Panasonic Dvd Home Theater Sound System Sc Ht740 Operating Instructions

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Using other useful functions
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] again.
To change the setting
Repeat the procedure from the beginning.
Press [MUTING].
“MUTING” flashes on the unit’s display.
To cancel
≥Press [MUTING] again or reduce the volume to minimum “VOL 0”, and 
then raise it to the required level.
≥ Muting is canceled when you switch the unit to standby.
[Note]To prevent hearing damage, avoid listening for prolonged periods of time.
The Music Port allows you to connect and enjoy music from an external 
device (e.g. MP3 player) through your home theater system.
Preparation
To avoid distorted sound, make sure that any equalizer function of your 
external device is turned off.
Setting the sleep timer
Muting the sound
CANCELWOOFERSLEEPSETUP
MODESFC
ZOOM
TEST
REPEAT PL
DISPLAYCH
MODEH.BASSC.FOCUSMUTINGSELECTFLSUBPLAYCDPLAYLISTMENURETURN
ENTER
GROUPQUICKOSD
SKIP
SLOW SEARCH
VOLUME
VOLUME
STOP
1
PAUSEPLAY
2 3
5 6
89 0
10
4
7
DISC
AUXP.AMDVDMUSIC
FM
TVVIDEO
TV
TOPMENUFUNCTIONSDIRECTNAVIGATOR
CH
LEVEL
SURROUNDMUSIC
SURROUND
MUSIC
SURROUND MUSIC
SLEEPMUTING
+  
VOLUME
MUSIC P.
EXT-IN
EXT-IN
[HT940]
[HT940]
SLEEP
MONOSLPST
H.BASSSRD
PGM
HDCD
E.
1W
MUTING
MONOSLPSTMODE
ACPRG
RDS
DTS
PL
APSPTY
CDDVDD
Using headphones
1Reduce the volume and connect the headphones (not 
included).
Headphone plug type:
‰3.5 mm (1/8z) stereo mini plug
2Adjust headphone volume with [VOLUME].≥ Audio is automatically switched to 2-channel stereo.
Using the Music Port
1Reduce the volume and connect the external device 
(not included).
Plug type: ‰3.5 mm (1/8z) stereo mini plug
2Press [MUSIC P.] (  [HT940] [EXT-IN]) to select 
“FRONT MUSIC P.”.
FRONT MUSIC P. _----)REAR MUSIC P.§_----)([HT940]  TV)
^"""""""""""""  AUX(""""""""___}
§\U.S.A.\and\Canada]  “REAR MUSIC P.” can be selected only if the 
optional Panasonic wireless accessory (e.g. SH-FX60) is set up 
with your home theater system. For details, please refer to its 
operating instructions.
3Adjust the external device volume to a normal listening 
level, and then adjust the volume of the main unit with 
[VOLUME].
≥ You can enjoy surround sound when you press 
[SURROUND MUSIC] on the main unit ( \U.S.A.\and\Canada] except 
when “REAR MUSIC P.” is selected).
Main unit only
VOLUME
VOLUMESURROUND MUSIC
External device
Reduce the volume before 
connecting.
MONOSTDE
ACRG
SH.BSRHW
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Troubleshooting guide
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, refer to “Customer Services Directory” on page 37  if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to “Product information” on page 13 if you 
reside in Canada. In other areas, consult your dealer.
Power Page
Unresponsive or inoperable function
Specific operation undesirable or unexpected
Subtitle
No power.≥ Insert the AC power supply cord securely.10
The unit is automatically switched 
to standby mode. ≥
The Sleep timer was working and had reached the set time limit. 31
No response when any buttons are 
pressed.≥This unit cannot play discs other than the ones listed in these operating instructions.
≥ The unit may not be operating properly due to lightning, static electricity or some other external 
factor. Turn the unit off and then back on. Alternatively, turn the unit off, disconnect the AC power 
supply cord, and then reconnect it.
≥ Condensation has formed. Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to evaporate.12
—
—
No response when remote control 
buttons are pressed. ≥
Check that the batteries are installed correctly.
≥ The batteries are depleted. Replace them with new ones.
≥ Aim the remote control at the display and operate. 10
10
11
Cannot play DVDs.≥
CD Mode is on. Press [CD MODE] to turn CD Mode off.16
No picture or sound. ≥Check the video or speaker connection.
≥ Check the power or input setting of the connected equipment and the main unit.
≥ Check that the disc has something recorded on it. 4, 5, 8, 
9
—
—
You have forgotten your ratings 
password.
Reset all the settings to Factory Preset.
≥ While stopped and “DVD/CD” is the source, press and hold [ ∫] (Stop) on the main unit and [ S10] on 
the remote control until “Initialized” disappears from the television. Turn the unit off and on again.
All settings will return to the default values.—
[HT940]  The HDAVI Control function 
does not respond. ≥
Depending on the condition of the home theater system or the connected equipment, it may be 
necessary to repeat the same operation so that the function can work correctly. 30
It takes time before play starts. 
[MP3]≥
Play may take time to begin when an MP3 track has still picture data. Even after the track starts, 
the correct play time will not be displayed. This is normal.—
Folders on a data CD are not 
displayed correctly.
[WMA]  [MP3]  [JPEG] ≥
Folders deeper than the eighth layer are displayed as the eighth layer. —
A menu screen appears during 
skip or search. [VCD]≥This is normal for Video CDs.—
Playback control menu does not 
appear.  [VCD] 
with playback control≥Press [ ∫STOP] twice and then press [ 1PLAY]. —
Program and Random play do not 
work. [DVD-V]≥These functions do not work with some DVD-Videos.—
Selecting audio soundtrack “2” 
does not change the audio.  [DVD-A]≥
Even if a second soundtrack is not recorded, two numbers are normally shown. —
Play restarts from the beginning 
when the soundtrack is changed. 
[DVD-A]≥This is normal for DVD-Audio.—
Subtitle position is wrong.≥Adjust the position. (“Subtitle Position” in Display Menu)22
No subtitles. ≥Display the subtitles. (“Subtitle” in Main menu) 20
Subtitles overlap the closed 
captions.≥Clear the subtitles.20
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MarkerPage
A-B repeat
Sound abnormal or improper
Menus 
Picture abnormal or unviewable
Progressive video
Listening to the radio
Television operation
(Continued on next page)
Cannot add markers.≥You cannot add markers with DVD-RAM or DVD-R/-RW (DVD-VR) discs.
≥If the disc’s elapsed play time does not appear on the unit’s display, you cannot add markers.—
—
Point B is automatically set.≥The end of an item becomes point B when it is reached.—
Sound is distorted.≥Noise may occur when playing WMA.
≥When using the HDMI output, audio may not be output from other terminals.—
—
Effects do not work.≥Some audio effects do not work or have less effect with some discs.—
Humming is heard during play.≥An AC power supply cord or fluorescent light is near the main unit. Keep other appliances and 
cables away from the main unit.—
No sound≥There may be a slight pause in sound when you change the play speed.
≥Audio may not be heard when more than 4 devices are connected with HDMI cables. Reduce the 
number of connected devices.
≥When using the HDMI connection, ensure that “Audio Output” in the “HDMI” tab is set to “On”.—
—
24
The Setup menu cannot be 
accessed.≥Select “DVD/CD” as the source.
≥Cancel Program and Random play.—
17
The picture on the television is 
not displayed correctly or 
disappears.≥Ensure that the unit is connected directly to the television, and is not connected through a video 
cassette recorder.
≥Mobile telephone chargers can cause some disturbance.
≥If you are using an indoor television antenna, change to an outdoor antenna. 
≥The television antenna wire is too close to the unit. Move it away from the unit.
≥Picture may not be seen when more than 4 devices are connected with HDMI cables. Reduce the 
number of connected devices.
≥When using HDMI output, the video signal is progressive. Use other video connections if your 
television is not compatible with progressive video.
≥If the picture is distorted or not displayed when using HDMI output, press and hold [CANCEL] until 
the picture is displayed correctly. (The output will return to “480p”.)9
—
—
—
—
9
—
Picture size does not fit the 
screen.≥Change “TV Aspect” in the “Video” tab.
≥Use the television to change the aspect. If your television does not have that function, change “4:3 
Aspect” in Display Menu.
≥Change the Zoom setting.24
22
16
Menu is not displayed correctly.≥Restore the zoom ratio to “a1.00”.
≥Set “Subtitle Position” in Display Menu to “0”.
≥Set “4:3 Aspect” in Display Menu to “Normal”.16
22
22
Auto zoom function does not 
work well.≥Turn off television’s zoom function.
≥Use the other preset aspect ratios or manual adjustment.
≥Zoom function may not work well, especially in dark scenes and may not work depending on the 
type of disc.—
16
—
There is ghosting when 
progressive or HDMI output is on.≥This problem is caused by the editing method or material used on DVD-Video, but should be 
corrected if you use interlaced output. Set “Video Output Mode” in Picture Menu to “480i”. 
(Alternatively, press and hold [CANCEL] to switch to “480i”.)
≥Disable the HDMI AV OUT connection and use other video connections. Make the settings in the 
following order:
1 Set “Video Output” in the “HDMI” tab to “Off ”.
2 Set “Video Output Mode” in Picture Menu to “480i”. (Alternatively, press and hold [CANCEL] to 
switch to “480i”.)21
21, 
24
Pictures not in progressive 
output.≥Select “480p” in “Video Output Mode” in Picture Menu.
≥The unit’s VIDEO OUT or S-VIDEO OUT terminal outputs the interlaced signal even if “PRG” is 
displayed.21
9
Closed captions not displayed.≥When progressive or HDMI output is on, closed captions will not be displayed.—
Distorted sound or noise is heard.
“ST” flickers or does not light.≥Adjust the position of the FM or AM antenna.
≥Use an outdoor antenna.—
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A beat sound is heard.≥Turn the television off or move it away from the unit.—
A low hum is heard during AM 
broadcasts.≥Separate the antenna from other cables.—
Cannot operate the television.≥Check the remote control code for the television manufacturer.30
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Troubleshooting guide
Unit displaysPage
Television displays
The display is dark.≥ Select “Bright” in “FL Dimmer” in the “Others” tab.24
“NOPLAY” ≥You inserted a disc the unit cannot play; insert one it can.
≥ You inserted a blank disc.
≥ You inserted a disc that has not been finalized. 12
—
—
“NODISC”≥ You have not inserted a disc; insert one.
≥ You have not inserted the disc correctly; insert it correctly.—
14
“F61” ≥Check and correct the speaker cable connections.
If this does not fix the problem, consult the dealer. 4, 5, 
8
“DVD U11”≥ Disc may be dirty. Wipe it clean.12
“ERROR” ≥Incorrect operation performed. Read the instructions and try again. —
“DVD H∑∑”
“DVD F ∑∑∑”
∑  stands for a number.≥Trouble may have occurred. The numbers following “H” and “F” depend on the status of the unit. 
Turn the unit off and then back on. Alternatively, turn the unit off, disconnect the AC power supply 
cord, and then reconnect it.
≥ If the service numbers fail to clear, note the service number and contact a qualified service person.—
—
\U.S.A.\and\Canada]
“ [W] ” is flashing.
(When using optional wireless 
accessory) ≥
There is no link between the main unit and the wireless accessory. Check that the wireless 
accessory is plugged into the AC outlet.
≥ Ensure that the digital transceiver is fully inserted into the slot of the main unit. —
—
“D.MIX” is flashing. 
[DVD-A]≥Down-mixing is the process of remixing the multiple-channel audio found on some discs into two 
channels. The disc contains single-channel or multiple-channel signals which may not be 
reproduced authentically.—
“U701” ≥The connected equipment is not HDMI-compatible. —
“U70∑”
∑  stands for a number.
The actual number following “U70” 
will depend on the state of the main 
unit.≥ The HDMI connection acts unusually.
– The connected equipment is not HDMI-compatible.
– The HDMI cable is too long.
– The HDMI cable is damaged.—
—
—
“/ ”≥The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc.—
“Cannot display group xx, content xx”≥You are trying to display incompatible contents. —
“This disc may not be played in 
your region”≥Only DVD-Video discs that include or have the same region number as the one on the rear panel of 
this unit can be played.Cover 
page
“Due to copyright protection, 
audio cannot be output from 
HDMI”  [DVD-A] ≥
If you connect to equipment that does not support CPPM ( ➜page 13, Glossary), audio from a 
CPPM copy-protected DVD-Audio disc cannot be output from the HDMI AV OUT terminal. —
No on-screen display.≥
Select “On” in “On-Screen Messages” in the “Display” tab.24
Main unit’s screen saver remains ≥
When using the HDMI connection, audio/video information is continually transferred between the 
main unit and the television regardless of which source has been selected on the main unit. This is 
normal.—
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Specifications
Specifications
[HT740] \U.S.A.\and\Canada]
RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode Front Ch  90 W per channel (4 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD
Surround Ch  90 W per channel (4 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD
Center Ch 320 W per channel (4 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD
Subwoofer Ch  320 W per channel (4 ≠), 100 Hz, 10 % THD
Total RMS Dolby Digital mode power  1000 W
FTC Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode Front Ch 60 W per channel (4  ≠), 120 Hz–20 kHz, 1 % THD
Surround Ch
60 W per channel (4 ≠), 120 Hz–20 kHz, 1 % THDCenter Ch250 W per channel (4 ≠), 120 Hz–20 kHz, 1 % THD
Subwoofer Ch 250 W per channel (4 ≠), 45 Hz–120 Hz, 1% THDTotal FTC Dolby Digital mode power 740 W
[HT740]  [Others]
RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode Front Ch  90 W per channel (4 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD
Surround Ch  90 W per channel (4 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD
Center Ch 320 W per channel (4 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD
Subwoofer Ch  320 W per channel (4 ≠), 100 Hz, 10 % THD
Total RMS Dolby Digital mode power  1000 W
FTC Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode Front Ch 55 W per channel (4  ≠), 120 Hz–20 kHz, 1 % THD
Surround Ch
45 W per channel (4 ≠), 120 Hz–20 kHz, 1 % THDCenter Ch195 W per channel (4 ≠), 120 Hz–20 kHz, 1 % THD
Subwoofer Ch 210 W per channel (4 ≠), 45 Hz–120 Hz, 1% THDTotal FTC Dolby Digital mode power 605 W
[HT743]
RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode Front Ch  75 W per channel (4 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD
Surround Ch  75 W per channel (4 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD
Center Ch 300 W per channel (4 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD
Subwoofer Ch  300 W per channel (4 ≠), 100 Hz, 10 % THD
Total RMS Dolby Digital mode power  900 W
FTC Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode Front Ch 50 W per channel (4  ≠), 120 Hz–20 kHz, 1 % THD
Surround Ch
50 W per channel (4 ≠), 120 Hz–20 kHz, 1 % THDCenter Ch230 W per channel (4 ≠), 120 Hz–20 kHz, 1 % THD
Subwoofer Ch 230 W per channel (4 ≠), 45 Hz–120 Hz, 1% THDTotal FTC Dolby Digital mode power 660 W
[HT940]
RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode Front Ch  190 W per channel (8 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD
Surround Ch  90 W per channel (4 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD
Center Ch 320 W per channel (4 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD
Subwoofer Ch  320 W per channel (4 ≠), 100 Hz, 10 % THD
Total RMS Dolby Digital mode power  1200 W
FTC Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode Front Ch 120 W per channel (8  ≠), 120 Hz–20 kHz, 1 % THD
Surround Ch
60 W per channel (4 ≠), 120 Hz–20 kHz, 1 % THDCenter Ch250 W per channel (4 ≠), 120 Hz–20 kHz, 1 % THD
Subwoofer Ch 250 W per channel (4 ≠), 45 Hz–120 Hz, 1% THDTotal FTC Dolby Digital mode power 860 W
Preset Memory FM 15 stations
AM/MW 15 stations
Frequency Modulation (FM) Frequency range 87.9–107.9 MHz (200-kHz step) 87.5–108.0 MHz (100-kHz step)
Sensitivity 2.5 µV (IHF)
S/N 26 dB 2.2 µV
Antenna terminals 75 ≠ (unbalanced)
Amplitude Modulation (AM/MW) Frequency range 520 – 1710 kHz (10-kHz step)
AM Sensitivity S/N 20 dB at 1000 kHz 560 µV/m
Phone jack
Terminal Stereo, 3.5 mm (
1/8z) jack
Music Port (Front) Sensitivity 100 mV, 4.7
k≠
Terminal (Input) Stereo, 3.5 mm (1/8z) jack Discs played [8 cm (3
z) or 12 cm (5 z)]
(1) DVD (DVD-Video, DVD-Audio)
(2) DVD-RAM (DVD-VR, MP3
§ 2, 5, JPEG§4, 5)
(3) DVD-R (DVD-Video, DVD-VR, MP3§ 2, 5, JPEG§4, 5)
(4) DVD-R DL (DVD-Video, DVD-VR)
(5) DVD-RW (DVD-Video, DVD-VR, MP3
§ 2, 5, JPEG§4, 5)
(6) iR/ iRW (Video)
(7) iR DL (Video)
(8) CD, CD-R/RW [CD-DA, Video-CD, SVCD
§ 1, MP3§2, 5, WMA§3, 5, 
JPEG§ 4, 5, HighMAT Level 2 (Audio and Image)]§1 Conforming to IEC62107§2 MPEG-1 Layer 3, MPEG-2 Layer 3§3Windows Media Audio Ver.9.0 L3
Not compatible with Multiple Bit Rate (MBR)
§4Exif Ver 2.1 JPEG Baseline files
Picture resolution: between 160 k120 and 6144 k4096 pixels (Sub 
sampling is 4:0:0, 4:2:0, 4:2:2 or 4:4:4). Extremely long and narrow 
pictures may not be displayed.
§ 5The total combined maximum number of recognizable audio and 
picture contents and groups: 4000 audio and picture contents and 
400 groups.
Pick up Wavelength (DVD/CD) 662 / 785 nm
Laser power (DVD/CD) [U.S.A.[CLASS II/ CLASS  I
[Others[ CLASS 1 / CLASS 1M
Audio output (Disc) Number of channels 5.1ch (FL, FR, C, SL, SR, SW)
Video system NTSC
Composite video output Output level 1 Vp-p (75 ≠)
Terminal Pin jack (1 system)
S-video output Y output level 1 Vp-p (75 ≠)
C output level NTSC; 0.286 Vp-p (75 ≠)
Terminal S terminal (1 system)
Component video output (480p/480i) Y output level 1 Vp-p (75 ≠)
P
B output level 0.7 Vp-p (75 ≠)
PR output level 0.7 Vp-p (75 ≠)
Terminal Pin jack (Y: green, PB: blue, PR: red) (1 system)
HDMI AV output Terminal 19-pin type A connector, HDMI Ver.1.2a (EDID Ver.1.3)
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AMPLIFIER SECTION
FM/AM TUNER, TERMINALS SECTION
DISC SECTION
VIDEO SECTION
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Specifications
[HT740] [HT743]  [Front\speakers\SB-FS740]
Ty p e 2 way, 2 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Speaker unit(s) Impedance 4≠
1. Woofer 6.5 cm (2
1/2z ) Cone type
2. Tweeter 6 cm (23/8z ) Cone type
Input power (IEC) 90 W§ (Max)
Output sound pressure 81 dB/W (1.0 m)
Cross over frequency 6 kHz
Frequency range 82 Hz –41 kHz (j16 dB)
95 Hz –40 kHz ( j10 dB)
Dimensions (W tHt D) 252 mmk1123 mm k234 mm
(9
29/32zk 447/32zk97/32z)
Mass 3.7 kg (8.2 lbs)
[HT740]  [HT743]  [Surround\speakers\SB-FS741]
Ty p e 1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Speaker unit(s) Impedance 4≠
Full range 6.5 cm (2
1/2z ) Cone type
Input power (IEC) 90 W§ (Max)
Output sound pressure 80 dB/W (1.0 m)
Frequency range 96 Hz –25 kHz (j16 dB)
120 Hz –22 kHz ( j10 dB)
Dimensions (W tHt D) 92 mmk135 mm k95.4 mm
(3
5/8zk 55/16zk33/4z)
Mass 0.75 kg (1.65 lbs)
[HT740]  [HT743]  [Center\speaker\SB-PC740]
Ty p e 1 way, 2 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Speaker unit(s) Impedance 4≠
1. Full range 6.5 cm (2
1/2z ) Cone type
2. Full range 6.5 cm (21/2z ) Cone type
Input power (IEC) 320 W§ (Max)
Output sound pressure 84 dB/W (1.0 m)
Frequency range 105 Hz –25 kHz (j16 dB)
125 Hz –22 kHz ( j10 dB)
Dimensions (W tHt D) 270 mmk92 mm k95.4 mm
(10
5/8zk 35/8zk33/4z)
Mass 1.25 kg (2.75 lbs)
[HT740]  [HT743]  [Subwoofer\SB-W740]
Ty p e 1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Speaker unit(s) Impedance 4≠
Woofer 16 cm (6
1/2z ) Cone type
Input power (IEC) 320 W (Max)
Output sound pressure 80 dB/W (1.0 m)
Frequency range 32 Hz –220 Hz (j16 dB)
38 Hz –180 Hz ( j10 dB)
Dimensions (W tHt D) 183 mmk396 mm k267 mm
(7
7/32zk 1519/32zk101/2z)
Mass 4kg (8.8 lbs)
[HT940]  [Front\speakers\SB-FS940]
Speaker box Ty p e 2 way, 3 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Speaker unit(s) Impedance 8≠
1. Woofer 6.5 cm (2
1/2z ) Cone type
2. Woofer 6.5 cm (21/2z ) Cone type
3. Tweeter 6 cm (23/8z ) Cone type
Input power (IEC) 190 W§ (Max)
Output sound pressure 85 dB/W (1.0 m)
Cross over frequency 7 kHz
Frequency range 91 Hz –30 kHz (j16 dB)
104 Hz –25 kHz ( j10 dB)
Dimensions (W tHt D) 110 mmk1000 mm k81 mm
(4
11/32zk 393/8zk33/16z)
Mass 2.4 kg (5.3 lbs)
Full assembly with Stand Base Dimensions (W tHt D) (Max) 258 mmk1350 mm k269 mm
(10
5/32zk 535/32zk1019/32z)
Dimensions (W tHt D) (Min) 258 mmk1100 mm k269 mm
(10
5/32zk 431/4zk1019/32z)
Mass 5.2 kg (11.5 lbs) [HT940]
 [Surround\speakers\SB-FS941]
Ty p e 1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Speaker unit(s) Impedance 4≠
Full range 6.5 cm (2
1/2z ) Cone type
Input power (IEC) 90 W§ (Max)
Output sound pressure 79 dB/W (1.0 m)
Frequency range 84 Hz– 25 kHz (j16 dB)
96 Hz– 22 kHz ( j10 dB)
Dimensions (W tHt D) 92 mmk270 mm k97 mm
(3
5/8zk 105/8zk313/16z)
Mass 0.7 kg (1.5 lbs)
[HT940]  [Center\speaker\SB-PC940]
Ty p e 2 way, 3 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Speaker unit(s) Impedance 4≠
1. Woofer 6.5 cm (2
1/2z ) Cone type
2. Woofer 6.5 cm (21/2z ) Cone type
3. Tweeter 6 cm (23/8z ) Cone type
Input power (IEC) 320 W§ (Max)
Output sound pressure 84 dB/W (1.0 m)
Cross over frequency 7 kHz
Frequency range 103 Hz – 30 kHz (j16 dB)
120 Hz – 25 kHz ( j10 dB)
Dimensions (W tHt D) 320 mmk92 mm k90 mm
(12
19/32zk 35/8zk317/32z)
Mass 1.4 kg (3.1 lbs)
[HT940]  [Subwoofer\SB-W940]
Ty p e 1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex)
Speaker unit(s) Impedance 4≠
Woofer 17 cm (6
3/4z ) Cone type
Input power (IEC) 320 W (Max)
Output sound pressure 81 dB/W (1.0 m)
Frequency range 29 Hz – 160 Hz (j16 dB)
34 Hz – 135 Hz ( j10 dB)
Dimensions (W tHt D) 235 mmk448 mm k397 mm
(9
1/4zk 175/8zk155/8z)
Mass 6.7 kg (14.8 lbs)
Power supply \U.S.A.\and\Canada] AC 120 V, 60 Hz
[Others] AC 110-127 V/220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
[HT740]  \U.S.A.\and\Canada]  Main unit 140 W
[HT740]  [Others]  Main unit 155 W
[HT743]  Main unit 140 W
[HT940]  Main unit 150 W
Dimensions (W tHt D) 430 mmk70 mm k439.2 mm
(1
615/16zk23/4zk1719/64z)
Mass Main unit  5.0 kg (11.02 Ibs)
Operating temperature range r5oC to  r35 oC ( r41 oF to  r95 oF)
Operating humidity range 5 % to 90 % RH (no condensation)
§ Rating with low-cut filter equipped amplifier
[Note]1. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Mass and dimensions are approximate.
2. Total harmonic distortion is measured by a digital spectrum analyzer.
User memo:
SPEAKER SECTION
GENERAL
Power consumption in standby mode
\U.S.A.\and\Canada] approx. 0.4 W
[Others] approx. 0.9 W
DATE OF PURCHASE 
DEALER NAME 
DEALER ADDRESS 
TELEPHONE NUMBER 
The model number and serial number of this product can be found 
on either the back or the bottom of the unit.
Please note them in the space provided below and keep for future 
reference.
MODEL NUMBER 
SERIAL NUMBER 
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Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.)
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.)
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, 
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Panasonic Audio Products Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or 
workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico, 
Inc. (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period 
indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty 
period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) 
replace it with a new or a refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be 
made by the warrantor.
During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” 
warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must carry-in or mail-in your 
product during the warranty period. If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they 
are not warranted. This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in 
the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original 
purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as is”. A purchase receipt or other 
proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service.Carry-In or Mail-In Service
For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-211-PANA (1-800-211-
7262) or visit Panasonic web site: http://www.panasonic.com
For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax
(787)-768-2910. 
Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, 
and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty 
ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which 
are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from 
accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty 
installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper 
maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use 
(such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product, 
service by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer, or 
damage that is attributable to acts of God.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED 
WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR 
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF 
THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. (As 
examples, this excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the servicer, loss of 
media or images, data or other memory content. The items listed are not exclusive, 
but are for illustration only.) ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, 
INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE 
PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential 
damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may 
not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have 
other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops 
during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the 
problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s Consumer 
Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.
PARTS AND SERVICE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED 
WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
F1104 Product or Part Name Parts Labor
Audio Products (except items listed below) One (1) year  One (1) year
USB Reader-Writer, Personal Computer 
Card Adapters
(in exchange for defective item)One (1) yearNot 
Applicable
Accessories: Headphones, Cartridges, 
Microphones, AdaptersNinety (90) 
daysNinety (90) 
days
Rechargeable Batteries, DVD-R/-RAM 
Discs (in exchange for defective item)Ten (10) 
daysNot 
Applicable
SD Memory Cards, Rechargeable Battery 
Packs (in exchange for defective item)Ninety (90) 
daysNot 
Applicable
Customer Services Directory
Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Servicenter; purchase Parts 
and 
Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at:
http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport
or, contact us via the web at:
http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-211-PANA (7262),
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST.
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-8855
Accessory Purchases
Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at:
http://www.pasc.panasonic.com
or, send your request by E-mail to:
[email protected]
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday – Friday 9 am to 8 pm, EST.)
Panasonic Services Company
20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605-1277
Service in Puerto Rico
Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Phone (787)750-4300, Fax (787)768-2910
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Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA)
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA)
Panasonic Canada Inc.
PANASONIC/TECHNICS PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY
Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as 
stated below from the date of original purchase.
Technics Audio Product One (1) year, parts and labour
Panasonic Audio & DVD Product One (1) year, parts and labour
Accessories including rechargeable batteries Ninety (90) days
In-home Service will be carried out only to locations accessible by roads and within 50 km of an authorized Panasonic service facility.
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been improperly installed, subjected to usage for 
which the product was not designed, misused or abused, damaged during shipping, or which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the 
reliability or detracts from the performance, nor does it cover any product which is used commercially. Dry cell batteries are also excluded from 
coverage under this warranty.
This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase is required before 
warranty service is performed.
THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED 
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied 
warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable.
WARRANTY SERVICE
FOR PRODUCT OPERATION ASSISTANCE, please contact: 
Our Customer Care Centre: Telephone #:  (905) 624-5505 
1-800 #: 1-800-561-5505
Fax #:   (905) 238-2360
Email link: “Contact Us” on www.panasonic.ca
 
FOR PRODUCT REPAIRS, please locate your nearest Authorized Servicentre at www.panasonic.ca
 :
Link : Servicentres
TM locator under Customer support
Panasonic Factory Service:
Richmond British Columbia
Mississauga OntarioPanasonic Canada Inc. Panasonic Canada Inc.
12111 Riverside Way 5770 Ambler Drive
Richmond BC   V6W 1K8 Mississauga ON  L4W 2T3
Tel:  (604) 278-4211 Tel:  (905) 624-8447
Fax: (604) 278-5627 Fax: (905) 238-2418
IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE
Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.
Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase.
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Listening caution
EST. 1924
Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit 
you’ve just purchased is only the start of your 
musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider 
how you can maximize the fun and excitement 
your equipment offers. This manufacturer and 
the Electronic Industries Association’s 
Consumer Electronics Group want you to get 
the most out of your equipment by playing it at a 
safe level. One that lets the sound come 
through loud and clear without annoying blaring 
or distortion—and, most importantly, without 
affecting your sensitive hearing.We recommend that you avoid prolonged 
exposure to excessive noise.
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your 
hearing “comfort level” adapts to higher 
volumes of sound. So what sounds “normal” 
can actually be loud and harmful to your 
hearing.
Guard against this by setting your equipment at 
a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts.
To establish a safe level:
≥
Start your volume control at a low setting.
≥ Slowly increase the sound until you can hear 
it comfortably and clearly, and without 
distortion.
Once you have established a comfortable 
sound level:
≥ Set the dial and leave it there.
Taking a minute to do this now will help to 
prevent hearing damage or loss in the future. 
After all, we want you listening for a lifetime.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby 
Laboratories.
 “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of 
Digital Theater Systems, Inc. 
Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, and 
4,819,098, licensed for limited viewing uses only.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is 
protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other 
intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and 
other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must 
be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home 
and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by 
Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is 
prohibited.
MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer 
IIS and Thomson multimedia.
Windows Media, and the Windows logo are 
trademarks, or registered trademarks of 
Microsoft Corporation in the United States 
and/or other countries.
WMA is a compression format developed by 
Microsoft Corporation. It achieves the same 
sound quality as MP3 with a file size that is 
smaller than that of MP3.
HighMAT™ and the HighMAT logo are either 
trademarks or registered trademarks of 
Microsoft Corporation in the United States 
and/or other countries.
, HDCD
®, High Definition Compatible Digital® and 
Pacific Microsonics™ are either registered trademarks or trademarks 
of Pacific Microsonics, Inc. in the United States and/or other 
countries.
HDCD system manufactured under license from Pacific Microsonics, 
Inc. This product is covered by one or more of the following: In the 
USA: 5,479,168, 5,638,074, 5,640,161, 5,808,574, 5,838,274, 
5,854,600, 5,864,311, 5,872,531, and in Australia: 669114, with other 
patents pending.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are 
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
HDAVI ControlTM is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
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[For\U.S.A.]Panasonic Consumer Electronics 
Company, Division of Panasonic 
Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way Secaucus,
New Jersey 07094
http://www.panasonic.com
Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina,
Puerto Rico 00985[For\Canada]
Panasonic Canada Inc.5770 Ambler Drive
Mississauga, Ontario
L4W 2T3
www.panasonic.ca
C  2006 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
RQT8582-4P
Printed in Malaysia F1205KN4056
[For\others]
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. 
Corporate Management Division for the 
Americas
Sales Office for North America
Tokyo Panasonic Sales Section
32nd Floor, World Trade Center 4-1, 
Hamamatsu-cho, 2-Chome, Minato-Ku,
Tokyo 105-6132, Japan
Panasonic Marketing Europe G.M.B.H.Wiesbaden N. (a Division of Panasonic Marketing 
G.M.B.H.) Military Sales Department
6200 Wiesbaden-Biebrich, Hagenauerstr. 43
Germany
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Accessories
Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts.
(Product numbers correct as of December 2005. These may be subject to change.)
Only for U.S.A.: To order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases” on page 37.
For other areas: To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you made your purchase.
∏1 Remote control
[HT740]  [HT743]  
(EUR7662Y30)
[HT940]
(EUR7662Y40)
∏2 Remote control  batteries
∏1 AM loop antenna (N1DAAAA00002)
∏1 FM indoor antenna (RSA0007-L) ∏
1 Video cable
(K2KA2BA00001)
∏ Speaker cables
[HT740]  [HT743]
1 k short cable
(REEX0449B-2L)[HT940]  2k short cables(REEX0449B-1L)
[HT740] [HT743]
2 k long cables
(REEX0449E-2K)
[HT940]
 2 k long cables(REEX0449E-2)
∏ 2 Sheets of speaker 
cable stickers ∏
2Stands  [HT740]
 [HT743]
(RYPX0128-S)
∏ 2 Bases  [HT740]
 [HT743]
(RYPX0120-S)
∏ 8 Screws  [HT740]
 [HT743]
(XSN5+12FJ)
∏ 2 Cover plates 
[HT740]
 [HT743]
(RGPX0239-K) ∏
2Stands  [HT940]
(RYQX0246-S)
∏ 2 Bases  [HT940]
(RYQX0267-S)
∏ 6 Screws  [HT940]
(RHDX50004-1)
∏ 2 Sliders  [HT940]
(RMAX0093-S) ∏
1 AC power supply cord
\U.S.A.\and\Canada]
(K2CB2CB00018)
\Others]
(K2CQ2CA00002)
\For\areas\except\U.S.A.\
[and\Canada]
∏ 1 Power plug adaptor
(K2DA42E00001)
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This product may receive radio interference caused by mobile 
telephones during use. If such interference is apparent, please 
increase separation between the product and the mobile telephone.
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the 
European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please 
contact your local authorities or dealer and ask 
for the correct method of disposal.
(Inside of product) For units with PX printed on the outer packaging
THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES.The laser product label has not been attached to products for the 
U.S.A. and Canada.
(Side of product)
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