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Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do 
not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions.

Power

Page

Operation

Sound

No power.

Insert the AC mains lead and system cable securely.

9

The unit is automatically 
switched to the standby mode.

The unit was switched to standby by the sleep timer. 

30

No response when buttons 
pressed.

Some operations may be prohibited by the disc.

The unit may not be operating properly due to lightning, static electricity or some other external 

factor.
Reset procedure:
Press [

Í

] to switch the unit to the standby mode and then back to ON.

Alternatively, press [

Í

] to switch the unit to the standby mode, disconnect the AC mains lead, 

and then reconnect it.


No operations can be performed 
with the remote control.

Check that the batteries are installed correctly.

The batteries are depleted: Replace them with new ones.

Point the remote control at the remote control sensor and operate.

9
9

Cannot switch on the television 
with the remote control.

Press [TV] first to operate the television.

Play doesn’t start (or stops 
immediately) when you press 
[

1

] (play). 

Condensation has formed: Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to evaporate.

This unit cannot play discs other than the ones listed in these operating instructions.

This unit cannot play DVD-Video with a region number other than “2”, “ALL” or multiple region 

numbers including “2”.

The disc may be dirty and may require cleaning.

Ensure that the disc is installed with the label of the side to be played facing upwards.

Check that the DVD-RAM has something recorded on it.

4

Cover

4

13

Cannot select alternative 
languages.

This function is dependent on software availability.

Try selecting from the disc’s menu if one is available.

13

No menu play.

This function is dependent on software availability.

No subtitles.

This function is dependent on software availability.

Subtitles are cleared from the television. Display the subtitles.

19

The position of the subtitles is 
incorrect.

Change the position of the subtitles with “Subtitle Position” in the GUI screen.

25

Soundtrack and/or subtitle 
language is not the one selected 
with the SETUP menus.

This function is dependent on software availability.

Cannot change angle.

This function is dependent on software availability. Even if a disc has a number of angles 

recorded, these angles may be recorded for specific scenes only. 

The SETUP menu cannot be 
accessed.

Select “DVD/CD” as the source.

Cancel all group, program and random play.

17

Cannot add markers.

You cannot add markers while playing a play list or if the disc’s play time doesn’t appear on the 

unit’s display.

There are already markers. 

[RAM]

The unit reads and displays the markers added with a DVD video recorder. You can clear them 

but reappear when you switch the unit to standby, change the source, or open the disc tray.

Marker numbers I added are 
different when I call them up.

[RAM]

The unit numbers markers by time so they change when you add and delete them.

Cannot select random or 
program play.

You cannot select random or program play with some DVD-Video.

Folders deeper than the eighth 
layer on a data CD are not 
displayed correctly.

Folders deeper than the eighth layer are displayed as the eighth layer.

You have forgotten your ratings 
password.
Reset all the SETUP settings to 
Factory Preset.

While stopped and “DVD/CD” is the source, press and hold [

] on the unit and [

S

10] on the 

remote control for about 3 seconds until “Initialized” disappears from the television. Turn the unit 
off and on again.
All settings will return to the default values.

No sound.
Distorted sound.

Check the connections.

Turn the volume up.

Turn muting off.

Switch off the unit, determine and correct the cause, then switch the unit on.

Causes include:
–Shorting (bare wires touching) of positive and negative speaker wires.
–Using speakers with an impedance lower than that rated for this unit.
–Straining of the speakers through excessive volume or power.
–Using the unit in a hot environment without proper ventilation.

5, 7

30

Humming heard during play.

An AC mains lead or fluorescent light is near the subwoofer. Keep other appliances and cords 

away from the subwoofer.

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Summary of Contents for SA-HT850

Page 1: ...RETURN TV VOL s TV VOL r DIRECT NAVIGATOR PLAY LIST MENU SLOW SEARCH S10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 TV AV TUNER BAND DVD CD TV VCR AUX ENTER CH SELECT TEST AUDIO VIDEO Region number supported by this unit Region numbers are allocated to this unit and software according to where they are sold The region number of this unit is 2 The unit will play DVD Video marked with labels containing 2 or ALL Example Be...

Page 2: ...A MAINITULLA TAVALLA SAATTAA ALTISTAA KÄYTTÄJÄN TURVALLISUUSLUOKAN 1 YLITTÄVÄLLE NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE VAROITUS TULIPALO SÄHKÖISKUVAARAN TAI TUOTETTA KOHTAAVAN MUUN VAHINGON VÄHENTÄMISEKSI EI LAITETTA SAA ALTISTAA SATEELLE KOSTEUDELLE VESIPISAROILLE TAI ROISKEELLE EIKÄ NESTETTÄ SISÄLTÄVIÄ ESINEITÄ KUTEN ESIMERKIKSI MALJAKOITA SAA ASETTAA LAITTEEN PÄÄLLE VAROITUS ÄLÄ ASENNA TAI LAITA TÄTÄ ...

Page 3: ...ATOR 22 Using the play list menu 22 Using GUI Graphical User Interface screens 23 Common procedures Progress indicator 23 Disc information Unit information 24 The radio 26 Manual tuning Preset tuning 26 RDS broadcasting 27 Sound field 27 Dolby Digital and DTS 27 Dolby Pro Logic Speaker level adjustments 28 Super Surround 28 Sound Field Control Center Focus 29 Custom Sound Memory Store the sound se...

Page 4: ...play smoothly Note It may not be possible to play CD R CD RW DVD R and DVD RAM in all cases due to the type of disc or condition of the recording Video systems This unit can play both the PAL and NTSC video systems To view PAL or NTSC however your television must match the system used on the disc PAL discs cannot be correctly viewed on an NTSC television NTSC can be correctly viewed on a PAL telev...

Page 5: ... damage the speakers Caution Hold the speakers by the sides Applying pressure to the front net can damage the speaker STEP1 Assembly and connection of front and surround speakers 2 3 4 3 1 2 5 8 7 _ 4 1 5 _ 6 1 2 4 Speaker units 4 Stands 4 Bases Speaker cables 2k4 m cables 2k10 m cables 8 Silver screws Fit into groove Place into groove Position wire in grooves as necessary avoiding knots Fit into ...

Page 6: ...ffect 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 walls and windows with thick curtain Main unit Keep your speakers at least 10 mm away from the system for proper ventilation Center speaker You can also put this speaker dir...

Page 7: ...nections for front surround and center speakers to the subwoofer 5 CENTER 1 2 3 4 5 SUBWOOFER 6 _ 1 FRONT L 2 FRONT R 3 SURROUND L 4 SURROUND R 1 short cable for Center speaker Copper Silver Click Screw Clip Approx 150 mm 4 Black screws 4 Clips String not included Screw not included Note Consult a qualified building contractor when attaching the speakers to wall Improper attachment may result in d...

Page 8: ...IO IN VCR AUDIO IN AUX S VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT AV EXT LOOP FM ANT 75 AM ANT A S video cable not included Connect directly to your television Do not connect the unit through a video cassette recorder because the picture may not be played correctly due to the copy guard SCART terminal To improve picture quality you can change the video signal output from the AV terminal from Video to either S Video or...

Page 9: ...ng to be used for a long period of time Store in a cool dark place Use Aim at the sensor avoiding obstacles at a maximum range of 7 m directly in front of the unit STEP5 Connecting the subwoofer antennas and AC mains lead 1 L 3 L 2 R 4 5 R A R L R L TV AUDIO IN VCR AUDIO IN AUX S VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT AV EXT LOOP AM ANT FM ANT 75 A 1 3 2 System cable AM loop antenna FM indoor antenna AC mains lead S...

Page 10: ...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 If irregular coloring occurs on your television These speakers are designed to be used close to a television but the picture may be affected with some televisions and set up combinations If this occurs turn the te...

Page 11: ...he type of television Standard Direct View TV factory preset CRT Projector LCD TV Projector Projection TV Plasma TV TV Aspect Select 4 3 regular or 16 9 widescreen to suit your television If you have a regular 4 3 television you can also select how video on some discs is shown page 31 Video TV Aspect 4 3 Pan Scan factory preset Widescreen software is expanded to fill the screen of a 4 3 aspect tel...

Page 12: ...J Group button GROUP 15 1 Standby on switch Í I 11 Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa In standby mode the unit is still consuming a small amount of power K Standby on indicator When the unit is connected to the AC mains supply this indicator lights up in standby mode and goes out when the unit is turned on L Remote control signal sensor M RDS button RDS 27 N SFC button ...

Page 13: ... The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc It may take some time for play to start but this is normal DVD A DVD V VCD Press the numbered buttons to select an item To select a 2 digit number Example To select item 23 press S10 2 3 When playing DVDs you can also use 3 4 2 1 to select items Press ENTER to confirm your selection To return to the menu screen DVD A DVD V TOP MENU Shows the first m...

Page 14: ...ay to start play from that position The position is cleared when you Turn the unit off Select another source or open the disc tray Press to clear the position DVD V The following message appears immediately after you press 1 play when RESUME is displayed Press 1 play while the message is displayed and the beginning portions of each chapter up to the current one are played Full play resumes from th...

Page 15: ...the numbered buttons to select the track number and press ENTER DVD A Playing all the groups in succession page 17 All group play Playing bonus groups Some discs contain bonus groups If a password screen appears after selecting a group enter the password with the numbered buttons Refer also to the disc s jacket Skipping items Fast forward and rewind SEARCH Slow motion play Frame by frame viewing N...

Page 16: ...ed page 24 2 Press 3 4 to select the play menu 3 Press 2 1 to select A B Repeat and 1 Press ENTER at the starting point A 2 Press ENTER at the finishing point B A B repeat starts To return to the normal play Press ENTER again To clear the menus Press RETURN until the menu disappears Repeat play AV SYSTEM SLEEP FL DISPLAY DIMMER PLAY MODE MIX 2CH REPEAT POSITION MEMORY CANCEL SKIP CH TOP MENU DISPL...

Page 17: ...ct Clear all with 3 4 2 1 and press ENTER Note DVD V WMA MP3 Times are not displayed while programming The program is cleared when you switch the unit to standby open the disc tray select another source or exit the program mode by pressing PLAY MODE 1 DVD A DVD V Press the numbered buttons to select a title or a group DVD A You can select more than one group To enter all groups select All using 2 ...

Page 18: ...ach time you press the button 4 3 Standard European Vista 16 9 Standard Cinemascope2 Cinemascope1 American Vista Refer to the disc s instructions and Screen size below for the aspect ratio of the picture To restore the original ratio Press ZOOM until the ratio returns to 1 00 The ratio also returns to 1 00 when you open the disc tray change the source or switch the unit to standby The ratio may re...

Page 19: ...ge the subtitle language and turn the subtitles on and off RAM You can turn the subtitles on and off 1 During play Press DISPLAY until the disc information screen is displayed 2 Press 2 1 to select Subtitle Number 3 Press 3 4 to select the language In some cases the subtitle language is not changed to the selected one immediately Refer to Audio Subtitle language page 24 for language abbreviations ...

Page 20: ...press ENTER The navigation menu for the group appears To return to the navigation menu Press RETURN AV SYSTEM SLEEP FL DISPLAY DIMMER PLAY MODE MIX 2CH REPEAT POSITION MEMORY CANCEL SKIP CH TOP MENU DISPLAY VOLUME MUTING S SRND PL C FOCUS C S M SFC SUBWOOFER LEVEL FM MODE SETUP ZOOM GROUP AUDIO RETURN TV VOL s TV VOL r DIRECT NAVIGATOR PLAY LIST MENU SLOW SEARCH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 TUNER BAND DVD ...

Page 21: ...ll not be displayed To use the contents screen to find a track CD CD text only SELECT ENTER RETURN T 10 14 MENU Contents Track 10 Title Artist Pink Island Long John Platinum Disc Title Artist SHIPWRECKED ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK 001 root 004track wma 001group 004track wma 005track wma 006track wma 002group 003group 007track mp3 008track mp3 009track mp3 010track mp3 011track mp3 012track mp3 013track m...

Page 22: ...to start play To clear the play list screen Press PLAY LIST Selecting a program to play DIRECT NAVIGATOR AV SYSTEM SLEEP FL DISPLAY DIMMER PLAY MODE MIX 2CH REPEAT POSITION MEMORY CANCEL SKIP CH TOP MENU DISPLAY VOLUME MUTING S SRND PL C FOCUS C S M SFC SUBWOOFER LEVEL FM MODE SETUP ZOOM GROUP AUDIO RETURN TV VOL s TV VOL r DIRECT NAVIGATOR PLAY LIST MENU SLOW SEARCH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 TUNER BAND...

Page 23: ...ons There are 5 positions Indicates how far you have played through an item Example DVD V 1 Current position RAM DVD A DVD V VCD CD WMA MP3 2 PG Program number RAM PL Play list number RAM T Title number DVD V Track number VCD CD G Group number DVD A WMA MP3 3 T Track number in group DVD A WMA MP3 C Chapter number DVD V 4 Condition play pause or slow search RAM DVD A DVD V VCD CD WMA MP3 Play speed...

Page 24: ...page 19 Subtitles on off RAM DVD A DVD V Track information on off WMA MP3 CD CD text only 6 Angle number DVD A DVD V 7 Track number in disc WMA MP3 3 4 ENTER 8 Total number of tracks on disc WMA MP3 Display only 9 Karaoke vocal on off DVD V Karaoke DVD only If a DVD title is a duet select V1 or V2 to duet with the unit Current bitrate kbps Current sampling frequency kHz WMA MP3 Display only Audio ...

Page 25: ...VD V VCD 5 OSD brightness j3 to i3 Adjust the brightness of the on screen displays 1 2 OFF OFF 48kHz 2 3 4 5 0 x1 00 1 Normal 0 0 OFF 9 438 Mbps Bitrate Cur 7 507 Mbps Ave 6 730 Mbps 5 0 Mbps 2 1 During play shows the bitrate approximate values of the video being played While paused shows the data volume of the frame and type of picture page 38 Glossary I P B A record of bitrates for a sampling pe...

Page 26: ...eset manually 1 Tune to the station left 2 Press ENTER 3 While PGM is flashing Press the numbered buttons to select a channel Alternatively press X CH or 9 CH W then press ENTER The station occupying a channel is erased if another station is preset in that channel 1 Press TUNER BAND to select FM or AM 2 Press the numbered buttons or X CH or 9 CH W to select the channel To select a 2 digit number E...

Page 27: ...occurs turn the sound field system off Dolby Digital and DTS are digital encoding systems used on DVD to carry surround sound Both were originally developed for use in cinemas This unit automatically recognizes and decodes these systems Play a Dolby Digital or DTS source The Dolby Digital or DTS indicator lights To down mix Dolby Digital or DTS multiple channel signals to 2 channels Press and hold...

Page 28: ...evel during play 1 Press CH SELECT to select the speaker Lch Cch Rch RSch LSch SWch SWch Subwoofer You can only adjust SWch if the disc includes a subwoofer channel 2 Press 3 to increase or 4 to decrease L R j16 dB to 0 dB C RS LS j10 dB to i6 dB SW j10 dB to i10 dB Add surround effects to stereo sound Press S SRND Each time you press the button MUSIC MOVIE OFF You can adjust the volume of the sur...

Page 29: ...settings for a 31st disc the earliest settings disappear Press C S M while CSM is lit and the settings return to those that were on before the settings are recalled Press C S M while CSM is out and you are playing a disc for which you stored settings and those settings are recalled Sound Field Control Center Focus Custom Sound Memory Store the sound settings PROG CSM AAC DTS DIGITAL C F ZOOM SFC P...

Page 30: ...ct the required time 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 Muting the volume Dimming the display AV SYSTEM SLEEP FL DISPLAY DIMMER PLAY MODE MIX 2CH REPEAT POSITION MEMORY CANCE...

Page 31: ...ted Unlock Player Change Level Change Password Temporary Unlock Video TV Aspect page 11 Choose the setting to suit your television and preference 4 3 Pan Scan 4 3 Letterbox 16 9 TV Type page 11 Select to suit the type of television Standard Direct View TV CRT Projector LCD TV Projector Projection TV Plasma TV AV Output page 8 Choose the video signal format to be output from the SCART terminal Vide...

Page 32: ...n Press RETURN When you are finished Press SETUP AV SYSTEM SLEEP FL DISPLAY DIMMER PLAY MODE MIX 2CH REPEAT POSITION MEMORY CANCEL SKIP CH TOP MENU DISPLAY VOLUME MUTING S SRND PL C FOCUS C S M SFC SUBWOOFER LEVEL FM MODE SETUP ZOOM GROUP AUDIO RETURN TV VOL s TV VOL r DIRECT NAVIGATOR PLAY LIST MENU SLOW SEARCH 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 0 9 TUNER BAND DVD CD TV VCR AUX ENTER CH SELECT TEST TV AV S10 342 1 EN...

Page 33: ...x 600 cm 15 9 ms LS RS L R SW b c a C Abkhazian 6566 Afar 6565 Afrikaans 6570 Albanian 8381 Ameharic 6577 Arabic 6582 Armenian 7289 Assamese 6583 Aymara 6588 Azerbaijani 6590 Bashkir 6665 Basque 6985 Bengali Bangla 6678 Bhutani 6890 Bihari 6672 Breton 6682 Bulgarian 6671 Burmese 7789 Byelorussian 6669 Cambodian 7577 Catalan 6765 Chinese 9072 Corsican 6779 Croatian 7282 Czech 6783 Danish 6865 Dutch...

Page 34: ...er on off Press Í AV SYSTEM Play pause and stop Press 1 or Fast forward and rewind Press 6 or 5 You can connect a laser disc or record player instead of a video cassette recorder Connect as shown above and select VCR AUX as the source When connecting a record player We recommend using a record player with a built in phono equalizer If your player doesn t have a built in equalizer connect it first ...

Page 35: ...enna during an electrical storm EXT LOOP FM ANT 75 AM ANT A 5 12 m AM outdoor antenna Using a vinyl wire Run a piece of vinyl wire horizontally across a window or other convenient location Leave the loop antenna connected 75 coaxial cable not included FM outdoor antenna Using a television antenna Disconnect the FM indoor antenna The antenna should be installed by a competent technician ...

Page 36: ...ay the subtitles 19 The position of the subtitles is incorrect Change the position of the subtitles with Subtitle Position in the GUI screen 25 Soundtrack and or subtitle language is not the one selected with the SETUP menus This function is dependent on software availability Cannot change angle This function is dependent on software availability Even if a disc has a number of angles recorded thes...

Page 37: ...r change 4 3 Aspect to Normal 18 25 Noise is heard ST flickers or doesn t light Sound is distorted Adjust the position of the FM or AM antenna Use an outdoor antenna 35 A beat sound is heard Turn the television off or separate it from the unit A low hum is heard during AM broadcasts Separate the antenna from other cables and cords The display is dark Press and hold DIMMER to brighten the display 3...

Page 38: ... 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 If a Video CD has playback control you can select scenes and information with menus Safety precautions Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight high temperatures high humidity and ...

Page 39: ...r Wavelength CD VCD 780 nm DVD 658 nm NORSK Bølgelengde CD VCD 780 nm DVD 658 nm Laserstyrke Ingen farlig stråling sendes ut Number of channels 5 1 ch FL FR SL SR C SW Frequency response 20 Hz 20 kHz 1 j2 dB Wow and flutter Less than possible measurement data Digital filter 8 fs D A converter Delta signal DAC SPEAKER SECTION Front Surround speakers SB FS900 Type 2 Way 2 Speaker Bass ref Speaker un...

Page 40: ...tal Surround are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc Copyright 1996 2000 Digital Theater Systems Inc All rights reserved 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 b...

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