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RQT7972

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance 
and safety, please read these instructions carefully.

[HT730]

: indicates features applicable to SC-HT730 only.

[HT733]

: SC-HT733 only.

[HT930]

: SC-HT930 only.

[HT933]

: SC-HT933 only. 

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. AND CANADA

These operating instructions are applicable to models 

SC-HT730, SC-HT733, SC-HT930 and SC-HT933 for a 
variety of regions.

Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating

 

instructions are of SC-HT730 for U.S.A. and Canada.

Operations in these instructions are described mainly 

with the remote control, but you can perform the 
operations on the main unit if the controls are the same.

System

SC-HT730

SC-HT733

SC-HT930

SC-HT933

Main unit

SA-HT730

SA-HT733

SA-HT930

SA-HT933

Front speakers

SB-FS730

SB-FS730

SB-FS930

SB-PF920

Center speaker

SB-PC730

SB-PC730

SB-PC930

SB-PC920

Surround speakers

SB-FS731

SB-FS731

SB-FS931

SB-PS920

Active subwoofer

SB-WA730

SB-WA733

SB-WA930

SB-WA933

CAUTION!

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.
USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR 
PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE 
SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS 
RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. 
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK 
OR PRODUCT 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 
OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE 
VENTILATION VENTS.

DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS 

WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND 
SIMILAR ITEMS.

DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS 

LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.

DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY 

FRIENDLY MANNER.

This product may receive radio interference caused by mobile 
telephones during use. If such interference is apparent, please 
increase separation between the product and the mobile 
telephone.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and 
easily accessible or the mains plug or an appliance coupler shall 
remain readily operable.

For units with PX printed on the outer packaging

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES.

For units with PX printed on the outer packaging

CAUTION:

The AC voltage is different according to the area.
Be sure to set the proper voltage in your area before use.

(For details, please refer to page 12.)

FCC Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits 
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection 
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This 
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency 
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the 
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio 
communications. However, there is no guarantee that 
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this 
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television 
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off 
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference 
by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from 
that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment 
would void the user’s authority to operate this device.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is 
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not 
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any 
interference received, including interference that may cause 
undesired operation.

Responsible Party:
Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094
Telephone No.: 1-800-211-7262

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within 
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user 
to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” 
within the product’s enclosure that may be of suffi-
cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock 
to persons.

CAUTION

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle 
is intended to alert the user to the presence of 
important operating and maintenance (servicing) 
instructions in the literature accompanying the ap-
pliance.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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Summary of Contents for SAHT730 - DVD THEATER RECEIVER

Page 1: ...L 2 4 1 As an ENERGY STAR Partner Panasonic has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency U S A and Canada If you have any questions contact In the U S A 1 800 211 PANA 7262 In Canada 1 800 561 5505 Before connecting operating or adjusting this product please read the instructions completely Please keep this manual for future reference Advanced progressive...

Page 2: ...remain readily operable For units with PX printed on the outer packaging THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES For units with PX printed on the outer packaging CAUTION The AC voltage is different according to the area Be sure to set the proper voltage in your area before use For details please refer to page 12 FCC Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits...

Page 3: ...ter 6 Clean only with dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 U S A and Canada Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one...

Page 4: ...head in between the 2 stoppers of the speaker groove Ensure the pipe is fastened on straight by gradually tightening the right and left screws alternately until fully tightened To prevent a short circuit do not cover the connection terminals with the pipe 4 Connect the speaker cables 5 Secure the speaker cables to the bases STEP1 Front speaker assembly The supplied stands are specially designed fo...

Page 5: ...xcess speaker cable for connecting later Plastic wrap Insert the pipe while gently pulling on the speaker cable Match the groove and these holes with the base when you insert the pipe Pipe support Pipe Base Groove Short screws Phillips head screwdriver not included Before proceeding to the next step please remove the plastic wrap from the pipe Front speaker Long screws Pipe Rear of the speaker _ C...

Page 6: ...cable through here Cable Groove Holes for screws Insert the pipe while gently pulling on the speaker cable Rear side of base Cable Large screws Small screws Front speaker Polyfoam Connection terminals Mounting plate You can also attach to the upper rear of the speaker The height of the speaker is indicated in the diagram on the right when attaching the stand to the upper rear or lower rear of the ...

Page 7: ...the string not included from the wall to the speaker as shown and tie tightly Rear of the speaker _ Copper Silver Push If there is any excess speaker cable thread the speaker cable into the opening near the top of the pipe while pulling the speaker cable from the bottom of the base Press the speaker cable into the groove Twist off the vinyl tips of the speaker cables If the speaker cables do not h...

Page 8: ...ot included Except Front speakers Ensure the stands meet these conditions before purchasing them Note 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 22 lbs The stands must be stable even if the speakers are in a high position Other speaker setup options 30 35 mm 13 16q 13 8q 7 5 9 4 mm 19 64q 3 8q 4 0 7 0 ...

Page 9: ...usting the sound quality When turning the unit on or off STEP2 Positioning 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 curtains The left and right speakers are the same with respect to the front...

Page 10: ...0 HT933 copper wires to positive i terminals and negative HT730 HT733 blue HT930 HT933 silver wires to negative j terminals Incorrect connection can damage the speakers STEP3 Connecting speakers with the subwoofer Sheet of speaker cable stickers 3 Speaker cables 1kshort cable For center speaker 2klong cables For surround speakers Speaker cable sticker 2 FRONT R 1 FRONT L 4 SURROUND R 3 SURROUND L ...

Page 11: ...e description of the component video input terminals depends on the television or monitor e g Y PB PR Y B Y R Y Y CB CR Connect to terminals of the same color After making this connection select Darker from the Black Level Control in the Video tab page 27 STEP4 Video connections Video cable COMPONENTVIDEOOUT 480p 480i PB PR Y S VIDEO OUT VIDEO VIDEO OUT OUT VIDEO IN Back of the main unit Video cab...

Page 12: ...he 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 power supply cord Main unit AM loop antenna Stand the antenna up on its base Place the antenna where reception is best Keep loose antenna cable away from other wi...

Page 13: ...r Select QUICK SETUP in the Others tab page 27 STEP6 The remote control R6 LR6 AA UM 3 1 3 2 Do not use rechargeable type batteries Remote control Batteries Insert so the poles i and j match those in the remote control STEP7 QUICK SETUP VOLUME CH SKIP SLOW SEARCH MENU DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU RETURN FUNCTIONS VCR TV TUNER BAND TV VIDEO DISC ENTER SUBWOOFER LEVEL SUPER SRND H BASS C FOCUS SFC CD M...

Page 14: ...el select 28 32 Show a disc menu 22 or play list 23 Return to previous screen 17 or television volume up 32 AC supply indicator AC IN This indicator lights when the unit is connected to the AC mains supply Adjust the volume 17 Select the source AUX 33 HT930 HT933 only TUNER BAND 28 DVD CD 13 Standby on indicator When the unit is connected to the AC mains supply this indicator lights up in standby ...

Page 15: ...VD RAM RAM Recorded with devices using Version 1 1 of the Video Recording Format a unified video recording standard such as DVD video recorders DVD video cameras personal computers etc JPEG Recorded using the DCF Design rule for Camera File system standard Version 1 0 To play JPEG files select Play as Data Disc in Other Menu page 25 DVD Audio DVD A DVD V Some DVD Audio discs contain DVD Video cont...

Page 16: ...e sided discs so the label for the side you want to play is facing up To load discs on the other trays press DISC SKIP on the main unit Play will start from the disc in the front left position of the tray RAM Remove the disc from its cartridge before use Stop 5 DISC SELECTOR buttons indicators 2 Select DVD CD 1 Power on 4 Close the drawer A disc indicator lights if a disc is detected or a tray is ...

Page 17: ...TLE AUDIO FL DISPLAY SHIFT ANGLE PAGE GROUP 1 2 6 5 CANCEL 3 4 2 1 ENTER DIRECT NAVIGATOR PLAY LIST Numbered buttons SKIP ENTER SLOW SEARCH ENTER ENTER Select Register Enter number RAM DVD A DVD V VCD CD e g To select 12 S10 1 2 VCD with playback control Press to cancel the PBC function and then press the numbered buttons WMA MP3 JPEG e g To select 123 1 2 3 ENTER Press CANCEL to cancel the number...

Page 18: ... unit to standby or select another source Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed Except iR iRW Press QUICK REPLAY to skip back a few seconds Only when the elapsed play time can be displayed RAM DVD V Except iR iRW Play restarts from approximately a minute later Convenient when you want to skip commercials etc During play Press CM SKIP RAM It is not possible to skip through the current pr...

Page 19: ...i SUBTITLE several times to select the subtitle language On iR iRW a subtitle number may be shown for subtitles that are not displayed To display clear the subtitles Press 2 1 to select On or Off RAM On Off only with discs that contain subtitle on off information Press SHIFT i SUBTITLE to select On or Off Subtitle on off information cannot be recorded using Panasonic DVD Recorders Only when the el...

Page 20: ... then press ENTER again to register To change the selected program 1 Press 3 4 to select an item 2 Repeat above steps 1 and 2 To clear the selected program 1 Press 3 4 to select an item 2 Press CANCEL or press 3 4 2 1 to select Clear and press ENTER To clear the whole program Select Clear all with 3 4 2 1 and press ENTER The whole program is also cleared when the disc is moved out of the play posi...

Page 21: ...S and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc Apparatus Claims of U S Patent Nos 4 631 603 4 577 216 and 4 819 098 licensed for limited viewing uses only 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 own...

Page 22: ...ip page by page Press FUNCTIONS to show the playback condition and current position To exit the screen Press TOP MENU or MENU Playing data discs Playing items in order Playback Menu Playing from the selected item Navigation Menu VOLUME CH SKIP SLOW SEARCH MENU DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU RETURN FUNCTIONS ENTER SUBWOOFER LEVEL SUPER SRND H BASS C FOCUS SFC CD MODE PLAY MODE TEST CH SELECT SETUP MUTIN...

Page 23: ...MP3 or mp3 JPG jpg JPEG or jpeg WMA You cannot play WMA files that are copy protected This unit does not support Multiple Bit Rate MBR MP3 This unit does not support ID3 tags Compatible sampling rates 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 ca...

Page 24: ...apsed time display Audio page 19 Changing soundtracks WMA MP3 To display the current disc type Still Picture To switch still pictures Thumbnail To show thumbnail images Subtitle page 19 Changing subtitles Marker VR RAM To recall a marker recorded on DVD Video recorders To recall a marker Press 3 4 Press ENTER Angle with multiple angles To select the angle Rotate Picture To rotate picture Slideshow...

Page 25: ...ample playing DVD Video recorded with 48 kHz at 96 kHz Sampling frequency page 38 During 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...

Page 26: ... SHIFT SETUP MUTING ENTER Select Go right ENTER Select Register ENTER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 S10 ENTER Select Register SHIFT SETUP MUTING QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area Audio Choose the audio language English French Spanish Original 1 Other 2 Subtitle Choose the subtitle language Automatic 3 English French Spanish Other 2 Menus Choose the language for disc men...

Page 27: ...VIDEO OUT or S VIDEO OUT Darker When connected through COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR Dynamic Range Compression Off On Adjusts for clarity even when the volume is low by compressing the range of the lowest sound level and the highest sound level Convenient for late night viewing Only works with Dolby Digital Speaker Settings below Set the delay time for your center and surround speakers Center 0 0 1 ...

Page 28: ...tening to the radio broadcast Press ENTER 2 While the frequency and PGM are flashing on the display Press the numbered buttons to select a channel Alternatively press W CH X then press ENTER To select a 2 digit number e g 12 S10 1 2 The station occupying a channel is erased if another station is preset to that channel Automatic presetting VOLUME CH SKIP SLOW SEARCH MENU DIRECT NAVIGATOR TOP MENU R...

Page 29: ...n unit only Optional antenna connections A L FM ANT FM ANT AM ANT AM ANT DIGITAL TRANSMITTER 7 75 LOOP LOOP EXT EXT R 2 1 1 Leave the AM loop antenna connected AM outdoor antenna Using a vinyl wire Run a piece of vinyl wire horizontally across a window or other convenient location 5 12 m 16 39 feet FM outdoor antenna Using a television antenna Disconnect the FM indoor antenna The antenna should be...

Page 30: ...ss the button MOVIE Movie software recorded in Dolby Surround MUSIC Stereo sources OFF Cancel This works only in DVD CD mode ÎPLII lights when there is effect You can output the down mixed 2 channel signals when necessary Press SHIFT i MIX 2CH Each time you press the button MIX 2CH ON MIX 2CH OFF When D MIX flashes on the display the disc contains multiple channel signals that cannot be down mixed...

Page 31: ...e display when MUSIC or MOVIE is selected with Super Surround page 30 In this case you can adjust both surround speaker levels at the same time using 3 4 S 6 dB to i6 dB 2 Press 3 increase or 4 decrease to adjust the speaker level for each speaker C RS LS SW 6 dB to i6 dB L R Only the balance is adjustable To adjust the balance of the front speakers While L or R is selected press 2 1 Subwoofer lev...

Page 32: ... a built in equalizer connect it first to a separate equalizer and then to the unit FM ANT AM ANT LOOP EXT COMPONENTVIDEOOUT 480p 480i PB PR Y L R S VIDEO OUT VIDEO VIDEO OUT OUT TV TV AUDI UDIO IN VCR VCR AUDI UDIO IN REC REC OUT OUT AUX A DIGITAL TRANSMITTER 75 AUDIO OUT R L VIDEO IN 2 1 VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT R L PLAY OUT REC IN R L R L Television not included Video cassette recorder not included ...

Page 33: ...70 W per channel 4 1 kHz 10 THD Center Ch 260 W per channel 4 1 kHz 10 THD Subwoofer Ch 260 W per channel 4 100 Hz 10 THD Total RMS Dolby Digital mode power 800 W FTC Output Power Dolby Digital Mode Front Ch 45 W per channel 4 120 Hz 20 kHz 1 THD Surround Ch 45 W per channel 4 120 Hz 20 kHz 1 THD Center Ch 140 W per channel 4 120 Hz 20 kHz 1 THD Subwoofer Ch 150 W per channel 4 45 Hz 120 Hz 1 THD ...

Page 34: ... Hz 220 Hz j16 dB 45 Hz 180 Hz j10 dB Dimensions WtHtD 201 5 mmk368 2 mmk491 5 mm 715 16zk141 2zk193 8z Mass 11 3 kg 24 9 lbs HT733 Active subwoofer SB WA733 Type 1 way 2 speaker system Bass reflex Speaker unit s 1 Woofer 13 cm 51 8z Cone type 2 Woofer 13 cm 51 8z Cone type Output sound pressure 80 dB W 1 0 m Frequency range 40 Hz 220 Hz j16 dB 45 Hz 180 Hz j10 dB Dimensions WtHtD 201 5 mmk368 2 m...

Page 35: ...ht of the stand is fixed at 678 mm 2611 16z Mass 4 1 kg 9 lbs HT933 Surround speakers SB PS920 Type 2 way 2 speaker system Bass reflex Speaker unit s Impedance 4 1 Woofer 6 5 cm 21 2z Cone type 2 Tweeter 6 cm 23 8z Ring shaped dome type Input power IEC 70 W Max Output sound pressure 80 dB W 1 0 m Cross over frequency 5 kHz Frequency range 95 Hz 50 kHz j16 dB 110 Hz 45 kHz j10 dB Dimensions WtHtD 1...

Page 36: ...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 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 This is normal for Video CD s ...

Page 37: ...the position of the FM or AM antenna Use an outdoor antenna 29 A beat sound is heard Turn the television off or move it away from the unit A low hum is heard during AM broadcasts Separate the antenna from other cables Cannot operate the TV Press TV first to operate the television Check the remote control code for the TV manufacturer 33 The display is dark Select Bright in FL Dimmer in the Others t...

Page 38: ...n each second One frame is made up of two fields A regular television shows these fields one after the other to create frames A still is shown when you pause a moving picture A frame still is made up of two alternating fields so the picture may appear blurred but overall quality is high A field still is not blurred but it has only half the information of a frame still so picture quality is lower I...

Page 39: ...ABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY As examples this excludes damages for lost time travel to and from the servicer loss of media or images data or other memory content The items listed are not exclusive but are for illustration only ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABI...

Page 40: ... Management Division for the Americas Sales Office for North America Tokyo Panasonic Sales Section 32nd Floor World Trade Center 4 1 Hamamatsu cho 2 Chome Minato Ku Tokyo 105 6132 Japan Panasonic Puerto Rico Inc Ave 65 de Infantería Km 9 5 San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Marketing Europe G M B H Wiesbaden N a Division of Panasonic Marketing G M B H Military Sales D...

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