Panasonic Home Theater Audio System Sc Ht56 Operating Instructions
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11 RQTX0175 TRA N SMITTERDIGITALPUSHPUSH 2 3 1 1 2 AC IN~ AC IN~ Auto speaker setup STEP 4 Auto speaker setup Auto speaker setup allows you to achieve a satisfactory listening environment easily with the use of the supplied calibration microphone as a detector of sound signals. The unit will first perform automatic speaker detection, then checks and adjusts the following settings. Process for auto speaker setup Loud test tones are output from the speakers during setup, so keep children out of the room. Checks which speakers you have connected. • DETECTION DISTANCE Chec ks the distance of each speaker from the listening position and adjusts the timing of each channel automatically. • Connect the calibration microphone to the [SETUP MIC] jack on the front panel. Note The calibration microphone is sensitive to heat. Keep it away from direct sunlight and do not place it on top of the unit. Placing of calibration microphone. P lace on a flat surface at the seating area. Set calibration microphone position at your ear height. • • Turn on the unit. Press . The standby indicator goes off when you turn on the unit. • Calibration microphone (included) Bef ore setup Conduct the auto speaker setup in a quiet environment. A noisy background will give unsatisfactory results. Mak es any further corrections to the frequency response. • FREQUENCY LEVEL Chec ks and adjusts each speaker level automatically. • Turn off all components before making any connections. Peripheral equipment and cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated. To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions. • • • SC-HT56P_MP (RQTX0175-2P).indb 119/19/2008 12:28:24 PM
12 RQTX0175 a) Press and hold .[ AUTO SPEAKER SETUP] indicator starts flashing. “AUTO SETUP” appears on the display. b) The unit checks that you have correctly connected the calibration micr ophone. c) The automatic setup starts with STEP 1, STEP 2, and STEP 3 calibration as f ollows. STEP1 – DETECTION/DISTANCE STEP2 – FREQUENCY STEP3 – LEVEL For y our reference Loud test tones are output from each speaker during the configuration. During setup, operations may stop when there is an error message on the display. Refer below for troubleshooting. • • • • STEP 4 Auto speaker setup To cancel during setup Message SolutionsPages “INSERT MIC” Calibr ation microphone is not detected. Insert the microphone correctly. • 11 “CHECK CONNECTION TO LS/RS SPEAKERS” One of the surround speak ers is not detected. Check the connections. • 6 “CHECK CONNECTION TO L/R SPEAKERS” Chec k the front (L) and (R) connections. • 6 Troubleshooting for auto speaker setup While performing auto speaker setup, errors may occur and the messages will blink or scroll on the display, depending on the conditions. Press any button on the main unit or remote control to stop the setup. After troub leshooting, press and hold to start the setup process again. Auto speaker setup may produce an unsatisfactory result with some speaker setups and configurations. Auto speaker setup will not start if you have muted the speakers. Turn the muting off ( ➡ page 19). Auto speaker setup will not start if you have plugged in headphone. Unplug any headphone. VIERA Link “HDAVI Control TM” ( ➡ page 8) is disab led during auto speaker setup. • • • • Note Press any button on the main unit or remote control. “CANCELED” appears on the display. “COMPLETE” appears on the display and all calibrations are saved. [A UTO SPEAKER SETUP] indicator lights. T o exit, press and hold . Disconnect the calibr ation microphone. • • • • -AUTO SETUP AUTO SPEAKER SETUP AUTO SPEAKER SETUP Auto speaker setup finishes. Start performing auto speaker setup. Auto speaker setup Perform auto speaker setup again if you have changed the speakers, speaker positions, or the layout of your listening environment. If you find speaker output unsatisfactory, reset all auto speaker setup settings and change them manually. Refer to “Auto setup” ( ➡ page 13). The calibration will give optimal result for “DISTANCE”. Theref ore, you are unable to adjust the setting manually. • • • Note Turn off all components before making any connections. Peripheral equipment and cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated. To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions. • • • -AUTO SETUP -AUTO SETUP SC-HT56P_MP (RQTX0175-2P).indb 129/19/2008 12:28:28 PM
13 RQTX0175 Settings 2aSelect and press [ENTER]. R efer to pages 13 and 14 for each item settings. For “REMOTE”, refer to page 21. For “RESET”, refer to page 19. • • • 2b Select and press [ENTER]. P r e s s r e p e a t e d l y until “EXIT” appears. Press and hold. DISTANCE ↔ AUTO SETUP ↔ INPUT MODE ↔ HDMI ↔ DRCOMP ↔ ATTENUATOR ↔ REMOTE ↔ TV DELAY ↔ RESET ↔ EXIT Enter the setup mode. 1 Select the item you want to change.2 Change the setting.3Exit the setup mode.4 Press [ENTER] to completely exit the setup mode. Press to change the setting. Press once to enter. A uto speaker setup calibration will give optimal result for “DISTANCE”. Therefore, you are unable to adjust the setting manually. Note 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. Settings Change the distance so that the sound from all the speakers (except for the subwoofer) reaches you at the same time. You can select distances between 3 feet and 30 feet. The factory settings are: 10 ft (feet) 10 ft (feet) 5 ft (feet) LR (front): C (center): S (surround): Enter the distance of the front, center and surround speakers from the seating position. • Distance YES: Reset all auto speaker setup settings NO: To cancel (factory setting) Auto setupReset the settings done in auto speaker setup. • (continue on next page) DISTANCE LR3 feet to 30 feet C S A UTO SETUP DEFAULT NO YES INPUT MODE TV AUTO ANALOG DIG PCMFIX DVR DVD 32a2b Repeat for each speaker channel 1 In rare cases, the unit may have trouble recognizing PCM signals and this may cause the beginning of tracks to be cut off. Select “PCMFIX” if this occurs. With DTS, the signals may not be recognized at all. Engage the DTS FIX mode if this occurs. To engage the DTS FIX mode: Press and hold [-MENU] and [ENTER] at the same time. “DTS” lights. To cancel the DTS FIX mode: Press and hold [-MENU] and [ENTER] at the same time. The mode cancels when input mode is set to AUTO or when the unit is turned off. W hen a FIX mode is on, the unit cannot process other signals. This may cause noise to be output. If this occurs, select an input mode other than PCMFIX, or cancel the DTS FIX mode. • Note AUTO: The unit automatically detects whether input is digital or analog. (factory setting) ANALOG: Select to make the unit accept analog input. DIG: Select to make the unit accept digital input. PCMFIX 1: Select to input to PCM. T his unit automatically detects whether input is digital or analog, but you can fix the input mode. • Input mode Display Switch on. SC-HT56P_MP (RQTX0175-2P).indb 139/19/2008 12:28:32 PM
14 RQTX0175 Settings Output the signal. Adjust the main volume.Select the speaker channel. Adjust the level. Stop the test signal. VOL C +4dBPress and hold. Repeat for each speaker channel C (center), RS (surround right) and LS (surround left) can be adjusted between -6 dB and +6 dB, with 0 dB being the level of the front speakers. Adjust center and surround output to the same apparent level of the front speakers. F or SUBW (subwoofer), you can select “SUBW OFF” so there is no output, “SUBW MIN” for minimum output, a level between 1 and 19, or “SUBW MAX” for maximum output. Adjust subwoofer output so it is balanced with the front speakers. Press and hold. L C R RS LS SUBW TEST L VOL (A/D Attenuator) Turn the A/D attenuator on if “OVERFLOW” lights frequently when using 2-channel analog input. The factory setting is OFF. • DRCOMP(Dynamic range compression) Change this setting to listen to software recorded with Dolby Digital at low volume (such as late at night) and maintain audio clarity. It reduces the peak level in loud scenes without affecting the sound field. • OFF: The software is played with the original dynamic range (factory setting). STANDARD: The level recommended by the producer of the software for household viewing. MAX: The maximum allowable compression (recommended for night viewing). Attenuator TV delayDelay audio if there appears to be a difference in timing between audio and pictures. The factory setting is ON. • To reduce standby power consumption. Choice for turning off the VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM” ( ➡ page 8). • •HDMI settings Standby selection OFF: Standby power consumption reduced (approximately 0.3 W). S ignals from DVD equipment cannot pass through HDMI connection to the television when the unit is in standby ( ➡ page 8). V IERA Link “HDAVI Control” ( ➡ page 8) does not work when the unit is in standby. O N : No rma l st an db y po wer c on su mpt io n (factory setting) • • VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” OFF: VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is OFF ON: VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is ON (factory setting) HDMI STNBY OFF ON CTRL DRCOMP OFF STANDARD MAX ATTENUATOR OFF ON TV DELAY OFF ON 32a2b Adjusting speaker output levelSettings Display Switch on. SC-HT56P_MP (RQTX0175-2P).indb 149/19/2008 12:28:35 PM
15 RQTX0175 Basic operations TUNER FMTV TUNER AM BD/DVR D VD-P 1234 Switch on. Select input. Start play of the source.The unit sets the sound mode to suit the input signal. Adjust the volume. PL MOVIE Use this mode when playing movie software recorded in Dolby Surround. MUSIC Adds surround effects to stereo sources. PANORAMA S ound is spread out more so you feel like you are surrounded by music. LIVE Brings you up close for “live” stage performance and smoother vocals. POP/ROCK For pop, rock, and other music that has a punch to it. VOCAL For adding gloss to vocals. JAZZ Conveys the exciting and intimate atmosphere of a jazz club. DANCE For dance music and other sounds with a strong beat. PARTY This mode uses the front and surround speakers so that sound is in stereo regardless of the direction you are facing. DRAMA For dramas and other material where dialog is important. ACTION For action movies and other material where impact is important. SPORTS To make you feel like you were in the stadium. MUSICAL For musicals and other material where music is important. GAME Enjoy gaming with more impact. MONO For monaural sound. Press to select a mode from the table at right. To cancel, press [OFF]. You can make fine surround settings when in the MUSIC or PANORAMA mode. ( ➡ page 18) • Adding surround effects to stereo sources Using Dolby Pro Logic ΙΙ Dolby Pro Logic ΙΙ processor works not only on sources recorded with Dolby Surround, but also on any stereo source. Using the Sound Field Control (SFC) E n j o y a n e n h a n c e d s o u n d e x p e r i e n c e w i t h greater presence and spread by using these SFC modes with PCM or analog stereo sources. Press to select a mode from the tables at right. To cancel, press [OFF]. You can change the speaker level of SFC. ( ➡ page 18) •MUSIC MOVIE Note Dolby Pro Logic ΙΙ and SFC modes remain in effect until you turn the mode off. When input is PCM with sampling frequencies of 96 kHz or 88.2 kHz, you cannot add surround effects with Dolby Pro Logic ΙΙ or SFC. W hen input is Dolby Digital or DTS, you can use SFC. • • • Basic operations PL SC-HT56P_MP (RQTX0175-2P).indb 159/19/2008 12:28:41 PM
16 RQTX0175 MENU operation MENU operation This is an outline of the operations you can perform with the MENU. T U N E RF M M O D E M E M O RY AU T O M E M O T U N E M O D E B E AT P R O O FM O D E 1 M O D E 2 AU T OE X I T E X I T M O N O M E M O C H 1 M E M O C H 3 0 S TA R T C A N C E L M A N U A L P R E S E T B A S S 0 T R E B L E 0 B A L A N C E D I M M E R O F FD I M M E R O F F D I M M E R 1 D I M M E R 2 D I M M E R 3 S L E E P O F F B A S S - 6 B A S S + 6 T R E B L E - 6 T R E B L E + 6 S L E E P O F F S L E E P 3 0 S L E E P 6 0 S L E E P 9 0 S L E E P 1 2 0 L R 2 1 345Main menu Sub menu 1 Sub menu 2 Exit Press repeatedly until “EXIT” appears. Press [ENTER] to completely exit the m enu mode. Press [-MENU] once. The radio ➡ page 17 Press repeatedly until “EXIT” appears. Press [ENTER] to completely exit the m enu mode. (TUNER FM only) Display (TUNER AM only) Adjust the bass ➡ page 18 Adjust the treble ➡ page 18 You can adjust the balance of the front speakers ➡ page 18 D i m t h e d i s p l a y f o r b e t t e r viewing in a darkened room ➡ page 19 The SLEEP timer can turn the unit off after a set time ➡ page 19 SC-HT56P_MP (RQTX0175-2P).indb 169/19/2008 12:28:45 PM
17 RQTX0175 The radio 21 The radio Press [INPUT SELECTOR < or >] to select “TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM”.Select the frequency. Auto tuning starts if you press and hold the button. Direct tuning Input the frequency of the station.Remote control 1. Press [TUNER, ―BAND] to select “TUNER”. 2. Press and hold [TUNER , ―BAND] to select “TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM”. 3. Press [TUNER DIRECT TUNING]. 4. Press the numbered buttons to enter the frequency. e.g. To select 107.9 MHz, press [1] → [0] → [7] → [9] I f you do not press a button while the cursor is flashing, the display returns to the frequency being received. I f the frequency has not been input correctly, “ERROR” will be displayed. • • Automatic presetting The FM stations the unit can receive are preset in channels 1 to 30. The AM stations the unit can receive are preset in channels 21 to 30 (FM stations are replaced if any were preset in these channels). Preparation: Tune to either FM 87.9 MHz or AM 530 kHz. Main unit 1. Press [-MENU] to select “TUNER” ➡ “AUTO MEMO”. 2. Press [TUNE 2 / - or 1 / +] to select “START” ➡ [ENTER]. Select “CANCEL” to cancel. T he tuner presets all the stations it can receive into the channels in ascending order. D uring automatic presetting, the memory indicator (M) flashes and the frequency scrolls. The memory indicator and channel numbers are displayed for a second when a station is preset. T he last station to be preset is displayed when presetting finishes. 1. Press [-MENU] to select “TUNER” ➡ “TUNE MODE”. 2. Press [TUNE 2 / - or 1 / +] to select “PRESET” ➡ [ENTER]. Select “MANUAL” to cancel. 3. After exiting the menu: Press [TUNE 2 / - or 1 / +]. Manual presetting Preset the stations one at a time. Preparation: Tune to the station you want to preset. Main unit 1. Press [-MENU] to select “TUNER” ➡ “MEMORY”. 2. Press [TUNE 2 / - or 1 / +] to select the channel ➡ [ENTER]. (“STORED” lights.) For your reference FM stations can also be preset in the MONO mode. Selecting channels Remote control 1. Press [TUNER, ―BAND] to select “TUNER”. 2. Press [SKIP u, 2 or i , 1].or Press the numbered buttons. For channels 1 to 9, press the corresponding number. For channels 10 or over, press [ ≧10], then the two digits. e.g. To select channel 21: [ ≧10] → [2] → [1] Main unit Y o u c a n i m p r o v e F M r e c e p t i o n b y s w i t c h i n g r e c e p t i o n t o monaural. Main unit 1. Press [-MENU] to select “TUNER” ➡ “FM MODE”. 2. Press [TUNE 2 / - or 1 / +] to select “MONO” ➡ [ENTER]. Select “AUTO” to cancel. Reducing excessive noise During FM stereo receptionDuring AM reception When there is a lot of noise interference with an AM broadcast, try switching this mode. 1. Press [-MENU] to select “TUNER” ➡ “BEAT PROOF”. 2. Press [TUNE 2 / - or 1 / +] to select “MODE 1” or “MODE 2” ➡ [ENTER]. Main unit SC-HT56P_MP (RQTX0175-2P).indb 179/19/2008 12:28:47 PM
18 RQTX0175 Sound field Adjusting SFC You can adjust the sound field by adjusting the level of the speakers. This adjustment can be made for each SFC mode (➡ page 15). 1. Press [-LEVEL, ―TEST] to select the speaker channel. Each time you press the button: C → RS → LS → SUBW 2. Press [-] or [+] to adjust the level. C, RS, and LS: -6 dB to +6 dB SUBW: OFF ↔ MIN ↔ 1 - 19 ↔ MAX Remote control Center focus Use with discs where the dialogue is recorded in the center channel. Y ou can make the sound of the center speaker seem like it is coming from within the television. Press and hold [-EFFECT, ―C.FOCUS]. Remote control “C.FOCUS” lights. The factory setting is off. You cannot use this when the sound mode is STEREO. You can adjust the effect of the Dolby Pro Logic ΙΙ MUSIC and PANORAMA modes ( ➡ page 15). You can make up for differences in the output level of the front and surround speakers. You can choose a level between -3 and +3: Increase the level to move sound to the front speakers, decrease to move it to the surround speakers. The factory setting is 0. 1. Press [-EFFECT, ―C.FOCUS] to select “DIMEN”. 2. Press [-] or [+] to adjust the effect. Remote control Dimension Control “DIMEN” You can adjust the effect of the Dolby Pro Logic ΙΙ MUSIC and PANORAMA modes ( ➡ page 15). This adjustment helps you realize a more natural sound image when listening to music. Move sound out into the front speakers to improve the overall front image, or add sound to the center speaker to fix the center image. You can choose a level between 0 (the center speaker is dominant) and 7 (center sound is spread out). The factory setting is 3. 1. Press [-EFFECT, ―C.FOCUS] to select “C-WDTH”. 2. Press [-] or [+] to adjust the effect. Remote control Center Width Control “C-WDTH” Sound field MUSIC MOVIE SFC -EFFECT C.FOCUS -LEVEL TEST OK VOLUME TOP MENU FUNCTIONS TUNER DIRECT TUNING DIRECT NAVIGATOR SUB MENU RETURN SUBWOOFER7 0 8 9 10 4 5 6 >= u qg h SKIP SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAYt yi - / - - SURROUND PL OFF S -EFFECT C.FOCUS-LEVEL TEST Main unit You can adjust the balance of the front speakers. 1. Use the menus to select “BALANCE”. ➡ MENU operation on page 16. 2. Press [TUNE 2 / - or 1 / +] to adjust the balance. Balance You can adjust the level of the bass and treble. 1. Use the menus to select “BASS” or “TREBLE”. ➡ MENU operation on page 16. 2. Press [TUNE 2 / - or 1 / +] to adjust the tone. Input signals must be either analog or PCM, and Dolby Pro Logic ΙΙ and SFC must be off ( ➡ page 15). Main unit Adjusting the tone SC-HT56P_MP (RQTX0175-2P).indb 189/19/2008 12:28:58 PM
19 RQTX0175 Sleep timer The SLEEP timer can turn the unit off after a set time. It does not control any other components. 1. Use the menus to select “SLEEP”. ➡ MENU operation on page 16. 2. Press [TUNE 2 / - or 1 / +] to select the time (in minutes). The display changes as follows: SLEEP OFF ↔ SLEEP 30 ↔ SLEEP 60 ↔ SLEEP 90 ↔ SLEEP 120 To check the setting 1. Press [-MENU] to enter the main menu. 2. Press [TUNE 2 / - or 1 / +] to select “SLEEP”. The time remaining appears. To change the setting Repeat the procedure from the beginning. Other functions Main unit Muting Press [MUTING]. To cancel Press [MUTING] again. Muting also cancels when you adjust the volume or switch the unit to standby. Remote control Dimmer Dim the display for better viewing in a darkened room. 1. Use the menus to select “DIMMER”. ➡ MENU operation on page 16. 2. Press [TUNE 2 / - or 1 / +] to select the level (1, 2, or 3) or OFF. Main unit The operation settings for the unit will be initialized to the settings made at the time of shipment. However, any preset radio stations will not be erased. 1. Press and hold [―SETUP] to enter the setup menu. 2. Press [TUNE 2 / - or 1 / +] to select “RESET” ➡ [ENTER]. 3. Press [TUNE 1 /+] to select “RESET YES” ➡ [ENTER]. To cancel, select “RESET NO”. The RESET function Other functions/The RESET function SC-HT56P_MP (RQTX0175-2P).indb 199/19/2008 12:29:01 PM
20 RQTX0175 Before using a Panasonic DVD recorder or player DVD recorder Change the remote control code to match the remote control mode of the DVD recorder. 1. Check the remote control mode of the DVD recorder. 2. For about one second hold down both [OK] and the numbered button ([1], [2] or [3]) (the same as the remote control mode of the DVD recorder). The factory setting is [1]. DVD player Change the remote control code so you can operate a DVD player. For about one second hold down both [OK] and [4]. This remote control can operate Panasonic DVD recorders, DVD players, and televisions. Note that this remote control cannot operate some equipment and that it may not be able to perform some operations. Remote control operation guide MENU MENU MENU ^ ^ ^^ DIRECT NAVIGATOR FUNCTIONS TUNER DIRECT TUNING RETURN STOPPAUSE PAUSE PAUSE SKIP SLOW/SEARCH SLOW/SEARCH Watching DVDs/TV Switch on Switch on the television and select input Switch on the player and start play Switch off Operating the DVD recorder/DVD player Show disc menus Show disc menus Show player menus S elect and enter menu items S tart play from a selected item Skip items during play Search through the disc C lear menus or return to previous menus Start slow-motion play To view frame-by-frame Stop play Pause play Operating the TV Select channels directly Adjust the volume Remote control operation guide SC-HT56P_MP (RQTX0175-2P).indb 209/19/2008 12:29:04 PM