Panasonic SC-HT878 - Manual

Page 2 - Dear customer; CLASS 1

2 RQT7429 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. ≥ These operating instructions are applicable to mo...

Page 3 - Caution for AC Mains Lead; IMPORTANT; Remove the connector cover.; How to replace the fuse; Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.; Fuse cover; Figure A; Accessories

3 RQT7429 Cau ti on f o r A C Mai n s L ead /Acc es sori es Caution for AC Mains Lead (For United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait) (“EB” and “GS” area code models only) For your safety, please read the following text carefully.This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your ...

Page 4 - Simple setup; Front and surround speaker assembly; Attach the pipe to the base.; STEP

4 RQT7429 Fr ont a nd su rr o und spe a k e r as semb ly Simple setup Front and surround speaker assembly [Note] The front and surround speaker pairs as well as the pipe pairs are different.– Check the label on the rear of the speaker before attaching the pipe ( ‹ page 8). – The pipe with the shorte...

Page 5 - Front and surround speaker height; Adjust the speaker height.

5 RQT7429 Fr ont a nd su rr o und spe a k e r as semb ly ∫ Front and surround speaker height (Assembled diagram) 3 Adjust the speaker height. ≥ Check the screws you tightened on page 4. e.g. Attaching the stand to the lower rear of the speaker 4 Connect the speaker cables. 5 Fasten the speaker cable...

Page 6 - Assembled

6 RQT7429 Fr ont a nd su rr o und spe a k e r as semb ly Front and surround speaker assembly ≥ You can attach the speakers directly to their bases (if you want to put them on shelves, for example). ∫ Preventing the speakers from falling over (Front and surround speakers) [Note] Consult with a qualif...

Page 7 - Other speaker setup options; Attaching to a wall

7 RQT7429 Ot he r s p ea ke r s et u p op ti o n s Other speaker setup options [HT878] (Center speaker only) [HT870] [HT520] ∫ 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...

Page 8 - Locating; Setup example

8 RQT7429 Loc at in g 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. ≥ Place ...

Page 10 - Connecting speakers with the subwoofer

10 RQT7429 Connecti n g speaker s with the subw oof er 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 ...

Page 12 - Television with a VIDEO IN terminal; Video connections; VIDEO IN; IN; To enjoy progressive video

12 RQT7429 Vid e o co nnec tions ≥ Do not connect through the video cassette recorder. Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not display properly. ≥ Turn the television off before connecting, and refer to the television’s operating instructions. ∫ Television with a VIDEO IN terminal ∫ Televi...

Page 13 - Use; Radio and system connection; VOLT ADJ; AM loop antenna; The remote control

13 RQT7429 Radio and s y s tem co nnec tion/Th e remot e co ntr o l 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 alkaline or manganese batteries. ≥ use batteries if the covering has been p...

Page 14 - To change these settings later; QUICK SETUP; SHIFT; SHIFT; To use functions labeled in orange:; Control reference guide; See reference pages in brackets.; Switch the

14 RQT7429 Q U ICK SET U P/Cont ro l ref e ren ce guide The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to make necessary settings. Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television. To change these settings later Select “ QUICK SETUP” in “Others” tab ( ‹ page 25). 1 2 3 4 5 6 Turn ...

Page 16 - Basic play; PROGRESSIVE

16 RQT7429 Ba si c pl a y Basic play [Note[ Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [ ∫ ] when you finish to preserve the unit’s motor and your television screen. RDS PROGRESSIVE SFC SUBWOOFER LEVEL INPUT SELECTOR TUNE MODE FM MODE MEMORY / I OPEN/CLOSE VOLUME DOWN UP PHONES TUNING...

Page 17 - ij; SKIP

17 RQT7429 Ba si c pl a y Stop The position is memorized while “RESUME” is on the display. ≥ Press [ 1 ] (play) to resume. [DVD-V] To review the previous chapters ( ‹ page 18, Position memory) ≥ Press [ ∫ ] to clear the position. Pause ≥ Press [ 1 ] (play) to start play. Skip Search (during play) ≥ ...

Page 18 - Convenient functions; See below for details.; To review the previous chapters; or; Menu

18 RQT7429 Con v e n ie nt fun c ti on s Convenient functions See below for details. (Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed. [JPEG] : Works with all JPEG content.) This position is memorized even after turning off the unit, changing the source or changing the disc. Press [POSITION MEMORY]...

Page 19 - REPEAT; Repeat play

19 RQT7429 Con v e n ie nt fun c ti on s See below for details. (Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed. [JPEG] : Works with all JPEG content.) During play Press [REPEAT] several times to select an item to be repeated. [RAM] PG REPEAT ’ ALL REPEAT (Entire disc) ’ REPEAT OFF ≥ During play l...

Page 20 - Using navigation menus; See below and the following page for details.; ] to select the group or; Playing data discs; To use the contents screen to find a track; Using the submenu; Find

20 RQT7429 Using na v iga tion men u s Using navigation menus See below and the following page for details. [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] You can play JPEG files on DVD-RAM or play HighMAT discs without using the HighMAT function ( ‹ page 23, “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu). ∫ Using playback menus (except J...

Page 21 - ] to select the item; Selecting from the list; Playing HighMAT; discs; Playing the programs

21 RQT7429 Using na v iga tion men u s [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] 1 While stopped Press [TOP MENU]. 2 Press [ 3 4 2 1 ] to select the item following the on-screen instructions. ≥ To change the menu background Press [DISPLAY].The background changes to the one recorded on the disc. ≥ To exit the screen Press ...

Page 22 - Using on-screen menus; Main Menu

22 RQT7429 Us in g on- scre e n men u s Using on-screen menus (Refer to page 14 for remote control button positions.) ∫ Play Menu (Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed. [JPEG] : Works with all JPEG content.) 1 2 3 4 Press once. (When pressed twice, the elapsed play time indicator appears...

Page 24 - Changing the player settings; “Disc” tab; Item

24 RQT7429 Cha nging th e pla y e r set ting s Changing the player settings (Refer to page 14 for remote control button positions.) ≥ The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. ≥ Underlined items are the factory preset. ∫ “Disc” tab § 1 Language options [Southeast\Asia] : Chi...

Page 25 - “Audio” tab; Changing the delay time (Speaker Setting)

25 RQT7429 Cha nging th e pla y e r set ting s ∫ “Audio” tab ∫ “Display” tab § 6 [Southeast\Asia] § 7 [Except\Southeast\Asia] ∫ “Others” tab (Effective when playing multi-channel audio) (Center and surround speakers only)For optimum listening with 5.1-channel sound, all the speakers, except for the ...

Page 26 - The radio; If noise is excessive in FM; Main unit only; TUNING; Numbered; Automatic presetting

26 RQT7429 The r a dio The radio Up to 15 stations can each be set in the FM and AM bands. Main unit only 1 Press [INPUT SELECTOR] to select “FM” or “AM”. 2 Press [-TUNE MODE] to select “MANUAL”. Each time you press the button: MANUAL () PRESET 3 Press [ X TUNING] or [TUNING W ] to tune to the lowes...

Page 27 - select the frequency.; AM frequency step; Manual tuning; Presetting the channel one by one; RDS broadcasting

27 RQT7429 The r a dio Main unit only 1 Press [INPUT SELECTOR] to select “FM” or “AM”. 2 Press [-TUNE MODE] to select “MANUAL”. 3 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...

Page 28 - Sound field and sound quality; To check the current setting; (Discs where the dialogue is recorded in the center channel); II; Sound Field Control; SFC; II; Sound Field Control; Center Focus

28 RQT7429 Sound f ield and so und qua lit y Sound field and sound quality [Note] ≥ When connected with headphones, the following sound field systems cannot be used. (Excluding Sound Field Control) ≥ You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these sound field systems are used with some so...

Page 29 - volume level normally used for listening.; To adjust speaker level during play; speaker level for each speaker.; TEST; TEST; Speaker level adjustments

29 RQT7429 Sound f ield and so und qua lit y See below for details. This is one of the ways to get appropriate surround effects. Adjust the speaker level to the same level as the front speakers. Preparation Press [DVD/CD]. 1 While stopped Press [SHIFT] i [TEST] to output a test signal. L: Front left...

Page 30 - Available sound setting:; Recall the settings; SUBWOOFER; MIX 2CH; Subwoofer level

30 RQT7429 Sound f ield and so und qua lit y Sound field and sound quality See below for details. You can output the down-mixed 2 channel signals when necessary (e.g. when you intend to record 5.1 ch sound on other recording equipment). Press [SHIFT] i [MIX 2CH]. MIX 2CH ON ,------. MIX 2CH OFF [Not...

Page 31 - Other functions; Insert the disc and start play (; SLEEP; To turn the vocals on and off; Muting

31 RQT7429 Othe r fun c ti on s Other functions See below for details. Press [SLEEP] to select the time (in minutes). SLEEP 30 _----) SLEEP 60 _----) SLEEP 90 ^""""" OFF (_ SLEEP 120 (_""} To cancel the timer Press [SLEEP] to select “OFF”. To confirm the remaining time Pr...

Page 32 - Operating other equipment; Connection example

32 RQT7429 Opera ting ot her e quipmen t Operating other equipment ∫ Connection example COMPONENT S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT P B P R Y A L R TV AUDIO IN VCR AUDIO IN AUX LINE OUT (480P/480I) AM ANT LOOP EXT FM ANT(75 h ) PLAY OUT R L REC IN R L AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO IN 2 1 VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT R L...

Page 33 - Preparation; Operating the television and the video cassette recorder

33 RQT7429 Opera ting ot her e quipmen t 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. . Preparation ≥ Aim the rem...

Page 34 - Safety precautions; Placement; Maintenance; Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty.; Language code list

34 RQT7429 Sa fe ty pre cau tions /M ainte n an ce/La ngua g e co de lis t Safety precautions 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 ...

Page 35 - Glossary; Decoder

35 RQT7429 Gl os sary 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. ...

Page 36 - Specifications; AMPLIFIER SECTION

36 RQT7429 Spec if ic at io ns Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION [HT878] RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode Front Ch 55 W per channel (6 ≠ ), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Surround Ch 55 W per channel (6 ≠ ), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Center Ch 160 W per channel (6 ≠ ), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Subwoofer Ch 220 W per channel (4 ≠ ...

Page 38 - Troubleshooting guide; It takes time before play starts.

38 RQT7429 T roub lesh oot in g g u ide 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 Page Unresponsive or...

Panasonic SC-HT878 - Manual

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