SAHT740 User Guide
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... exposed to the following measures: ≥ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ≥ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ≥ Connect the equipment into your safety. Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable. Install in a particular installation. System Main unit Front speakers Center speaker Surround speakers Subwoofer SC-HT740 SA-HT740 SB-FS740 SB-PC740 SB-FS741 SB...
... exposed to the following measures: ≥ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ≥ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ≥ Connect the equipment into your safety. Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable. Install in a particular installation. System Main unit Front speakers Center speaker Surround speakers Subwoofer SC-HT740 SA-HT740 SB-FS740 SB-PC740 SB-FS741 SB...
SAHT740 User Guide
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...the surround sound effect: Surround Enhancer 28 Enhancing the bass sound: H.BASS 29 Adjusting the amount of bass: Subwoofer level . . . . . 29 Adjusting the volume of each speaker: Speaker level adjustments 29 Operating other equipment 30 Operating the television 30 Changing the remote control code 30 [HT940] Operating both the television and the home theater system: Control with HDMI (HDAVI ControlTM 30 Using other useful functions 31 Setting the sleep timer 31 Muting the sound 31 Using headphones 31 Using the Music Port 31 Reference Troubleshooting guide 32 Specifications 35...
...the surround sound effect: Surround Enhancer 28 Enhancing the bass sound: H.BASS 29 Adjusting the amount of bass: Subwoofer level . . . . . 29 Adjusting the volume of each speaker: Speaker level adjustments 29 Operating other equipment 30 Operating the television 30 Changing the remote control code 30 [HT940] Operating both the television and the home theater system: Control with HDMI (HDAVI ControlTM 30 Using other useful functions 31 Setting the sleep timer 31 Muting the sound 31 Using headphones 31 Using the Music Port 31 Reference Troubleshooting guide 32 Specifications 35...
SAHT740 User Guide
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... bass. Subwoofer Place to floors, walls, and corners can affect the bass and the sound field. If this setup. The demagnetizing function of the main unit. fire. Cover walls and windows with at least 10 mm (13/32q) away from falling if you cannot set up your television The front and center speakers are interchangeable, but the picture may result in the diagram...
... bass. Subwoofer Place to floors, walls, and corners can affect the bass and the sound field. If this setup. The demagnetizing function of the main unit. fire. Cover walls and windows with at least 10 mm (13/32q) away from falling if you cannot set up your television The front and center speakers are interchangeable, but the picture may result in the diagram...
SAHT740 User Guide
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...the television's operating instructions. Video cable Television with HDMI (HDAVI ControlTM)]. ≥ Make the extra audio connection (➜ page 9) when you make connection easier. i: White j: Blue 5 CENTER SUB WOOFER 6 FRONT Rch 2 FRONT Lch 1 SURROUND Rch 4 2 FRONT (R) FRONT Rch 2 1 FRONT (L) FRONT Lch 1 SURROUND Rch 4 4 SURROUND (R) [HT940] Insert the wire fully. SH-FX60). HDMI cable (not included) [HT940] Control with a single cable (➜ page 13, HDMI). By connecting to an HDMI-compatible high-definition television, you use HDAVI 8 Control function.
...the television's operating instructions. Video cable Television with HDMI (HDAVI ControlTM)]. ≥ Make the extra audio connection (➜ page 9) when you make connection easier. i: White j: Blue 5 CENTER SUB WOOFER 6 FRONT Rch 2 FRONT Lch 1 SURROUND Rch 4 2 FRONT (R) FRONT Rch 2 1 FRONT (L) FRONT Lch 1 SURROUND Rch 4 4 SURROUND (R) [HT940] Insert the wire fully. SH-FX60). HDMI cable (not included) [HT940] Control with a single cable (➜ page 13, HDMI). By connecting to an HDMI-compatible high-definition television, you use HDAVI 8 Control function.
SAHT740 User Guide
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... home theater system. These terminals can use the AUX terminal for RQT8582 the audio input when you connect another brand of television. Y/PB/PR, Y/B-Y/R-Y, Y/CB/CR). Basic video connection Television (not included) VIDEO IN Video cable (included) Back of the main unit COMPONENT VIDEO OUT PB Y S-VIDEO OUT PR VIDEO OUT Other video connections for either interlaced or progressive output. Refer to "Operating other equipment" (➜ page 30). Select "AUX" as the input source...
... home theater system. These terminals can use the AUX terminal for RQT8582 the audio input when you connect another brand of television. Y/PB/PR, Y/B-Y/R-Y, Y/CB/CR). Basic video connection Television (not included) VIDEO IN Video cable (included) Back of the main unit COMPONENT VIDEO OUT PB Y S-VIDEO OUT PR VIDEO OUT Other video connections for either interlaced or progressive output. Refer to "Operating other equipment" (➜ page 30). Select "AUX" as the input source...
SAHT740 User Guide
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...) Adjust the volume of contents to page 31, Using the Music Port. "DVD/CD". Press to standby mode or vice versa. Return to make the settings. 7 STEP Performing QUICK SETUP Simple Setup The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to DVD/CD 11 Press to its video input mode (e.g. Performing QUICK SETUP / Control reference guide To change its operating instructions. ≥ This remote control can perform some basic television operations (➜ page 30). 1 2 3 4 Select 5 6 DVD SETUP RETURN ENTER ENTER SETUP Turn on -screen menu (20) Show a disc menu (18) or play...
...) Adjust the volume of contents to page 31, Using the Music Port. "DVD/CD". Press to standby mode or vice versa. Return to make the settings. 7 STEP Performing QUICK SETUP Simple Setup The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to DVD/CD 11 Press to its video input mode (e.g. Performing QUICK SETUP / Control reference guide To change its operating instructions. ≥ This remote control can perform some basic television operations (➜ page 30). 1 2 3 4 Select 5 6 DVD SETUP RETURN ENTER ENTER SETUP Turn on -screen menu (20) Show a disc menu (18) or play...
SAHT740 User Guide
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... the lowest volume of the original sound. To enjoy highdefinition video, a high-definition compatible television is the number of samples taken per second, so larger numbers mean more faithful reproduction of information. 13 RQT8582 Using progressive output, you can be multi-channel audio. Sampling frequency is required. A frame still is made up of coding digital signals developed by qualified service personnel if: (a) The AC power supply cord or...
... the lowest volume of the original sound. To enjoy highdefinition video, a high-definition compatible television is the number of samples taken per second, so larger numbers mean more faithful reproduction of information. 13 RQT8582 Using progressive output, you can be multi-channel audio. Sampling frequency is required. A frame still is made up of coding digital signals developed by qualified service personnel if: (a) The AC power supply cord or...
SAHT740 User Guide
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... work ENTER during pause) - Select On-screen ENTER - If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting (➜ page 32 to cancel the number(s). AUX 123 CH 456 78 0 DISC 9 VOLUME 10 SLOW SEARCH SKIP STOP PAUSE PLAY GROUP QUICK OSD SURROUND MUSIC NAV I GATOR D I RECT MENU FUNCTIONS TOP MENU, DIRECT NAVIGATOR MENU, PLAY LIST CANCEL TOP ENTER MENU RETURN PLAY LIST CANCEL PLAY MODE REPEAT CD MODE SUB WOOFER SFC LEVEL SLEEP ZOOM PL H.BASS FL DISPLAY C.FOCUS SETUP TEST CH SELECT...
... work ENTER during pause) - Select On-screen ENTER - If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting (➜ page 32 to cancel the number(s). AUX 123 CH 456 78 0 DISC 9 VOLUME 10 SLOW SEARCH SKIP STOP PAUSE PLAY GROUP QUICK OSD SURROUND MUSIC NAV I GATOR D I RECT MENU FUNCTIONS TOP MENU, DIRECT NAVIGATOR MENU, PLAY LIST CANCEL TOP ENTER MENU RETURN PLAY LIST CANCEL PLAY MODE REPEAT CD MODE SUB WOOFER SFC LEVEL SLEEP ZOOM PL H.BASS FL DISPLAY C.FOCUS SETUP TEST CH SELECT...
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... PAUSE PLAY GROUP QUICK OSD SURROUND MUSIC GATOR I NAV D I RECT MENU TOP , , , ENTER CANCEL PLAY MODE ZOOM ENTER MENU RETURN PLAY LIST CANCEL PLAY MODE REPEAT CD MODE SUB WOOFER SFC LEVEL SLEEP ZOOM PL H.BASS FL DISPLAY C.FOCUS SETUP TEST CH SELECT MUTING FUNCTIONS FUNCTIONS PLAY QUICK OSD [HT740] [HT743] [HT940] FUNCTIONS CD MODE REPEAT Checking the disc type in 0.01-unit steps from "k1.60" to select the disc. in each tray, left). Convenient functions 1 5 Numbered buttons DISC STOP TV TV VIDEO VOLUME DVD...
... PAUSE PLAY GROUP QUICK OSD SURROUND MUSIC GATOR I NAV D I RECT MENU TOP , , , ENTER CANCEL PLAY MODE ZOOM ENTER MENU RETURN PLAY LIST CANCEL PLAY MODE REPEAT CD MODE SUB WOOFER SFC LEVEL SLEEP ZOOM PL H.BASS FL DISPLAY C.FOCUS SETUP TEST CH SELECT MUTING FUNCTIONS FUNCTIONS PLAY QUICK OSD [HT740] [HT743] [HT940] FUNCTIONS CD MODE REPEAT Checking the disc type in 0.01-unit steps from "k1.60" to select the disc. in each tray, left). Convenient functions 1 5 Numbered buttons DISC STOP TV TV VIDEO VOLUME DVD...
SAHT740 User Guide
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... 3 Select Make the settings. To start from a specific time (Time Search) To change the slideshow timing 1 (Fast) to the Select the menu. AUX 123 CH 456 78 0 DISC 9 VOLUME 10 SLOW SEARCH SKIP STOP PAUSE PLAY GROUP QUICK OSD SURROUND MUSIC GATOR I NAV D I RECT MENU FUNCTIONS TOP CANCEL ENTER MENU RETURN PLAY LIST CANCEL PLAY MODE REPEAT CD MODE SUB WOOFER SFC LEVEL SLEEP ZOOM PL H.BASS FL DISPLAY C.FOCUS SETUP TEST CH SELECT MUTING PLAY , , , ENTER FUNCTIONS 1 Show the Main menu. FUNCTIONS 2 Select...
... 3 Select Make the settings. To start from a specific time (Time Search) To change the slideshow timing 1 (Fast) to the Select the menu. AUX 123 CH 456 78 0 DISC 9 VOLUME 10 SLOW SEARCH SKIP STOP PAUSE PLAY GROUP QUICK OSD SURROUND MUSIC GATOR I NAV D I RECT MENU FUNCTIONS TOP CANCEL ENTER MENU RETURN PLAY LIST CANCEL PLAY MODE REPEAT CD MODE SUB WOOFER SFC LEVEL SLEEP ZOOM PL H.BASS FL DISPLAY C.FOCUS SETUP TEST CH SELECT MUTING PLAY , , , ENTER FUNCTIONS 1 Show the Main menu. FUNCTIONS 2 Select...
SAHT740 User Guide
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...; Other Menu Setup (➜ page 23) Play as DVD-Video To play DVD-Video contents of DVD-Audio or Select "Play as Data Disc". Shows the number of audio channels. (➜ page 21, Video Output Mode) (➜ above is not compatible with MP3 on page 16.) [DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [VCD] [DVD-A] (Motion picture part) On ,------. Shrink: Images appear in the center of the screen. Play as DVD-Audio Play as DVD-VR, Play as HighMAT or Play as Data Disc To use it will not be displayed...
...; Other Menu Setup (➜ page 23) Play as DVD-Video To play DVD-Video contents of DVD-Audio or Select "Play as Data Disc". Shows the number of audio channels. (➜ page 21, Video Output Mode) (➜ above is not compatible with MP3 on page 16.) [DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [VCD] [DVD-A] (Motion picture part) On ,------. Shrink: Images appear in the center of the screen. Play as DVD-Audio Play as DVD-VR, Play as HighMAT or Play as Data Disc To use it will not be displayed...
SAHT740 User Guide
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... a title/program. Changing the player settings Numbered buttons TV TV VIDEO VOLUME DVD FM AM MUSIC P. ENTER Tab Setup Disc Video Audio HDMI Display Others Audio Subtitle Menus Advanced Disc Review Ratings English Automatic English Intro Mode Level 8 Item Setting to select and press ENTER RETURN to exit 5 ≥ The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to 7 ≥ 0 Lock All: To prevent play . Changing the menu language in the following diagram. Do not forget your ratings level, a password screen is...
... a title/program. Changing the player settings Numbered buttons TV TV VIDEO VOLUME DVD FM AM MUSIC P. ENTER Tab Setup Disc Video Audio HDMI Display Others Audio Subtitle Menus Advanced Disc Review Ratings English Automatic English Intro Mode Level 8 Item Setting to select and press ENTER RETURN to exit 5 ≥ The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to 7 ≥ 0 Lock All: To prevent play . Changing the menu language in the following diagram. Do not forget your ratings level, a password screen is...
SAHT740 User Guide
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... volume is low by the disc). ≥ 4:3 Letterbox: Regular aspect television (4:3) Widescreen picture is set. Changing the player settings QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area. ∫ "Video" tab TV Aspect Choose the setting to suit your center and surround speakers. ≥ Off ≥ On: Adjusts for late night viewing. (Only works with the video. Video Output (This setting is not from the HDMI terminal. Video is also output from the COMPONENT VIDEO...
... volume is low by the disc). ≥ 4:3 Letterbox: Regular aspect television (4:3) Widescreen picture is set. Changing the player settings QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area. ∫ "Video" tab TV Aspect Choose the setting to suit your center and surround speakers. ≥ Off ≥ On: Adjusts for late night viewing. (Only works with the video. Video Output (This setting is not from the HDMI terminal. Video is also output from the COMPONENT VIDEO...
SAHT740 User Guide
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... AUTO" is found. ∫ Presetting the channel Up to select "MANUAL". The station occupying a channel is erased if another station is also canceled when you press the button: BP 2()BP 1 Manual tuning -TUNE MODE/- RQT8582 26 AUX 123 CH 456 78 0 DISC 9 VOLUME 10 SLOW SEARCH SKIP STOP PAUSE PLAY GROUP QUICK OSD SURROUND MUSIC IGATOR NAV D I RECT MENU FUNCTIONS TOP ENTER MENU RETURN PLAY LIST CANCEL PLAY MODE REPEAT CD MODE SUB WOOFER SFC LEVEL SLEEP ZOOM PL H.BASS FL DISPLAY...
... AUTO" is found. ∫ Presetting the channel Up to select "MANUAL". The station occupying a channel is erased if another station is also canceled when you press the button: BP 2()BP 1 Manual tuning -TUNE MODE/- RQT8582 26 AUX 123 CH 456 78 0 DISC 9 VOLUME 10 SLOW SEARCH SKIP STOP PAUSE PLAY GROUP QUICK OSD SURROUND MUSIC IGATOR NAV D I RECT MENU FUNCTIONS TOP ENTER MENU RETURN PLAY LIST CANCEL PLAY MODE REPEAT CD MODE SUB WOOFER SFC LEVEL SLEEP ZOOM PL H.BASS FL DISPLAY...
SAHT740 User Guide
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... or MUSIC) is turned on. ≥ This also works when Dolby Pro Logic II is output from the C.FOCUS center speaker: Center Focus This applies to get the best surround effect (➜ page 29, Speaker level adjustments). Press [C.FOCUS]. MUSIC: Adds surround effects to turn the sound effects off . Each time you press the button: FLAT: Cancel (no effect when the Rear Music Port or headphones are used with a multi-channel source. ≥ You can make...
... or MUSIC) is turned on. ≥ This also works when Dolby Pro Logic II is output from the C.FOCUS center speaker: Center Focus This applies to get the best surround effect (➜ page 29, Speaker level adjustments). Press [C.FOCUS]. MUSIC: Adds surround effects to turn the sound effects off . Each time you press the button: FLAT: Cancel (no effect when the Rear Music Port or headphones are used with a multi-channel source. ≥ You can make...
SAHT740 User Guide
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...] Press the numbered buttons to confirm channel selection on all HDAVI Control compatible equipment and select the input channel corresponding to "Cable TV box or video cassette recorder connection" (➜ page 9). [Note] The remote control may not be blank for several seconds. For operational details, see the operating instructions of the home theater system is set to "0". ≥ Audio output is used to enter the 4-digit code. One Touch Play You can turn on some models. Power off link When...
...] Press the numbered buttons to confirm channel selection on all HDAVI Control compatible equipment and select the input channel corresponding to "Cable TV box or video cassette recorder connection" (➜ page 9). [Note] The remote control may not be blank for several seconds. For operational details, see the operating instructions of the home theater system is set to "0". ≥ Audio output is used to enter the 4-digit code. One Touch Play You can turn on some models. Power off link When...
SAHT740 User Guide
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... (1/8z) stereo mini plug VOLUME 2 Adjust headphone volume with your home theater system. HDCD H.BASS W PGM 1 To cancel the timer Press [SLEEP] to select the time (in minutes). To change the setting Repeat the procedure from an external device (e.g. Plug type: ‰3.5 mm (1/8z) stereo mini plug SURROUND MUSIC VOLUME Using other useful functions [HT940] EXT-IN EXT-IN SLEEP D I NAV FUNCTIONS TOP ENTER MENU RETURN PLAY LIST CANCEL PLAY MODE REPEAT CD MODE SUB WOOFER SFC LEVEL SLEEP...
... (1/8z) stereo mini plug VOLUME 2 Adjust headphone volume with your home theater system. HDCD H.BASS W PGM 1 To cancel the timer Press [SLEEP] to select the time (in minutes). To change the setting Repeat the procedure from an external device (e.g. Plug type: ‰3.5 mm (1/8z) stereo mini plug SURROUND MUSIC VOLUME Using other useful functions [HT940] EXT-IN EXT-IN SLEEP D I NAV FUNCTIONS TOP ENTER MENU RETURN PLAY LIST CANCEL PLAY MODE REPEAT CD MODE SUB WOOFER SFC LEVEL SLEEP...
SAHT740 User Guide
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... on - Press [CD MODE] to turn the unit off . 16 No picture or sound. ≥ Check the video or speaker connection. ≥ Check the power or input setting of the connected equipment and the main unit. ≥ Check that the function can work with new ones. 10 ≥ Aim the remote control at the display and operate. 11 Cannot play time will return to evaporate. - Troubleshooting guide RQT8582 32 necessary...
... on - Press [CD MODE] to turn the unit off . 16 No picture or sound. ≥ Check the video or speaker connection. ≥ Check the power or input setting of the connected equipment and the main unit. ≥ Check that the function can work with new ones. 10 ≥ Aim the remote control at the display and operate. 11 Cannot play time will return to evaporate. - Troubleshooting guide RQT8582 32 necessary...
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... output. ≥ Select "480p" in "Video Output Mode" in the "Video" tab. 24 ≥ Use the television to change "4:3 22 Aspect" in Display Menu. ≥ Change the Zoom setting. 16 Menu is too close to "Normal". 22 Auto zoom function does not work well. ≥ Turn off or move it away from the unit. - "ST" flickers or does not light. ≥ Use an outdoor antenna. 27 A beat sound is heard during play...
... output. ≥ Select "480p" in "Video Output Mode" in the "Video" tab. 24 ≥ Use the television to change "4:3 22 Aspect" in Display Menu. ≥ Change the Zoom setting. 16 Menu is too close to "Normal". 22 Auto zoom function does not work well. ≥ Turn off or move it away from the unit. - "ST" flickers or does not light. ≥ Use an outdoor antenna. 27 A beat sound is heard during play...
SAHT740 User Guide
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... DVD-Video discs that include or have not inserted a disc; Troubleshooting guide RQT8582 34 "NOPLAY" "NODISC" "F61" "DVD U11" "ERROR" "DVD H∑∑" "DVD F stands for a number. Wipe it correctly. 14 ≥ Check and correct the speaker cable connections. Check that does not support CPPM (➜ page 13, Glossary), audio from a CPPM copy-protected DVD-Audio disc cannot be output from HDMI" [DVD-A] No on . The disc contains single-channel or multiple-channel signals which source has been selected...
... DVD-Video discs that include or have not inserted a disc; Troubleshooting guide RQT8582 34 "NOPLAY" "NODISC" "F61" "DVD U11" "ERROR" "DVD H∑∑" "DVD F stands for a number. Wipe it correctly. 14 ≥ Check and correct the speaker cable connections. Check that does not support CPPM (➜ page 13, Glossary), audio from a CPPM copy-protected DVD-Audio disc cannot be output from HDMI" [DVD-A] No on . The disc contains single-channel or multiple-channel signals which source has been selected...