Panasonic Home Theater Audio System Sc Ht56 Operating Instructions

RQTX0175-2P
Operating Instructions 
Home Theater Audio System 
Model No. SC-HT56
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If you have any questions contact 1-800-211-PANA (7262)
Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product. 
Before  connecting,  operating  or  adjusting  this 
product, please read the instructions completely. 
Please keep this manual for future reference.
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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 NO 
OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, 
SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE 
ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER 
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
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Supplied accessories/Listening caution
Supplied accessories
1 AC power 
supply cord
(K2CB2CB00021)
1 AM loop 
antenna
(N1D
AAAA00002) 2 Batteries
1 FM indoor 
antenna
(RSA0007-L1) 1 Remote control
(N2QA

YB000319)
1 Speaker 
sticker sheet
(RQCXA0013-1) Speaker cables
3.0 m/9.8 ft. x 2 
(REEX0449K-2K)
3.0 m/9.8 ft. x 1
(REEX0449K-2M)
8.0 m/26.2 ft. x 2 
(REEX0449E-2K) 1 Calibration 
microphone
(L0CBAB000125)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .......................... 2
Supplied accessories...

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The remote control/Control guide
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Insert  so  the  poles  (+  and  –)  match  those  in  the  remote 
control.
Do not use rechargeable type batteries.
Do not heat or expose to flame.
Do 
not leave the batteries in an automobile exposed to direct 
sunlight  for  a  long  period  of  time  with  doors  and  windows 
closed.
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Keep 
 the transmission window and the unit's sensor free from 
dust.
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Standby indicator [^] 
When the unit is connected to the AC power supply, this 
indicator lights up in standby mode and goes out when the 
unit is turned on.
[ 8 , POWER]
Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice 
versa. In standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small 
amount of power.
Main unit
[-MENU, ―SETUP, RETURN]
For entering menus and setup to make various settings.
For returning to previous menus.
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[TUNE, 
2 / 
3 , 
1  / 
4 ] 
For tuning the radio and selecting...

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Speaker setup STEP 1
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Speaker setup
Supplied 
accessories
Place the front, center, and surround speakers at approximately 
the same distance from the...

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PUSHPUSHDigital transmitter cover
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ear panel of the main unit
TRANSMITTERDIGITALPUSH PUSHPush!
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ush!
STEP 1 
Speaker setup
Set your sound free with Panasonic’s wireless 
receiver and speaker systems
Attach the SH-FX67 digital transmitter for wireless surround sound.
You  can  also  connect  your  portable  audio  equipment  to  the  wireless 
system.
For details, refer to the operating instructions for SH-FX67.
Wireless system connection
You  can  use  the  blunt  end  of  a  writing...

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STEP 2 
Home theater connectionsHigh-quality audio and video simply with HDMI connection
The HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) connection means you only need one cable to transmit digital audio and video 
between two pieces of equipment.
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DVD HDMI
(AV OUT) DVD player
Note
What is VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” ?
VIERA LinkTM is a new name for EZ SyncTM.
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers linked operations of this system, and a Panasonic TV 
(VIERA) or DVD...

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Home theater connectionsSTEP 2
Other 
accessoriesStereo connection cable
Left
Right
Coaxial cable
Notes on digital input
This unit can decode the following signals: Dolby Digital, DTS
PCM,  including PCM with sampling frequencies of 96 kHz 
or 88.2 kHz
It cannot decode:
Other digital signals, such as MPEG
Dolby Digital RF signals from a laser disc player
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Optical fiber cable
Use digital connection to enjoy Dolby Digital or DTS.
Do not bend the optical fiber cable.
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Antenna and AC power supply connections STEP 3
Antenna and AC power 
supply connections
Household AC outlet 
(AC 120 V/60 Hz)AC power supply cord
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onnect  this  cord  after  all  other  cables 
are connected.
Conserving power
T
 he  unit  consumes  0.7  W  (in  HDMI  standby  on  condition)  even  when  it  is  turned  off  with  [ 8]
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To save power when the unit is not to be used for a long time, unplug it from the household AC...