Operating Instructions Home Theater Audio System SC-HTR200 Model No. Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference.
Setting up your Home Theater system Step by step instructions to enjoy this home theater system. Step Installing the rack ( pages 10 to 13) After you have installed the rack, attach the shelf and glass doors. Connecting the television and DVD recorder Step (...
Caution for AC Mains Lead (For The United Kingdom) (“EB” area code model only) WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH For your safety, please read the following text THE LETTER E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL carefully.
Safety precautions Foreign matter Placement Set the unit up on an even surface away from direct Do not let metal objects fall inside the unit. This can sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity, and cause electric shock or malfunction. Do not let liquids get into the unit. This can cause excessive vibration.
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Control guide This system Front view Control panel Center speaker Front speaker Front speaker (left) (right) Subwoofer Subwoofer (left) (right) Rear view Rear panel Amplifier Cut-outs Manufactured under license from Dolby HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Laboratories. Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered Dolby, Pro Logic and the double-D symbol are trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
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Control guide (cont.) Control panel For adjusting volume ( page 20) Standby/on switch “SELECTOR” switch ( pages 19 and 20) ( page 20) For using “GAME (SOUND)” Standby indicator ( page 26) ( page 19) Display When input signal is fixed to PCM ( page 29) Sleep timer indicator (...
Remote control Input mode and remote control Standby/on button ( pages 19 to 21) mode buttons ( page 21) For adjusting the subwoofer level For adjusting the center speaker ( pages 26 and 27) level ( pages 26 and 27) Using the [DVD ONE TOUCH PLAY] For adjusting the volume button to play a DIGA DVD recorder...
Installing and assembling the rack Shelf assembly Glass door assembly Speaker net Installation At least two people should be available to assist with setup and installation to reduce the chances of fingers getting caught and back strain. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver. (Do not use a powered screwdriver.) ...
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Shelf assembly Fully insert the metal dowels (included) in holes Hole front and back which are at the same height. Do the same for the opposite side. Metal dowel Hole Put the shelf (included) on the metal dowels so they Under the shelf fit into the prepared holes in the shelf.
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Installing and assembling the rack (cont.) Installing a Blu-ray Disc player/DVD recorder or other equipment on the shelf (Please also refer to the other equipment’s operating instructions.) Front view Use a utility knife to remove the cut-out on the back panel of this unit after installing the equipment.
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Stabilising the television Attach the television to the rack to prevent it from falling over. • Attach the television to the rack with a band (supplied with the television or available as an accessory from your dealer). Attach the band only using the holes prepared on the back of the top panel of the shelf.
HDMI cable notes • Use a Panasonic HDMI cable for best results. • To enjoy 1125p (1080p) images, use a Panasonic cable shorter than 5.0 m to avoid image deterioration. Digital audio out (optical) HDMI input Connect this so you can enjoy surround effects with audio from your television.
• Turn off all components before making any connections. • To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions. Connecting equipment without HDMI terminal (DVD player, VCR, etc.) Connection cable Stereo phono cable (not included) Optical fibre cable (not included) •...
• Turn off all components before making any Home Theater connections connections. • To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate (cont.) operating instructions. Enjoying analogue audio Connection cable Stereo phono cable (not included) Connect the video cable directly from the other equipment to the television. •...
• Turn off all components before making any Other connections connections. • To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions. Connection cable Optical fibre cable (not included) Stereo phono cable (not included) • Refer to the operating instructions for the equipment you are connecting for the correct type of video cable.
• Turn off all components before making any Other connections (cont.) connections. • To connect equipment, refer to the appropriate operating instructions. Connection cable Optical fibre cable (not included) Coaxial cable (not included) Stereo phono cable (not included) • Refer to the operating instructions for the equipment you are connecting for the correct type of video cable.
AC mains supply connection Connect AC mains lead after all other cables are connected. For the United Kingdom READ THE CAUTION FOR AC MAINS LEAD ON PAGE 4 BEFORE CONNECTION Amplifier Note • The included AC mains AC mains lead (included) lead is for use with this unit only.
Enjoying movies and music Preparation Turn on the television and switch its input to match the connection you have made between it and this unit (HDMI, for example). Operation on the amplifier Standby/on switch Press Select the source Press : TV BD/DVD : Blu-ray Disc player/ DVD recorder...
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Digital signals this unit can play • Dolby Digital • • PCM signal of CD or DVD (including PCM signal with sampling frequency up to 96 kHz.) To turn on the unit Press the button. To select the source (factory setting) Press one of these buttons.
Enjoying movies and music (cont.) Sound field The effects for Dolby Virtual Speaker and SFC differ depending on input source. Select the mode you prefer. Press DIGITAL INPUT REFERENCE (Standard mode) Standard sound effect. WIDE (Wide mode) Broadens the effect to the left and right. Press ...
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Press MUSIC MOVIE LIVE DRAMA Imparts the reflection and Best suited for dialogues in spread of a large concert hall. drama movies. POP/ROCK ACTION Best suited for dynamic sound Best suited for action movies such as pop and rock music. with impact.
Using the VIERA Link “HDAVI Control ” VIERA Link “HDAVI Control” is a convenient function that offers linked operations of a Panasonic TV (VIERA) and a Panasonic DVD recorder (DIGA) under “HDAVI Control” through this unit. You can use this function by connecting the equipment with the HDMI cable. See the operating instructions for connected equipment for operational details.
VIERA Link operation (using TV’s remote control) • Home Theater switches off automatically when TV (VIERA) is switched off. Automatically switches off Connected DIGA DVD recorder (with HDMI cable) also turns off. Home theater switches off but sound from DIGA DVD •...
Functions and settings Adjusting Press to adjust the subwoofer level level. Adjustment range: Adjust the subwoofer OFF, MIN, 1 to 19, MAX level while listening There is no output from the subwoofer if you select “OFF”. • to a source. •...
Speaker Press • Test signal is output from one speaker at a time for two seconds in the following order. L (Front left) → C (Center) → R (Front right) → SUBW (Subwoofer) Adjusting speaker Press to adjust front output speakers’...
Functions and settings (cont.) Adjusting audio Press and hold for about 2 seconds. timing to video timing Press to select “TV DELAY”. Press confirm. Adjust audio timing Select “EXIT” and • REAL C., BASS, TREBLE, SLEEP, HDMI, TV DELAY, DRCOMP, to video timing ...
When using 2 or more Panasonic products (stereo system, amplifier, etc.) Other Panasonic products may also be operated by this unit’s remote control. If this occurs, change this unit’s remote control code to “REMOTE 2”. Do the following to set the remote control code and this unit’s remote control mode to the same one.
Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the following checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, consult your dealer for instructions. Problem Possible solution Pages •...
Error messages Display Check point/Cause/Countermeasure Pages • Check that the speaker wires are not shorted (bare wires touching each ― other) or that you are not using the unit in a hot environment without (After display, the unit turns off.) proper ventilation.
Glossary Analogue CPPM (Content Protection for Prerecorded Media) Audio signals produced from L/R audio output This is the copyright protection technology which terminals of general equipment is called analogue prevents file copy of DVD audio. audio. Dolby Digital (DVD etc.) Surround signal Digital surround system developed by Dolby Audio signal made up of front speakers, center...
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AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug Pursuant to at the directive 2004/108/EC, article 9(2) from AC receptacle. Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH. Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, F.R. Germany 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.