User manual PANASONIC SC-PT450

[. . . ] · Place speakers on flat secure bases. Take proper precautions to prevent the speakers from falling if you cannot set them up on an even surface. · Placing speakers too close to floors, walls, and corners can result in excessive bass. Cover walls and windows with thick curtains. [. . . ] · 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. 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. GETTING STARTED ENGLISH Connect to the antenna. Connect to the power supply. BE SURE TO READ THE NOTE ON AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 3 BEFORE CONNECTION. Note 7 FM indoor antenna Tape the antenna where reception is best. Adhesive tape The included AC mains lead is for use with this unit only. Do not use it with other equipment. ENGLISH To household mains socket Connect to the speakers. Attach the speaker-cable stickers to make connection easier. Be careful not to cross (shortcircuit) or reverse the polarity of the speaker wires as doing so may damage the speakers. Speaker-cable sticker Do not insert the wires beyond the wire insulation. 5 CENTER 2 FRONT (R) 1 FRONT (L) 4 SURROUND (R) SURROUND Lch 3 SURROUND (L) 3 RQTX0068 4 RQT8043 6 SUBWOOFER + : White - : Blue Connect to the various television terminals. · Do not connect the unit through a video cassette recorder. · Due to copy guard protection, the picture may not be displayed correctly. · Turn the television off before connecting, and refer to the television's operating instructions. 7 Television with SCART terminal Television (not included) 7 Television with COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals Video cables (not included) SCART cable (not included) 7 Television with an HDMI terminal HDMI-compatible television (not included) AV IN AV OUT HDMI cable (not included) Use the HDMI connection to enjoy higher quality audio and video with a single cable. · Set "Video Mode" to "On" and "Audio Output" to "On" (\ page 27 , "HDMI" tab, Operations Guide). · Set "Video Output Mode" (\ page 23, Picture Menu, Operations Guide). VIERA Link ("HDAVI Control") If your Panasonic television is an HDMI control compatible television, you can operate your television synchronising with home theater operations or vice versa (\ page 36, Operations Guide). Note · Make the extra audio connection (\ page 35, Operations Guide) when you use "HDAVI Control" function. · It is recommended that you use Panasonic's HDMI cable. [Recommended part number: RP-CDHG15 (1. 5 m), RPCDHG30 (3. 0 m), RP-CDHG50 (5. 0 m), etc. ] · Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilised. · Panasonic televisions with 625 (576)/50i·50p, 525 (480)/60i·60p input terminals are progressive compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television. RQT8043 RQTX0068 5 ENGLISH Using the SCART (AV) terminal To improve picture quality, you can change the video signal output from the SCART (AV) terminal from "Video" to either "S-Video" or "RGB" to suit the type of television you are using. Select "S-Video/YPbPr" or "RGB/No Output" from QUICK SETUP (\ page 7). Set "Video Mode" to "Off" (\ page 27, "HDMI" tab, Operations Guide). This connection will also enable you to play audio from your television through your home theater system. Refer to "Operating other equipment" (\ page 35, Operations Guide). Television (not included) Using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals 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 (example: Y/PB/PR, Y/B-Y/R-Y, Y/CB/CR). [. . . ] · Select "S-Video/YPbPr" or "Video/YPbPr" from QUICK SETUP (\ page 7). · Set "Video Mode" to "Off" (\ page 27, "HDMI" tab, Operations Guide). · This connection will also enable you to play audio from your television through your home theater system. Refer to "Operating other equipment" (\ page 35, Operation Guide). [. . . ]