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HT441WE n.book Page 1 Friday, J une 9, 2 006 5:4 3 PM
Operating Instructions
Wireless system and
DVD Home Theater Sound System
digital transceiver
Model No. SC-HT441W page 6
Wireless surround speaker
connection.
Advanced
progressive scan
page 8
Provides a smoother
Region number and sharper image.
The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region
number “1” or “ALL”.
Example:
®
XM Satellite
1
2
1 ALL
4
Radio
page28
Enjoy music, news, sports,
talk and more.
Before conne
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HT441WE n.book Page 2 Friday, J une 9, 2 006 5:4 3 PM System SC-HT441W Dear customer Main unit SA-HT441 Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and Front speakers SB-FS440 safety, please read these instructions carefully. Center speaker SB-PC640 Surround speakers SB-FS441 Subwoofer SB-W440 Operations in these instructions are described mainly with the remote control, but you can perform the operations on the main Wireless system SE-FX60 unit if the controls are the s
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HT441WE n.book Page 3 Monday, J une 12, 2006 2: 21 PM TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . 2 STEP 5 AC cord connections. . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Simple Setup STEP 6 Preparing the remote control . . . . 10 Getting STEP 1 Positioning the speakers . . . . . . . . . 4 Started STEP 7 Performing QUICK SETUP . . . . . . 10 Speaker installation options . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 STEP 2 Speaker connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Control reference guide . . . . . . . . .
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HT441WE n.book Page 4 Friday, J une 9, 2 006 5:4 3 PM STEP1 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. Setup example Place the front, center, and surround sp
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HT441WE n.book Page 5 Tuesday, June 13, 2006 9 :46 AM ∫ Avoiding interference To avoid possible interference, do not place the wireless system near any of the following devices. The wireless system uses the same radio frequencies as other devices that may be present in your home. e.g. 2.4GHz-band microwave oven personal computer with 2.4GHz-band wireless LAN 2.4GHz-band cordless phone The wireless system will automatically seek a clear channel if any of these other devices interfere with its
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SUB SURROUND FRONT WOOFER Rch Rch 6 4 2 CENTER SURROUND FRONT Lch Lch 5 3 1 HT441WE n.book Page 6 Friday, J une 9, 2 006 5:4 3 PM STEP2 Speaker connections 2 Sheets of speaker cable stickers ≥ Attach the speaker-cable stickers to make connection easier. Speaker cable sticker Be careful not to cross (short-circuit) or reverse 5 CENTER CENTER CENTER the polarity of the speaker 5 5 wires as doing so may damage the speakers. 6 SUBWOOFER 2 FRONT (R) FRONT FRONT Rch Rch 2 2 1 FRONT (L) FRONT F
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HT441WE n.book Page 7 Wednesday , June 2 8, 2006 8:58 AM STEP3 Radio and digital transceiver connections AM loop antenna FM indoor antenna Digital transceiver ≥ Using an outdoor antenna (optional) (➜ page 27). FM indoor antenna Affix this end of the Adhesive antenna where tape reception is best. XM Connect & Play or XMPassport system (not included) To prevent interference with wireless equipment, place the antenna away from this unit, Panasonic wireless sound system SH-FX80, Panasonic wi
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HT441WE n.book Page 8 Friday, J une 9, 2 006 5:4 3 PM STEP4 Audio and video connections ≥ Do not connect through the video cassette recorder. Video cable 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. Basic audio connection Basic video connection Television (not included) Television (not included) RF IN RF IN Back of the main unit Back of the main unit AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO
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HT441WE n.book Page 9 Friday, J une 9, 2 006 5:4 3 PM ∫ Cable TV box or video cassette recorder connection Cable TV box or video cassette recorder (not included) RF IN Television (not included) To your cable TV service or television antenna RF IN Back of the main unit RF OUT AUDIO AUDIO AU AUX X COMPONENT VIDEO OUT OUT IN Audio cable PB Y (not included) RF cable L S-VIDEO L OUT (not included) R R PR VIDEO Video cable OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN (included) STEP5 AC cord connections 2 AC power supp
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HT441WE n.book Page 10 Friday, June 9, 2006 5: 43 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. ≥ attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries. Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control. ≥ use batteries if the covering has been peeled off. 2 Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can 3 severel
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HT441WE n.book Page 11 Friday, June 9, 2006 5: 43 PM Control reference guide See page references in parentheses. Television operations (31) Adjust the television volume (31) Select the source Turn the unit on/off (10) DVD: DVD/CD (10) TUNER/BAND: FM/AM (26), XM (28) Change the television’s video input mode (31) § MUSIC P./AUX: FRONT MUSIC P./REAR MUSIC P. (32), AUX (31) Select disc’s title numbers etc./Enter numbers (15) Cancel (15) Adjust the volume of the main unit (15) Select the disc or
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HT441WE n.book Page 12 Friday, June 9, 2006 5: 43 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 22). Video CD [VCD] ≥ Including SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107) DVD-RAM [DVD-VR] [JPEG] ≥ [DVD-VR] Recorded with devices using Versi
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HT441WE n.book Page 13 Friday, June 9, 2006 5: 43 PM Product Service 1. Damage requiring service—The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel if: (a) The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor 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. Servicing—Do not attempt to service
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HT441WE n.book Page 14 Friday, June 9, 2006 5: 43 PM 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. POWER OPEN/CLOSE 1 Power on. 3 Open the drawer and place the disc(s). ≥ Load double-sided discs so the label for the side you want to play is facing up. ≥ To load discs on the other trays, press [DISC SKIP] on the main un
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HT441WE n.book Page 15 Friday, June 9, 2006 5: 43 PM If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting (➜ page 33 to 35). Using the remote control Select 1 2 On-screen — item select Numbered CANCEL buttons Register 6 , , [DVD-VR] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] SKIP SLOW/SEARCH e.g. To select 12: STOP [S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2] 5 PAUSE [VCD] with playback control TOP MENU, MENU, DIRECT NAVIGATOR PLAY LIST Press [∫ STOP] to cancel the PBC function, and then press the numbered buttons. ENTER Ente
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HT441WE n.book Page 16 Friday, June 9, 2006 5: 43 PM Convenient functions Displaying current playback condition Press [QUICK OSD]. 1 5 ≥ To exit the screen, press [QUICK OSD]. CANCEL e.g. [DVD-V] Current playback number Elapsed play time Numbered buttons Chapter Time Title 1 4 0:41:23 DISC Playback Program Playback condition PLAY Play mode Current position ENTER Playing CDs sequentially [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] This feature is very convenient if you want to play several music CDs QUICK OSD
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HT441WE n.book Page 17 Friday, June 9, 2006 5: 43 PM To change the selected program 1 Press [3, 4] to select the program number. Program and Random play 2 Press the numbered buttons to change each item. ([WMA] [MP3] Press [ENTER] to register the selection.) Press [PLAY MODE] while stopped. To clear the selected program 1 Press [3, 4] to select the program number. Program and random playback screens appear sequentially. 2 Press [CANCEL] (or press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Clear” and press § Pro
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HT441WE n.book Page 18 Friday, June 9, 2006 5: 43 PM Playing data discs using navigation menus ∫ Using the submenu 1 While Navigation Menu is displayed Press [FUNCTIONS]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select an item and press [ENTER]. Numbered Items shown differ depending on the type of disc. buttons Multi Groups and contents are displayed. Contents only List , Groups only Tree SLOW/SEARCH STOP Thumbnail Thumbnail images [JPEG] MENU, TOP MENU, To go to next group [WMA] [MP3] Next group PLAY LIST DIRECT N
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HT441WE n.book Page 19 Friday, June 9, 2006 5: 43 PM Playing a play list TM Playing HighMAT discs [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] This works only when the disc contains a play list. Press [PLAY LIST]. 1 Press [TOP MENU]. ≥ To exit the screen, press [PLAY LIST]. 1 ≥ To exit the screen, press [∫ STOP]. Playlist e.g. ≥ To change the menu background to the one recorded on the disc, No. Date Length Title 1 11/11 0:00:01 City Penguin 2 12/ 1 0:01:20 Ashley at Prom press [FUNCTIONS]. 3 1/ 2 1:10:04 Special 4
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HT441WE n.book Page 20 Friday, June 9, 2006 5: 43 PM Using on-screen menus Press once. 1 Select Select the menu. 2 Go to the e.g. [DVD-V] next menu Numbered CANCEL Functions buttons Title 1/2 1 English Register Chapter 3/10 2 French Time 0:24:31 3 Spanish Audio 1 English Return to the previous Subtitle 3 Spanish menu Angle 1/2 PLAY Select Make the settings. 3 e.g. [DVD-V] Functions ENTER Title 1/2 1 English Chapter 3/10 2 French FUNCTIONS Register Time 0:24:31 3 Spanish Audio 1 English Subt
