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Operations Guide
The illustration shows SC-HT540.
Operating Instructions
Advanced
DVD Home Theater Sound System
progressive scan
page 12
Model No. SC-HT540/SC-HT990
Provides a smoother
and sharper image.
Compatible with a variety
of media formats
page 16
DVD-RAM, DVD-Audio,
DVD-Video, DivX and more.
High-performance
sound effects
Region number
page 34
The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels
Sound quality enhancement,
contain
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SUB SURROUND FRONT WOOFER Rch Rch 6 4 2 SURROUND FRONT CENTER Lch Lch 5 3 1 8722En_p01-05.fm Page 2 Friday, March 10, 2006 12:04 AM Dear customer [HT540]: indicates features applicable to SC-HT540 only. Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum [HT990]: SC-HT990 only. performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. System SC-HT540 SC-HT990 Main unit SA-HT540 SA-HT990 ≥ Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these Front speakers SB-FS540 SB-FS990 operating i
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8722En_p01-05.fm Page 3 Monday, February 27, 2006 8:48 PM TABLE OF CONTENTS Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 STEP 5 Radio and AC mains lead Caution for AC Mains Lead . . . . . . . . . . . .4 connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Getting Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Started STEP 6 Preparing the remote control . . 14 Simple Setup STEP 7 Performing QUICK SETUP. . . 14 STEP 1 Assembling the speakers . . . . .6 Control reference guide. .
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HT540En.book Page 4 Monday, February 27, 2006 8:15 PM Caution for AC Mains Lead WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE (For United Kingdom) EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE (“EB” area code models only) LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL Ó OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW. For your safety, please read the following text carefully. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF—KEEP DRY. mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is f
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HT540En.book Page 5 Monday, February 27, 2006 8:15 PM Safety precautions Placement Foreign matter Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit. This can sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive cause electric shock or malfunction. vibration. These conditions can damage the cabinet and Do not let liquids get into the unit. This can cause other components, thereby shortening the unit’s service electric shock or malfunction.
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HT540En.book Page 6 Monday, February 27, 2006 8:15 PM The supplied stands are specially designed for attachment to Panasonic SB-FS990 front STEP1 Assembling the speakers speakers, SB-FS741 surround speakers, SB-FS540 front or surround speakers. Use only as indicated in this setup. [HT540] Front speakers [HT990] Front and surround speakers Preparation ≥To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform assembly on it. ≥For assembly, use a Phillips-head screwdriver. ≥Make sur
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8722En_p06-17.fm Page 7 Monday, February 27, 2006 8:45 PM Speaker Assembled! Stand Cover plate Remove before attaching the speaker and keep for wall- mount use (➜ page 38). 4 Secure the speaker to the stand. Speaker Screw Tighten securely. Ensure the speaker cable is centered in the groove. Stand 5 Connect the speaker cable. Insert the wire fully. _: White `: Blue Push! Press the speaker cable into the groove. ∫ Preventing the speakers from falling String (not included) ≥ You will need to
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8722En_p06-17.fm Page 8 Monday, February 27, 2006 8:45 PM STEP2 Positioning the speakers How you set up your speakers can affect the bass and the sound field. Note the following points: ≥Place speakers on flat secure bases. ≥Placing speakers too close to floors, walls, and corners can result in excessive bass. Cover walls and windows with thick curtains. ≥Left and right speakers are interchangeable, but front and surround speakers are not. ≥Place the front, center, and surround speakers at a
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SUB SURROUND FRONT WOOFER Rch Rch 6 4 2 SURROUND FRONT CENTER Lch Lch 5 3 1 HT540En.book Page 9 Monday, February 27, 2006 8:15 PM Notes on speaker use If this occurs, turn the television off for about 30 minutes. ≥You can damage your speakers and shorten their useful life if you play sound at high levels over The demagnetizing function of the television should correct the problem. If it persists, move the speakers extended periods. ≥Reduce the volume in the following cases to avoid furthe
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8722En_p06-17.fm Page 10 Thursday, March 9, 2006 11:05 PM STEP4 Audio and video connections ≥Do not connect through the video cassette recorder. Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not be displayed properly. ≥Turn the television off before connecting, and refer to the television’s operating instructions. Connecting to a television with SCART (AV) terminal To improve picture quality, you can change the video signal output from the SCART (AV) terminal. Select “RGB/No Output” from QUI
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8722En_p06-17.fm Page 11 Thursday, March 9, 2006 8:11 PM Connecting to a television with AUDIO/VIDEO terminals Back of the main unit AV COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (PROGRESSIVE/ r INTERLACE) Y L PB s R PR V VIDEO IDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO AU AUX X OUT OUT O OUT UT Television (not included) § Audio cable AUDIO AUDIO OUT IN (not included) L R VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN Video cable (not included) § This audio connection will enable you to play audio from your television through your home theater system. Refer to
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8722En_p06-17.fm Page 12 Saturday, March 11, 2006 8:44 AM ∫ Television with COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals The COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals provides a ≥The description of the component video input purer picture than the S-VIDEO OUT terminal. These terminals depends on the television or monitor (e.g. terminals can be used for either interlaced or Y/PB/PR, Y/B-Y/R-Y, Y/CB/CR). Connect to terminals of progressive output. Connection using these terminals the same color. outputs the color differe
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HT540En.book Page 13 Monday, February 27, 2006 8:15 PM STEP5 Radio and AC mains lead connections AM loop antenna FM indoor antenna AC mains lead ≥Connect the AC mains lead after all other connections are complete. ≥Using an outdoor antenna (optional) (➜ page 33). FM indoor antenna Affix this end of the antenna where Click! reception is best. Adhesive tape AM loop antenna Stand the antenna up on its base. Place the antenna where reception is best. Keep loose antenna cable away from other wir
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HT540En.book Page 14 Monday, February 27, 2006 8:15 PM STEP6 Preparing the remote control Do not: Remote control Batteries ≥mix old and new batteries. ≥use different types at the same time. ≥heat or expose to flame. ≥take apart or short circuit. Insert so the poles ( i and j) match those in the ≥attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries. 2 remote control. ≥use batteries if the covering has been peeled off. Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage 3 which can severely
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HT540En.book Page 15 Monday, February 27, 2006 8:15 PM Control reference guide See page references in parentheses. The illustration shows SC-HT540. Television operations (37) Adjust the television volume (37) Select the source Turn the unit on/off (14) DVD: DVD/CD (14) Change the television’s video input mode TUNER/BAND: FM/AM (32) (37) § EXT-IN: MUSIC P. (36), TV (37), AUX (37) Select disc’s title numbers etc./ Change the unit’s display (19) Enter numbers (19) Adjust the volume of the main u
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HT540En.book Page 16 Monday, February 27, 2006 8:15 PM Discs that can be played Operations in these instructions are described mainly with formats. Icons such as [DVD-V] show the formats. DVD-Video [DVD-V] — DVD-Audio [DVD-A] [DVD-V] ≥[DVD-V] Some DVD-Audio discs contain DVD-Video content. To play DVD-Video content, select “Play as DVD-Video” in Other Menu (➜ page 27). [VCD] Video CD ≥Including SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107) §1 DVD-RAM [DVD-VR] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX] ≥[DVD-VR] Recorded
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HT540En.book Page 17 Monday, February 27, 2006 8:15 PM Disc caution ∫ To clean discs ∫ Disc handling precautions Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry. ≥Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. This may cause disc warping, rendering it unusable. ≥Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing instrument. ≥Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, liquids which prevent static electricity, or any other solvent. ≥Do not use scratch-proof protectors or c
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8722En_p18-31.fm Page 18 Friday, March 10, 2006 10:28 AM Basic play To display the picture from the main unit, turn on your television and change its video input mode (e.g. VIDEO 1, AV 1, etc.). ≥To change your television’s video input mode, refer to its operating instructions. Using the main unit The illustration shows SC-HT990. 1 Turn the unit on. 3 Open the disc tray. 2 Select “DVD/CD”. 4 Load the disc. ≥Select “AUX” or “TV” to enjoy ≥Load double-sided discs so the Set Top Box, video cas
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HT540En.book Page 19 Monday, February 27, 2006 8:15 PM If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting (➜ page 40 to 42). Using the remote control Select 1 2 On-screen — item select Numbered FL DISPLAY buttons Register 6 CANCEL , , SKIP SLOW/SEARCH [DVD-VR] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] STOP [CD] 5 PAUSE e.g. To select 12: TOP MENU, MENU, [ S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2] DIRECT NAVIGATOR PLAY LIST [VCD] with playback control ENTER RETURN Press [ ∫ STOP] to cancel the PBC function, and then Enter pr
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HT540En.book Page 20 Monday, February 27, 2006 8:15 PM Convenient functions All group play Numbered buttons [DVD-A] All Group Playback Press [ 1 PLAY]. Press PLAY to start CANCEL Program play (up to 32 items) PLAY Press the numbered buttons to select the item. 1 ([WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX] Press [ENTER] to register the selection.) ENTER Program Playback e.g. [DVD-V] FUNCTIONS Choose a title and chapter. No. Title Chapter Time 1 Play Clear Clear all PLAY MODE to select and press ENTER
