Panasonic SC-HT340 User Manual

Operating Instructions

DVD Home Theater Sound System

Model No. SC-HT340

Preparing the remote

control

Placement of speakers

Making the connections

1. Connect to the antennas.

2. Connect to the television’s SCART
terminal.

3. Connect to the speakers.

4. Connect to the power supply.

Other speaker setup

Accessories

1 Remote control

(N2QAYZ000005)

1 AC mains lead

(K2CT3CA00004)

2 Remote control batteries

1 AM loop antenna

(N1DAAAA00002)

options

Optional antenna

connections

Performing QUICK SETUP

Operating other

equipment

Once all the connections are completed, kindly read the
Operations Guide for playback operations.

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1 FM indoor antenna

(RSA0007-L)

1 Antenna plug adaptor

(K1YZ02000013)

1 Sheet of speaker-cable

sticker

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Preparing the remote control

1 Insert so the poles

(+ and –) match those in
the remote control.

R6/LR6, AA

• Do not use rechargeable
type batteries.

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Do not:

• mix old and new batteries.

• use different types of batteries at the same time.

• heat or expose batteries to fl ame.

• take apart or short circuit the batteries.

• attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries.

• use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.

Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can severely damage the remote control.

Remove the batteries if the remote control is not going to be used for a long period of time. Store in a cool, dark
place.

■ Use

Aim at the display (\ page 12, Operations Guide), avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 m directly in
front of the unit.

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Placement of speakers

How you set up your speakers can affect the bass and the sound fi eld. Note the following points:

• Place speakers on fl at secure bases.

• Placing speakers too close to fl oors, walls, and corners can result in excessive bass. Cover walls and windows
with thick curtains.

SPEAKERS SETUP EXAMPLE

Place the front, center, and surround speakers at
approximately the same distance from the seating
position. The angles in the diagram are approximate.

Main unit

1

FRONT

(L, R)

• Other speaker setup options (\ page 6).

2

SURROUND

(L, R)

3

CENTER

4

SUBWOOFER

• Use only supplied speakers

Using other speakers can damage the unit, and

sound quality will be negatively affected.

• Set the speakers up on an even surface to prevent
th e m from falli n g. Take pro per p recauti o ns to p reve nt
the speakers from falling if you cannot set them up
on an even surface.

Main unit

• Keep your speakers at least 10 mm away from the
system for proper ventilation.

• To allow proper ventilation and to maintain good
airfl ow around the main unit, position it with at least
5 cm of space on all sides.

• Do not block the ventilation holes of the main unit.

Center speaker

• Vibration caused by the center speaker can disrupt
the picture if it is placed directly on the television. Put
the center speaker on a rack or shelf.

• To prevent the speakers from falling, do not place
directly on top of the television.

Subwoofer

• Place to the right or left of the television, on the fl oor
or a sturdy shelf so that it will not cause vibration.
Leave a space of 30 cm from the television.

Caution

Example: Front speaker

• Refrain from holding the
speaker’s net.

Note

• You can damage your speakers and shorten their

useful life if you play sound at high levels over
extended periods.

• Reduce the volume in the following cases to avoid

damage:
– When playing distorted sound.
– When the speakers are reverberating due to

a record player, noise from FM broadcasts, or
continuous signals from an oscillator, test disc, or

electronic instrument.
– When adjusting the sound quality.
– When turning the unit on or off.

If irregular coloring occurs on your television

The front and center speakers are designed to be used
close to a television, but the picture may be affected
with some televisions and setup combinations.

If this occurs, turn the television off for about 30
minutes.

The television’s demagnetizing function should correct
the problem. If it persists, move the speakers farther
away from the television.

Caution

•

Use the speakers only with the recommended
system. Failure to do so can damage the
amplifi er and speakers, and can cause fi re.
Consult a qualifi ed service person if damage
occurs or if a sudden change in performance is
apparent.

• Do not attempt to attach these speakers
to walls using methods other than those
described in this manual.

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Making the connections

Connect the AC mains lead only after all other connections have been made.

• Ensure that you have the complete accessories before making the connections.

Conserving power

The main unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off (approx. 1 W). To save power when
the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug it from the household mains socket. You will need to reset some
memory items after plugging in the unit.

4

Connect to the power supply.

BE SURE TO READ THE NOTE ON AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 3 OF THE
OPERATIONS GUIDE BEFORE CONNECTION.

Note

The included AC mains lead is for use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment.

To household mains socket

3

Connect to the speakers.

Attach the speaker-cable stickers to make connection easier.

Note

• Never short-circuit positive (+) and negative (–) speaker wires.

• Be sure to connect only positive (white) wires to positive (+) terminals and negative (blue)
wires to negative (–) terminals. An incorrect connection can damage the speakers.

5 CENTER

Be careful not
to cross (short­circuit) or reverse
the polarity of the
speaker wires
as doing so
may damage the
speakers.

6 SUBWOOFER

Speaker-cable sticker

2 FRONT (R)

1 FRONT (L)

4 SURROUND (R)

3 SURROUND (L)

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Push!

Insert the wire fully.

1

Connect to the antennas.

■ AM loop antenna

Stand the antenna
up on its base.

White

Red

■ FM indoor antenna

Tape the antenna where reception is best.

2

Connect to the television’s SCART terminal.

• Do not connect the unit through a video cassette recorder.

Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not be displayed correctly.

• Turn the television off before connecting, and refer to the television’s operating instructions.

■ Television with SCART terminal

Black

Adhesive tape

Television

(not included)

SCART cable

(not included)

Using the SCART (AV) terminal

To improve picture quality, you can change the video signal output from the SCART (AV) terminal from
“Video” to either “S-Video” or “RGB” to suit the type of television you are using. Select “S-Video” or “RGB”
from QUICK SETUP (\ page 7).

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Other speaker setup options

■ Attaching to a wall

You can attach the front, surround and center speakers to the wall.

• The wall or pillar on which the speakers are to be attached should be capable of supporting 10 kg per screw.
Consult a qualifi ed building contractor when attaching the speakers to a wall. Improper attachment may result
in damage to the wall and speakers.

1 Drive a screw (not included) into a wall.
2 Fit the speaker securely onto the screw(s) with the hole(s).

Front and surround speakers Center speaker

Optional antenna connections

Use outdoor antennas if radio reception is poor.

Note

• Disconnect the outdoor antenna when the unit is not in use.

• Do not use the outdoor antenna during a lightning storm.

FM outdoor antenna

(Using a television antenna)

FM outdoor antenna
(not included)

75 Ω
coaxial cable
(not included)

Rear panel of
this main unit

Antenna plug adaptor (included)

AM outdoor antenna

(Using a vinyl wire)

Ø4.0 mm

AM outdoor antenna
(not included)

5 to 12 m

AM loop antenna
(included)

Ø7.5 to 9.5 mm

5.0 to 7.0 mm

Wall or pillar

Rear panel
of this
main unit

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• Disconnect the FM indoor antenna.

• The outdoor antenna should be installed by a
competent technician.

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• Run a piece of vinyl wire horizontally across a window
or any other convenient location.

• Leave the AM loop antenna connected.

Performing QUICK SETUP

The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to make necessary settings.

To display the picture from this main unit, switch on the television and change the television’s input mode
which is connected to this main unit (example : VIDEO 1, AV 1, etc.).

To change your television’s input mode, refer to its operating instructions.

• This remote control is able to perform some basic television operations (\ page 31, Operations Guide).

1

Switch on the
main unit.

3

Shows the
QUICK SETUP
screen.

(Press and hold)

2

Select “DVD/CD”.

4

Follow the messages and
make the setting.

\

5

Finish the QUICK SETUP.

6

Press to exit.

To change these settings later

Select “QUICK SETUP” in “Others” tab (\ page 25, Operations Guide).

7 Details of settings

Menu language

Choose the language for the
on-screen messages.

TV Type

Select to suit the type of television.

TV Aspect

Choose the setting to suit your
television and preference.

AV Output

• Underlined items in the above table are the factory preset.

• English • Français • Deutsch • Italiano

• Espanõl • Polski • Svenska • Nederlands

• Standard (Direct View TV)

• CRT Projector • LCD TV/Projector

• Projection TV • Plasma TV

• 4:3: Regular aspect television

• 16:9: Widescreen television

• Video • S-Video • RGB

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Operating other equipment

Optional audio connection for video cassette recorderOptional audio connection for video cassette recorder

This audio connection will enable you to play audio from your video cassette recorder through your
home theater system.

• Press [EXT-IN] (\ page 12, Operations Guide) to select “AUX” as the source to operate the audio input from
the remote control.

Audio cable

Video cassette recorder

(not included)

Optional connection for set top boxOptional connection for set top box

(not included)

Rear panel of
this main unit

Set top box

(not included)

SCART cable

(not included)

Television

(not included)

Rear panel of
this main unit

SCART cable (not included)

• To listen to the sound from the television, select the
appropriate audio out (example: Monitor) on the television.

Sound from the television

• Press [EXT-IN] (\ page 31, Operations Guide) to select the
“TV” audio input on the remote control.

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