Setup Guide Operating Instructions DVD Home Theater Sound System SC-HT545W Model No. Positioning the speakers STEP Speaker connections STEP Digital transceiver connection STEP Audio, video and radio connections STEP AC mains lead connections STEP Preparing the remote control STEP Presetting the radio stations...
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Positioning the speakers STEP How you set up your speakers can affect the bass and the sound field. Note the following points: ≥ 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 thick curtains.
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Notes on speaker use If irregular coloring occurs on your television ≥ You can damage your speakers and shorten their useful The front and center speakers are designed to be used life if you play sound at high levels over extended periods. close to a television, but the picture may be affected with ≥...
Speaker connections STEP 1 sheet of speaker cable stickers ≥ Attach the speaker-cable stickers to make connection easier. Be careful not to cross (short-circuit) or reverse the polarity of 5 CENTER the speaker wires as doing so may damage Speaker cable sticker the speakers.
Digital transceiver connection STEP Digital transceiver This unit Insert the digital transceiver into the slot. Do not insert or remove while this unit is on. FM ANT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO Digital Transceiver S-VIDEO Digital transceiver Insert fully until you hear a click. Audio, video and radio connections STEP ≥...
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Connecting to a television with AUDIO/VIDEO terminals Back of this unit COMPONENT VIDEO OUT VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO Digital Transceiver Television (not included) § Audio cable AUDIO AUDIO (not included) VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN Video cable (not included) § This audio connection will enable you to play audio from your television through your home theater system. Refer to “Operating other equipment”...
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≥ Set “Video Output Mode” to “480p” or “576p”, and then follow the instructions on the menu screen (➜ page 28, Picture Menu, Operations Guide). ≥ Panasonic televisions with 625 (576)/50i·50p, 525 (480)/60i·60p input terminals are progressive compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television.
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Connecting the FM and AM antennas AM loop antenna FM indoor antenna ≥ Using an outdoor antenna (optional) (➜ page 35, Operations Guide). FM indoor antenna Affix this end of the antenna where Click! reception is best. Adhesive tape AM loop antenna Stand the antenna up on its base.
AC mains lead connections STEP 2 AC mains leads ≥ Connect the AC mains leads after all other connections are complete. This unit To household mains socket (AC 230–240 V, 50 Hz) AC mains lead BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 4 IN THE OPERATIONS GUIDE BEFORE CONNECTION.
Preparing the remote control STEP Do not: Remote control Batteries ≥ mix old and new batteries. ≥ use different types at the same time. ≥ heat or expose to flame. ≥ take apart or short circuit. ≥ attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries. Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote ≥...
Performing QUICK SETUP STEP The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to make necessary settings. To display the picture from this unit, turn on your television and change the television’s video input mode which is connected to this unit (e.g. VIDEO 1, AV 1, etc.). To change your television’s video input mode, refer to its operating instructions.
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