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RQT8766-2L

GCS

GCT

Operating Instructions

DVD Home Theater Sound System

Model No.

SC-HT995/SC-HT995W

Region number

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

ALL

”.

Example:

[Southeast\Asia\and[Thailand[

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

Region

Number

The Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and
Kuwait

Southeast Asia and Thailand

Australia and N.Z.

ALL

Wireless system and

digital transceiver

Wireless surround speaker

connection.

(

For SC-HT995W only.)

page

High-quality

picture

HDMI capability, Advanced

progressive scan and more.

page

Compatible with a variety

of media formats

DVD-RAM, DVD-Audio,

DVD-Video, DivX and more.

page

High-performance

sound effects

Sound quality enhancement,

Bass enhancement and more.

page

The illustration shows SC-HT995.

HT995 & HT995W.book Page 1 Tuesday, May 23, 2006 1:14 PM

Summary of Contents for SC-HT995

Page 1: ...nual for future reference Region Number The Middle East South Africa Saudi Arabia and Kuwait 2 Southeast Asia and Thailand 3 Australia and N Z 4 3 ALL 3 5 2 Wireless system and digital transceiver Wireless surround speaker connection For SC HT995W only page 11 High quality picture HDMI capability Advanced progressive scan and more page 13 Compatible with a variety of media formats DVD RAM DVD Audi...

Page 2: ...995 SB FS990 Center speaker SB PC995 SB PC895 Surround speakers SB FS996 SB FS540 Subwoofer SB W995 SB W895 Wireless system SE FX61 Digital transceiver SH FX80T Accessories 1 Remote control N2QAYZ000003 2 Remote control batteries 1 AM loop antenna 1 FM indoor antenna 1 Video cable Speaker cables HT995 2kshort cable HT995W 1kshort cable 2 Sheets of speaker cable stickers HT995 4 Stands 2kstands wit...

Page 3: ...rack using CD text 22 Playing HighMATTM discs 22 Playing RAM and DVD R RW DVD VR discs 22 Using on screen menus 24 Main menu 24 Other Settings 25 Changing the player settings 28 Changing the delay time of the speakers 31 Using the radio 32 Presetting stations automatically 32 Selecting the preset channels 32 Manual tuning 32 Using an outdoor antenna optional 33 Using sound effects 34 Changing the ...

Page 4: ...ours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue The wire which is coloured Brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red WARNING DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO T...

Page 5: ...ime DivX Video on Demand VOD content is encrypted for copyright protection In order to play DivX VOD content on this unit you first need to register the unit Follow the online instructions for purchasing DivX VOD content to enter the unit s registration code and register the unit For more information about DivX VOD visit www divx com vod Display the unit s registration code page 30 DivX Registrati...

Page 6: ...n half do not crease pass the folded portion through the hole and then pull the rest of the cable through the base 2 Insert the stand into the base while gently pulling on the end of the cable 3 Secure the stand to the base 4 Adjust the speaker height 1 Loosen the screws until the speaker can slide up and down the stand 2 Raise the speaker to the desired height and then re tighten the screws 5 Con...

Page 7: ...alls or pillars to which they are going to be fastened Consult a qualified housing contractor concerning the appropriate procedure when attaching to a concrete wall or a surface that may not have strong enough support Improper attachment may result in damage to the wall or speakers 2 Front speakers and 2 Surround speakers with cover plate 4 Bases 4 Stands 2kstands with short cable For front speake...

Page 8: ...onditions 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 The stands must be stable even if the speakers are in a high position Speaker installation options Preparation for front and surround speakers HT995 1 Pull down the longer part of the cable to release the cable from the gr...

Page 9: ...the front center and surround speakers at approximately the same distance from the seating position The angles in the diagram are approximate Note 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 front speaker Continued on next page STEP2 Positioning the speakers 5 HT995W 5 HT995 Setup example Main unit FRONT L R SURROUND L...

Page 10: ...om 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 The front and center speakers are designed to be used close to a television but the picture may be affected with some televisions and setup combinations If this occurs turn the television off for about 30 minutes The demagnetizing func...

Page 11: ... SURROUND R 3 SURROUND L 5 CENTER Main unit Insert the wire fully i White j Blue Push 6 SUBWOOFER HT995 Speaker cables 2kshort cable For center speaker and subwoofer i White j Blue Push Insert the wire fully HT995W Speaker cables 1kshort cable For center speaker HT995 Insert the wire fully Push HT995W Connect the surround speaker cables to the wireless system below i White j Blue This connection i...

Page 12: ...nna where reception is best Using an outdoor antenna optional page 33 Re tighten the terminal screw Loosen the terminal screw with a Phillips head screwdriver White Red Black While pushing insert the wire fully The illustration shows SC HT995 HT995W Digital transceiver Digital Transceiver Digital Transceiver FM ANT 75 COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO S VIDEO OUT Y PB R P OUT Insert the digital transceive...

Page 13: ...OMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals provides a purer picture than the S VIDEO OUT terminal These terminals can be used for either interlaced or progressive output Connection using these terminals outputs the color difference signals PB PR and luminance signal Y separately in order to achieve high fidelity in reproducing colors The description of the component video input terminals depends on the televisi...

Page 14: ... the main unit S VIDEO OUT RF IN RF OUT L L R R IN IN TV TV AUDIO AUDIO RF IN AUDIO OUT L R VIDEO IN AUDIO IN VIDEO OUT AUX VIDEO VIDEO OUT OUT S VIDEO OUT COMPONENTVIDEOOUT PB PR Y Television not included Video cable included Back of the main unit RF cable not included Cable TV box or video cassette recorder not included To your cable TV service or television antenna Audio cable not included You ...

Page 15: ...ings To display the picture from the main unit turn on your television and change its video input mode e g VIDEO 1 AV 1 etc To change your television s video input mode refer to its operating instructions This remote control can perform some basic television operations page 38 To change these settings later Select QUICK SETUP in the Others tab page 30 STEP7 Preparing the remote control R6 LR6 AA 1...

Page 16: ... 18 Memorize the receiving radio stations 32 4 5 X TUNING W Skip or slow search play 18 Select the radio stations 32 Standby on switch Í I 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 18 VOLUME Turn up down the volume 18 AC supply indicator AC IN This indicator lights when the unit is connected to the AC mains su...

Page 17: ...lfunction Cleaning of the lens is generally not necessary although this depends on the operating environment DVD Video DVD V DVD Audio DVD A DVD V DVD V Some DVD Audio discs contain DVD Video content To play DVD Video content select Play as DVD Video in Other Menu page 27 Video CD VCD Including SVCD Conforming to IEC62107 DVD RAM DVD VR MP3 JPEG MPEG4 DivX 1 DVD VR Recorded with devices using Vers...

Page 18: ...t SURROUND ENHANCER VOLUME Press to skip Press and hold to search during play start slow motion play during pause Motion picture part Press 1 Play to start normal play 6 Adjust the volume 5 Start play The tray is automatically closed To change the sound quality page 34 3 Open the disc tray Stop 2 Select DVD CD Select TV or AUX to enjoy video cassette recorder television or cable TV programs Refer ...

Page 19: ... SLOW SEARCH RETURN SKIP STOP PAUSE TOP MENU DIRECT NAVIGATOR MENU PLAY LIST ENTER CANCEL FL DISPLAY ONETOUCH PLAY Numbered buttons On screen item select Enter number DVD VR DVD A DVD V VCD CD e g To select 12 S10 1 2 VCD with playback control Press STOP to cancel the PBC function and then press the numbered buttons WMA MP3 JPEG MPEG4 DivX e g To select 123 1 2 3 ENTER Press CANCEL to cancel the n...

Page 20: ...ck condition All group Program and Random play Press PLAY MODE while stopped All group program and random playback screens appear sequentially All group DVD A __ Program Random off Normal play __ __ To exit the all group program and random mode Press PLAY MODE several times while stopped CANCEL FUNCTIONS PLAY MODE ENTER PLAY ONETOUCH PLAY Numbered buttons FUNCTIONS e g DVD V Basics Details DVD Vid...

Page 21: ...a discs WMA MP3 JPEG MPEG4 DivX Playing items in order Playback Menu 1 Press TOP MENU To exit the screen press TOP MENU 2 Press 3 4 to select All Audio Picture or Video and press ENTER Playing from the selected item Navigation Menu 1 Press MENU To exit the screen press MENU 2 Press 2 followed by 3 4 to select the group and press ENTER 3 To play content in the group in order Press ENTER To start pl...

Page 22: ...City Penguin Formura one Soccer Baseball Neanderthal Cartoons Trilobites e g CD text 2 Prev 3Return Next 1 New Playlist Item Long Name Display Te PAGE 1 3 Menu1 Menu2 Menu3 Play list1 Play list2 Play list3 Menu Takes you to the next menu which shows play lists or another menu Playlist play starts e g Playlist Group Content All By Artist ENTER RETURN to play to select to exit 0 9 Content title No 1...

Page 23: ...upport ID3 tags Compatible sampling rates DVD RAM DVD R RW 11 02 12 22 05 24 44 1 and 48 kHz CD R RW 8 11 02 12 16 22 05 24 32 44 1 and 48 kHz JPEG Extension JPG jpg JPEG or jpeg JPEG files taken on a digital camera that conform to DCF Standard Design rule for Camera File system Version 1 0 are displayed Files that have been altered edited or saved with computer picture editing software may not be...

Page 24: ...isplay pixel number DivX fps frame per second is also displayed Audio DVD A DVD V DivX with multiple soundtracks To select audio soundtrack DVD VR VCD DivX To select L R or LR DVD V Karaoke disc To select On or Off for vocals Read the disc s instructions for details Signal type data LPCM PPCM ÎDigital DTS MP3 MPEG Signal type kHz Sampling frequency bit ch Number of channels e g 3 2 1ch 1 Low frequ...

Page 25: ... Disc Review in the Disc tab page 28 When you find a title program to play Press 1 PLAY This may not work depending on the disc and the play position DVD VR This does not work when playing a playlist page 22 Picture Mode Normal Cinema1 Mellows images and enhances detail in dark scenes Cinema2 Sharpens images and enhances detail in dark scenes Animation Suitable for animation Dynamic Enhances the c...

Page 26: ...ethod of the DivX contents is automatically distinguished and output If the picture is distorted select I Interlace or P Progressive depending on which constructing method was used when the contents were recorded to disc Auto I Interlace P Progressive HD Picture Enhancer This works when the HDMI connection is being used and Video Output page 30 HDMI tab is set to On To sharpen the 720p and 1080i p...

Page 27: ...ull full screen This may not work depending on the discs recording 16 9 Standard 16 9 4 3 Standard 4 3 European Vista 1 66 1 American Vista 1 85 1 Cinemascope1 2 35 1 Cinemascope2 2 55 1 e g Manual Zoom To zoom in and out manually in 0 01 unit steps from k1 00 to k1 60 in 0 02 unit steps from k1 60 to k2 00 in 0 05 unit steps from k2 00 to k4 00 MPEG4 DivX only To change the steps more quickly pre...

Page 28: ...UICK SETUP screen appears 2 Select the tab 3 Select the item 4 Make the settings 5 Press repeatedly to exit Select Go right Select Register Select Register QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area Audio Choose the audio language English Language options 1 Original 2 Other 3 Subtitle Choose the subtitle language Automatic 4 English Language options 1 Other 3 Menus Cho...

Page 29: ... Specify the type of picture shown when paused Automatic Field 5 The picture is not blurred but picture quality is lower Frame 5 Overall quality is high but the picture may appear blurred NTSC Disc Output Choose PAL 60 or NTSC output when playing NTSC discs page 17 Video systems PAL60 When connected to a PAL television NTSC When connected to an NTSC television The Middle East South Africa Saudi Ar...

Page 30: ...DMI AV OUT terminal Depending on the capabilities of the connected equipment audio output may differ from the audio settings of the main unit Off When audio output is not from the HDMI AV OUT terminal The audio is output using the settings of the main unit Control with HDMI HDAVI Control On The HDAVI Control function is available page 39 Off Menu Language 6 English 7 English Français Deutsch Itali...

Page 31: ...e Language code list Abkhazian 6566 Afar 6565 Afrikaans 6570 Albanian 8381 Ameharic 6577 Arabic 6582 Armenian 7289 Assamese 6583 Aymara 6589 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 7876 English 697...

Page 32: ...utton MANUAL PRESET 3 Press X TUNING W to tune to the lowest frequency FM 87 50 AM 522 or 520 Australia and N Z FM 87 50 AM 522 4 Press and hold MEMORY Release the button when FM AUTO or AM AUTO is displayed The tuner presets all the stations it can receive into the channels in ascending order SET OK is displayed when the stations are set and the radio tunes to the last preset station ERROR is dis...

Page 33: ...t steps 1 and 2 Note After changing the setting previously preset frequencies will be cleared Preset them again Use outdoor antennas if radio reception is poor Disconnect the antenna when the unit is not in use Do not use the outdoor antenna during an electrical storm Main unit only Using an outdoor antenna optional Leave the AM loop antenna connected AM outdoor antenna Using a vinyl wire Run a pi...

Page 34: ...d Field Control MOVIE SPORT or MUSIC is turned on This also works when Dolby Pro Logic II is turned on Except DivX Dolby Pro Logic II is an advanced decoder that derives 5 channel surround Left and Right Front Center Left and Right Surround from stereo sound sources whether or not it has been specifically Dolby Surround encoded Press ÎPLII Each time you press the button Movie Movie software record...

Page 35: ... 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 ÎPLII is lit S appears on the display when MOVIE SPORT or MUSIC is selected with Sound Field Control page 34 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 decre...

Page 36: ...ime in minutes SLEEP 30_ SLEEP 60_ SLEEP 90 OFF _ SLEEP120 __ Muting the sound VOLUME EXT IN MUTING SLEEP FUNCTIONS ONETOUCH PLAY ENTER MONO SLP ST MODE AC PRG RDS DTS PL A PS TY H BASS SRD PGM HDCD E 1 CD VD W D MONO SLP ST MODE AC PRG RDS DTS PL A PS PTY CD DVD D Using headphones 1 Reduce the volume and connect the headphones not included Headphone plug type 3 5 mm stereo mini plug 2 Adjust head...

Page 37: ...uring play 2 Press 3 4 to select Audio and press 1 3 Press 3 4 to select Karaoke and press 1 4 Press 3 4 to select the mode and press ENTER 1 Press FUNCTIONS during play 2 Press 3 4 to select Audio and press 1 3 Press 3 4 to select the mode and press ENTER LR Vocals and accompaniment L Accompaniment only R Vocals only Select L for karaoke R and L may be reversed on some discs VOLUME MIN MIC LEVEL ...

Page 38: ...ss EXT IN several times to select D IN Digital In as the source Main unit Press SELECTOR several times When you select D IN as the source you can select the following sound effects These functions only work with Dolby Digital or PCM excluding Audio Mode which only works with Dolby Digital Dual Mono PCM FIX Mode Press and hold FUNCTIONS PFIX ON Select when receiving only PCM signals PFIX OFF factor...

Page 39: ...tch to the television When audio is output from the television speakers The volume of the home theater system is set to 0 Audio output is 2 channel audio To cancel muting you can also use the home theater remote control page 36 Muting the sound When switching between the home theater system and television speakers the TV screen may be blank for several seconds HT995W When you switch the audio outp...

Page 40: ...the remote control until Initialized or Initialised disappears from the television Turn the unit off and on again All settings will return to the default values The HDAVI Control function does not respond Depending on the condition of the home theater system or the connected equipment it may be necessary to repeat the same operation so that the function can work correctly 39 It takes time before p...

Page 41: ...television PAL discs cannot be correctly viewed on an NTSC television This unit can convert NTSC signals to PAL 60 for viewing on a PAL television NTSC Disc Output in Video tab Ensure that the unit is connected directly to the television and is not connected through a video cassette recorder Mobile telephone chargers can cause some disturbance If you are using an indoor television antenna change t...

Page 42: ...the service numbers fail to clear note the service number and contact a qualified service person HT995W W is flashing There is no link between the main unit and the wireless accessory Check that the wireless accessory is plugged into the mains socket Ensure that the digital transceiver is fully inserted into the slot of the main unit D MIX is flashing DVD A Down mixing is the process of remixing t...

Page 43: ...ventional connections it transmits uncompressed digital video and audio signals on a single cable This unit supports high definition video output 720p 1080i from the HDMI AV OUT terminal To enjoy high definition video a high definition compatible television is required I P B MPEG 2 the video compression standard adopted for use with DVD Video codes frames using these 3 picture types I Intra coded ...

Page 44: ...nput Optical terminal 1 system Sampling frequency 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz Phone jack Terminal Stereo 3 5 mm jack Mic jack HT995 Sensitivity 0 7 mV 1 2 k Terminal Mono 6 3 mm jack 1 system Music Port Front Sensitivity 100 mV 15 k Terminal Stereo 3 5 mm jack Discs played 8 cm or 12 cm 1 DVD DVD Video DVD Audio DivX 1 2 2 DVD RAM DVD VR MP3 2 6 JPEG 2 3 MPEG4 2 4 DivX 1 2 3 DVD R DVD Video DVD VR MP3 ...

Page 45: ...ut power IEC 250 W 9 Max Output sound pressure 83 dB W 1 0 m Cross over frequency 5 kHz Frequency range 105 Hz 25 kHz j16 dB 125 Hz 22 kHz j10 dB Dimensions WtHtD 320 mmk94 mmk97 mm Mass 1 3 kg Subwoofer SB W995 Type 1 way 1 speaker system Bass reflex Speaker unit s Impedance 6 Woofer 17 cm Cone type Input power IEC 250 W Max Output sound pressure 81 dB W 1 0 m Frequency range 29 Hz 160 Hz j16 dB ...

Page 46: ...E FX61 89 mmk189 mmk180 mm Mass Tx SH FX80T 0 03 kg Rx SE FX61 0 7 kg Wireless module Frequency range 2 403 2 425 GHz No of channels 23 Operating temperature range r5 oC to r35 oC Operating humidity range 5 to 90 RH no condensation 8 Power output of the wireless receiver amplifier SE FX61 9 Rating with low cut filter equipped amplifier Note 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice Mas...

Page 47: ... Digital and Pacific Microsonics are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Pacific Microsonics Inc in the United States and or other countries HDCD system manufactured under license from Pacific Microsonics Inc This product is covered by one or more of the following In the USA 5 479 168 5 638 074 5 640 161 5 808 574 5 838 274 5 854 600 5 864 311 5 872 531 and in Australia 669114 with other...

Page 48: ...S 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 ...

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