Panasonic SC-HT990 - Manuals

RQT87 2 2 5 Saf e ty precau tio ns Safety precautions Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby shortening the unit’s service life. Do not place heavy ...

RQT8 72 2 Si mp le S etu p 6 [HT540] Front speakers [HT990] Front and surround speakers Preparation ≥ To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform assembly on it. ≥ For assembly, use a Phillips-head screwdriver. ≥ Make sure you have all the indicated components before starting a...

RQ T 8 7 2 2 7 Si mp le S etu p 4 Secure the speaker to the stand. 5 Connect the speaker cable. ∫ Preventing the speakers from falling ≥ You will need to obtain the appropriate screw eyes to match the walls or pillars to which they are going to be fastened. ≥ Consult a qualified housing contractor c...

RQT8 72 2 Si mp le S etu p 8 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. ≥...

RQ T 8 7 2 2 9 Si mp le S etu p Notes on speaker use ≥ You can damage your speakers and shorten their useful life if you play sound at high levels over extended periods. ≥ Reduce the volume in the following cases to avoid damage:– When playing distorted sound.– When the speakers are reverberating du...

RQT8 72 2 Si mp le S etu p 10 ≥ 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. To improve picture quality, you can change t...

RQ T 8 7 2 2 11 Si mp le S etu p ∫ Television with an S-VIDEO IN terminal The S-VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the VIDEO OUT terminal by separating the chrominance (C) and luminance (Y) signals. (Actual results depend on the television.) Connecting to a television with AUDIO/V...

RQT8 72 2 Si mp le S etu p 12 ∫ Television with COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminals The COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals provides a purer picture than the S-VIDEO OUT terminal. These terminals can be used for either interlaced or progressive output. Connection using these terminals outputs the color differenc...

RQ T 8 7 2 2 13 Si mp le S etu p Conserving power The main unit consumes a small amount of power, even when it is turned off (approx. 0.5 W). 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 pluggi...

RQT8 72 2 Si mp le S etu p 14 Do not: ≥ mix old and new batteries. ≥ use different types at the same time. ≥ heat or expose to flame. ≥ take apart or short circuit. ≥ attempt to recharge alkaline or manganese batteries. ≥ use batteries if the covering has been peeled off. Mishandling of batteries ca...

RQT87 2 2 15 Co ntr o l re fe re nc e gu id e Control reference guide SURROUNDENHANCER (34) (34) (35, 34) (34) (36, 28) (35) (20) (36) (34, 35) Turn the unit on/off (14) Select disc’s title numbers etc./ Enter numbers (19) Basic operations for play (18, 19) Show a disc top menu (21) or program list ...

RQ T 8 7 2 2 16 D isc s that can be pla y e d Discs that can be played Operations in these instructions are described mainly with formats. Icons such as [DVD-V] show the formats. § 1 Functions added with DivX Ultra are not supported. § 2 Includes single-sided, dual-layer discs. § 3 A process that al...

RQT87 2 2 17 Di sc ca ut ion / Mai n te n a n c e / A b ou t D iv X V O D co nt en t Disc caution ∫ To clean discs Wipe with a damp cloth and then wipe dry. ∫ Disc handling precautions ≥ Do not attach labels or stickers to discs. This may cause disc warping, rendering it unusable. ≥ Do not write on ...

RQ T 8 7 2 2 18 Basic pla y Basic play 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. [Note[ ≥ Discs continue to rotate while menus are...

RQT87 2 2 19 Basic pla y If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting ( ➜ page 40 to 42). Using the remote control Stop The position is memorized while “RESUME” is on the display. ≥ Press [ 1 PLAY] to resume. ≥ Press [ ∫ STOP] again to clear the position. Pause ≥ Press [ 1 PLAY] to res...

RQ T 8 7 2 2 20 Co n v en ie nt fu nc tio n s Convenient functions Press [FUNCTIONS]. Each time you press the button: Main menu ( ➜ page 24) -----------> Basics ------------> Details ^------------- off (No on-screen display) ,-----------------b ≥ [MPEG4] [DivX] Video and audio information is n...

Pl a y in g data di scs u s ing n a vi gatio n men u s RQT87 2 2 21 Playing data discs using navigation menus Selecting “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu ( ➜ page 27) will be effective if the following functions are not available to play WMA, MP3, JPEG, MPEG4 or DivX video contents. ≥ Playing HighMA...

RQ T 8 7 2 2 22 Pl a y in g data di scs u s ing n a vi gatio n men u s Playing data discs using navigation menus Titles appear with CD Text disc playback. ≥ Titles appear only if the titles are recorded on the disc. ≥ You cannot edit programs, playlists and disc titles. This works only when the disc...

RQT87 2 2 23 Pl a y in g data di scs u s ing n a vi gatio n men u s Tips for making data discs ≥ When there are more than 8 groups, the eighth group onwards will be displayed on one vertical line in the menu screen. ≥ There may be differences in the display order on the menu screen and computer scre...

RQ T 8 7 2 2 24 Using on-scr een m e n u s Using on-screen menus 1 Show the Main menu. 2 Select the menu. e.g. [DVD-V] 3 Make the settings. e.g. [DVD-V] 4 Press to exit. ENTER PLAY FUNCTIONS CANCEL RETURN Numbered buttons Go to the next menu Select Register Return to the previous menu Functions Titl...

RQT87 2 2 25 Using on-scr een m e n u s ∫ Play Menu This works only when the elapsed play time can be displayed. It also works with all JPEG content. (Continued on next page) Main menu Items shown differ depending on the type of disc. Still Picture To switch still pictures Thumbnail To show thumbnai...

RQ T 8 7 2 2 26 Using on-scr een m e n u s Using on-screen menus ∫ Picture Menu Other Settings Items shown differ depending on the type of disc. Picture Mode NormalCinema1 : Mellows images and enhances detail in dark scenes. Cinema2 : Sharpens images and enhances detail in dark scenes. Animation : S...

RQT87 2 2 27 Using on-scr een m e n u s ∫ Audio Menu ∫ Display Menu ∫ Other Menu Other Settings Items shown differ depending on the type of disc. Dolby Pro Logic II ( ➜ page 34, Enhancing the stereo sound: Dolby Pro Logic II ) Dialogue Enhancer To make the dialogue in movies easier to hear [DVD-V] (...

RQ T 8 7 2 2 28 Ch an gi ng th e pl a y er s e ttin g s Changing the player settings ≥ The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. ≥ Underlined items are the factory settings in the following diagram. ENTER SETUP Numbered buttons VideoAudioDisplayOthers Disc Setup Audio Englis...

RQT87 2 2 29 Ch an gi ng th e pl a y er s e ttin g s ∫ “ Disc ” tab § 1 The original language designated on the disc is selected. § 2 Input the appropriate code from the language code list ( ➜ page 31). § 3 If the language selected for “Audio” is not available, subtitles appear in that language (if ...

RQT87 2 2 31 Ch an gi ng th e pl a y er s e ttin g s (Effective when playing multi-channel audio) (Center and surround speakers only)For optimum listening with 5.1-channel sound, all the speakers, except for the subwoofer, should be the same distance from the seating position. If you have to place t...

RQ T 8 7 2 2 32 Usi ng the radi o Using the radio Up to 15 stations can be set in each band, FM and AM. When a stereo FM broadcast is being received, “ST” lights in the display. ∫ If noise is excessive When “FM” is selected Press and hold [—FM MODE] on the mainunit to display “MONO”. Press and hold ...

RQT87 2 2 33 Usi ng the radi o The unit can display the text data transmitted by the radio data system (RDS) available in some areas.If the station you are listening to is transmitting RDS signals, “RDS” will light up on the display. When “FM” is selected Press [FUNCTIONS] to display the text data. ...

RQ T 8 7 2 2 34 Usi ng soun d ef fects Using sound effects [Note] ≥ The following sound effects may not be available or have no effect depending on the type of source, or when headphones are used. ≥ You may experience a reduction in sound quality when these sound effects are used with some sources. ...

RQT87 2 2 35 Usi ng soun d ef fects You can enhance low-frequency sound so that heavy bass sound can be heard clearly, even if the acoustics of your room are not optimal. The unit automatically selects the most suitable setting according to the type of playing source. Press [-H.BASS]. ≥ [DVD-V] [DVD...

RQ T 8 7 2 2 36 Usi ng oth e r useful fun c tio n s Using other useful functions Press [SLEEP] to select the time (in minutes). SLEEP 30 ----) SLEEP 60 ----) SLEEP 90 ^""" OFF (_ SLEEP120 (_-} To cancel the timer Press [SLEEP] to select “OFF”. To confirm the remaining time Press [SLEEP] ...

RQT87 2 2 37 O p e rati n g othe r equ ipme n t Operating other equipment You can use the remote control to operate a Panasonic television. Connect your equipment referring to “Set Top Box or video cassette recorder connection” ( ➜ page 12). [Note] The remote control may not work properly with some ...

RQ T 8 7 2 2 38 Speak er insta llation options Speaker installation options ∫ Attaching to a wall You can attach all of the speakers (except subwoofer) to a wall. ≥ The wall or pillar on which the speakers are to be attached should be capable of supporting over 10 k g per screw. Consult a qualified ...

RQ T 8 7 2 2 39 Speak er insta llation options Reattaching the speaker cable to the stand 1 Remove the eight screws from the stand, and remove the speaker net. 2 Position the cable. 3 Attach the speaker net with the screws. ∫ Fitting speaker stands (not included) [Except front speakers ( [HT540] [HT...

RQ T 8 7 2 2 40 T rou b lesh o o tin g gu ide Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the solutions indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions. Power Page Unrespon...

RQ T 8 7 2 2 41 T rou b lesh o o tin g gu ide Subtitle Page Marker A-B repeat Sound abnormal or improper Menus Picture abnormal or unviewable (Continued on next page) Subtitle position is wrong. ≥ Adjust the position. (“Subtitle Position” in Display Menu) 27 No subtitles. ≥ Display the subtitles. (“...

RQ T 8 7 2 2 42 T rou b lesh o o tin g gu ide Troubleshooting guide Progressive video Page Listening to the radio Unit displays Television displays There is ghosting when progressive output is on. ≥ This problem is caused by the editing method or material used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected i...

RQ T 8 7 2 2 43 Gloss ar y Glossary Decoder A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal. This is called decoding. DivX DivX is a popular media technology created by DivX, Inc. DivX media files contain highly compressed video with high visual quality that maintains a relatively small...

RQ T 8 7 2 2 44 Specifications Specifications [HT540] RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode Front Ch 110 W per channel (3 ≠ ), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Surround Ch 90 W per channel (4 ≠ ), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Center Ch 225 W per channel (6 ≠ ), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Subwoofer Ch 225 W per channel (6 ≠ ), 100 Hz, 10 % T...

RQ T 8 7 2 2 45 Specifications [HT540] [Front\speakers\SB-FS540] Type 1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex) Speaker unit(s) Impedance 3 ≠ Full range 6.5 cm Cone type Input power (IEC) 125 W § (Max) Output sound pressure 80 dB/W (1.0 m) Frequency range 87 Hz – 25 kHz ( j 16 dB) 98 Hz – 22 kHz ( j 10 ...

RQ T 8 7 2 2 47 MEMO HT540En.book Page 47 Monday, February 27, 2006 8:15 PM

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.Web Site: http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ RQT8722-B F0306NK0 p CAUTION! THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.DO NOT OPEN COVERS...