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The illustration shows SC-HT540 for Continental Europe.
Operating Instructions
DVD Home Theater Sound System
SC-HT540/SC-HT990
Model No.
Region number
The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region
number or "ALL".
Region
Continental Europe, the Middle East, South Africa,
Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
Southeast Asia and Thailand
Example: [Continental[Europe]
E
GCS
GCT
GC
Number
2
3
2
2
3
ALL
5
GS
Advanced
progressive scan
Provides a smoother
and sharper image.
Compatible with a variety
of media formats
DVD-RAM, DVD-Audio,
DVD-Video, DivX and more.
High-performance
sound effects
Sound quality enhancement,
Bass enhancement and more.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
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page
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page
30
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
The illustration shows SC-HT540 for Continental Europe. Advanced Operating Instructions progressive scan DVD Home Theater Sound System page SC-HT540/SC-HT990 Model No. Provides a smoother and sharper image. Compatible with a variety of media formats page DVD-RAM, DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, DivX and more. -
Page 2: Accessories
[HT990]: SC-HT990 only. ≥ These operating instructions are applicable to models System SC-HT540 SC-HT990 SC-HT540 and SC-HT990 for a variety of regions. Main unit SA-HT540 SA-HT990 ≥ Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating Front speakers... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS STEP 4 Accessories ......2 Audio and video connections..10 Basic audio connection . -
Page 4: Caution For Ac Mains Lead
Caution for AC Mains Lead (For Saudi Arabia and Kuwait) WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER (“GS” area code model only) E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL Ó OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN/YELLOW. -
Page 5: Safety Precautions
Safety precautions Placement Foreign matter Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit. This can cause electric temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These conditions shock or malfunction. can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby shortening the Do not let liquids get into the unit. -
Page 6: Assembling The Speakers
The supplied stands are specially designed for STEP Assembling the speakers attachment to Panasonic SB-FS990 front speakers or SB-FS540 front and surround speakers. Use only as indicated in this setup. [HT540] Front speakers [HT990] Front and surround speakers Preparation ≥ To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform assembly on it. - Page 7 Secure the speaker to the stand. Assembled! Speaker Screw Tighten securely. Ensure the speaker cable is centered in the groove. Stand Connect the speaker cable. Insert the wire fully. : White : Blue Push! Press the speaker cable into the groove. ∫...
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Page 8: Speaker Installation Options
Speaker installation options ∫ Attaching to a wall 3 Fit the speaker securely onto the screw(s) with the hole(s). Front speaker [HT540] Center speaker You can attach all of the speakers (except subwoofer) to a wall. [HT990] Front and surround speakers ≥... -
Page 9: Positioning The Speakers
STEP Positioning the speakers 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. ≥... -
Page 10: Speaker Connections
STEP Speaker connections Speaker cables 2 sheets of speaker cable stickers ≥ Attach the speaker-cable stickers to [HT540] [HT990] ≥ 1kshort cable: For center speaker ≥ 1kshort cable: For center speaker make connection easier. ≥ 2klong cables: For surround speakers The illustration shows the model for Continental Europe. -
Page 11: Basic Video Connection
≥ Set “Video Output Mode” to “480p” or “576p”, and then follow the instructions on the menu screen (➜ page 23, Picture Menu). [Continental]Europe] ≥ 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. -
Page 12: Radio And Ac Mains Lead Connections
Radio and AC mains lead connections STEP AM loop antenna FM indoor antenna AC mains lead [Continental[Europe,[Southeast[Asia,[Thailand,[ [Saudi[Arabia[and[Kuwait[ [the[Middle[East,[South[Africa,[Saudi[Arabia[and[Kuwait[ ≥ Connect the AC mains lead after all other connections are complete. The illustration shows the model ≥ Using an outdoor antenna (optional) (➜ page 29). for Continental Europe. -
Page 13: Performing Quick Setup
SETUP screen. To change these settings later Select “QUICK SETUP” in the “Others” tab (➜ page 26). Control reference guide The illustration shows SC-HT540. Television operations (33) See page references in parentheses. Adjust the television volume (33) Turn the unit on/off (13) -
Page 14: Discs That Can Be Played
≥ [DVD-VR] Recorded with devices using Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format (a unified video recording standard), such as DVD video recorders, DVD video cameras, personal computers, etc. ≥ [JPEG] Recorded with Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders using the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) Standard Version 1.0. -
Page 15: Glossary
Glossary Decoder JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal. This is This is a system used for compressing/decoding color still pictures. If you called decoding. select JPEG as the storage system on digital cameras, etc., the data will be compressed to 1/10–1/100 of its original size. -
Page 16: Basic Play
Basic play To display the picture from the main unit, turn on your television and change its video input mode (e.g. VIDEO 1, AV 1, etc.). ≥ To change your television’s video input mode, refer to its operating instructions. Using the main unit The illustration shows SC-HT990. -
Page 17: Using The Remote Control
If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting (➜ page 34 to 36). Using the remote control Select On-screen — item select Numbered FL DISPLAY buttons Register CANCEL [DVD-VR] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] SKIP SLOW/SEARCH e.g. To select 12: STOP [S10] ➜... -
Page 18: Convenient Functions
Convenient functions All group play [DVD-A] Press [1 PLAY]. All Group Playback Numbered buttons Press PLAY to start CANCEL Program play (up to 32 items) PLAY Press the numbered buttons to select the item. ([WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX] Press [ENTER] to register the selection.) e.g. -
Page 19: Playing Data Discs Using Navigation Menus
Playing data discs using navigation menus ∫ Using the submenu 1 While Navigation Menu is displayed Press [FUNCTIONS]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select an item and press [ENTER]. Numbered Items shown differ depending on the type of disc. buttons Multi Groups and contents are displayed. -
Page 20: Selecting A Track Using Cd Text
Playing data discs using navigation menus Playing RAM and DVD-R/-RW Selecting a track using CD text (DVD-VR) discs [CD] [DVD-VR] Titles appear with CD Text disc playback. ≥ Titles appear only if the titles are recorded on the disc. Press [TOP MENU] or [MENU]. ≥... - Page 21 ≥ You can play MPEG4 data [conforming to SD VIDEO specifications (ASF standard)/MPEG4 (Simple Profile) video system/G.726 audio system] recorded with Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders with this unit. ≥ The recording date may differ from that of the actual date.
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Page 22: Using On-Screen Menus
Subtitle subtitles that are not displayed. ≥ [DVD-VR] “On” or “Off” appears only with discs that contain subtitle on/off information (Subtitle on/off information cannot be recorded using Panasonic Press to exit. DVD Recorders). [DVD-VR] To recall a marker recorded on DVD-Video... -
Page 23: Other Settings
Other Settings Items shown differ depending on the type of disc. ∫ Picture Menu [DVD-A] (Motion picture part) [DVD-VR] [DVD-V] To change play speed Normal – from “k0.6” to “k1.4” Cinema1: Mellows images and enhances detail in ≥ Press [1 PLAY] to return to normal play. dark scenes. -
Page 24: Audio Menu
Using on-screen menus Other Settings Items shown differ depending on the type of disc. ∫ Audio Menu ➜ To zoom in and out manually page 30, Enhancing the stereo sound: Dolby Pro Logic II – in 0.01-unit steps from “k1.00” to “k1.60” Dolby Pro Logic II) –... -
Page 25: Changing The Player Settings
Changing the player settings Press and hold to show the Setup menu. If you have not performed QUICK SETUP (➜ page 13), the QUICK Numbered SETUP screen appears. buttons Select the tab. Select Go right Select the item. Select ENTER Register SETUP Make the settings. - Page 26 Changing the player settings QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area. ∫ “Video” tab ≥ 4:3 Pan&Scan: Regular aspect television (4:3) TV Aspect The sides of the widescreen picture are cut off so it fills the screen (unless Choose the setting to suit your prohibited by the disc).
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Page 27: Changing The Delay Time Of The Speakers
Changing the delay time of the speakers Press [3, 4] to select the delay time box and press [ENTER]. (Effective when playing multi-channel audio) Press [3, 4] to adjust the delay time and press [ENTER]. (Center and surround speakers only) For optimum listening with 5.1-channel sound, all the speakers, except for Center delay time the subwoofer, should be the same distance from the seating position. -
Page 28: Using The Radio
H.BASS Press and hold [—FM MODE] again to cancel the mode. ≥ The mode is also canceled when you change the frequency. The illustration shows SC-HT540 for Continental Europe. When “AM” is selected TUNING Press [FUNCTIONS] on the remote control. -
Page 29: Rds Broadcasting
∫ AM frequency step RDS broadcasting ain unit only [Continental]Europe\ The unit can display the text data transmitted by the radio data system [Southeast\Asia,\Thailand,]the]Middle]East,\South]Africa,]Saudi[Arabia[and[ (RDS) available in some areas. [Kuwait[ If the station you are listening to is transmitting RDS signals, “RDS” will The step is factory-set to 9-kHz, but you can change it to receive light up on the display. -
Page 30: Using Sound Effects
Using sound effects Enhancing the sound from the center speaker: Center Focus This applies to discs where the dialogue is recorded in the center channel. You can make the sound of the center speaker seem like it is coming from within the television. Press and hold [—C.FOCUS]. -
Page 31: Enhancing The Bass Sound: H.bass
Enhancing the bass sound: Adjusting the volume of each H.BASS speaker: Speaker level adjustments This is one of the ways to get appropriate surround effects. You can enhance low-frequency sound so that heavy bass sound can be Preparation heard clearly, even if the acoustics of your room are not optimal. The unit Press [DVD]. -
Page 32: Using Other Useful Functions
Using headphones ain unit only EXT-IN Reduce the volume and connect the headphones (not included). Headphone plug type: ‰3.5 mm stereo mini plug VOLUME The illustration shows SC-HT540 for Continental Europe. VOLUME ENTER FUNCTIONS SLEEP MUTING Adjust headphone volume with [VOLUME]. -
Page 33: Enjoying Karaoke
Insert the disc and start play (➜ page 16). Adjust the main volume with [VOLUME]. You can use the remote control to operate a Panasonic television. Connect your equipment referring to “Cable TV box or video cassette Adjust the microphone volume. -
Page 34: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions. Power Page ≥... - Page 35 Marker Page ≥ You cannot add markers with DVD-RAM or DVD-R/-RW (DVD-VR) discs. Cannot add markers. — ≥ If the disc’s elapsed play time does not appear on the unit’s display, you cannot add markers. — A-B repeat ≥ The end of an item becomes point B when it is reached. Point B is automatically set.
- Page 36 Troubleshooting guide Listening to the radio Page ≥ Adjust the position of the FM or AM antenna. Distorted sound or noise is heard. — ≥ Use an outdoor antenna. “ST” flickers or does not light. ≥ Turn the television off or move it away from the unit. A beat sound is heard.
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Page 37: Specifications
80 W per channel (3 ≠), 1 kHz, 1 % THD Front Ch §4 MPEG4 data recorded with Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD 65 W per channel (4 ≠), 1 kHz, 1 % THD Surround Ch video recorders 75 W per channel (6 ≠), 1 kHz, 1 % THD... -
Page 38: Speaker Section
Specifications [HT990] [Front\speakers\SB-FS990] SPEAKER SECTION Type 2 way, 2 speaker system (Bass reflex) Impedance 3 ≠ Speaker unit(s) [HT540] [Front\speakers\SB-FS540] 1. Woofer 6.5 cm Cone type Type 1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex) 2. Tweeter 6 cm Cone type Impedance 3 ≠... - Page 39 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby , HDCD ® , High Definition Compatible Digital ® Laboratories. Pacific Microsonics™ are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Pacific Microsonics, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
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