Panasonic SC-HT885W User Manual

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Operating Instructions
DVD Home Theater Sound System
Model No. SC-HT885W
Region number
The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region
number or “ALL”.
Example: [Continental[Europe]\
Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance
and safety, please read these instructions carefully.
Region Number
Continental Europe, the Middle East,
South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
2
Southeast Asia 3
System SC-HT885W
[Continental[Europe]
SC-HT885W
[Southeast[Asia,]
[the[Middle[East,[South[Africa,]
[Saudi[Arabia[and[Kuwait]
Main unit SA-HT885W SA-HT885W
Front speakers SB-FS930 SB-FS881
Center speaker SB-PC930 SB-PC880
Surround speakers SB-FS880 SB-FS881
Active subwoofer SB-WA885 SB-WA885
Digital transmitter SH-FX50T SH-FX50T
Digital receiver SE-FX50 SE-FX50
2 ALL
3
5
2
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
≥Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating
instructions are for Continental Europe.
≥Operations in these instructions are described mainly with
the remote control, but you can perform the operations on the
main unit if the controls are the same.
Advanced
progressive scan
Provides a smoother and sharper image.
page 7
Digital Transmitter
and Receiver
Set your surround sound free.
page 9
Compatible with a variety
of media formats
DVD-RAM, DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, DivX and more.
page 11
High performance
sound effect
Sound field control (SFC), Bass sound enhancement and more.
page 24
The illustration shows the model for Continental Europe.
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Panasonic SC-HT885W Specifications

General

Type	Home Theater System
Total Power Output	1000 W
Speaker Configuration	5.1
Number of Speakers	6
Output Power	1000 W
Subwoofer Type	Active
DVD Player	Yes
Surround Sound	Dolby Digital, DTS
Wireless Rear Speakers	Yes
USB Playback	Yes
Bluetooth	No
HDMI Inputs	1
HDMI Output	1
USB Port	1
Remote Control	Yes
Speaker Configuration Details	Front, Center, Surround, Subwoofer

Summary

STEP 3 Connecting Speakers

Speaker and Receiver Wire Connections

Connect speakers to the subwoofer and digital receiver using provided cables.

STEP 5 System Connections

Digital Transmitter and Antenna Setup

Connect the digital transmitter and antennas for wireless and radio functionality.

STEP 7 Quick Setup

Initial System Configuration Steps

Follow on-screen prompts for essential settings like language and region.

STEP 8 Turning On the Digital Receiver

Powering On the System

Turn on the main unit, then the digital receiver for proper system startup.

Control Reference Guide

Remote Control Button Functions

Details on remote control buttons and their functions for various operations.

Discs That Can Be Played

Supported Disc Formats

Lists compatible disc types like DVD, CD, MP3, WMA, JPEG, MPEG4, DivX.

Basic Play

Playing Discs Using the Main Unit

Turn on, select input, load disc, and start playback using main unit controls.

Playing Discs Using the Remote Control

Explains playback controls like stop, pause, skip, search, and frame-by-frame.

Using On-Screen Menus

Main Menu and Settings Access

Access main menu options and adjust playback settings like speed and repeat.

Other Settings

Picture, Audio, and Display Customization

Changing Player Settings

Disc and Video Configuration

Audio and Other Configuration Options

Sound Field and Sound Quality

Sound Enhancement Options

Bass and Speaker Level Adjustments

Operating Other Equipment

Connection Examples for External Devices

Controlling External Devices with Remote

About DivX VOD Content

Registering for DivX VOD Playback

Safety Precautions

General Safety Guidelines and Warnings

Covers placement, voltage, AC lead, foreign matter, and service recommendations.

Specifications

Key Technical Specifications Summary

Technical details on amplifier power, audio performance, video output, and speaker characteristics.

Troubleshooting Guide

Power and Response Issues

Solutions for no power, unresponsive buttons, and forgotten passwords.