Panasonic SC-HT730 DVD Home Theater Sound System Instruction Manual

The illustration shows SC-HT730.

SC-HT730 DVD Home Theater Sound System

Operating Instructions
DVD Home Theater Sound System
Model No. SC-HT730/SC-HT733/ SC-HT930

Region number
The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number “1” or “ALl”.
Example:

U.S.A and canada

As an ENERGY STAR’Partner® Panasonic has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency,
For Canada only: The word “Participant” is used in place of the word “Partner”.
If you have any questions contact
In the U.S.A.: 1-800-211-PANA (7262)
In Canada: 1-800-561-5505
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.
Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.

: indicates features applicable to SC-HT730 only.
: SC-HT733 only.
: SC-HT930 only.

• These operating instructions are applicable to models SC-HT730, SC-HT733 and SC-HT930 for a variety of regions.
• Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are of SC-HT730 for U.S.A. and Canada.
• Operations in these instructions are described mainly with the remote control, but you can perform the operations on the main unit if the controls are the same.

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

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!

• DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.
• DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.
• DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.
• DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.

This product may receive radio interference caused by mobile telephones during use. If such interference is apparent, please increase separation between the product and the mobile telephone.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easlly accessible or the mains plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable.
For units with PX printed on the outer packaging
THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES.
(For details, please refer to page 8.)
CAUTION PX printed on the outer packaging : The AC voltage is different according to the area, Be sure to set the proper voltage in your area before use.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
CAUTION: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the szess for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules
Thesé fimits are designed fo provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instiuctions, may cause harmful interference to radio Gommunications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not oceur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• lncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help-

Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user’s authority fo operate this device.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmiul interference, and {2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. AND CANADA
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT-OPEN
**CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS  INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
** The lightning flash with arowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, Is intended 1o alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voftage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficlent magnitude 1o constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
**** The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user fo the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do ot block any ventiation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. U.S.A and Canada
   Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or groundingtype plug. A polarized plug has two biades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, fripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

The laser product label has not been attached to products for the U.S.A. and Canada

Simple setup

STEP 1  Front speaker assembly

The supplied stands are specially designed for attachment to Panasonic SB- FS730 or SB-FS930 front speakers. Use only as indicated in this setup.

Preparation

• To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform assembly on it
• 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 pipes.

You can use the front speakers without assembling with the stands. In this case, attach the included rubber pads to the base of the speakers. This prevents vibration from causing the speakers to move or fall over, Use 3 or 4 pads per speaker

1. Attach the pipes to the bases.
   1. Insert pipe B.
   Match these holes when you insert the pipe. 2 Secure pipe B to the base.
   Ensure the screws are securely fastened.

2. Assemble the pipes.
   1 Thread the speaker cable from pipe A through pipe B and the base.
   For quicker threading, loosely fold the cable in half (do not crease), pass the folded portion through the pipe, and then pull the rest of the cable through the base.2 Join pipe A to pipe B.3  Secure the pipes.
   Ensure the screws are securely fastened.

3. Attach the pipes to the speakers.
   Slot the screw head in between the 2 stoppers of the speaker groove.
   Ensure the pipe is fastened on straight by gradually tightening the  right and left screws alternately until fully tightened.
   To prevent a short-circuit, do not cover the connection terminals with the pipe.

4. Connect the speaker cables.

5. Secure the speaker cables to the bases.

To prevent the speaker cables from being pulled out of the pipes, leave the plastic wrap on the pipes while assembling the speaker stands.

1. Assemble the speaker stands.
   1  Thread the speaker cable through the base.
   For quicker threading, loosely fold the cable in half (do not crease), pass the folded portion through the hole, and then pull the rest of the cable through the base.2 Insert the pipe.3 Secure the pipe to the base.
   Ensure the screws are securely fastened.
   Before proceeding to the next step, please remove the plastic wrap from the pipe.

2. Attach the stands to the speakers.
   Ensure the stand is fasteried on straight by gradually tightening the top and bottom screws aiternately until fully tightened.

3. Connect the speaker cables.If there is any excess speaker cable, thread the speaker cable into the opening near the top of the pipe while pulling the speaker cable from the bottom of the base.

4. Secure the speaker cables to the bases.
   Press the speaker cable into the base cover groove as far as possible.

◼ Preventing the speakers from falling over
Preparation
Aftach screw eyes (not included) to secure the speakers to the wall ( diagram right).

• You will need to obtain the appropriate screw syes to match the walls or pillars to which they are going to be fastened.
• Consult a qualified housing contractor concerning the appropriate procedure when attaching to a concrete wall or surface that may not have strong enough support. Improper attachment may result in damage to the wall or speakers.

To prevent the speaker from falling over, thread the string  (not included) from the wall to the speaker as shown and tie tightly.

STEP 2 Positioning

How you set up your speakets can affect the bass and the sound field. Note the foliowing points:

• Place speakers on flat secure bases.

• Placing speakers too close to floors, walls, and corners can result in excessive bass. Cover walls and windows with thick curtains.

• The left and right speakers are the same with respect to the front and surround speaker pairs.

• Place the front, center, and surround speakers at approximately the same distance from the seating position.
  The angles in the diagram are approximate.

• Use only supplied speakers
  Using other speakers can damage the unit, and sound qualty will be negatively affected.

• Set the speakers up on an even surface to prevent them from falling. Take proper precautions to prevent the speakers from falling if you cannot set them up on an even surface.

Main unit
Note
Keep your speakers at least 10 mm (%) away from the system for proper ventilation.
Center speaker

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

Active subwoofer
Place to the right or left of the television, on the floor or a sturdy  shelf so that it won’t cause vibration. Leave 10 om (4′) at the rearfor ventilation.

Caution
Do not stand on the base and shake the speaker. Be cautious when children are near. Notes on speaker use

• You can damage your speakers and shorten their useful life if you play sound at high levels over extended periods.
• Reduce the volume in the following cases to avoid damage:
  —When playing distorted sound.
  —When the speakers are reverberating due to a record player, noise from FM broadcasts, or continuous signals from an oscillator, test disc, or electronic instrument.
  —When adjusting the sound quality.
  —When turning the unit on or off.

If irregular coloring occurs on your television
The supplied speakers are designed to be used close to a television, but the picture may be affected with some televisions and setup combinations.
If this occurs, turn the television off for about 30 minutes.
The television’s demagnetizing function should correct the problem. If it persists, move the speakers farther away from the television.

Caution

• The active subwoofer and supplied sspeakers are to be used only as indicated in this setup. Failure to do so may lead to damage to the amplifier and/or the speakers, and may result in the risk of fire, Consult a qualified service person if damage has occurred or if you experience a sudden change in performance.
• Do not attempt to attach these speakers to walls using methods other than those described in this manual.

STEP 3 Connecting speakers with the subwoofer

• Attach the speaker-cable stickers to make connection easier.
• The terminals of the subwoofer have high output power. Carefully connect the speaker wires.

• HT930 Even though the subwoofer shown is different, you can connect the speakers to the subwoofer in the same way.
• Never short-circuit positive (+) and negative (—) speaker wires.
• Be sure to connect only positive (HT730 ) : white, “HT930 : copper) wires to positive (+) terminals and negative (GEO) HT730 : blue, HT930 : silver) wires to negative (—) terminals. Incorrect connection can damage the speakers.

STEP 4 Video connections

• Do not connect through the video cassette recorder.
  Due fo copy guiard protection, the picture may ot be displayed properly.

• Turn the thlevision off before connecfing, and refer 1o the television’s operating instructions.

Television with a VIDEO IN terminal

Television with an S-VIDEO IN terminal S-VIDEO OUT terminal
The S-VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEOC OUT terminal by separating the chrominance (C) and Juminance (Y) signals. (Actual results depand on the television.)
Television with COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals
These terminals can be used for either interlace to prograssive output and provide a purer picture than the S-VIDEO OUT terminal. Connection using these terminals outputs the color difference signals (Pe/Pr) and luminance signal separately in order to achieve high fidelity in reproducing colors.

• The description of the component video input terminals depends on the television or monitor (e.q. Y/Pa/Ps, Y/B-Y/R-Y, Y/Ce/Cr). Connect to terminals of the same color.
• After making this connection, select “Darker” from the “Black Level Control” in the “Video® tab ( ****page 23).

To enjoy progressive video

• Connect to the component video input terminals on a 480p compatible television. (Video will not be displayed correctly if connected to an incompatible television.
• All Panasonic televisions that have 480p input connectors are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand oftelevision.

STEP 5  Radio and system connections

• Connect the AC power supply cord after all other connections are complete.
• Optional antenna connections ( ****page 25).

Conserving power
The main unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off (For U.S.A. and Canada: approx. 0.5 W of for other areas: approx 0.9 W). To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug it from the household AC outlet.
You will need 1o reset some memory items after plugging in the unit.

The included AC power supply cord is for use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment.

Set your surround sound free!
Panasonic SH-FX50 Digital Transmitter and Receiver (optional)
When you insert the digital transmitter into the DIGITAL TRANSMITTER siot of the main unit and connect the surround speakers to the receiver, you can enjoy surround speaker sound wirelessly.
For details, please refer to the operating instructions for Panasonic SH-F X50 Digital Transmitter and Receiver.

Step 6 The remote control

Do not:

• mix old and new batteries.
• use different ypes at the same time.
• heat o expose lo flame.
• take apart or short circuit.
• attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.
• use batteriss if the covering has been peeled off.
  Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can damage items the fluid contacts and may cause a fire.

Remove if the remote control is not going to be used for a long petiod of fime. Store in a cool, dark place.

Use
Aim at he rerote control signal sensor ( ****page 10), avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 m (23 feet) directly in front of the unit.

STEP 7 QUIVK SETUP

The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to make necessary settings.
Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television.

To change these settings later
Select “QUICK SETUP” in the “Others’ tab ( ****page 23).

Control reference guide

See reference pages in brackets.

Discs that can be played

Format (a unified video recording standard), such as DVD video recorders, DVD video cameras, personal computers, etc.
| Recorded using the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) standard Version 1.0.
•To play JPEG files, select “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu (-► page 21).
DVD-Audio| | |
| Some DVD-Audio discs contain DVD-Video content.
To play DVD-Video content, select “Play as DVD-Video” in Other Menu (—► page 21).
DVD-Video| | |
DVD-R (DVD-Video)/ DVD-RW (DVD-Video)| | Discs recorded and finalized on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras.
r R (Video)/ -1-RW (Video)| –| Discs recorded and finalized’ on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras.
Video CD| | |
SVCD| | Conforming to IEC62107
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 CD’s sound better because they are encoded with 20 bits, as compared with 16 bits for all other CD’s.
CD-R CD-RW| –| | • This unit can play CD-R/RW (audio recording disc) recorded with the formats on the left. Close the sessions or finalize` the disc after recording.
• HighMAT discs
WMA, MP3 or JPEG files only.
To play without using the HighMAT function, select “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu (-► page 21).
This unit does not support Multiple Bit Rate (MBR: a file that contains the same content encoded at several different bit rates).

• A process that allows play on compatible equipment.

  • It may riot be possible to play the above discs in all cases due to the type of disc or condition of the recording.

Discs that cannot be played
DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, SACD, DivX Video Discs and Photo CD, DVD-RAM that cannot be removed from their cartridge, 2.6-GB and 5.2-GB DVD-RAM, and “Chaoji VCD” available on the market including CVD, DVCD and SVCD that do not conform to IEC62107.
Audio format of DVD’s
This unit automatically recognizes and decodes discs with these symbols.

Note about using a DualDisc
The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet the technical specifications of the Compact Disc Digital Audio (CD-DA) format so play may not be possible.

Main unit and:disc caution

• To prevent damage
  Do not:
  —load more than one disc per tray.
  —touch the drawer or the carousel while they are in motion.
  —rofate the carousel by hand.
  —close the drawer by hand.

• To clean discs
  Wipe viith a damp cloth and then wipe dry.

• Disc handling precautions
  ● 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, static electricity prevention liquids 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, efc).
  — Discs that are badlly warped or cracked.
  — Iregularly shaped discs, such as heart shapes.

Using the mina unit

Progressive video| |
---|---|---
Skipping to the next disc tray| | ● While the drawer is closed
Each time you press the button, the carousel moves counter-clockwise by one tray.
Exchanging the disc in the play position| | ● The drawer opens and the disc in the play position comes to the front-left
● Press the button again to play position the disc after changing the disc in the front-left pasition.
Changing the other discs. without interrupting hays:| | ● The carousel moves one tray clockwise and each subsequent press moves it two trays in alternate directions.

• Discs continue fo rotate while menus are displayed. Press [◼] when you finish fo preserve the unit’s motor and your television screen.
• Total title number may not be displayed properly on +R/+RW.

Using The remote control

| The position is memorized while “RESUME” is on the display.
• Press [▶] (play) to resume.
• Press [◼] again to clear the position.
---|---
| • Press [▶] (play) to restart play.
| •
[ ▲,▼ ]: Group skip during play
[ ◄,► ]: Content skip during play
| • Up to 5 steps.
• Press [ ► ] (play) to start normal play.
• Slow-motion: forward direction only.
| (Motion picture part)

• Forward direction only.
|
|
e.g. To select 12:
[>10] [1] [2] with playback control Press [◼] to cancel the PBC function, and then press the numbered buttons.

e.g. To select 123:
[1] [2] [3] ****[ENTER] • Press [CANCEL] to cancel the number(s).
|
Shows a disc top menu

Shows the programs
( ****page 19)

Shows a disc menu

Shows a play list ( ****page 19)
with playback control Shows a disc menu
|
|
Time display
<–>Information display

When Slideshow ( ****page 20) is on:
SLIDE <–> lnformation display When Slideshow is off:
PLAY <–> lnformation display
|
Turns subtitle on/off (- page 15)
(SVCD only)
Selects the subtitle languages (- page 15)

Date  Details of the picture No information
| A folder on WMA/MP3 and JPEG discs is treated as a “Group”.

Convenient functions

You can select the disc after checking the discs loaded with the Disc information screen.

• You can also select the disc directly with the 5 DISC SELECTOR buttons on the main unit.

1. Press [DISC] to show the Disc information screen.
2. Press the numbered buttons ([1] – [5]) to select the disc.

To clear the screen Press [DISC].

The current playback condition is displayed.
Press [QUICK OSD].

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• To exit the screen
  Press [QUICK OSD].

• The QU CK OSD screen will appear automatically.

(Except + R/+ RW)
Allows you to browse the disc contents and start playing from the selected position. You can select either “lntro Mode” or “Interval Mode” in “Advanced Disc Review” in the “Disc” tab ( **** page 22).

1. Press [ADVANCED DISC REVIEW].
   The QUICK OSD screen is displayed.

2. Press [ ► ] (play) when you find a title/ program to play.

This may not work depending on the disc and the play position.

This feature is very convenient if you want to play several music CD’s sequentially. Make sure that applicable disc is in the play position before playing ( ****Disc information, left).
DVD and JPEG are skipped without being played.

While stopped

1. Press [SHIFT]+[CD MODE].
2. Press [ ► ] (play).
   • lf all loaded discs are DVD or unchecked, CD Mode does not work and “CD MODE” flashes.
   • HighMAT menus and Video CD playback control are disabled.
   • You cannot change the mode during program or random play.
   • If you want to play a DVD, press [SHIFT]+[CD MODE] again to cancel CD Mode. (CD Mode is also canceled when you switch the unit to standby or select another source.)

(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed.)
(Except + R/+ RW)
Press [QUICK REPLAY] to skip back a few seconds.Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed.)
(Except + R/+ RW)
Play restarts from approximately a minute later. Convenient when you want to skip commercials etc.
During play
Press [CM SKIP].
It is not possible to skip through the current program if the start of the next program is within about one minute of the point you are skipping from.

(Motion picture part)
This feature expands the letter box picture to fit the screen.
During play
Press [SHIFT]+[ZOOM] several times to select the preset aspect ratio (Just Fit Zoom) or “Auto”.

Fine adjustments (Manual Zoom)
After selecting the preset aspect ratio or “Auto”, press [ ◄,► ].
-from “× 1.00” to “× 1.60” (in 0.01 units)
-from “×1.60” to “×2.00” (in 0.02 units)

• Press and hold [ ◄,► ] to alter faster.

( Motion picture part)
During play
Press [SHIFT]+[PLAY SPEED] several times to select “Normal”, “Fast” or “Slow”. Changing play speed between the range of “xO.6” to “x 1.4” (in 0,1 units)
Press [ ◄,► ] while the above message is displayed.

Press [ ► ] (play) to return to normal play.

• After you change the speed
  – Dolby Pro Logic II and Sound Enhancement do not work.
  – Audio output switches to 2ch.
  – Sampling frequency of 96 kHz is converted to 48 kHz.
  – HT930_ Multi Re-master does not work.

• This function may not work depending on the disc’s recording.

Press [SHIFT]+[ANGLE/PAGE] several times to select the angle or rotate/advance the still picture.
(with multiple angles)-Angle selection
JPEG -Still picture rotation
-Still picture advance
(Press [RETURN] to go back to page 1.)

(with multiple soundtracks)
Press [AUDIO] several times to select the soundtrack.

You can use this button to select “E’, “R” or “LR’. (Karaoke discs)
Press [ ◄,► ] to select “On” or “Off” for vocals.
Read the disc’s instructions for details.
Signal type/data
LPCM/PPCM/DrlDigital/DTS/MPEG: Signal type kHz (Sampling frequency)/bit/ch (Number of channels)

(with multiple subtitles) (SVCD only)
Press [SHIFT]+[SUBTITLE] several times to select the subtitle language.

• On +R/+RW, a subtitle number may be shown for subtitles that are not displayed.

To display/clear the subtitles
Press [ ◄,► ] to select “On” or “Off”. (On/Off only with discs that contain subtitle on/off information)

ress [SHIFT]+[SUBTITLE] to select “On” or “Off”.

• Subtitle on/off information cannot be recorded using Panasonic DVD Recorders.

(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed.
JPEG: Works with all JPEG content.)
During play
Press [REPEAT] several times to select an item to be repeated.

Program → Disc →  Off
e During play list play: Scene → Playlist → Off
: Track → Group※ → Off
: Chapter— Title  → Off
: Track → Disc※ → Off
● When CD Mode is on: Track → Disc → All CD’s Off
●  When CD Mode is on, during program and random play:
Track → All CD’s → Off
WMA MP3: Content → Group※ Off
● When CD Mode is on: Content Group →All CD’s → Off
● When CD Mode is on, during program and random play:
Content →All CD’s → Off
: Group※ → Off
※ “All’ is displayed during program and random play.

Random play

When CD Mode is off

You can play all the items on a disc in the play position in random order.

You can play selected item(s) on a disc in the play position in random order.

1. Press the numbered buttons to select a group or a title.
   ● To enter all groups, press [ ◄,► ] to select “All” and press [ENTER].
   ● To deseiect a group, press numbered buttons corresponding to the group you want to clear.

2. Press [ ► ] (play).

Random 1 play
◼ When CD Mode is on ( ****page 14)

You can play all the items on all the discs in random order.
Press [ ► ] (play).

Random 2 play
When CD Mode is on ( **** page 14)

You can play all the discs in sequence, but all the items on each disc are played in random order.
Press [ ► ] (play).

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, and 4,819,098, licensed for limited viewing uses only.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia.
Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
WMA is a compression format developed by Microsoft Corporation. It achieves the same sound quality as MP3 with a file size that is smaller than that of MP3. High MAT TM and the HighMAT logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. HDCD ®,High Definition Compatible Digita® and Pacific Microsonics TM are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Pacific Microsonics, Inc. in the United States and/ or other countries.
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, 5,638,074, 5,640,161, 5,808,574, 5,838,274, 5,854,600, 5,864,311,5,872,531, and in
Australia: 669114, with other patents pending.

Using navigation menus

You can play JPEG files on DVD-RAM or play High MAT discs without using the High MAT function ( **** page 21,) Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu).

• Playing HighMAT TM discs ( ****page 19)

Playing items in order (Playback Menu)

1. Press [TOP MENU].
2. Press [ ▲,▼ ‘] to select “All”, “Audio” or “Picture” and press [ENTER].

Playing from the selected item (Navigation Menu

1. Press [MENU].
2. Press [ ◄,►,▲,▼ ] 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 [ ◄,► ] to select and [ENTER].

• Press [SHIFT]+[ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page by page in the group or content field.

• To enjoy listening to WMA/MP3 contents while showing a JPEG image on the screen
  Select a JPEG file first, and then select audio contents.
  (The opposite order is not effective.)

• To exit the screen
  Press [MENU].

◼  Using the submenu

1. While the menu is displayed
   Press [FUNCTIONS].

2. Press [ ◄,► ] to select an item and press [ENTER].
   Items shown differ depending on the type of disc.

◼ Searching by a content or group title
Highlight a group title to search the group, or a content title to search its content.

1. While the submenu is displayed (-) above)
   Press [ ▲,▼ ] to select “Find” and press [ENTER].

2. Press [ ▲,▼ ] to select a character and press [ENTER].
   • Repeat to enter another character.
   • Lower case is also searched.
   • Press [ ] to skip between A, E, I, O and U.
   • Press [ ► ] to erase a character.
   • Leave the asterisk ( ) when you search for the titles including the character you enter.
   • Erase the asterisk ( ) to search for the titles starting with the character you enter. To add the asterisk ( ) again, display the submenu again and select “Find”.

3. Press [ ► ] to select “Find” and press [ENTER].
   The search result screen appears.

4. Press [ ▲,▼ ] to select the content or group and press [ENTER].

Titles appear with CD Text disc playback.

1. Press [TOP MENU] or [MENU].
2. Press [ ▲,▼ ‘] to select the track and press [ENTER].
   • Press [SHIFT]+[ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page by page.
   • Press [FUNCTIONS] to show the playback condition and current position.

To exit the screen
Press [TOP MENU] or [MENU].![Panasonic SC-HT730 DVD Home Theater Sound System

• To exit the screen](https://manuals.plus/wp-content/uploads/2024/01 /Panasonic-SC-HT730-DVD-Home-Theater-Sound-System-To-exit-the-screen.jpg)

  1. Press [TOP MENU].
  2. Press [ ◄,►,▲,▼ ] to select the item, then press [ENTER].
     • Repeat this step if necessary. • To change the menu background
     Press [FUNCTIONS].
     The background changes to the one recorded on the disc.
     • To exit the screen
     Press [◼].

Selecting from the list

1. During play
   Press [MENU].

2. Press [ ► ] then [ ▲,▼ ] to switch among
   “Playlist”, “Group” and “Content” lists.

3. Press [ ► ] then [ ▲,▼ ] to select an item and press [ENTER].
   • Press [SHIFT]+[ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page by page.

• To exit the screen
  Press [MENU].

• Titles appear only if the titles are recorded on the disc.
• You cannot edit programs, play lists and disc titles.

Playing the programs

1. Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. ● To exit the screen
   Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

2. Press [ ▲,▼ ] or the numbered buttons to select the program.
   • Press [SHIFT]+[ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page by page.
   • To select a 2-digit number
   e.g. 23: [≧ 10] [2] [3] • Press [1_] to show the contents of the program and the disc.

3. Press [ENTER].

laying a play list
(Only when the disc contains a play list)

1. Press [PLAY LIST].● To exit the screen
   Press [PLAY LIST].

2. Press [ ▲,▼ ] or the numbered buttons to select the play list.
   • Press [SHIFT]+[ANGLE/PAGE] to skip page by page.
   • To select a 2-digit number
   e.g. 23: [≧ 10] [2] [3]

3. Press [ENTER].

Tips for making WMA/MP3 and JPEG discs (For CD-R, CD-RW)

• Discs must conform to ISO9660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended formats).
• This unit supports multi-session but if there are a lot of sessions it takes more time for play to start. Keep the number of sessions to a minimum to avoid this.
• 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.

Naming folders and files
(Files are treated as content and folders root are treated as groups on this unit.)
At the time of recording, prefix folder and file names with 3-digit numbers in the order you want to play them (this may not work at times).
Files must have the extension: “.WMA” or “.wma” “.MP3” or “.mp3” “.JPG’, “.jpg”, “.JPEG” or “.jpeg”

WMA

• You cannot play WMA files that are copy protected.
• This unit does not support Multiple Bit Rate (MBR).

MP3

• This unit does not support ID3 tags.

• Compatible sampling rates: 8, 11.02, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1 and 48 kHz.

• To view JPEG files on this unit:
  -Take them on a digital camera that meets the DCF Standard (Design rule for Camera File system) Version 1.0. Some digital cameras have functions that are not supported by the DCF Standard Version 1.0 like automatic picture rotation which may render a picture unviewable.
  – Do not alter the files in any way or save them under a different name.
  • This unit cannot display moving pictures, MOTION JPEG and other such formats, still pictures other than JPEG (e.g. TIFF) or play pictures with attached audio.

Using on-screen menus

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

Program Group Title Chapter Track Playlist Content| To start from a specific item
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Time Except + R/ +RW| To skip incrementally or decrementally
(Time Slip for play only)
1 Press [ENTER] twtce to show the Time Slip ndicator.
2 Press [ ▲,▼ ] to select the time and press [ENTER].
● Press and hold [ ▲,▼ ] to alter faster.
To start from a specific time ‘_(Time Search)
To change remammg/elapsed time display
Audio| ( ** page 15. Changing soundtracks)
WMA MP3
To display the current disc type
Still Picture| To switch still pictures
Thumbnail| To show thumbnail images
Subtitle| ( **page 15, Changing subtitles)
Marker (VR)|
To recall a marker recorded on DVD-Video ecordersTo recall a marker: Press [ ▲,▼] Press [ENTER]
Angle| (with multiple angles)
To select the angle
Rotate Picture| To rotate picture
Slideshow| To turn on/off slideshow
To change the slideshow timing (0-30 sec)
Other Settings| ( page 21)
Play Speed| (Motion picture part)
To change play speed -from “×0.6” to “× 1.4” (in 0.1 unit steps)

• Play Menu
(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed.
: Works with all JPEG content.)

To repeat a specified section
Press [ENTER] at the starting and ending points.
Press [ENTER] again to cancel.
Marker| Except
To mark up to 5 positions to play again
Press [ENTER] (The unit is now ready to accept markers.)
To mark a position: Press [ENTER] (at the desired point)
To mark another position: Press [ ◄,► ] to select “ ” **Press [ENTER] To recall a marker: Press [ ◄,► ] **Press [ENTER] To erase a marker: Press [ ◄,► ] Press [CANCEL] eThis feature does not work during program and random play.
Advanced Disc Review| [ page 14, Reviewing titles to play (ADVANCED Disc Review )]

◼ Picture Menu

Picture Mode| Normal
Cinema 1: Mellows images and enhances detail in dark scenes.
Cinema 2: Sharpens images and enhances detail in dark scenes.
Animation
Dynamic
Picture User (Press [ENTER] to select “Picture Mode Adjustment”) ( below)
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Picture Adjustment
Contrast Brightness
Sharpness Color
Gamma: Adjusts the brightness of dark parts.
Depth Enhancer
Reduces the rough noise in the background to give a greater feeling of depth.
Video Output Mode| 480i (Interlace) 480p (Progressive)
Output When you select “480p”, a confirmation screen appears. Select “Yes” only if connecting to a Mode progressive output compatible television.
Transfer Mode| If you have chosen “480p” ( above), select the method of conversion for progressive output to suit the type of material.
Auto1 (normal): Detects 24 frame-per-second film content and appropriately converts it.
Auto2: Compatible with 30 frame-per-second film content in addition to 24 frame-persecond film content.
Video: Select when using Auto1 or Auto2, and the video content is distorted.

◼  Audio Menu

(Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG, 3-channel or higher, with the dialogue recorded in the center channel)
On←→ Off
Multi Re-master ( only)| Discs recorded with 48 kHz only)
(Discs recorded with 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz only)
• During 2ch output of these discs, this feature gives you a more natural sound by adding the higher frequency signals not recorded on the disc, for example, playing DVD-Video recorded with 48 kHz at 96 kHz. (Sampling frequency -) page 34)
• During multi-channel output of these discs, this feature reproduces the frequencies lost during recording to give you a sound closer to the original.
WMA MP3   (Disc recording is other than 8 kHz, 16 kHz, 32 kHz)
This feature reproduces the higher frequencies lost during recording to give you a sound closer to the original.
1→ 2→3→Off
CD (LPCM/PPCM)
1 High tempo (e.g., pop and rock)
2 Various tempos (e.g., jazz)
3 Low tempo (e.g., classical)
Other discs
1 Light effect
2 Medium effect
3 Strong effect
● You can confirm the sampling frequency on the screen.
Sound  Enhancement| Enhances audio output to produce a warm hallqike sound.
On ←→ Off

◼ Display Menu

Motion picture part)
On ←→ Off
GUI See-through| off, On, Auto
GUI Brightness| -3 to +3

Other Menu

Play as DVD-Video Video” to play
or
Play as DVD-Audio| Select “Play as DVD-DVD-Video contents of DVD-Audio.
Play as DVD_VR,
Play as HighMAT  play a HighMAT or
Play as Data Disc| Select “Play as Data Disc” to play JPEG files on DVD-RAM or to disc without using the HiglhMAT function

Changing the player settings .

• The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.
• Underlined items are the factory preset in the following diagram.

| Show the Setup menu.
If you have not set QUICK SETUP ( ****page 9), the QUICK SETUP screen appears.
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| Select the tab.
| Select the item.
| Make the settings.
| Press to exit.

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

◼ “Disc” tab

Spanish • Other ※ 2
Menus
Choose the language for disc menus.
Changing the menu language in QUICK SETUP also changes this
setting.| • English • French • Spanish • Other ※2
Advanced Disc Review ( ****page 14)| •lntro Mode: Reviews each title/program.
•Interval Mode: Reviews not only each title/program but also each 10 minute interval within a title/program.
Ratings Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play.| Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected)
•8 No Limit • 1 to 7 • 0 Lock All: To prevent play of discs without ratings levels.
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 exceeding the ratings 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 a code number referring to the table on page 34.| ※ 3 If the language selected for “Audio” is not available, subtitles appear in that language (if available on the disc).

◼ “Video” tab

TV Aspect
Choose the setting to suit your television and preference.| • 4:3 Pan & Scan: Regular aspect television (4:3)
The sides of the widescreen picture are cut off so it fills the screen (unless prohibited by the disc).
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• 4:3 Letterbox: Regular aspect television (4:3)
Widescreen picture is shown in the letterbox style.
• 16:9: Widescreen television (16:9)
TV Type
Select to suit the type of television.| • Standard (Direct View TV)  CRT Pr0jectore LCD T’V’ Projector
• Projection TV • Plasma TV
Time Delay
When connected with a Plasma display, adjust if you notice the audio is out of eync with the video.| • 0ms  • 20ms • 40ms • 60ms • 80ms • 100ms
Still Mode
Specify the type of picture shown when paused.| • Automatic
• Field: The picture is not blurred, but picture quality is lower.
• Frame: Overall quality is high, but the picture may appear blurred.
Black Level Control
Change the black level of the picture if you connected a television through the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals.| • Lighter : When connected through VIDEO OUT or S-VIDEO OUT.
• Darker: When connected through COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y/PB/PR).

◼  “Audio” tab

Dynamic Range Compression| •  Off
•  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)
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Speaker Settings ( **** below) Set the delay time for your center and surround speakers.| •  Center: 0.0/1.0/2.0/3.0/4.0/5.0 ms
• Surround (L/R): 0.0/5.0/10.0/15.0 ms

◼ “Display” tab

◼ “Others” tab

FL Dimmer Changes the brightness of the unit’s display (and Jog LED ).| • Bright• Dim ( Jog LED turns off.)
• Auto: The display is dimmed, but brightens when you perform some operations.
( Jog LED turns on when you perform some operations.)
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QUICK SETUP| • Yes • No
Re-initialize Setting This returns all values in the Setup menus to the default settings.| • Yes: The password screen is shown if “Ratings” (-) page 22) is set. Please enter the same password. After “INIT” on the display disappears, turn the unit off and on again.
• No
|
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Changing the delay time (Speaker Settings)

(Effective when playing multi-channel audio)
(Center and surround speakers only)
For optimum listening with 5.1-channel sound, all the speakers, except for the subwoofer, should be the same distance from the seating position. 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. 

If either distance _ or a is less than c, find the difference in the table and change to the recommended setting.

1. Press [ ▲,▼ ] to select the delay time box and press [ENTER],
2. Press [ ▲,▼ ] to adjust the delay time and press [ENTER],

To finish the speaker setting
Press [▶] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER].
When you change the surround speaker setting for Dolby Digital, the setting also changes for Dolby Pro Logic II. e.g., the settings for MUSIC are the same as those for Dolby Digital.

Other operations

The radio

Automatic Presetting
Main unit only

Up to 15 stations can be set in each band, FM and AM.

1. Press [INPUT SELECTOR] to select “FM” or “AM”.

2. Press [TUNE MODE] to select “MANUAL”.
   Each time you press the button: MANUAL ←→ PRESET

3. Press [v TUNING ^] to tune to the lowest frequency (FM: 87.9 or 87.5, AM: 520).

4. Press and hold [MEMORY].
   Release the button when “FM AUTO” or “AM AUTO” is displayed.
   The tuner presets all the stations it can receive into the channels in ascending order.
   ● “SET OK” is displayed when the stations are set, and the radio tunes to the last preset station.
   ● “ERROR” is displayed when automatic presetting is unsuccessful. Preset the channels manually (-) right).

Selecting the preset channels

1. Press [TUNER/BAND] to select “FM” or “AM”.
2. Press the numbered buttons to select the channel. Alternatively, press [^ CH v].
   To select a 2-digit number
   e.g. 12: [≧ 10] [1] [2] When a stereo FM broadcast is being received.

◼ If noise is excessive in FM
Main unit only
Press [FM MODE] to display “MONO”.Press [FM MODE] again to cancel the mode.
The mode is also canceled when you change the frequency.
Manual tuning
Main unit only

1. Press [INPUT SELECTOR] to select “FM” or “AM”.
2. Press [TUNE MODE] to select “MANUAL”.
3. Press [v TUNING ^] to select the frequency.
   Press and hold [v TUNING ^] until the frequency starts scrolling to start automatic tuning. Tuning stops when a station is found.

Presetting the channel
Up to 15 stations can be set in each band, FM and AM.

1.  While listening to the radio broadcast Press [ENTER].
2. While the frequency and “PGM” are flashing on the display Press the numbered buttons to select a channel.
   Alternatively, press [^ CH v], then press [ENTER].
   ● To select a 2-digit number
   e.g. 12: [≧ 10] [1] [2]. The station occupying a channel is erased if another station is preset to that channel.

◼ FM frequency step
Main unit only

You can change the FM step. The step is factory-set to 0.2 MHz, but you can change it to receive broadcasts allocated in 0.1-MHz steps.

1. Press [INPUT SELECTOR] to select “FM’.
2. Press and hold [INPUT SELECTOR].
   After a few seconds the display changes to show the current minimum frequency. Continue to hold the button down. The minimum frequency changes and the step is changed.
   To return to the original step, repeat the above steps.

Note
After changing the setting, previously preset frequency will be cleared. Preset it again.
Optional antenna connections
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.

FM outdoor antenna (Using a television antenna)

• Disconnect the FM indoor antenna.
• The antenna should be installed by a competent technician.

Rework your outdoor antenna’s 75 Ω coaxial cable as follows.

Sound field and sound quality .

Note

• When connected with headphones, the following sound field systems have no effect. (Excluding Sound Field Control)
• You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these sound field systems are used with some sources. If this occurs, turn the sound field system off.
• If you turn on Super Surround, Dolby Pro Logic II is canceled and vice versa.

Changes the sound quality.
Press [SFC].
Each time you press the button:
FLAT: Cancel (no effect is added) (factory preset).
HEAVY: Adds punch to rock.
CLEAR: Clarifies higher sounds.
SOFT: For background music.
DISCO: Reverberates sound to make you feel like you are in a disco.
LIVE: Makes vocals more alive.
HALL: Expands sound to make you feel like you are in a hall.
To check the current setting
Press [SFC].Adds surround effects to stereo sound.
Press [SHIFT]+[SUPER SRND].
Each time you press the button:
MUSIC: Adds surround effects to stereo sources.
MOVIE: Use this mode when playing movie software. PARTY: Sound is in stereo regardless of the direction you are facing.
OFF: Cancel

• You can adjust the volume of the surround speakers to get the best surround effect ( ****page 27, Speaker level adjustments).
• Super Surround does not work when playing a DVD recorded with a multi-channel source.

(Discs where the dialogue is recorded in the center channel)
You can make the sound of the center speaker seem like it is coming from within the television.
Press [SHIFT]+[C.FOCUS].
Each time you press the button:
C FOCUS ON ←→ C FOCUS OFF

• This does not work when Super Surround is turned on.
• This also works when Dolby Pro Logic II is turned on.

Dolby Pro Logic II is an advanced decoder that derives 5-channel surround (Left and Right Front, Center, Left and Right Surround) from any stereo program material, whether or not it has been specificaUy Dolby Surround encoded.

Press [ ].
Each time you press the button:
MOVIE: Movie software, recorded in Dolby Surround.
MUSIC: Stereo sources
OFF: Cancel

• This works only in DVD/CD mode.
• “ ” lights when there is effect.

You can output the down-mixed 2 channel signals when necessary.
Press [SHIFT]+[MIX 2CH].Each time you press the button:
MIX 2CH ONe-MIX 2CH OFF

• When “D.MIX” flashes on the display, the disc contains multiplechannel signals that cannot be down-mixed.

You can enhance low- frequency sound so that heavy bass sound can be heard clearly, even if the acoustics of your room are not optimal. The unit automatically selects the most suitable setting according to the type of playing source.
Press [H.BASS].
HT930 H.BASS indicator lights on the main unit.
● When DVD-Video or DVD-RAM is selected H.BASS ON (factory preset) ←→ H.BASS OFF ”
● When another source is selected
H.BASS OFF (factory preset) ←→ H.BASS ON
The setting you make is retained, and recalled every time you play the same type of source.

You can adjust the amount of bass. The unit automatically selects the most suitable setting according to the type of playing source.
Press [SUBWOOFER LEVEL]. The setting you make is retained, and recalled every time you play the same type of source.This is one of the ways to get appropriate surround effects.
Preparation
Press [DVD/CD].

1. While stopped and no on-screen display is shown
   Press [SHIFT]+[TEST] to output a test signal.
   L: Front left C: Center R: Front right
   RS: Right surround LS: Left surround
   ● There is no output from SW (subwoofer) channel.

2. Press [VOLUME, +] or [–] to set the volume level normally used for listening.

3. Press [▲] (increase) or [ ▼ ] (decrease) to adjust the speaker level for each speaker.
   C, RS, LS: 6dBto +6dB
   (L, R: Only the balance is adjustable.)
   ● To adjust the balance of the front speakers While outputting the test signal, press [ ◄,► ].
   ●  Adjust the speaker level to the same level as the front speakers.

To stop the test signal
Press [SHIFT]+[TEST] again.

◼  To adjust speaker level during play
(Effective when playing multi-channel audio or when Dolby Pro Logic II or Super Surround is on.)

1. Press [CH SELECT] to select the speaker. ● You can adjust SW only if the disc includes a subwoofer channel.
   ●  “SW” does not appear on the display and is not adjustable when Dolby Pro Logic 11is turned on.
   ● “S” appears on the display when “MUSIC” or “MOVIE” is selected with Super Surround ( **page 26). In this case, you can adjust both surround speaker levels at the same time using [ ▲,▼** ].
   S: 6dBto+6dB

2. Press [▲] (increase) or [▼] (decrease) to adjust the speaker level for each speaker.
   C, RS, LS, SW: 6dBto+6dB
   (L, R: Only the balance is adjustable.)
   • To adjust the balance of the front speakers
   While “L” or “R” is selected, press [ ◄,► ].

Other useful functions . Press [SHIFT]+[SLEEP] to select the time (in minutes). To cancel the timer
Press [SHIFT]+[SLEEP] to select “OFF”.
To confirm the remaining time
Press [SHIFT]+[SLEEP] again.
To change the setting
Repeat the procedure from the beginning. Press [MUTING].
“MUTING” flashes on the unit’s display.

To cancel

• Press [MUTING] again or reduce the volume to minimum (- -dB), then raise it to the required level.
• Muting is canceled when you switch the unit to standby.

Using headphones
Main unit only

1. Reduce the volume and connect the headphones (not included).
   Headphone plug type: 3.5 mm (1/8,,)stereo

2. Adjust headphone volume with [VOLUME].
   ● Audio is automatically switched to stereo (2-channel).

Note
Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to prevent hearing damage.

Operating other equipment .

◼ Connection example
The illustration shows SC-HT930 for U.S.A. and Canada.

Operating the television and the video cassette recorder
You can use the remote control to operate a Panasonic television or a video cassette recorder. Connect your equipment referring to “Connection example” ( **above).
Note
The remote control may not work properly with some models.
Television**

Preparation
Aim the remote control at the unit and press [TV] to light up the button, and then aim it at the television for the following operations:
Turning the television on/off
Press [ AV SYSTEM].

Switching the television’s video input mode
Press [TV/VlDEO].
Press [SHIFT]+[TV/VlDEO].
Changing channels
Press [^ CH v ].

• [≧10/ENTER] is used to confirm channel selection on some televisions manufactured by other companies.

Adjusting the volume
Press [TV VOL-] or [TV VOL+].

Video cassette recorder

Preparation

• Change the video input mode on the television (“VIDEO 2” in the example).
• Airn the remote control at the unit and press [VCR] to light up the button, and then aim it at the video cassette recorder for the following operations:

Turning the video cassette recorder on/off
Press [ AV SYSTEM].
Play, pause and stop
Press [ ► ] (play), [ ] or [◼].
Fast forward and rewind
Press [ ] or [ ].

Connecting a laser disc or record player
Connect instead of a video cassette recorder ( **** above) and select “VCR” as the source.
We recommend using a record player with a built-in phone equalizer.
If your player doesn’t have a built-in equalizer, connect it first to a separate equalizer and then to the unit.

Changing the remote control code
This remote control can also operate some other brands of televisions and video cassette recorders. Change the code to operate such equipment ( ** below).
Aim the remote control at the equipment.
While pressing [TV] or [VCR]
Press a numbered button to enter the first digit, and then the second digit.
The remote control outputs the on/off signal. If the code is correct, the equipment turns on or off. If it doesn’t, try entering another code.
Note
Reenter the codes after you change the batteries.
Operating the tape deck ( only)**

Recording to the tape deck

1. Press [DVD/CD] to select “DVD/CD”.
   or
   Press [TUNER/BAND] to select “FM” or “AM”.

2. Start recording and play.

Listening tothe tape deck
Press [AUX] to select “AUX” as the source.

Television code list

Video cassette recorder code list

Reference

Other speaker setup options

◼  Attaching to a wall
You can attach all of the speakers to a wall.

1. Drive a screw (not included) into the wall.
2. Fit the speaker securely onto the screw(s) with the hole(s).

• The wall or pillar on which the speakers are to be attached should be capable of supporting 10 kg (22 Ibs) 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.

• Use of optional speaker cables is recommended for wall-mounted front speakers. (You can also remove the speaker cables from the pipes supplied with this system).

• HT930 When mounting the front speakers to a wall, we recommend using a string (not included) to prevent it from falling ( ****page 5).

◼ Fitting speaker stands (notincluded)
(Except Front speakers)
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 (22 Ibs).
• The stands must be stable even if the speakers are in a high position.

AMPLIFIER SECTION

HT730
RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode

FTC Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode

HT733
RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode

FTC Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode

HT930
RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode

FTC Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode

FM/AM TUNER, TERMINALS SECTION

Preset station| FM 15 stations
AM/MW 15 stations
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Frequency Modulation (FM)

Frequency range| 87.9-107.9 MHz (200-kHz step)
87.5-108.0 MHz (100-kHz step)
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Sensitivity| 2.5 IJV (IHF)
S/N 26 dB| 2.2 µV
Antenna terminals| 75 Ω (unbalanced)

Amplitude Modulation (AM/MW)

Phone jack

DISC SECTION

Discs played [8 cm (3″) or 12 cm (5″)]

1. DVD-RAM (DVD-VR compatible, JPEG formatted discs)

2. DVD-Audio

3. DVD-Video

4. DVD-R, DVD-RW (DVD-Video compatible)
   + R, + RW (Video compatible)

5. CD-Audio (CD-DA)

6. Video CD

7. SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107)

8. CD-R/RW (CD-DA, Video-CD, SVCD, MP3, WMA, JPEG formatted disc)

9. MP3/WMA  ※ 1
   • Compatible compression rate:
   MP3: between 32 kbps and 320 kbps
   WMA: between 48 kbps and 320 kbps

10. JPEG ※ 1
    • Exif Vet 2.1 JPEG Baseline files
    • Picture resolution: between 320×240 and 6144×4096 pixels
    (sub sampling is 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)

11. HighMAT Level 2 (Audio and Image)
    ※ 1 The total combined maximum number of recognizable audio and picture contents and groups: 4000 audio and picture contents and 400 groups.

Pick up

Wavelength| CD 785 nm
DVD 662 nm
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Laser power| U.S.A. CLASS II a/CLASS I
Others CLASS 2/CLASS 3A

Audio output (Disc)

HT930 Audio performance

(1) Frequency response
● DVD (linear audio)| 4 Hz-22 kHz (48 kHz sampling)
4 Hz-44 kHz (96 kHz sampling)
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● DVD-Audio| 4 Hz-88 kHz (192 kHz sampling)
● CD-Audio| 4 Hz-20 kHz
(2) S/N ratio
● CD-Audio| 95 dB
(3) Dynamic range|
● DVD (linear audio)| 95 dB
● CD-Audio| 93 dB
4) Total harmonic distortion
● CD-Audio| 0.005%

VIDEO SECTION

Video system

Composite video output

S-video output

Component video output (480p/480i)

SUBWOOFER SECTION

HT730 Active subwoofer SB-WA730

Speaker unit(s)

45 Hz-180 Hz (- 10 dB)
Dimensions (WXHXD)| 201.5 mm × 368.2 mm × 491.5 mm
(7 15/16″ × 141/2″ × 19 3/8″)
Mass| 1.3 kg (24.9 Ibs)

HT733 Active subwoofer SB-WA733

Speaker unit (s)

45 Hz-180 Hz ( 10 dB)
Dimensions (WXHXD)| 201.5 mm×368.2 mm×491.5 mm
(7 15/16″× 14 1/2″ × 19 3/8″)
Mass| 11.3 kg (24.9 Ibs)

HT930 ActivesubwooferSB-WA930

Speaker unit(s)
1. Woofer| 15 cm (5 7/8″) Cone type
2. Woofer| 15 cm (5 7/8″) Cone type
Output sound pressure| 84 dB/W (1.0 m)
Frequency range| 34 Hz-220 Hz (- 16 dB)
38 Hz-190 Hz (- 10 db)
Dimensions (WXHXD)| 285 minx402 minx520 mm
(11 7/32″ × 1513/16 × 20 15/32″)
Mass| 15 kg (33.1 Ibs)

SPEAKER SECTION

Front speakers SB-FS730

95Hz-40 kHz (- 10 db)
Dimensions (W× H × D)| 218 mm × 1080 mm (max)/984 mm (min) × 243 mm
[8 19/32″× 42 ½” (max)/38 ¾” (min) × 9 9/16″]
Mass| 2.7 kg (6 Ibs)

Surround speakers SB-FS7311

100 Hz-22 kHz (- 10 dB)
Dimensions (W × H × D)| 90 mmx193 mm× 102 mm
(3 17/32″ × 7 19/32″ × 4 1/32″)
Mass| 0.7 kg (1.54 Ibs)

Center speaker SB-PC7301

116 Hz-22 kHz (- 10 dB)
Dimensions (WXHXD)| 320 mm × 88 min × 96 mm
(12 19/32″ ×3 15/32″ × 3 25/32″)
Mass| 1.3 kg (2.9 Ibs)

HT930 Front speakers SB-FS930

90 Hz-45 kHz (- 10 dB)
Dimensions (WXHXD)| 260 mm × 1234 mm ×270 mm
(10 1/4″ × 48 19/32″ × 10 21/32″)
Mass| 4.35 kg (9.6 Ibs)

HT930 Surround speakers SB-FS931 I

86Hz-45kHz (- 10 dB)
Dimensions (WXHXD)| 100 mm×324 mm×112 mm
(3 15/16″ × 12 25/32″ ×4 13/32″)
Mass| 1.06 kg (2.34 Ibs)

HT930 Center speaker SB-PC9301

140 Hz-45 kHz (- 10 dB)
Dimensions (W × H × D)| 320 min × 88 mm × 96 mm
(12 19/32″ × 3 15/32″ × 3 25/32″)
Mass| 1.36 kg (3 Ibs)

GENERAL

Power supply

Power consumption in standby mode

※ 2 Rating with low cut filter equipped amplifier

Note

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

2. Total harmonic distortion is measured by a digital spectrum analyzer.

User memo:
DATE OF PURCHASE ————-
DEALER NAME ————-
DEALER ADDRESS ————-
TELEPHONE NUMBER ————-

The model number and serial number of this product can be found on either the back or the bottom of the unit.
Please note them in the space provided below and keep for future reference.

MODEL NUMBER ————–
SERIAL NUMBER ————–

Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points or If the soluhons indicated in the chart do not solve the problem refer to the ‘Customer Services Directoly” on page 35 if you leside in the USA or refel to the ‘Product infol matRon”on page 34 if you leside in Canada
In othel areas consult your dealer

Power

Unresponsive or inoperable function

No response when any buttons are pressed.| •This unit cannot play discs other than the ones listed in these operating instructions| 11
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• The unit may not be operating properly due to lightning, static electricity or some other external factor Turn the unit off and then back to ON Alternatively, turn the unit off, disconnect the AC power supply cord, and then reconnect it| —
• Condensation has formed Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to evaporate| —
No response when remote control buttons are pressed.| • Check that the batteries ale installed correctly| 9
• The batteries are depleted Replace them with new ones| 9
• Aim the remote control at the remote control signal sensor and operate| 10
Cannot play DVD’s.
No picture or sound.| • CD Mode is on Press [SHIFT] + [CD MODE] to turn CD Mode off| 14
• Check the video or audio connection| 4, 5, 7, 28
You have forgotten your ratings password.
Reset all the settings to Factory Preset| • Check that the DVD-RAM has something recorded on it| —
• While stopped and ‘DVD/CD” is the source, press and hold [◼] on the main unit and [≧ 10] on the remote control until ‘Initialized” disappears from the television Turn the unit off and on again
All settings will return to the default values|
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Specific operation undesirable or unexpected

It takes time before play starts. MP3| • Play may take time to begin when an MP3 track has still picture data Even after the track starts,
the correct play time will not be displayed This is normal| —
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Folders deeper than the eighth layer on a data CD are not displayed correctly.
| • Folders deeper than the eighth layet are displayed as the eighth layet| —
A menu screen appears during skip or search.| • This is normal for Video CD’s| —
Playback control menu doesn’t appear. vrith playback control| • Press [t] twice and then press [►] splay)| —
The program and random play functions do not work. | • These functions do not work with some DVD-Videos| —
Programmed items are not played. | • Some items cannot be played even if you have programmed them| —
The on-screen menu shows “2” as a soundtrack option when
[AUDIO] is pressed, but the audio does not change. | • Even if a second soundtrack isn’t recorded. two numbers will normally be shown| —
Play restarts from the beginning of the track when soundtrack is changed.| • This is normal on DVD-Audio| —
Scenes are skipped intermittently. | • If you change the volume or sound field/quality setting during ADVANCED DISC REVIEW, the
function continues without the on-screen display Press [ADVANCED DISC REVIEW] again to
cancel the function| 14

Subtitle

Subtitle position is wrong.| • Adjust the position (-Subtitle Position” in Display Menu)| 21
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No subtitles.| • Display the subtitles| 15
The subtitles overlap closed captions recorded on discs.| • Clear the subtitles| 15

Marker

• If the disc’s elapsed play time doesn’t appear on the unit’s display, you cannot add markers| —

A-B repeat

Point B is automatically set.| • The end of an item becomes point B when it is reached| —
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A-B repeat is automatically canceled.| • A-B repeat is canceled when you press [QUICK REPLAY]| —

Sound abnormal or improper

with some discs
• Multi Re-master ( HT930 only) and Dolby Pro Logic ll do not work if you have changed the play speed| —
Humming is heard during play.| • An AC power supply cord or fluorescent light is near the subwoofer Keep other appliances and cables away from the subwoofer| —
No sound| • Thet e may be a pause in sound when you change the play speed| —

Menus

Picture abnormal or unviewable

Picture distorted.| • Ensure that the unit is connected directly to the television, and is not connected through a video cassette recorder| 7
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Picture size doesn’t fit the
screen.| • Change ‘TV Aspect’ in the ‘Video” tab| 22
• Change the Zoom setting| 15
Menu is not displayed correctly.| • Restore the zoom ratio to ”1 00″| 15
• Set `Subtitle Position” in Display Menu to ‘0″| 21
Auto zoom function does not work well.| • Turri off TV s zoom function|
• Use the other preset aspect ratios of manual adjustment| 15
• Zoom function may not work well especially in dark scenes and may not work depending on the type of disc| —
The picture on the television disappears or stripes appear on the screen.| • Mobile telephone chargers can cause some disturbance| —
• If you are using a TV indoor antenna, change to an outdoor antenna| —
• The television antenna wire is too close to the unit Separate the antenna wire of the television from the unit| —

Progressive video

There is ghosting when progressive output is on.| • This prablem is caused by the editing method or matenal used on DVD-Video but should be conected if you use interlace output Change ‘Video Output Mode’ in Picture Menu to ‘4801″| 21
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Pictures not in progressive output.| • Press [PROGRESSIVE] on the matn unit so ‘PRG” is displayed Or select “480p” m “Video Output Mode” m Ptcture Menu
• If the unit Jsconnected to the telewston through VIDEO OUT or S-VIDEO OUT terminal, output will be interlace even if ‘PRG” is displayed| 12, 21, 7
Closed captions not displayed.| • When progressive output is on closed captions will not be displayed| —

Listening to the radio

25
A beat sound is heard.| • Turn the television off or move It away from the unit| —
A low hum is heard during AM broadcasts.| • Separate the antenna from other cables| —

Television operation

Unit displays

It this does not fix the problem there is a power supply problem Consult the dealer| 4, 5, 7
“DVD Ull”| •Disc is dirty Wipe it clean| 11
–ERROR”| •Incot rect operation perfor med Read the instructions and try again| —
“DVD H ◻◻”
◻◻ stands for a number| •Trouble may have occurred The number following ‘H” depends on the status of the unit Turn the
unit off and then back to ON Alternatively, turn the unit off, disconnect the AC power supply cord, and then reconnect it| —
•If the service numbers fail to clear, note the service number and contact a qualified service person| —
| •There is no link between the main unit and the I eceiver Check that the receiver is turned on
•Ensure that the digital transmitter is fully insetted into the slot of the main unit| —
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..w ” is flashing.
(When using optional SH-FX50)
“W01” is flashing.
(When using optional SH-FX50)| • Re-initialize the main unit While stopped and “DVD/CD’ is the source; press and hold [◼] on the main unit and
[≧ 10] on the remote control until ‘Initialized” disappears from the television Turn the unit off and on again If the problem persists; contact a qualified service person| —

Television displays

their region number ts the same or includes the same region number as the unit or if the DVD-Wdeo is marked “ALL” Confirm the regton number for the unit on the rear panel| Cover page
No on-screen display.| • Select’On” in ‘On-Screen Messages’in the ‘Display” tab| 3

Product Service/Maintenance/Glossary

Product Service

1. Damage requiring service—The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel if:
   (a) The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been damaged; or
   (b) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or
   (c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or
   (d) The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or
   (e) The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.

2. Servicing—Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in these operating instructions. Refer ail other servicing to authorized servicing personnel.

3. Replacement parts—When parts need replacing ensure the servicer uses parts specified by the manufacturer or parts that have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutes may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

4. Safety check—After repairs or service, ask the servicer to perform safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper working condition.

The servicer will require all components to service your system. Therefore, should service ever be necessary, be sure to bring the entire system.

Product information

For product information or assistance with product operation:
In the U.S.A., refer to “Customer Services Directory” on page 35.
In Canada, contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, or visit the website (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre closest to you.
In other areas, consult your dealer.

Maintenance

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 trays are empty.
Failure to do go will risk severely damaging the discs and the unit.

Glossary

Decoder
A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVD’s to normal.
This is called decoding.
Dolby Digital
This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2-channel) audio, these signals can also be multi-channel audio. A large amount of audio information can be recorded on one disc using this method.
DTS (Digital Theater Systems)
This surround system is used in many movie theaters around the world. There is good separation between the channels, so realistic sound effects are possible.
Dynamic range
Dynamic range is the difference between the lowest level of sound
that can be heard above the noise of the equipment and the highest
level of sound before distortion occurs.
Frame still and field still
Frames are the still pictures that go together to make a moving picture. There are about 30 frames shown each second. One frame is made up of two fields. A regular television shows these fields one after the other to create frames.
A still is shown when you pause a moving picture. A frame still is made up of two alternating fields, so the picture may appear blurred, but overall quality is high.
A field still is not blurred, but it has only half the information of a frame still so picture quality is lower.
I/P/B
MPEG 2, the video compression standard adopted for use with DVD-Video, codes frames using these 3 picture types.
I: Intra coded picture
This picture has the best quality and is the best to use when adjusting the picture.
P: Predictive coded picture
This picture is calculated based on past I or P-pictures.
B: Bidirectionally-predictive coded picture
This picture is calculated by comparing past and future I and P-pictures so it has the lowest volume of information.
Linear PCM (pulse code modulation)
These are uncompressed digital signals, similar to those found on CDs.
Playback control (PBC)
Ifa Video CD has playback control, you can select scenes and information with menus.
Sampling frequency
Sampling is the process of converting the heights of 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.

Language code list

Limited Warrant (ONLY FOR U.S.A.)

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
Ave, 65 de Infanteria, Kin, 9,5
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

Panasonic Audio Products Limited Warranty

Limited Warranty Coverage
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materiais or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively referred to as “the warrantor’) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart  below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new ora refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.

USB Reader-Writer, Personal Computer Card Adapters (in exchange for defective item)| One (1) year| Not Applicable
Accessories: Headphones, Cartridges, Microphones, Adapters| Ninety (90) days| Ninety (90) days
Rechargeable Batteries, DVD-R/-RAM Discs (in exchange for defective item)| Ten (10) days| Not Applicable
SD Memory Cards, Rechargeable Battery Packs (in exchange for defective item)| Ninety (90) days| Not Applicable

During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must carry-in or mail-in your product during the warranty period. If non- rechargeable batteries are included, they are not warranted. This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as is”. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service.

Carry-In or Mail-In Service
For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-211-PANA (1-800-211-7262) or visit Panasonic web site: http://www.panasonic.com
For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (787}-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-291 0.

Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product, service by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the servicer, loss of media or images, data or other memory content. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.) ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.

PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

Customer Services Directory
Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Servicenter; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinto
You may also contact us directly at: 1-800-211-PANA (7262), Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST.
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-8855

Accessory Purchases
Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pasc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com
You may also contact us directly at: 1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday — Friday 9 am to 8 pm, EST.)
Panasonic Services Company
20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605-1277

Service in Puerto Rico
Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Phone (787)750-4300, Fax (787)768-2910

Listening caution

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Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries  Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion—and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing.
We recommend that you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise.
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level’ adapts to higher volumes of sound. So what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing.

Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.

To establish a safe level:

• Start your volume control at a low setting.
• Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, and without distortion.

Once you have established a comfortable sound level:

• Set the dial and leave it there.

Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future. After all, we want you listening for a lifetime.

Accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.
(Product numbers correct as of December 2004. These may be subject to change.)
Only for U.S.A.: To order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases” on page 35.
For other areas: To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you made your purchase.

For U.S.A.
Panasonic Consumer Electronics
Company, Division of Panasonic
Corporation of North America
One Panasonic WaySecaucus,
New Jersey 07094
http://www.panasonic.com

Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
Ave. 65 de Infanterfa, Kin. 9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina,
Puerto Rico 00985

For Canada
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive
Mississauga, Ontario
L4W 2T3
www.panasonic.ca

For Other
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Corporate Management Division for the Americas
Sales Office for North America
Tokyo Panasonic Sales Section 32nd Floor, World TradeCenter 4-1,
Hamamatsu-cho, 2-Chome, Minato-Ku, Tokyo 105-6132,Japan

Panasonic Marketing Europe
G.M.B.H. Wiesbaden N.
(a Division of Panasonic Marketing G.M.B.H.)
Military Sales Department
6200 Wiesbaden-Biebrich,
Hagenauerstr. 43
Germany

@ 2004 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Printed in Malaysia
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References

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• Panasonic North America | Create Today, Enrich Tomorrow
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