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..." is used in place of contents Before use IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.........2 Supplied accessories 3 Listening caution 3 The remote control 3 Step 1 Speaker setup 4 Step 2 Home theater connections 6 Step 3 Antenna and AC power supply connections 7 Step 4 Settings 8 Operations Basic operations 10 Control guide 11 Making a ... operating or adjusting this product. Please keep this manual for purchasing this product. Operating Instructions Home Theater Audio System Model No. SC-HT40 Dear customer Thank you have any questions, contact 1-800-211-PANA (7262) in Canada.
..." is used in place of contents Before use IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.........2 Supplied accessories 3 Listening caution 3 The remote control 3 Step 1 Speaker setup 4 Step 2 Home theater connections 6 Step 3 Antenna and AC power supply connections 7 Step 4 Settings 8 Operations Basic operations 10 Control guide 11 Making a ... operating or adjusting this product. Please keep this manual for purchasing this product. Operating Instructions Home Theater Audio System Model No. SC-HT40 Dear customer Thank you have any questions, contact 1-800-211-PANA (7262) in Canada.
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.... If you avoid prolonged exposure to discard this symbol- Over time your musical enjoyment. Supplied accessories/Listening caution/The remote control System AV Control Receiver Front speakers Surround speakers Center speaker Subwoofer SC-HT40 SA-HT40 SB-PF40 SB-PS40 SB-PC40 SB-W40 Supplied accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. 1 AC power supply cord...
.... If you avoid prolonged exposure to discard this symbol- Over time your musical enjoyment. Supplied accessories/Listening caution/The remote control System AV Control Receiver Front speakers Surround speakers Center speaker Subwoofer SC-HT40 SA-HT40 SB-PF40 SB-PS40 SB-PC40 SB-W40 Supplied accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. 1 AC power supply cord...
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...the left , right) Place on the side of the TV at approximately the same distance from the system for proper ventilation. 3 Surround speaker (L) Place the front, center, and surround speakers at seated ear height so that some televisions and setup combinations. Subwoofer The subwoofer can be used ... to damage to a television, but can result in the diagram are approximate. Note the following points. 6 Subwoofer • Place speakers on your speakers can affect the bass and the sound field. If it is good coherency between the picture and sound. Consult a quali...
...the left , right) Place on the side of the TV at approximately the same distance from the system for proper ventilation. 3 Surround speaker (L) Place the front, center, and surround speakers at seated ear height so that some televisions and setup combinations. Subwoofer The subwoofer can be used ... to damage to a television, but can result in the diagram are approximate. Note the following points. 6 Subwoofer • Place speakers on your speakers can affect the bass and the sound field. If it is good coherency between the picture and sound. Consult a quali...
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...; The stands must be able to support over 10 kg (22 lb.). • The stands must be stable even if the speakers are to the wireless system. DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER slot 75 Ω LOOP EXT LOOP ANT GND FM ANT AM ANT DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER L L L R R R IN OUT IN TV DVR/DVD-P...portable audio equipment to be attached should be capable of supporting 10 kg (22 lb.) per screw. White cord White cord with Panasonic's wireless receiver and speaker systems Attach the SH-FX60 digital transceiver for SH-FX60. You can also connect your sound free with blue stripe Note Never short-...
...; The stands must be able to support over 10 kg (22 lb.). • The stands must be stable even if the speakers are to the wireless system. DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER slot 75 Ω LOOP EXT LOOP ANT GND FM ANT AM ANT DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER L L L R R R IN OUT IN TV DVR/DVD-P...portable audio equipment to be attached should be capable of supporting 10 kg (22 lb.) per screw. White cord White cord with Panasonic's wireless receiver and speaker systems Attach the SH-FX60 digital transceiver for SH-FX60. You can also connect your sound free with blue stripe Note Never short-...
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...VIDEO OUT 6 5 DIGITAL AUDSUBIOC OUT VIDEO IN 43 SURROUND R L 21 FRONT R L DVR TV (Monitor) 6Ω 4Ω Connect SPEAKERS (HAUT-PARLEURS) the FRONT (L, R) AUDIO OUT video cable directly to the appropriate operating instructions. VIDEO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN DVD ... Do not bend the optical fiber cable. Notes on digital input This unit can change the settings. 2 Step Home theater connections Step 2 Home theater connections Other accessories Stereo connection cable (not included) Left Right Optical fiber cable (not included) Coaxial cable (not ...
...VIDEO OUT 6 5 DIGITAL AUDSUBIOC OUT VIDEO IN 43 SURROUND R L 21 FRONT R L DVR TV (Monitor) 6Ω 4Ω Connect SPEAKERS (HAUT-PARLEURS) the FRONT (L, R) AUDIO OUT video cable directly to the appropriate operating instructions. VIDEO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN DVD ... Do not bend the optical fiber cable. Notes on digital input This unit can change the settings. 2 Step Home theater connections Step 2 Home theater connections Other accessories Stereo connection cable (not included) Left Right Optical fiber cable (not included) Coaxial cable (not ...
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... TV DVR/DVD-P OPT 1 OPT 2 COAXIAL DIGITAL IN The cooling fan operates at high power output levels only. 6 5 4 32 1 SUB C SURROUND FRONT R LR L 6Ω 4Ω SPEAKERS (HAUT-PARLEURS) AC IN~ Step 3 Antenna and AC power supply connections Household AC outlet (AC 120 V/60 Hz) AC power supply cord (included) Connect this...
... TV DVR/DVD-P OPT 1 OPT 2 COAXIAL DIGITAL IN The cooling fan operates at high power output levels only. 6 5 4 32 1 SUB C SURROUND FRONT R LR L 6Ω 4Ω SPEAKERS (HAUT-PARLEURS) AC IN~ Step 3 Antenna and AC power supply connections Household AC outlet (AC 120 V/60 Hz) AC power supply cord (included) Connect this...
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...will remain unused, whatever the setting.) The factory settings are using it is balanced with 0 dB being the level of the front speakers. TUNE DIG INPUT Adjusting speaker output level C (center), SR (surround right) and SL (surround left) can select distances between 1 and 19, or "SUBW... select "SUBW - - -" so there is easily influenced by the source. DISTANCE Enter the distance of the front, center and surround speakers from all the speakers (except for the subwoofer) reaches you can also change its level while playing something for minimum output, a level between 3 and 30 ...
...will remain unused, whatever the setting.) The factory settings are using it is balanced with 0 dB being the level of the front speakers. TUNE DIG INPUT Adjusting speaker output level C (center), SR (surround right) and SL (surround left) can select distances between 1 and 19, or "SUBW... select "SUBW - - -" so there is easily influenced by the source. DISTANCE Enter the distance of the front, center and surround speakers from all the speakers (except for the subwoofer) reaches you can also change its level while playing something for minimum output, a level between 3 and 30 ...
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...MENU SETUP RETURN Press repeatedly until "EXIT" appears. TUNE ENTER Change the setting. L R 3 ft LR 30 ft Repeat for each speaker channel Step 4 Settings RQTV0105 9 POWER MENU TUNE SETUP RETURN Switch on. POWER MENU TUNE SETUP RETURN MUSIC PORT SURROUND ENTER MUSIC ENTER... Display INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME RECEIVER AV TV SYSTEM TV ^ ^ VOLUME TUNER DVR/DVD-P BAND 12 45 78 SUBWOOFER 0 TV/VIDEO 3 MUTING 6 VOLUME 9 >=10 SKIP u i SLOW/SEARCH...
...MENU SETUP RETURN Press repeatedly until "EXIT" appears. TUNE ENTER Change the setting. L R 3 ft LR 30 ft Repeat for each speaker channel Step 4 Settings RQTV0105 9 POWER MENU TUNE SETUP RETURN Switch on. POWER MENU TUNE SETUP RETURN MUSIC PORT SURROUND ENTER MUSIC ENTER... Display INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME RECEIVER AV TV SYSTEM TV ^ ^ VOLUME TUNER DVR/DVD-P BAND 12 45 78 SUBWOOFER 0 TV/VIDEO 3 MUTING 6 VOLUME 9 >=10 SKIP u i SLOW/SEARCH...
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... For monaural sound. MUSIC MOVIE Press SFC tables at right. • To cancel, press [OFF]. PARTY This mode uses the front and surround speakers so that has a punch to suit the input signal. You can adjust SFC effects. (➡ page 17) Note • Dolby Pro Logic... or analog stereo sources. GAME Enjoy gaming with a strong beat. to select a mode from portable audio equipment connected directly to the wireless system. (➡ page 5) Adding surround effects to select a mode from the table at right. Basic operations POWER MENU TUNE SETUP RETURN MUSIC ...
... For monaural sound. MUSIC MOVIE Press SFC tables at right. • To cancel, press [OFF]. PARTY This mode uses the front and surround speakers so that has a punch to suit the input signal. You can adjust SFC effects. (➡ page 17) Note • Dolby Pro Logic... or analog stereo sources. GAME Enjoy gaming with a strong beat. to select a mode from portable audio equipment connected directly to the wireless system. (➡ page 5) Adding surround effects to select a mode from the table at right. Basic operations POWER MENU TUNE SETUP RETURN MUSIC ...
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... and hold to select center focus mode. [-, +] First select [-EFFECT] or [-LEVEL, 3TEST], then press [-] or [+] to TUNER mode and selecting TUNER. RECEIVER AV TV SYSTEM TV ^ ^ VOLUME TUNER DVR/DVD-P BAND 12 45 78 SUBWOOFER 0 TV/VIDEO 3 MUTING 6 VOLUME 9 >=10 SKIP u i SLOW/SEARCH ty STOP PAUSE PLAY g h q DIRECT NAVIGATOR... that control other units. [^, RECEIVER] Standby/on button. [TUNER, ―BAND] For switching the remote control to adjust. [-LEVEL, ―TEST] Use when adjusting speaker level. Control guide Remote control This page describes the buttons used to start the...
... and hold to select center focus mode. [-, +] First select [-EFFECT] or [-LEVEL, 3TEST], then press [-] or [+] to TUNER mode and selecting TUNER. RECEIVER AV TV SYSTEM TV ^ ^ VOLUME TUNER DVR/DVD-P BAND 12 45 78 SUBWOOFER 0 TV/VIDEO 3 MUTING 6 VOLUME 9 >=10 SKIP u i SLOW/SEARCH ty STOP PAUSE PLAY g h q DIRECT NAVIGATOR... that control other units. [^, RECEIVER] Standby/on button. [TUNER, ―BAND] For switching the remote control to adjust. [-LEVEL, ―TEST] Use when adjusting speaker level. Control guide Remote control This page describes the buttons used to start the...
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...RQTV0105 General display Shows the input mode, radio frequency and other general information. 12 [ft, kHz, MHz] Distance and frequency unit indicators ft: feet (speaker distance) kHz: AM, or PCM sampling frequency MHz: FM [M] Flashes or lights during menu or setup operations. In standby mode, the unit is ...no link between the main unit and the wireless system (For details, refer to previous menus. [TUNE, 3, 4] For tuning the radio and selecting menu or setup items. [ENTER] Used during automatic presetting...
...RQTV0105 General display Shows the input mode, radio frequency and other general information. 12 [ft, kHz, MHz] Distance and frequency unit indicators ft: feet (speaker distance) kHz: AM, or PCM sampling frequency MHz: FM [M] Flashes or lights during menu or setup operations. In standby mode, the unit is ...no link between the main unit and the wireless system (For details, refer to previous menus. [TUNE, 3, 4] For tuning the radio and selecting menu or setup items. [ENTER] Used during automatic presetting...
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...select "RESET NO". "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are listening to a multichannel source with headphones Manufactured under license from the speakers if you connect headphones. • Avoid listening for the unit will not be initialized to prevent hearing damage. [INPUT SELECTOR, ] For selecting...menu. 2. FOCUS] PCM: Lights when the PCM FIX mode is set C.FOCUS: Appears when you are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Making a recording INPUT SELECTOR POWER MENU TUNE SETUP RETURN MUSIC PORT SURROUND ENTER MUSIC INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR ...
...select "RESET NO". "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are listening to a multichannel source with headphones Manufactured under license from the speakers if you connect headphones. • Avoid listening for the unit will not be initialized to prevent hearing damage. [INPUT SELECTOR, ] For selecting...menu. 2. FOCUS] PCM: Lights when the PCM FIX mode is set C.FOCUS: Appears when you are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Making a recording INPUT SELECTOR POWER MENU TUNE SETUP RETURN MUSIC PORT SURROUND ENTER MUSIC INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR ...
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... R T RETURN Press repeatedly until "EXIT" appears. EXIT Press [ENTER] to completely exit the menu mode. MENU operation Display This is an outline of the front speakers ➡ page 16 DIMMER OFF Dim the display for better viewing in a darkened room ➡ page 17 DIMMER OFF DIMMER 1 DIMMER 2 DIMMER 3 SLEEP OFF The...
... R T RETURN Press repeatedly until "EXIT" appears. EXIT Press [ENTER] to completely exit the menu mode. MENU operation Display This is an outline of the front speakers ➡ page 16 DIMMER OFF Dim the display for better viewing in a darkened room ➡ page 17 DIMMER OFF DIMMER 1 DIMMER 2 DIMMER 3 SLEEP OFF The...
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...;C.FOCUS] to stop output. Main unit 1. Select "SUBW - - -" to select "C-WDTH". 2. Note Sound can choose a level between 0 (the center speaker is dominant) and 7 (center sound is high. Main unit Press [SURROUND MUSIC]. Press [-EFFECT, ―C.FOCUS] to fix the center image. Move sound... SETUP RETURN SURROUND ENTER MUSIC POWER MENU TUNE SETUP RETURN MUSIC PORT SURROUND ENTER MUSIC INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME SUBWOOFER -EFFECT C.FOCUS OFF RECEIVER AV TV SYSTEM TV ^ ^ VOLUME TUNER DVR/DVD-P BAND 12 45 78 SUBWOOFER 0 TV/VIDEO 3 MUTING 6 VOLUME 9 =>10 SKIP u i SLOW/...
...;C.FOCUS] to stop output. Main unit 1. Select "SUBW - - -" to select "C-WDTH". 2. Note Sound can choose a level between 0 (the center speaker is dominant) and 7 (center sound is high. Main unit Press [SURROUND MUSIC]. Press [-EFFECT, ―C.FOCUS] to fix the center image. Move sound... SETUP RETURN SURROUND ENTER MUSIC POWER MENU TUNE SETUP RETURN MUSIC PORT SURROUND ENTER MUSIC INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME SUBWOOFER -EFFECT C.FOCUS OFF RECEIVER AV TV SYSTEM TV ^ ^ VOLUME TUNER DVR/DVD-P BAND 12 45 78 SUBWOOFER 0 TV/VIDEO 3 MUTING 6 VOLUME 9 =>10 SKIP u i SLOW/...
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...does not control any other components. Press [TUNE - Remote control Press and hold [-EFFECT, ―C.FOCUS]. Use the menus to select the speaker channel. Sound field/Other functions RQTV0105 17 The display changes as follows: SLEEP OFF ↔ SLEEP 30 ↔ SLEEP 60 ↔...1. Main unit 1. The time remaining appears. The factory setting is STEREO or SURROUND MUSIC. To cancel Press [MUTING] again. -EFFECT C.FOCUS RECEIVER AV TV SYSTEM TV ^ ^ VOLUME TUNER DVR/DVD-P BAND 12 45 78 SUBWOOFER 0 TV/VIDEO 3 MUTING 6 VOLUME 9 =>10 SKIP u i SLOW/SEARCH ty STOP ...
...does not control any other components. Press [TUNE - Remote control Press and hold [-EFFECT, ―C.FOCUS]. Use the menus to select the speaker channel. Sound field/Other functions RQTV0105 17 The display changes as follows: SLEEP OFF ↔ SLEEP 30 ↔ SLEEP 60 ↔...1. Main unit 1. The time remaining appears. The factory setting is STEREO or SURROUND MUSIC. To cancel Press [MUTING] again. -EFFECT C.FOCUS RECEIVER AV TV SYSTEM TV ^ ^ VOLUME TUNER DVR/DVD-P BAND 12 45 78 SUBWOOFER 0 TV/VIDEO 3 MUTING 6 VOLUME 9 =>10 SKIP u i SLOW/SEARCH ty STOP ...
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... 3.8 kg (8.4 lb.) Power consumption in standby mode: 1 W Notes: 1. Mass and dimensions are subject to 1710 kHz g SPEAKER SECTION Front speaker (SB-PF40) Type 1 Way, 1 Speaker, Bass-ref. Speaker unit Full range 6.5 cm (2 1/2") cone type x 2, 6 Ω Input power (IEC) 220 W (Max) Output sound... 92 mm x 95.4 mm (10 5/8" x 3 5/8" x 3 3/4") Mass 1.3 kg (2.9 lb.) Passive subwoofer (SB-W40) Type 1 Way, 1 Speaker, Bass-ref. Specifications (IHF'78) g AMPLIFIER SECTION RMS output power of each channel driven 10 % total harmonic distortion 1 kHz front CH 90 ...
... 3.8 kg (8.4 lb.) Power consumption in standby mode: 1 W Notes: 1. Mass and dimensions are subject to 1710 kHz g SPEAKER SECTION Front speaker (SB-PF40) Type 1 Way, 1 Speaker, Bass-ref. Speaker unit Full range 6.5 cm (2 1/2") cone type x 2, 6 Ω Input power (IEC) 220 W (Max) Output sound... 92 mm x 95.4 mm (10 5/8" x 3 5/8" x 3 3/4") Mass 1.3 kg (2.9 lb.) Passive subwoofer (SB-W40) Type 1 Way, 1 Speaker, Bass-ref. Specifications (IHF'78) g AMPLIFIER SECTION RMS output power of each channel driven 10 % total harmonic distortion 1 kHz front CH 90 ...
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...• Separate the antenna from the center, surround, or subwoofer speakers. No sound. "FAN LOCK" appears on the display. There is a lot of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 http://www.panasonic.com ©2005 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. A ticking ...noise interrupts the sound. Pages 10 • The speaker wires are dirty To clean this unit, wipe with a ...
...• Separate the antenna from the center, surround, or subwoofer speakers. No sound. "FAN LOCK" appears on the display. There is a lot of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 http://www.panasonic.com ©2005 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. A ticking ...noise interrupts the sound. Pages 10 • The speaker wires are dirty To clean this unit, wipe with a ...