Panasonic Dvd Home Theater Sound System Sc Ht441 Operating Instructions

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Operating Instructions
DVD Home Theater Sound System
Model No.SC-HT441W
Region number
The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region 
number “1” or “ALL”.
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Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, 
please read the instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
If you have any questions contact
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and 
safety, please read these instructions carefully.
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed 
below. Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference.
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do...

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  . . . . . . . 2
Simple Setup
STEP 1Positioning the speakers  . . . . . . . . . 4
Speaker installation options  . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
STEP 2Speaker connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connecting the surround speaker cables to the wireless system  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
STEP 3Radio and digital transceiver 
connections  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connecting the digital transceiver  . . . . . . . . 7
STEP 4Audio and...

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Simple Setup
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.
≥Left and right speakers are interchangeable, but front and surround speakers are not.
≥Use only supplied speakersUsing other speakers can damage the unit, and sound quality will be 
negatively affected.
≥Set the...

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Simple Setup
∫Avoiding interference
To avoid possible interference, do not place the wireless system near any of the following devices.
The wireless system uses the same radio frequencies as other devices that may be present in your home.
The wireless system will automatically seek a clear channel if any of these other devices interfere with its communication. Whe n this happens, the 
wireless link indicator ( “ [W]  ”) flashes on the main unit, and there is a brief interruption in audio...

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Simple Setup
Connecting the surround speaker cables to the wireless system
STEP2Speaker connections
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2 Sheets of speaker cable stickers
≥Attach the speaker-cable stickers to 
make connection easier.
Speaker cable sticker
2 FRONT (R)
1 FRONT (L)5 CENTER
Main unit
Insert the wire fully.
i: White
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Simple Setup
STEP3Radio and digital transceiver connections
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Main unit
AM loop antenna
Stand the antenna up on its base. 
Place the antenna where reception is best.
Keep loose antenna cable away from other 
wires and cables.
Click!
AM loop antenna FM indoor antenna Digital transceiver
FM indoor antenna
Affix this end of the 
antenna where 
reception is best.
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Using an outdoor antenna (optional) ( ➜page 27).
Re-tighten...

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Simple Setup
≥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.
≥This audio connection will enable you to play audio from your 
television through your home theater system. Refer to “Operating other 
equipment” (➜page 31).≥Refer also to “Other video connections for improved picture quality” 
(➜below).
S-VIDEO OUT≥Using the...

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Simple Setup
∫Cable TV box or video cassette recorder connection
Conserving power
The main unit and the wireless system consume a small amount of 
power when they are in standby mode [main unit: approx. 0.5 W, 
wireless system: 0.5 W (in transmit mode), 1.2 W (in receive mode)]. To 
save power when they are not to be used for a long time, unplug them 
from the household AC outlet.
You will need to reset some memory items after plugging in the main unit.
[Note]The included AC power supply cords...

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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 can cause electrolyte leakage which can 
severely damage the remote control.
Remove the batteries if the remote control is not going to be used for a 
long period of time. Store in a cool, dark place.
∫Use
Aim at the display...