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Operations Guide
The illustration shows SC-HT540.

Operating Instructions Advanced

DVD Home Theater Sound System
Model No. SC-HT540/SC-HT990
progressive scan page
Provides a smoother
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and sharper image.

Compatible with a variety

of media formats page
DVD-RAM, DVD-Audio,
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DVD-Video, DivX and more.

High-performance
Region number
The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels
containing the region number “2” or “ALL”.
sound effects page
Sound quality enhancement,
34
Bass enhancement and more.
Example:
2
2 ALL 3
5 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this
product, please read the instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.

[Note[
“EB” on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom.

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Dear customer [HT540]: indicates features applicable to SC-HT540 only.

Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum
[HT990]: SC-HT990 only.
performance and safety, please read these instructions
carefully.
System SC-HT540 SC-HT990
Main unit SA-HT540 SA-HT990
≥ Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these
operating instructions are of SC-HT540. Front speakers SB-FS540 SB-FS990
≥ Operations in these instructions are described Center speaker SB-PC540 SB-PC895
mainly with the remote control, but you can Surround speakers SB-FS741 SB-FS540
perform the operations on the main unit if the Subwoofer SB-W540 SB-W895
controls are the same.

Accessories
Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when
asking for replacement parts.
Accessories

(Product numbers correct as of January 2006. These may be subject to change.)

∏ 1 Remote control ∏ 1 Antenna plug adaptor ∏ [HT540] 2 Stands

[HT540] (N2QAYZ000004) (K1YZ02000013) (RYPX0128-S)
[HT990] (N2QAYZ000002) [HT990] 4 Stands
2kstands with short cable
∏ Speaker cables (RYPX0128-S)
[HT540] 2kstands with long cable
∏ 2 Remote control batteries 1kshort cable (RYPX0332-S)
(REEX0449B-1L)
2klong cables
∏ 1 AC mains lead (REEX0449E-1K) ∏ [HT540] 2 Bases
(K2CT3CA00004) [HT990] 4 Bases
(RYPX0120-S)
[HT990]
1kshort cable
∏ 1 AM loop antenna (REEX0449B-1L)
(N1DAAAA00002) ∏ [HT540] 8 Screws
[HT990] 16 Screws
(XSN5+12FJ)
∏ 2 Sheets of speaker cable stickers
∏ 1 FM indoor antenna
∏ [HT540] 2 Cover plates
CENTER

WOOFER
CENTER

WOOFER
SUB
SUB
6
5

(RSA0007-L)
SURROUND

SURROUND
SURROUND

SURROUND
Rch
Lch

Rch
Lch
3

4
3

[HT990] 4 Cover plates

FRONT

FRONT
FRONT

FRONT
Rch
Lch

Rch
Lch
1
2

2
1

(RGPX0239-K)

∫ Sales and Support Information

Customer Care Centre ≥ Most major credit and debit cards accepted.
≥ For customers within the UK: 08705 357357 ≥ All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are
≥ For customers within the Republic of Ireland: 01 289 8333 provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd.
≥ Visit our website for product information ≥ It couldn’t be simpler!
≥ E-mail: [email protected] ≥ Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for
a wide range of finished products, take a browse on our
Direct Sales at Panasonic UK
website for further details.
≥ Order accessory and consumable items for your product
with ease and confidence by phoning our Customer Interested in purchasing an extended guarantee?
Care Centre Monday-Thursday 9:00am-5:30pm, Please call 0870 240 6284 or visit our website
Friday 9:30am-5:30pm (Excluding public holidays). www.panasonic.co.uk/guarantee.
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≥ Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering

application at www.panasonic.co.uk.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
STEP 5 Radio and AC mains lead
Caution for AC Mains Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Getting
Started Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
STEP 6 Preparing the remote control . . 14
Simple Setup STEP 7 Performing QUICK SETUP. . . 14
STEP 1 Assembling the speakers . . . . . 6
Control reference guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
STEP 2 Positioning the speakers . . . . . . 8
STEP 3 Speaker connections. . . . . . . . . . 9 Discs that can be played . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

STEP 4 Audio and video connections . . 10 Disc caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Connecting to a television with
SCART (AV) terminal . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Connecting to a television with
AUDIO/VIDEO terminals . . . . . . . . 11 About DivX VOD content . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Basic play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Using on-screen menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Using the main unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Using the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Other Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Playing
Convenient functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Changing the player settings . . . . . . . . . 28
Discs Displaying current playback condition . . . . . . . 20 Changing the delay time of the speakers. . . . . 31
All group, Program and Random play . . . . . . . 20
Playing data discs
using navigation menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Playing data discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Selecting a track using CD text . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Playing HighMATTM discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Playing RAM and DVD-R/-RW
(DVD-VR) discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Using the radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Enhancing the bass sound: H.BASS . . . . . . . . 35

Presetting stations automatically . . . . . . . . . . . 32 [HT990] Enhancing the surround sound effect:
Selecting the preset channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Surround Enhancer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Other Manual tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Adjusting the volume of each speaker:
Operations RDS broadcasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Speaker level adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Using an outdoor antenna (optional) . . . . . . . . 33 Using other useful functions. . . . . . . . . . 36
Using sound effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Setting the sleep timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Changing the sound quality: Muting the sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Sound Field Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Using headphones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Enhancing the sound from the center speaker: Using the Music Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Center Focus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Operating other equipment . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Enhancing the stereo sound: Operating the television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Dolby Pro Logic II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Speaker installation options. . . . . . . . . 8
Adjusting the amount of bass: Speaker installation options. . . . . . . . . 8
Subwoofer level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Speaker installation options. . . . . . . . . 8
Speaker installation options. . . . . . . . . 8

Speaker installation options . . . . . . . . . . 38 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Troubleshooting guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Reference
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Caution for AC Mains Lead

(For United Kingdom) WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE
(“EB” area code models only) EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE
LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL Ó OR
For your safety, please read the following text carefully. COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW.
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin
mains plug for your safety and convenience. THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF—KEEP DRY.
A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that Before use
the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it Remove the connector cover.
is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark Ï or the BSI mark Ì on the How to replace the fuse
body of the fuse. The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC
mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must fitted and follow the instructions below.
ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug.
If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used until
a replacement cover is obtained. 1. Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver.
A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your
Caution for AC Mains Lead

local dealer. Figure A Figure B

Fuse cover
CAUTION!
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE
FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN
THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG
CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY.
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL 2. Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover.
SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO
Figure A Figure B
ANY 13-AMPERE SOCKET.
Fuse Fuse
(5 ampere) (5 ampere)
If a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring
code as stated below.
If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the following code:
Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live.
As these colours may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed
as follows:
The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured
Black or Blue.
The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured
Brown or Red.
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Safety precautions
Placement Foreign matter
Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit. This can
sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive cause electric shock or malfunction.
vibration. These conditions can damage the cabinet and Do not let liquids get into the unit. This can cause
other components, thereby shortening the unit’s service electric shock or malfunction. If this occurs, immediately
life. disconnect the unit from the power supply and contact
Do not place heavy items on the unit. your dealer.
Do not spray insecticides onto or into the unit. They
contain flammable gases which can ignite if sprayed into
Voltage the unit.
Do not use high voltage power sources. This can
overload the unit and cause a fire. Service
Do not use a DC power source. Check the source
carefully when setting the unit up on a ship or other Do not attempt to repair this unit by yourself. If sound is
places where DC is used. interrupted, indicators fail to light, smoke appears, or any
other problem that is not covered in these instructions

Safety precautions
occurs, disconnect the AC mains lead and contact your
AC mains lead protection dealer or an authorized service center. Electric shock or
Ensure the AC mains lead is connected correctly and damage to the unit can occur if the unit is repaired,
not damaged. Poor connection and lead damage can disassembled or reconstructed by unqualified persons.
cause fire or electric shock. Do not pull, bend, or place
heavy items on the lead. Extend operating life by disconnecting the unit from the
Grasp the plug firmly when unplugging the lead. Pulling power source if it is not to be used for a long time.
the AC mains lead can cause electric shock.
Do not handle the plug with wet hands. This can cause
electric shock.

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STEP 1 Assembling the speakers

The supplied stands are specially designed
for attachment to Panasonic SB-FS990 front
speakers, SB-FS741 surround speakers,
SB-FS540 front or surround speakers.
Use only as indicated in this setup.
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[HT540] Front speakers

[HT990] Front and surround speakers
Preparation
≥ To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform assembly on it.
≥ For assembly, use a Phillips-head screwdriver.
≥ Make sure you have all the indicated components before starting assembly, setup, and connection.
≥ There is no difference between the right and left speakers and stands.
≥ For optional wall mount, refer to page 38.
[Note]
≥ [HT990] The front and surround speakers are different.
– Check the label on the rear of speaker before attaching the stand (➜ page 8).
– The stand with shorter cable is for the front speaker.
Assembling the speakers

[HT540] 2 Front speakers [HT540] 2 Stands (with cable) [HT540] 2 Bases [HT540] 8 Screws
(with cover plate) [HT990] 4 Stands [HT990] 4 Bases [HT990] 16 Screws
[HT990] 2 Front speakers and ≥2kstands with short cable:
2 Surround speakers For front speakers
(with cover plate) ≥2kstands with long cable:
For surround speakers

1 Attach the stand to the base. 2 Secure the stand to the base.
1 Thread the speaker cable through the base.
Screw
For quicker threading, loosely fold the cable in Tighten securely.
half (do not crease), pass the folded portion
through the hole, and then pull the rest of the
Stand
cable through the base.
Cable
Base

Slide the speaker

Base cable into the
Screws groove.
Tighten securely.
2 Attach the stand to the base while gently
pulling on the end of the speaker cable.
3 Attach the speaker to the stand.
1 Pull out the end of the speaker cable and
position it between the ridges.
Ridges
Stand

Cable

Stand

Base 2 Attach the speaker to the stand.

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Cable
Pull gently.
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Speaker

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Stand
Assembled!
Cover plate
Remove before attaching the
speaker and keep for wall-
mount use (➜ page 38).

4 Secure the speaker to the stand.

Assembling the speakers

Speaker

Screw
Tighten securely.
Ensure the speaker cable is
Stand centered in the groove.

5 Connect the speaker cable.

Insert the wire fully.

_: White
`: Blue
Push!

Press the speaker cable

into the groove.

∫ Preventing the speakers from falling

String (not included)
≥ You will need to obtain the appropriate screw eyes
Thread from the wall to the
to match the walls or pillars to which they are speaker and tie tightly. Wall
going to be fastened.
≥ Consult a qualified housing contractor concerning
the appropriate procedure when attaching to a
concrete wall or a surface that may not have
strong enough support. Improper attachment may
result in damage to the wall or speakers.
Approx. 150 mm
Rear of the Screw eye
speaker (not included)
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STEP 2 Positioning the speakers

How you set up your speakers can affect the bass and the sound field. Note the following points:
Simple Setup

≥ 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.
≥ Left and right speakers are interchangeable, but front and surround speakers are not.
≥ Place the front, center, and surround speakers at approximately the same distance from the seating position.
The angles in the diagram are approximate.
Setup example
Positioning the speakers

Main unit

FRONT SURROUND CENTER SUBWOOFER

(L, R) (L, R)
Do not use a
front speaker as
a surround
speaker or vice Setup example
versa. Verify the
type of speaker
with the label on
the rear of the
front speaker.

Main unit

Speaker
FRONT SURROUND CENTER SUBWOOFER label
(L, R) (L, R)

≥ Use only supplied speakers Subwoofer

Using other speakers can damage the unit, and sound Place to the right or left of the television, on the floor or a
quality will be negatively affected. sturdy shelf so that it will not cause vibration. Leave
≥ Set the speakers up on an even surface to prevent about 30 cm from the television.
them from falling. Take proper precautions to prevent
the speakers from falling if you cannot set them up on Caution
an even surface. ≥ Do not stand on the base. e.g. Front speaker
Be cautious when children are
Main unit near.
[Note]
≥ Keep your speakers at least 10 mm away from the
system for proper ventilation.
≥ To allow for proper ventilation and to maintain good
airflow around the main unit, position it with at least ≥ Do not touch the e.g. [HT540] Surround speaker
5 cm of space on all sides. netted area of the
≥ Do not block the ventilation holes of the main unit. speakers.

Center speaker
≥ Vibration caused by the center speaker can disrupt the
picture if it is placed directly on the television. Put the
center speaker on a rack or shelf.
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≥ To prevent the speakers from falling, do not place

directly on top of the television.
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Notes on speaker use If this occurs, turn the television off for about
≥ You can damage your speakers and shorten their 30 minutes.
useful life if you play sound at high levels over The demagnetizing function of the television should
extended periods. correct the problem. If it persists, move the speakers
≥ Reduce the volume in the following cases to avoid further away from the television.

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damage:
– When playing distorted sound.
– When the speakers are reverberating due to a Caution
record player, noise from FM broadcasts, or ≥ The main unit and supplied speakers are to be
continuous signals from an oscillator, test disc, or used only as indicated in this setup. Failure to
electronic instrument. do so may lead to damage to the amplifier and/or
– When adjusting the sound quality. the speakers, and may result in the risk of fire.
– When turning the unit on or off. Consult a qualified service person if damage has
occurred or if you experience a sudden change
If irregular coloring occurs on your television in performance.
The front and center speakers are designed to be used ≥ Do not attempt to attach these speakers to walls
close to a television, but the picture may be affected with using methods other than those described in
some televisions and setup combinations. this manual.

Positioning the speakers / Speaker connections

STEP 3 Speaker connections

Speaker cables 2 sheets of speaker cable stickers

[HT540] [HT990] ≥Attach the speaker-cable stickers to
≥1kshort cable: For center speaker ≥1kshort cable: make connection easier.
≥2klong cables: For surround speakers For center speaker

CENTER

WOOFER
CENTER

WOOFER
SUB
SUB
6
5

6
SURROUND

SURROUND
SURROUND

SURROUND
Rch
Lch

Rch
Lch
3

4
3

4
FRONT

FRONT
FRONT

FRONT
Rch
Lch

Rch
Lch
1
2

2
1

Speaker cable sticker

Be careful not to cross CENTER CENTER

(short-circuit) or 5 5
reverse the polarity of
the speaker wires as 5 CENTER Insert the wire
doing so may damage fully.
the speakers. i: White
j: Blue
Push!

2 FRONT (R)
FRONT FRONT
Rch Rch
2 2

1 FRONT (L)
FRONT FRONT
Lch Lch
1 1
SUB
WOOFER
SURROUND
4 SURROUND (R)
6 SURROUND
Rch
Rch
4 4

SURROUND
3 SURROUND (L)
6 SUBWOOFER SURROUND
Lch Lch

3 3

Insert the wire fully. Main unit

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STEP 4 Audio and video connections

≥ Do not connect through the video cassette recorder.
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Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not be displayed properly.
≥ Turn the television off before connecting, and refer to the television’s operating instructions.

Connecting to a television with SCART (AV) terminal

To improve picture quality, you can change the video signal output from the SCART (AV) terminal.
Select “RGB/No Output” from QUICK SETUP (➜ page 14).
≥ This connection will also enable you to play audio from your television through your home theater system.
Refer to “Operating other equipment” (➜ page 37).

Back of the main unit

Audio and video connections

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

AV
r (PROGRESSIVE/
INTERLACE)
Y
L
PB
s
R
PR VIDEO S-VIDEO
AUX OUT OUT

Sound from the television

Press [EXT-IN] to select the “TV” audio input
Television
on the remote control (➜ page 37).
(not included)

Scart cable (not included)

≥ To listen to the sound from the
television, select the appropriate audio
out (e.g., Monitor) on the television.
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Connecting to a television with AUDIO/VIDEO terminals

Back of the main unit

Simple Setup
AV
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
r (PROGRESSIVE/
INTERLACE)
Y
L
PB
s
R
PR VIDEO S-VIDEO
AUX OUT OUT

Television
(not included)
AUDIO AUDIO
Audio cable §
OUT IN (not included)
L

Audio and video connections

VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN

Video cable
(not included)
§ This audio connection will enable you to play audio from your television through your home theater system.
Refer to “Operating other equipment” (➜ page 37).

Using other video connections for improved picture quality

∫ Television with an S-VIDEO IN terminal

The S-VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal by separating the
chrominance (C) and luminance (Y) signals. (Actual results depend on the television.)

See above for the audio connection.

Back of the main unit

AV
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
r (PROGRESSIVE/
INTERLACE)
Y
L
PB
s
R
PR VIDEO S-VIDEO
AUX OUT OUT

Television
(not included)
VIDEO IN

S-VIDEO
IN

S-video cable
(not included)
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∫ Television with COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals

The COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals provides a ≥ The description of the component video input
purer picture than the S-VIDEO OUT terminal. These terminals depends on the television or monitor (e.g.
terminals can be used for either interlaced or Y/PB/PR, Y/B-Y/R-Y, Y/CB/CR). Connect to terminals of
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progressive output. Connection using these terminals the same color.

outputs the color difference signals (PB/PR) and ≥ When making this connection, select “Video/YPbPr” or
luminance signal (Y) separately in order to achieve high “S-Video/YPbPr” from QUICK SETUP (➜ page 14). If
fidelity in reproducing colors. “RGB/No Output” is selected, the RGB signal is output
from the SCART (AV) terminal, but no signal is output
from the component video output terminals.

See page 11 for the audio connection.

Back of the main unit

AV
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
r (PROGRESSIVE/
INTERLACE)
Y
L
PB
s
Audio and video connections

R
PR VIDEO S-VIDEO
AUX OUT OUT

Television
(not included)

VIDEO IN COMPONENT
VIDEO IN

PB

S-VIDEO PR
IN
Y

Video cables
(not included)

To enjoy progressive video

≥ Connect to a progressive output compatible television.
≥ Set “Video Output Mode” to “480p” or “576p”, and then follow the instructions on the menu screen (➜ page 26,
Picture Menu).
≥ Panasonic televisions with 625 (576)/50i·50p, 525 (480)/60i·60p input terminals are progressive compatible.
Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television.

∫ Set Top Box or video cassette recorder connection

In addition to the audio and video connections, you can also connect your Set Top Box or video cassette recorder.

Set Top Box or

video cassette recorder
Television
(not included)
(not included) Back of the main unit
RF OUT Audio cable (not included)
RF IN ≥ You can use the scart cable
connection (➜ page 10)
To the AUDIO AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
OUT IN instead of this connection. (PROGRESSIVE/
aerial RF IN INTERLACE) Y
RF cable L L L

(not included) PB
R R
R
Video cable PR
VIDEO S-VIDEO
AUX
VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN (not included) OUT OUT
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STEP 5 Radio and AC mains lead connections

Simple Setup
AM loop antenna FM indoor antenna AC mains lead

≥ Connect the AC mains lead after all other connections are complete.
≥ Using an outdoor antenna (optional) (➜ page 33).

FM indoor antenna
Affix this end of the antenna where
Click! reception is best.

Adhesive tape

Radio and AC mains lead connections

AM loop antenna
Stand the antenna up on its base.
Place the antenna where reception is best.
Keep loose antenna cable away from other wires
and cables.
Main unit

While pushing, insert the wire fully.

White

AC mains lead Loosen the terminal Re-tighten

Red screw with a Phillips- the terminal
Black head screwdriver. screw.

To household mains socket

(AC 230–240 V, 50 Hz)

BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC

MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 4 BEFORE CONNECTION.

Conserving power
The main unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off (approx. 0.5 W). To save power when
the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug it from the household mains socket.
You will need to reset some memory items after plugging in the unit.
[Note]
The included AC mains lead is for use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment. Also, do not use cords
for other equipment with this unit.
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STEP 6 Preparing the remote control

Do not:
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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.
2 Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the ≥ attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
remote control. ≥ use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.
Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage
3 which can severely damage the remote control.
Remove the batteries if the remote control is not going
to be used for a long period of time. Store in a cool, dark
place.
1 ≥ Do not use rechargeable
R6/LR6, AA
type batteries. ∫ Use
Preparing the remote control / Performing QUICK SETUP

Aim at the remote control signal sensor (➜ page 15),

avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 m
directly in front of the unit.

STEP 7 Performing QUICK SETUP

The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to make necessary settings.

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.
≥ This remote control can perform some basic television operations (➜ page 37).

1 Turn on the unit.

DVD

2 Select “DVD/CD”.

3 Press and hold to show

the QUICK SETUP
screen.
4 Select Follow the messages
and make the settings.

ENTER
Register
RETURN

SETUP

5 ENTER
Press to finish QUICK
SETUP.

6 Press and hold to exit.

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To change these settings later

Select “QUICK SETUP” in the “Others” tab (➜ page 30).
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Control reference guide

See page references in parentheses.

The illustration shows SC-HT540.

Television operations (37)

Adjust the television volume (37)

Turn the unit on/off (14) Select the source

DVD: DVD/CD (14)
Change the television’s video input mode
TUNER/BAND: FM/AM (32)
(37)
EXT-IN: MUSIC P. (36), TV§ (37), AUX (37)
Select disc’s title numbers etc./ Change the unit’s display (19)
Enter numbers (19)
Adjust the volume of the main unit (19)
Cancel (19)
Select preset radio stations (32)
Basic operations for play (18, 19)
Show a disc top menu (21) or

Control reference guide

program list (22) Show a disc menu (21) or play list (22)
Frame-by-frame/Select or register menu
items on the television screen (19)
Show on-screen menu (24) or Return to previous screen (19)
display RDS text data (33)

(34) (34) (35, 34) (34)

[HT990]

(36, 28) (35) (20) (36)

(34, 35)

To use functions labeled with “-”:

Press and hold the button for at least
2 seconds.

Standby/on switch [Í/I] The illustration shows SC-HT990.

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. (18)

MUSIC PORT
Connect an external device (36) < OPEN/CLOSE
Open/Close the disc tray (18)
SURROUND ENHANCER
([HT990] only) 4, 5 / X TUNING W
Enhancing the surround Skip or slow-search play (18)/
sound effect (18) Display Select the radio stations (32)

SURROUND
ENHANCER

Phones
Connect headphones (36)
Remote control signal sensor VOLUME
Turn up/down the volume (18)
∫ / -TUNE MODE / -FM MODE
AC supply indicator Stop playing (18)/ SELECTOR (32)
[AC IN] Select the tuning mode (32) DVD/CD#FM#AM#TV§#AUX#
This indicator lights Adjust the FM reception condition (32) MUSIC P.#Return to DVD/CD
when the unit is
connected to the AC 1 / MEMORY §
“TV” works only when the scart cable
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mains supply. Play discs (18)/ is connected (➜ page 10).

Memorize the receiving radio stations (32)
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Discs that can be played

Operations in these instructions are described mainly with formats. Icons such as [DVD-V] show the formats.
DVD-Video [DVD-V]
—

DVD-Audio [DVD-A] [DVD-V]

≥ [DVD-V] Some DVD-Audio discs contain DVD-Video content. To play DVD-Video content,
select “Play as DVD-Video” in Other Menu (➜ page 27).
Video CD [VCD]
≥ Including SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107)

DVD-RAM [DVD-VR] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX] §1

≥ [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.
Discs that can be played

≥ [MPEG4] Recorded with Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders [conforming to
SD VIDEO specifications (ASF standard)/MPEG4 (Simple Profile) video system/G.726
audio system].
DVD-R (DVD-Video)§2 /DVD-RW (DVD-Video) [DVD-V]
≥ Discs recorded and finalized§3 on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras.
DVD-R (VR)§2 /DVD-RW (VR) [DVD-VR]
≥ Discs recorded and finalized§3 on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras using
Version 1.1 (or 1.2 DVD-R DL only) of the Video Recording Format (a unified video
recording standard).
DVD-R/DVD-RW [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX] §1
≥ Finalize§3 the disc after recording.
iR (Video)§2 /iRW (Video) [DVD-V]
—
≥ Discs recorded and finalized§3 on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras.
CD [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [VCD] [MPEG4] [DivX] §1
≥ This unit can play CD-R/RW recorded with the above formats. Close the sessions or
finalize§3 the disc after recording.
≥ [CD] This unit is compatible with HDCD, but does not support the Peak Extend function (a
function which expands the dynamic range of high-level signals).
HDCD-encoded CDs sound better because they are encoded with 20 bits, as compared
with 16 bits for all other CDs.
≥ [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] This unit also plays HighMAT discs.
≥ [WMA] This unit does not support Multiple Bit Rate (MBR: a file that contains the same
content encoded at several different bit rates).
§1 Functions added with DivX Ultra are not supported.
§2
Includes single-sided, dual-layer discs.
§3 A process that allows play on compatible equipment.

≥ It may not be possible to play all the above-mentioned discs in some cases due to the type of disc or condition of the
recording.

∫ Discs that cannot be played ∫ Video systems

DVD-RW version 1.0, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, – This unit can play PAL and NTSC, but your
CD-G, SACD and Photo CD, DVD-RAM that cannot television must match the system used on the disc.
be removed from their cartridge, 2.6-GB and 5.2-GB – PAL discs cannot be correctly viewed on an NTSC
DVD-RAM, and “Chaoji VCD” available on the market television.
including CVD, DVCD and SVCD that do not conform – This unit can convert NTSC signals to PAL 60 for
to IEC62107. viewing on a PAL television (➜ page 30, “NTSC
Disc Output” in “Video” tab).
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Disc caution
∫ To clean discs ∫ Disc handling precautions
Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry. ≥ Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. This may
cause disc warping, rendering it unusable.
≥ Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen
or other writing instrument.
≥ Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine,
thinner, liquids which prevent static electricity, or
any other solvent.
≥ Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.
≥ Do not use the following discs:
– Discs with exposed adhesive from removed
stickers or labels (rented discs, etc).
– Discs that are badly warped or cracked.
– Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart shapes.

Maintenance

Disc caution / Maintenance / About DivX VOD content

Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth.
≥ Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.
≥ Before using chemically treated cloth, carefully read the instructions that came with the cloth.
Do not use commercially available lens cleaners as they may cause malfunction. Cleaning of the lens is
generally not necessary although this depends on the operating environment.

Before moving the unit, ensure the disc tray is empty.

Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the disc and the unit.

About DivX VOD content

DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content is encrypted for copyright protection. In order to play DivX VOD content on this
unit, you first need to register the unit.
Follow the online instructions for purchasing DivX VOD content to enter the unit’s registration code and register the
unit. For more information about DivX VOD, visit www.divx.com/vod.

Display the unit’s registration code Regarding DivX content that can only be played a set
(➜ page 30, “DivX Registration” in “Others” tab) number of times
Setup
Some DivX VOD content can only be played a set
Disc
DivX Registration number of times. When you play this content, the
Video
Audio DivX Video-on-Demand
remaining number of plays is displayed. You cannot play
Display
Others this content when the number of remaining plays is zero.
Your registration code is : XXXXXXXX 8 alphanumeric characters
To learn more visit www.divx.com/vod (“Rented Movie Expired” is displayed.)
When playing this content
Press ENTER to continue
≥ The number of remaining plays is reduced by one if
≥ We recommend that you make a note of this code for – you press [Í] or press and hold [—SETUP].
future reference. – you press [∫ STOP]. (Press [; PAUSE] to pause
≥ After playing DivX VOD content for the first time, play.)
another registration code is then displayed in “DivX – you press [:, 9 SKIP] or [6, 5 SLOW/
Registration”. Do not use this registration code to SEARCH] etc. and arrive at another content or the
purchase DivX VOD content. If you use this code to start of the content being played.
purchase DivX VOD content, and then play the content ≥ Resume (➜ page 19, Stop) and Marker (➜ page 25,
on this unit, you will no longer be able to play any Play Menu) functions do not work.
content that you purchased using the previous code.
≥ If you purchase DivX VOD content using a registration
code different from this unit’s code, you will not be able
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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

The illustration shows SC-HT990.

1 Turn the unit on. 3 Open the disc tray.

2 Select “DVD/CD”.
≥ Select “AUX” or “TV” to enjoy
4 Load the disc.
≥ Load double-sided discs so the
Set Top Box, video cassette label for the side you want to
recorder or television play is facing up.
programs. ≥ For DVD-RAM, remove
(Refer to page 12 for the the disc from its
necessary connections.) cartridge before use.

SURROUND ENHANCER
(➜ page 35) ∫ (Stop)
Basic play

SURROUND
ENHANCER

Press to skip.

5 Start play. 6 Adjust VOLUME

Press and hold to
– search during play
– start slow-motion play
The tray is automatically closed. the during pause (Motion
To change the sound quality volume. picture part)
➜ page 34 ≥ Press [1] (Play) to start
normal play.

[Note[
≥ Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. To preserve the unit’s motor and your television screen, press
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[∫] (Stop) when you are finished with the menus.

≥ Total title number may not be displayed properly on iR/iRW.

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If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting (➜ page 40 to 42).

Using the remote control

Select
1 2
On-screen
—
Numbered item select
buttons FL DISPLAY

CANCEL
6 Register

, ,
SKIP SLOW/SEARCH [DVD-VR] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD]
STOP
PAUSE 5 [CD]
e.g. To select 12:
TOP MENU, MENU,
DIRECT NAVIGATOR PLAY LIST [S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2]
[VCD] with playback control
ENTER RETURN Press [∫ STOP] to cancel
the PBC function, and then
Enter press the numbered
number buttons.
[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4]
The position is memorized [DivX]
while “RESUME” is on the e.g. To select 123:
display. [1] ➜ [2] ➜ [3] ➜ [ENTER]
Stop ≥ Press [1 PLAY] to
≥ Press [CANCEL] to
resume.
cancel the number(s).
≥ Press [∫ STOP] again to
clear the position.
[DVD-A] [DVD-V]
Shows a disc top menu.
≥ Press [1 PLAY] to
Pause restart play. [DVD-VR]

Basic play
Press the button to show
the programs (➜ page 22).

— [DVD-V]
Shows a disc menu.
Disc menu [DVD-VR]
≥ [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] Press the button to show a
[DivX] playlist (➜ page 22).
Skip [This feature does not
work during program and [VCD] with playback control
random play Shows a disc menu.
(➜ page 20).]
[3, 4]: Group skip Return to
[2, 1]: Content skip
previous —
screen
≥ Up to 5 steps.
Search [DVD-VR] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [WMA]
≥ Press [1 PLAY] to start
(during play) [MP3] [MPEG4] [DivX]
normal play.
Time display
≥ [VCD] Slow-motion: ,-.Information display
Slow-motion
forward direction only. (e.g. [DVD-VR]
(during
≥ [MPEG4] [DivX] Slow- Main unit Program number)
pause)
motion: Does not work.
display [JPEG]
When Slideshow
Frame-by- [DVD-A] (Motion picture part)
(➜ page 25) is on:
[DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [VCD]
frame SLIDE,-.Contents number
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(during ≥ [VCD] Forward direction When Slideshow is off:

pause) only. PLAY,-.Contents number
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Convenient functions
All group play
Numbered
buttons [DVD-A] All Group Playback

Press [1 PLAY]. Press PLAY to start

CANCEL

PLAY
Program play (up to 32 items)
1 Press the numbered buttons to select the item.
([WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX]
Press [ENTER] to register the selection.)
ENTER
FUNCTIONS e.g. [DVD-V] Program Playback
Choose a title and chapter.
No. Title Chapter Time
1 Play

Clear
Clear all

PLAY MODE
to select and press ENTER PLAY to start

Displaying current FUNCTIONS ≥ Repeat this step to program other items.

playback condition ≥ To select a 2-digit number
e.g. To select 12: [S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2]
Press [FUNCTIONS]. [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX]
[1] ➜ [2] ➜ [ENTER]
Each time you press the button:
Main menu (➜ page 24) -----------> Basics ------------>Details 2 Press [1 PLAY].
^------------- off (No on-screen display) ,-----------------b
∫ Basics Current playback Elapsed To select an item using the cursor buttons
e.g. [DVD-V] number play time Press [ENTER] and [3, 4] to select an item, and then
press [ENTER] again to register.
Title 1 Chapter 4 Time 0:41:23 To select all the items e.g. [DVD-V]
Playback condition While the “Chapter”, “Track” or
e Chapter Time
Program Playback
“Content” field is highlighted, press ALL
Play mode Current position [3, 4] to select “ALL”. Then press
∫ Details [ENTER] again to register.
e.g. [DVD-V] To change the selected program
Convenient functions

Audio information
Details-DVD-Video
Audio 1 DTS 3/2.1ch
1 Press [3, 4] to select the program number.
Subtitle information Subtitle 2 Press the numbered buttons to change each item.
Angle information Angle 1/1 ([WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX] Press [ENTER] to
Aspect of current title Source Aspect 4:3
register the selection.)
Total play time of current title Title Total Time 0:54:28
To clear the selected program
≥ [MPEG4] [DivX] Video and audio information is not 1 Press [3, 4] to select the program number.
displayed during search. 2 Press [CANCEL] (or press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select
“Clear” and press [ENTER]).
All group, Program and To clear the whole program
Random play Select “Clear all” with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press [ENTER].
The whole program is also cleared when the disc tray is
≥ Selecting “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu opened, the unit is turned off or another source is selected.
(➜ page 27) will be effective if the following functions
Random play
are not available to play WMA, MP3, JPEG, MPEG4 or
DivX video contents. 1 [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX]
≥ [DVD-V] Some items cannot be played even if you have Press the numbered buttons to select a
programmed them. group or title.
≥ [DVD-A] Some discs contain bonus groups. If a password ([WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX] Press [ENTER] to
screen appears after selecting a group, enter the register the selection.)
password with the numbered buttons to play the bonus e.g. [DVD-V] Random Playback
group. Refer also to the disc’s jacket. Choose a title.
Title 1

Press [PLAY MODE] while stopped. 0 ~ 9 to select PLAY to start

All group, program and random playback screens [DVD-A]

appear sequentially. ≥ To enter all groups, press [2, 1] to select “All” and
All group ([DVD-A]) _-----) Program -----------) Random press [ENTER].
≥ To deselect a group, press numbered buttons
^---------------------- off (Normal play) (__--_----}
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corresponding to the group you want to clear.

To exit the all group, program and random mode
Press [PLAY MODE] several times while stopped. 2 Press [1 PLAY].
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Playing data discs using navigation menus

∫ Using the submenu
1 While Navigation Menu is displayed
Press [FUNCTIONS].

Numbered
2 Press [3, 4] to select an item and press
buttons [ENTER].
Items shown differ depending on the type of disc.
Multi Groups and contents are displayed.
,
SLOW/SEARCH List Contents only
STOP
Tree Groups only
TOP MENU, MENU, Thumbnail Thumbnail images [JPEG]
DIRECT NAVIGATOR PLAY LIST
Next group To go to next group
ENTER Previous group To go to previous group
FUNCTIONS
All WMA/MP3, JPEG, MPEG4 and DivX video
Playing data discs Audio WMA/MP3 only
[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX] Picture JPEG only
Video MPEG4 and DivX video only
Selecting “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu (➜ page 27)
Help display To switch between guide messages and the
will be effective if the following functions are not available to
elapsed play time indicator
play WMA, MP3, JPEG, MPEG4 or DivX video contents. Find To search by content or group title (➜ below)
≥ Playing HighMATTM discs (➜ page 22)

Playing items in order (Playback Menu) ∫ Searching by a content or group title

Highlight a group title to search the group, or a
1 Press [TOP MENU].
content title to search its content.
≥ To exit the screen, press [TOP MENU].
1 While the submenu is displayed (➜ above)
e.g. Playback Menu
Press [3, 4] to select “Find” and press
All contents All Total 434
[ENTER].
WMA/MP3 Audio Total 7

JPEG Picture Total 427 ¢ A Find

MPEG4 and DivX video Video Total 2

Playing data discs using navigation menus

to select and press ENTER 2 Press [3, 4] to select a character and press
Press [3, 4] to select “All”, “Audio”, [ENTER].
2
“Picture” or “Video” and press [ENTER]. ≥ Repeat to enter another character.
≥ Lower case characters are also searched.
Playing from the selected item (Navigation ≥ Press [6, 5 SLOW/SEARCH] to skip
Menu) between A, E, I, O and U.
≥ Press [2] to erase a character.
1 Press [MENU]. ≥ Leave the asterisk (¢) when you search for the
≥ To exit the screen, press [MENU]. titles including the character you enter.
e.g. ≥ Erase the asterisk (¢) to search for the titles
Group and content
Navigation Menu 5 JPEG
number currently playing
starting with the character you enter. To add the
002 My favorite2 005 Japanese 001 Lady Starfish
Perfume 001 Lady Starfish
asterisk (¢) again, display the submenu again
001 My favorite1 002 Metal Glue : JPEG
002 My favorite2
001 Brazilian
003 Life on Jupiter
004 Starperson
and select “Find”.
002 Chinese
003 Czech
005 Starpersons : WMA/MP3
004 Hungarian
005 Japanese
006 Starperson
007 Starpersons
: MPEG4 and DivX video 3 Press [1] to select “Find” and press
006 Mexican
007 Philippine
008 Swedish
009 Piano
[ENTER].
Group
010 Vocal Content The search result screen appears.
Group 005/023 Content 0001/0004
Number currently 4 Press [3, 4] to select the content or group
selected
and press [ENTER].
2 Press [2] followed by [3, 4] to select the
group and press [ENTER].
3 To play content in the group in order
Press [ENTER].
To start play from the selected content
Press [3, 4] to select and [ENTER].
(Continued on next page)
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JPEG image on the screen, select a JPEG file first and
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Playing data discs using navigation menus

Selecting a track using CD Playing RAM and DVD-R/-

text [CD] RW (DVD-VR) discs
Titles appear with CD Text disc playback. [DVD-VR]

1 Press [TOP MENU] or [MENU]. ≥ Titles appear only if the titles are recorded on the disc.
≥ To exit the screen, press [TOP MENU] or [MENU]. ≥ You cannot edit programs, playlists and disc titles.
e.g. CD text CD Text 1/23 63 00
Disc Title: All By Artist
Disc Artist: Pink Island
Playing the programs
Track title: Long John Platinum
Track Artist: SHIPWRECKED

1.
2.
Ashley at Prom
City Penguin
1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
3.
4.
5.
Formura one
Soccer
Baseball
≥ To exit the screen, press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
6. Neanderthal
7. Cartoons
8 Trilobites e.g. Direct Navigator

2 Press [3, 4] to select the track and press

[ENTER]. No. Date On Title Contents

≥ Press [FUNCTIONS] to show the playback 1

2
11/ 1(WED)
1/ 1 (MON)
0:05 AM
1:05 AM
Monday feature
Auto action
3 2/ 2 (TUE) 2:21 AM Cinema
condition and current position. 4
5
3/ 3 (WED)
4/10(THU)
3:37 AM
11:05 AM
Music
Baseball

0 9 to select RETURN to exit

Playing HighMATTM discs 2 Press [3, 4] or the numbered buttons to

[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] select the program.
≥ To select a 2-digit number
1 Press [TOP MENU]. e.g. 12: [S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2]
≥ To exit the screen, press [∫ STOP]. ≥ Press [1] to show the contents of the program and
≥ To change the menu background to the one the disc.
recorded on the disc, press [FUNCTIONS].
3 Press [ENTER].
2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item, and
then press [ENTER]. Playing a playlist
≥ Repeat this step if necessary.
e.g. Menu: Takes you to the This works only when the disc contains a playlist.
New Playlist Item Long Name Display Te PAG E 1 / 3
next menu which
shows playlists or 1 Press [PLAY LIST].
Menu1 P l ay l i s t 1 Menu2 another menu ≥ To exit the screen, press [PLAY LIST].
Playing data discs using navigation menus

Playlist: play starts e.g. Playlist

P l ay l i s t 2 Menu3 P l ay l i s t 3
1 2
2 Prev 3Return Next 1

No. Date Total Time Title Contents

1 11/1 0:00:01 City Penguin
2 1/ 1 0:01:20 Ashley at Prom

Selecting from the list 3

4
5
2/ 2
3/ 3
4/10
1:10:04
0:10:20
0:00:01
Formula one
Soccer
Baseball

1
9 to select and press

During play
0 ENTER RETURN to exit

Press [MENU]. 2 Press [3, 4] or the numbered buttons to

≥ To exit the screen, press [MENU]. select the playlist.
≥ To select a 2-digit number
e.g. Playlist All By Artist Krissa
e.g. 12: [S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2]
No. Content title
1 Few times in summer
Playlist
2 Less and less
Group
Content
3
4
5
6
And when I was born
Quatre gymnopedies
You've made me sad
I can't quit him
3 Press [ENTER].
7 Evening glory
8 Wheeling spin
9 Velvet Cuppermine
10 Ziggy starfish
∫ Playing scenes one by one
to select ENTER to play
1 While the playlist menu is displayed
0 9 RETURN to exit

2 Press [2] followed by [3, 4] to switch Press [1].

among “Playlist”, “Group” and “Content” 2 Press [3, 4] to select “Scene List” and press
lists. [ENTER].
≥ “Contents” shows playlist information.
3 Press [1] followed by [3, 4] to select an 3 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select a scene and
item and press [ENTER]. press [ENTER].
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Tips for making data discs

≥ When there are more than 8 groups, the eighth group onwards will be displayed on one vertical line in the menu
screen.
≥ There may be differences in the display order on the menu screen and computer screen.
≥ This unit cannot play files recorded using packet write.
DVD-RAM
≥ Discs must conform to UDF 2.0.
DVD-R/RW
≥ Discs must conform to UDF bridge (UDF 1.02/ISO9660).
≥ This unit does not support multi-session. Only the default session is played.
CD-R/RW
≥ Discs must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended formats).
≥ This unit supports multi-session but if there are many sessions it takes more time for play to start. Keep the number
of sessions to a minimum to avoid this.
Naming folders and files e.g. [MP3]
(Files are treated as contents and folders are treated as groups on this unit.) root
At the time of recording, prefix folder and file names. This should be with numbers that 001 group
have an equal number of digits, and should be done in the order you want to play them 001

(this may not work at times). 001 track.mp3

002 track.mp3
Files must have the extension (➜ below). 003 track.mp3
002 group

[WMA] (Extension: “.WMA” or “.wma”)

≥ Compatible compression rate: between 48 kbps and 320 kbps 003 group
001 track.mp3
002 track.mp3
003 track.mp3
≥ You cannot play WMA files that are copy-protected. 004 track.mp3
≥ This unit does not support Multiple Bit Rate (MBR). 001 track.mp3
002 track.mp3
003 track.mp3
[MP3] (Extension: “.MP3” or “.mp3”)
≥ Compatible compression rate: between 32 kbps and 320 kbps
≥ This unit does not support ID3 tags.
≥ Compatible sampling rates:
– DVD-RAM, DVD-R/RW: 11.02, 12, 22.05, 24, 44.1 and 48 kHz

Playing data discs using navigation menus

– CD-R/RW: 8, 11.02, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1 and 48 kHz
[JPEG] (Extension: “.JPG”, “.jpg”, “.JPEG” or “.jpeg”)
≥ JPEG files taken on a digital camera that conform to DCF Standard (Design rule for Camera File system) Version
1.0 are displayed. Files that have been altered, edited or saved with computer picture editing software may not be
displayed.
≥ This unit cannot display moving pictures, MOTION JPEG and other such formats, and still pictures other than JPEG
(e.g. TIFF), or play pictures with attached audio.
[MPEG4] (Extension: “.ASF” or “.asf”)
≥ You can play MPEG4 data [conforming to SD VIDEO specifications (ASF standard)/MPEG4 (Simple Profile) video
system/G.726 audio system] recorded with Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders with this unit.
≥ The recording date may differ from that of the actual date.
[DivX] (Extension: “.DIVX”, “.divx”, “.AVI” or “.avi”)
≥ You can play all versions of DivX® video (including DivX®6) [DivX video system/MP3, Dolby Digital or MPEG audio
system] with standard playback of DivX® media files. Functions added with DivX Ultra are not supported.
≥ GMC (Global Motion Compensation) is not supported.
≥ DivX files greater than 2 GB or have no index may not be played properly on this unit.
≥ This unit supports all resolutions up to maximum of 720 k480 (NTSC)/720 k576 (PAL).
≥ You can select up to 8 types of audio and subtitles on this unit.
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Using on-screen menus

Main menu
Items shown differ depending on the type of disc.

Numbered
buttons Program To start from a specific item
Group e.g. [DVD-VR] To select Program 12
CANCEL Title Press the numbered buttons:
[1] ➜ [2] ➜ [ENTER]
Chapter
PLAY Track Functions

Playlist Program
Time
2/16
0:34:15
Program Search 12

Content Audio L R
Subtitle On
ENTER (Time Slip and Time Search do not work
FUNCTIONS RETURN with iR/iRW discs.)
To skip incrementally or decrementally
(Time Slip for play only)
1 Press [ENTER] twice to show the Time
Slip indicator.
2 Press [3, 4] to select the time and
Time
press [ENTER].
≥ To change the steps more quickly,
1 Show the Main menu. press and hold [3, 4].
To start from a specific time (Time
Search)
To change remaining/elapsed time
2 Select
Select the menu.
display
Go to the e.g. [DVD-V]
next menu [MPEG4] [DivX]
Functions
To display pixel number
Title 1/2 1 English Video
Chapter 3/10 2 French [DivX] fps (frame per second) is also
Register Time 0:24:31 3 Spanish
Audio 1 English displayed.
Return to the Subtitle 3 Spanish
Angle 1/2 [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [DivX] (with multiple
Using on-screen menus

previous menu
soundtracks)
To select audio soundtrack
3 Select
Make the settings.
[DVD-VR] [VCD] [DivX]
e.g. [DVD-V]
To select “L”, “R” or “LR”
Functions
[DVD-V] (Karaoke disc)
Title 1/2 1 English
Chapter 3/10 2 French To select “On” or “Off” for vocals
Register Time 0:24:31 3 Spanish
Audio 1 English ≥ Read the disc’s instructions for details.
Subtitle 3 Spanish
Angle 1/2 Signal type/data
Other Settings LPCM/PPCM/ÎDigital/DTS/MP3/MPEG:
Signal type
kHz (Sampling frequency)/bit/ch (Number
of channels)
Audio e.g. 3/2 .1ch
.1: Low frequency effect
4 Press to exit.
.1: (not displayed if there is no signal)
.0: No surround
.1: Mono surround
.2: Stereo surround (left/right)
.1: Center
.2: Front leftiFront right
.3: Front leftiFront rightiCenter
≥ [DivX] It may take some time for play to
start if you change the audio on a DivX
video disc.
[WMA] [MP3]
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Main menu Items shown differ depending on the type of disc.

Still Picture To switch still pictures [DVD-VR]

To recall a marker recorded on
Thumbnail To show thumbnail images Marker (VR)
DVD-Video recorders
[DVD-V] [DivX] (with multiple subtitles) Press [3, 4] ➜ Press [ENTER].
[VCD] (SVCD only)
(with multiple angles)
To select subtitle language Angle
To select a video angle
≥ On iR/iRW, a subtitle number may
be shown for subtitles that are not Rotate To rotate a picture
Subtitle displayed. Picture
≥ [DVD-VR] “On” or “Off” appears only To turn on/off slideshow
with discs that contain subtitle on/off On ,------. Off
information (Subtitle on/off information Slideshow
To change the slideshow timing
cannot be recorded using Panasonic 1 (Fast) to 5 (Slow)
DVD Recorders).
Other (➜ below)
Settings

Other Settings Items shown differ depending on the type of disc.

[DVD-A] (Motion picture part) [DVD-VR] [DVD-V] Except [DVD-VR]

To change play speed To mark up to 5 positions to play again
– from “k0.6” to “k1.4” Press [ENTER] (The unit is now ready to
≥ Press [1 PLAY] to return to normal play. accept markers.)
≥ After you change the speed To mark a position:
– Dolby Pro Logic II and Sound Press [ENTER] (at the desired point).
Play
Enhancement have no effect. To mark another position:
Speed

Using on-screen menus

– Audio output switches to 2-channel Press [2, 1] to select “¢” ➜ Press
stereo. [ENTER].
– Sampling frequency of 96 kHz is Marker
To recall a marker:
converted to 48 kHz. Press [2, 1] ➜ Press [ENTER].
≥ This function may not work depending on To erase a marker:
the disc’s recording. Press [2, 1] ➜ Press [CANCEL].
≥ This feature does not work during
∫ Play Menu program and random play.
This works only when the elapsed play time can be ≥ Markers you add are cleared when you
displayed. It also works with all JPEG content. open the disc tray or switch the unit to
standby.
[DVD-VR]: Program>All>Off
≥ During playlist play: [DVD-VR] (Except still picture part)
Scene>Playlist>Off [DVD-V] (Except iR/iRW)
[DVD-A]: Track>Group§>Off Allows you to browse the disc contents and
[DVD-V]: Chapter>Title§>Off start playing from the selected position.
Repeat [VCD] [CD]: Track>All>Off You can select either “Intro Mode” or
[WMA] [MP3] [MPEG4] [DivX]: Advanced “Interval Mode” in “Advanced Disc Review”
Content>Group§>Off Disc in the “Disc” tab (➜ page 29).
[JPEG]: Group§>Off Review When you find a title/program to play
§
“All” is displayed during all group ([DVD-A]), Press [1 PLAY].
program or random play. ≥ This may not work depending on the disc
Except [JPEG] [DVD-VR] (Still picture part) and the play position.
[MPEG4] [DivX] ≥ [DVD-VR] This does not work when playing
A-B To repeat a specified section a playlist (➜ page 22).
Repeat Press [ENTER] at the starting and ending
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Using on-screen menus

Other Settings Items shown differ depending on the type of disc.

∫ Picture Menu
Normal If you have chosen “xxx§p” (progressive)
Cinema1: Mellows images and (➜ above), select the method of
enhances detail in dark conversion for progressive output to suit
scenes. the type of material.
Cinema2: Sharpens images and ≥ The setting will return to Auto or Auto1
enhances detail in dark when the disc tray is opened, the unit is
scenes. turned off or another source is selected.
Animation: Suitable for animation. When playing PAL discs, MPEG4 or DivX
Dynamic: Enhances the contrast for video contents
powerful images. Auto: Automatically detects the film and
User: Press [ENTER] to select video content, and appropriately
“Picture Adjustment” converts it.
(➜ below). Video: Select when using Auto, and the
Picture Picture Adjustment content is distorted.
Mode Cinema: Select this if the
Contrast: Increases the contrast
edges of the film
between light and dark parts
Transfer content appear
of the picture.
Mode jagged or rough
Brightness: Brightens the picture.
when Auto is selected.
Sharpness: Adjusts the sharpness of the
However, if the video content is
edges of horizontal lines.
distorted as shown in the
Colour: Adjusts the shade of the
illustration to the right, then
picture’s color.
select Auto.
Gamma: Adjusts the brightness of dark
parts. When playing NTSC discs
Depth Enhancer: Reduces the rough Auto1: Automatically detects the film and
noise in the video content, and appropriately
background to give a converts it.
Using on-screen menus

greater feeling of depth. Auto2: In addition to Auto1, automatically

To select suitable picture quality with detects film contents with different
your television frame rates and appropriately
§
480p/576p (progressive) converts it.
§480i/576i (interlace) Video: Select when using Auto1 and
Video When you select “xxx§p” (progressive) and Auto2, and the content is
Output a confirmation screen appears, select distorted.
Mode “Yes” only if connecting to a progressive When you select “Auto” the constructing
output compatible television. method of the DivX contents is
§ The numbers displayed depend on the automatically distinguished and output. If
Source
disc being played. One of the above the picture is distorted, select “I (Interlace)”
Select
numbers is displayed. or “P (Progressive)” depending on which
[DivX]
constructing method was used when the
contents were recorded to disc.
Auto, I (Interlace), P (Progressive)
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Other Settings Items shown differ depending on the type of disc.

∫ Audio Menu
Dolby Pro (➜ page 34, Enhancing the stereo To select the appropriate screen
Logic II sound: Dolby Pro Logic II) size to fit your television screen
[DVD-A] (Motion picture part)
To make the dialogue in movies [DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [VCD]
easier to hear Auto, 4:3 Standard,
[DVD-V] (Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG, European Vista,
3-channel or higher, with the 16:9 Standard, American Vista,
Dialogue dialogue recorded in the center Cinemascope1, Cinemascope2
Enhancer channel) e.g. 4:3 Standard (4:3)
[DivX] (Dolby Digital, 3-channel or Just Fit Zoom European Vista (1.66:1)
16:9 Standard (16:9)
higher, with the dialogue recorded American Vista (1.85:1)
in the center channel) Cinemascope1 (2.35:1)

On ,------. Off Cinemascope2 (2.55:1)

To enjoy comfortable, analog-like [MPEG4] [DivX]

sound Standard (a0.25 full-screen),
[DVD-VR] [DVD-V] (Discs recorded with
Original (actual recorded size),
Full (full-screen)
48 kHz only)
≥ This may not work depending on
[WMA] [MP3] (Disc recording is other
the discs recording.
than 8 kHz, 16 kHz or 32 kHz)
Sound To zoom in and out manually
[VCD] [CD]
Enhancement On ,------. Off – in 0.01-unit steps from “k1.00” to
≥ This may have no effect “k1.60”
depending on the disc’s – in 0.02-unit steps from “k1.60” to
“k2.00”
recording.
– in 0.05-unit steps from “k2.00” to
≥ This does not work with MP3 on
Manual Zoom “k4.00” ([MPEG4] [DivX] only)
DVD-RAM or DVD-R/RW.
≥ To change the steps more quickly,
press and hold [3, 4].
∫ Display Menu ≥ [MPEG4] [DivX] It may not be

Using on-screen menus

possible to zoom up to “k4.00”
Information [JPEG] On ,------. Off
depending upon the connected
Subtitle 0 to s60 (in 2 unit steps) television and its settings.
Position [DVD-A] (Motion picture part)
Bit Rate
Subtitle Auto, 0 to s7 [DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [VCD] [MPEG4] [DivX]
Display On ,------. Off
Brightness
To select how to show images To make the on-screen menu
GUI See-
made for 4:3 aspect screens on a transparent
through Off, On, Auto
16:9 aspect television
To adjust the on-screen menu
Normal: Laterally stretches GUI Brightness brightness
images. s3 to r3
Auto: Expands 4:3 letterbox
images to fill more of the
screen. Other images ∫ Other Menu
4:3 Aspect appear in full in the Setup (➜ page 28)
center of the screen.
Play as To play DVD-Video contents of
Shrink: Images appear in the DVD-Audio
DVD-Video
center of the screen. Select “Play as DVD-Video”.
or
Zoom: Expands to 4:3 aspect
ratio. Play as
If your television has a similar DVD-Audio
feature, use it instead for a better Play as To use functions for data discs
effect. DVD-VR, Play (➜ page 21)
as HighMAT (To play JPEG, MP3, MPEG4 or
or DivX video contents on DVD-RAM,
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Play as Data using HighMAT function)
Disc Select “Play as Data Disc”.
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Changing the player settings

1 Press and hold to show
the Setup menu.
If you have not performed
QUICK SETUP (➜ page 14),
Numbered
the QUICK SETUP screen
buttons
appears.

2 Select Select the tab.

Go right
ENTER
3 Select Select the item.

SETUP

Register

4 Select Make the settings.

Setup Item
Tab Disc Audio English
Video
Audio
Subtitle Automatic Setting
Menus English
Display
Others Advanced Disc Review Intro Mode Register
Ratings Level 8

to select and press ENTER RETURN to exit

≥ The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to

standby.
Changing the player settings

≥ Underlined items are the factory settings in the

following diagram.
5 Press and hold to exit.
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QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area.

∫ “Disc” tab
Audio ≥English ≥French ≥German ≥Italian ≥Spanish ≥Polish
Choose the audio language. ≥Swedish ≥Dutch ≥Original§1 ≥Other¢¢¢¢§2
Subtitle ≥Automatic§3 ≥English ≥French ≥German ≥Italian ≥Spanish
Choose the subtitle language. ≥Polish ≥Swedish ≥Dutch ≥Other¢¢¢¢§2
Menus ≥English ≥French ≥German ≥Italian ≥Spanish ≥Polish
Choose the language for disc ≥Swedish ≥Dutch ≥Other¢¢¢¢§2
menus.
Changing the menu language
in QUICK SETUP also
changes this setting.
Advanced Disc Review ≥Intro Mode: Reviews each title/program.
(➜ page 25) ≥Interval Mode: Reviews not only each title/program but also each 10-minute interval
within a title/program.
Ratings Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected)
Set a rating level to limit ≥8 No Limit ≥1 to 7 ≥0 Lock All: To prevent play of discs without rating levels.
DVD-Video play. When you select your ratings level, a password screen is shown.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Do not forget your password.
A message screen will be shown if a DVD-Video disc exceeding the rating level is
inserted in the unit.
Enter your password and then follow the on-screen instructions.
§1 The original language designated on the disc is selected.
§2 Input the appropriate code from the language code list (➜ page 31).
§3
If the language selected for “Audio” is not available, subtitles appear in that language (if available on the disc).

∫ “Video” tab
TV Aspect ≥4:3 Pan&Scan: Regular aspect television (4:3)

Changing the player settings

Choose the setting to suit The sides of the widescreen picture are cut off so it fills the
your television and screen (unless prohibited by the disc).
preference. ≥ 4:3 Letterbox: Regular aspect television (4:3)
Widescreen picture is shown in the letterbox style.

≥ 16:9: Widescreen television (16:9)

TV Type ≥Standard (Direct View TV) ≥CRT Projector
Select to suit the type of ≥LCD TV/Projector ≥Projection TV ≥Plasma TV
television.
Time Delay ≥0ms ≥20ms ≥40ms ≥60ms ≥80ms ≥100ms
When connected with a
Plasma display, adjust if you
notice the audio is out of sync
with the video.
Video Out (AV/ ≥Video/YPbPr ≥S-Video/YPbPr
Component) ≥RGB/No Output
Choose the video signal
format to be output from the
SCART (AV) and Component
terminal.
Still Mode ≥ Automatic
Specify the type of picture ≥Field§4 : The picture is not blurred, but picture quality is lower.
shown when paused. ≥Frame§4 : Overall quality is high, but the picture may appear blurred.
§4 Refer to “Frame still and field still” (➜ page 43, Glossary).
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Changing the player settings

QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area.

∫ “Video” tab (Continued)

NTSC Disc Output ≥PAL60: When connected to a PAL television.
Choose PAL 60 or NTSC ≥NTSC: When connected to an NTSC television.
output when playing NTSC
discs (➜ page 16, Video
systems).
Picture/Video Output ≥Automatic ≥PAL
Change the video signal ≥NTSC/PAL60: Output will depend on “NTSC Disc Output” setting (➜ above).
format to be output for JPEG,
MPEG4 and DivX video if
picture output is not smooth
during playback.

∫ “Audio” tab
Dynamic Range ≥Off
Compression ≥On: Adjusts for clarity even when the volume is low by compressing the range of
the lowest sound level and the highest sound level. Convenient for late night
viewing. (Only works with Dolby Digital)
Speaker Settings ≥Center: 0.0/1.0/2.0/3.0/4.0/5.0 ms
(➜ page 31) ≥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 ≥Français ≥Deutsch ≥Italiano ≥Español
≥Polski ≥Svenska ≥Nederlands
Changing the player settings

On-Screen Messages ≥On ≥Off

Background during Play ≥Black ≥Grey
Select background during
JPEG, MPEG4 and DivX
video playback.

∫ “Others” tab
FL Dimmer ≥Bright ≥Dim
Change the brightness of the ≥Auto: The display is dimmed, but brightens when you perform some operations.
unit’s display.
DivX Registration You need this registration code to purchase and play DivX Video-on-Demand
Display the unit’s registration (VOD) content (➜ page 17, About DivX VOD content).
code.
QUICK SETUP ≥Yes ≥No
Re-initialise Setting ≥Yes: The password screen is shown if “Ratings” (➜ page 29) is set. Please enter
Return all values in the Setup the same password. After “INIT” on the display disappears, turn the unit off
menus to the default settings. and on again.
≥ No
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Changing the delay time of the speakers

(Effective when playing multi-channel audio) 1 Press [3, 4] to select the delay time box and
(Center and surround speakers only) press [ENTER].
For optimum listening with 5.1-channel sound, all the 2 Press [3, 4] to adjust the delay time and press
speakers, except for the subwoofer, should be the same [ENTER].
distance from the seating position. Center delay time
If you have to place the center or surround speakers
closer to the seating position, adjust the delay time to
make up for the difference. L ms C R
0.0
C
: Actual speaker position
Exit Exit
L C R SW
: Ideal speaker position
a c
a b c : Primary listening distance ms
SW LS RS
b 0.0

LS RS
Approximate room dimensions Surround delay time
LS RS

To finish the speaker setting

Circle of constant primary listening distance
Press [2] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER].

If either distance a or b is less than c, find the When you change the surround speaker setting for Dolby
difference in the table and change to the recommended Digital, the setting also changes for Dolby Pro Logic II.
setting. e.g., the settings for Music are the same as those for
Dolby Digital.
a Center speaker b Surround speaker
Dolby Pro Logic II
Difference (Approx.) Setting Difference (Approx.) Setting Dolby Digital
30 cm 1.0 ms 150 cm 5.0 ms Music Movie
60 cm 2.0 ms 300 cm 10.0 ms 0 ms 0 ms 10 ms
90 cm 3.0 ms 450 cm 15.0 ms 5 ms 5 ms 15 ms
120 cm 4.0 ms 10 ms 10 ms 20 ms

Changing the player settings

150 cm 5.0 ms 15 ms 15 ms 25 ms

Language code list

Abkhazian: 6566 Danish: 6865 Italian: 7384 Norwegian: 7879 Swedish: 8386
Afar: 6565 Dutch: 7876 Japanese: 7465 Oriya: 7982 Tagalog: 8476
Afrikaans: 6570 English: 6978 Javanese: 7487 Pashto, Pushto: 8083 Tajik: 8471
Albanian: 8381 Esperanto: 6979 Kannada: 7578 Persian: 7065 Tamil: 8465
Ameharic: 6577 Estonian: 6984 Kashmiri: 7583 Polish: 8076 Tatar: 8484
Arabic: 6582 Faroese: 7079 Kazakh: 7575 Portuguese: 8084 Telugu: 8469
Armenian: 7289 Fiji: 7074 Kirghiz: 7589 Punjabi: 8065 Thai: 8472
Assamese: 6583 Finnish: 7073 Korean: 7579 Quechua: 8185 Tibetan: 6679
Aymara: 6589 French: 7082 Kurdish: 7585 Rhaeto-Romance: 8277 Tigrinya: 8473
Azerbaijani: 6590 Frisian: 7089 Laotian: 7679 Romanian: 8279 Tonga: 8479
Bashkir: 6665 Galician: 7176 Latin: 7665 Russian: 8285 Turkish: 8482
Basque: 6985 Georgian: 7565 Latvian, Lettish: 7686 Samoan: 8377 Turkmen: 8475
Bengali, Bangla: 6678 German: 6869 Lingala: 7678 Sanskrit: 8365 Twi: 8487
Bhutani: 6890 Greek: 6976 Lithuanian: 7684 Scots Gaelic: 7168 Ukrainian: 8575
Bihari: 6672 Greenlandic: 7576 Macedonian: 7775 Serbian: 8382 Urdu: 8582
Breton: 6682 Guarani: 7178 Malagasy: 7771 Serbo-Croatian: 8372 Uzbek: 8590
Bulgarian: 6671 Gujarati: 7185 Malay: 7783 Shona: 8378 Vietnamese: 8673
Burmese: 7789 Hausa: 7265 Malayalam: 7776 Sindhi: 8368 Volapük: 8679
Byelorussian: 6669 Hebrew: 7387 Maltese: 7784 Singhalese: 8373 Welsh: 6789
Cambodian: 7577 Hindi: 7273 Maori: 7773 Slovak: 8375 Wolof: 8779
Catalan: 6765 Hungarian: 7285 Marathi: 7782 Slovenian: 8376 Xhosa: 8872
Chinese: 9072 Icelandic: 7383 Moldavian: 7779 Somali: 8379 Yiddish: 7473
Corsican: 6779 Indonesian: 7378 Mongolian: 7778 Spanish: 6983 Yoruba: 8979
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Croatian: 7282 Interlingua: 7365 Nauru: 7865 Sundanese: 8385 Zulu: 9085
Czech: 6783 Irish: 7165 Nepali: 7869 Swahili: 8387

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Using the radio

Selecting the preset channels
TUNER/BAND 1 Press [TUNER/BAND] to select “FM” or “AM”.
Numbered
buttons 2 Press the numbered buttons to select the
channel.
≥ To select a 2-digit number PRG DISC SFC TG D.MIX MONO SLP
e.g. 12: [S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2] DE
S
Alternatively, press [X, W]. A AC

When a stereo FM broadcast is being ST SRD E.

ENTER HDCD
received, “ST” lights in the display. H.BASS
W PGM
1
FUNCTIONS

∫ If noise is excessive
When “FM” is selected
Press and hold [—FM MODE] on the main
unit to display “MONO”. MONO ST SRD E.
HDCD
H.BASS
W PGM
1
The illustration shows SC-HT540.
Press and hold [—FM MODE] again to cancel the
TUNING mode.
MEMORY ≥ The mode is also canceled when you change the
frequency.
Using the radio

When “AM” is selected

Press [FUNCTIONS] on the remote control.
-TUNE MODE / -FM MODE Each time you press the button: BP 2()BP 1
SELECTOR

Manual tuning
Presetting stations automatically Main unit only
Main unit only 1 Press [SELECTOR] to select “FM” or “AM”.

Up to 15 stations can be set in each band, FM and AM. 2 Press [-TUNE MODE] to select “MANUAL”.
1 Press [SELECTOR] to select “FM” or “AM”.
3 Press [X TUNING W] to select the frequency.
≥ To start automatic tuning, press and hold
2 Press [-TUNE MODE] to select “MANUAL”.
[X TUNING W] until the frequency starts scrolling.
Each time you press the button:
MANUAL()PRESET Tuning stops when a station is found.

3 Press [X TUNING W] to tune to the lowest ∫ Presetting the channel

frequency (FM: 87.50, AM: 522). Up to 15 stations can be set in each band, FM and AM.
1 While listening to the radio broadcast
4 Press and hold [MEMORY]. Press [ENTER].
Release the button when “FM AUTO” or “AM AUTO”
is displayed. 2 While the frequency and “PGM” are flashing on
the display
The tuner presets all the stations it can receive into Press the numbered buttons to select a
the channels in ascending order. channel.
≥ “SET OK” is displayed when the stations are set, ≥ To select a 2-digit number DISC SFC TG D.MIX MONO SLP
and the radio tunes to the last preset station. e.g. To select 12:
≥ “ERROR” is displayed when automatic presetting is [S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2]
unsuccessful. Preset the channels manually
(➜ right). Alternatively, press [X, W], and then press
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The station occupying a channel is erased if another
station is preset to that channel.
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RDS broadcasting
The unit can display the text data transmitted by the radio
data system (RDS) available in some areas.
If the station you are listening to is transmitting RDS
signals, “RDS” will light up on the display.

When “FM” is selected

Press [FUNCTIONS] to display the text data.
Each time you press the button:
PS (factory preset)>PTY> Frequency display
^----------------------------------------------------------}

PTY displays
NEWS VARIED FINANCE COUNTRY
AFFAIRS POP M CHILDREN NATIONAL
INFO ROCK M SOCIAL A OLDIES
SPORT M.O.R. M§ RELIGION FOLK M
EDUCATE LIGHT M PHONE IN DOCUMENT
DRAMA CLASSICS TRAVEL TEST
CULTURE OTHER M LEISURE ALARM
SCIENCE WEATHER JAZZ
§ “M.O.R. M”=Middle of the road music

Using the radio

[Note]
RDS displays may not be available if reception is poor.

Using an outdoor antenna (optional)

Use outdoor antennas if radio reception is poor.
≥ Disconnect the antenna when the unit is not in use.
≥ Do not use the outdoor antenna during an electrical storm.

Use the antenna plug FM outdoor antenna (Using a

adaptor (included). television antenna)
≥ Disconnect the FM indoor antenna.
≥ The antenna should be installed by
a competent technician.

Leave the AM loop

antenna connected.

5 to 12 m

AM outdoor antenna 75 ≠ coaxial cable

(Using a vinyl wire) (not included)
Run a piece of vinyl wire horizontally across
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Using sound effects

Enhancing the sound from
DVD the center speaker:
Center Focus
This applies to discs where the dialogue is recorded
in the center channel.
You can make the sound of the center
VOLUME
speaker seem like it is coming from within the
television.
Press and hold [—C.FOCUS].
Each time you press and hold the button:
C FOCUS ON,------.C FOCUS OFF

≥ This does not work when Sound Field Control (MOVIE,

SPORT or MUSIC) is turned on.
SUBWOOFER LEVEL PL
≥ This also works when Dolby Pro Logic II is turned on.
SFC - H.BASS,
( - SFC, SRD ENH) C.FOCUS
CH SELECT, Enhancing the stereo
TEST
sound: Dolby Pro Logic II
Except [DivX]
Dolby Pro Logic II is an advanced decoder that derives
[Note]
5-channel surround (Left and Right Front, Center, Left
≥ The following sound effects may not be available or
Using sound effects

and Right Surround) from stereo sound sources, whether

have no effect depending on the type of source, or
or not it has been specifically Dolby Surround encoded.
when headphones are used.
≥ You may experience a reduction in sound quality when Press [ÎPLII].
these sound effects are used with some sources. If this Each time you press the button:
PL PRG
occurs, turn the sound effects off. Movie: Movie software, recorded in Dolby D DTS
CD MODE
≥ [HT990] It is not possible to turn on Surround Enhancer Surround. DVD RDS
PTY PS A AC
and Sound Field Control at the same time. Music: Stereo sources
Off: Cancel

≥ This works only in DVD/CD mode.

Changing the sound quality: ≥ “ÎPLII” lights when there is effect.
Sound Field Control
Press [SFC] ([HT990] [-SFC]). Adjusting the amount of
Each time you press the button: bass: Subwoofer level
FLAT: Cancel (no effect is added) (factory preset).
You can adjust the amount of bass. The unit
MOVIE: Use this mode when playing movie software.
automatically selects the most suitable setting according
SPORT: Simulates sound to make you feel like you are
to the type of playing source.
at a sports event.
MUSIC: Adds surround effects to stereo sources. Press [SUBWOOFER LEVEL].
HEAVY: Adds punch to rock. ≥ [DVD-V] [DVD-VR]
CLEAR: Clarifies higher sounds. SUB W 4 (factory preset)>SUB W 1>SUB W 2
SOFT: For background music. ^--------------------------- SUB W 3 (------------------------}

≥ To check the current setting, press [SFC] ([HT990] [-SFC]). ≥ When another source is selected
≥ MOVIE, SPORT and MUSIC are not available when SUB W 2 (factory preset)>SUB W 3>SUB W 4
Dolby Pro Logic II is on, or when playing a disc ^-------------------------- SUB W 1(-------------------------}
recorded with a multi-channel source.
≥ To check the current setting, press [SUBWOOFER LEVEL].
≥ You can adjust the volume of the surround speakers to
≥ The setting you make is retained, and recalled every time
get the best surround effect (➜ page 35, Adjusting the
you play the same type of source, except when Sound
volume of each speaker: Speaker level adjustments).
Field Control (MOVIE, SPORT or MUSIC) is turned on.
≥ When MOVIE, SPORT or MUSIC is turned on, you can
§
enjoy audio from your television in 5.1-channel When Sound Field Control (MOVIE, SPORT or MUSIC)
surround sound (➜ page 37). is on, the factory presets are as follows:
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– SPORT: SUB W 2
– MUSIC: SUB W 1
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Enhancing the bass Adjusting the volume of

sound: H.BASS each speaker:
You can enhance low-frequency sound so that heavy Speaker level adjustments
bass sound can be heard clearly, even if the acoustics of This is one of the ways to get appropriate surround effects.
your room are not optimal. The unit automatically selects
Preparation
the most suitable setting according to the type of playing
Press [DVD].
source.
Press [-H.BASS]. ST SRD E.
1 While stopped and no on-screen display is shown
HDCD Press and hold [—TEST] to output a test
H.BASS

≥ [DVD-V] [DVD-VR]
W PGM
1 signal.
≥ To stop the test signal, press and hold [—TEST]
H.BASS ON (factory preset),------.H.BASS OFF
again.
≥ When another source is selected
L: Front left C: Center R: Front right
H.BASS OFF (factory preset),------.H.BASS ON
RS: Right surround LS: Left surround
The setting you make is retained, and recalled every time ≥ There is no output from SW (subwoofer) channel.
you play from the same type of source.
2 Press [VOLUME, r] or [s] to set the volume
[HT990] level normally used for listening.
Enhancing the surround
3 Press [3] (increase) or [4] (decrease) to
sound effect: adjust the speaker level for each speaker.
Surround Enhancer ≥ Adjust the speaker levels to the same level as the
front speakers.

Using sound effects

Press and hold [—SRD ENH]. ST SRD E.
HDCD C, RS, LS: `6 dB to i6 dB
Each time you press and hold the button: W PGM
SRD ENH ON,------.SRD ENH OFF 1
∫ To adjust speaker level during play
[Effective when playing multi-channel audio or when
Dolby Pro Logic II or Sound Field Control (MOVIE,
SPORT or MUSIC) is on.]
1 Press [CH SELECT] to select the speaker.
L #C #R #RS #LS #SW
^----------------------------------------------}
SW: Subwoofer
≥ You can adjust SW only if the disc includes a
subwoofer channel.
≥ “SW” does not appear on the display and is not
adjustable when “ÎPLII” is lit.
≥ “S” appears on the display when “MOVIE”,
“SPORT” or “MUSIC” is selected with Sound
Field Control (➜ page 34).
In this case, you can adjust both surround
speaker levels at the same time using [3, 4].
S: `6 dB to i6 dB
2 Press [3] (increase) or [4] (decrease) to
adjust the speaker level for each speaker.
C, RS, LS, SW: `6 dB to i6 dB
(L, R: Only the balance is adjustable.)
≥ To adjust the balance of the front speakers,
while “L” or “R” is selected, press [2, 1].
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Using other useful functions

Using headphones

Main unit only

EXT-IN
1 Reduce the volume and connect the
headphones (not included).
Headphone plug type: ‰3.5 mm stereo mini plug
VOLUME
The illustration shows SC-HT540.
VOLUME

SLEEP MUTING

2 Adjust headphone volume with [VOLUME].

≥ Audio is automatically switched to 2-channel
stereo.
Using other useful functions

Setting the sleep timer [Note]

To prevent hearing damage, avoid listening for prolonged
Press [SLEEP] to select the time (in minutes). periods of time.
SLEEP 30 ----)SLEEP 60 ----)SLEEP 90 MONO SLP ST SRD E.
^""" OFF(_ SLEEP120(_-} HDCD
H.BASS
Using the Music Port
W PGM
1
The Music Port allows you to connect and enjoy music
To cancel the timer from an external device (e.g. MP3 player) through your
Press [SLEEP] to select “OFF”. home theater system.
To confirm the remaining time Preparation
Press [SLEEP] again. To avoid distorted sound, make sure that any equalizer
function of your external device is turned off.
To change the setting
Repeat the procedure from the beginning. 1 Reduce the volume and connect the
external device (not included).
Plug type: ‰3.5 mm stereo mini plug
Muting the sound The illustration shows SC-HT540
VOLUME
Press [MUTING].
“MUTING” flashes on the unit’s display.
PL PRG MONO SLP ST
D DTS
CD MODE
DVD RDS
PTY PS A AC
External device
Reduce the volume before
To cancel connecting.
≥ Press [MUTING] again or reduce the volume to
minimum “VOL 0”, and then raise it to the required 2 Press [EXT-IN] to select “MUSIC P.”.
level. MUSIC P. ""--)TV
≥ Muting is canceled when you switch the unit to standby. ^"" AUX(----}
RG MONO ST SR
H
DE H.B
S W
AC

3 Adjust the external device volume to a

normal listening level, and then adjust the
volume of the main unit with [VOLUME].
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≥ You can enjoy surround sound when you turn on

Sound Field Control (MOVIE, SPORT or MUSIC)
(➜ page 34).
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Operating other equipment

TV Operating the television

,
TV/AV TV VOLUME Aim the remote control at the television.
EXT-IN
Turning the television on/off
Press [Í TV].

Switching the television’s video input mode

Press [TV/AV].

Adjusting the volume

Press [r, s TV VOLUME].

To play audio from your television through your

home theater system
Press [EXT-IN] to select “AUX” or “TV” as the source,
reduce the volume on the television to its minimum, and
control the volume on the main unit.
Each time you press the button:
MUSIC P. ""--)TV
^"" AUX(----}
≥ You can enjoy 5.1-channel surround sound when you

Operating other equipment

turn on Sound Field Control (MOVIE, SPORT or
You can use the remote control to operate a Panasonic
MUSIC) (➜ page 34).
television. Connect your equipment referring to “Set Top
Box or video cassette recorder connection” (➜ page 12).

[Note]
The remote control may not work properly with some
models.

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Speaker installation options

∫ Attaching to a wall
You can attach all of the speakers (except subwoofer) to a wall.
≥ The wall or pillar on which the speakers are to be attached should be capable of supporting over 10 kg per
screw. Consult a qualified building contractor when attaching the speakers to a wall. Improper attachment may
result in damage to the wall and speakers.
≥ When mounting the front speakers or surround speakers ([HT540] front speakers only) to a wall, we recommend
using a string (not included) to prevent it from falling.

[HT540] 2 Screws [HT540] 2 Cover plates

[HT990] 4 Screws [HT990] 4 Cover plates

Preparation for front speakers and surround speakers ([HT540] front speakers only)
1 Remove the speaker cable from the stand.

Release the cable

from the groove.

2 Connect the cable (➜ page 7).

1 Attach the cover plate to the front speaker or 3 Fit the speaker securely onto the screw(s) with
surround speaker ([HT540] front speaker only). the hole(s).

Front speaker [HT540]

2 Screw Center speaker
Tighten securely. Front and surround speakers [HT990]
Speaker installation options

106 mm
1
200 mm
Cover plate

2 Drive a screw (not included) into the wall. 340 mm

Surround speaker
[HT540]
‰4.0 mm ‰7.5 to 9.5 mm

Wall or pillar 5.0 to 7.0 mm

e.g.
In this position, Move the
the speaker will speaker so that
likely fall if moved the screw is in
to the left or right. this position.
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Reattaching the speaker cable to the stand

1 Remove the eight screws from the stand, and remove the speaker net.

Screw

2 Position the cable.

Approx. 15 cm

Press the cable into

the groove.

Cable

3 Attach the speaker net with the screws.

∫ Fitting speaker stands (not included)

[Except front speakers ([HT540] [HT990]) and surround speakers ([HT990])]
Ensure the stands meet these conditions before purchasing them.
Note the diameter and length of the screws and the distance between screws as shown in the diagram.
≥ The stands must be able to support over 10 kg.
≥ The stands must be stable even if the speakers are in a high position.

e.g. Center speaker

Speaker installation options

Metal screw holes
For attaching to
speaker stands

5 mm, pitch 0.8 mm

Plate thickness Speaker stand

plus 7 mm to 10 mm (not included)
60 mm
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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 chart do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions.

Power Page
No power. ≥ Insert the AC mains lead securely. 13
The unit is automatically ≥ The Sleep timer was working and had reached the set time limit. 36
switched to standby mode.
Unresponsive or inoperable function
No response when any ≥ This unit cannot play discs other than the ones listed in these operating 16
buttons are pressed. instructions.
≥ The unit may not be operating properly due to lightning, static electricity or —
some other external factor. Turn the unit off and then back on. Alternatively,
turn the unit off, disconnect the AC mains lead, and then reconnect it.
≥ Condensation has formed. Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to evaporate. —
No response when remote ≥ Check that the batteries are installed correctly. 14
control buttons are ≥ The batteries are depleted. Replace them with new ones. 14
pressed. ≥ Aim the remote control at the remote control signal sensor and operate. 15
No picture or sound. ≥ Check the video or speaker connection. 7,
9–12
≥ Check the power or input setting of the connected equipment and the main unit. —
≥ Check that the disc has something recorded on it. —
You have forgotten your ≥ While stopped and “DVD/CD” is the source, press and hold [∫] (Stop) on —
ratings password. the main unit and [S10] on the remote control until “Initialised” disappears
Reset all the settings to from the television. Turn the unit off and on again.
Factory Preset. All settings will return to the default values.
Specific operation undesirable or unexpected
It takes time before play ≥ Play may take time to begin when an MP3 track has still picture data. Even —
starts. after the track starts, the correct play time will not be displayed. This is
normal. [MP3]
≥ This is normal on DivX video. [DivX] —
Folders on a data CD are ≥ Folders deeper than the eighth layer are displayed as the eighth layer. —
not displayed correctly.
[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4]
[DivX]
A menu screen appears ≥ This is normal for Video CDs. —
during skip or search. [VCD]
Playback control menu ≥ Press [∫ STOP] twice and then press [1 PLAY]. —
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does not appear. [VCD] with

playback control
Program and Random play ≥ These functions do not work with some DVD-Videos. —
do not work. [DVD-V]
Selecting audio ≥ Even if a second soundtrack is not recorded, two numbers are normally —
soundtrack “2” does not shown.
change the audio. [DVD-A]
Play does not start. ≥ This unit may not play WMA and MPEG4 that contains still picture data. —
≥ If playing DivX VOD content, refer to the homepage where you purchased —
the DivX VOD content. (Example: www.divx.com/vod) [DivX]
≥ If a disc contains CD-DA and other formats, proper playback may not be —
possible.
Play restarts from the ≥ This is normal for DVD-Audio. —
beginning when the
soundtrack is changed.
[DVD-A]
Scenes are skipped ≥ If you change the volume or sound effects during Advanced Disc Review, 25
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Subtitle Page
Subtitle position is wrong. ≥ Adjust the position. (“Subtitle Position” in Display Menu) 27
No subtitles. ≥ Display the subtitles. (“Subtitle” in Main menu) 25
≥ Subtitles may not be displayed depending on the disc. [DivX] —

Marker
Cannot add markers. ≥ You cannot add markers with DVD-RAM or DVD-R/-RW (DVD-VR) discs. —
≥ If the disc’s elapsed play time does not appear on the unit’s display, you —
cannot add markers.
A-B repeat
Point B is automatically ≥ The end of an item becomes point B when it is reached. —
set.
Sound abnormal or improper
Sound is distorted. ≥ Noise may occur when playing WMA. —
Effects do not work. ≥ Some audio effects do not work or have less effect with some discs. —
Humming is heard during ≥ An AC mains lead or fluorescent light is near the main unit. Keep other —
play. appliances and cables away from the main unit.
No sound. ≥ There may be a slight pause in sound when you change the play speed. —
≥ Audio may not be output due to how files were created. [DivX] —

Menus
The Setup menu cannot be ≥ Select “DVD/CD” as the source. —
accessed. ≥ Cancel All group, Program and Random play. 20

Picture abnormal or unviewable

The picture on the ≥ The unit and television are using different video systems. —
television is not displayed Use a multi-system or PAL television.
correctly or disappears. ≥ The system used on the disc does not match your television.
– PAL discs cannot be correctly viewed on an NTSC television. —
– This unit can convert NTSC signals to PAL 60 for viewing on a PAL 30
television (“NTSC Disc Output” in “Video” tab).
≥ Ensure that the unit is connected directly to the television, and is not 10–12
connected through a video cassette recorder.
≥ Mobile telephone chargers can cause some disturbance. —
≥ If you are using an indoor television antenna, change to an outdoor antenna. —
≥ The television antenna wire is too close to the unit. Move it away from the unit. —
≥ Change “Source Select” in Picture Menu. [DivX] 26
Picture size does not fit ≥ Change “TV Aspect” in the “Video” tab. 29
the screen. ≥ Use the television to change the aspect. If your television does not have 27 Troubleshooting guide
that function, change “4:3 Aspect” in Display Menu.
≥ Change the zoom setting. (“Just Fit Zoom” or “Manual Zoom” in Display Menu) 27
Picture stops. [DivX] ≥ Picture may stop if the DivX files are greater than 2 GB. —
Menu is not displayed ≥ Restore the zoom ratio to “k1.00”. (“Manual Zoom” in Display Menu) 27
correctly. ≥ Set “Subtitle Position” in Display Menu to “0”. 27
≥ Set “4:3 Aspect” in Display Menu to “Normal”. 27
Auto zoom function does ≥ Turn off television zoom function. —
not work well. ≥ Use the other preset aspect ratios or manual adjustment. 27
≥ Zoom function may not work well, especially in dark scenes and may not —
work depending on the type of disc.
When playing PAL disc, ≥ Set “Transfer Mode” in Picture Menu to “Auto”. 26
picture distorted.

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Troubleshooting guide

Progressive video Page

There is ghosting when ≥ This problem is caused by the editing method or material used on 26
progressive output is on. DVD-Video, but should be 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” or “576i”.)
Pictures not in ≥ Select “480p” or “576p” in “Video Output Mode” in Picture Menu. 26
progressive output. ≥ The unit’s VIDEO OUT, S-VIDEO OUT or SCART (AV) terminal outputs the 10–12
interlaced signal even if “PRG” is displayed.
Listening to the radio
Distorted sound or noise ≥ Adjust the position of the FM or AM antenna. —
is heard. ≥ Use an outdoor antenna. 33
“ST” flickers or does not
light.
A beat sound is heard. ≥ Turn the television off or move it away from the unit. —
A low hum is heard during ≥ Separate the antenna from other cables. —
AM broadcasts.
Unit displays
The display is dark. ≥ Select “Bright” in “FL Dimmer” in the “Others” tab. 30
“NO PLAY” ≥ You inserted a disc the unit cannot play; insert one it can. 16
≥ You inserted a blank disc. —
≥ You inserted a disc that has not been finalized. —
“NO DISC” ≥ You have not inserted a disc; insert one. —
≥ You have not inserted the disc correctly; insert it correctly. 18
“F61” ≥ Check and correct the speaker cable connections. 7, 9
If this does not fix the problem, consult the dealer.
“DVD U11” ≥ Disc may be dirty. Wipe it clean. 17
“ERROR” ≥ Incorrect operation performed. Read the instructions and try again. —
“DVD H∑∑” ≥ Trouble may have occurred. The numbers following “H” and “F” depend on —
“DVD F∑∑∑” the status of the unit. Turn the unit off and then back on. Alternatively, turn
∑ stands for a number. the unit off, disconnect the AC mains lead, and then reconnect it.
≥ If the service numbers fail to clear, note the service number and contact a —
qualified service person.
“D.MIX” is flashing. [DVD-A] ≥ Down-mixing is the process of remixing the multiple-channel audio found —
on some discs into two channels. The disc contains single-channel or
multiple-channel signals which may not be reproduced authentically.
Television displays
Troubleshooting guide

“/” ≥ The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc. —

“Cannot play group xx, ≥ You are trying to display incompatible group or content. —
content xx”
“Cannot display group xx,
content xx”
“This disc may not be ≥ Only DVD-Video discs that include or have the same region number as the Cover
played in your region” one on the rear panel of this unit can be played. page
No on-screen display. ≥ Select “On” in “On-Screen Messages” in the “Display” tab. 30
“Group xx content xx is ≥ You are trying to play protected group or content. You cannot play it. —
protected”
“Check the disc” ≥ This disc may be dirty. 17
“Authorization Error” [DivX] ≥ You are trying to play the DivX VOD content that was purchased with a 17
different registration code. You cannot play the content on this unit.
“Rented Movie Expired” ≥ The DivX VOD content has zero remaining plays. You cannot play it. 17
[DivX]
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Glossary
Decoder I/P/B
A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to MPEG 2, the video compression standard adopted for use
normal. This is called decoding. with DVD-Video, codes frames using these 3 picture types.
I: Intra coded picture
DivX This picture has the best quality and is the best to use
DivX is a popular media technology created by DivX, Inc. when adjusting the picture.
DivX media files contain highly compressed video with P: Predictive coded picture
high visual quality that maintains a relatively small file This picture is calculated based on past I- or P-pictures.
B: Bidirectionally-predictive coded picture
size.
This picture is calculated by comparing past and future
I- and P-pictures so it has the lowest volume of
Dolby Digital information.
This is a method of coding digital signals developed by
Dolby Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2-channel) audio, JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)
these signals can also be multi-channel audio. A large This is a system used for compressing/decoding color
amount of audio information can be recorded on one disc still pictures. If you select JPEG as the storage system on
using this method. digital cameras, etc., the data will be compressed to 1/
10–1/100 of its original size. The benefit of JPEG is less
DTS (Digital Theater Systems) deterioration in picture quality considering the degree of
This surround system is used in many movie theaters compression.
around the world. There is good separation between the
channels, so realistic sound effects are possible. Linear PCM (pulse code modulation)
These are uncompressed digital signals, similar to those
Dynamic range found on CDs.
Dynamic range is the difference between the lowest level
of sound that can be heard above the noise of the MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer 3)
equipment and the highest level of sound before An audio compression method that compresses audio to
distortion occurs. approximately one tenth of its size without any
considerable loss of audio quality.
Film and video
DVD-Videos are recorded using either film or video. This MPEG4
unit can determine which type has been used, then uses A compression system for use on mobile devices or a
the most suitable method of progressive output. network, that allows highly efficient recording at a low bit
Film: Recorded at 25 frames per second (PAL discs) or rate.
24 frames per second (NTSC discs). (NTSC
discs recorded at 30 frames per second as well).
Playback control (PBC)
Generally appropriate for motion picture films.
If a Video CD has playback control, you can select
Video: Recorded at 25 frames/50 fields per second (PAL
scenes and information with menus.
discs) or 30 frames/60 fields per second (NTSC
discs). Generally appropriate for TV drama
programs or animation. Progressive/Interlaced
The PAL video signal standard has 576 interlaced (i)
Frame still and field still scan lines, whereas progressive scanning, called 576p,
Frames are the still pictures that go together to make a uses twice the number of scan lines. For the NTSC
moving picture. There are about 30 frames shown each standard, these are called 480i and 480p respectively.
second. Using progressive output, you can enjoy the high-
Glossary

One frame is made up of two fields. A regular television resolution video recorded on media such as DVD-Video.
shows these fields one after the other to create frames. Your television must be compatible to enjoy progressive
A still is shown when you pause a moving picture. A video.
frame still is made up of two alternating fields, so the
picture may appear blurred, but overall quality is high. Sampling frequency
A field still is not blurred, but it has only half the Sampling is the process of converting the heights of
information of a frame still so picture quality is lower. sound wave (analog signal) samples taken at set periods
into digits (digital encoding). Sampling frequency is the
number of samples taken per second, so larger numbers
mean more faithful reproduction of the original sound.

WMA (Windows MediaTM Audio)

WMA is a compression format developed by Microsoft
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Corporation. It achieves the same sound quality as MP3

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Specifications
AMPLIFIER SECTION DISC SECTION
[HT540] Discs played (8 cm or 12 cm)
RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode (1) DVD (DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, DivX§1, 2)
Front Ch 110 W per channel (3 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD (2) DVD-RAM (DVD-VR, MP3§2, 6, JPEG§2, 3, MPEG4§2, 4,
Surround Ch 90 W per channel (4 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD DivX§1, 2)
Center Ch 225 W per channel (6 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD (3) DVD-R (DVD-Video, DVD-VR, MP3§2, 6, JPEG§2, 3,
Subwoofer Ch 225 W per channel (6 ≠), 100 Hz, 10 % THD MPEG4§2, 4, DivX§1, 2)
Total RMS Dolby Digital mode power 850 W (4) DVD-R DL (DVD-Video, DVD-VR)
DIN Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode (5) DVD-RW (DVD-Video, DVD-VR, MP3§2, 6, JPEG§2, 3,
Front Ch 80 W per channel (3 ≠), 1 kHz, 1 % THD MPEG4§2, 4, DivX§1, 2)
Surround Ch 65 W per channel (4 ≠), 1 kHz, 1 % THD (6) iR/iRW (Video)
Center Ch 75 W per channel (6 ≠), 1 kHz, 1 % THD (7) iR DL (Video)
Subwoofer Ch 75 W per channel (6 ≠), 100 Hz, 1 % THD (8) CD, CD-R/RW [CD-DA, Video CD, SVCD§5, MP3§2, 6,
Total DIN Dolby Digital mode power 440 W WMA§2, 7, JPEG§2, 3, MPEG4§2, 4, DivX§1, 2, HighMAT
Level 2 (Audio and Image)]
[HT990] §1 Plays all versions of DivX® video (including DivX®6) with

RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode standard playback of DivX® media files. Certified to the
Front Ch 125 W per channel (3 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD DivX Home Theater Profile.
Surround Ch 125 W per channel (3 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD GMC (Global Motion Compensation) is not supported.
Center Ch 250 W per channel (6 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD §2 The total combined maximum number of recognizable

Subwoofer Ch 250 W per channel (6 ≠), 100 Hz, 10 % THD audio, picture and video contents and groups: 4000
Total RMS Dolby Digital mode power 1000 W audio, picture and video contents and 400 groups.
DIN Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode §3
Exif Ver 2.1 JPEG Baseline files
Front Ch 80 W per channel (3 ≠), 1 kHz, 1 % THD Picture resolution: between 160k120 and 6144k4096
Surround Ch 80 W per channel (3 ≠), 1 kHz, 1 % THD pixels (Sub sampling is 4:0:0, 4:2:0, 4:2:2 or 4:4:4).
Center Ch 75 W per channel (6 ≠), 1 kHz, 1 % THD Extremely long and narrow pictures may not be displayed.
Subwoofer Ch 75 W per channel (6 ≠), 100 Hz, 1 % THD §4
MPEG4 data recorded with Panasonic SD multi
Total DIN Dolby Digital mode power 470 W cameras or DVD video recorders
Conforming to SD VIDEO specifications (ASF standard)/
MPEG4 (Simple Profile) video system/G.726 audio system
§5
FM/AM TUNER, TERMINALS SECTION Conforming to IEC62107
§6 MPEG-1 Layer 3, MPEG-2 Layer 3

§7 Windows Media Audio Ver.9.0 L3

Preset Memory FM 15 stations
AM/MW 15 stations Not compatible with Multiple Bit Rate (MBR)
Frequency Modulation (FM) Pick up
Frequency range 87.50–108.00 MHz (50-kHz step) Wavelength (DVD/CD) 662/785 nm
Sensitivity 1.8 µV (IHF) Laser power (DVD/CD) CLASS 1/CLASS 1M
S/N 26 dB 1.4 µV Audio output (Disc)
Antenna terminals 75 ≠ (unbalanced) Number of channels 5.1ch (FL, FR, C, SL, SR, SW)
Amplitude Modulation (AM/MW)
Frequency range 522–1629 kHz (9-kHz step)
AM Sensitivity S/N 20 dB at 999 kHz 560 µV/m
VIDEO SECTION
Phone jack
Terminal Stereo, 3.5 mm jack Video system PAL625/50, PAL525/60, NTSC
Front Music Port Composite video output
Sensitivity 100 mV, 15 k≠ Output level 1 Vp-p (75 ≠)
Specifications

Terminal Stereo, 3.5 mm jack Terminal Pin jack (1 system)

Scart jack (1 system)
S-video output
Y output level 1 Vp-p (75 ≠)
C output level PAL; 0.3 Vp-p (75 ≠)
NTSC; 0.286 Vp-p (75 ≠)
Terminal S terminal (1 system)
Scart jack (1 system)
Component video output (NTSC: 480p/480i, PAL: 576p/576i)
Y output level 1 Vp-p (75 ≠)
PB output level 0.7 Vp-p (75 ≠)
PR output level 0.7 Vp-p (75 ≠)
Terminal Pin jack (Y: green, PB: blue, PR: red) (1 system)
RGB video output
R output level 0.7 Vp-p (75 ≠)
G output level 0.7 Vp-p (75 ≠)
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B output level 0.7 Vp-p (75 ≠)

Terminal Scart jack (1 system)

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[HT990] [Front\speakers\SB-FS990]
SPEAKER SECTION
Type 2 way, 2 speaker system (Bass reflex)
[HT540] [Front\speakers\SB-FS540] Speaker unit(s) Impedance 3 ≠
Type 1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex) 1. Woofer 6.5 cm Cone type
Speaker unit(s) Impedance 3 ≠ 2. Tweeter 6 cm Cone type
Full range 6.5 cm Cone type Input power (IEC) 125 W§ (Max)
Input power (IEC) 125 W§ (Max) Output sound pressure 81 dB/W (1.0 m)
Output sound pressure 80 dB/W (1.0 m) Cross over frequency 7 kHz
Frequency range 87 Hz–25 kHz (j16 dB) Frequency range 82 Hz–30 kHz (j16 dB)
98 Hz–22 kHz (j10 dB) 96 Hz–25 kHz (j10 dB)
Dimensions (WtHtD) 252 mmk1123 mmk234 mm Dimensions (WtHtD) 252 mmk1123 mmk234 mm
Mass 3.7 kg Mass 3.7 kg

[HT540] [Surround\speakers\SB-FS741] [HT990] [Surround\speakers\SB-FS540]

Type 1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex) Type 1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Speaker unit(s) Impedance 4 ≠ Speaker unit(s) Impedance 3 ≠
Full range 6.5 cm Cone type Full range 6.5 cm Cone type
Input power (IEC) 90 W§ (Max) Input power (IEC) 125 W§ (Max)
Output sound pressure 80 dB/W (1.0 m) Output sound pressure 80 dB/W (1.0 m)
Frequency range 96 Hz–25 kHz (j16 dB) Frequency range 87 Hz–25 kHz (j16 dB)
120 Hz–22 kHz (j10 dB) 98 Hz–22 kHz (j10 dB)
Dimensions (WtHtD) 92 mmk135 mmk95.4 mm Dimensions (WtHtD) 252 mmk1123 mmk234 mm
Mass 0.75 kg Mass 3.7 kg

[HT540] [Center\speaker\SB-PC540] [HT990] [Center\speaker\SB-PC895]

Type 2 way, 2 speaker system (Bass reflex) Type 2 way, 2 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Speaker unit(s) Impedance 6 ≠ Speaker unit(s) Impedance 6 ≠
1. Full range 6.5 cm Cone type 1. Full range 6.5 cm Cone type
2. Full range 6.5 cm Cone type 2. Full range 6.5 cm Cone type
Input power (IEC) 250 W§ (Max) Input power (IEC) 250 W§ (Max)
Output sound pressure 84 dB/W (1.0 m) Output sound pressure 83 dB/W (1.0 m)
Cross over frequency 5 kHz Cross over frequency 5 kHz
Frequency range 105 Hz–25 kHz (j16 dB) Frequency range 105 Hz–25 kHz (j16 dB)
125 Hz–22 kHz (j10 dB) 125 Hz–22 kHz (j10 dB)
Dimensions (WtHtD) 270 mmk92 mmk95.4 mm Dimensions (WtHtD) 270 mmk92 mmk95.4 mm
Mass 1.25 kg Mass 1.25 kg

[HT540] [Subwoofer\SB-W540] [HT990] [Subwoofer\SB-W895]

Type 1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex) Type 1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Speaker unit(s) Impedance 6 ≠ Speaker unit(s) Impedance 6 ≠
Woofer 16 cm Cone type Woofer 16 cm Cone type
Input power (IEC) 250 W (Max) Input power (IEC) 250 W (Max)
Output sound pressure 80 dB/W (1.0 m) Output sound pressure 80 dB/W (1.0 m)
Frequency range 32 Hz–220 Hz (j16 dB) Frequency range 32 Hz–220 Hz (j16 dB)
38 Hz–180 Hz (j10 dB) 38 Hz–180 Hz (j10 dB)
Dimensions (WtHtD) 183 mmk396 mmk267 mm Dimensions (WtHtD) 183 mmk396 mmk267 mm
Mass 4 kg Mass 4 kg
Specifications

GENERAL
Power supply AC 230–240 V, 50 Hz
Power consumption [HT540] Main unit 115 W
[HT990] Main unit 120 W
Dimensions (WtHtD) 430 mmk60 mmk354 mm
Mass Main unit 3.35 kg
Operating temperature range r5 oC to r35 oC
Operating humidity range 5 % to 90 % RH (no condensation)

Power consumption in standby mode approx. 0.5 W

§ Rating with low-cut filter equipped amplifier

[Note]
1. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Mass and dimensions are approximate.

2. Total harmonic distortion is measured by a digital spectrum
analyzer.
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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are , HDCD®, High Definition Compatible
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Digital® and Pacific Microsonics™ are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Pacific Microsonics, Inc.
in the United States and/or other countries.
“DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered
trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. HDCD system manufactured under license from
Pacific Microsonics, Inc. This product is covered by
one or more of the following: In the USA: 5,479,168,
This product incorporates copyright protection
5,638,074, 5,640,161, 5,808,574, 5,838,274,
technology that is protected by method claims of
5,854,600, 5,864,311, 5,872,531, and in Australia:
certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property
669114, with other patents pending.
rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other
rights owners. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by Macrovision This product is licensed under the MPEG-4 Visual
Corporation, and is intended for home and other patent portfolio license for the personal and non-
limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized commercial use of a consumer for (i) encoding video
by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or in compliance with the MPEG-4 Visual Standard
disassembly is prohibited. (“MPEG-4 Video”) and/or (ii) decoding MPEG-4 Video
that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a
personal and non-commercial activity and/or was
MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed
obtained from a video provider licensed by MPEG LA
from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia.
to provide MPEG-4 Video. No license is granted or
shall be implied for any other use. Additional
Windows Media, and the Windows
information including that relating to promotional,
logo are trademarks, or registered
internal and commercial uses and licensing may be
trademarks of Microsoft
obtained from MPEG LA, LLC.
Corporation in the United States
See http://www.mpegla.com.
and/or other countries.
WMA is a compression format
Official DivX® Certified product.
developed by Microsoft
Plays all versions of DivX® video
Corporation. It achieves the same
(including DivX®6) with standard
sound quality as MP3 with a file
playback of DivX® media files.
size that is smaller than that of
DivX, DivX Certified, and
MP3.
associated logos are trademarks
of DivX, Inc. and are used under
HighMAT™ and the HighMAT logo license.
are either trademarks or registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation
in the United States and/or other
countries.
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MEMO

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CAUTION!
THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN
THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR
YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL.
(Side of product)

WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE,
DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO
OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS
VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

CAUTION! (Inside of product)

≥ DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A
BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN
ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical
UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK & Electronic Equipment (private households)
OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE This symbol on the products and/or
TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS accompanying documents means that
AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT used electrical and electronic products
OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS. should not be mixed with general
≥ DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION household waste.
OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please
CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS. take these products to designated collection points,
where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis.
≥ DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES,
Alternatively, in some countries you may be able to
SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.
return your products to your local retailer upon the
≥ DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN
purchase of an equivalent new product.
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER. Disposing of this product correctly will help to save
valuable resources and prevent any potential negative
This product may receive radio interference caused by effects on human health and the environment which
mobile telephones during use. If such interference is could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste
apparent, please increase separation between the handling. Please contact your local authority for further
product and the mobile telephone. details of your nearest designated collection point.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of
this waste, in accordance with national legislation.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the For business users in the European Union
equipment and easily accessible or the mains plug or
an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable. If you wish to discard electrical and electronic
equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for
further information.
THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside
CLIMATES.
the European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your
local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct
method of disposal.

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