Panasonic SC-HT540 manual

RQT8722-B EB Operations Guide Operating Instructions DVD Home Theater Sound System Model No. SC-HT540/SC-HT990 Region number The play er plays D VD-Video marked with labels containing the region number “ 2 ” or “ ALL ”. Example: Before connecting, operat ing or adjusting thi s product, please rea d the instructions compl etely . Please keep[...]

RQT87 22 2 Accessories Dear customer Thank you f or purcha sing this product. For optimum perf or mance a nd safety , please read these instructions carefully . [HT540] : indicates features applicab le to SC-HT540 only . [HT990] : SC-HT990 only . Please check and identi fy the supplied accessor ies. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking [...]

RQT87 22 3 T ABLE OF CONTENTS Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Caution for AC Mains Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Simple Setup STEP 1 Assembling the speakers . . . . . 6 STEP 2 Positioning the sp eakers . . . . . . 8 STEP 3 Speaker connections . . . . . . . . .[...]

RQT87 22 4 Caution for AC Mains Lead Caution f or A C Mains Lead (For United Kingdom) (“EB” area code models only) F or your saf ety , please read the following te xt carefully . This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for y o ur safety and con venience . A 5-ampe re fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be[...]

RQT8722 5 Safety precautio ns Safety precautions Set the unit up on an e ven surf a ce aw a y from direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity , and e xcessive vibration. These conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby shor tening the u nit’ s ser vice life . Do not place heavy items on the unit. Do not use high voltag[...]

RQT8722 Simple Se tup 6 [HT540] Front speaker s [HT990] Front and surr ound speakers Preparation ≥ T o prev ent damage or scratches, lay do wn a soft cloth and perf or m assembly on it. ≥ F or assembly , use a Phillips-head screwdriver . ≥ Make sure y ou hav e all the indicated compone nts before starting assembly , setup, and connection. ≥[...]

RQT87 22 7 Simple Se tup 4 Secure the speaker to the stand. 5 Connect the speaker cab le . ∫ Preventing the speakers from falling ≥ Y ou will need to obtain th e appropria te screw e yes to match the walls or pillars to which they are going to be fastened. ≥ Consult a qualified housing co ntractor concerning the appropr iate procedure when at[...]

RQT8722 Simple Se tup 8 How y ou set up your speakers can aff ect the ba ss and th e sound fiel d. Note the following points: ≥ Place speakers on flat secure bases. ≥ Placing speakers too close to floors, w alls, and corners can result in excessiv e bass. Cov er walls and windows with thick curtains. ≥ Left and righ t speakers are interchange[...]

RQT87 22 9 Simple Se tup Notes on speaker use ≥ Y ou can damage your speakers and shor ten their useful life if y ou play sound at high le vels ov er extended periods. ≥ Reduce the volume in the f oll owing cases to a void damage: – When playing distor ted sou nd. – When the speakers are re verberating due to a record play er , noi se from [...]

RQT8722 Simple Se tup 10 ≥ Do not connec t through the video cassette rec order . Due to cop y guard protection, the pi cture may not be displa yed properly . ≥ T ur n the television off before connecting, and ref er to the television’ s operating instr uctions. T o improve picture quality , you can change the vi deo signal output from th e S[...]

RQT87 22 11 Simple Se tup ∫ Television with an S-VIDEO IN terminal The S-VIDEO OUT termina l achie ves a more vivid pict ure than the VIDEO OUT terminal by separating the chrominance (C) and luminance (Y) signals. (Actual results depend on the television.) Connecting to a tele vision with A UDIO/VIDEO terminals Using other video connections for i[...]

RQT8722 Simple Se tup 12 ∫ Television with COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals The COMPONENT VIDEO OUT ter minals provides a purer picture than the S-VIDEO OUT termina l. These ter minals can be used for either interlaced or progressive output. Connection using these ter minals outputs the color difference signals (P B /P R ) and luminance signal (Y) se[...]

RQT87 22 13 Simple Se tup Conserving power The main unit consumes a small amount of power , ev en when it is tur ned off (approx. 0.5 W). T o save po wer when the unit is not to be used for a long time , unplug it from the hou sehold mains socket. Y ou will need to reset some memor y items after pluggin g in the unit. [Note] The included AC mains l[...]

RQT8722 Simple Se tup 14 Do not: ≥ mix old and new batteries. ≥ use different types at the same time. ≥ heat or expose to flame. ≥ take apart or shor t circuit. ≥ attempt to recharge alkalin e or manganese batteries. ≥ use batter ies if the covering has been pe eled off. Mishandling of batter ies can cause electrolyte leakage which can [...]

RQT8722 15 Control reference guide Contr ol reference guide SURROUND ENHANCER (34) (34) (35, 34) (34) (36, 2 8 ) (35) (20) (36) (34, 35) T ur n the unit on/off (14) Select disc’ s title numbers etc./ Enter numbers (19) Basic operations fo r play (18, 19) Show a disc top menu (21) or program list (22) F rame-b y-frame/Select or register menu items[...]

RQT87 22 16 Discs that can be played Discs that can be pla yed Operations in these instructions are descr ibed mainly with formats. Icons such as [DVD-V] show the f ormats. § 1 Functions added with DivX Ultra are not su ppor ted. § 2 Includes single-sided, dual-layer discs . § 3 A process that allows pla y on compatible equipment. ≥ It ma y no[...]

RQT8722 17 Disc caution / Maintenance / About DivX V OD content Disc caution ∫ To clean discs Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dr y . ∫ Disc handling precautions ≥ Do not attach labels or st ick ers to discs. This ma y cause disc warping, rende ring it unusable. ≥ Do not write on th e label side with a ball-point pen or other writing in[...]

RQT87 22 18 Basic play Basic pla y T o display the picture f rom the main unit, turn on y our television and ch ange its video input mode (e.g. VIDEO 1, A V 1, etc.) . ≥ T o cha nge your tele vision’ s video input mo de, ref er to its operating instructions. [Note[ ≥ Discs continue to rotate while menus ar e displa yed. T o preser ve the unit[...]

RQT8722 19 Basic play If y ou are experiencin g problems , refer to tr oubleshooting ( ➜ page 40 to 42). Using the remote control Stop The position is memorized while “RESUME” is on the display . ≥ Press [ 1 PLA Y] to resume. ≥ Press [ ∫ ST OP] again to clear the positi on. Pa u s e ≥ Press [ 1 PLA Y] to restar t play . Skip — ≥ [[...]

RQT87 22 20 Con venient fu nctions Con venient functions Press [FUNCTIONS]. Each time y ou press the button: Main menu ( ➜ page 24) -------- ---> Basics ----- -------> Details ^---------- --- off (No on-screen display) ,--------------- --b ≥ [MPEG4] [DivX] Video and audio inform ation is not display e d during search. ≥ Selecting “Pla[...]

Playin g data discs using na vigation men us RQT8722 21 Pla ying data discs using navigation men u s Selecting “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu ( ➜ page 27) will be eff ective if the follo wing functions are not av ailable to play WMA, MP3, JPEG, MPEG4 or DivX video contents . ≥ Playing HighMA T TM discs ( ➜ page 22) T o enjo y listenin [...]

RQT87 22 22 Playin g data discs using na vigation men us Playing data discs us ing na vigation menus Titles appear with CD T e xt disc playback. ≥ Titles appear only i f the titl es are recorded on the disc. ≥ Y ou cannot edit programs, pla ylists and disc titles. This wo rks only when the disc contains a pla ylist. ∫ Playing scenes one by on[...]

RQT8722 23 Playin g data discs using na vigation men us Tips for mak ing data discs ≥ When there are more than 8 groups, the eighth group onwards will be display ed on one vertical line in the menu screen. ≥ There may be diff eren ces in the display or der on the menu screen and computer screen. ≥ This unit cannot play files recorded using pa[...]

RQT87 22 24 Using on-screen menus Using on-screen menus 1 Show the Mai n menu. 2 Select the menu. e.g . [DVD-V] 3 Make the settin gs. e.g . [DVD-V] 4 Press to ex it. ENTER PLAY FUNCTIONS CANCEL RETURN Numbered butt o ns Go to the next men u Select Register Return to the previous men u Functions Title Chapter Time Audio Subtitle Angle 1/2 3/10 0:24:[...]

RQT8722 25 Using on-screen menus ∫ Play Menu This works only when the elapsed play time can be display ed. It also works with all JPEG content. (Continued on ne xt page) Main menu Items shown differ dependin g on the type of disc. Still Picture T o switch still pictures Thumbnail T o show thu mbnail ima ges Subtitle [DVD-V] [DivX] (with multiple [...]

RQT87 22 26 Using on-screen menus Using on-screen menus ∫ Picture Menu Other Settings Items shown differ depending on the type o f disc. Picture Mode Normal Cinema1 : Mellows images and enhances detail in dark scenes. Cinema2 : Shar pens images an d enhances detail in dark scenes. Animation : Suita ble f or animation. Dynamic : Enhances the contr[...]

RQT8722 27 Using on-screen menus ∫ Audio Menu ∫ Display Menu ∫ Other Menu Other Settings Items shown differ dependin g on the type of disc. Dolby Pr o Logic II ( ➜ page 34, Enhancing the stere o sound: Dolby Pro Logic II ) Dialogue Enhancer T o make the dialogue in movies easier to hear [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG, 3-channel or higher[...]

RQT87 22 28 Changing th e player settings Changing the pla yer settings ≥ The settings remain inta ct ev en i f you s witch the unit to standby . ≥ Underlined items ar e the factory settings in the f ollo wing diag ram. ENTER SETUP Numbered buttons Video Aud io Display Others Disc Setup Audio English Menus English Advanced Disc Revie w Intro Mo[...]

RQT8722 29 Changing th e player settings ∫ “ Disc ” tab § 1 The or iginal language designated o n the disc i s selected. § 2 Input the appropr iate code from the language code list ( ➜ pag e 31). § 3 If the language selected for “A udio” is not availab le, s ubtitles appear in that language (if av a ilable on the disc). ∫ “ Video[...]

RQT87 22 30 Changing th e player settings Changing the pla yer settings ∫ “ Video ” tab (Continued) ∫ “ Audio ” tab ∫ “ Display ” tab ∫ “ Others ” tab QUICK SETU P enables su ccessive setti ngs of the items in the shaded area. NTSC Disc Output Choose P AL 60 or NTSC output when playing NTSC discs ( ➜ page 16, Video systems[...]

RQT8722 31 Changing th e player settings (Effective when playing multi-c hannel audio) (Center and surround speakers only) F or opti mum listening with 5.1-channel sound, all the speakers , except f or the subw oof er, should be the same distance f rom the seatin g position. If you hav e to place the center or surround speakers closer to the seatin[...]

RQT87 22 32 Using the radio Using the radio Up to 15 statio ns can be set in e ach band, FM and AM. When a stereo FM broadcast is bei ng received, “ST” lights in the display . ∫ If noise is excessive When “FM” is selected Press and hold [—FM MODE] on the main unit to displa y “MONO”. Press and hold [—FM MODE] again to cancel the m[...]

RQT8722 33 Using the radio The unit can display the te xt data transmitted by the radio data system (RDS) av a ilable in some areas . If the station you are listening to is transmitting RDS signals, “RDS” will light up on the display . When “FM” is selected Press [FUNCTIONS] to di spla y the text data. Each time you press the b utton: PS (f[...]

RQT87 22 34 Using sound effects Using sound effects [Note] ≥ The follo wing sound eff ects may not be a vailab le or hav e no effect depending on the type o f source, or when headphones are used. ≥ Y ou may e xper ience a reducti on in sound quality when these sound effects are used with some sources. If this occurs, turn the so und effects off[...]

RQT8722 35 Using sound effects Y ou can enhance low-frequency sound so that heavy bass sound can be heard clearly , ev en if the acousti cs of your room are not optimal. The uni t automatically selects the most suitable setting according to the type of pla ying source. Press [-H.B ASS]. ≥ [DVD-V] [DVD-V R] H.BASS ON (f actor y preset) ,------. H.[...]

RQT87 22 36 Using other useful functio ns Using other useful functions Press [SLEEP] to select the time (in minutes). SLEEP 30 ----) SLEEP 60 ----) SLEEP 90 ^""" OFF (_ SLEEP120 (_-} T o c ancel the timer Press [SLEEP] to select “OFF”. T o c onfirm the remaining time Press [SLEEP] again. T o chang e the setting Repeat the procedu[...]

RQT8722 37 Operating other equ ipment Operating other equipment Y ou can use the remote control to operate a P anasonic television. Connect your equipment referring to “Set T op Box or video cassette recorder connection” ( ➜ page 12). [Note] The remote control may not w ork prope rly with some models. Aim the remote control at the television.[...]

RQT87 22 38 Speaker installation options Speaker installation options ∫ Attaching to a wall Y ou can attach all of the speakers (e xcept subwoofer) to a w all. ≥ The wall or pillar on which the speakers are to be at tached sho uld be capable of suppor ting ov er 10 k g per screw . Consult a qualifie d building contractor when atta ching the spe[...]

RQT87 22 39 Speaker installation options Reattachi ng the speaker cabl e to the stand 1 Remove the eight scre ws from the stand, and remove the speak er net. 2 P osition the cable. 3 Attach the speaker net with the screws . ∫ Fitting speaker stands (not included) [Except front speakers ( [HT540] [HT990] ) and surr ound speakers ( [HT990] )] Ensur[...]

RQT87 22 40 T roubleshoo ting guide T r oubleshooting guide Bef ore requesting ser vice, make the f ollowing checks. If y ou are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solutions indicate d in the char t do not so lve the problem, consult your dealer f or instr uctions. Po w e r Pa g e Unresponsive o r inoperab le function Specific opera[...]

RQT87 22 41 T roubleshoo ting guide Subtitle Pag e Marker A-B repeat Sound abnormal or improper Menus Picture abnormal or un viewable (Continued on ne xt page) Subtitle position is w rong. ≥ Adjust the position. (“Subtitle P osition” in Displ ay Menu) 27 No subtitles. ≥ Displa y the subtitles. (“Subtitle” in Main menu) ≥ Subtitles may[...]

RQT87 22 42 T roubleshoo ting guide T r oubleshooting guide Progre ssive video Pag e Listening to th e radio Unit displa ys T elevi sion displa ys There is ghosting when prog ressive output is on. ≥ This problem is caused by the editing method or mater ial used on D VD- Video , but should be c orrected if y ou use interlaced outpu t. Set “Video[...]

RQT87 22 43 Glossary Glossary Decoder A decoder restores the coded audio signals on D VDs to norm al. This is called decoding. DivX DivX is a popula r media tech nology created by DivX, Inc. DivX media files contain highly compressed vi deo with high visual quality that maintain s a relatively small file siz e. Dolby Digital This is a method of cod[...]

RQT87 22 44 Specifications Specifications [HT540] RMS Output Po wer: Dolby Digital Mode F ront Ch 110 W per channel (3 ≠ ), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Surround Ch 90 W per channel (4 ≠ ), 1 kHz, 10 % TH D Center Ch 225 W per channel (6 ≠ ), 1 kHz, 10 % TH D Subwoofe r Ch 225 W per channel (6 ≠ ), 100 Hz, 10 % THD T otal RMS Dolby Digital mode power 85[...]

RQT87 22 45 Specifications [HT540] [FrontspeakersSB-FS540] Ty p e 1 wa y , 1 speaker system (Bass reflex) Speaker unit(s) Impedance 3 ≠ Full range 6.5 cm Cone type Input power (IEC) 125 W § (Max) Output sound pressure 80 dB/W (1.0 m) Frequency range 87 Hz – 25 kHz ( j 16 dB) 98 Hz – 22 kHz ( j 10 dB) Dimensions (W t H t D) 252 mm k 1123 mm[...]

RQT87 22 46 Manuf actured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the doub le-D symbol are trademar ks of Dolby Laboratories. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered tradem arks of Digital T h eater Systems, Inc. This product incor porates cop yri ght protection technology that is protec ted b y metho[...]

RQT87 22 47 MEMO HT540En.book Page 4 7 Monday, Februa ry 27, 2006 8:15 PM[...]

Matsushita Electric Indust rial Co., Ltd. We b S i t e : http://www .panasonic. co .jp/global/ RQT8722-B F0306NK0 p CA UTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES O THER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MA Y RESUL T IN HAZARDOUS RADIA TION EXPOSURE. DO NO T OPEN CO VERS AND DO NOT REP AIR Y OURSELF .[...]