8582En_p01-02.fm Page 1 Monday, March 27, 2006 3:52 PM The illustration shows SC-HT740. Operating Instructions DVD Home Theater Sound System Model No. SC-HT740/SC-HT940/ SC-HT743 High-quality picture page HDMI capability, Advanced progressive scan and more. 8 U.S.A. and Canada Region number The player plays DVD-Video marked with labels containing the region number “1” or “ALL”. Example: 1 1 2 ALL 4 Wireless-ready surround sound page Optional wireless surround speaker connection.
HT740 & 940En.book Page 2 Friday, February 24, 2006 7:47 PM Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. ≥ These operating instructions are applicable to models SC-HT740, SC-HT743 and SC-HT940 for a variety of regions. ≥ Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are of SC-HT740 for U.S.A. and Canada.
8582En_p03-13.fm Page 3 Thursday, March 2, 2006 7:49 PM TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . 2 Simple Setup STEP 1 Assembling the front speakers . . . . 4 Speaker installation options . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 STEP 7 Performing QUICK SETUP . . . . . . 11 STEP 2 Positioning the speakers . . . . . . . . . 7 Control reference guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 STEP 3 Speaker connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8582En_p03-13.fm STEP Page 4 1 Friday, March 3, 2006 2:09 PM Assembling the front speakers The supplied stands are specially designed for attachment to Panasonic SB-FS740 or SB-FS940 front speakers. Use only as indicated in this setup. Simple Setup Preparation ≥ To prevent damage or scratches, lay down a soft cloth and perform assembly on it. ≥ For assembly, use a Phillips-head screwdriver. ≥ Make sure you have all the indicated components before starting assembly, setup, and connection.
HT740 & 940En.book Page 5 Friday, February 24, 2006 7:47 PM [HT940] 2 Front speakers 2 Stands (with cable) 2 Bases 6 Screws 2 Sliders Min: 110 cm (431/4z) Max: 135 cm (535/32z) Attach the speaker to the stand. 2 Insert the stand into the base while gently pulling on the end of the cable. Place the polyfoam underneath the speaker for stability while attaching the speaker to the stand.
8582En_p03-13.fm Page 6 Monday, March 27, 2006 3:59 PM Speaker installation options ∫ Attaching to a wall Simple Setup 2 Screws [HT740] [HT743] Center speaker [HT940] Front speaker [HT940] You can attach all of the speakers (except subwoofer) to a wall. ≥ The wall or pillar on which the speakers are to be attached should be capable of supporting over 10 kg (22 lbs) [[HT940] 15 kg (33 lbs) for the front speakers] per screw.
HT740 & 940En.book 2 Friday, February 24, 2006 7:47 PM Positioning the speakers 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.
582En_p03-13.fm STEP Page 8 3 Monday, March 27, 2006 3:59 PM Speaker connections 2 sheets of speaker cable stickers ≥ Attach the speaker-cable stickers to make connection easier.
8582En_p03-13.fm Page 9 Friday, February 24, 2006 8:41 PM Television (not included) RF IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN AUX L L R R COMPONENT VIDEO OUT PB Y S-VIDEO OUT PR VIDEO OUT VIDEO IN ≥ This audio connection will enable you to play audio from your television through your home theater system. Refer to “Operating other equipment” (➜ page 30).
8582En_p03-13.fm STEP Page 10 Monday, February 13, 2006 5:41 AM 5 Radio and AC cord connections Simple Setup AM loop antenna FM indoor antenna AC power supply cord \U.S.A.\and\Canada] ≥ Connect the AC power supply cord after all other connections are complete. ≥ Using an outdoor antenna (optional) (➜ page 27). \Others] Power plug adaptor \Areas\except\U.S.A.\and\Canada] The illustration shows SC-HT740 for U.S.A. and Canada.
HT740 & 940En.book STEP 7 Page 11 Friday, February 24, 2006 7:47 PM Performing QUICK SETUP Simple Setup 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.). ≥ To change your television’s video input mode, refer to its operating instructions. ≥ This remote control can perform some basic television operations (➜ page 30).
HT740 & 940En.book Page 12 Tuesday, January 31, 2006 6:52 PM Discs that can be played Operations in these instructions are described mainly with formats. Icons such as [DVD-V] show the formats. DVD-Video [DVD-V] — DVD-Audio [DVD-A] [DVD-V] ≥ [DVD-V] Some DVD-Audio discs contain DVD-Video content. To play DVD-Video content, select “Play as DVD-Video” in Other Menu (➜ page 22).
HT740 & 940En.book Page 13 Tuesday, January 31, 2006 6:52 PM 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; or (e) The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged. 2.
HT740 & 940En.book Page 14 Friday, February 24, 2006 7:47 PM Basic play 1 2 POWER Power on. 3 Open the drawer and place the disc(s). 4 Close the drawer. SELECTOR Select “DVD/CD”. ≥Select “AUX” ([HT940] “TV” or “AUX”) to enjoy video cassette recorder, television or cable TV programs. (Refer to page 9 for the necessary connections.) OPEN/CLOSE ≥ Load double-sided discs so the label for the side you want to play is facing up.
HT740 & 940En.book Page 15 Friday, February 24, 2006 7:47 PM If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting (➜ page 32 to 34). Using the remote control TV VIDEO DVD FM AM MUSIC P.
HT740 & 940En.book Page 16 Friday, February 24, 2006 7:47 PM Convenient functions Playing CDs sequentially TV DVD 1 FM AM MUSIC P. AUX 1 4 7 5 Numbered buttons DISC 3 6 9 10 2 5 8 0 DISC VOLUME This feature is very convenient if you want to play several music CDs sequentially. Make sure that applicable disc is in the play position before playing (➜ Checking the disc type in each tray, left). CH While stopped VOLUME 1 SLOW SEARCH Press [CD MODE].
6:52 PM To change the selected program 1 Press [3, 4] to select the program number. 2 Press the numbered buttons to change each item. ([WMA] [MP3] Press [ENTER] to register the selection.) PLAY MODE Program and Random play To clear the selected program 1 Press [3, 4] to select the program number. 2 Press [CANCEL] (or press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Clear” and press [ENTER]). Press [PLAY MODE] while stopped. Program and random playback screens appear sequentially.
8582En_p14-25.fm Page 18 Wednesday, February 1, 2006 11:47 AM Playing data discs using navigation menus TV ∫ Using the submenu TV VIDEO DVD FM AM MUSIC P. AUX 1 4 7 Numbered buttons 2 5 8 0 DISC 3 6 9 10 1 While Navigation Menu is displayed Press [FUNCTIONS]. VOLUME 2 Press [3, 4] to select an item and press [ENTER]. CH Items shown differ depending on the type of disc.
8582En_p14-25.fm Page 19 Monday, February 13, 2006 5:52 AM Playing a playlist TOP ME NU Playing HighMATTM discs [WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] 1 2 MENU This works only when the disc contains a playlist. 1 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]. ≥ Repeat this step if necessary. e.g.
8582En_p14-25.fm Page 20 Monday, February 13, 2006 5:52 AM Using on-screen menus 1 Show the Main menu. CTI ONS FUN TV TV VIDEO DVD FM AM MUSIC P. AUX 1 4 7 Numbered buttons 3 6 9 10 2 5 8 0 DISC VOLUME 2 PAUSE Register Return to the previous menu PLAY D I RECT NAV I GA TOR , ROUND MUSIC CTI ONS FUN TOP MENU PLAY QUICK OSD SU R ENTER , , ENTER 3 Select PL SFC SLEEP ZOOM SETUP TEST CH SELECT MUTING H.BASS 1 4 7 FL DISPLAY C.
8582En_p14-25.fm Page 21 Monday, February 13, 2006 5:52 AM Other Settings Play Speed [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 no effect. – Audio output switches to 2-channel stereo (except when Surround Music is on). – Sampling frequency of 96 kHz is converted to 48 kHz. ≥ This function may not work depending on the disc’s recording.
HT740 & 940En.book Page 22 Friday, February 24, 2006 7:47 PM Using on-screen menus Other Settings Items shown differ depending on the type of disc. ∫ Picture Menu (Continued) HD Picture Enhancer ∫ Display Menu This works when the HDMI connection is being used and “Video Output” (➜ page 24, “HDMI” tab) is set to “On”. Information [JPEG] On ,------. Off Subtitle Position 0 to s60 (in 2 unit steps) To sharpen the “720p” and “1080i” picture quality Off,------. 1,------.2,------.
HT740 & 940En.book Page 23 Tuesday, January 31, 2006 6:52 PM Changing the player settings 1 TV Show the Setup menu. SETUP TV VIDEO DVD 1 4 7 Numbered buttons 3 6 9 10 2 5 8 0 DISC If you have not performed QUICK SETUP (➜ page 11), the QUICK SETUP screen appears. VOLUME FM AM MUSIC P. AUX 2 CH Select the tab.
HT740 & 940En.book Page 24 Friday, February 24, 2006 7:47 PM 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. ≥ 4:3 Pan&Scan: Regular aspect television (4:3) The sides of the widescreen picture are cut off so it fills the screen (unless prohibited by the disc). ≥ 4:3 Letterbox: Regular aspect television (4:3) Widescreen picture is shown in the letterbox style.
HT740 & 940En.book Page 25 Tuesday, January 31, 2006 6:52 PM 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.
HT740 & 940En.book Page 26 Tuesday, January 31, 2006 6:52 PM Using the radio Selecting the preset channels TV TV VIDEO DVD FM/AM FM AM MUSIC P. AUX 1 4 7 Numbered buttons 2 5 8 0 DISC 3 6 9 10 VOLUME CH 1 Press [FM/AM] to select “FM” or “AM”. 2 Press the numbered buttons to select the channel. VOLUME Alternatively, press [X, W]. SLOW SEARCH , STOP PAUSE TG PLAY D.MIX MONO SLP ST QUICK OSD SU R ROUND MUSIC SRD E. HDCD H.
HT740 & 940En.book Page 27 Tuesday, January 31, 2006 6:52 PM ∫ FM frequency step Main 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. Continue to hold the button down. The minimum frequency changes and the step is changed. To return to the original step, repeat steps 1 and 2.
8582En_p26-40.fm Page 28 Wednesday, March 1, 2006 10:55 AM Using sound effects Enhancing the sound from the center speaker: Center Focus TV TV VIDEO DVD DVD FM AM MUSIC P. AUX 1 4 7 2 5 8 0 DISC 3 6 9 10 C.FOCUS VOLUME This applies to discs where the dialogue is recorded in the center channel. You can make the sound of the center speaker seem like it is coming from within the television. CH VOLUME + VOLUME Press [C.FOCUS]. SLOW SEARCH Each time you press the button: C FOCUS ON,------.
8582En_p26-40.fm Page 29 Monday, February 13, 2006 6:12 AM Enhancing the bass sound: H.BASS You can enhance low-frequency sound so that heavy bass sound can be heard clearly, even if the acoustics of your room are not optimal. The unit automatically selects the most suitable setting according to the type of playback source. Press [H.BASS]. Adjusting the volume of each speaker: Speaker level adjustments H.BASS ST TEST This is one of the ways to get appropriate surround effects.
8582En_p26-40.fm Page 30 Thursday, March 2, 2006 5:07 PM Operating other equipment TV/VIDEO TV AUX TV TV VIDEO [HT940] EXT-IN DVD FM AM MUSIC P. AUX 1 4 7 EXT-IN Numbered buttons 2 5 8 0 DISC 3 6 9 10 VOLUME +, TV VOLUME CH CH VOLUME SLOW SEARCH SKIP [HT940] STOP PAUSE GROUP QUICK OSD SU R Preparation ≥ Confirm that the HDMI connection (➜ page 8) has been made. ≥ Set “Control with HDMI” (HDAVI control) to “On” (➜ page 24, “HDMI” tab).
HT740 & 940En.book Page 31 Friday, February 24, 2006 7:47 PM Using other useful functions Using headphones TV [HT940] TV VIDEO EXT-IN DVD FM AM MUSIC P. AUX 1 4 7 EXT-IN 3 6 9 10 2 5 8 0 DISC Main unit only VOLUME MUSIC P. 1 CH VOLUME Reduce the volume and connect the headphones (not included). Headphone plug type: ‰3.
8582En_p26-40.fm Page 32 Monday, February 13, 2006 6:57 AM 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 chart do not solve the problem, refer to “Customer Services Directory” on page 37 if you reside in the U.S.A., or refer to “Product information” on page 13 if you reside in Canada. In other areas, consult your dealer. Power Page No power. ≥ Insert the AC power supply cord securely.
HT740 & 940En.book Page 33 Tuesday, January 31, 2006 6:52 PM Marker Page ≥ You cannot add markers with DVD-RAM or DVD-R/-RW (DVD-VR) discs. ≥ If the disc’s elapsed play time does not appear on the unit’s display, you cannot add markers. — — ≥ The end of an item becomes point B when it is reached. — Sound is distorted. ≥ Noise may occur when playing WMA. ≥ When using the HDMI output, audio may not be output from other terminals. — — Cannot add markers. A-B repeat Point B is automatically set.
8582En_p26-40.fm Page 34 Wednesday, March 1, 2006 11:40 AM Troubleshooting guide Unit displays Page The display is dark. ≥ Select “Bright” in “FL Dimmer” in the “Others” tab. 24 “NOPLAY” ≥ You inserted a disc the unit cannot play; insert one it can. ≥ You inserted a blank disc. ≥ You inserted a disc that has not been finalized. 12 — — “NODISC” ≥ You have not inserted a disc; insert one. ≥ You have not inserted the disc correctly; insert it correctly.
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8582En_p26-40.fm Page 36 Monday, March 27, 2006 4:00 PM Specifications SPEAKER SECTION [HT740] [HT743] [Front\speakers\SB-FS740] Type 2 way, 2 speaker system (Bass reflex) Speaker unit(s) Impedance 4 ≠ 1. Woofer 6.5 cm (21/2z) Cone type 2. Tweeter 6 cm (23/8z) Cone type Input power (IEC) 90 W§ (Max) Output sound pressure 81 dB/W (1.0 m) Cross over frequency 6 kHz Frequency range 82 Hz–41 kHz (j16 dB) 95 Hz–40 kHz (j10 dB) Dimensions (WtHtD) 252 mmk1123 mmk234 mm (929/32zk447/32zk97/32z) Mass 3.7 kg (8.
HT740 & 940En.book Page 37 Tuesday, January 31, 2006 6:52 PM Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.
HT740 & 940En.book Page 38 Tuesday, January 31, 2006 6:52 PM Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA) Panasonic Canada Inc. PANASONIC/TECHNICS PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.
8582En_p26-40.fm Page 39 Thursday, March 2, 2006 5:32 PM Listening caution EST. 1924 Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level.
8582En_p26-40.fm Page 40 Monday, March 27, 2006 4:02 PM Accessories Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Use numbers indicated in parentheses when asking for replacement parts. (Product numbers correct as of December 2005. These may be subject to change.) Only for U.S.A.: To order accessories, refer to “Accessory Purchases” on page 37. For other areas: To order accessories, call the dealer from whom you made your purchase.