Operating Instructions DVD Home Theater Sound System Model No. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are for Continental Europe. Your unit may not look exactly the same as illustrated. SC-HT340 Region number The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number or “ALL”.
SC-HT340 SA-HT340 SB-FS340 SB-PC340 SB-FS341 SB-W340 RQT8589 ENGLISH GETTING STARTED ENGLISH System Main unit Front speakers Center speaker Surround speakers Subwoofer 2 RQT8043 RQT8589-BG.
GETTING STARTED ENGLISH Caution for AC Mains Lead ENGLISH &USE COVER &USE AMPERE RQT8589 &USE AMPERE 3 RQT8043 RQT8589-BG.
Safety precautions Placement GETTING STARTED ENGLISH Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby shortening the unit’s service life. Do not place heavy items on the unit. Voltage Do not use high voltage power sources. This can overload the unit and cause a fire. Do not use a DC power source.
Table of contents GETTING STARTED Placement of speakers ............................................................................................................................7 Making the connections ...........................................................................................................................8 Other speaker setup options .................................................................................................................10 Optional antenna connections ........
Accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
Simple setup Placement of speakers 2 SURROUND (L, R) 3 CENTER GETTING STARTED 1 FRONT (L, R) ENGLISH 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.
Simple setup (continued) Making the connections GETTING STARTED ENGLISH 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.
Connect to the antennas. ■ AM loop antenna ENGLISH 1 ■ FM indoor antenna Tape the antenna where reception is best. Stand the antenna up on its base. GETTING STARTED Adhesive tape Black White 2 Red Connect to the various television terminals. • 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.
Simple setup (continued) Other speaker setup options ENGLISH ■ 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 qualified building contractor when attaching the speakers to a wall. Improper attachment may result in damage to the wall and speakers. GETTING STARTED 1 2 Drive a screw (not included) into a wall.
Disc information Discs that can be played show the formats. ENGLISH Operations in these instructions are described mainly with formats. Icons such as DVD-Video — *3, *4 DVD-RAM • 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. Recorded with Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders using the DCF (Design rule for • Camera File system) Standard Version 1.0.
Overview of controls Main unit Standby/on switch [y/I] (14) 4/1, ¡/¢ / 4 TUNING 3 For Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait Skipping or slow-search play, Select the radio stations (26) MIC jack Connect a microphone (28) 0 OPEN/CLOSE MIC level Open or close the disc tray (14) Adjust of the microphone volume (28) GETTING STARTED ENGLISH Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa.
Performing QUICK SETUP The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to make necessary settings. ENGLISH 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.). 2 Switch on the main unit. 4 3 Select “DVD/CD”. Follow the messages and make the setting. \ Shows the QUICK SETUP screen. (Press and hold) 5 Finish the QUICK SETUP. 6 Press to exit.
Basic play Using the main unit ENGLISH 3 Select “DVD/CD”. • Load double-sided discs so the label for the side you want to play is facing up. • For DVD-RAM, remove the disc from its cartridge before use. GETTING STARTED 2 1 4 Power on. Load a disc in the tray. Start playback and adjust the volume.
Enter numbers (while stopped) Example: To select 12, [h10] \ [1] \ [2] • Press [3, PLAY] to resume playback. with Playback control (PBC) Press [7, STOP] and then press the numeric buttons to cancel the PBC functions. Pause Note • The numeric buttons that can function depend on the number of tracks on the VCD. Search (during play) • Play speed increases up to 5 steps. • Press [3, PLAY] to resume normal playback. ENGLISH The position is memorized while “RESUME” is on the display.
Advanced play Numeric buttons ENGLISH Program play (up to 32 items) 1 3, PLAY Press the numeric buttons to select the items. ( Press [ENTER] to confirm the selection.) DISC OPERATIONS Example: 5, ∞, 2, 3, ENTER ENGLISH PLAY MODE • Repeat this step to program other items. • To select a 2-digit number Example: To select 25, [h10] \ [2] \ [5] Displaying current playback condition 2 Press [FUNCTIONS].
Using navigation menus 3 To play content in the group in order ENGLISH Press [ENTER]. 1, ¡ To start play from the selected content 5, ∞, 2, 3, ENTER FUNCTIONS To enjoy listening to WMA/MP3 contents while showing a JPEG image on the screen Select a JPEG file first, and then select audio contents. (The opposite order is not effective.) To exit the screen Press [MENU]. ■ Using the submenu While the Navigation Menu is displayed 2 Press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [5, ∞] to select an item and press [ENTER].
Using navigation menus (continued) Playing RAM and DVD-R/-RW (DVD-VR) discs ENGLISH Numeric buttons • Titles appear only if the titles are recorded on the disc. • You cannot edit programs, play lists and disc titles. Playing the programs MENU, PLAY LIST 5, ∞, 2, 3, ENTER TOP MENU, DIRECT NAVIGATOR 1 2 FUNCTIONS 3 ENGLISH DISC OPERATIONS 7 , STOP Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. Press [5, ∞] or the numeric buttons to select the program. • Press [3] to show the contents of the program and the disc.
Using on-screen menus Select Confirm Confirm Display the “Functions” screen. 4 DISC OPERATIONS Return to the previous menu Make the settings. ENGLISH Go to the next menu Select 1 3 Select the menu. Press to exit. ENGLISH 2 Items shown differ depending on the type of disc. Functions Menu Time (Except +R/+RW) To start from a specific item Example: Audio To select program 12 Press the numeric buttons: [1] \ [2] \ [ENTER] .
Using on-screen menus (continued) Other Settings 7 Picture Menu ENGLISH Play Speed DISC OPERATIONS To change play speed – from “x0.6” to “x1.4” (in 0.1-unit steps) • Press [ 3, PLAY] to resume normal playback. • After you change the speed. – Dolby Pro Logic II and Sound Enhancement have no effect. – Audio output switches to 2-channel stereo. – Sampling frequency of 96 kHz is converted to 48 kHz. • This function may not work depending on the disc’s recording.
Other Settings (continued) 7 Display Menu (continued) Just Fit Zoom To select the appropriate screen size to fit your television screen DISC OPERATIONS Auto 4:3 Standard European Vista 16:9 Standard American Vista Cinemascope 1 Cinemascope 2 Example: 7 Audio Menu Dolby Pro Logic II (\ page 27, Dolby Pro Logic II) Dialogue Enhancer To make the dialogue in movies easier to hear (Dolby Digital, DTS, MPEG, 3-channel or higher, with the dialogue recorded in the center channel) (Dolby Digital, 3-channel or
Changing the player settings 2 ENGLISH Select ENGLISH DISC OPERATIONS Tab Item Go to item Make the settings. Select Confirm Setting • If you have not performed QUICK SETUP (\ page 13), the QUICK SETUP screen appears. 1 4 Select the tab. 3 Select the item. Select Display the Setup menu. 5 Press to exit. Go to setting (Press and hold) ENGLISH • The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. • Underlined items in the following table are the factory preset.
Player settings (continued) TV Aspect Choose the setting to suit your television and preference. ENGLISH 7 “Video” tab • 4:3 Pan&Scan: Regular aspect television (4:3) The sides of the widescreen picture are cut off so it fills the screen (unless prohibited by the disc). DISC OPERATIONS • 4:3 Letterbox: Regular aspect television (4:3) Widescreen picture is shown in the letterbox style.
Changing the player settings (continued) Changing the delay time (Speaker Settings) ENGLISH DISC OPERATIONS ENGLISH Effective when playing multi-channel audio (Center and surround speakers only) For optimum listening with 5.1-channel sound, all the speakers, except for the subwoofer, should be the same distance from the seating position. If you have to place the center or surround speakers closer to the seating position, adjust the delay time to make up for the difference.
Tips for making data discs ENGLISH • When there are more than eight groups, the eighth group onwards will be displayed on one vertical line in the menu screen. • There may be differences in the display order on the menu screen and computer screen. • This unit cannot play files recorded using packet write. DVD-R/RW • Discs must conform to UDF bridge (UDF 1.02/ISO9660). • This unit does not support multi-session. Only the default session is played.
Using the radio 4 TUNING 3 MEMORY -TUNE MODE/ –FM MODE OTHER OPERATIONS ENGLISH ENGLISH Automatic presetting SELECTOR Main unit only 1 Press [SELECTOR] to select “FM” or “AM”. 2 Press [-TUNE MODE] to select “MANUAL”. 3 Press [4 TUNING 3] to tune to the lowest frequency (FM: 87.50, AM: 522).
Using sound effects SFC ŸPL II OTHER OPERATIONS C. FOCUS Enhancing the sound from the center speaker: Center Focus Changing the sound quality: Sound Field Control (SFC) Changes the sound quality. Press [SFC]. Every time you press the button: FLAT : Cancel (no effect is added) (factory preset). MOVIE : Use this mode when playing movie software. SPORT : Simulates sound to make you feel like you are at a sports event. MUSIC : Adds surround effects to stereo sources. HEAVY : Adds punch to rock.
Using the microphone Using sound effects (continued) For Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait +, – VOLUME MIN OTHER OPERATIONS ENGLISH ENGLISH DVD MIC LEVEL MAX VOLUME 5, ∞, 2, 3 5, ∞, 2, 3 CH SELECT, – TEST FUNCTIONS Adjusting the volume of each speaker: Speaker level adjustments This is one of the ways to get appropriate surround effects. Preparation Press [DVD].
Operating other equipment Optional audio connection for video cassette recorder or television Television (not included) Audio cable (not included) Rear panel of this main unit Video cable (included) Audio cable (not included) OTHER OPERATIONS This audio connection will enable you to play audio from your television through your home theater system. • Press [AUX] (\ page 12) to select “AUX” as the source to operate the audio input from the remote control.
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. ENGLISH Troubleshoot ■ Power ENGLISH REFERENCE Page No power. The unit is automatically switched to the standby mode. • Insert the AC mains lead securely. • The Sleep timer was working and had reached the set time limit.
Troubleshoot (continued) ENGLISH ■ A-B repeat Page Point B is automatically set. • The end of an item becomes point B when it is reached. — • Select “DVD/CD” as the source. • Cancel program and random play. — 16 • You cannot add markers to DVD-RAM or DVD-R/RW (DVD-VR) discs. • If the disc’s elapsed play time does not appear on the unit’s display, you cannot add markers. — — ■ Marker Cannot add markers. ENGLISH The Setup menu cannot be accessed.
Troubleshooting guide (continued) Troubleshoot (continued) ENGLISH ■ Unit displays Page The display is dark. “NO PLAY” ENGLISH REFERENCE “NO DISC” “F61” “DVD U11” “ERROR” “DVD H & &” “DVD F & &” & & stands for a number. • • • • • • Select “Bright” in “FL Dimmer” in the “Others” tab. You inserted a disc the unit cannot play; insert one it can. You inserted a blank disc. You inserted a disc that has not been finalized. You have not inserted a disc; insert one.
Glossary Dolby Digital This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2-channel) audio, these signals can also be multi-channel audio. A large amount of audio information can be recorded on one disc using this method. MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer 3) An audio compression method that compresses audio to approximately one tenth of its size without any considerable loss of audio quality.
Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION ENGLISH REFERENCE ENGLISH For Continental Europe For Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode Front Ch 55 W per channel (5 :), 1 kHz, 10 % THD RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode Surround Ch 55 W per channel (5 :), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Front Ch 55 W per channel (5 :), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Center Ch 55 W per channel (5 :), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Surround Ch 55 W per channel (5 :), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Subwoofer Ch
SPEAKER SECTION 1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex) Impedance 5 : 6.5 cm Cone type 55 W* (Max) 80 dB/W (1.0 m) 96 Hz to 25 kHz (–16 dB) 120 Hz to 22 kHz (–10 dB) 92 mm x 135 mm x 95.4 mm 0.6 kg Type Speaker unit(s) Woofer Input power (IEC) Output sound pressure Frequency range Surround speakers SB-FS341 Type Speaker unit(s) Full range Input power (IEC) Output sound pressure Frequency range Dimensions (WxHxD) Mass Dimensions (WxHxD) Mass 1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex) Impedance 5 : 6.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson multimedia. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S.
