Panasonic SC-HT40 Operating Instructions Manual
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Operating Instructions
Home Theater Audio System
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.
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For Canada only: The word "Participant" is used in
place of the word "Partner".
If you have any questions, contact 1-800-211-PANA (7262)
in the U.S.A. or 1-800-561-5505 in Canada.
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PC
SC-HT40
Model No.
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Table of contents
Before use
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .........2
Supplied accessories ....................................3
Listening caution ...........................................3
The remote control .........................................3
Operations
Basic operations ..........................................10
Control guide ................................................11
Making a recording ......................................13
The RESET function .....................................13
MENU operation ...........................................14
The radio .......................................................15
Sound field ....................................................16
Other functions ............................................17
Other settings ...............................................18
Remote control operation guide .................19
Product service ............................................20
Specifications ...............................................21
Warranty (U.S.A.) ..........................................22
Warranty (Canada) .......................................23
Troubleshooting guide .................Back cover
Maintenance ..................................Back cover
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
"Partner". If you have any questions, contact 1-800-211-PANA (7262) in the U.S.A. or 1-800-561-5505 in Canada. Table of contents Before use IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...2 SC-HT40 Supplied accessories ...3 Listening caution ...3 The remote control ...3 Step 1 Step 2... -
Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
(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... -
Page 3: Supplied Accessories
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. CAUTION! SC-HT40 DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, SA-HT40 BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. -
Page 4: Step 1 Speaker Setup
Step Speaker setup Attach the stickers to the speaker cables. Front speaker (L) (center) (subwoofer) (SB-PF40) FRONT FRONT SURROUND SURROUND FRONT FRONT SURROUND SURROUND (center) (subwoofer) (center) Front speaker (R) (subwoofer) FRONT FRONT SURROUND SURROUND FRONT FRONT SURROUND SURROUND (subwoofer) (center) (SB-PF40) FRONT... -
Page 5: Connect The Speakers To The Receiver
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. Set your sound free with Panasonic’s wireless receiver and speaker systems DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER Attach the SH-FX60 digital transceiver for wireless surround sound. -
Page 6: Step 2 Home Theater Connections
Step Home theater connections Stereo connection cable Other (not included) accessories Left 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. -
Page 7: Step 3 Antenna And Ac Power Supply Connections
Step Antenna and AC power supply connections AC power supply cord Supplied accessories FM indoor antenna (included) Adhesive tape Fix the end of the antenna where reception is best. LOOP DIGITAL TRANSCEIVER LOOP 75 Ω LOOP DVR/DVD-P AUDIO The cooling fan operates at high power output levels only. Household AC outlet (AC 120 V/60 Hz) Conserving power... -
Page 8: Step 4 Settings
Step Settings 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. DISTANCE Change the distance so that the sound from all the speakers (except... - Page 9 POWER Switch on. POWER Select the speaker. TUNE ENTER Press once to enter. Select the input position. TUNE ENTER Press OPT1 once to enter. DVR OPT2 Adjust the main Select the speaker volume. channel. VOLUME MENU TUNE SETUP ENTER Display RETURN INPUT SELECTOR SURROUND...
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Page 10: Basic Operations
Basic operations POWER MENU TUNE SURROUND SETUP ENTER MUSIC RETURN MUSIC PORT INPUT SELECTOR POWER Switch on. Select input. TUNER FM REAR MUSIC PORT FRONT MUSIC PORT Select "REAR MUSIC PORT" to play sound from portable audio equipment connected directly to the wireless system. (➡ page 5) Adding surround effects to stereo sources Using Dolby Pro LogicΙΙ... -
Page 11: Control Guide
Control guide Remote control This page describes the buttons used to control this unit. See the guide starting page 19 for the buttons that control other units. [^, RECEIVER] Standby/on button. [TUNER, ―BAND] For switching the remote control to TUNER mode and selecting TUNER. After selecting TUNER, press and hold to switch between FM and AM. - Page 12 Control guide Main unit [8, POWER] Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power. Remote control signal sensor [MUSIC PORT] • You can playback sound from portable audio equipment.
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Page 13: Making A Recording
[INPUT SELECTOR, <, >] For selecting input. INPUT SELECTOR Headphone jack Plug type: 3.5 mm ( ") stereo • Sound does not come from the speakers if you connect headphones. • Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to prevent hearing damage. [PCM, C. -
Page 14: Menu Operation
MENU operation This is an outline of the operations you can perform with the MENU. Press [ MENU] once. Main menu TUNE ENTER TUNER The radio ➡ page 15 BASS Adjust the bass ➡ page 16 TREBLE 0 Adjust the treble ➡ page 16 BALANCE You can adjust the balance of the front speakers ➡... -
Page 15: The Radio
The radio TUNER RECEIVER SYSTEM BAND VOLUME TUNER DVR/DVD-P BAND TV/VIDEO MUTING VOLUME SUBWOOFER > > SKIP SLOW/SEARCH SKIP STOP PAUSE PLAY DIRECT NAVIGATOR FUNCTIONS TOP MENU TUNER TUNER DIRECT TUNING DIRECT TUNING ENTER SUB MENU/ PLAY LIST RETURN -EFFECT -LEVEL C.FOCUS TEST... -
Page 16: Sound Field
Sound field SURROUND MENU TUNE SETUP ENTER MUSIC RETURN POWER MENU TUNE SURROUND SETUP ENTER MUSIC RETURN MUSIC PORT Adjusting the tone You can adjust the level of the bass and treble. Main unit 1. Use the menus to select "BASS" or "TREBLE". ➡... -
Page 17: Other Functions
RECEIVER SYSTEM VOLUME TUNER DVR/DVD-P BAND TV/VIDEO MUTING VOLUME SUBWOOFER > SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY DIRECT NAVIGATOR FUNCTIONS TOP MENU TUNER DIRECT TUNING ENTER SUB MENU/ PLAY LIST RETURN -EFFECT C.FOCUS -EFFECT -LEVEL C.FOCUS TEST MUSIC MOVIE Center focus Use with discs where the dialogue is recorded in the center channel. -
Page 18: Other Settings
Other settings MENU SETUP RETURN POWER Setting descriptions INPUT MODE (Input mode) This unit automatically detects whether input is digital or analog, but you can fix the input mode. AUTO: The unit automatically detects whether input is digital or analog. ANALOG: Select to make the unit accept analog input. -
Page 19: Remote Control Operation Guide
Remote control operation guide This remote control can operate Panasonic DVD recorders, DVD players, and televisions. Note that this remote control cannot operate some equipment and that it may not be able to perform some operations. Before using a Panasonic DVD recorder or player DVD recorder Change the remote control code to match the remote control code of the DVD recorder. -
Page 20: Product Service
For product information or assistance with product operation: In the U.S.A., refer to the “Customer Services Directory” on page 22. In Canada, contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 905-624-5505, or visit the website (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized Servicentre closest to you. -
Page 21: Specifications
Specifications (IHF'78) g AMPLIFIER SECTION RMS output power of each channel driven 10 % total harmonic distortion 1 kHz front CH 1 kHz surround CH 1 kHz center CH 100 Hz subwoofer CH Total RMS output power Rated minimum sine wave RMS power output 1% total harmonic distortion (Dolby Digital mode) 150 Hz to 20 kHz front CH 150 Hz to 20 kHz surround CH... -
Page 22: Warranty (U.s.a.)
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST. For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pasc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com... -
Page 23: Warranty (Canada)
Warranty (Canada) PANASONIC/TECHNICS PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase. -
Page 24: Troubleshooting Guide
Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit. • Before using chemically treated cloth, carefully read the instructions that came with the cloth. Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 http://www.panasonic.com...