Panasonic Home Theater Audio System Sc Ht400 Operating Instructions

Home Theater Audio System
Operating Instructions
Model No.  SC-HT400
Dear customerThank you for purchasing this product.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read
these instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
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POWER
SPEAKERSSFC MODE
DOWN UPVOLUME
INPUT SELECTORDVD 6CH INPUT SUBWOOFER TAPE MONITORBASS/TREBLE34BALANCE L R
DIGITAL INPUT
PHONES
 - HELP
– RESET - BAND
– FM MODEMEMORYTUNINGPRESETDSP
SOUND MODEDOLBY
PRO LOGIC 2
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Safety
1. Power source—Connect the unit to a power source of the type
described in these instructions or as marked on the unit.
2. Polarization—The unit is equipped with a polarized power plug
where one blade is wider than the other. This safety feature
ensures that the plug fits into your household AC outlet only one
way. If the plug doesn’t fit one way, try reversing it. If the plug
still doesn’t fit, contact an electrician to replace the obsolete
outlet. Do not...

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Please check and identify
the supplied accessories.
1 AC power supply cord
(RJA0065-A)
1 AM loop antenna set
(N1DAEYA00006) 
(AM loop antenna, 
antenna holder, 
stand)
Use the numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for
replacement parts.
1 FM indoor antenna
(RSA0006-L)
2 Batteries
1 Remote control
(EUR7702KE0)
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Before use
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN,
MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND
THAT...

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Speaker connectionsStep 12 3 4
Attach the stickers to the speaker cords
Placement of speakers
Front speakers (1left 2right)Place on the left and right of the TV at seated ear height.
Center speaker (3)Place underneath or above the center of the TV.
Surround speakers (4left 5right)Place slightly behind the seating area, about one meter (3 feet)
higher than ear level.
Subwoofer (6)The subwoofer can be placed in any position as long as it is at a
reasonable distance from the TV.
The front, center,...

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Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Before use
Step 4
Others
Reference
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SPEAKERS
HAUT-PARLEURS
SURROUNDFRONTCENTER SUB-WOOFER
6-8Ω/EACH SPEAKER
6-8Ω/CHAQUE
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1
FRONT L
2
FRONT R
3
CENTER
6
SUBWOOFER
5
SURROUND R
4
SURROUND L
CENTER
FRONT R
FRONT L SURROUND RSURROUND L
SUBWOOFER
Connecting the speakers to the receiver
Caution¡Use the speakers only with the
recommended system. Failure to do so may
lead to damage the amplifier and/or the
speakers, and may result in the risk of fire.
Consult a...

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R
L
R
FM
       ANT
AM
       ANT
GND
LOOPEXT 75Ω
AC IN ∼AC
OUTLET
RLRL
Y
P
B
PR
COMPONENT VIDEODIGITAL INTVVCRDVD/DVD 6CH
CD TAPE TV
FRONT
TVMONITOR OUT
OPTICAL1
(TV)OPTICAL2
(DVD)
REC
(OUT)PLAY
(IN)OUT IN COAXIAL DVD
INTV
IN
MONITOR     
    OUT
MONITOROUT
CENTERSURROUND
ININL
R INSUBWOOFER
IN
IN
INS-VIDEOTVTVVCRDVD
SPEAKERS
HAUT-PARLEURS
SURROUNDFRONTCENTER SUB-WOOFER6-8Ω/EACH SPEAKER
6-8Ω/CHAQUE
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Equipment connections
TV, VCR and DVD player
Stereo connection cable
White (L)
Red...

LRLR
FM
       ANT
AM
       ANT
GNDLOOPEXT 75ΩAC IN ∼AC
OUTLET
RLRL
Y
PBPRCOMPONENT VIDEODIGITAL INTVVCRDVD/DVD 6CH
CD TAPE TV
FRONT
TVMONITOR OUT
OPTICAL1
(TV)OPTICAL2
(DVD)
REC
(OUT)PLAY
(IN)OUT IN COAXIAL DVD
INTV
IN
MONITOR     
    OUT
MONITOROUT
CENTERSURROUND
ININL
R INSUBWOOFER
IN
IN
INS-VIDEOTVTVVCRDVD
SPEAKERS
HAUT-PARLEURS
SURROUNDFRONTCENTER SUB-WOOFER6-8Ω/EACH SPEAKER
6-8Ω/CHAQUE
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LRLR
FM
       ANT
AM
       ANT
GNDLOOPEXT 75Ω
RLRL
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PBPR
COMPONENT VIDEODIGITAL...

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Step1 234Settings
Change the settings to suit your equipment to the environment in which you are using it. Before making any changes, read the descriptions of
the settings, note the factory settings and ranges, and refer to the equipment’s instructions.
SFC MODEwq
Press at the same
time to enter the
setting mode.
SIZE
Set the size to suit
your speakers
DISTANCE
Enter the distance of
the front, center and
surround speakers
from the seating
position
FILTER
Change the cut-off
for bass output from...

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Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Before use
Step 4
Others
Reference
Select “SIZE”. Select the speaker. Change the
setting.Press at the same
time to exit the
setting mode.
SFC MODEwq
SFC MODEwq
Select
“DISTANCE”.
Select “FILTER”.
Select the speaker.Change the
setting.
Change the
setting.
SFC MODEwq
INPUT SELECTOR
TEST
Stop the test
signal.
+ –
Adjust the level.Press [LEVEL] to select the
speaker channel, then press
[–] or [+].
VOLUME+ –
Adjust the main
volume.
TEST
Output the signal.The speakers output a...

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When you finish listeningBe sure to reduce the volume and press [ ] to switch the unit
to standby.
For your referenceIn rare cases, the unit may have trouble recognizing the digital
signals on discs. 
¡With the PCM signals on CDs, this may cause the beginning of a
track to be cut off. Engage the PCM FIX mode if this occurs.
¡With DTS, the signals may not be recognized at all. Engage the
DTS FIX mode if this occurs.
While the input source is selected and digital input is engaged:
Press and hold...