Panasonic SC-HT822V User Manual

Operating InstructionsDVD/VHS Home TheaterSound SystemModel No. SC-HT822VDear customerThank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance a

10RQT7708Simple setup≥You can attach the speakers directly to their bases (if you want to put them on shelves, for example).[Note]≥Never short-circuit

11RQT7708Other speaker setup options (Center speaker only)∫ Attaching to a wall[Note]≥The wall or pillar on which the speakers are to be attached shou

12RQT7708How you set up your speakers can affect the bass and the sound field. Note the following points.≥Place speakers on flat secure bases.≥Placing

13RQT7708∫ Attaching the stickers to the speakersAttach the speaker-cable stickers to make connection easier.[Note]≥Never short-circuit positive (i) a

14RQT7708To enjoy cable and satellite televisionConnection ➜ page 49Subscribe to a cable or satellite company.If irregular coloring occurs on your tel

15RQT7708∫ Connecting a television with COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminalsCOMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminalsThese terminals can be used for either interlace or p

16RQT7708Conserving powerThe system consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off. The amount of power used depends on the display sett

17RQT7708After plugging the unit into your household AC outlet and pressing [Í] to turn the unit on for the first time, the unit automatically tunes i

18RQT7708∫ TV maker settingYou can control the television by entering the remote control code.1 Refer the chart below for the code for your television

19RQT7708Turn on the television and select the video input for the DVD.The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to make necessary settings such as:≥Menu Lan

2RQT7708(Inside of product)System SC-HT822VMain unit SA-HT822VFront and surround speakers SB-FS822Center speaker SB-PC820Active subwoofer SB-WA822Oper

20RQT7708Basic playTurn on the television and select the appropriate video input for the DVD.OPEN/CLOSEEJECTDISC CHANGEDISC CHECKINPUTSELECTORREC/REW

21RQT7708[Note]Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [∫] when you finish to preserve the unit’s motor and your television screen.V

22RQT7708Convenient functionsSee below for details.(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed[JPEG]: Works with all JPEG content)This position

23RQT7708See below for details.[RAM] [DVD-V] (Discs recorded with 48 kHz only)[DVD-A] (Discs recorded with 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz only)[VCD] [CD]≥During

24RQT7708Convenient functionsSee below and the following page for details.While stopped, press [PLAY MODE].Each time you press the button:[DVD-A] [DVD

25RQT7708See below for details.[VCD] [CD]1-DISC (RND): You can play all the items on a disc in the play position in random order.A-DISC (ALL RND): You

26RQT7708Using navigation menusSee below and the following page for details.[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]You can play JPEG files on DVD-RAM or play HighMAT discs

27RQT7708[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]1 Press [TOP MENU].2 Press [3421] to select the item following the on-screen instructions.≥To change the menu backgroundPre

28RQT7708Using On-Screen MenusRefer to page 7 for remote control button positions.Items shown differ depending on the type of software.12 3 4Press onc

29RQT7708∫ Play Menu(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed[JPEG]: Works with all JPEG content.)∫ Picture Menu∫ Audio Menu∫ Display Menu∫ Ot

3RQT7708Table of contentsAccessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

30RQT7708Changing the player settingsRefer to page 7 for remote control button positions.≥The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to st

31RQT7708∫ “Display” tab∫“Others” tab(Effective when playing multi-channel audio)For optimum listening with 5.1-channel sound, all the speakers, excep

32RQT7708PlaybackTurn on the television and select the appropriate video input for the VHS.[Note]≥Pause stops after 5 minutes. Cue, review and jet sea

33RQT7708See below for details.Press [SHIFT]i[PICTURE MODE].Each time you do this:STANDARD: for recordings of television program (Factory preset)DYNAM

34RQT7708Manual recordingPreparationTurn on the television and select the video input for the VHS.See below for details.1 Press [VHS] to put the remot

35RQT7708You can watch and listen to other content when the unit is in timer recording standby or during VHS recording.∫ Television (➜ page 18)1 Durin

36RQT7708Timer recordingYou can create up to 16 timer recording programs. You can set the timer to record an individual program up to a month in advan

37RQT7708∫ To check a programPress [PROG].The timer-programming screen appears.∫ To correct a programWhile the timer programming screen is on the tele

38RQT7708Finding programs with the Jet Navigator and VHS Index Search System (VISS)The unit saves the date, channel, time, and category of the recordi

39RQT7708Set categories to make it easier to see what kind of programs are in the list.1 Press [1] (cursor) while the program you want to categorize i

4RQT7708AccessoriesPlease check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.To order

40RQT7708Changing settings≥The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.See below and the following pages for details(while VHS M

41RQT7708The unit tunes automatically after you plug it in and turn it on for the first time (➜ page 17, Plug-in Auto Tuning), but you can start the p

42RQT7708Changing settingsRefer to the remote control illustration on page 40.1 While VHS MENU is displayed (➜ page 40)Press [34] to select the “OPTIO

43RQT7708Refer to the remote control illustration on page 40.To see these displays, set the OSD item in the OPTION menu to ON.Press [OSD/DISPLAY].The

44RQT7708The radioPress [TUNER] to put the remote control in TUNER mode.Up to 15 stations can each be set in the FM and AM bands.1 Press [FM/AM] to se

45RQT7708Use FM outdoor antenna if radio reception is poor.≥Disconnect the outdoor antenna when the unit is not in use.≥Do not use the outdoor antenna

46RQT7708Sound field and sound quality[Note]You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these sound field systems are used with some sources.

47RQT7708See below for details.[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD]Available sound settings:Subwoofer level, Center Focus, Sound Field Control, Super SurroundAf

48RQT7708Other convenient featuresSee below for details.Press [SHIFT]i[SLEEP] to select the time (in minutes).SLEEP 30_----)SLEEP 60_----)SLEEP 90 ^-

49RQT7708Optional connections≥The equipment connections described are examples.≥Peripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unless otherw

5RQT7708IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSRead these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and

50RQT7708Optional connectionsUse one of the following connections to suit the antenna lead.≥If your television has both lead and coaxial VHF terminals

51RQT7708Specifications∫ AMPLIFIER SECTIONRMS output power, 10 % total harmonic distortion1 kHz FL/FR 50 W per channel 6 ≠1 kHz Center 150 W per chann

52RQT7708Troubleshooting guideBefore requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the reme

53RQT7708Picture incorrectDisc picture incorrectVHS picture incorrectProgressive videoSound incorrectListening to the radioRecordingPicture distorted.

54RQT7708Troubleshooting guideUnit displayTelevision displayClean this unit with a soft, dry cloth.≥Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to cle

55RQT7708Limited WarrantyPanasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of AmericaOne Panasonic Way Secaucus, New

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6RQT7708Discs that can be played§A process that allows play on compatible equipment.≥It may not be possible to play the above discs in all cases due t

7RQT7708Control reference guide≥If [SHIFT] appears after the button name the function will not work unless you use with [SHIFT] button. Make sure to p

8RQT7708Control reference guide≥If [SHIFT] appears after the button name the function will not work unless you use with [SHIFT] button. Make sure to p

9RQT7708∫ Common buttons[1] Power button [Í/I POWER]. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Press to switch the unit from on to standby