[HT900] 4 Clips (QWBG002AA)

[Note]

The included AC power supply cord is for use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment.

Sound quality. 31

Adjusting the bass. 31 Double re-masterEnjoying more natural sound. 31 DR COMPDynamic range compression. 31
For areas except U.S.A. and Canada

Other functions

Convenient functions. 31
Muting the volume/Dimming the display. 31 The sleep timer/Using headphones. 31

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

Operating other equipment. 32 Changing settings. 34 Optional antenna connections. 36

Reference

Glossary. 37 Specifications. 38 Troubleshooting guide. 40 Product Service (U.S.A. and Canada). 42 Maintenance. 42 Limited Warranty (U.S.A.). 43

(Back of product)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference. 1) 2) 3) Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. 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 groundingtype plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 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. 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. 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

4) 5) 6) 7)

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

Disc information

OPTICAL IN

TV VCR AUDIO AUDIO IN IN

LINE OUT

VIDEO OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

75h GND FM ANT

LOOP EXT AM ANT

S-VIDEO OUT
Connecting a television with COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals These terminals can be used for either interlace or progressive output and provide a purer picture than the S-VIDEO OUT terminal. 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 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, change the black level for a better picture ( page 34, VideoBlack Level Control).

COMPONENT VIDEO IN

PR PB Y
Video cables (not included)
To enjoy progressive video
Connect to the component video (480P) input terminals on a television compatible with this units copy guard system. (Video will not be displayed correctly if connected to an incompatible television.) Press [PROGRESSIVE] on the main unit so PROG. appears on the display ( page 14). All televisions manufactured by Panasonic and that have 480P input connectors are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television.
Connecting a television with an S-VIDEO IN terminal
S-VIDEO OUT terminal The S video terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal by separating the chrominance (C) and luminance (Y) signals. (Actual results depend on the television.)

S-VIDEO IN

S-video cable (not included)
Television (not included)
Connect directly to your television. Do not connect the unit through a video cassette recorder, because the picture may not be played correctly due to the copy guard.
Connecting the subwoofer, antennas, and AC power supply cord
AM loop antenna FM indoor antenna AC power supply cord
[For\U.S.A.\and\Canada] [For\others]

System cable

Power plug adaptor
[For\areas\except\U.S.A.\and\Canada]
Connect the AC power supply cord after all other connections are complete. FM indoor antenna Adhesive tape Fix the other end of the antenna where reception is best. Click! AM loop antenna Stand the antenna up on its base. Keep loose antenna cord away from other wires and cords. Subwoofer
Before connecting the AC power supply cord
Set the voltage. (Back of subwoofer)
127 V 110 V 220 V-230 V 240 V

VOLT ADJ

Use a flat-head screwdriver to turn the voltage selector on the 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.

TV/VIDEO DISC

DISC 1 DISC 5

Numbered buttons

[4] Press [1] (play).
A disc indicator lights up red to show a disc is on the tray. [HT700] [HT690] A disc indicator lights up green to show a disc is on the tray.

SEQUENTIAL

TOP MENU MENU

; MENU

[5] Adjust the volume.

(Minimum)

Play begins. [WMA] [MP3] [CD] (CD text only) Group and track names are displayed on the television. Press [SUBTITLE] to turn the display on or off. You can also use the navigation menus to control play ( page 22).

(Maximum)

DISPLAY

To pause play

Press [;] during play. Press [1] (play) to restart play.

P.MEMORY

To stop play
Press [] ( page 15, Resume function).
SUBWOOFER S.POSITION LEVEL SFC SLEEP C.S.M SHIFT AV EFFECT P.MEMORY

To select a disc

Press [DISC] and then the disc button ([DISC 1][DISC 5]).

SUBTITLE QUICK REPLAY

To prevent damage
Do not; load more than one disc per tray. touch the drawer or the carousel while they are in motion. rotate the carousel by hand. close the drawer by hand.
[RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] Preparation Press [] to turn on the unit. Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input on the television to suit the connections for the unit.
If $ appears on the television The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc. It may take some time for play to start but this is normal.
[1] Press [DVD/CD] to select DVD/CD as

the source.

Press [PROGRESSIVE]. PROG. The television will be disrupted for a moment but this is normal. Output from this unit is interlace if you have connected to the television through the VIDEO OUT or S-VIDEO OUT or playing PAL discs, even if PROG. is on the display. When progressive output is on, closed captions will not be displayed.
When a menu appears on the television

[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD]

Press the numbered buttons to select an item.
To select a 2-digit number Example: To select item 23, press [S10] [2] [3]. When playing DVDs, you can also use [3, 4, 2, 1] to select items. Press [ENTER] to confirm your selection. To return to the menu screen [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [TOP MENU]: Shows the first menu screen. [DVD-V] [MENU]: Shows the menu screen. [VCD] [RETURN]: Shows the menu screen.

.1: Low frequency effect.1: (not displayed if there is no signal).0: No surround.1: Mono surround.2: Stereo surround (left/right).1: Center.2: Front leftiFront right.3: Front leftiFront rightiCenter

PLAY MODE CANCEL

TOP MENU MENU DIRECT NAVIGATOR PLAY LIST

Subtitles

[DVD-A] (Motion picture parts only) [DVD-V] [VCD] (SVCD only) You can change the subtitle language and turn the subtitles on and off. [RAM] You can turn the subtitles on and off.

TV VOL r VOLUME

AUDIO SUBTITLE

Press [SUBTITLE].

The number changes each time you press the button. Example [DVD-V]

ON 1 English ON 2 French

or is displayed instead of the language number in circumstances such as when no language is recorded on the disc. [VCD] (SVCD only) Soundtrack and subtitle numbers may change even if corresponding soundtracks are not recorded.

I love you

Je taime

Soundtracks

[RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] (Discs with multiple soundtracks) During play
In some cases, the subtitle language is not changed to the selected one immediately. If the subtitles overlap closed captions recorded on discs, turn the subtitles off. To clear/display the subtitles 1 Press [SUBTITLE]. 2 Press [1]. ([DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD]) 3 Press [3, 4] to select OFF or ON.

Press [AUDIO].

The number changes each time you press the button.

1 LPCM 1 192k24b 2ch

Signal type/data ( right)
Changing the position and brightness of the subtitles ( page 26)
Digital 1 English 3/2.1 ch
Number of channels ( right)
Soundtrack selected Soundtrack playing

Audio language

[RAM] ]VCD]

LR>L )R

You can also use this button to turn the vocals on and off on karaoke discs. Read the discs instructions for details. [DVD-A] Play restarts from the beginning of the soundtrack when changing soundtracks that are accompanied by still pictures. Even if a second soundtrack isnt recorded, two soundtrack numbers will normally be shown when you press [AUDIO]. The soundtrack currently playing is number 1.

[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3]
Common procedures for all group, program and random play
While stopped Press [PLAY MODE]. Each time you press the button: [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [WMA] [MP3] All group ([DVD-A])>Program> Random>off (Normal play) ^-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------} [VCD] [CD] (PGM)>1-DISC (RND)>ALL-DISC (RND)>off (Normal play) ^------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------} [DVD-A] If you select bonus groups, you will have to enter a password ( page 17).
[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [WMA] [MP3] To select an item using the cursor buttons Press [ENTER] and [3, 4] to select an item, then press [ENTER] again to register the number. All the items in the selected disc, title or group are selected when you select ALL.

Press [1] (play).

To add or change the program [VCD] [CD] (Add only) Repeat steps 1 and 2. [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [WMA] [MP3] Press [3, 4] to select an available item, then repeat step 2. To clear an item [VCD] [CD] Press [CANCEL]. [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [WMA] [MP3] 1 Select the item you want to clear with [3, 4]. 2 Press [CANCEL], or select Clear with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press [ENTER]. To clear the whole program [VCD] [CD] Press [] so CLEAR is displayed. [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [WMA] [MP3] Select Clear all with [3, 4, 2, 1] and press [ENTER].

All group play

[DVD-A] The unit plays tracks in all the groups on a disc.
Press [1] (play). Program play
You can select up to 24 items to play in the order you choose. [VCD] [CD] (There is no on-screen display.) You can program all the items on discs. [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [WMA] [MP3] You can program all the items on a disc in the play position. Example [DVD-V]

PROGRAM

Choose a title and chapter, then press ENTER. C No T Time 1 Play Clear Clear all

SELECT NUMBER

\Note\
[DVD-V] [WMA] [MP3] Times are not displayed while programming. [VCD] [CD] Items the unit cannot find can be programmed but are canceled during play. This is also the case if you program DVD-RAM, DVDAudio, DVD-Video, WMA, MP3 and JPEG. The program is cleared when you switch the unit to standby, select another source, exit the program mode by pressing [PLAY MODE] or move the disc out of the play position. [VCD] [CD] The program is retained in memory.

Random play

Press PLAY to start

ENTER RETURN

[VCD] [CD]
Press the [DISC] and then the disc button ([DISC 1][DISC 5]). Press the numbered buttons to select a title, chapter, group or track ([WMA] [MP3] then press [ENTER]).

Example [CD]

[VCD] [CD] (There is no on-screen display.) 1-DISC (RND): You can play a disc in the play position in random order. ALL-DISC (RND): You can play all discs in random order. [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [WMA] [MP3] You can play items on a disc in the play position in random order.

[DVD-A] [DVD-V]

Press the numbered buttons to select a title or a group.

Random Playback

Title 1 0Press PLAY to start

Disc No.

Track No.

Program No.

To select a 2-digit number Example: To select item 25, press [S10] [2] [5]. [WMA] [MP3] [2] [5] [ENTER] Repeat this step to program other items. [VCD] [CD] Step 1 is unnecessary when programming tracks on the same disc.
[DVD-A] You can select more than one group. To enter all groups, select All using [2, 1] and press [ENTER]. To deselect a group, press the numbered buttons corresponding to the group you want to clear.
During random play, empty trays are skipped and the playback control function on Video CDs is canceled.
Disable HighMAT disc play to use random and program play. In the SETUP menu, set HighMAT to Disable ( page 34) and perform the necessary operations ( above).
[RAM] To mark the eleventh point and beyond 1 Press [2, 1] to select the marker pin icon.
AV SYSTEM TV VCR DIGITAL AUX TUNER/BAND DVD/CD

12345678910

2 Press [3, 4] to select 1120. You can select the next group when the current group is full.
Markers added with this unit clear when you switch the unit to standby, change the source, or change the disc.

Variable Zoom function

[RAM] [DVD-V] [VCD] [DVD-A] (Motion picture parts only)

CANCEL

Change the zoom ratio so the picture expands to the optimum size to fill the screen. Preparation Change the setting TV Aspect to suit your television ( page 34).
Press [SHIFT]i[ZOOM] to select the aspect ratio.
Zoom display Example [DVD-V]
Subtitle Position ( page 26)
Subtitle Brightness ( page 26)
Marking places to play again
[RAM] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] You can mark a position so you can return to it easily at a later time.
Each time you press the button: 4:3 Standard>European Vista>16:9 Standard : ; Cinemascope2<Cinemascope1<American Vista Refer to the discs instructions and Screen size below for the aspect ratio of the picture. To restore the original ratio Press [SHIFT]i[ZOOM] until the ratio returns to 1.00. The ratio also returns to 1.00 when you change the disc, change the source or switch the unit to standby. The ratio may return to 1.00 when a menu is displayed. Making fine adjustments to the zoom ratio While the ZOOM icon is displayed Press [3,4]. The ratio changes in 0.01 units between 1.00 and 1.60 and in 0.02 units between 1.60 and 2.00.

Press [PL]. Play a Dolby Surround source.
To cancel Press [PL] or [PLII] again.

Dolby Digital and DTS

Dolby Digital and DTS are digital encoding systems used on DVD to carry surround sound. Both were originally developed for use in cinemas. This unit automatically recognizes and decodes these systems. Software encoded with Dolby Digital can be identified with this mark. Software encoded with DTS can be identified with this mark.
This does not work when playing multi-channel Dolby Digital.
Speaker level adjustments
Adjust the level of the speakers so they are the same apparent level as the front speakers where you would normally be sitting and listening. (L, R page 29, Balance) Preparation Press [DVD/CD]. 1 Press [SHIFT]i[TEST] to output a test signal. Lch: Front left Cch: Center Rch: Front right RSch: Right surround LSch: Left surround 2 Press [VOLUME, r] or [s] to set the volume level normally used for listening. 3 Press [3] (to increase) or [4] (to decrease). C, RS, LS: j6 dB to i6 dB To stop the test signal, press [SHIFT]i[TEST] again.
Play a Dolby Digital or DTS source.
The Dolby Digital or DTS indicator lights.

DIGITAL

To down-mix Dolby Digital or DTS (multiplechannel) signals to 2 channels

Press [SHIFT]i[MIX 2CH].

To cancel, press [SHIFT]i[MIX 2CH] again. When D.MIX flashes on the display [DVD-A] The DVD-Audio contains multiple-channel signals that cannot be down-mixed.
To adjust speaker level during play
1 Press [CH SELECT] to select the speaker. Lch>Cch>Rch>RSch>LSch>SWch ^-------------------------------------------------------------} SWch: Subwoofer You can only adjust SWch if the disc includes a subwoofer channel. SWch does not appear on the display and is not adjustable when Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Pro Logic II is turned on. 2 Press [3] (to increase) or [4] (to decrease). L, R: ( below) C, RS, LS: j6 dB to i6 dB SW: j6 dB to i6 dB
Multi Rear Surround (M.R.S)/ Virtual Rear Surround (V.R.S)
Multi Rear Surround (M.R.S)
This mode makes it seem like sound is coming from multiple rear surround speakers virtually when connected with surround speakers.

Virtual speakers

Balance
You can adjust the balance of the front speakers. 1 Press [CH SELECT] to select L or R. 2 Press [2, 1]. When testing signal, you can also adjust the L or R balance of the front right and left speakers by pressing [2, 1].

Press [3, 4,2, 1] to select a position.
Press [SHIFT]i[C. FOCUS].
To cancel Press [SHIFT]i[S.POSITION] to clear S.POS.
While virtual rear surround is on, the seat position is changed in three horizontal steps.
Each time you press the button: CENTER FOCUS ON()CENTER FOCUS OFF This does not work when Super Surround is turned on. This will have less effect when Dolby Pro Logic or Dolby Pro Logic II is turned on.
Press [SHIFT]i[AV EFFECT].

Changing the delay time

FL DISPLAY
[HT900] Enhance sound perception using this feature. Adjust the delay time for Dolby Digital when DIGITAL IN is selected as the source when connected with a satellite receiver or for Dolby Pro Logic II when Dolby Pro Logic II is turned on. Adjust the Dolby Digital delay time settings from the SETUP menu when not using a DIGITAL IN source ( page 35).

R c SW

b LS RS
VOLUME j i MUTING DELAY TIME DR COMP
Press [SHIFT]i[DELAY TIME].
Each time you press the button: Sch()Cch Cch appears only when Dolby Pro Logic II is turned off.
DISPLAY SUBWOOFER LEVEL SLEEP C.S.M SHIFT

Press [3, 4] to adjust.

Values If distance a or b is greater than or equal to distance c, set to 0. If distance a or b is less than distance c, set as follows.
When Dolby Digital is being received a Center speaker Difference 1545 cm (5 / z17 / z)
Custom Sound MemoryStore the sound settings
[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] 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, Dolby Pro Logic II, Subwoofer level, Center Focus, Sound Field Control, Super Surround
Setting 1 ms 2 ms 3 ms 4 ms 5 ms
4675 cm (181/8z299/16z) 76105 cm (2915/16z413/8z) 106135 cm (413/4z533/16z) 136165 cm (539/16z65z) b Surround speakers Difference 75225 cm (299/16z885/8z) 226375 cm (89z147 / z)

Store the settings

Setting 5 ms 10 ms 15 ms
Make the settings. Press and hold [C.S.M].
376525 cm (148 / z206 / z)

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.S.M] while CSM is out and you are playing a disc for which you stored settings and those settings are recalled.
When you change the surround speaker setting for Dolby Digital, the setting also changes for Dolby Pro Logic II. E.g., the setting for MUSIC and PANORAMA are the same as that for Dolby Digital. Dolby Digital 0 ms 5 ms 10 ms 15 ms Dolby Pro Logic II MUSIC 0 ms 5 ms 10 ms 15 ms MOVIE 10 ms 15 ms 20 ms 25 ms PANORAMA 0 ms 5 ms 10 ms 15 ms

Adjust headphone volume with [VOLUME].
Audio is automatically switched to stereo (2-channel).
Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to prevent hearing damage.
Press [2, 1] to select Double Re-master.
Each time you press the button: SUB W 1>SUB W 2>SUB W 3>SUB W 4 (factory preset) ^--------------------------------------------------------------}
Volume is reduced to minimum.
Operating other equipment

Connection example

Television To show the video from the video cassette recorder Select VIDEO 2 input on your television in this example. Video cassette recorder
To play sound from your television Reduce the volume on the television to minimum and control the volume on this unit.

AUDIO OUT

To DIGITAL OUT
To play surround signals from a satellite receiver
Already connected ( page 9)
To play sound from a video cassette recorder To record discs, the radio, etc. to a tape deck

PLAY OUT

To play sound from a tape deck

REC IN

Audio cable (not included) Video cable (not included) Optical digital audio cable (not included) Do not bend sharply when connecting. : Signal flow

Tape deck

AV SYSTEM TV/VIDEO DIGITAL AUX
Operating the television and the video cassette recorder
You can use the remote control to operate a Panasonic television or a video cassette recorder. (Some models cannot be operated by this remote control.)

VCR DVD/CD TUNER/BAND

Numbered buttons Preparation Face the remote control at this unit and press [TV]. The button lights and TV appears on the units display. You can operate the television. Face the remote control at the television for the following operations.

SLOW/SEARCH ; 1

Turning the television on/off

Press [ AV SYSTEM].

Switching the televisions video input mode

Press [TV/VIDEO].

TV VOL j

TV VOL i

Changing channels
Press [:, X CH] or [9, CH W]. [S10/ENTER] is used to confirm channel selection on some televisions manufactured by other companies.

The remote control outputs the on/off signal. If the code is correct, the equipment turns on or off. If it doesnt, try entering another code. Note that this remote control cannot operate some equipment and that it may not be able to perform some operations. Reenter the codes after you change the batteries.
Listening to the tape deck
Press [AUX] to select AUX as the source.
Recording to the tape deck
Press [DVD/CD] to select DVD/CD.
Press [TUNER/BAND] to select FM or AM. Start recording and play.
Listening to the surround signals from a satellite receiver
[HT900] This unit can decode the surround signals received through satellite broadcasts. Refer to your satellite receivers operating instructions for details.
Press [SHIFT]i[DIGITAL] to select DIGITAL IN as the source.
Main unit: Press [DIGITAL IN].

Changing settings

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 35 for details on menu operation. Underlined items are the factory preset.

Menus Disc

Audio Choose the preferred audio language. English 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 36). Spanish Other Automatic English French Automatic: If the language selected for Audio is not available, subtitles of that language will automatically appear if available on that disc. English French Spanish Other
Subtitle Choose the preferred subtitle language.
Menus Choose the preferred language for disc menus. Ratings ( page 35) Set a ratings level to limit DVD-Video play. The password screen is shown if you choose levels 0 to 7 or if you choose Ratings when levels 0 to 7 have been selected. Select Level 0 to prevent play of discs that do not have ratings levels recorded on them.
Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected) 8 No Limit: All DVD-Video can be played. 1 to 7: Prohibits play of DVD-Video with corresponding ratings recorded on them. 0 Lock All: Prohibits play of all DVD-Video. Changing ratings (When level 07 is selected) Unlock Player Change Level Change Password Temporary Unlock 4:3 Pan&Scan 4:3 Letterbox 16:9
TV Aspect ( page 12) Choose the setting to suit your television and preference. TV Type ( page 12) Select to suit the type of television. 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 the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals.
Standard (Direct View TV) CRT Projector LCD TV/Projector Projection TV Plasma TV Automatic Field Frame

FM TUNER SECTION

Frequency range [For\U.S.A.,\Canada,\and\units\with\PX\printed\on\the\outer\packaging] 87.9107.9 MHz (200-kHz step) 87.5108.0 MHz (100-kHz step) [For\Latin\America] 87.50108.00 MHz (50-kHz step) Sensitivity 2.5 V (IHF) S/N 26 dB 2.2 V Antenna terminals 75 (unbalanced) Preset station 15

SPEAKER SECTION

[HT900] [Front/Surround\speakers\SB-FS900] Type 2 Way, 2 Speaker, Bass-ref. Speaker unit Full range 6.5 cm (21/2z) cone type, 6 Super tweeter PIEZO type Input power 60 W (Music) Output sound pressure level 79 dB/W (1.0 m) Crossover frequency 10 kHz Frequency range 85 Hz25 kHz (j16 dB) 90 Hz22 kHz (j10 dB) Dimensions (WtHtD) (with stand) 250k1061.5k250 mm (927/32zk4125/32zk927/32z) Mass (with stand) 4.1 kg (9.0 lb.) [HT900] [Center\speaker\SB-PC701] Type Speaker unit Full range Super tweeter Input power (with filter) Output sound pressure level Crossover frequency Frequency range 2 Way, 3 Speaker, Bass-ref.

GENERAL

Power supply [For\U.S.A.\and\Canada] AC 120 V, 60 Hz [For\others] AC 110 V/127 V/220230 V/240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption [HT900] Main unit 25 W Subwoofer 290 W [HT700] [HT690] Main unit 25 W Subwoofer 250 W Dimensions (WtHtD) 430k67k429 mm (1615/16zk25/8zk167/8z) Mass [HT900] 4.4 kg (9.7 Ib.) [HT700] [HT690] 4.3 kg (9.5 Ib.) Power consumption in standby mode [For\U.S.A.\and\Canada] [For\others]
6.5 cm (21/2z) cone typek2, 6 PIEZO type 220 W (Music) 82 dB/W (1.0 m) 10 kHz 110 Hz25 kHz (j16 dB) 130 Hz22 kHz (j10 dB) Dimensions (WtHtD) (with stand) 250k140k145 mm (927/32zk51/2zk523/32z) Mass (with stand) 1.6 kg (3.5 lb.)

0.5 W 0.9 W

1. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and dimensions are approximate. 2. Total harmonic distortion is measured by the digital spectrum analyzer.
[HT700] [HT690] [Front/Surround\speakers\SB-FS803A] Type 1 Way, 1 Speaker, Bass-ref. Speaker unit Full range 6.5 cm (21/2z) cone type, 6 Input power 60 W (Music) Output sound pressure level 79 dB/W (1.0 m) Frequency range 110 Hz25 kHz (j16 dB) 130 Hz22 kHz (j10 dB) Dimensions (WtHtD) 92k183k90 mm (35/8zk77/32zk317/32z) Mass 0.86 kg (1.9 lb.) [HT700] [HT690] [Center\speaker\SB-PC703] Type 1 Way, 2 Speaker, Bass-ref. Speaker unit Full range 6.5 cm (21/2z) cone typek2, 6 Input power (with filter) 220 W (Music) Output sound pressure level 82 dB/W (1.0 m) Frequency range 110 Hz25 kHz (j16 dB) 130 Hz22 kHz (j10 dB) Dimensions (WtHtD) 250k95k100 mm (927/32zk33/4zk315/16z) Mass 1.48 kg (3.2 lb.) [HT900] [Active\subwoofer\SB-WA350] [HT700] [Active\subwoofer\SB-WA340] [HT690] [Active\subwoofer\SB-WA342] Type Speaker unit Woofer Input power Output sound pressure level Frequency range Dimensions (WtHtD)

1 Way, 1 Speaker, Bass-ref. 17 cm (63/4z) cone type W (Music) 80 dB/W (1.0 m) 40 Hz220 Hz (j16 dB) 45 Hz180 Hz (j10 dB) 160k450k424 mm (65/16zk1723/32zk1611/16z)
Mass [HT900] 12 kg (26.5 lb.) [HT700] [HT690] 11.5 kg (25.4 lb.) [For\units\with\PX\printed\on\the\outer\packaging\and\Latin\America] 12 kg (26.5 lb.)

Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem: In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or e-mail consumerproducts@panasonic.com, or the website (http://www.panasonic.com). In Canada, contact Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, or visit the website (www. panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre closest to you. In other areas, consult your dealer.
No power. The unit is automatically switched to the standby mode. Insert the AC power supply cord and system cable securely. The unit was switched to standby by the sleep timer.

Operation

No response when buttons pressed. Some operations may be prohibited by the disc. The unit may not be operating properly due to lightning, static electricity or some other external factor. Reset procedure: Press [] to switch the unit to the standby mode and then back to ON. Alternatively, press [] to switch the unit to the standby mode, disconnect the AC power supply cord, and then reconnect it. Check that the batteries are installed correctly. The batteries are depleted: Replace them with new ones. Point the remote control at the remote control sensor and operate. Press [TV] first to operate the television. Condensation has formed: Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to evaporate. This unit cannot play discs other than the ones listed in these operating instructions. You can only play DVD-Video if their region number is the same or includes the same region number as the unit or if DVD-Video is marked ALL. Confirm the region number for the unit on the rear panel. The disc may be dirty and may require cleaning. Ensure that the disc is installed with the label of the side to be played facing upwards. Check that the DVD-RAM has something recorded on it. This function is dependent on software availability. Try selecting from the discs menu if one is available. This function is dependent on software availability. This function is dependent on software availability. Subtitles are cleared from the television. Display the subtitles. Change the position of the subtitles with Subtitle Position in the on-screen icon menus. This function is dependent on software availability.

Product information

For product information or assistance with product operation: In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or e-mail consumerproducts@panasonic.com, or the website (http://www.panasonic.com). In Canada, contact Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, or visit the website (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre closest to you.

Maintenance

To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit. Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions that came with the cloth carefully.
Before moving the unit, ensure the disc trays are empty.
Failure to do so will risk severely damaging the discs and the unit.
Limited Warranty (U.S.A.)
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantera, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Panasonic/Technics Audio Products Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as the warrantor) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (warranty period), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor. Product or Part Name Audio Products (except items listed below) All Audio Racks (cabinets) Parts One (1) year Labor One (1) year Carry-In or Mail-In Service For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-211-PANA (1-800-211-7262) or visit Panasonic web site: http://www.panasonic.com For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales Company (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910. Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product, service by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God. THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE 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 MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantors Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor. PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

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LAUTSPRECHER

Die AK = AUDIO-Kennzahl gibt Auskunft ber die Kombinationsfhigkeit des Lautsprechers mit Vollverstrkern und Endstufen (a = aktiv). Die BoxenKennzahl sollte mglichst nicht ber der entsprechenden AK des zu kombinierenden Verstrkers liegen; dann ist auch bei hheren Lautstrken die unverflschte Reproduktion der Dynamikspitzen mglich. Zustzlich geben Abkrzungen Auskunft ber die Gre der Boxen: (S) steht fr Standbox, (K) fr Kompaktbox und (SSS) fr Subwoofer/Satelliten-System. Die Buchstaben A bis F kennzeichnen die Verarbeitungsqualitt von berragend (A) bis mangelhaft (F).
Modell Preis/Paar AK Test Punkte Prdikat HGP Fuga 2 (S) JM Lab Electra 936 (S) Lua 1.3 Con Brio Diva (S) Martin Logan Re-Quest (S) Aerial Model 8 (S) Avalon Symbol (S) B&W Nautilus 804 (S) HGP Fuga Supertech (S) Lindemann Venice (S) Lua 1.3 Con Brio (S) Magnepan MG 3.6 SE (S) Quadral Aurum Vulkan (S) 7/01 11/01 10/99 7/98 1/98 5/01 12/99 2/97 4/98 2/99 12/00 5/91

SPITZENKLASSE
Cabasse Iroise 500 (S) 12/Dynaudio Contour 3.3 (S) 2/Heco Anniversary (S) 1/HGP Corda (S) 6/JBL Ti 6 K (S) 11/Linn Trikan aktiv + Sizmik (K) 10000 a 11/Audiodata Elance (S) 2/Linear Acoustic LA 20 Jet (S) 2/Manger Zerobox 103 (S) 11/Audio Physic Libra (S) 4/Isophon Enigma (S) 8/T+A TAL 160 (S) 11/ALR Factor 2 (S) 5/Dali Grand (S) 2/Dynaudio Contour 3.0 (S) 10/Fischer & Fischer SN 400 (S) 9/JM Lab Micro Utopia (K) 11/Mirage OM 5 (S) 11/Moll Audio Antares (K) 7900 a 12/Wilson Benesch ACT One (S) 2/Canton Ergo RCA (S) 9/Dynaudio Special Twenty-Five (K) 10/Visonik Concept 7 (S) 5/ALR Take 6 (S) 3/B&W CDM 9 NT (S) 12/B&W Signature 805 (K) 1/03 84/A Elac 518 (S) 11/ProAc Studio 125 (S) 7/Quadral Aurum Montan (S) 11/Elac Dolce Vita (S) 7/Sony SSX 90 ED (S) 1/03 83/C Triangle Ventis XS (S) 5/Audio Physic Tempo 3i (S) 5/Dynaudio Contour 1.3 SE (K) 5/Infinity Kappa 600 (S) 8/JM Lab Cobalt 826 S (S) 2/Mission 783 (S) 11/Monitor Audio Gold Reference 20 (S) 7/B&W Nautilus 805 (K) 3/Canton Ergo 1200 (S) 2/Elac Authentic 330 (K) 3/Magnepan Magneplanar 1.6 (S) 7/MBL 311 E (K) 12/ProAc 2.5 (S) 2/Canton Karat M 80 (S) 10/Elac 512 (S) 11/Isophon Galileo (K) 2/JM Lab Electra 906 (K) 3/Tannoy D-900 (S) 2/Thiel MCS 1 (K) 1/Visonik Concept 5 (S) 11/A.D.A.M. A.R.T. Compact (K) 10/ASW Cantius VI (S) 12/Audio Physic Tempo (S) 5/Elac 516 (S) 8/Infinity Kappa 400 (S) 2/Isophon Spirit (S) 2/JM Lab Cobalt 816 Signature (S) 8/Quadral Aurum 9 (S) 5/

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Martin Logan Statement (S) Dynaudio Evidence (S) 3 Wilson Audio X-1 Grand Slamm III (S) Audio Physic Cerubin (S) B&W Nautilus + Accuphase DF-35 (S) Krell LAT-1 (S) Wilson Audio Maxx (S) Avalon Eidolon Diamond (S) Backes & Mller BM 30 (S) Linn Komri (S) 1 Avalon Opus (S) Genesis 200i (S) B&W Nautilus 800 (S) TAG McLaren F1 AvantGarde (S) Wilson Audio Watt/Puppy 6 (S) B&W Nautilus (S) Revel Ultima Salon (S) Wilson Audio Sophia (S) B&W Nautilus 801 (S) Cabasse Adriatis (S) Dynaudio Confidence C4 (S) Martin Logan Prodigy (S) Revel Ultima Studio (S) T+A TCI 1 RE (S) Ascendo System Z (S) Backes & Mller BM 18 (S) Infinity Intermezzo (S) Avalon Arios (S) Isophon Europa 2 (S) MBL 101D (S) Revel Performa F 50 (S) Audio Physic Avanti 3 (S) B&W Nautilus 802 (S) Backes & Mller BM 12 (S) Canton Karat R 2 DC (S) Isophon Europa (S) JM Lab Electra 946 (S) Martin Logan Odyssey (S) MBL 111 B (S) A.D.A.M. A.R.T. Column (S) ALR Factor 7 (S) Audio Physic Caldera (S) Cabasse KI + Thor (SSS) Isophon Vieta (S) KEF Reference 203 (S) Quadral Aurum Titan (S) Revel Performa F-30 (S) Ascendo System E (S) B&W Nautilus 803 (S) JBL Ti 10 K (S) Moll Audio Atair (S) Piega LDR P 8 Limited (S) Tannoy Dimension TD 10 (S) T+A TCI 3R (S) Aerial 10 T (S) Burmester 961 MK2 (S) Elac Spirit Of Music (S) 8200 aaa aa 57 a 48 7/4/6/6/1/7/12/1/03 101/A 6/11/12/5/11/9/11/12/8/6/9/6/4/11/2/11/7/6/8/6/1/03 96/B 7/2/1/12/4/6/6/7/10/5/2/3/2/3/7/1/03 94/C 3/10/01/11/10/01/9/6/9/11/12/6/