Page 13: Preparing The Remote Control
Preparing the remote control STEP 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. -
Page 14: Control Reference Guide
Control reference guide See page references in parentheses. Television operations (33) Adjust the television volume (33) Select the source Turn the unit on/off (13) DVD: DVD/CD (13) Change the television’s video input mode (33) TUNER/BAND: FM/AM (29) EXT-IN: MUSIC P. (32), TV (33), AUX (33) ONE TOUCH PLAY Select disc’s title numbers etc./Enter numbers (17) Start up and play a disc automatically/Control both the... -
Page 15: Discs That Can Be Played
≥ [DVD-VR] Recorded with devices using Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format (a unified video recording standard), such as DVD video recorders, DVD video cameras, personal computers, etc. ≥ [JPEG] Recorded with Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders using the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) Standard Version 1.0. -
Page 16: Basic Play
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 Turn the unit on. -
Page 17: Using The Remote Control
If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting (➜ page 35 to 37). Using the remote control Select On-screen — item select Numbered ONE TOUCH PLAY buttons Register CANCEL [DVD-VR] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] SKIP SLOW/SEARCH e.g. To select 12: STOP [S10] ➜... -
Page 18: Convenient Functions
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. ([WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX] Press [ENTER] to register the selection.) e.g. -
Page 19: Playing Data Discs Using Navigation Menus
Playing data discs using navigation menus ∫ Using the submenu 1 While Navigation Menu is displayed Press [FUNCTIONS]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select an item and press [ENTER]. Numbered Items shown differ depending on the type of disc. ONE TOUCH PLAY buttons Multi Groups and contents are displayed. -
Page 20: Selecting A Track Using Cd Text
Playing data discs using navigation menus Playing RAM and DVD-R/-RW Selecting a track using CD text (DVD-VR) discs [CD] [DVD-VR] Titles appear with CD Text disc playback. ≥ Titles appear only if the titles are recorded on the disc. Press [TOP MENU] or [MENU]. ≥... - Page 21 (ASF standard)/MPEG4 (Simple Profile) video system/G.726 audio LA to provide MPEG-4 Video. No license is granted or shall be implied system] recorded with Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video for any other use. Additional information including that relating to recorders with this unit.
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Page 22: Using On-Screen Menus
Subtitle subtitles that are not displayed. ≥ [DVD-VR] “On” or “Off” appears only with discs that contain subtitle on/off information (Subtitle on/off information cannot be recorded using Panasonic Press to exit. DVD Recorders). [DVD-VR] To recall a marker recorded on DVD-Video... -
Page 23: Other Settings
Other Settings Items shown differ depending on the type of disc. ∫ Picture Menu [DVD-A] (Motion picture part) [DVD-VR] [DVD-V] To change play speed Normal – from “k0.6” to “k1.4” Cinema1: Mellows images and enhances detail in ≥ Press [1 PLAY] to return to normal play. dark scenes. -
Page 24: Audio Menu
Using on-screen menus Other Settings Items shown differ depending on the type of disc. ∫ Picture Menu ∫ Audio Menu (Continued) ➜ § If you have chosen “xxx p” (progressive) or “1080i” Advanced page 31, Enjoying the virtual surround (interlace) (➜ page 23, “Video Output Mode” in Picture Surround sound: Advanced Surround) Menu), select the method of conversion for progressive... -
Page 25: Display Menu
Other Settings Items shown differ depending on the type of disc. ∫ Display Menu [JPEG] On ,------. Off Information To zoom in and out manually – in 0.01-unit steps from “k1.00” to “k1.60” 0 to s60 (in 2 unit steps) Subtitle Position –... -
Page 26: Changing The Player Settings
Changing the player settings Press and hold to show the Setup menu. If you have not performed QUICK SETUP (➜ page 13), the QUICK Numbered SETUP screen appears. ONE TOUCH PLAY buttons Select the tab. Select Go right Select the item. Select ENTER RETURN,... - Page 27 QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area. ∫ “Video” tab ≥ 4:3 Pan&Scan: Regular aspect television (4:3) TV Aspect The sides of the widescreen picture are cut off so it fills the screen (unless Choose the setting to suit your prohibited by the disc).
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Page 28: Language Code List
Changing the player settings QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area. ∫ “Display” tab Menu Language §6 ≥ English ≥ §7 ≥ English ≥ Français ≥ Deutsch ≥Italiano ≥ Español ≥ Português ≥ Русский ≥ Nederlands ≥... -
Page 29: Using The Radio
Using the radio Selecting the preset channels Press [TUNER/BAND] to select “FM” or “AM”. TUNER/BAND Numbered ONE TOUCH PLAY Press the numbered buttons to select the channel. buttons ≥ To select a 2-digit number DISC SFC TG D.MIX MONO SLP e.g. -
Page 30: Using An Outdoor Antenna (Optional)
Using the radio ∫ AM frequency step ain unit only The step is factory-set to 9-kHz, but you can change it to receive broadcasts allocated in 10-kHz steps. 1 Press [SELECTOR] to select “FM”. 2 Press and hold [SELECTOR]. After a few seconds the display changes to show the current minimum frequency. -
Page 31: Using Sound Effects
Using sound effects Adjusting the amount of bass: Subwoofer level You can adjust the amount of bass. The unit automatically selects the most suitable setting according to the type of playback source. ONE TOUCH PLAY Press [SUBWOOFER LEVEL]. ≥ [DVD-V] [DVD-VR] SUB W 4 (factory preset)>SUB W 1>SUB W 2>SUB W 3 ^----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------} ≥... -
Page 32: Using Other Useful Functions
Using other useful functions Using headphones ain unit only EXT-IN Reduce the volume and connect the headphones (not ONE TOUCH PLAY included). Headphone plug type: ‰3.5 mm stereo mini plug VOLUME VOLUME ENTER FUNCTIONS A.SRND Adjust headphone volume with [VOLUME]. MUTING ≥... -
Page 33: Enjoying Karaoke
Adjust the main volume with [VOLUME]. Adjust the microphone volume. Operating the television You can use the remote control to operate a Panasonic television. To turn the vocals on and off Connect your equipment referring to “Cable TV box or video cassette recorder connection”... -
Page 34: Operating Both The Television And The Home Theater System: Control With Hdmi (Hdavi Control Tm )
HDAVI Control is a convenient function that offers linked operation of this ≥ When switching between the home theater system and television unit and Panasonic TV (VIERA) with HDAVI Control. You can use this speakers, the TV screen may be blank for several seconds. -
Page 35: 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 solutions indicated in the table do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions. Power Page ≥... - Page 36 Troubleshooting guide Marker Page ≥ You cannot add markers with DVD-RAM or DVD-R/-RW (DVD-VR) discs. Cannot add markers. — ≥ If the disc’s elapsed play time does not appear on the unit’s display, you cannot add markers. — A-B repeat ≥...
- Page 37 Progressive video Page ≥ This problem is caused by the editing method or material used on DVD-Video, but should be There is ghosting when progressive or HDMI output is on. corrected if you use interlaced output. Set “Video Output Mode” in Picture Menu to “480i” or “576i”. (Alternatively, press and hold [CANCEL] to switch to “480i”...
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Page 38: Glossary
Glossary CPPM (Content Protection for Prerecorded Media) I/P/B A copy protection system used for DVD-Audio files. This unit supports MPEG 2, the video compression standard adopted for use with CPPM. DVD-Video, codes frames using these 3 picture types. I: Intra coded picture Decoder This picture has the best quality and is the best to use when adjusting A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal. -
Page 39: Specifications
Power consumption in standby mode approx. 0.9 W pictures may not be displayed. §4 MPEG4 data recorded with Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD § Rating with low-cut filter equipped amplifier video recorders Conforming to SD VIDEO specifications (ASF standard)/MPEG4 [Note] (Simple Profile) video system/G.726 audio system... - Page 40 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://panasonic.net RQT8804-L F0706NK0...