Panasonic SC-HT810V - Manuals

5 RQT6951 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep...

6 RQT6951 Disc information ∫ Discs that can be played ≥ Use discs with the above logos and that conform to specifications. The unit cannot play other discs correctly. ≥ Do not use irregularly shaped discs (e.g. heart-shaped), as these can damage the unit. ≥ It may not be possible to play CD-R, CD-RW...

7 RQT6951 Control reference guide ≥ If [SHIFT] appears after the button name the function will not work unless you use with [SHIFT] button. Make sure to press [SHIFT] and the button. 1 Main unit selector buttonDVD/VCR source button [DVD/VCR] Switch the source on the main unit between DVD and VCR. Tu...

8 RQT6951 Control reference guide ≥ If [SHIFT] appears after the button name the function will not work unless you use with [SHIFT] button. Make sure to press [SHIFT] and the button. A VCR remote control mode button [VCR] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Switch the remote control mode to VCR. Make...

9 RQT6951 ∫ Common buttons [1] Power button [POWER Í /I] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power. [2] Remote control signal sensor [3] Channel buttons [...

10 RQT6951 Simple setup ≥ 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. Take proper precautions to prevent the speakers from falling if you cannot set them up o...

11 RQT6951 SC-HT790V, SC-HT800V The front and surround speakers are the same. Use those you have connected the short cords to as front speakers and those you have connected the long cords to as surround speakers. [1] Attaching the stickers to the speaker cables Attach the speaker-cable stickers to m...

12 RQT6951 To enjoy cable and satellite television Connection ➡ page 54 Subscribe to a cable or satellite company. If irregular coloring occurs on your television The supplied speakers are designed to be used close to a television, but the picture may be affected with some televisions and setup comb...

13 RQT6951 ∫ Connecting a television with COMPONENT VIDEO terminals COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal These terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive output and provide a purer picture than the S-VIDEO OUT terminal. Connection using these terminals outputs the color difference signals (P ...

14 RQT6951 Conserving power This unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off. The amount of power used depends on the display setting ( ➡ page 44): BRIGHT: 3.7 W DIM: 3.5 W OFF: 2.4 W Audio memory backup To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug it f...

15 RQT6951 After plugging the unit into your household AC outlet and pressing [ Í ] to turn the unit on for the first time, the unit automatically tunes in all the channels it can receive and sets the clock. The unit determines the type of transmission, TV or CATV, as follows:TV: when there are less...

16 RQT6951 ∫ TV maker setting You can control the television by entering the remote control code. 1 Refer the chart below for the code for your television. 2 Aiming the remote control at the television While pressing and holding [TV], press the numbered buttons to enter the code number. ≥ Example: T...

17 RQT6951 Answer questions in the QUICK SETUP screen to make some simple DVD settings. Preparation Turn on the television and select the video input for the DVD. 1 Press [DVD] to put the remote control in DVD mode. 2 Press [ Í ] to turn on the unit. 3 Press [DVD/VCR] to select “DVD” as the source. ...

18 RQT6951 Basic play [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] Preparation Turn on the television and select the video input for the DVD. 1 Press [DVD] to put the remote control in DVD mode. 2 Press [ Í ] to turn on the unit. 3 Press [DVD/VCR] to select “DVD” as the source. The following ...

19 RQT6951 [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] Press [ 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ] to select an item and [ENTER] to confirm.Or, press the numbered buttons. To select a 2-digit number e.g. 23: [ S 10] ➡ [2] ➡ [3]. Press [TOP MENU] to show the top menu.Press [MENU] to show a menu.Press [RETURN] to show a menu. [VCD] [Note] The...

20 RQT6951 Convenient functions [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] : Skip back a few seconds within the current item (program, track or title). [JPEG] : Skip back a few pictures. During play Press [QUICK REPLAY]. [Note] This feature may not work while playing some parts of a disc or at all...

21 RQT6951 [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] (When the elapsed play time is displayed) [JPEG] During play Press [SHIFT] r [REPEAT]. Each time you do this: [RAM] Program > All (Entire disc) > Off ≥ During play list play Scene > Playlist > Off [DVD-V] Chapter > Title § > O...

22 RQT6951 WMA/MP3, CD text and JPEG navigation menus [WMA] [MP3] [CD] (CD text only) [JPEG] These menus help you find items you want to start play. 1 Press [TOP MENU]. WMA/MP3 Audio navigation menu JPEG Album display “ 0 ” indicates the track currently playing. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select the track...

23 RQT6951 While the menu is displayed 1 [WMA] [MP3] Press [ 1 ] while a track is highlighted to display a tree screen. [JPEG] Press [ 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ] to select “Tree” and press [ENTER]. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ] to select a group and press [ENTER]. The audio navigation menu/album display for the gr...

24 RQT6951 Playing the programs or play lists on DVD-RAM [RAM] Use the program list to find programs to play. 1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. ≥ Titles appear only if you have entered them. ≥ You cannot change program and disc titles. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select the program. The selected program plays in...

25 RQT6951 Changing play sequence [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [DVD-A] The unit plays tracks in all the groups on a disc. Press [ 1 ] (play). You can select up to 24 items to play in the order you choose. 1 Press the numbered buttons to select a group, title, track, or chapter ( [WMA] [MP3...

26 RQT6951 Increasing your enjoyment of movies and music “–” or “– –” is displayed instead of the language number in circumstances such as when no language is recorded on the disc.

27 RQT6951 [RAM] [DVD-A] (Motion picture parts only) [DVD-V] [VCD] Change the zoom ratio so the picture expands to the optimum size to fill the screen. Preparation Change the setting “TV Aspect” to suit your television ( ➡ page 31). During play Press [ZOOM] to select the preset aspect ratio. The zoo...

28 RQT6951 Using On-Screen Menu Icons [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] On-Screen Menu Icons contain information about the disc or unit. These menus allow you to perform operations by changing this information. 1 Press [OSD/DISPLAY]. Each time you press the button: [> Disc infor...

29 RQT6951 Unless otherwise indicated, select items with [ 2 , 1 ] and change with [ 3 , 4 ]. Audio/Subtitle language [Play\menu] [Audio\menu] (Continued on the next page) Disc information 2 2 1 : 46 : 50 Digital 1 ENG 3/2.1 ch ON 1 ENG 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 128kbps44.1kHz 12 18 Vocal 1 OFF Page 1 Return Sl...

30 RQT6951 Using On-Screen Menu Icons [Display\menu] [Picture\menu] To change the user mode 1 Select User mode and press [ 1 ] to highlight the number. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select “1” or “2”. U1 U2 Unit information 1 4:3 Aspect [RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [JPEG] Select how to show images made for 4:...

31 RQT6951 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 32 for deta...

32 RQT6951 Changing settings See page 31 for menu and option details. Preparation ≥ Press [DVD] to put the remote control in DVD mode. ≥ Press [DVD/VCR] to select “DVD” as the source. 1 Press [SETUP] to show the menus. 2 Press [ 2 , 1 ] to select the menu’s tab. The screen changes to display the men...

34 RQT6951 Playback Preparation Turn on the television and select the video input for the VCR. 1 Press [VCR] to put the remote control in VCR mode. 2 Press [ Í ] to turn on the unit. 3 Press [DVD/VCR] to select “VCR” as the source. The following indicator appears when you select VCR. 4 Insert a tape...

35 RQT6951 You can change the quality of the picture to suit the material you are playing. Press [PICTURE MODE]. Each time you press the button: A. STANDARD: for recordings of television program l l (Factory preset) l u l DYNAMIC: Clear, vivid pictures for scenery and sports l l l u a- SOFT: for pre...

36 RQT6951 Manual recording ∫ Tape speeds There are three tape speeds. SP : You can record the length shown on the tape. EP : Three times the length of SP mode. VP : Five times the length of SP mode. ≥ You cannot play tapes recorded with VP mode on other equipment. ≥ It takes more time for automatic...

37 RQT6951 You can watch and listen to other content when the unit is in timer recording standby or during VCR recording. ∫ Television ( ➡ page 16) 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 or [ 3 CH W ], ...

38 RQT6951 Timer recording You can create up to 16 timer recording programs. You can set the timer to record an individual 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 ≥ Press [VCR] to put the remote control in VCR mode....

39 RQT6951 ∫ To check a program 1 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 program you want to correct and press [ENTER]. 2 Select the item with [ 2 , 1 ] and correct it with [ 3...

40 RQT6951 Finding programs with the Jet Navigator and VHS Index Search System (VISS) The unit saves the date, channel, time, and category of the recordings you make and shows them on the Jet Navigator list, making it easier to find and play them. It can save the data for up to 14 recordings on a ta...

41 RQT6951 Set categories to make it easier to see what kind of programs are in the list. 1 Press [ 1 ] while the program you want to categorize is highlighted. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 , 2 , 1 ] to select a category and press [MENU] to confirm and return to the previous screen. To return to the Jet Navigato...

42 RQT6951 Changing settings 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. Preparation ≥ Press [VCR] to put the remote control in VCR mode. ...

43 RQT6951 The unit tunes automatically after you plug it in and turn it on for the first time ( ➡ page 15, Plug-in Auto Tuning), but you can start the process again if necessary. ≥ Make sure you have tuned to a television channel. This does not work if you have selected “AU” channel. While the VCR ...

44 RQT6951 Changing settings While the VCR MENU is displayed 1 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select the “OPTION” and press [ENTER]. 2 Press [ 3 , 4 ] to select the item and press [ 2 , 1 ] to change the setting. To exit the settings screen Press [MENU] until the screen disappears. DVD/VCR DVD RESET TV/VIDEO PA...

45 RQT6951 To see these displays, set the OSD item in the OPTION menu to ON. Press [OSD/DISPLAY]. The time and operation details appear on the screen for about 5 seconds. [Note] ≥ These displays do not appear when paused or during slow play. ≥ The on screen display may be disturbed depending on the ...

46 RQT6951 The radio Preparation ≥ Press [TUNER] to put the remote control in TUNER mode. ≥ Press [ Í ] to turn on the unit. ≥ Press [FM/AM] to select “FM” or “AM” as the source. 1 Press [ 6 ] or [ 5 ] to select the frequency of the required station. TUNED: Displayed when a radio station is tuned. S...

47 RQT6951 Use FM outdoor antenna if radio reception is poor. [Note] ≥ Disconnect the outdoor antenna when the unit is not in use. ≥ Do not use the outdoor antenna during an electrical storm. Optional FM antenna connection Y P B /C B P R /C R COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT LINE OUT LINE IN VIDEO OU...

48 RQT6951 Other convenient features Set the unit to switch to standby after a certain time. Press [SHIFT] r [SLEEP] to select the time (minutes). Each time you do this:30 _) 60 _) 90 _) 120 _) OFF ^-============} To cancel the timer Press [SHIFT] i [SLEEP] to select “OFF”. To check the SLEEP settin...

49 RQT6951 Sound ≥ You cannot use Dolby Pro Logic, Super Surround, Center Focus, or adjust subwoofer level if you have connected headphones. (“ERROR” appears on the display.) ≥ You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these sound field systems are( usd w(i)82.8(t)79.2(e)-1.9n smen sorm)-...

50 RQT6951 Sound Play a Dolby Digital or DTS source. The Dolby Digital or DTS indicator lights. ∫ To down-mix Dolby Digital or DTS (multiple-channel) signals to 2 channels Press [MIX 2CH]. To cancel, press [MIX 2CH] again. When “D.MIX” flashes on the display [DVD-A] The DVD-AudioD 0.004- on tains- o...

51 RQT6951 You can make the sound of the center speaker seem like it is coming from within the television. Press [SHIFT] r [C.FOCUS]. Each time you do this:CENTER FOCUS1 (Normal) > CENTER FOCUS2 (Enhanced) ^------------"----= OFF !----------""----=} ≥ This does not work when Super Sur...

52 RQT6951 Other speaker setup options [Note] The wall or pillar on which the speakers are to be attached should be capable of supporting 10 k g (22 Ib.) per screw. 1 Remove the stand. (SC-HT810V only) BEFORE REMOVING THE STAND ≥ Take the speaker cable out of the stand’s hole if it is threaded throu...

53 RQT6951 Optional connections [A] You can record sound from discs, video cassette tapes, or radio, etc., to a tape deck. 1 Discs Press [DVD/VCR] to select “DVD” as the source. Video cassette tapesPress [DVD/VCR] to select “VCR” as the source. RadioPress [FM/AM] to select “FM” or “AM”. 2 Start reco...

54 RQT6951 Optional connections ≥ 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. Subscribe to a cable TV or satellite...

55 RQT6951 Use one of the following connections to suit the antenna lead. ∫ A single twin lead ∫ A twin lead and a coaxial cable ∫ Two twin leads ≥ If your television has both lead and coaxial VHF terminals, use the lead connection to minimize signal loss. Use one of the following connections to sui...

56 RQT6951 Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the below 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: In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or e-mail consumerpr...

58 RQT6951 Troubleshooting guide Recording Listening to the radio Unit display Television display “ 1 ” flashes when I try to start recording. Cannot record. ≥ If the erasure prevention tab has been removed, cover the hole with adhesive tape. 5 Timer recording doesn’t record a program correctly. ≥ C...

59 RQT6951 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 amo...

62 RQT6951 Limited Warranty (U.S.A.) Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel In...

63 RQT6951 Product Service 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 does not op...

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