0312wv08 Panny system

10/13/03

4:01 PM

Page 124
ON TEST: PANASONIC SC-ST1
DVD-Audio home cinema system

Style guru

Panasonics latest home cinema system, the SC-ST1, has got real chic, but is it a case of style over substance? Shaun Marin puts it to the test
This Panasonic system is the latest in a long line of surround sound systems to ape the styling of Band & Olufsen at a price most people can afford. It offers DVD-Audio, which is all well and good but we think any high-resolution audio system worth its salt should play Super Audio CD discs as well. The lack of SACD is due to political reasons, but how many consumers care about that? send power from the sub to the main unit you only need to plug the sub in to the mains. The subwoofer itself features spring clip terminals for all five speakers, but is sleek enough to tuck out of sight once youve set it up. The set-up procedure is once again accessed using the remote. Unfortunately, the level setting is a matter of set gradients rather than a more flexible controller dial. The slim speakers sit atop equally svelte pillars, which in turn are placed on round plinths. Its up to you to put them together. The only exception is the centre speaker youre left to your own devices to site this somewhere on top or below the TV. A rather clever cable management system is built into the pillars: the cable goes up through the bottom of the plinth and then is carried up to a set of connecting wires into the speakers. However, this does provide room for error, and one of the connecting links of cable on our review sample was a touch too short to meet the connections, so we had to run the main cable up to the speaker anyway. Also, this does mean you cant upgrade the cable, but then most people wont even bother to consider this.
Nicely styled and thoughtfully laid out

DESCRIPTION

Relatively affordable the SC-ST1 may be, but it still sits atop the price pinnacle of Panasonics current system line-up, and looks worth every penny of its 900 price tag. The SC-ST1 comprises the SA-ST1 main unit and SB-STP1 5.1 surround sound speaker system. The SA-ST1 main unit is straight out of hi-fis hi-style catalogue: a tall, vertical column, with plenty of plastic to give it a lustrous sheen, and a vertically-mounted disc tray that pops out at the touch of a button. The latter feels a bit odd, just sitting the disc in there when loading, but you soon get used to it. The action is pretty smooth, too, and just below it sits a reasonablysized LCD display. Monitor connections consist of RGB Scart, S-video, composite and component video obviously part of Panasonics plan to make this a high-end solution. There are also two sets of analogue inputs, one of which is assigned for your TV, allowing you to listen to off-air broadcasts in Dolby Pro Logic II surround sound. Most importantly, a cable connects the main unit to the chunky subwoofer. This is vital to get right, as its the sub that contains the amplification and not the main unit. The connection looks rather like a computers serial port and is used to send the decoded analogue signal from the processor to the subwoofer. It is also used to
Playback controls are on the top

OPERATION

In use, the SC-ST1 is a dream of a system. There are no controls on the front of the unit, and indeed, only a smattering of basic transport options on the top of the unit, out of sight. The remote control may be less stylish, but its very easy to get to grips with. Just as well, because with the lack of on-board controls, most of the set up and day-to-day usage will be accessed from here. When using the remote, the main unit is responsive and theres just enough in the way of onscreen help to stop you getting too confused.
Most of the trick play options and surround features are accessed quickly and simply using the remote. There are six DSP modes, plus a couple of surround sound options depending on whether you are playing music or movies. But most of the time we left these set to off and just let the Panasonic do its thing.
WHATS GOOD Great styling, good connections and good picture quality WHATS BAD Music playback; quite pricey; no Super Audio CD playback PICTURE. SOUND. FEATURES. EASE OF USE VALUE.77777.77777.77777.77777.77777
Accepts most DVD formats including RAM
VERDICT Excellent DVD video quality but overpriced
124 December 2003 s WHAT VIDEO AND WIDESCREEN TV

3:53 PM

Page 125

SPECIFICATION

FEATURES Plays DVD-Video/DVD-Audio/DVD-R/ DVD-RAM/Video CD-R/CD-RW/MP3/WMA; Dolby Digital/DTS, Dolby Pro-Logic II playback; 35W front left and right, 80W centre, 35W surround left and right, 130W subwoofer (THD 1.0%, 6Ohm); six DSP modes; Super Surround; four subwoofer levels; Cinema and Music DLPII modes; Dialogue Enhancer; Magnetically shielded speakers; Random play; multi-angle; multi-language; resume playback; AM/FM RDS tuner with 30 presets. SOCKETS Main unit: component video output; RGB Scart out; S-Video out; composite video out; headphone output; 2 x analogue stereo inputs (phono). Subwoofer: Spring clip speaker terminals. DIMENSIONS Main unit: 250(w) x 1,063(h) x 250(d)mm Subwoofer: 160(w) x 450(h) x 424(d) WEIGHT Main unit: 7.4Kg Subwoofer: 12Kg CONTACT Panasonic www.panasonic.co.uk

Also consider.

PIONEER NS-DV990 More luxury in a box, with Super Audio CD playback and a similar price. Review: next issue

PERFORMANCE

Generally, this turned out to be a good move, as the Panasonic put in a performance that most surround sound systems of its ilk would be proud of. The highlight is the picture quality, particularly when linked up using the component connections to a suitable monitor. With Toy Story, the system proved itself adept at presenting the vivid colour palette and fast moving action without a blip. Switch to the more natural fare of Donnie Darko and skin tones win out even those of our pallid titular hero. Contrast levels are also impressive for a system of this type, although in absolute terms theres not quite the information wed demand from a stand-alone DVD player. The DTS soundtrack of Minority Report proves that this system is capable of impressive subtleties of
sound. The difference between it and what is in this case an inferior Dolby Digital track on the same disc shine through, and really engage you in the movie. Its not just the big thumping bass notes that are occasionally called for, but the impressive way the speech is delivered in the tense but low-key chance scene in the shopping mall. The long centre speaker makes use of the extra amplifier power to do a particularly good job of keeping the action focused and providing depth and weight to the characters. All well and good for movies then, but musically this system is no star. There may well be DVDAudio capability on board, but the high-resolution surround sound is lost through these speakers. Led Zeppelins How the West Was Won Audio disc sounds no better than the recent live DVD-Video release,
while the admittedly eccentric mix of the Flaming Lips Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots sounds even more confused than normal. The subwoofer just doesnt offer the dexterity to keep a rhythm going. Its fine for the odd crash bang and even the occasional wallop, but ask it to keep time with a stereo recording and it gives up the ghost all to easily.

CONCLUSION

While not quite a case of style winning out over substance, theres no denying that this system looks better than it performs, particularly with music. However, with movies the Panasonic is highly impressive and puts on a storming performance, even at pretty high volumes. At this price, though, we expect more including that vital Super Audio CD compatibility and a more refined musical performance

Achingly good looking

December 2003 s WHAT VIDEO AND WIDESCREEN TV 125

Panasonic

DVD System

Operating Instructions

ii!i/_iiiii/Jl

Model NoSC-ST1

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

AUDIO/YIDEO

II ;t;TEIJ.']f:l

Region

number supported

by this player

and software
Region numbers are allocated to DVD players according to where they are sold. The region number of this player is "1".
As an ENERGY STAR Partner, has determined that this product ENERGY efficiency. STAR guidelines
Panasonic meets the for energy
The player will play DVD-Video marked with labels containing "1" or "ALL". Example:
The warranty can be found on page 40. I-_J=i

This menu=

PRINTED WITH _.

ink. with soy based

I_JISOYINK

was printed

RQT6945-Y

H0203KA0

Customer
System Main unit Front and surround speakers Center speaker Active subwoofer SC-ST1 SA-ST1 SB-FS901 SB-PC52 SB-WA330
Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.

CAUTION!

u} 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.
C_mO N - L_._ERP,_OLqlC_ WFI_ O=EN. DO NOT_ INI_ B_ R_._I _/OaZ] _lO N. VlmLE _ NV_BLE _ R.'_4AllQ WHENOf'_4, N AT_I_ -I_NNBE_T t_ ylSmt_ ETmYlSmt_ _ C,_ _O(IVsT_qE. Z93_QTm _UlGE_E AU FAt CFJ_. S i_,#_q_B - 8W#. OG U_IG I_ LINOt'ED_mNO. UND_ UDS,_/TELSEFO_8T_-14_. VARO ! - _*Xr_F.SS_ C4.ETk,L_T_',L_ _ N J_ N_'_ L_LYLLE_ _L_ KATEO _EE_'L VARN_IB. _YNUGOCHO_IG L_N6 N_ D_NN_ D_L _R _pN_D. BETP,_KT_J _I_EN_ _ _FIS_ L _ U_dt_'_ EI_,NI_It_ u_tun _8_F__I_NO _,_ _gJIl_ _t_

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.
-co <_ _ a_--_=_r. _-____'_._,,.

(Back of product)

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

CAUTION:

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 help. the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
DO NOT BUILT-IN ENSURE RISK OF INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO
OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.

CAUTION

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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. THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
Notice: This producthaspartsthat contains a small amountof mercury. It also contains lead in some components. Disposal of these
materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance: <http://www.eiae.org.>

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 The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating end maintenance (servicing) The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

RQT6945

Accessories
Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (Only for U.S.A.) To order accessories

contact

1-800-332-5368

or the website

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..4 Disc information...5 Control reference guide...6
(http://www.panasonic.com). (Only for Canada) To order accessories, call the dealer made your purchase. ] 1 Remote control (EUR7623X20)

whom you have

Discs--Basic play... Position memory function.. Skipping items/Fast forward and rewinc_-SEARCH. Slow-motion play... Frame-by-frame viewing.. Starting play from a selected item/Repeat play.. A-B repeat play/Selecting groups to play. Discs--Convenient functions.. All group play/Program play/Random play.. Sou ndt racks!Subtitles... Marking places to play againfariable WMA/MP3 and CD text navigation Playing the programs or play lists 16 17

2 Batteries for remote

control
1 AC power supply cord (RJA0065-K)
1 AM loop antenna (N1 DAAAA00001
1 FM indoor antenna (RSA00O7)
1 Video cable (K2KA2HAO0003
zoom function.. 18 menus. 19 on DVD-RAM. 20
1 System cable (K1HA25JA0002)
5 Speaker cables 3 x 4 m (13 feet) (REE1203A) 2 x 10 m (33 feet) (REE1203C)
Selecting a program to play--DIRECT NAVIGATOR. 20 Using the play list menu.. 20 Using On-Screen Menu Icons.. 21 Common procedures/Progress indicator.. Disc information/Unit information.. 21 22
The radio...24 Manual tuning/Preset tuning...24
[] 1 Antenna plug (K2RC021B0001) [] 1 Sheet of speaker-cable stickers (RQCA1029) Sound field... Dolby Digital and DTS/Dolby Pro Logic.. Speaker level adjustments... Super Surround/Sound Field Control.. Center Focus... Custom Sound Memory--Store [] 4 Clips (QWBGO02AA) ] 8 Screws (XSN5+16FN) Sound quality... Adjusting the bass... Re-master--Enjoying more natural sound..

the sound settings.. 26

1 String for main unit (RMF0321)
4 Black screws (XTB3+10JFZ)
Convenient functions...28 Muting the volume/Dimming the display..28 The sleep timer/Using headphones..28 Changing settings..29 Language code list...31 Optional antenna connections..31 Operating s television or video cassette recorder.32
1 Sheet of speaker feet (RFA1388A)
The included AC power supply cord is for use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment,
Glossary...34 Specifications...35 Troubleshooting guide...36 Product Service..38 Maintenance...38 Limited Warranty (U.S.A.) Customer Services Directory (U.S.A.)
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) e} 6) Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. with the manufacturer's instructions. Install in accordance Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. 11) Only use attachments/accessories manufacturer.

safety instructions

specified

by the

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug, A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding4ype plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided far your safety, ff the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

DVD-RAM, DVD-R Clean with an optional DVD-RAM/PD disc cleaner (LF-K200DCA1, where available). Never use cloths or cleaners for CDs etc.
the division on DVD-RAM equivalent to a single recording. a group of scenes on DVD-RAM. DVD-RAM program sections specified and grouped into play lists on a DVD video recorder.

Handling precautions

DO not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing instrument. Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, static electricity prevention liquids or any other solvent. Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. (Do not use discs with exposed adhesive from tape or left over peeled-off stickers.) Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers. Do not use discs printed with label printers available on the market.

_) 6) 6) _)

Standby/on switch [o].. 12 Sleep button [SLEEP].. 28 FL display, Dimmer button [FL DISPLAY, -DIMMER].25, 28 Play mode, Mix 2ch button [PLAY MODE, -MIX 2CH].. 16, 25 _) Repeat button [REPEAT]... 15 _) Cancel button [CANCEL]... 16 _) Position memory button [POSITION MEMORY].. 14 _) Skip, Preset channel, TV channel buttons [HI< IHH SKIP, v CH A]... 14, 24, 32 _) Basic operation buttons... 13 _@Top menu, Direct navigator button [TOP MENU, DIRECT NAVIGATOR].. 14, 20 _) Cursor buttons [A, V, "<, I_], Enter button [ENTER]. 12 _ Display, TV volume down button [DISPLAY, TV VOL -]... 21,32 _ Volume buttons [-, +, VOLUME].. 13 _z_Muting button [MUTING]... 28 _9 Sound field, sound quality buttons.. 25-27 _ FM mode, Setup button [FM MODE, SETUP]. 12, 24 _ Zoom button [ZOOM].. 18 _8_ AM system standby/on button [% AV SYSTEM].. 32 _ Source select buttons Face towards this unit to change the source. Press [TV] or [VCR/AUX] first to operate a Panasonic television or video cassette recorder (=.) page 32). TV/VIDEO button [TV/VIDEO].. 32 _1)Numbered buttons [1-9, 0, __10/ENTER].. 14 Slow/search, Tuning buttons [<1_, IH_ SLOW/SEARCH].. 14, 24 _ Menu, Play list button [MENU, PLAY LIST].. 14, 20 _z_Return, TV volume up button [RETURN, TV MOL +]._12, 32 _9 Audio button [AUDIO].. 17 Group button [GROUP].. 15

Top of main unit

Buttons _, _, _ and _ function the same as the controls on the remote control. _ Standby/on switch [POWER o/I].. 13 Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount power. _ Open/close button [OPEN/CLOSE _]. Progressive out button [PROGRESSIVE OUT].. Source select button [SELECTOR].. _1)Standby/on indicator [o] of 13

Main unit

Subwoofer
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. _ Loading tray... 13 _3 Display Headphone jack [PHONES].. 28 Remote control signal sensor

Notes on speaker use You can damage your speakers and shorten their useful life if you play sound at high levels over extended pedods. Reduce the 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. 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 television off for about 30 minutes. The television's demagnetizing function should correct the problem. If it persists, move the speakers further away from the television.
Caution Use the speakers only with the recommended system. Failure to do so may lead to damage to the amplifier and/or the speakers, and may result in the risk of fire. Consult a qualified service person if damage has occurred or if you experience a sudden change in performance. Do not attach these speakers to walls or ceilings.

Main unit

_ Thread the string through. 4Screw (not inc / Strin,, for main unit
Front and surround speakers
, String (not included) Clip

Black screw

/ ughth.oo

_ screw and tie firmly.

Approx. 150 mm (5-15/16") Approx. 150 mm (5-15/16") Screw (not included)
Use screws that are suitable for the type of walls and beams to which you are attaching. (not included)
Use wall screws (not included)

and string to prevent

speakers

from falling.

Consult with a qualified professional housing contractor when attaching to a surface that may not have enough strength to support the speakers or when attaching to a concrete wall. Not attaching properly may result in damage or injury from falling speakers or other objects.

Connection

Speakers
I I_ttJ}_ Never short-circuit positive (+) and negative (-) speaker wires. Be sure to connect only positive (copper) wires to positive (+) terminals and negative (silver) wires to negative (-) terminals. Incorrect connection can damage the speakers.
Front (L) Front (R) t Surround (L)

System Subwoofer

Catch facing

Main unit right

! You can also pass other cables through the removable cavity,
To disconnect Press the catch and pul{ out
Remove the cover =it the cover

To add or change the program Press [A, Y] to select an available item, then repeat step 1. To move to the page before or after the one shown Press [<1<, I_]. To clear an item 1 Select the item you want to clear with [A, V]. 2 Press [CANCEL], or select "Clear" with [A V, <1, I_] and press [ENTER]. To clear the whole program Select "Clear air' with [&, Y, <, I_] and press [ENTER].
Times are not displayed while programming. The program is cleared when you switch the unit to standby, open the loading tray, select another source, or exit the program mode by pressing [PLAY MODE].

r_rmtr_rmi

Press the numbered buttons to select

a title or group.

Example: r_
You can select up to 32 items to play in the order you choose. Example: I_
You can select more than one group. To enter all groups, select "Air' using [<1, I_] and press [ENTER]. To deselect a group, press the numbered buttons corresponding to the group you want to clear.
"-" or "- -" is displayed instead of the language number in circumstances such as when no language is recorded on the disc.
(Motion picture parts only) (Discs with multiple subtitle languages) You can change the subtitle language and turn the subtitles on and off. You can turn the subtitles on and off.
(Discs with multiple soundtracks) During play

Press [AUDIO].

The number changes each time you press the button.
Signal type/data (_" below)
Press [DISPLAY] until the disc information screen is displayed

(robpage 22). Example:

Soundtrack

selected Audio language

Number of channels (_ below)

Subtitle Number

Soundtrack playing
Press [41, I_] to select "Subtitle Number".
You can also use this button to turn the vocals on and off on karaoke discs. Read the disc's instructions for details. Play restarts from the beginning of the soundtrack when changing soendtracks that are accompanied by still pictures. Even if a second soundtrack isn't recorded, two soundtrack numbers will normally be shown when you press [AUDIO]. The soundtrack currently playing is number 1. Signal type/data LPCM/PPCMi[]EIDigital/DTS: k (kHz): Sampling frequency b (bit): Number of bits Example: 3/2.1 ch

on other

Numbered

Press [PLAY LIST].

DIRECT NAVIGATOR AV<I ENTER
Press [A, V] to select the play list.
You can select play lists with the numbered buttons. To select a 2-digit number Example: 23: _10] =k [2] =,) [3].

Press [ENTER]

to start play.
To clear the play list screen Press [PLAY LIST].
Use the program list to find programs to play.

Press [DIRECT

NAVIGATOR].
Press [A, V] to select the program.
The selected program plays in the background. You can select programs with the numbered buttons. To select a 2-digit number Example: 23: _-10] =k [2] =,) [3].

Press [ENTER].

The program being played in the background continues.
To clear the program list Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].
Titles appear only if you have entered them. You cannot change program and disc titles.
Press [A, V] to select the setting.
Items with "A" or "Y" above and below can be changed by

[A, v].

Press [ENTER] pressing [A, V]. if the setting does not change Read after the
Some items require different operations. explanations on the following pages.
For your reference Depending on the condition of the unit (playing, stopped, etc.)
and the type of software you are playing, there are some items that you cannot select or change. When numbers are displayed (e.g. title No.), the numbered buttons are also effective for setting. After entering the numbers, press [ENTER] to register the setting. To clear the menus

DISPLAY---RETURN

Press [RETURN] until the menus disappear.
To change the position of the icons
1 Press [<, I_] to select the rightmost icon. 2 Press [A V] to move the icons. (There are 5 positions.)
Indicates how far you have played through an item. Example:

On-Screen

Menu Icons are menus that contain

information

about by _ _
the disc or unit. These menus allow you to perform operations changing this information.
Current position El PG: Program number PL: Play list number T: Title number

_ _/y_?_

Press [DISPLAY].
G: Each time you press the button: _ T: C: Disc information (_" page 22) _ Group number _ [_[_ [_ [_ Track number in group _ Chapter number play, pause, or slow/search

Condition-

Progress indicator (.P right)

iv_ r_tmlr_tmi Z_ _ _

Play speed (",) below) 6_ Changing the time display _ _

Store the sound settings for a disc so the unit recalls them the next time you play it. Number of discs: 30 Settings: Dolby Pro Logic, Subwoofer Field Control, Super Surround level, Center Focus, Sound

Store the settings

Makethe

settings.

Press and hold [C.S.M].

Recall the settings

The unit recalls the settings when you play the disc again.
The settings are replaced if you change them. When you store 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.SM] while "CSM" is oat and you are playing a disc for which you stored settings and those settings are recalled.

raemr_mlm

LPCM at 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz
Discs recorded with 2-channel
This feature gives you a more natural sound by adding the higher frequency signals not recorded on the disc,
Discs recorded at 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz This feature reproduces the frequencies give you a sound closer to the odginaL lost during recording to

(=_ page 22).

-SUBWOOFER LEVEL
Press [A, V] to select the audio menu.

Re-master

Press [SUBWOOFER LEVEL].
Press [<1, I_] to select "Re-master". Press [A, V].
Each time you press the button:

Setting

I1"__1 rt _'TJ"t Ir_'_'_'_'_'_'_'_'_! [f_ m_ [_ _ Type of music Fast tempo (Example, pops and rock) Various tempos (Example, jazz) Slow tempo (Example, classical) Off

[_ [_ Effect level

Each time you press the button: SUB W 1 SUB W 2 SUB W 3
1 SUB W 4 (factory preset) 2
Light Medium = = O Strong Off
Sound effect is improved with each number increment. 3 OFF
This timer turns the unit off after a set time,

SLEEP --DIMMER --

Press [SLEEP] (minutes).

to select the time

Each time you press the button: SLEEP 30 SLEEP 60 SLEEP 90

SLEEP OFF _ To cancel the timer Press [SLEEP] to select "SLEEP OFF". To check the SLEEP setting Press [SLEEP] once. The time remaining appears. -To change the setting Press [SLEEP] to display the remaining time, then press again to select the required time. SLEEP 120

VOLUME MUTING

Press [MUTING].
Reduce the volume headphones

and connect

(not included).
Headphone plug type: 3.5 mm (1/8") stereo
Volume is reduced to minimum.
To cancel Press [MUTING] again or reduce the volume to minimum (-- dB), then raise it to the required level. Muting is also canceled when you switch the unit to standby, PHONES Bottom view
Press and hold [-DIMMER].
To return to the original brightness, press and hold [-DIMMER] again. The display also returns to the odginal brightness when you switch the unit to standby.
Adjust headphone [VOLUME, -, +].

volumewith

Audio is automatically
switched to stereo (2-channel).
I I_#tt,FJ Avoid listening damage. for prolonged periods of time to prevent hearing
This chart shows the settings for this unit. Change the settings to suit your preferences and to suit the unit to the environment in which it is being used. These settings are retained in memory until they are changed, even if the unit is turned off. See page 30 for details on menu operation. i Underlined items are the factory preset.

Menus Disc

Items Audio Choose the preferred audio language.

E_ Original

Options
French Spanish Original Other _ The original language of each disc will be selected.
Other_ _ _ _: input a code number with the numbered buttons (=) page 31). Subtitle Choose the preferred subtitle language. Automatig Automatic: English French Spanish If the language selected for "Audio" available, subtitles of that language automatically appear if available on French Spanish Other _ Other _ is not will that disc.
Menus Choose the preferred language for disc menus.
Ratings (_" page 30) Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play.
Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected) I No Limit: All DVD-Video can be played, Prohibits play of DVD-Video with corresponding The password screen is shown if you choose levels O to to 7: ratings recorded on them. or if you choose "Ratings" when levels O to 7 have been 0 Lock All: Prohibits play of all DVD-Video. selected. Select "Level O" to prevent play of discs that do not have Changing ratings (When level 0-7 is selected) ratings levels recorded on them. Unlock Player Change Level Change Password Temporary Unlock

TV Aspect (_ page 12) Choose the setting to suit your television and preference. TV Type (_" page 12) Select to suit the type of television.

4:3 Pan&Scan

4:3 Letterbox
Standard (Direct View TV) CRT Projector LCD TV/Projector Projection TV Plasma TV Automatic Field Frame
Still Mode Specify the type of picture shown when paused. Black Level Control Change the black level of the picture if you connected a television through VIDEO OUT terminals. Audio

(0 == ==

_ the COMPONENT
when connected to a TV through the VIDEO OUT or S VIDEO OUT terminal. Darker: when connected to a TV through the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y/PB/PR) terminals.
Speaker Setting (_ page 30) Set the delay time for your center and surround speakers.
Multi-channel Center: Surround (L/R):
0/1.3/2.6/3.9/5.3 ms 0/5.3/10.6/15.9 ms
Dynamic Range Compression (Dolby Digital only) Change the dynamic range for late night viewing. Audio during Search Choose whether to have sound during search,
Off On: For clear dialog when listening at low volume. On Off This feature doesn't work for some discs. En_ Frangais Espahol

Display

Menu Language Choose the preferred language screen messages.
for these menus and the on-
On-Screen Messages Choose whether to show on-screen messages or not. Others
DVD-Video Mode Off: DVD-Audio ere played as DVD-Audio. Select how to play pictures contained on some DVD-Audio. On: DVD-Video contents found on DVD-Audio can be played. The setting returns to "Off' when you remove the disc, turn the unit off or change the source. QUICK SETUP (=,_page 12) Answer questions to make basic settings. Yes (Menu language, Audio language, Subtitle language, TV type, TV aspect) No

__ CANCEL

The password screen is shown when you select levels O to 7. 1 input a 4-digit password with the numbered buttons and press [ENTER]. elf you enter a wrong number, press [CANCEL] to erase it before you press [ENTER]. The lock symbol appears closed to show the rating is locked. Do not forget your password. 2 Press [ENTER] to confirm the 4 digits.

--RETURN

(Center and surround speakers only) For optimum listening with 5.1-channel sound, all the speakers, except for the subwoofer, should be the same distance from the seating position. If you have to place speakers closer to the seating position, make up for the difference. time the center or surround adjust the delay time to

root F
Give folders and files names 3-digit number prefixes in the order you want to play them. Extension 004track.wma The extension ".rap3" (or.WMA) for MP3 is
Frames are the still pictures that go together to make a moving picture. There are about 30 frames shown 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. Interlace and progressive output NTSC, the video signal standard, has 480 interlaced (I) scan lines, whereas progressive scanning uses twice the number of scan lines. I:: This is called 480P. The video signals output from this unit's COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals (Y, PB, PR) allow you to enjoy higher quality pictures than if the signals were output from the VIDEO OUT terminal or S VIDEO OUT terminal. I/P/B MPEG 2, the video compression standard adopted DVD-Video, codes frames using these 3 picture types. for use with

or ".M P3".

[_](CD

3track.mp3 text only)

When making your own CD text discs The unit plays the tracks in the order you record them so you do not have to give titles number prefixes.
Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. WMA is a compression format developed
h Intra coded picture This picture has the best quality and is the best to use when adjusting the picture. P: Predictive coded picture This picture is calculated based on past I or P-pictures. B: Bidirectionally-predictive coded picture This picture is calculated by comparing past and future I and P-pictures so it has the lowest volume of information.
by Microsoft Corporation. It achieves the same sound quality as MP3 with a file size that is smaller than that of MP3.
MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia.

licensed

AMPLIFIER SECTION RMS Output Power (t0 % total harmonic distortion)
1 kHz Front Surround Center 100 Hz Subwoofer 4OWperchannel(6 50Wperchannel(6 120W(6 D) D) _)

SPEAKER SECTION

[ FrontJSurround speakers SB-FS901 Type Speakers Full range Super tweeter Impedance Input power Output sound pressure level Crossover frequency Frequency range Dimensions (W H x D) 2 way, 2 speaker, Bass-tel. 6.5 cm (2-1/2") cone type Piezo type 6_W (Music) 79 dB/W (t.0 m) 10 kHz 85 Hz-25 kHz (-16 dB) 90 Hz-22 kHz (-10 dB) 250 x 1,062 x 250 mm 9-27/32" x 41-28/32" (stand and 4.1 (stand and x 9-27/32") base fitted) kg (g.0 lb.) base fitted)
200W(4 _) 500W RMS Total Output Power FTC Output Power (1.0 % total harmonic distortion) 120 Hz-2O kHz Front 27 W per channel (6 _2) Surround 27 W per channel (6 _2) Center 62 W (6 _2) 45 Hz-t20 Hz Subwoofer 130 W (4 _2) 300 W FTC Total Output Power Input sensitivity/input VCPJAUX TV impedance 350 mY, 10 k_mV, 10 k_2

No picture.
Check the connection. Make sure the television is on. Ensure the television's video input setting (e.g., VIDEO 1) is correct.
There is ghosting when progressive output is on.
Press [PROGRESSIVE OUT] so the indicator goes out. This problem is caused by the editing method or material used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use interlace output.
The picture on the television disappears or stripes appear on the screen.
Mobile telephone chargers can cause some disturbance. The location and orientation of the antenna are incorrect. If you are using an indoor antenna, change to an outdoor antenna. The television antenna wire is too close to the unit. Separate the antenna wire of the television from the unit.

Listening

to the radio Adjust the position of the FM or AM antenna, Turn the television off or separate it from the unit, Use an outdoor antenna.
Noise is heard. "ST" flickers or doesn't light. Sound is distorted.
A low hum is heard during AM broadcasts,
Separate the antenna from other cables and cords. Turn the television off or separate it from the unit.

Unit displays

"NO PLAY" 5
You inserted a disc the unit cannot play; insert one it can. You inserted a blank DVD-RAM.

"F61"

Check and correct the speaker cord connections. If this does not fix the problem, there is a power supply problem. Call 1-800-211-PANA.

"ERROR"

incorrect operation performed.
Read the instructions and try again.

"CLOSE ERR"

Try setting the disc into place again.

displays

On-Screen Menu Icons not displayed or only partially displayed on the television.
Press [A, V] while the rightmost icon is highlighted

to move them down.

1. Damage requiring service- The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel if: (a) The AC power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or (b) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or (c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or (d) The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or (e) The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged. 2. ServicingDe not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in these operating instructions. Refer all other servicing to authorized servicing personnel. 3. Replacement parts- When parts need replacing ensure the servicer uses parts specified by the manufacturer or parts that have the same characteristics as the odginal parts. Unauthorized substitutes may result in fire, electdc shock, or other hazards. 4. Safety check- After repairs or service, ask the servicer to perform safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper working condition. The servicer will require all components to service your system. Therefore, should service ever be necessary, be sure to bring the entire system.