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Operating Instructions
DVD Home Theater Sound System
Model No. SC-HT928
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
Table of contents
please read these instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
Getting started
Caution for AC Mains Lead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Simple setup
STEP 1 Front and surround speaker
assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
STEP 2
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System SC-HT928 Dear customer Main unit SA-HT928 Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance Front speakers SB-PF921 and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Center speaker SB-PC920 ≥Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these Surround speakers SB-PS921 operating instructions are of SC-HT928 for Australia and Active subwoofer SB-WA928 N.Z. ≥Operations in these instructions are described mainly with the remote control, but you can perform operations on t
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Caution for AC Mains Lead Accessories Please check and identify the supplied (For Saudi Arabia and Kuwait) accessories. (“GS” area code models only) For your safety, please read the following text carefully. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for ∏ 1 Remote control ∏ 1 AM loop antenna your safety and convenience. (EUR7722X60) A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere
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Make sure you have all the indicated components before starting assembly, setup, and Simple setup connection. 2 front and 4 large washer 4 mounting plates 4 bases 4 pipes 2 surround screws speaker units STEP1 8 small screws Front and surround speaker assembly 2 Attach plate A to the speaker. [Note] Ensure that plate A is fastened on straight by lightly tightening the The front and surround speaker pairs as well as the pipe pairs are top and bottom screws alternately until fully tightened. di
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∫ Front and surround speaker height 4 Connect the speaker cables. (Assembled diagram) 1 Twist off the vinyl ends of Rear speaker panel the speaker cables. Speaker You can adjust within this range. 704 mm 750 mm 1,160 mm Insert the wire fully. Pipe _: Copper Stopper 818 mm 575 mm `: Silver screw Base Do not Push! remove. Attach to lower Attach to upper rear of speaker. rear of speaker. 2 Press the speaker cable into the groove. 3 Adjust the speaker height. If there is any excess speaker cable
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How you set up your speakers can affect the bass and the sound field. Note the following points. ≥Place speakers on flat secure bases. ≥Placing speakers too close to floors, walls, and corners can result in excessive bass. Cover STEP2 Locating walls and windows with thick curtains. Do not use a front speaker as a surround speaker or vice versa. Verify the type of speaker with the label on the rear of the speaker. FRONT (L, R) SURROUND (L, R) CENTER SUBWOOFER Speaker labels ≥The left and rig
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STEP3 Connecting speakers with the subwoofer Attach the speaker-cable stickers to make connection easier. Speaker cable Sheet of speaker-cable stickers ≥4-m cable: For center speaker Speaker-cable sticker 2 FRONT (R) 1 FRONT (L) 4 SURROUND (R) 3 SURROUND (L) SUBWOOFER 5 CENTER 2 1435 Silver Copper Insert the wire fully. Click! \Note] ≥Never short-circuit positive (i) and negative (j) speaker wires. ≥Be sure to connect only positive (copper) wires to positive (i) terminals and negative (silver) w
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Video cable STEP4 Video connections ≥Do not connect through the video cassette recorder. Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not be displayed properly. ≥Turn the television off before connecting, and refer to the television’s operating instructions. ∫ Television with a VIDEO IN terminal ∫ Television with COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals Television VIDEO IN Television (not included) COMPONENT (not included) VIDEO IN PR PB Y Video cables (not included) Back of the COMPONENT Video cable V
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STEP5 Radio and system connection FM indoor AC mains lead AM loop System cable [Saudi[Arabia]and[Kuwait] [Australia\and\N.Z.] [Russia,[Southeast]Asia,[the[Middle[East,[ antenna antenna [South[Africa,[Saudi[Arabia[and[Kuwait] ≥Connect the AC mains lead after all other connections are complete. ≥Optional antenna connections (‹ page 23). \Southeast\Asia,\the\Middle\East,\ \South\Africa,\Saudi\Arabia\and\Kuwait[ FM indoor antenna Before connecting the AM loop antenna Adhesive tape AC mains lead S
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STEP7 QUICK SETUP The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to make necessary settings. Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television. 123 4 56 Select SETUP DVD/CD SETUP SHIFT MUTING RETURN ENTER SHIFT MUTING r ENTER r Register Turn the unit Select Shows QUICK Follow the messages Press to Press to exit. on. “DVD/CD”. SETUP screen. and make the settings. finish QUICK SETUP. To change these settings later Select “QUICK SETUP” in “Others” tab (‹ page 21). Standby/on indi
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Discs that can be played Indication used in Disc Logo Remarks operating instructions Recorded using Version 1.1 of the ≥Recorded with DVD-Video recorders, DVD- Video Recording Format (a unified Video cameras, personal computers, etc. video recording standard). ≥Remove TYPE 2 [RAM] and 4 discs from their cartridges DVD-RAM before use. Recorded using the DCF (Design ≥Recorded with Panasonic DVD-Video rule for Camera File system) recorders. [JPEG] standard. ≥To play JPEG files, select “Play
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Basic play 3 Open the drawer and place the 1 Turn the unit on. disc(s). AV SYSTEM TV VCR ≥Load double-sided discs so the label for the side you /I DIGITAL OPEN/CLOSE OPEN/CLOSE want to play is facing up. TV/AV AUX TUNER/BAND DVD/CD DVD/CD ≥To load discs on the other trays, press [DISC SKIP] DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 on the main unit. Numbered 123 2 Select ≥Play will start from the disc in the front-left position. DISC 4 DISC 5 buttons CH 456 4 Close the drawer. “DVD /CD”. VOLUME 78 9 INPUT A dis
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DISC EXCHANGE AV SYSTEM TV VCR < OPEN/CLOSE CD MODE DIGITAL TV/AV AUX TUNER/BAND DVD/CD OPEN/CLOSE VOLUME DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 DISC EXCHANGE 123 DISC 1-5 INPUT DISC SKIP 1 2 3 4 5 DISC 4 DISC 5 SELECTOR CH /I V.R.S M.R.S DIGITAL IN C.S.M PROGRESSIVE CD MODE DOWN UP 5 DISC SELECTOR 456 TUNE MODE FM MODE MEMORY TUNING PHONES VOLUME 78 9 -/-- CANCEL 0 S10 5 DISC SELECTOR DISC SKIP SKIP SLOW/SEARCH TOP MENU MENU TOP MENU MENU DIRECT PLAY NAVIGATOR LIST ENTER DISPLAY RETURN RETURN TV VOL TV V
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Convenient functions POSITION AV SYSTEM Position memory TV VCR MEMORY Memorizes the position to resume play. DIGITAL TV/AV AUX TUNER/BAND DVD/CD DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 ZOOM 123 Zoom SHIFT AUDIO DISC 4 DISC 5 CH r 456 Expands the letterbox picture to fit the screen. VOLUME 78 9 -/-- CANCEL 0 S10 ZOOM Audio SKIP SLOW/SEARCH AUDIO Changes the soundtrack. TOP MENU MENU SUBTITLE Subtitle DIRECT PLAY NAVIGATOR LIST Changes the subtitle language. ENTER 3421 ENTER DISPLAY RETURN QUICK REPLAY Quick replay
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DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 123 Numbered REPEAT SHIFT DISC 4 DISC 5 CH PLAY MODE Repeat play buttons 456 r VOLUME 78 9 -/-- All group, random and program play CANCEL 0 CANCEL S10 SKIP SLOW/SEARCH Each time you press the button while stopped: [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] All group ([DVD-A])>Program> Random>off (Normal play) TOP MENU MENU ^-----------------------------------------------------------------------------} [VCD] [CD] (There is no on-screen display.) DIRECT PLAY NAVIGATOR LIST Program>1-
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Using navigation menus DIGITAL TV/AV AUX TUNER/BAND DVD/CD DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 TOP MENU MENU Numbered 123 Playing data discs DISC 4 DISC 5 buttons CH or 456 VOLUME 78 9 TOP MENU MENU -/-- TM CANCEL 0 S10 Playing HighMAT discs or SKIP SLOW/SEARCH , Playing the programs TOP MENU MENU TOP MENU, DIRECT MENU, DIRECT NAVIGATOR DIRECT PLAY NAVIGATOR PLAY LIST NAVIGATOR LIST ENTER 3421 ENTER DISPLAY RETURN Playing a play list PLAY DISPLAY LIST TV VOL TV VOL SUBWOOFER C.FOCUS MIX 2CH LEVEL SFC SUPER
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TM Playing HighMAT discs Playing the programs [RAM] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] 1 While stopped 1 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. Press [TOP MENU]. ≥Titles appear only if you Direct Navigator have entered them. 2 Press [3421] to select the item ≥You cannot change following the on-screen instructions. program and disc titles. No. Date On Title Contents 1 11/ 1(WED) 0:05 Monday feature e.g. 2 Press [34] or the 2 1/ 1 (MON) 1:05 Auto action 3 2/ 2 (TUE) 2:21 Cinema Menu: Takes you to the next New Playlist
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Using on-screen menus (Refer to page 10 for remote control button positions.) 12 3 4 Select DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 Select 123 Go to the DISPLAY DISC 4 DISC 5 next menu ENTER DISPLAY 456 ENTER 78 9 Register -/-- 0 S10 Register Return to the previous menu Press once. Select the menu. Make the settings. Press twice to exit. (When pressed twice, the elapsed play time indicator appears ‹ below.) Items shown differ depending on the type of software. Main Menu Still Picture To switch still pictures
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∫ Picture Menu ∫ Display Menu Normal On ,------. Off Information Cinema1: Mellows images and enhances ([JPEG]: Off, Date, Details) detail in dark scenes. 0 to s60 (in 2 unit steps) Subtitle Position Cinema2: Sharpens images and enhances Auto, 0 to s7 Subtitle Brightness detail in dark scenes. Animation To select how to show images made Dynamic for 4:3 aspect screens on a 16:9 User (Press [ENTER] to select “Picture aspect television Adjustment”) (‹ below) Normal: Horizontally stretches images.
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Changing the player settings (Refer to page 10 for remote control button positions.) 12 3 4 5 Select DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 123 SETUP Select Select DISC 4 DISC 5 SETUP MUTING SHIFT 456 ENTER SHIFT MUTING r 78 9 ENTER ENTER r -/-- Register 0 S10 Go right Register Shows the Setup menu. Select the tab. Select the item. Make the settings. Press to exit. Item ≥The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. ≥Underlined items are the factory preset. Setup Tab Disc Setting Audio Englis
