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Operating Instructions
DVD Home Theater Sound System
SC-HT441W
Model No.
Region number
The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region
number "1" or "ALL".
Example:
1
ALL
R
E
P
1
2
4
A
D
Y
R
Wireless system and
digital transceiver
Wireless surround speaker
connection.
Advanced
progressive scan
Provides a smoother
and sharper image.
XM
®
Satellite
Radio
Enjoy music, news, sports,
talk and more.
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
If you have any questions contact
1-800-211-PANA (7262)
6
page
8
page
28
page
RQT8779-P
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions DVD Home Theater Sound System SC-HT441W Model No. Region number The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number “1” or “ALL”. Example: Wireless system and digital transceiver Wireless surround speaker connection. Advanced progressive scan Provides a smoother and sharper image. -
Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
SC-HT441W SA-HT441 SB-FS440 SB-PC640 SB-FS441... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..2 Simple Setup Getting STEP 1 Positioning the speakers ..4 Started Speaker installation options ... . . 5 STEP 2 Speaker connections . -
Page 4: Positioning The Speakers
Positioning the speakers STEP 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. ≥... -
Page 5: Speaker Installation Options
(“ [W] ”) flashes on the main unit, and there is a brief interruption in audio coming from the surround speakers. This is the normal operation of the product working to assure the best possible performance of your Home Theater System. -
Page 6: Connecting The Surround Speaker Cables To The Wireless System
Connect the surround speaker cables here only if you do not intend to use the wireless system (➜ below). ≥ Do not attempt to connect more than one pair of surround speakers to your home theater system. Insert the wire fully. i: White... -
Page 7: Connections
XM Connect & Play or XMPassport system (not included) To prevent interference with wireless equipment, place the antenna away from this unit, Panasonic wireless sound system SH-FX80, Panasonic wireless system SH-FX50/SH-FX60, and other equipment that emits radio waves (such as radio equipment and microwave ovens). -
Page 8: Basic Audio Connection
≥ Set “Video Output Mode” to “480p”, and then follow the instructions on the menu screen (➜ page 21, Picture Menu). ≥ All Panasonic televisions that have 480p input connectors are compatible. Consult the manufacturer if you have another brand of television. - Page 9 ∫ Cable TV box or video cassette recorder connection Cable TV box or video cassette recorder (not included) RF IN To your cable TV service or television antenna RF OUT RF cable (not included) AC cord connections STEP Main unit AC IN AC power supply cord Conserving power...
- Page 10 Preparing the remote control STEP Remote control Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control. R6/LR6, AA Performing QUICK SETUP STEP The QUICK SETUP screen assists you to make necessary settings. To display the picture from the main unit, turn on your television and change its video input mode (e.g. VIDEO 1, AV 1, etc.). ≥...
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Page 11: Control Reference Guide
Control reference guide See page references in parentheses. Television operations (31) Turn the unit on/off (10) Change the television’s video input mode (31) Select disc’s title numbers etc./Enter numbers (15) Select the disc or show disc information (16) Select preset radio stations/channels (26, 29) Show a disc top menu (18) or program list (19) Frame-by-frame/Select or register menu items on the television screen (15)/Browse XM radio categories (29) -
Page 12: Discs That Can Be Played
≥ [DVD-VR] Recorded with devices using Version 1.1 of the Video Recording Format (a unified video recording standard), such as DVD video recorders, DVD video cameras, personal computers, etc. ≥ [JPEG] Recorded with Panasonic SD multi cameras or DVD video recorders using the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) Standard Version 1.0. -
Page 13: Product Service
Product Service 1. Damage requiring service—The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel if: (a) The AC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been damaged; or (b) Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit; or (c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or (d) The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance;... -
Page 14: Basic Play
Basic play To display the picture from the main unit, turn on your television and change its video input mode (e.g. VIDEO 1, AV 1, etc.). ≥To change your television’s video input mode, refer to its operating instructions. Power on. Select “DVD/CD”. -
Page 15: Using The Remote Control
If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting (➜ page 33 to 35). Using the remote control Numbered buttons SKIP STOP PAUSE TOP MENU, DIRECT NAVIGATOR ENTER The position is memorized while “RESUME” is on the display. Stop ≥ Press [1 PLAY] to resume. ≥... -
Page 16: Displaying Current Playback Condition
Convenient functions Numbered buttons DISC QUICK OSD Checking the disc type in each tray You can select the disc after checking the discs loaded with the Disc information screen. ≥ You can also select the disc directly with the 5 DISC SELECTOR buttons on the main unit. -
Page 17: Program And Random Play
Program and Random play Press [PLAY MODE] while stopped. Program and random playback screens appear sequentially. Program__-----------------------------------------------------) Random ^------------------------ off (Normal play) (__-----------} § “RANDOM 1” and “RANDOM 2” (➜ right) are displayed on the main unit’s display when CD Mode is on (➜ page 16). To exit the program and random mode Press [PLAY MODE] several times while stopped. -
Page 18: Playing Data Discs Using Navigation Menus
Playing data discs using navigation menus Numbered buttons STOP TOP MENU, DIRECT NAVIGATOR FUNCTIONS Playing data discs [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] Selecting “Play as Data Disc” in Other Menu (➜ page 22) will be effective if the following functions are not available to play WMA, MP3 or JPEG files. -
Page 19: Playing Ram Discs
Playing HighMAT discs [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] Press [TOP MENU]. ≥ To exit the screen, press [∫ STOP]. ≥ To change the menu background to the one recorded on the disc, press [FUNCTIONS]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the item, and then press [ENTER]. -
Page 20: Using On-Screen Menus
≥ On iR/iRW, a subtitle number may be shown for subtitles that are not displayed. ≥ [DVD-VR] “On” or “Off” appears only with discs that contain subtitle on/off information (Subtitle on/off information cannot be recorded using Panasonic DVD Recorders). [DVD-VR] To recall a marker recorded on DVD-Video recorders Press [3, 4] ➜... -
Page 21: Other Settings
Other Settings [DVD-A] (Motion picture part) [DVD-VR] [DVD-V] To change play speed – from “k0.6” to “k1.4” ≥ Press [1 PLAY] to return to normal play. ≥ After you change the speed – Dolby Pro Logic II and Sound Enhancement have Play Speed no effect. -
Page 22: Other Settings
Using on-screen menus Other Settings ∫ Audio Menu ➜ page 30, Enhancing the stereo sound: Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic II) To make the dialogue in movies easier to hear [DVD-V] (Dolby Digital, DTS, 3-channel or Dialogue Enhancer higher, with the dialogue recorded in the center channel) On ,------. -
Page 23: Changing The Player Settings
Changing the player settings Numbered buttons ENTER Setup Disc Audio English Video Subtitle Automatic Audio Menus Display Advanced Disc Review Intro Mode Others Ratings Level 8 to select and press ENTER RETURN ≥ The settings remain intact even if you switch the unit to standby. ≥... - Page 24 Changing the player settings QUICK SETUP enables successive settings of the items in the shaded area. ∫ “Video” tab TV Aspect Choose the setting to suit your television and preference. TV Type Select to suit the type of television. Time Delay When connected with a Plasma display, adjust if you notice the audio is out of sync with the video.
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Page 25: Changing The Delay Time Of The Speakers
Changing the delay time of the speakers (Effective when playing multi-channel audio) (Center and surround speakers only) For optimum listening with 5.1-channel sound, all the speakers, except for the subwoofer, should be the same distance from the seating position. If you have to place the center or surround speakers closer to the seating position, adjust the delay time to make up for the difference. -
Page 26: Using The Am/Fm Radio
Using the AM/FM Radio Numbered buttons FUNCTIONS -TUNE MODE / -FM MODE Radio operations are described mainly with the remote control. You can alternatively use the corresponding button on the main unit. §1 §2 [X TUNING W] [SELECTOR] Presetting stations automatically Up to 15 stations can be set in each band, FM and AM. - Page 27 ∫ FM frequency step ain unit only The step is factory-set to 0.2-MHz, but you can change it to receive broadcasts allocated in 0.1-MHz steps. 1 Press [SELECTOR] to select “FM”. 2 Press and hold [SELECTOR]. After a few seconds the display changes to show the current minimum frequency.
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Page 28: Displaying The Xm Satellite Radio Id
Tips for optimizing reception ≥ To prevent interference with wireless equipment, place the antenna away from this unit, Panasonic wireless sound system SH-FX80, Panasonic wireless system SH-FX50/SH-FX60, and other equipment that emits radio waves (such as radio equipment and microwave ovens). -
Page 29: Selecting Xm Channels By Direct Entry
Selecting XM channels by direct entry XM channels can be selected manually by directly entering the XM channel number. §1 Press [TUNER/BAND] to select “XM”. §4 Press [PLAY MODE] to select “MANUAL”. Each time you press the button: MANUAL()PRESET Press the numbered buttons to select the XM channel. ≥... -
Page 30: Using Sound Effects
Using sound effects SUBWOOFER LEVEL CH SELECT, TEST [Note] ≥ When connected with headphones or the Rear Music Port (➜ page 32), Surround Music and the following sound effects may not be available or have no effect. (Excluding Sound Field Control: HEAVY, CLEAR or SOFT) ≥... -
Page 31: Adjusting The Volume Of Each Speaker Speaker Level Adjustments
[2, 1]. Operating other equipment TV/VIDEO R: Front right You can use the remote control to operate a Panasonic television. Connect your equipment referring to “Cable TV box or video cassette recorder connection” (➜ page 9). [Note] The remote control may not work properly with some models. -
Page 32: Using Other Useful Functions
To prevent hearing damage, avoid listening for prolonged periods of time. Using the Music Port 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 MONO external device is turned off. -
Page 33: 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 table do not solve the problem, refer to “Customer Services Directory” on page 38. Power ≥... - Page 34 Troubleshooting guide Picture abnormal or unviewable The picture on the television is not displayed correctly or disappears. Picture size does not fit the screen. Menu is not displayed correctly. Auto zoom function does not work well. Progressive video There is ghosting when progressive is on.
- Page 35 Television displays ≥ The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc. “/” ≥ You are trying to display incompatible contents. “Cannot display group xx, content xx” ≥ Only DVD-Video discs that include or have the same region number as the one on the rear panel of “This disc may not be played in your region”...
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Page 36: Specifications
Specifications AMPLIFIER SECTION RMS Output Power: Dolby Digital Mode 110 W per channel (3 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Front Ch 90 W per channel (4 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Surround Ch 225 W per channel (6 ≠), 1 kHz, 10 % THD Center Ch 225 W per channel (6 ≠), 100 Hz, 10 % THD Subwoofer Ch... -
Page 37: Speaker Section
SPEAKER SECTION [Front\speakers\SB-FS440] Type 1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex) Speaker unit(s) Full range Input power (IEC) Output sound pressure Frequency range Dimensions (WtHtD) Mass [Surround\speakers\SB-FS441] Type 1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex) Speaker unit(s) Full range Input power (IEC) Output sound pressure Frequency range Dimensions (WtHtD) -
Page 38: Limited Warranty
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: npcparts@us.panasonic.com... -
Page 39: Listening Caution
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. SC-HT441W 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. - Page 40 (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, NJ 07094 Telephone No.: 1-800-211-7262...