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HT545 545W En.book Page 1 Monday, May 8, 2006 6:44 PM
The illustration shows SC-HT545.
Operating Instructions
Wireless system and
DVD Home Theater Sound System
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digital transceiver
page 6
Model No. SC-HT545/
Wireless surround speaker
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connection. ( Sold separately for SC-HT545.)
SC-HT545W
Advanced
progressive scan
page 8
Provides a smoother and
sharper image.
Region number
The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region
Compatible with a variety
number or “ALL”.
Reg
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SUB SURROUND FRONT WOOFER Rch Rch 6 4 2 SURROUND FRONT CENTER Lch Lch 5 3 1 HT545 545W En.book Page 2 Monday, May 8, 2006 6:44 PM [HT545]: indicates features applicable to SC-HT545 only. Dear customer [HT545W]: SC-HT545W only. Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. System SC-HT545 SC-HT545W Main unit SA-HT545 SA-HT545 ≥ These operating instructions are applicable to models Front speakers SB-FS440 SB-FS640 SC-HT545
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HT545 5 45W En.b ook Pag e 3 Wedn esday, A pril 5, 2006 9:4 1 AM TABLE OF CONTENTS Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 STEP 4 Audio and video connections. . . . . 8 Basic audio connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Getting Basic video connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Simple Setup Started STEP 5 AC mains lead connections . . . . . . 9 STEP 1 Positioning the speakers . . . . . . . . . 4 STEP 6 Preparing the remote control . . . . 10 Speaker
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HT545 5 45W En.b ook Pag e 4 Frid ay, Marc h 31, 20 06 3:00 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. ≥ Place the front, center, and surround speak
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8654En_ p03-13.f m Page 5 Wednes day, Apr il 12, 2 006 12:3 6 PM ∫ [HT545W] 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 device
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SUB SURROUND FRONT WOOFER Rch Rch 6 4 2 SURROUND FRONT CENTER Lch Lch 5 3 1 HT545 5 45W En.b ook Pag e 6 Frid ay, Marc h 31, 20 06 3:00 PM STEP2 Speaker connections 1 sheet of speaker cable stickers ≥ Attach the speaker-cable stickers to make connection easier. The illustration shows SC-HT545. Be careful not to cross Speaker cable sticker (short-circuit) or reverse the polarity of the speaker wires as doing so may CENTER 5 CENTER damage the speakers. 5 2 FRONT (R) FRONT Rch 6 SUBWOOFER 2
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8654En_ p03-13.f m Page 7 Friday , April 7, 2006 5:20 PM STEP3 Radio and digital transceiver connections [For SC-HT545, an optional wireless accessory is required to make the digital transceiver connection (➜ below).] AM loop antenna FM indoor antenna [HT545W] Digital transceiver ≥ Using an outdoor antenna (optional) (➜ page 27). The illustration shows SC-HT545. FM indoor antenna Affix this end of the antenna where Click! reception is best. Adhesive tape AM loop antenna Stand the antenna up
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HT545 5 45W En.b ook Pag e 8 Frid ay, Marc h 31, 20 06 3:00 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 AU
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HT545 545W En.book Page 9 Monday, May 8, 2006 6:46 PM Other video connections for improved picture quality S-VIDEO OUT [Continental]Europe] SCART Back of the Television Television main unit Back of the (not included) (not included) main unit COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AV S-video cable Y S-VIDEO AV IN (not included) PB Scart cable (not included) PR VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT OUT ≥ Using the S-VIDEO OUT terminal ≥ Using the SCART (AV) terminal The S-VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the T
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HT545 5 45W En.b ook Pag e 10 Wed nesday, April 5, 2006 9: 41 AM 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 ca
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8654En_ p03-13.f m Page 11 Monda y, April 10, 200 6 5:05 P M Control reference guide See page references in parentheses. The illustration shows SC-HT545. Television operations (31) Adjust the television volume (31) Select the source Turn the unit on/off (10) DVD: DVD/CD (10) Change the television’s video input mode (31) TUNER/BAND: FM/AM (26) § EXT-IN: MUSIC P. (30), TV (31), AUX (31) Select disc’s title numbers etc./Enter numbers (15) Change the unit’s display (15) Adjust the volume of the m
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HT545 5 45W En.b ook Pag e 12 Fri day, Mar ch 31, 2 006 3:00 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) §1 DVD-RAM [DVD-VR] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX] ≥ [DVD-V
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HT545 5 45W En.b ook Pag e 13 Fri day, Mar ch 31, 2 006 3:00 PM Glossary Decoder I/P/B A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal. This is MPEG 2, the video compression standard adopted for use with called decoding. DVD-Video, codes frames using these 3 picture types. I: Intra coded picture This picture has the best quality and is the best to use when adjusting DivX the picture. DivX is a popular media technology created by DivX, Inc. DivX media files P: Predictive coded
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HT545 5 45W En.b ook Pag e 14 Fri day, Mar ch 31, 2 006 3:00 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. Using the main unit 1 Turn the unit on. 3 Open the disc tray. 2 Select “DVD/CD”. 4 Load the disc. ≥ Select “AUX” ([HT545W] “AUX” or “TV”) to ≥ Load double-sided discs so the label for the enjoy video cassette
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HT545 5 45W En.b ook Pag e 15 Fri day, Mar ch 31, 2 006 3:00 PM If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting (➜ page 33 to 35). Using the remote control Select 1 2 On-screen — item select FL DISPLAY Numbered buttons Register 6 CANCEL , , [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 number
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HT545 5 45W En.b ook Pag e 16 Fri day, Mar ch 31, 2 006 3:00 PM Convenient functions All group play [DVD-A] Press [1 PLAY]. All Group Playback Numbered buttons 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.) Program Playback e.g. [DVD-V] ENTER Choose a title and chapter. No. Title Chapter Time FUNCTIONS 1 Play Clear Clear all PLAY MODE to select and pres
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HT545 5 45W En.b ook Pag e 17 Fri day, Mar ch 31, 2 006 3:00 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 Thumbnail Thumbnail images [JPEG] STOP Next group To go to next group TOP MENU, MENU, DIRECT NAVIGATOR P
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HT545 5 45W En.b ook Pag e 18 Fri day, Mar ch 31, 2 006 3:00 PM Playing data discs using navigation menus Playing RAM and DVD-R/-RW Selecting a track using CD text (DVD-VR) discs [CD] [DVD-VR] Titles appear with CD Text disc playback. ≥ Titles appear only if the titles are recorded on the disc. Press [TOP MENU] or [MENU]. ≥ You cannot edit programs, playlists and disc titles. 1 ≥ To exit the screen, press [TOP MENU] or [MENU]. Playing the programs e.g. CD text CD Text 1/23 63 00 Disc Title:
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HT545 5 45W En.b ook Pag e 19 Fri day, Mar ch 31, 2 006 3:00 PM Tips for making data discs ≥ When there are more than 8 groups, the eighth group onwards will be displayed on one vertical line in the menu screen. ≥ There may be differences in the display order on the menu screen and computer screen. ≥ This unit cannot play files recorded using packet write. DVD-RAM ≥ Discs must conform to UDF 2.0. DVD-R/RW ≥ Discs must conform to UDF bridge (UDF 1.02/ISO9660). ≥ This unit does not support mult
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HT545 5 45W En.b ook Pag e 20 Fri day, Mar ch 31, 2 006 3:00 PM Using on-screen menus (Time Slip and Time Search do not work with iR/iRW discs.) To skip incrementally or decrementally (Time Slip for play only) 1 Press [ENTER] twice to show the Time Slip Numbered indicator. buttons Time 2 Press [3, 4] to select the time and press [ENTER]. CANCEL ≥ To change the steps more quickly, press and hold [3, 4]. To start from a specific time (Time Search) PLAY To change remaining/elapsed time disp
