Panasonic SC-HT40 User Manual

Operating Instructions

For Canada only: The word "Participant" is used in place of the word "Partner".

Home Theater Audio System

Model No. SC-HT40

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product. Please read these instructions carefully before connecting, operating or adjusting this product. Please keep this manual for future reference.

If you have any questions, contact 1-800-211-PANA (7262) in the U.S.A. or 1-800-561-5505 in Canada.

Before use

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .........2

Supplied accessories ....................................3

Listening caution ...........................................3

The remote control .........................................3

Step 1

Step 2

Speaker setup

Home theater

connections

Step 3

Antenna and AC power

supply connections

Step 4

Settings

Operations

Basic operations ..........................................10

Control guide ................................................11

Making a recording ......................................13

The RESET function .....................................13

MENU operation ...........................................14

The radio ....................................................... 15

Sound ﬁeld ....................................................

Other functions ............................................17

Other settings ...............................................18

Remote control operation guide .................19

Product service ............................................20

Reference

Speciﬁcations ...............................................

Warranty (U.S.A.) ..........................................22

Warranty (Canada) .......................................23

Troubleshooting guide .................Back cover

Maintenance ..................................Back cover

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliﬁers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat t he safety purpose o f the po la rized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

plug does not ﬁt into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning ﬂash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to a l e r t th e us e r to th e pr e s e n c e of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product's enclosure that may be of sufﬁcient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric

shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to a le rt the us er to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

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The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible or the mains plug or an appliance coupler

shall remain readily operable.

11) On ly use att ach men ts/ acc essor ies spe cif ied b y t he manufacturer.

12) Us e onl y with the c ar t, stand , tri pod, br a c k e t , o r ta bl e spe c i f i e d b y th e manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.

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 protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in acc ordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio co mmu nicat ion s. How eve r, the re is no gua rante e t ha t interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipm en t doe s cause harmf ul int er fe rence to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• In cr ease the sep ar ation b et ween the equ ipment and

• receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different

• from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician

• for help.

Any unauthorized changes or modiﬁcations to this equipment would void the user’s authority to operate this device.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, NJ 07094 Telephone No.: 1-800-211-7262

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System SC-HT40

(K2CB2CB00018)

(N2QAYB000009)

(RSA0007-L)

(N1DAAAA00002)

(RQCAV0006)

VOLUME

TV/VIDEO

MUTIN

VOLUME

SUBWOOFER

2 3

708

4 5

AV SYSTEM

RECEIVER

DVR/DVD-P

TUNER

BAND

POWER

INPUT SELECTOR

TUNE

RETURN

SETUP

MUSIC PORT

VOLUME

ENTER

SURROUND

MUSIC

EST. 192 4

AV Control Receiver SA-HT40

Front speakers SB-PF40

Surround speakers SB-PS40

Center speaker SB-PC40

Subwoofer SB-W40

Supplied accessories

Please check and identify the supplied accessories.

CAUTION!

DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RI SK OF E LECTR IC S HOCK OR FIR E HAZAR D DUE TO O VER HEATI NG, E NSU RE THA T CUR TAINS AN D AN Y O THE R M ATE RIA LS DO N OT OBST RUC T T HE VENTILATION VENTS.

CAUTION!

Do not place anything on top of this unit or block the heat radiation vents in any way. In particular, do not place tape decks or CD/DVD players on this unit as heat radiated from it can damage your software.

1 AC power supply cord

1 FM indoor antenna

1 AM loop antenna 1 Remote control

2 Batteries 1 speaker sticker sheet

Use the numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (As of January 2006)

In the U.S.A. : To order accessories, refer to “Accessory

Purchases” on page 22.

In Canada : To order acce ssories, call the de aler from

whom you have made your purchase.

Listening caution

Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion-and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing.

If you see this symbol-

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

The remote control

R6/LR6, AA, UM-3

Ins ert so the poles (+ and -) match those in the remote

• control. Do not use rechargeable type batteries.

•

Use

Aim at the sensor, avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 m (23 feet) directly in front of the unit.

Remote control signal sensor

Supplied accessories/Listening caution/The remote control

We recommend that you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise.

Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level” adapts to higher volumes of sound. So what sounds “normal” can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing.

Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts. To establish a safe level:

Start your volume control at a low setting.

• Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably

• and clearly, and without distortion.

Once you have established a comfortable sound level:

•

Set the dial and leave it there.

Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future. After all, we want you listening for a lifetime.

7 meters (23 feet)

Transmission window

Note

•

Keep the transmission window and the unit's sensor free from dust. Operation can be affected by strong light sources, such as

• direct sunlight, and the glass doors on cabinets.

FRONT L

FRONT

FRONT R

FRONT

SURROUND L

SURROUND

SURROUND R

SURROUND

(center)

FRONT

SURROUND L

SURROUND

C (center)

(center)

SUB

(subwoofer)

SUB

(subwoofer)

SUB

(subwoofer)

SUB

(subwoofer)

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2 3 4 5 6

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Step

FRONT L

FRONT

FRONT R

FRONT

SURROUND

SURROUND R

SURROUND

(center)

FRONT L

FRONT

FRONT R

FRONT

SURROUND

SURROUND R

SURROUND

C (center)

(center)

SUB

(subwoofer)

SUB

(subwoofer)

SUB

(subwoofer)

SUB

(subwoofer)

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2 3 4 5 6

456

FRONT

Speaker setup

Attach the stickers to the speaker cables.

Supplied

Sticker sheet

accessories

Step 1

Speaker setup

Placement of speakers.

Front speaker (L)

Front speaker (L) (SB-PF40)

Front speaker (R) (SB-PF40)

Center speaker

Front speaker (R)

Subwoofer

Surround speaker (L) (SB-PS40)

Surround speaker (R) (SB-PS40)

Positioning for best effect

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

•

Surround

•

speaker (R)

Center speaker (SB-PC40)

Subwoofer (SB-W40)

About 10 cm (4")

Place speakers on ﬂat secure bases. Placing speakers too close to ﬂoors, walls, and corners can result in excessive bass. Cover walls and windows with a thick curtain.

Note

Keep your speakers at least 10 mm (

/32") away from the

system for proper ventilation.

Surround speaker (L)

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

Front speakers (left, right)

Place on the left and right of the TV at seated ear height so that there is good coherency between the picture and sound.

Center speaker

Place underneath or above the center of the TV. Aim the speaker at the seating area.

Surround speakers (left, right)

Place on the side of or slightly behind the seating area, higher than ear level.

Subwoofer

The subwoofer can be placed in any position as long as it is at a reasonable distance from the TV. Note that some experimentation can yield the smoothest low frequency performance. Placement near a corner can increase the apparent output level, but can result in unnatural bass.

If irregular coloring occurs on your television

The supplied 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 further away from the television.

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Caution

The main unit and supplied speakers are only to be

• used as indicated in this manual. Failure to do so may lead to damage to the receiver and/or the speakers, and may result in the risk or ﬁre. Consult a qualiﬁed service person if damage has occurred or if you experience a sudden change in performance. Do not attempt to attach these speakers to walls using

• methods other than those described in this manual.

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SUB

SPEAKERS (HAUT-PARLEURS)

C SURROUND FRONT

R L L

6Ω 4Ω

6 5 4 3 2 1

CENTER

SURROUND

SURROUND R

SUBWOOFER

FRONT R

FRONT L

FRONT

SURROUND

SURROUND R

C (center)

SUB

(subwoofer)

Connect the speakers to the receiver.

7.5 - 9.4 mm

3.0 - 4.0 mm

ANT

AM ANT

75 Ω

LOOP

EXT

AUDIO

LOOP ANT GND

DVR/DVD-P

L R L

R R

OPT 2 OPT 1

COAXIAL

DVR/DVD-P

DIGITAL IN

DIGITAL

TRANSCEIVER

IN OUT IN

White cord

White cord with blue stripe

Other speaker setup options

Attaching to a wall

Center speaker

Front speakers

Note

Neve r short -c ircuit p o s it i v e (+ ) a n d negative (-) speaker wires.

Speaker setup Step 1

Fitting optional speaker stands

e.g. Front speakers

30 - 35 mm (1 3/16" - 1 3/8")

7 - 9 mm (9/32" - 11/32")

(19/64" - 3/8")

200 mm (7 7/8")

Wall or pillar

Surround speakers

Screw

(1/8" - 5/32")

(not included)

The wall or pillar on which the speakers are to be attached sho uld be capable of supportin g 1 0 k Con sult a qua lified b uilding contractor when attachin g the speakers to wall. Improper attachment may result in damage to the wall and speakers.

DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER slot

g (22 lb.) per screw.

5mm, Pitch 0.8 mm

60 mm (2 23/64")

•

Use the same distance between the two screws for center speaker. Use the same screw type for center and surround speakers.

• The stands must be able to support over 10 kg (22 lb.).

• The stands must be stable even if the speakers are in a high

• position.

Attach the SH-FX60 digital transceiver for wireless surround sound.

Set your sound free with Panasonic’s wireless receiver and speaker systems

You can also connect your portable audio equipment to the wireless system. For details, refer to the operating instructions for SH-FX60.

Step

ANT

75 Ω

LOOP

EXT

AUDIO

LOOP ANT GND

AC IN

DIGITAL

TRANSCEIVER

SUB

SPEAKERS (HAUT-PARLEURS)

C SURROUND FRONT

R L L

Ω

6 5 4 3 2 1

AC IN

DVR/DVD-P

L R L

R R

IN OUT IN

OPT 2 OPT 1

COAXIAL

DVR/DVD-P

DIGITAL IN

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

DIGIT

AL A

UDIO OUT

FRONT (L, R)

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

AUDIO OUT

OPT 2

DVR/DVD-P

OPT 2

DVR/DVD-P

COAXIAL

R R

OUT IN

DVR/DVD-P

FM ANT

AM ANT

75 Ω

LOOP

EXT

AUDIO

LOOP ANT GND

AC IN

DIGITAL

TRANSCEIVER

SUB

SPEAKERS (HAUT-PARLEURS)

C SURROUND FRONT

R L L

Ω

6 5 4 3 2 1

AC IN

DVR/DVD-P

L R L

R R

IN OUT IN

OPT 2 OPT 1

COAXIAL

DVR/DVD-P

DIGITAL IN

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

AUDIO OUT

OPT 1

Home theater connections

Other accessories

Stereo connection cable (not included)

Left

Optical ﬁber cable (not included)

Right

Turn off all components before making any connections. To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions.

Changing the digital input settings

You can change the input settings for the digital terminals if necessary. Note the equipment you have connected to the terminals, then change the settings. One of the terminals will remain unused, whatever the setting. (➡ page 8)

•

Note

Use digital connection to enjoy Dolby Digital or DTS.

• Do not bend the optical ﬁber cable.

•

Step 2 Home theater connections

DVR/DVD-P

Coaxial cable (not included)

Notes on digital input

This unit can decode the following signals:

Dolby Digital, DTS

• PCM, including PCM with sampling frequencies of 96 or

•

88.2 kHz

It cannot decode:

Other digital signals, such as MPEG

• Dolby Digital RF signals from a laser disc player

•

Connect the video cable d i r e c tl y to the TV.

TV (input source)

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DVR or DVD player

DVR

TV (Monitor)

Connect the vi d eo cabl e directly to the TV.

DVD player

TV (Monitor)

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ANT

Ω

LOOP

EXT

AUDIO

LOOP ANT GND

DVR/DVD-P

L R L

R R

OPT 2 OPT 1

COAXIAL

DVR/DVD-P

DIGITAL IN

AC IN

DIGITAL

TRANSCEIVER

IN OUT IN

SUB

SPEAKERS (HAUT-PARLEURS)

C SURROUND FRONT

R L L

Ω

6 5 4 3 2 1

AC IN

LOOP ANT GND

ANT

75 Ω

LOOP

EXT

AC IN

(x 1)

Step

Antenna and AC power supply connections

Supplied accessories

FM indoor antenna (included)

Adhesive tape Fix the end of the antenna where reception is best.

AC power supply cord FM indoor antenna

For best reception

FM outdoor antenna (not included)

Disconnect the FM indoor

• antenna. The an t e n n a sho u l d be

• inst al led by a co mpetent technician.

Black

White

Red

Keep the antenna cord away from DVD players and other cords.

AM loop antenna

FM outdoor antenna

75 Ω coaxial cable Antenna plug

AM loop antenna (included)

Click!

Step 3

The cooling fan operates at high power output levels only.

AC power supply cord (included)

Connect this cord after all other cables are

Household AC outlet

connected.

(AC 120 V/60 Hz)

Conserving power

The unit consumes 1 W even when it is turned off with [8, POWER]. To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug it from the household AC outlet. You will need to reset some memory items after plugging in the unit.

Note

The included AC power supply cord is for use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment.

• Do not use an AC power supply cord from any other type of equipment with this unit.

•

Antenna and AC power supply connections

T E S T L

TUNE

D I S TA N C E

D I G I N PU T

L C R SR SL SUBW

RETURN

SETUP

ENTER ENTER ENTER

-LEVEL TEST

Step

Change the settings to suit your equipment to the environment in which you are using it. Before making any changes, read the descriptions of the settings, note the factory settings and ranges, and refer to the equipment's instructions.

Settings

DISTANCE

Enter the distance of the front, center a n d s u r r o u n d speakers from the seating position.

DIG INPUT (digital input)

Step 4Settings

Change the distance so that the sound from all the speakers (except for the subwoofer) reaches you at the same time.

You can select distances between 3 and 30 feet.

The factory settings are:

LR (front): C (center): S (surround):

Change th e digital input sett in gs for TV or DVR/DVD-P to coaxial if your equ ip ment does n’ t hav e an op tic al outp ut term ina l. (One o f the termina ls will remain unused, whatever the setting.)

The factory settings are:

TV: DVR (DVR/DVD-P):

10 ft (feet) 10 ft (feet) 5 ft (feet)

OPT1

OPT2

Enter the setup mode.

Press and hold.

Select "DISTANCE".

Select "DIG INPUT".

Adjusting speaker output level

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C (center), SR (surround right) and SL (surround left) can be adjusted between -10 dB and +10 dB, with 0 dB being the level of the front speakers. Adjust center and surround output to the same apparent level of the front speakers.

For SUBW (subwoofer), you can select "SUBW - - -" so there is no output, "SUBW MIN" for minimum output, a level between 1 and 19, or "SUBW MAX" for maximum output. Adjust subwoofer output so it is balanced with the front speakers. Subwoofer output is easily influenced by the source. You can also change its level while playing something for better effect (➡ page 16).

Output the signal.

Press and hold.

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Table of contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Supplied accessories

Listening caution

The remote control