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RQT7429-2B

Operating Instructions

DVD Home Theater Sound System

Model No.

 SC-HT878/SC-HT870

SC-HT520

The illustration shows SC-HT520 for the United 
Kingdom and Continental Europe.

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, 
please read these instructions completely. 
Please keep this manual for future reference.

Region number

The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the 
region number or “

ALL

”.

Example:

[The\United\Kingdom\and\Continental\Europe[

[Note[

“EB” on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom.

Region

Number

The United Kingdom, Continental Europe, the 
Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and 
Kuwait

2

Southeast Asia

3

Australia and N.Z.

4

Russia

5

2

ALL

3

5

2

Table of contents

Caution for AC Mains Lead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3

Control reference guide  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  14
Discs that can be played/Disc handling  . . . . . .  15

Convenient functions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  18

Position memory/Zoom/Audio/Subtitle/
Quick replay/Page skip/Repeat play/
All group, random and program play

Using navigation menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  20

Playing data discs/Playing HighMAT

TM

 discs/Playing 

the programs/Playing a play list

Using on-screen menus  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
Changing the player settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  24

The radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  26

Automatic presetting/Selecting the preset channels/
Manual tuning/RDS broadcasting/Optional antenna 
connections

Sound field and sound quality . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-30

Sound Field Control/Super Surround/Center Focus/
Dolby Pro Logic 

II

/Speaker level adjustments/Down-

mixing/Subwoofer level/Custom Sound Memory

Other functions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  31

Sleep timer/Enjoying Karaoke/Muting/
Using headphones

Operating other equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  32

Safety precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  34
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  34
Language code list  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  34
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  35
Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  36
Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  38

Getting started

Simple setup

STEP 1

Front and surround speaker
assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Other speaker setup options  . . . . . . 7

STEP 2

Locating  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

STEP 3

Connecting speakers with the
subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

STEP 4

Video connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

STEP 5

Radio and system connection  . . . . 13

STEP 6

The remote control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

STEP 7

QUICK SETUP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Disc operations

Basic play  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Other operations

Reference

RQT7429-2B book.book  1 ページ  2004年3月4日 木曜日 午前10時36分

Summary of Contents for GCSEB E

Page 1: ...Quick replay Page skip Repeat play All group random and program play Using navigation menus 20 Playing data discs Playing HighMATTM discs Playing the programs Playing a play list Using on screen menus 22 Changing the player settings 24 The radio 26 Automatic presetting Selecting the preset channels Manual tuning RDS broadcasting Optional antenna connections Sound field and sound quality 28 30 Soun...

Page 2: ... 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 OTH...

Page 3: ...LDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13 AMPERE SOCKET Fuse cover Figure A Figure B Fuse 5 ampere Fuse 5 ampere Figure A Figure B Accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories Use numbers indicated in...

Page 4: ...ws alternately until fully tightened You can also attach to the upper rear of the speaker The height of the speaker is indicated in the diagram page 5 when attaching the plate A to the upper rear or lower rear of the speaker 3 Place the pipe on the plate A and attach the plate B 4 Secure the plate with the same screw removed in procedure 1 Make sure you have all the indicated components before sta...

Page 5: ...sion so the center positions of both are approximately the same 1 160 mm Speaker Pipe Base 750 mm 818 mm 575 mm 704 mm Stopper screw Do not remove You can adjust within this range Attach to lower rear of speaker Attach to upper rear of speaker Stopper screw Screw to stop mounting plate from moving or sliding below this point 1 Loosen the attached speaker mounting plate screw until the attached spe...

Page 6: ...e to the wall or speakers STEP1 HT878 2 3 4 3 1 2 5 8 7 _ 4 1 5 6 _ 4 speaker units 4 stands 4 bases Fit into groove Place into groove Position wire in grooves as necessary avoiding knots Fit into groove Place into groove Confirm screw is securely fastened Confirmscrew is securely fastened Approx 120 mm 8 silver screws Copper Assembled Copper Silver Silver Insert the wire fully Make sure you have ...

Page 7: ...r cables from the pipes supplied with this system Fitting speaker stands not included HT878 HT870 Center speaker only HT520 Ensure the stands meet these conditions before purchasing them Observe the diameter and length of the screws and the distance between screws as shown in the diagram The stands must be able to support over 10 kg The stands must be stable even if the speakers are in a high posi...

Page 8: ... same distance from the seating position The angles in the diagrams are approximate STEP2 Locating AC IN Setup example Main unit HT870 SURROUND L R CENTER SUBWOOFER FRONT L R 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 Speaker labels HT878 SURROUND L R CENTER SUBWOOFER FRONT L R The front left right and surroun...

Page 9: ... volume in the following cases to avoid damage When playing distorted sound When the speakers are receiving howling from 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 1 2 3 4 Setup example Main unit HT520 FRONT L R CENTER SUBWOOFER The front left right and surroun...

Page 10: ...tion can damage the speakers HT878 HT870 STEP3 Connecting speakers with the subwoofer 1 2 3 4 5 5 CENTER 4 SURROUND R 3 SURROUND L 2 FRONT R Speaker cable sticker SUBWOOFER Insert the wire fully 1 FRONT L Sheet of speaker cable stickers Click Speaker cable 4 m cable For center speaker Copper Silver 3 4 5 1 2 4 SURROUND R 3 SURROUND L 2 FRONT R 1 FRONT L 5 CENTER Speaker cable 4 m cable For center ...

Page 11: ...3 4 5 Sheet of speaker cable stickers Insert the wire fully Click Speaker cable sticker Copper 2 FRONT R 4 SURROUND R 1 FRONT L SUBWOOFER 3 SURROUND L 5 CENTER Silver 5 speaker cables 3k4 m cables For front and center speakers 2k10 m cables For surround speakers ...

Page 12: ...ge 14 SCART AV terminal To improve picture quality you can change the video signal output from the SCART AV terminal from Video to either S Video or RGB to suit the type of television you are using Select S Video Y PB PR or RGB No Output from QUICK SETUP page 14 Video cable STEP4 Video connections COMPONENT S VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT PB PR Y 480P 480I VIDEO IN Television not included Back of ...

Page 13: ...s lead Set the voltage Use a flat head screwdriver to turn the voltage selector on the back of the subwoofer to the appropriate position for the area in which this system is used If the power supply in your area is 115 V or 120 V please set the voltage selector as follows For 115 V Set to 110 V For 120 V Set to 127 V AC mains lead Conserving power The main unit consumes a small amount of power eve...

Page 14: ...AY MODE TEST CH SELECT QUICKREPLAY SUBTITLE SUBWOOFER LEVEL SFC C FOCUS SUPER SRND MIX 2CH PL 30 28 28 28 30 30 18 18 24 31 17 17 18 19 19 29 18 18 SETUP MUTING FL DISPLAY RDS PROGRESSIVE SFC SUBWOOFER LEVEL INPUT SELECTOR TUNE MODE FM MODE MEMORY I OPEN CLOSE VOLUME DOWN UP PHONES TUNING Turn the unit on Select the source 14 26 33 17 17 20 21 To use functions labeled in orange While pressing SHIF...

Page 15: ...oved stickers or labels rented discs etc Discs that are badly warped or cracked Irregularly shaped discs such as heart shapes Disc Logo Indication used in operating instructions Remarks DVD RAM RAM Recorded using Version 1 1 of the Video Recording Format a unified video recording standard Recorded with DVD Video recorders DVD Video cameras personal computers etc Remove TYPE 2 and 4 discs from thei...

Page 16: ...EVEL INPUT SELECTOR TUNE MODE FM MODE MEMORY I OPEN CLOSE VOLUME DOWN UP PHONES TUNING 1 Turn the unit on 2 Select DVD CD 5 Start play 4 Load the disc Load double sided discs so the label for the side you want to play is facing up 6 Adjust the volume 3 Open the disc tray PROGRESSIVE I INPUT SELECTOR OPEN CLOSE OPEN CLOSE DOWN UP If you are experiencing problems refer to troubleshooting page 38 39 ...

Page 17: ... ENTER ij Numbered buttons SKIP ENTER WMA MP3 JPEG 3 4 Group skip during play 2 1 Content skip during play SLOW SEARCH RDS PROGRESSIVE TUNED MP3 ST L R PTY DISC SLEEP TTL GRP D MIX PROG WMA CSM RND HDCD SFC SEQ DVD PGM AVRCD MONO RDS PS ENTER On screen item select Enter number RAM DVD A DVD V VCD CD e g To select 12 S10 1 2 VCD with playback control While stopped press the numbered buttons WMA MP3...

Page 18: ...ructions for details DVD V with multiple subtitles VCD SVCD only RAM On Off only Press SUBTITLE several times to select the subtitle language To clear display the subtitles Press 2 1 to select On or Off Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed Press QUICK REPLAY to skip back a few seconds DVD A During play or while paused Press SHIFT i PAGE The page changes each time you do this Press RETU...

Page 19: ... time VCD CD Each time CANCEL is pressed the displayed item is cleared To clear the whole program DVD A DVD V WMA MP3 JPEG Press 3 4 2 1 to select Clear all and press ENTER VCD CD While stopped press to clear all The whole program is also cleared when the unit is turned off the disc tray is opened or another source is selected VCD CD The program is retained in memory Repeat play All group random a...

Page 20: ...en to find a track CD CD text only Navigation Menu DISPLAY RETURN to display the sub menu Group 005 023 Content 0001 0004 to exit Perfume 001 Brazilian 002 Chinese 003 Czech 004 Hungarian 005 Japanese 006 Mexican 007 Philippine 008 Swedish 009 Piano 010 Vocal 001 Lady Starfish 002 Metal Glue 003 Life on Jupiter 004 Starperson 001 My favorite1 002 My favorite2 5 JPEG 002 My favorite2 005 Japanese 0...

Page 21: ... is not compatible with ID3 tags Compatible sampling rate 8 11 02 12 16 22 05 24 32 44 1 and 48 kHz JPEG 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 un viewa...

Page 22: ...till picture Thumbnail To show thumbnail images Subtitle page 18 Marker VR RAM To recall a marker recorded on DVD Video recorders To recall a marker 3 4 ENTER Angle with multiple angles To select the angle Rotate Picture To rotate pictures Slideshow To turn on off slideshow To change the slideshow timing 0 30 sec Other Settings Current playback item Press 3 4 to select the elapsed play time or the...

Page 23: ...ring 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 DVD A DVD V CD LPCM PPCM 1 High tempo e g pop and rock 2 Various tempos e g...

Page 24: ...K SETUP also changes this setting English Language options 1 Other 3 Ratings Set a ratings level to limit DVD Video play Follow the on screen instructions Setting ratings When level 8 is selected 8 No Limit 1 to 7 0 Lock All To prevent play of discs without ratings levels Changing ratings When level 0 7 is selected Unlock Player Change Password Change Level Temporary Unlock TV Aspect Choose the se...

Page 25: ...evel Convenient for late night viewing Only works with Dolby Digital Audio during Search On Off Speaker Setting 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 Menu Language 6 English 7 English Français Deutsch Italiano Español Português Svenska Nederlands On Screen Messages On Off FL Dimmer Bright Dim Auto The disp...

Page 26: ... stereo FM broadcast is being received If noise is excessive in FM Main unit only Press and hold FM MODE to display MONO Press and hold FM MODE again to cancel the mode The mode is also canceled when you change the frequency RDS PROGRESSIVE SFC SUBWOOFER LEVEL INPUT SELECTOR TUNE MODE FM MODE MEMORY I OPEN CLOSE VOLUME DOWN UP PHONES TUNING VOLUME 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 CH CANCEL SKIP SLOW SEARCH MEN...

Page 27: ...ly The unit can display the text data transmitted by the radio data system RDS available in some areas If the station you are listening to is transmitting RDS signals RDS will light up on the display Press RDS to display the text data Each time you press the button PS PTY Frequency display M O R M Middle of the road music Note RDS displays may not be available if reception is poor Use outdoor ante...

Page 28: ...vision Press SHIFT i C FOCUS CENTER FOCUS ON CENTER FOCUS OFF This does not work when Super Surround is turned on This will also work 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 specifically Dolby Surround encoded Press Î...

Page 29: ...he speaker L C R RS LS SW SW Subwoofer You can adjust SW only if the disc includes a subwoofer channel SW does not appear on the display and is not adjustable when Dolby Pro Logic II is turned on S appears instead of RS and LS on the display when MUSIC or MOVIE is selected with Super Surround page 28 In this case you can adjust both surround speaker levels at the same time S 6 dB to 6 dB 2 Press 3...

Page 30: ... S M while CSM is out to recall the sound setting for the disc Down mixing Down mixes multi channel signals to 2 channels Subwoofer level Adjusts the amount of bass Custom Sound Memory Stores up to 30 sound settings one setting per disc VOLUME 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 CH CANCEL SKIP SLOW SEARCH MENU ENTER DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU RETURN DISPLAY AV SYSTEM VCR AUX TV SLEEP TUNER BAND DVD CD S10 PLAY LIS...

Page 31: ...required level Muting is canceled when you switch the unit to standby 1 Reduce the volume and connect the headphones not included Headphone plug type 3 5 mm 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 Sleep timer Turns the unit off after a set time Muting VOLUME 1 2 3 4...

Page 32: ...ette recorder To play sound from the television Reduce the volume on the television to its minimum and control the volume on this unit To play sound from a tape deck Already connected page 12 To record discs radio broadcast etc to a tape deck Signal flow Audio cable not included VOLUME 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 CH CANCEL SKIP SLOW SEARCH MENU ENTER DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU RETURN DISPLAY AV SYSTEM VCR ...

Page 33: ...he source 1 Press DVD CD to select DVD CD or Press TUNER BAND to select FM or AM 2 Start recording and play HT878 HT870 Operating the television and the video cassette recorder Television Video cassette recorder Changing the remote control code Operating the tape deck Listening to the tape deck Recording to the tape deck PANASONIC 01 29 30 31 AKAI 07 11 28 36 37 ALBA 05 11 12 BAUR 32 BLAUPUNKT 28 ...

Page 34: ...se alcohol paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit Before using chemically treated cloth read the instructions that came with the cloth carefully Placement Voltage AC mains lead protection Foreign matter Service Maintenance Before moving the unit ensure the disc tray is empty Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the disc and the unit Language code list Abkhazian 6566 Afar 6565 Afrikaan...

Page 35: ...e are uncompressed digital signals similar to those found on CDs Playback control PBC If a 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 numb...

Page 36: ...Frequency range The United Kingdom Continental Europe Russia Australia and N Z 522 1629 kHz 9 kHz step Others 522 1629 kHz 9 kHz step 520 1630 kHz 10 kHz step AM Sensitivity S N 20 dB at 999 kHz 560 µV m Phone jack Terminal Stereo 3 5 mm jack Southeast Asia the Middle East South Africa Saudi Arabia Kuwait Russia Australia and N Z Mic jack Sensitivity 0 7 mV 1 2 k Terminal Mono 6 3 mm jack 2 system...

Page 37: ...tand is fixed at 704 mm Mass 3 6 kg HT870 Center speaker SB PC920 Type 2 way 3 speaker system Bass reflex Speaker unit s Impedance 4 Woofer 6 5 cm Cone type Woofer 6 5 cm Cone type Tweeter 6 cm Ring shaped dome type Input power IEC 270 W Max Output sound pressure 82 dB W 1 0 m Cross over frequency 5 kHz Frequency range 110 Hz 50 kHz j16 dB 140 Hz 45 kHz j10 dB Dimensions WtHtD 320k97k93 mm Mass 1 ...

Page 38: ...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 however this is normal Folders deeper than the eighth layer on a data CD are not displayed correctly WMA MP3 JPEG Folders deeper than the eighth layer are displayed as the eighth layer A menu screen appears during skip or search VCD Thi...

Page 39: ...ected if you use interlace output 23 Pictures not in progressive output When playing NTSC discs press PROGRESSIVE on the main unit so PROG is displayed Or select 480P in Video Output Mode in Picture Menu If the unit is connected to the television through VIDEO OUT S VIDEO and SCART output will be interlace 17 23 12 Noise is heard ST flickers or doesn t light Sound is distorted Adjust the position ...

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