Panasonic St Ht545wee Operating Instructions

RQT8654-1B
EGN
Operating Instructions
DVD Home Theater Sound System
Model No.SC-HT545/
SC-HT545W
Region number
The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region 
number or “
ALL”.
Example:  [Continental[Europe]
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, 
please read the instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
Region Number
Continental Europe 2
Australia and N.Z. 4
2ALL3 4
2
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Wireless system and 
digital transceiver
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Wireless surround...

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Accessories
Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and 
safety, please read these instructions carefully.[HT545]
: indicates features applicable to SC-HT545 only.
[HT545W] : SC-HT545W only.
Please check and identify the supplied accessories. 
≥These operating instructions are applicable to models 
SC-HT545 and SC-HT545W for a variety of regions.
≥Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating 
instructions are of SC-HT545.
≥ Operations in...

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Simple Setup
STEP 1Positioning the speakers  . . . . . . . . . 4
Speaker installation options  . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
STEP 2Speaker connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
[HT545W] Connecting the surround speaker 
cables to the wireless system  . . . . . . . . . . . 6
STEP 3Radio and digital transceiver 
connections  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
[HT545W]  Connecting the digital transceiver  ....

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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.
≥Place the front, center, and surround speakers at approximately the same distance from the seating position. 
The angles in the...

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∫[HT545W]  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...

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[HT545W] Connecting the surround speaker cables to the wireless system
STEP2Speaker connections
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5
35
3
11SURROUNDRchRchSURROUNDRchRchFRONT
WOOFERSUB
LchLch Lch
CENTERLchSURROUNDSURROUNDFRONT
SUBWOOFER
FRONTFRONT
CENTER
FRONTLch
RchSURROUND
RchFRONT2
CENTER5
LchSURROUND
1
4 
3
Be careful not to cross 
(short-circuit) or reverse 
the polarity of the speaker 
wires as doing so may 
damage the speakers.
1 sheet of speaker cable stickers
≥Attach the speaker-cable stickers 
to...

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Simple Setup
[HT545]
Set your surround sound free!
Optional Panasonic wireless accessory (e.g. SH-FX60)
You can enjoy surround speaker sound wirelessly when you use the optional Panasonic wireless accessory (e.g. SH-FX60). 
For details, please refer to the operating instructions for the optional Panasonic wireless accessory.
STEP3Radio and digital transceiver connections[For SC-HT545, an optional wireless accessory is required to make the digital transceiver connection (➜below).]
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≥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).
COMPONENT VIDEO...

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Simple Setup
S-VIDEO OUT
≥Using the S-VIDEO OUT terminal
The S-VIDEO OUT terminal achieves a more vivid picture than the 
VIDEO OUT terminal by separating the chrominance (C) and luminance 
(Y) signals. (Actual results depend on the television.) [Continental]Europe]
SCART
≥
Using the SCART (AV) terminal
To improve picture quality, you can change the video signal output from 
the SCART (AV) terminal from “Video” to either “S-Video” or “RGB” to 
suit the type of television you are using. Select...

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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...