User manual PANASONIC SC-CH550

[. . . ] · Placing speakers too close to floors, walls, and corners can result in excessive bass. Cover walls and windows with thick curtains. Main unit · Keep your speakers at least 10 mm 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 of space on all sides. [. . . ] Failure to do so may lead to damage to the amplifier and/or the speakers, and may result in the risk of fire. Consult a qualified service person if damage has occurred or if you experience a sudden change in performance. · Do not attempt to attach these speakers to walls using methods other than those described in this manual. 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 a space of 30 cm from the television. 4 RQT8043 RQTX0043 Performing QUICK SETUP The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to make necessary settings. To display the picture from this main unit, switch on the television and change the television's input mode which is connected to this main unit (example: VIDEO 1, AV 1, etc. ). To change your television's input mode, refer to its operating instructions. · This remote control is able to perform some basic television operations (\ page 40, Operations Guide). 2 1 Select "DVD/ CD". 3 Shows the QUICK SETUP screen (Press and hold) Switch on the main unit. 4 Follow the messages and make the setting. 5 6 Finish the QUICK SETUP. Press to exit. To change these settings later Select "QUICK SETUP" in "Others" tab (\ page 29, Operations Guide). 7 Details of settings Menu language Choose the language for the on-screen messages. TV Type Select to suit the type of television. · The stands must be stable even if the speakers are in a high position. Example: Center speaker Metal screw holes For attaching to speaker stands 5 mm, pitch 0. 8 mm Plate thickness plus 7 mm to 10 mm 60 mm Speaker stand (not included) 7 Reattach the speaker cable 1 Insert the cable from the bottom. 2 Pull out the cable through the hole. RQT8043 RQTX0043 Leave about 80 mm 7 Operating other equipment Optional antenna connection Use the outdoor antenna if radio reception is poor. FM outdoor antenna (Using a television antenna) FM outdoor antenna (not included) Rear panel of this main unit 75 coaxial cable (not included) · Disconnect the FM indoor antenna. · The outdoor antenna should be installed by a competent technician. Note · Disconnect the outdoor antenna when the unit is not in use. · Do not use the outdoor antenna during a lightning storm. Antenna plug adaptor (included) Optional connection for set top box Set top box (not included) Television (not included) SCART cable (not included) Rear panel of this main unit Optical-In for 5. 1 ch surround This unit can decode the surround signal from the set top box. Press [EXT-IN] to select "D-IN" audio input on the remote control. · Optical input settings (\ page 40, Operations Guide) Optical digital audio cable (not included) · Do not bend sharply when connecting. SCART cable (not included) · To listen to the sound from the television, select the appropriate audio out (example: Monitor) on the television. Sound from the television · Press [EXT-IN] (\ page 40, Operations Guide) to select the "AV" audio input on the remote control. You can change the video signal output from the SCART (AV) terminal from "RGB" to either "S-Video" or "Video" to suit the type of television you are using. · Select "S-Video/YPbPr" or "Video/YPbPr" from QUICK SETUP (\ page 5). · Set "Video Mode" to "Off" (\ page 29, "HDMI" tab, Operations Guide). · This connection will also enable you to play audio from your television through your home theater system. [. . . ] · Optical input settings (\ page 40, Operations Guide). Rear panel of this main unit AUX Audio cable (not included) Set top box (not included) HDMI-compatible television (not included) SCART cable (not included) HDMI cable (not included) · Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized. Optical digital audio cable (not included) · Do not bend sharply when connecting. Optional audio connection for video cassette recorder or television Press [EXT-IN] (\ page 16, Operations Guide) to select "AUX" as the source to operate the audio input. This audio connection will enable you to play audio from your video cassette recorder or television through your home theater system. Video cassette recorder/TV (not included) Rear panel of this main unit Audio cable (not included) AUX RQT8043 RQTX0043 9 Simple setup Making the connections The illustration shows Connect the AC mains lead only after all other connections have been made. · Ensure that you have the complete accessories before making the connections. Conserving power The main unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is standby mode (approx. [. . . ]