Panasonic SC-HTR210 manual

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    Operating Instructions Home Theater Audio System Model No. SC-HTR310 SC-HTR210 RQTX0151-2B Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.[...]

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    RQTX0151 2 After you have installed the rack, attach the glass top panel, shelf and glass doors. In this manual, illustrations of SC-HTR310 are used to represent this system unless otherwise mentioned. Before use Setting up your Home Theater system Installing the rack (  pages 10 to 15) Step 1 Connecting the television and DVD player (  page [...]

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    RQTX0151 3 Before use Connection Play Reference Setting up your Home Theater system ......... 2 Caution for AC Mains Lead ............................ 4 Safety precautions ......................................... 5 Supplied accessories ..................................... 6 Control guide .................................................. 7 Remote[...]

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    RQTX0151 4 Caution for AC Mains Lead (For United Kingdom) (“EB” area code model only) For your safety, please read the following text carefully. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the repla[...]

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    RQTX0151 5 Before use Safety precautions Safety precautions Set the system up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These conditions can damage the system and other components, thereby shortening the system’s service life. Do not hang from or climb on the system. This may result i[...]

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    RQTX0151 6 2 Glass doors 1 AC mains lead For the United Kingdom (K2CT3CA00004) 2 Batteries 1 Remote control (N2QAYB000288) 2 Shelves SC-HTR310 : (RKQ2G0004-K) 1 Shelf SC-HTR210 : (RKQ2G0005-K) 8 Moulded dowels SC-HTR310 4 Moulded dowels SC-HTR210 (RMQ1649) SC-HTR310 : 1 x Left (RXQ1607) 1 x Right (RXQ1608) SC-HTR210 : 1 x Left (RXQ1612) 1 x Right ([...]

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    RQTX0151 7 SC-HTR310 SC-HTR210 This system Control guide (Front view) (Rear view) (Front view) (Rear view) Before use Control guide Other supplied accessories Subwoofer (left) Center speaker Front speaker (right) Subwoofer (right) Front speaker (left) Rear panel Amplifier Cut-outs Cut-outs Rear panel Amplifier Cut-outs Subwoofer (left) Center spe[...]

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    Speaker terminals AC inlet (  page 22) Digital input terminal (  pages 17 to 21 and 28) Audio input terminal (  pages 16, 17, 19 and 21) HDMI terminal (  pages 17 and 28) RQTX0151 8 ゲー ム ( サ ウ ン ド ) ゲー ム ( サ ウ ン ド ) VOLUME WHISPER MODE SURROUND INPUT SELECTO R Speaker terminals The speakers are alread[...]

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    RQTX0151 9 Standby/on button (  pages 23 to 25) Input mode and remote control mode buttons (  pages 24, 25 and 34) Adjusting speaker output (  pages 23 and 29) Test signal output (  page 23) For adjusting the volume (  pages 23 to 25) For using “WHISPER MODE SURROUND” (  page 29) Muting (  page 29) For returning to the prev[...]

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    RQTX0151 10 Installation Setup example This system This system This system  At least 2 people are necessary for installation.  Use a Phillips-head screwdriver. (Do not use a powered screwdriver.)  Choose a stable location for installation.  Handle the glass top panel and glass doors with enough care. Make sure to place the rack on a fl[...]

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    RQTX0151 11 Removing casters How to lift the rack  Lift the back side of the top board and insert your hand to the bottom of the back side.  Insert your hand to the bottom of the front side.  Lift the rack horizontally using your both hands. Remove casters at unstable places. (thick-piled carpet, etc.) Spread soft cloth on the floor and t[...]

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    RQTX0151 12 Shelf assembly Installing and assembling the rack Glass top panel assembly (Side view) Adjust the glass top panel (included) to protrusion. The glass top panel has the front side and back side. Face up the front side with the sticker. The nonslip sheet has been put on the top panel of the rack. Do not remove the sheet when installing th[...]

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    RQTX0151 13 Installing the television (Please also refer to the television’s operating instructions.) Installing a DVD player/Blu-ray Disc player/DVD recorder or other equipment on the shelf (Please also refer to the other equipment’s operating instructions.) 1 Press the cut-out on the back panel using your thumb etc. with force to remove it fo[...]

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    RQTX0151 14 Setting the caster stoppers   Stabilising the television Attach the television to the rack to prevent it from falling over.  Fixing to the rack Attach the fall-prevention band etc. supplied with TV using the included screws as illustrated at right. (If the fall-pre- vention band is not supplied with TV, use a commercially available[...]

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    RQTX0151 15 Glass door assembly Remove 4 screws from the glass holder using a Phillips-head screwdriver and take out the board. Before taking out the board, remove the tape fixing the glass holder. Use the Phillips-head screwdriver that matches the screw size. Insert the glass door (included) to the glass holder firmly and tighten the 2 screws in[...]

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    RQTX0151 16 Basic connections (For the United Kingdom and continental Europe) Connection Home Theater connections Reduce the v olume on the television and select “ TV ” after y ou have done connections as above if y ou want to use this system. TV A udio out R L Use this connection so audio from the equipment can be heard through the television?[...]

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    RQTX0151 17 Turn off all components before making any connections. To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions. • • Connection Home Theater connections A udio cable HDMI cable notes Use a Panasonic HDMI cable for best results. • HDMI cable (not included) Optical fibre cable (not included) Connecting the optical fibr[...]

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    RQTX0151 18 Home Theater connections Connecting the optical fibre cable Note the shape and fit it correctly into the terminal. Do not bend! Optical fibre cable (not included) Connecting with digital terminal-mouted equipment Connection cable Refer to the operating instructions for the equipment you are connecting for the correct type of video cab[...]

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    RQTX0151 19 Turn off all components before making any connections. To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions. • • Optical fibre cable (not included) Connection Home Theater connections Stereo phono cable (not included) Connecting the optical fibre cable Note the shape and fit it correctly into the terminal. Do not [...]

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    RQTX0151 20 Connecting the optical fibre cable Note the shape and fit it correctly into the terminal. Do not bend! Connection cable Optical fibre cable (not included) Connecting a set top box (cable or satellite) Connect the video directly from the other equipment to the television. VIDEO IN Use this connection so audio from the equipment can be [...]

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    RQTX0151 21 Connecting the optical fibre cable Note the shape and fit it correctly into the terminal. Do not bend! Connection cable Optical fibre cable (not included) Stereo phono 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 ca[...]

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    RQTX0151 22 Connect AC mains lead after all other cables are connected. AC mains supply connection FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM ONLY READ THE CAUTION FOR THE AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 4 BEFORE CONNECTION. Household mains socket (AC 230 V to 240 V, 50 Hz) AC mains lead (included) Amplifier “Standby” indicator VOLUME WHISPER MODE SURROUND INPUT SELECTOR St[...]

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    RQTX0151 23 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 fro m one speaker at a time for tw o seconds in the following order. L (Front left) → C (Center) → R (Front right) → SUBW (Subwoofer) 4. Press to stop the test si[...]

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    RQTX0151 24 ゲー ム ( サ ウ ン ド ) VOLUME WHISPER MODE SURROUND INPUT SELECTOR 1 Turn 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 2 Select the source. 3 Start play on the other equipment. 4 Adjust[...]

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    RQTX0151 25 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 37 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 t[...]

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    Note See 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 freq[...]

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    Sound field The surround effects disappear for 2-channel sources such as CD and TV. The surround digital signals whose 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. • • PL VS Using Dolby Virtual[...]

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    RQTX0151 28 Using the VIERA Link “HDAVI Control TM ” What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” ? VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this system, a Panasonic TV (VIERA) and a Panasonic DVD recorder (DIGA) under “HDAVI Control”. You can use this function by connecting the equipment with the H[...]

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    RQTX0151 29  T o cancel Press again. Muting is cancelled when you switch the system to standby. Muting is also cancelled when you adjust the volume. • • 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[...]

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    RQTX0151 30 Play Functions and settings REAL CENTER function Makes the dialogue from the center speaker clearer when playing surround sources. Factory setting is “ON” . See right to set it “OFF” . 1 Press to confirm. Select “EXIT” and confirm to finish the setup mode. • Press and hold for about 2 seconds. 2 Press to select “REAL C[...]

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    RQTX0151 31 Play Functions and settings Reducing standby power consumption (Standby mode) Standby through function (  pages 25 and 38) does not work in this mode if you have connected through the HDMI terminal. VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” (  page 28) will not function when this system is off.  Only appears when audio adjustment can be m[...]

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    RQTX0151 32 Play Functions and settings Functions and settings 1 Press and hold for about 2 seconds. Switching the attenuator Switch the attenuator “ ON ” when big sounds become distorted while playing an analogue input source. 2 Press to select “ATTENUATOR” . Press to confirm. Select “EXIT” and confirm to finish the setup mode. • R[...]

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    RQTX0151 33 Play Functions and settings Reset (factory settings) The operation settings for the system will be initialised to the settings made at the time of shipment. All the settings are reset when you select “YES” and the input selector automatically switches to “BD/DVD” . If you select “NO” , you will return to step 2 . To exit set[...]

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    RQTX0151 34 Functions and settings When other equipment (mini component system, AV amp, etc.) manufactured by Panasonic operate When using this system’s remote control, other equipment may operate. In this case, switch this system’s remote control code to “ REMOTE 1 ”. Do the following to set the same code number for this system and remote [...]

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    RQTX0151 35 Error messages Display Check point/Cause/Countermeasure Pages Set the same remote control code for this system and remote control. If “REMOTE 2” is displayed, set remote control code to “2” . If “REMOTE 1” is displayed, set remote control code to “1” . • 34 The equipment connected by the HDMI cable is not compatible wi[...]

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    RQTX0151 36 Problem Possible solution Pages Common problems No power . Ensure the AC mains lead is connected. • 22 No sound or image after playbac k star ts. Select the correct source. Turn the muting off. Check that the digital signals can be decoded by this system. Cannot playback PCM signal with sampling frequency over 96 kHz. Check connection[...]

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    RQTX0151 37 Problem Possible solution Pages HDMI W h e n V I E R A L i n k “ H D A V I C on t ro l ” d o e s n ot f u nc t i on properl y Confirm “Setting VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” to “ OFF ”” is set to “ ON ” (in simultaneous operation). When it is “ OFF ”, change to “ ON ”. VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” does not fun[...]

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    RQTX0151 38 Maintenance Unplug the AC mains lead from the household mains socket and wipe the system using a soft and dry cloth. When the system is very dirty, wring the cloth soaked in water thoroughly, wipe the dirt and wipe moisture off with a dry cloth. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, etc. because they may cause casing to[...]

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    RQTX0151 39 Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and us[...]

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    RQTX0151-2B H0308FL2048 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site: http://panasonic.net Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany En VAROITUS! • ÄLÄ ASENNA T AI LAIT A T Ä T Ä LAITETT A KABINETTITYYPPISEEN KIRJAKAAPPIIN T AI M[...]