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RQT8724-B

EB

Operations Guide

Operating Instructions

DVD Home Theater Sound System

Model No.

SC-HT855

Region number

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

2

” or “

ALL

”.

Example: 

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

[Note[

“EB” on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom.

2

ALL

3

5

2

High-quality 

picture

HDMI capability, Advanced 

progressive scan and more.

page

11

Compatible with a variety 

of media formats

DVD-RAM, DVD-Audio, 

DVD-Video, DivX and more.

page

18

High-performance 

sound effects

Sound quality enhancement, 

Bass enhancement and more.

page

36

HT855En.book  Page 1  Saturday, March 11, 2006  7:56 PM

Содержание SC-HT855

Страница 1: ... adjusting this product please read the instructions completely Please keep this manual for future reference Note EB on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom 2 ALL 3 5 2 High quality picture HDMI capability Advanced progressive scan and more page 11 Compatible with a variety of media formats DVD RAM DVD Audio DVD Video DivX and more page 18 High performance sound effects Sound quality enhance...

Страница 2: ...ctly by Panasonic UK Ltd It couldn t be simpler Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products take a browse on our website for further details Interested in purchasing an extended guarantee Please call 0870 240 6284 or visit our website www panasonic co uk guarantee Operations in these instructions are described mainly with the remote control but you ...

Страница 3: ... data discs 23 Selecting a track using CD text 24 Playing HighMATTM discs 24 Playing RAM and DVD R RW DVD VR discs 24 Using on screen menus 26 Main menu 26 Other Settings 27 Changing the player settings 30 Changing the delay time of the speakers 33 Using the radio 34 Tuning 34 Presetting the channel 34 Selecting the preset channels 34 RDS broadcasting 35 Using an outdoor antenna optional 35 Using ...

Страница 4: ... 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 THE E...

Страница 5: ...a long time 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 32 DivX Re...

Страница 6: ...the base 2 Attach the stand to the base while gently pulling on the end of the speaker cable 2 Secure the stand to the base 3 Attach the speaker to the stand 1 Pull out the end of the speaker cable and position it between the ridges 2 Attach the speaker to the stand STEP1 Assembling the front speakers The supplied stands are specially designed for attachment to Panasonic SB FS540 front speakers Us...

Страница 7: ...te 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 Speaker Stand Screw Tighten securely Ensure the speaker cable is centered in the groove _ White Blue Push Press the speaker cable into the groove Insert the wire fully Assembled String not included Thread from the wall to the speaker a...

Страница 8: ...ion Do not stand on the base Be cautious when children are near Do not touch the netted area of the speakers Notes on speaker use You can damage your speakers and shorten their useful life if you play sound at high levels over extended periods Reduce the volume in the following cases to avoid damage When playing distorted sound When the speakers are reverberating due to a record player noise from ...

Страница 9: ...4 4 3 3 SUB WOOFER 6 2 sheets of speaker cable stickers Attach the speaker cable stickers to make connection easier Speaker cable sticker 2 FRONT R 1 FRONT L 4 SURROUND R 3 SURROUND L 5 CENTER This unit Insert the wire fully i White j Blue Push 6 SUBWOOFER Speaker cables 1kshort cable For center speaker 2klong cables For surround speakers i White j Blue Push Be careful not to cross short circuit o...

Страница 10: ...scart cable for the connection Ex 1 Connecting with your television and Set Top Box STEP4 Audio video and radio connections VIDEO OUT DEO S VIDEO T OUT AV OUT OPTICAL IN AV OPTICAL OUT AV 2 AV 1 AV OUT Television not included Back of this unit Scart cable not included To listen to the sound from the television select the appropriate audio out e g Monitor on the television Optical digital audio cab...

Страница 11: ...ter operations or vice versa page 40 It is recommended that you use Panasonic s HDMI cable Recommended part number RP CDHG15 1 5 m RP CDHG30 3 0 m RP CDHG50 5 0 m etc Non HDMI compliant cables cannot be utilized Ex 2 Connecting with your HDMI compatible television and Set Top Box PB PR Y AUX AUX COMPONENTVIDEO OUT VIDEO VIDEO OUT OUT S VIDEO S VIDEO OUT OUT AV OUT OPTICAL IN AV R L TV TV AUDIO AUD...

Страница 12: ...dio connection will enable you to play audio from your television through your home theater system Refer to Operating other equipment page 39 You can also connect to the AUX terminals on this unit The TV AUDIO IN and AUX terminals are for external audio input PB PR Y R L TV TV AUDIO AUDIO IN IN AUX AUX COMPONENTVIDEO OUT VIDEO VIDEO OUT OUT AV OUT OPTICAL IN AV r s S VIDEO S VIDEO OUT OUT AUDIO IN...

Страница 13: ...t video output terminals To enjoy progressive video Connect to a progressive output compatible television 1 Set Video Output to Off page 32 HDMI menu 2 Set Video Output Mode to 480p or 576p and then follow the instructions on the menu screen page 28 Picture Menu Panasonic televisions with 625 576 50i 50p 525 480 60i 60p input terminals are progressive compatible Consult the manufacturer if you hav...

Страница 14: ... antenna up on its base Place the antenna where reception is best Keep loose antenna cable away from other wires and cables Click AM loop antenna FM indoor antenna FM indoor antenna Affix this end of the antenna where reception is best Using an outdoor antenna optional page 35 Re tighten the terminal screw Loosen the terminal screw with a Phillips head screwdriver White Red Black While pushing ins...

Страница 15: ...e radio stations ENTER TUNER BAND ONETOUCH PLAY Numbered buttons TUNING TUNE MODE 1 Press TUNER BAND to select FM or AM 2 Press TUNE MODE to select MANUAL Each time you press the button MANUAL PRESET 3 Press X TUNING W to tune to the preferred frequency To start automatic tuning press and hold X TUNING W until the frequency starts scrolling Tuning stops when a station is found 4 While listening to...

Страница 16: ...ect DVD CD 3 Press and hold to show the QUICK SETUP screen 4 Follow the messages and make the settings Menu Language TV Type TV Aspect Video Out AV Component For details below 5 Press to finish QUICK SETUP 6 Press repeatedly to exit Select Register ENTER Menu Language Choose the language for the on screen messages English Français Deutsch Italiano Español Polski Svenska Nederlands TV Type Select t...

Страница 17: ...rences in parentheses SELECTOR 34 DVD CD FM AM TV AUX D IN Digital In MUSIC P Return to DVD CD OPEN CLOSE Open Close the disc tray 20 TUNE MODE FM MODE Stop playing 20 Select the tuning mode 15 Adjust the FM reception condition 34 1 MEMORY Play discs 20 Memorize the receiving radio stations 34 4 5 X TUNING W Skip or slow search play 20 Select the radio stations 15 Standby on switch Í I Press to sw...

Страница 18: ... Format a unified video recording standard such as DVD video recorders DVD video cameras personal computers etc JPEG Recorded with Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders using the DCF Design rule for Camera File system Standard Version 1 0 MPEG4 Recorded with Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders conforming to SD VIDEO specifications ASF standard MPEG4 Simple Profile video s...

Страница 19: ...ollowing discs Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels rented discs etc Discs that are badly warped or cracked Irregularly shaped discs such as heart shapes Clean this unit with a soft dry cloth Never use alcohol paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit Before using chemically treated cloth carefully read the instructions that came with the cloth Do not use commercially avai...

Страница 20: ... Using this unit 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 36 3 Open the disc tray Stop 2 Select DVD CD Select TV AUX FM or AM to enjoy television cable TV programs or radio Ref...

Страница 21: ... 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...

Страница 22: ...back 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 Video...

Страница 23: ...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...

Страница 24: ...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...

Страница 25: ...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...

Страница 26: ...he steps more quickly press and hold 3 4 To start from a specific time Time Search To change remaining elapsed time display Video MPEG4 DivX To display 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 ...

Страница 27: ...xcept DVD VR To mark up to 5 positions to play again Press ENTER The unit is now ready to accept markers To mark a position Press ENTER at the desired point To mark another position Press 2 1 to select Press ENTER To recall a marker Press 2 1 Press ENTER To erase a marker Press 2 1 Press CANCEL This feature does not work during program and random play Markers you add are cleared when you open the ...

Страница 28: ...t appear jagged or rough when Auto is selected However if the video content is distorted as shown in the illustration to the right then select Auto When playing NTSC discs Auto1 Automatically detects the film and video content and appropriately converts it Auto2 In addition to Auto1 automatically detects film contents with different frame rates and appropriately converts it Video Select when using...

Страница 29: ...ded size Full 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 q...

Страница 30: ... Register Select Register QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area Audio Choose the audio language English French German Italian Spanish Polish Swedish Dutch Original 1 Other 2 Subtitle Choose the subtitle language Automatic 3 English French German Italian Spanish Polish Swedish Dutch Other 2 Menus Choose the language for disc menus Changing the menu language in QUIC...

Страница 31: ...m the SCART AV and Component terminal Video YPbPr Video and YPbPr S Video YPbPr S Video and YPbPr RGB No Output RGB only Still Mode Specify the type of picture shown when paused Automatic Field 4 The picture is not blurred but picture quality is lower Frame 4 Overall quality is high but the picture may appear blurred NTSC Disc Output Choose PAL 60 or NTSC output when playing NTSC discs page 18 Vid...

Страница 32: ...e Video menu page 31 Audio Output On When audio output is from the HDMI AV OUT terminal Depending on the capabilities of the connected equipment audio output may differ from the audio settings of this unit Off When audio output is not from the HDMI AV OUT terminal The audio is output using the settings of this unit Control with HDMI HDAVI Control On The HDAVI Control function is available page 40 ...

Страница 33: ...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...

Страница 34: ...quency and PGM are flashing on the display Press the numbered buttons to select a channel To select a 2 digit number e g To select 12 S10 1 2 Alternatively press X W and then press ENTER Presetting stations automatically 1 Press SELECTOR to select FM or AM 2 Press TUNE MODE to select MANUAL Each time you press the button MANUAL PRESET 3 Press X TUNING W to tune to the frequency where you want to b...

Страница 35: ...s not in use Do not use the outdoor antenna during an electrical storm RDS broadcasting PTY displays NEWS VARIED FINANCE COUNTRY AFFAIRS POP M CHILDREN NATIONAL INFO ROCK M SOCIAL A OLDIES SPORT M O R M RELIGION FOLK M EDUCATE LIGHT M PHONE IN DOCUMENT DRAMA CLASSICS TRAVEL TEST CULTURE OTHER M LEISURE ALARM SCIENCE WEATHER JAZZ Using an outdoor antenna optional Leave the AM loop antenna connected...

Страница 36: ...work when Sound 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 Settings can ...

Страница 37: ... Field Control MOVIE SPORT or MUSIC is on 1 Press CH SELECT to select the 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 36 In this case you can adjust both surround speaker levels...

Страница 38: ...le the time is shown Press SLEEP to select the time in minutes SLEEP 30_ SLEEP 60 SLEEP 90 OFF _ SLEEP120 _ Muting the sound VOLUME EXT IN MUTING SLEEP ONETOUCH PLAY MONO SLP ST ODE AC PRG RDS TS A S H BASS SRD PGM HDCD E 1 W e g Display MONO SLP ST MODE AC PRG RDS DTS PL A PS PTY CD DVD D e g Display Using headphones 1 Reduce the volume and connect the headphones not included Headphone plug type ...

Страница 39: ... D IN Digital In as the source This 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 factory preset Select when receiving Do...

Страница 40: ...tion that uses the display screen is performed e g Direct Navigator screen You can select whether audio is output from the home theater system or the television by using the television settings For details refer to the operating instructions of your television Home theatre Theatre speakers are active The television speakers are automatically muted You can control the volume setting using the volum...

Страница 41: ... a string not included to prevent it from falling 1 Attach the cover plate to the front speaker 2 Drive a screw not included into the wall 3 Fit the speaker securely onto the screw s with the hole s Continued on next page Preparation for front speakers 1 Remove the speaker cable from the stand 2 Connect the cable page 7 2 Cover plates 2 Screws Release the cable from the groove 1 2 Screw Tighten se...

Страница 42: ...akers 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 The stands must be stable even if the speakers are in a high position Screw Press the cable into the groove Approx 15 cm Cable Speaker stand not included Plate thickness plus 7 mm to 10 ...

Страница 43: ... and S10 on the remote control until 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 40 It takes time before play...

Страница 44: ... output from other terminals Effects do not work Some audio effects do not work or have less effect with some discs Humming is heard during play An AC mains lead or fluorescent light is near this unit Keep other appliances and cables away from this unit No sound There may be a slight pause in sound when you change the play speed Audio may not be output due to how files were created DivX Audio may ...

Страница 45: ... the screen Change TV Aspect in the Video menu Use the television to change the aspect If your television does not have that function change 4 3 Aspect in Display Menu Change the zoom setting Just Fit Zoom or Manual Zoom in Display Menu 31 29 29 Picture stops DivX Picture may stop if the DivX files are greater than 2 GB Menu is not displayed correctly Restore the zoom ratio to k1 00 Manual Zoom in...

Страница 46: ...gle channel or multiple channel signals which may not be reproduced authentically U701 The connected equipment is not HDMI compatible U70 stands for a number The actual number following U70 will depend on the state of this unit The HDMI connection acts unusually The connected equipment is not HDMI compatible The HDMI cable is too long The HDMI cable is damaged The operation is prohibited by the un...

Страница 47: ...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 ...

Страница 48: ...EG 2 3 MPEG4 2 4 DivX 1 2 3 DVD R DVD Video DVD VR MP3 2 6 JPEG 2 3 MPEG4 2 4 DivX 1 2 4 DVD R DL DVD Video DVD VR 5 DVD RW DVD Video DVD VR MP3 2 6 JPEG 2 3 MPEG4 2 4 DivX 1 2 6 iR iRW Video 7 iR DL Video 8 CD CD R RW CD DA Video CD SVCD 5 MP3 2 6 WMA 2 7 JPEG 2 3 MPEG4 2 4 DivX 1 2 HighMAT Level 2 Audio and Image 1 Plays all versions of DivX video including DivX 6 with standard playback of DivX ...

Страница 49: ...j16 dB 120 Hz 22 kHz j10 dB Dimensions WtHtD 92 mmk135 mmk95 4 mm Mass 0 75 kg Center speaker SB PC540 Type 2 way 2 speaker system Bass reflex Speaker unit s Impedance 6 1 Full range 6 5 cm Cone type 2 Full range 6 5 cm Cone type Input power IEC 250 W Max Output sound pressure 84 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 270 mm...

Страница 50: ...ries HDCD High Definition Compatible 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 53...

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Страница 52: ...ent and easily accessible or the mains plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical Electronic Equipment private households This symbol on the products and or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste...

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