HT640W.book Page 1 Friday, January 20, 2006 5:50 PM Operating Instructions DVD Home Theater Sound System Model No. SC-HT640W Wireless surround sound Wireless surround speaker connection. page Advanced progressive scan page 6 High-performance sound effects page 26 Provides a smoother and sharper image. Region number The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number “1” or “ALL”. Example: 1 ALL 1 2 4 Sound quality enhancement, Dolby Pro Logic II and more.
HT640W.book Page 2 Friday, January 20, 2006 6:19 PM Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. System Main unit SA-HT640 Front speakers SB-FS640 Operations in these instructions are described mainly with the remote control, but you can perform the operations on the main unit if the controls are the same.
HT640W.book Page 3 Thursday, January 5, 2006 11:19 AM TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . 2 Getting Started Simple Setup STEP 6 Preparing the remote control . . . . . 8 STEP 1 Positioning the speakers . . . . . . . . . 4 STEP 7 Performing QUICK SETUP . . . . . . . 8 Speaker installation options . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 STEP 2 Speaker connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 STEP 3 Audio and video connections. . . . . . 6 Basic audio connection. . . . . . . . . . . . .
HT640W.book Page 4 STEP Friday, January 20, 2006 1 5:50 PM Positioning the speakers Simple Setup 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. ≥ Left and right front speakers are interchangeable.
HT640W.book Page 5 Friday, January 20, 2006 5:50 PM Speaker installation options ∫ Attaching to a wall Ensure the stands meet these conditions before purchasing them. Note the diameter and length of the screws and the distance between screws as shown in the diagram. ≥ The wall or pillar on which the speakers are to be attached should be capable of supporting 10 kg (22 lbs) per screw. Consult a qualified building contractor when attaching the speakers to a wall.
HT640W.book Page 6 STEP Monday, January 9, 2006 3 4:02 PM Audio and video connections Simple Setup ≥ Do not connect through the video cassette recorder. Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not be displayed properly. ≥ Turn the television off before connecting, and refer to the television’s operating instructions. Video cable Basic audio connection ≥ This audio connection will enable you to play audio from your television through your home theater system.
STEP Page 7 4 Thursday, January 5, 2006 11:19 AM Radio and digital transceiver connections AM loop antenna FM indoor antenna Digital transceiver ≥ Using an outdoor antenna (optional) (➜ page 25). FM indoor antenna Affix this end of the antenna where reception is best. AM loop antenna Stand the antenna up on its base. Place the antenna where reception is best. Keep loose antenna cable away from other wires and cables. Simple Setup HT640W.
HT640W.book Page 8 STEP Thursday, January 5, 2006 6 11:19 AM Preparing the remote control Simple Setup Do not: Remote control Batteries 2 Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control. 3 ≥ 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. ≥ use batteries if the covering has been peeled off.
HT640W.book Page 9 Monday, January 9, 2006 11:48 AM Control reference guide See page references in parentheses. Turn the unit on/off (8) Select the source DVD/CD (8), FM/AM (24), AUX (28)/ FRONT MUSIC P./REAR MUSIC P. § (29) Change the television’s video input mode (28) Select disc’s title numbers etc.
HT640W.book Page 10 Thursday, January 5, 2006 11:19 AM Discs that can be played Operations in these instructions are described mainly with formats. Icons such as [DVD-V] show the formats. DVD-Video [DVD-V] — DVD-Audio [DVD-A] [DVD-V] ≥ [DVD-V] Some DVD-Audio discs contain DVD-Video content. To play DVD-Video content, select “Play as DVD-Video” in Other Menu (➜ page 20). Video CD [VCD] ≥ Including SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107) DVD-RAM [DVD-VR] [JPEG] ≥ [DVD-VR] Recorded with devices using Version 1.
HT640W.book Page 11 Thursday, January 5, 2006 11:19 AM Product Service 1. Damage requiring service—The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel if: (a) The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been damaged; or (b) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or (c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or (d) The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or (e) The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged. 2.
HT640W.book Page 12 Thursday, January 5, 2006 11:19 AM Basic play 1 2 POWER Power on. 3 Open the drawer and place the disc(s). 4 Close the drawer. SELECTOR Select “DVD/CD”. ≥ Select “AUX” to enjoy video cassette recorder, television or cable TV programs. (Refer to page 6 for the necessary connections.) OPEN/CLOSE ≥ Load double-sided discs so the label for the side you want to play is facing up. ≥ To load discs on the other trays, press [DISC SKIP] on the main unit.
HT640W.book Page 13 Thursday, January 5, 2006 11:19 AM If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting (➜ page 30 to 31). Using the remote control Select 1 Numbered buttons 2 On-screen item select CANCEL Register 6 , SKIP STOP PAUSE TOP MENU, DIRECT NAVIGATOR ENTER — , SLOW/SEARCH [DVD-VR] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] e.g.
HT640W.book Page 14 Thursday, January 5, 2006 11:19 AM Convenient functions Displaying current playback condition 1 Press [QUICK OSD]. 5 ≥ To exit the screen, press [QUICK OSD]. CANCEL e.g.
HT640W.book Page 15 Thursday, January 5, 2006 11:19 AM To change the selected program 1 Press [3, 4] to select the program number. 2 Press the numbered buttons to change each item. ([WMA] [MP3] Press [ENTER] to register the selection.) Program and Random play Press [PLAY MODE] while stopped. To clear the selected program 1 Press [3, 4] to select the program number. 2 Press [CANCEL] (or press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Clear” and press [ENTER]). Program and random playback screens appear sequentially.
HT640W.book Page 16 Friday, January 20, 2006 6:10 PM 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 buttons Items shown differ depending on the type of disc. , SLOW/SEARCH STOP MENU, PLAY LIST TOP MENU, DIRECT NAVIGATOR ENTER FUNCTIONS Multi List Tree Thumbnail Groups and contents are displayed.
Page 17 Thursday, January 5, 2006 11:19 AM Playing a play list Playing HighMATTM discs [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] 2 1 Press [TOP MENU]. ≥ To exit the screen, press [∫ STOP]. ≥ To change the menu background to the one recorded on the disc, press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [PLAY LIST]. ≥ To exit the screen, press [PLAY LIST]. e.g. Playlist No. Date 1 11/11 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item, and then press [ENTER]. ≥ Repeat this step if necessary.
HT640W.book Page 18 Thursday, January 5, 2006 11:19 AM Using on-screen menus 1 Press once. 2 Numbered buttons Select Go to the next menu Select the menu. e.g. [DVD-V] CANCEL Functions Register Return to the previous menu PLAY 3 Title Chapter Time Audio Subtitle Angle 1/2 3/10 0:24:31 1 English 3 Spanish 1/2 1 English 2 French 3 Spanish Make the settings. Select e.g.
HT640W.book Page 19 Thursday, January 5, 2006 11:19 AM Other Settings Play Speed [DVD-A] (Motion picture part) [DVD-VR] [DVD-V] To change play speed – from “k0.6” to “k1.4” ≥ Press [1 PLAY] to return to normal play. ≥ After you change the speed – Dolby Pro Logic II and Sound Enhancement have no effect. – Audio output switches to 2-channel stereo (except when Surround Music is on). – Sampling frequency of 96 kHz is converted to 48 kHz. ≥ This function may not work depending on the disc’s recording.
HT640W.book Page 20 Thursday, January 5, 2006 11:19 AM Using on-screen menus Other Settings Items shown differ depending on the type of disc. ∫ Audio Menu ∫ Other Menu Dolby Pro Logic II (➜ page 26, Enhancing the stereo sound: Dolby Pro Logic II) Dialogue Enhancer To make the dialogue in movies easier to hear [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital, DTS, 3-channel or higher, with the dialogue recorded in the center channel) On ,------. Off Enhances audio output to reduce noise and improve Sound clarity.
HT640W.book Page 21 Thursday, January 5, 2006 11:19 AM Changing the player settings 1 Press and hold to show the Setup menu. If you have not performed QUICK SETUP (➜ page 8), the QUICK SETUP screen appears. Numbered buttons 2 Select the tab. Select Go right 3 ENTER Select the item.
HT640W.book Page 22 Thursday, January 5, 2006 11:19 AM Changing the player settings QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area. ∫ “Video” tab TV Aspect Choose the setting to suit your television and preference. ≥ 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). ≥ 4:3 Letterbox: Regular aspect television (4:3) Widescreen picture is shown in the letterbox style.
HT640W.book Page 23 Thursday, January 5, 2006 11:19 AM Changing the delay time of the speakers (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 speaker closer to the seating position, adjust the delay time to make up for the difference.
HT640W.book Page 24 Thursday, January 5, 2006 11:19 AM Using the radio Selecting the preset channels TUNER/BAND Numbered buttons 1 Press [TUNER/BAND] to select “FM” or “AM”. 2 Press the numbered buttons to select the channel. ≥ To select a 2-digit number e.g. 12: [S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2] Alternatively, press [X, W]. PRG DISC SFC TG When a stereo FM broadcast is being received, “ST” lights in the display. ENTER D.MIX MONO SLP DE S A AC ST SRD E. HDCD H.BASS W PGM 1 ST SRD E. HDCD H.
HT640W.book Page 25 Thursday, January 5, 2006 11:19 AM ∫ FM frequency step Main unit only The step is factory-set to 0.2-MHz, but you can change it to receive broadcasts allocated in 0.1-MHz steps. 1 Press [SELECTOR] to select “FM”. 2 Press and hold [SELECTOR]. After a few seconds the display changes to show the current minimum frequency. Continue to hold the button down. The minimum frequency changes and the step is changed. To return to the original step, repeat steps 1 and 2.
HT640W.book Page 26 Wednesday, January 11, 2006 8:45 AM Using sound effects Enhancing the sound from the center speaker: Center Focus DVD 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. VOLUME Press and hold [—C.FOCUS]. Each time you press and hold the button: C FOCUS ON,------.
HT640W.book Page 27 Thursday, January 5, 2006 11:19 AM Adjusting the volume of each speaker: Speaker level adjustments This is one of the ways to get appropriate surround effects. Preparation Press [DVD]. 1 While stopped and no on-screen display is shown Press and hold [—TEST] to output a test signal. ≥ To stop the test signal, press and hold [—TEST] again. L: Front left RS: Right surround C: Center LS: Left surround R: Front right ≥ There is no output from SW (subwoofer) channel.
HT640W.book Page 28 Thursday, January 5, 2006 11:19 AM Operating other equipment Operating the television TV TV/VIDEO , TV VOLUME AUX Aim the remote control at the television. Turning the television on/off Press [Í TV]. Switching the television’s video input mode Press [TV/VIDEO]. Adjusting the volume Press [r, s TV VOLUME].
HT640W.book Page 29 Friday, January 20, 2006 5:50 PM Using other useful functions Muting the sound Press [MUTING]. MUSIC P./AUX “MUTING” flashes on the unit’s display. MONO SLP ST PL PRG D DTS MODE RDS PTY PS A AC CD DVD VOLUME To cancel ≥ Press [MUTING] again or reduce the volume to minimum “VOL 0”, and then raise it to the required level. ≥ Muting is canceled when you switch the unit to standby.
HT640W.book Page 30 Friday, January 6, 2006 12:17 PM 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, refer to “Customer Services Directory” on page 33 if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to “Product information” on page 11 if you reside in Canada. Power Page No power. ≥ Insert the AC power supply cords securely.
HT640W.book Page 31 Thursday, January 5, 2006 11:19 AM Picture abnormal or unviewable Page The picture on the television is not displayed correctly or disappears. ≥ Ensure that the unit is connected directly to the television, and is not connected through a video cassette recorder. ≥ Mobile telephone chargers can cause some disturbance. ≥ If you are using an indoor television antenna, change to an outdoor antenna. ≥ The television antenna wire is too close to the unit. Move it away from the unit.
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HT640W.book Page 33 Thursday, January 5, 2006 11:19 AM Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.
HT640W.book Page 34 Thursday, January 5, 2006 11:19 AM Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA) Panasonic Canada Inc. 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.
HT640W.book Page 35 Thursday, January 5, 2006 11:19 AM User memo: The model number and serial number of this product can be found on either the back or the bottom of the unit. Please note them in the space provided below and keep for future reference. DATE OF PURCHASE DEALER NAME DEALER ADDRESS MODEL NUMBER TELEPHONE NUMBER SC-HT640W SERIAL NUMBER Listening caution EST. 1924 We recommend that you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise. Sound can be deceiving.
HT640W.book Page 36 Friday, January 20, 2006 5:50 PM Accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of January 2006. These may be subject to change.) Only for U.S.A.: To order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases” on page 33. For other areas: To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you made your purchase.
