HT540En.book Page 1 Monday, February 20, 2006 2:03 PM The illustration shows SC-HT540 for Continental Europe. Operating Instructions DVD Home Theater Sound System Model No. SC-HT540/SC-HT990 Advanced progressive scan page 11 Provides a smoother and sharper image. Compatible with a variety of media formats page DVD-RAM, DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, DivX and more. Region number The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number or “ALL”.
HT540En.book Page 2 Monday, February 20, 2006 2:03 PM Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. ≥ These operating instructions are applicable to models SC-HT540 and SC-HT990 for a variety of regions. ≥ Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are of SC-HT540 for Continental Europe.
HT540En.book Page 3 Monday, February 20, 2006 2:03 PM TABLE OF CONTENTS Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Getting Started Caution for AC Mains Lead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 About DivX VOD content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Playing Discs STEP 4 STEP 5 Audio and video connections. . . . 10 Basic audio connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Basic video connection . . . . .
8596En_p03-15.fm Page 4 Monday, February 20, 2006 3:38 PM Caution for AC Mains Lead (For Saudi Arabia and Kuwait) (“GS” area code model only) For your safety, please read the following text carefully. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
8596En_p03-15.fm Page 5 Wednesday, March 1, 2006 8:25 AM Safety precautions Foreign matter 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.
8596En_p03-15.fm Page 6 1 STEP Tuesday, February 21, 2006 10:02 PM The supplied stands are specially designed for attachment to Panasonic SB-FS990 front speakers, SB-FS741 surround speakers, SB-FS540 front or surround speakers. Use only as indicated in this setup. Assembling the speakers Simple 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.
HT540En.book Monday, February 20, 2006 2:03 PM Secure the speaker to the stand. Simple Setup 4 Page 7 Assembled! Speaker Screw Tighten securely. Ensure the speaker cable is centered in the groove. 5 Assembling the speakers Stand Connect the speaker cable. Insert the wire fully. _: White `: Blue Push! Press the speaker cable into the groove. ≥ You will need to obtain the appropriate screw eyes to match the walls or pillars to which they are going to be fastened.
596En_p03-15.fm Page 8 Thursday, March 2, 2006 3:50 PM Speaker installation options ∫ Attaching to a wall 3 Fit the speaker securely onto the screw(s) with the hole(s). Simple Setup You can attach all of the speakers (except subwoofer) to a wall. ≥ The wall or pillar on which the speakers are to be attached should be capable of supporting over 10 kg per screw. Consult a qualified building contractor when attaching the speakers to a wall.
Page 9 2 STEP Monday, February 20, 2006 2:03 PM 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. ≥ Left and right speakers are interchangeable, but front and surround speakers are not.
Page 10 Monday, February 20, 2006 3 Speaker connections 6 4 2 SUB WOOFER SURROUND Rch FRONT Rch 5 3 2 FRONT Rch SURROUND Lch 4 SURROUND Rch 1 FRONT Lch 6 3 SURROUND Lch SUB WOOFER 5 CENTER 2 sheets of speaker cable stickers ≥ Attach the speaker-cable stickers to make connection easier. [HT990] ≥ 1kshort cable: For center speaker 1 Speaker cables [HT540] ≥ 1kshort cable: For center speaker ≥ 2klong cables: For surround speakers CENTER Simple Setup STEP 2:03 PM FRONT Lch HT540En.
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8596En_p03-15.fm Page 12 Wednesday, March 1, 2006 10:04 AM 5 Radio and AC mains lead connections STEP Simple Setup AM loop antenna FM indoor antenna AC mains lead [Continental[Europe,[Southeast[Asia,[Thailand,[ [the[Middle[East,[South[Africa,[Saudi[Arabia[and[Kuwait[ ≥ Connect the AC mains lead after all other connections are complete. ≥ Using an outdoor antenna (optional) (➜ page 29). [Saudi[Arabia[and[Kuwait[ The illustration shows the model for Continental Europe.
Page 13 Monday, February 20, 2006 7 2:03 PM Performing QUICK SETUP STEP The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to make necessary settings. 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. ≥ This remote control can perform some basic television operations (➜ page 33). 1 2 3 4 5 6 Simple Setup HT540En.
HT540En.book Page 14 Monday, February 20, 2006 2:03 PM 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 24).
HT540En.book Page 15 Monday, February 20, 2006 2:03 PM Glossary Decoder JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal. This is called decoding. This is a system used for compressing/decoding color still pictures. If you select JPEG as the storage system on digital cameras, etc., the data will be compressed to 1/10–1/100 of its original size. The benefit of JPEG is less deterioration in picture quality considering the degree of compression.
HT540En.book Page 16 Monday, February 20, 2006 2:03 PM 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. 1 2 3 Turn the unit on. 4 Select “DVD/CD”. ≥ Select “AUX” or “TV” to enjoy video cassette recorder, television or cable TV programs.
HT540En.book Page 17 Monday, February 20, 2006 2:03 PM If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting (➜ page 34 to 36). Using the remote control Select 1 Numbered buttons CANCEL , SKIP STOP PAUSE TOP MENU, DIRECT NAVIGATOR ENTER 2 On-screen item select — FL DISPLAY Register 6 , SLOW/SEARCH [DVD-VR] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] e.g.
HT540En.book Page 18 Monday, February 20, 2006 2:03 PM 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 1 Press the numbered buttons to select the item. ([WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX] Press [ENTER] to register the selection.) e.g. [DVD-V] ENTER Program Playback Choose a title and chapter. FUNCTIONS No.
8596En_p16-27.fm Page 19 Thursday, March 2, 2006 9:10 AM 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. Multi List Tree Thumbnail Groups and contents are displayed.
HT540En.book Page 20 Monday, February 20, 2006 2:03 PM Playing data discs using navigation menus Playing RAM and DVD-R/-RW (DVD-VR) discs Selecting a track using CD text [CD] [DVD-VR] Titles appear with CD Text disc playback. 1 ≥ Titles appear only if the titles are recorded on the disc. ≥ You cannot edit programs, playlists and disc titles. Press [TOP MENU] or [MENU]. ≥ To exit the screen, press [TOP MENU] or [MENU]. e.g. CD text CD Text 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
HT540En.book Page 21 Monday, February 20, 2006 2:03 PM Tips for making data discs ≥ When there are more than 8 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-RAM ≥ Discs must conform to UDF 2.0. DVD-R/RW ≥ Discs must conform to UDF bridge (UDF 1.02/ISO9660). ≥ This unit does not support multi-session.
HT540En.book Page 22 Monday, February 20, 2006 2:03 PM Using on-screen menus Numbered buttons Time (Time Slip and Time Search do not work with iR/iRW discs.) To skip incrementally or decrementally (Time Slip for play only) 1 Press [ENTER] twice to show the Time Slip indicator. 2 Press [3, 4] to select the time and press [ENTER]. ≥ To change the steps more quickly, press and hold [3, 4].
2:03 PM 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. – Sampling frequency of 96 kHz is converted to 48 kHz. ≥ This function may not work depending on the disc’s recording. ∫ Play Menu Items shown differ depending on the type of disc.
HT540En.book Page 24 Monday, February 20, 2006 2:03 PM Using on-screen menus Other Settings Items shown differ depending on the type of disc.
HT540En.book Page 25 Monday, February 20, 2006 2:03 PM Changing the player settings 1 Press and hold to show the Setup menu. If you have not performed QUICK SETUP (➜ page 13), the QUICK SETUP screen appears. Numbered buttons 2 Select the tab.
HT540En.book Page 26 Monday, February 20, 2006 2:03 PM 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.
HT540En.book Page 27 Monday, February 20, 2006 2:03 PM 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 speakers closer to the seating position, adjust the delay time to make up for the difference.
HT540En.book Page 28 Monday, February 20, 2006 2:03 PM 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 D.MIX MONO SLP DE S A AC When a stereo FM broadcast is being received, “ST” lights in the display. ST SRD E. HDCD H.
HT540En.book Page 29 Monday, February 20, 2006 2:03 PM ∫ AM frequency step Main unit only [Southeast\Asia,\Thailand,]the]Middle]East,\South]Africa,]Saudi[Arabia[and[ [Kuwait[ The step is factory-set to 9-kHz, but you can change it to receive broadcasts allocated in 10-kHz 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.
HT540En.book Page 30 Monday, February 20, 2006 2:03 PM 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,------.C FOCUS OFF ≥ This does not work when Sound Field Control (MOVIE, SPORT or MUSIC) is turned on.
2:03 PM Enhancing the bass sound: H.BASS Adjusting the volume of each speaker: Speaker level adjustments You can enhance low-frequency sound so that heavy bass sound can be heard clearly, even if the acoustics of your room are not optimal. The unit automatically selects the most suitable setting according to the type of playing source. Press [-H.BASS]. ST ≥ [DVD-V] [DVD-VR] H.BASS ON (factory preset),------.H.BASS OFF This is one of the ways to get appropriate surround effects.
8596En_p28-40.fm Page 32 Wednesday, March 1, 2006 9:29 AM Using other useful functions Using headphones Main unit only EXT-IN 1 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 FUNCTIONS Using other useful functions SLEEP MUTING 2 ≥ Audio is automatically switched to 2-channel stereo.
8596En_p28-40.fm Page 33 Thursday, March 2, 2006 9:42 AM Operating other equipment Enjoying Karaoke TV [Southeast\Asia,\Thailand,\the\Middle]East,\South\Africa,\Saudi\Arabia\and\Kuwait\ 1 TV/AV Turn [MIC LEVEL] to “MIN” and connect the microphone (not included). , TV VOLUME EXT-IN The illustration shows SC-HT540 for Southeast Asia, Thailand, the Middle East, South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. MIN MIC LEVEL MAX Insert the disc and start play (➜ page 16) Adjust the main volume with [VOLUME].
HT540En.book Page 34 Monday, February 20, 2006 2:03 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, consult your dealer for instructions. Power Page No power. ≥ Insert the AC mains lead securely. 12 The unit is automatically switched to standby mode. ≥ The Sleep timer was working and had reached the set time limit.
8596En_p28-40.fm Page 35 Wednesday, March 1, 2006 8:49 AM Marker Page ≥ You cannot add markers with 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. — — ≥ The end of an item becomes point B when it is reached. — Sound is distorted. ≥ Noise may occur when playing WMA. — Effects do not work. ≥ Some audio effects do not work or have less effect with some discs. — Humming is heard during play.
8596En_p28-40.fm Page 36 Tuesday, February 21, 2006 10:03 PM Troubleshooting guide Listening to the radio Page Distorted sound or noise is heard. “ST” flickers or does not light. ≥ Adjust the position of the FM or AM antenna. ≥ Use an outdoor antenna. — 29 A beat sound is heard. ≥ Turn the television off or move it away from the unit. — A low hum is heard during AM broadcasts. ≥ Separate the antenna from other cables. — Unit displays The display is dark.
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8596En_p28-40.fm Page 38 Monday, February 20, 2006 3:40 PM Specifications SPEAKER SECTION [HT540] [Front\speakers\SB-FS540] Type Speaker unit(s) Full range Input power (IEC) Output sound pressure Frequency range Dimensions (WtHtD) Mass Dimensions (WtHtD) Mass 2 way, 2 speaker system (Bass reflex) Impedance 3 ≠ 6.5 cm Cone type 6 cm Cone type 125 W§ (Max) 81 dB/W (1.0 m) 7 kHz 82 Hz–30 kHz (j16 dB) 96 Hz–25 kHz (j10 dB) 252 mmk1123 mmk234 mm 3.7 kg [HT540] [Surround\speakers\SB-FS741] Type 1 way, 1 spe
Page 39 Monday, February 20, 2006 2:03 PM 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. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners.
8596En_p28-40.fm Page 40 Wednesday, March 1, 2006 8:52 AM This product may receive radio interference caused by mobile telephones during use. If such interference is apparent, please increase separation between the product and the mobile telephone. The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible or the mains plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable. For Continental Europe THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES.
