Operating Instructions Home Theater Audio System Model No. SC-HTR200 Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. Note “EB” on the packaging indicates the United Kingdom. Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations show the model for The United Kingdom.
Setting up your Home Theater system Before use Step by step instructions to enjoy this home theater system. Step Setting up your Home Theater system 1 Installing the rack ( pages 10 to 13) After you have installed the rack, attach the shelf and glass doors. Step 2 Connecting the television and DVD recorder ( page 14) (Peripheral equipment and cables not included unless otherwise mentioned.) Connect with an HDMI cable for high-quality audio and video.
Table of contents Before use Before use Setting up your Home Theater system ......... 2 Caution for AC Mains Lead............................ 4 Safety precautions ......................................... 5 Supplied accessories ..................................... 6 Control guide .................................................. 7 Remote control preparation .......................... 9 Installing and assembling the rack ............. 10 Home Theater connections .........................
Caution for AC Mains Lead Before use (For The United Kingdom) (“EB” area code model only) For your safety, please read the following text carefully. Caution for AC Mains Lead 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.
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 unit and other components, thereby shortening the unit’s service life. Do not hang from or climb on the unit. This may result in serious injury. Place the television properly on the unit. Use the stabilising band to prevent the television from falling over and causing serious damage or injury.
Supplied accessories Supplied accessories Supplied accessories for rack Before use Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers when asking for replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of November 2007. These may be subject to change.) 2 Glass doors (The one with the logo is for the right side.
Control guide Before use This system Front view Control panel Center speaker Front speaker (left) Subwoofer (left) Control guide Front speaker (right) Subwoofer (right) Rear view Rear panel Amplifier Cut-outs HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Control guide (cont.
Before use Input mode and remote control mode buttons ( page 21) Standby/on button ( pages 19 to 21) For adjusting the subwoofer level ( pages 26 and 27) For adjusting the center speaker level ( pages 26 and 27) Using the [DVD ONE TOUCH PLAY] button to play a DIGA DVD recorder ( page 24) For using “GAME (SOUND)” ( page 26) Control guide/Remote control preparation ) Remote control For adjusting the volume ( pages 19 to 21) Muting ( page 26) For adjusting settings ( pages 25 to 29) Test sign
Installing and assembling the rack A Shelf assembly B Glass door assembly Speaker net Connection Installation At least two people should be available to assist with setup and installation to reduce the chances of fingers getting caught and back strain. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver. (Do not use a powered screwdriver.) Choose a stable location for installation. Handle the glass doors with care.
A Shelf assembly 1 Fully insert the metal dowels (included) in holes front and back which are at the same height. Do the same for the opposite side. Hole Metal dowel B Glass door assembly 1 Insert the hinge (included) into the hole so the screw faces into the unit. Under the shelf Shelf Installing and assembling the rack 2 Put the shelf (included) on the metal dowels so they fit into the prepared holes in the shelf. • Change the position of the dowels to move the shelf up or down.
Installing and assembling the rack (cont.) Installing a Blu-ray Disc player/DVD recorder or other equipment on the shelf (Please also refer to the other equipment’s operating instructions.) Connection 1 Use a utility knife to remove the cut-out on the back panel of this unit after installing the equipment. • Extend the blade of the knife between about 5 mm and 10 mm and cut with care. • Refer to pages 14 to 18 for connections with other equipment.
Stabilising the television Attach the television to the rack to prevent it from falling over. • Attach the television to the rack with a band (supplied with the television or available as an accessory from your dealer). Attach the band only using the holes prepared on the back of the top panel of the shelf. Trying to make new holes could damage the panel. • Use 3-mm diameter screws, 30 mm to 35 mm in length.
Home Theater connections Connecting equipment with HDMI terminal (TV, DVD recorder, etc.) Connection cable HDMI cable (not included) Optical fibre cable (not included) Connection HDMI cable notes • Use a Panasonic HDMI cable for best results. • To enjoy 1125p (1080p) images, use a Panasonic cable shorter than 5.0 m to avoid image deterioration. HDMI input TV Digital audio out (optical) Home Theater connections Connect this so you can enjoy surround effects with audio from your television.
• Turn off all components before making any connections. • To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions. Connecting equipment without HDMI terminal (DVD player, VCR, etc.) Connection cable Stereo phono cable (not included) Optical fibre cable (not included) • Refer to the operating instructions for the equipment you are connecting for the correct type of video cable. Digital audio out (optical) Connect the video directly from the other equipment to the television.
• Turn off all components before making any connections. • To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions. Home Theater connections (cont.) Enjoying analogue audio Connection cable Stereo phono cable (not included) Connect the video cable directly from the other equipment to the television. • Refer to the operating instructions for the equipment you are connecting for the correct type of video cable.
• Turn off all components before making any connections. • To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions. Other connections Connection cable Optical fibre cable (not included) Stereo phono cable (not included) • Refer to the operating instructions for the equipment you are connecting for the correct type of video cable. Connecting a set top box (cable or satellite) Connection Connect using TV input terminals. Connect the equipment either using A or B.
• Turn off all components before making any connections. • To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions. Other connections (cont.) Connection cable Optical fibre cable (not included) Coaxial cable (not included) Stereo phono cable (not included) • Refer to the operating instructions for the equipment you are connecting for the correct type of video cable. Connecting a combination DVD recorder/VCR Connection Connection for equipment with DVD/VCR terminal.
AC mains supply connection Connect AC mains lead after all other cables are connected. For the United Kingdom READ THE CAUTION FOR AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 4 BEFORE CONNECTION Amplifier AC mains lead (included) Household AC mains socket The cooling fan operates at high power output levels only. • The included AC mains lead is for use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment. • Also, do not use AC mains lead for other equipment with this unit.
Enjoying movies and music Turn on the television and switch its input to match the connection you have made between it and this unit (HDMI, for example). Play Enjoying movies and music Preparation Operation on the amplifier 1 Standby/on switch Press 2 Select the source Press TV BD/DVD 3 4 . AUX 1 AUX 2 . : TV : Blu-ray Disc player/ DVD recorder (factory setting) : AUX1 terminal : AUX2 terminal Start play on the other equipment Adjust the volume Press .
Digital signals this unit can play • Dolby Digital • DTS • PCM signal of CD or DVD (including PCM signal with sampling frequency up to 96 kHz.) Press the button. To select the source or For combination DVD recorder/VCR (equipment with DVD/VCR output terminal) • When playing DVD: select “AUX 1”. • When playing VCR: select “AUX 2”. or 3 (factory setting) Press one of these buttons.
Enjoying movies and music (cont.) Sound field The effects for Dolby Virtual Speaker and SFC differ depending on input source. Select the mode you prefer. Press . DIGITAL INPUT Enjoying movies and music VS PL REFERENCE (Standard mode) Standard sound effect. WIDE (Wide mode) Broadens the effect to the left and right. Using Dolby Virtual Speaker You can enjoy surround effects just like 5.1 channel. (Dolby Pro Logic ΙΙ works with video cassettes or CD stereo sources.) To cancel Press .
. MUSIC Using SFC (Sound Field Control) You can add presence and spread to surround sound according to your choice when you use SFC with Dolby Digital, DTS, PCM or analogue sources. MOVIE LIVE Imparts the reflection and spread of a large concert hall. DRAMA Best suited for dialogues in drama movies. POP/ROCK Best suited for dynamic sound such as pop and rock music. ACTION Best suited for action movies with impact. VOCAL Best suited to enhance vocals.
Using the VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM” Using the VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM” VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers linked operations of a Panasonic TV (VIERA) and a Panasonic DVD recorder (DIGA) under “HDAVI Control” through this unit. You can use this function by connecting the equipment with the HDMI cable. See the operating instructions for connected equipment for operational details.
VIERA Link operation (using TV’s remote control) • Home Theater switches off automatically when TV (VIERA) is switched off. Connected DIGA DVD recorder (with HDMI cable) also turns off. Home theater switches off but sound from DIGA DVD • In standby mode, when you have set sound output to amplifier at TV recorder comes through (VIERA), this will automatically turns on the unit.
Functions and settings Adjusting subwoofer level Press level. to adjust the Adjust the subwoofer level while listening to a source. Adjustment range: OFF, MIN, 1 to 19, MAX • There is no output from the subwoofer if you select “OFF”. • Reduce level if sound distortion occurs. Adjusting center speaker level Press level. to adjust the Functions and settings Adjust the center speaker level while listening to a source.
1 Press Speaker . • Test signal is output from one speaker at a time for two seconds in the following order. L (Front left) → C (Center) → R (Front right) → SUBW (Subwoofer) Press to adjust front speakers’ normal listening volume. 3 Press or to adjust each speaker’s output level. Adjustment range: OFF, MIN, 1 to 19, MAX Functions and settings Adjust the output of each speaker to balance with front speakers according to the seating area.
Functions and settings (cont.) Adjusting audio timing to video timing Adjust audio timing to video timing by delaying audio output by 40 msec or so when pictures arrive after sounds. 1 Press and hold for about 2 seconds. Press to confirm. REAL C., BASS, TREBLE, SLEEP, HDMI, TV DELAY, DRCOMP, • Select “EXIT” and confirm to finish the ATTENUATOR, REMOTE, INPUT MODE, RESET, EXIT setup mode. 2 Press to select “TV DELAY”. to select “OFF”. 3 Press Functions and settings Factory setting is “ON”.
1 Press and hold to select “INPUT 2 Press REAL C., BASS, TREBLE, SLEEP, HDMI, TV DELAY, DRCOMP, ATTENUATOR, REMOTE, INPUT MODE, RESET, EXIT MODE”. With “AUTO” setting, 3 Press you can playback most of the sources. However, if you cannot playback 4 Press PCM or DTS sources properly, fix the setting accordingly. Set to “AUTO” again if noise occurs. Press to select setting. to confirm. • Select “EXIT” and confirm to finish the setup mode. Press to confirm. Press to confirm.
Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions. Problem No power. Common problems No sound or image after playback starts. Possible solution • Ensure the AC mains lead is connected. 20, 21 26 21 14 to 18 29 29 ― The remote control does not • Replace the batteries if they are worn. work.
Error messages Display (After display, the unit turns off.) Check point/Cause/Countermeasure Pages • Check that the speaker wires are not shorted (bare wires touching each other) or that you are not using the unit in a hot environment without proper ventilation. • Curtains or other objects may be blocking the cooling fan. Turn on again after solving the problem. If the problem still occurs, unplug AC mains lead and consult your dealer.
Glossary Analogue Audio signals produced from L/R audio output terminals of general equipment is called analogue audio. Surround signal Audio signal made up of front speakers, center speaker and surround speakers. For this unit, surround signal is automatically played by Dolby Virtual Speaker. Sampling frequency Sampling is the process of converting the heights of sound wave (analogue signal) samples taken at set periods into digits (digital encoding).
CAUTION! • DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS. • DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE UNIT’S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS. • DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES, ON THE UNIT.
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