Panasonic SC-HT840 User Manual

RQT7978-BGCSEBGC GNGSGCTOperating InstructionsDVD Home Theater Sound SystemModel No. SC-HT530/SC-HT840SC-HT880Region numberThe player plays DVD-Video

10RQT7978The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to make necessary settings.Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television

11RQT7978Discs that can be played/Disc handlingDiscs that can be played§A process that allows play on compatible equipment.≥It may not be possible to

12RQT7978Basic playBasic play[Note[≥Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. Press [∫] when you finish to preserve the unit’s motor and you

13RQT7978Basic playIf you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting (➜ page 34, 35).Using the remote controlStopThe position is memorized wh

14RQT7978Convenient functionsConvenient functionsThe current playback condition is displayed.Press [QUICK OSD].≥To exit the screenPress [QUICK OSD].≥[

15RQT7978Convenient functions[DVD-V] (with multiple subtitles) [VCD] (SVCD only)Press [SHIFT]i[SUBTITLE] several times to select the subtitle language

16RQT7978Using navigation menusUsing navigation menus[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]You can play JPEG files on DVD-RAM or play HighMAT discs without using the High

17RQT7978Using navigation menus[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]1 Press [TOP MENU].2 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item, then press [ENTER].≥Repeat this step if n

18RQT7978Using on-screen menusUsing on-screen menus1Press once.2Select the menu.3Make the settings.4Press to exit.VOLUMECHSKIPSLOW/SEARCHMENUDIRECTNAV

19RQT7978Using on-screen menus∫ Play Menu(Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed.[JPEG]: Works with all JPEG content.)∫ Picture Menu∫ Audio

2RQT7978Safety precautionsDear customerThank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions caref

20RQT7978Changing the player settingsChanging the player settings≥The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.≥Underlined items

21RQT7978Changing the player settings§5 [The[United[Kingdom]∫ “Audio” tab∫ “Display” tab§6[The[United[Kingdom]§7[Southeast\Asia\and\Thailand[§8\The\Mi

22RQT7978The radioThe radioUp to 15 stations can be set in each band, FM and AM.1Press [INPUT SELECTOR] to select “FM” or “AM”.2 Press [TUNE MODE] to

23RQT7978The radio∫ AM frequency step[Southeast\Asia,[Thailand,\the\Middle\East,\South\Africa,\Saudi\Arabia\[and\Kuwait[The step is factory-set to 9 k

24RQT7978Sound field and sound qualitySound field and sound quality[Note]≥When connected with headphones, the following sound field systems have no ef

25RQT7978Sound field and sound qualityYou can enhance low-frequency sound so that heavy bass sound can be heard clearly, even if the acoustics of your

26RQT7978Operating other equipmentOperating other equipment∫ Connection exampleVOLUMECHSKIPSLOW/SEARCHMENUDIRECTNAVIGATORTOP MENURETURNFUNCTIONSVCRTVT

27RQT7978Operating other equipmentYou can use the remote control to operate a Panasonic television or a video cassette recorder. Connect your equipmen

28RQT7978Other useful functionsOther useful functionsPress [SLEEP] ([HT840] [HT880] [SHIFT]i[SLEEP]) to select the time (in minutes).SLEEP 30_----)SLE

29RQT7978Other speaker setup optionsOther speaker setup options∫ Attaching to a wallYou can attach all of the speakers to a wall.1 Drive a screw (not

3RQT7978Caution for AC Mains Lead/Table of contentsCaution for AC Mains Lead(For United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait)(“EB” and “GS” area code mode

30RQT7978Glossary/MaintenanceGlossaryDecoderA decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVD’s to normal. This is called decoding.Dolby DigitalThis i

31RQT7978Language code listLanguage code listAbkhazian: 6566Afar: 6565Afrikaans: 6570Albanian: 8381Ameharic: 6577Arabic: 6582Armenian: 7289Assamese: 6

32RQT7978SpecificationsSpecificationsAMPLIFIER SECTION[HT530]RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital ModeFront Ch 55 W per channel (6 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THDSurr

33RQT7978Specifications[HT530] [Center\speaker\SB-PC730]Type 2 way, 3 speaker system (Bass reflex)Speaker unit(s) Impedance 6 ≠1. Full range 6.5 cm Co

34RQT7978Troubleshooting guideTroubleshooting guideBefore requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check p

35RQT7978Troubleshooting guideMenus PagePicture abnormal or un-viewableProgressive videoListening to the radioTelevision operationUnit displaysTelevis

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4RQT7978Simple setupPreparation≥To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform assembly on it.≥For assembly, use a Phillips-head sc

5RQT79782 Attach the stands to the speakers.Ensure the stand is fastened on straight by gradually tightening the top and bottom screws alternately unt

6RQT79781324Setup exampleMain unit[HT530]The left and right front, and left and right surround speakers are all identical.How you set up your speakers

7RQT7978≥Use only supplied speakersUsing other speakers can damage the unit, and sound quality will be negatively affected.≥Set the speakers up on an

8RQT7978≥Do not connect through the video cassette recorder.Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not be displayed properly.≥Turn the televisi

9RQT7978Do not:≥mix old and new batteries.≥use different types at the same time.≥heat or expose to flame.≥take apart or short circuit.≥attempt to rech