Panasonic DVD Home Theater Sound System Sc Ht440 Operating Instructions

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Operating Instructions
DVD Home Theater Sound System
Model No.SC-HT440
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...

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Dear customerThank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and 
safety, please read these instructions carefully.
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 applicabl e safety instructions listed 
below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.
1) Read these...

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  . . . . . . . 2
Simple Setup
STEP 1Positioning the speakers  . . . . . . . . . 4
Speaker installation options . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
STEP 2Speaker connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
STEP 3Audio and video connections. . . . . . 7
Basic audio connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Basic video connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
STEP 4Radio and AC cord connections  . . . 8
STEP 5Preparing the remote control . . . . .  8...

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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 curta ins.
≥ Left and right speakers are interchangeable, but front and surround speakers are not.
≥Use only supplied speakersUsing other speakers can damage the unit, and sound quality will be 
negatively affected.
≥ Set the...

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Simple Setup
∫Attaching to a wall
You can attach all of the speakers to a wall.
≥The wall or pillar on which the speakers are to be attached 
should be capable of supporting 10 kg (22 lbs) 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.
1Drive a screw (not included) into the wall. 
2Fit the speaker securely onto the screw(s) with the hole(s). 
∫Fitting speaker stands (not included)...

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Simple Setup
≥Attach the speaker-cable stickers to make connection easier.
≥Be careful not to cross (short-circuit) or reverse the polarity of the speaker wires as doing so may damage the speakers.
\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...

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Simple Setup
≥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.
≥This audio connection will enable you to play audio from your 
television through your home theater system. Refer to “Operating other 
equipment” (➜page 28).
≥
S-VIDEO OUT
Using the S-VIDEO OUT terminal
The S-VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture...

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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. 
0.65 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 fo r other...

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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 28).
To change these settings later
Select “ QUICK SETUP” in the “Others” tab (➜page 22).
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Turn on the 
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“DVD/CD”.Press...

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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.
§A 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...