PANASONIC Home Theatre Manual L0606450

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Operating Instructions

DVD Home Theater Sound System

Mo.e_No.SC-HT740/SC-HT940/

SC-HT743

Region number

The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region

number "1" or "ALE'.

AUIDJO /VIDEO IDIGITAL VIDE01

RAM

PLAYER

As an ENERGY STAR ®Partner, ÷

Panasonic has determined that

this product meets the ENERGY STAR ®

guidelines for energy efficiency.

For Canada only: The word "Participant" is used in place of the word

"Partner".

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,

please read the instructions completely.

Please keep this manual for future reference.

If you have any questions contact

In the U.S.A.: 1-800-211-PANA (7262)

In Canada: 1-800-561-5505

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Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and

safety, please read these instructions carefully.

I_"_'_1: indicates features applicable to SC-HT740 only.

_: SC-HT743 only.

HT940 : SC-HT940 only.

•

Main unit SA-HT740 SA-HT743 SA-HT940

Front speakers SB-FS740 SB-FS740 SB-FS940

Center speaker SB-PC740 SB-PC740 SB-PC940

Surround speakers SB-FS741 SB-FS741 SB-FS941

SB-W740 SB-W740 SB-W940

CAUTION!

THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.

USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF

PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY

RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.

DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK

OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR

SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH

LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON

THE APPARATUS.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U,S,A.

FCC Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits

for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against

harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment

generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause

harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If

this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and

on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or

more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that

to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would

void the user's authority to operate this device.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is

subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause

harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Responsible Party:

Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way

Secaucus, NJ 07094

Telephone No.: 1-800-211-7262

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.

•DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY

MANNER.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily

accessible. The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain

readily operable.

To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains,

disconnect the power supply cord plug from AC receptacle.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. AND CANADA

CAUTION

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS.

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within

an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user

to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"

within the product's enclosure that may be of suffi-

cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock

to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle

is intended to alert the user to the presence of

important operating and maintenance (servicing)

instructions in the literature accompanying the ap-

pliance.

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed

below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.

1) Read these instructions. 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at

2) Keep these instructions, plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the

3) Heed all warnings, apparatus.

4) Follow all instructions. 11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table

6) Clean only with dry cloth, specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the

manufacturer's instructions, apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury

stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. from tip-over.

9) ,_ _,.._ ,_,_ 13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type unused for long periods of time.

plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required

A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong, when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-

The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have

provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or

I replacement of the obsolete outlet, does not has been

moisture, operate normally, or dropped.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Basic play .............................. 14

Using the main unit ........................... 14

Using the remote control ...................... 15

Convenient functions .................... 16

Checking the disc type in each tray .............. 16

Displaying current playback condition ............. 16

Playing CDs sequentially ...................... 16

Changing the zoom ratio ....................... 16

Repeat play ................................. 16

Program and Random play ..................... 17

Playing data discs using navigation menus... 18

Playing data discs ........................... 18

Selecting a track using CD text ................. 18

Playing HighMAT TM discs ...................... 19

Playing RAM and DVD-R/-RW (DVD-VR) discs ..... 19

Using on-screen menus .................. 20

Main menu ................................. 20

Other Settings .............................. 21

Changing the player settings .............. 23

Changing the delay time of the speakers .......... 25

Using the radio ......................... 26

Presetting stations automatically ................ 26

Selecting the preset channels .................. 26

Manual tuning ............................... 26

Using an outdoor antenna (optional) ............. 27

Using sound effects ..................... 28

Changing the sound quality: Sound Field Control ... 28

Enhancing the sound from the center speaker:

Center Focus .............................. 28

Enhancing the stereo sound: Dolby Pro Logic II .... 28

iHT940 Enhancing the surround sound effect:

Surround Enhancer ......................... 28

Enhancing the bass sound: H.BASS ............. 29

Adjusting the amount of bass: Subwoofer level ..... 29

Adjusting the volume of each speaker:

Speaker level adjustments ................... 29

Operating other equipment ............... 30

Operating the television ....................... 30

Changing the remote control code ............... 30

Operating both the television and

the home theater system: Control with HDMI

(HDAVI ControF _) ........................... 30

Using other useful functions .............. 31

Setting the sleep timer ........................ 31

Muting the sound ............................ 31

Using headphones ........................... 31

Using the Music Port ......................... 31

Reference

Troubleshooting guide ................... 32

Specifications .......................... 35

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) ....... 37

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA) ..... 38

Accessories .................... Back cover

The supplied stands are specially designed for

Assembling the front speakers attachment to Panasonic SB-FS740 or SB-FS940

front speakers. Use only as indicated in this setup.

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.

• There is no difference between the right and left speakers and stands.

•For optional wall mount, refer to page 6.

!!!!!!!!!i

Attach the stand to the base.

Thread the speaker cable through the base,

For quicker threading, loosely fold the cable in half (do not

crease), pass the folded portion through the hole, and then pull

the rest of the sable through the base.

Cable

(_ Attach the stand to the base while gently pulling on the

end of the speaker cable,

3Attach the speaker to the stand,

QPull out the end of Ridges

the speaker cable

and position it

between the ridges.

Stand

Attach the speaker to the stand.

Cover plate

Speaker Remove before attaching

the speaker and keep for

wall-mount use (4 page 6).

Stand

4" Secure the speaker to the stand,

Base

Pull gently.

Speaker

Stand

Screw

Tighten securely.

Ensure the speaker cable is

centered in the groove.

2Secure the stand to the base.

Screw

Tighten securely,

Stand

Base

Screws

Tighten securely,

Slide the speaker

cable into the groove.

Connect the speaker cable.

+: White

; Blue

Insert the wire fulh

Push!

into the groove,

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Attach the speaker to the stand.

Place the polyfoam underneath the speaker for stability while

attaching the speaker to the stand.

(_ Feed the speaker cable {the shorter part) into the bottom

of the speaker and through the slot at the rear.

(_) While pulling the speaker cable up through the slot, slide

the speaker stand into the bottom of the speaker,

The speaker height

can be adjusted.

Min: 110 cm (43W')

Max: 135 cm (53s/3/')

(_) Insert the stand into the base while gently pulling on the

end of the cable.

Secure the stand to the base.

Tighten securely.

(_ Thread the cable through the middle hole of the slider and

fasten the slider with the two screws.

Cable

Screws

Tighten securely.

Attach the stand to the base.

(_) Thread the speaker cable through the base.

For quicker threading, loosely fold the cable in half (do not

crease), pass the leided portion through the hole, and then pull

the rest of the cable through the base.

Adjust the speaker height.

_) Loosen the screws until

the speaker can slide up

and down the stand.

(_) Raise the speaker to the

desired height, and then

re-tighten the screws,

Phillips-head

screwdriver

5Connect the speaker cable.

Insert the wire fully. "_

+ : White _ |

Push! J

Press the speaker cable into the groove.

Push excess cable back through the

holder.

Secure the speaker cable to the base.

into the groove.

•Preventing the speakers from falling

• You will need to obtain the appropriate screw eyes to match the

walls or pillars to which they are going to be fastened,

• Consult a qualified housing contractor concerning the

appropriate procedure when attaching to a concrete wall or a

surface that may not have strong enough support. Improper

attachment may result in damage to the wall or speakers,

e.g.rri'tt_I1_

Rear of the speaker

String (not included)

Thread from the wall to the speaker and tie tightly,

Approx.

150 mm

Screw eye Wall

(not included) (529/3/')

•Attaching to a wall

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 k8 (22 Ibs) [_ 15 kg (33 Ibs)

for the front speakers] per screw. Consult a qualified building

contractor when attaching the speakers to a wall. Improper

attachment may result in damage to the wall and speakers.

• When mounting the front speakers to a wall, we recommend using

a string (not included) to prevent it from falling.

Front speaker -H_940_

255 ram

(10V_d')

Center speaker

19gram

(7_5/3/')

Surround speaker[HT940i

Preparation for front speakers

1 Remove the speaker cable from the stand.

2 Connect the cable (4 page 4).

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1 Pull down the longer part

of the cable to release

the cable from the groove

inside the stand, and

then pull the speaker sable out from the stand,

2 Feed the cable into the bottom of the

speaker and through the slot at the rear.

3 Connect the cable (4 page 5).

L'_ l _ Attach the cover plate to the front speaker.

Cover plate _ _-- Screw

@ Drive a screw (not included) into the wall.

CO _ ,, "_ -'i-©7.5 to 9.5 mm

4.0 mm (Is_) - _ .3_ (W_L' to _I_")

Wall or pillar _J 5.0 to 7.O mm (3/,8"to _/S)

(_ Fit the speaker securely onto the screw(s) with the hole(s).

Front speaker lIIF_ Center speaker III1_

200 mm

Surround speaker I

In this position, the

speaker wi}} likely

fatt if moved to the

left or right.

peaker

so that the screw

is in this position.

Reattaching the speaker cable to the stand

IRemove the eight screws _Screw

from the stand, and remove

the speaker net.

2 Position the cable.

Press the cable into

the groove,

Cable

3 Attach the speaker net with the screws.

I Remove the two screws from the stand, and remove the metal cover.

Plaatio cover

2 Pull the cable out about 40 cm (153/#') from the hole in the metal

cover, and insert the plastic cover.

Approx, 40 em (153/#')

insert the metal cover

so it does not disturb

the cable and close

tightly with the two screws.

• fitting speaker stands (notincluded)

(Except front speakers)

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 stands must be able to support over 10 k8 (22 Ibs).

• The stands must be stable even if the speakers are in a high position.

e.g, Center speaker l

Metal screw holes

For attaching to speaker

stands

5 mm (31,d'),pitch 0.8 mm 1'/32") _11_

Plate thickness plus 7 mm .._._.. _[T&/,_]_

te 10 rnm (plus _/3/' to '3/3#) 60 mm (P/f')

Speaker stand (not included)

Positioning the speakers

How you set up your speakers can affect the bass and the sound field. Note the following points:

t 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.

Setup example

Place the front, center, and surround speakers at approximately the

same distance from the seating position.

The angles in the diagram are approximate.

FRONT SURROUND CENTER SUBWOOFER

(L, R) (L, R)

...........................

.............

FRONT SURROUND CENTER SUBWOOFER

(L, R) (L, R)

• Use only supplied speakers

Using other speakers can damage the unit, and sound quality will be

negatively affected.

• Set the speakers up on an even surface to prevent them from falling.

Take proper precautions to prevent the speakers from falling if you

cannot set them up on an even surface,

Main unit

• Keep your speakers at least 10 mm (WW') away from the system for

proper ventilation.

• To allow for proper ventilation and to maintain good airflow around the

main unit, position it with at least 5 cm (2") of space on all sides,

• Do not block the ventilation holes of the main unit,

Center speaker

• Vibration caused by the center speaker can disrupt the picture if it is

placed directly on the television. Put the center speaker on a rack or

shelf.

• To prevent the speakers from falling, do not place directly on top of the

television.

Subwoofer

Place to the right or left of the television, on the floor or a sturdy shelf so

that it will not cause vibration. Leave about 30 cm (11W_d') from the

television.

Caution

• Do not stand on the base. e.g. _ II/_ Front speaker

Be cautious when children are near.

• Do not touch the netted area e.g. _ II/_ Surround speaker

of the speakers,

Notes on speaker use

• You can damage your speakers and shorten their useful life if you play

sound at high levels ever 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.

- When turning the unit on or off,

If irregular coloring occurs on your television

The front and center speakers are designed to be used close to a

television, but the picture may be affected with some televisions and

setup combinations.

If this occurs, turn the television off for about 30 minutes.

The demagnetizing function of the television should correct the problem.

If it persists, move the speakers further away from the television.

Caution

•The main unit and supplied speakers are to be

used only as indicated in this setup, Failure to

do so may lead to damage to the amplifier and/

or the speakers, and may resutt in the risk of

fire. Consult a qualified service person if

damage has occurred or if you experience a

sudden change in performance.

•Do not attempt to attach these speakers to

walls using methods other than those

described in this manual.

Speaker connections

• Ensure the AC cord is disconnected before you make the speaker connections.

Be careful not to cross

(short-circuit) or reverse the

polarity of the speaker

wires as doing so may

damage the speakers,

@ SUBWOOFER

The illustration shows SC-HT740 for U.S.A. and Canada.

insert the @ CENTER

4: White

) @ FRONT (R)

FRONT (L)

@SURROUND(R)

wire fully.

SURROUND(L)

Main unit

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.

HDMI-compatible television

(not included)

H_mll

AV EN

HDMI cable (not included)

Back of the main unit

H_:am|

AV OUT

Use the HDMI connection to enjoy higher quality audio and video with a

single cable (4 page 13, HDMI).

By connecting to an HDMI-compatible high-definition television, you can

enjoy high-definition video (720p or 1080i) with 2-channel audio.

• Set "Video Output" to "On" and "Audio Output" to "On" (4 page 24,

"HDMI" tab).

• Set "Video Output Mode" (4 page 21, Picture Menu).

• It is recommended that you use Panasonic's HDMI cable.

[Recommended part number: RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m/4.9 ft),

RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m/9,8 ft), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m/16.4 ft), etc.]

• Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.

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Control with HDMI (HDAVI Control)

If your Panasonic television is an HDMI control compatible television,

you can operate your television synchronizing with home-theater

operations or vice versa [4 page 30, _ Operating both the

television and the home theater system: Control with HDMI (HDAVl

ControITM)].

• Make the extra audio connection (4 page 9) when you use HDAVl

Control function.

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AUDIO

OUT

L©%,:

Television

(not included)

• This audio connection will enable you to play audio from your

Back of the main unit television through your home theater system, Refer to "Operating other

equipment" (4 page 30).

Audio cable _ (not included)

Connect the audio cable to the TV AUDIO IN

terminal on the main unit and select "TV" as the

input source (SELECTOR -I. page 11),

Television (not included)

Video cable (included)

Back of the main unit

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Television

(not included) Video cables

(not included)

A'_ _

/\ ;'r

Back of the

main unit

• Using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals

The COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals provides a purer picture than

the S-VIDEO OUT terminal, These terminals can be used for either

interlaced or progressive output, Connection using these terminals

outputs the color difference signals (PB/PR) and luminance signal (Y)

separately in order to achieve high fidelity in reproducing colors,

• 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.

• After making this connection, select "Darker" from the "Black Level

Control" in the "Video" tab (.-.) page 24),

S-VIDEO OUT

Back of the

Television main unit

(not included)

_ (notS'vide°included)!cable _

•Using the S-VIDEO OUT terminal

The S-VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the

VIDEO OUT terminal by separating the chreminance (C) and luminance

(Y) signals, (Actual results depend on the television,)

•Cable TV box or video cassette recorder connection

Cable TV box or video cassette recorder

(not included)

To your cable tV _ (Tne_tiv_iu°dned)

service or television I _J,_

antenna __

RF cable

(not included)

AUDIO

OUT

Audio cable _ (not included)

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Connect the audio cable to

the TV AUDIO IN terminal

on the main unit and select

"TV" as the input source

(SELECTOR .4. page 11).

Back of the main unit

AU×

Video cable

(included)

NT94e

YOUcan use the AUX terminal for

the audio input when you connect

another external device (e.g.

video cassette recorder), Select

"AUX" as the input source

Radio and AC cord connections

• Connect the AC power supply cord after all other connections are complete.

•Using an outdoor antenna (optional) (4 page 27).

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,

The illustration shows SC-HT740 for U.S.A. and Canada.

FM indoor antenna_

Affix this end of the

antenna where

reception is best,

Adhesive tape

Main unit

supply cord

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•If the power plug does not fit your AC

outlet

Use the power plug adaptor (included).

If it still does not fit, contact an electrical

parts distributor for assistance.

Loosen the terminal screw with

a Phillips-head screwdriver.

While pushing, nsert the wire fully

_e-tighten the terminal

screw.

Conserving power

The main unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off (For U.S.A. and Canada: approx. 0.4 W or for other areas: approx.

0.9 W), To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug it from the household AC outlet.

You will need to reset some memory items after plugging in the unit,

The included AC power supply cord is for use with this unit only, Do not use it with other equipment. Also, do not use cords for other equipment with

this unit,

Preparing the remote control

Insert so the poles (+ and ) match those in the remote control.

Press in and lift up.

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.

Remove the batteries if the remote control is not going to be used for a

long period of time. Store in a cool, dark place,

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Replace the cover.

• Do not use rechargeable

type batteries,

•Use

Aim at the display (.4. page 11), avoiding obstacles, at a maximum

range of 7 m (23 feet) directly in front of the unit.

Performing QUICK SETUP

The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to make necessary settings.

To display the picture from the mair_ 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 (4 page 30).

Turn on the Select Follow the messages and Press to finish

unit. "DVD/CD". make the settings. QUICK SETUP.

Press to exit.

To change these settings later

Select "QUICK SETUP" in the "Others" tab (_ page 24).

Control reference guide The illustration shows SC-HT740 for U.S.A. and Canada.

See page references in parentheses. Television operations (30)

Turn the unit on/off (11) _ Change the television's vdeo nput mode (30)

_ TVlVIDEO

Select the source .....

DVD/CD (11) FM/AM (26) AUX (30)/_V°W_AE -- Adjust the television volume (._u)

FRONT MUSIC R/REAR MUSIC R (31) I_L.._........._.._,A[Z_J[Z_Z] - Select television channels (30)

-- Adjust the volume of the main unit (15)

! Enhance the surround sound (28)

I Start up and play a disc automatically/Control both

I the home theater system and the television (30)

s_)H _ouN_ Equalizing the sound (14)

Select a group of contents to play [15) -- Display current playback condition (16)

Equalizing the sound [14) = -- Frame-by-frame/Select or register menu items on the

television screen (15)

Show a disc top menu [18) or program list [19) _ m Show on-screen menu (20)

Show a disc menu [18) or play list [19) _ -- Return to previous screen (15)

Standby/on switch [POWER _/I]

Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode

or vice versa. In standby mode, the unit is still

consuming a sman amount of power, (14)

MUSIC PORT

Connect an external device (31)

SURROUND MUSIC

Equalizing the sound (14)

CANCELPLAY&_ODE REPEAT @MODE(15); (lZ) (15) (16)

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_l LEVEL SFC DDPL[[ HBASS

(29) (28); (28) (29)

SLEEP ZOOM FLDISPLAYCPOCUS

(31) iiSi: (28)

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AOPEN/CLOSE

Open/Close the disc drawer {14)

1_1/_14, i_t_/I.._t/v TUNING A

Skip or slow-search play (14)/

Select the radio stations [26)

Display

_ISC EXCHANGE

Open the disc drawer to

exchange the disc in the play

position (14)

DISC SKIP

Skip to the next disc tray (14)

5DISC SELECTOR

Select the disc tray (14)

Refer to page 31, Using the Music Port.

Phones

headphones (31)

rJog LED

•/-TUNE MODE/--FM MODE

Stop playing (14)/Select the tuning mode (26) VOLUME

Adjust the FM reception condition (26) Turn up/down the volume (14)

I_ /M EMORY SELECTOR (26)

Play discs (14)/Memorize the receiving DVD/CD_FM_AM_( aT940 TV)_AUX

radio stations (26) FRONT MUSIC R _ REAR MUSIC R <

Return to DVD/CD

Operationsintheseinstructionsaredescribedmainlywithformats.Iconssuchas_ showtheformats.

_ _ DVD-Video,DVD-V__

VIDEO

DVD-Audio _ LDVD-V

• DVD-V Some DVD-Audio discs contain DVD-Video content. To play DVD-Video content, select "Play as DVD-Video"

A U DI 0 in Other Menu (-.} page 22).

v,deoco

• Including SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107)

DVD-RAM _ _

• _ Recorded with devices using Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format (a unified video recording standard),

such as DVD video recorders, DVD video cameras, personal computers, etc.

R A M • JPEG Recorded with Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders using the DCF (Design rule for Camera

RAM4.7

File system) Standard Version 1.0.

DVD-R (DVD-Video)_VDVD-RW (DVD-Video) DVD-V• Discs recorded and finalized 2 on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras.

RDVD-R (VR) VDVD-RW (VR) DVD-VR

R4.7 2

• Discs recorded and finalized on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras using Version 1.1 (or 1.2 for DVD-R DL

only) of the Video Recording Format (a unified video recording standard).

R w R • Finalize 2the disc after recording.

R DL

+R (Video) V+RW (Video)

• Discs recorded and finalized on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras.

CD CD __

• This unit can play CD-R/RW recorded with the above formats. Close the sessions or finalize 2the disc after recording.

[_][]e_[_ _]o_ •_This unit is compatible with HDCD but does not support the Peak Extend function (a function which expandsthedynamicrange of high-level signals).

OIGWALAUDIO.lerrALAUDIO HDCD-encoded CDs sound better because they are encoded with 20 bits, as compared with 16 bits for all other CDs.

• _ _ _ This unit also plays HighMAT discs.

• wM.€ This unit does not support Multiple Bit Rate (MBR: a file that contains the same content encoded at several

different bit rates).

Includes single-sided, dual-Is 'er discs.

2A process that allows play on compatible equipment.

• It may not be possible to play all the above-mentioned discs in some cases due to the type of disc or condition of the recording.

•Discs that cannot be played

DVD-RW version 1.0, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CDV, CD-G, SACD,

DivX Video Discs and Photo CD, DVD-RAM that cannot be removed

from their cartridge, 2.6-GB and 5.2-GB DVD-RAM, and "Chaoji

VCD" available on the market including CVD, DVCD and SVCD that

do not conform to IEC62107.

Note about using a DualDisc

• The digital audio content side of a DualDisc does not meet the

technical specifications of the Compact Disc Digital Audio

(CD-DA) format so playback may not be possible.

• Do not use a DualDisc in this unit as it may not be possible to

insert it correctly and it may get scratched or scraped.

•To clean discs

Wipe with a damp cloth and then

wipe dry.

•Disc handling precautions

• Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. This may cause disc

warping, rendering it unusable.

• Do not write on the label side with a ball-point pen or other writing

instrument.

• Do not use record cleaning sprays, benzine, thinner, liquids which

prevent static electricity, or any other solvent.

• Do not use scratch-proof protectors or covers.

• Do not use the following discs:

- Discs with exposed adhesive from removed stickers or labels

(rented discs, etc.).

- Discs that are badly warped or cracked.

- Irregularly shaped discs, such as heart shapes.

Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth.

• Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit,

• Before using chemically treated cloth, carefully read the instructions that

came with the cloth.

Do not use commercially available lens cleaners as they may cause

malfunction. Cleaning of the lens is generally not necessary although

this depends on the operating environment.

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

(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, Servicing--Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in these operating instructions. Refer all other servicing to authorized servicing

personnel,

3, Replacement parts--When parts need replacing ensure the servicer uses parts specified by the manufacturer or parts that have the same

characteristics as the original parts, Unauthorized substitutes may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

4, Safety check--After repairs or service, ask the servicer to perform safety checks to confirm that the unit is in proper working condition,

The servicer will require all components to service your system,

Therefore, should service ever be necessary, be sure to bring the entire system.

For product information or assistance with product operation:

In the U.S.A., refer to "Customer Services Directory" on page 37.

In Canada, contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, or visit the website (www.panasonic.ca), or an authorized

Servicentre closest to you.

In other areas, consult your dealer.

CPPM (Content Protection for Prerecorded Media)

A copy protection system used for DVD-Audio files. This unit supports

CPPM

Decoder

A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal, This is

called decoding.

Dolby Digital

This is a method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby

Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2-channel) audio, these signals can also

be multi-channel audio. A large amount of audio information can be

recorded on one disc using this method.

DTS (Digital Theater Systems)

This surround system is used in many movie theaters around the world,

There is good separation between the channels, so realistic sound effects

are possible.

Dynamic range

Dynamic range is the difference between the lowest level of sound that

can be heard above the noise of the equipment and the highest level of

sound before distortion occurs.

Frame still and field still

Frames are the still pictures that go together to make a moving picture,

There are about 30 frames shown each second,

One frame is made up of two fields, A regular television shows these

fields one after the other to create frames.

A still is shown when you pause a moving picture, A frame still is made up

of two alternating fields, so the picture may appear blurred, but overall

quality is high.

A field still is not blurred, but it has only half the information of a frame still

so picture quality is lower,

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)

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. To enjoy high-

definition video, a high-definition compatible television is required.

I/P/B

MPEG 2, the video compression standard adopted for use with DVD-

Video, codes frames using these 3 picture types.

I: Intra coded picture

This picture has the best quality and is the best to use when adjusting

the picture.

P: Predictive coded picture

This picture is calculated based on past I- or P-pictures.

B: Bidirectionally-predictive coded picture

This picture is calculated by comparing past and future I- and

P-pictures so it has the lowest volume of information.

JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)

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.

Linear POM (pulse code modulation)

These are uncompressed digital signals, similar to those found on CDs.

MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer 3)

An audio compression method that compresses audio to approximately

one tenth of its size without any considerable loss of audio quality.

Playback control (PBC)

If a Video CD has playback control, you can select scenes and

information with menus,

Prog ressive/Interlaced

NTSC, the video signal standard, has 480 interlaced (i) scan lines,

whereas progressive scanning uses twice the number of scan lines. This

is called 480p.

Using progressive output you can enjoy the high-resolution video

recorded on media such as DVD-Video.

Your television must be compatible to enjoy progressive video.

Sampling frequency

Sampling is the process of converting the heights of sound wave (analog

signal) samples taken at set periods into digits (digital encoding).

Sampling frequency is the number of samples taken per second, so larger

numbers mean more faithful reproduction of the original sound.

WMA (Windows Media TM Audio)

WMA is a compression format developed by Microsoft Corporation. It

achieves the same sound quality as MP3 with a file size that is smaller

than that of MP3.

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POWER

Power on.

2SELECTOR

Select "DVD/CD". (_

oSelect "AUX (_ "TV" or "AUX")

re enjoy video cassette recordel

[elevision or cable TV programs.

(Refer to page 9 for the necessary

connection&)

0pen the drawer and place the disc(s).

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.

• Play will start from the disc n the front-left 3osition of the tray.

• For DVD-RAM remove the disc from its (_

cartridge before use

• Do not:

-ioac more than one disc per [ray,

-touch the drawer or :he carousel while they are in morion

-rotate the carouse} by bane.

-CHOSethe drawer By hand.

Close the drawer.

A disc indicator lights if a disc is detected or a tray is

unchecked (4 page 16, Checking the disc type in each tray).

OPEN/CLOSE

SURROUND MUSIC i(Stop)

DISC EXCHANGE

DISC SKIP

5 DISC SELECTOR

When the disc finishes playing

If the next disc does not start playing, select it

with the 5 DISC SELECTOR buttons.

• You can also select the disc using the remote

control (_ page 16, Checking the disc type in

each tray)

Press to skip.

Press and hold to

-search during play

- start slow-motion play during pause

(Motion picture part)

• Press [It-] (Play) to start normal

play.

• The sound fills the room, and

comes from all directions with

equal intensity, regardless of

Equalizing the SURROUND your orientation within the room.

,MUSIC • The indicator on the button

SOuna (_) lights.

• This feature is not available

when using headphones or the

Rear Music Port (-3, page 31).

• While the drawer is closed

Skipping to DISC

the next disc SKIP Each time you press the button,

the carousel moves counter-

clockwise by one tray.

•The drawer opens and the disc

Exchanging DISC intheplaypositioncomesto the

the disc in the EXCHANGE front-left position.

play pos!t!on _ "Press the button again to play

the disc after changing the disc

in the front-left position.

OPEN/CLOSE • Each time you press [DISC

SKIP] you can select the ether

trays

Changing the _

other discs

without

interrupting Chan_gethe

• Discs continue to rotate while menus are displayed. To preserve the

unit's motor and your television screen, press re] (Stop) when you are

finished with the menus.

• Total title number may not be displayed properly on + R/+ RW.

Numbered

buttons

[] STOP,

TOP MENU,

DIRECTNAVIGATOR

MENU, PLAY

_'_ SLOW/SEARCH

ENTER

The position is mernorized while

"RESUME" is on the display.

• Press lit,. PLAY] to resume.

• Press [11 STOP] again to clear

the position.

• Press [It," PLAY] to restart play.

Skip °__

[This feature does not work

during program and random play

(4 page 17).]

[A, _r]: Group skip

[41, It,']: Content skip

Search •Up to 5 steps.

• Press [1_ PLAY] to start normal

(during p!ay) SLOW/SEArCH play.

slOwm [_ •_ Slow-motion forward

-0n

(during pause) direction only.

Frameiby i _ DVD-vR!DVD'A(MotiOnevD.vpicture_ part)

frame _ _')

(dUrieg pause) _ VCD Forward direction only.

i ¸i

Enter number

CANCEL

[DVD-A[OVD-Vi VCO ce

e.g. To select 12:

[_10] -.) [1] -.) [2]

with playback control

Press [11 STOP] to cancel the PBC

function, and then press the

numbered buttons.

e.g. To select 123:

[1] --l, [2] --l, [3] --l, ]ENTER]

• Press [CANCEL] to cancel the

number(s).

Discmenu

eve-v

_ Shows a disc top menu.

Press the button to show the

programs (4 page 19).

[DVD-V

Shows a disc menu.

Mat

C PLA*¢ [DVD-VR

UST Press the button to show a playlist

(.4. page 19).

RETUP_ _ with playback control

Shows a disc menu.

Return to %TURN

screen

Main unit

display

FLDISPLAY

DVD=A DVD-V VCD CD

MP3

Time display

<--->Information display

(e.g. _ Program

number)

[JPEG

When Slideshow (.4. page 20) is

on:

SLIDE<--->Contents number

When Slideshow is off:

PLAY<--->Contents number

Starting play

from a

selected group

G_0uP E/_

_J A folder on WMA/MP3 and JPEG

discs is treated as a "Group".

Select [_g#O_

/_-_/_ (4 page 20. "Group" in Main

menu)

Reglsrer

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era

1 ESm

Numbered

buttons =

DISC -

[] STOP =

A,T, 4,!_-

ENTER

CANCEL =

PLAY MODE=

ZOOM-

DVD_

i *°i

)

= _ PLAY

= QUICK OSD _

iHT940

=CD NODE

-REPEAT

You can select the disc after checking the discs loaded with the Disc

Information screen.

• You can also select the disc directly with the 5 DISC SELECTOR

buttons on the main unit,

1Press [DISC] to show the Disc information screen.

• To exit the screen, press [DISC],

e.g,

Empty Not yet read

Press the numbered buttons ([1] - [5]) to select the

disc.

Press [QUICK OSD].

Basics _ Details

t_ off (No on-screen display)_J

i HT940

Press [FUNCTIONS].

Main menu (-,I. page 20)_ Basics _ Details

t_ off (No on-screen display)_J

•Basics

e.g. [DVD-_

Current playback number Elapsed play time

0:4f:23 ]1

PlaybackS. '_ Jl

condition I P_o_ I ]

Play mode Current position

•Details

e.g. [DVDo_ . . [] Details=DVD=Video

Audio information I _ I

• . --Audio t ---DTS 3/2 lch

Subtitle information I "

• . iSubtltle ....

Angle information I__L_ Angle 1dl

Aspect of current title I==._=Source Aspect 4:3

Total play time of current title mliml'_---TiSeTotaITime 0:54:28

@MODE

This feature is very convenient if you want to play several music CDs

sequentially• Make sure that applicable disc is in the play position before

playing (4, Checking the disc type in each tray left).

While stopped

1Press [CD MODE].

Press [1_ PLAY].

• If all loaded discs are DVDs or if other discs are unchecked, CD Mode

does not work.

• HighMAT menus and Video CD playback control are disabled.

• You cannot turn CD Mode on or off during program or random play•

• If you want to play a DVD press [CD MODE] again to cancel CD Mode.

(CD Mode is also canceled when you switch the unit to standby, select

another source or change the disc in the play position.)

• DVD and JPEG are skipped without being played•

This feature expands the letterbox picture to fit the screen,

During play

Press [ZOOM] several times to select the preset aspect ratio

(Just Fit Zoom) or "Auto".

Auto _ 43 Standard _ European Vista _ 169 Standard

Cinemascope2 _ Cinemascopel _ American Vista

e.g.

i i _ En,0l, san S]_ta {1._011) ,_"_i ]_ ; i

JustF tSeem xl.SS, i i _ 6:gStandard(16:9)----_'i

4:3Standard

Fine adjustments (Manual Zoom)

After selecting the preset aspect ratio or "Auto", press [_I, 1,-]to zoom in or out:

- in 0.01-unit steps from "× 1.00" to "× 1.60"

-in 0.02-unit steps from "× 1.60" to "× 2.00"

• To change the steps more quickly, press and hold [',_, I_ ].

This works only when the elapsed play time can be displayed. It also

works with all JPEG content.

During play

Press [REPEAT] several times to select an item to be repeated.

[Repeat Off

jDVD-VR : Program_ Disc_Off

• During playlist play: Scene_Playlist_Off

DVD-A ; Track_Group'_Off

_: Chapter--Title _Oft

_: Track_ Discx_Off

•When CD Mode is on: Track_Disc_AII CD's_Off

• When CD Mode is on during program or random play:

Track--All CD's_Oft

jWMA _: Content_Greup _Off

•When CD Mode is on: Content_Group_AII CD's_Off

• When CD Mode is on during program or random play:

Centent_All CD's_Oft

JPEG ; Groupx_Off

"All" is displayed during program or random play.

Press [PLAY MODE] while stopped.

Program and random playback screens appear sequentially.

Program _ Random

f- off (Normal play) J

"RANDOM 1" and "RANDOM 2" (-.) right) are displayed on the main

unit's display when CD Mode is on (.4. page 16),

To exit the program and random mode

Press [PLAY MODE] several times while stopped.

• Selecting "Play as Data Disc" in Other Menu (.4. page 22) will be

effective if the following functions are net available to play WMA, MP3 or

JPEG files,

•DVD-V Some items cannot be played even if you have programmed them.

•DVD-A Some discs contain bonus groups, If a password screen

appears after selecting a group, enter the password with the numbered

buttons to play the bonus group, Refer also to the disc's jacket.

To change the selected program

1 Press [A, T] to select the program number,

2 Press the numbered buttons to change each item.

(_ _ Press [ENTER] to register the selection,)

To clear the selected program

1 Press [A, _'] to select the program number,

2 Press [CANCEL] (or press [A, T, 41, It,'] to select "Clear" and press

[ENTER]).

To clear the whole program

Select "Clear all" with [A _' 4, I_] and press [ENTER].

The whole program is also cleared when the disc is moved out of the play

position, the unit is turned off or another source is selected.

•When CD Mode is off

ivco_

You can play all the items on a disc in the play position in random

order,

iBVB-A _ _ JPEG

You can play selected item(s) on a disc in the play position in

random order.

• When CD Mode is off

DVD-A _ VCD ;CD WMA _ JPEG

You can program all the items on a disc in the play position.

(_ _ CD Skip to step _)

Press the numbered buttons to select a group or title.

( WMA _ _ Press [ENTER] to register the selection.)

e,g, DVD-V

T/G: Title/Group

C/T: Chapter, Content/

Track

• To select a 2-digit number

e,g. To select 12: [>10] .-) [1] .-) [2]

WMA _ _ [1] --1,[2] --1,[ENTER]

(_ Press the numbered buttons to select achapter or track.

(_ _ _ Press [ENTER] to register the selection.)

• Repeat steps _) and @ to program other items,

(_ Press [1_ PLAY].

• When CD Mode is on (* page 16)

CD _MP3_

You can program all the items on all the discs,

QPress the numbered buttons ([1] - [5]) to select a disc.

(_) _ _ Press the numbered buttons to select a group.

[Press [ENTER] to register the selection,)

• To select a 2-digit number

e.g. To select 12: [1] --1,[2] --1,[ENTER]

(_ Press the numbered buttons to select a track.

(_ _ Press [ENTER] to register the selection,)

• To select a 2-digit number

e.g. To select 12: [>10] _ [1] .4. [2]

WMA MP3m[1] --1,[2] ") [ENTER]

• Repeat steps (_) to @ to program other items.

@Press [1_ PLAY].

QDVD-V WMA _

Press the numbered buttons to select a group or a title.

(_ MP3 _Press [ENTER] to register the selection.

e,g. DVD-V RandomPlayback

Chooseatitle.

Title _

t_-Jt__ti I TTtq ti4

I-_I I1_1 t_1kl I I RND

DVD-A

• To enter all groups, press [4 I_] to select "All" and press

[ENTER].

• To deselect a group press numbered buttons corresponding

to the group you want to clear,

_) Press [It." PLAY].

• When CD Mode is on (-* page16)

vcD__

You can select either "RANDOM 1" or "RANDOM 2".

• RANDOM 1

You can play all the items on all the discs in random order.

Iq Iq t_t TI lq t_/I 1

t-; I--II _1_11LIt t t _,

•RANDOM 2

You can play all the discs in sequence, but all the items on each

disc are played in random order.

%L3L-JI_1//I-3 I_/t --/

t_ Ilt_I_LII LI II _ RND

Press [1_ PLAY], e,g. CD r RandomPlayback

lPres¢ PLAY to start

To select an item using the cursor buttons

Press [ENTER] and [A, T] to select an item, and then press [ENTER]

again to register.

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Numbered

buttons

[]STOP

TOP MENU,

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

MENU, =

PLAY LIST

SLOW/SEARCH

ENTER

FUNCTIONS

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Selecting "Play as Data Disc" in Other Menu (.4. page 22) will be effective

if the following functions are not available to play WMA, MP3 or JPEG files.

• Playing HighMAT TM discs (") page 19)

1Press [TOP MENU].

• To exit the screen, press [TOP MENU],

e.g. I _ Playback_,tenu

WMA/MP3/JPEG -All ]

WMA/MP3- Audio ]

JPEG - Picture ]

2 Press [A, Y] to select "All", "Audio" or "Picture" and

press [ENTER].

1Press [MENU].

• To exit the screen, press [MENU].

e.g. Group and content number

2 Press [<] followed by [A, Y] to select the group and

press [ENTER].

3To play content in the group in order

Press [ENTER].

To start play from the selected content

Press [A, Y] to select and [ENTER].

To enjoy listening to WMA/MP3 contents while showing a JPEG image on

the screen, select a JPEG file first and then select audio contents.

_- (The opposite order is not effective.)

•Using the submenu

(T) While Navigation Menu is displayed

Press [FUNCTIONS].

_) Press [,Ik, T] to select an item and press [ENTER].

Items shown differ depending on the type of disc.

v Mumti LGroups and contents are displayed

List I Contents only

Tree -- --Groups only

Thumbnail-- --Thumbnail images [JPEG

Next group= --To go to next group WMA

Previous group- --To go to previous group _ MP3

All

Audio-

Picture-

Help display.

Find--

WMA/MP3 and JPEG

--WMA/MP3 only

--JPEG only

--To switch between guide messages and the

elapsed play time indicator

--To search by content or group title (_ below)

•Searching by a content or group title

Highlight a group title to search the group, or a content title to search

its content.

(T) While the submenu is displayed (.4. above)

Press [,Ik, T] to select "Find" and press [ENTER].

@Press [A, T] to select a character and press [ENTER].

• Repeat to enter another character.

• Lower case characters are also searched.

• Press [_1_1 I_1_ SLOW/SEARCH] to skip between A E, I, O

and U.

• Press [41] to erase a character.

• Leave the asterisk (P) when you search for the titles including

the character you enter.

• Erase the asterisk (:<) to search for the titles starting with the

character you enter. To add the asterisk (:<) again display the

submenu again and select "Find".

(_ Press [It-] to select "Find" and press [ENTER].

The search result screen appears.

@ Press [A T] to select the content or group and press

[ENTER].

Titles appear with CD Text disc playback.

1Press [TOP MENU] or [MENU].

oTo exit the screen, press [TOP MENU] or [MENU].

e.g. CD text _3_ _0I

2Press [&, Y] to select the track and press [ENTER].

•Press [FUNCTIONS[ to show the playback condition and current

position.

1Press [TOP MENU].

•To exit the screen, press [11STOP].

• To change the menu background to the one recorded on the disc,

press [FUNCTIONS].

2 Press [A, V, <1, I_] to select the item, and then press

[ENTER].

• Repeat this step if necessary.

e.g. Menu: Takes you to the next

menu which shows play

lists or another menu

Playlist: play starts

During play

Press [MENU].

• To exit the screen press [MENU].

e.g.

2Press [<1] followed by [A, _'] to switch among

"Playlist", "Group" and "Content" lists.

3 Press [1_] followed by [&, V] to select an item and

press [ENTER].

• Titles appear only if the titles are recorded on the disc.

• You cannot edit programs, playlists and disc titles.

1Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

• To exit the screen press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

e.g.

Press [A, T] or the numbered buttons to select the

program.

• To select a 2-digit number

e.g. 121 [>10] .,.I.[1] 41,[2]

• Press [1_] to show the contents of the program and the disc.

Press [ENTER].

This works only when the disc contains a playlist.

1Press [PLAY LIST]. e.g. ©Pl_li,t

• To exit the screen press

[PLAY LIST].

2Press [&, V] or the numbered buttons to select the

playlist.

• To select a 2-digit number

e.g. 12: [>10] -I. [1] -I. [2]

3 Press [ENTER].

•Playing scenes one by one

(T) While the playlist menu is displayed

Press [1_].

_) Press [,i,, T] to select "Scene List" and press [ENTER].

• "Contents" shows playlist information.

(_) Press [,i,, T, 4, I_] to select ascene and press [ENTER].

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/IS09660).

• This unit does not support multi-session. Only the default session is

played.

CD-R/RW

• Discs must conform to IS09660 level 1 or 2 (except for extended

formats).

• This unit supports multi-session but if there are many sessions it takes

more time for play to start. Keep the number of sessions to a minimum

to avoid this.

Naming folders and files

(Files are treated as contents and

folders are treated as groups on this

unit.)

At the time of recording prefix folder and

file names. This should be with numbers

that have an equal number of digits, and

should be done in the order you want to

play them (this may not work at times).

Files must have the extension (-I, below).

iWMA (Extension: ".WMA" or ".wma")

• Compatible compression rate: between

48 kbps and 320 kbps

e.g. iMP3

root

001 group

001 track.rnpS

002 track.rnpS

00S track.mp3

002 group

_001 track.rap3

002 track rap3

003group 003 track.rap3

004 track.rnp3

001 track.mp3

002 track.mp3

00S track.mp3

• You cannot play WMA files that are copy-protected.

• This unit does not support Multiple Bit Rate (MBR).

(Extension: ".MP3" or ".rap3")

• Compatible compression rate: between 32 kbps and 320 kbps

• This unit does not support ID3 tags.

• Compatible sampling rates:

- DVD-RAM, DVD-R/RW: 11.02, 12, 22.05, 24, 44.1 and 48 kHz

-CD-R/RW: 8, 11.02, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1 and 48 kHz

iJPEG] (Extension: ".JPG", ".jpg", ".JPEG" or ".jpeg")

• JPEG files taken on a digital camera that conform to DCF Standard

(Design rule for Camera File system) Version 1.0 are displayed. Files

that have been altered, edited or saved with computer picture editing

software may not be displayed.

• This unit cannot display moving pictures, MOTION JPEG and other

such formats, and still pictures other than JPEG (e.g. TIFF), or play

pictures with attached audio.

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Numbered -=

buttons

CANCEL=

Program

Group

Title

Chapter

Track

Playlist

Content

Time

Audio

To start from aspecific item

e.g. DVD-VR_To select Program 12

Press the numbered buttons: [1] 4 [2] 4 [ENTER]

Functions

IlPro,q..... 2n6II_

[Time Slip and Time Search de not work with

+ R/+ RW discs.)

To skip incrementally or decrementally (Time Slip

for play only)

1 Press [ENTER] twice to show the Time Slip indicator.

2 Press [&, T] to select the time and press [ENTER].

• To change the steps more quickly, press and hold

[A, T].

To start from a specific time (Time Search)

To change remaining/elapsed time display

DVD-V--V[with multiple seundtracks)

To select audio soundtraek

To select "L", "R" or "LR"

(Karaoke disc)

To select "On" or "Off" for vocals

• Read the disc's instructions for details.

Signal type/data

LPCM/PPCM/[313Digital/DTS/MP3/MPEG: Signal type

kHz [Sampling freguency)/bit/ch [Number of channels)

e.g. 3/2 .lch

1'111:LOWfrequency effect

/ (not displayed if there is no signal)

0: No surround

t: None surround

2: Stereo surround (left/right)

1: Center

2: Front left+Front right

3: Front left+Front right+Center

_MP3

To display the current bitrate or sampling

frequency

Show the Main menu.

Select the menu.

e.g. iOvo-v

!@Functi°ns

Title I/2

A IChapter 3_1_I_ ,

VTime 0:24:31

11,,,0i0

Make the settings.

e,g,_

Press to exit.

Still Picture

Thumbnail

Subtitle

Marker (VR)

Angle

Rotate

Picture

To turn on/off slideshow

Slideshow On _ Off

To change the slideshow timing

1(Fast) to 5 (Slow)

Other (-I' page 21)

Settings

To switch still pictures

To show thumbnail images

(with multiple subtitles) vCD_ (SVCD only)

To select subtitle language

•Qn + R/+RW, a subtitle number may be shown for

subtitles that are not displayed.

•DVD-VR "On" or "Off" appears only with discs that

contain subtitle on/off information (Subtitle on/off

information cannot be recorded using Panasonic

DVD Recorders)•

DVD-VR

To recall a marker recorded on DVD-Video recorders

Press [,i,, T] -I, Press [ENTER].

(with multiple angles)

To select avideo angle

To rotate a picture

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(Motion picture part) _VD-VR ieve-v

To change play speed

- from "× 0,6" to "× 1.4"

• Press [It,, PLAY] to return to normal play,

• After you change the speed

-Dolby Pro Logic ]] 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.

•Play Menu

Tl-fis works only when the elapsed play time can be displayed. It also

works with all JPEG content.

Repeat (4, page 16, Repeat play)

Except [JPI=G OVD-VR (Still picture part)

A'B Repeat To repeat a specified section

Press [ENTER] at the starting and ending points,

Press [ENTER] again to cancel.

Except [DVD-VR

To mark up to 5 positions to play again

Press [ENTER] (The unit is now ready to accept

markers,)

To mark a position:

Press [ENTER] (at the desired point),

To mark another position:

Press [4, I_-] to select" _"-.I, Press [ENTER].

Marker To recall a marker:

Press [-_, I_-] -.I, Press [ENTER].

To erase a marker:

Press [4, I_-] -.,l,Press [CANCEL].

• This feature does not work during program and

random play.

• Markers you add are cleared when you change the

disc in the play position or switch the unit to standby.

(Except still picture part)

(Except + R/+ RW)

Allows you to browse the disc contents and start

playing from the selected position. You can select

Advanced either "lntro Mode" or "Interval Mode" in "Advanced

Disc Disc Review" in the "Disc" tab (4 page 23),

When you find a title/program to play

Review Press [1_ PLAY].

• This may not work depending on the disc and the

play position.

, • _This does not work when playing a playlist

(4 page 19).

• Picture Menu

Picture

Mode

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Video

Output

Mode

Transfer

Mode

Normal

Cinema1: Mellows images and enhances detail in

dark scenes,

Cinema2: Sharpens images and enhances detail in

dark scenes.

Animation: Suitable for animation.

Dynamic: Enhances the contrast for powerful

images.

User: Press [ENTER] to select "Picture

Adjustment" (4 below).

Picture Adjustment

Contrast: Increases the contrast between light and

dark parts of the picture.

Brightness: Brightens the picture.

Sharpness: Adjusts the sharpness of the edges of

horizontal lines,

Color: Adjusts the shade of the picture's color.

Gamma: Adjusts the brightness of dark parts.

Depth Enhancer: Reduces the rough noise in the

background to give a greater feeling

of depth.

To select suitable picture quality with your

television

Video recordings will be converted to, and output as,

high-definition video.)

When HDMI connection is being used and "Video

Output" (4 page 24, "HDMI" tab) is set to "On"

480p (progressive)

720p (progressive)

1080i (interlaced) f_

• Select a video output with an ": :" mark. The "_"

mark shows that the video output is acceptable

with your television. ""

• Selecting a video output without an ":" mark can

result in the picture being distorted.

If the picture is distorted, press and hold

[CANCEL] until the picture is displayed correctly,

(The output will return to "480p",)

• Output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT ._'

terminals will be "480p".

When HDMI connection is not being used and "Video

Output" (4 page 24, "HDMI" tab) is set to "Off"

480i (interlaced)

480p (progressive)

• When you select "480p", a confirmation screen

appears, Select "Yes" only if connecting to a

progressive output compatible television,

If you have chosen "480p", "720p" or "1080i"

(4 above), select the method of conversion for

progressive output to suit the type of material.

Auto1: Detects 24 frame-per-second film content and

appropriately converts it,

Auto2: Compatible with 30 frame-per-second film

content in addition to 24 frame-per-second film

content.

Video: Select when using Auto1 or Auto2, and the

video content is distorted.

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•Picture Menu (Continued)

This works when the HDMI connection is being used and

H D Picture "Video Output" (4 page 24, "HDMr' tab) is set to "On".

Enhancer To sharpen the "720p" and "1060i" picture quality

Off÷ _ 1÷ ÷2÷ _3 (sharpest picture)

This works when the HDMI connection is being used and

"Video Output" (4 page 24, "HDMI" tab) is set to "On".

To select suitable picture color with your television

HDMI Color RGB

YCbCr (4:4:4) 4:3 Aspect

Space YCbCr(4:2:2)

•If the setting above is not compatible with your

television, it will not be displayed.

• "RGB Range" (4 page 24, "HDMI" tab) is available

when "RGB" is selected.

• Audio Menu

DoIby Pro (_ page 28 Enhancing the stereo sound: Dolby Pro

Logic II Logic It)

To make the dialogue in movies easier to hear

Dialogue _ (Dolby Digital, DTS, 3-channel or higher, with

Enhancer the dialogue recorded in the center channel)

On _÷ Off

To enjoy comfortable, analog-like sound

DVD-VR OVO-V (Discs recorded with 48 kHz only)

WMA _ (Disc recording is other than 8 kHz,

16 kHz or 32 kHz)

Sound vce

Enhancement On _ Off

•Tlfis may have no effect depending on the disc'srecording.

• This does not work with MP3 on DVD-RAM or

DVD-R/RW.

• Display Menu

Information _ On _ Off

Subtitle Position o to -60 (in 2unit steps)

Subtitle Brightness Auto. 0 to -7

To select how to show images made for

4:3 aspect screens on a 16:9 aspect

television

Normal: Laterally stretches images.

Auto: Expands 4:3 letterbox images to fill

more of the screen. Other images

appear in full in the center of the

screen.

Shrink: Images appear in the center of the

screen.

Zoom: Expands to 4:3 aspect ratio.

your television has a similar feature, use it

nsreaa for a better effect.

To select the appropriate screen size to fit

your television screen (Also refer to

'Changing the zoom ratio" on page 16.)

To zoom in and cut manually (Also refer to

'Changing the zoom ratio" on page 16.)

(Motion picture part)

On _ Off

To make the on-screen menu transparent

Off, On, Auto

To adjust the on-screen menu brightness

--3 to +3

ndicates various informahon when connected

Nith HDIV AV OUT terminal.

14 below, Confirming HDMI information)

To display current playback condition

_Off, Basics, Details

Quick OSD After registering the item, press [RETURN] to

show the QUICK OSD screen (4 page 16).

Just Fit Zoom

Manual Zoom

Bit Rate Display

GUI See-through

GUI Brightness

HDMI Status

• Other Menu

Setup (4 page 23)

Play as DVD,Video To play DVD-Video contents of DVD-Audic

or Select "Play as DVD-Video".

Play as DVD-Audio

Play as DVD-VR, To use functions for data discs (4 page 18)

Play as HighMAT (To play JPEG or MP3 files on DVD-RAM, or

to play a HighMAT disc without using the

or HighMAT function)

Play as Data Disc Select "Play as Data Disc".

Confirming HDMI information

_HDMI Status--HDMI is connected.

HDMI Information

I Audio Stream PCM I

I Max Channel 2ch I

r Video Format _/720p/1080i t

[ Color Space VObOr (4:4:4)/YCbCr (4:2:2)/RGB

- Connection status

Shows the output signal type.

Shows the number of audio channels.

- (4 page 21, Video Output Mode)

- (4 above, HDMI Color Space)

• All possible types of output are displayed.

• The current output for "Audio Stream", "Video Format" and "Color Space" will be underlined.

(If you select a video output without an "_" mark in the "Video Output Mode" in Picture Menu, the selected video format will not be underlined.)

m •When "Off" is selected in "Audio "HDMI" "---" will be in "Audio Stream" and "Max Channel".

Output" (e page 24, tab), displayed

Numbered =

buttons

ENTER

_) Setup JItem

Tab --'. _'.iA::o =...... '.:_:'_':2=|

'......... 'S.bti,_ .".A.,o,,_=';._= Setting

it....... u M_nus P En_li_l_ |

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:i..............,.o,.o,........ 4

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• The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby.

• Underlined items are the factory settings in the following diagram,

Show the Setup menu.

If you have not performed QUICK

SETUP (4 page 11), the QUICK

SETUP screen appears.

Select the tab.

Select the item.

Make the settings.

Press to exit.

•"Disc" tab

Audio • _ • French • Spanish • Original _ • Other:: 2

Choose the audio language.

Subtitle • Automatic '3 • English • French • Spanish • Other*: *: PP2

Choose the subtitle language.

Menus

Choose the language for disc menus.

Chaeging the menu language in

QUICK SETUP also changes this ,

setting.

Advanced Disc Review • Intro Mode: Reviews each title/program.

(4 page 21) • Interval Mode: Reviews not only each title/program but also each 10-minute interval within a title/program.

Ratings Setting ratings (When level 8 is selected)

Set a rating level to limit DVD-Video • 8 No Limit • 1 to 7 • 0 Lock All: To prevent play of discs without rating levels,

play. When you select your ratings level, a password screen is shown,

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Do not forget your password,

A message screen will be shown if a DVD-Video disc exceeding the rating level is inserted in the unit.

Enter your password and then follow the on-screen instructions,

The original language designated on the disc is selected,

2 Input the appropriate code from the language code list (4. page 25),

3 If the language selected for "Audio" is not available, subtitles appear in that language (if available on the disc),

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•"Video" tab

TV Aspect

Choose the setting to suit your

television ano preference.

TV Type

Select to suit the type of television.

Time Delay

When connected with a Plasma

display, adjust if you notice the audio

is out of sync with the video.

Still Mode

Specify the type of picture shown

when paused.

Black Level Control

Change the black level of the picture if

you connected a television through the

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals.

e4:3 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).

e4:3 Letterbex Regular aspect television (4:3)

Widescreen picture is shown in the letterbox style.

•16:9: Widescreen television (16:9)

• Standard (Direct View TV) • CRT Projector • LCD TV/Prejector

•Projection TV •P]asma TV

• Oms • 2Oms • 4Oms • 6Oms • 8Oms • 100ms

• Automatic

• Field: The picture is net blurred, but picture quality is lower.

• Frame : Overall quality is high, but the picture may appear blurred.

•_: When connected through VIDEO OUT or S-VIDEO OUT.

• Darker: When connected through COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y/PdPR).

Refer to "Frame still and field still" (-.) page 13, Glossary).

•"Audio" tab

Dynamic Range Compression • Off

•On: Adjusts f_r c_arity even when the v__ume is __w by c_mpressing the range _f the __west s_und _eve_

and the highest sound level, Convenient for late night viewing, (Only works with Delby Digital)

Speaker Settings (-) page 25) *Center: 0,0/1.0/2.0/3.0/4.0/5.0 ms

Set the delay time for your center and • Surround (L/R): 0.0/5.0/10.0/15.0 ms

surround speakers.

•"HDMI" tab

• Standard

• Enhanced: When the black and white images are net distinct,

RGB Range

Set "HDMI Color Space" to "RGB"

(4 page 22, Picture Menu).

Video Output

(This setting is irrelevant when

connected through the VIDEO OUT or

S-VIDEO OUT terminal.)

iHT940

Control with HDMI

(H DAVI Control)

• On:

•Off:

Audio Output * On:

•Off:

•On:

•Off

When connected through the HDMI AV OUT terminal. Video is output from the HDMI terminal.

Video is also output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal, but only in 480p (progressive).

When connected through the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal. Video is net output from the

HDMI AV OUT terminal, but from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal according to the setting

of the "Video Output Mode" (4 page 21, Picture Menu).

When audio output is from the HDMI AV OUT terminal. (Depending on the capabilities of the

connected equipment audio output may differ from the audio settings of the main unit.)

When audio output is not from the HDMI AV OUT terminal. (The audio is output using the settings of

the main unit.)

The HDAVI Control function is available (4 page 30).

•"Display" tab

Menu Language •_•Franqais •Espa6o]

On-Screen Messages • On • Off

•"Others" tab

FL Dimmer *_ • Dim (Jog LED turns off.)

Change the brightness of the unit's • Auto: The display is dimmed, but brightens when you perform some operations.

display and Jog LED. (Jog LED turns on when you perform some operations,)

QUICK SETUP • Yes • No

Re-initialize Setting eYes: The password screen is shown if "Ratings" (-) page 23) is set. Please enter the same password,

Return all values in the Setup menus After "INIT" on the display disappears, turn the unit off and on again,

to the default settings. • No

(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,

_i : Actual speaker position

_ : Ideal speaker position

(_ (_ @ : Primary listening distance

Approximate room dimensions

Circle of constant primary listening distance

If either distance Ca)or @ is less than @, find the difference in the table

and change to the recommended setting.

30 cm (1 foot) 1.0 ms 150 cm (5 feet) 5.0 ms

60 cm (2 feet) 2.0 ms 300 cm (10 feet) 10,0 ms

90 cm (3 feet) 3.0 ms 450 cm (15 feet) 15,0 ms

120 cm (4 feet) 4.0 ms

150 cm (5 feet) 5.0 ms

1Press [A, •] to select the delay time box and press [ENTER],

2 Press [A, •] to adjust the delay time and press [ENTER],

Center delay time

Exit =F

Surr_ound delay time

To finish the speaker setting

Press [41] to select "Exit" and press [ENTER].

When you change the surround speaker setting for Dolby Digital, the

setting also changes for Dolby Pro Logic ]L

e,g., the settings for Music are the same as those for Dolby Digital,

0 ms 0 ms 10 ms

5 ms 5 ms 15 ms

10 ms 10 ms 20 ms

15 ms 15 ms 25 ms

Armenian: 7289

Assamese: 6583

Bihari: 6672

Breton: 6682

Byelorussiam 6669

Cambodian: 7577

Fiji: 7074

Finnish: 7073

7565

Greenlandic: 7576

Guarani; 7178

Hebrew: 7387

Hindi: 7273

Kirghiz: 7589

Korean: 7579

Macedonian; 7775

Malagasy: 7771

Maltese: 7784

Maori: 7773

Punjabi: 8065

Quechua: 8185

Serbian: 8382

Serbo-Croatian: 8372

Singhalese: 8373

Slovak: 8375

Thai: 8472

Tibetan: 6679

Urdu: 8582

Uzbek: 8590

Welsh: 6789

Wolof: 8779

Up to

FMIAM

Numbered

buttons

MEMORY SELECTOR

-TUNE MODE/--FM MODE vTUNiNG^

15 stations can be set in each band, FM and AM.

Press [SELECTOR] to select "FM" or "AM".

Press [-TUNE MODE] to select "MANUAL".

Each time you press the button: MANUAL_ PRESET

Press [v TUNING A] to tune to the lowest frequency

(FM: 87.9 or 87.5, AM: 520).

Press and hold [MEMORY].

Release the button when "FM AUTO" or "AM AUTO" is displayed.

The tuner presets all the stations it can receive into the channels in

ascending order.

• "SET OK" is displayed when the stations are set, and the radio

tunes to the last preset station.

• "ERROR" is displayed when automatic presetting is unsuccessful.

Preset the channels manually (4 right).

Press [FM/AM] to select "FM" or "AM".

Press the numbered buttons to select the channel.

• To select a 2-digit number / 1

e'g 12; [>10] -_ [1] -_ [2] ]--]_l ] _'_

Alternatively, press [v, A ]. L /- I ] C

When a stereo FM broadcast is being received,

"ST" lights in the display.

•If noise is excessive

When "FM" is selected

Press and hold [--FM MODE] on the main unit to

display "MONO". (,"[40-N_",

Press and hold [--FM MODE] again to cancel the mode.

• The mode is also canceled when you change the frequency.

When "AM" is selected

Press [FUNCTIONS] on the remote control.

Each time you press the button: BP 2_BP 1

1Press [SELECTOR] to select "FM" or "AM".

2 Press [-TUNE MODE] to select "MANUAL".

3Press [v TUNING A] to select the frequency.

• To start automatic tuning, press and hold [v TUNING A ] until the

frequency starts scrolling. Tuning stops when a station is found.

• Presetting the channel

Up to 15 stations can be set in each band, FM and AM.

0) While listening to the radio broadcast

Press [ENTER].

(2) While the frequency and "PGM" are flashing on the display

Press the numbered buttons to select a channel.

• To select a 2-digit number / I /1

e.g. To select 12: ]1 I i_

[>10] -) [1] -') [2] k -- tL

Alternatively, press [v, A], and then press ]ENTER].

The station occupying a channel is erased if another station is

preset to that channel.

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•FM frequency step

The step is factory-set to 0.2-MHz, but you can change it to receive

broadcasts allocated in O,1-MHz steps,

QPress [SELECTOR] to select "FM".

(_ 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 _i_ and (2_.

After changing the setting, previously preset frequencies will be

cleared. Preset them again.

Use outdoor antennas if radio reception is poor.

• Disconnect the antenna when the unit is not in use.

• Do not use the outdoor antenna during an electrical storm. The illustration shows SC-HT740

for U.S.A. and Canada.

FM outdoor antenna (Using a television antenna)

• Disconnect the FM indoor antenna.

• The antenna should be installed by a competent technician.

Rework your outdoor antenna's 75 £_coaxial cable as follows.

Leave the AM loop antenna connected.

AM outdoor antenna

(Using a vinyl wire)

Run a piece of vinyl wire

horizontally across a window or

(_ Remove a piece of the outer

vinyl insulator.

_) Carefully pull the tabs

apart to remove the cover.

_) Install the coaxial cable.

Clamp the cable conductor,

and wind it on so that it does

not contact anything else.

m10 mm (W3/')

lOm_ _ Peel back O_ _0

Clamp with pliers

7 mm (V3/')

@Attach the cover,

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SUB WOOFERLEVEL=

SFC-

TEST-

VOLUME

-DOPLII

=H.BASS

.C,FOCUS

=CN SELECT

•The following sound effects may not be available or have no affect when

the Rear Music Port or headphones are used (4 page 31), or depending

on the type of source.

• You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these sound effects

are used with some sources, if this occurs, turn the sound effects off.

• _ It is not possible to turn on Surround Enhancer and Sound Field

Control at the same time.

This applies fo discs where the dialogue is recorded in the center

¢hei_rle|.

You can make the sound of the center speaker seem like it

is coming from witMn the television.

Press [C.FOCUS],

Each time you press the button:

C FOCUS ON_C FOCUS OFF

eThic does not work when Surround Music {,-I. page 14) or Sound Field

Central (MOVIE, SPORT or MUSIC} is turned on,

+*This also works when Dolby Pro Logic 11is turned on,

Oclby Pro Logic I!is an advanced decoder that derives 5_channel

surround (Left and Right Front, Center, Left and Right Surround) from

stereo sound sources, whether or not ithas been specifically Doiby

Surround encoded.

Press [DDPLI]],

Each time you press the button:

Movie: Movie software, recorded in Dolby Surround, ;_.._'=_J _

Musts: Stereo sources L_J

Off: Cancel

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*This works only in DVD;CD mode,

,i "['3_3PLII" lights when there is effect,

,b This dose not work when audio is output from HDMI AV OUT terminal,

Dolby Pro Logic ]l is canceled when Surround Music is turned on.

To enjoy the following sound quality settings, ensure that Surround Music

(-1. page 14) is turned off.

Press [SFC],

Each time you press the button:

FLAT: Cancel (no affect is added} (factory preset),

MOVIE: Use this mode when playing movie software.

SPORTt Simulates s_3undto make you feel like you are at a sports event.

MUSIC: Adds surround effects to stereo sources,

HEAVY: Adds punch to rook,

CLEAR: Clarifies higher sounds.

SOFT: For background music.

'.'To check the current setting, pr;sa ISFC;. ' ...........

• MOVIE, SPORT and MUSIC are not available when Oolby Pro Logic lI

is on, or when play a disc recorded with a mu{ti-channel source.

• You can adjust the volume of the surround speakers to get the best

surround effect (_ page 29, Speaker level adjustments).

Press [SRD ENH].

Each time you press the button:

SRD ENH ON_SRD ENH OFF

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Surround Enhancer will be canceled when Surround Music (4 page 14)

is turned on end vice versa.

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

playback source.

Press [H.BASS].

H.BASS ON (factory preset)_*H.BASS OFF

•When another source is selected

H.BASS OFF (factory preset)_H.BASS ON

The setting you make is retained, and recalled every time you play from

the same type of source.

You can adjust the amount of bass. The unit automatically selects the

most suitable setting according to the type of playback source.

Press [SUB WOOFER LEVEL].

•DVD-V _

SUB W4(factory preset)_ SUB Wt_SUB W2_SUB W 3

¢ J

• When another source is selected

SUB W2(factory preset) _SUB W 3_SUB W 4_SUB Wt

• To check the current setting, press [SUB WOOFER LEVEL].

• The setting you make is retained, and recalled every time you play the

same type of source, except when Sound Field Control (MOVIE,

SPORT or MUSIC) is turned on.

When Sound Field Control (MOVIE, SPORT or MUSIC) is on, the

factory presets are as follows:

- MOVIE: SUB W 4

- SPORT: SUB W 2

- MUSIC: SUB W 1

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 [TEST] to output a test signal.

• To stop the test signal, press [TEST] again.

L: Front left C: Center R: Front right

RS: Right surround LS: Left surround

• There is no output from SW (subwoofer) channel.

2 Press [VOLUME, +] or [-] to set the volume level

normally used for listening.

3 Press [&] (increase) or [Y] (decrease) to adjust the

speaker level for each speaker.

• Adjust the speaker levels to the same level as the front speakers.

C, RS, LS: 6dBto +6dB

•To adjust speaker level during play

(Effective when playing multi-channel audio or when Dolby Pro

Logic II or Sound Field Control (MOVIE, SPORT or MUSIC) is on,

and Surround Music is off.)

(_ Press [CH SELECT] to select the speaker.

L ---> C ---> R ---> RS ---> LS ---> SW

SW: Subwoofer

• You can adjust SW only if the disc includes a subwoofer

channel.

• "SW" does not appear on the display and is not adjustable

when "rlrlPLtt" is lit.

• "S" appears on the display when "MOVIE", "SPORT" or

"MUSIC" is selected with Sound Field Control (4 page 28). In

this case, you can adjust both surround speaker levels at the

same time using [A, T].

S: 6dBto +6 dB

_) Press [A] (increase) or [_r] (decrease) to adjust the speaker

level for each speaker,

C, RS, LS, SW: 6dBto +6dB

(L, R: Only the balance is adjustable.)

• To adjust the balance of the front speakers, while "1" or "R" is

selected, press [4, I_].

TVVOLUME

ACHv

ONETOUCH PLAY

SLOW/SEARCH

You can use the remote control to operate a Panasonic television,

Connect your equipment referring to "Cable TV box or video cassette

recorder connection" (4 page 9),

i _B'fF4

The remote control may not work properly with some models,

Aim the remote control at the television.

Turning the television on/off

Press [(b TV],

Switching the television's video input mode

Press [TV/VI DEO].

Changing channels

Press [A CH v],

• [>10] is used to confirm channel selection on some televisions

manufactured by other companies.

Adjusting the volume

Press [+ - TV VOLUME ].

To play audio from your television through your home theater

system

Press [AUX] (_ [EXT-IN]) to select "AUX" (_ "TV" or "AUX") as

the source, reduce the volume on the television to its minimum, and

control the volume on the main unit.

This remote control can also operate some other brands of televisions.

You can change the code to operate your television (4 below).

Aim the remote control at the television,

While pressing [_ TV]

Press the numbered buttons to enter the 4-digit code.

The remote control outputs the on/off signal, If the code is correct, the

television turns on or off, If it does not, try entering another code.

Reenter the codes after you change the batteries.

What is HDAVI Control?

HDAVI Control is a convenient function that offers linked operation of this

unit and Panasonic TV (VlERA) with HDAVI Control. You can use this

function by connecting the equipment with the HDMI cable, For operational

details, see the operating instructions of the connected equipment.

Preparation

• Confirm that the HDMI connection (-,I. page 8) has been made,

• Set "Control with HDMI" (HDAVI control) to "On" (4 page 24, "HDMI" tab).

• To complete and activate the connection correctly, turn on all HDAVl

Control compatible equipment and select the input channel corresponding

to the home theater on the television.

Whenever the connection or settings are changed, reconfirm the points

above,

You can turn on the main unit and television, and start playing the disc in

the play position with a single press of a button,

Press [ONE TOUCH PLAY],

Playback may not be immediately displayed on the television, If you miss

the beginning portion of playback, press [1_4] or [-ql_l] to go back to

where playback started.

You can select whether audio is output from the home theater system or

the television by using the television settings, For details, refer to the

operating instructions of your television,

When audio is output from the home theater speakers

• The television speakers are automatically muted.

• You can control the volume setting using the volume or mute button on

the television remote control, (The volume level is displayed on the main

unit's FL display.)

• If you turn off the home theater system, speakers automatically switch

to the television,

When audio is output from the television speakers

• The volume of the home theater system is set to "0".

• Audio output is 2-channel audio.

• To cancel muting, you can also use the home theater remote control

(-I. page 31, Muting the sound),

• When switching between the home theater system and television

speakers, the TV screen may be blank for several seconds.

When the television is turned off, the home theater system goes into

standby mode automatically.

• This function works only when "DVD/CD" or "TV" is selected as the

source on the home theater system.

MUSIC P.

÷--

VOLUME

iHT940 SURROJND_

SURROUND

MUSIC

MUTING

Press [SLEEP] to select the time (in minutes).

SLEEP 30_SLEEP 60_SLEEP 90

I_ OFF_SLEEP120_

To cancel the timer

Press [SLEEP] to select "OFF"

To confirm the remaining time

Press [SLEEP] again,

To change the setting

Repeat the procedure from the beginning,

Press [MUTING].

"MUTING"flashes on the unit's display.

Reduce the volume and connect the headphones (not

included).

Headphone plug type: _33.5mm (Vd')stereo mini plug

VOLUME

Adjust headphone volume with [VOLUME].

•Audio is automatically switched to 2-channel stereo.

To prevent hearing damage, avoid listening for prolonged periods of time.

The Music Port allows you to connect and enjoy music from an external

device (e.g. MP3 player) through your home theater system.

Preparation

To avoid distorted sound, make sure that any equalizer function of your

external device is turned off.

1Reduce the volume and connect the external device

(not included).

Plugtype: C_3.5mm (W') stereo mini plug

SURROUND MUSIC VOLUME

External device

Reduce the volume before

connecting.REAR MUSIC R

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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.

Press [MUSIC P.] ( _ [EXT-IN]) to select

"FRONT MUSIC P.".

FRONT MUSIC R_REAR MUSIC R _(_ TV)

I_ AUX--

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"REAR MUSIC R" can be selected only if the optional Panasonic

wireless accessory (e.g. SH-FX60) is set up with your home

theater system. For details, please refer to its operating

instructions.

Adjust the external device volume to anormal listening

level, and then adjust the volume of the main unit with

[VOLUME].

• You can enjoy surround sound when you press

[SURROUND MUSIC] on the main unit (except when "REAR

MUSIC R" is selected), o

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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 37 if you reside in the U.S,A,, or refer to "Product information" on page 13 if you

reside in Canada. In other areas, consult your dealer.

Power Page

N_o

The unit is automatically switched

to standby mode,

Unresponsive or inoperable function

The HDAVI Control function does • Depending on the condition of the home theater system or the connected equipment, it may be

not respond, necessary to repeat the same operation so that the function can work correctly,

Specific operation undesirable or unexpected

Folders on a data CD are not

displayed correctly.

Playback control menu does not

appear, VCD with playback control

Selecting audio soundtrack "2"

does not change the audio,

Scenes are skipped intermittently.

DVD-VR

Subtitle

• Folders deeper than the eighth layer are displayed as the eighth layer.

• Press [i STOP] twice and then press [1_- PLAY],

• Even if a second soundtrack is not recorded, two numbers are normally shown.

• If you change the volume or sound effects during Advanced Disc Review, the function continues

without the on-screen display, Cancel the function.

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A-B repeat

Sound abnormal or improper

Effects do not work, • Some audio effects do not work or have less effect with some discs.

No sound

Menus

• There may be a slight pause in sound when you change the play speed.

• Audio may not be heard when more than 4 devices are connected with HDMI cables. Reduce the

number of connected devices.

• When using the HDMI connection, ensure that "Audio Output" in the "HDMI" tab is set to "On".

Picture abnormal or unviewable

Auto zoom function does not

work well.

Progressive video

• Use the television to change the aspect. If your television does net have that function, change "4:3

• Turn off television's zoom function.

• Use the other preset aspect ratios or manual adjustment.

• Zoom function may not work well, especially in dark scenes and may not work depending on the

type of disc.

Listening to the radio

Television operation

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Unit displays Page

"_" is flashing.

(When using optional wireless

accessory)

Television displays

• Incorrect operation performed. Read the instructions and try again,

• There is no link between the main unit and the wireless accessory. Check that the wireless

accessory is plugged into the AC outlet.

• Ensure that the digital transceiver is fully inserted into the slot of the main unit,

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"Due to copyright protection,

audio cannot be output from

HDMr' DVD-A

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Cannot d sp ay group xx, content xx • You are try ng to d sp ay ncompat b e contents.

• If you connect to equipment that does not support CPPM (-) page 13, Glossary), audio from a

CPPM copy-protected DVD-Audio disc cannot be output from the HDMI AV OUT terminal.

Main unit's screen saver remains • When using the HDMI connection, audio/video information is continually transferred between the

main unit and the television regardless of which source has been selected on the main unit. This is

normal.

[P.._ Discs played [8 cm (3") or 12 cm (5")]

RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode

Front Ch 90 Wper channel (4 _), 1 kHz, 10 % THD

Surround Ch 90 W per channel (4 £-2),1 kHz, 10 % THD

Center Ch 320 W per channel (4 _2), 1 kHz, 10 % THD

Subweofer Ch 320 W per channel (4 _2), 100 Hz, 10 % THD

Total RMS Dolby Digital mode power 1000 W

FTC Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode

Front Ch 60 W per channel (4 _-2),120 Hz-20 kHz, 1% THD

Surround Ch 60 W per channel (4 £2), 120 Hz-20 kHz, 1% THD

Center Ch 250 W per channel (4 £2), 120 Hz-20 kHz, 1% THD

Subweefer Ch 250 W per channel (4 [-2),45 Hz-120 Hz, 1% THD

Total FTC Dolby Digital mode power 740 W

RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode

Front Ch 75 W per channel (4 _), 1 kHz, 10 % THD

Surround Ch 75 W per channel (4 _2), 1 kHz, 10 % THD

Center Ch 300 W per channel (4 _2), 1 kHz, 10 % THD

Subweofer Ch 300 W per channel (4 £2), 100 Hz, 10 % THD

Total RMS Dolby Digital mode power 900 W

FTC Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode

Front Ch 50 W per channel (4 £2), 120 Hz-20 kHz, 1% THD

Surround Ch 50 W per channel (4 £2), 120 Hz-2O kHz, 1% THD

Center Ch 230 W per channel (4 £2), 120 Hz-2O kHz, 1% THD

Subweefer Ch 230 W per channel (4 [-2),45 Hz-120 Hz, 1% THD

Total FTC Dolby Digital mode power 660 W

(1) DVD (DVD-Video, DVD-Audio)

(2) DVD-RAM (DVD-VR, MP3 2,5 JPEG 4,_)

(3) DVD-R (DVD-Video, DVD-VR, MP3 _2,_,JPEG 4,5)

(4) DVD-R DL (DVD-Video, DVD-VR)

(8) DVD-RW (DVD-Video, DVD-VR, MP3 _,_, JPEG 4,_)

(6) +R/+RW (Video)

(7) +R DL (Video)

(8) CD, CD-R/RW [CD-DA, Video-CD, SVCD _, MP3 2,s, WMA _3,_,

JPEG 4,s, HighMAT Level 2 (Audio and Image)]

Conforming to IEC62107

2 MPEG-1 Layer 3, MPEG-2 Layer 3

3 Windows Media Audio Ver.9.0 L3

Not compatible with Multiple Bit Rate (MBR)

Exif Ver 2.1 JPEG Baseline files

Picture resolution: between 160× 120 and 6144×4096 pixels (Sub

sampling is 4:0:0, 4:2:0, 4:2:2 or 4:4:4). Extremely long and narrow

pictures may not be displayed.

The total combined maximum number of recognizable audio and

picture contents and groups: 4000 audio and picture contents and

400 groups.

Pick up

Wavelength (DVD/CD)

Laser power (DVD/CD)

Audio output (Disc)

Number of channels

662/785 nm

CLASS i]/CLASS !

i_ CLASS l/CLASS 1M

5.1ch (FL, FR, C, SL, SR, SW

iHT940

RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode

Front Ch 190 W per channel (8 _2), 1 kHz, 10 % THD

Surround Ch 90 W per channel (4 £2), 1 kHz, 10 % THD

Center Ch 320 W per channel (4 £_), 1 kHz, 10 % THD

Subweofer Ch 320 W per channel (4 £2), 100 Hz, 10 % THD

Total RMS Dolby Digital mode power 1200 W

FTC Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode

Front Ch 120 W per channel (8 £2), 120 Hz-20 kHz, 1% THD

Surround Ch 60 W per channel (4 £2), 120 Hz-20 kHz, 1% THD

Center Ch 250 W per channel (4 £2), 120 Hz-20 kHz, 1% THD

Subweefer Ch 250 W per channel (4 [-2), 45 Hz-120 Hz, 1% THD

Total FTC Dolby Digital mode power 860 W

Preset Memory FM 15 stations

AM/MW 15 stations

Frequency Modulation (FM)

Frequency range

Sensitivity

S/N 26 dB

Antenna terminals

Amplitude Modulation (AM/MW)

Frequency range

AM Sensitivity S/N 20 dB at 1000 kHz

Phone jack

Terminal

Front M.Port

Sensitivity

Terminal (Input)

87.9-107.9 MHz (200-kHz step)

87.5-108,0 MHz (100-kHz step)

2.8 pV (IHF)

2.2 pV

78 D(unbalanced)

520-1710 kHz (10-kHz step)

560 pV/m

Stereo, 3.8 mm (V8'_)jack

100 mV, 4.7 kO

Stereo, 3.8 mm (W _)jack

Video system NTSC

Composite video output

Output level 1 Vp-p (75 £2)

Terminal Pin jack (1 system)

S-video output

Y output level 1 Vp-p (75 £2)

C output level NTSC; 0.286 Vp-p (75 £2)

Terminal S terminal (1 system)

Component video output (480p/480i)

Y output level 1 Vp-p (75 £2)

P8output level 0.7 Vp-p (75 £2)

P_ output level 0.7 Vp-p (75 £2)

Terminal Pin jack (Y: green, Ps: blue, P_: red) (1 system)

HDMI AV output

Terminal 19-pin type A connector HDMI Ver.1.2a (EDID Ver.1.3)

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II/_ Front speakers SB-FS740

Type

Speaker unit(s)

1. Woofer

2. Tweeter

Input power (IEC)

Output sound pressure

Cross over frequency

Frequency range

Dimensions (WXHXD)

Mass

IEcz_ II/_ So_oondspeakers SB-FS741

Type

Speaker unit(s)

Full range

Input power (IEC)

Output sound pressure

Frequency range

Dimensions (WX HXD)

Mass

II/_ Center speakerSB-PCT40

Type

Speaker unit(s)

1. Full range

2. Full range

Input power (IEC)

Output sound pressure

Frequency range

Dimensions (WXHXD)

Mass

_SubwooferSB-W740

Type

Speaker unit(s)

Woofer

Input power (IEC)

Output sound pressure

Frequency range

Dimensions (WXHXD)

Mass

i HT940_ Frontspeakers SB-FS940

Speaker box

O Type

Speaker unit(s)

1, Woofer

"3 2. Woofer

3, Tweeter

_t_ Input (IEC)

power

Output sound pressure

Cross over frequency

Frequency range

| _rcftt_

Dimensions (WX H× D)

Mass

Full assembly with Stand Base

Dimensions (WXHXD) (Max)

Dimensions (WXHXD) (Min)

Mass

2 way, 2 speaker system (Bass reflex)

Impedance 4 £2

6.5 cm (2W') Cone type

6 cm (23/8") Cone type

90 W x (Max)

81 dB/W (1.0 rn)

6 kHz

82Hz-41 kHz(16dB)

95 Hz-40 kHz(lOdB)

252 minx1123 mmx234 rnm

(929/32 X 447/32 I' X 97/32 I')

3.7 kg (8.2 Ibs)

1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex)

Impedance 4 £2

6.5 cm (2W') Cone type

90 W x (Max)

80 dB/W (1.0 rn)

96 Hz-25 kHz (16dB)

120 Hz-22 kHz (lOdB)

92 mm× 135 mm×95.4 mm

(3s/g'x 5s/_g'x 33/g')

0.75 _ (1.65 Ibs)

1 way, 2 speaker system (Bass reflex)

Impedance 4 £2

6.5 cm (2W') Cone type

320 W x (Max)

84 dB/W (1.0 rn)

105 Hz-25 kHz (16dB)

125 Hz-22 kHz (lOdB)

270 mrn×92 mm×95.4 rnm

( 10S/8"×3s/8" x 33/j,)

1.25 _ (2.75 Ibs)

1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex)

Impedance 4 £2

16 cm (6W') Cone type

320 W (Max)

80 dB/W (1.0 rn)

32 Hz-220 Hz ( 16 dB)

38 Hz-180 Hz ( 10 dB)

183 mm×396 mm×267 rnm

(77/J'X 15WJ× 10V2")

4 kg (8.8 Ibs)

2 way, 3 speaker system (Bass reflex)

Impedance 8 £)

6.5 cm (2W') Cone type

6 cm (23/8") Cone type

190 W x (Max)

85 dB/W (1.0 rn)

7 kHz

91 Hz-3OkHz(16dB)

104 Hz-25 kHz (lOdB)

110 rnm×lO00 rnm×81 rnm

(4W32"x 393/s" × 33/16't)

2.4 kg (5.3 Ibs)

258 ram× 1350 mm×269 rnm

(10S/s2" × 535/32" × 10 _9/s2")

258 rnm× 1100 minx269 rnm

( 10s/32"×43 V4"× 10 _9/s2")

5.2 kg (11.5 Ibs)

iSurroundspeakers SB-FS941

Type

Speaker unit(s)

Full range

Input power (IEC)

Output sound pressure

Frequency range

Dimensions (WXHXD)

Mass

iCenter speakerSB-PC940

Type

Speaker unit(s)

1, Woofer

2. Woofer

3. Tweeter

Input power (IEC)

Output sound pressure

Cross over frequency

Frequency range

Dimensions (WXHXD)

Mass

HT940 [Subwoofer SB-W940

Type

Speaker unit(s)

Woofer

Input power (IEC)

Output sound pressure

Frequency range

Dimensions (WXHXD)

Mass

1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex)

Impedance 4 £_

6.5 cm (2W') Cone type

90 W _ (Max)

79 dB/W (1.0 m)

84 Hz-25 kHz (16dB)

96 Hz-22kHz(lOdB)

92 mm×270 mm×97 rnm

(3%" × 10%"× 3W_J"

0.7 k8 (1.5 Ibs)

2 way, 3 speaker system (Bass reflex)

Impedance 4 £_

6.5 cm (2VZ') Cone type

6.5 cm (2V2") Cone type

6 cm (23/8") Cone type

320 W _ (Max)

84 dB/W (1.0 m)

7 kHz

103 Hz-30 kHz (16dB)

120 Hz-25 kHz (lOdB)

320 turn×92 mm×90 rnm

(12WJ'x3s/8,'x3_7/32 _''

1.4 k8 (3.1 Ibs)

1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex)

Impedance 4 £2

17 cm (63/j ') Cone type

320 W (Max)

81 dB/W (1.0 m)

29 Hz-160 Hz (16dB)

34 Hz-135 Hz (lOdB)

235 rnm×448 mm×397 turn

(9VJ'× 175/g'× 155/g''

6.7 kg (14.8 Ibs)

Power supply

z =l* ,=l_,=

Power consumption

Dimensions (WXHXD)

Mass

Operating temperature range

Operating humidity range

AC 120 V, 60 Hz

II1_ Main unit 140 W

HT940 Main unit 150 W

430 ram×70 mm×439.2 rnm

(16 _6/_j,× 23/4,X 17WBJ_)

Main unit 5.0 kg (11.02 Ibs)

+5 _C to +35 _C (+41 °F to +95 F)

5 % to 90 % RH (no condensation)

Power consumption in standby mode

-' ,, • .,,, *, approx. 0.4 W

approx. 0.9 W

Rating with low-cut filter equipped amplifier

1. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Mass and dimensions are approximate.

2. Total harmonic distortion is measured by a digital spectrum analyzer.

User memo:

DATE OF PURCHASE

DEALER NAME

DEALER ADDRESS

TELEPHONE NUMBER

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.

MODEL NUMBER

SERIAL NUMBER

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.

Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America Ave. 65 de Infanteria Km, 9,5

One Panasenie Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

Panasonic Audio Products Limited Warranty

Limited Warranty Coverage

If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or

workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico,

Inc. (collectively referred to as "the warranto¢') will, for the length of the period

indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase ("warranty

period"), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b)

replace it with a new or a refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be

made by the warrantor.

Product or Part Name Parts Labor

Audio Products (except items listed below) One (1) year One (1) year

USB Reader-Writer, Personal Computer Not

Card Adapters One (1) year Applicable

(in exchange for defective item)

Accessories: Headphones, Cartridges, Ninety (90) Ninety (90)

Microphones, Adapters days days

Rechargeable Batteries, DVD-R/-RAM Ten (10) Not

Discs (in exchange for defective item) days Applicable

SD Memory Cards, Rechargeable Battery Ninety (90) Not

Packs (in exchange for defective item) days Applicable

During the "Labo¢' warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the "Parts"

warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must carrydn or maiidn your

product during the warranty period. If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they

are not warranted. This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in

the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original

purchaser of a new product which was not sold "as is". A purchase receipt or other

proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service.

Carry-In or Mail-In Service

For Carry=In or Maildn Service in the United States call 1-800=211-PANA (1-800-211 -

7262) or visit Panasonic web site: http://www.panasonic.com

For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax

(787)=768=2910.

Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions

This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship,

and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty

ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which

are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from

accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty

installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper

maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use

(such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product,

service by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer, or

damage that is attributable to acts of God.

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER "LIMITED

WARRANTY COVERAGE". THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR

INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF

THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. (As

examples, this excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the servicer, loss of

media or images, data or other memory content. The items listed are not exclusive,

but are for illustration only.) ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES,

INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY. ARE LIMITED TO THE

PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential

damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may

not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have

other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops

during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the

problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor's Consumer

Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.

PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED

WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Servicenter; purchase Parts

and

Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at:

httm//www.panasonic.com/consumersuoport

or, contact us via the web at:

http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

You may also contact us directly at:

1-800-211-PANA (7262),

Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pro; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST.

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-8855

Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonlc Products by visiting our Web Site at:

http://www.pasc.panasonic.com

or, send your request by E-mail to:

npcoarts@us.panasonic.com

You may also contact us directly at:

1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday - Friday 9 am to 8 pro, EST.)

Panasonic Services Company

20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032

(W_ Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605-1277

Panasonie Puerto Rico, Inc.

Ave. 65 tte Infanteria, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park; Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

Phone (787)750-4300, Fax (787)768-2910

Fl104

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.

Technics Audio Product

Panasonic Audio & DVD Product

Accessories including rechargeable batteries

One (1) year, parts and labour

Ninety (90) days

In-home Service will be carried out only to locations accessible by roads and within 50 km of an authorized Panasonic service facility.

LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been improperly installed, subjected to usage for

which the product was not designed, misused or abused, damaged during shipping, or which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the

reliability or detracts from the performance, nor does it cover any product which is used commercially. Dry cell batteries are also excluded from

coverage under this warranty.

This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase is required before

warranty service is performed.

THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED

WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC, BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,

In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied

warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable.

WARRANTY SERVICE

FOR PRODUCT OPERATION ASSISTANCE, please contact:

Our Customer Care Centre: Telephone #: (905) 624-5505

1-800 #: 1-800-561-5505

Fax #: (905) 238-2360

Email link: "Contact Us" on www.panasonic.ca

FOR PRODUCT REPAIRS, please locate your nearest Authorized Servicentre at www.panasonic.ca :

Link : "Servicentres TMlocater" under "Customer support"

Panasonic Factory Service:

Richmond British Columbia

Panasonic Canada Inc.

12111 Riverside Way

Richmond BC V6W 1K8

Tel: (604) 278-4211

Fax; (604) 278-5627

Mississauga Ontario

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive

Mississauga ON L4W 2T3

Tel: (905) 624-8447

Fax: (905) 238-2418

IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE

Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.

Include details of the defect claimed and proof of date of original purchase.

Listening caution

Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit We recommend that you avoid prolonged

you've just purchased is only the start of your exposure to excessive noise.

musical enjoyment. Now it's time to consider

how you can maximize the fun and excitement Sound can be deceiving. Over time your

your equipment offers. This manufacturer and hearing "comfort level" adapts to higher

the Electronic Industries Association's volumes of sound. So what sounds "normal"

Consumer Electronics Group want you to get can actually be loud and harmful to your

the most out of your equipment by playing it at a hearing.

safe level. One that lets the sound come

through loud and clear without annoying blaring Guard against this by setting your equipment at

or distortion--and, most importantly, without a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.

affecting your sensitive hearing.

M_N]NG

To establish a safe level:

• Start your volume control at a low setting.

• Slowly increase the sound until you can hear

it comfortably and clearly, and without

distortion.

Once you have established a comfortable

sound level:

• Set the dial and leave it there.

Taking a minute to do this now will help to

prevent hearing damage or loss in the future.

After all, we want you listening for a lifetime.

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.

Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, and

4,819,098, licensed for limited viewing uses only.

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. Use of this copyright protection technology must

be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home

and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by

Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is

prohibited.

MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer

IIS and Thomson multimedia.

Windows Media, and the Windows logo are

trademarks, or registered trademarks of

Microsoft Corporation in the United States

and/or other countries.

WMA is a compression format developed by

Microsoft Corporation. It achieves the same

sound quality as MP3 with a file size that is

smaller than that of MP3.

AUDIO*IMAGE !

HighMAT TMand the HighMAT logo are either

trademarks or registered trademarks of

Microsoft Corporation in the United States

and/or other countries.

[_ ,HDCD ®, High Definition Compatible DigitaP and

Pacific Microsonics TMare either registered trademarks or trademarks

of Pacific Microsonics, Inc. in the United States and/or other

countries.

HDCD system manufactured under license from Pacific Microsonics,

Inc. This product is covered by one or more of the following: In the

USA: 5,479,168, 5,638,074, 5,640,161,5,808,574, 5,838,274,

5,854,600, 5,864,311,5,872,531, and in Australia: 669114, with other

patents pending.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are

trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

HDAVl Control is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.

(Product numbers correct as of December 2005. These may be subject to change.)

Only for U.S,A.: To order accessories, refer to "Accessory Purchases" on page 37.

For other areas: To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you made your purchase,

[] 1 Remote control

(EUR7662Y30)

HT940

(EUR7662Y40)

[] 2 Remote control

batteries

[] 1 AM loop antenna

(N 1DAAAA00002)

[] 1 FM indoor antenna

(RSA0007-L)

[] 1 Video cable

(K2KA2BA00001)

[] Speaker cables

rrttz_

1×short cable

(REEX0449B-1 L)

i_ 2×short cables

(REEX0449B-1 L)

2× long cables

(REEX0449E-1)

i HT940 2× Io ng cables

(REEX0449E-1L)

[] 2 Sheets of speaker

cable stickers

[] 2 Stands _ _ [] 2 Stands HT940

(RYPX0128-S) (RYQX0246-8

[] 2 Bases _ II1_ [] 2 Bases FHT940

(RYPX0120-S) (RYQX0267-S)

[] 8 Screws I'!'l'f_ _ [] 6 ScrewS[HT940

(XSN5+12FJ) (RHDX50004-1)

[] 1 AC power supply cord

(K2CB2CB00018)

(K2CO2CAO0002)

[] 2 Cover plates [] 2 Sliders FHT940 [] 1 Power plug adaptor

II1_ (RMAX0093-S) (K2DA42E00001)

(RGPXO239-K)

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.

-If you see this symbol-

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the

European Union

X This symbol is only valid in the European Union.

If you wish to discard this product, please

contact your local authorities or dealer and ask

for the correct method of disposal.

For units with PX printed on the outer packaging

THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES.

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9;2_i-2s_. :_iXSO0 (Inside of product)

(Side of product)

The laser product label has not been attached to products for the

U.S.A. and Canada,

Panasonic Consumer Electronics

Company, Division of Panasonic

Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way Secaucus,

New Jersey 07094

httpt//www.panasonic.com

Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.

Ave, 65 de Infanterfa, Kin, 9,5

San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina,

Puerto Rico 00985

2006 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Printed in Malaysia

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive

Mississauga, Ontario

L4W 2T3

Www.pBBasoBic.ca

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Corporate Management Division for the

Americas

Sales Office for North America

Tokyo Panasonic Sales Section

32nd Floor, World Trade Center 4-1

Hamamatsu-cho, 2-Chome, Minato-Ku,

Tokyo 105-6132, Japan

Panasonic Marketing Europe G.M.B.H.

Wiesbaden N. (a Division of Panasonic Marketing

G.M,B.H,) Military Sales Department

6200 Wiesbaden-Biebrich, Hagenauerstr. 43

Germany

RQT8582-3P

F1205KN3036

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