HT855EB-setup guide.fm Page 1 Saturday, March 11, 2006 7:59 PM Setup Guide Operating Instructions DVD Home Theater Sound System Model No. STEP 1 Assembling the front speakers STEP 2 Positioning the speakers STEP 3 Speaker connections STEP 4 Audio, video and radio connections STEP 5 AC mains lead connection STEP 6 Preparing the remote control STEP 7 Presetting the radio stations STEP 8 Performing QUICK SETUP SC-HT855 All necessary steps of setup are completed.
HT855EB-setup guide.fm 1 STEP Page 2 Saturday, March 11, 2006 7:59 PM The supplied stands are specially designed for attachment to Panasonic SB-FS540 front speakers. Use only as indicated in this setup. Assembling the front speakers Preparation ≥ To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform assembly on it. ≥ For assembly, use a Phillips-head screwdriver. ≥ Make sure you have all the indicated components before starting assembly, setup, and connection.
HT855EB-setup guide.fm 4 Page 3 Saturday, March 11, 2006 7:59 PM Secure the speaker to the stand. Assembled! 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. ∫ Preventing the speakers from falling String (not included) Thread from the wall to the speaker and tie tightly.
HT855EB-setup guide.fm 2 STEP Page 4 Saturday, March 11, 2006 7:59 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.
HT855EB-setup guide.fm 7:59 PM Speaker connections Speaker cables ≥ 1kshort cable: For center speaker ≥ 2klong cables: For surround speakers 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 CENTER 2 sheets of speaker cable stickers ≥ Attach the speaker-cable stickers to make connection easier.
HT855EB-setup guide.fm 4 STEP Page 6 Saturday, March 11, 2006 7:59 PM Audio, video and radio 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. Ex.1 Connecting with your television and Set Top Box To improve picture quality, you can change the video signal output from the SCART (AV) terminal.
HT855EB-setup guide.fm Page 7 Thursday, March 16, 2006 1:35 PM Ex.2 Connecting with your HDMI-compatible television and Set Top Box HDMI is a next-generation digital interface for consumer electronic products. Unlike conventional connections, it transmits uncompressed digital video and audio signals on a single cable. This unit supports high-definition video output (720p, 1080i) from the HDMI AV OUT terminal. ≥ Do not use the scart cable when you use the HDMI cable for the connection.
HT855EB-setup guide.fm Page 8 Wednesday, March 15, 2006 5:08 PM Connecting to a television with AUDIO/VIDEO terminals Back of this unit AV COMPONENT VIDEO OUT r Y L s PB AV OUT R TV AUDIO IN PR VIDEO AUX S-VIDEO OUT OUT OPTICAL IN 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.
HT855EB-setup guide.fm Page 9 Wednesday, March 15, 2006 5:08 PM ∫ 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 colour. ≥ When making this connection, select “Video/YPbPr” (Video and YPbPr) or “S-Video/YPbPr” (S-Video and YPbPr) from QUICK SETUP (➜ page 12).
HT855EB-setup guide.fm Page 10 Saturday, March 11, 2006 7:59 PM Connecting the FM and AM antennas AM loop antenna FM indoor antenna ≥ Using an outdoor antenna (optional) (➜ page 35, Operations Guide). FM indoor antenna Affix this end of the antenna where reception is best. Adhesive tape Click! 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. This unit While pushing, insert the wire fully.
HT855EB-setup guide.fm 6 STEP Page 11 Thursday, March 16, 2006 1:37 PM 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.
HT855EB-setup guide.fm 8 STEP Page 12 Thursday, March 16, 2006 1:43 PM Performing QUICK SETUP The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to make necessary settings. To display the picture from this unit, turn on your television and change the television’s video input mode which is connected to this unit (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 39, Operations Guide).
