Panasonic Home Theater Audio System Sc Htr310 Operating Instructions

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Connecting the optical fiber 
cable
Note the 
shape and fit it 
correctly into 
the terminal.Do not 
bend!
Connection cable
Optical fiber cable (not included)
Stereo connection cable (not included)
Connecting a combination DVD recorder/VCR
Refer to the operating instructions for the equipment you are connecting for the correct type of video cable.
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Connect the video 
directly from the 
other equipment to 
the television. 
VIDEO IN
Use this 
connection so 
audio from the 
equipment can 
be heard through 
the television’s 
speakers even if 
this system is in 
standby mode.
AUDIO IN
TV
Video cable
R    L
Audio out DVD/
VCR out  terminal Digital 
audio out  (optical)
DVD out  terminal VIDEO
OUT AUDIO
OUT Audio 
cable
Combination DVD 
recorder/VCR Digital audio 
out (optical)
Amplifier
Connection for equipment with DVD/VCR terminal.
Note
See page 25 for playback. Turn off all components before making any connections.
To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating 
instructions.
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Connection
Other connections
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Connect AC power supply cord after all other cables are connected.
AC power supply connection
Household AC outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
AC power supply cord 
(included)
Amplifier
“Standby” indicator
VOLUME
WHISPER MODE
SURROUNDINPUT
SELECTOR

Standby indicator
Standby/on switchStandby/on switch [8] 
Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice versa. In 
standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small amount of power.
Standb
 y indicator [^] 
When the unit is connected to the AC mains supply, this indicator lights 
up in standby mode and goes out when the unit is turned on.
Note
The included AC power supply cord is for use with this system only. Do not use it with other equipment.
Also, do not use AC power supply cord for other equipment with this system.
Conserving power
This system consumes a small amount of power, even when it is in standby mode (approx. 0.7 W). To save power when the system 
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 
this system. •
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Connection
AC power supply connection
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1. Press to turn on the system.
2. Press
to output the test signal.
3.  Press 
 to adjust the volumes of  
front speakers to the normal listening level.
Test signal is output from one speaker at a time for two seconds in the following 
order. 
L (Front left)  → C (Center) 
→ R (Front right) 
→ SUBW (Subwoofer)
 
4. Press  to stop the test signal.
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Speaker
Note
Check connections when the speaker does not have output the test signal. (
 page 8)
If you feel the output of the center speaker and subwoofer are not balanced with front speakers adjust the speaker 
output according to your preference.
1.  Output the test signal. (
 above step 1 to 3)
2. 
Press 
 to select a speaker for adjustment.
  SUBW (Subwoofer)  → C (Center)
 
 
3.  Press   to adjust each speaker’s output level.
The test signal comes from the speaker being adjusted. 
Test signal is output again in above order 2 seconds after adjustment.
4.  Press  to stop the test signal.
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•Adjustment range: 
SUBW:  OFF, MIN, 
  1 to 19, MAX
C:

  µ6 to ´ 6
Note
To adjust the front speaker volumes, press [VOL –, +]. To adjust the volume balance of left and right front speakers, see  
“Adjusting the balance”. (  page 30)
When you select “OFF ” for subwoofer adjustment, there is no output from the subwoofer.
Even if you adjust each channel level in this adjustment, each channel level setting in each SFC mode does not change.
When you make this adjustment, Dolby Virtual Speaker functions. When playing 2-channel sources, Dolby Pro Logic 
 also works 
in conjunction. (  pages 26 and 27)
You can adjust the speaker level while playing movies and music. (  page 29)
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Connection
Checking speaker output
Checking speaker output
You can check audio output with a test signal
Adjusting speaker output
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VOLUME
WHISPER MODESURROUNDINPUT
SELECTOR
1Turn on the system
Press 
TV  : TV
BD/DVD  : Blu-ray Disc player/
(factory setting) 
  DVD recorder
AUX 1   : AUX1 terminal
AUX 2   : AUX2 terminal
AUX 3   : AUX3 terminal
Operation on the control panel
2Select the source.
3
Start play on the other 
equipment.
4
Adjust the volume.
VOLUME
INPUT
SELECTOR(The input source 
switches each time you 
press the button.)
Play
Enjoying movies and music
Turn on the television and switch its input to match the connection (HDMI, for example) using 
television remote control.
Enjoying movies and music
Preparation
Control panel
Press 
Press 
Control panel
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TV  : TV
BD/DVD  : Blu-ray Disc player/ 
   DVD recorder
AUX 1  : AUX1 terminal
AUX 2  : AUX2 terminal
AUX 3  : AUX3 terminal
  You can enjoy the variety of surround effects. ( pages 26 and 27)   See page 3 for digital signals that can be played on this system.
To turn on the system
Press the button.
1
2
3
4
 After playback, reduce the volume level and turn off.
To select the source
Press one of these  
buttons.
Start play on the other equipment.
To adjust the volume
Press the buttons.
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“AUX 1”, “AUX 2” and “AUX 3”  
switch every time you press [AUX].
or
or
If the equipment has the output terminal specifically for DVD/VHS, select input as described in step 2 
above.
To enjoy DVD: select “AUX 1 ”.
To enjoy video: select “AUX 3 ”.
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• 0 (Min) to 50 (Max)
(factory setting)
Playing a DVD recorder with built-in VCR
Note
Depending on the playback source, you may feel the volume of the subwoofer or center speaker is not balanced with 
the volume of the front speakers. In this case, you can adjust the speaker volume during playback. (
 page 29)
Even if you switch input to sources other than “BD/DVD ”, images (or audio) of the equipment connected to BD/DVD 
terminal are output from TV output terminal.
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When image equipment such as TV and recorder is connected to this system via HDMI (  page 17), images/audio 
signals from the recorder go through this system and are transmitted to TV even if this system is turned off. (Standby 
through function) This is convenient to enjoy only with TV speaker.
Images recorded with x.v.Color (  page 38) are also supported.
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Enjoying images and audio when this system is OFF
Play
Enjoying movies and music
Note
When you turn this system off, the audio/video signals from a recorder connected to this system’s BD/DVD HDMI input terminal 
are output through the television, even if you have set input on this system to anything other than “BD/DVD
”. (The selector 
returns to the previous setting when you turn this system on again.)
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							NoteSee page 8 about how to display the surround digital signal/sound field.
If the input source is 2-channel, Dolby Virtual Speaker
 also works in conjunction by pressing [ PL ].
SFC is not available for multi-channel LPCM signal.
You cannot use Dolby Virtual Speaker, Dolby Pro Logic
  and SFC when the source contains PCM signals with 
sampling frequencies of over 48 kHz. They are automatically cancelled if those signals are input. To use the effect 
when playing back other sources, press [
 VIRTUAL SPEAKER], [ PL ] or [SFC MUSIC, MOVIE] again to 
select.
You can also press [GAME] on the remote control to select “GAME ” mode (  above) of SFC. (
 page 29)
When sound fi

eld is cancelled, the previous condition before sound field is cancelled returns by changing input 
source, turning the system ON/OFF, or switching input.
This system supports 7.1 channel LPCM signals. 
You can enjoy wider sound field effects when playing back. 
The following display appears when 7.1 channel LPCM signals arrive.
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 Dolby Virtual Speaker
  You can enjoy surround effects just like 5.1 channel. (Dolby Pro Logic  works with video cassettes or CD stereo 
sources.) Dolby Virtual Speaker has the following modes.
REFERENCE (Standard mode) Standard sound effect.
WIDE (Wide mode) Broadens the effect to the left and right.
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Dolby Pro Logic  
  You can enjoy 2-channel sources including CD with the surround effect.
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SFC (Sound Field Control)
  You can add presence and spread to surround sound according to your choice when you use SFC with Dolby Digital, 
DTS, stereo sources (video, CD, etc.). SFC has the following modes.
MUSIC MOVIE
LIVEImparts the reflection and spread of a 
large concert hall. DRAMA
B est suited for dialogs in drama movies.
POP/ROCK Best suited for dynamic sound such as 
pop and rock music. ACTION
Best suited for action movies with 
impact.
VOCAL Best suited to enhance vocals. SPORTSEnjoy a feeling like being at a live 
sporting event.
JAZZ Enjoy sound reflections as if you were 
in a small Jazz club. MUSICAL
Enjoy a feeling like being at a live 
musical performance.
DANCE Enjoy a dance hall like audio effect. GAMEEnjoy games with greater audio impact.
MONO Best suited for older monaural audio 
movies.
The effects for sound field differ depending on input source. Select the mode you prefer.
Enjoying movies and music
Sound field
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Play
Enjoying movies and music
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							Sound field
The surround effects disappear for 2-channel sources such as CD and TV.
The surround digital signals which input sources are Dolby digital or DTS and multi-
channel LPCM signals are converged to 3.1-channel and the signals are output from 
the left and right front speakers, center speaker and subwoofer.
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PLVS
Using Dolby Virtual Speaker
The mode switches each time you 
press the button. (
 page 26)
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Cancelling sound field
Press  Press   
Using SFC (Sound Field Control)
You can enjoy by adding your favourite surround effect in addition to the Dolby Virtual Speaker 
(
  above) effect.
The mode switches each time you 
press the button. (
 page 26)
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Press 

 To cancel SFC mode
Press 
Using Dolby Pro Logic 
Press   
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Play
Enjoying movies and music
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Using the VIERA Link “HDAVI Control
TM
”
What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” ?
VIERA LinkTM is a new name for EZ SyncTM.
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this system, 
and a Panasonic TV (VIERA) or DVD recorder (DIGA) under “HDAVI Control”. You can use this 
function by connecting the equipment with the HDMI cable. See the operating instructions for 
connected equipment for operational details.
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, based on the control functions provided by HDMI which is an industry standard known as HDMI 
CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a unique function that we have developed and added. As such, its operation with other 
manufacturers’ equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed.
This system supports “HDAVI Control 3” function. 
“HDAVI Control 3” is the newest standard (current as of December, 2007) for Panasonic’s HDAVI Control compatible equipment. 
This standard is compatible with Panasonic’s conventional HDAVI equipment. 
Please refer to individual manuals for other manufacturers’ equipment supporting VIERA Link function.
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Connect your home theater equipment (VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” compatible VIERA television and DIGA DVD 
recorder) with an HDMI cable.
It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilised.
Recommended part number:  RP-CDHG10 (1.0 m/3.3 ft), RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m/4.9 ft), RP-CDHG20 (2.0 m/6.6 ft),   RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m/9.8 ft), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m/16.4 ft), etc.
Only with HDMI cable connection, you cannot enjoy TV sounds on this system. Connect TV to this system with the 
optical fiber cable to enjoy TV sound.
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TV (VIERA)
Amplifier
  Switch on all your equipment.
  Switch on your television (VIERA).
  Switch television (VIERA) input to HDMI terminal that this system is connected to.
  Ensure that this system’s input is set to “BD/DVD
” in order to view pictures from DIGA correctly.
Note
This setup should be done each time when the following conditions occur:
for the first time
when adding or reconnecting equipment
when changing setup
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Connection
Setup HDMI IN
Digital audio 
out (optical)
HDMI
OUT
DVD recorder  (DIGA)
 You can select “Speaker Selection” (“Home Cinema” or “TV”).
 
Home Cinema:   This system will be automatically turned on if it is in standby mode and the sound is from this  
system’s speaker. You can also adjust the volume level by using the volume control buttons.
TV: TV speakers are active.
  When you switch off the TV (VIERA), this system automatically turns off. 
When VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” compatible recorder (DIGA) is connected with HDMI cable, the recorder (DIGA) 
also turns off.
Note
When you operate the TV (VIERA) such as selecting a channel this system’s input selector will automatically switch to 
“TV”
When you operate DIGA DVD recorder, this system’s input selector will automatically switch to “BD/DVD ”.
To operate other functions, use this system’s remote control.
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You can enjoy the following by using the remote control of TV (VIERA)
Set VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” to “OFF
”. (
 page 31)
When not using this function
Play
Using the VIERA Link “HDAVI Control
TM”
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  To cancel Press again.
Muting is cancelled when you switch the system to standby.
Muting is also cancelled when you adjust the volume.
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Adjusting speaker 
output
Depending on the 
playback source, you 
may feel the volume of 
the subwoofer or center 
speaker is not balanced 
with the volume of the 
front speakers. In this 
case, you can adjust the 
speaker volume during 
playback.
1 Press          to select a speaker for adjustment.
(The speaker is switched each time you press the 
button.)
2
Press  to adjust each speaker’s 
output level.
SUBW (Subwoofer)  → C (Center)
           
Adjustment range: SUBW:  OFF, MIN,  
   1 to 19, MAX 
  C:

   µ6 to 6
Note
To adjust the volume balance of the front speakers, see  
“Adjusting the balance”. (
 page 30)
There is no output from the subwoofer if you select  
“OFF”.
If the sound is distorted, lower the level.
You cannot adjust the output level of speakers if the 
speakers’ audio output is set to off. (  pages 26 and 27)
You can adjust the speaker’s output level in SFC’s each 
mode respectively. (  pages 26 and 27)
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Using “GAME”
Enjoy gaming with more 
impact.
“GAME
” mode (
 pages 26 and 27) in SFC is selected.
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  To cancel  Press again.
 
If cancelled, SFC’s effect itself is cancelled.
Using  
“WHISPER MODE 
SURROUND”
You can enjoy dynamic 
surround effect even 
when the sound volume 
level is low.
  To cancel  Press again.
 
If cancelled, “W.S. OFF ” is displayed.
This setting can be made on control panel as well.
When this function is on, [WHISPER MODE 
SURROUND] indicator lights up on the control panel.
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Note
WHISPER MODE SURROUND cannot be used in the 
following cases.
When Dolby Virtual Speaker is off
If the above setting is made when this function is on, 
[WHISPER MODE SURROUND] indicator disappears and 
this function temporarily becomes off.
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Muting
“MUTING IS ON
” scrolls 
across the display while 
the volume is muted.
Functions and settings
Press 
Press 
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VOLUMEWHISPER MODE SURROUNDINPUT
SELECTORPress
Press    
Control panel
[WHISPER MODE  
SURROUND] indicator
Play
Functions and settings
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Play
Functions and settings
REAL CENTER 
function
Makes the dialog from 
the center speaker 
clearer when playing 
surround sources. 
Factory setting is “ON”. 
S

ee right to set it  “OFF”.
1
Press   to 
confirm.
Select “EXIT” and confirm 
to finish the setup mode.
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Press and hold   for about 2 seconds.
2 Press   to select “REAL C.”.
REAL C., BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, HDMI,  
TV DELAY, DUAL PRG, DRCOMP, ATTENUATOR, 
REMOTE, INPUT MODE, RESET, EXIT
Adjusting sound 
quality
You can adjust the level 
of bass and treble.
Input signals must be  
2 channel of either 
analog or PCM.
This setting is not 
displayed in other 
conditions. Make sure 
the above setting is 
made before setup this 
function.
Adjusting the 
balance
You can adjust the 
balance of the front 
speakers.
L: Front speaker (left)
R: Front speaker (right)
1Press and hold         for about 2 seconds.
REAL C., BASS,  TREBLE, BALANCE, HDMI, 
TV DELAY, DUAL PRG, DRCOMP, ATTENUATOR, 
REMOTE, INPUT MODE, RESET, EXITSelect “EXIT” and 
confirm to finish the 
setup mode.
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Use the bar as a guide.
The effect changes as soon as you select “ON” or “OFF” but you must press [OK] to confirm 
selection.
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Press   to select “OFF”.
ON, OFFFactory setting: ON
4 Press   a few times to select 
“EXIT”.
  Return to previous menu/cancel. PressPress   to 
confirm.
Press   to 
confirm.
REAL C., BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, HDMI,  
TV DELAY, DUAL PRG, DRCOMP, ATTENUATOR, 
REMOTE, INPUT MODE, RESET, EXIT
1 Press and hold   for about 2 seconds.
2 Press   to 
confirm.
Press   to select “BASS” 
or “TREBLE”.
Select “EXIT” 
and confirm to 
finish the setup 
mode.
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4
Press   a few times to select  
“EXIT”.
  Return to previous menu/cancel. Press
3
Press   to adjust range.
Adjustment range: –6 to +6  Press   to 
confirm.
Press   to 
confirm.
Press               to select 
“BALANCE ”.
2
Press   to 
confirm.
Press   to 
confirm.
Press   to 
confirm.
3
4
Press   a few times to select  
“EXIT”.
Press
  Return to previous menu/cancel.
 Only appears when audio adjustment can be made.
 Only appears when audio adjustment can be made.
 Only appears when audio adjustment can be made.
Press               to adjust the 
balance.
Functions and settings
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