EB-setup guide.fm Page 1 Friday, March 10, 2006 3:44 PM Setup Guide Operating Instructions DVD Home Theater Sound System Model No. SC-HT540/SC-HT990 STEP 1 Assembling the speakers STEP 2 Positioning the speakers STEP 3 Speaker connections STEP 4 Audio and video connections STEP 5 Radio and AC mains lead connections STEP 6 Preparing the remote control STEP 7 Performing QUICK SETUP All necessary steps of setup are completed. Please see the Operations Guide for playback operations.
EB-setup guide.fm STEP 1 Page 2 Friday, March 10, 2006 11:37 AM 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 [HT540] Front speakers [HT990] Front and surround speakers Preparation ≥ To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform assembly on it. ≥ For assembly, use a Phillips-head screwdriver.
EB-setup guide.fm Page 3 Friday, March 10, 2006 11:37 AM 2 Attach the speaker to the stand. Speaker Assembled! Stand Cover plate Remove before attaching the speaker and keep for wall-mount use (➜ page 38, Operations Guide). 4 Secure the speaker to the stand. Speaker Stand 5 Screw Tighten securely. Ensure the speaker cable is centered in the groove. Connect the speaker cable. Insert the wire fully. _: White `: Blue Push! Press the speaker cable into the groove.
EB-setup guide.fm 2 STEP Page 4 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 9:49 AM 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.
EB-setup guide.fm Page 5 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 9:49 AM Notes on speaker use ≥ You can damage your speakers and shorten their useful life if you play sound at high levels over extended periods. ≥ Reduce the volume in the following cases to avoid damage: – When playing distorted sound. – When the speakers are reverberating due to a record player, noise from FM broadcasts, or continuous signals from an oscillator, test disc, or electronic instrument. – When adjusting the sound quality.
EB-setup guide.fm STEP 4 Page 6 Friday, March 10, 2006 11:53 AM Audio and video connections ≥ 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. Connecting to a television with SCART (AV) terminal To improve picture quality, you can change the video signal output from the SCART (AV) terminal.
EB-setup guide.fm Page 7 Friday, March 10, 2006 11:43 AM Connecting to a television with AUDIO/VIDEO terminals Back of the main unit AV COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (PROGRESSIVE/ INTERLACE) r Y L s PB R PR VIDEO AUX S-VIDEO OUT OUT Television (not included) AUDIO OUT Audio cable § (not included) AUDIO IN L R 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.
EB-setup guide.fm Page 8 Saturday, March 11, 2006 8:49 AM ∫ Television with COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals ≥ The description of the component video input terminals depends on the television or monitor (e.g. Y/PB/PR, Y/B-Y/ R-Y, Y/CB/CR). Connect to terminals of the same color. ≥ When making this connection, select “Video/YPbPr” or “S-Video/YPbPr” from QUICK SETUP (➜ page 10).
EB-setup guide.fm STEP 5 Page 9 Friday, March 10, 2006 11:43 AM Radio and AC mains lead connections AM loop antenna FM indoor antenna AC mains lead ≥ Connect the AC mains lead after all other connections are complete. ≥ Using an outdoor antenna (optional) (➜ page 33, Operations Guide). FM indoor antenna Affix this end of the antenna where reception is best. Click! Adhesive tape AM loop antenna Stand the antenna up on its base. Place the antenna where reception is best.
EB-setup guide.fm STEP 6 Page 10 Friday, March 10, 2006 11:43 AM Preparing the remote control Remote control Do not: ≥ 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. Mishandling of batteries can cause electrolyte leakage which can severely damage the remote control.
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