Panasonic Dvd Home Theater Sound System Sc Ht441 Operating Instructions

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Using on-screen menus
∫Play Menu
This works only when the elapsed play time can be displayed. It also 
works with all JPEG content.
∫Picture Menu
(Continued on next page)
Other SettingsItems shown differ depending on the type of disc.
Play Speed
[DVD-A] (Motion picture part) [DVD-VR] [DVD-V]
To change play speed
– from “k0.6” to “k1.4”
≥Press [1PLAY] to return to normal play.
≥After you change the speed
– Dolby Pro LogicII and Sound Enhancement have 
no effect.
– Audio output switches to 2-channel stereo (except 
when Surround Music is on).
– Sampling frequency of 96 kHz is converted to 
48 kHz.
≥This function may not work depending on the disc’s 
recording.
Repeat
[DVD-VR]: Program>Disc>Off
≥During play list play: Scene>Playlist>Off
[DVD-A]: Track>
Group§>Off
[DVD-V]: Chapter>Title§>Off
[VCD] [CD]: Track>Disc§>Off
≥When CD Mode is on: Track>Disc>All CD’s>Off
≥When CD Mode is on during program or random 
play: Track>All CD’s>Off
[WMA] [MP3]: Content>Group
§>Off
≥When CD Mode is on: 
Content>Group>All CD’s>Off
≥When CD Mode is on during program or random 
play: 
Content>All CD’s>Off
[JPEG]: Group§>Off
§“All” is displayed during program and random play.
A-B Repeat
Except [JPEG] [DVD-VR] (Still picture part)
To repeat a specified section
Press [ENTER] at the starting and ending points.
Press [ENTER] again to cancel.
Marker
Except [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 change the 
disc in the play position or switch the unit to standby.
Advanced 
Disc Review
[DVD-VR] (Except still picture part) 
[DVD-V] (Except iR/iRW)
Allows you to browse the disc contents and start 
playing from the selected position. You can select 
either “Intro Mode” or “Interval Mode” in “Advanced 
Disc Review” in the “Disc” tab (➜page 23).
When you find a title/program to play
Press [1PLAY].
≥This may not work depending on the disc and the 
play position.
≥[DVD-VR]
 This does not work when playing a playlist 
(➜page 19).
Picture 
Mode
Normal
Cinema1:  Mellows images and enhances detail in 
dark scenes.
Cinema2: Sharpens images and enhances detail in 
dark scenes.
Animation: Suitable for animation.
Dynamic: Enhances the contrast for powerful 
images.
User: Press [ENTER] to select “Picture 
Adjustment” (➜below).
Picture Adjustment
Contrast: Increases the contrast between light and 
dark parts of the picture.
Brightness: Brightens the picture.
Sharpness: Adjusts the sharpness of the edges of 
horizontal lines.
Color: Adjusts the shade of the picture’s color.
Gamma: Adjusts the brightness of dark parts.
Depth Enhancer: Reduces the rough noise in the 
background to give a greater feeling 
of depth.
Video 
Output 
Mode
To select suitable picture quality with your 
television
480i (interlaced) ,------. 480p (progressive)
When you select “480p”, a confirmation screen 
appears. Select “Yes” only if connecting to a 
progressive output compatible television.
Transfer 
Mode
If you have chosen “480p” (➜above), select the 
method of conversion for progressive output to suit the 
type of material.
Auto1 (normal): Detects 24 frame-per-second film 
content and appropriately converts it.
Auto2: Compatible with 30 frame-per-second film 
content in addition to 24 frame-per-second film 
content.
Video: Select when using Auto1 or Auto2, and the 
video content is distorted.
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Using on-screen menus
Using on-screen menus
∫Audio Menu
∫Display Menu∫Other Menu
Other SettingsItems shown differ depending on the type of disc.
Dolby Pro LogicII(➜page 30, Enhancing the stereo sound: 
Dolby Pro LogicII)
Dialogue Enhancer
To make the dialogue in movies easier to 
hear
[DVD-V] (Dolby Digital, DTS, 3-channel or 
higher, with the dialogue recorded in the 
center channel)
On ,------. Off
Sound 
EnhancementEnhances audio output to reduce noise and 
improve clarity.
On ,------. Off
Information[JPEG] Off, Date, Details
Subtitle Position0 to s60 (in 2 unit steps)
Subtitle BrightnessAuto, 0 to s7
4:3 Aspect
To select how to show images made for 
4:3 aspect screens on a 16:9 aspect 
television
Normal:Laterally stretches images.
Auto:Expands 4:3 letterbox images to fill 
more of the screen. Other images 
appear in full in the center of the 
screen.
Shrink:Images appear in the center of the 
screen.
Zoom:Expands all images to fill the screen.
If your television has a similar feature, use it 
instead for a better effect.
Just Fit Zoom
To select the appropriate screen size to fit 
your television screen
[DVD-A] (Motion picture part) 
[DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [VCD]
Auto,  4:3 Standard, European Vista,
16:9 Standard, American Vista,
Cinemascope1, Cinemascope2
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”
≥To change the steps more quickly, press 
and hold [3,4].
Bit Rate Display[DVD-A] (Motion picture part) 
[DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [VCD]
On ,------. Off
GUI See-throughTo make the on-screen menu transparent
Off, On, Auto
GUI BrightnessTo adjust the on-screen menu brightness
s3 to r3
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. 
Setup(➜page 23)
Play as DVD-Video
or
Play as DVD-AudioTo play DVD-Video contents of DVD-Audio
Select “Play as DVD-Video”.
Play as DVD-VR, 
Play as HighMAT
or
Play as Data DiscTo use functions for data discs 
(➜page 18)
Select “Play as Data Disc”.
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Changing the player settings
Changing the player settings
≥The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.
≥Underlined items are the factory settings in the following table.
∫“Disc” tab
§1The original language designated on the disc is selected.§2Input the appropriate code from the language code list (➜page 25).§3If the language selected for “Audio” is not available, subtitles appear in that language (if available on the disc).
(Continued on next page)
RETURN,
   SETUPENTER
Numbered
buttons
VideoAudioDisplayOthers Disc
Setup
AudioEnglish
MenusEnglishAdvanced Disc ReviewIntro Mode
SubtitleAutomatic
RatingsLevel 8
ENTERRETURNto  select and pressto  exit
Ta b
SettingItem
1Press and hold to show 
the Setup menu.
If you have not performed QUICK 
SETUP (➜page 10), the QUICK 
SETUP screen appears.
2Select the tab.
3Select the item.
4Make the settings.
5Press repeatedly to exit.
Select
Go right
Select
Register
Select
Register
QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area.
AudioChoose the audio language.≥English≥Fren ch≥Spanish≥Original§1≥Other¢¢¢¢§2
SubtitleChoose the subtitle language.≥Automatic
§3≥English≥Fre nch≥Spanish≥Other¢¢¢¢§2
MenusChoose the language for disc menus.
Changing the menu language in 
QUICK SETUP also changes this 
setting.≥English≥Fren ch≥Spanish≥Other¢¢¢¢§2
Advanced Disc Review(➜page 21)≥Intro Mode: Reviews each title/program.
≥Interval Mode:Reviews not only each title/program but also each 10-minute interval within a title/program.
RatingsSet a rating level to limit DVD-Video 
play.Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected)
≥8 No Limit≥1 to 7≥0 Lock All: To prevent play of discs without rating levels.
When you select your ratings level, a password screen is shown.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Do not forget your password.
A message screen will be shown if a DVD-Video disc exceeding the rating level is inserted in the unit. 
Enter your password and then follow the on-screen instructions.
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Changing the player settings
Changing the player settings
∫“Video” tab
§ Refer to “Frame still and field still” (➜page 13, Glossary).
∫“Audio” tab
∫“Display” tab
∫“Others” tab
QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area.
TV AspectChoose the setting to suit your 
television and preference.≥4:3 Pan&Scan: Regular aspect television (4:3)
The sides of the widescreen picture are cut off so it fills the screen (unless 
prohibited by the disc).
≥4:3 Letterbox: Regular aspect television (4:3)
Widescreen picture is shown in the letterbox style.
≥16:9: Widescreen television (16:9)
TV TypeSelect to suit the type of television.
≥Standard (Direct View TV)≥CRT Projector≥LCD TV/Projector
≥Projection TV≥Plasma TV
Time DelayWhen connected with a Plasma 
display, adjust if you notice the audio is 
out of sync with the video.≥0ms≥20ms≥40ms≥60ms≥80ms≥100ms
Still ModeSpecify the type of picture shown 
when paused.≥Automatic≥Field§: The picture is not blurred, but picture quality is lower. 
≥Fram e§:Overall quality is high, but the picture may appear blurred. 
Black Level ControlChange the black level of the picture if 
you connected a television through the 
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals.≥Lighter
: When connected through VIDEO OUT or S-VIDEO OUT.
≥Darker: When connected through COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y/PB/PR).
Dynamic Range Compression≥Off≥On: Adjusts for clarity even when the volume is low by compressing the range of the lowest sound level 
and the highest sound level. Convenient for late night viewing. (Only works with Dolby Digital)
Speaker Settings (➜page 25)Set the delay time for your center and 
surround speakers.≥Center: 0.0
/1.0/2.0/3.0/4.0/5.0 ms
≥Surround (L/R): 0.0/5.0/10.0/15.0 ms
Menu Language≥English≥Fran çais≥Español
On-Screen Messages≥On≥Off
FL DimmerChange the brightness of the unit’s 
display.≥Bright≥Dim
≥Auto: The display is dimmed, but brightens when you perform some operations.
QUICK SETUP≥Ye s≥No
Re-initialize SettingReturn all values in the Setup menus 
to the default settings.≥Yes: The password screen is shown if “Ratings” (➜page 23) is set. Please enter the same password. 
After “INIT” on the display disappears, turn the unit off and on again.
≥No
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Changing the player settings
(Effective when playing multi-channel audio)
(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 the center or surround speakers closer to the seating 
position, adjust the delay time to make up for the difference.
If either distance a or b is less than c, find the difference in the table 
and change to the recommended setting.1Press [3,4] to select the delay time box and press [ENTER].
2Press [3,4] to adjust the delay time and press [ENTER].
To finish the speaker setting
Press [2] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER].
When you change the surround speaker setting for Dolby Digital, the 
setting also changes for Dolby Pro LogicII.
e.g., the settings for Music are the same as those for Dolby Digital.
Changing the delay time of the speakers
a Center speakerb Surround speaker
Difference (Approx.)SettingDifference (Approx.)Setting
30 cm (1 foot) 1.0 ms 150 cm (5 feet)  5.0 ms
60 cm (2 feet) 2.0 ms 300 cm (10 feet) 10.0 ms
90 cm (3 feet) 3.0 ms 450 cm (15 feet) 15.0 ms
120 cm (4 feet) 4.0 ms
150 cm (5 feet)  5.0 ms
L
LS
R
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C
RS
C
RSLS
b
c aa
b
c
Approximate room dimensions
Circle of constant primary listening distance: Actual speaker position
: Ideal speaker position
: Primary listening distance
Dolby DigitalDolby Pro LogicII
MusicMovie
0 ms 0 ms 10 ms
5 ms 5 ms 15 ms
10 ms 10 ms 20 ms
15 ms 15 ms 25 ms
ms
ms L
Exit
LSR
SW
C
RS 0.0
 0.0
Center delay time
Exit
Surround delay time
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: 6783Danish: 6865
Dutch: 7876
English: 6978
Esperanto: 6979
Estonian: 6984
Faroese: 7079
Fiji: 7074
Finnish: 7073
French: 7082
Frisian: 7089
Galician: 7176
Georgian: 7565
German: 6869
Greek: 6976
Greenlandic: 7576
Guarani: 7178
Gujarati: 7185
Hausa: 7265
Hebrew: 7387
Hindi: 7273
Hungarian: 7285
Icelandic: 7383
Indonesian: 7378
Interlingua: 7365
Irish: 7165Italian: 7384
Japanese: 7465
Javanese: 7487
Kannada: 7578
Kashmiri: 7583
Kazakh: 7575
Kirghiz: 7589
Korean: 7579
Kurdish: 7585
Laotian: 7679
Latin: 7665
Latvian, Lettish: 7686
Lingala: 7678
Lithuanian: 7684
Macedonian: 7775
Malagasy: 7771
Malay: 7783
Malayalam: 7776
Maltese: 7784
Maori: 7773
Marathi: 7782
Moldavian: 7779
Mongolian: 7778
Nauru: 7865
Nepali: 7869Norwegian: 7879
Oriya: 7982
Pashto, Pushto: 8083
Persian: 7065
Polish: 8076
Por tuguese: 8084
Punjabi: 8065
Quechua: 8185
Rhaeto-Romance:8277
Romanian: 8279
Russian: 8285
Samoan: 8377
Sanskrit: 8365
Scots Gaelic: 7168
Serbian: 8382
Serbo-Croatian: 8372
Shona: 8378
Sindhi: 8368
Singhalese: 8373
Slovak: 8375
Slovenian: 8376
Somali: 8379
Spanish: 6983
Sundanese: 8385
Swahili: 8387Swedish: 8386
Tagalog: 8476
Tajik: 8471
Tamil: 8465
Tatar: 8484
Telugu: 8469
Thai: 8472
Tibetan: 6679
Tigrinya: 8473
Tonga: 8479
Turkish: 8482
Turkmen: 8475
Twi: 8487
Ukrainian: 8575
Urdu: 8582
Uzbek: 8590
Vietnamese: 8673
Volapük: 8679
Welsh: 6789
Wolof: 8779
Xhosa: 8872
Yiddish: 7473
Yoruba: 8979
Zulu: 9085
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Using the AM/FM Radio
Using the AM/FM Radio
Up to 15 stations can be set in each band, FM and AM.When a stereo FM broadcast is being received, “ST” lights in the 
display.
∫If noise is excessive
When “FM” is selected
Press and hold [—FM MODE] on the main unit to 
display “MONO”. 
Press and hold [—FM MODE] again to cancel the mode.
≥The mode is also canceled when you change the frequency.
When “AM” is selected
Press [FUNCTIONS] on the remote control.Each time you press the button: BP 2()BP 1
∫Presetting the channel
Up to 15 stations can be set in each band, FM and AM.
1While listening to the radio broadcast
Press [ENTER]
§3.
2While the frequency and “PGM” are flashing on the display
Press the numbered buttons to select a channel.
≥When selecting a 2-digit number
e.g. To select “12”, press [S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2].
Alternatively, press [X,W], and then press [ENTER]
§3.
The station occupying a channel is erased if another station is 
preset to that channel.
Presetting stations automatically
1Press [TUNER/BAND]§1 to select “FM” or “AM”.
2Press [6, 5]§2 to tune to the lowest frequency 
(FM: 87.9 or 87.5, AM: 520).
≥When performing this step on the main unit, first press [-TUNE MODE] to select “MANUAL”, and then press [XTUNINGW] 
to tune to the lowest frequency (FM: 87.9 or 87.5, AM: 520).
3Press and hold [ENTER]§3.Release the button when “FM AUTO” or “AM AUTO” is displayed.
The tuner presets all the stations it can receive into the channels in 
ascending order.
≥“SET OK” is displayed when the stations are set, and the radio 
tunes to the last preset station.
≥“ERROR” is displayed when automatic presetting is unsuccessful. 
Preset the channels manually (➜right).
MEMORY SELECTOR
TUNING
-TUNE MODE / -FM MODE
ENTER
FUNCTIONS
TUNER/BAND
,
Numbered
buttons
Radio operations are described mainly with the remote control.
You can alternatively use the corresponding button on the main unit.
§1 [SELECTOR]§2 [XTUNINGW]§3 [MEMORY]
Selecting the preset channels
1Press [TUNER/BAND]§1 to select “FM” or “AM”.
2Press the numbered buttons to select the channel.≥When selecting a 2-digit number
e.g. To select “12”, press [S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2].
Alternatively, press [X,W] to select the channel.
≥To perform this step on the main unit, first press [-TUNE MODE] to 
select “PRESET”, and then press [XTUNINGW] to select the 
channel.
Manual tuning
1Press [TUNER/BAND]§1 to select “FM” or “AM”.
2Press [6, 5]§2 to select the frequency.≥When performing this step on the main unit, first press [-TUNE MODE] to select “MANUAL”, and then press [XTUNINGW] 
to select the frequency.
≥To start automatic tuning, press and hold [6, 5]§2 until the 
frequency starts scrolling. Tuning stops when a station is found.
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Using the AM/FM Radio
∫FM frequency step
The step is factory-set to 0.2-MHz, but you can change it to receive 
broadcasts allocated in 0.1-MHz steps.
1Press [SELECTOR] to select “FM”. 
2Press and hold [SELECTOR]. 
After a few seconds the display changes to show the current 
minimum frequency. Continue to hold the button down. The 
minimum frequency changes and the step is changed.
To return to the original step, repeat steps 1 and 2.
[Note]After changing the setting, previously preset frequencies will be 
cleared. Preset them again.
Use outdoor antennas if radio reception is poor.
≥Disconnect the antenna when the unit is not in use.
≥Do not use the outdoor antenna during an electrical storm.
Main unit only
Using an outdoor antenna (optional)
FM ANT75
AM
ANT
EXT LOOP
LOOP
ANT GND
2
11
Leave the AM loop antenna connected.
AM outdoor antenna
[Using a vinyl wire (not included)]
Run a piece of vinyl wire horizontally across a 
window or other convenient location.
5 to 12 m
(16 to 39 feet)
FM outdoor antenna 
[Using a television antenna (not included)]
≥Disconnect the FM indoor antenna.
≥The antenna should be installed by a competent technician.
Rework your outdoor antenna’s 75≠ coaxial cable as follows.
75≠ coaxial cable
(not included)
1Remove a piece of the outer 
vinyl insulator.2Carefully pull the tabs 
apart to remove the cover.3Install the coaxial cable.
Clamp the cable conductor, and 
wind it on so that it does not 
contact anything else. 
7mm (
9/32z) 10 mm (
13/32z)
Peel back4Attach the cover.
Clamp with pliers 10 mm (
13/32z) Antenna plug
(not included)
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Using the XM
® Satellite Radio
Using the XM® Satellite Radio
Introducing XM Satellite Radio
XM Satellite Radio is the provider of satellite radio with more than 6 
million subscribers. XM offers more than 170 digital radio channels with 
music, talk, news, sports, comedy, traffic and weather reports.
For more information, visit XM on the Web at www.xmradio.com.
How to Subscribe
XM monthly service subscription sold separately. XM Connect & Play or 
XMPassport system required to receive XM service (sold separately). 
Installation costs and other fees and taxes, including a one-time activation 
fee may apply. Subscription fee is consumer only. All fees and 
programming subject to change. C hannels with frequent explicit language 
are indicated with an XL. Channel blocking is available for XM radio 
receivers by calling 1-800-XMRADIO (1-800-967-2346). Subscriptions 
subject to Customer Agreement available at xmradio.com. XM service only 
available in the 48 contiguous United States. XM Ready is a trademark of 
XM Satellite Radio Inc. 
C  2006 XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights reserved.≥To subscribe, visit XM on the Web at www.xmradio.com or call XM’s Listener 
Care at 1-800-XMRADIO (1-800-967-2346). You should have your Radio ID 
ready; the Radio ID can be found by selecting channel 0 on the radio.
You can confirm your XM Satellite Radio ID necessary for activating XM 
Satellite Radio as follows.
The main unit has a signal strength indicator function that allows you to 
optimize the XM signal reception.
Tips for optimizing reception≥To prevent interference with wireless equipment, place the antenna 
away from this unit, Panasonic wireless sound system SH-FX80, 
Panasonic wireless system SH-FX50/SH-FX60, and other equipment 
that emits radio waves (such as radio equipment and microwave ovens).
≥ Place the antenna near a south-facing window with an unobstructed 
view of the sky for the best satellite signal reception.
≥ Refer also to the operating instructions of your XM Connect & Play or 
XMPassport system.
XM display examples
ENTER
FL DISPLAY
PLAY MODE
TUNER/BAND
,
MEMORY SELECTOR
TUNING
-TUNE MODE
Numberedbuttons
Radio operations are described mainly with the remote control.
You can alternatively use the corresponding button on the main unit.
§ 1 [SELECTOR]§2 [X TUNING W]§ 3 [MEMORY]§4 [-TUNE MODE]
2 (two)
5 (five)  or S
6 (six)
8 (eight)
0 (zero)  or O A
B
D
G
H K
M
Q
R
Z
Displaying the XM Satellite Radio ID
1Connect the XM Connect & Play or XMPassport system 
(
➜ page 7).
2Press [TUNER/BAND]§1 to select “XM”.
3Press [PLAY MODE]§4 to select “MANUAL”.Each time you press the button: MANUAL ()PRESET
4Press [0] to select “XM 0” (XM channel 0).“RADIO ID” is indicated in the display briefly, followed by an 8-digit 
alphanumeric ID.
≥The indications are displayed alternately.
5Note your XM Satellite Radio ID here.≥To avoid ambiguity, the letters I, O, S and F are not used in the ID.
≥ To exit, press [ 6, 5 ]
§2 to select another channel.
Positioning the XM Connect & Play or 
XMPassport system for optimal reception
1Press [TUNER/BAND]§1 to select “XM”.≥Ensure the antenna is connected ( ➜page 7).
2Press and hold [FL DISPLAY] until the XM signal status 
is displayed.
3Position the antenna for the best possible satellite 
signal reception.
As you position the antenna, the display changes depending on the 
signal strength.
≥If the satellite signal is weak or not available, you can optimize for 
the terrestrial signal (where available).
4Press [FL DISPLAY] to return to the previous display.
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Using the XM
® Satellite Radio
XM channels can be selected manually by directly entering the XM 
channel number.
XM channels are organized into categories such as Rock, Classical, Country 
and Dance to make browsing and selecting broadcast content easier.
[Note]≥Category tune mode will be canceled automatically after approximately 
15 seconds if there is no user input.
≥ The display mode setting ( ➜right) cannot be changed while in category 
tune mode.
≥ The signal strength indicator function ( ➜page 28) cannot be activated 
while in category tune mode.
≥ XM channel selection by category enables you to narrow down your 
choices to channels belonging to a broadcasting category of your 
choice and then to select a favorite channel from the chosen category. 
Available categories vary according to broadcasting hours. The unit 
does not display categories with no broadcasting XM channel.
≥
Some XM channels belong to two categories; a primary and secondary 
category, either of which can be us ed for XM channel selection. Although 
you may have selected an XM channel from its secondary category (e.g. 
DANCE), after exiting and then re-entering category tune mode, the 
primary category of the XM channel is displayed (e.g. DECADES).
Channel presets allow you to quickly and conveniently select your favorite 
XM channels. Up to 15 XM channels can be stored as channel presets.
∫ Selecting the channel presets
1 While listening  to the XM radio broadcast
Press [PLAY MODE]§ 4 to select “PRESET”.
Each time you press the button: MANUAL ()PRESET
2 Press the numbered buttons to select the desired channel 
preset.
≥When selecting a 2-digit number
e.g. To select “12”, press [ S10]  ➜ [1]  ➜ [2].
Alternatively, press [ X,W ] to select the desired channel preset.
The display mode setting can be changed to display information about the 
broadcast content such as the category, song title or artist’s name.
While listening to the XM radio broadcast
Press [FL DISPLAY].
Each time you press the button:
XM channel number
-----------------------.XM channel name (factory preset)
^----ARTIST NAME,----SONG TITLE,----CATEGORY,----}
≥ The XM channel number and name are displayed briefly whenever the 
XM channel is changed.
≥ If the text information is more than 8 characters long (SONG TITLE or 
ARTIST NAME only), the first 8 characters are displayed briefly, and 
then the remaining text is scrolled across the display (up to a total of 16 
characters).
[Note]≥If there is no text information for the current XM broadcast, “---” is 
displayed.
≥ For text information more than 8 characters long (SONG TITLE or 
ARTIST NAME only), after the text has scrolled, press [FL DISPLAY] to 
scroll the text again. Press [FL DISPLAY] while the text is scrolling to 
change the display mode.
≥ Whenever the main unit is turned off, or another source is selected, the 
display mode is reset to the factory preset (XM channel name).
Selecting XM channels by direct entry
1Press [TUNER/BAND]§1 to select “XM”.
2Press [PLAY MODE]§4 to select “MANUAL”.Each time you press the button: MANUAL ()PRESET
3Press the numbered buttons to select the XM channel.≥When selecting a 2-digit or 3-digit number, first press [ S10] once 
or twice respectively, and then press the numbered buttons.
e.g. To select “125”, press [ S10]  ➜ [S 10]  ➜ [1]  ➜ [2]  ➜ [5].
Alternatively, press [ 6, 5 ]
§2 to select the desired XM channel.
≥ Press and hold [ 6, 5 ]§2 to scan through quickly.
Selecting XM channels by category
1Press [TUNER/BAND]§1 to select “XM”.
2Press [ 3,4 ,2 ,1 ] to enter category tune mode.“CAT ON” (CATEGORY ON) is displayed briefly, and then the 
category of the current XM channel flashes on the display.
3While the category is flashing on the displayPress [ 3,4 ] to select a category.≥Press and hold [ 3,4 ] to scan through quickly.
4While the selected category is flashing on the displayPress [2,1] to select a channel in the current category.≥Press and hold [ 2,1 ] to scan through quickly.
The XM channel number and name are displayed briefly, and then 
the current category flashes on the display.
5Press [ENTER] to exit category tune mode.After “CAT OFF” (CATEGORY OFF) is displayed, the XM channel 
number and name are displayed briefly, followed by the XM channel 
information.
≥ The XM channel information shown depends on the display mode 
setting ( ➜right).
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Presetting your favorite XM channels
1Select the desired XM channel.
2While listening to the XM radio broadcastPress [ENTER]§
3.
3While the XM channel and “PGM” are flashing on the displayPress the numbered buttons to select a channel preset.≥When selecting a 2-digit number
e.g. To select “12”, press [ S10]  ➜ [1]  ➜ [2].
Alternatively, press [ X,W ] to select the channel preset, and then 
press [ENTER]
§ 3 to confirm.
≥ An XM channel previously stored in a channel preset is overwritten 
when another XM channel is stored in the same channel preset.
≥ XM channel 0 (RADIO ID) cannot be stored as a channel preset.
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Using sound effects
Using sound effects
[Note]≥When connected with headphones or the Rear Music Port (➜page 32), 
Surround Music and the following sound effects may not be available or 
have no effect. (Excluding Sound Field Control: HEAVY, CLEAR or 
SOFT)
≥You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these sound 
effects are used with some sources. If this occurs, turn the sound effects 
off.
≥If you turn on Dolby Pro LogicII, Sound Field Control (MOVIE, SPORT 
or MUSIC) is canceled.
To enjoy the following sound quality settings, ensure that Surround Music 
(➜page 14) is turned off.
Press [SFC].
Each time you press the button:
FLAT:Cancel (no effect is added) (factory preset).
MOVIE:Use this mode when playing movie software.
SPORT:Simulates sound to make you feel like you are at a sports event.
MUSIC:Adds surround effects to stereo sources.
HEAVY:Adds punch to rock.
CLEAR:Clarifies higher sounds.
SOFT:For background music.
≥To check the current setting, press [SFC].
≥MOVIE, SPORT and MUSIC are not available when Dolby Pro LogicII 
is on, or when playing a disc recorded with a multi-channel source.
≥You can adjust the volume of the surround speakers to get the best 
surround effect (➜page 31, Adjusting the volume of each speaker: 
Speaker level adjustments).This applies to discs where the dialogue is recorded in the center 
channel.
You can make the sound of the center speaker seem like it is coming from 
within the television.
Press and hold [—C.FOCUS].
Each time you press and hold the button:
C FOCUS ON,------.C FOCUS OFF
≥This does not work when Surround Music (➜page 14) or Sound Field 
Control (MOVIE, SPORT or MUSIC) is turned on.
≥This also works when Dolby Pro LogicII is turned on.
Dolby Pro LogicII is an advanced decoder that derives 5-channel 
surround (Left and Right Front, Center, Left and Right Surround) from 
stereo sound sources, whether or not it has been specifically Dolby 
Surround encoded.
Press [ÎPLII].
Each time you press the button:
Movie:Movie software, recorded in Dolby Surround.
Music:Stereo sources
Off:Cancel
≥This works only in DVD/CD mode.
≥“ÎPLII” lights when there is effect.
≥Dolby Pro LogicII is canceled when Surround Music is turned on.
You can adjust the amount of bass. The unit automatically selects the 
most suitable setting according to the type of playing source.
Press [SUBWOOFER LEVEL].
≥[DVD-V] [DVD-VR]
SUB W 4 (factory preset)§#SUB W 1#SUB W 2#SUB W 3
^--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------}
≥When another source is selected
SUB W 2 (factory preset)
§#SUB W 3#SUB W 4#SUB W 1
^--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------}
≥To check the current setting, press [SUBWOOFER LEVEL].
≥The setting you make is retained, and recalled every time you play the 
same type of source, except when Sound Field Control (MOVIE, 
SPORT or MUSIC) is turned on.
§When Sound Field Control (MOVIE, SPORT or MUSIC) is on, the 
factory presets are as follows:
– MOVIE: SUB W 4
– SPORT: SUB W 2
– MUSIC: SUB W 1
Changing the sound quality: 
Sound Field Control
   C.FOCUS SUBWOOFER LEVEL
SFC
CH SELECT,
TEST
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Enhancing the sound from the 
center speaker: Center Focus
Enhancing the stereo sound: 
Dolby Pro LogicII
Adjusting the amount of bass: 
Subwoofer level
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