Panasonic SC-HTR310 E-K manual

Operating Instructions Home Theater Audio System Model No. SC-HTR310 RQTX0165-1P Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. Dear cust[...]

RQTX0165 2 WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, * DO NO T EXPOSE THIS APP ARA TUS T O RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THA T NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS V ASES, SHALL BE PLA CED ON THE APP ARA TUS. * USE ONL Y THE RECOMMENDED A CCESSORIES. * DO NO T REMO VE THE CO VER (OR BA CK); THERE ARE NO U[...]

RQTX0165 3 Before use Digital signals that can be played on this system FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable prote ction against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipmen[...]

RQTX0165 4 Before use Setting up your Home Theater system After you have installed the rack, attach the glass top panel, shelf and glass doors. Installing the rack (  pages 10 to 15) Step 1 Connecting the television and DVD player (  page 16) Step 2 (Peripheral equipment and cables are not included unless otherwise mentioned.)  Recommended[...]

RQTX0165 5 Before use Connection Play Reference Digital signals that can be played on this system ................................................ 3 Setting up your Home Theater system ......... 4 Supplied accessories ..................................... 6 Control guide .................................................. 7 Remote control preparatio[...]

RQTX0165 6 Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers when asking for replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of June 2008. These may be subject to change.) T o order accessories, refer to “Accessor y Purc hases” on page 39. Supplied accessories Before use Supplied accessories 2 Glass doors 1 AC power supply cord (K2[...]

RQTX0165 7 This system Control guide (Front view) (Rear view) Before use Control guide Subwoofer (left) Center speaker Front speaker (right) Subwoofer (right) Front speaker (left) Rear panel Amplifier Cut-outs Cut-outs Control panel (display) Caster SC-HTR310 (RQTX0165-P) - 14.07.08.indd 7 7/16/2008 1:51:12 PM[...]

Speaker terminals AC inlet (  page 22) Digital input terminal (  pages 17 to 21 and 28) Audio input terminal (  pages 16, 17, 19 and 21) HDMI terminal (  pages 17 and 28) RQTX0165 8 ゲー ム （ サ ウ ン ド ） ゲー ム （ サ ウ ン ド ） VOLUME WHISPER MODE SURROUND INPUT SELECTOR Speaker terminals The speakers are already[...]

RQTX0165 9 Standby/on button (  pages 23 to 25) Input mode and remote control mode buttons (  pages 24, 25 and 34) Adjusting speaker output (  pages 23 and 29) Test signal output (  page 23) For adjusting the volume (  pages 23 to 25) For using “WHISPER MODE SURROUND” (  page 29) Muting (  page 29) For returning to the prev[...]

RQTX0165 10 Installation Setup example This system This system This system  At least 2 people are necessary for installation.  Use a Phillips-head screwdriver. (Do not use a powered screwdriver.)  Choose a stable location for installation.  Handle the glass top panel and glass doors with enough care. Make sure to place the rack on a fl[...]

RQTX0165 11 Removing casters How to lift the rack  Lift the back side of the top board and insert your hand to the bottom of the back side.  Insert your hand to the bottom of the front side.  Lift the rack horizontally using your both hands. Remove casters at unstable places. (thick-piled carpet, uneven floor, etc.) Spread soft cloth on t[...]

RQTX0165 12 Shelf assembly Installing and assembling the rack Glass top panel assembly (Side view) Adjust the included glass top panel so that it lines up with the protrusion on the back of the rack. The glass top panel has the front side and back side. Face up the front side with the sticker. The nonslip sheet has been put on the top panel of the [...]

RQTX0165 13 Installing the television (Please also refer to the television’s operating instructions.) Installing a DVD player/Blu-ray Disc player/DVD recorder or other equipment on the shelf (Please also refer to the other equipment’s operating instructions.) 1 Press the cut-out on the back panel using your thumb etc. with force to remove it fo[...]

RQTX0165 14 Setting the caster stoppers   Stabilising the television Attach the television to the rack to prevent it from falling over.  Fixing to the rack Attach the fall-prevention band etc. supplied with TV using the included screws as illustrated at right. (If the fall-pre- vention band is not supplied with TV, use a commercially available[...]

RQTX0165 15 Glass door assembly Remove 4 screws from the glass holder using a Phillips-head screwdriver and take out the board. Before taking out the board, remove the tape fixing the glass holder. Use the Phillips-head screwdriver that matches the screw size. Insert the glass door (included) to the glass holder firmly and tighten the 2 screws in[...]

RQTX0165 16 Basic connections Connection Home Theater connections Reduce the v olume on the television and select “ TV ” after y ou ha ve done connections as above if y ou want to use this system. TV A udio out R L Use this connection so audio from the equipment can be heard through the television’s speakers even if this system is in standby [...]

RQTX0165 17 Turn off all components before making any connections. To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions. • • Connection Home Theater connections A udio cable HDMI cable notes Use a Panasonic HDMI cable for best results. • HDMI cable (not included) Optical fiber cable (not included) Connecting the optical fibe[...]

RQTX0165 18 Home Theater connections Connecting the optical fiber cable Note the shape and fit it c orrectly i nto the terminal. Do not bend! Optical fiber cable (not included) Connecting with digital terminal-mounted equipment Connection cable Refer to the operating instructions for the equipment you are connecting for the correct type of video [...]

RQTX0165 19 Turn off all components before making any connections. To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions. • • Optical fiber cable (not included) Connection Home Theater connections Stereo connection cable (not included) Connecting the optical fiber cable Note the shape and fit it c orrectly i nto the terminal. [...]

RQTX0165 20 Connecting the optical fiber cable Note the shape and fit it correctly into the terminal. Do not bend! Connection cable Optical fiber cable (not included) Connecting a set top box (cable or satellite) Connect the video directly from the other equipment to the television. VIDEO IN Use this connection so audio from the equipment can be [...]

RQTX0165 21 Connecting the optical fiber cable Note the shape and fit it correctly into the terminal. Do not bend! Connection cable Optical fiber cable (not included) Stereo connection cable (not included) Connecting a combination DVD recorder/VCR Refer to the operating instructions for the equipment you are connecting for the correct type of vid[...]

RQTX0165 22 Connect AC power supply cord after all other cables are connected. AC power supply connection Household AC outlet (AC 120 V, 60 Hz) AC power supply cord (included) Amplifier “Standby” indicator VOLUME WHISPER MODE SURROUND INPUT SELECTOR Standby indicator Standby/on switch Standby/on s witch [ 8 ] Press to switch the unit from on to[...]

RQTX0165 23 1. Press to turn on the system. 2. Press to output the test signal. 3. Press to adjust the volumes of front speakers to the normal listening level. Test signal is output from one speaker at a time for two seconds in t he following order. L (Front left) → C (Center) → R (Front right) → SUBW (Subwoofer) 4. Press to stop the test sig[...]

RQTX0165 24 ゲー ム （ サ ウ ン ド ） VOLUME WHISPER MODE SURROUND INPUT SELECTOR 1 Turn on the system Press TV : TV BD/DVD : Blu-ray Disc player/ (factory setting) DVD recorder AUX 1 : AUX1 terminal AUX 2 : AUX2 terminal AUX 3 : AUX3 terminal Operation on the control panel 2 Select the source. 3 Start play on the other equipment. 4 Adjust[...]

RQTX0165 25 TV : TV BD/DVD : Blu-ray Disc player/ DVD recorder AUX 1 : AUX1 terminal AUX 2 : AUX2 terminal AUX 3 : AUX3 terminal  You can enjoy the variety of surround effects. (  pages 26 and 27)  See page 3 for digital signals that can be played on this system. To turn on the system Press the button. 1 2 3 4  After playback, reduce th[...]

Note See page 8 about how to display the surround digital signal/sound field. If the input source is 2-channel, Dolby Virtual Speaker also works in conjunction by pressing [ PL ]. SFC is not available for multi-channel LPCM signal. You cannot use Dolby Virtual Speaker, Dolby Pro Logic and SFC when the source contains PCM signals with sampling freq[...]

Sound field The surround effects disappear for 2-channel sources such as CD and TV. The surround digital signals which input sources are Dolby digital or DTS and multi- channel LPCM signals are converged to 3.1-channel and the signals are output from the left and right front speakers, center speaker and subwoofer. • • PL VS Using Dolby Virtual[...]

RQTX0165 28 Using the VIERA Link “HDAVI Control TM ” What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” ? VIERA Link TM is a new name for EZ Sync TM . VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this system, and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or DVD recorder (DIGA) under “HDAVI Control”. You can use this function by[...]

RQTX0165 29  T o cancel Press again. Muting is cancelled when you switch the system to standby. Muting is also cancelled when you adjust the volume. • • Adjusting speaker output Depending on the playback source, you may feel the volume of the subwoofer or center speaker is not balanced with the volume of the front speakers. In this case, you[...]

RQTX0165 30 Play Functions and settings REAL CENTER function Makes the dialog from the center speaker clearer when playing surround sources. Factory setting is “ON” . S ee right to set it “OFF” . 1 Press to confirm. Select “EXIT” and confirm to finish the setup mode. • Press and hold for about 2 seconds. 2 Press to select “REAL C.[...]

RQTX0165 31 Play Functions and settings Reducing standby power consumption (Standby mode) Standby through function (  pages 25 and 38) does not work in this mode if you have connected through the HDMI terminal. VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” (  page 28) will not function when this system is off.  Only appears when audio adjustment can be m[...]

RQTX0165 32 Play Functions and settings Functions and settings 1 Press and hold for about 2 seconds. Switching the attenuator Switch the attenuator “ ON ” when big sounds become distorted while playing an analog input source. 2 Press to select “ATTENUATOR” . Press to confirm. Select “EXIT” and confirm to finish the setup mode. • REA[...]

RQTX0165 33 Play Functions and settings Reset (factory settings) The operation settings for the system will be initialised to the settings made at the time of shipment. All the settings are reset when you select “YES” and the input selector automatically switches to “BD/DVD” . If you select “NO” , you will return to step 2 . To exit set[...]

RQTX0165 34 Functions and settings When other equipment (mini component system, AV amp, etc.) manufactured by Panasonic operate When using this system’s remote control, other equipment may operate. In this case, switch this system’s remote control code to “ REMOTE 1 ”. Do the following to set the same code number for this system and remote [...]

RQTX0165 35 Error messages Display Check point/Cause/Countermeasure Pages Set the same remote control code for this system and remote control. If “REMOTE 2” is displayed, set remote control code to “2” . If “REMOTE 1” is displayed, set remote control code to “1” . • 34 The equipment connected by the HDMI cable is not compatible wi[...]

RQTX0165 36 Problem Possible solution Pages Common problems No power . Ensure the AC power supply cord is connected. • 22 No sound or image after playbac k star ts. Select the correct source. Turn the muting off. Check that the digital signals can be decoded by this system. Cannot playback PCM signal with sampling frequency over 96 kHz. Check con[...]

RQTX0165 37 Problem Possible solution Pages HDMI W h e n V I E R A L i n k “ H D AV I C o n t r o l ” d o es n o t f un c ti o n properl y Confirm “Setting VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” to “ OFF ”” is set to “ ON ” (in simultaneous operation). When it is “ OFF ”, change to “ ON ”. VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” does not fu[...]

RQTX0165 38 Maintenance Unplug the AC power supply cord from the household AC outlet and wipe the system using a soft and dry cloth. When the system is very dirty, wring the cloth soaked in water thoroughly, wipe the dirt and wipe moisture off with a dry cloth. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, etc. because they may cause casin[...]

RQTX0165 39 Limited Warranty Panasonic Consumer Electr onics Company , Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 P anasonic A udio Products Limited W arranty Limited Warranty Co verage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship , P anasonic Consumer El[...]

RQTX0165-1P H0708AB1088 En P anasonic Consumer Electronics Company , Division of P anasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 http://www.panasonic.com P anasonic Puer to Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 ©2008 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co[...]