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RQT8582-4P

PPC PX

Operating Instructions

DVD Home Theater Sound System

Model No. SC-HT740/SC-HT940/

SC-HT743

Region number

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

number “1” or “ALL”.

Example:

§ 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

1ALL 24

As an ENERGY STAR Partner,

Panasonic has determined that

this product meets the ENERGY STAR

guidelines for energy efficiency.

[U.S.A.[and[Canada[

High-quality

picture

HDMI capability, Advanced

progressive scan and more.

page

Wireless-ready

surround sound

Optional wireless surround

speaker connection.

U.S.A. and Canada

page

High-performance

sound effects

Sound quality enhancement,

Bass enhancement and more.

page

The illustration shows SC-HT740.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Dear customer

Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and

safety, please read these instructions carefully.

[HT740]: indicates features applicable to SC-HT740 only.

[HT743]: SC-HT743 only.

[HT940]: SC-HT940 only.

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

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

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.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

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

manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,

stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

\U.S.A.\and\Canada]

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type

plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.

A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.

The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the

provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for

replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at

plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the

apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table

specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the

apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when

moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury

from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when

unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required

when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-

supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have

fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or

moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

≥These operating instructions are applicable to models

SC-HT740, SC-HT743 and SC-HT940 for a variety of regions.

≥Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating

instructions are of SC-HT740 for U.S.A. and Canada.

≥Operations in these instructions are described mainly with the

remote control, but you can perform the operations on the main

unit if the controls are the same.

System SC-HT740 SC-HT743 SC-HT940

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

Subwoofer 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.

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 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.

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 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.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Simple Setup

[HT940]

1Attach the speaker to the stand.

Place the polyfoam underneath the speaker for stability while

attaching the speaker to the stand.

1Feed the speaker cable (the shorter part) into the bottom

of the speaker and through the slot at the rear.

2While pulling the speaker cable up through the slot, slide

the speaker stand into the bottom of the speaker.

3Thread the cable through the middle hole of the slider and

fasten the slider with the two screws.

2Attach the stand to the base.

1Thread 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 cable through the base.

2Insert the stand into the base while gently pulling on the

end of the cable.

3Secure the stand to the base.

4Adjust the speaker height.

1Loosen the screws until

the speaker can slide up

and down the stand.

2Raise the speaker to the

desired height, and then

re-tighten the screws .

5Connect the speaker cable.

6Secure the speaker cable to the base.

∫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.

2 Front speakers 2 Bases

2 Stands (with cable) 6 Screws 2 Sliders

Cable

Speaker Stand

Polyfoam

Screws

Tighten securely.

Slider

Cable

Base

Rounded side

Large hole

Cable

Screw

Tighten securely.

Phillips-head

screwdriver

_: White

`: Blue

Insert the wire fully.

Push!

Press the speaker cable into the groove.

Push excess cable back through the

slider holder.

Cable

Slide the cable

into the groove.

String (not included)

Thread from the wall to the speaker and tie tightly.

Rear of the speaker

Wall

Approx.

150 mm

(529/32z)

Screw eye

(not included)

e.g. [HT740] [HT743]

Assembling the front speakers

The speaker height

can be adjusted.

Min: 110 cm (431/4z)

Max: 135 cm (535/32z)

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Simple Setup

∫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 kg (22 lbs) [[HT940] 15 kg (33 lbs)

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.

Preparation for front speakers

[HT740] [HT743]

Remove the speaker cable from the stand.

2 Connect the cable (➜page 4).

[HT940]

1 Pull down the longer part

of the cable to release

the cable from the groove

inside the stand, and

then pull the speaker cable 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 (➜page 5).

1[HT740] [HT743] Attach the cover plate to the front speaker.

2Drive a screw (not included) into the wall.

3Fit the speaker securely onto the screw(s) with the hole(s).

Reattaching the speaker cable to the stand

[HT740] [HT743]

1 Remove the eight screws

from the stand, and remove

the speaker net.

2 Position the cable.

3 Attach the speaker net with the screws.

[HT940]

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

2 Pull the cable out about 40 cm (153/4z) from the hole in the metal

cover, and insert the plastic cover.

3 Insert the metal cover

so it does not disturb

the cable and close

tightly with the two screws.

∫Fitting speaker stands (not included)

(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 kg (22 lbs).

≥T

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

Speaker installation options

2 Cover plates [HT740] [HT743]2 Screws [HT740] [HT743]

Release the cable

from the groove.

Screw

Tighten securely.

Cover plate

‰7.5 to 9.5 mm

(19/64q to 3/8q)

5.0 to 7.0 mm (3/16q to 9/32q)

Wall or pillar

‰4.0 mm (5/32q)

106 mm

(43/16z)

200 mm

(77/8z)

Center speaker [HT740] [HT743]

Surround speaker [HT740] [HT743]

340 mm

(13

)

Front speaker [HT740] [HT743]

Front speaker [HT940] Center speaker [HT940]

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Simple Setup

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

≥Place speakers on flat secure bases.

≥Placing speakers too close to floors, walls, and corners can result in excessive bass. Cover walls and windows with thick curtains.

≥Left and right speakers are interchangeable, but front and surround speakers are not.

≥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

[Note]

≥Keep your speakers at least 10 mm (13/32q) 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 (2q) 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 (1113/16q) from the

television.

Caution

≥Do not stand on the base.

Be cautious when children are near.

≥Do not touch the netted area

of the speakers.

Notes on speaker use

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

sound at high levels over extended periods.

≥Reduce the volume in the following cases to avoid damage:

– When playing distorted sound.

– When the speakers are reverberating due to a record player, noise

from FM broadcasts, or continuous signals from an oscillator, test

disc, or electronic instrument.

– When adjusting the sound quality.

– 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.

STEP2Positioning the speakers

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Simple Setup

≥Ensure the AC cord is disconnected before you make the speaker 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.

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

single cable (➜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” (➜page 24,

“HDMI” tab).

≥Set “Video Output Mode” (➜page 21, Picture Menu).

[Note]

≥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.

[HT940]

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 [➜page 30, [HT940] Operating both the

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

ControlTM)].

≥Make the extra audio connection (➜page 9) when you use HDAVI

Control function.

STEP3Speaker connections

SURROUND

Rch

SURROUND

Rch

FRONT

WOOFER

SUB

Lch

Lch Lch

CENTER

Lch

SURROUND

FRONT

SUB

WOOFER

FRONT

CENTER

FRONT

Lch

Rch

SURROUND

Rch

FRONT

Rch

FRONT

Lch

Rch

SURROUND

CENTER

Lch

SURROUND

Lch

SURROUND

SUB

WOOFER

DIGITAL

TRANSCEIVER

2 sheets of speaker cable stickers

≥Attach the speaker-cable stickers to make connection easier.

Speaker cable sticker

2 FRONT (R)

1 FRONT (L)

4 SURROUND (R)

3 SURROUND (L)

5 CENTER

Main unit

Insert the

wire fully.

i: White

j: Blue

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

Push!

6 SUBWOOFER

Be careful not to cross

(short-circuit) or reverse the

polarity of the speaker

wires as doing so may

damage the speakers.

Insert the wire fully.

i: White

j: Blue

Insert the

wire fully.

i: White

j: Blue

Push!

Speaker cables

≥[HT740] [HT743] 1kshort cable: For center speaker

≥[HT940] 2kshort cables: For center speaker and subwoofer

≥2klong cables: For surround speakers

[HT940]

\For\U.S.A.\and\Canada]only]

Set your surround sound free!

Optional Panasonic wireless accessory (e.g. SH-FX60)

You can enjoy surround speaker sound wirelessly when you use the optional Panasonic wireless accessory (e.g. SH-FX60).

For details, please refer to the operating instructions for the optional Panasonic wireless accessory.

STEP4Audio and video connections

Video cable

Television with an HDMI terminal

AV IN AV OUT

HDMI-compatible television

(not included)

Back of the main unit

HDMI cable (not included)

Speaker connections / Audio and video connections

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Simple Setup

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

television through your home theater system. Refer to “Operating other

equipment” (➜page 30).

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

≥

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

≥Using the S-VIDEO OUT terminal

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

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

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

∫Cable TV box or video cassette recorder connection

Basic audio connection

AUX

VIDEO

OUT

S-VIDEO

OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

RF IN

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO IN

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Simple Setup

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.

[Note]

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.

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.

∫Use

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

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

STEP5Radio and AC cord connections

FM ANT

AC IN

ANT

EXT

LOOP

ANT GND

VOLT ADJ

110−127V 220−240V

Adhesive tape

To household AC outlet

[For\areas\except\U.S.A.\and\Canada]

≥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.

AC power

supply cord

Main unit

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.

Click!

AM loop antenna FM indoor antenna AC power supply cord

\U.S.A.\and\Canada]

Power plug adaptor

\Areas\except\U.S.A.\and\Canada]

FM indoor antenna

Affix this end of the

antenna where

reception is best.

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

≥Using an outdoor antenna (optional) (➜page 27).

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

\Others]

Re-tighten the terminal

screw.

Loosen the terminal screw with

a Phillips-head screwdriver.

White

Red

Black

While pushing, insert the wire fully.

[For\areas\except\U.S.A.[and\Canada]

Before connecting the AC

power supply cord

Set the voltage.

Use a flat-head screwdriver to move

the voltage selector to the appropriate

position for the area in which this

system is used.

STEP6Preparing the remote control

R6/LR6, AA

Remote control Batteries

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

≥Do not use rechargeable

type batteries.

Press in and lift up.

Replace the cover.

Radio and AC cord connections / Preparing the remote control

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Simple Setup

The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to make necessary settings.

To display the picture from the main unit, turn on your television and change its video input mode (e.g. VIDEO 1, AV 1, etc.).

≥To change your television’s video input mode, refer to its operating instructions.

≥This remote control can perform some basic television operations (➜page 30).

To change these settings later

Select “QUICK SETUP” in the “Others” tab (➜page 24).

STEP7Performing QUICK SETUP

1 2 3 4 5 6

Turn on the

unit.

Select

“DVD/CD”.

Show the QUICK

SETUP screen.

Follow the messages and

make the settings.

Press to finish

QUICK SETUP.

Press to exit.

DVD

SETUP

ENTER

RETURN

ENTER

SETUP

OPEN/CLOSE

EXCHANGE SKIP

POWER

MUSIC

SURROUND

MUSIC

PORT

DISC

SELECTOR

TUNINGTUNING

12345

MEMORYMEMORY

TUNE MODETUNE MODE

FM MODEFM MODE

VOLUME

DISC DISC

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Discs that can be played / Disc caution / Maintenance

Discs that can be played

Operations in these instructions are described mainly with formats. Icons such as [DVD-V] show the formats.

§1Includes single-sided, dual-layer 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.

∫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.

DVD-Video [DVD-V]

—

DVD-Audio [DVD-A] [DVD-V]

≥[DVD-V] Some DVD-Audio discs contain DVD-Video content. To play DVD-Video content, select “Play as DVD-Video”

in Other Menu (➜page 22).

Video CD [VCD]

≥Including SVCD (Conforming to IEC62107)

DVD-RAM [DVD-VR] [MP3] [JPEG]

≥[DVD-VR] 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.

≥[JPEG] Recorded with Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders using the DCF (Design rule for Camera

File system) Standard Version 1.0.

DVD-R (DVD-Video)§1/DVD-RW (DVD-Video) [DVD-V]

≥Discs recorded and finalized§2 on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras.

DVD-R (VR)§1/DVD-RW (VR) [DVD-VR]

≥Discs recorded and finalized§2 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).

DVD-R/ DVD-RW [MP3] [JPEG]

≥Finalize§2 the disc after recording.

—

iR (Video)§1/iRW (Video) [DVD-V]

≥Discs recorded and finalized§2 on DVD video recorders or DVD video cameras.

CD [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [VCD]

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

≥[CD] This unit is compatible with HDCD, but does not support the Peak Extend function (a function which expands the

dynamic range of high-level signals).

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

≥[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] This unit also plays HighMAT discs.

≥[WMA] This unit does not support Multiple Bit Rate (MBR: a file that contains the same content encoded at several

different bit rates).

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.

Disc caution Maintenance

Before moving the unit, ensure the disc trays are empty. Failure

to do so will risk severely damaging the discs and the unit.

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Product Service / Glossary

Product Service

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 PCM (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.

Progressive/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 MediaTM 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.

Product information

Glossary

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Basic play

[Note[

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

unit’s motor and your television screen, press [∫] (Stop) when you are

finished with the menus.

≥Total title number may not be displayed properly on iR/iRW.

Using the main unit

OPEN/CLOSE

EXCHANGE SKIP

POWER

MUSIC

SURROUND

MUSIC

PORT

DISC

SELECTOR

TUNINGTUNING

12345

MEMORYMEMORY

TUNE MODETUNE MODE

FM MODEFM MODE

VOLUME

DISC DISC

DISC SKIP

DISC EXCHANGE

SURROUND MUSIC

POWER

SELECTOR

OPEN/CLOSE

VOLUME

Press to skip.

Press and hold to

– search during play

– start slow-motion play during pause

(Motion picture part)

≥Press [1] (Play) to start normal

play.

6Adjust the

volume.

5Start play.

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).

To change the sound quality ➜page 28

Open the drawer and place the disc(s).

≥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 in the front-left position of the tray.

≥For DVD-RAM, remove the disc from its

cartridge before use.

≥Do not:

– load more than one disc per tray.

– touch the drawer or the carousel while they are in motion.

– rotate the carousel by hand.

– close the drawer by hand.

∫ (Stop)

5 DISC SELECTOR

2Select “DVD/CD”.

≥Select “AUX” ([HT940] “TV” or “AUX”)

to enjoy video cassette recorder,

television or cable TV programs.

(Refer to page 9 for the necessary

connections.)

1Power on.

4Close the drawer.

[HT940] A disc indicator lights if a disc is detected or a tray is

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

Equalizing the

sound

≥The sound fills the room, and

comes from all directions with

equal intensity, regardless of

your orientation within the room.

≥The indicator on the button

lights.

≥This feature is not available

when using headphones or the

Rear Music Port (➜page 31).

Skipping to

the next disc

tray

≥While the drawer is closed

Each time you press the button,

the carousel moves counter-

clockwise by one tray.

Exchanging

the disc in the

play position

≥The drawer opens and the disc

in the play position comes to the

front-left position.

≥Press the button again to play

the disc after changing the disc

in the front-left position.

SURROUND

MUSIC

DISC

SKIP

DISC

EXCHANGE

Changing the

other discs

without

interrupting

play

≥Each time you press [DISC

SKIP], you can select the other

trays.

OPEN/CLOSE

DISC

SKIP

OPEN/CLOSE

Change the

discs

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Basic play

If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting (➜page 32 to 34).

Using the remote control

Stop

The position is memorized while

“RESUME” is on the display.

≥Press [1PLAY] to resume.

≥Press [∫STOP] again to clear

the position.

Pause

≥Press [1PLAY] to restart play.

Skip ≥[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]

[This feature does not work

during program and random play

(➜page 17).]

[3,4]: Group skip

[2,1]: Content skip

(during play)

≥Up to 5 steps.

≥Press [1PLAY] to start normal

play.

Slow-motion

(during pause)

≥[VCD] Slow-motion: forward

direction only.

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Convenient functions

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.

[HT740] [HT743]

Press [QUICK OSD].

Basics ------------------------------------------------------------> Details

^------ off (No on-screen display),-------b

[HT940]

Press [FUNCTIONS].

Main menu (➜page 20)> Basics > Details

^------ off (No on-screen display),-------b

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

While stopped

≥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 --. 4:3 Standard --. European Vista --. 16:9 Standard

Cinemascope2 ,------ Cinemascope1 ,------- American Vista

Fine adjustments (Manual Zoom)

After selecting the preset aspect ratio or “Auto”, press [

] to zoom in or out:

– in 0.01-unit steps from “k1.00” to “k1.60”

– in 0.02-unit steps from “k1.60” to “k2.00”

≥To change the steps more quickly, press and hold [2,1].

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.

[DVD-VR]: Program>Disc>Off

≥During playlist play: Scene>Playlist>Off

[DVD-A]: Track>Group§>Off

[DVD-V]: Chapter>Title§>Off

[VCD] [CD]: Track>Disc§>Off

≥When CD Mode is on: Track>Disc>All CD’s>Off

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

Tr a c k >All CD’s>Off

[WMA] [MP3]: Content>Group§>Off

≥When CD Mode is on:

Content

Group

>All CD’s>Off

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

Content

>All CD’s>Off

[JPEG]: Group§>Off

§“All” is displayed during program or random play.

Checking the disc type in each

tray

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

≥To exit the screen, press [DISC].

2Press the numbered buttons ([1] – [5]) to select the

disc.

Displaying current

playback condition

CANCEL

WOOFER

SLEEP

SETUP

MODE

SFC

ZOOM

TEST

REPEAT

DISPLAY

MODE

H.BASS

C.FOCUS

MUTING

SELECT

SUB

PLAY

LIST

MENU RETURN

ENTER

GROUP

QUICK

OSD

SKIP

SLOW SEARCH

VOLUME

STOP

PAUSE

PLAY

DISC

AUX

DVD

MUSICFM

VIDEOTV

LEVEL

, , ,

ENTER

CANCEL

DISC

ZOOM

PLAY MODE

CD MODE

REPEAT

QUICK OSD

1 5

PLAY

STOP

FUNCTIONS

Numbered

buttons

[HT740] [HT743]

[HT940]

DISC

Disc Information

DVD-Audio

Unchecked

No Disc

DVD-Video

Track

10 Time 1:15

Not yet read

Empty

e.g.

QUICK

OSD

[HT740]

[HT743]

[HT940]

e.g. [DVD-V]

∫Basics

Details-DVD-Video

Audio

Subtitle

Angle

Source Aspect

Title Total Time

1 DTS 3/2.1ch

1/1

4:3

0:54:28

Audio information

Subtitle information

Angle information

Aspect of current title

Total play time of current title

∫Details

Chapter

Time

Title

1 0:41:23

Program Playback

Elapsed play time

Current playback number

Current positionPlay mode

Playback

condition

e.g. [DVD-V]

Playing CDs sequentially

[VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3]

1Press [CD MODE].

2Press [1PLAY].

Changing the zoom ratio

[DVD-A] (Motion picture part) [DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [VCD]

Repeat play

MODECD

MONO

SLP

MODE

PRG

RDS

DTS

PTY

DVD

ZOOM

Functions

Just Fit Zoom 1.00

4:3 Standard

European Vista

16:9 Standard

American Vista

Cinemascope1

Auto

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Convenient functions

≥Selecting “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu (➜page 22)

will be

effective if the following functions are not 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.

∫When CD Mode is off

[DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]

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

1[VCD] [CD] Skip to step 2

Press the numbered buttons to select a group or title.

([WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]

Press [ENTER] to register the selection.)

≥To select a 2-digit number

e.g. To select 12: [S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2]

[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [1] ➜ [2] ➜ [ENTER]

2Press the numbered buttons to select a chapter or track.

([WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] Press [ENTER] to register the selection.)

≥Repeat steps 1 and 2 to program other items.

3Press [1PLAY].

∫When CD Mode is on (➜page 16)

[VCD] [CD] [WMA] [MP3]

You can program all the items on all the discs.󴑤󰽣󱀮󱴯󱴯󱰩󵬪󱜯󱰩󵘪󱐲󱬯󱬩󱼪󱤯󲀩󵨪󱐲󱼯󱸩󰝵󱴪󱐲󱬯󱬩󰜱󱜱󱐶󱔳󲀴󱠮󱠸󴨯󱔳󲀴󱠮󱠯󱜱󱨹󰝕󴨋󱜯󱜱󱠸󰝕󱼩󵐪󱠯󱠩󱠷󱀮󱠶󰽳󱀶󰽢󱀮󱠸󱔸󰽤󱀲󱴯󱙕󳬸󰜲󰝕󴴋󲴴󰜲󰝕󴴋󱤯󱥘󳑂󱀋󱜡󳭤󰝕󵸋󲌱󴼸󱜡󴐵󴩵󱼱󱨡󳭤󰝕󰝪

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Playing data discs using navigation menus

Selecting “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu (➜

page 22

)

will be effective

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

≥Playing HighMATTM discs (➜page 19)

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

1While Navigation Menu is displayed

Press [FUNCTIONS].

2Press [3,4] to select an item and press [ENTER].

Items shown differ depending on the type of disc.

∫Searching by a content or group title

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

its content.

1While the submenu is displayed (➜above)

Press [3,4] to select “Find” and press [ENTER].

2Press [3,4] to select a character and press [ENTER].

≥Repeat to enter another character.

≥Lower case characters are also searched.

≥Press [6, 5 SLOW/SEARCH] to skip between A, E, I, O

and U.

≥Press [2] to erase a character.

≥Leave the asterisk (¢) 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”.

3Press [1] to select “Find” and press [ENTER].

The search result screen appears.

4Press [3,4] to select the content or group and press

[ENTER].

Titles appear with CD Text disc playback.

Playing data discs

[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]

Playing items in order (Playback Menu)

1Press [TOP MENU].

≥To exit the screen, press [TOP MENU].

2Press [3,4] to select “All”, “Audio” or “Picture” and

press [ENTER].

Playing from the selected item (Navigation Menu)

1Press [MENU].

≥To exit the screen, press [MENU].

2Press [2] followed by [3,4] 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 [3,4] to select and [ENTER].

CANCEL

WOOFER

SLEEP

SETUP

MODE

SFC

ZOOM

TEST

REPEAT

DISPLAY

MODE

H.BASS

C.FOCUS

MUTING

SELECT

SUB

PLAY

LIST

MENU RETURN

ENTER

GROUP

QUICK

OSD

SKIP

SLOW SEARCH

VOLUME

STOP

PAUSE

PLAY

DISC

AUX

DVD

MUSICFM

VIDEOTV

LEVEL

, , ,

ENTER

TOP MENU,

DIRECT NAVIGATOR

MENU,

PLAY LIST

FUNCTIONS

STOP

SLOW/SEARCH

Numbered

buttons

Playback Menu

ENTER

to select and press

All

Total 434

Audio

Total 7

Picture

Total 427

WMA/MP3/JPEG

WMA/MP3

JPEG

e.g.

avigation

enu

Group 005/023 Content 0001/0004

Perfume

001 Brazilian

002 Chinese

003 Czech

004 Hungarian

006 Mexican

007 Philippine

008 Swedish

009 Piano

010 Vocal

001 Lady Starfish

002 Metal Glue

003 Life on Jupiter

004 Starperson

001 My favorite1

002 My favorite2

JPEG

002 My favorite2 005 Japanese 001 Lady Starfish

005 Japanese

Group and content number

currently playing

: WMA/MP3

Content

Group

e.g.

Number currently selected

: JPEG

Selecting a track using CD text

[CD]

1Press [TOP MENU] or [MENU].

≥To exit the screen, press [TOP MENU] or [MENU].

2Press [3,4] to select the track and press [ENTER].

≥Press [FUNCTIONS] to show the playback condition and current

position.

Multi

List

Tree

Thumbnail

All

Audio

Picture

Next group

Previous group

Help display

Find

Groups and contents are displayed.

Contents only

Groups only

Thumbnail images [JPEG]

To go to next group [WMA] [MP3]

To go to previous group [WMA] [MP3]

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)

AFind

CD Text

Ashley at Prom

63 00

1/23

Disc Title: All By Artist

Disc Artist: Pink Island

Track title: Long John Platinum

Track Artist: SHIPWRECKED

City Penguin

Formura one

Soccer

Baseball

Neanderthal

Cartoons

T il bit

e.g. CD text

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Playing data discs using navigation menus

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

≥You cannot edit programs, playlists and disc titles.

This works only when the disc contains a playlist.

∫Playing scenes one by one

1While the playlist menu is displayed

Press [1].

2Press [3,4] to select “Scene List” and press [ENTER].

≥“Contents” shows playlist information.

3Press [3,4,2,1] to select a scene 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/ISO9660).

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

played.

CD-R/RW

≥Discs must conform to ISO9660 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 (

➜

below).

[WMA] (Extension: “.WMA” or “.wma”)

≥Compatible compression rate: between

48 kbps and 320 kbps

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

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

[MP3] (Extension: “.MP3” or “.mp3”)

≥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

[JPEG] (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.

Playing HighMATTM discs

[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]

1Press [TOP MENU].

≥To exit the screen, press [∫STOP].

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

press [FUNCTIONS].

2Press [3,4,2,1] to select the item, and then press

[ENTER].

≥Repeat this step if necessary.

Selecting from the list

1During play

Press [MENU].

≥To exit the screen, press [MENU].

2Press [2] followed by [3,4] to switch among

“Playlist”, “Group” and “Content” lists.

3Press [1] followed by [3,4] to select an item and

press [ENTER].

Playing RAM and DVD-R/-RW

(DVD-VR) discs

[DVD-VR]

Playing the programs

1Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

≥To exit the screen, press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR].

2Press [3,4] or the numbered buttons to select the

program.

≥To select a 2-digit number

e.g. 12: [S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2]

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

3Press [ENTER].

Return

New Playlist Item Long Name Display Te PAGE 1/3

Menu1 Menu2

Menu3

Play list1

Play list2 Play list3

Menu: Takes you to the next

menu which shows play

lists or another menu

Playlist: play starts

e.g.

Playlist

Group

Content

All By Artist

ENTER

RETURN

to playto select

to exit

Content title

No.

1Few times in summer

Less and less

And when I was born

Quatre gymnopedies

You've made me sad

I can't quit him

Evening glory

Wheeling spin

Velvet Cuppermine

Ziggy starfish

Playlist

Krissa

e.g.

PLAY

LIST

Direct Navigator

11/ 1(WED) 0:05 AM Monday feature1

1/ 1 (MON) 1:05 AM Auto action2

2/ 2 (TUE) 2:21 AM Cinema3

3/ 3 (WED) 3:37 AM Music4

4/10(THU) 11:05 AM Baseball5

Date

No. On Title Contents

RETURN

to select

to exit

e.g.

Playing a playlist

1Press [PLAY LIST].

≥To exit the screen, press

[PLAY I..list

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Using on-screen menus

CANCEL

WOOFER

SLEEP

SETUP

MODE

SFC

ZOOM

TEST

REPEAT

DISPLAY

MODE

H.BASS

C.FOCUS

MUTING

SELECT

SUB

PLAY

LIST

MENU RETURN

ENTER

GROUP

QUICK

OSD

SKIP

SLOW SEARCH

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Using on-screen menus

∫Play Menu

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

works with all JPEG content.

∫Picture Menu

(Continued on next page)

Other Settings Items shown differ depending on the type of disc.

Play Speed

[DVD-A] (Motion picture part) [DVD-VR] [DVD-V]

To change play speed

– from “k0.6” to “k1.4”

≥Press [1PLAY] to return to normal play.

≥After you change the speed

– Dolby Pro Logic II and Sound Enhancement have

no effect.

– Audio output switches to 2-channel stereo (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.

Repeat (➜page 16, Repeat play)

A-B Repeat

Except [JPEG] [DVD-VR] (Still picture part)

To repeat a specified section

Press [ENTER] at the starting and ending points.

Press [ENTER] again to cancel.

Marker

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 [2,1] to select “¢” ➜ Press [ENTER].

To recall a marker:

Press [2,1] ➜ Press [ENTER].

To erase a marker:

Press [2,1] ➜ 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.

Advanced

Disc

Review

[DVD-VR]

(Except still picture part)

[DVD-V]

(Except

RW)

Allows you to browse the disc contents and start

playing from the selected position. You can select

either “Intro Mode” or “Interval Mode” in “Advanced

Disc Review” in the “Disc” tab (➜page 23).

When you find a title/program to play

Press [1PLAY].

≥This may not work depending on the disc and the

play position.

≥[DVD-VR]

This does not work when playing a playlist

(➜page 19).

Picture

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” (➜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.

Video

Output

Mode

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” (➜page 24, “HDMI” tab) is set to “On”

480p (progressive)

720p (progressive)

1080i (interlaced)

≥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” (➜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.

Transfer

Mode

If you have chosen “480p”, “720p” or “1080i”

(➜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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Using on-screen menus

∫Picture Menu (Continued)

∫Audio Menu

∫Display Menu

∫Other Menu

Confirming HDMI information

[Note]

≥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.)

≥When “Off” is selected in “Audio Output” (➜page 24, “HDMI” tab), “– – –” will be displayed in “Audio Stream” and “Max Channel”.

Other Settings Items shown differ depending on the type of disc.

HD Picture

Enhancer

This works when the HDMI connection is being used and

“Video Output” (

➜

page 24, “HDMI” tab) is set to “On”.

To sharpen the “720p” and “1080i” picture quality

Off,------. 1,------.2,------.3 (sharpest picture)

^------------------------------------J

HDMI Color

Space

This works when the HDMI connection is being used and

“Video Output” (

➜

page 24, “HDMI” tab) is set to “On”.

To select suitable picture color with your television

RGB

YCbCr (4:4:4)

YCbCr (4:2:2)

≥If the setting above is not compatible with your

television, it will not be displayed.

≥“RGB Range” (➜page 24, “HDMI” tab) is available

when “RGB” is selected.

Dolby Pro

Logic II

(➜page 28, Enhancing the stereo sound: Dolby Pro

Logic II)

Dialogue

Enhancer

To make the dialogue in movies easier to hear

[DVD-V] (Dolby Digital, DTS, 3-channel or higher, with

the dialogue recorded in the center channel)

On ,------. Off

Sound

Enhancement

To enjoy comfortable, analog-like sound

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

[WMA] [MP3] (Disc recording is other than 8 kHz,

16 kHz or 32 kHz)

[VCD] [CD]

On ,------. Off

≥This may have no effect depending on the disc’s

recording.

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

DVD-R/RW.

Information [JPEG] On ,------. Off

Subtitle Position 0 to s60 (in 2 unit steps)

Subtitle Brightness Auto, 0 to s7

4:3 Aspect

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.

If your television has a similar feature, use it

instead for a better effect.

Just Fit Zoom

To select the appropriate screen size to fit

your television screen (Also refer to

“Changing the zoom ratio” on page 16.)

Manual Zoom To zoom in and out manually (Also refer to

“Changing the zoom ratio” on page 16.)

Bit Rate Display

[DVD-VR] [DVD-V] [VCD]

[DVD-A] (Motion picture part)

On ,------. Off

GUI See-through To make the on-screen menu transparent

Off, On, Auto

GUI Brightness To adjust the on-screen menu brightness

s3 to r3

HDMI Status

Indicates various information when connected

with HDMI AV OUT terminal.

(➜ below, Confirming HDMI information)

[HT740] [HT743]

Quick OSD

To display current playback condition

Off, Basics, Details

After registering the item, press [RETURN] to

show the QUICK OSD screen (➜page 16).

Setup (➜page 23)

Play as DVD-Video

Play as DVD-Audio

To play DVD-Video contents of DVD-Audio

Select “Play as DVD-Video”.

Play as DVD-VR,

Play as HighMAT

Play as Data Disc

To use functions for data discs

(

➜

page 18)

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

to play a HighMAT disc without using the

HighMAT function)

Select “Play as Data Disc”.

HDMI Status----- HDMI is connected.

HDMI Information

Audio Stream

Max Channel

Video Format

Color Space

PCM

2ch

480p/720p/1080i

YCbCr (4:4:4)/YCbCr (4:2:2)/RGB (➜above, HDMI Color Space)

Connection status

Shows the output signal type.

Shows the number of audio channels.

(➜page 21, Video Output Mode)

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Changing the player settings

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

≥Underlined items are the factory settings in the following diagram.

∫“Disc” tab

§1The original language designated on the disc is selected.

§2Input the appropriate code from the language code list (➜page 25).

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

(Continued on next page)

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Changing the player settings

∫“Video” tab

§Refer to “Frame still and field still” (➜page 13, Glossary).

∫“Audio” tab

∫“HDMI” tab

∫“Display” tab

∫“Others” tab

QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area.

TV Aspect

Choose the setting to suit your

television and preference.

≥4:3 Pan&Scan: Regular aspect television (4:3)

The sides of the widescreen picture are cut off so it fills the screen (unless

prohibited by the disc).

≥4:3 Letterbox: Regular aspect television (4:3)

Widescreen picture is shown in the letterbox style.

≥16:9: Widescreen television (16:9)

TV Type

Select to suit the type of television.

≥Standard (Direct View TV) ≥CRT Projector ≥LCD TV/Projector

≥Projection TV ≥Plasma TV

Time Delay

When connected with a Plasma

display, adjust if you notice the audio

is out of sync with the video.

≥0ms ≥20ms ≥40ms ≥60ms ≥80ms ≥100ms

Still Mode

Specify the type of picture shown

when paused.

≥Automatic

≥Field§: The picture is not blurred, but picture quality is lower.

≥Fram e §:

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

Black Level Control

Change the black level of the picture if

you connected a television through the

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals.

≥Lighter: When connected through VIDEO OUT or S-VIDEO OUT.

≥Darker: When connected through COMPONENT VIDEO OUT (Y/PB/PR).

Dynamic Range Compression ≥Off

≥On: Adjusts for clarity even when the volume is low by compressing the range of the lowest sound level

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

Speaker Settings (➜page 25)

Set the delay time for your center and

surround speakers.

≥Center: 0.0/1.0/2.0/3.0/4.0/5.0 ms

≥Surround (L/R): 0.0/5.0/10.0/15.0 ms

RGB Range

Set “HDMI Color Space” to “RGB”

(➜page 22, Picture Menu).

≥Standard

≥Enhanced: When the black and white images are not distinct.

Video Output

(This setting is irrelevant when

connected through the VIDEO OUT or

S-VIDEO OUT terminal.)

≥On: 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).

≥Off: When connected through the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal. Video is not output from the

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

of the “Video Output Mode” (➜page 21, Picture Menu).

Audio Output ≥On: 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.)

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

the main unit.)

[HT940]

Control with HDMI

(HDAVI Control)

≥On: The HDAVI Control function is available (➜page 30).

≥Off

Menu Language ≥English ≥Français ≥Español

On-Screen Messages ≥On ≥Off

FL Dimmer

Change the brightness of the unit’s

display and Jog LED.

≥Bright ≥Dim (Jog LED turns off.)

≥Auto: The display is dimmed, but brightens when you perform some operations.

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

QUICK SETUP ≥Ye s ≥No

Re-initialize Setting

Return all values in the Setup menus

to the default settings.

≥Yes: The password screen is shown if “Ratings” (➜page 23) is set. Please enter the same password.

After “INIT” on the display disappears, turn the unit off and on again.

≥No

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Changing the player settings

(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.

If either distance a or b is less than c, find the difference in the table

and change to the recommended setting.

1Press [3,4] to select the delay time box and press [ENTER].

2Press [3,4] to adjust the delay time and press [ENTER].

To finish the speaker setting

Press [2] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER].

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

setting also changes for Dolby Pro Logic II.

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

Changing the delay time of the speakers

a Center speaker b Surround speaker

Difference (Approx.) Setting Difference (Approx.) 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

bca

Approximate room dimensions

Circle of constant primary listening distance

: Actual speaker position

: Ideal speaker position

: Primary listening distance

Dolby Digital Dolby Pro Logic II

Music Movie

0 ms 0 ms 10 ms

5 ms 5 ms 15 ms

10 ms 10 ms 20 ms

15 ms 15 ms 25 ms

Exit

0.0

Center delay time

Exit

Surround delay time

Language code list

Abkhazian: 6566

Afar: 6565

Afrikaans: 6570

Albanian: 8381

Ameharic: 6577

Arabic: 6582

Armenian: 7289

Assamese: 6583

Aymara: 6589

Azerbaijani: 6590

Bashkir: 6665

Basque: 6985

Bengali, Bangla: 6678

Bhutani: 6890

Bihari: 6672

Breton: 6682

Bulgarian: 6671

Burmese: 7789

Byelorussian: 6669

Cambodian: 7577

Catalan: 6765

Chinese: 9072

Corsican: 6779

Croatian: 7282

Czech: 6783

Danish: 6865

Dutch: 7876

English: 6978

Esperanto: 6979

Estonian: 6984

Faroese: 7079

Fiji: 7074

Finnish: 7073

French: 7082

Frisian: 7089

Galician: 7176

Georgian: 7565

German: 6869

Greek: 6976

Greenlandic: 7576

Guarani: 7178

Gujarati: 7185

Hausa: 7265

Hebrew: 7387

Hindi: 7273

Hungarian: 7285

Icelandic: 7383

Indonesian: 7378

Interlingua: 7365

Irish: 7165

Italian: 7384

Japanese: 7465

Javanese: 7487

Kannada: 7578

Kashmiri: 7583

Kazakh: 7575

Kirghiz: 7589

Korean: 7579

Kurdish: 7585

Laotian: 7679

Latin: 7665

Latvian, Lettish: 7686

Lingala: 7678

Lithuanian: 7684

Macedonian: 7775

Malagasy: 7771

Malay: 7783

Malayalam: 7776

Maltese: 7784

Maori: 7773

Marathi: 7782

Moldavian: 7779

Mongolian: 7778

Nauru: 7865

Nepali: 7869

Norwegian: 7879

Oriya: 7982

Pashto, Pushto: 8083

Persian: 7065

Polish: 8076

Portuguese: 8084

Punjabi: 8065

Quechua: 8185

Rhaeto-Romance:

8277

Romanian: 8279

Russian: 8285

Samoan: 8377

Sanskrit: 8365

Scots Gaelic: 7168

Serbian: 8382

Serbo-Croatian: 8372

Shona: 8378

Sindhi: 8368

Singhalese: 8373

Slovak: 8375

Slovenian: 8376

Somali: 8379

Spanish: 6983

Sundanese: 8385

Swahili: 8387

Swedish: 8386

Tagalog: 8476

Tajik: 8471

Tamil: 8465

Tatar: 8484

Telugu: 8469

Thai: 8472

Tibetan: 6679

Tigrinya: 8473

Tonga: 8479

Turkish: 8482

Turkmen: 8475

Twi: 8487

Ukrainian: 8575

Urdu: 8582

Uzbek: 8590

Vietnamese: 8673

Volapük: 8679

Welsh: 6789

Wolof: 8779

Xhosa: 8872

Yiddish: 7473

Yoruba: 8979

Zulu: 9085

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Using the radio

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

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”.

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

∫Presetting the channel

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

1While listening to the radio broadcast

Press [ENTER].

2While the frequency and “PGM” are flashing on the display

Press the numbered buttons to select a channel.

≥To select a 2-digit number

e.g. To select 12:

[S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2]

Alternatively, press [X,W], and then press [ENTER].

The station occupying a channel is erased if another station is

preset to that channel.

Presetting stations automatically

1Press [SELECTOR] to select “FM” or “AM”.

2Press [-TUNE MODE] to select “MANUAL”.

Each time you press the button: MANUAL()PRESET

3Press [XTUNING W] to tune to the lowest frequency

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

4Press 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 (➜right).

CANCEL

WOOFER

SLEEP

SETUP

MODE

SFC

ZOOM

TEST

REPEAT

DISPLAY

MODE

H.BASS

C.FOCUS

MUTING

SELECT

SUB

PLAY

LIST

MENU RETURN

ENTER

GROUP

QUICK

OSD

SKIP

SLOW SEARCH

VOLUME

STOP

PAUSE

PLAY

DISC

AUX

DVD

MUSICFM

VIDEOTV

LEVEL

FUNCTIONS

ENTER

FM/AM

MEMORY SELECTOR

TUNING

-TUNE MODE/ FM MODE

Numbered

buttons

Main unit only

Selecting the preset channels

1Press [FM/AM] to select “FM” or “AM”.

2Press the numbered buttons to select the channel.

≥To select a 2-digit number

e.g. 12: [S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2]

Alternatively, press [X,W].

Manual tuning

1Press [SELECTOR] to select “FM” or “AM”.

2Press [-TUNE MODE] to select “MANUAL”.

3Press [XTUNING W] to select the frequency.

≥To start automatic tuning, press and hold [XTUNING W] until the

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

DISC SFC

D.MIX

MONO

SLP

H.BASS

SRD

PGM

HDCD

MONO

H.BASS

SRD

PGM

HDCD

Main unit only

DISC SFC

D.MIX

MONO

SLP

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Using the radio

∫FM frequency step

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

broadcasts allocated in 0.1-MHz steps.

1Press [SELECTOR] to select “FM”.

2Press 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 1 and 2.

[Note]

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.

Main unit only

Using an outdoor antenna (optional)

FM ANT

ANT

EXT

LOOP

ANT GND

Leave the AM loop antenna connected.

AM outdoor antenna

(Using a vinyl wire)

Run a piece of vinyl wire

horizontally across a window or

other convenient location.

5 to 12 m

(16 to 39 feet)

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.

75 ≠ coaxial cable

(not included)

1Remove a piece of the outer

vinyl insulator.

2Carefully pull the tabs

apart to remove the cover.

3Install the coaxial cable.

Clamp the cable conductor,

and wind it on so that it does

not contact anything else.

7mm (

9/32z)

10 mm (13/32z)Peel back

4Attach the cover.

Clamp with pliers

10 mm (13/32z)

\U.S.A.\and\Canada]

Antenna plug

(not included)

The illustration shows SC-HT740

for U.S.A. and Canada.

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Using sound effects

[Note]

≥

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

the Rear Music Port or headphones are used (

➜

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.

≥[HT940] It is not possible to turn on Surround Enhancer and Sound Field

Control at the same time.

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

(➜page 14) is turned off.

Press [SFC].

Each time you press the button:

FLAT: Cancel (no effect is added) (factory preset).

MOVIE: Use this mode when playing movie software.

SPORT:

Simulates sound to make you feel like you are at a sports event.

MUSIC: Adds surround effects to stereo sources.

HEAVY: Adds punch to rock.

CLEAR: Clarifies higher sounds.

SOFT: For background music.

≥To check the current setting, press [SFC].

≥MOVIE,

SPORT

and

MUSIC are not available when Dolby Pro Logic II

is on, or when play a disc recorded with a multi-channel source.

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

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

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

channel.

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

is coming from within the television.

Press [C.FOCUS].

Each time you press the button:

C FOCUS ON,------.C FOCUS OFF

≥This does not work when Surround Music (➜page 14) or Sound Field

Control (MOVIE, SPORT or MUSIC) is turned on.

≥This also works when Dolby Pro Logic II is turned on.

Dolby Pro Logic II 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 it has been specifically Dolby

Surround encoded.

Press [ÎPLII].

Each time you press the button:

Movie: Movie software, recorded in Dolby Surround.

Music: Stereo sources

Off: Cancel

≥This works only in DVD/CD mode.

≥“ÎPLII” lights when there is effect.

≥This does not work when audio is output from HDMI AV OUT terminal.

≥Dolby Pro Logic II is canceled when Surround Music is turned on.

Press [SRD ENH].

Each time you press the button:

SRD ENH ON,------.SRD ENH OFF

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

is turned on and vice versa.

Changing the sound quality:

Sound Field Control

CANCEL

WOOFER

SLEEP

SETUP

MODE

SFC

ZOOM

TEST

REPEAT

DISPLAY

MODE

H.BASS

C.FOCUS

MUTING

SELECT

SUB

PLAY

LIST

MENU RETURN

ENTER

GROUP

QUICK

OSD

SKIP

SLOW SEARCH

VOLUME

STOP

PAUSE

PLAY

DISC

AUX

DVD

MUSICFM

VIDEOTV

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Using sound effects

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].

≥[DVD-V] [DVD-VR]

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] [DVD-VR]

SUB W 4 (factory preset)§#SUB W 1#SUB W 2 #SUB W 3

^------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------}

≥When another source is selected

SUB W 2 (factory preset)§#SUB W 3#SUB W 4 #SUB W 1

^------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------}

≥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].

∫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.)

1Press [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 “ÎPLII” is lit.

≥“S” appears on the display when “MOVIE”, “SPORT” or

“MUSIC” is selected with Sound Field Control (➜page 28). In

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

same time using [3,4].

6dB to

6dB

2Press [3] (increase) or [4] (decrease) to adjust the speaker

level for each speaker.

C, RS, LS, SW: `6dB to i6dB

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

≥To adjust the balance of the front speakers, while “L” or “R” is

selected, press [2,1].

Enhancing the bass sound:

H.BASS

Adjusting the amount of bass:

Subwoofer level

H.BASS

SRD

PGM

HDCD

WOOFERSUB

LEVEL

Adjusting the volume of each

speaker: Speaker level adjustments

1While 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.

2Press [VOLUME, r] or [s] to set the volume level

normally used for listening.

3Press [3] (increase) or [4] (decrease) to adjust the

speaker level for each speaker.

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

C, RS, LS: `6dB to i6dB

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Operating other equipment

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

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

recorder connection” (➜page 9).

[Note]

The remote control may not work properly with some models.

Aim the remote control at the television.

Turning the television on/off

Press [ÍTV].

Switching the television’s video input mode

Press [TV/VIDEO].

Changing channels

Press [WCH X].

≥[S10] is used to confirm channel selection on some televisions

manufactured by other companies.

Adjusting the volume

Press [r, s TV VOLUME ].

To play audio from your television through your home theater

system

Press [AUX] ([HT940] [EXT-IN]) to select “AUX” ([HT940] “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 (➜below).

Aim the remote control at the television.

While pressing [ÍTV]

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.

[Note]

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 (VIERA) 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 (➜page 8) has been made.

≥

Set “

Control with HDMI

” (HDAVI control) to “On” (

➜

page 24, “HDMI” tab).

≥

To complete and activate the connection correctly, turn on all HDAVI

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].

[Note]

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

the beginning portion of playback, press [:] or [6] 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

(➜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.

Operating the television

Changing the remote control code

Television code list

CANCEL

MODE

REPEAT

MODE

PLAY

LIST

MENU RETURN

ENTER

GROUP

QUICK

OSD

SKIP

SLOW SEARCH

VOLUME

STOP

PAUSE PLAY

DISC

AUX

DVD

MUSICFM

VIDEOTV

TV/VIDEO

TV VOLUME

AUX

EXT-IN

ONE TOUCH PLAY

SKIP SLOW/SEARCH

EXT-IN

Numbered

buttons

[HT940]

Panasonic: 0051, 0250

Fisher: 0154

GE: 0047

Gold Star: 0178, 0317, 0457

Hitachi: 0145

JVC: 0053

Magnavox: 0054

Mitsubishi: 0150

Philips: 0054

Quasar: 0051, 0250

RCA: 0047

Samsung: 0060, 0587, 0702

Sanyo: 0154

Sharp: 0093, 0165

Sony: 0000

Sylvania: 0054

Thomson: 0047

Toshiba: 0156

Zenith: 0017

[HT940] Operating both the television and the

home theater system: Control with HDMI

(HDAVI ControlTM)

One Touch Play

Theater speaker

Power off link

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Using other useful functions

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

SLEEP 30_----)SLEEP 60_----)SLEEP 90

^""""" 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.

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.

[Note]

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.

Setting the sleep timer

Muting the sound

CANCEL

WOOFER

SLEEP

SETUP

MODE

SFC

ZOOM

TEST

REPEAT

DISPLAY

MODE

H.BASS

C.FOCUS

MUTING

SELECT

SUB

PLAY

LIST

MENU RETURN

ENTER

GROUP

QUICK

OSD

SKIP

SLOW SEARCH

VOLUME

STOP

PAUSE

PLAY

DISC

AUX

DVD

MUSICFM

VIDEOTV

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Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solutions indicated in the chart do not

solve the problem, 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

Unresponsive or inoperable function

Specific operation undesirable or unexpected

Subtitle

No power. ≥Insert the AC power supply cord securely. 10

The unit is automatically switched

to standby mode.

≥The Sleep timer was working and had reached the set time limit. 31

No response when any buttons are

pressed.

≥This unit cannot play discs other than the ones listed in these operating instructions.

≥The unit may not be operating properly due to lightning, static electricity or some other external

factor. Turn the unit off and then back on. Alternatively, turn the unit off, disconnect the AC power

supply cord, and then reconnect it.

≥Condensation has formed. Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to evaporate.

—

No response when remote control

buttons are pressed.

≥Check that the batteries are installed correctly.

≥The batteries are depleted. Replace them with new ones.

≥Aim the remote control at the display and operate.

Cannot play DVDs. ≥CD Mode is on. Press [CD MODE] to turn CD Mode off. 16

No picture or sound. ≥Check the video or speaker connection.

≥Check the power or input setting of the connected equipment and the main unit.

≥Check that the disc has something recorded on it.

4, 5, 8,

—

You have forgotten your ratings

password.

Reset all the settings to Factory Preset.

≥While stopped and “DVD/CD” is the source, press and hold [∫] (Stop) on the main unit and [S10] on

the remote control until “Initialized” disappears from the television. Turn the unit off and on again.

All settings will return to the default values.

—

[HT940] The HDAVI Control function

does not respond.

≥Depending on the condition of the home theater system or the connected equipment, it may be

necessary to repeat the same operation so that the function can work correctly.

It takes time before play starts.

[MP3]

≥Play may take time to begin when an MP3 track has still picture data. Even after the track starts,

the correct play time will not be displayed. This is normal.

—

Folders on a data CD are not

displayed correctly.

[WMA] [MP3] [JPEG]

≥Folders deeper than the eighth layer are displayed as the eighth layer. —

A menu screen appears during

skip or search. [VCD]

≥This is normal for Video CDs. —

Playback control menu does not

appear. [VCD]

with playback control

≥Press [∫STOP] twice and then press [1PLAY]. —

Program and Random play do not

work. [DVD-V]

≥These functions do not work with some DVD-Videos. —

Selecting audio soundtrack “2”

does not change the audio. [DVD-A]

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

Play restarts from the beginning

when the soundtrack is changed.

[DVD-A]

≥This is normal for DVD-Audio. —

Subtitle position is wrong. ≥Adjust the position. (“Subtitle Position” in Display Menu) 22

No subtitles. ≥Display the subtitles. (“Subtitle” in Main menu) 20

Subtitles overlap the closed

captions.

≥Clear the subtitles. 20

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Marker Page

A-B repeat

Sound abnormal or improper

Menus

Picture abnormal or unviewable

Progressive video

Listening to the radio

Television operation

(Continued on next page)

Cannot add markers. ≥You cannot add markers with DVD-RAM or DVD-R/-RW (DVD-VR) discs.

≥If the disc’s elapsed play time does not appear on the unit’s display, you cannot add markers.

—

Point B is automatically set. ≥The end of an item becomes point B when it is reached. —

Sound is distorted. ≥Noise may occur when playing WMA.

≥When using the HDMI output, audio may not be output from other terminals.

—

Effects do not work. ≥Some audio effects do not work or have less effect with some discs. —

Humming is heard during play. ≥An AC power supply cord or fluorescent light is near the main unit. Keep other appliances and

cables away from the main unit.

—

No sound ≥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”.

—

The Setup menu cannot be

accessed.

≥Select “DVD/CD” as the source.

≥Cancel Program and Random play.

—

The picture on the television is

not displayed correctly or

disappears.

≥Ensure that the unit is connected directly to the television, and is not connected through a video

cassette recorder.

≥Mobile telephone chargers can cause some disturbance.

≥If you are using an indoor television antenna, change to an outdoor antenna.

≥The television antenna wire is too close to the unit. Move it away from the unit.

≥Picture may not be seen when more than 4 devices are connected with HDMI cables. Reduce the

number of connected devices.

≥When using HDMI output, the video signal is progressive. Use other video connections if your

television is not compatible with progressive video.

≥If the picture is distorted or not displayed when using HDMI output, press and hold [CANCEL] until

the picture is displayed correctly. (The output will return to “480p”.)

—

Picture size does not fit the

screen.

≥Change “TV Aspect” in the “Video” tab.

≥Use the television to change the aspect. If your television does not have that function, change “4:3

Aspect” in Display Menu.

≥Change the Zoom setting.

Menu is not displayed correctly. ≥Restore the zoom ratio to “a1.00”.

≥Set “Subtitle Position” in Display Menu to “0”.

≥Set “4:3 Aspect” in Display Menu to “Normal”.

Auto zoom function does not

work well.

≥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.

—

There is ghosting when

progressive or HDMI output is on.

≥This problem is caused by the editing method or material used on DVD-Video, but should be

corrected if you use interlaced output. Set “Video Output Mode” in Picture Menu to “480i”.

(Alternatively, press and hold [CANCEL] to switch to “480i”.)

≥Disable the HDMI AV OUT connection and use other video connections. Make the settings in the

following order:

1 Set “Video Output” in the “HDMI” tab to “Off”.

2 Set “Video Output Mode” in Picture Menu to “480i”. (Alternatively, press and hold [CANCEL] to

switch to “480i”.)

21,

Pictures not in progressive

output.

≥Select “480p” in “Video Output Mode” in Picture Menu.

≥The unit’s VIDEO OUT or S-VIDEO OUT terminal outputs the interlaced signal even if “PRG” is

displayed.

Closed captions not displayed. ≥When progressive or HDMI output is on, closed captions will not be displayed. —

Distorted sound or noise is heard.

“ST” flickers or does not light.

≥Adjust the position of the FM or AM antenna.

≥Use an outdoor antenna.

—

A beat sound is heard. ≥Turn the television off or move it away from the unit. —

A low hum is heard during AM

broadcasts.

≥Separate the antenna from other cables. —

Cannot operate the television. ≥Check the remote control code for the television manufacturer. 30

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Unit displays Page

Television displays

The display is dark. ≥Select “Bright” in “FL Dimmer” in the “Others” tab. 24

“NOPLAY” ≥You inserted a disc the unit cannot play; insert one it can.

≥You inserted a blank disc.

≥You inserted a disc that has not been finalized.

—

“NODISC” ≥You have not inserted a disc; insert one.

≥You have not inserted the disc correctly; insert it correctly.

—

“F61” ≥Check and correct the speaker cable connections.

If this does not fix the problem, consult the dealer.

4, 5,

“DVD U11” ≥Disc may be dirty. Wipe it clean. 12

“ERROR” ≥Incorrect operation performed. Read the instructions and try again. —

“DVD H∑∑”

“DVD F∑∑∑”

∑ stands for a number.

≥Trouble may have occurred. The numbers following “H” and “F” depend on the status of the unit.

Turn the unit off and then back on. Alternatively, turn the unit off, disconnect the AC power supply

cord, and then reconnect it.

≥If the service numbers fail to clear, note the service number and contact a qualified service person.

—

\U.S.A.\and\Canada]

“[W]” is flashing.

(When using optional wireless

accessory)

≥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.

—

“D.MIX” is flashing. [DVD-A] ≥Down-mixing is the process of remixing the multiple-channel audio found on some discs into two

channels. The disc contains single-channel or multiple-channel signals which may not be

reproduced authentically.

—

“U701” ≥The connected equipment is not HDMI-compatible. —

“U70∑”

∑ stands for a number.

The actual number following “U70”

will depend on the state of the main

unit.

≥The HDMI connection acts unusually.

– The connected equipment is not HDMI-compatible.

– The HDMI cable is too long.

– The HDMI cable is damaged.

—

“/”≥The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc. —

“Cannot display group xx, content xx”

≥You are trying to display incompatible contents. —

“This disc may not be played in

your region”

≥

Only DVD-Video discs that include or have the same region number as the one on the rear panel of

this unit can be played.

Cover

page

“Due to copyright protection,

audio cannot be output from

HDMI” [DVD-A]

≥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.

—

No on-screen display. ≥Select “On” in “On-Screen Messages” in the “Display” tab. 24

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.

—

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Specifications

[HT740] \U.S.A.\and\Canada]

RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode

Front Ch 90 W per channel (4 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD

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

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

Subwoofer Ch 320 W per channel (4 ≠), 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 ≠), 120 Hz–20 kHz, 1 % THD

Surround Ch

60 W per channel (4

≠

), 120 Hz–20 kHz, 1 % THD

Center Ch

250 W per channel (4

≠

), 120 Hz–20 kHz, 1 % THD

Subwoofer Ch 250 W per channel (4

≠

), 45 Hz–120 Hz,

1% THD

Total FTC Dolby Digital mode power 740 W

[HT740] [Others]

RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode

Front Ch 90 W per channel (4 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD

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

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

Subwoofer Ch 320 W per channel (4 ≠), 100 Hz, 10 % THD

Total RMS Dolby Digital mode power 1000 W

FTC Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode

Front Ch 55 W per channel (4 ≠), 120 Hz–20 kHz, 1 % THD

Surround Ch

45 W per channel (4

≠

), 120 Hz–20 kHz, 1 % THD

Center Ch

195 W per channel (4

≠

), 120 Hz–20 kHz, 1 % THD

Subwoofer Ch 210 W per channel (4

≠

), 45 Hz–120 Hz,

1% THD

Total FTC Dolby Digital mode power 605 W

[HT743]

RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode

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

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

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

Subwoofer Ch 300 W per channel (4 ≠), 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 ≠), 120 Hz–20 kHz, 1 % THD

Surround Ch

50 W per channel (4

≠

), 120 Hz–20 kHz, 1 % THD

Center Ch

230 W per channel (4

≠

), 120 Hz–20 kHz, 1 % THD

Subwoofer Ch 230 W per channel (4

≠

), 45 Hz–120 Hz,

1% THD

Total FTC Dolby Digital mode power 660 W

[HT940]

RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode

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

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

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

Subwoofer Ch 320 W per channel (4 ≠), 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 ≠), 120 Hz–20 kHz, 1 % THD

Surround Ch

60 W per channel (4

≠

), 120 Hz–20 kHz, 1 % THD

Center Ch

250 W per channel (4

≠

), 120 Hz–20 kHz, 1 % THD

Subwoofer Ch 250 W per channel (4

≠

), 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 87.9–107.9 MHz (200-kHz step)

87.5–108.0 MHz (100-kHz step)

Sensitivity 2.5 µV (IHF)

S/N 26 dB 2.2 µV

Antenna terminals 75 ≠ (unbalanced)

Amplitude Modulation (AM/MW)

Frequency range 520–1710 kHz (10-kHz step)

AM Sensitivity S/N 20 dB at 1000 kHz 560 µV/m

Phone jack

Terminal Stereo, 3.5 mm (

) jack

Music Port (Front)

Sensitivity 100 mV, 4.7

≠

Terminal (Input) Stereo, 3.5 mm (

) jack

Discs played [8 cm (3z) or 12 cm (5z)]

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

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

(3) DVD-R (DVD-Video, DVD-VR, MP3§2, 5, JPEG§4, 5)

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

(5) DVD-RW (DVD-Video, DVD-VR, MP3§2, 5, JPEG§4, 5)

(6) iR/iRW (Video)

(7) iR DL (Video)

(8) CD, CD-R/RW [CD-DA, Video-CD, SVCD§1, MP3§2, 5, WMA§3, 5,

JPEG§4, 5, HighMAT Level 2 (Audio and Image)]

§1 Conforming to IEC62107

§2 MPEG-1 Layer 3, MPEG-2 Layer 3

§3Windows Media Audio Ver.9.0 L3

Not compatible with Multiple Bit Rate (MBR)

§4Exif Ver 2.1 JPEG Baseline files

Picture resolution: between 160k120 and 6144k4096 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.

§5The 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) 662/785 nm

Laser power (DVD/CD) [U.S.A.[ CLASS II/CLASS I

[Others[ CLASS 1/CLASS 1M

Audio output (Disc)

Number of channels 5.1ch (FL, FR, C, SL, SR, SW)

Video system NTSC

Composite video output

Output level 1 Vp-p (75 ≠)

Terminal Pin jack (1 system)

S-video output

Y output level 1 Vp-p (75 ≠)

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

Terminal S terminal (1 system)

Component video output (480p/480i)

Y output level 1 Vp-p (75 ≠)

PB output level 0.7 Vp-p (75 ≠)

PR output level 0.7 Vp-p (75 ≠)

Terminal Pin jack (Y: green, PB: blue, PR: red) (1 system)

HDMI AV output

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

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AMPLIFIER SECTION

FM/AM TUNER, TERMINALS SECTION

DISC SECTION

VIDEO SECTION

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Specifications

[HT740] [HT743] [Front\speakers\SB-FS740]

Type 2 way, 2 speaker system (Bass reflex)

Speaker unit(s) Impedance 4 ≠

1. Woofer 6.5 cm (21/2z) Cone type

2. Tweeter 6 cm (23/8z) Cone type

Input power (IEC) 90 W§ (Max)

Output sound pressure 81 dB/W (1.0 m)

Cross over frequency 6 kHz

Frequency range 82 Hz–41 kHz (j16 dB)

95 Hz–40 kHz (j10 dB)

Dimensions (WtHtD) 252 mmk1123 mmk234 mm

(929/32zk447/32zk97/32z)

Mass 3.7 kg (8.2 lbs)

[HT740] [HT743] [Surround\speakers\SB-FS741]

Type 1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex)

Speaker unit(s) Impedance 4 ≠

Full range 6.5 cm (21/2z) Cone type

Input power (IEC) 90 W§ (Max)

Output sound pressure 80 dB/W (1.0 m)

Frequency range 96 Hz–25 kHz (j16 dB)

120 Hz–22 kHz (j10 dB)

Dimensions (WtHtD) 92 mmk135 mmk95.4 mm

(35/8zk55/16zk33/4z)

Mass 0.75 kg (1.65 lbs)

[HT740] [HT743] [Center\speaker\SB-PC740]

Type 1 way, 2 speaker system (Bass reflex)

Speaker unit(s) Impedance 4 ≠

1. Full range 6.5 cm (21/2z) Cone type

2. Full range 6.5 cm (21/2z) Cone type

Input power (IEC) 320 W§ (Max)

Output sound pressure 84 dB/W (1.0 m)

Frequency range 105 Hz–25 kHz (j16 dB)

125 Hz–22 kHz (j10 dB)

Dimensions (WtHtD) 270 mmk92 mmk95.4 mm

(105/8zk35/8zk33/4z)

Mass 1.25 kg (2.75 lbs)

[HT740] [HT743] [Subwoofer\SB-W740]

Type 1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex)

Speaker unit(s) Impedance 4 ≠

Woofer 16 cm (61/2z) Cone type

Input power (IEC) 320 W (Max)

Output sound pressure 80 dB/W (1.0 m)

Frequency range 32 Hz–220 Hz (j16 dB)

38 Hz–180 Hz (j10 dB)

Dimensions (WtHtD) 183 mmk396 mmk267 mm

(77/32zk1519/32zk101/2z)

Mass 4kg (8.8 lbs)

[HT940] [Front\speakers\SB-FS940]

Speaker box

Type 2 way, 3 speaker system (Bass reflex)

Speaker unit(s) Impedance 8 ≠

1. Woofer 6.5 cm (21/2z) Cone type

2. Woofer 6.5 cm (21/2z) Cone type

3. Tweeter 6 cm (23/8z) Cone type

Input power (IEC) 190 W§ (Max)

Output sound pressure 85 dB/W (1.0 m)

Cross over frequency 7 kHz

Frequency range 91 Hz–30 kHz (j16 dB)

104 Hz–25 kHz (j10 dB)

Dimensions (WtHtD) 110 mmk1000 mmk81 mm

(411/32zk393/8zk33/16z)

Mass 2.4 kg (5.3 lbs)

Full assembly with Stand Base

Dimensions (WtHtD) (Max) 258 mmk1350 mmk269 mm

(105/32zk535/32zk1019/32z)

Dimensions (WtHtD) (Min) 258 mmk1100 mmk269 mm

(105/32zk431/4zk1019/32z)

Mass 5.2 kg (11.5 lbs)

[HT940] [Surround\speakers\SB-FS941]

Type 1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex)

Speaker unit(s) Impedance 4 ≠

Full range 6.5 cm (21/2z) Cone type

Input power (IEC) 90 W§ (Max)

Output sound pressure 79 dB/W (1.0 m)

Frequency range 84 Hz–25 kHz (j16 dB)

96 Hz–22 kHz (j10 dB)

Dimensions (WtHtD) 92 mmk270 mmk97 mm

(35/8zk105/8zk313/16z)

Mass 0.7 kg (1.5 lbs)

[HT940] [Center\speaker\SB-PC940]

Type 2 way, 3 speaker system (Bass reflex)

Speaker unit(s) Impedance 4 ≠

1. Woofer 6.5 cm (21/2z) Cone type

2. Woofer 6.5 cm (21/2z) Cone type

3. Tweeter 6 cm (23/8z) Cone type

Input power (IEC) 320 W§ (Max)

Output sound pressure 84 dB/W (1.0 m)

Cross over frequency 7 kHz

Frequency range 103 Hz–30 kHz (j16 dB)

120 Hz–25 kHz (j10 dB)

Dimensions (WtHtD) 320 mmk92 mmk90 mm

(1219/32zk35/8zk317/32z)

Mass 1.4 kg (3.1 lbs)

[HT940] [Subwoofer\SB-W940]

Type 1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex)

Speaker unit(s) Impedance 4 ≠

Woofer 17 cm (63/4z) Cone type

Input power (IEC) 320 W (Max)

Output sound pressure 81 dB/W (1.0 m)

Frequency range 29 Hz–160 Hz (j16 dB)

34 Hz–135 Hz (j10 dB)

Dimensions (WtHtD) 235 mmk448 mmk397 mm

(91/4zk175/8zk155/8z)

Mass 6.7 kg (14.8 lbs)

Power supply

\U.S.A.\and\Canada] AC 120 V, 60 Hz

[Others] AC 110-127 V/220-240 V, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption

[HT740] \U.S.A.\and\Canada] Main unit 140 W

[HT740] [Others] Main unit 155 W

[HT743] Main unit 140 W

[HT940] Main unit 150 W

Dimensions (WtHtD) 430 mmk70 mmk439.2 mm

)

Mass Main unit 5.0 kg (11.02 Ibs)

Operating temperature range r5oC to r35 oC (r41 oF to r95 oF)

Operating humidity range 5 % to 90 % RH (no condensation)

§ Rating with low-cut filter equipped amplifier

[Note]

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:

SPEAKER SECTION

GENERAL

Power consumption in standby mode

\U.S.A.\and\Canada] approx. 0.4 W

[Others] approx. 0.9 W

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

RQT8582

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

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,

Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.

Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5

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 warrantor”) 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.

During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts”

warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must carry-in or mail-in 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 Mail-In 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.

F1104

Product or Part Name Parts Labor

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

USB Reader-Writer, Personal Computer

Card Adapters

(in exchange for defective item)

One (1) year Not

Applicable

Accessories: Headphones, Cartridges,

Microphones, Adapters

Ninety (90)

days

Ninety (90)

days

Rechargeable Batteries, DVD-R/-RAM

Discs (in exchange for defective item)

Ten (10)

days

Not

Applicable

SD Memory Cards, Rechargeable Battery

Packs (in exchange for defective item)

Ninety (90)

days

Not

Applicable

Customer Services Directory

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:

http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport

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 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST.

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

Accessory Purchases

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

http://www.pasc.panasonic.com

or, send your request by E-mail to:

npcparts@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 pm, EST.)

Panasonic Services Company

20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032

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

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

Service in Puerto Rico

Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.

Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

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

HT740 & 940En.book Page 37 Tuesday, January 31, 2006 6:52 PM

RQT8582

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA)

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 One (1) year, parts and labour

Panasonic Audio & DVD Product One (1) year, parts and labour

Accessories including rechargeable batteries 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 : "ServicentresTM locator" under "Customer support"

Panasonic Factory Service:

Richmond British Columbia Mississauga Ontario

Panasonic Canada Inc. Panasonic Canada Inc.

12111 Riverside Way 5770 Ambler Drive

Richmond BC V6W 1K8 Mississauga ON L4W 2T3

Tel: (604) 278-4211 Tel: (905) 624-8447

Fax: (604) 278-5627 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.

HT740 & 940En.book Page 38 Tuesday, January 31, 2006 6:52 PM

RQT8582

Listening caution

EST. 1924

Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit

you’ve just purchased is only the start of your

musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider

how you can maximize the fun and excitement

your equipment offers. This manufacturer and

the Electronic Industries Association’s

Consumer Electronics Group want you to get

the most out of your equipment by playing it at a

safe level. One that lets the sound come

through loud and clear without annoying blaring

or distortion—and, most importantly, without

affecting your sensitive hearing.

We recommend that you avoid prolonged

exposure to excessive noise.

Sound can be deceiving. Over time your

hearing “comfort level” adapts to higher

volumes of sound. So what sounds “normal”

can actually be loud and harmful to your

hearing.

Guard against this by setting your equipment at

a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.

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.

HighMAT™ and the HighMAT logo are either

trademarks or registered trademarks of

Microsoft Corporation in the United States

and/or other countries.

, HDCD®, High Definition Compatible Digital® and

Pacific Microsonics™ are 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.

HDAVI Control

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

[For\U.S.A.]

Panasonic Consumer Electronics

Company, Division of Panasonic

Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way Secaucus,

New Jersey 07094

http://www.panasonic.com

Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.

Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5

San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina,

Puerto Rico 00985

[For\Canada]

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive

Mississauga, Ontario

L4W 2T3

www.panasonic.ca

C 2006 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. RQT8582-4P

Printed in Malaysia F1205KN4056

[For\others]

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

Accessories

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

[HT740] [HT743]

(EUR7662Y30)

[HT940]

(EUR7662Y40)

∏

2 Remote control

batteries

∏

1 AM loop antenna

(N1DAAAA00002)

∏

1 FM indoor antenna

(RSA0007-L)

∏1 Video cable

(K2KA2BA00001)

∏Speaker cables

[HT740] [HT743]

1kshort cable

(REEX0449B-2L)

[HT940] 2kshort cables

(REEX0449B-1L)

[HT740]

[HT743]

2klong cables

(REEX0449E-2K)

[HT940]

2klong cables

(REEX0449E-2)

∏2 Sheets of speaker

cable stickers

∏2Stands [HT740]

[HT743]

(RYPX0128-S)

∏2 Bases [HT740]

[HT743]

(RYPX0120-S)

∏8 Screws [HT740]

[HT743]

(XSN5+12FJ)

∏2 Cover plates

[HT740]

[HT743]

(RGPX0239-K)

∏2Stands [HT940]

(RYQX0246-S)

∏2 Bases [HT940]

(RYQX0267-S)

∏6 Screws [HT940]

(RHDX50004-1)

∏2 Sliders [HT940]

(RMAX0093-S)

∏1 AC power supply cord

\U.S.A.\and\Canada]

(K2CB2CB00018)

\Others]

(K2CQ2CA00002)

\For\areas\except\U.S.A.\

[and\Canada]

∏1 Power plug adaptor

(K2DA42E00001)

SURROUND

Rch

SURROUND

Rch

FRONT

WOOFER

SUB

Lch

Lch Lch

CENTER

Lch

SURROUND

FRONT

SUB

WOOFER

FRONT

CENTER

-If you see this symbol-

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.

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the

European Union

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.

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