User manual PANASONIC SC-HT340

[. . . ] Store in a cool, dark place. Use Aim at the display (\ page 12, Operations Guide), avoiding obstacles, at a maximum range of 7 m directly in front of the unit. 2 RQT8043 RQT8733 Placement of speakers 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. [. . . ] · 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. 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 television's demagnetizing function should correct the problem. If it persists, move the speakers farther away from the television. Caution · Use the speakers only with the recommended system. Failure to do so can damage the amplifier and speakers, and can cause fire. Consult a qualified service person if damage occurs or if a sudden change in performance is apparent. · Do not attempt to attach these speakers to walls using methods other than those described in this manual. RQT8043 RQT8733 3 Making the connections 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 turned off (approx. To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug it from the household mains socket. You will need to reset some memory items after plugging in the unit. 4 Connect to the power supply. BE SURE TO READ THE NOTE ON AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 3 OF THE OPERATIONS GUIDE BEFORE CONNECTION. Note The included AC mains lead is for use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment. To household mains socket 3 Connect to the speakers. Attach the speaker-cable stickers to make connection easier. Note · Never short-circuit positive (+) and negative (­) speaker wires. · Be sure to connect only positive (white) wires to positive (+) terminals and negative (blue) wires to negative (­) terminals. An incorrect connection can damage the speakers. 5 CENTER Be careful not to cross (shortcircuit) or reverse the polarity of the speaker wires as doing so may damage the speakers. 6 SUBWOOFER Speaker-cable sticker 2 FRONT (R) 1 FRONT (L) 4 SURROUND (R) 3 SURROUND (L) RQT8733 Push! Insert the wire fully. 4 RQT8043 1 Connect to the antennas. AM loop antenna Stand the antenna up on its base. White Red Black FM indoor antenna Tape the antenna where reception is best. Adhesive tape 2 Connect to the television's SCART terminal. · Do not connect the unit through a video cassette recorder. Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not be displayed correctly. [. . . ] 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 31, Operations Guide). 1 Switch on the main unit. 2 4 Select "DVD/CD". Follow the messages and make the setting. 3 Shows the QUICK SETUP screen. (Press and hold) \ 5 6 Finish the QUICK SETUP. Press to exit. To change these settings later Select "QUICK SETUP" in "Others" tab (\ page 25, 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. [. . . ]