HT545 545W En.book Page 1 Monday, May 8, 2006 6:44 PM The illustration shows SC-HT545. Operating Instructions Wireless system and digital transceiver§ DVD Home Theater Sound System Model No. Advanced progressive scan Provides a smoother and sharper image. Region Number Continental Europe 2 Australia and N.Z. 4 DVD-RAM, DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, DivX and more. Example: [Continental[Europe] ALL 2 3 4 High-performance sound effects Sound quality enhancement, Dolby Pro Logic II and more.
HT545 545W En.book Page 2 Monday, May 8, 2006 6:44 PM [HT545]: indicates features applicable to SC-HT545 only. [HT545W]: SC-HT545W only. 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-HT545 and SC-HT545W for a variety of regions. ≥ Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations in these operating instructions are of SC-HT545.
HT545 545W En.book Page 3 Wednesday, April 5, 2006 9:41 AM TABLE OF CONTENTS Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Getting Started Simple Setup STEP 1 Positioning the speakers . . . . . . . . . 4 Speaker installation options . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 STEP 2 Speaker connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 [HT545W] Connecting the surround speaker cables to the wireless system . . . . . . . . . . .
HT545 545W En.book STEP Page 4 1 Friday, March 31, 2006 3:00 PM Positioning the speakers Simple Setup 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.
8654En_p03-13.fm Page 5 Wednesday, April 12, 2006 12:36 PM ∫ [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. Simple Setup e.g. 2.4GHz-band microwave oven 2.4GHz-band cordless phone The wireless system will automatically seek a clear channel if any of these other devices interfere with its communication.
HT545 545W En.book 2 Friday, March 31, 2006 3:00 PM Speaker connections Simple Setup STEP Page 6 6 4 SUB WOOFER SURROUND Rch 2 5 FRONT Rch SURROUND Lch 3 1 2 FRONT Rch FRONT Lch 4 SURROUND Rch 1 FRONT Lch 6 3 SURROUND Lch SUB WOOFER 5 CENTER CENTER 1 sheet of speaker cable stickers ≥ Attach the speaker-cable stickers to make connection easier. The illustration shows SC-HT545.
STEP 3 Page 7 Friday, April 7, 2006 5:20 PM Radio and digital transceiver connections [For SC-HT545, an optional wireless accessory is required to make the digital transceiver connection (➜ below).] AM loop antenna [HT545W] Digital transceiver FM indoor antenna Simple Setup 8654En_p03-13.fm ≥ Using an outdoor antenna (optional) (➜ page 27). The illustration shows SC-HT545. FM indoor antenna Affix this end of the antenna where reception is best.
HT545 545W En.book STEP Page 8 4 Friday, March 31, 2006 3:00 PM Audio and video connections Simple Setup ≥ 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.
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HT545 545W En.book STEP Page 10 6 Wednesday, April 5, 2006 9:41 AM Preparing the remote control Simple Setup Do not: Remote control Batteries 2 Insert so the poles (i and j) match those in the remote control. 3 ≥ 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.
8654En_p03-13.fm Page 11 Monday, April 10, 2006 5:05 PM Control reference guide The illustration shows SC-HT545. See page references in parentheses. Television operations (31) Adjust the television volume (31) Select the source DVD: DVD/CD (10) TUNER/BAND: FM/AM (26) EXT-IN: MUSIC P. (30), TV§ (31), AUX (31) Turn the unit on/off (10) Change the television’s video input mode (31) Select disc’s title numbers etc.
HT545 545W En.book Page 12 Friday, March 31, 2006 3:00 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).
HT545 545W En.book Page 13 Friday, March 31, 2006 3:00 PM Glossary Decoder I/P/B A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal. This is called decoding. MPEG 2, the video compression standard adopted for use with DVD-Video, codes frames using these 3 picture types. I: Intra coded picture This picture has the best quality and is the best to use when adjusting the picture. P: Predictive coded picture This picture is calculated based on past I- or P-pictures.
HT545 545W En.book Page 14 Friday, March 31, 2006 3:00 PM 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. Using the main unit 1 Turn the unit on. 3 Open the disc tray. 2 Select “DVD/CD”. 4 Load the disc. ≥ Select “AUX” ([HT545W] “AUX” or “TV”) to enjoy video cassette recorder, television or cable TV programs.
HT545 545W En.book Page 15 Friday, March 31, 2006 3:00 PM If you are experiencing problems, refer to troubleshooting (➜ page 33 to 35). Using the remote control Select 1 Numbered buttons CANCEL , SKIP STOP PAUSE TOP MENU, DIRECT NAVIGATOR ENTER 2 FL DISPLAY On-screen item select Register 6 , SLOW/SEARCH [DVD-VR] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] e.g.
HT545 545W En.book Page 16 Friday, March 31, 2006 3:00 PM Convenient functions All group play [DVD-A] Press [1 PLAY]. All Group Playback Numbered buttons Press PLAY to start CANCEL Program play (up to 32 items) PLAY 1 Press the numbered buttons to select the item. ([WMA] [MP3] [JPEG] [MPEG4] [DivX] Press [ENTER] to register the selection.) e.g. [DVD-V] ENTER Program Playback Choose a title and chapter. FUNCTIONS No.
HT545 545W En.book Page 17 Friday, March 31, 2006 3:00 PM Playing data discs using navigation menus ∫ Using the submenu 1 While Navigation Menu is displayed Press [FUNCTIONS]. 2 Press [3, 4] to select an item and press [ENTER]. Numbered buttons Items shown differ depending on the type of disc. Multi List Tree Thumbnail Groups and contents are displayed.
HT545 545W En.book Page 18 Friday, March 31, 2006 3:00 PM Playing data discs using navigation menus Playing RAM and DVD-R/-RW (DVD-VR) discs Selecting a track using CD text [CD] [DVD-VR] Titles appear with CD Text disc playback. 1 ≥ Titles appear only if the titles are recorded on the disc. ≥ You cannot edit programs, playlists and disc titles. Press [TOP MENU] or [MENU]. ≥ To exit the screen, press [TOP MENU] or [MENU]. e.g. CD text CD Text 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
HT545 545W En.book Page 19 Friday, March 31, 2006 3:00 PM Tips for making data discs ≥ When there are more than 8 groups, the eighth group onwards will be displayed on one vertical line in the menu screen. ≥ There may be differences in the display order on the menu screen and computer screen. ≥ This unit cannot play files recorded using packet write. DVD-RAM ≥ Discs must conform to UDF 2.0. DVD-R/RW ≥ Discs must conform to UDF bridge (UDF 1.02/ISO9660). ≥ This unit does not support multi-session.
HT545 545W En.book Page 20 Friday, March 31, 2006 3:00 PM Using on-screen menus Numbered buttons Time (Time Slip and Time Search do not work with iR/iRW discs.) To skip incrementally or decrementally (Time Slip for play only) 1 Press [ENTER] twice to show the Time Slip indicator. 2 Press [3, 4] to select the time and press [ENTER]. ≥ To change the steps more quickly, press and hold [3, 4].
HT545 545W En.book Page 21 Wednesday, April 5, 2006 9:41 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. – Sampling frequency of 96 kHz is converted to 48 kHz. ≥ This function may not work depending on the disc’s recording.
HT545 545W En.book Page 22 Friday, March 31, 2006 3:00 PM Using on-screen menus Other Settings Items shown differ depending on the type of disc.
HT545 545W En.book Page 23 Friday, March 31, 2006 3:00 PM Changing the player settings 1 Press and hold to show the Setup menu. If you have not performed QUICK SETUP (➜ page 10), the QUICK SETUP screen appears. Numbered buttons 2 Select the tab.
HT545 545W En.book Page 24 Wednesday, April 5, 2006 9:41 AM 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.
HT545 545W En.book Page 25 Friday, March 31, 2006 3:00 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.
HT545 545W En.book Page 26 Wednesday, April 5, 2006 9:41 AM Using the radio Selecting the preset channels TUNER/BAND Numbered buttons 1 Press [TUNER/BAND] to select “FM” or “AM”. 2 Press the numbered buttons to select the channel. ≥ To select a 2-digit number e.g. 12: [S10] ➜ [1] ➜ [2] Alternatively, press [X, W]. PRG DISC SFC TG D.MIX MONO SLP DE S A AC When a stereo FM broadcast is being received, “ST” lights in the display. ST SRD E. HDCD H.
HT545 545W En.book Page 27 Wednesday, April 5, 2006 9:41 AM RDS broadcasting [Continental]Europe\ The unit can display the text data transmitted by the radio data system (RDS) available in some areas. If the station you are listening to is transmitting RDS signals, “RDS” will light up on the display. When “FM” is selected Press [FUNCTIONS] to display the text data.
HT545 545W En.book Page 28 Wednesday, April 5, 2006 9:41 AM Using sound effects Enhancing the sound from the center speaker: Center Focus DVD VOLUME [HT545] [HT545W] 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. [HT545] Press and hold [—C.FOCUS]. Each time you press and hold the button: C FOCUS ON,------.C FOCUS OFF [HT545W] Press [C.FOCUS]. SUBWOOFER LEVEL SFC PL H.
Wednesday, April 5, 2006 9:41 AM [HT545] Enhancing the bass sound: H.BASS Adjusting the volume of each speaker: Speaker level adjustments 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 playing source. Press [-H.BASS]. ≥ [DVD-V] [DVD-VR] H.BASS ON (factory preset),------.H.
HT545 545W En.book Page 30 Wednesday, April 5, 2006 9:41 AM Using other useful functions Using headphones Main unit only EXT-IN 1 Reduce the volume and connect the headphones (not included). Headphone plug type: ‰3.5 mm stereo mini plug VOLUME VOLUME SLEEP 2 MUTING Adjust headphone volume with [VOLUME]. ≥ Audio is automatically switched to 2-channel stereo. [Note] Using other useful functions To prevent hearing damage, avoid listening for prolonged periods of time.
HT545 545W En.book Page 31 Wednesday, April 5, 2006 9:41 AM Operating other equipment TV TV/AV , TV VOLUME Operating the television 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. Aim the remote control at the television. Operating other equipment EXT-IN Turning the television on/off Press [Í TV].
HT545 545W En.book Page 32 Wednesday, April 5, 2006 9:41 AM Safety precautions Placement Foreign matter Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and excessive vibration. These conditions can damage the cabinet and other components, thereby shortening the unit’s service life. Do not place heavy items on the unit. Voltage Do not use high voltage power sources. This can overload the unit and cause a fire. Do not use a DC power source.
HT545 545W En.book Page 33 Wednesday, April 5, 2006 9:41 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 table do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions. Power Page No power. ≥ Insert the AC mains lead securely. 9 The unit is automatically switched to standby mode. ≥ The Sleep timer was working and had reached the set time limit.
HT545 545W En.book Page 34 Wednesday, April 5, 2006 9:41 AM Troubleshooting guide 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. — Effects do not work. ≥ Some audio effects do not work or have less effect with some discs.
HT545 545W En.book Page 35 Wednesday, April 5, 2006 9:41 AM Listening to the radio Page Distorted sound or noise is heard. “ST” flickers or does not light. ≥ Adjust the position of the FM or AM antenna. ≥ Use an outdoor antenna. A beat sound is heard. ≥ Turn the television off or move it away from the unit. — A low hum is heard during AM broadcasts. ≥ Separate the antenna from other cables. — ≥ Ensure that the digital transceiver is fully inserted into the slot of the main unit.
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Wednesday, April 12, 2006 12:37 PM SPEAKER SECTION [HT545] [Front\speakers\SB-FS440] Type Speaker unit(s) Full range Input power (IEC) Output sound pressure Frequency range Dimensions (WtHtD) Mass GENERAL 1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex) Impedance 3 ≠ 6.5 cm Cone type 110 W§9 (Max) 80 dB/W (1.0 m) 102 Hz–25 kHz (j16 dB) 113 Hz–22 kHz (j10 dB) 92 mmk273 mmk95.4 mm 0.84 kg [HT545] [Surround\speakers\SB-FS441] Type 1 way, 1 speaker system (Bass reflex) Speaker unit(s) Impedance 4 ≠ Full range 6.
HT545 545W En.book Page 38 Wednesday, April 5, 2006 9:41 AM Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners.
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HT545 545W En.book Page 40 Monday, May 8, 2006 6:47 PM This product may receive radio interference caused by mobile telephones during use. If such interference is apparent, please increase separation between the product and the mobile telephone. The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible or the mains plug or an appliance coupler shall remain readily operable. THIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR USE IN MODERATE CLIMATES.